Ooc: sorry for crappy rp. Rough week for me, personal problems.


*The scene opens up to show Candy in her craft room. She was hard at work bedazzling a special jacket she was going to to the big match. It was a white base with beautiful silver stitching. A big “C” bedazzled in bright pink gems was in the middle. She looked at it, happy with how it was turning out. Her voice was heard talking as a voice over*

I've been thinking a lot lately, about a lot of stuff. This big match coming up, for example. The huge Elimination Chamber match at Blaze of Glory. When I returned to SCW, I didn't expect to get tossed into a match of this magnitude. Marcus taught me that word! Don't I sound smart? Anyways! I was coming back to have some fun, put on some good matches, and see all my SCW friends and fans. I'm so honored to have been put in this match with so many talented people.

*She got up from the desk and walked to the shelves, grabbing a jar with sequins in it. She smiled as she looked at them and headed back over to the jacket. She began to sew the sequins on in the letters “MV”*

Mercedes Vargas is a really really REALLY good wrestler. She is kinda mean, but alot of the women in SCW kinda are. But that's ok. Mercedes beat me last week, and that's ok too.

*She finished up the letters, and started in on a new set, “KR”*

Kayla Richard's seems like she will be fun to have a match against. I don't really know her all that much. So I really don't have anything to say about her. But she earned her spot in this match and I'm super excited to be in a match with her!

*She moved on to another set of letter, “CW”*

Cassie Wolfe has such a cool name! I bet she's tough like a wolf! Wolves are really cool, and so pretty! Maybe she has a pet wolf? MAYBE I CAN PET IT![/]

*Another voice entered the voice over, that of her dear friend Carmen*

Candy… focus…

*Candy at the table looked around like she heard something, shrugged, and went back to work*

Focus! Sorry, sometimes I get sidetracked with cool things. Anyways, Cassie is go na be awesome to wrestle against! I can't wait!

*Candy grabs a new thing of thread and keeps working, the new letters are “AH”*

Andrea Hernandez is the champion. So that means she is really good, right! I can't remember if I've ever faced her before, but I'm sure we have. Maybe. Probably. Possibly. I don't remember. Anyways! I'm excited to wrestle her too! When you fight a champion, and you do really good, you get their respect! And that's what I'm gonna do!

*Candy finished the letters and moved to the last spot, as she had been putting them in a circle around the big C. This time she was making “NOK”*

Necra Olivia Kane. I think that's her name. She confuses me. She got mad at me the night I returned and attacked me. I don't get it. I didn't do anything to her. But she kept going after me. So I guess this match is my turn to get a little revenge on her? I don't know. All I know is I'm gonna go out there and do my best!

*Candy held up the finished jacket and smiled as the cameras cut to black*

Scene One: Good Manners are a must!


*The scene opens up inside what looked like a classroom.  Not just any classroom, but a young child's classroom. Elementary school, from the looks of it. The room was covered with educational posters, there were about 15 desks facing the teacher's desk at the front. Sitting in 3 of the front row desks were 3 people… erm, yeah let's just go with “people”... to the SCW audience. Sitting to the left, her front paws on the desk and crossed like a proper lady, was the fan favorite pomeranian herself, Fluffy. Her pink collar reflecting sparkles of light as she sat like a cute little human. On the right, the ever chaotic pomsky that was a gift from 2 of her best friends, sitting all perched, was Hero. Sitting between them, her dark brown hair pulled back in the cutest little pigtails you have ever seen, was Candy and Marcus's now 4 year old daughter, Ruby. She sat there, trying to get Fluffy and Hero to play with her as Candy walked in dressed in what can only be described as something straight out of Legally Blonde.*

Candy: Ok everyone! We have a big match this week in SCW! We are returning against some one by the name of Miss Manners. So I figured we needed a brush up on our manners!

*Little Miss Ruby every so cutely raises her hand and speaks in the most adorable voice. It's really quite precious. Is the cute factor doing anything for ya?*

Ruby: A-scuse me mommy?

Candy: Yes Miss Ruby?

Ruby: I has to go potty. Can I be a-scused?

*Candy smiled proudly and nodded as Marcus came in the room and escorted the toddler out of the room. Candy focused back on the precious pupps*

Candy: Those were very good Manners. Miss Manners would be proud. We are off to a great start.

*Everything screeched to a halt as Candy's voice was heard talking over things*

So, I bet you are wondering how we got here today. It's kind of a long story… so strap in!!!

You see I was in SCW a long time ago.  Like a REEEEEEEALLY long time ago. I held the Bombshell Roulette Title for like, 6 months. I made some AMAZING new friends. But my time in SCW came to an end. I went home to PWS for a while, where I did some super fun stuff. I even made some new friends and everything!

But deep down, I missed SCW. So when I got the call from Christian to come back… I couldn't say no! Ruby is older now, why not!? Right!?

So I announced my return last week and I guess it upset someone named Necra Octopus Kanye? I've never even heard of her, or seen her, or anything. I dunno why she decided to attack me.

But it's OK! I'm not hurt. Sometimes, people like to hit before they get to know me and see how nice of a person I am.

I SHOULD BAKE HER COOKIES!!! YES! BIG HEART SHAPED COOKIES WITH BRIGHT PINK FROSTING AND LOTS AND LOTS OF SPRINKLES!!!!

I gotta go shopping…

Anyways. That brings me up to this week. Misd Manners. I've never heard of her either. But with a name like Miss Manners I'm sure she's gonna be super nice and super polite!

Right?

*Things screech back to life as Ruby re-enters the room*

Ruby: Mommy! I a big girl. I went pee pee on the big girl potty all by myself!

Candy: Great job, sweety!!!

*Ruby smiled proudly as she sat back in her seat. Candy grabbed something and walked over to her. She put a pink sparkly tiara on her as the scene faded*

OOC: Apologies to everyone. my work schedule shifted and i forgot today was friday till about an hour ago




Scene One: Family Game Night!
Where: Marcus Cage and Candy’s home
When: Friday 9/23, evening, roughly 5 pm

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**The scene fades up inside the living room of Marcus Cage and Candy’s lavish Las Vegas home. There was a table set up in the middle of the room, a folding card table, with 4 chairs and a high chair seated around it. In the high hair was the ever happy and bubbly almost 2 year old toddler Ruby. She was in a white onesie that said “Daddy’s Angel” in pink glitter on the front. Her hair was pulled up in a cute little Pebbles inspired ponytail on top of her head. Sitting in the chair next to her was Candy, who was wearing a pair of denim shorts and a white tank top. Her hair was pulled up in a mess bun perched high on her head. Across the table was Marcus Cage, wearing camo shorts and a plain white t-shirt. On the other 2 sides, sitting on their chairs like they were humans, were the two pups Fluffy and Hero Fluffy, of course, had a booster seat under her so that she could see the table. Spread across the table was a beautiful, and brightly colored, board for the game… you guessed it… Candyland! Candy picks up a card and shows it to Ruby, who grins, recognizing the color**

Ruby: GEEN! DAT GEEN!

**Marcus and Candy couldn’t help but grin at the cute little voice of their daughter recognizing the color Green. Sure, she couldn’t quite pronounce the R yet. But she was proving herself to be a bright little girl. Candy reached over the board and moved one of the characters. She smiled up at her husband.**

Candy: I’m so glad you suggested family game night. This is exactly what I needed after Violent Conduct.

Marcus: What can I say… I know you so well that I know exactly what you need. Besides, this is kinda fun.

Candy: Yeah! I can’t wait till Ruby is old enough to play things like Uno, and Skip-Bo, and stuff with us.

Marcus: I look forward to that day. But not too soon. She’s already growing way too fast.

Candy: I know… she’ll be 2 in just like, 2 months. But I’m not ready to think about that just yet.

**Candy gazed at her beautiful daughter sitting next to her**

Candy: She’s part of why I keep going… you know that?

Marcus: Like I said, I know what you need. Sometimes even before you know you need it.  I could tell you were getting to a point where you needed… more. So I leaped into action.

Candy: You always know what to say, Marcus. You are the bestest husband and daddy ever. What did we ever do to get so lucky?

Marcus: Nah, I’m the lucky one. You saved me from myself many times. I only wish I had realized how I felt about you sooner.

Candy: Awe…

**It was in the middle of that beautiful moment that Candy’s face contorted as she smelled… something… foul…**

Candy: Uh oh… I think some one needs a diaper change…

**She plugged her nose as she lifted Ruby out of the seat to check her diaper… and her face contorted again**

Candy: Correction… some one needs to go straight into the bathtub!

Marcus: I’ll get the water running, gimme a few minutes.

**He got up from his seat and walked over to Candy and Ruby, giving each one a kiss on the cheek, before going upstairs to start the bath. Candy put Ruby down and she started running around the room**

Candy: You really are one of the reasons mommy keeps going, you know that right? Cuz mommy wants to show you that you never give up. You never quit. You never surrender! No matter what! You know what I mean?

Ruby: Mommy. I stinky. Stinky wike fwuffy.

**Candy couldn’t help but giggle as Fluffy’s ears perk to attention hearing her name… sort of. Rs and Ls were a weak spot for Ruby**

Candy: I know, baby. Daddy’s running a bath and we will get you all cleaned up. But you gotta promise me that you will never ever ever let anything bully you and push you around. Meanie heads like Violet or Mercedes… or even Bea. She’s one of the worst of em all! You can’t let them push you around or make you feel bad or let them keep you down, you got it?

Ruby: I got it, momma!

**It was then that Marcus yelled from upstairs that the bath was ready, and the scene fades as they head upstairs**

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(sorry this is so short, shit got crazy with work and what not. Sorry to all involved, just doing enough to not no show)



(The cameras catch up with Candy as she is sitting in her locker room, looking sad. Marcus comes in with a bag from Burger King and notices that her mood was a complete 180 from when he left to go get the food. He sits the bag down as she looks up at him, silently. He looks over at the playpen and sees that Ruby is peacefully napping, so he speaks quietly.)

Marcus Cage: Candy? What's wrong?

Candy: I don't think I wanna face Keira this week. She's one of my bestest friends ever. And I don't want to lose her like I did Malachi.

Marcus Cage: What do you mean like you did Malachi?

Candy: Malachi hates me now. He doesn't even read my texts anymore... or even say hi to me... or anything like that. It's as if I don't even exist. And I love Keira so much I don't want that to happen.

Marcus Cage: You guys have fought before... why does this suddenly bother you?

(Candy let out a sigh)

Candy: I dunno... I just can't bear losing her.

Marcus Cage: Keira is a really great person, and she wouldn't do that over a single match. If anything, I think she'd be more upset if you decided not to wrestle, or took it easy on her. That's the kind of person she is. You two have been through so much, facing her isn't gonna take anything away from that

(Candy's eyes sparkle a little bit)

Candy: You're right, Marcus! Thanks!

(She gives him a hug before she starts eying the bag as scene faded to black)

**The scene fades up with Candy standing in the ring at a local show wearing a sparkly pink shirt and a pair of blue jeans, with her hair down. She is standing with her husband, Marcus Cage, as he holds a mic in his hands.**

Marcus Cage: Hello, SCW Fans! I'm standing here with the stunningly beautiful, insanely talented, immensely sweet, incredibly amazing Candy!

**He paused to allow for the fans in attendance to cheer**

Marcus Cage: You see... this woman right here... has worked her ass off for you guys, for this business. She has given more than any of you can imagine. More than most in this business have given. And yet, there are still those in the back who disrespect her. Those who treat her like she is disposable. She is the HEART of this business, the LIGHT of the locker room, and straight up one of the best people I have ever known. So when I stand here and say that she is going to go out there at Into The Void and beat whoever this Levana Cade is... you best believe that is what is going to happen. Right, Candy?

**He held out the mic towards her**

Candy: That's right! I don't really know anything about her but I do know that I am going to do my bestest to put on a great match that people will talk about for a really really reaaaaaaaaaaaaally long time! Like, I have nothing bad to say about her. I just hope that she and I can put on a really good match and entertain everyone.

Marcus Cage: That's one of the things about you, Candy. Win or lose... you give the fans their moneys worth. And on that note... good night everyone!

**With that the scene fades**


OOC: I AM SO SORRY this is absolute garbage - things changed at work and just... yeah... apologies

Scene One: Blindfolded?
Location: Marcus and Candy’s hotel room
When: A few days before CC, morning

**The scene fades up inside the hotel room that was being rented out to the Cage family while they did their tour of Greece with SCW. In the middle of the larger room, next to a small table, was a highchair in the middle of the room was Miss Ruby. She was roughly 16 months old now, and just enjoying life! On the tray in front of her were some random cheerios that ended up more on the floor than in her mouth! Oh the life of a toddler! She was giggling as her dad, Marcus, sat in a chair at the table next to her and looked up from his phone every time she made a sound. He noticed that she didn’t have much left on the tray, so he grabs a handful out of the bowl on the table and sets it down on the tray. Ruby giggles and reaches for em as Marcus smiles.**

THUD!!!

**Both of their attention turn towards the other room.**

Marcus Cage: Candy? Are you ok?

THUD!!!

**Candy yells from the other room**

Candy: I’M OK! I JUST BUMPED INTO THE DOOR!

Marcus Cage: Do you need any help?

**Some steps were heard, very slowly, as you can now see Candy’s hands come through the door leading into this room. It was as if she was trying to feel her way around.**

Candy: NO! No help! I am in this blindfold match against the meanie head Alicia… and I gotta prepare properly! So I told you I am going the WHOOOOOOLE day in the blindfold! NO HELP! I mean it Marcus!

**He couldn’t help but smirk ever so slightly. The pride, and sheer determination, of his wife was inspiring to say the least.**

Marcus Cage: If you say so…

**She emerged from the other room through the door… and oh boy was she a sight to see! First thing you notice is the bright, and I do mean BRIGHT, pink blindfold that was tied around her head and covering her eyes. And… you guessed it… it’s sequined and sparkly. Sadly, that was the most normal thing on her! Her hair was pulled down into two low pigtails but… they were crooked and uneven. Almost as if she couldn’t see while doing her hair. She was wearing a pair of pink pants with a silver design sewn down the sides, and a pink shirt with purple stitching on it. Except… it was a totally different shade of pink that kind of clashed with each other. Her shoes… oh boy… her left shoe was a white sneaker, her right shoe was a black one. Marcus stifled a chuckle when he first saw her.**

Marcus Cage: Come, have breakfast with us.

Candy: OH! My first challenge! I’m gonna make a bowl of cereal!

**She felt her way over towards the small kitchen area that was set up. It wasn’t much, a small counter with a mini fridge, a plug in single burner stove top, and a small sink. Candy manages to find her way over to the counter and felt around for the cupboards. She found it and felt for a bowl, setting it on the counter. She then felt around for a box, finding a box of Lucky Charms cereal. She fumbles with the box and bit. As she is doing this, Marcus quietly gets up from his seat and walks over as quiet as he can towards her. She gets the box open and starts to pour it, completely missing the bowl! Marcus quickly pulls the bowl under where she was pouring, and she managed to catch about a half a bowl. She fumbled with the box again to close it and set it back on the counter.**

Candy: This isn’t so bad! I don’t know what Alicia was complaining about!

**She reached over for the mini fridge and opened the door. She reached in feeling for a bottle. She pulls it out and tries to open it.**

Candy: Marcus… this cap is too tight… will you open it for me?

**She held it out in the direction she THOUGHT he was in, only to smack him with the bottle.**

Marcus Cage: Sure thing.

**He looked at the bottle, seeing that she had grabbed orange juice instead of milk. He tiptoes to the fridge and switches it out for milk, then opens it and hands it back to her.**

Candy: Thank you!

**She starts to tilt the bottle to pour, about to completely miss the bowl. Marcus quietly moves the bowl into position as she pours the milk, puts the cap back on, and puts it back in the fridge. She then feels around and feels for a spoon, and pulls out what she thinks is a spoon… but is actually a fork. Marcus goes to grab a spoon but she closes the drawer before he can. He just shrugs and walks back to the table. Candy picks up her bowl in one hand and walks slowly towards the table, using her other hand to feel in front of her. She manages to get to the table successfully and sits down.**

Candy: OH BOY! I can’t wait to enjoy this bowl of cereal… that I made ALL ON MY OWN! Wearing a blindfold!

**She digs in, eating cereal and milk, with a fork. Marcus just grinned a bit and shook his head slowly.**

Candy: MMMM This is so yummy.

Marcus Cage: So, are you really going to wear that ALL DAY? I mean your match will be at most like 20 to 30 minutes.

Candy: YES! I need to get all my other senses working stronger so that I can beat Alicia. She did a lot of mean and evil things! I actually thought I hurt her. But I knew deep down in my heart that glitter couldn’t hurt some one like that! Glitter makes everything better! I don’t know what I ever did to her to make her hate me so much that she wants to try and ban my glitter.

Marcus Cage: Sometimes, with people like her, you just have to exist for her to hate you. She’s a very hateful person, and there’s nothing you can do about that. She hates anyone that isn’t like her, or that people like more than her. She’s just a grumpy bitter person and there’s nothing you can do to change that. You just gotta keep on being you. Don’t let anyone change who you are.

Candy: You are the sweetest, Marcus. I just know that I gotta go out there and do my best. It’s gonna be hard being blindfolded. But I’ll make it work! That’s why I’m practicing now! I’m getting pretty good at it!

**Candy gets up and starts feeling her way to the other room, bumping into different pieces of furniture… repeatedly. Ruby laughs a bit every time, as the scene fades to black**

Scene One: Valentine’s Day
Where: Unknown
When: Feb 14th, 2022. Time of day uncertain.


**The scene fades up with Candy in her bedroom, sitting at her vanity mirror. She was wearing a fancy, and of course pink and sparkly, dress. Her hair was down and flowing in loose waves as she was gently brushing it with a pink, sparkly brush. Her face was glowing with a soft smile that could melt the most frozen of hearts. Well, almost, I guess? Anyways. She appeared to be getting ready for a very special date with her husband, Marcus. She hears a soft knock at the door and she spins around in her chair to see Marcus standing there, wearing a nice fancy suit. Bowtie and all. His hair was slicked back into a sleek low ponytail. She smiled softly, a slight sparkle in her eyes, as she looked at him leaning on the door frame.**

Candy: OH EM GEE MARCUS! You look sooooo handsome!

Marcus Cage I clean up good.

**He winked at her and slid his hands into his pockets.**

Marcus Cage And dare I say, you look… magical.

**She blushed slightly and put down her brush. She stood up, her sparkly dress flowed down to her knees. She ran up and gave Marcus a quick kiss on the cheek, accidentally leaving lip prints from her lipstick. She chuckled as she grabbed a tissue and wiped it off, as he smirked a little bit.**

Candy: I’m almost ready. Is the sitter here?

Marcus Cage Yes, the babysitter is here, and Ruby is already in bed and asleep. She should have an easy time.

Candy: And she has our phone numbers in case something happens?

Marcus Cage Of course. And Fluffy and Hero are standing guard in her room, as always.

**She looked relieved as she bounced back to the vanity and touched up her lipstick.**

Marcus Cage So… how did it go with Goth today? Did she say yes?

**Candy shrugged as she put away the lipstick.**

Candy: Uhh…. I don’t know?

Marcus Cage What do you mean, you don’t know?

Candy: He uh… he didn’t exactly ask. And she didn’t exactly answer.

**Her jaw dropped as she realized something.**

Candy: OH NO DID I RUIN IT BY SHOWING UP???

Marcus Cage I doubt that. I can tell you from experience, asking a woman to marry you is one of the most nerve wracking thing a man can dol You play out so many different scenarios in your head. How you want to say it, how she will react, what she will say… I’m sure he was already PLENTY nervous. Hell, I bet you being there helped distract him a bit so that he could do it.

Candy: But he DIDNT…

Marcus Cage It’s ok. If he really wants to ask her, he will find the courage. You don’t even know how many times I wanted to tell you how much I loved you and wanted to be with you, but was too scared to tell you. And then how many times I wanted to ask you to marry me, but was just too nervous to do it. He’ll do it in his own time, when HE is ready. All you can do is support your tag partner, and let him know that you are there for him when he is ready.

Candy: You are so smart, Marcus. I should call him and tell him!

**Marcus almost leapt forward to stop her as she reached for her phone**

Marcus Cage NO… I mean… no. Let him have some time to figure things out, while you and I go have that romantic dinner and celebrate Valentine’s Day.

**She pulled her arm back from reaching for the phone and looked back at Marcus.**

Candy: Of course. It’s gonna be a great romantic dinner date. I love you, Marcus.

Marcus Cage I love you, too. I’ll meet you in the living room when you are ready.

**He blew her a kiss before turning and leaving the doorway. She looked in the mirror, and fluffed her hair a little bit extra, as the scene faded to black.**



Scene 2: Blast From The Past
Where: In the ring, during a house show
When: Friday, 2/25


**The cameras catch up at a local house show where the fans were going crazy! Standing in the ring were Marcus Cage and Candy. Candy was kind of bouncing around a bit as Marcus stood stoic in the middle of the ring. Candy motioned for the fans to quiet down, and they obliged, as Marcus raised the mic to his mouth.**

Marcus Cage Things are going to be different from here out. I know you all would love for my sweet wife to get on the mic and talk to you guys… but I’m going to be speaking on her behalf for a while. She needs someone to speak on her behalf, because frankly, and I say this in a good way, she is just too damn nice for the treatment she receives from so many of you. You fans, and those in the back. I’ve heard the comments, seen the faces, and sensed the judgment you all give to this kind woman. And she is so nice she won’t fight back, she won’t say anything. Because all she wants is to be your friend, and entertain you all in the ring. Yet she gets those who mistreat her and speak ill of her. Well, no more. I speak for her right now. I will say the things she is too nice to say, the things she wouldn’t speak on her own. Things that might make you look at her differently, things that might make you dislike her. But you can direct those feelings on me. I will jump on that grenade for this woman. Now.

**He paused for a moment as Candy leaned in and whispered something in his ear. He nodded.**

Marcus Cage The first thing she wants me to speak about tonight… is the current situation with that no good scum, Alicia Lukas. Alicia Lukas is nothing more than a bitter old bitch who wants to make everything and everyone as boring and unhappy as she is. She is unhappy with her career, she is unhappy with her personal life, and above all else, she is jealous of Candy. That’s right, I fucking said it! And i’ll say it again.

**He cleared his throat and spoke louder.**

Marcus Cage ALICIA. LUKAS. IS. JEALOUS. OF. CANDY.

**He took a deep breath as Candy was looking down at the mat.**

Marcus Cage And you can’t deny that? Why else would someone want to do something as pathetic and pointless as banning GLITTER??? Sure, it has been called the “herpes of the crafting world”... but it makes people HAPPY so who gives a fuck? So you gotta deal with a little extra sparkle in your life, your hair, or even on your clothes. Who cares! All Candy wants to do is make the world SPARKLE as much as she does. Is that a crime? You did the most unspeakable act, you lied and pretended that you were hurt. You acted like she BLINDED you. She cried for HOURS because she thought she actually hurt you, ended your career, and ruined your life. She felt terrible because she IS a good person and has feelings. Unlike you and your stone cold heart. And then you lure her out to the ring, making her feel even worse for you only to blindside her and attack her. You broke her heart. You truly are an unkind, unfeeling, manipulative bitch…

**He stops speaking when Candy taps his shoulders. She looks kind of sad but also a bit mad. He cleared his throat.**

Marcus Cage Sorry, where are my manners? Either way you used my wife for your own sick pleasure, and she is going to get revenge the only way she knows how. In the ring. You best believe that. Candy, anything to add to that?

**He held the mic towards her and she speaks kind of quietly**

Candy: Well, you were right, Marcus. What Alicia did was mean and wrong. You don’t pretend to get hurt just to hurt someone else. That’s just… MEAN! And WRONG! And I won’t let her ban my glitter! Everyone’s life needs a little extra sparkle, and I’m happy to help provide that!

**Marcus smiled and nodded as he moved the mic back towards himself.**

Marcus Cage And now we move on to more current events. The Blast From The Past Tournament.

**This caused the fans to erupt.**

Marcus Cage Candy and her new friend and tag team partner, Goth…

**Candy leaned in**

Candy: His real name is Gerrit but I like Goth better. It’s easier to remember! WE ARE TEAM DARK SPARKLEZ!!!!!

**The crowd cheered as she spoke.**

Marcus Cage Yes, Team Dark Sparklez are in it to win it. They had a great match 2 weeks ago, beating out the likes of SCU's Esther Azarov and the returning Finn Whelan. They made pretty short work of the team, with Candy getting a beautiful pinfall after an impressive Gumdrop on Esther. Granted, Finn walked away from the match, but that’s what happens when you treat your partner like garbage. Candy and Goth, on the other hand, have an indescribable amount of chemistry in that ring. Sure, they are about as different as different can be. But you can’t deny that in that ring, they make a great pair.

**Candy has started to perk up at Marcus’s words.**

Marcus Cage And that’s a lot of what this tournament is about. Taking random pairings and turning them into something amazing. And that is what Candy has done each and every year she has been in this tournament. Year one she teamed with the illustrious Austin James Mercer as part of Team Death Hugs.

**She interrupted him**

Candy: NO! IT WAS TEAM HUGS N CUDDLES!

**He stifled a slight laugh as he continued.**

Marcus Cage My bad, Team Hugs N Cuddles. And they made it to the Semi-Finals. Top 4… that's impressive. Especially for someone who was still in her rookie year teaming with a complete stranger. Year 2 she teamed with SCU at the time Tag Champion Colby Quik. Granted, they didn’t make it out of the first round. But he was kind to her, and they got along. Now, year three, she has Goth as her partner. And looking at all the guys she COULD have gotten, I’m glad he was the one drawn to team with her. They have this… strange chemistry in the ring. I can’t even describe it. Team Dark Sparklez. The wildcard team aiming to win it all. And I truly think they stand a chance. But there is a team standing in their way. The team of Sam Marlowe and Supreme Machine. One of which… Candy is quite familiar with in the ring. Think back to a few months into Candy’s SCW career. She went into December 2 Dismember in 2020 against Sam for that Roulette Title that Sam held so dearly. That match didn’t go the way Candy wanted, but she impressed management so much that they signed a rematch almost instantly! And the two went at it once more on Climax Control the next show. And this time… Candy walked out with the belt in hand. So Candy is more than capable of handling Sam Marlowe. As long as Goth can keep up with Supreme Machine.

**Candy looked confused as she tapped Marcus on the shoulder again, leaned in and whispered in his ear again.**

Marcus Cage No, I’m sure he’s not a robot.

Candy: But what if he IS a robot?

Marcus Cage I don’t think they’d let a robot wrestle people.

Candy: Then why is he called Supreme… MACHINE… HMMMM?

Marcus Cage You got me there.

Candy: So how is Goth supposed to fight a robot? Robots are super smart and super tough. They are made of metal. You can’t punch metal or you might break your hand. I don’t want my partner to break his hand! We can’t win and Team Dark Sparklez will not make it to the finals! OH NO THIS ISN'T FAIR!!!

Marcus Cage I’m sure he isn’t made of metal. It’s not like Goth will have to handle R2D2 or something like that.

Candy: Are you sure?

Marcus Cage Positive.

Candy: Ok. I trust you.

**He shook his head a little bit, trying not to laugh, as he went back to what he was saying.**

Marcus Cage Goth, my wife is trusting you as her partner. And I am trusting you as well. Trusting that you will do everything in your power to take your team to the next round. Trusting that you will do what I can’t do during this match, and that is protect her. And you know that no matter how much she tends to get on your nerves. When she pops up randomly and seems to be a bit too much to handle. You know deep down one thing. That you can trust her and depend on her to have your back. And I am trusting you to do the same in return. There is no one you can trust more than Candy. And THAT is why Team Dark Sparklez is going to out there against Sam Marlowe and Supreme Machine and win.

**With that, he lowered the mic and looked to his wife as the cameras cut**

Scene One: A Mix Up
Location: The back of the arena
When: January 20th, mid afternoon

**The scene fades up with Candy walking in the back of the arena. She was wearing a pair of skinny jeans with cute pink boots over them, coming up to about half way up her calf. She had on a flowy pink blouse with sleeves that hung loosely above her elbows. It came down low enough to show some cleavage, but nothing grotesque, with a beautiful silver necklace that said “CANDY” accenting her top beautifully. Her hair was down and in loose curls, bouncing with every step she took, in tune with the “clip clop” of her boots. She had her phone sticking out of the back pocket of her jeans, as her hands were full with a plate of individually wrapped, presumably homemade, brownies. Her eyes had a sparkle to them, that matches the glittery mask she wore over face. She walks over to a table with a bunch of stagehand working diligently on setting things up for the show and sets down the tray. If you could see her mouth, you would see a huge grin on her face.**

Candy: HI GUYS!!! You are all working SO SO SO hard, I thought I’d bring you all a batch of yummy delicious brownies! To say thank you for all you do… and to say I’m sorry for all the stuff you guys didn’t like when I was helping run the show. I know I can be a lot to handle, and I go overboard sometimes. So I just wanted to say thank you for everything! They are all individually wrapped, for safety and stuff. There’s no nuts in em cuz… people have allergies and stuff. That would stink… to be allergic to stuff. Anyways! Enjoy! I gotta go do a photoshoot to promote Inception, but I’ll be back for my tray later! Bye!!!

**Candy then skipped off as the stagehands began to swarm the plate and take brownies. She skipped off down the hall and got to the photoshoot area. She is greeted by the hair and makeup ladies as she takes her spot in the chair.**

Hair: Girl, you really do take such good care of your hair… there’s really not much for me to do but touch up a few curls. Let me get my curling iron heating up.

Makeup: You can go ahead and take your mask off so we can get this makeup all set. We got our masks on so it’s ok.

**Candy took off her mask and set it on the table in front of her while the makeup girl pulled out some brushes and began to go to work.**

Makeup: So, how is that beautiful little girl of yours?

Candy: She’s doing great! She’s 14 months old already! I can’t believe that. She’s starting to talk… she says momma and dada… mostly dada… she tries to say Fluffy but it comes out more like “feefee”. It’s the cutest little thing EVER EVER EVERRRRR. She’s got the whole walking thing down, Fluffy and Hero won’t leave her side when she’s walking around. It’s super adorable.

Hair: You should bring her to the arena more often. I know with this omicron variant running rampant, you gotta be safe and all. But I do miss her cute little giggles while we are getting you ready for things.

Candy: She’s at the hotel with Marcus and the pups right now, she was napping when I had to leave so instead of waking her up, we decided to just leave her home. I’ll bring her to visit soon. I promise.

Makeup: Good. She’s such a little cutie. But… facing some one like Alicia Lukas… I can see why you might wanna keep Ruby away from the arena.

Candy: It’s not even that… because I know that people around here, even the really really mean ones like her, won’t do anything to hurt a baby.

Hair: I love your optimism…

Candy: My eye doctor?

Hair: Sweety… I just hope you are ready for the challenge that Alicia is going to bring. She’s a…

Makeup: Bitch? Jerk? Arrogant asshole?

Hair: Yes… but I was gonna say she’s one of the toughest competitors in the company. She takes no prisoners and probably won’t hesitate to hurt you. She’s mean, she’s a former multiple time champion, and she’s got the entirety of Wolfslair behind her. She’s got means and motive.

Makeup: Basically… she could chew you up and spit you out, hun.

Candy: Oh… I know she’s kinda mean, and I know she doesn’t exactly like me. Normally, that would have upset me. But I’ve learned recently that not everyone is gonna like me, and not everyone is gonna wanna be my friend. While that makes me like, super sad, it’s ok. I’m learning that not everyone is nice, and that seeing the best in everyone has gotten me in more trouble than not. But that’s ok. Because I know I can beat Alicia. But I'm not gonna be sad or anything if she beats me. Ya win some, ya lose some.

**Candy shrugs a little as they continue talking, finishing things up.**

Hair: That’s… well that’s a great way to see things.

Candy: The way I see it, as long as I am having fun out there, and the fans are having fun… that's all that REALLY matters. I love what I do, I love wrestling and this entire business. And I won’t let a meanie head like Alicia ruin that for me!

Makeup: Well, we are done. The photographer is waiting for you.

**Candy smiles and gets up, going over to the photographers area**

Photographer: Ok, I want you to stand right there. There’s some buckets of glitter, on my command I just want you to grab a handful and throw it up in the air. Smile, have fun! Got it?

**Candy nodded and reached into the bucket, grabbing 2 hands full of glitter. The photographer signals for her and she throws it up in the air, smiling and laughing. This happens a few times, and by the end her hair is covered in glitter… her shirt… it’s everywhere. You know what they say… glitter is the herpes of crafting supplies…Candy giggled happily as the photographer went over some of the pictures on his camera.**

Photographer: These are perfect. I’ll get em sent out right away! And… I think I better call maintenance to get this glitter cleaned up. There’s soooooo much

**Candy shrugged a bit**

Candy: Life’s too short not to sparkle!

**The photographer chuckled a bit as he took out his phone. Candy grabs her mask and puts it on before heading back to the table where she left the plate of brownies. She sees that the plate itself is empty.**

Candy: Awe, man! I was hoping there’d be one left… I’m really hungry and could use a snack on the way back to the hotel.

**Her eyes light up as she sees one single brownie in a little baggie on the table, a few inches from the plate. She grabs it up and opens the bag, taking a big bite out of it.**

Candy: MMMM that brownie is sooooo good…

**She tilted her head a little bit as there was a SLIGHT aftertaste that caught her off guard.**

Candy: Oh boy, I should probably put more chocolate in these next time… oh well

**She shrugs it off and takes another bite before she leaves the area towards her car in the garage. Mere seconds after she disappears, 2 stagehands walk up to the table. One looks around, confused.**

Stagehand 1: Um… I swear I left it right here…

Stagehand 2: Man and I was hoping to get that last brownie from Candy. Everyone said they were the best brownies they have ever had!

Stagehand 1: That uh… that wasn’t one of Candy’s brownies… It was my… “special” brownie

Stagehand 2: “Special”... like laced?

Stagehand 1: Yes… and edible from the dispensary.

*The second stagehand starts laughing uncontrollably**

Stagehand 2: You are SO gonna get fired!


Scene Two: A Bad Trip
Location: Marcus and Candy’s hotel suite
When: About an hour after we last saw Candy


**The scene opens up inside the hotel suite that was being rented out by Marcus and Candy. Specifically, the little kitchen nook that it included. There was a mini fridge with some random food items, and a cupboard as well. The fridge door was wide open and the cupboards too. Food was spread all over the small counter, the floor, and the table off to the side as well. Candy was seen sitting on the couch with random candy bar wrappers, chip bags, and all sorts of snack wrappers surrounding her. Fluffy and Hero were laying on the floor, keeping a very close eye on her. Marcus comes out of the bedroom and his jaw just… drops to the floor.**

Marcus Cage: Candy? Are you ok?

**Candy looks up at him, grins HUGE, and giggles as she speaks faster than usual.**

Candy: Ijustgotbackfromtheshoot **deep breath** andiwassohungrybutididn’tknowwhatiwanted

**She giggled again as she looked around**

Candy: Is there any more of that yummmmmmmy brownie???

**She looked and found the empty baggy, and looked sad that it was gone. She then got distracted almost instantly with something on a plate in front of her.**

Candy: OHMYGAWDMARCUS! You gotta try this DELICIOUS sammich I made! It’s peanut butter and M&Ms!

**She takes a huge bite of this “sandwich” as Marcus flinches a little bit.**

Marcus Cage: How much sugar have you had today? Because that is just peanut butter and M&Ms between two poptarts…

**She took a bite, giggled, and looked like she was trying to think**

Candy: See, I had this brownie on my way here from the arena. Then I got SUUUUUUUUPER hungry… so I had some pop tarts, and rice crispy treats, and skittles… I FOUND SOME PIXIE STICKS! And then I saw the M&Ms and thought “O.M.G. I NEED THAT ON A SAMMICH” so I made a sammich. Now I want another brownie!

Marcus Cage: Did you get into my Mt Dew again?

Candy: NO BUT THAT SOUNDS AMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZING!!!! DO YOU THINK ROOM SERVICE COULD BE SOME RED BULLS? I WANT WIIIIIIIIIIINGS!

**Marcus, extremely concerned by this point, pops his head back in the room to confirm that Ruby was still sleeping. He slowly closes the door so that she wouldn’t wake up and he walks over towards Candy.**

Marcus Cage: Candy?

**By time he had gotten back over to her, her head was hung low and she was softly snoring. Her “poptart sandwich” still in her hand. He looked around and grabbed the bag from the brownie she says she ate. He sniffed the bag a little bit and immediately knew what was going on. He looked at his wife and shook his head.**

Marcus Cage: Oh… Candy…

**He goes into the other room to grab her a blanket. At this time, a voice is heard. A soft, female voice with a beautiful english accent. She sounded oddly like Dame Judi Dench**

Female Voice: Candy… wake up…

**Candy’s eyes flutter open a bit and she looks over and Fluffy is sitting on the couch next to her, and all the wrappers are gone. Fluffy’s mouth starts to move and that is where the voice was coming from.**

Fluffy: Candy. You need to be preparing for your match against Alicia Lukas. Not lounging around. You think my beautiful collars pay for themselves?

**Candy blinks a few times, confused**

Candy: Fl…Fluffy? Are you… are you talking to me?

Fluffy: Well, I sure as hell am not talking to Hero.

Candy: Language!

**Then, a male voice was heard. A little low on the register, but it sounded… well… like Samuel L Jackson**

Male Voice: Yeah! Watch your mother fucking mouth!

**Candy’s head darts to the other side of her, where Hero was sitting. Why did he sound like Samuel L Jackson? Who freaking knows! Candy’s jaw drops as she looks back and forth between her two TALKING dogs.**

Fluffy: You mongrel.

Hero: Priss.

Fluffy: Candy. Listen to me. That mangy mutt over there doesn’t understand you the same way I do. We’ve been together all my life. I know that you are more worried about fighting Alicia than you let on. Listen to me. You can do it, and you know you can.

Hero: Mother fucker… I never said she couldn’t…

Fluffy: Watch your mouth.

Hero: Candy… listen to ME. You’ve fought bigger and tougher than Alicia. Just because you haven't had the best record lately doesn’t mean a thing.

Candy: I never have had such a bad losing streak as I have in SCW lately. I love SCW, almost everyone is so nice. And they let me play with glitter all the time!

Fluffy: Glitter gets stuck in my fur all the time.

Hero: I pooped out an ornament one time. It hurt a little bit.

Fluffy: I told you not to eat the glitter.

Hero: But it was so sparkly.

Fluffy: Look… you are missing the point. Candy, I’ve known you all my life. You are, undoubtedly, one of the sweetest and most naive people on the planet. I am glad that you aren’t trying to make friends with everyone. Not everyone can handle you. And that’s ok. That’s one of the things I love about you, Candy. You are stronger than you appear. You got this.

Hero: Yes, you got this match.

**Candy, still visibly confused and a little scared, looks between the two dogs sounding like a random set of celebrities…**

Candy: I know I can beat Alicia. She may be mean, but she is good in the ring too. It’s gonna be a tough match either way. Win or lose, the fans get a great show. And that’s what’s important. Remember?

**Fluffy and Hero both bark as Candy starts hearing another voice.**

Marcus Cage: Candy…???

**Her eyes close for a second and flutter back open, back to the scene of the wrappers all over. Marcus was crouched down in front of her, shaking her lightly to wake her up. She snapped to attention and looked around.**

Candy: FLUFFY AND HERO WERE TALKING TO ME! FLUFFY HAS A BRITISH ACCENT AND HERO HAS A POTTY MOUTH!

**Marcus held in a slight chuckle.**

Marcus Cage: Ok… it’s time for bed. Come on…

**The scene fades to black as he begins to help her to her feet**

*The scene fades up inside the home of Marcus Cage and Candy. In the dining room, to be specific. The table was decorated and filled with all sorts of traditional Thanksgiving food. Sitting around the table were Marcus and Candy, with Miss Ruby sitting in a high  chair between the two of them. Sitting around the table with them were Candy’s sister, Kat, Marcus’s best friend, Dynamite, and his son, Jayne, along with their dear friends David Shane and his wife Maria, and their 2 children, Aaron and Julia. Candy stood up and looked around at her room of friends.*

Candy: Thank you all for coming this year and celebrating with us. We have a lot to celebrate this year. So much to be thankful for. So let's go around the table and say what we are thankful for before we dig in to the delicious meal.

*she smiled as she motioned towards her sister*

Kat: I'm thankful for my family, especially those who have made me feel loved every day. And thankful for the beautiful little girl I get the honor to call my niece.

David: I'm thankful for my beautiful wife and amazing kids, along with my 2 brothers who have always been there when we needed something.

Maria: I'm thankful for the amazing life David has made for his family. We are lucky to have such a man in our lives.

Julia: I'm thankful for my mommy and daddy, cuz they love me so much.

Aaron: … Trains! I love trains!

*the room echoed a small round of laughter at the cuteness.*

Jayne: I'm thankful that I have such cool friends and family. Also… I'm pretty sure I'm gonna be thankful for that stuffing once I dog in, cuz it looks great!

Dynamite: I'm thankful that Fenris didn't kill Marcus when they had their match… I don't wanna break in a new tag partner and best friend…

*Marcus shoots him a bit of a glare then chuckles a bit*

Marcus: You know what I'm thankful for? All of you guys being there for us whenever we needed you. You really are the best family a guy can ask for. But I'm also thankful for my beautiful wife, and my adorable daughter… man that is still sinking in… for showing me what love truly is.

*Candy's eyes well up with tears as she and her husband share a kiss.*

Candy: I am thankful for so much right now. I’m thankful that I get to spend this holiday with some of the people who mean the most to me. I’m thankful that I have the bestest husband in the world, who made me a mommy. I’m thankful for the beautiful Miss Ruby, who came into our lives like a whirlwind and showed me what I was missing in my life. I’m soooooo happy right now. And I’m  thankful to have finally been given the all clear to get back in the ring and do what I love. So there’s so much to celebrate… so let’s all dig in and enjoy!!!

*She wiped some tears from her cheeks as she sat down and they all began passing the food around, making their plates.*

Dynamite: So, you are cleared to get back in the ring? They got you booked yet?

Candy: Actually, yeah. I get to go against some one named Char … koon? Kawn? Ka…

Marcus: Char Kwan.

Candy: Yeah, her. She’s kinda mean. But I’m looking forward to it. It’s been like 5 months since I had a match… and things have been really really wild. I really enjoyed my time helping run the show… and maybe I’ll get to do that again some day. But for right now… I'm excited to go against Char. And get things going again. I’ve been training really hard. I’m ready!

*As she is talking, she puts a small scoop of mashed potatoes on the tray in front of Ruby, as she starts smashing them in her hands, giggling like crazy*

Candy: That’s right, sweety. Mommy’s gonna kick some butt!

*Ruby giggled again as the scene faded to black*

Scene 1: Goodbye
Location: Marcus and Candy’s las vegas home
When: boarding day, late morning

*The scene fades up to show the inside of Marcus and Candy's home. It was focused on the door, where Marcus stood next to the door, the baby carrier on the ground with Miss Ruby fast asleep, ready for her trip. Candy, however, was bent down to eye level with her 2 adorable pups, Fluffy the pomeranian and Hero the pomsky. She looked like she was holding in tears as she spoke to them.*

Candy: We’ll be back in one week. I promise. I wish you guys could go with me, but the meanie heads at the cruise ship said no. I tried REAAAAAAALY hard and they still said no. Normally, I just wouldn’t go. But I have a match against that meanie head Violet and I have to go. But don’t you worry. Uncle Dynamite and cousin Jayne are here for the week. You are going to have the absolute bestest time ever with them. And I’ll bring you back souvenirs.

*Fluffy and Hero tilted their heads, pouting a little, knowing that Candy was leaving for a while and taking Ruby but not them. Standing behind them were Dynamite, Marcus Cage’s tag team partner and best friend, and his son Jayne, who was roughly 15 years old. Candy gave both pooches a kiss on the forehead as she stood up, holding back tears.*

Candy: Their schedule is on the fridge, help yourselves to anything in the kitchen or pantry. The pool is running so you can use it too. Just… take good care of them?

Dynamite: Don’t worry, Candy. They are in great hands. I got their schedules. I know that you will be video calling every night at bedtime and every morning after breakfast. Everything will be fine. I have all the emergency numbers.. You guys go have fun with that insanely cute little niece of mine.

Candy: Thank you!

*She shared a hug with him, and he and Marcus as well. Candy waved goodbye to her puppies as they walked out the door and got to the car, buckling everyone in and driving off as the scene faded*


Scene 2: Boats and (Glitter) Bombs
Where: On the Cruise Ship
When: Wednesday afternoon

*The scene fades up with Candy walking down the hall of the cruise ship to her and Marcus’s chambers. She was happy with the room they got, even though it wasn’t one of the larger suites on the ship. She understood that she wasn’t a top star in SCW, and those rooms were saved for the staff and champions. Their room was still very nice. She was carrying something big in her arms as she walked down the hall… and whatever it was had been leaving a nice long trail of bright pink glitter behind her that she didn’t even notice. She got to her room and went in, at which point Marcus put his finger to his lips.*

Marcus: Shhhhh, she just fell asleep for her afternoon nap.

Candy: Awe, she’s so cute when she sleeps.

*Marcus covered Ruby up with a blanket in her bassinet and looked over to Candy. He noticed the big bag of glitter in her arms with a hole in the bottom… and the glitter trail that had followed her.*

Marcus: Uhhhh… Candy… I think you sprung a leak?

*She looked down and saw that the bag of glitter was about half empty. She pouted a bit before sitting in on the stand with the hole towards the top.*

Candy: I hope I have enough glitter to make the glitter bombs for our match.

Marcus: Uh… didn’t you make those at home this week already?

Candy: Yes. But these are backup glitter bombs. You can never have too many glitter bombs

Marcus: That’s true. I just hope they dont get mad at you for your trail of glitter.

Candy: Oh well. Everyone needs a little glitter in their life. Maybe some extra glitter will make Violet not be a meanie head anymore

Marcus: I think it’s gonna take more than some glitter.

Candy: Maybe. We’ll see!!!

*She smiles as she goes back to her glitter and the scene fades*