Who's Hungrier?

Aurora and Damon’s Hotel Suite
Miramar Beach, FL

We cut to a shot of the suite’s bedroom, where we see Aurora Graves sitting on the foot of the bed, her cell phone in her hand. On the screen is her oldest daughter Ysera.

Aurora: Daddy and I will see you soon, Yssie. Give your sister a kiss for me, okay?

Ysera: Okay, Mommy! I love you!

Aurora: I love you too, sweetie!

She hangs up the phone and sets it face down on the bed. She then stands up, walks over toward the window, and pulls back the curtains.

Aurora: Not the best view, but I’ve had far worse. No big deal… I never really cared about that sort of thing, anyway.

She glances over her shoulder at the camera, smiling a little.

Aurora: It’s never about the location… it’s about the fight. That’s how it’s always been for me. And right now, this next match is one that I’ve been looking forward to for you have no idea how long.

She turns around, walking toward the camera. It keeps up with her as she moves toward the dresser.

Aurora: This is a match that has been a long time coming. For YEARS, I’ve heard the name “Dead Eye” mentioned amongst the numerous champions that have stood at the top of the mountain in NGW. I know who you are, and what you’re capable of in that ring. And I know damn well just how hungry you are to taste championship gold once again.

She slams her fists against the top of the dresser, rattling the small trinket box that sit beside the TV. From within, the jingling of coins and random jewelry could be heard.

Aurora: There’s just one little mistake you made… one TEENY, tiny little hole in your line of thinking...

She holds a hand up, her index finger and thumb held about as close together as possible without actually touching as she squints her eyes into the camera.

Aurora: You actually said that of the two of us, YOU are the hungrier one. And let me tell you why you couldn’t be more wrong.

She chuckles softly, shaking her head.

Aurora: For far too long, I’ve been within an arm’s reach of a world championship. I fight, I claw, and I push forward, only to get knocked back down again. Not ONCE have I been able to make that final leap to the top of the mountain… not ONCE have I been able to call myself a world champion. YOU, on the other hand, know exactly what it means to hold that title in your hand. Sure, you had to vacate the championship all those years ago...

She smirks, then silently mouths the words “did you think I forgot?” before she continues.

Aurora: But you still have been in a position I’ve only been able to dream about.

She shakes her head.

Aurora: Dead Eye, I respect you. You know that. But the fact remains that at Scion, only ONE of us will make it to the next round. And I will do my damnedest to make sure that it’s me. There’s no way in HELL I’m letting another chance to make history slip through my fingers again.

She motions with her hands across her waist, a wicked smile on her face as the scene fades out.