War. What Is It Good For? (Khryst)

[Osiris]

The cameras fade back into the ring after a commercial from one of XWA's sponsors, to see Osiris in the middle of the ring. Unlike any other time he has been seen, his face holds doubt. Never having felt that emotion before, Osiris couldn't figure out what to do with them. But he knew the cause of the doubt, and intended to fix it.

Osiris: You know, for the first time in my life, someone has beaten me two times in a row. And it unnerves me. I find thoughts running through my mind that have never been there before. "Is he better then me?" That is something I have never asked myself before, but with Khryst, it's quite possible that he really is. Maybe somewhere in that warped mind of his, he found a way to adapt after fighting me only twice, and has inflicted much pain onto myself. I have felt the burn of fire before, but never has the burn been worse then when Khryst himself set me ablaze, where I felt the flames sear my flesh. I had to miss a show because of it, and I am still not fully recovered from it, but patience has never been my thing. Khryst, here at Only The Strong, we will settle it. After this, it's over. Either I conquer that little voice that you have placed inside of my head, or you will show the entire world that you have been right all this time. But first you have to accept my match proposal. We fight it out once and for all in a Hell Asylum match!

[lash]

The morbid laugh of Khryst fills the arena PA system as the lights dim to a menacing hue of red. A wall of flame spews from the stage, and as is dissipates, the enigmatic man stands flanked my two others, both dressed in similar attire as him.

Buzz: W...who the hell are those two?

Matt: I have no idea, Partner. But You have to imagine they have something to do with this apparent alliance he's formed with Morning Star.

Khryst speaks...

If you listen hard enough, you can hear them. The crying souls of every man, woman and child in this building. Dare I say in this world. Crying to be set free. To unshackled from conventional thought. To be let loose to explore and enjoy the dark, sinister, morbid, depraved and diabolical impulses that are the basis of what makes us all...human. Evil exists in even the most just of people. But on the same token, can there be justice without evil in the world? I've heard your soul crying for months now, Osiris. It cries like every other soul. It seeks release. It yearns to be unchained. All I've done to this point is awaken it. But tonight, I grant your soul it's wish. You see, 'tis not been my voice that you've heard in your head. Oh no, it's been your own. Everyone has it. Something that triggers in the dark recesses of the mind. To society, listening to that voice is taboo. It causes men to murder. Women to sell their bodies. Children to steal from their parents. But there are those of us who have embraced our voice. So much so that it's now not just the voice in our heads, but the voice that draws breath into our lungs.

Months ago, I offered you a chance at salvation. But pride held you back. The same pride that is the route of when these people, and all around the world will suffer to their last days. Because it's a false pride. What exactly is it you have to be proud of? What accomplishments have you made to put yourself on such a high personal pedestal? I could ask the same of so many others, or...I could open their eyes to the truth as well. The same truth that I hope you will see in this, our final conclusion. And that truth, is that there is no good and evil. No right and wrong. No victory and no defeat. All there is...

...is human nature.

[Osiris]

Osiris: Your absolutely right. Good and evil. Right and wrong. Victory and defeat. All things that were made up by the mind of the ancients of this world, in order to provide order to a world torn by chaos. Take away all that, and again your are right in all that is left is human nature. But I think your either overlooking something, or just didn't bring it up, but you and I are not really considered human. Our nature is beyond that of any normal human being. Both of our natures have become simply something unknown to people.

A small, almost unnoticeable smile appears on his face.

Osiris: And my nature tells me that I don't follow no one, that I follow my own path. It was not my pride that made me turn down my offer, it was my own nature. That is what I am proud of Khryst. Because I don't need bodyguards, backup, help of any kind. My nature to accomplish all I have by my own merit. Speaking of which, what's with the two guys behind you? Are we getting knocked off our own pedestal? Because once we are locked in that cage for Hell Asylum, they won't be able to help you, so why bother bringing them out here?

[lash]

A chilling chuckle proceeds his response.

*Heh heh heh heh heeeeeeeeh* You need not concern yourself with them. These two are merely my left and right hand. They act only upon when I tell them to act. You focus needs to be on the task at hand, facing your judgment. For that is what we face this nigh. Judgment. We've bathe in blood, and I have baptize you by fire. Tonight. Hell Asylum. The ultimate test of will. A match that can break bones and shorten lives. Resign yourself to the fact that you'll not leave this match the same man you entered it as. My Acolytes will not be involved. It will be merely you, and I. And to quote a classic piece of film...

There can be only one.