And so the stage was now set and the opponents for Team Hero had been announced. Keira had made her intentions known for weeks. This would be her last match for a long time. Kat and Whisper, two people that Keira has known for a long time, would be her final opponents. Her and Roxi would be teaming for the last time in SCW. There would be other chances down the road in other places. But like Keira had said before. She didn’t want Team Hero to be known as a nostalgia act in SCW. They have proved time and time again that they were the best team in SCW, male or female. But that is for High Stakes. There is one more thing she must do before that time comes.

The scene cuts to a rooftop. Keira is seen in her Lady Kat costume and sitting. Her eyes were closed, almost like she was asleep. But she was meditating, calming her mind as Kay was seen landing on the rooftop. She sees Keira in that state as she asks.

Kay: Um…Miss Kat?

Keira doesn’t answer at that moment, still in deep meditation. Kay gets closer and extends her hand. Keira opens her eyes and grabs Kay’s arm in defense. Before she could flip Kay, Kay screams out.

Kay: Miss Kat, it’s me! Miss Blaze!

Keira stops for the moment as she looks at Kay for the moment. She lets go and says.

Keira: Sorry. But you should not startle someone when they’re in a moment of meditation.

Kay: That was meditation? I don’t see how it helps with training.

Keira gives a sigh as she says to Kay

Keira: Back then, I would agree with you. But now, more so than ever. Meditation is a key part of your training. Not only to train your body and be ready for the threats ahead of you. But to train your mind, to make sure you’re calm.

Kay: Oh, I didn’t know, Miss Kat.

Keira gives a smirk as she says

Keira: It’s ok, that’s why you’re in training.

Keira looks at Kay for the moment, but then turns to the city and looks around. She sighs a bit as she says

Keira: Sadly, there’s nothing happening so far tonight. I was going to contact Vision and see if there is anything.

Kay: Well, shouldn’t a quiet night be good?

Keira: Normally, yes. But sometimes it could lead to something bigger and something worse down the line. Trust me, I’ve seen my fair share of that for too long.

Kay: You mean the time where Heather Hamilton and her team made a bio weapon that was basically from a demon?

Keira: Yea, that.

Kay lowes her head, saying

Kay: I’m sorry, Miss Kat. I have been studying up on you and Lady Bedlam. You two are legends, saved the world too many times. I wanted to make sure I knew as much info as I could get from the GUILD Archives.

Keira gives a chuckle as she goes over to Kay. She then says.

Keira: I’m glad you studied up. You will be one of the best someday. But for now, long as you learn from us. You’ll do great.

Kay gives a smile as she says.

Kay: Thank you, Miss Kat.

Keira nods as she pulls out her communicator as she begins to contact Vision. Once she does, she speaks.

Keira: What’s up, V? Anything on the scanners?

Vision: Sadly, nothing yet. It’s been a real quiet night, tonight. I know Miss Blaze is with you. If nothing happens within the hour, I suggest letting her go home. This is basically the last night of training her for you.

Keira: Got you, V. Too bad, she’s getting used to it. Little rough on the edges, but she’s doing better than when I first started out.

Vision: Heh. I remember the reports. You and Roxi are more alike than you think, Keira. Especially during the training sessions.

Keira: Was Roxi really as bad as me?

Vision: Oh, let me put it this way. We’d be here all night if I started telling you her rookie year.

Keira giggles on this. She then says

Keira: Heh. I think I get some of it. But I’ll contact you again within the hour.

Keira turns off the communicator and looks at Kay. She then says

Keira: Nothing yet.

Kay: Ok. Miss Kat, that meditating thing from earlier. Can you train me on that?

Keira smiles again as she says

Keira: Sure, it’s not really hard to do. But I can teach you. We got a little bit.

Kay smiles as Keira sits on the ground and gets in position. Kay begins to do the same as Keira says

Keira: Now, close your eyes and take deep breaths. Clear everything from your mind and just relax. You won’t fall asleep. But you will be relaxed during this.

Kay nods as she does as Keira says. She takes a few deep breaths and begins to focus on relaxing. Keira joins her for the moment as the two begin to relax even more. An hour passes as Keira slowly opens her eyes. She checks her watch and sees the time has passed. She goes to her communicator and contacts Vision.

Keira: Been an hour. Anything at all, V?

Vision: No, still quiet. Looks like it won’t change in an hour either. City’s been quiet for a good while.

Keira: Well, at least I got Blaze to meditate. If she does that during her advanced training. Then we’ll be good.

Vision: I take it that you’re going off of patrol, then?

Keira: Yea, looks like it, V. Consider this my last patrol for the time being.

Vision: I figured as much. Ok, come by GUILD HQ and fill out your report. Once you do, we’ll have Miss Blaze go to another trainer for her advanced training.

Keira: Got you. V, thank you for everything. I’ll be back soon.

Vision: I know you will. Take care and don’t be a stranger, Keira.

Keira: I won’t be. See you later, Vision.

Keira ends the communication and sighs a bit. She looks at Kay and says to her.

Keira: Ok, Kay. I think we’re good to go. Nothing happening tonight and this is your last night with me. I’m sorry that it had to be a quiet night.

Kay: It’s ok, Miss Kat. The last couple of weeks have been interesting. If anything, the sparring I got from you last week helped a whole lot.

Keira gives a smile on this as she says to Kay.

Keira: If you ever need to spar, let me know. Because soon, I won’t be able to for a little while.

Kay: I’ll let you know, Miss Kat. I know I wasn’t the easiest to get along with. I do thank you for your teachings.

Keira: Don’t sweat it. You were better than the last person I trained so many years ago. I had finished with my training and had a few battles under my belt. All of a sudden, I was thrusted into being a teacher to someone named Lady Comet. Let me put it this way. It didn’t go well in the end.

Kay: Oh? I don’t think I saw that one in the archives.

Keira gives a smirk as she says

Keira: Tell you what. I’ll tell you the story as we head to GUILD HQ. Sound good?

Kay nods as the two begin to fly in that direction. The scene fades on that.

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A few days later, in the basement of Keira and Roxi’s home. Keira is seen sitting near the big screen, finalizing the paperwork for Kay. She had done most of it at GUILD HQ a few nights ago, but this was more to relieve herself from being Kay’s trainer. She hits the enter button and sends the last of the paperwork to the GUILD. She leans her head back and sighs a bit. She closes her eyes as she feels a couple of hands rubbing Keira’s shoulders. Keira leans her head back, seeing Roxi there as Roxi says.

Roxi: Working hard?

Keira smirks as she says to Roxi.

Keira: I wish. Sent the finalization of the paperwork to the GUILD just seconds ago. I know I sent the start of it days ago. But there was more detail I had to do.

Roxi: Well, least you don’t have to train anymore. Sounds like Kay learned a good bit from you.

Keira: Yea, she did. Hopefully when I come back. She’ll be ready. I hope she wouldn’t mind a sparring match.

Roxi: Keira…

Keira: Wait, before you say anything. She did accept a sparring match. She does have that fighting spirit.

Roxi: Heh, even to semi retirement from hero duties. You still have that sight on the next big fight.

Keira smirks a bit from it. Before she could say anything, she gets a video call from GUILD HQ itself. Keira presses a button as it shows Commander Lyon on scream. Keira quickly stands up and says

Keira: Sir! Sorry, I’m not in costume.

Commander Lyon: You’re good, Lady Kat. This will be brief.

Roxi: Am I needed for this, Sir?

Commander Lyon: Actually, Lady Bedlam. You will. I need a witness for this as you know.

Roxi nods as Commander Lyon begins to say

Commander Lyon: Lady Kat, for your years of service. For many times you have saved this world. I grant you the sabbatical you deserve. I know it was approved before. But the things you wanted from it. I can understand. But as a just in case thing, if another world threatening incident happens. We WILL be calling you as soon as possible. Is that clear?

Keira: Yes sir!

Commander Lyon: Ok, then. Til your sabbatical is over. Thank you, Lady Kat and we hope you get lots of rest. See you soon.

The feed cuts as it goes back to the main desktop. Keira sighs a bit as she logs out of it and the screen cuts off. She looks at Roxi and says.

Keira: There we go. I guess for the time being. I’m a full time mom and trainer again.

Roxi: Well, you’re half right. But you forgot one thing.

Keira looks at Roxi confused for a moment. She then slaps her own head, saying.

Keira: Right, Kat and Whisper.

Keira smiles as she stands up, goes over and hugs Roxi deeply. She then says

Keira: I believe it’s time we got ready. Give Kat and Whisper the fight of our lives.

Keira extends her hand, saying

Keira: Team Hero, One More Time?

Roxi smiles, shaking it and says

Roxi: Team Hero, One More Time.

The scene fades on that.

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And here we are. We’re now officially at the end of the road once again.

I’m not going to sit here and give you a long winded speech about it. But I am going to say this and get it over with. I love you guys with every fiber of my being. You made the last few years of my career very special. I can never thank you guys enough for it. But I know you guys don’t want to hear about that.

I came here to talk about mine and Roxi’s opponents for High Stakes once more.

I’m not going to sugarcoat this one at all. I have been looking forward to this fight. Out of all the teams that Team Hero has faced. This one has got me all excited. Two of the best people I have known for years. I have done this one time before. But this time, it means more than it did before. So instead of just talking about my opponents, I’m going to talk to them. Yes, I’m pulling a Roxi on this one, but this is how I feel about them.

Hello, Kat. Hello, Whisper.

Let me get this out of the way real quick. I know once that bell rings, there will be no friendship. I’ve learned that over and over in this business. I know you two won’t hold back at all. Which is fine with me. Cause now that I found the fight I was looking for. I won’t have to ask you to hold back at all.

Whisper, I want to talk to you first. Despite all we’ve been through. I have to thank you. I have to thank you for being my training partner so many years ago. If it wasn’t for you. I wouldn’t be in this business to begin with. Despite our arguments, etc. You are the best person I have ever known. So I know for a fact that once that bell rings, you won’t take it personally when I punch you hard in the face, multiple times.

Back at Summer XXXtreme, I was happy that you and I got to team up. It was one of the things I wanted for so long. But in that same breath, you know I wanted to fight you in that ring. Our sparring sessions were always back and forth and I enjoyed it. But like I said before. The one problem I had was when you told me on Twitter that you had to hold back because of my Moneymaker. I was so mad about it cause I didn’t come into this business wanting to be known for my looks. I came into this business to become the best. You and I did that. Our histories represent that. So I know for sure you and I are going to give our all and I can’t wait.

Kat, you however. You are the one I’m looking forward to the most out of all of this. The night we had our match. I could feel it. I could feel that this was the fight I wanted. I could tell that this was the fight I was searching for after all these years. Roxi will always be my final test last year. This year, you are the fight I wanted for so damn long. I know I wasn’t the best to get along with. I’ll keep apologizing til the cows come home. But I know this, like I said before, Kat. I don’t have to tell you to not hold back.

So I know for sure, once you and I lock horns again. We’re going to tear down this house. I know this time that I won’t hold back. I did the last time and I regret it. But now, you’ll get the full force of Keira. Not just that, but the entire wrath of Team Hero.

For almost a decade, Team Hero has been the gold standard in SCW Tag Teams. Not just in Bombshell Tag Teams, but Men’s Tag Teams as well. We broke records, brought out new competition. To this day, we are still known as the best. But like I told my wife. I do not want Team Hero to be known down the road as a nostalgia act. Especially when we continue to beat teams over and over again. Besides a few rare teams. Team Hero has always dominated. So come High Stakes, me and Roxi do this one last time and then, in terms of SCW. Team Hero will ride off into the sunset.

Roxi, I know she’ll do whatever she wants. She wants to keep going? By all means. I won’t stop her. I will always support her, no matter what. As for me? After all that has happened with Sin? I need to step away. But will I come back in the future? Never…say Never….again.

Kat, Whisper. It’s time. High Stakes, Team Hero will show you WHY WE’RE the dominant tag team in SCW today! See you then…

And to everyone else? Thank you…I’ll see you all soon.

Sin is Dead.

Thanks to the combined efforts of all parties. Keira was able to save Krystal from Sin and finally erase the demon from not just this world, but ALL timelines. Now the question for Keira is, what’s next? Considering her and Roxi issued an open challenge for High Stakes and Keira issuing one for herself with her friend, Kat Jones answering it. Keira has a lot on her plate once again. In more ways than one.

The scene opens up after the match at Violent Conduct. Keira was seen carrying Krystal Wolfe to a waiting ambulance as the rest of the parties had already left for their respective duties. All that was left was Keira, Roxi, Krystal and the EMTs….Or so they thought. Once they had put Krystal in the ambulance and shuts it. They hear a huge thud from far away. Keira turns as they see the ambulance drive off. Once it was out of range and checks to see if anyone from SCW was still there, she looks at Roxi, saying.

Keira: Coast is clear.

Roxi: Good, let’s check out what made that noise. The two quickly flew off to the scene. It wasn’t too far as they landed quickly, out of range as they rushed over to the newly made crater. As Keira and Roxi look down, they see two bodies lying there as Keira sighs, saying.

Keira: Damn. Looks like more victims of Sin. But why crash here?

Roxi: It’s, sorry, WAS Sin. Hard to tell with her to be honest with you.

Keira: Doesn’t matter. Sin’s gone for good this time. Let’s call up GUILD and get a few down here to get the bo–

All of a sudden, one of the bodies is heard groaning in pain. Keira and Roxi notice as Keira says

Keira: Least that’s somewhat of a good sign and us without our costumes.

Roxi: No time. Come on, let’s help them!

The two float down to the crater and see one of them trying to get up. Keira goes to him as she says

Keira: Easy. Take it one step at a time. You just had a bad exper–no. It can’t be!

The person raises his head up, showing to be one of Krystal’s former managers, Matthew Kennedy. He looks up, seeing Keira and begins to contort his face in disgust. He lifts, but sits down on the ground, looking up at her and Roxi, saying

Matthew: Oh, look. My heroes. Ugh…

Keira: Matthew, how did you end up here!? I thought you had vanished after what Sin did?

Matthew: Believe it or not. Me and Marty over there, we were in Krystal’s mind. Whatever you and the others did, brought us out of her mind, along with Krystal. Speaking of, where is she?

Keira: On her way to the hospital. Which is where you two will be going. After, you’re going straight to jail.

Matthew was raising his eyebrows as Roxi goes over to help the other person, finding out it was Marty McFarge as he was starting to come to.

Matthew: Jail!? Oh no. We’re not going to jail over this. We wanted our gym back! You, Roxi, Krystal and Jenny took everything from us! We–

All of a sudden, Keira grabs Matthew by his throat, still noticing the skies was still blood red. Keira took this chance as she says

Keira: So you thought it was a good idea to revive Sin!? All because of a grudge!? I SHOULD KILL YOU!

Roxi: Keira!

Keira: Sorry. But if you think you're going to get away with this. You’re not.

As Keira was about to explain, the three hear Marty scream out.

Marty: Mistress!? Where is she!? Where is Mistress at!? WHAT DID YOU DO TO MISTRESS SIN!?

Keira looks at Marty for a second and then back at Matthew as she says

Keira: Dare I ask what happened to him?

Matthew: Sin broke him.

Keira sighs as she lets go of Matthew and turns to see Marty. She says to him as quickly as she could.

Keira: Sin is gone. Your mistress is dead. Erased from all timelines. She isn’t coming back in a month nor in 100 years. She is erased.

Marty looks at Keira like his world had ended. He begins to clench his fists and slowly stands. Roxi tries to calm him down, but Marty shouts out in a low tone

Marty: You…you killed her! You killed my Mistress….

Roxi: We had to save the world. She would have–

Marty pushes Roxi out of the way as he rushes towards Keira with hatred and bloodlust in his eyes. Keira notices the red sky still there, but knew it wouldn’t last long under these conditions. Keira gets ready. Marty fully shouts out.

Marty: I WILL MAKE YOU PAY! I WILL AVENGE HER! FOR MY MISTRESS SI–

Marty wouldn’t get to finish that sentence. He doubles over as a fist was up against his stomach thanks to Keira. He backs away, hurting and coughing as he falls back down, knocked out from the blow and intense pain. Matthew sees it and he drops his jaw in shock. Keira looks down at Marty as she slowly turns over to Matthew. Matthew screams out

Matthew: Y-You’re a Monster!!!!

Keira: No. Blame Sin’s world. But I will–

Matthew turns and tries to crawl away, but he slips onto some dirt and hits his head, knocking himself out. Keira sighs as she then looks up at the skies. It slowly turns back to normal as Keira finally smiles out from this. She then says

Keira: Finally, good old blue, well, orange-ish skies now.

Keira then looks at Roxi, saying

Keira: Might as well get ahold of the GUILD. Instead of two bodies, we got the people who were responsible for Sin’s resurrection.

Keira looks down and sighs a bit, saying

Keira: Why does it feel like every time I do one thing, something else always happens. Even with Sin gone, I always have a target on my back?

Roxi: It’s not your fault. You know that.

Keira: I know, Roxi. But still, I’ve always had the biggest target on my back. Even when Krystal was doing her thing. I came back to fight her. Now that all of it is over. What’s next for me?

Roxi: I don’t know. That’s the answer you can find yourself, Keira. But no matter what you decide to do.

Roxi goes over to Keira and hugs her, saying

Roxi: I will always support you.

Keira: Thank you, Roxi.

Roxi breaks the hug as she says

Roxi: I’ll go ahead and call this in. After what happened, they won’t see the light of day from their cells ever again.

Keira: I wouldn’t be shocked at this rate.

Roxi goes to her communicator and does so as Keira looks down at the two. Thoughts were swirling in her head about the future as the scene fades

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The scene opens up in the afternoon. It was after school as Roxi went to pick up Nate from school. Keira had got the final touches ready for Nate’s seventh birthday. She had got the last balloon on and came down from the step ladder. She then puts the step ladder away as she puts the last present to the side. She smiles as she waits for the door to open. Moments later, Roxi and Nate are seen entering as Nate sees the streamers, cake and presents around. He smiles as Keira shouts out.

Keira: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Nate: Mama! Mommy! It’s so cool!

Roxi: I figured you’d like it. It’s all for you. Happy Birthday, Nate.

Nate goes over to the cake as Keira lights the candles for it. Once they get done singing Happy Birthday to Nate, he blows out the candles as the family celebrates. Nate would unravel presents from a new glove and bat to new toys and video games from his favorite aunts and uncles from the wrestling world. Once he opens his final present from his mothers, he hugs them both as he asks.

Nate: Can I go play with my new stuff now?

Keira: Go ahead. It’s your day. But don’t forget to come down in an hour. Dinner will be ready soon.

Nate smiles as he rushes upstairs to play with his toys. Keira then turns and sees Roxi smiling. Roxi goes over and kisses Keira a little bit, saying

Roxi: You never cease to amaze me.

Keira: Well, You had it started. I just added a few touches. You did most of the work, babe.

Roxi: Yea, but you made it come out like no one else.

Keira gives a smile on this as she hugs Roxi. She then says

Keira: Thank you, babe. For today, all I want to do is make sure Nate has a great Birthday. After this, we do need to focus on who will face us at High Stakes.

Roxi: As well as facing you on October 1st?

Keira: Heh, if I’m going to go out, Roxi Johnson. I’m going out in style. Once High Stakes comes, I’m calling it for a bit.

Roxi raises an eyebrow on this as she asks

Roxi: Are you sure, Keira? I mean, you just got back. You could do a lot more than just dip your toes in and then leave.

Keira: Yea, I could. But I told you this last year when I had won the grand slam. I am content, Roxi. I got what I wanted. To be honest, this could have been my one year anniversary of my retirement from wrestling in October. But it was not meant to be. Story of my life, at this rate.

Roxi gives another hug to Keira. She breaks it after a minute, saying

Roxi: Baby, you can’t plan all of life. Sometimes, life gives you moments that always come out of nowhere. Sure, you can try to plan for that. But even that goes out the window.

Keira: You’re right. No matter what I do, most plans end up in smoke. Maybe I should be ready for the future.

Keira sighs a bit, but she then says

Keira: But like I said. Today is Nate’s Birthday, we can worry about that later. Right now, we got to make dinner. Good thing I got the stuff for pizza, ice cream, burgers.

Keira giggles as she says

Keira: Better stop talking about it. Let’s go fix it.

Roxi nods as the two go into the kitchen as the scene fades

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After Nate’s Birthday, it was back to work for Keira and Roxi. More so Keira at this rate. She finally got an answer to her open challenge in the form of Kat Jones, her old friend. Those two would be able to clash on October 1st. But in a twist, Keira would also hear from a former student she had kicked out due to her disrespect.

Taylor Parker had returned from a year away and had gone after everyone Keira knew on Twitter, verbally. It was reinforcing what Keira had said weeks ago after the battle with Sin. It made Keira think about a lot of things, even the future.

The scene opens up at Hero Academy as Keira was in the process of closing down for the night. She was putting up the last of the papers as the janitor had finished cleaning up. She gives him a wave and a thumbs up for a job well done as he heads home for the night. As Keira shuts the drawer on her desk, containing the last of the papers for the night, Roxi is seen coming in and had her street clothes on. Keira sees it and smiles a bit as Roxi says

Roxi: All finished up here?

Keira: Yea, just need to check on a few other things before I set the alarm and lock up for the night.

Keira sighs a bit as Roxi notices. She goes over to her and asks

Roxi: What’s wrong? I can tell by your tone a bit.

Keira looks at Roxi, saying

Keira: Sorry, babe. Guess I had a lot on my mind lately.

Roxi: Is it because of that Taylor chick?

Keira: To a degree, yes. I know, I shouldn’t let her distract me. One of the reasons I was taking some training in between classes. To get it off my mind and to be ready for Kat this Sunday.

Roxi gives a smirk on this as she says

Roxi: I can tell. Kat will be your toughest challenge yet in my opinion.

Keira: I know. She just got back and all too. I remember last year when she became our enemy. But time heals all wounds. I’m just glad she’s back in the ring. She’s been on my dream list of opponents I wanted to fight for so long. I know after High Stakes, I’m going back into my retirement. But now knowing beforehand, I’m facing Kat. Win or lose, I’m going to give Kat the fight of her life!

Roxi would begin to smile on this. She could see Keira meant it, more focused than ever before. She then goes over, kissing Keira on the lips as she says

Roxi: Good, I want you to be ready for this.

Keira: I am.

Roxi gives a smile, but she then tilts her head a bit, remembering something Keira had tweeted out a few days ago. She goes and asks Keira

Roxi: That reminds me. What was up with your tweet the other day?

Keira looked confused, asking Roxi

Keira: What tweet?

Roxi: The one where you had an idea about wanting to make your own drive-in theater?

Keira: Oh…

Keira thinks about it for a moment and tells Roxi

Keira: It was somewhat of an idea I had floating around for a month and a half. I don’t know why I decided to post it on Twitter.

Keira sighs a little bit as she resumes

Keira: I think with everything that has happened in the last few months. I’ve been thinking more and more about the future. What happens after this run ends for me? Do I want to open up another business? Do I want to try somewhere else? Do I…

Keira stops right there as she looks down at her stomach. She rubs it a bit as Roxi begins to put two and two together on this. She then asks Keira

Roxi: How long?

Keira: How long what?

Roxi: How long have you been thinking about it again?

Keira sighs, knowing she got caught. She then says

Keira: Months now. Even after I came back to SCW. It elevated more when I saw Sin return. Plus, I’m 36, Roxi. I’m not getting any younger. Maybe this is why I’m glad you came out when you did and did an open challenge for Team Hero. It got me excited once again.

Roxi: Again, to the point where you threw out an open challenge yourself? But like I said. Kat will be your toughest opponent yet.

Keira: I know she will be. I can’t wait.

Keira's smile turns into that frown once again as Roxi hugs her. She then says to Keira

Roxi: Don’t worry. Like I said before and I’ll keep telling you every day. Whatever decision you decide to make. I’ll be right here with you.

Keira gives another smile on this. She looks into Roxi’s eyes and says to her

Keira: I think I know what decision I’m going to make.

Roxi looks back into her eyes, like she was reading Keira’s mind. She then says to her.

Roxi: I think I know what it is, then.

Keira gives a smile as she then says

Keira: Yea. But for now. We got to prepare for High Stakes. I got to prepare for Kat this Sunday. Let’s lock up and get home to train.

Roxi nods as the two begin to get the last of the stuff ready. They set the alarm and lock the doors. They go to the middle of the building as Keira places two fingers on her head, holding Roxi close. The two transmit home as the scene fades.

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Well, time’s almost up, isn’t it?

Heh, only a few months ago. I came back to the ring just to take care of Krystal Wolfe. I wanted to do other things too, but with the reemergence of Sin and all that has happened. It reminded me of why I stepped away after my bucket list was finished. But I got to thank someone who talked me into staying. She talked me into staying for at least a little while longer.

The love of my life, my wife, Roxi.

Which was a very good thing at this point. Cause after doing the challenge for Team Hero and hopefully, someone will accept. Especially after I get done with one of my dream matches. This is the one time I’m looking forward to a match like this. Me and her come from the same training, despite years apart. She has been a friend, an enemy and a rival. But I’ve wanted this match for years with her. Now I finally get to have it and I know me and her are going to tear the roof down!

But at the same time. I don’t know what to expect from this. So if you don’t mind, I’m going to talk to you directly. Just you and me.

Hello, Kat.

We had a chance in the past to settle things, but fate decided otherwise. But now we have a chance to do this properly. I’ve wanted to face you for so long. But I know of my past and yours as well. I won’t dwell in on it. Cause this is here and now. I don’t want this to be a match, Kat. I want this to be a fight. I wanted it to be a drag out, no holds barred fight!

I know the history of Hells Gate. I trained at Hells Gate, like you did. But like I said. I know of my past, especially with us. From the fight last year. I hate myself for not doing more. But what was I supposed to do? I’m not perfect. I was never perfect. I made flaws in life. I still do to a degree. So in a way. In my heart, you still hold a grudge against me. Which is fine. This is our one and only change to take out any kind of grudge in that ring at Climax Control.

Especially from last year when you went after me and my wife. For all that has happened. I know you wanted me in that ring so bad. In a way, I wanted it too. But your injury put a stop to all that. I wanted to visit, but with all that happened as well with the Bombshell Internet Championship, my retirement and in between. I was just content to just ride off into that sunset. Hell, I didn’t think you would be coming back to the ring. But when you did, believe it or not Kat. I was proud of you. No matter what we thought about each other up to any point. I was happy you were back. You are a lot stronger than I am and I can admit that. This is why I’m glad you accepted my open challenge last week. We can now finally settle this once and for all.

No more hatred between us. No more anchors tying to our past. Once the blood has been shed in that ring and yes, I know blood will be shed and I don’t care. When it’s near the end and our bodies are nearly drained of energy. I don’t care who wins or loses this, Kat. I want this to be settled once and for all!

In all honesty? I don’t really care if I win or lose this one. I think in a way, you know it too. I think in a way, I made that open challenge to see if anyone would even match me to what I truly wanted. You’ve known me too well, Kat. Despite my flaws. So I know each punch that comes from you tonight will be one I earned. Don’t expect me to hold back either. There have been plenty I need to return tenfold for what happened in the past.

If I’m wondering if this will be a Saviours thing? I know it won’t be. If you’re wondering if Roxi will interfere in this? No, she won’t. This is just you and me. No Roxi/Team Hero to get in the way. No Saviours to interrupt our fight. Just you and me and our chance to settle things once and for all. If anyone does try to interfere. They will pay the price for it. I know I’ll pay for it later with whoever it is. But this is how serious I’m taking this fight, Kat. Despite how we feel about each other. We want to settle this once and for all. No interference. No bull!

Kat, this may be our only match together. I know you and I will make the most out of it. But remember this and remember it well. Win or lose. This ends between us. Any hatred, grudge, whatever it is. It will end once that bell rings at the end. No more anchors of the past. Just a fresh new beginning between us. So you better get it all out of your system on Sunday, just like I will. Cause I don’t want anymore regrets or what ifs. I want it to end. Even if you’re standing over me the victor on this night or I am. I want us to finally end it all!

I guess there are no more words to say, Kat. The only thing that’s left to do is throw our fists at each other and see what happens. Once the bell rings, our friendship is laid to the side and we finally settle our differences once and for all. But I know you’re either asking yourself this or you’re thinking this. Do I regret making this open challenge?

Not one damn bit! Cause I don’t know if or when I’ll ever get this chance again. So Kat, you better bring it. Cause if you don’t. One slip up and I’ll end your SCW comeback before it begins!

See you then.

“How long have I been doing this?”

The scene opens in an endless void, stars are seen all around as a body is seen floating, almost falling in this void. The figure is finally shown as being Keira, her eyes open as she looks into the endless void. It changes color every minute as she looks around the void. Visions are seen going around her as she looks at them.

In the real world, Keira is seen in the gym, sitting in a meditating state. Her body drenched with sweat from the training she was doing for her match against Sin, who is still possessing Krystal's body. She had decided to do some meditation to clear her head. Back in the void, Keira's spirit is seen going to one of the visions she had already lived and touches it. It shows herself in a church nearly twenty years ago as she sees the priest. He says to her.

Priest: My child, you must pray. Praying will help–

Keira in her anger, would shout out.

Keira: IT WON'T BRING THEM BACK! My parents are gone. The police won't help me. No one can. I'm all alone!

The priest secretly and slowly pulls out a knife as he says.

Priest: No, no you're not. Let me help you.

He turns with the knife and stabs Keira in the side of her stomach. Keira pulls away, holding her stomach as she falls to the floor. Hours later, Keira slowly wakes up and sees herself in a room of the church. She looks at the mirror, seeing her hair more jet black. She says in anger.

Keira: Great, this keeps getting better. My parents are gone, the police won't help me and I get stabbed by a priest. Now my hair is dyed. What's next?

?: You tell me.

Keira backs away in shock. She sees herself in a different position as Keira asks

Keira: What the? Is this a dream?

?: Not a dream. It's as real as it can be. I'm here to help you.

Keira: How? Nothing can bring my parents back.

?: No, but I can help you get revenge. What is your name?

Keira was hesitant at first, but says her name

Keira: My name is Keira. Keira Fisher.

?: Nice to meet you, Dear Keira. You can call me…Sin.

Keira: Sin? Ok. How can you help me?

Sin: Trust me. All you got to do is let me take over for a bit. After you get revenge….

Sin's eyes turn into red dots as she says

Sin: We're going to change the world.

The vision ends as Keira's spirit is back in the void, floating as more visions are seen. It briefly shows Sin getting revenge on the robbers. Her training with Whisper at Hells Gate and then her fateful encounter with Roxi as Lady Bedlam. Keira goes to a more recent vision as she touches upon it. It shows her inside Hero Academy, sitting at her desk as on the other side, it shows Kim Pain, weeks before her title match. Keira then talks

Keira: I think you know why I called you here.

Kim: I do, Keira. Honestly, you don’t need my help on this. I mean, unless you fail.

Keira sighs, knowing Kim was right, but she has a serious look on her face as she says.

Keira: I promise you, that I won’t fail. But I know the lore of Sin, sadly. Thanks to Kedron finding the book. I don’t know how, but I am impressed.

Keira clears her throat and explains.

Keira: From what I could translate from it. Sin reappears every 100 years. From what I gathered, we were half right. We would never see Sin again, but we’ll be dead by then anyway. Nature of life. But our descendants….

Kim: Oh…I see.

As the two were talking, Kat and Whisper arrive and talk. After explaining this to them, Keira gets to the point.

Keira: Kim, Kat, Whisper. This isn’t easy to ask. But I will need your help against Sin. I can take care of most of it. But Kim, you have something you told me a long time ago. Something that will erase Sin for good. If you can use that power–

Kim gives a smirk as she says

Kim: Say no more. You got it. Whatever it takes to finally rid the word of Sin. At the end of the day, Sin is just pure Chaos.

Whisper: While you are not. Keira, you got a heart that sees through the evil of this world. You know what to do and how to solve it. I trusted you in the past. We will always trust you even in the future….

Whisper and the others give a smirk as Whisper says

Whisper: …Lady Kat.

Keira’s eyes widen as she says

Keira: I don’t know what you’re talk–

Kim: Save it. Your secret is safe with us. Honestly, a woman who hosted Sin, not using her powers for good, especially what we see on TV? Wasn’t that hard.

Kat: That and we share a connection with Whisper.

Whisper gives a smirk, saying

Whisper: Besides Roxi, no one knows you better than I do. Especially when it comes to taking Sin down for good.

Keira: Wait, so does that mean–

Whisper: That we know that Roxi is Lady Bedlam? Yea. Again, your secret is safe with us. Keira, you and her are legendary, like us. Our history shows that. But you, Keira? You could almost turn the worst of your enemies into incredible allies. Despite how we feel about them.

Keira almost gives a smile, but she then says

Keira: Even if it takes me a while?

Kat: Jessie Salso, Courtney Pierce for an example.

Kim: Don’t forget, even in secret. You do have the Saviors on your side.

Keira: Despite how I feel about your antics?

Kim: Of course. That’s how much respect you have earned, Keira. But if you ever think about attacking us–

Keira raises her hands up, quickly saying.

Keira: If you know me too well. I don’t attack unless I got a good reason or I’m asking to fight. Despite you and Kat being strong, I won’t ask for that fight unless you want to.

Kim and Kat give a smirk as Whisper shakes her head, saying

Whisper: Typical Keira. But yea. We’ll be ready.

Keira: Good, hopefully, we can change the world….

The vision ends as Keira continues to float around. All of a sudden, all of the visions are seen vanishing as a book was seen in front of her, bigger than Keira herself. Keira reaches out, but it slowly transforms into Sin, taking the form of a hedgehold/wolf hybrid. Just like the book, Sin is bigger than Keira herself. She demonically laughs at Keira, saying.

Sin: You will pay for everything you did to me, Keira. When you lose. I will show the world that I…Am..Go–

Roxi: KEIRA! KEIRA!!!!

Keira turns around, seeing a white light coming towards her, she shields herself as the white light engulfs her. Back in the real world, Keira finally opens her eyes as she looks up. She sees a worried Roxi as Roxi says

Roxi: Are you ok?

Keira: Yea. I was just meditating.

Roxi: Looking like you were having a nightmare.

Keira: I wasn’t. I think I got into heavy meditating. With everything going on. I need a calm mind for this besides power.

Roxi: Ohhh. Guessing what Sin said to you three years ago.

Keira: In a way. Actually, would you like to join me in meditation training?

Roxi raises an eyebrow as she asks

Roxi: Oh? What do you mean?

Keira: Basically, we train in our minds. I know we’re so in sync, we can try it. We need to make damn sure that Sin must fall, for good!

Roxi: With all bases covered. Do you really need me?

Keira: More than you ever knew. Do you trust me?

Roxi sighs, but nods as she sits across from Keira. She gets in position as Keira asks

Keira: Ready?

Roxi: Ready. Let’s do it.

Both women begin to close their eyes as the scene fades.

We open the scene up on the beautiful Princess Cruise ship for the site of Summer XXXTreme. From wrestlers, to friends, to family to even fans. Everyone was here. Keira was seen coming out with Roxi and Nate as the three were basically pool ready as they headed to the big pool area on the sun deck. Roxi was seen putting sunblock on Nate so he wouldn’t get sunburned out there as Keira is seen setting up the lounge chair she bought for this trip. She had some training already, but wanted to relax as she began to lay on the chair and relax. Roxi finishes as she says to Nate

Roxi: Ok, stay where I can see you and try not to go too far in the deep end. Me and Mama will be right over there.

Nate: Ok, Mommy!

Nate runs off and begins to play at the pool. Roxi then heads over to Keira as she asks

Roxi: I thought you would go for a swim.

Keira: I will in a bit, thought I’d relax for a bit. I’ve been training for two days since we got here.

Roxi: I know you have. Don’t get me wrong. But all I ask for you to do is have a little fun. You always have fun when you’re on the ship each time we get on.

Keira: Yea, especially the buffet table!

Roxi sighs on this, saying

Roxi: Thank goodness they’re prepared for you this year. At least don’t lay there too long. The last time you did, you fell asleep and dreamed about sharks and tornadoes coming together.

Keira looks at Roxi and sighs. She then says

Keira: Don’t worry, Rox. I got it. I’m prepared this time. Just 20 minutes at least on the chair, then I’ll get up and take a swim. Ok?

Roxi: Ok. Make sure you get up by then, love. That’s all I ask. I’ll check up on you later.

Roxi turns and walks off as Keira begins to get comfortable. As she does, she gets some whistles from a few fans, but waves at them, giving a smile. She goes back and relaxes, everyone talking and people playing in the pool. But the sea air was filling Keira’s nose as she was slowly getting more relaxed by the second. Keira slowly closes her eyes, now fully relaxed as she begins to tan. All of a sudden…

Renegade: AGAIN!

Keira opens her eyes, seeing herself in the ring. It was a flashback to her days at Hells Gate as she was picking up one of her fellow students and giving her a scoop slam. It was sloppy as Renegade, the one running it, screams out.

Renegade: AGAIN, FISHER!

Keira screams out

Keira: I’M TRYING! It’s not like I can get it right on your say so!

Keira looks at Renegade, who was getting a bit annoyed with Keira and her outbursts. Keira sighs as she says

Keira: I’m sorry. I-I didn’t mean to snap like that. I’m trying my best and–

Renegade: Enough! I think I might be seeing the problem.

Keira looks at Renegade with a bit of confusion. He gets in the ring as he looks over Keira. He begins to stroke his chin and gives a smirk.

Renegade: Yes, I see. You need someone who can match up to you. Someone that can get you focused enough to make less mistakes. I know just the woman.

Renegade turns and shouts out.

Renegade: WHISPER! IN HERE NOW!

Keira sees the black haired woman known as Whisper come in. The two had known each other a bit since Keira joined Hells Gate, but they weren’t exactly friends. Just trainees at the time. Whisper sighs as Renegade says

Renegade: Keira, from here on out. Whisper will be your training partner. I want you two to work together like a unit.

Keira: Her!? But she’s too rough!

Whisper: Please. It’s not my fault you can’t get the moves right!

Keira clenches her fists, wanting to strike her, but Renegade shouts out.

Renegade: BOTH OF YOU, QUIET! Either do this or you’re both out. I don’t want anymore complaining, agreed?

The two look at each other for the moment, but sadly nod. Renegade then says.

Renegade: Good, now. Get to work, both of you! I will see you both in two weeks. I want you both to train every day. If you two do not progress after these two weeks. You’re out! Got it?

Keira: Yes, sir.

Whisper: Yes, sir.

The two look at each other as they exit the ring together. As the days went, Keira and Whisper would train together. They would pick up some moves from each other and some new ones they they didn’t know they could learn. They would bond slowly, not becoming friends yet, but slowly begin to respect each other as they would test each others limits. The two weeks would pass as the two met in the ring. Keira looked a little more confident in the ring as she looked at Whisper. Whisper would give a rare smirk, but only to Keira as Renegade would pop up and look at them. He then asks

Renegade: I see you two have been training well?

The two nod as he says

Renegade: Good. Now, show me! Don’t hold back, both of you! Show me the results of your training.

The two nod as they charge for each other, going for a lock up. But as they do, Whisper says

Whisper: Ready for this, Keira?

Keira: I’m ready, Whisper.

Whisper: Then let’s go Keira. Keira? Keira?

Keira looks confused for a second, hearing Whisper repeat her name, but the voice slowly begins to change, sounding like Roxi, saying her name

Roxi: Keira?

All of a sudden, Keira slowly wakes up, hearing Roxi say her name.

Roxi: Keira? Keira, wake up!

Keira shakes her head and looks at Roxi, she then asks

Keira: Ugh, what happened? How long have I been out?

Roxi: About 40 minutes, from the looks of things. You said you would only take 20 minutes.

Keira gives a giggle, saying.

Keira: Sorry, babe. Guess I took a snooze cruise on this cruise.

Roxi smirks, shaking her head. She then says

Roxi: Well, be lucky you didn’t get sunburned.

Nate goes over to them, smiling as he asks

Nate: Mama? You ok? You were out like a light.

Keira gives a smile, saying.

Keira: Yea, Mama’s ok. Guess I got too relaxed. Did you have fun swimming?

Nate: I did! I almost made it to the deep end.

Keira: Good job! You know you’re not suppose to do that yet. But as long as you’re not hurt.

Nate: I wasn’t!

Roxi: Good. Now, I think we need to get something to eat. Agreed?

Keira: Yea! I’M STARVING!

Keira slowly stands as she grabs her chair and the three begin to walk to the buffet. Roxi turns to Keira and asks her

Roxi: Keira, sorry for asking. But what were you dreaming?

Keira: What do you mean?

Roxi: I thought I heard you say Whisper’s name while I was waking you up.

Keira sighs a bit. She then says

Keira: I was dreaming. I think it was more back to the days of training at Hells Gate, way before I met you.

Roxi: Really? I don’t think you ever got into the full detail of it.

Keira: I know I told you that I trained with Whisper. But I can over dinner. I do have stories.

Roxi nods as the three turn the corner to go to the buffet as the scene fades.

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The scene opens up a couple of days later on the Princess Cruise. Keira, Roxi and Nate were seen coming towards the sun deck once again to relax but this time, hang out with friends. As the three head to poolside to join Kat, Kim and Whisper, Keira sees Mac and smirks. She says to Roxi and Nate.

Keira: You two go on ahead. I got to talk to Mac real quick.

Roxi nods as she leaves with Nate. Keira goes over and smiles, saying.

Keira: Hey, Big Mac.

Mac looks down at Keira, shaking his head, saying.

Mac: Really? That was lame.

Keira: Sorry, look. With Krystal around and I know you're protecting Whisper. I wanted to ask you for a favor.

Mac: Which is? Cause I know you nor Roxi don’t need protection.

Keira: You're right. But it's more Nate. Me and Roxi will always protect him. But just in case during the cruise. Will you make sure Krystal is nowhere near my family? If she tries to traumatize Nate. I'll--

Mac holds his hands up to calm Keira down. He then says

Mac: You have my word, Keira.

Keira gives a smile as she walks away from him. She rejoins Roxi and Nate as Roxi asks her.

Roxi: What was that about?

Keira: To make sure Krystal stays away from us. Just in case.

Roxi: I doubt she’ll try anything right now. But at the same time, even I don’t know anymore. Anyway, let’s keep going.

Keira nods as the three made it to the sun deck. As they walk further, they see Kim Pain, Kat Jones and Whisper on lounge chairs. Nate smiles and rushes to them as Whisper sees them. Nate screams out

Nate: AUNT WHISPER! AUNT KIM! AUNT KAT!

Whisper smiles as she holds out her arms and lifts Nate up for a moment. She says

Whisper: Well! Little Nate! You've grown since I've last seen you! Been giving your mothers trouble?

Nate: No. I've been a good boy. Mommy's been getting me ready to play T-Ball

Kat: Awww. You know? You got the best mothers in the world.

Keira: He's also got three of the best aunts right in front of him.

Kim: Thank you, Keira.

Whisper slowly sits Nate down as he goes back to Roxi and Keira. The three sit with them as Keira begins to say

Keira: I’m guessing we all thought the same thing?

Kat: Yea, we do need to rest.

Kim: Especially me, since I’ve been making someone a laughing stock.

Keira smirks and shakes her head. She looks over at Whisper and says

Keira: Hey, good job last week. You never cease to amaze me.

Whisper gives a smirk, saying

Whisper: Please. Each time I come out of retirement, I show the world why I should STAY in retirement. Krystal had it coming and you know it, Keira.

Keira: Oh yea, one of the reasons I called you. I’m so glad I did.

Whisper: If you haven’t came up with that plan. I would have came anyway to take care of Krystal. If anything, two birds with one stone. The last Climax Control was to show her that I can take care of her anytime I desire. Summer XXXtreme, you and I will finish Krystal.

Keira: Yea…

Keira lowers her head a bit, making Whisper notice a bit on it. Keira then continues.

Keira: Krystal had to go too far. She had to bring out the darkness within me. I hate this so much.

Roxi: Keira…

Before Roxi begins to go to her, Whisper stops Roxi and looks at her. She then says to her.

Whisper: No, let me talk to her. It’s been ages since me and Keira talked.

Roxi tries to answer, but she looks at Keira for the moment. She looks up and nods as Whisper says

Whisper: Stay here and hang out. We’ll be back. Keira, come with me.

Keira looks at Whisper when she tells her to come. Keira stands up and begins to walk with her to a part of the ship where they would have some time to be alone and just talk. As they turn the corner and making sure they were alone. Whisper begins to speak.

Whisper: Keira, I didn’t want to tell you this in front of Roxi. Cause honestly? She might mirror what she may have told you.

Keira: What do you mean?

Whisper: Keira, as your friend. Take this as sound advice. You can’t handle the darkness. For as long as I’ve known you, for as long as Kim, Kat, Roxi and so many others have known you. You really can’t handle the darkness. The only reason you could is because of the demon that was inside of you for so many years. But even then, you were fighting that darkness. Just like you’re doing now.

Keira gives a sigh, saying

Keira: I know, but I had to. Roxi told me the same thing, but she said with it to not go too far into the darkness.

Whisper: Roxi’s right. You can go in, but you can’t stay in long. Keira, despite everything. You’re one of the best. You’re a wife, a mother. You sacrificed everything to get a happy ending. You got rid of the one demon that has plagued you for a long time. If you go back into that darkness, Keira. You will not be able to survive. The darkness will destroy you, twist your mind, make you into someone that you’re not. Once it gets ahold of you, you’re finished. Krystal doesn’t understand that. Ruby is too stupid to understand.

Whisper takes a deep breath, saying

Whisper: Keira, the darkness is something you can’t afford. Because the darkness is what draws demons like Sin to you.

Keira looks at Whisper as soon as she says this. As much as she didn’t want to admit that, Whisper was right on the money for it. She takes a deep breath and says

Keira: Yea, you’re right. All my life, the darkness ate me up inside. It was also what drew me to Sin in the first place. That darkness, that fear. Took me a decade and a half to be rid of that too. I got Roxi, Nate, you and so many others to thank for being there, even when I was at my worst.

Keira places a hand on Whisper’s shoulder, giving a smile. She says

Keira: You were the one that began my road. Roxi helped me continue that road when I was ready to give up.

Whisper: Don’t thank me for that start. Thank Renegade for that. If he had never paired us up. I wouldn’t have found a great friend in you, Keira.

Keira gives another smile on this. She gives Whisper a thumbs up on it as Keira says

Keira: Let’s get back out there. They’re going to get worried.

Whisper nods as the two begin to turn and head back out to the sun deck. Once they do, they see Roxi, Kim, Kat and Nate still sitting there. Keira goes over and smiles, seeing Nate as she says

Keira: Hey, want to go swimming?

Nate: Yes, I do Mama!

Keira: Ok, make sure you stay away from the deep end this time. I’ll be watching!

Nate smiles as he and Keira head to the poolside area. Roxi and Whisper look at the two as Whisper says

Whisper: Roxi?

Roxi: Yea?

Whisper: You don’t have to worry about Keira going into the darkness. Even if she does, you never have to worry about her going in too deep. Especially when me and her face off against Krystal and Ruby.

Roxi: I know. But I’m always going to worry. She’s my wife, Whisper.

Whisper: I know. But she has you to pull her back from the darkness every day. Never forget that.

Roxi: She is my rock. My everything, Whisper. She knows it. But as long as you two take care of Krystal. Then I’ll be satisfied.

Roxi continues to look out, saying to herself

Roxi: I love you, Keira. I believe in you, always.

The scene fades with Keira watching the pool, smiling, knowing she is fully focused and ready for the match ahead.

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Ahh, Summer XXXtreme.

To be honest, I thought I would never wrestle on this Supercard again. I know I didn’t mention it before, but after all that’s happened. It slipped my mind. With everything going on with Krystal and her dragging Ruby into a fight she can’t win and me calling for the air of Whisper. I slipped into the darkness just a little bit.

I know I shouldn’t have. Cause me and the darkness don’t do well with each other. I won’t go into the history of mine and a certain demon. Everyone and their mothers knows that story too well. Long story short, since I had dealt with the demon. I haven’t stepped back into that darkness. Not even to dip my toes into it. Cause I knew what would happen if I did. Now because of what Krystal Wolfe did, here we are.

Like I told you before, Krystal. I warned you that if I slipped into the darkness, bad things would happen. You know it more now than before. Cause in reality, your desperation. Your desperation has cost you dearly. You had plenty of choices to go after to face me and Whisper. But instead, you chose Ruby, why? Cause once again, it was because of what I had said to her, about seeing her as a better fight than Ruby herself!

Yea, I might as well. Instead of talking about Ruby, I’m going to pull a Roxi. I’m going to talk to her, cause right now. It’ll be better than giving Krystal any attention for maybe five minutes at least!

Hello, Ruby. How are you doing?

I know I have made you upset with my words. But if you know me by now, especially with the few times we fought and you came out the better. I don’t mince my words. I don’t hold back. Sure, I don’t win all my battles, but if you know me. I don’t give up one damn bit. But here’s why I said I would rather fight Courtney than fight you again. Sure, I would finally get the better of you sooner or later. But in all honesty? You are basically your own worst enemy.

The last few times I fought you, you got the better of me. Why do you ask? It was because I wasn’t focused. I had underestimated you. I gave into the darkness. Yea, when Sin was still around? I gave into that darkness and failed. When I was the Bombshell Roulette Champion after I beat the woman you’re teaming with now. You got into my head. I lost focus, I once again gave into that darkness. Now you’re wondering to yourself. “How will it be any different? You basically gave into the darkness again. It would be OUTRAGEOUS to think the result will be any different!”

Thing is, you would be right.

But this is not a one on one either, Ruby. So the confidence you have of besting me in the past has already gone out the window. Yes, I gave into the darkness again. But not as much as you think. I only went in to call upon Whisper. Yet you must think in your mind that you can still beat me. This is why I said you are your own worst enemy. Your confidence and your ego would sooner or later be your own undoing. Sadly at Summer XXXTreme, it will come to pass. More so because of the partner that you have. You accepted to get revenge over my words. What will end up happening in the end and you know this, Ruby.

Krystal will destroy you.

Once you fail her and you will, your usefulness will come to a screeching end. I’m going to be honest. As much as I want to see you finally get your comeuppance after all this time. I’m not cruel enough to see you in the hospital. I don’t like you, but I do respect you enough. If it happens, Ruby. I promise you and I promise Courtney

That I will save you.

At the end of the day. You’re still a wrestler and you don't even deserve the wrath of Krystal Wolfe. I just pray that if you step into the ring with either me or Whisper. It’ll be quick.

Now that I got done talking to Ruby and wasted enough time. I might as well get the damn band-aid off and talk about the woman that brought me back from retirement to begin with. Yes, Krystal. You can glue your ears to me again. Cause it’s all about you once more.

First off, what you said about my Son. That the worst you would do is traumatize him? Nate’s not going to be watching this. I don’t want him to see what I’m going to do to “Aunt Krystal.” Cause trust me when I say this, Krystal. When I get my hands on you, it won’t be quick NOR painless! I told you when I came back, when I kicked your ass after Tempest used you as a damn ragdoll in your match against her. When I held your arm in that position to break it, but I pulled back. I told you that I was going to prolong your suffering. I’ve been doing just that. Everything you did, I answered back tenfold. Your workouts? You can thank Cassie for that one. You thinking you had awaken the darkness inside? You did a bit.

Again, enough for me to call on Whisper as my tag team partner!

Everything you’ve done so far has come and bit you straight back on the ass, tenfold. To be honest with you. I thought with Whisper giving you the match of your life, you would sit there, think about all that has happened so far and reflect on what happened. Reflect on what you’ve done and maybe slowly become a better person. Slowly become the person that I knew so long ago, especially when I took Cassie in to train her.

I was wrong. I was so, so wrong.

Once again you double down on what you’ve done. You continue to double down on what you’ve done. Well, because of it. I’m going to make sure your suffering is prolonged even further. Oh, I’m not talking about just this match. Like I told you before when me and Whisper were out there. We’re going to dismantle you and once you begin to beg for mercy. We won’t grant it. I WON’T GRANT IT! Maybe then and there, I will take one of your fingers and break them as punishment for what you’ve done, revenge for the people whose bones you broke in that ring.

And what I will prevent to Ruby when I get my hands on you, Krystal.

The time is almost here. It’s time for me to step out of the darkness and make damn sure you and Ruby don’t succeed. Me and Whisper will have to teach both of you a lesson. Ruby, for you is to not trust someone who was desperate enough to get a tag team partner out of fear. Krystal, for all that you’ve done, for you is to make sure you pay for everything when you shed blood in that ring and you pray to whatever God you pray to. Once you do, I’ll think about finally ending your suffering that I promised on you back at Into The Void!

I’m taking the both of you straight to the pits of Hell, NO ONE WILL LEAVE WITH THEIR CAREERS INTACT! I PROMISE YOU THAT!

See you Sunday. Courtesy of Team…Hell!

Weeks ago, inside Hero Academy. Inside the big office of Keira and Roxi sat Keira, near her desk as she had a big TV on the wall. Normally, she would be watching the progress of her students. But instead, she was watching Climax Control. She would do it when Roxi wasn’t around, mostly to catch up on stuff. But more so lately, it was because of one person. Krystal Wolfe. Keira was gritting her teeth over what Krystal was doing, especially with the Public Workouts and her being ousted by everyone. Keira turns off the TV and slams the remote down on the desk. She sighs a bit as she looks to her right, the window in her office. She sees her students out there, looking at Keira from the window as she shouts

Keira: Ok, enough. Time for laps! MOVE!

The students nod as they rush to do that. Keira turns to the desk and begins to think. She could feel it in her bones. The one thing she tried to ignore since her final match. It was calling her again. The thrill of fighting. Keira grabs her phone and begins to text someone to come by as soon as she was done. It was important, more so than ever. She sits the phone down, leans her head back and relaxes for the time being. Moments later, the door opens to show Roxi come in and look at Keira. Keira sits up and smiles a bit.

Keira: Hey

Roxi: Hey, you ok? Your text made it sound like you’re upset.

Keira gives a deep sigh, saying.

Keira: I am, actually. More upset than I have ever been in my life.

Roxi: Is it because of Krystal, again?

Keira raises her eyebrow on this, asking.

Keira: H-How did you know about that?

Roxi: Oh please, I know you too well. You’ve been upset and mention her any chance you can. Also, you keep leaving the channel to SCW on the TV in here.

Keira shakes her head on this. She then says

Keira: Can you blame me? Krystal’s blaming everyone but herself. Taking it out on Cassie, rookies and now her former stablemates. Do you know how many texts and tweets I’ve been getting lately from everyone? “Keira, when are you coming back?” “You need to stop her!”

Roxi: Seems like they want you back. You know, you could always un-retire.

Keira grits her teeth, saying

Keira: I don’t want to! I’m done! I’ve done all I can in the business. I’m retired for a reason! Why are people coming to me, begging me to do the one thing I don’t want to do? Answer me that, Roxi?

Roxi gets closer to Keira, saying

Roxi: You want to know why? They see the tweets, they see you upset. I’ve seen you upset. Way you’ve been going and I can read your face clear as day, Keira. You want to be in that ring. You want to get your hands on Krystal and make her pay! I can see it in your eyes!

Keira: See what? The annoyance!?

Roxi: NO! The will to fight! That fire, Keira. I can see it building in you again. You want to beat up Krystal, admit it!

Keira goes to answer, but stops. She shakes her head, saying in a calm tone.

Keira: No. I have no reason to fight. You got Jessie Salco and many others. I’m retired.

Roxi shakes her head. She takes a deep breath, knowing she was going to have to say the one thing she never thought she would say. She then speaks

Roxi: What a shame.

Keira: A shame? What do you mean?

Roxi: My wife. My own wife. Turning down a fight.

Keira’s eyes widen over this.

Keira: Now wait a minute. You listen here, Roxi Noelle Johnson. I haven’t turned down a fight in my life and you know it!

Roxi: I don’t know. It seems like it to me. Despite what I said, you don’t want to do it. I guess my wife has turned chicken…

Keira slowly stands up and looks at Roxi with the most serious look she had ever given her. She then says

Keira: No one…not even you Roxi. NO ONE…calls me chicken!

Roxi: Well, you’re acting like one, running away from a fight. Running away from Krystal. Guess you just want her to–

All of a sudden, Keira gets in Roxi’s face, shouting out

Keira: The only thing I want from Krystal is my boot up her ass! I want her screaming as I show her that she can’t get away from this!

Roxi: Again, you can always un-retire…

Keira growls, shouting out

Keira: You want me to un-retire!? Is that what you want!?

Roxi: Why are you asking me? Isn’t that what you want?

Keira: I…I…..

Keira screams out for a few seconds, followed by the words

Keira: FINE! I WANT KRYSTAL! I…I’M UN-RETIRING!!!!

Roxi gives a smile over this

Roxi: I knew it. I knew that sooner or later, that fire of yours would come back.

Keira huffs a bit, saying

Keira: Look, I’m only doing this til I can get my hands on Krystal. As soon as I do, I’m heading straight back into retirement. Do you understand?

Roxi gives a bit of a chuckle, saying

Roxi: Right, sure Keira.

Keira: I mean it. Just her, no one else.

Roxi: We’ll see. Now, will you calm down? You need to start classes with the student.

Keira nods on this. She looks at Roxi, saying

Keira: Yea, you coming back after putting the groceries up?

Roxi: Of course. See you in a bit!

Roxi smiles as she turns. She waves to Keira as she leaves the office to return home for the moment. As the door closes and Roxi was out of sight, Keira begins to give a small smile. She then says to herself.

Keira: I did miss it. I’m coming home…

The scene fades on Keira’s smile.

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A few weeks pass after Keira decided to return. During it, she made cryptic tweets here and there and only told a select few people about her return. The rest? They thought Keira had a modeling gig. Once Keira showed up and saved the rookies, everyone knew Keira was back then and there. It was really sealed when Keira showed up at Into The Void to take out Krystal and the Climax Control after with Keira announcing that she was coming out of retirement to fight again. Cause of this, Keira trained even harder than she has done before. She wanted Krystal in that ring, but she knew she had to wait. The scene opens up weeks later as Keira had just finished showering and had put on her sweatpants and a shirt. She was done training for the day and was ready for dinner. She heads downstairs and checks to see if Roxi was done making dinner. She just sees Nate in there and was a bit confused. She heads in there and smiles, saying

Keira: Hey, you little monster. Did you get your homework done?

Nate: I did. You ok, Mama?

Keira: I am. Say, where’s Mommy?

Nate turns and points to where Roxi is. Keira sees her playing a game as she sighs a bit. She turns to Nate, saying

Keira: Has Mommy been playing that game long?

Nate: Mhmm. Mommy won’t let me play.

Keira: Well, she must have her reasons. Guess I’m ordering takeout. Want some pizza?

Nate smiles, nodding.

Keira: Ok, I’ll order in a minute. Go to your room and play until then.

Nate nods again and stands. He runs off to go play as Keira heads into the living room. She sees Roxi playing on the PS5, shouting out

Roxi: Yes! “I’ll swallow your soul”

Keira goes over, saying

Keira: Roxi, what the Hell are you doing?

Roxi, not able to take her eyes off the game, says

Roxi: Playing Evil Dead. Being a deadite and killing survivors.

Keira gives a sigh over it, saying

Keira: Heh, just like how we first started dating.

Keira begins to notice that not only she was playing, but her phone had Twich playing with a guy complaining about the game. Keira picks it up and sees it, watching. She hears Roxi screaming “Yes!” as soon as the game ends. Keira watches and notices in the results that it was Roxi’s own game that was being streamed as she sees “SuperheroRoxi” on the side of the demon. Keira hears the guy saying

Streamer: Oh, this person cheated. Whoever that is must have glitched the game or something!

Keira gets a chuckle out of it. She lifts her head and sees Roxi put the controller down. Keira goes to her, saying.

Keira: Well, how was cheating?

Roxi: What? I didn’t cheat. Not my fault they were rooting for items instead of going for the map.

Keira raises Roxi’s phone to her, saying

Keira: Want to tell him that, then?

Roxi begins to see the game on her phone. She sees her name on there and her eyes widen. She then says

Roxi: Wait, my game was on his stream!? I’m famous!

Keira raises an eyebrow on this, saying

Keira: Rox, you’re already famous. You throw people around for a living. They see you on TV every week.

Roxi: Yes, but I mean I’m going to be more famous, especially on Twitch!

Keira: Wait, don’t you have followers on there because of your drum lessons?

Roxi: Yes, but that’s beside the point! I wonder if he’ll promote me now since I beat him?

Keira: I seriously doubt it. Considering he kinda cussed you out and called you a cheater and all.

Roxi: Again, not my fault they didn’t go for the map and looted for items instead. I was being a good Deadite.

Keira taps her foot, saying

Keira: Roxi, there’s no such thing as a good Deadite and you know it.

Keira sighs, but continues

Keira: Anyway, you’ve been on that game too long, dear.

Roxi: What do–

Roxi looks at the clock and her eyes widen on it.

Roxi: Oh no! I forgot! I’m sorry. Nate must be getting hungry.

Keira: He is. Don’t worry, I’ll order takeout. Been awhile since I had pizza from Dominos.

Roxi: Keira, I am so sorry.

Keira: It’s fine. Not the first time we lost track of time over a video game, won’t be the last either. I’m sorry you had to deal with someone as salty as him. Reminds me of Krystal right now.

Roxi: And right there with the quick blow.

Keira looks at Roxi a bit annoyed, saying

Keira: Excuse me? Weren’t you the one that wanted to get into my fight with Krystal? Considering I told you that it’s my fight?

Roxi: Again, Keira. She talked about me too.

Keira: News flash. She’s talked about everyone. I’m surprised the entire locker room hasn’t decided to come and kick her ass!

Roxi: Give it time, they might. She’s made too many enemies.

Keira: I know. I promise, Krystal will get what’s coming to her. But for now, you need to get ready for your title match too.

Roxi: After we eat.

Keira gives a grin

Keira: Yea, after we eat.

The two smile as the scene fades on that

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Days later, the scene opens up after Climax Control. Keira was seen in the locker room of Team Hero. She had already been fired up from earlier due to Jenny Tuck being here in the room and doing what she did. She didn’t want Jenny interfering in this, but that was too late. Keira and Ari had their talk before Krystal butted in, despite Keira wanting Krystal out first. Now Keira was waiting, she had saw the World Bombshell Championship match between Roxi and Courtney Pierce all the way to the end. The door opens slowly as Roxi was seen coming in. She looked a little beaten up from it and at that moment, emotionless. Roxi would see Keira in front of her and before Roxi could say anything, Keira rushes up to her and hugs her deeply. She kept the hug going, not being too loose, nor too tight, wanting to comfort Roxi. She says in the hug.

Keira: I’m proud of you, Roxi. No matter the outcome. I’m still proud of you.

Roxi slowly begins to return the embrace, hugging Keira back, saying

Roxi: Thank you, Keira.

The two break the hug as Keira says

Keira: You have nothing to be ashamed of out there. You did your best.

Roxi: I know, Keira. Like you told me when you retired. I’m content with what I’ve done. I’m going to continue this journey for as long as I can. But as for championships, I’m done chasing them.

Keira slowly bites her lower lip, hearing that. It wasn’t because she thought about in the future, going for another Tag Title run. It was more of what Keira had said before so many months ago about how Keira was done chasing for gold herself. Roxi then adds in.

Roxi: Sorta like you said you were going to do.

And there it was, the words came back to bite Keira in the ass cheek. The words she thought up not mere seconds ago. Keira then says

Keira: Yea, I did. I’m not going to lie. Being out there last week, hearing the crowd. The fire was burning. But in a way, I’m glad Jessie denied my title match request. Brought me back down to Earth a little bit. But despite that and despite Krystal being, well, Krystal. I did get one thing. Just found out.

Keira goes and picks up her phone. She shows that the brass has texted and accepted her request to have Keira face Ariana at next week’s Climax Control. Roxi gives a little smile on this, saying.

Roxi: Heh, I knew it.

Keira looks at Roxi a bit confused, saying

Keira: Knew what?

Roxi begins doing a mocking tone, saying

Roxi: “I’m only back to beat up Krystal. That’s it!”

Keira scoffs and turns her head, saying

Keira: I am! I…I just need a warm up! That’s it!

Roxi: Really? Considering you said you wanted a Roulette Title match with Jessie, which you already admitted to being too excited. Then a Team Hero match?

Keira: Well…I….

Roxi: ALSO the match you JUST got? Face it Keira, you’re not un-retired to face just Krystal. You basically admitted it. The fire is back. Keira Johnson is back to fight the world once again.

Keira goes to say something, but she knew Roxi was right. She was right on all points. ALl the talk she did in the last couple of weeks. She was fired up. Keira was back. She then says

Keira: Y-You’re right. As much as I don’t want to admit it. You’re right. I do miss it. I missed the thrill. I got a new list and…and….

All of a sudden, Roxi goes and hugs Keira hard. She says as she hugs her

Roxi: No need to say it. I’m just glad, really glad to have my wife back.

Keira gives a huge smile on this. But as she begins to say something, Keira’s phone is going off like mad. The two break the hug as she goes to it, saying

Keira: What the Hell is going on with my phone?

As Keira picks it up, she sees her Twitter notifications go off like mad. Every last one of them had a theme, from Cassie to Harper. Even Kat Jones and some of the SCW refs and staff members were tweeting out the same thing as Keira looks on. Her eyes widen from it, saying

Keira: Jenny’s giving out money like she found a gold mine!

Roxi: She’s wha–

Roxi goes to her phone and looks as well. Her eyes widen as well, saying

Roxi: I know she was in here earlier from what the staff was saying. But giving out money like it was candy?

Keira: Cause of Krystal. Not shocked in the slightest. Whatever she wants to do, it’s her life. Right now, I have to focus on Ariana this coming Sunday now. I haven’t been in the ring in months.

Roxi raises an eyebrow to Keira before Keira quickly says

Keira: Not counting training the students at Hero Academy, of course. I’m rusty, Roxi. I want to work off that ring rust.

Roxi: And facing Ariana will do it?

Keira: Yea, I know she’ll give me the fight I’m looking for. I don’t know what the end result will be. But if she can get you to your limits. Then it’s good enough for me!

Roxi gives a chuckle over it. She then says to Keira

Roxi: Ok, ok. You don’t have to explain anymore. You’re right. Being back in that ring, it’ll be good for you.

Keira: Good, cause as a just in case measure. I asked Keri and Angelica to take over training duties at Hero Academy this week.

Roxi: Really? Why?

Keira gives a bit of a wink as she says

Keira: So you and I can train. I got to be ready and I can’t think of anyone better than my love, my wife, my tag partner.

Roxi smiles as she says

Roxi: Ok, Keira. You got it.

Roxi goes over and grabs hers and Keira’s bags as she turns around to look at Keira. She smiles saying

Roxi: How about you transmit us home tonight? It’s been a long time since you did it.

Keira gives a smirk as she goes over to Roxi. She places one hand on Roxi’s shoulder and two fingers to her own forehead. She then says with a smile.

Keira: I thought you would never ask. Let’s go home and train.

The two transmit out of the locker room, heading home. Keira was back home, where she belongs, in that ring as the scene fades.

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It has been a long time since I did this. To be honest with you, I thought I would never get this chance again. A chance to be in a SCW ring. I was honestly content with what I had done and decided to ride off into the sunset. But I guess fate had other plans. Before I get into it, let me reintroduce myself. I know it’s been nearly a year since I last did this. But it doesn’t hurt to always have a refresher course.

My name is Keira Johnson. I used to be known a long time ago as Keira Fisher, but later took the surname of Keira Fisher-Johnson. If you didn’t figure it out. I am the wife of Roxi Johnson. Me and her are also known as the famous and legendary Team Hero. I don’t think you want to hear all that. But the last time I even stepped into the hallowed halls of SCW, well, before I had to get involved by stopping Krystal Wolfe and her antics. I became a SCW Hall of Famer and fought my wife Roxi for the last time to see who was better between us in Team Hero.

Oh? Still wanting to know? Too bad.

But yea, after that, I retired. I was content, happy with what I’ve done. I continued to run Hero Academy and not to toot my own horn. So far, me, Roxi and my team have trained a few of our best and that best became champions in a short amount of time.

Yes, I am proud of them. Why do you ask?

But even in retirement. Seeing my students train to become future World Champions or whatever they desire to be. I can’t tell you the thrill I have seeing my students learn, and grow, and evolve into something special. It’s something seeing them step out on their own and leave the nest. I feel like a Mama bird or something. Heh. But, even with all that, seeing that ring, I missed it. Sure, I was about to step into it and train my students and all. But it didn’t feel the same in all honesty. The cracking of my knuckles before I threw that first punch. The sole of my shoe hitting someone’s face to see them go down. The smirk on my own face, seeing my next challenge in front of me. That thrill of the fight. The fire that burned within me. I missed every second of it!

But I was content to keep with my retirement. Okay, my time in that ring was over, and that was okay. Now granted from time to time, that itch would start, the fire would get a little bit of kindling on it. But Hero Academy was helping to keep that fire under control. But that feeling would pop up every now and again and it's hard to ignore. It’s hard to keep it contained. But as much as it would act up, I kept it under control.

Until Krystal Wolfe decided to offset that balance. I got to thank you once again, Krystal. If it wasn’t for you and what you’ve done. I would have stayed retired. But because of what you’ve done. I’m back in the game. My boots are laced up. My ring gear is made and I’m ready to fight again! Krystal, I’ll get to you when the time is right. But for now…

I got some ring rust to get rid of!

I made a list that I’ll be totally honest. Some I did jump the gun a tiny bit. Especially with Jessie Salco and the Bombshell Roulette Championship. I had to be reminded of what I said almost a year ago that I was content and never go after a title again. Hopefully, I’ll keep to that. But one of my challenges did get accepted.

That woman is Ariana Angelos.

Ariana, we’ve never got to face off one on one. But we did face off before in Tag Team action. You and Krystal before she went nuts, you two were the last to try and best Team Hero. You tried, you failed. I won’t say miserably cause that would be a total lie. You did give us a Hell of a fight. Gave Team Hero a great send off. Hell, when I was at Into The Void after my encounter with Krystal. I saw your match with Roxi, even she said it. You weren’t ready. But you came close. You got me excited, seeing someone who idolized Team Hero, idolized me and Roxi come so close to beating one half of Team Hero for the World Bombshell Championship. It fired me up. I wanted to face you one on one so bad. Cause I said to myself, “If you can come so close to beating the Paragon of Team Hero. Then…

How can you fare against the Renegade of Team Hero?”

Now granted, during our spat on Climax Control before Krystal decided to come out and run her mouth like Daffy Duck. You did mention how I haven’t wrestled since October. You asked me can I still keep up with a bombshell in her early twenties. While that is a very good question. I must ask you this, Ariana.

Are you legit kidding me!?

You legit don’t think I can keep up with you, considering I’ve been away for nearly a year? In a tag team with Roxi, I was able to keep up with you. Just because I went away, doesn’t mean I lost ALL of my skills. Yes, I do have some ring rust. Yes, I want to get rid of that ring rust and before you ask. Yes, I AM going to punch you in the face, many, MANY times for that! You don’t think I can keep up with you?

Allow me to prove your ass wrong!

All this time, I have been training others, yourself included, I have been picking up things, retaining things, and retraining my mind and my body to continue. It’s not for you Ariana. It really isn’t. I respect you and you have made me very proud. This isn’t for you, it’s for me. This is to show everybody that it may have been a while, but I haven’t lost anything. I haven’t lost the fire, I haven’t lost the desire for competition, I haven’t lost the love of a GOOD FIGHT. I thought about one day just traveling around and seeing just who can give me that good fight. But I’m not going to give you all the rage and contempt Ariana. I won’t. All of that is for Krystal.

You may have come close to beating Roxi, but like I told you in that ring on Climax Control. I’m a whole different animal! I LOVE the challenge, Ariana. I crave it! Roxi says you weren’t ready for her and you nearly proved her wrong. Now I’m going to say to you and I’m sorry for it.

I’m going to eat you alive!

In order for me to be ready for Krystal, I have to do this. I need to be ready. More ready than I have ever been in my entire life. So that fire I saw from you when you fought Roxi at Into The Void? I want that same fire when we face off in that ring. I don’t want you holding back against me cause if you do, even for one little second. I won’t hesitate to put you down on the mat and make you stay there, do you understand me? One little mistake and your face will be kicked in by Seven Sins. One little second off and I’ll be grabbing your head and hitting you with a Deadly Sin and if you’re even one body part out of place. I won’t hesitate to lift you up and crack your bones…

…With a Final Sin!

Roxi made it a point to make you better, Ari. You may not have noticed it, but it clearly lit a fire under you. You took her to her limit. Now, unless you do the same thing in this match? It’s going to go to waste. You should know Ariana, that I’m not as nice as Roxi. I’m going to do the same thing she did, except with me it won’t be a mental game, it will be a PHYSICAL one. You will have to dig down into your very soul because I’m going to be all over you. You should know I’m relentless, that I don’t stop and I will not stop. You will have to earn survival, not victory, but survival.

You want to be ready for Roxi next time? Then you can’t hold back against me. When we get in that ring on Sunday, Ari. I’m not going to be your friend. I’m not going to be the woman you idolized. When that bell rings.

I’m going to be your opponent. I’m going to be that woman that will stop at nothing to give you the fight of your life. You may think this is a match. No, this is a fight. I won’t stop til you’re on the mat and I give you that three count.

Ariana, you’re one of the best. I can’t wait til Sunday to face you, but remember my words. Don’t hold back. You want to be ready? Prove it with me! Give me the fight I know Krystal won’t.

Either way, it’s official.

Keira…Is…Back! See you Sunday, Ariana!

The scene opens inside the Team Hero Academy gym. While there have been some graduates of the first class. Many are still working their tails off to become better. Keira is in the ring once again holding court, teaching her class more fundamentals. Keira has one of the female trainees in a headlock.

Keira: You see where I have my hands? Right head, they are locked, and we’re pressing against the head. We’re keeping it up high, because we want the audience to see that the person in the headlock is in pain. Because everybody knows what it’s like to be put or putting someone in a headlock. It hurts. And the audience all know that. So while you’re in this headlock position, if you have it on, you need to be grinding okay? Putting the pressure on. Because if you don’t. Watch what happens.

Keira relaxes her grip, and the hold looks very half-assed.

Keira: The audience out there, they’re not going to think you’re even trying. They’re going to call out you, because you can’t do a headlock properly. They’re going to think oh, why should I believe any of this? And by the same token, if you are in a headlock, you need to be fighting to get out. You’re in a headlock, if you just sit there, like this.

Keira puts herself in a headlock with the trainee, and just sits there.

Keira: They’re going to be thinking either you’re not in trouble, or the person putting the headlock on isn’t bothering, so why are you just sitting there, right? You need to be trying every way to get out.

Keira taps the trainee on the shoulder to apply pressure, and Keira, taking it slow, is able to fight and move around and escapes.

Keira: You see, we’re working, and we didn’t do anything, nobody got hurt, no crazy stuff, just simple easy stuff. If I wasn’t doing anything, you’d be on your phone in the crowd, looking around, and me just moving around, trying to get out of a headlock, that made you look, right? That’s what I’m talking about.

She blows the whistle, saying

Keira: Ok. 30 minute break! Remember, rest is important in your training!

Keira smirks as she exits the ring and goes over to the office, seeing Roxi. She says

Keira: You ok?

Roxi: Fine. Why?

Keira: You’ve been giving off a different aura since we had that talk in the ring.

Roxi: You made things different. You asked for this match, and you could have easily just asked me right here or any other time before all that stuff happened. I just don’t get it.

Keira: If you couldn’t tell by my tone. I got what I wanted. You knew my bucket list tenfold. For what I wanted, it couldn’t be in private.

Keira begins to sigh a bit

Keira: I’m tired, Roxi. So, so tired. Winning the Bombshell Internet Championship, I finally did it. But…I didn’t know what else to do.

Roxi: I get that. And yes, I know you always hinted at it, but you could have given me a little more warning. I thought you wanted to do competitive eating or whatever. You sounded serious then.

Keira: Oh please. If I wanted to do all that, I’d be kicked out of competitions ages ago.

Roxi: I’m just saying this seems kind of sudden. I get that you did all you wanted to do but… I figured that day wasn’t going to come for a while.

Keira: Roxi, I know. But I said once I won the Bombshell Internet Championship. Then that was it for me. No more. I would quickly surrender it and go on to my last thing.

Keira clenches her fist on this, saying

Keira: ….Yea. That didn’t pan out the way I wanted.

Roxi: It happened. There’s no use in dwelling on it. Who knows, maybe even better things are on the horizon. You never know. But I am curious as to why you wanted to do Team Hero on this upcoming show when you said you really only wanted the match at High Stakes.

Keira gives a bit of a chuckle as she explains

Keira: Why? After you said that in the ring, I had a moment to let the adrenaline rush out of my body. I got to thinking about it. Why deny the SCW faithful one last Team Hero match? I’d be no better than the idiot I faced off against.

Keira takes a breath, saying

Keira: ….And I was REALLY bored.

Roxi: I just want to ask the question. Why are you walking away? There’s still so much you can do.

Keira: That’s the thing. I CAN do a lot more, but I don’t want to. I’ve won the titles I wanted to win. I completed the grand slam. I explained this already. I have nothing left to really prove anymore. I have a lot on my plate now, and taking actively wrestling off, just seems like it’s the right choice right now. That way, you don’t have to worry about me. You don’t have to watch over me, or try and protect me anymore. We can have someone at home while Nate grows up. I mean, he’s 5. He’s in school. Us wrestling isn’t the best way for him to grow up. At least one of us has to be there.

Keira then gestures to the gym itself.

Keira: And I’m here. We have this. I can keep going vicariously through the students. Maybe they can achieve more than me. But I want to help the next generation. Maybe to not make the same mistakes I did. The point is, I have options. Things I can do. Trying to wrestle and win more championships and try and try and run myself ragged trying for them… I’m done with that. I don’t need to do that anymore. I just want to end things, and be at peace.


Roxi: I guess that’s true. Well… bored or not we should be prepared to do this again. I know we’re getting a little bit of stuff done with these kids, but you know Team GO isn’t a joke. I know they are our friends and all, but I don’t think you want to go out with Team Hero failing to get the job done.

Keira: You’re right. But you know me. I love a good fight too. I wanted to challenge two of the best and they stepped up. No way I’m backing down now.

Roxi: Very well. I just want to make sure we’re not overlooking these girls as we prepare for the bigger match.

Keira: No Roxi, THIS is the bigger match. The one in front of us right now. Team Hero. We have time to prepare for. I was thinking after we get done with the session for our rookies. We close up shop, go ahead and train?

Keira gives almost a look that was begging, almost with a please tone.

Roxi: You gave them a 30 minute break, they still have like 5 minutes. Are you sure you want to send them home early? This is your school, you know.

Keira: I said after the session, dear. We still got time. I do want to train them up a little more before we close up shop for–

All of a sudden, one of the students was seen knocking on the door.

Student: M-Miss Roxi? Miss Keira?

Keira: Hey, what’s up?

Student: One of the students is making a fuss out here. She’s saying she wants a real challenge. That she was better than this.

Keira: Oh, jeez…

Roxi: I’ll get security on this one

Keira: No, Roxi.

Keira begins to get a huge grin on her face as she bawls up her fists for this

Roxi: Keira…No.

Keira: What? If we don’t take care of this now, another might show up!

Roxi: This isn’t going to help anything.

Keira: Come on, Roxi. Where’s your sense of adventure? Where’s your fighting spirit? I needed to train…right?

Roxi: I mean, yes. But…

Keira smirks as she was already out the door, going straight to the ring to see the unruly student there. She enters the ring and says

Keira: Ok, what’s going on here?

Student 2: She’s being dumb.

Roxi: Okay, that’s enough.

Unruly Student: This class has been boring. I’m far better than anybody here. I’m tired of being in these classes. I’m ready!

Roxi: Is that so?

Roxi checks the training sticker and sees the girl is #47.

Roxi: #47… Taylor Parker.

Taylor: That’s right! I’m ready for this! I can even beat the both of you! I’ve got this!

Keira: Heh, really now? You think you can beat both of us? Overconfident, much?

Taylor: I’ve been excelling in every exercise! I’m at the top, and you both know it!

Keira: Really? Last I checked, you’re not Cassie Wolfe nor Sarah Blaze. You still lack patience.

Taylor: I’ve BEEN ready! Isn’t there like advanced classes or something?! Come on!

Keira: You know the rules when you signed up here. Everyone is leveled on a class by class basis. Once you know the basics and are able to come up with your own finisher. Then you do a 5 minute match with an opponent of your choosing. Last 5 minutes without being pinned or submitted, you graduate.

Taylor: Are you both hard of hearing? I’m READY!

Keira: Really, now? If you think you’re ready. Choose. But since you said you could take us BOTH on…

Keira gives a little smirk, looking over to Roxi as she says

Keira: I think you made that choice already.

Taylor: Whatever. I’ll beat you, then I can graduate, or you can give me my money back!

Keira: No refunds. But since you’re that cocky, I’ll put this rule in. Normally, it’s if you lose, you train for three more months. But for little bitches like you…

Keira points to Taylor as she says

Keira: You lose, you’re out! I’ll make damn sure no other gym around brings you in as a trainee. Got it?

Taylor: I paid good money for this! I’ll kick your ass and then, I’ll make you give me my money back!

Keira: Heh…or I can just kill you…

The class was shocked to hear that from Keira. But considering how Keira was right now, she could have secretly used her own power to cripple this wannabe. She then says.

Keira: Or make you regret being a wrestler. Whichever. Either way, you’re going to fail. Especially with that cocky attitude of yours.

Roxi: That’s enough. We do not have to do this. You can just walk away Ms. Parker, if you really think it’s that bad here, take you money, and go.

Taylor: No, she wants to try and hurt me, I’ll sue you for it then!

Student 3: COWARD!

Student 4: You’re all talk earlier. Now she wants to face you, you turn chicken!? LOSER!

Student 1: Come on, where’s your spine!?

The students were now just heckling and insulting Taylor like no tomorrow. Roxi tries to calm them down but Keira gives a smirk. She then says

Keira: Well? Where’s all that talk, Taylor or should I call you…

The crowd hushes up as Keira calls her

Keira: …Karen?

The students laugh at Taylor, chanting “Karen” at her

Taylor: Ha! If anyone is a karen… it’s you. You cried about losing your little title. It didn’t go the way you wanted and you cried. You are the Karen! How can you tell anyone the right way to do things and the right way to carry yourself when you did that? You don’t deserve to train anyone!

Keira: I was done with what I wanted to do. Oh well. I lost my title. Too bad. But the way you’re carrying yourself now is more of a Karen move than what you’re calling me. Least I’m not demanding my money back or another title match. My time in the spotlight is about to come to an end, kid. Yours is just beginning. Now, do you want your match or not? You’re boring me.

Taylor: Don’t act high and mighty now! You were whining and complaining and you know it! Don’t tell me how to act, when you don’t act like it! You know I’m good. You praised me before. I just want what I deserve. Like you.

Keira: Fine…make it three minutes now. You won’t last one. Deal?

Taylor: And if I do?

Keira: You graduate, simple as that. Now choose…

Taylor: Fine! Let’s go!

Keira gives a smirk over this. The bell rings as Taylor rushes over to clothesline Keira. Keira ducks it and lifts her foot, hitting her Seven Sins finisher. She then lifts up Taylor and wraps her, hitting the Final Sin, making Taylor hit the mat hard, knocked out. Keira hooks her leg as Roxi makes the count

Roxi: 1…2…3!

The bell rings for it as one of the students take a look at the time. She was shocked as she says

Student 4: Wha…Um…30 seconds! Under a minute!

Keira gives a smirk as the students cheer for her hard. She looks over at Roxi.

Keira: Told ya.

Roxi: You could have held back a little. Maybe gave her a fighting chance.

Keira: I would have, but this is the biggest lesson of patience. Expect the unexpected!

Roxi: It was about being a teacher.

Keira: Normally, yes. But it’s also a lesson on what happens when you face someone stronger than you.

Keira turns around to their students and says

Keira: Everyone got that?

The crowd nods in agreement. Keira gives a smirk as she helps Taylor up and wakes her.

Keira: Hey, you ok?

Taylor: That… what happened?

Keira: You…you got knocked out. In your match. Like I had warned you before. Your impatience was your undoing.

Taylor: You… That wasn’t fair! You weren’t supposed to kick me right away! What kind of trainer are you!

Student 1: She’s one of the best! When you signed up for Hero Academy, you know the risks. Sure, she has her moments. I won’t sit here and lie. But like we are, she learns from her mistakes. She’s Keira!

The crowd agrees with the student as Keira extends her hand to Taylor.

Keira: I’m not perfect. Never have been. What I did was wrong. But like you, I try to make amends anyway I can. I’m giving you that chance now, Taylor. Your choice will determine your future. Not only in Hero Academy, but also in life.

Keira looks at her, with a smile on her face. She then says

Keira: That’s what you signed up for. To become better than you are now. Becoming stronger and being good doesn’t mean crap in this ring or in the real world. You have to become better. Better than yourself.

Taylor: You cheap-shotted me!

Student 3: Just like you cheap-shotted me 2 weeks ago doing our sparring match, Taylor!?

Student 4: And a week ago as well with me? Remember that, Taylor?

Keira raises an eyebrow on this as she looks at Roxi

Keira: This true, Rox?

Roxi: That’s what was reported.

Keira turns back to Taylor and asks

Keira: Care to explain, Taylor?

Taylor: It’s different! They couldn’t handle how great I am! It’s eat or be eaten! I’m the alpha in Hero Academy! I’m–

Roxi: Out!

Keira quickly turns to Roxi, hearing that as she was shocked.

Keira: What…Roxi?

Roxi: I was trying to be calm about this, Taylor. We could have given your money back and ended it there. But considering how you’re acting and from the reports I’ve read about you. Not to mention hearing it from our students just now. You’re too hot headed and won’t listen to reason. I’m sorry for this. But you’re officially CUT from Hero Academy.

Taylor: But…But…

Roxi goes over and gets in Taylor’s face, saying

Roxi: Get your shit and GET OUT! Like Keira said…NO REFUNDS!

The crowd is cheering for this as Taylor screams out. She exits the ring, shouting

Taylor: Mark my words, Team Hero! Your old asses will pay for this! PAY! DO YOU HEAR ME!?

Keira: SECURITY! Make sure Taylor gets her stuff and leaves!

Keira turns as the security handles that. She looks at the other students, saying

Keira: I’m sorry for before. Cause of this. You can have the rest of the day off. Come back tomorrow. I’ll buy food for everyone.

The crowd nods as they separate for the day. She looks at Roxi

Keira: You ok?

Roxi: Fine. It’s just that people like that don’t need to be here.

Keira: Agreed. But I normally do that. You’re the calm one. I’m usually the one that wants to jump the handle and–

Roxi quickly says

Roxi: Are we going to train or what? I’m kinda fired up now. Just like you, I want to face off against Krystal and Ariana. Maybe it’s because this might be the last time. Maybe not. Either way, like you said. I want to show them, no matter what. Team Hero is, has and always WILL be the best. Isn’t that what you say?

Keira gives a chuckle over this, saying

Keira: Yea…I do.

Keira extends her hand, asking

Keira: Team Hero, One More Time?

Roxi gives a smirk and takes Keira’s hand, shaking it

Roxi: Team Hero, One More Time!

The two hug as the scene finally fades.

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Time.

Time is a valuable thing, isn’t it? You try to spend your life fighting time, only to learn in the end that no matter what you do. No matter what path in life you take, time will ALWAYS catch up to you. I knew I was at that time as soon as I won the Bombshell Internet Championship. Something in my body didn’t feel right at all. I had won the grand slam. I was on top of the world and yet…

I was at my crossroads. I legit thought about the future and asked myself, “What now?” That’s when I knew, no. When I FELT it. I felt time finally catching up to me after I avoided it so many times to chase my dreams, to chase my destiny. So I knew then and there what I had to do. Despite some setbacks. I now have one last thing on my bucket list to do.

Me…and Roxi. One. Last. Time!

I’m getting that. At High Stakes, that last battle will happen. As soon as it happens, no matter the result. My story will end. I’m happy for a great career.

But…THAT’S at High Stakes. This is more for Climax Control.

Before I dropped the bombshell on Roxi for my one on one match with her. She brought up an idea I didn’t think about. Granted, I didn’t want it…at first. I mean, how much more can Team Hero really do at this point? We have proven time and time again that we are the best tag team in SCW history. All due respect to the Fallen, The Angel Clan, The Mean Girls and all of the male tag teams, but Team Hero took on and beat everyone in our path. So, really, was there a need to team up again? Not really.  But after thinking about it. Yea, it would be good to do one more Team Hero match. I guess what it boils down to is leaving no questions unanswered for the time being. I mean, we beat Crystal and Sel, and as much as I love Jessie and Amy, Metal and Punk we’ve taken down. But if we left it at that, if we didn’t have one more time proving the truth, I’d kick myself if I didn’t do this. So yea. I made the call and what do you know?

We got two victims–ERR I mean challengers for what could be for the time being, Team Hero’s last outing. I kid of course, I don’t just think that Team Go are just going to be victims and lay down, that’s not in their nature, and it shouldn’t be. But at the same time, Who would we be if we just let this whole thing end with a loss to two people teaming for pretty much the first time? That wouldn’t be fitting. But I know that both Krystal and Ariana are eager to try and do just that.

And fitting that it’s someone I never fought yet and one I fought before. But both are strong, I know that for a fact. So it’s fitting that they’re the, for now, last team to take on Team Hero! Yeah, I said for now, because, as Roxi said about this kind of stuff, the only thing for sure, is that nothing is for sure. But anyway, let’s just move on and discuss the members of Team GO!

Ariana, I’ve seen you rise pretty quick in the ranks. Bombshell Roulette Champion, and you know, good for you. I mean that, everybody’s career has to start somewhere. That title is where my career started. I remember winning that title and being so damn proud of it. Because much like today, people didn’t believe I had what it took to win that title. And I see the same in you. People didn’t think the Greek girl could get the job done, and not only did you get the job done, you defended it last week successfully. I know that damn Roulette wheel can be so damn unfair and uncaring sometimes. But that title has a long history and you make sure you take good care of that history. You held what I held twice and your tag team partner’s held. I can’t wait to see more of you and what you can do with your career. Because I see it in you. I know you have the ability, But you now step into the ring with the best of the best. I told everyone when you face us, bring your best. And while you have already had a lot of success… you still have a lot to learn.

Ariana, I want to see that from you! I want your best this week. If you hold back on me once. It will not take me long to take you down. You should know that I am capable of taking people down very quickly. You’ve seen me, you know what Roxi and I can do, and that’s why I tell everyone to bring their best. Because we want the challenge. Yes, you have a lot to gain, especially against Jessie by High Stakes if you try to beat us. But to be honest, I got nothing left to lose, nothing left to gain. I just want that fight! So I can’t wait for it!

Speaking of a fight…

Hi, Krystal. Third, fourth time this year? I’m wild guessing for us? Funny. But at the same time, it’s great. It means we get to tangle one more time before I ride off into the sunset. You always bring out the best in me. Which is why you’re in my top five of people I love to Wrestle with. Roxi’s on there, so is Jessie and Candy. Trust me, it could be Keira vs the World at this point and I could see four of the five still facing me. You’re right there, wanting that fight with me. I do feel a little bad that it’s not you and me, one on one one more time, and I fear I might not ever get the chance to do it again, but it did bring a smile to my face when you stepped up and added yourself to this match. I can say that if it wasn’t Roxi, it would have been you that I would have wanted to have my last match against. That is how much I respect you. You have always been there to fight, never backed down, and took me to my limits. Made me go to places I didn’t know I had. And for that, I can only say thank you. Maybe, some day, and somewhere down the road, maybe we can do that, and finally see just who is better. For now, I will enjoy continuing to watch you do what you do. You are a hell of a wrestler, and a hell of a fighter. There may not be anyone else on the SCW Bombshell’s roster I respect more than you. Other than my wife of course.

But even though we cannot dance one on one again, this is as close as we’re going to get for now. And so you know, I’m treating this like we’re going to be going one on one. Like I told Ariana, this is it for me. I got nothing to gain NOR to lose. This is the end for me and I’m going all out! Like when I did for the Bombshell Roulette Title. Don’t expect me to hold back because I’m your friend. No Matthew, no other bull to stand in our way. This is it. You, me, Roxi and Ariana. But consider it as a little side one-off for you and me. It won’t count officially, but it’ll feel just the same. I will also be keeping close tabs on you once I ride off into the sunset. I expect that you will keep up the same intensity, the same willingness to fight, and the same focus. I want to see you move on past the Roulette championship division. Because I know that you are better than just that. You have it in you. But, this Sunday, Team Hero is going to show you why  we are the best tag team in SCW history. Team Go may be at that level one day, but on Sunday, we’ll show you just how far you have to go.

Ladies, be ready. Cause Team Hero is coming…one more time.

The End….Begins.

The scene opens, With Roxi and Keira standing on top of a roof, both in costume, thinking out loud.

Roxi: Well, we know it’s gotta be like an oil rig.

Keira: I told you we can hide out and follow one back.

Roxi: But we don’t know if they even go back.

Keira: Well, they don’t stop once they find me.

Roxi: What if we tried to find the rig, then we can stop it at the source.

Keira: That could take forever.

Roxi: It could be our only shot. Let me go out there and see if I can find it. They’re looking for you, so I can move out there without a problem.

Keira: We really don’t have a lot of time to do that though.

Roxi: Well we can’t sit around and hide, or sit around and wait. We have to figure this out. Can we just run with that? Look, I don’t want to put you in this position either.

Keira: You mean bait.

Roxi: Okay, bait. The point is I don’t want to put you out there like that.

Keira: Hey, they are after me. So, we’ll see if that plan works. If not, we’ll try mine.

Roxi: Deal.

Roxi blows Keira a kiss before heading out to the coast and to try and find the drilling site and oil rigs. She uses her comms to speak with Keira, saying

Roxi: I know this was my plan and all, but you know how many miles I’m going to have to travel.

Keira: Oh no, I’m sorry. I’m only dealing with an endless supply of robot cyborg things. But we can’t have Roxi traveling too long.

Roxi: Alright, alright, point taken. I’m gonna need some time to find them, is all I’m saying. It’s 175 miles.

Keira: I will buy you enough time. But the faster you get out there, the quick- Uh-oh…

Roxi: Uh-oh? What Uh-oh?

Keira: Can’t talk, gotta fight!

Two Model One units spot Keira and begin shooting at her, forcing her from her spot as she again has to lead them away from any largely populated area.

Keira: Well… I guess we’ll take a trip. LB, How far away are you?

Roxi: I don’t know. I’m out on the ocean, I know that. It can’t be that far.

Keira: Maybe put a rush on it.

Roxi: I’m going! I’m going!

Keira is able to fly to some open swamplands and lands.

Keira: You want me. Here I am!

Model One: You will be terminated.

Keira: I heard that last time. Let’s go. Please tell me you’re close, LB.

The two Model One units try and attack Keira, who uses her speed to dodge out of the way, not wanting to attack them until Roxi was in position. Keira continues to dodge and avoid attacks, and then one unit lands and tries shooting her out of the sky, while the other continues to attack.

Keira: They’re changing strategies…

With one on the ground, Keira takes the opportunity and teleports behind it, and kicks it, sending it crashing to the ground. Not enough to destroy it, but enough to damage it.

Keira: You’re going to have to do better than that if you want me.

The model gets up, obviously damaged, but continues to fire anyway, forcing Keira to dodge and fly back, taking cover behind some rock, but it’s only for a few seconds as the second unit is right back on top of her, swinging away.

Keira: These things don’t stop.

Keira keeps dodging.

Keira: Please tell me your close!

Roxi finally does respond.

Roxi: Alright, I’ve hit the closest one I could find.

Keira: FINALLY. It’s about time!

Keira finally increases her energy again and blasts through one of the two units, and then finishes off the other with a blast of energy.

Keira: Probably shouldn’t have used that much energy. Anything?

Roxi watches intently at the rig, looking for any signs of activity.

Keira: Anything?

Roxi: No.

Suddenly two more model units appear near Keira and the whole things starts all over again.

Keira: Crap, they’re here already!

Roxi: I’m on the move!

Again Keira has to stall, and move around, and then a third unit comes in as well.

Keira: This is getting ridiculous!

More moving and dodging from Keria, finally fighting back, and taking the arms off of all the units,
Model One: Commencing repairs.

They say in unison, buy Keira a little bit of time.

Keira: Any day now, LB!

Roxi: I’m going as fast as I can! I can’t fly that fast without using energy!

Keira: Shit…

Roxi: Are you okay?

Keira gets punched and flies back into a rock, but shakes it off.

Keira: Peachy.

Keira again fights back, damaging one of the units, and attacking the other and sending them into the water of the nearby lake. They aren’t down for long, coming out of the lake and continuing.

Roxi: Okay, rig two!

Keira groans and finally destroys the three units, now once again showing signs of fatigue.

Keira: Please tell me something good?

Roxi: … Sorry. There’s no action at this one either.

Keira: Dammit.

Four more units show up.

Keira: Great. Just great.

Roxi: Kat, listen…

Keira: If this isn’t a plan, I don’t have time!

Roxi: It’s going to take forever this way. I’ve covered maybe 20 miles. You’ll be fighting forever at this rate.

Keira: Tell me something I don’t know!

Keira continues to dodge and uses a defensive strategy as the four units continue to converge.

Roxi: You have to get out of there!

Keira: You have to find the rig!

Roxi: I’ve still got over 90 miles of ocean to cover, I can’t do it at this speed and be effective. You’ve got to get clear from them.

Keira: They’re just going to chase me! Wait…

Roxi: What?

Keira: I’ve got an idea.

Keira unleashes a large energy blast that destroys the 4 units, before the smoke even clears, Keira is already flying away, trying to create some distance.

Roxi: If your plan was “Blow them all up.”  I think we need a new plan.

Keira: No, they’re looking for Kat. Not for me.

Roxi: Kat that’s…

Keira: You said the plan wasn’t working. Why are we searching for them, when they can lead us.

Keira lands in the middle of a busy sidewalk, and then runs into an alley, she pushes a button on her costume, and she is changed into her civilian clothes. Keira simply adjusts her hair, and fixes her clothes, before she re-joins the busy sidewalk out of view of the Units, as two more show up and are searching overhead.

Keira: That’s it… go away.

The units cannot recognize Keira without her costume, so she just blends in with the normal crowd. Eventually they move on out of sight, but still searching. Keira breathes a sigh of relief. She enters a random store, and pretends to be on her phone with her earpiece.

Keira: I’m clear.

Roxi: What did you do?

Keira: I’m pretty good at blending in.

Roxi: Are you okay?

Keira: A little tired, but I’m okay.

Roxi: So…Let me guess.

Keira: Your plan didn’t work. Sorry.

Roxi: It’s ok. I thought it would.

Keira: It was worth a shot. I’ll give you that. Come on back and I’ll find somewhere to hide. Once you get back, we’ll go with my plan.

Roxi: Right, keep hidden til I get there.

Keira: Oh, trust me. I’ll keep my signal on for you to find me. I think those things can sense my ki somehow. Not going to take that chance again.

Roxi: On my way

Roxi flies back to where Keira is. Keira begins to hide in the alleyway as the scene fades

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The scene opens later on during the night. The city was a little quiet for the most part, but enough to get something done. Keira and Roxi were in the shadows, but enough for them to see each other as they were on watch as they were in their costumes as Lady Kat and Lady Bedlam respectfully. They were waiting to see if a Model One would come around and try to find them. Keira’s plan was to follow it to their base and find the place where they were made. As Keira was looking out to the streets a bit, Roxi says in a quiet tone

Roxi: It still amazes me.

Keira, without turning her head but still confused about that, says

Keira: What do you mean?

Roxi: So many years have passed and you’re now the one being patient.

Keira: Just like you are, right now?

Roxi: Yea, you still want to fight. But seeing you just looking out there, waiting for your target with your plan. It makes me so proud.

Keira gives a little smile on this, saying

Keira: Thanks, babe. I mean that.

Keira continues to watch over the streets. But she was smiling over this. She had evolved and matured so much over a decade, it made her happy on the inside for it. Before Keira could say anything else, she sees a Model One landing on the other side of the street. Keira backs away slowly, keeping her eyes on it as she quietly says to Roxi

Keira: No noise, keep your power down. Just in case it can detect power levels.

Roxi nods a bit as she backs away a little, both of them staying in the shadows as the unit begins to look around for a few moments. Once those moments finally pass, the unit says loud enough for Keira and Roxi to hear

Model One: Target not found. Area too quiet. Returning to base for refuel.

The unit begins to slowly float up from the ground. Keira sees this as it begins to fly away, saying

Keira: Bingo! Let’s start flying but keep low. I don’t want that thing detecting us.

Roxi nods as the two begin to fly as well. But they keep a distance behind and a little lower than the unit to avoid detection. As they fly and keep an eye on the unit, Keira begins to think of a lot of things that has happened to her in the last few months. She gives a soft sigh, but keeps focused on the target. They begin to fly away from the state as they see something in the distance. They see the Model One unit slowly descend down to a huge oil rig that was a little beefed up than other oil rigs. Keira and Roxi stop to make sure the unit did not detect them yet. Keira then says to Roxi

Keira: That must be the rig up ahead. Never thought Heather would go to this extreme.

Roxi: She does want to finally be rid of you. Desperate times call for desperate measures, I suppose.

Keira: I wonder how desperate, though?

Roxi: Guess we’ll find out.

Keira nods as the two slowly fly over and begin to land. As they land, they quickly go over to an area to keep hidden, just in case there was any active Model One units guarding the place. Keira watches the Model One go towards an elevator and enter it. It turns and Keira quickly gets back, just in case it detected her. The elevator goes down as Keira watches. She keeps waiting for the moment as she says

Keira: Once the elevator comes back up, we rush to it quickly. We don’t get distracted.

Roxi: I agree. We just have to prepare for whatever’s down there.

Keira: Agreed. I’m already not liking what we may find down there either.

Once Keira finishes saying that, the elevator comes back up and opens up the doors. Keira looks at Roxi, nodding to her as a signal. The two quickly rush to it and enter it quickly as it closes. The elevator goes down as Keira looks at Roxi. Keira looks at Roxi, asking

Keira: Babe, look. If things go south–

Roxi: Calm down. If it happens, we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it. Right now, stay focused on the task at hand. We need to see how big this thing really is.

Keira: Right, sorry. Guess with everything that has happened.

Roxi: I know.

The elevator finally stops and opens up as Keira and Roxi step out of it. They begin to walk slowly down the corridor, turning around a few corners. The path leads them to a door that is labeled “KEEP OUT” on it. Keira says quickly

Keira: Subtle…

Roxi: Keep your guard up.

Keira: I was way ahead of you.

Keira slowly grabs the knob of the door and turns it. She opens it as the two step through it and sees a huge factory. It was a lot bigger than they originally thought as they saw a massive amount of Model Ones. The ones that were completed and the ones that were still being made. Keira then says

Keira: Ok, I knew this was going to be big. But Jeez! This is way bigger than I expected!

Roxi: Again, Heather hates you that much.

Keira: We need to find the core of this thing.

Keira and Roxi look around the place, but the two didn’t know where to even begin as Roxi says

Roxi: This will take us forever. I don’t know where to even start.

Keira: Yea, even if we get halfway done with looking, even if we decided to go all out. The Model Ones would activate and be after me. They’d be going after me and–

Keira’s eyes brighten up as she says

Keira: Wait a minute…I got it!

Roxi: Got what?

Keira: An idea. Remember what you tried earlier before we went back to my plan?

Roxi thinks for a second, but quickly shakes her head when she remembers it. She then says to Keira

Roxi: No. I don’t want you being the bait again. It didn’t work the last time!

Keira: Yea, but this was when we’re trying to find the rig. Despite the place being bigger. With our speed, we might be able to find it if I distract long enough. Like I said, they’ll be after me either way. Might as well give them what they want.

Roxi begins to grit her teeth over this. She then says

Roxi: Fine! But if you get injured–

Keira: I’ll try my best not to. Now go, hurry!

Roxi nods as she turns and rushes, going to work on finding the core. Keira looks at the numerous units and sighs. She says

Keira: Well, I lived a good life. Now or never.

Keira flies up, keeping her ki lowered for the moment. Once she’s in the middle, she does see three Model Ones operating. Keira gives a nod and raises her energy, shouting out

Keira: HEY! STILL LOOKING FOR ME!? I’M RIGHT HERE! YOU WANT ME? COME AND GET ME YOU DEFECTIVE PIECES OF JUNK!!!!

Model One: Target acquired.

From over a loudspeaker, Heather Hamilton’s voice can be heard.

Heather: There she is! This is it! Don’t stop until she’s dead!

Keira: It’s gonna be a while. Hope you brought lunch, Heather!

Model One: Target acquired.

Roxi: Man, she really hates you.

Keira: I noticed. Shouldn’t you be finding the core?

Roxi: I’m on it.

Keira: Just go.

Keira begins to power up as there’s lines of Model units in front of her. Farther than she could see this far underground. The Model Units begin their assault, shooting and swinging at Keira, who is moving as fast as possible to both avoid attacks, and destroy the units. There was no need to hold back now, and nothing to worry about happening to anyone else. As she continues to fire, Roxi was rushing around as quickly as she could to try to find the core. Keira smirks a bit as she uses her fist to knock off one of the heads of the Model Ones as she shouts out

Keira: Come on, Heather! Is that all you got now? Is the mighty Heather Hamiliton scared to face me? Then again, after all these years, the name Hamiliton has become a joke. Just…like…you!

Heather: YOU…YOUUU! KILL HER! I WANT LADY KAT’S HEAD ON A SILVER PLATTER! MAKE SURE SHE USES UP THE LAST OF HER NINE LIVES!

Roxi was now on the other side, still looking as she says to herself

Roxi: Keep them busy. I’m almost there, hopefully.

Keira continues to attack the seemingly countless and endless Units, destroying several at a time, still trying to dodge and move in the confined space. She continues to use her power and try to change speeds, heights, and directions, anything to keep her one step from them. Several more are blown away and destroyed, but the numbers doesn’t look like it’s getting smaller, and it’s obvious Keira is starting to fatigue, even after it seems like she’s destroyed hundreds, there’s more. There’s always more.

Keira: I feel like I’m not making a dent in them… Have to keep going…

Keira powers up more, the speed she’s using is blinding, and there’s groups of unit’s being taken out. But they are just replaced by the next ones in line. They continue their barrages of fire and physical attacks. Finally, some energy blasts catch Keira and knock her down.

Keira: Ow.

Roxi: Ow? Don’t ow. Are you okay?

Keira: Find. The. Core. Don’t worry about me.

Roxi: There’s a lot of explosions going on.

Keira: There’s going to be more. Now Hurry!

Keira stands up, powering up again, her energy and fatigue level rises. She turns and raises her hand, blasting five more of the units. She then turns and blasts a few more. But one of them manages to get close and kicks Keira hard in the back. She flies a bit, but stops, rushing back to it. She takes her hand, blasting the head off as it falls down. She breathes heavily over this, saying

Keira: Can’t…keep this…up. Hurry…

Keira screams out as loud as she could, throwing more blasts. But she knew she was about done for. She was able to rip off one of the arms of the units, but she has to back away from them a little bit.

Keira: I WILL TAKE ALL OF YOU WITH ME IF I HAVE TO!

The seemingly endless Army just comes in, more and more. Keira takes a few blasts and some attacks as the fatigue finally had caught up with her. She held her arm as the unit surrounded her.

Heather: FINALLY! NOW I’M GOING TO FINALLY DESTROY YOU.

Keira: Give it your best shot…. BITCH.

The Model one’s close in, as Roxi has found the computer in the core, and uses a PDA to hack into the system.

Roxi: Okay Vision… Do it.

Vision: Got it. And…. there.

As the energy blasts charged up from the Model Ones, they suddenly stop.

Heather: What?! NO! Kill her! Do it! Kill her!

Roxi comes from the core and stands with Keira.

Roxi: Sorry Hamilton, But your core was pretty easy to hack. I mean, 1-2-3-4-5 is a really dumb combination. So, it looks like you’ve got a lot of useless metal here.

Keira: 1-2-3-4-5? Again? Really? You’re a loser!

Heather: DAMN YOU! I WILL KILL YOU BOTH.

Model One: Self destruct sequence has been started.

Keira: Not with any of these.

Roxi: I think that’s our cue to leave.

Roxi helps Keira blast a hole through the underwater portion of the rig, and she and Keira turn to leave.

Heather: I WILL KILL YOU!

Keira: Yeah… heard that before.

Roxi and Keira get out of the rig and swim to safety as the underground rig has massive explosions from the unit’s all self-destructing. Roxi helps Keira make it to shore as Keira watches the rig sink.

Roxi: You okay?

Keira: I’ll live. You cut it kind of close, you know?

Roxi: Sorry. But at least there’s no more of them left. Vision shut down all the remaining units.

Keira: I wonder if he beat me in the amount of units destroyed?

Roxi: No way…

Keira smirks, but groans.

Keira: Can we go home now? I’ve heard enough Hive Mind’s to last me a lifetime.

Roxi: Sure.

Keira: Well… there’s one more left to deal with. But I’ll handle that myself.

Roxi helps Keira up, and the two head home, the job finished as the scene fades.


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I don’t want to pat myself on the back, but I want to ask if someone answered that phone, because I called it! 
 
It’s beyond stupid that Kayla Richards is sitting here talking about my failures. But when you’re of the hive mind mentality, and all you can do is repeat what someone else said, it’s what I was going to get. It’s like there’s an echo in the room.
 
Yes, I have failed to win matches and titles. I’ve lost a lot of matches. If you can name me one person who’s never lost a match, then you might have a point. I’ve already admitted I’ve lost and I don’t blame anybody but myself for that. I used to try and find that excuse, but those days are over. But to say I’m a bad champion, or a bad wrestler because I never held a championship for a long time, it’s stupid and absurd. Let me just throw some names out for you, since this is the only thing you have, Kayla.
 
Amy Marshall.
 
Alicia Lukas.
 
Crystal.
 
Roxi Johnson.
 
Mercedes Vargas.
 
Misty.
 
Do you know what all these women have in common? They were all SCW Bombshell’s champions at one point for a month or less. All of those women are in the SCW Hall of Fame. I held the Bombshell’s championship longer than they did at one point. So, are you trying to say all those champions are bad champions? Are you trying to say none of them were true champions? Because that’s what you seem to be implying. 
 
I lost the Roulette championship to my good friend Melanie Gabriel, and to Diamond Steele. Melanie was part of the Angel Clan who held the tag titles for a long time. Diamond was just recently almost the Bombshell’s champion. I lost the Bombshell’s championship to Crystal, who has held the damn thing 5 times. But I guess none of them are any good, according to you.
I didn’t ask or complain about the battle royal, I didn’t complain when you won. I wasn’t HANDED anything, nor did I demand another match. It’s because it came down to me, and you. And so, that turned into where we are now. Nothing else. But I can see why you are complaining, it’s really not that hard to figure out.
 
You know you’re going to lose to me.
 
That’s what eats you up more than anything. For all the shit you’re talking, you know you are about to join all those women you don’t think are true champions because your reign is going to be shorter than theirs. You know that at the end of the day, you’re going to have to eat your words when the title is no longer yours, and in the hands of this “failure”
 
So, what will that make you, Kayla?
 
An even bigger failure.
 
You see it staring you in the face, and I know because it’s me, you feel the need to hurl out every insult you can about my record, even if it doesn’t make sense. Because you know it’s the only thing you’ve heard about me from the rest of the Hive mind of doubters. You know damn well that it’s your best chance. And you decided to go all in on it. That’s fine, Kayla. I don’t care what you think of me or my title wins or my title reigns, because in just a matter of days, you’ll be on the list of people I beat to win championships.
 
And between The Fallen, Crystal, Krystal Wolfe and Alicia Lukas...
 
You will be the least impressive name on that list. 
 
You may be asking yourself why I am so confident, if all I do is fail, right? How can I believe that I’m going to win, because all I do is come up short?
 
The answer is simple Kayla, because I believe in myself. And people like you, who do nothing but doubt me, you drive me. You make it all the more satisfying to come out on top. Because in the end, I get to enjoy the win, and the fact that it was someone like you who tried to stop it from happening. I mean, you are already blaming my wife for this match happening. You’re already making excuses for after you lose. And after I complete the grand slam, you can piss and moan all you want. It will not change the fact that I am the Bombshell’s Internet champion, and it won’t change the fact that I beat you for it. 
 
But wait, I know, this is your thing, isn’t it? 
 
I mean, it’s my dream to become a Grand Slam champion, and you’re the “Dream Killer” right? You crush people's dreams? How is that you haven’t tapped into this? How is it that you have yet to say anything about it? It’s right there for you and you’ve already blown it. That’s actually kind of sad. You’ve got this whole thing set up and you didn’t even take advantage of it. You have the chance to “kill my dream” and beat me. Why has it taken you this long to do it? Maybe it’s because you keep checking off the boxes for the hive mind, you’ve already forgotten the one thing that makes you different from them.
 
Granted, it wouldn’t make it any less lame coming out of your mouth, but at least it would be something. All I hear you talk about is past champions and trying to make the championship mean something like it’s lost all value or something. And you don’t even understand I’m making it mean more because it’s what I’m after. I’m chasing a dream of a grand slam, and holding that championship makes it valuable to me. It means something to me. I would hope that it means something to you, but you’ve already stumbled out of the gate and now, it’s only a matter of time before that championship is mine. 
 
Because it means more to me, than it does to you.
 
Or, maybe you’re realizing this about me: You can’t kill my dream. 
 
You cannot, and will not kill my dream. My dream will live on, no matter what. You can tell me it’s just going to be a dream and it will go up in smoke or down in flames, or whatever line you want to use, but I will always have that dream. There was a point where I thought it was never going to be more than a dream, but now, I can realize my dream. I can make my dream come true, because I am training as hard as possible. I am readying myself for a fight, because regardless of how dumb you sound sometimes, you are the champion, and I have to beat you. There’s no two ways about it. I have to beat you. I have to make sure that at the end of this, you understand how much this means to me, and how big my dream is. So, you can’t kill my dream.
 
You will NEVER kill my dream.
 
But I can very easily kill yours.
 
Oh yeah, you’ve got this dream about making the championship mean something simply because you hold it. You’ve got this aspiration of being this big star because you have that championship. But after Violent Conduct, you will simply be someone who held the championship. Nothing to sneeze at, even though all you’ve done is tell me the opposite. Then there’s no chance that you make your name off the Bombshell’s Internet championship. Then I can be the one who can sit back and say, well... Obviously Kayla knows the right people because she’s getting a rematch here or there. I think after the nonsense you’ve run your mouth about, it’s only fair that I give you a taste of your own medicine.
 
Oh, and I just noticed that you are unbeaten in singles competition. That’s cool. I can take that away too. Then you have nothing. Nothing to brag about, nothing to hold over my head. Nothing, just the sour grapes that you will give everybody.
 
To wrap this up Kayla, just thinking about all this, it’s not me with all the pressure this Sunday. Not at all. I’m feeling pretty damn good going into this match. I’ve got this shot to make it all happen. A shot I’m not taking lightly. I’m going to be as prepared as humanly possible for this match. 
 
But you?
 
You’re the one shooting your mouth off about aspirations and how you need to prove I’m not on people’s level. You need to show everybody that I’m not worthy of that championship. You need to show everyone that your battle royal win wasn’t just a stroke of luck and good timing. You have to turn back my challenge to prove yourself a worthy champion. There’s a lot on your plate, Kayla. And if you fail, if you make one misstep? ALL of that goes away. All down the damn toilet.  That’s rough Kayla. But the fact is you brought all that on yourself.
 
It’s going to be a pleasure, and one of the most satisfying nights of my life when I beat you, complete the Grand Slam, and give that Hive mind all the more reason to hate me. I will complete my journey, and complete this grand slam, and then Kayla, you and everybody else, can say anything you want. Scream into the void about how unfair it is and how I don’t deserve it. 
 
It won’t bother me one bit anymore. 
 
I’ll be too busy living the dream.
 
See you Sunday.

It is Tuesday night, August 9th. Keira and Roxi are up late as they try and prepare for Nate’s first day of school the next day. Keira fills Nate’s backpack with his school supplies, blowing her hair out of her face as she zips it up and sits down at the table.

Roxi: Is that everything?

Keira: It should be. Hold on, I’ll check again.

Keira then unzips the backpack and then points to the checklist on the table.

Keira: Got that, that, that, that, that, that, that, that &,that. Yes it’s all there.

Roxi: What about this?

Keira: This? No, I got that.

Roxi: Are you sure?

Keira: Roxi, do not turn this into an Abbott and Costello routine. He has everything.

Roxi: I just… want to be sure.

Keira zips up the backpack and places it on the table, Keira puts her head in her hands and sighs.

Keira: What the hell happened?

Roxi: I don’t know.

Keira: It was… it was just yesterday when he was in my arms. Where did all the time go? How did it all go so fast? Why am I sitting here going through a backpack?! He’s starting school Roxi! I don’t understand!

Roxi: I… I don’t either.

Keira: I used to always be mad at you for saying he should be tiny forever.

Keira begins chuckling to herself, trying to turn her sorrow into laughter.

Keira: And you… heh, you used to always worry and I’d always say that he’s growing up and he’s going to grow up and you should let him be and hehe…I was thinking there would be more time.

Roxi: Keira…

Keira: And now… there’s no more time.

Keira begins to softly cry, tears rolling down her cheeks as she just starts to break down.

Keira: I’m not ready for this, Roxi. I was just lying to myself. I wanted him to be tiny too. I always thought there would be more time. I saw him crawl, and stand by himself, and walk and talk and it all seems like it was two days ago.

Roxi: I know…

Keira: We took him to your hall of fame induction, he’s been on cruises, he has so many aunts it’s crazy and now here I am getting him ready for school and he’s…he’s going to go to school, Roxi.

Roxi: I know that too. It doesn’t mean it’s the end of the world.

Keira: Ha… hehe…

Keira takes a deep breath trying to compose herself.

Keira: Whoo… I don’t know if I’m going to make it now. It’s just so… bittersweet now. I am proud of him. I am so happy to see how he’s grown and how he’s become a person and he’s learned so much. I want to see him do more. Make…. Make a difference in the world, you know? But on the other hand… he’s my son. He’s our son. It just doesn’t compute that he’s going to school now. And I don’t want him to leave and have us not know where he is. It scares me.

Roxi: Keira, you need to relax, I don’t like this any more than you do.


Keira: I know. Which is why we’re up at 2am trying to figure out if he has everything he needs to be prepared for school.

Roxi: Keira, We don’t have to be up doing this. He’s the one going to school and he’s sleeping like a brick.

Keira laughs again, and tears well up again on her face.

Keira: Why is this so hard?

Roxi leans over and hugs Keira, who is softly crying.

Roxi: Keira, the more you think about this, the more you’re going to worry, and you’re going to make yourself sick.

Keira: How are you handling this so well?

Roxi: I am not. I really…. Really am not. Look, tomorrow, we have to just treat this like a band-aid. It’ll all be over once he’s in the school.

Keira: No it won’t.

Roxi: Why are you trying to ruin the perfect scenario I’ve created in my head?

Keira: It’ll get a little easier, but this is… this is more nervous I’ve been in my life.

Roxi: We need to get some sleep. Look, he’ll be there in the morning and we’ll be there too. Come on, let’s go.

Keira finally concedes and the two begin to walk to the bedroom. Keira stops and turns, looking back at the backpack.

Keira: I need to check one more time…

Roxi: No, you don’t. Come on, let’s please just go to bed.

Keira sighs before she and Roxi enter their bedroom and go to sleep, readying themselves for the big day.


The morning sun was slowly rising. The alarm goes off as Keira and Roxi are seen slowly getting out of bed. Keira looks at the clock and gives a huge sigh. She knew what day it was. Her and Roxi were dreading this day for months. It was the first day of school for their son, Nate. Roxi was already getting a shower going as Keira gets up and heads to Nate’s room to wake Nate up. As soon as she makes it, she notices Nate wasn’t in his bed. Keira raises an eyebrow, confused for the moment. She rushes down the stairs and sees Nate in the living room, watching TV. She gives a sigh of relief as she goes to Nate and asks

Keira: Nate, how long have you been sitting there?

Nate turns and smiles at Keira, saying

Nate: Not long, watching cartoons, Mama.

Keira: Oh! I see!

Keira gives a smile over this.

Keira: Well, are you ready for today? Ready for your first day of school?

Nate: I am!

Keira: Good. Now go get dressed, Mama and Mommy will fix breakfast real quick and as soon as you eat. It’s off to school.

Nate nods as he stands and rushes upstairs. As he turns to go to his room, Roxi is seen coming down the stairs, dressed up already as Keira smiles a bit. She then says

Keira: If you’re wondering where Nate is, he’s getting dressed. He was up before we were.

Roxi: Really now?

Keira: Yea, he’s looking excited for this day.

Keira gives a soft sigh over this. Despite all of this, Keira was not ready for this day, mentally. Neither was Roxi, but both knew this day was coming. Roxi places a hand on Keira’s shoulder and gives a nod. Keira gives a small smile as she goes and gets ready. Moments later, her, Roxi and Nate were now in the kitchen, eating breakfast before Nate had to go to school. Keira smiles as she asks Nate

Keira: So, is my big boy ready for his first day?

Nate: I am, mama!

Roxi: I’m glad to hear. I want you to be a good boy today. Listen to your teacher and play nice with the other kids.

Nate: I will, mommy!

Keira: I know you will. We’re just worried about you, Nate.

Roxi: Exactly. You’re our little boy.

Nate: Mama? Mommy?

Keira: Yes?

Roxi: What is it sweetie?

Nate gets out of his chair and hugs Keira fist. He then hugs Roxi next, saying to her

Nate: I got this.

That would tug at the heartstrings at Keira and Roxi as soon as Nate said that. The two would hug Nate in a group hug motion. After a moment, Keira realizes the time and sighs as she breaks the hug. She then says to Nate.

Keira: Go get your backpack. It’s time to go.

Nate nods as he rushes to the living room and goes to get his backpack. The two begin to head to the car as Nate follows, backpack on him as they go to the car. They drive off to Nate’s school as Keira is in the passenger seat, almost looking out to the morning sky. She was lost in thought, remembering how she held Nate in her arms for the first time. Her and Roxi watching him grow up in front of their eyes. As they arrive, Keira and Roxi help Nate out of the car and walk him to his classroom. Roxi then says to Nate

Roxi: Remember what we taught you. We’ll be back in a few hours. Be a good boy.

Nate: I will. I got this.

Nate gives a wave as he enters his classroom. Keira and Roxi smile back as the two turn back and head to the car. As they enter, Roxi asks Keira

Roxi: Penny for your thoughts?

Keira slowly turns her head, saying

Keira: We’d be here all day with my thoughts. It’s more, he’s growing up too much.

Roxi: I know he is. But think of it this way. He’s still our boy. No matter what.

Keira gives a small smile. She knew that, but it was still pulling on her heartstrings. She then says to Roxi

Keira: You’re right. Plus, he’ll be home later today. Knowing me, he’ll talk about his entire day. Which is fine with me. As long as he’s happy.

Roxi smiles at that as she and Keira drive home, but both of them begin to cry, the scene fading out.

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The new scene is the home of Roxi and Keira’s family friends, Sasha and Christine. Keira is still very emotional after Nate’s first day of school. It’s now Friday, and while Roxi is out visiting a friend in California, Keira knocks on the door, and Sasha answers with a smile on her face.

Sasha: Keira! Hi!

Keira: Hi Sasha.

They hug and Sasha is all smiles.

Sasha: What brings you around here?

Keira: I just wanted to talk to you and Chris, if she’s okay.

Sasha: She’s a little tired, but I think she’ll be okay to talk to you for a little bit.

Keira: That’s fine. That’s all I ask.

Sasha: Come on in.

Sasha leads Keira into the house and towards a bedroom, where Christine lays in bed with the TV on, watching as Keira enters the room with Sasha.

Christine: Hi Keira.

Keira: Chris, you feeling okay?

Christine: I have good days and bad days, love. But my day got a lot better that you’re here.

Keira quickly moves forward and reaches down to gently hug her friend, and Christine gives Keira a kiss on the cheek.

Christine: It’s been a long time.

Keira: I know. We should come visit more often. But I want you to know we miss you both a lot.

Sasha: Where is Roxi?

Keira: She’s out of town, it’s just me today.

Sasha: Oh… well… where’s Nate?

Keira sighs and tries to hold it together.

Keira: He’s…at school.

Sasha: Oh, that’s right!

Christine gives a bigger smile hearing the news.

Christine: That’s good. He’s growing up very fast.

Keira: Too fast.

Christine: You can’t stop it, Keira. Trust me, I know. I’ve got these little ones running around here and I can barely keep up with them. They run around and get into mischief, and then before you know it, they’re going to school, and moving away, and starting their own families.

Keira: Stop it. I am not ready for ANY of that.

Christine: No parent ever is. The best you can do is to try and take all the moments you can with them, before you miss something special. But I know Nate has been raised right. You and Roxi are good parents. He’s more grown up than even being 4 or 5. He has the mind of an adult. And you know why that is? Because that’s how he was raised.


Keira smiles, but starts to cry again.

Keira: I didn’t think it was going to be this hard.

Sasha: Being a mom isn’t an easy job, Ke. You should be proud of the job you and Roxi have done.

Keira: … Thank you. But neither Roxi or I could have done it without you. You went through all of that pain and anguish and you carried him for 9 months. I can never repay you for what you did for me and Roxi. I can’t ever do anything that makes up for that. Both of you. You gave me and Roxi the greatest gift anyone can ever get. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for either one of you. I just can’t do anything to ever show you how special that was, and how much it meant to me, and Roxi.


Christine smiles and touches Keira’s cheek

Christine: You already have, love. You raised him right.

Sasha: You made a little heartbreaker and a gentleman. And a goofy little monster.

Christine: Sasha’s right. You should be proud

Keira continues to cry, but the reassuring words do help. She hugs both of her friends tightly.

Keira: Thank you. For everything.

Christine: You’re welcome love.

Sasha: Yeah, but you do have to do us one favor.

Keira: Name it.

Sasha: Bring him around. He needs to be spoiled by his aunts!

Keira smirks, wiping a tear from her eye.

Keira: I don’t think so. He’s spoiled enough.

Sasha: But that’s our job.

Christine giggles

Keira: Alright, knock it off or I’ll spank both of you!

Christine: You just need to relax. I know Nate will be fine. He told you about his first day, didn’t he?

Keira: Yeah, he did. Played with trucks, wrote his name, made some art.

Sasha: See, it wasn’t that bad was it?

Keira: It’s… getting easier, I guess.

Christine: Keira, you’re a wonderful mom, and you should be proud of the job you’ve done. You’ve always taken good care of Roxi, and me, and Sasha, and anyone else. You know what you’re doing, but this is a step in life. All the little ones take it. And I know he’s more than ready


Keira: He is.

Christine: Then you did your job.

Keira smiles to herself, hugging her friends tightly.

Keira: I will never forget what you’ve done for us. I love you both forever and always. I just needed to make sure that other people saw what I saw, and not just Roxi.

Keira pauses nodding and another tear comes down her face.

Keira: He means the world to me, and you have given me my everything.

Sasha: Anytime, Ke. You hungry? You want some food?

Keira: Oh wow I… No, I’m okay. I’ll go home and eat. I just needed to let you both know how much I appreciated you.

Christine: Anytime, love.

Keira gives her friends one final hug and kisses before she departs, feeling better about herself and the entire situation as the scene fades.
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The scene opens up on a Sunday afternoon. Keira and Nate was seen in the living room while Roxi was seen in the kitchen, making dinner. They had a Sunday off, which was good. Keira had the TV on, showing Climax Control as Nate was playing with his toys. Keira keeps an eye on it, mostly to see what will happen with Kayla and Krystal, considering she was next in line to go for the Bombshell Internet Championship. But then she sees Masque on the screen as Keira gets a bit curious. She sees Masque go to the announce booth and whispers something in their ear. Once she hears what she said about Nate, Keira begins to clench her fist in anger. She turns over as Nate overhears it, asking

Nate: Mama? Why is that person in a mask asking about me?

Keira tries to keep her composure as she says

Keira: Don’t worry about it. Go to your gramma’s room. I don’t want you in here when Mama is about to say some bad words and do bad things. Remember, I love you.

Nate: O-Ok. I love you too, Mama.

Nate grabs his toys and begins to head to Liz’s room to take shelter. Once Keira knew Nate was in the room, she begins to shout out as loud as she could

Keira: NO ONE! NOT A SOUL TALKS ABOUT MY FAMILY AND GETS AWAY WITH IT!!!!

Enraged, Keira begins to grab the big TV and rips it out from the socket, surprisingly not damaging the plug outlet itself. She goes outside and throws it down hard onto the ground, smashing it into pieces, the plastic goes flying a bit. Keira continues to scream as she produces a ki ball and fires, destroying more of the TV. That blast is what is heard from the kitchen as Roxi goes out, thinking they’re under attack. Once she heads outside, she gets into a bit of a defensive position. But she then sees Keira, standing over whatever was left of the TV. She slowly gets out of the defensive position and asks

Roxi: Keira? What happened?

Keira: I…I lost my cool.

Roxi looks at the debris once again, saying

Roxi: Lost your cool? What? Blasting something outside is losing your cool!? What did you hit!?

Keira sighs, saying

Keira: The TV.

Roxi: The TV!? Why was the TV out here!? Why did you destroy it!?

Keira begins to clench her fist again as she goes over to Roxi, screaming out

Keira: CAUSE NO ONE AND I MEAN NO ONE TALKS ABOUT MY FAMILY! ESPECIALLY SOMEONE WHO WEARS A MASK TO HIDE THEIR FACE!!!!

Roxi: Wait, what?

Keira: I saw that bitch Masque come out on Climax Control, talking crap.

Roxi gives a sigh over this.

Roxi: Keira, you know in our business, they do that. You’ve dealt with that for over a decade now.

Keira takes a deep breath, saying

Keira: I know. But that bitch….she….

Keira grits her teeth for the moment, before shouting out

Keira: SHE TALKED ABOUT NATE!!!!

Once Roxi hears that, she goes and hugs Keira tightly. As she keeps hugging Keira, Roxi asks

Roxi: Did Nate hear it?

Keira: He did. He was asking about it, but I told him to not worry about it and sent him to your mom’s room. I didn’t want him seeing me get angry.

Roxi gives a nod as she breaks the hug. She then says to Keira

Roxi: Calm down. I’ll take care of Masque when the time comes. You still got that match with Kayla coming up, unless it’s a Triple Threat now.

Keira: I don’t know. I can’t find out at the moment. Maybe when I see the highlights later. Right now. I need to make a phone call.

Roxi: A phone call, to who?

Keira: Well, one to Jenny. We need a new TV for one.

Roxi: Keira, I think we can afford a new 4K TV. Not that hard to get one.

Keira: Yea, but she knows how to get a real good one. Ones you might not be able to find. One rich people get.

Roxi: Ok. But til then, we can get one from the store to do until you get ahold of Jenny. Right now, I want you to calm down and relax. Tomorrow you start training for your match, no matter who the champion is or what match it will be. Leave Masque to me, got it?

Keira stays silent for the moment. Roxi was actually raising an eyebrow over this. Before she could say anything, Keira says

Keira: ….Ok, fine. Masque is yours. I’ll focus on Kayla.

Roxi: Thank you. Now, can you clean up the mess? I’m almost done with fixing dinner.

Keira nods at Roxi as Roxi turns and goes back inside. Keira leans down and begins to pick up whatever was left of the TV. Once she does and puts it in the outside trash, she takes her phone out of her pocket. She sends a text out and smirks out for it as the scene fades.

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The scene opens up hours later as Keira was seen downstairs in the training room. She was doing a few moves in the ring, still a bit angry from all of it. She saw a text earlier that confirmed what Keira needed to do. But she also knew it would be later for Roxi to see the text as well from her phone. Once she throws a dropkick, she notices Roxi outside the ring. She had a stern look on her face, arms crossed as well as Keira slowly stands up and sees Roxi out there. She then says to her

Keira: Hi ba–

Roxi: NO! Don’t start, Keira! What is this?

Roxi pulls out her phone and shows the card. Keira then says

Keira: The card for Climax Control? I see you’re defending your title on it. Is that it?

Roxi: No! The match you’re in. You’re facing Masque!

Keira raises an eyebrow herself as she says

Keira: So?

Roxi: Did you have a hand in this? Cause it feels like you did, Keira!

Keira sighs as she rolls out the ring and stands on the floor. She looks at Roxi and says to her

Keira: Yes, I did have a hand in it. I know you want to handle Masque. But she drew the line. She talked about our son!

Roxi: I know she did, Ke–

Keira stops her by saying

Keira: Roxi, this is the one time I have to do this. Win or lose, I got to punish Masque for what she said about our son! I’ll let you have her, don’t worry about that. But after all that. I want first cracks at her! I want to shatter her pride before you shatter her dreams!

Roxi looks at Keira, slowly calming down at this as Keira continues

Keira: Roxi, you know I’ve been focusing on Kayla. I found out that it’s still me and Kayla. I’m focusing on her. Trust me. This is me getting ready for her by taking down someone that is just like her. Do you trust me, Roxi?

Roxi: I do trust you, Keira. I just don’t want you going too far. You’re right, though. Masque deserves what she’s about to get. But I want a piece of her too, Keira.

Roxi now sighs on this. She knew that she wasn’t going to change Keira’s mind over this one bit. She then says

Roxi: Ok. I won’t stop you. But promise me that when you’re facing Masque, you’re also thinking of Kayla. Don’t lose your focus and please, PLEASE…

Roxi hammers this in

Roxi: Save some of Masque for me.

Keira: Make sure you retain your championship, first. Focus on that before I hand you whatever remains of Masque.

Roxi gives a smirk over this as she says

Roxi: Touche. But ok, I’ll do that.

Keira gives a smile as she asks Roxi

Keira: Want to come in the ring and train with me? I do need to try out some moves I wanted to try for a while.

Roxi: Yea, let me go change and I’ll join you in the ring. Rest for a bit til I get back.

Keira nods as Roxi turns around and heads back upstairs to get changed. Keira turns and grabs a bottle of water and drinks out of it. As she was resting, she stares at the wall, almost lost in thought like she was days ago. After all that’s happened since Wednesday for her. She knew what she had to do. She slowly stands up and goes to the ring as the scene fades

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Like I said before. One step forward, two steps back. If it isn't going for the championship, it's something else new entirely.

Sorry if I'm going on a weird rant for a moment. I'm just thinking mostly is all.

Since I last wrestled. I've been trying to get ready for Kayla. Send my son to school now and just...well. A lot happened. To think, I thought I would have at least maybe a warm up match before I take on Kayla. Just a little warm up, get ready and take what should have been mine.

AND THEN I SAW WHAT HAPPENED ON CLIMAX CONTROL!

Yea, I heard what you had said Masque. I heard it loud and clear. Jason Adams made it perfectly clear and if you wanted it heard, that’s exactly what happened! You know, if you had not uttered a damn word out of your mouth. We wouldn't be having this conversation. We wouldn't even be in the ring. Roxi could handle you however she pleases and I would be getting ready for Kayla. No muss, no fuss.

But no. You decided to go ahead and just open up Pandora's box by saying my son's name. You had to poke the bear by asking that fucking question, didn't you? YOU BASICALLY WANT TO BE INJURED! Fine, Masque. I asked for this. I asked for this match, why?

Cause I am going to beat the ever loving shit out of you.

Trust me, I'm going to be ready for Kayla as well. But this won't be the warm up match that I wanted either. This will be a damn massacre! I will not hesitate to beat you with every single thing that isn’t fucking nailed down, do you understand me?!

Thing is. I wanted to fight you for a good while, Masque. But with all that has happened to me for months, I never got the chance. Life got in the way. If you wanted to fight me so badly, I would have given you that fight. Cause you know me, I do love a good fight. But no, you decided to just cross a line. A line you should have never crossed.

You can insult me. You can insult my wife. We can take it. But no one...NOT A DAMN SOUL...insults or talk about MY SON! If I ever hear anything come out of anyone's mouth about Nate. I promise you, I go from the person who will give you a good fight to the person you see before your career ends. Just...like...that!

It’s one thing to insult me, it’s another thing to insult my wife. But let me tell you something right now Masque, you utter my son’s name, and that’s a FUCKING DEATH SENTENCE! I don’t care about winning or losing this match. Oh no, we’re WAYYYY beyond that now. Nataniel Johnson is a 5-year old boy, you PATHETIC PIECE OF GARBAGE! He doesn’t have anything to do with Roxi or my own career inside the ring. Nathaniel Johnson isn’t your opponent. And I demanded this match, and I don’t care who approves of it, or not, you DO NOT cross the line that you crossed!

Yea, I said it. I know I gave my word to Roxi that I wouldn't hurt you too much in this match. But just thinking about it more and more. Thinking about your words, especially as you hide in your stupid mask. All cause Roxi took away a chance. She took away your streak and now you want to risk your chance at becoming World Bombshell Champion. You want to risk your career by talking about my son?

Sorry, not going to fly with me!

I don’t really give a shit what happens to me Masque. I know the risks of stepping in the ring. I can slip and fall and hurt myself, but anything that you do to me, I know that what I take from you is going to be much much worse. You really think I don’t know the dangers? You really think I’m just blindly walking into this? No, oh no, Masque, this is like the opposite of everything you do. This time, it is YOU that doesn’t know what she has gotten into. I’m not afraid of you. I’m not afraid to be hurt. The thing I’m most afraid of, is that when I’m done there won’t be anything left and I’ll have to explain to my wife why she doesn’t have a GOD DAMN CHALLENGER.

You will find out just exactly how much I love my son. I’ve already dealt with stalkers, I’ve dealt with doubters and I’ve dealt with trash like you. You wanted a reaction from Roxi, but guess what? GUESS FUCKING WHAT, MASQUE? Roxi is going to have to wait because I am coming for you. I’ve wanted to fight you, but now, all you’ve done is taken away that entire scenario! This is no longer about trying to pin your shoulders to the mat. It’s not about making you tap out or scream a submission. Because now, 3 seconds is TOO LONG for you to be on the ground. Your submission will fall on DEAF. FUCKING. EARS. You sacrificed a lot, to make your point, and some people might even say I’m making a sacrifice to step in the ring with you. But believe me when I say, you will not walk out the same way you came in!

I don’t care about getting your best, I don’t care about the challenge, I don’t care about the match itself. This isn’t going to be a match in the damn first place. All that is out the window. You threw all of that away Masque! All of it! And now, your ass is mine. I’ve got you, all to myself. This isn’t me, walking into a lion’s den or charging into the buzzsaw that was Masque, this is Masque De Lune FIGHTING FOR HER GOD DAMN LIFE!

I don’t care if at the end of the night, I wind up in jail. I don’t care if they slap the cuffs on me and I get booked for assault or whatever in India. All I care about is making you suffer. I will take your stupid fake hand and beat your ass with it. You have no idea what I am capable of when I’m pissed off, and you know…neither do I. And that’s a scary proposition. If for some reason they decide to take my championship match away, it will be WORTH IT to get my hands on you.

I pray you're ready for the Hell you've about to unleash upon SCW this Sunday. Cause I promise you this, bitch. I'm going to end your chances, your dreams and your career in one fell swoop. The mask you wear? I'll make damn sure you keep wearing them when I get done caving your face in with each punch I give you. Each one harder than the last. I may break one of your bones just to prove my damn point! I don't know what I might do. But I do know this, Masque.

I will make damn sure that you never speak of my son's name again. I will put the fear of GOD into you. When I'm done with you Masque...

Roxi will be considered a mercy match compared to me....

Sunday, start counting down the days Masque. Cause when I get you in the ring. You're through!

You will find out what happens when you poke this bear. Mark my words Masque….

I’M GOING TO GET YOU. AND IF YOU EVER UTTER MY SON’S NAME EVER AGAIN… WHAT HAPPENS ON SUNDAY, WILL BE HEAVEN COMPARED TO WHAT I DO TO YOU AFTER IT!

The first scene begins shortly after Roxi had defeated Masque and won the Bombshell Internet Championship. Roxi staggered through the curtain, worn out from her match, but Keira was right there, Nate on her shoulders, ready to offer Roxi a congratulations and a hug.

Nate: Mommy, you won.

Roxi: Yeah…

Keira: I knew you could do it.

Roxi: Thanks.

Roxi has to take a breath as Keira puts Nate down and takes Roxi’s hand and motions to Nate.

Keira: Nate, hold Mommy’s hand, so we can go back to our room.

Nate: Okay.

The three slowly walk back to the room, Roxi holding both championships in her hands, with Keira and Nate holding her hands. They enter their cabin and Roxi sits down on the bed and leans back, catching her breath as Keira sits down on the bed next to her.

Keira: Are you okay?

Roxi: As okay as feeling like a truck hit me feels.

Keira: Wow, that good? Nice.

Roxi: Har har.

Keira helps Roxi sit up and puts an arm around her and kisses her on the cheek.

Keira: I’m proud of you.

Roxi: Thank you.

Keira: And you impressed all the students too.

Roxi: Well, they’re learning from you, I’m proud of you for sticking with it and really helping the next group of people.

Keira: Yeah… I.. It’s enjoyable. I am having fun. Plus, it’s very rewarding.

Keira smiles and stands up and walks over and picks Nate up and holds him.
Keira: You’re proud of mommy too, right?

Nate: Uh-huh. Mommy beated that girl up!

Keira: She did.

Nate: Are you gonna beat her up too, Mama?

Keira pauses, clearly hit hard by the question.

Keira: Not… not right now, baby. Mama is helping other people.

Nate: Okay.

Roxi slowly stands up and sighs, the adrenaline has worn off.

Roxi: I need a shower.

Keira: Rawr.

Roxi just smiles and shakes her head.

Roxi: Knock it off.

Roxi heads into the shower of the cabin as Keira opens up a laptop and puts a cartoon on for Nate to watch. Keira starts to watch it with him, but her eyes wander to the championship titles on the bed. She hears the water running and knows Roxi is showering and she scoots over and begins to look at the championships and touches the Bombshell Internet Championship.

Keira: The one that got away…

Keira then looks and listens, to ensure that Nate isn’t paying attention and Roxi is still showering and she stands up, taking the Bombshell Internet Championship in her hands and then going to the full-length mirror in the room. She holds the championship against her waist and holds it there for a long while. Just looking at herself and the championship there. As she looks, the bathroom door opens and Roxi is there, still with her gear on as she starts to say something.

Roxi: How you seen my -

Roxi stops, catching Keira looking at herself in the mirror with the championship. Keira is startled and looks a little embarrassed.

Roxi: Extra shampoo… what are you doing?

Keira: Huh? Nothing.

Roxi: It kinda looks like you’re modeling that championship.

Keira: Well… I mean, come on now Roxi, I’ve held plenty of titles before. I held the World Bombshell Championship. I… Oh…

Keira looks down and hand waves Roxi away.

Keira: I was just messing around. I thought this was the World Bombshell Championship. Just… I was just messing around.

Roxi eyes Keira suspiciously and then shakes her head.

Roxi: Uh-huh…

Keira: Your… extra shampoo you said? I think you took it out of your travel kit bag. I’ll.. I’ll get it.

Keira throws the Bombshell Internet title back on the bed and reaches into Roxi’s bag, pulling out the bottle of shampoo after a few attempts.

Keira: Here.

Roxi takes the bottle from Keira and rolls her eyes.

Roxi: Thank you. Don’t mess with my titles.

Keira: I wasn’t!

Roxi just shakes her head and closes the door. Keira sighs and sinks down in one of the chairs, but her eyes go right back to the Bombshell Internet Championship and she bites her lip. She tries to distract herself with Nate as the scene fades.
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The next day, Keira has her students gathered around the ring as she sits on the edge of it. She takes a deep breath and begins

Keira: I hope you guys enjoyed the cruise, but I also want you to take the lessons we learned the past two weeks to heart. You need to take care of yourselves and take care of each other out there. You’re not going to make it very far if you are careless and reckless. Take what we do very seriously. For now, class is dismissed and we'll take Tuesday off to get ourselves back into class mode, because on Wednesday, we’re going to go right back at it. Okay?


The students all say yes.

Keira: Good. Good work the past couple of weeks. I do see a lot of you improving and getting this down. Okay. Class dismissed. Go play.

The class applauded and then most of them went off in groups to finish out the cruise. Keira walked pretty much alone to the front of the boat, looking at the open ocean. She just kept looking out but turned when Roxi called out to her.

Roxi: Hey.

Keira: Hey. Where’s Nate?

Roxi: Griff took him for a little bit. I thought we might have lunch before we hit the port.

Keira: Yeah, we can do that.

Roxi walks beside Keira and puts an arm around her. Keira lays her head on Roxi’s shoulder, enjoying the moment until Roxi breaks the silence, asking…

Roxi: So what was that last night?

Keira: I… it was nothing. Really.

Roxi: Are you sure?

Keira: Yes. Promise.

Roxi: I see.

Keira: But uh… what ARE you going to do with that championship anyway?

Roxi: I’m going to enjoy it for a couple of weeks, but you know, I can’t hold both titles at the same time.

Keira: Right, right. I know that, but, there’s no like… plans?

Roxi: Not right now, why? Why do you care, anyway? You’re a trainer.

Keira: I was just asking.

Roxi: Somehow, I don’t think that’s 100% accurate.

Keira sighs and leans forward, folding her arms over her chest and looking out at the ocean.

Keira: I had a little moment last night. I don’t know, I was… I was maybe thinking that I could cross something off my list before it’s all said and done.

Roxi: Oh?

Keira: And if I got what I wanted, I could… maybe kill two birds with one stone.

Roxi: Oh. That’s what you meant.

Keira: I’m not asking you to hand me a championship, or a match, or anything. Ever. You know that I don’t want ANYTHING that way. I want to earn everything I get. I was just… you know, thinking about you defending the championship against me, and then maybe we could just see about Team Hero, and then hey… if by some chance I won, I could complete the grand slam.

Roxi: Well, I can’t defend that championship against you. You haven’t had a match in a while, so they’re not going to just hand you anything. Even if I wanted to do that, it’s just not how it works.

Keira: I know. I know. Just… forget it. It was just a silly thing and I’m really focused on my training.

Roxi: I know.

Roxi again puts her arm around Keira and kisses her forehead.

Roxi: I’m proud of you for that.

Keira: Thank you.

Roxi: And I’m proud of you no matter what you want to do.

Keira smiles and again leans her head on Roxi’s shoulder. Keira then whispers very softly

Keira: The one that got away…

Roxi: What?

Keira: Oh, uh… I was just… thinking out loud, that’s all. Now, about that lunch. I am HUNGRY!

Roxi: I figured you were.

Roxi and Keira then head off in search of food as the scene fades.

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The new scene is Keira sitting at home watching the episode of Climax Control from Mumbai. She sees Roxi deliver her speech and surrender the Bombshell Internet Title. Keira can’t help but be interested, as she almost involuntarily clenches her fist after seeing Christian Underwood hold up the championship. Since the show was recorded earlier in the day in east coast time, Keira is simply watching the show, knowing full well that Roxi would be home later. She just sits there with Nate by her side, casually running her fingers through his hair as she whispers again to herself

Keira: The one that got away…

Nate turns to Keira, curious about what he heard.

Nate: What’d you say, Mama?

Keira: Nothing. Nothing, I was just thinking out loud, that’s all.

Keira continues to watch the show and once it ends, she gets up to go and make dinner and begins cutting up vegetables. She does so until her phone buzzes to indicate she received a text. She assumes it’s from Roxi and ignores it for a minute as she continues to fix vegetables and then goes into the refrigerator and pulls out several packages of chicken breasts and licks her lips in anticipation of eating all of them. Then there is a second buzz from her phone to indicate another text message. Keira is confused and now goes to check her phone, pulling it up and then seeing that the second text is from Roxi.

“From: Roxi
Msg: I just landed, I will be home soon.”

Keira figured that was one of the texts, but then she had to figure out the second. She went to her phone’s messages.

“From: SCW Management
Msg: You’re scheduled for the next Climax Control. Here is your travel information and card information.”

And below there, Keira sees that she is booked in the Bombshell Internet Championship battle royal, and her eyes light up. She tries not to react, but silently pumps her fist in joy. She starts to get very excited and moves at a faster pace, and finishes chopping up everything and begins whistling a tune as she prepared the food. Once she finished, the door opened, and Buster and Trixie were there to greet Roxi, barking excitedly at her.

Roxi: Yes, hello dogs. I missed you too.

Keira came to the door with a grin on her face as she hugged Roxi.

Keira: Nice speech.

Roxi: I tried.

Keira: And the battle royal?

Roxi: Just something to get the ball rolling.

Keira: Cool. Cool. Well, dinner is almost ready. You uh… you didn’t say anything about me, did you?

Roxi: No, why?

Keira: I was just asking. I know they sometimes ask about me since I’m not there.

Roxi: They can text you if you need to talk to you.

Keira: I was just… I was just wondering, that’s all.

Roxi eyes Keira suspiciously.

Roxi: Are you okay?

Keira: Yeah. Feeling great. Had a really productive day at class. And I’m still really enjoying stretching out Cassie.

Roxi: You didn’t have to do that to that girl, you know.

Keira: Sure I did. Now, she’s prepared.

Roxi: If you say so.

Keira: Do you need any help getting your stuff moved or unpacked?

Roxi: No, just a little jet-lagged is all.

Keira: Okay, I’m going to go and finish dinner.

Keira moves with some pep in her step as Roxi wonders what in the world that was all about.  Keira soon finishes making dinner for herself and the family and they sit down to a nice meal.

Roxi: You’ve been paying attention to my cooking.

Keira: I never said I couldn’t cook. I just… didn’t know as many things as you did.

Roxi: When I first met you, you couldn’t boil water.

Keira: Very funny.

Roxi: I know.

Later that night, Keira is looking at herself in the bathroom mirror and nods to herself. She exits the bathroom as Roxi sits on the bed, and Keira lays down beside her, humming to herself as she looks at her phone. Keira is still showing her excitement about being booked and Roxi obviously notices it.

Roxi: What has gotten into you?

Keira: What? I can’t be in a good mood?

Roxi: It’s just weird, like you’re too happy.

Keira: I’m just… happy.

Eventually, Roxi and Keira lay down to go to sleep, as Roxi takes one last look at her phone, and she checks the card for the next Climax Control, and sees Keira’s name.

Roxi: Mmmhmm…

The two go finally drift off to sleep as the scene fades.

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The scene takes place at Hero Academy. It was at night and closing time. Everyone had finished cleaning up and left for the night, except for Keira. Keira was seen coming into the ring, thinking she was alone. She begins to run the ropes a bit and does a few rolls around the ring. She was training up a bit, getting intense with her rolls. She throws a roundhouse kick to finish as she goes back to her standing stance, breathing a bit. As Keira takes a breath, she hears a throat clearing. She turns and notices the person standing there, getting into a defensive position.

Roxi: I knew it…

Keira begins to see Roxi a bit as she lowers her guard. She sighs a little bit, saying

Keira: How long have you been standing there?

Roxi: Long enough.

Roxi smiles a bit as she gets closer to Keira, saying to her

Roxi: Long enough to notice you’re keeping yourself in wrestling shape.

Keira: I just do it to make sure our soon to be graduates get ready for the next level. To be ready for any wrestling company to hire them and show them what Hero Academy is made of!

Roxi: Really? Cause from what I saw that morning. You were more intense with Cassie than any other student.

Keira: Cause she had to be ready.

Roxi: Is that the excuse you’re going with, Keira? Because the intensity I saw was not of a final exam. It was more in the intensity of wanting to compete. To be in that ring again! If I didn’t know any better, Keira…

Roxi begins to get face to face with Keira as she says

Roxi: I say, it’s eating you up inside. All that focus you’ve had for the last couple of months and it eats you up, not being able to unleash it again in the ring. Especially in front of a live crowd. That thrill of the fight, caged up like an animal.

Keira begins to grit her teeth from this. Hearing those words from Roxi was pissing her off to no end. She shoves Roxi away from her and gets into a fighting position.

Keira: You really think that, Roxi!? You think I lost my fire? My will to fight!? Is that what you think, Roxi!?

Roxi: Think what you want. But your eyes tell the story, my love.

Keira screams as she rushes towards Roxi. She throws a punch and Roxi’s blocks it. The two begin to trade some blows to each other. A few moves like a suplex was used on each other. But as the two fight, Keira was seen as more intense than before, not holding back one bit over this. After nearly an hour, the two stand, breathing heavily as they look at each other. Keira in her anger, shouts out.

Keira: Is-Is that all you got, Roxi!? You want to spew crap about me losing my fire! Yet you can’t even keep up. Come on! FIGHT ME!

Roxi: Is that what you want? Do you really want to fight?

Keira gets even more angry over this and screams out as loud as she could

Keira: I WANT TO WRESTLE AGAIN! I WANT TO FINALLY BE A BOMBSHELL INTERNET CHAMPION!!!! I WANT TO SHOW THE WORLD THAT I STILL HAVE IT!!!!

Roxi: THEN FIGHT ME, BABY! FIGHT ME!!!!

Keira screams and rushes, throwing a few hard punches to Roxi. Roxi tries to block a few of them, but even she couldn’t hold on for long. Both women give each other some huge moves and blows to each other. At the near end, Roxi goes for a huge clothesline, but Keira ducks it. Roxi turns around and gets hit with the Seven Sins kick. It knocks Roxi down as Keira looks down and breathes heavily over it. She shouts out.

Keira: Get up! You want to keep saying my fire is out? I’m not the one on the ground! I let the one thing get away from me. My one chance to be a Grand Slam Champion, held by YOU! It’s eating me alive! I know what you’re going to do and IT STILL EATS ME UP!

Roxi looks up at the enraged Keira as she says

Roxi: Really? What are you going to do about it, Keira? You don’t want to fight anymore. You want to just train!

Keira: I WANT TO BE CHAMPION AGAIN! If I knew if I had the chance. I would go straight for the Bombshell Internet Championship! I don’t care how! I want to finally win it and claim the one thing I wanted to earn for so long!

Roxi: Oh yea? What’s that?

Keira: A career that means something. A career I can look back on and say, “You did it, Keira. You finally did it. You can now finally be remembered for all you did!”

Keira was slowly beginning to calm down as she says

Keira: “A legend, earning her stripes. A legend among the greats. Keira Johnson, legend.” The ultimate form of respect that I want to earn.

Roxi smirks a little bit as Keira extends her hand. Roxi takes it as Keira helps her up and the two look at each other. Keira then says

Keira: Sorry. It’s been something that has been eating me up for a long time. Any chance I got to get the Bombshell Internet Championship has been a complete failure. The Queen for a Day match didn’t help much either. I thought I didn’t deserve to be there. I didn’t deserve to be in a SCW ring anymore after that. So I–

Roxi: Put all your time and energy into training the classes in Hero Academy?

Keira: Yea. I thought if I did that, I would just be happy with that. I guess I was completely wrong, Roxi.

Roxi shakes her head at that. She then says to Keira.

Roxi: No, you weren’t wrong. If I’m right. You lost your confidence in yourself. For a little bit, you completely lost focus. But the night I won it on the cruise, the night I caught you holding the title. I had a feeling. The day I asked you about all that and the “Silly little idea” you had. You had a little bit of that fire in your eyes again. I had to see for sure.

Keira keeps listening as Roxi explains

Roxi: I had to see if you really wanted to become champion again. That you really wanted this or that you were going to retreat again, back to being a “trainer”. Only training, never showing.

Keira takes a deep breath as she says

Keira: I want this, Roxi. I want this so badly, you can’t even begin to understand. Too many times I get myself to that one goal. It slips away from me. The further I get, the further it pushes away.

Keira looks into Roxi’s eyes, saying.

Keira: That title was the one that keeps getting away from me. The one that got away. If there is a way. If there’s a way to get the SCW Brass to give me that one chance. I promise you, Roxi. I will make sure that title STAYS in Team Hero. I will make sure that it will not get away from me again!

Roxi: You don’t have to make any promises to me, Keira. Not about winning titles anyway. You are in the match, and it’s up to you to do what you need to do. But, I do want one promise from you regarding the end of the match.

Keira: Oh yea? What’s that?

Roxi: That no matter what happens, you’re going to be okay with the result.

Keira: You’re asking me that no matter what happens, I won’t crawl back into that hole I kept digging myself into? Is that what you’re asking me, Roxi?

Roxi: You don’t have to call it a hole, but for the past couple of months, you have seemed more relaxed, more at peace with everything. And I can understand the motivation and desire to finally put this little thing to bed, I’m just saying, I don’t want the result of anything to lead you to another situation where you don’t think you’re good enough. Or that you have to push yourself to extremes.

Roxi looks in Keira’s eyes and places a hand on her shoulder.

Roxi: I’m proud of you for everything you have done. You should be proud of everything you have done. If this scratches that itch…great. But I don’t want you to think that it was all for nothing if it doesn’t work out. You don’t have anything to be ashamed of. I know that I can tell you that until I’m blue in the face, but you really don’t. The only person that I know that won’t ever believe it, is you. But it’s the truth.

Keira sighs for a moment, but she begins to smile. She smiles a genuine smile for the first time in months. She looks into Roxi’s eyes and says

Keira: You’re right. Thank you. That’s what I needed.

Keira smiles even more over this. She then says to Roxi

Keira: Sorry for unleashing my anger on you like that.

Roxi: It’s fine. I asked for this. I wanted the Keira I knew back. I wanted that fire in your eyes to rise like a phoenix. From what I could tell. She has.

Keira giggles a bit as she says.

Keira: You’re right. Considering what is coming up soon.

Roxi: Yea, we get to train for your match as well as mine.

Keira grits her teeth for a second before saying

Keira: Yea, that too. But I mean, we also have to prepare for…

Keira takes a big gulp as she says

Keira: Nate going to kindergarten…

Roxi sighs

Roxi: I… I know…

Keira: We’ll go to the store tomorrow and pick up some things to get him ready. Do you want to go with me before we train?

Roxi: Yea. I need to do this. We’ll do that tomorrow. But I think for now, let’s go home. We’ve earned a bit of rest before you train.

Keira nods at this as the two exit the ring, the scene finally fading.

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I honestly never thought I would be in this spot.

I was looking back at my career in SCW and how far I came, not to toot my own horn or anything, but I know I did a lot, and after losing the Bombshell Roulette Championship to Diamond Steele, I was thinking it was just going to be something that I would have to live with. I was thinking about how people didn’t think I could do this on the level I’ve been doing it. I was, at one point, obsessed with just being seen as an equal to my wife, and I think I accomplished that. I stood on my own. I won the biggest championship in the company, from a seemingly dominant champion. I was able to say I was at the top of the heap. And then, I just wanted one last thing to round out all of it. I couldn’t get the job done. I had multiple chances and I didn’t get it done. So, as time passed, I was becoming more and more content with how it was working out.

I began to think that it was okay that I didn’t ever complete the grand slam, and really, without that, I was okay with just walking away. It’s why I decided to take a break in the first place. I was seriously considering that this was the last time I was going to step into the ring and I was making peace with that. I began to think long and hard about just moving full time to training people. I believe my track record has given me all the credit I need to train people regardless of what people think. I was actually thinking less and less about competing and moving on with my life.

But, being on the cruise, seeing my wife fight and win and just… holding that championship…

The one that got away...

I feel like I'm repeating that over and over again. Whether it's to myself or in my head. I will repeat it cause it is the one that got away. The Bombshell Internet Championship. The one championship that has eluded me since I came to SCW. Weird thing about it, it's eluded me more than the World Bombshell Championship has. But after a long time, I was able to realize my dream of it.

I guess it's like wanting to complete everything. If you want to complete it all, the last thing you want is the most IMPOSSIBLE to get. By the time you get it, the feeling of the hunt is over. You have a sense of completion. A weight lifted off your shoulders and that you can finally relax. Well, in wrestling, after you get it. You got to keep going. You got to try to keep it for as long as you can.

What will happen once I get the Bombshell Internet Championship? Well, I don't need to mention the bucket list again, do I? No. I know once I finally hold that title and make it mine, I will finally become a Grand Slam Champion. One of a good few that has proudly held that record. I will finally be up on the tallest of mountains on that SCW Brass Mountain. I will finally be complete. But would winning the Bombshell Internet Championship mean the end of my career?

Not for a while. I still got a little more to go!

But in order for me to finally realize the last of my dreams in my wrestling career. I have to go through one match. One match with Me and 5 other women. Funny enough, just like me. NONE of them have been the Bombshell Internet Champion. Some only held one title in their career. One has held TWO titles in their career and the last one? Well, the last one never held one in her life!

Yet I'm the only one with everything to gain in this. History for me is on the line. While all of them are great in their own accord. They aren't even close to where I am.

I'm gonna start off with our newcomer, Kayla Richards. First off, nice to see you. I'm Keira, SCW Legend. Don't worry, I won't boast that ego too much. Cause I don't want us starting off on the wrong foot. But then again, I have a pretty good idea about who you remind me of, and I know they don’t like me, so I’m assuming you already don’t. I just want it to be known that I made the effort to not make enemies with you before we get to this match. But again, I understand you want to be champion as much as anybody, and I know you’ve won some titles already in your career, so I know you have high expectations of yourself. I know winning your first Championship in a new fed is cool and all. The Bombshell Internet Championship is a good way to do it. But in all honesty? In the position you're in right now. It won't be at this Climax Control. I'm sorry. But you're legit between a rock and a hard place.

You have so much to gain with winning this match, and yet, you’re in the ring with 5 other women, and not to brag, but the other 4 are not where I am. I don’t want to be a person who ever robbed someone else of a goal, but in this case, I have to.

Now don't get me wrong, Kayla. I do believe you will become a champion in SCW one day. Yes, I’m not blind to your level of talent. I see it. You can, and you will be a champion in SCW. Maybe this year if you're really lucky enough. But as for being champion after Climax Control? That’s where I have to say no. Sorry, hunny. That championship is everything I’m gunning for, and that means that inside the ring, I will show you what true talent really is. The only thing you'll be seeing is the floor after I toss your ass over it. I do expect you to put up a fight though. Knowing the wrestler you seem to be. yeah, I am expecting a hell of a fight. Maybe down the road we can fight one on one, but first, comes this battle royal. And I know you will bring the fight.  If you don't, I'll make sure you're the first to fall! You can count on that. I’m not about to let you take this from me.

Now, onto Tempest. I know a little about you. I know you went and won the Mixed Tag Team Titles. That's pretty good. But in terms of Singles Championships, yea. This would also be your first one too in a way, more so in SCW. But like I said to Kayla just now. Your chance of holding your first singles gold won't be tonight either!

Don’t get me wrong, people who are trained at the GO Gym are always worthy of respect. I respect every opponent I step in the ring with regardless, but when GO Gym sends someone out, it’s worthy of that attention and respect. Plus, look at the size of her. You’re a giant, an amazon really. I understand that it’s not going to be easy to get someone like you out of the ring. Not without a great effort. The Go gym doesn’t hire slouches or people who just look the part. I have seen you lay waste to some people and I know I will have my work cut out for me.

But if you know anything about that, that’s the kind of challenge I live for. The kind of thing I fight for. To beat a giant of a person? Yeah, I’m up for that challenge. You know how the story goes Tempest, the bigger they are, the harder they fall. And all it will take is one fall and you’re out of the match entirely.

I heard you're really tough. I like that, cause if you know me. I love a good fight. I love to throw down with the best of them. So I'm hoping you will give me that taste of that good fight. Least before I throw you over the ropes as well. All I got to say is this. Watch your back when it comes to me. You never know when I'll strike in the battle royal!

Speaking of former Mixed Tag Champions and ones that has never held a singles championship in SCW either. Long time, Bea. I know I have faced you before. But like I said, it's been so long for me. Maybe it's cause of me training the new generation of wrestlers to be ready to hold titles on their own. But I know you're still on the hunt on holding singles gold yourself. Took you a good while chasing that dream. Trust me, I had a few I chased and made come true. But you know what they also say about dreams?

Some stay dreams, least for a little while longer. Your dream, Bea? It's in that category of staying a dream!

Bea, your dream will come true someday. But for this, just like the last two. Your dreams of holding a singles championship will be dashed away from you for a moment as you feel the wind flowing through your hair and your ass landing HARD on the floor. Another chance gone, the dream of your slipping away for the time being. But I hope for you, it doesn't take you a long time to realize the dream.

But now I got to another former tag champion, but someone I also haven't faced before. In terms of Ariana Angelos!

Now, I heard good things about you too. Trust me, these ears hear a lot of things. In all honesty, you're one of the new people I wanted to wrestle for a good while, especially when you were in SCU. Patience pays off, doesn't it? Looking to get a win now in SCW, become champion. Having to face 5 of the best in this and OOPS! Looks like you got tossed out of the ring before you knew what hit you? Who tossed you out? Maybe me, could be me. No matter the result, though. Your dreams won't be getting you a championship on this night!

Maybe down the road for you as well. But in the battle royal? Sorry.

Now, it's already hurting me to do this. But it must be done. Seleana, here we are once again. Old friends, duking it out for another championship. Let me get this out of the way now.

Sel, I'm your friend. I will always be there for you. No matter what happens on Sunday. If you ever need to talk, I'm here. That being said. When it comes to this match. Don't expect me to hold back from kicking your ass from pillar to post. Don't expect me to hold back when I grab you and throw your ass over the ropes and dash your dreams of becoming the Bombshell Internet Champion! You're close to something as well. So am I, but in terms of who makes history tonight. I'm the one who wants it more. Friendship aside, Sel. But when that bell rings, I'm also coming at you at full force!

At the end, when it's said and done and you give me another barn burner. I'll give you a big old hug. But it will be after I hold the title over my head!

And really, to my wife, I just want to say thank you. I know you didn’t put me in this battle royal, you didn’t ask for me to be here, I made that choice. And as much as I wanted to face you for it, I know the rules and I understand really what this is about. I have the chance to finally put this all together, but that’s all it is, a chance. You said you showed all of us where the door is, and now we have to walk through it. I am telling you now, I plan on doing just that.

And yes, for the first time in a long time, I am at peace with this. Winning this match would be a dream come true. But not winning this match, it won’t be the end of the world. But, I don’t plan on losing.

Everyone knows how long I wanted to hold that one title that has eluded me in SCW for so long. The one title I need to complete my status as a legend! The one that got away from me for so long. I begged and pleaded for chance after chance and I apologize for that. I annoyed you guys trying so hard to just get over the hump. I’m sorry. This time, I’m going to enjoy the opportunity I have. I believe in my heart, I’m going to walk away the champion.


At Climax Control, you better be ready to knock my ass out. You better make sure I stay down before you toss me over. If you don't, I'm going to make damn sure every last one of you are tossed over and you lay on that mat. When that bell rings, it'll be finally over. A title finally won. A destiny finally fulfilled.

The one that got away...

...Will finally be coming home.

The scene opens up on Monday afternoon. It was 10 minutes to go before the opening of the newest gym to hit the wrestling world, Hero Academy, the once former PTA Gym that was bought out by Jenny Tuck and given to Keira and Roxi to run. We see Keira breathing a bit heavier than usual. She was nervous about the entire thing, afraid that this new chapter in her life would be ruined. She keeps breathing til she feels a hand and turns to see Roxi beside her.

Roxi: What's the matter?

Keira: I don't know. I've fought baddies, demons, wrestlers stronger than me. Yet this has me nervous as Hell

Keira takes another deep breath at this, saying

Keira: I've been nervous before too. But this is...this feels like make or break. Like if I don't get this right, I'll fail.

Roxi: Keira, this will be fine. Look, people will show up, plus, you're already training someone, and it's not like they're saying you're a bad trainer.

Keira: Yea, I'm just bad at everything else. Bad wrestler. Bad Champion. Shadow, need I go on?

Roxi: What? Are you really about to do this?

Keira: Maybe I am just a fluke after all. Maybe I just got lucky…

Roxi: Stop.

Keira: Cassie made a joke about it and what did I do? I punished her for no reason.

Keira sighs

Keira: What kind of trainer am I if I can't lead by example?

Roxi: Keira... Do you remember who trained you?

Keira: Sin…

Roxi: I meant to wrestle. Clearly someone trained you to wrestle.

Keira gives a huge sigh over this as she ask

Keira: They did, but you cannot tell a soul. It's not a shameful thing to be honest, but...

Keira shakes her head a bit, but then continues

Keira: Given the current situation. I don't think the world should know yet.

Roxi: Okay, if this makes you uncomfortable, let me just ask this question. Was that person famous?

Keira: Yes. In fact, you know her too

Roxi: Okay, fine the name isn't that important in this example.

Roxi holds up a finger.

Roxi: My point is, not everybody gets trained by a world champion. A lot, A LOT of wrestlers get trained by other wrestlers who barely made a dent in wrestling. People who only wrestled a handful of times on TV even. People are going to come here for the name, but that only goes so far. What you did in your career, or have done in your career, isn't going to be the only thing anybody looks at.

Roxi puts a hand on Keira's shoulder.

Roxi: I know I make you watch football, but you know enough to know that a player can be a great player, but a lousy coach. Some people are not cut out to be coaches and trainers. And the best trainers and coaches weren't necessarily great players of whatever they are coaching. Some of them were lousy too.

Keira: Very lousy. So lousy that you legit cuss them out when your college team loses

Roxi: Exactly. But they are coaches. That's what I'm getting at. You don't have to be this crazy multi-time world champion, even though you are. That's just going to go about this far

Roxi holds her fingers a tiny distance apart

Roxi: After that, it's about what you can teach them.

Keira gives a tiny sigh over this. She nods and looks back at Roxi.

Keira: You're right, babe. I guess the last few weeks have been getting in my head after Diamond and all that crap

Roxi: You gave it your best shot. You still walk out of it a Roulette champion, you ended a very long reign by Krystal. You have things to be proud of. Now, you can take the time to regroup. Think about things with a clear head.

Keira: Too bad I can't be in charge. Diamond would be fired. But at least I can put a ban on her coming here.

Keira quickly says to Roxi

Keira: Don't talk me out of that, Roxi.

Roxi: You technically don't have to allow anybody to be here.

Keira: I know. But for now, just Diamond. For now, I just want to focus on the gym and nothing else

Keira quickly says again

Keira: Besides our family, of course

Roxi: Are you sure you just want to do the gym?

Keira: What do you mean, babe?

Roxi: Well, I mean, you got named in this Queen For A Day match.

Keira: I got what?

Roxi: They want to put you in this Queen for a Day match. Winner gets to decide whatever they want for a show.

Keira: Thanks, but no thanks

Roxi: Are you sure?

Keira: I have to focus on Hero Academy now. I don't have time for that.

Roxi: So... you're saying... you're done?

Keira: In a way, yea. I have responsibilities to deal with here.

Roxi: I... Okay then.

Keira: Besides, who would want me around SCW anyway?

Roxi: They thought enough of you to hold off and give you a chance in the match. But if you don't want it, then that's entirely up to you. I'm not going to hold it against you.

Keira goes to answer, but she begins to hear the crowd outside gathering. She sighs at this as she says

Keira: We'll talk about it later, Roxi.

Roxi: If you don't want to, it's fine.

Keira: Again, we'll talk about it later. We got to focus on getting through the opening and the grand tour

Keira then looks at Roxi again, saying

Keira: You first. You're better at speeches than I am, Red

Roxi: This is your baby. I'm just here to help. But I'll try, I guess.

Keira: It's as much your baby as it is mine. At least open it up a bit. For me.

Roxi: Fine.

Roxi stepped forward a smile on her face as she began to speak

Roxi: We are very proud to announce the opening of the Team Hero Academy wrestling school. Here, we hope to train and condition the future of pro wrestling, as it is our goal, and the goal of those who came before us, to leave the wrestling profession, better than we found it. We will instill a lot of training to all attendees, but we will also work on the skills needed to succeed outside the ring as well. Here we have a world-class level training facility, complete with medical staff, and other highly skilled trainers. We very much look forward to show those who wish to learn the ropes when it comes to professional wrestling.

Keira smiles a bit as she lets Roxi continue to speak, waiting for her chance to come up

Roxi: This training is only for the serious and unfortunately, not everyone trained her will make it, that's just the truth of the matter. However, every applicant that is accepted and is trained here, will indeed receive a chance to enhance not only their career, but their lives. With that, I will turn it over to my wife, Keira.

Keira sighs heavily as she heads up to the stage. She goes over and says

Keira: Hero Academy is a chance for you to hone your skills. Skills you didn't think you could do or were able to do. Maybe you're thinking you want to do one style, but your curiosity kicks in and want to do another. It's your choice. All we ask of you is to put in your time. Your blood, your sweat and your tears will be shed in our rings. Like my wife said, not everyone trained here will make it. But if you at least learn a fraction of what is taught here and use it to hone your skills in whatever you want to do. Then we know we did our job.

Keira gives a smile as she continues

Keira: If you're serious about wanting to be the best in wrestling. Then we'll take you seriously. But if you half ass it? We'll know. We have the best trainers, the best medical staff like my wife mentioned and time. Time is normally a blessing and a curse. But here, time is all you need to learn what you need. If you're serious after the grand tour today, then come sign up at the front desk. For this first week, it's open enrollment. After, we'll see. With that said. WELCOME....to Hero Academy!

The crowd cheers as a few trainers begin to get the crowd to line up for the grand tour. Keira comes back to Roxi, saying

Keira: Well, that went well

Roxi: I knew you could do it.

Keira: Yea, I still got it.

Keira: I didn't think I would make a speech like that

Roxi: You never know unless you try.

Keira: Yea. Never know until...

Keira stops and thinks for a moment. She then turns back to Roxi, asking

Keira: Did you still want to know who trained me, still?

Roxi: Sure.

Keira: Well, it was a guy named Renegade. He was the one who trained me. You see Roxi...

Keira takes a deep breath as she admits

Keira: ....I was a student at HellsGates. Renegade was my teacher. But he had paired me up with a training partner. Me and this training partner worked very well together.

Roxi: Okay, but my point still stands.

Keira: Yea, but you don't know who my training partner is....

Keira takes another deep breath and says the name

Keira: ....Whisper

Keira keeps looking at Roxi as she says

Keira: Whisper was my training partner. She was the one who taught me most of what I know, especially on how I train. Remember who Whisper trained years down the road...

Roxi: Yes, I know.

Keira: Your point still stands. But if people found out where I was trained and with all Kat has said...

Roxi: It’s fine.

Keira: Is it?

Roxi: Well... you're not going to be around so... you don't have to worry about it.

Keira: What do you mean by that?

Roxi: It's not going to be a big deal, since you'll be here, and Kat will be elsewhere.

Keira: ...Ohhh no. I know what you're doing.

Roxi: I'm not doing anything. You said you want to be here.

Keira: But I know you. I'll say something else. You'll try to sweet talk me or however you do your Roxi Mind Trick. It won't work this time. Nope!

Roxi: I'm not doing a mind trick. What are you talking about? You're making a big deal out of who trained you, but you don't have to worry about Kat or anyone else. You can keep your mind on the students you train.

Keira begins to fume a little. She then says

Keira: I swear, you're evil sometimes! You're still doing it!

Roxi: I'm not doing anything! You want to run this place, right? Then... there you go.

Keira screams out from this. She then says

Keira: FINE! I'll wrestle again! I'll do Queen for a Day and I'll beat whoever is in front of me. HAPPY!?

Roxi arches an eyebrow and shrugs.

Roxi: Okay then. I'm not sure where that came from...

Keira: ....I just talked myself into wrestling again, didn't I?

Roxi: I think so.

Keira: I seriously hate myself

Roxi: Well, you shouldn’t

Keira: Why not?

Roxi: Because you're my wife and I love you and I don't want you to hate yourself?

Keira: That's a good reason. Care to give me one more?

Keira gives a sly wink to Roxi

Roxi: Knock it off, there's people here taking tours.

Keira: I mean later tonight, silly. Plus, we got to make sure the receptionist isn't getting hammered

Roxi: Good idea.

Keira and Roxi goes and rushes to the front as the scene fades

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The new scene begins on a new day with Roxi and Keira both heading into the gym, with a smaller crowd of people waiting outside. They head inside, waving at fans before meeting up with Keri, standing and waiting for them, making a big deal of ensuring they see her checking her watch to show they were late.

Keri: You're late.

Keira: You're fired.

Roxi: Sorry, sometimes a little boy can be a bit stubborn when it comes to eating.

Keira: Yea. Very. Why can't he be more like me?

Roxi just shakes her head, not wanting to state the obvious.

Roxi: ANYWAY, we'll just do a quick look around and ensure everything looks in order.

Keira: Yea, cause I want to make sure any future trainees see a running, working and clean school

Keira looks at Keri, smirking

Keira: Also, you're not fired.

Keri: I know, sis. You got me as one of the head trainers for a reason

Roxi: Come on, we'll be back in a few minutes, and we'll start the tour.

Keira: Lead the way

Roxi and Keira head around the gym, checking the locker rooms to ensure the locker doors all were functional and could hold gear and actually be used with a combination lock. They turned on the water to ensure there was hot water in the building. They checked supply closets for proper cleaning materials and that they were stored properly. And that the wrestling storage facility had plenty of extra cables, turnbuckles, pads, and everything else. Finally, a check of the space with the ring to be set up, proper workout equipment that was all usable, and enough space to run several classes simultaneously. Once everything passed inspection, they returned to the front with Keri.

Keri: Everything okay?

Roxi: Looks good to me.

Keira: Besides dust. It's looking good

Roxi: Well, if you want to spend the rest of today dusting the gym, be my guest.

Keira: Not really.

Roxi: Then I guess everything is good.

Keira: Then let them in, Keri

Keira and Roxi goes to the side, trying to not get in the way as Keri opens the door.

Keira: Just been a few days and I'm still nervous

Keri brings in a small group of would-be trainees and just some fans to bring them on a tour.

Keri: Okay, everyone, please no cell phone recordings, in fact, please turn them off for the tour, as we all want you to get all the information out to you.

Keira: A few days and already a natural. Glad we made her and Angelica our lead trainers

Roxi: We just don't want you all to miss anything. At the end, we will have an application set up, which will take some time to review, and we will be contacting you if you meet the requirements for medical and mental health assessments. And then we can get into payment and all that good stuff down the line, but for now, this is just a tour.

Roxi begins to get a head count and stops when it's done.

Roxi: Okay, 10 of you, that's good for now.

One last person comes through the door, just as Keri goes to close it.

Keri: Can I help you?

Person: The tour?

Keri: Roxi?

Keri turns to Roxi and Keira and nods at the last person, a male with his hoodie pulled up over his head.

Roxi: Fine, 11.

The guy joins the group and Roxi takes up the rear, leaving Keira at the front of the group.

Keira: Are we ready?

Keri nods as Keira says

Keira: Ok, Welcome to Hero Academy. I'm Keira Fisher-Johnson, one of the co-owners of this school, former SCW World Bombshell Champion and ego booster. Trust me, I'd be here all day.

The crowd laughs a bit at this as Keira resumes

Keira: Beside me is one of our head trainers and my sister, Keri Fisher. She will be the one leading the tour today. I ask that you treat her with honor and respect while you're on the tour.

Keri: Hello

Keira: Behind you is the other co-owner of this beautiful school. My beautiful wife, Roxi Johnson.

Keira points over to Roxi and smiles

Keira: Say Hi, beautiful

Roxi: Hello, everyone, you guys know me.

Keira: Just a few rules. Like Keri said, no phones out for pictures. We'll give out all the info during the tour. No touching the memorabilia. No offense on that, it's one of a kind and impossible to replace.

Keira nods to Keri as Keira says

Keira: With that. Enjoy the tour as Keri will be guiding you.

Keira goes over and joins Roxi at the back to make sure the tour doesn't get out of hand. She then speaks with Roxi

Keira: How was my speech?

Roxi: It was fine, I thought you'd be giving the tour though.

Keira: I've been doing a few the last few days. Keri's good enough to do it on her own.

Keira leans in to whisper to Roxi

Keira: Plus...I got a weird feeling

Roxi: Weird? Why?

Keira: I don't know. Gut feeling came when that one guy came in.

Roxi: Hmmm... let's take a look.

Keira and Roxi follow the group as Keri is speaking

Keri: And here are the locker rooms. We do have seperate ones for men and women, obviously, and there are working showers.

The crowd is watching as Keira keeps an eye on that one guy. Keri continues to speak

Keri: Through this door is the therapy rooms. Some rooms to do some yoga, stretching, and just a place to cool down after the day is done.

Keira: Rox, headcount real quick

Roxi: There's all 11. But... yeah the hoodie guy is just... standing there

The man in the hoodie sees Keira and nods, acting surprised and nervous.

Man: Sorry, sorry, so sorry.

The man extends his hand for a handshake, Keira just gives him a funny look before patting him on the shoulder and pointing for him to keep up. Keira goes back to Roxi after that, saying

Keira: See? Weird…

Roxi: Just a little starstruck maybe. But yeah... a little awkward.

Keira: Keep an eye on the dude. We may have to throw him out.

Roxi: He's really not doing anything wrong. He's a little weird, but that's not a crime.

Keira: Still. It's still the gut feeling

Roxi: Well, keep an eye on him.

Keira nods a bit as the two follow the group, letting Keri speak

Keri: And here is the ring area. Obviously the ring is not set up, because we don't have any classes going, but there is obviously ample room to train and this is where the magic will happen, once you have earned it.

The man begins to giggle over that line as Keira raises a eyebrow

Keira: And this is getting more awkward…

Roxi: Okay, calm down, he's just laughing. He can't laugh?

Keira: I mean, he can. Just the way he laughed. Look, I'm not going crazy, Roxi.

Keira keeps an eye on the guy still as the group moves. Keri then says

Keri: And that pretty much concludes the tours, if you have any questions or concerns, we will be happy to answer them. If not, we can head to the front where you can fill out your applications.

Keira: Or if you want to get one to send to a friend who's interested in training here, we can do that too

The tour group goes over to the front as Keira notices the group again, asking Roxi

Keira: Headcount again, please?

Roxi quickly counts.

Roxi: 10... hoodie is missing. One second.

Keira: Damn. Where did he go? Get Keri over here, quick!

Roxi: No, Keri, it's fine. Take any applications. We'll be right back.

Keira and Roxi quickly rush to find him. They go near the ring area as Keira looks around

Keira: Where is he!?

Roxi and Keira continue to search, until finding the guy inside the men's locker room.

Roxi: HEY! The tour is over, you are not allowed to leave the group. Let's go.

The man is startled, nodding and putting his hands up.

Man: Sorry! Sorry! I'm just a big fan! This place is amazing! I'm so happy for you two!

Roxi: That's fine, but it's time for you to leave.

The man hurriedly leaves, and Roxi and Keira follow him, making sure he leaves. He doesn't sign up or fill out the application, he just leaves.

Keira: Told you!

Keira looks back at the door as she shrugs

Keira: Total weirdo...

Roxi: Well, he's gone now. Keri, from now on, we'll need to ID people when they come in. If we need someone at the door here to do that, I'm sure Jenny can arrange it.
Keri: Sure, what happened?

Roxi: The guy in the hoodie was just lingering and tried to hide in the locker rooms.

Keri: Got it

Keira: We can try one of those IDs that after you sign up, pay, etc. They would have their own card made to just scan to see who came in

Roxi: Something so we don't have people like that guy coming in again, without being identified.

Keri nods as she goes to put that down for the front desk. Keira sighs

Keira: Is this what I signed up for?

Roxi: Call it an isolated incident.

Keira: I guess the gift shop is out of the question

Roxi: Maybe later.

Keira: Way later. I think we can go home now after this. I'm tired.

Roxi: Fine.

The two begin to turn and leave for the day as the scene fades

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Before I begin. I want to apologize to everyone.

I apologize for vanishing like I did. I mean, I was around, but it was more to get Hero Academy ready. I've spent more time on that, I think I let time slip away from me. I'm sorry for that. Hell, I actually considered just stepping away for a good while just to focus on that. This school is very important to me, so I am taking it seriously. It’s something near and dear to my heart, as I know in my heart that I have a limited amount of time left to wrestle, because there’s a lot of things I want to do outside the ring, and really, very few I really, really want to do inside the ring.

But then I talked myself into doing Queen for a Day! Yea, why? Cause strangely enough. Despite wanting to just step away. Despite wanting to just focus on one thing. That thrill always calls me back. That thrill of the next big fight. That next challenge and now that I think about it more and more. It’s just something that I can never fully get rid of. The itch is always there to get some things accomplished inside the ring and cement my own legacy.

The one chance to finally get the one thing I wanted and complete a goal. Maybe I can kill two birds with one stone or I guess in this case. More than two birds.

I mean, I face more than one person in this, of course. Two that I know too well. One I remember fighting, but it's been ages since I have. One I wanted in the ring for a very long time for a great match and one...

One I wanted to erase from SCW for a very, VERY long time. For almost two years I wanted one person gone and...

Sorry. I'm getting ahead of myself

But yea. Since I'm going for Queen for a Day. I have to try to make sure I make the most of it. It is slowly, but surely becoming the main drive I have. I may have talked myself into it, but damn, the more I thought about it, the more I absolutely wanted to be part of it, and I will do everything in my power to win it.

To become the Queen is a pretty powerful reward. To have the power over the whole roster for an episode of Climax Control. And I have been chosen to be part of the potential Queens. I am honored, and with a reward like that? There’s a lot I can do, and a lot of fun I can have.

So, let’s get down to business. Five opponents stand between me, and Queen for a Day.

Krystal, you are one of the people in this match I love and respect. Our last match was nothing more than spectacular. I won't sit here and lie, I got the better of you and your mind became more clear than before. But now it seems like you want to get back to the promised land. I don't blame you one bit. But you know since I'm now in it. Your chances are getting a little slimmer.

Krystal, you had a great run as Roulette champion, no one can deny that, and you came very close to becoming number one contender a couple of weeks ago, while I also came up short. So, both of us have something to prove. There is no question that you have all the talent and skill to get there, I’ve seen it first hand. We had wars, and I had to up my game to beat you. And to be honest, it took a lot out of me to beat you. You are a true warrior, but it is your lack of focus that has always been the reason you don’t get the job done. I can feel that, and I felt it when we wrestled. The first time, you got the better of me, and the reason you did, was because you wanted to retain the title, and you were enjoying yourself as champion. You were a lot more focused the first time.

The second time however? It was a different story.

You were looking at me, and thinking you did it once, and you loosened your grip on the Roulette championship. You weren’t entirely focused on me. In fact, you may have actually underestimated me when it came down to it. And boom, you lost to me, and I was the Roulette champion for a second time.

And the same issue has plagued you since you lost to me. You’ve been thrown into a couple of chances, but then you lost focus and came up short. You are now here trying to make up for the fact that you lost to me, and trying to get back that mojo you had as Roulette champion. Sadly for you, I plan on making your string of missed chances just a little longer. I know you can be great, Krystal, that’s what our matches were truly about. But while you seem to be stuck in this rut, I plan on pulling myself out of mine. When you think about it, you have much more time than pretty much anybody in this match to rise to the top and get better. I don’t have that luxury. I have to do what I have to do, and that includes beating you. Again.

I know I'm talking a lot of trash right now. But I can't help it. Like I said, I'm coming off of a little bit of a slump and this is what I need. Really, it’s what I have to have. If I have to go through you to get what I need, so be it. I will always look forward to wrestling you, no matter the time or place, but at Into the Void, I’m rising above you. Again.


Moving on to Samantha. Dear, sweet Samantha. This is finally our first meeting, isn't it? I've been WAITING for this moment, but it seems like the SCW Brass didn't give us a chance to go one on one. I so wanted that so bad! But maybe one day down the road. For now, I can take this as a warm up for us. Yes, this may not be a one on one match, but I will never underestimate a legend like you. Yes, I call you a legend, because that’s what you are. A lot of the people in SCW may not see it that way, but I sure as hell do. You have done it all, and you are capable of winning any match, at any time, and even if you don’t, your positive attitude has kept you going and I am glad to see that the feeling is pretty much mutual. Roxi talks a lot about you and how great you are, and how great you were. But I don’t see this as a past tense. It’s not like I’m facing some former legend who is past her prime, I see it as stepping into the ring with someone who is still at the top of their game. I will be studying you more and more as the time draws near, because I will have to in order to achieve the heights you have.

I know you want to win this as well, but in all honesty. You may have to wait for another day. Much like a singles match, it’s just not going to be Into the Void where all that happens. Maybe we’ll have a moment where we lock up, and I am thrilled to have that chance. 100% thrilled about it. You are one of the reasons I wanted to be in this match. To stand across from you in any capacity, is an honor. But, all the personal friendship stuff aside, there’s not much more for you to accomplish, and not much time left for me to do this. I just need you to understand that.

Samantha, I need this win. I know you want to be Queen, but it won't be this year. I need this more than you can dream of! And you will find out just how much I need this, if you stand between me, and being Queen.

Now, Bella. I think I have fought you before. But in all the years of facing off against many powerful wrestlers. To be honest, I may have forgotten. If I have. I do apologize for it. For you see, your a name that I wanted to fight as well. This might be the only chance I get to. Like I said, if I forgot you. Forgive me. Though, I really don’t think we have.

But that does not mean I’m taking you lightly. Of course I’m not. That would be foolish, because to me, you are one of the bigger threats, because you have the element of surprise on your side. The people who are the most dangerous in matches like this, are those with nothing to lose. You have been in situations like this before. You always seem to find yourself in the thick of things, and it’s because you don’t stop trying to get better, you always try your damndest to get yourself in the mix. I admire that about you. You are like a pit bull, you don’t care how big, or how small the opponent is, you don’t care about how many people are there. You still come straight forward and into the fight. If I didn’t know any better, you remind me of… well, me. I have never really cared about the size or quantity of opponents either. Just ring the bell, and we’ll see who walks away from it the winner at the end. Just give me the fight. I see that in you and it’s really cool to see it.

You earned your way here, and that’s awesome. And nobody should be able to tell you that you don’t belong here in a match like this. You deserve it. But there’s a major difference between deserving to be here, and actually coming through and winning it. That is where you and I differ a little bit.

We’ve had our ups and downs, maybe because we’re both hard-headed and stubborn. I know that I am, and I can see that you are. So, I look forward to seeing exactly what facing someone so similar to myself is like. One of the biggest obstacles I’ve faced in my entire career, is looking back and seeing my own mistakes, and realizing there is nobody to blame, but me.

Like I have told Krystal, for you, this is about doing this now, before I don’t get a chance like this anymore. This is about making the most of an opportunity that may not come ever again. You, Bella, you will have those chances. You will, because of your will to succeed. Because you have kept your head down and you grind every single day. I admire that, and I would very much like to wrestle you one on one. But for now, it’s this Queen for a Day match, and Bella, I’m sorry to say, that it will not be your day. Because it HAS to be mine.


But, I have to say that I have been WAITING to get my hands on the last two people I have to talk about in this match.


Let me start with Alicia Lukas. Because I’ve listened to this bullshit for way too long about what I am, in her eyes, and she seems to want to make that clear.

If you didn’t know, Alicia Lukas doesn’t like me. She doesn’t like me for many reasons. My wife, my last name, probably my hair,  the list goes on and one. Alicia, you list off any reason you want to explain why you hate me, but the truth of the matter is the simple fact that I beat you. I beat you, Alicia Lukas for the Bombshell’s championship, just when you were starting to feel good about yourself again. Just when you washed away that pain of losing the Bombshell’s championship to Roxi, and then BAM! I come along and I beat you. That’s what really put the sand in your vagina. You are still not over the fact that I beat you. And you have made it your mission to try and bring me down ever since.

Every little thing you can think of, that I’ve already heard 100 times before. I’m Roxi’s shadow, I’ll never be as good as her, I lost the championship on my second defense. I’ve ruined the Bombshell’s division! And even though it’s a bunch of bullshit, the truth is, it could all be 100% true, but it will never change the fact that I beat you.

I beat you, while you were at your best. I did that, and you can’t stand it. You told me then, that I was getting the BEST Alicia Lukas, and I beat her. So, in reality, I have nothing to prove to you. Who in the fuck made you the end all be all of the Bombshell’s division? You know, I held the Bombshell’s championship more recently than you did. Maybe I should start talking about who should be part of anything. You don’t have any authority. The more time that goes on, the more you look like a one year wonder.

Yes, you beat Candy. Yes, you beat Sam Marlowe. Impressive. I guess we should all just bow out of this match now, right? Just give Alicia the crown, so she can book herself another Bombshell’s championship match, and lose. Because we both know Alicia, if you faced off with Myra Rivers, she’d beat you, and I know first hand Roxi is DYING to have another match with you. I almost want to think about seeing what happens if you win and try and face her.

But, I think we can both just save everybody the trouble of yet another Alicia Lukas failure, and I’ll just make it easier for you to realize that the little run of dominance you had, it’s in the past. You can say whatever you want about me, but you know what that says to me?

I live in your head, rent free.

And I’ve been thinking it’s a little cramped in there, so I’ll add even MORE space, when I win Queen For A Day, and you have to live with the fact that you had the chance to stop me, and you failed.

Again.


Now, for one more. The one I have been waiting to fight, for a long, long time.

Amber. Fucking. Ryan.

I should take some solace in the fact that you are no longer Bombshell’s champion, and that Roxi is the one who beat you. But really, my enjoyment can only go so far, because the fact is you are still the person who did the most damage to me, without even touching me. I have waited to get one chance to fight you. I don’t care about wrestling you. I want to FIGHT you. I know that you and Roxi, you have this… thing. You both know how each other works. And as much as it pains me to say it, I understand it.

But that doesn’t mean I have to LIKE it.

In fact, I HATE IT.

Yea, like I really forgot what happened. Your sneak attack with Roxi. I don't know if you remember or not. But I do. I still see that in my nightmares. The woman who almost destroyed everything I loved. You threw fire in my wife’s face. How she ever got to the point of shaking your hand is something that I will never understand. You did all of these horrible things to my wife, and I had to grit my teeth, because she asked me to. She needed me to stand by, and I did. Because that’s our level of respect.

But you? That’s not a word I’d use with you.

You have caused me more pain than I ever thought possible.

By setting free the last sin that Sin needed!

You would think I would forget that!? Never. You nearly ruined everything I had in my life that was good. You caused all this and I have been patiently waiting for the day, to get my hands on you.

I know, I know. I know my mistake right here and now, I just said that I lived rent free in Alicia’s head, and Amber can say the same thing about her living in my head. But there’s a big difference between winning a match against somebody, and trying to ruin their life. I have to get this out of my system once and for all. This may be the only chance I get, and I’m going to make the most of it.

I told you that one day, somehow, someway. I would get my revenge against you, Amber. I thought I would be satisfied when you lost the World Bombshell Championship. No, I wasn't. I'm not going to be satisfied til you feel the pain that I have carried inside for the past two years. I want you to feel every last bit of the pain you caused me. Nothing that you have gone through in your life will feel worse than what I do to you. Because it’s what you truly deserve for all you have done to me. I will be pretty cut and dry with you Amber.

I’m going to hurt you. I’m going to hurt you very badly. Roxi may have that compassion for you, but I don’t. I really, really FUCKING DON’T. I’m going to use everything I can, to ensure you remember all the pain from this match, and I want you to wake up every morning for the rest of you life in pain, from this match, and from me. That is how much I have to give you. That’s how badly I want you beat you, hurt you, and leave you broken. I will make sure that you remember me.

You called me a sidekick before. You will learn that while I’m not the same kind of hero that Roxi plays, I can kick people’s asses just the same.

I'm going to enjoy delivering you the pain you gave me!

But enough talk for now. Soon, we’re going to fight in Athens. And all of you, better be ready to fight, because I’m coming to fight, and to become Queen.