She-Devil Showdown (O2A)

[phoenix]

Calling to the Night by Natasha Farrow was heard in the arena.











She took a microphone. Her eyes were on the screaming and whistling crowd.

''GCW Scars and Stripes.''

Just the name of the Pay-Per View made the fans cheer even more louder.

''Now I don't have an opponent at that Pay-Per View, and it's coming quite soon. Too soon. As many of you know, if you've not lived under a rock last week, I lost to the Avenger. The GCW Champion himself got the best of me. Oh my God. Does that mean it's over for me? No. At my prime, I was invincible too. I seemed invincible. At Lock Up!, I lost to the GCW Champion, but I pinned the Women's Champion.''

''That's right, Ashley. I told your ass! I told you you weren't Champion caliber. I pinned you in the middle of that ring and I showed the entire world you are not as dominant as you think you are. Lauren Blayze, my partner and student, will take good care of you... that is if you keep your eyes in the same shit. Lauren got an advantage over you, newbie. She got my advices.''

''But now, on to Veronica Valentine.''

''A name that still warms up a few people's heart around the wrestling that we see today. In 2007, I was Legendary. Now, I'm been passed by... or so I heard. The She-Devil doesn't have that invincibility anymore. Hell, back then, I used to enjoy making people submit. Once I warped my legs and arms around someone, it was over... but I kept on choking. Some remembers Hussein calling me... Miss Chokalot.''

''That was funny anyways...''

Some people laughed.

''Well well... to everyone thinking I'm being passed by... To everyone that thinks the little She-Devil can't be Legendary in this ring anymore... All I have to say is this...''

''FUCK YOU!''

''I have my greatest fame behind me, but I can still get around. I am a Legend after all. Now after pinning that complete dumbass Ashley Raimond, I'm ready to take on ANYONE in GCW! A 1 on 1...''

''For Scars and Stripes...''

''Against the Legendary She-Devil.''

''Come on down!''

She sat on the turnbuckle, crossing her legs. Her eyes were on the stage, waiting for a someone to answer the challenge. It was simple, but just who would come down here?...

[Nicole Storm]

„You can’t stop me“ from Guano Apes starts to play over the PA system of the Arena.











After I have finished my grand entrance in the arena at the GCW “Scars and Stripes” PPV, I stand face to face to the woman … the Legend … the She Devil herself … Veronica Valentine. Or at least this are the nicknames that the people have given her over the past few years. A smile appears on my face as I walk over to the ropes where one of the crew members handles a microphone over to me. I nod with my head and stand up to walk back in the centre of the ring to face Veronica once again.

“A Legend … is not what you are Veronica.”

The smile grows bigger on my face as I take a step back … the fans seam to be surprised about my statement, exactly the way I have planned for them to react.

“A Legend is a myth … a tale about big accomplishments or people who have done great things. This is a legend … the legends of famous people like Robin Hood … William Tell, he indeed has lived but his life was turned into a story into a myth … but not always a legend has to be possitive as we see on the example of Vlad the Impaler … or better know in the coming years to follow after his dead as Dracula.”

“Calling yourself a Legend is surly a great thing and that the people, the fans consider you as this, as a hero … must be a big accomplishment for you Veronica, but … you are not a legend. You are to young to be a part of fairy tales … the stories, the matches of yours are still real … still fresh in the mind of everybody. But I guess I am drifting away a bit … sorry for that.”

“I have came out here tonight of course to answer the challenge of yours. Going One on One with the great She Devil herself sounds like the type of challenge that I prefere. So as you properly have spoken out this challenge in the consideration that this match will be a simple Single match? Is this correct?”

[phoenix]

A smile appeared on her face after Nicole Storm was finished. She gave her a nod before slowly bringing the microphone up to her red lips. The crowd looked glad to see Nicole with Veronica in the ring.

''Well well...''

''I don't know if you are aware of this or not, Miss, but I was awarded that Legend title some time ago. It's not as deep as a true Legend in Life... I'm aware of that... but it's a title received in wrestling. It's a symbol for the fans to recognize you. People all over the world know what I did to do that. Most wrestling fans know who I am. Outside my wrestling abilities, I will truly be known...''

''In many... many years let's put it that way... I just assume my title in wrestling.''

In 2450 all right. She couldn't tell that here. Come on now...

''But I can see what you mean.''

She looked at her closely, still sitting on the turnbuckle.

''But hey, pardon me. I forgot to answer your question. I am looking to more than a Singles Match. Something that will last a little longer than that maybe. Something that will satisfy me and more importantly, something that will satisfy those who like the She-Devil out there.''

''Now I must be frank. I've been away for awhile and I never saw you before.''

''Who are you?''

Veronica didn't seem like she meant disrespect towards Nicole. She just didn't know who she was dealing with here. Her eyes went to the crowd a little, before going back to the young athlete in front of her.

[vstyles]

!-Before Nicole could respond, Veranica Styles' music plays, and she comes out to this little situation that has brought on itself. One girl who believes that she should be recognized as Legendary everywhere because she was given the "Legendary" status in another promotion, yeah so. Then another girl that I know, and heard of because she's actually been in the business a long while, and is probably a Legend or more well known the super hero wannabe. Veranica Styles strolls her way into the ring with microphone already in hand.-!

!-Well look what we have here; A girl who believes that she's some kind of super hero or something. Believes that people should look at her at a different light because she was given "Legendary" status elsewhere. A place that has no bearing on the current promotion that you are currently in. Hell, I don't know much of you before you came into GCW. All I know is the promotion that you were in close down, so you came over here in the process.

In other words, you have to work your ass up to get Legendary status here like everyone else. You by far no Legend in my eyes.-!

!-A coarse of boos are heard as some people think other wise.-!

A legend for one doesn't need to call herself a Legend almost every damn sentence that comes out of her mouth. It just doesn't work that way Valentine. When people start referring to you as "The Legend" in not just one promotion, but everywhere, then only then that of you to be a True Legend. You just let that "Legendary" status go to your head, and on this little high horse because of it. Well bitch, tonight is your tonight to be thrown of that shit, and hit a hard reality. By coming out here, and making this match a Triple Threat. Taking you, and Nicole's best, and throwing a little bit of my own into the mix. If you don't know by now, take a seat, and learn!

[Autumn]

..as the women spoke and addressed eachother the crowd parted like the red sea as the cloaked figure made his way through them, his face hidden and unrecognizable to anyone he passed. Slowly he reaches the barricade and stands there. With no microphone or visible headset, his voice protrudes from the P.A system, piercing the ears of all.

It is unwise to speak down to one such as Veronica Valentine. The hero of this place you call earth. Without her blood, sweat, dedication and presence, this place would be rampant with beings more powerful then anyone could imagine. But you look at her and see a blonde female wrestler you believe you can defeat with ease. The fact of the matter is quite the contrar. It is with ease she, the hero of earth could beat you, pin you and send you back to lick your wounds better.

Don't believe me? I've seen, I've experienced, first hand. She is not of this time. You know nothing of her legacy, because it's only been sampled small in stature thus far. If you were from when and where we are, you would shutter, you would cowar and you would beg for her forgiveness before she strikes you down at her feet.

He then addresses Veronica himself from his point of standing

I promised you once, Valentine, that I would aid you in any way needed, even if it cost me my life. I am here now, to assist you in whatever way you need...

[phoenix]

She forgot about Nicole Storm and she also forgot about Veranica Styles. Her eyes... No, not only her eyes. Her full attention was turned to the... Shadow there. A cloaked person, in the crowd. The fans around were still blocking their ears from that voice. P.A. System didn't foul Veronica. She understood it all.

It was like he truly knew Veronica. It was like he knew her real her. The Veronica right now was playing a role. She played that role since she joined VWE in 2006. A girl from the future. Year 2450. Earth Prime. Far away home for sure. Everything that cloaked person said was true, but Veronica would never beat defenseless people. She's still trying to save this world anyway.

She didn't like when people knew her real identity. She didn't like when these people would speak about that in public. Not that anybody would believe such things. In 2008, Earth, magic is technology. Nothing else. They don't know the rest and it's better that way.

''... Who the hell are you?''

Only two main person knew about Veronica's future origins. Lauren Blayze and Sylas Styles. She didn't knew much more, although she knew that person was not to be messed with. Her eyes were still on the cloaked one.

''What are you talking about?!''

Obviously, she was kind of mad about this situation.

[Autumn]

The man beneath the cloak raised his arms up to the skies above him as the lights dimmed to a low level. Dark enough to barely see anything in front of your face, yet light enough not to panic.

Within a split second he was standing beside her, a whisper in her ear for her, and her alone to hear.

Call me friend, call me foe. I'm a man of my word and I promised you help before and after. Simply call me, and my fists are your weapons aswell.

slowly as the lights begin to raise back to normal his words trail off quietly as he's gone just as fast as he came

We're not in ohio anymore...

[phoenix]

It was gone.

''Wait!...''

The lights came back to normal and that cloaked person was not there anymore. Did Veronica recognize that person's voice when it whispered something to her? Nobody could tell as her face was one of no expression really. Certainly, that was one of the most bizarre moments inside that ring. Just who was that? One hell of a question.

Veronica still had her ass comfortably on that turnbuckle. She uncrossed her legs only to cross them on the other side. Her eyes were still in nothingness. She was only thinking about what just happened. At least that cloaked person claimed to be an ally. Both Earth and Earth Prime were still in peril... but besides Veronica, that cloaked person was maybe the only one who knew it.

She would have to come back to the wrestling reality now. Her eyes went to Veranica Styles.

''... Ok.''

Ok what? It took a few seconds, then a smile came back to her face.

''Ok.''

''I'll learn. I'll listen to your advices, Miss Nobody... And since I have my... Savior for wrestling front of me... How abut you introduce yourself. I asked to know the identity of the young woman there. That was just before you came here to tell me what I am.''

''Who are you?''

Her eyes then went to the stage, then the crowd for a second or two, just to check. Who was that cloaked person? And yes, some fans were still looking around a bit. Inside many fans head, there were flashbacks of The Tree, Thor and Luminita Blackthorn.

People who could have done that... But the timeline?...

Countless questions came in people's minds.

[Nicole Storm]

“Miss Nobody? … Is she talking about you Styles?”

I shrug with my shoulders and turn my attention back to Valentine after a gave Styles a cocky smile. My attention was now back focused on the woman who claims to now know me. A shame if you ask me … not knowing me. Well it can happen … Nah … properly not. Properly just a way to play off how cool she is … and how important she is as well. Something we just have witnessed with the arrival, the speech and the disappearance of the mysterious person in the black clothes. Another way to gain some attention? … Properly.

Ah well, nothing I can do against that. I shrug with my shoulders once again before I raise the microphone back up to the high of my mouth. Time to give Miss Valentine a lesson about wrestling … First Lesson … know your opponents.

“Anyway, jokes aside … I feel a bit hurt that you are not able to recognize me or the fact that you claim to now know me … which is a shame as I would have awaited a bit more from a Legend as yourself:”

“Not knowing the wrestlers who work for GCW, not knowing who are your possible opponents in the near future … a future which has just arrived. So Miss Valentine … Even thought there is properly no reason to introduce myself I will do it anyway as it appears that you need to know at least my name.”

“I am ….”

I raise my microphone in the direction of the audience and the start to chant my name as answer to my gesture.

Nicole Storm … Nicole Storm … Nicole Storm.

“Exactly this is who I am. I am Nicole Storm … a professional wrestler. And tonight I am one of your opponents. What this means can be simple described in one short catch phrase.”

“You can Tap or Break”

“Freedom of choice … so to speak. I am a high decorated professional wrestler, well known all over the world. This is who I am … just a wrestler who wants to claim another victory … after a challenging match that push me to my limits. This is who I am and what I want. Simple as that.”

[phoenix]

Well, Veronica didn't know everybody in GCW all right. She had more important things to worry about than just this wrestling show. She couldn't let anyone know more about her however. Her eyes were on Nicole Storm. Vivi was glad that the cloaked person didn't say more about her. And she was glad that Storm didn't mention anything that the cloaked person said. Like she thought, people wouldn't really believe Vivi's story anyway.

And that was for the best.

''Well, pleased to meet you, Nicole Storm.''

Veronica seemed sincere enough.

''Tap or Break.''

''Sounds to me like you're a Submission Wrestler. I've been that myself until I bored of it. I'm completely rusted on the Submission part of wrestling nowadays. But hey, I still like that style. There's even people who fantasize about being trapped in a female's grip.''

At that statement, many male fans in the crowd whistled while others could just cheer. Veronica smiled to Nicole before turning to Veranica Styles. Her face came back to a state of no expressions.

''I was looking for a Last Woman Standing Match though.''

''One which could empty us completely. Where our opponent has to be beaten completely to win. Can't answer a 10 count. It's tough to bring a person down that hard, but it's fun hm? Unfortunately, YOU Miss.Nobody, you had to came here to spoil my 1 on 1 Challenge. But hey, you came for action, just like the rest of us. Now please, first, answer my question.''

''Who are you?''

It's like she expected to get no answer. But still, we can all get to know a little about each other hm? Veronica jumped from the turnbuckle and landed on her two feet. No more sitting here tonight. Her eyes went to the crowd, then the stage.

She looked like she was still wondering who was that cloaked person.

[vstyles]

I really don't owe a damn thing to ya honestly. If you haven't heard of me by now then you are so behind in the game today bitch. Honestly. I have been part of GCW from the start, and I am one of the best that this company has to offer. Already a former Mayhem Champion, and have gone against other best of this company. That's all you get.

!-Looks at her up, and down.-!

!-By the way, tell ya friends that play time isn't for now. We don't need some idiot who thinks that just because he can turn the lights out that he's special. Not in the least.

While your little situation took place, then act like you don't know what's going on. Please bitch. Save the drama for someone who cares. We are here to wrestle, ya know.

Anyways, I'm done talking to a brick wall brain. Shall we get this match underway? Anyway that you want to your asses kicked is fine by me.-!

[phoenix]

I'm getting pushed around by this girl? Yes I am. Veronica gave Veranica a nod. Her arms slightly folded, she looked at both girls and shook her head a little bit.

''Ok girls. On the wrestling part and fast. Miss.Hormones here is ready to fight and let's hurry with it before she loses her temper... ... You can both face each other at the Pay-Per View. Nicole Storm versus Weird-Face. I'll see if I can wrestle the winner later on, or at another show.''

Many boos were heard. People expected a Triple-Threat Match.

''Triple-Threats are boring. I am a competitor above all, and Triple-Threats are luck based more than often. I wanted a 1 on 1 and I won't get it.''

''Cheers. You both have a match now.''

Her back went to the ropes.

[Nicole Storm]

Clap Clap Clap

I clap in my hands to show my support for Veronica’s decision how the match should be. Nah, just kidding of course I don’t agree with it.

“Clever, brilliant to say at least … Now this is a way to duck a challenge. To get away from a match, claiming that Triple Threat matches are just luck based … while in reality they are based around skills. Yes, Luck is a skill as well … to be at the right time at the right place and to use such an opportunity might suck for the people who got not so much “luck”, but as competitor as you claim to be … you should look forward to such a challenge? Shouldn’t you?”

”Or was that talking about being a competitor just hot air, to impress the fans. Well, whatever I came out here to answer your challenge and if you want to duck it so shall it be … I will take care of Miss … how have you called her … Weird-Face …So have a nice day”

[phoenix]

Veronica was about to leave but when Nicole finished to talk, she passed under the ropes quickly to go back in the center of the ring, looking at Nicole, then at the crowd.

''Ok so let me get this straight. You guys really want to see that Triple-Threat?''

Many cheers were heard. Vivi was playing with everyone. She looked at Nicole once more.

''Even with luck-based matches, you won't doubt that I am a competitor. I will be in that Triple-Threat, even if I don't like it. Looking for a challenge is one thing, Miss.I-Know-Much, but you've got to look at more than that. Doesn't mean it's a challenge that I have to go straight eyes closed in it just to prove how badass I am.''

''But hey, it seems that the fans here want me in, so I won't have a nice day. I'll be focusing for that match...''

''Because it's officially a Triple-Threat now. You have that nice day.''

Under many applause, she left. Triple-Threat announced, but will it stay that way? Veranica and Nicole were still in the ring. Seems that many were happy about the outcome of this whole mess.

[vstyles]

Weird face huh? Cute. Guess some people have never seen an Asian before, and I'd look at your face before talking about others. The thought of someone trying to make of my looks is one of things that cracks ya up. Seeing as I look better than most females in this business body, or face wise.

Maybe its a blond thing. Thinking that they are above the world when in all, they are under my feet. Not worth my time or my space. Hell, not worth anyone's time.

That's alright though. Tonight when the bell is rung, and you have to get your hands a dirty, you are going to realize who you are Ms. "Put on the blinders" to the rest of the world. Can't see past your own bullshit, and you will be found out.