BB:  Welcome back, folks.  This crowd is going wild as "Iceman" Steve Radder has just been introduced.  The former stable partner of Kevin Powers and Eddy Love now gets his shot.  He has shown himself able to take advantage of these shots in the past...taking Eli Flair to a time-limit draw, almost defeating Mark Vizzack, and battling Deacon to a draw in Yakima just weeks ago.

(CUE UP: "Du Hast" by Rammstein)

(The lights in the arena dim while blue and red pyrotechnic flames emerge at the top of the rampway.... emerging from the smoke from the pyro flames is the figure of Blade, however, this time he appears to look a bit different....Blade has returned to his wrestling attire of old as he is sporting a full black body suit which had red and blue flames on it, black wrestling boots, black wrestling gloves, and his signature black wrestling face mask which is accompanied by his long black stringy hair which hangs about....showing no emotion, Blade begins to make his way towards the ring before suddenly stopping and turning to face the top of the rampway where his wife Samantha and eight year old son, Gavin, begin to walk towards him....instead of walking to the ring alone as he normally does, Blade is accompanied by his wife and son....Blade walks his family to their seats in the front row of the crowd before he ultimately enters the ring)

SB:  Why in the world does he have his family with him?  Didn't anybody learn ANYTHING from Mick Foley?

BB:  That's enough, Sammy.  Codine has been going through some major personal issues...I think he's just proud to have his family with him for this huge match.  You've got to figure this is the biggest match in Blade's career to date.  Most of these fans still don't seem pleased with Blade....but it's obvious that he's got his contigent of supporters here in the arena.

SB:  Again....why?  Wasn't he fired a while ago?

BB:  You're always a little behind, aren't you?   Looks like these fans are ready for the World Champion!

(Fans begin their chant of "DEA-CON. DEA-CON".  And then, the lights go out and the anticipation begins to rise.)

(The Gregorian chant begins.  As it builds, the crowd builds with it to a frenzied level of excitement.  Over the loudspeaker, an unfamiliar voice speaks…)

"LET THERE BE LIGHT!"

(Fireworks explode and the house lights come on.)

(Damien Xeno stands there wearing his all black suit, black hair slicked to perfection, and a smile that knows that he has finally won.  In the ring, Blade and Iceman are surrounded by guards armed with cattle prods - daring them to make a move for the rampway upon which Xeno stands.  To one side of Damien, the wrestler/maniac known as BATT stands watching wearily their prey.)

(Deacon, a bag thrown over his head, is standing with his arms held back by 2 rather husky men.  He is trying to shake his head, and awake, but it is of no use.  Xeno begins as the crowd's earlier cheers turn to violent boos.)

BB:  What in the world is this?  Somebody call…

(The commentators’ microphones are abruptly cut off…leaving only the mics around and above the ring to carry the scene.)

Xeno:  Surprise!  Did you miss me?  (BOOS)  Here I stand, letting the WORLD know the TRUTH of this situation.  For months now, I have watched as you fools cheer this impotent son of mine.  For months, I have watched you hold him in the highest regard.  Now, I will reveal to you what he TRULY is - a fake.

(MORE BOOS as the guards rip off the bag on Deacon's head allowing him to see his father for the first time in months.)

Xeno:  That's right. son.  You are a disgrace to my lineage, just as your tramp mother was.  (Deacon struggles to no avail.)  And now you are 'almost' all alone.  You still have your 'god' of course, but what good has he done against me?  And, you still have your "Faith".  Right . Deacon?

(From behind the curtain, Faith Hannum walks carrying Susan, Ivy's baby. The crowd is in shock.  Faith is cradling the child protectively but her Eyes are transfixed on Xeno.  As she walks past Deacon.)

DEACON:  Faith. do-n't.

(She pauses for a moment and turns to Deacon.  Her eyes are full of sorrow, regret, and pain as she looks at those eyes that have instilled fear in many men.  His eyes hold little power except for one - hope.)

Xeno:  Faith, who holds the keys to your future?

(Faith's eyes waiver.  Her lips move, and you can almost here her say, "If only life were so simple."  She turns from Deacon and moves toward Damien Xeno.  Deacon struggles, but as before, it is of no purpose.  Eyes that just held hope, now contain nothing but loss.)

(Faith spins and from her free hand comes a white cloud of powder.  One of Deacon's guards is blinded, freeing Deacon's arm.  With the free arm, he almost decapitates the other guard with a strong clothesline.  He runs for Faith.  Faith runs for Deacon.)

(But then there’s BATT.  BATT grabs her ankle as she runs.  She twists her body to protect the child, her ankle bending in unnatural ways.  She lands hard on the metal rampway, knocking her cold, as BATT grabs the child and hands Susan to Damien.  Deacon stops moving forward as a large, ornate knife exits Xeno's coat and is placed at the screaming child's chest.)

Xeno:  Stop Elijah!  You will not take what is MINE!

(Deacon's face turns from rage to confusion.)

Xeno:  That's right, son, I'd like you to meet your half-sister, Selena.   Susan is such an unimaginative name for one of my children - almost as bad as "Elijah".  This 'kidnapped' baby is MY child.  She was taken from me while she slept by some drug-fiend harlot to sell for drug money.  I had a right totake my baby home, no matter how Ivy found MY child.  And if you take another step forward Elijah, I *will* take this child home - and you *know* what I mean.

(Damien takes his free hand and covers the screaming child's mouth.)

Xeno:  ENOUGH!  So Deacon, I've brought you this far to reveal what you are and instead I've found out what this harlot is.  (Damien points to Faith)  THAT is *your* Faith?  Bend the knee Deacon.  Bow to me and show the world who you truly are or I will be forced to do something... regrettable.

(Damien takes the knife across the baby's chest.  Deacon stares at the knife, closes his eyes, and begins muttering in an unknown tongue.) 

ELIJAH!  STOP IT!  You bring more of YOUR Faith.  FINE, if that is ALL you have left, I'll crush it as well!  BATT...you know what to do.

(In one motion, BATT lifts up the limp body of Faith.  He turns to the crowd, and with one daredevil leap, jumps to the floor below.  Faith is smashed through a table.  BATT stands up, a bit of blood trickling on his chest, and walks back up to stand beside Damien Xeno.  For the first time, tears trickle down the face of the Deacon, but he stands.)

(The PPV feed goes black for a moment, then reappears.  The camera shot has widened, showing the entire ring.  A close-up shot of Xeno and Susan flickers on the screen, then cuts back to the wide shot.)

Xeno:  ENOUGH OF THESE TRIVIAL PRELIMINARIES!  Elijah, I've destroyed everything close to you.  Don't make me end this child's young life as well.  “What would Jesus do,” Deacon?  Would he hold his ground for pride, or call me master to save someone's life?  Elijah, he did more than merely bend a knee... according to your teaching -- he died.  What WOULD Jesus do?  You know the answer.

(As tears stream down the face of Deacon, he doesn't meet the glare of Xeno or look to the Heavens.  The evidence is gone.  The strength is gone.  The giant.  Is broken.  His soul wracked with turmoil, Deacon looks to the side where Faith lies amongst so much broken rubble.  He looks to each side of him on the stage, he is alone.  He looks to the heavens.)

(From the crowd, a small group of people begin to chant.)

CROWD:  faith…… is. the. evidence.  (The chant builds.)  Faith…Is the Evidence.  (And builds.)  FAITH…IS THE EVIDENCE.  (DEAFENING)  FAITH !!! IS THE EVIDENCE!!!!!

Xeno:  What the --

(And before he can finish the statement, Damien Xeno has his answer.)

POISON IVY (on the house mic): WAIT!!!

(Xeno stops for a second, but the smile is still on his face as Poison Ivy and Shepherd make it to the ringside area, but stop short when they see Xeno has a knife in his hand.)

Xeno: You're too late, Ivy.... You're too late!

(Amidst the chant of "FAITH IS THE EVIDENCE," a slightly smaller commotion begins from the ringside seats)

Xeno: You can't stop me now.... YOU LOSE!

IVY (quietly): ...Wrong answer.

(Taken aback, Xeno sees that Ivy's gaze has drifted BEHIND him. He turns, only to come face to face with a 6'9" former CSWA World Champion.)  

ELI FLAIR (In the ring): Hello.

(A right hand to the face sends Damien Xeno reeling backwards. BATT makes a move toward Eli but is cut off by Johnny Fizzbin coming off the top rope and landing a picture- perfect dropkick.  At this, Ivy makes her move into the ring, and in one fell swoop, clips Xeno's knee from under him and grabs Susan out of his arms. HUGE pop from  The crowd as Ivy hugs Susan.... and the hug is quickly joined by Eli Flair and Johnny Fizzbin.) 

(Xeno and BATT, back to their feet.... are quickly being surrounded by Flair, Fizzbin, and Ivy.... but he backs up into Deacon. Deacon grabs him by the throat for a chokeslam....)

Xeno: WAIT! WAIT!

IVY: Save it.

Xeno: Take a look at the video wall.

(The screen lights up, to show Xeno's “police officer” friends in the back, awake and untied, holding a beaten Emmanuel Pacheco in their arms.)

Shepherd: Emmanuel!

Xeno: You've got another choice to make, Deacon.... let me go, or watch what my friends do to your buddy.

(Deacon tosses Xeno to the outside and begins to make his move to the back....)

ELI: Deac! Hey man.... take care of business here. We'll help out your buddy.

Go on to:  The Conclusion of INDY2K 

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