March To The Capital - Part 2

The journey continues, the camera showing all black as the sound of a vehicle can be heard briefly parking. The viewer can hear Garland arguing in the background, the screen still dark as, after a few short moments, a door can be heard opening up as it seems like the camera is on the move. The camera thumps around a bit, the sound of a zipper starting to unzip as daylight hits the viewfinder and the cameraman grabs it from his bag. The cameraman seems ready to start shooting, Garland being shown on screen throwing some loose change at a bus driver before the bus pulls away…

Robert Garland - Can you believe he wanted thirty bucks for just a few hours?! Each, even!? Anyway, how do I look? Looks like I’ve been walkin' for about a day already, right?

Garland messes up his hair a bit more than usual, pouring some water over his head to try to imitate sweat as the cameraman realizes the camera’s been filming this whole time and the battery’s running low. The cameraman decides whether or not to mention that the last few hours of audio was actually captured, everything from Garland heading to the bus stop and just now when he refused to pay the full fare. Noticing that Garland is ready for him to start recording again, after checking to make sure the bus was completely out of the shot, the cameraman decides it best not to mention it as he aims towards Garland and acts like he just hit record…

Robert Garland - *Acting out of breath* Man! Phew! Who would have known this would be such a long walk! But you know what?! This ordeal is nothin’ compared to the fight we’re gonna put up against Cocheese’s gang! Ladies and gentlemen, you’re lookin’ at a man of commitment (Who didn’t marry the girl he knocked up). A man of resolve (Who’s contemplating runnin’ away from his upcoming match still). And, a man of confidence (Who’s not really all that confident). And, as I’ve said before… This march towards our nation’s capital will prove to you all… What’s that beepin' noise?

Cameraman #963 - Sorry, the battery’s starting to drain. That’s what happens when it’s been running over the last few - That’s what happens when I forget to charge it before leaving!

Robert Garland - Dammit man! I knew you were new to this business, but I didn’t think you’d forget to keep your camera ready! And just when I was startin’ to dig real deep too. I was about to tear into The Crew like never before, pal! What now, huh?...

Camerman #963 - I don’t know… You hungry?

Garland can feel his stomach starting to growl a bit at the cameraman’s suggestion as he’s now looking around for the nearest restaurant before spotting a Shoney’s. Garland agrees that the cameraman makes a good point, offering to cover the meal as the two head over and inside… The scene cuts, the cameraman’s camera now plugged in with a wall charger as Garland and his buddy have been seated at a booth near the back. Garland starts looking at the menu, the cameraman replacing the last tape before deciding if he needs to throw it out or not. Thinking it best to worry about it later, the cameraman just slots another tape and leaves the camera to rest for now, Garland ordering a steak and potato salad while the cameraman asks for some fluffy pancakes…

Cameraman #963 - So, tell me the truth Garland. What’s the deal with this whole trip? You can’t just be marching to make a statement. Are you feeling alright going into this match?

Robert Garland - Of course I am! It's do or die time, and no one strive better under this much pressure than me! It's time we moved over the old guard to make way for the new. One of us is capturin' that belt, Cameraman! I guaran-damn-tee it!

Garland seems to quiet down, the two sitting in silence before the waitress brings Garland his cup of coffee and the cameraman his glass of water. Garland takes a sip, mentioning that it’s pretty strong before he starts to give a more thoughtful answer…

Robert Garland - You know… Fightin’ the Capital Crew and then losin’? That’s… That’s a big wake up call... Just like this cup of coffee. It’s bitter, and it punches you right in the gut... Right now, all I find myself thinkin’ is what I need to do next. That’s why I needed to just get away for a bit, right? I needed to clear my head. This whole thing has been buildin’ and -

Waitress - Here’s your food guys!

Garland is cut off by the waitress as she works to deliver their orders. Garland takes another sip of his coffee, the cameraman looking at his pancakes and almost licking his lips as Garland receives his lunch as well. Garland comments on how fast they received their order before speaking up again…

Robert Garland - Good choice, my man! The tower of power. The triple stack too…


The cameraman complies, Garland stopping him before he takes a bite as he picks up the now partially charged camera and points it towards his food, at Garland’s instruction. Garland seems proud of himself, starting to speak about his upcoming match once again as the two make sure the camera’s recording...

Robert Garland - Sorry about that folks, just pickin’ up where we left off earlier! As you can see, we now find ourselves on a bit of a break between walkin’. And what do we find ourselves lookin' at, but two nicely prepared meals. A fresh main course for us to enjoy… Much like the upcomin’ main event at the next Unstoppable!

Now, first of all, we have my pal’s meal. Right out of the kitchen, we’re lookin’ at three delicious pancakes. These pancakes? Not too different from the team of Robert Garland, Chris Williams, and Michael Smart. You need me to explain right? Well, hear me out!

They look delicious, right? I bet you just want to eat them all up. There’s somethin' real special about this triple stack, though that makes it so desirable! You see... When you just get one pancake, you’re left with the want for more. When you get two?... You think you’re satisfied and you might feel completely content… But once you eat that third? That’s! That’s what our three man team will be like. It’s delivers that same feelin' of satisfaction that you have to look forward to for when we pummel the rest of The Capital Crew into dust! And, when we win that Championship and stand on that top of the mountain? That’s just the butter right on top of this whole pile!

I know what you’re all thinkin’ next… “If the MSW Championship is the butter, and the triple stack is the soon to be triumphant trio, then what about all the syrup that gets drenched all over this delicacy?” Well that… That’s all the blood that gonna be spilled in that ring. Whether it’s mostly the Crew’s blood, or even our own… This fight is guaranteed to be a brutal one. When we stand tall in the end after the furious battle, we’re most likely gonna be covered head to toe. If you want to take down these two bad asses… You’re bound to get messed up in the process. And speakin’ of our opponents!

Garland motions for the cameraman to move to his plate. The camera pans up, showing Garland’s steak that looks a little too well done. Garland seems upset that his food seems ill prepared, but takes this chance to finish his metaphor as he continues to talk about the match ahead…

Robert Garland - From three items to two, this is The Capital Crew! A steak a bit too well done, just like Cocheese’s time with the Championship! And his tag along, Theo Vega?

Garland takes a bite of the potato salad!

Robert Garland - Needs more mustard!

Cameraman #963 - What?...

Robert Garland - I’m sayin’ he’s not the best recipe on the market! Keep up man! He lacks experience, like this dish lacks flavor!

Garland seems pleased with himself, the cameraman looking confused as Garland goes to take a bite of his steak. Garland chews a few extra times, the camera still rolling.

Robert Garland - And just like with this steak, we're gonna huge bite out of what’s left of The Crew!

Cameraman #963 - Are you using yourself to represent the fans tearing him apart when they cheer for you?

Robert Garland - Huh? No, I'm just usin' me to represent me.

Cameraman #963 - Wait, I thought you were the pancakes. You’re you now?

Robert Garland - ...Just cut the footage, I think I’ve made my point… And share some of that Michael Smart with me, alright? The pancake on top, with the most blood on it.

Cameraman #963 - Whatever you say, Badger...