Heroes and Villains

[Joe Everyman]

I know now what shadows can see
There's no point in running 'less you run with me
It's half the distance through the open door

Will Washington.

Family Man.

Entrepreneur.

Lover of Seinfeld and Frasier.

Loving father.

Caring brother.

Lying cocksucker.

Now, I'm not sure how many of these are true... except for that last one. But, all of those are things that Will Washington could have been. But, instead he decided to become the man that he is today. Which... is... a success? Or something. What's the opposite of success? Oh right, failure. That's right. I seem to always forget the meaning of that word. Probably because so many reference towards me as a failure and to you as a success when their definitions of both words are off by a great amount.

I mean, of a man of your, uh... mental prestige, I can understand how you messed that one up, Will. It's fine, though. I don't expect everyone here to understand my teachings. I don't expect many here to understand much about me at all. Because to understand me, you must understand the world. I am the Everyman for a reason. I want to be like everyone. I want to help everyone. And some people just can't comprehend that. A lot of people like that are like Will Washington. Those are the same people who vote for the candidate who is clearly wrong. They are the same who steal from others because it's easily. They're the same people who complain at restaurants and cut people off in traffic because they don't have an ounce of patience. A scum bag can be seen from a mile away in this business. And Will, you've been spotted a long time ago.

In my findings, it seems that once that scum bag is caught early, they can be reprimanded accordingly as soon as possible. But... for some reason, up until now, nobody has put a stop to you. I guess it's finally time someone does. And I guess it's going to be taxed with me. Because when I finally get into the ring with you, I will be judge, jury and executioner for you. I get to decide your fate. It's a fitting situation for me, really. You're the classic bad guy, Will. And I'm the classic good guy. You're the villain with the catchy name that maybe some fanboys and fangirls will cling to, but in the end, you will lose to the hero. The hero with the clique name. The one with powers that seem less than that of the villain. The villain attacks the hero the entire length of the battle. And yet... in the end, the hero always win. That's how I'm viewing our fight, Will. I've viewing it as a clash of the super powers. The underdog hero and the underestimating villain.

And in the end, William... I will stand victorious. Because that's how history works. The heroes defeated the villains in World War One. The heroes defeated the villains in World War Two. The heroes defeated the villains in the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, the Cold War, and as much as I hate to say it, the heroes defeated the villains in the Vietnam War too. And in the comics and movies, the heroes always win out in the end. Unless you're planning on telling me that you're my father after you cut off my hand, there's no hope for you. Just accept fate, Will. It's going to be happen this way, because this is how the world works. I will win out, you will retreat and regroup and attempt to attack again in the sequel. We both know this isn't done. We both know we will not give up after one match. We both know that a great amount of torment and anguish will come from this. And I'm completely prepared for all of it. Are you too, Will?

I know a weak souled man when I see one. And I spotted that from you a long time ago. I didn't feel like I needed to show it to the world because you were fairly dormant in the grand scheme of my career... until now. Now, I have to completely take focus off my goals and focus on you, an undeserving little wretch. I know that it's your big plan in life to ruin those of others. And I have to say, if I had to say that you were good at something, it would be that. You've done it with so many before. Adam Knite could've become an about twenty time World Champion had you not bothered him to team up. Andrew Jacobsen couldn't finally gotten over that hump and gained some honor and respect had you not gotten in his way. I'm going to be different, Will. I don't go down without a fight. And if I some how lose this Sunday, then so be it! I don't care if I lose because it's just one fight. I know this won't be the last of our epic battles. Because even if the villain defeats the hero in act one, he always makes a comeback in act two.

But, it's finally just about that time, Will. It's almost time that you and I do battle. I've been looking forward to this for a long time. Not because I think it'll be some class A wrestling contest... but because I finally get my hand on you. I can ring your scrawny little neck if I wanted to. I could cave your head in with a steel chair if I felt like I needed to. I don't care if I lost by disqualification, because in the long run, it would be SO worth it. Any pain I cause you will be worth it, Will. And affliction you come across will only help me. Because, in the end, I will stand tall.

Let fate take over, Will. Finally accept destiny. Accept the man that you were meant to be. A man who is not even above Thunderkid in this rants, and above Vertigo in his skills. Become someone more like me. I can and will do anything I set my mind to. And Will, beating you won't even take half of that. In the end, I will stand tall. I will look down upon the beaten Will Washington and I will give no quarter. Because you don't deserve mercy. You never have. There is one main aspect that I differ from the standard everyman and the heroes that they worship. When their villains are defeated, the heroes almost always show them compassion. They let them live. They take them to trial. You pick your favorite. But with me... I will not be like that. I will not show you mercy. I will not show you a trial. I will end you how I see fit. And after our battle is complete, I will make sure you are disposed of. I know you will fight back, I know you will regroup and you will try to defeat me again... but even then, history will just repeat itself. Because, Will... in the end, history will always repeat itself. In the end, the hero will always defeat the villain.

Before you cut me down
Again
Let me introduce you to the end