Shakespeare Story

=Hamlet$:Unchained:007:Boxing Champion=

It was a dark and stormy night. Hamlet was getting ready for the big fight. He assumed Laertes was doing the same thing. Hamlet thought about how he would do in the upcoming boxing fight. Hamlet was a taller man and exceptionally fit. He was in his early 30's. Hamlet however was far from being a boxer. In the past Hamlet had been a spy in the CIA, but as of late he was a member of the presidents cabinet. Hamlet took a second to think about the president, president Claudio. Hamlet hated his president with a burning fire, for reasons he'd rather not get into.

Just then his trainer walked into the room. He said to Hamlet, "Alright it's show time." Hamlet replied, "Ok, I'm ready," and he got up from the bench and was off. Tonight Hamlet was going to be fighting Laertes who was also advised the president. Before recently Hamlet and Laertes hadn't been enemies or friends, but they put up with each other. But about a week ago, Laertes's father died suddenly from an unknown cause. Laertes has blamed Hamlet for murdering his father, and he wanted revenge.

Hamlet on the other hand hadn't really killed Laertes's father, but no one would believe him. Hamlets's father as it turned out died as well. Hamlet had questioned for weeks who had done it, but he knew now. His father's brother, the president. After his brother's death Claudio didn't seem upset at all, in fact he was the complete opposite. Claudio being vice president immediately became president and since his brother's wife became a widow he married her. He had been president for about a month now, and it was becoming apparent how twisted and cruel Claudio really was. Hamlet knew Claudio hated him with a passion for no apparent reason at all.

As he entered the boxing ring Hamlet looked around, and he saw that there was a very big crowd. There were many respected officials but the only person he saw was Claudio. He was sitting in a leather chair eating a large dish of food, and he was most likely looking forward to seeing Hamlet in a bloody fight. Then Laertes entered the boxing ring and the referee began to go over the rules. Little did Hamlet know but Claudio had met with Laertes before the fight. Caludio had convinced Laertes to cheat. To make sure the job was done right Laertes was using brass knuckles, as well as poisoning the wine that Claudio would offer Hamlet.

By now the rules were over and the fight was about to begin. The room which had been in an uproar a moment before was now dead silent in anticipation. Hamlet said to Laertes, "Good like and may the best man win." Laertes responded, "Your the one who needs all the luck because by the end of this fight I'll have had plenty of revenge.on you." Just then Claudio stood up and after swallowing a bit of food he said, "Good luck to both boxers. I'm sure this will be a very short fight."

Once the fight had started everything happened so fast. Hamlet was waiting thinking about how he would approach Laertes, but Laertes had obviously made up his mind as he immediately lunged at Hamlet. Hamlet saw him coming though, and he quickly moved out of the way. But Laertes who planed on hitting Hamlet stumbled when he lunged past. Hamlet saw his opportunity. As Laertes struggled to regain his footing, Hamlet pounded him with an uppercut that made Laertes's head throb. Then seizing the moment while Laertes was stunned Hamlet hit him in the gut with at least a dozen jabs. But before Hamlet could do any serious damage the bell rang and the round was over.

As Hamlet walked over too his corner he saw Laertes's trainers frantically trying to stop his nose bleed which must have sprung up after taking the big punch. The next round was starting and the two fighters got ready. The bell rung and Hamlet immediately noticed that Laertes had changed his tactic. Instead of lunging gun hoe, he waited looking for an opportunity. Hamlet got impatient and moved closer to Laertes getting ready to strike. But Laertes had planned on this because he moved his large fist surprisingly fast. Hamlet couldn't avoid the blow entirely and before he moved away Laertes's punch landed square in his right ribs. Hamlet felt an immediate jolt of pain as he was almost positive he'd just cracked a few ribs. However, Laertes wasn't finished he followed up on his big hit with at least six jabs to his shoulders and face in quick succession. This time Hamlet was more prepared he dodged the last two blows, and looking to draw blood he hit Laertes with a powerful right hook. And just as fast as it had started, the round was over.

While in their corners both boxer's trainers gave them encouraging words. Hamlet knew this was the last round and wanted to land some strong hits to try and score high points. Laertes on the other hand knew that he only needed a few more big hits and his brass knuckles would finish Hamlet off. The third round started both boxers were completely focused. This time around, Laertes made the first move. He moved around Hamlet trying to get in one of Hamlet's blind spots. Then Laertes said confidently, "It's all over now Hamlet." But Hamlet wasn't phased instead he replied, "If you'r so sure of yourself then finish me off." And as if on cue, Laertes swooped in towards Hamlet. Hamlet assumed Laertes thought he was in a blind spot, but unfortunately for Laertes Hamlet could see him. He had plenty of time to react to Hamlets oncoming barrage of punches, and so he quickly moved to the side. Laertes lost his footing, and Hamlet unleashed a multitude of punches on him. Laertes had no time to recover, and he consumed hit after hit. Then for a reason unknown to Hamlet Laertes called out, "Do it now Claudio" Claudio pondered this statement for a moment and then nodded his head in agreement

One of Claudio's agents came close to the ring and gave Laertes a gun! Hamlet had no idea what was happening, but he soon found out. Laertes scrambled to his feet, and he immediately hit Hamlet over the head with the butt of his gun. Hamlet was just thinking that Laertes had taken his boxing gloves of when someone kneed him in the chest. Then Laertes shouted, "Any last words Hamlet?" And before Hamlet could reply, Laertes shot him. Hamlet knew he only had minutes before he would die, and he said, "Why Laertes?" Laertes sneered at him and said, "You know why Hamlet, you killed my father and I must seek my revenge." Hamlet in a calm voice, "I never killed your father Laertes." Laertes didn't know how to respond he was shocked, and then in one quick movement he turned and shot Claudio immediately killing him. The fans had long since evacuated in terror, and the police were on their way. The presidents agents outraged at Claudio's death attacked Laertes either killing or severely maiming him. And Hamlet sat watching all this chaos, He said to Laertes who was now lying next to him, "Laertes, I forgive you" With that both Laertes and Hamlet died both knowing they could have made better choices, and they knew that revenge was never the answer.