Time Passed By(O2A for now)

[hollows]

Not many questions had been answered in the past couple of days. He went all around Chicago trying to find answers....but found nothing but more questions. The most frequent one he thought about though......Greg. Where was he? He knew he was in Chicago, but had no idea where at. Amber wouldnt tell him. All she said that he was here, that he wouldnt even tell her. Bullshit in his mind. He began to think that possibly...just maybe, Greg was the very reason he was in Chicago to begin with. For one, Greg was nowhere to be found....and seemed to want it that way.

No one told him anything. He still had the fact that GCW, the place he had heard about in a club a few days ago, was something he had still yet to lerarn anything about. Surely, there was someone that knew something, anything....about this GCW place. He'd have to find out about Greg at another time. Greg was like a brother to him, and if he had his way, he would be....but there were just to many questions that needed answered at the moment.

He sat in a park, reading a local paper, trying to dig up anything he possibly could....But for the moment he seemed to be unsuccessful. Maybe someone with some information would walk by....Something to get this GCW outta the way so he could move onto what was really important.

[jordan]

After Corey had left the hospital, she really hadnt seen to much of him. It wasnt normal for him to be away for so long. So she decided to go and look around the city, maybe she'd see him around.

She rode around the city in a cab, looking at every possible place she thought he'd be. The bars, clubs, and any place else that sold alcoholic beverages. The car took a left turn, driving around the park. She noticed Corey sitting on a bench...not doing anything...but sitting.

Stop the car...I found him.

The car stops, and she gets out. She walks over to where he's sitting, and takes a seat next to him.

Well hello? I've been looking all over for you. You just disappeared after they let you go from the hospital. Have you found anything out hun?

She hadnt taken her eyes off him since taking her seat next to him.

[blood]

Strolling through the park was a person with his own unanswered questions. Since arriving here in Chicago, Illinois a few days ago, he hadn't found out a thing of why he feels compelled to be here. He had gotten himself a nice hotel room in the city. Staying there for the time being until he figures out what his purpose is for coming here. Something pulled him to this city. He wasn't sure what it was though. For some strange reason, the whole "fighter" thing mentioned by that woman he met at the airport had stuck in his mind. But he didn't know why it wouldn't leave his thoughts. Perhaps it has something to do with this city and him? He didn't know. Answers... Why are they always so hard to find?

Dante had found himself at the park. Watching the people in it as he walked through. The hot sun beating down on him from up above. Good thing he had gotten his rest. Some people gave him strange looks as they walked past him. Not everyday you see someone wearing a long, red trench coat, a red hat, black glasses, black dress shirt, red tie, black pants, and black dress shoes. The people in the park had not seen someone dressed like this before. It wasn't the norm. Then again, he wasn't the norm either.

Dante stopped as he walked in the park. Hearing the sound of a bird chirping on a tree branch above his head. He looked up and a smile crossed his face. Nature made him smile for some reason. He liked the simple things in life. He wasn't sure what it was about things like a bird chirping that made him smile. He lifts one of his arms up and extends his pointer finger out. And almost as if calling to the bird, it flys down from the tree branch and lands safely onto his finger. He lowers his arm and brings his hand closer to him. Looking down at the bird with that smile on his face.

[hollows]

Im sorry Amber. I've just had too many things on my mind. Theres just too many questions that I need answered. Things just arent the way they used to be.....

He never took his eyes off the man standing across the park from him. There was just something different about him. Maybe he'd have the answers to the questions Corey had. He stood from his sitting position, and turned to face Amber...

Con you exuse me for a few minutes? I'll be back in a minute, so dont go anywhere

He turned before she had a chance to reply, and began making his way towards the odd guy playing with the bird. He really didnt want to disturb the man, but he needed answers as quickly as possible...before something else terrible happened. As he approached the man, the bird flew back to its perch in the tree.

Sorry to disturb you sir, but you seem like someone that would have a few answers to some of my questions......

[blood]

A quick surprised look came over his face as he watched the bird fly off. But he was brought back to reality with the sound of a voice speaking to him. Dante slowly turned around to see the man who had approached him. Dante's eyebrow raised as he says something about him having answers to the man's question. He never met this man before. How would he have any answers? He hadn't been awake for long in this day and age. Dante wasn't sure if he could answer any of this man's questions. He sensed that he was distressed. Perhaps he could help. He wasn't sure. Might as well find out. Dante shook his head and responded to the man...

"I don't believe we've met, sir. How would I have any answers to your questions? I might be able to help but that depends on what your questions are exactly. But if it's anything specific... I'm not sure if I'll be able to help you out..."

[hollows]

Oh...sorry man...the names Corey. Corey Hollows. And sorry about the whole question thing. I've been in Chicago for a few days now...And to tell you the truth, I have no idea as to why. You just seemed like the type of person that would be able to help me out is all.

He didnt really believe the man could help him...but it was worth a try.

I dont believe I caught your name sir.....

[blood]

In Chicago a few days? Doesn't know why? And thought Dante could help him? It all sounded.... like a coincidence. He had been here for a few days. He didn't know why but he felt the need to come here. The feeling awakened him from his slumber. Their stories seemed to be quite similar. Strange. Dante simply nodded his head and responded...

"I see. My name is Cervantes. Dante Cervantes. Funny that you mention not knowing why you're here in Chicago... I'm feeling the same way. I came into this city of Chicago, Illinois only but a few days ago. I'm not even sure why it is that I felt the need to come here. But here I am. Not knowing why I'm here. I just felt the need. Weird. Guess we're kind of in the same boat, as people would say it."

[hollows]

Quite the predicament we have here. The man known as Dante' seemed to have the some problem of not knowing why he was in the Windy City.

Well hmmm....It would seem as if we're in the same boat. I dont exactly know why your here, but I have a feeling I've been brought here for a reason. Im thinking it has something to do with the new company opening. I'm guessing its a new wrestling company....but Im not completely sure yet. I overheard someone talking about it the other day.

Then theres Greg. Where could he be. Corey had a feeling that Amber knew, and was keeping it from him...but he didnt want to piss her off trying to get the answer out of her. He had something planned later on in the month. Something big. But he had to get everything figured out first before he could announce those plans....

But thats not the only problem I have. You see, my friend and tag partner is also here in the city, but no one will tell me where. I try to call, but get nothing, because his phones off. My girl over there on the bench wont tell me anything...and I have a feeling she knows. If you could help me find him....I'd appreciate it Dante'. I'd do anything in the world for that man...and just cant seem to get over the fact that no one knows where he's at.....

[blood]

"To be honest... I don't even know why I'm here either. It might sound strange, but I just had a sudden urge to come to this city. What that urge was provoked by... I have no clue about. It's strange and kind of difficult to explain. But for some odd reason, I just felt the need to come here. For what purpose I'm here for, is still a mystery to me. It was like something was calling me to come here. I really don't know."

Dante shrugged. He couldn't tell this mortal a more detailed description of his predicament. He had to keep his true identity a secret. It may have sounded weird as he explained it, but that's the best he could without saying that he felt the city calling to him or something. Dante kept note of the company that he mentioned. A wrestling company. Kind of gave him the same feeling he had about the fighting thing that the woman at the airport mentioned. Could they both be talking about the same thing? It was possible. That'll have to be something he looks into later. He nodded his head and continued...

"Sorry to hear about your friend. I may be able to help. I might not be able to. I'll be around this city for awhile. Searching for my own answers. But maybe I might run into him or hear about him while on conducting my own search. What's his name? And do you have a picture of him? Maybe I'll see him around."

It was possible he could run into this man's friend. He was going to be out and about this city. If he ran into him, he could surely find Corey again easily.

[hollows]

Greg Shaddix. Or Blaze. Im not sure if I have a picture of him or not. You could go to the local library or some shit and look up the Toronto wrestling company and find his picture. And maybe we can help one another out in the near future. Im not leaving the city, so I'll be around if you hear anything.

He stuck his hand out to Dante, offering him a handshake. He wasnt much help, but he had his own problems to deal with.

[blood]

Dante looked down at his hand and then extended his own to meet his. Taking a firm grip of his hand, shaking it for a moment, and then releasing it.

"Alright. Will do. If I find myself out in a library, I'll check it out. I'll be around this city. So I may just end up running into him somewhere along the line. The world is a small place. And if he's in this city, like you say he is, then it'll most likely happen somewhere down the line. If I see or hear about him, I'll be sure to let you know."

[hollows]

Well, it's been nice meeting you. Wish I could help you out and everything, but as you know Im in the same situation. But I'll appreciate it alot if you can find Greg.

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So I guess I'll be seeing you around.

He turns and heads back to Amber. Maybe there was a possiblity of getting her to talk. This Dante character seemed different, just like he thought. It wasnt everyday you seen a guy dressed as he is. He dropped the thought from his mind though, as he had more important things to attend too.

[blood]

"It's cool. Nice to meet you too Corey. If I see your friend... I'll find you... I'll catch you around later. Until then..."

Dante gave him a slight wave before being off on his way through the park. He was sure that Corey had plenty on his mind about his friend. A bit disappointed that he couldn't help him at the moment. But he was going to be around the city. So he was sure to meet a lot of new people along the way. He may just bump into his friend on the way. For now, he was off to find his own answers. Maybe he'll looking into this new wrestling company in this city. It might have something to do with the fighting that was stuck in his mind. The possibilities of it all....

[hollows]

He makes his way back across the park, bact to where he was sitting before. Amber had a confused look on her face, like she wanted to know why he just up and left her for the few minutes he was gone....

I know what your gonna say....so theres no need. I didnt mean to just leave you here, But I need answers. One of them being....Why am I here in Chicago. The other being the whereabouts of your brother.

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I know you know something....Theres just no way you cant. I mean, you already had a flight to Chicago before they even told me I was being transfered, and then your brother calls you. Theres just no way you cant know something.....You gotta know at least where he's at.

This wasnt what he wanted to do, or say. He just wanted to forget about her knowing something, but not telling him, and just find it out on his own. He knew she was just gonna lie about it, but he also knew if she had to lie to him, that theres a good reason behind it....

[PornStar]

Somewhere nearby, Jason emerges out from under a bridge in the same park, over the Canal running through. With him? A purty young thing... he waves her off...

"I'll call ya later, um... Jessica!"

"It's Sarah! But I'll let you slide this once! I look forward to hearing from you, Cross!!!"

She starts to head away from him, he shouts after her...

"Don't worry! Mr. Genovese aims to please!"

He starts to walk away, filling out the latest entry in his little black book, the 30th edition....