Dreams, they say that they’re the very things that separate fantasy from reality. Some say they’re our ultimate desires, if you dream for it, it must mean you want it. If you dream of it you must desire it. Dreams Odette has never been a big fan of dreams to her they’re just a taste of a superior reality that can’t be touched. For example when Odette was five, she was busy dreaming about becoming a Princess, you know the type of damsel in distress that gets saved from Prince Charming? You know the type that has a man that will do anything in his physical, or hell supernatural power to save her? Yeah like that dream could ever become a reality, much the same of her dreams of becoming an unstoppable motocross star. Sure she has the skills, but really? How could she dream so big to dominate a sport that is profoundly dominated by males? It was just another farfetched dream; silencing a need for fantasy in her everyday life.
Although there’s a need for your subconscious to send you dreams at night to keep your mind stimulated while you sleep, Odette has always seen them as over rated, over worshiped and over analysed. What if for one moment a dream was just simply a night movie your brain watches while your body rests? Basically that’s all they are right? Wrong. To some they mean everything, a bad dream to some means a sign of good things to come, while a bad dream is just a smoke screen to hide a bunch of good coming your way. They say when you dream about something it most likely means the opposite, so to dream of death actually means new life, while the dream of a new born means a sudden death.
To Odette that’s a strange logic. It’s weird to hear that people would let their dreams engulf their entire day to day lives, that they would wait for the impending message that were delivered to them unannounced. Not following? It will all make sense soon. Her whole life Odette has been told she can be anything that she can dream of, a bold face lie people use to help pick people up from the dirt. If Odette could be the one thing that she dreams of the most, she wouldn’t be breathing, she wouldn’t be a living soul. Try this on for size, just because you dream you’re a superhero, that doesn’t make you Wonder Woman. Oh yes the full circle.
Last week Odette was asked what her dream match would be, and the match she has been given this week isn’t exactly what she wanted. To her, the dream would be to see Gabriel go one on one with the current Sin City Wrestling Heavyweight Champion Simon Jones for the championship. That match right there is her dream, that match right there is what she wanted, but just like most dreams they come up empty handed, or to make them a reality you have to jump through a few hoops. We’ll let this match be loop number one. This tag match isn’t exactly her dream match, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t going to fight for it. Sometimes when you dream big, you have to be bold, you have to be smart, you having to be cunning. Odette knows exactly what she’s doing. Dream match or not, it will become a reality. Gabriel will once again become the Sin City Wrestling Heavyweight Champion, even if it kills her.
Consider this the first step in a long battle to reach her dream, consider this the preview of what her dream is. Roxi and Simon don’t feel discouraged by this, in fact use it. You may think that this match might just be Odette’s way of pushing Gabriel back into the limelight, but you can always trust an Aussie to have a hidden agenda. While she’s trying to push Gabriel to the top, she’s also trying to fuel a fire that has been desperately waiting to be relit inside her. Odette faced her dreams, when she took on Misty one on one and walked away the victor, Odette had reached the top of her wish list and since that day the fire has started to be extinguished. The love of the fans is there but the need to prove herself isn’t. Consider this dream match a physical kick in the arse to the Bombshell from down under, when it comes to getting Odette’s head back in the game she needs to go after the best. Right now that best title belongs to Roxi, right now that’s who Odette has to beat.
Why now? Why the sudden urge to prove herself once again? Because to be still considered in the top of this game she has to beat them all, Odette has stated that time and time again. Right now she’s sitting in limbo when it comes to Sin City Wrestling. Her want for the Bombshell Championship it’s self is a deadline, the passionate desire to go after the Bombshell Roulette Championship is untouchable, it’s unthinkable, it’s so far out of his grips that she has been told time and time again to forget about it. The thrill of a triple crown will never be in her possession. As for the Bombshell Tag Team Championships, as of right now, there isn’t a soul Odette would trust enough to embark on such a journey. Sure she has Vixen and Jessie, her NXT stable mates but Odette wouldn’t want to stunt their rolls. It’s a bitter web that she is stuck in, this match this Sunday maybe her only chance of redeeming the need to fight.
You may all be aware of her dream to see Gabriel to the top, but none of you are aware of the dream she holds silently on the inside. The dream is to get the drive back, the dream is to get the vibe back, her dream is to fall back in love with the sport that has primarily given her everything… and by everything; she ultimately means Gabriel.
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Opening up high above the Paris skyline, Odette Ryder is seen looking down at the millions of sparkling lights. The sight of the city at night time is nothing less than breath taking as the world famous Eiffel Tower is lit up towering above the rest of the landmarks. The reflection of the city lights dance in her emerald eyes as the camera is positioned to show just the right the side of her face. A slight breeze lifts and catches the loose strands of her curled brown locks that have managed to break free from her loose pony tail. Not a word at first is spoken, just silence. The noise from the city is miles away as the Aussie looks from her perch high above the city limits. To say she was taken back from the city’s beauty would be a bold face understatement.
Odette: Dreams, all your life you’re told to chase them. You’re told to embrace them, you’re told to follow them. It’s drummed into us to dream big and that you’re never too old to dream of something outrageous because if there’s a seed planted by a dream then it can be accomplished, it can be achieved.
Flicking another one of her long curled loose strands of hair out of her eyes Odette keep her sights on the city below her.
Odette: I think it’s safe to say we all know that this Sunday at Climax Control we’re not really living out my ultimate dream match, we all know what I want to come out of this match and I’m not going to lie, I’m not going to hold back… it might be selfish to Simon, it might be selfish to Roxi but sometimes when you want something so badly in life, you have to be a bit cunning in the way you go after it. Sure this isn’t for their belts, but could you imagine what doors could open after Gabriel and I beat them this weekend? Can you just imagine where a victory over the current Sin City Wrestling’s crème de la crème could do for Gabriel and I?
Turning to look at the camera Odette flashes her white teeth smiling brightly at the thought of beating the two top champions SCW has to offer.
Odette: Not only would we be the so called power couple in professional wrestling, we would be the next two in line to rightfully go for the titles. Now before you start to second guess me, I will say this once again… right now… I don’t want the Sin City Wrestling Bombshell Championship, Roxi rest assure that your belt is the furthest thing from my mind. Sure it would stamp my dominance over the women’s division, yes it would bring me one step closer to a goal of mine before I leave the halls of SCW… but right now, I’m standing by the fact that I can remain as one of the best female wrestlers that this world has ever seen and that I don’t need a belt to prove it. I don’t need to act like Misty to try and make a difference in this roller-coaster ride we call a career.
Winking at the camera Odette continues to smile while talking, the wind around her slowly picking up. Wrapping her arms around herself she runs her hands up and down her bare skin.
Odette: Let me just say that this isn’t a wasted dream match, this isn’t a waste of your time. Roxi, consider this your chance to beat me, consider this as your chance to get some heroic revenge from the mixed tag team tournaments. I know you wanted nothing more but to win that match, I know you had a lot to prove, let this Sunday be that night. Let this be the night you have a chance to silence the critics that keep saying that you can’t beat me. It’s odd isn’t it? That I would be putting all of these scenarios into my competition’s head… but you see when you want to fight someone at their most dangerous, you have to provoke the thought of chance. You have the plant a seed that could lead to a dream… a dream that I’m more than sure Roxi has dreamt of.
Turning back too look forward into the sleepless city Odette kept her calm, remaining focus on the task at hand.
Odette: Sure Roxi, you might be the champion right now, but don’t think that I won’t be bringing a championship effort this weekend. I don’t just have my future to think of when I’m out there this week, I have Gabriel’s and there’s no chance in hell that I’m going to just let this chance slip us by. I can feed your imagination with a much hope as I want, because there’s no doubt in my mind that there’s no way I’m going to let you pin these shoulders to the canvas at Climax Control. Superhero or not Roxi, the power of a dedicated girlfriend will always trump the bells and whistles of a masked crusader.
Looking back towards the camera Odette, takes a few steps over towards the railing that stops tourists from falling down the embankment. Wrapping her hands around the cold metal she stops her promo collecting her thoughts. Looking over her shoulder she winks at Gabriel who is watching her patiently from his seat on top of a picnic table.
Odette: ah yes Roxi Johnson, the pinup girl for living out a dream, the super human with little to no fear. A hero, a conqueror you know the super being that little girls dream of at least once in their life time? Roxi Johnson the Little girl that went to bed one night and woke up still dreaming, still crossed over in that warped sense of fantasy. She’s the living breathing specimen of a day dreamer, who finds herself in a ‘better’ life when she is fabricating a reality. A wounded soul, that’s lost when her eyes are open, yet flourishes when her eyes are closed. Roxi Johnson, Crab girl… she’s what we’re subjected to watch as our current Bombshell Champion. She’s who we’re meant to look up and admire, she’s the current bench mark for the Bombshells in Sin City Wrestling. Really?
Gabriel mouths “Be nice” towards Odette who just playfully rolls her eyes, before turning back towards the camera.
Odette: Roxi is what the rest of us are meant to aspire to be? Now, I don’t want to be too harsh but how delusional does she expect us to be? I’m sure she’s lovely, I’m sure that she is a really nice person behind the superhero get up, but bowing down to a grown woman who believes that she fights crime on a daily bases just isn’t something that sits well with me. Honey, we all fight crime on the daily it’s called life, there’s no need to paint your face and go all wonder woman on us. I don’t mean to come across rude, but I don’t think there’s a single thing Roxi can say or do to me that won’t produce a laugh. I’m not laughing with you Roxi, I’ll be laughing at you… if you think I’m going to take your seriously you have another thing coming. Sure, the last time we faced each other you were shadowing my boyfriend Gabriel and you two formed some type of friendship, but that doesn’t buy you a hall pass in my books.
Turning back to Gabriel as he clears his throat Odette waves him off.
Odette: That’s right Roxi, no matter what Gabriel says, the truth is you were shadowing him in the Mixed Tag Team Tournament, Gabriel was the driving force, Gabriel was the one who got you over the line week in and week out. I know deep down he knows it too, he’s just too polite to say it, he’s just too much of a gentleman to let you know that you weren’t the superhero in that duo Roxi you were the Robin; you were the Speedy to his Green Arrow.
Smirking wildly Odette shrugs her shoulders she likes to add a little spice to her promos as friendly as she was.
Odette: Don’t get me wrong Roxi, I won’t be taking you lightly in this match, because this match isn’t about me… this match is about getting Gabriel to finally see that he’s destined to be at the top of Sin City Wrestling, this match to help open his eyes up to a reality that he deserves. In saying that Roxi, don’t think for one moment that when you and I get tagged in that I won’t be running at you like a bull at a gate. I want you to know exactly what you’re getting in too as the Bombshell Champion. I want you to know that IF or WHEN I decided to go for the Bombshell Championship you will have the fight of your life on your hands… consider this your warning match, consider this your reality check from your fantasy land that you live in. The Dreams that you live out day in and day out, have nothing on the harsh reality that I bring forth in the ring against my opponents. Trust me Roxi, your superpowers won’t save you and I have a feeling that deep down you know that. You know what I’m capable of, you know what I can do… and you know exactly what I can take from you. I’ve taken something from you before, and you know that sometimes, well I can get a little greedy.
Looking back to Gabriel she blows him a kiss, of course she was talking about his influence on her in the greed department. Gabriel playfully catches the kiss before giving Odette the ‘wrap it up’ signal. Turning back to the camera the Aussie laughs.
Odette: Speaking of being greedy, it appears that someone would like me all to his self. Roxi, I know a win this weekend would mean the world to you, it would help keep you on the roll that you are, but a win for Gabriel and myself this week means more than anything you could comprehend. This weekend you’re not going to be able to predict or see what’s coming at you crab girl, I can guarantee this.
Adjusting the top of her sweetheart style mid length red dress the Aussie then runs her hands down her midsection, a sly taunt to where the Bombshell Championship belt could one day sit again.
Odette: Now Simon, forgive me for not really mentioning you, it’s just well there’s nothing I can really say, other than I’m sorry that you have to be put in this predicament… I’m sorry that you were courted into my dream match purely because of the belt you carry. Don’t take this personally because I’m sure you’re a cool guy, I’m sure your outstanding talent it’s just well for the lack of a better words, you’re in my way of helping Gabriel see that he can in fact take back what’s rightfully his… that Heavyweight championship… I don’t expect you to forgive me or to understand it’s just that belt needs to find its way home it needs to find a way to find its way back into the hands of its very first keeper and if this is my only shot of trying to get Gabriel to realise this, then boy oh boy am I going to take it… I hope you find some comfort in knowing that right now, you’re the benchmark you’re the fighting champion and if we can beat you and Roxi this weekend that would be the greatest achievement Gabriel and I have faced together in the ring as a team, apart from tricking Jordan Williams of course.
Remembering that moment brings a smile to her face
Odette: Well I guess it’s time for me to talk about my tag team partner? I guess it’s that time that I send out some firm words to my partner in crime… well Gabriel I know you’re watching, I just pray that you’re listening to this and not just picturing my dress on the hotel floor.
Looking over her shoulder Gabriel fakes an innocent look on his face, shaking her head Odette turns back towards the camera.
Odette: Typical…
Laughing the Australian quickly runs her right hand through her hair.
Odette: Gabriel I want you to know that I’m doing this for you… I know that deep down you’re a bit disappointed at me using my dream match to help show you what your capable of, but I want you to know that I would walk through hell just to come back to show you how much you mean to me. I know for months I have been bringing up the Heavyweight Championship, I know for months you have turned it down, you have said no… well honey, I’ve kind of painted you into a corner. Please don’t feel trapped by this please don’t be upset by this. I just want to see you with what you deserve. You made me promise that before I quit the wrestling world and before I exit to have our children that I would go for one last run at a Sin City Wrestling Championship… a promise that I’m willing keep, but it’s a promise that I want to share with you… it’s a goal we should be aspiring to do together…
Turning to look at her boyfriend, Odette takes a few steps towards him, now her promo was directed at him.
Odette: This Sunday at Climax Control, let this be the start of our new journey to the top of our ranks… let this be the match that people look at us and see serious competitors not just the power couple, not just the glamour couple, not just the remarkable English magician and his crazy motocross loving Australian. Let this be the divisions wake up call, that there are two very powerful, two very capable contenders out there that could and will take this company by the horns… that could drag it to water and force it to drink.
Now directly in front of him Odette steps up to him, standing in between his legs that were dangling over the side of the picnic table.
Odette: You know just a well as I do, we could do that… and we could lead the company in the right direction. I want you to see what your worth, what you mean to the fans what you mean to Sin City Wrestling… you deserve the best…
Running her right hand through his messy hair, Odette leant in towards him. Her cool breath was so close to patch of bare skin between his collar bone and his shirt.
Odette: so Gabriel I ask you this… this Sunday… will you take this opportunity for what it is? Dream match or not, this is what should have been booked months ago… this is what the fans want to see. It’s our time baby, it’s our time to show the world exactly what we can do… it’s time to show them were not just that ridiculously adorable couple.
Bringing her lips up to his Odette pressed hers gently against his for a few seconds. Gabriel hands instantly find her hips, pulling her into him as Odette’s arms lock around the back of his neck. Pulling away the Aussie smiles up at her boyfriend, looking into Gabriel’s eyes Odette has that innocent look in her eyes.
Odette: Come Sunday Gabriel let’s show the world that if we can’t be the titleholders… then we can at least rule over the champions like the authority… a win over Simon and Roxi would mean that we’re the standard that the rest of the Sin City Wrestlers and Bombshells should aim to be…
Raising his right eyebrow to his girlfriend Gabriel seemed a little taken back by Odette’s sudden obsession in proving their dominance.
Odette: I want this for you, so I won’t stop this Sunday until we’re the team with our hands raised in victory… I owe you this for giving me everything I could ever imagine and more… When I was a little girl I used to dream that I was a Disney Princess who was waiting for her White Knight… the very moment my eyes laid on you I knew that you would complete that dream… my latest dream is to show everyone what we can do, that we are the real deal… and the dream becomes a reality this Sunday night at Climax Control…
Her right hand came up to caress the side of his face, watching his lips slightly part Odette smiled shyly.
Odette: Come Climax Control Gabriel you better believe that…
Winking up at him as she steals his catchphrase Odette turns back to the camera.
Odette: Roxi and Simon, you can beat your shiny championship belts that Gabriel and I are coming for you, granted you’ll both walk away with your gold regardless of the outcome… just know that won’t stop us from bringing our very best. In fact, if I were you both I would prepare for an onslaught… come Sunday let’s give the fans what they want, let’s make this a Climax Control main event to remember and buckle up champs… because on Sunday… you guessed it… we’re going to give the fans the ride of their life.
Winking at the camera Odette waved towards her Rydernites that were watching. Turning back to Gabriel as the camera pans out, Odette could be heard laughing as Gabriel’s voice was heard as he beckoned her to come in closer to him. Wrapping his arms around her tightly, he jumped down from the table, before his lips captured hers passionately. The cameras panned out to the Paris skyline, looking out into the magical fairly land before dissolving into nothing but darkness.
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Earlier in the week
Gabriel: So Odette Nicole Ryder… Will you marry me?
It was as if a million and one fireworks had just exploded right inside of her ears. Odette could hear his words, but she was struggling to digest them. Looking down to her boyfriend that was down on bended knee in front of her Odette’s right hand covered her glossy lips. Her left hand was shaking as Gabriel’s warm right hand was placed gently underneath it. As the moments passed, they must have felt like hours to Gabriel as his Australian girlfriend for once had been rendered speechless. Taking her hand away from her lips she brought her index finger up to underneath her eye, knocking away the falling tear. As Gabriel’s dark eyes stayed locked on hers Odette went to speak but nothing came out. She had waited her whole life for a moment as perfect as this. She has imagined it ever since she was a little girl, even tho she had openly said marriage wasn’t for her… that was until she met him. That was until her eyes stumbled upon her Gabriel. He was everything and more than what she had ever dreamt of, Gabriel was her centre, her whole, without him in her life she would have been gutted. Gabriel was still down on bended knee and a small audience had begun to gather around them, Odette could see the hope in his eyes, but the desperation had slowly started to taint his face, why hadn’t she said anything? That must have been a question burning deep in his mind. Hearing him clear his throat a little Odette’s wide eyes struggled to blink her eyes hadn’t even locked on the ring that was on offer yet. They just stayed on his. Before any words could escape her lips, Odette felt her head nod slightly, before the pounding of her heart took over in her chest. The corners of her perfectly glossed lips turned up wards as she finally spoke, in a shock whisper.
Odette: Yes…
The look on Gabriel’s face was priceless as he faked that he couldn’t hear her.
Gabriel: I’m sorry what was that?
Odette’s smile was plastered across her face as the tears started to stream down her face.
Odette: Yes… I said yes… yes… yes I will marry you Gabriel…
Her smile was matched with his as Gabriel took the stunning ring from its box. Finding her ring finger he didn’t waste another moment as he slid the ring onto her long slender finger. A perfect fit. Closing the box shut Gabriel was quick to place it back into his pocket before getting back up to his feet. Without looking at her ring Odette instantly jumped into his arms. Her lips desperately seeking his, the small audience started to applaud the two as they kissed passionately. His right arm instantly wrapped around Odette’s waist pulling her in as tightly to his body as he could. As his left caressed her face softly as they shared a deep kiss. Odette had managed to wrap both of her hands around Gabriel’s neck pulling him in closely to her, not wanting to let go. Pulling back just slightly Gabriel smiled proudly down to his future wife.
Gabriel: You have no idea how happy I am Odette.
Wiping the happy tears away from her face, Gabriel was quick to return his lips to hers before she could even reply.
Odette: I… Love… You….
Speaking during his kisses Odette pushed herself back, not forcefully but just enough so she could talk.
Odette: I love you Gabriel.
Smiling up at him, the grip of her arms around his neck grew tighter as Gabriel looked down at her.
Gabriel: I love you too Odette.
Another kiss was share between the two before Gabriel unwrapped Odette’s hands from behind his neck, bringing her left hand up to her view. Playing with the ring that had found a home on her slender finger Gabriel looked into her emerald eyes.
Gabriel: How did I do?
In all the excitement of agreeing to become his future wife, Odette had forgotten to take a good hard look at her engagement ring. As the 9 carat white diamond sparkled in the city lights Odette’s eyes bugged slightly out of her head, her jaw dropping again. Looking up at him with curiosity in her eyes Odette spoke just above a whisper.
Odette: Gabriel that would have cost a fortune…
Lowering his head down to hers Gabriel pressed his lips against hers, before breaking away.
Gabriel: only the best for my future wife.
He didn’t let her reply he just crushed his lips to hers once more. This time their breathing kicked up a notch as Gabriel didn’t want to let her go and to be honest Odette didn’t want to be anywhere else. Breaking away breathless the two continued to hug one another as the crowd around them started to disperse. Resting his chin on the top of Odette’s head, Gabriel ran his fingers through her hair, while Odette held her left hand out in front of her staring at her engagement ring in astonishment. As the two stood there for what seemed like 10 minutes in a soft silence looking out over the river and the lights taking their time in adoring each other. Odette’s body suddenly jolted in Gabriel’s arms. Pulling away from her slightly Gabriel looked down at Odette, who was already staring up at him.
Gabriel: What’s wrong?
Odette: Nothings wrong… it’s just… I have to call my mother…
Barely containing her excitement Odette reached for her IPhone that was in Gabriel’s jacket pocket but her hand was swatted away.
Gabriel: We can call everyone in the morning… let’s just enjoy this…
Odette: Brilliant idea… but you can face the wrath of my mother tomorrow morning when she asked what took us so long in telling her…
Gabriel chuckled lightly.
Gabriel: I’m sure she won’t mind…
He was right, Odette’s mother wouldn’t mind… but this is Odette were talking about she wanted to tell everyone her good news.
Odette: I can’t wait to tell everyone…
Hugging onto his tiny Australian girlfriend Gabriel couldn’t help but smile, she was a social butterfly who had harder time keeping secrets then Angel. Running his hand through her hair once more Gabriel took in a deep breath.
Gabriel: They’ll find out in time…
Odette: yes, yes they will…
Nodding her head in agreement Odette closed her eyes soaking in the warm feeling of being so close to Gabriel. There we have it ladies and gents. Odette and Gabriel have officially become engaged the future was in fact theirs. The scene fades out with Odette and Gabriel standing by the river locked in each-other’s arms. They say Paris is the city of love and if these two can find peace there, then it must be true. There’s an old saying that you have to dream of what you want, go where you want to go, be what you want to be, because you only have one life and once chance to do the things you want to do and right now Odette Nicole Ryder was living in that dream. She had found peace and happiness in the man called Gabriel. He had her heart and she had his, together they would face everything and anything that would come their way. who knew that dreams and fairy tales really do exist?