The Life of Dusk - Part One

[CraigM]

The Life of Dusk - Part One
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At first, you can only hear some murmurs as the screen is stark black. Then, there is movement and light as the black instantly disappears and you see the inside of a moving car. You wonder to yourself what the hell is going on as the man behind the camera tries to position it just right. Within seconds, the camera whirls around to show a man that you can't help but smile when you see him.

Dusk: Hey ladies and gentlemen, Dusk here, giving you an all access pass to the life that I lead. With my name starting to garner some more spots in the news, I've been asked by PRIME to sign a developmental deal with NBC to broadcast thirteen weeks of my life. Of course, I'm SO excited to do so since that just means I have a camera following me around as if I'm some freak project or something, but whatever. Its money and I can always use some extra money. So, yeah, that's all that. Hopefully, dimwit behind the camera over here can learn how to hold it right so you're not getting seasick while watching me. I imagine there will also be some catch graphics and music throughout the show so that should make it somewhat more entertaining. Right now, I'm pulling into my agent's office. This is rare for me since, well, I hate my agent.

Then, he stops talking as he pulls into a parking spot and gets out of the car. The camera follows him as he walks into his office, and people stop to take a look at him. Fear is etched over their face as they know it has to be serious for Dusk to show up in the office. He walks down a few different halls as you can see the amazing design and structure of the building. Then, Dusk walks into an office and you see a man sitting behind the desk looking like he's well into his forties. A smile creeps onto his face as he sees Dusk come in and take a seat in front of him. Dusk then looks back at the camera.

Dusk: This is my agent, Joshua Warner. Hopefully, you never have to see his face again. But, with this whole new agenda they're pushing on me, I seriously doubt that.

Dusk then looks at Joshua.

Dusk: Say hey for the camera Joshua.

Joshua: Hey! I'm glad to see that you finally warmed up to the idea of having a camera crew follow you. NBC is thinking that they're going to be able to bring in HUGE dollars for this show. Advertisers are lining up for it left and right. They're hoping to actually have you down for the TCA's later on this week.

Dusk glances at his agent and just shakes his head.

Dusk: Yeah, not happening. Sorry.

Joshua: Oh... well, that's not good.

Dusk: What did you do now, Joshua?

Joshua: I already committed you to doing a panel.

Dusk: **** you Joshua! **** you! UGH!

Joshua: So is that a yes?

Dusk: Can I **** your wife?

Joshua: At least someone will be.

Dusk: Sounds good to me. So, you called me in here, what's going on?

Joshua then picks up some papers and begins to loosen his tie. The camera moves to the corner of the room so you can see the faces of both men clearly. You can see some apprehension on Joshua's face, not even comfortable with the fact his own client is in his office. Well, at least not this one.

Joshua: I'm still a little shocked that you're even here.

Dusk: its part of my new diet.

Joshua: Diet?

Dusk: Yeah, a new attitude. A little bit more open. Plus, since you put together this deal, I figured you could have your face shown on the first episode. I'm sure the wife will love that whole letting me **** her thing.

Joshua: Oh, they're going to edit that part out, right?

Dusk: Nope.

Joshua: But--

Dusk: I have full editing rights and all of that ****. It's amazing the kind of things a down in the dumps network will allow you to do just for the ratings. I'm pretty certain by the time I'm done, they'll be wishing Aaron Sorkin was still writing Studio 60 for them.

Joshua: You watch-- television?

Dusk: Don't be so surprised Joshua. I do know some pop culture things. I might not be Lindsay Troy, but I know my ****, okay? Now, can we move on? I've got a busy schedule ahead of me.

Joshua: Good, good, see, with PRIME and me starting to work together more--

Dusk: Yeah, I'd appreciate it if you two stop working together on **** like that. It really skives me.

Joshua: Well, I've got your new two year contract from them sitting here. Two million each year. Plus, that stipulation you included about you not being fired unless it's signed off by the owner of PRIME and a payout of thirty million dollars is in there. No idea why you'd want that.

Dusk: Oh, neither could I. It would almost seem like I'm expecting a very good excuse to get fired coming up soon.

Dusk then looks back at the camera and winks as Joshua can only watch on, lost by all of this. Then, Dusk looks back at Joshua who has put the contract in front of him to sign. Dusk reads over it for a brief moment, before putting his John Hancock on the thing. Joshua smiles, knowing he's got a rather big payday coming to him.

Joshua: Good, glad that's out of your way. However, one stipulation PRIME asked for is you compete in more federations to make your name bigger.

Dusk: What?! You didn't think it would be prudent to tell me that, oh, I don't know, BEFORE I SIGN THE ****ING THING?!

Joshua: Yeah, I thought about that, but then I thought you wouldn't care.

Dusk: Um, you see where I might, oh, I don't know, CARE?! I don't want to be dancing all over the world for different promotions.

Joshua: Not even for 500K for a few appearances here and there with bonuses based on your performance and things like that?

Dusk: Well, you know, I don't know, I'd have to think--

Dusk then pauses and glares at Joshua who can only smile.

Dusk: You already made a deal, haven't you? ****!

Joshua: Yeah, with NFW. You know, New Frontier Wrestling.

Dusk: Um, yeah, Joshua I think I might know who the **** they are. Ugh! What'd you tell them?

Joshua: Oh, nothing, I just think this would be a great thing for you. Plus, PRIME is requiring it of you if they're going to spend the dollars to market you.

Dusk: Oh, I so hate you. I would so fire you if I hadn't fired all of my other agents after two days. Give me the damn thing.

Joshua: Sure.

Joshua then pulls out another form and puts it in front of Dusk. Dusk just glances at the thing and signs it without hesitation, furious at what he's been roped into.

Joshua: Good. Oh, one thing, you have to go to London like right now.

Dusk: What?! I thought you didn't tell them anything.

Joshua: Yeah, I kind of did. You're on the first house show of the new season for them.

Dusk: Joshua, why the **** would you do that?

Joshua: Because I have no common sense.

Dusk: Obviously.

Joshua: You've got your first big match against a guy named Jack Breaker.

Dusk: Look, I'm going to need you to do me a favor. Stop putting me in matches with ****ing nobodies! You did that **** to me in TEAM for the Free For All, and I can't keep doing this ****. It's not good for my health. People like this Jack Breaker, obviously a guy who loves ****ing Jack Bauer (Hi, Lindz), they have nothing to lose so they try to take me out of the industry hoping to make a name for themselves. Do you wonder why Nova doesn't fight a guy like this? Because of that very reason. If you all want me to be a top name in the world, making everyone billions of dollars, I'm going to need you to get me better matches so I don't have lunatics coming at me with machetes. Understand?

Joshua: Y-yeah.

Dusk: Good!

Joshua: Oh, here's some information on Jack Breaker for you.

Dusk: Thanks.

The words come out as he rolls his eyes and walks out of the office. The camera follows him as he walks down the hall, obviously not happy about these turn of events. He storms out of the office building and walks to his car which he is eager to get into. As he does so, he opens up the folder to hopefully find out some information. Thankfully, there is something in there for him to read.

Dusk: So, his nickname is the Mayor of Ice Cream Island? WHAT THE ****?! I'm dealing with a ****ing ice cream truck driver who has obviously gone ****ing insane! Oh, screw this. I can't do this, I just can't!

Then, his cell phone rings and Dusk answers it angrily.

Dusk: Hello?

Joshua: It's Joshua, you have to do it.

Dusk: What the ****?! How did you know I said that?!

Joshua: Because you always say it.

Dusk: **** you Joshua, you know that? ****! YOU! Call my manager, book me my flight, call my assistant and get my bags ready. I have to head to ****ing London because of you. I have to fight the ****ing mayor of Ice Cream Island.

Joshua: Just remember, Dusk, the fans love you.

Dusk: I guess.

Dusk then hangs up the phone and looks at the camera which is still sitting there.

Dusk: Oh, this is going to be real fun. Well, this is just the first taste of my life. Hope you enjoy it.

Dusk then turns on the car and backs out of his parking spot as the camera fades to black.

Up Next: Dusk at the TCA's! Can you wait?! I can't!