Post by JackHammer on Jul 22, 2012 3:25:19 GMT -6
The streets of Asbury Park, New Jersey are what you would expect for this time of year, cold and damp, the wind has picked up considerably over the last few weeks, those going about their everyday business are dressed in wind breakers.
One man stands out like a sore thumb amongst the collage grey coat moving down the streets like worker ants, this man is none other than JackHammer; clad in a long black trench coat and black bandana, he smiles to himself in a rather unsavoury manner as he looks up at a small building that is set back from the rest, the building is in need of restoration much like many buildings of it’s size in this town, the building it’s self is in constant use and on the left hand side sits a sign entitled “The Asbury Catholic Youth Mission.”[/color]
JackHammer: I can’t think of a more perfect place?[/color]
He reaches inside his black leather briefcase taking out his mobile phone he punches in a number and then holds it to his ear.[/color]
JackHammer: Blake?[/color]
Blake: Yes cousin?[/color]
JackHammer: Is everything set your end?[/color]
Blake: Would I ever let you down?[/color]
JackHammer: I know you wouldn’t, I also know you wouldn’t pass up the chance to mess with Curtis Kanyon one last time.[/color]
Blake: I can’t think of anything more fun than pissing on that fool![/color]
JackHammer: Just make sure “it’s” here in twenty minutes ok?[/color]
Blake: Make that ten![/color]
JackHammer: I will see you soon cousin.[/color]
Blake: Indeed.[/color]
He places his phone back inside his briefcase as a macabre smile lingers for a few seconds.[/color]
JackHammer: Ha![/color]
He steps forward off of the grey pavement and towards the double doors that lead you inside the building, the doors are painted a dark blue and are in desperate need of some TLC as they are cracked and chipped, JackHammer reaches forward pushing them open, he quickly finds himself in a box room with coats hanging on the left hand side their must be at least four coats per hook, again JackHammer smiles as he now knows the building is indeed filled to capacity, but then this is JackHammer we are talking about and his presence anywhere will indeed sell out any venue, he looks to the reception at a young priest, he coughs alerting his attention and is greeted by a warm smile.[/color]
Priest: Ah you must be JackHammer? We are very pleased to have you here today… I’m father Marko pleased to meet you.[/color]
Father Marko walks around to greet JackHammer, they exchange niceties and father Marko then leads JackHammer down a small corridor.[/color]
Father Marko: The kids are looking forward to your visit, they haven’t been able to talk about anything else since I announced it a few days ago, I am pretty sure this is the biggest turn out we have ever had?[/color]
They stop outside a door; you can hear the faint sound of talking combined with music.[/color]
JackHammer: I am very honoured to be here, I am pretty sure keeping kids off drugs and steering them away from alcohol is a hard job, I hear you do this by yourself?[/color]
Father Marko: It didn’t start that way, a colleague of yours used to drop by every week but that has diminished over the last year , I guess he doesn’t have the time…Or he doesn’t care about his home town and the homeless unwanted children who desperately need a role model.[/color]
JackHammer: No disrespect to Curtis Kanyon father, but he is hardly a role model.[/color]
Father Marko: What do you mean?[/color]
JackHammer: These kids need a success story, they need to know that you can triumph over adversity and move on higher in life, Curtis Kanyon hasn’t done this he is still financially unstable his lifestyle is much like these kids here… Some might say he is in touch with them? I say he is keeping them down, how can they believe in themselves if their role model himself has no faith in himself let alone them?[/color]
Father Marko: …[/color]
JackHammer: Well before I get started I have a token of my appreciation for you.[/color]
JackHammer opens his briefcase and hands Father Marko a bottle of fine red wine and an envelope.[/color]
Father Marko: How old? This wine must have cost a fortune?[/color]
JackHammer smiles watching the ecstatic expression on father Marko’s face, the father then opens the envelope and takes out a long piece of paper…a cheque for $400000… He looks as if he is about to faint when JackHammer pats him on his shoulder.[/color]
JackHammer: This place needs a lot of work done to it…It’s the least I can do.[/color]
Father Marko: Wow…I mean thank you…our lord and savoir must be looking upon us today.[/color]
JackHammer: There’s no need to call me your lord and savoir… Ha, Ha, Ha![/color]
Father Marko laughs at JackHammer’s “joke.”[/color]
Father Marko: A sense of humour too? That’s good to see…I’m still in shock…I think I am going to have to have a glass of this now to settle my nerves.[/color]
JackHammer: Be my guest, go on treat yourself, I can introduce myself to the kids.[/color]
Father Marko: Are you sure?[/color]
JackHammer: VERY![/color]
Father Marko: I will be in my chambers just by the entrance if you need me.[/color]
JackHammer: I am sure I will be fine, kick back and enjoy that wine father.[/color]
Father Marko: Don’t mind if I do?[/color]
They shake hands, JackHammer nods and then reaches towards the door handle as Father Marko makes his way out of view, JackHammer can’t help but smile as everything is going as he envisioned…Obviously Saber’s teachings have paid off, he thinks to himself before opening the door and entering the brightly lit gym hall.
The kids range from the age of around fourteen to eighteen, they all stop and look as JackHammer enters the room, he looks around noting their faces and still expressions, he looks around the hall which is pretty minimal, the kids quickly grab a stack of chairs from the corner and set them up in rows at the front of the hall, JackHammer joins in and helps them set up the chairs, a few young girls giggle when he does this, JackHammer offers a sly wink in their direction before stepping away and standing in front of the now seated youth of Boston.
He clears his throat as the bustling group quieten down.[/color]
JackHammer: I’m not sure if I really need to introduce myself but I will do so anyway, I am NCW superstar JackHammer and I have arranged with Father Marko to talk to you all here today amongst other things tha have planned.[/color]
The kids whisper to each other trying to second-guess JackHammer’s actions.[/color]
JackHammer: I have learnt that in this building you are taught the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse is this correct?[/color]
A girl at the back shouts “yes!” JackHammer thanks her and asks her name, she replies “Katie” JackHammer nods and then continues.[/color]
JackHammer: And I am guessing most of you are what is commonly called T Total?[/color]
Again the girl at the back shouts out but this time she corrects JackHammer by uttering the words “Straight Edged.”[/color]
JackHammer: How could I forget those two words? But I have a question for you? Have any of you fallen into alcohol abuse or drug abuse?[/color]
They all shake their heads “NO” as the smile on JackHammer’s face widens.[/color]
JackHammer: I see, so then why does the church feel the need to tell you to stay off drugs? You already are off drugs infact you have never been on drugs![/color]
They laugh giving JackHammer the reaction he wanted.[/color]
JackHammer: I am not having a dig at father Marko’s work here I am sure he is a lovely man, infact from talking to him I know he has a heart of gold, but if you guys have never tried alcohol or drugs I do find it a little odd that you call yourself straight edge? When a child is born surely he hasn’t tried drugs or alcohol? Then does that mean the child is straight edged? No because he hasn’t had the chance to try alcohol or drugs yet![/color]
Again they laugh, it is pretty apparent to JackHammer that the normal speakers here are as boring as Curtis Kanyon and Ashlyn trying to have sex, I mean think about straight edged catholic sex?[/color]
JackHammer: Let me ask you…How many of you believe in god?[/color]
Each and every one of them raises their hand in response.[/color]
JackHammer: And Jesus?[/color]
Again they raise their hands.[/color]
JackHammer: Jesus is an excellent choice of a role model right?[/color]
They nod in agreement.[/color]
JackHammer: But he wasn’t Straight Edged? Think about it one of his miracles was turning water into wine! Which is why I question the church when they tell you not drink alcohol, I’m not trying to confuse you guys just hear me out, alcohol and the bible go hand in hand Jesus even used wine as a metaphor for his blood and asked his disciples to drink it in his name, which is why Catholics have Holy Communion… I know you kids are avid Curtis Kanyon fans, but Curtis Kanyon isn’t straight edged like he claims, surely he has taken Holy Communion?[/color]
They laugh at the contradictions that have been brought before them.[/color]
JackHammer: Which is why I am not here to tell you to stay off drugs! Being straight edged is a life style choice which I feel can only be taken once you have all the facts, would you tell the world you were gay without ever kissing a member of the same sex? Of course not, which is why most gay people start off straight and then realise they are gay… This is what you guys should do, find out for yourself if you like drugs or alcohol, I’m not telling you to go out and take crack but one hit on a bong isn’t going to hurt you, if you still hate it then your straight edged, if not then do what you like in life…Surely Jesus taught you one thing…And that’s to be yourself no matter the consequences, he was himself from day one and it got him killed, but he never once let anyone tell him what to do! So why do his followers feel the need to tell YOU what to do in life?[/color]
They agree and begin to get riled up.[/color]
JackHammer: which is why I have decided to take you on a trip today, I am sure you’re a little tired of this place and it will do you guys good to get out of here.[/color]
Again they agree as JackHammer opens the door asking them to “get their jackets,” they quickly rush down the corridor to where the coats are kept while JackHammer waits behind…then a commotion starts, JackHammer laughs and makes his way down the hallway where Father Marko is being called a “liar”…The reason…The bottle of wine he was just caught drinking from.[/color]
JackHammer: calm down kids… Just like Jesus the father here makes his own choices you must do the same, there is no need to get on his case.[/color]
JackHammer’s words strike a chord with the “Lost Youth” as he leads them outside like the pied piper, as JackHammer had hoped a huge silver coach is waiting outside with the words Hammer Productions printed on the side, the kids quickly board it closely followed by JackHammer, once on board he stands before them much like he did in the youth centre.[/color]
JackHammer: You see without drugs or alcohol things would have never of moved on in this world… Music especially.[/color]
A few kids jeer about how their favourite bands are Straight Edged and EMO.[/color]
JackHammer: That may be the case but look at classic albums like Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, by the Beatles? Or the unique sounds of Jimmy Hendrix, the passion of Led Zeppelin, the originality of Kurt Cobain, The alcohol fuelled anthems of Metallica and drug inspired tunes of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers? The EMO bands you listen to wouldn’t have ever existed if these guys didn’t pave the way for them, Nirvana being the biggest example out of the names given, This world wants you all to be clones, they want you all to vote the same and think the same, no drink and no drugs…each and everyone of you has a mind of your own so use it, don’t be like Curtis Kanyon and follow the crowd be yourself because in life you only have yourself to fall back on when all else fails! I was once a street kid I had nothing no family and no money but I turned it all around and now live in a life of luxury, I have money and a beautiful home in Illinois! Why have inhibitions when you can have anything you set your mind on? They saying goes Sex, Drugs and Rock n Roll, not Chastity, Dr Pepper and EMO Music! Which is why we have come to the end of the line!![/color]
The coach pulls up next to a huge church only about twenty minutes away from the youth centre.[/color]
JackHammer: This church is only the third of it’s kind and goes by the name the Church of Truth! I hope you all enjoy your time here?[/color]
JackHammer steps off the coach followed by the “lost youth” who quickly enter the church, as they enter Blake steps out with a huge grin on his face.[/color]
Blake: Dear cousin I never knew you had it in you? I guess I can only thank you as now the Cult of Pride has gain at least twenty new members in this area alone![/color]
JackHammer: No problem cousin…But I must say there is a girl by the name of Katie, she is about seventeen… I am sure you can show her a good time?[/color]
Blake: Are you asking me to get her drunk?[/color]
JackHammer: I am asking you to open up her eyes to new things! Do what you must, but make sure these kids experience everything here today…I want Curtis Kanyon to know that I can always go that one step beyond, that he holds himself down with his life style guidelines, Curtis Kanyon needs to realise that I am far greater than he will EVER be![/color]
Blake: like he doesn’t know it already?[/color]
JackHammer: Adios cousin![/color]
JackHammer turns on his heel leaving his cousin alone outside the church of truth, his work here is done and now he has one more thing to do before he faces his foolish opponents at Picture Perfect.
Fade to black................................[/color]
One man stands out like a sore thumb amongst the collage grey coat moving down the streets like worker ants, this man is none other than JackHammer; clad in a long black trench coat and black bandana, he smiles to himself in a rather unsavoury manner as he looks up at a small building that is set back from the rest, the building is in need of restoration much like many buildings of it’s size in this town, the building it’s self is in constant use and on the left hand side sits a sign entitled “The Asbury Catholic Youth Mission.”[/color]
JackHammer: I can’t think of a more perfect place?[/color]
He reaches inside his black leather briefcase taking out his mobile phone he punches in a number and then holds it to his ear.[/color]
JackHammer: Blake?[/color]
Blake: Yes cousin?[/color]
JackHammer: Is everything set your end?[/color]
Blake: Would I ever let you down?[/color]
JackHammer: I know you wouldn’t, I also know you wouldn’t pass up the chance to mess with Curtis Kanyon one last time.[/color]
Blake: I can’t think of anything more fun than pissing on that fool![/color]
JackHammer: Just make sure “it’s” here in twenty minutes ok?[/color]
Blake: Make that ten![/color]
JackHammer: I will see you soon cousin.[/color]
Blake: Indeed.[/color]
He places his phone back inside his briefcase as a macabre smile lingers for a few seconds.[/color]
JackHammer: Ha![/color]
He steps forward off of the grey pavement and towards the double doors that lead you inside the building, the doors are painted a dark blue and are in desperate need of some TLC as they are cracked and chipped, JackHammer reaches forward pushing them open, he quickly finds himself in a box room with coats hanging on the left hand side their must be at least four coats per hook, again JackHammer smiles as he now knows the building is indeed filled to capacity, but then this is JackHammer we are talking about and his presence anywhere will indeed sell out any venue, he looks to the reception at a young priest, he coughs alerting his attention and is greeted by a warm smile.[/color]
Priest: Ah you must be JackHammer? We are very pleased to have you here today… I’m father Marko pleased to meet you.[/color]
Father Marko walks around to greet JackHammer, they exchange niceties and father Marko then leads JackHammer down a small corridor.[/color]
Father Marko: The kids are looking forward to your visit, they haven’t been able to talk about anything else since I announced it a few days ago, I am pretty sure this is the biggest turn out we have ever had?[/color]
They stop outside a door; you can hear the faint sound of talking combined with music.[/color]
JackHammer: I am very honoured to be here, I am pretty sure keeping kids off drugs and steering them away from alcohol is a hard job, I hear you do this by yourself?[/color]
Father Marko: It didn’t start that way, a colleague of yours used to drop by every week but that has diminished over the last year , I guess he doesn’t have the time…Or he doesn’t care about his home town and the homeless unwanted children who desperately need a role model.[/color]
JackHammer: No disrespect to Curtis Kanyon father, but he is hardly a role model.[/color]
Father Marko: What do you mean?[/color]
JackHammer: These kids need a success story, they need to know that you can triumph over adversity and move on higher in life, Curtis Kanyon hasn’t done this he is still financially unstable his lifestyle is much like these kids here… Some might say he is in touch with them? I say he is keeping them down, how can they believe in themselves if their role model himself has no faith in himself let alone them?[/color]
Father Marko: …[/color]
JackHammer: Well before I get started I have a token of my appreciation for you.[/color]
JackHammer opens his briefcase and hands Father Marko a bottle of fine red wine and an envelope.[/color]
Father Marko: How old? This wine must have cost a fortune?[/color]
JackHammer smiles watching the ecstatic expression on father Marko’s face, the father then opens the envelope and takes out a long piece of paper…a cheque for $400000… He looks as if he is about to faint when JackHammer pats him on his shoulder.[/color]
JackHammer: This place needs a lot of work done to it…It’s the least I can do.[/color]
Father Marko: Wow…I mean thank you…our lord and savoir must be looking upon us today.[/color]
JackHammer: There’s no need to call me your lord and savoir… Ha, Ha, Ha![/color]
Father Marko laughs at JackHammer’s “joke.”[/color]
Father Marko: A sense of humour too? That’s good to see…I’m still in shock…I think I am going to have to have a glass of this now to settle my nerves.[/color]
JackHammer: Be my guest, go on treat yourself, I can introduce myself to the kids.[/color]
Father Marko: Are you sure?[/color]
JackHammer: VERY![/color]
Father Marko: I will be in my chambers just by the entrance if you need me.[/color]
JackHammer: I am sure I will be fine, kick back and enjoy that wine father.[/color]
Father Marko: Don’t mind if I do?[/color]
They shake hands, JackHammer nods and then reaches towards the door handle as Father Marko makes his way out of view, JackHammer can’t help but smile as everything is going as he envisioned…Obviously Saber’s teachings have paid off, he thinks to himself before opening the door and entering the brightly lit gym hall.
The kids range from the age of around fourteen to eighteen, they all stop and look as JackHammer enters the room, he looks around noting their faces and still expressions, he looks around the hall which is pretty minimal, the kids quickly grab a stack of chairs from the corner and set them up in rows at the front of the hall, JackHammer joins in and helps them set up the chairs, a few young girls giggle when he does this, JackHammer offers a sly wink in their direction before stepping away and standing in front of the now seated youth of Boston.
He clears his throat as the bustling group quieten down.[/color]
JackHammer: I’m not sure if I really need to introduce myself but I will do so anyway, I am NCW superstar JackHammer and I have arranged with Father Marko to talk to you all here today amongst other things tha have planned.[/color]
The kids whisper to each other trying to second-guess JackHammer’s actions.[/color]
JackHammer: I have learnt that in this building you are taught the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse is this correct?[/color]
A girl at the back shouts “yes!” JackHammer thanks her and asks her name, she replies “Katie” JackHammer nods and then continues.[/color]
JackHammer: And I am guessing most of you are what is commonly called T Total?[/color]
Again the girl at the back shouts out but this time she corrects JackHammer by uttering the words “Straight Edged.”[/color]
JackHammer: How could I forget those two words? But I have a question for you? Have any of you fallen into alcohol abuse or drug abuse?[/color]
They all shake their heads “NO” as the smile on JackHammer’s face widens.[/color]
JackHammer: I see, so then why does the church feel the need to tell you to stay off drugs? You already are off drugs infact you have never been on drugs![/color]
They laugh giving JackHammer the reaction he wanted.[/color]
JackHammer: I am not having a dig at father Marko’s work here I am sure he is a lovely man, infact from talking to him I know he has a heart of gold, but if you guys have never tried alcohol or drugs I do find it a little odd that you call yourself straight edge? When a child is born surely he hasn’t tried drugs or alcohol? Then does that mean the child is straight edged? No because he hasn’t had the chance to try alcohol or drugs yet![/color]
Again they laugh, it is pretty apparent to JackHammer that the normal speakers here are as boring as Curtis Kanyon and Ashlyn trying to have sex, I mean think about straight edged catholic sex?[/color]
JackHammer: Let me ask you…How many of you believe in god?[/color]
Each and every one of them raises their hand in response.[/color]
JackHammer: And Jesus?[/color]
Again they raise their hands.[/color]
JackHammer: Jesus is an excellent choice of a role model right?[/color]
They nod in agreement.[/color]
JackHammer: But he wasn’t Straight Edged? Think about it one of his miracles was turning water into wine! Which is why I question the church when they tell you not drink alcohol, I’m not trying to confuse you guys just hear me out, alcohol and the bible go hand in hand Jesus even used wine as a metaphor for his blood and asked his disciples to drink it in his name, which is why Catholics have Holy Communion… I know you kids are avid Curtis Kanyon fans, but Curtis Kanyon isn’t straight edged like he claims, surely he has taken Holy Communion?[/color]
They laugh at the contradictions that have been brought before them.[/color]
JackHammer: Which is why I am not here to tell you to stay off drugs! Being straight edged is a life style choice which I feel can only be taken once you have all the facts, would you tell the world you were gay without ever kissing a member of the same sex? Of course not, which is why most gay people start off straight and then realise they are gay… This is what you guys should do, find out for yourself if you like drugs or alcohol, I’m not telling you to go out and take crack but one hit on a bong isn’t going to hurt you, if you still hate it then your straight edged, if not then do what you like in life…Surely Jesus taught you one thing…And that’s to be yourself no matter the consequences, he was himself from day one and it got him killed, but he never once let anyone tell him what to do! So why do his followers feel the need to tell YOU what to do in life?[/color]
They agree and begin to get riled up.[/color]
JackHammer: which is why I have decided to take you on a trip today, I am sure you’re a little tired of this place and it will do you guys good to get out of here.[/color]
Again they agree as JackHammer opens the door asking them to “get their jackets,” they quickly rush down the corridor to where the coats are kept while JackHammer waits behind…then a commotion starts, JackHammer laughs and makes his way down the hallway where Father Marko is being called a “liar”…The reason…The bottle of wine he was just caught drinking from.[/color]
JackHammer: calm down kids… Just like Jesus the father here makes his own choices you must do the same, there is no need to get on his case.[/color]
JackHammer’s words strike a chord with the “Lost Youth” as he leads them outside like the pied piper, as JackHammer had hoped a huge silver coach is waiting outside with the words Hammer Productions printed on the side, the kids quickly board it closely followed by JackHammer, once on board he stands before them much like he did in the youth centre.[/color]
JackHammer: You see without drugs or alcohol things would have never of moved on in this world… Music especially.[/color]
A few kids jeer about how their favourite bands are Straight Edged and EMO.[/color]
JackHammer: That may be the case but look at classic albums like Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, by the Beatles? Or the unique sounds of Jimmy Hendrix, the passion of Led Zeppelin, the originality of Kurt Cobain, The alcohol fuelled anthems of Metallica and drug inspired tunes of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers? The EMO bands you listen to wouldn’t have ever existed if these guys didn’t pave the way for them, Nirvana being the biggest example out of the names given, This world wants you all to be clones, they want you all to vote the same and think the same, no drink and no drugs…each and everyone of you has a mind of your own so use it, don’t be like Curtis Kanyon and follow the crowd be yourself because in life you only have yourself to fall back on when all else fails! I was once a street kid I had nothing no family and no money but I turned it all around and now live in a life of luxury, I have money and a beautiful home in Illinois! Why have inhibitions when you can have anything you set your mind on? They saying goes Sex, Drugs and Rock n Roll, not Chastity, Dr Pepper and EMO Music! Which is why we have come to the end of the line!![/color]
The coach pulls up next to a huge church only about twenty minutes away from the youth centre.[/color]
JackHammer: This church is only the third of it’s kind and goes by the name the Church of Truth! I hope you all enjoy your time here?[/color]
JackHammer steps off the coach followed by the “lost youth” who quickly enter the church, as they enter Blake steps out with a huge grin on his face.[/color]
Blake: Dear cousin I never knew you had it in you? I guess I can only thank you as now the Cult of Pride has gain at least twenty new members in this area alone![/color]
JackHammer: No problem cousin…But I must say there is a girl by the name of Katie, she is about seventeen… I am sure you can show her a good time?[/color]
Blake: Are you asking me to get her drunk?[/color]
JackHammer: I am asking you to open up her eyes to new things! Do what you must, but make sure these kids experience everything here today…I want Curtis Kanyon to know that I can always go that one step beyond, that he holds himself down with his life style guidelines, Curtis Kanyon needs to realise that I am far greater than he will EVER be![/color]
Blake: like he doesn’t know it already?[/color]
JackHammer: Adios cousin![/color]
JackHammer turns on his heel leaving his cousin alone outside the church of truth, his work here is done and now he has one more thing to do before he faces his foolish opponents at Picture Perfect.
Fade to black................................[/color]
