Fusion
Singles Match
Already, a victory gained. In his supposed “glorious return” Ken Kennedy was able to come back to the WIW against Rob Van Dam, who had, despite “his best” efforts, Mr. Kennedy had managed to get a pin fall without any ring rust showing at all. The one-two-three was plain and clear and right when it seemed like Ken was about to once again tell the world just how great he was...he had been...interrupted? Who in their right mind would WANT to interrupt one of the greatest superstars of all time? It had been none other than Shelton Benjamin who had admittedly competed in a dark match that evening. A dark match competitor, was preventing Ken Kennedy from doing his ritual of speaking about HIMSELF? Ken’s confusion and frustration had shown on his face as Shelton Benjamin had come out onto the ramp...with his little partner, Charlie Haas? Shelton had talked about his pathetic match previously that evening; he had talked about how he deserved a higher spot up, how he should have been the one to face RVD instead of the so called, “boring” Ken. To Mr. Kennedy, no one else deserved the spotlight except for HIM and Shelton was quite deliberately trying to take it from him. Ken, didn’t take to it lightly and a small verbal battle took place before like a coward Shelton Benjamin with his accomplice Charlie Haas came down to the ring. In a strategic fashion, Ken rolled out of the ring and slowly approached the ramp, only to back up and have a stare down....Shelton Benjamin versus Ken Kennedy...the newest hot rivalry?
The scene opens to the door of Ken Kennedy’s locking room during Fusion, right after his match-up and his confrontation with Shelton Benjamin. The door slams open and hits the wall with a loud “bang”. None other than Ken Kennedy himself steps inside with a look of pure agitation on his face, looking to another person in the room. The camera zooms out slightly to reveal Paul Heyman sitting calmly on the couch in the locker room. He stands up slowly and sees Ken’s stressed face and slowly starts clapping after a few moments later.
Paul Heyman\\Creative Mastermind//: Very nice Ken...you practically destroyed R..V..D... Heyman mocks RVD by doing the classic “RVD Point” to himself before laughing slightly and attempts to high five Ken by raising his hand. Ken shakes his head slowly in return and Heyman in disappointment lowers his hand to his side as Ken takes in a few heavy breaths, sweat from his match still shimmering in the lights from the ceiling.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: I’m taking HIS spotlight...HIS spotlight Paul? Paul Heyman\\Creative Mastermind//: Ken...ignore Benjamin okay? He’s trying to get a spot...just like you. Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: I’m...in HIS spotlight? I’m THE ONE in the way? He raises his head slightly and inhales gently before letting a smile form on his face.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: You know if he didn’t have his little buddy out there with him, I would have shown him who’s SPOTLIGHT he’s in! Paul nods his head yes in agreement and pats Ken on the shoulder.
Paul Heyman\\Creative Mastermind//: Don’t worry about it Ken...don’t let him faze you. You just gotta keep that FOCUS that I saw in your match a few minutes ago, you gotta keep that...that FIRE...that... Ken put his hand up in Paul’s face and slowly closed in, not making a noise as he slowly let his hand fall out of view and out of his manager’s face.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: (LOUD and CLOSE to Heyman’s face) THAT AGGRESSION PAUL? That...AGGRESSSION? Paul nods and an evil smile forms on his face as he rubs his hands together.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: I think I can manage that... He shrugs slightly and calmly yawns before then hearing a familiar voice on the television, he looks over Paul’s shoulder to see none other than Shelton Benjamin talking to Teddy Long on the television screen. Ken frowns slightly and walks over to get a good view, and so he could also listen better.
As the scene cuts back to the ring Ken smiles brightly, his gum visible as he raises his head to Paul who had been watching just as intently by his side.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: You hear that Paul...did you hear that? Shelton wants my ASS next week...I didn’t think he rolled that way though...that’s just...that’s just damn creepy...
Paul noticed the hint of regular sarcasm in Ken’s voice and laughed at the comedy. Ken smiled a bit too and turned down the volume as the next match took place of none other than Billy and Chuck, who he couldn’t care less about.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: But in all seriousness, you of all people should know Paul...that...despite Shelton’s revealed sexual preferences...I can capable of doing far more than Shelton thinks next week on Fusion...he’s getting an ass whoopin’.
Ken crosses his arms slightly and due to the TIVO available on the television, he rewinds it back to Shelton’s words as he speaks with Teddy. Ken could hear the ferocity, the cockiness, the outrage...but he could also hear the uncertainty, the uncertainty that he wasn’t doing the right thing.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: It’s simple...plain and simple. He’ll realize...by the end of the match on Fusion...that he’s the one that’s interrupting MY spotlight and that he just isn’t in the right place...that he doesn’t deserve to even look at me.
The scene slowly fades with Ken chuckling and watching Shelton ask for the match, which Teddy Long easily granted.
The scene slowly opens to the view of Ken Kennedy’s home in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The weather seems to have gotten colder since the last time cameras have been here. There is some screaming and yelling heard as we approach but it doesn’t seem to be aggressive or angry yells, instead, a calling yell? The camera slowly goes up the steps and into the house to step inside to a slightly messy household, but comfortable none the less and far warmer than the outside temperature. The words that had been yelled before were clear now as they are repeated.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: AUSTIN......AUSTIN!
Ken looks from left to right before heading into his bedroom, purposely falling to his knees and looking underneath the bed, grunting to find the one he was looking for not to be there. He gets back up to his feet and sighs heavily again, trying his best to think where his dog could possibly be. He turns his head slightly to see his dog standing in the doorway, looking at him dead in the eyes.
Ken sighs heavily and takes a step forward only for Austin to whine slightly and put up a single paw as if he were to dash to another hiding spot. Ken pointed at the dog and let out a yell.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: HEY! Don’t even THINK about it...
Austin lowered his head in a playful fashion before yipping slightly and dashing toward the kitchen, only for Ken to bound after, nearly falling over on the slippery hardwood floor in the hallway.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: GET BACK HERE!
As Ken comes into the hallway Austin seemed to have disappeared completely and Ken takes a step forward, causing the floor to creak underneath of him.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: Austin...get your ass here...RIGHT NOW!
Just then the front door of the house slowly opened and in stepped in Melina, bundled up in the latest and most expensive coat. Ken turned to see her, his annoyed fashion of chasing the dog still on his face.
Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: Ken...what are you yelling about? I can hear you all the way down the block... Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: I’m trying to catch Austin and give him a bath today...I got it to get it done TODAY because the rest of my time is going to be spent prepping for my match on Meltdown... Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: On Fusion... Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: Right...whatever...just I’m going to be focused on my match and I’m just not going to have the time...AUSTIN!
Ken turns away from Melina and goes toward the kitchen where he could have sworn he heard Austin’s nails clattering against the floor.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: DOG!
Melina takes her coat off and hangs in on the coat-hanger next to the door before turning and walking into the living room. She smiles to see Austin sleeping on one of the couches. She slowly approaches and the dog raises his head and snorts at her before letting her come over and grab his collar. Ken comes into the living room and Melina yawns.
Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: Is this what you wanted?
Ken smirks and he leans over the couch and gently kisses her softly as Austin groans.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: Exactly...
In a rough fashion he grabs Austin’s collar and Melina backs off slightly as Ken pulls the dog along toward the bathroom, roughly dragging him along as Austin tries to get out of his owner’s grasp.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: Why do you hate baths so much? They make you smell good!
Ken stops pulling for a moment before wrapping his arms around the dog’s frame and lifting him in the air, only for his paws to flail and cause him to yip. Ken had thought ahead by leaving the bathroom door open and grabs the leash in the bathroom to put around Austin’s collar, to then further tie it onto the bar in the bathtub.
Melina follows through the bedroom to the bathroom and leans on the door frame to watch Ken frantically work to get the process done. She laughs slightly as Austin is nearly able to slip out of his collar but Ken manages to tighten it before he does so.
Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: You got lucky with that one...
Austin groans loudly and sits in the tub, yanking a bit on his collar before growling as Ken turns on the water.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: Look, it’ll be over...literally...in minutes...
Austin looks as if he rolls his eyes and Melina only laughs as Ken lathers up the dog with shampoo and takes off his shirt so it wouldn’t get wet as it seems Austin is still repulsing the idea of a bath by splashing around in the slowly rising water.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: Just sit...still... Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: I think this calls for a Kodak moment... Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: No Mel...come on... Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: KEN! We’re doing what I say...
Ken sighs heavily and tries to wash off Austin a bit as Melina runs into the other room to grab the digital camera in her purse. Austin sighs and tries to fight back again but Ken manages to hold him still, even if a splash of water came up into his face.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: STOP!
Melina comes back in and laughs slightly to see Ken nearly soaked.
Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: SMILE KEN! Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: What if I don’t wanna?
Melina gives him a violent face and he sighs before giving her a slight smile and holding the dog up, she snaps a quick shot.
Melina laughs at the final look of it and doesn’t show it to him.
Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: I’m so showing this to everyone! Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: Hear that Austin...?
Ken laughs and washes him off a bit more, before lathering him up again and washing him off. He drains the water a few moments afterward and lifts him out of the water, only to dry him off with a towel and unclipping him from the leash.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: See wasn’t so bad was it?
Austin snorts in response and jumps up on Ken’s bed, shakes off, and falls on top of it to close his eyes for a nap.
Ken shakes his head and turns around to see the bathroom a mess. He shrugs and decides to deal with it later and goes off to find Melina, texting away on her cell phone in the living room.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: Who you texting?
She looks up innocently and puts the phone away before saying...
Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: No one...
He doesn’t believe her and decides it was either Billy or Chuck.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: You never answered me the other day... Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: I can’t answer all text messages...
He laughs slightly before shaking his head and settling down on the couch next to her.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: No...at the movies...that...horrible movie theatre...in line when I asked you when you were coming back to Fusion...we’re the dominate team on there baby and everyone has to know that... Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: Soon..soon enough...
She kisses him gently on the lips.
Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: Plus you don’t need ME to fight what’s his name... Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: Yea..Benja...Benja... Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: Benjamin? Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: WHY do you know his name? Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: Wasn’t that hard to figure out...
Ken shrugs his shoulders and looks at her blankly.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: He thinks he’s so special...he needs to realize who he’s messing with here... Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: And who is he messing with?
She said such words just get on his nerves, she knew just how much it got him mad to be disregarded.
Austin slowly moved into the room, still a bit damp from the bath and jumped onto the couch next to Melina, laying his head on her lap and looking at Ken who was getting extremely hot headed.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: Who is he messing with? Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: Yea Ken...who are you...I mean what have you done?
Ken squinted his eyes slightly as if someone was spraying water in his face and he got to his feet and looked out the window.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: I’m Ken Kennedy...former Us Champion...Main Eventer...of Pay Per Views...Meltdowns...Fusions...the master of the microphone and the art of wrestling...you can say ANYTHING about me... Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: And who is Shelton Benjamin Ken...? I do believe he’s a champion...a main eventer...what makes you so damn special? Why should you beat Shelton?
A small glow was fired up in Ken’s eyes as she said this and he rubbed his hands together as she gently stroked the dog who was watching Ken’s every move.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: Mel...everything happens for a reason. There’s a reason why...I beat Rob...whatever...last week....there’s a reason why...Shelton decided he was “man” enough last night to come out with his little buddy, there’s a reason why Teddy Long decided to grant the match...there’s a reason why...I’m going to kick his ass...and that reason is because I’m the future of this industry.
Melina didn’t make a noise as he continued.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: Yea...yea you know I’m the future of this industry because of what I’m capable of. I have the voice, the looks, the persona, the toughness, the physique, the in ring ability...I’ve got it all...and what does little Shelton Benjamin have?
Melina shrugged her shoulders as Austin changed his position on the couch.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: Some jackoff named Charlie Haas kissing his ass and living in his damn shadow....and he also...fortunate for him...has the opportunity to be in the ring...with MWAH! It is a privilege...to even LOOK at me...let alone get in the ring with me...
Melina smiles to see him so worked up and cocks her head to the right.
Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: So you’re going to beat his ass? You’re going to get a victory over him? Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: ...Mel...it’s guaranteed.
She shrugs her shoulders slightly.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: You don’t think I can do it? Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: Word...AROUND...is....uh you’re not the popular vote...
Ken raises his eyebrows in surprise.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: The popular VOTE...the popular vote?
Melina nods slowly and shrugs again before Ken goes off on another tangent.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: I don’t need support from any fan...or any...BODY...all I need is me, myself...and I...along with my opponent...and I’ll be just fine. Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: Well fine I guess you don’t need me after all...
Ken frowns tightly as she gets up and wraps her hands around his head.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: Wait what? Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: You said you needed me to be back soon...and well...you don’t need anyone..like you just said...
Ken frowns again before rolling his eyes and before he can say another word she steals a kiss. The scene fades as Ken pulls her down on the sofa and we cut to black.
The scene slowly opens with the sudden flash of light. The camera slowly zooms out to reveal Ken Kennedy in regular street attire. He had gotten a phone call the night before from Paul Heyman who had managed to get him the main article in the WiW Magazine that month. The pictures were for the article, and not only the article, but for the cover. Ken was a relatively comfortable looking sweater and stylish jeans that Melina had picked out for him personally. He raises his hand to do the classic ‘reach for the microphone’ move before none other than the familiar face of Josh Matthews approaches from the side.
Photographer Jim\\Done This For Years//: You can take a few minutes to talk to Josh...just to get some words..
Ken nods and turns to Josh who reluctantly walks forward.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: What’s the matter kid? Scared...huh...huh?
Ken laughs cockily and then straightens his face to a solid stare as Josh comes closer.
Josh Matthews\\A Real Backstreet Boy//: Mr. Kennedy...it’s a pleasure... Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: It better be... Josh Matthews\\A Real Backstreet Boy//: It is...and I just wanted to ask you some questions about your return, just to get some answers for the magazine writers... Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: Shoot.. Josh Matthews\\A Real Backstreet Boy//: What was the hardest part about being away from wrestling for so long? Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: Hardest part? Seeing guys that don’t deserve it...taking a spot that I could have had...I mean...I needed the time to cool down and take it slow for awhile but...you know...when you see someone take the spot you could have had, take that match that you know you could have taken advantage of...that’s definitely tough... Josh Matthews\\A Real Backstreet Boy//: Gotcha...I totally get it. Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: No Todd...you don’t... Josh Matthews\\A Real Backstreet Boy//: I’m Josh...Josh Matthews... Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: Well you are aren’t ya’? Doesn’t matter...you know I think I like Todd more than you...how do you feel about that Josh? Josh Matthews\\A Real Backstreet Boy//: I really...don’t mind that... Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: Well you should...for Todd Grisham to be picked over anyone is quite sad...you need to step up your game...but the fact is...you don’t know what I’m talking about because you’ve never laced up a pair of boots and been out in front of those ungrateful people have you? Josh Matthews\\A Real Backstreet Boy//: No...Mr. Kennedy I haven’t... Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: Of course not, and you’ll never do it. You have to have the passion that burns in your soul...that passion...it shows in your eyes..and you definitely don’t have it. I have it...I sure as HELL have it...and it shows...through everything I do...but you see...when I left...that fire that burning in my soul...it was fading...but now it’s back...stronger than EVER even...you bet your ass it is...and I showed that when I took on R...V...Dumbass last week in my RETURN match... Josh Matthews\\A Real Backstreet Boy//: It was an impressive match-up there...you showed some domination...but do you think you’ll be able to do the same thing tonight...when you go up against Shelton Benjamin? He’s known as an amazing athlete... Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: Is he now? And what am I Josh...am I not an...amazing athlete?
Ken shrugs his shoulders waiting for an answer from Josh and Ken cuts him off as he’s about to say something.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: BOTTOM LINE KID...I am top of the line MATERIAL! That fire...that passion...like I said, it’s strong...it’s unforgiving...and Shelton will feel it...trust me...he’ll know it too when I hit the Green Bay Plunge...he’ll know it when he’s down for the three count and he’s unconscious and just can’t kick out in time...just can’t get his shoulder off that mat... Josh Matthews\\A Real Backstreet Boy//: But what about Charlie Haas?
Ken frowns...
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: Um...what about him Josh? What do you think he’s going to be a problem...a distraction? If Charlie Haas gets in the ring...and hits me...his little buddy is disqualified and I get the victory anyway you know? I mean...if he does decide to get in the ring...he’ll just get his ass kicked too. Plain...and...simple.....I’ve got my MIND...set on the future...I’m going to be WiW Champion...I’m going to be on the top of the frickin’ food chain where I BELONG and after this week Shelton Benjamin is just going to fall to the end of the line...right where he was last week...and the week before that...and the week before that. This is Shelton’s chance...and too bad it’s against MWAH...too bad it’s against Mr. Kennedy...
Ken doesn’t make any movement at all and only stares a hole in Josh’s direction...
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: Kennedy...now...run along JOSHIE ...
Ken grabs Josh’s shoulders and pushes him out of the way...the scene slowly fades with Josh Matthews, shaking his head and brushing himself off.
The scene slowly opens to the backstage of Fusion where we see Melina Perez walking. This is surprising considering that she was thought to be on an extended leave of absence from the wrestling world. Her heels clang against the backstage floor as she walks in the most stylish outfit available and she smirks to find her destination. Slowly she approaches Angel Williamss who is getting her make-up done and Melina shakes her head from left to right from behind.
Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: Oh..no..that...that looks...terrible...
The make-up artist looks up offended as Angel puts up her hand for the worker to stop before turning to see Melina was there.
Angel Williams\\The “Real Deal’s” Girl//: Oh it’s just Melina...ha...don’t listen to her opinion Debra... Make-Up Artist\\Brenda//: Um...it’s Brenda... Angel Williams\\The “Real Deal’s” Girl//: Whatever...if what you did was horribly atrocious I would tell you, but um so far it’s just average...crank it up...um...a lot... Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: I happen to know a lot about looks...Angel...and quite frankly I’m not sure if you...realize...just how bad you look...
Angel rolls her eyes.
Angel Williams\\The “Real Deal’s” Girl//: I’m not even going to waste my time looking at you...I might scar myself Melina...I mean...why are you even here...? You’re on a “leave of absence,” because you can’t stand the pressure right, because you lost your competitive vibe...or is it because you like...are scared? Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: Scared...of what? Amateurs like yourself Angel...look I came over here...to try and help you...and give you a heads up about...a few things...
Angel looks up and puts her hand up for the make-up artist to stop, to look up at Melina and laugh.
Angel Williams\\The “Real Deal’s” Girl//: I’d need...help...from you...why? Look at me...I don’t need help... Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: Well for one, your hair is so...last year...two...your shoes...doesn’t flow with the outfit...three your boyfriend is going to get his ass kicked... Angel Williams\\The “Real Deal’s” Girl//: What about my boyfriend.. Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: Oh he’s just going to get a little BEAT DOWN...reality check that’s all...nothing...too big. He’s probably used to getting those beat downs though right? I mean...from his neighborhood he probably got jumped a few times a week anyway right? Angel Williams\\The “Real Deal’s” Girl//: Um......who’s he fighting again? Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: How could you forget...? Angel Williams\\The “Real Deal’s” Girl//: Obviously it’s pretty easy to... Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: Just that one guy...my boyfriend...Mr...
A blonde haired man comes up from behind Angel, and right next to her ear yells...
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: KENNEDY!
Angel jumps and this causes her to fall out of her chair. Ken laughs loudly and knocks over the chair she had been sitting on and approaches as Angel backs up.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: So you’re Angel huh...Shelton’s little toy? Angel Williams\\The “Real Deal’s” Girl//: GET THE FUCK away from me...
She stands up quickly and attempts to slap him in the face but he grabs her forearm and as she tries to retaliate he flips her around, her arms crossed in front of her. Melina comes to the front as Ken talks.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: Shame that Shelton’s gonna have a loss this week...can you pass a little message to him?
He nuzzled her gently and lets soft, warm breaths fall to her face. He aggressively holds her forearms tighter.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: That message is to never mess with me..Mr. Kennedy...second...tell him that his pathetic little attempt at stardom is going to be destroyed.
Angel not putting up with the treatment spits right in his face. Ken loosens his grip a bit and Angel attempts to get away but Melina slaps her hard across the face. Ken regains himself and gains complete control again as Angel thrashes around and attempts to kick Melina who is able to get out of dodge fast enough. Quick thinking, Melina turns her hand to a fist and strongly forces it into Angel’s stomach, a smile on her face as Angel keels over and Ken lets her fall to the floor. Melina kicks her a few times before talking again, Ken watching from behind.
Melina Perez\\Queen of the World//: This isn’t just about Ken and Shelton’s match, Angel...you’re a new diva coming into my territory...when I come back from my leave of absence...I’ll be the one dominating YOUR ASS! I’ll show you that you’re nothing but a gutter slut...and that I’m the one with the looks, the style, and the in-RING talent! I’m the real material here hun...
Angel grabs her stomach and gives Melina the finger. Melina looks as if she wants to retaliate but Ken grabs Melina’s arm.
Ken Kennedy\\The WIW Loudmouth//: Come on...I hear them coming...oh...but Angel...don’t forget that message I told you to give...
Melina waves slightly and quickly they run out of dodge and off camera. A few moments later we see Shelton Benjamin at Angel’s side, running a hand down her face, Angel with an annoyed and pissed expression on her face. Angel is still clenching her stomach as Shelton holds her in his arms, a look of pure aggression on his face as the scene slowly fades to nothing.