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Post by Alicia "Atomic" Kitsune on Dec 18, 2004 15:21:07 GMT -5
The four inside the cell are now running on empty fuel tanks. Surion tries to finish things with Surion’s Revenge, but Rose counters and hits her own Mark of the Rose with incredible violence. As she does this, Blade almost decapitates Yoko with a Thor’s Hammer, and Yoko’s eyes glaze as she lies on the mat. Seeing one another, Rose and Blade stand up and approach the centre of the ring. The crowd, which has been shouting its lungs out for most of the match, falls almost silent as Rose and Blade regard one another. Blade smiles as Rose breathes deeply from all the exertion of the match.
Blade: You know that you cannot defeat me….I have but one purpose, and I will not stop until I fulfil it.
Rose says nothing; she just continues to stare. Blade raises an eyebrow.
Blade: You still really believe that he’s coming back, don’t you? Don’t you understand? He has absorbed the essence of pure evil…..even one such as he cannot overcome such a force. You are alone, Alexandra, and will be forever more……
Rose’s features become pained as she battles with her fear and sorrow. She takes a step back, and Blade takes one toward her, his vicious grin growing wider and more confident –
GONG……….
The lights fail, and the audience practically sets a new world indoor noise record.
GONG……..
Everyone is looking around, trying to be the first to spot that infamous silhouette. But the seconds pass, and there’s nothing……until suddenly, Rose’s voice is heard, strong now and crystal clear.
Rose: I am NOT alone, fool, and I never shall be – Lord Ridley is with me, in my heart and soul even if his body is elsewhere. And because of this, I shall NEVER fall to a pathetic slave such as you!
Rose spins a monumental kick at Blade and sends him halfway across the ring. Blade jumps back up, eyes flaming, and the pair charge each other in their last attempt for victory…….
They both swing kicks at the same time, and you would need a slow motion camera to spot Blade connecting with Rose a millisecond ahead of her shot. Blade ducks, and Rose falls to the mat, holding her head; Blade looks perfectly calm as he lifts Rose and puts all his remaining strength into a final burst of the Lights. Rose lies still; Blade stands over her and bends down to whisper close to her ear.
Blade: Now tell me, Rose…..who is the slave, and who is the master?
The crowd is going off its collective head – but neither Blade nor Rose realizes why. For in the corner, a single figure is moving; they lift themselves up to their feet, and climb up to the top of the metal post.
Yoko keeps her eyes on Blade, and her inner fire, the quality which first drew Ridley and Rose to her, burns as never before. And that fire is about to come to the surface…….quietly, Yoko pulls out a little bottle from her shirt, similar to the one containing her poison fluid. But instead of taking a mouthful, she bends down and pours it over her ring boots……
A few people in the crowd suddenly twig what Yoko is doing; they cry out to their friends, and the noise becomes overwhelming as Yoko discard the bottle and produces a lighter. She flicks it, and looks at the bright flame for a moment before dropping it on to her boots. The kerosene ignites, and Yoko jumps u, aiming for Blade’s head; he turns, and has just a second to see Yoko’s blazing feet in all their glory before she nails him with a flaming “M.Bison” flying guillotine. Blade’s face is smashed into the canvas; Yoko takes quite an impact herself, and rolls away. Rose feels the powerful vibration; she is too dazed to fully understand, but sensing a body in close proximity, she pulls herself up and forward just enough so that she collapses to the mat with one arm over Blade’s chest. The ref on the inside dives in for the count….
…and at that very moment, on the outside, BK lifts up his head, stares ahead as if unable to focus properly, and drops sideways to cover RDK.
The counts seem to start at exactly the same moment – and the refs are almost in synch with one another as they hit 3. Almost….but not quite. The ref in the ring is just a tiny fraction ahead – and it’s his hand that the timekeeper sees raised first. The bell rings, the crowd explodes, and though the big screen seems to suggest that one count was marginally ahead, it’s only when the timekeeper confirms the result to Philip that the issue is settled.
Philip, like everyone else in the arena, is practically hoarse from yelling, but nevertheless he grabs his mic and gasps the result to make it official.
Philip: Here….is your…..winner, and still…..ACW Champion………Alexandra Kaesar!
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Post by Alicia "Atomic" Kitsune on Dec 18, 2004 15:23:16 GMT -5
In the cell, nobody moves for several seconds; the referee, looking somewhat bruised and battered himself, brings the belt to Rose and helps her to her feet. Rose is still very dazed and trying to make sense of things, but as she hears the crowd she looks at the belt in her hand, then at Yoko and Blade who are still down in the ring. Yoko’s boots are no longer on fire, but they still smoke a little, and Rose begins to understand what has happened. Yoko is exhausted; she opens her eyes and looks at Rose, and smiles weakly, and Rose smiles back, her expression one of gratitude and apology for letting herself become paranoid over the title. Slowly the other competitors start to pick themselves up, having given everything and now utterly spent; on the outside, the referee has to explain to BK what has happened, and even RDK seems to have sympathy for him as he slowly stands up, unable to believe that he has again lost the title by such a tiny margin. The cameras and the crowd’s attention are all focused on the champion, as the referee hands back her belt……so by the time anybody spots the ominous shape of Jack Fury sliding out of the crowd next to the cell, there’s no time for them to react. Fury waits until Rose is walking away from Yoko, holding her belt in the air…..
Fury: Blade!
At his master’s command, Blade springs up to his feet; propelled by an energy which is not that of a normal man, he has a hold of Yoko before Rose knows what’s happening. Fury steps into the cell; he throws something in his hand to Blade, and everyone recognizes it as his legendary sword. Blade holds the sword to Yoko’s neck, so that Rose is forced to abandon any plan of attack. Behind her, Fury sees Surion finding his feet and mercilessly punches him with his gauntleted fist before hurling him out of the door. The remaining referee has slid out of the ring to demand an explanation, and he gets exactly the same treatment. Without fuss, Fury pulls the door shut and clamps his right hand over the handle of the door to the cell; sparks fly off, and when he removes the gauntlet it can be seen that the door has been fused shut, the metal crushed and melted together. Fury, Blade, Rose and Yoko are now the only people left in the structure, and Fury calmly enters the ring where the other three are standing (or, in Yoko’s case, dangling).
Fury walks over and faces Rose, standing between her and the restrained Yoko. Rose’s face is etched with thunderous anger, but Fury just smiles, and then he begins to clap, slowly, making a sharp metallic sound as the gauntlets clash together.
Fury: Magnificent……..simply magnificent. My dear, I wasn’t sure if you had it in you, but you’ve surpassed all my expectations. I believe I’m going to have a wonderful time working with you, and with Yoko of course.
Rose has been glaring at Fury, but her expression flickers at this odd statement, showing a brief glimpse of surprise and confusion. Fury laughs.
Fury: Oh, of course, I had forgotten…..you, and I suspect everyone else, is still under the impression that I want to destroy Pain Incorporated! No, no, you have me all wrong there….nothing could be further from the truth.
Thoughts are racing through Rose’s head, and as she puts the pieces together her face crumples……
Rose: No….no, I don’t believe you……..
Her expression hardens, and with a yell she throws herself at Fury. Fury though easily absorbs the blow, which lacks power due to Rose’s extreme tiredness, and pushes her away and down to the mat. Blade pulls his sword close to Yoko, cutting just the tiniest wound into her neck, and Yoko cries out for just a moment despite her battle not to show Fury or Blade that she’s frightened.
Rose stands back up, and Fury’s own expression is one of cold, calculating intent.
Fury: It is useless to try and deny what you know to be true, Alexandra. Did Ridley himself not tell you what would come to pass? And did you not receive a vision of your own as further proof? Your stubbornness is dangerous, Rose…..you know that I can have Blade decapitate your protégé here in a second if I so desire, and believe me, if I don’t get what I want….
Rose looks down at the mat, close to tears.
Rose: This just feels…..wrong……
Fury walks forward and puts a hand on her shoulder, in what almost amounts to a comforting gesture.
Fury: Now, now….you’re a very strong woman, Rose, but we all know how much you’ve suffered, trying to deal with the hand that life’s dealt you. I can stop that suffering….. let me take that pain away.
The gauntlets glow very faintly; Fury raises his other hand, above Rose’s head. Rose darts her own hand up and grabs his wrist to stop him lowering it any further; though neither of them is moving, the tension in their bodies is evident. Rose looks at Fury, great conflict still raging in her mind.
Rose:………..But…I…..need my pain……It’s what makes me who I am.
Fury smiles, and shows his sharp, needle – like teeth.
Fury: Exactly.
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Post by Alicia "Atomic" Kitsune on Dec 18, 2004 15:24:21 GMT -5
Without warning, Fury increases the pressure in his arms, forcing Rose down on to one knee as he presses down, trying to close his gauntlet over her face. Yoko kicks and claws, trying to free herself from Blade’s grasp, but she too is spent from the long match.
Yoko: NO!!!!
The crowd has been stunned into silence by the proceedings, but now they yell and shout, understanding that Rose is struggling in effect for her very soul. RDK, though still weak from the huge fall, tries to break in through the welded door, and even BK and Surion look aghast at Fury and Blade’s actions. Fury laughs chillingly as his metal – clad fingers make the lightest of contact with Rose’s skin……
Fury: From this day forward, Pain Incorporated……is –
*CLANG*
Fury’s head snaps upward, and his gold – flecked eyes meet a pair of burning red orbs.
Ridley: MINE, MOTHERFUCKER.
In all the chaos and the dimmed lighting of the arena, no one has seen Ridley abseiling from the roof; the fans lose it totally as Ridley, in his spiked, symbol covered cape and squid mask, pulls the starter cord to bring Masamune into rip – roaring life. He knows exactly where to apply the weedwhacker to best effect, targeting the weakened space on the roof where RDK and Blade slammed one another during the match. Sparks are sent all over as Ridley attacks the metal; in the ring, Fury tries to finish Rose, but the Champion is revitalized, and she forces his hand back until she can free herself from his grip. With the roof panel now only loosely attached, Ridley drops the ‘whacker next to the weakened point, raises his arms, and backflips into a standing senton, crashing through the roof to the mat. The vibrations of his landing knock the weed whacker over the edge and through the hole, and Ridley kips up so that he catches the still – running machine with perfect timing. He swings around, not even looking as he does so, and Rose instinctively drops to avoid the snarling blade. Fury jumps back, but receives a shallow cut to his chest; Blade releases Yoko and kicks Rose to the ground before he gets in between Ridley and Fury. They swing their weapons, which clash together; Blade’s sword cuts partly through the weedwhacker, cutting its power, but then becomes lodged there. Both parties try to pull their weapons free – and it’s now that Yoko makes her move, running in and jumping to kick Blade in the head. Ridley rips the tangled weapons from Blade’s grasp and throws them aside; Fury’s already moving forward, but as he attacks with a palm strike Ridley responds with one of his own. Their fingers interweave, and Fury only realizes the danger when it literally hits him, as Ridley “runs” up the nearby ropes and flips into a Dragonrana that brings Fury crashing to the mat. The fans go berserk as Ridley stands up, and walks back over to where Rose is kneeling on the mat.
Rose looks up at Ridley as he extends his hand to help her up, and her eyes meet his; she looks almost ready to cry her eyes out with joy and relief. She takes his hand…..and very gradually her expression changes, from jubilation, to confusion…..and then to absolute amazement and shock. She puts a hand over her mouth as she stands back up; and suddenly, the reason for this becomes blindingly obvious….even accounting for the massive spikes on his cape, Ridley appears to stand about half a foot shorter than Rose. Either, the lord of hardcore’s shrunk due to a month’s immersion in cold water, or….
Tentatively, Rose reaches forward and takes hold of the edge of the squid mask; holding her breath without realizing it, she pulls it away and drops it to the floor.
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Post by Alicia "Atomic" Kitsune on Dec 18, 2004 15:25:33 GMT -5
For a moment, there’s a stunned silence, followed by a massive collective gasp from the fans, the crew, and even some of the roster watching backstage. Then the crowd explodes with shouting and other expressions of amazement, including a few “HOLY SHIT!” chants. Fury stands back up, looks at the black – clad figure a few feet from him, and then down at the Seiden Gauntlets, which are glowing very faintly again.[/i]
Fury: That……wasn’t Kross.
The figure turns to face Fury and the recovering Blade…..and Alicia smiles, the red glow in her eyes now subsiding to mere embers.
AK: Correct. I “borrowed” a book from the museum a few days ago…..I recognized the word “Asmodeus” in it, but I couldn’t read the rest of the script. But I knew that Kross had studied older religious texts whilst studying theology, and I asked him if he could help me – I wondered if there might be some useful information in it, and I was dropping by to see if he’d made any progress when you decided to launch your little attack. Those really are the most amazing accessories, don’t you think?
She looks at the gauntlets Fury’s wearing; the marks left by the metal are clearly visible on the sides of her face.
AK: I have to confess, like everyone else I thought they were just for drawing the essence of a person, or a spirit…..I had no idea that the process could work the other way as well. It looks like Asmodeus wasn’t the only one who left a little of himself in there…..
There’s a rise in the buzz of the crowd as they work out the details for themselves.
AK: Oh, don’t get me wrong my friend, I’m still very much myself…….but perhaps in a slightly darker shade of pale. It was never my intention to intervene directly, but I guess you could say that your own actions resulted in me realizing just what a threat you are to everyone in this fed – and it’s a threat which I will not allow to screw up people’s careers and lives any further. So take this as your one and only warning – I WILL find out who, or what, is behind all of this, and end the terrorizing of the fed for good.
Fury raises an eyebrow, and is about to speak, but Alicia holds up a hand to stop him.
AK: Yes, yes, I know…..messiah complex, addiction etc. etc…. Well, consider this a relapse. I’m not perfect, you know.
Rose and Yoko have moved to either side of Alicia, and now the three women face down the two men. Alicia folds her arms and stares at Fury.
AK: Well personally I’m inclined to call it a night. But if the two of you would prefer a sound beating before we go, that’s no problem at all.
The crowd noise surges in anticipation of another fight; Blade finally retrieves his sword and steps forward, but Fury glances to him and shakes his head.
Fury: That won’t be necessary. Enjoy your little moment, my dear….because the next time we meet, I’ll be the one calling the shots. If I can’t posses Pain Inc then I WILL destroy it……and I only hope Ridley decides to leave his self – imposed exile in time to see you become responsible for the ruining of his once – great force.
Fury smiles a little, and then calmly walks away; Blade follows behind him, and Fury kicks the cell door open with incredible force to exit the structure. As they take their leave, Alicia turns back to Rose, with a look of sadness in her eyes.
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Post by Alicia "Atomic" Kitsune on Dec 18, 2004 15:26:24 GMT -5
Alicia: Rose, I’m sorry…..I’m sorry that Ridley can’t be with you again yet. But I know, I’m absolutely sure, that he will return to you when the time is right.
Rose gives a deep sigh; the pain is still very deep. But she does not cry, and instead looks Alicia up and down. Yoko has been stunned into silence up to this point, but she too looks more closely at AK in the unfamiliar sable.
Rose:……..It suits you.
Yoko nods in agreement. AK brushes her hair out of her face.
AK: Look, no matter what you may be expecting, I don’t want either of you to think I’m trying to take over from Ridley…..as far as I’m concerned, Blade and Fury have to be held under control until I can work out how to extract that power from them permanently. I can’t do it alone, and I need the best this fed has to offer if I’m to stand any chance. So…………….
She holds out her hand.
AK:…….partners?
Rose and Yoko look at one another; there’s quite a long pause…… and then they place their hands on top of Alicia’s.
Rose: Welcome to Pain Incorporated.
The arena erupts with a storm of sound; the ladies look around them, and then make their way out of the ring and the cell. Rose puts her belt on her shoulder, and notices that both Yoko and AK have paused.
Yoko: Champions first.
AK nods in agreement; Rose takes a step forward, then stops. She looks at Yoko.
Rose: This title’s divided us enough. We’re a team.
Yoko looks puzzled, then smiles; she and AK fall into step alongside Rose, and the three of them walk back up the ramp side by side, with the fans’ cheers and shouts accompanying them all the way.
For some, the Winter’s Discontent is melting away……but in its place comes a fire of an intensity never seen before…..
Prepare for the day of reckoning………..as Ragnarok approaches.
Fade to Black.
End of show.
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Post by scrawn on Dec 18, 2004 15:28:24 GMT -5
That was amazing, AK. So great it made me cry, even if I lost my title
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Post by Latino on Dec 18, 2004 15:29:12 GMT -5
Ak joined Pain Inc? Wow talk about a surprise. Great show IMO loved the title changes as well as Bob's segments.
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Post by BK London on Dec 18, 2004 15:30:30 GMT -5
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Jake
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Too fabulous for a title.....
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Post by Jake on Dec 18, 2004 15:32:11 GMT -5
GREATEST. PPV. EVER.
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Post by torak on Dec 18, 2004 15:34:04 GMT -5
That was awesome. AK, you pwn.
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Post by amotehgreat on Dec 18, 2004 15:35:16 GMT -5
Guess... Whos... BACK
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Post by Dalton on Dec 18, 2004 16:01:30 GMT -5
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Post by skurai on Dec 18, 2004 16:06:41 GMT -5
*claps* Top notch work as always AK. Makes me be proud to be a part of ACW.
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Post by Scientist GooeyGarth on Dec 18, 2004 16:21:22 GMT -5
That was soo...wow...
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Post by Shawn on Dec 18, 2004 17:00:04 GMT -5
Exceptional
The Goden Age of Pain Inc. has arrived
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