Own no intellectual properties. I have had some characters designed for a pro wrestling story for a while now and just wanted to find an outlet on here to put them. After a friend referred me to "Wanna Be the World's Strongest." I felt this was a good storyline and good characters to work with. This story is going to be focusing on plot, characters, drama and action.

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Sakura repeated knee strikes to hornet as she lay against the turnbuckle. Afterwards she climbed onto Hornet and delivered several strikes while she lay helpless. Sakura then fell back holding Hornet and flipped her over. As Sakura jumped on the turnbuck;e to deliver an atomic elbow she was met with interference as one of Hornet's cronies hopped by the corner and tried to push Sakura off. All within the full view of the referee.

In the back Takeo watched on the monitor as the referee was letting a lot slide.

" What the hell ref? Call for a DQ!"

Sakura managed to kick away the member of the league of evil and attempted her atomic elbow, however the interference she dealt with bought Hornet enough time to move out of the way.

" Give me my stick!" Hornet yelled reaching out her hand.

As Sakura came to, she saw Hornet hovering over her with a kendo stick in her hand. She repeatedly struck Sakura with her stick.

" Ref! This isn't a no rules match! DQ her!" Takeo shouted looking at the monitor.

Hornet the got atop Sakura's back and proceeded to choke her with the stick.

" Hornet! I'm giving you to the count of 5 to release the hold! 1..2..3..4.." The referee said until Hornet released the hold.

" Did….did she just give a 5 count for an illegal weapon!?" Takeo said. " Oh my god, this ref is beyond stupid."

Sakura got back to her feet even as Hornet repeatedly struck her with the stick causing her to yelp in pain. Even as she took to beatings, Sakura turned and looked Hornet dead in the eyes. Hornet astonished tried to strike Sakura on the head only for her to grab the kendo stick mid swing with both her hands. The crowd roared in support of Sakura's tenacity.

" Let go you little bitch!" Hornet yelled.

As Sakura yanked away the stick she kicked Hornet to the mat. However as she did this one of the minions from the league of evil grabbed her from behind the ropes and proceeded to strangle her. Having none of it, Sakura reached behind grabbing the minion by the head and flung her over the ropes following with a dropkick which sent the minion flying. A second minion tried to tackle Sakura only for Sakura to break her hold and deliver a powerbomb. The first minion then tired to attack Sakura again only to have her attack blocked and Sakura to deliver a headbutt.

" Ow, that was dumb." Sakura said cradling her head.

In all the mayhem Sakura lost focus on Hornet who was back on her feet and snuck up from behind Sakura and delivered a suplex which rendered her unconscious. It was then Hornet got the pin.

" And the winner is Hornet." The announcer said. However she had nothing else to say as she was disgusted how the referee did not do her job.

Sakura regained consciousness as she looked up at the lights. She heard the rumbling of the crowd as they were shouting expletives at the referee.

" This referee is an idiot!" Takeo said in the back.

Sakura picked herself up and walked to the middle of the ring. She then requested a microphone.

" Please everyone…." Sakura said on the mic which caused the crowd to simmer down. " This is pro wrestling. I've come to accept that things will happen that I can't anticipate and that the outcome of a match can be unpredictable. These kind of things happen. I accept my loss with grace and dignity. I'll keep working hard until I can win a match!"

With that Sakura diffused an extremely angry crowd as they cheered her on.

Takeo sighed as he too felt disarmed by Sakura's words and actions.

Later Sakura was in medical by Takeo's insistence as the doctor checked her out.

" Took some lumps out there." The doctor said as she examined Sakura.

" It's not as bad as it looks." Sakura said. " I'm fine."

" I'm going to give you some salve for the welt marks from that kendo stick."

As Sakura walked out Takeo was leaning against the wall in the hallway.

" You good?" Takeo asked.

" I'm fine."

" I want you to take it easy for a few days." The doctor said giving her the salve.

Later, Takeo and Sakura were walking down the hallway.

" So you heard the doctor, just take it easy for a few days."

" You know how doctors are, they always over react to everything."

" Yea, you're still taking the next few days off. Kendo marks suck."

Sakura looked curiously at Takeo." You've been hit with a kendo stick?"

" Kendo sticks, chairs, trash cans…"

" Really?"

" Of course those were either no-rules matches or the opponent got disqualified. You should have been declared the winner of that match."

Sakura sighed. " I've lost so much….I'm not going to split hairs over one."

Days later…..

Sakura and Takeo tied up in the ring. Being in this position they had no choice but to look eachother in the eye. However that didn't stop them from trying to avert their gaze. The past week more tension had been building between the 2 as Takeo tried to continue training Sakura. Their gaze once again met as Takeo tried to deliver instruction.

Later…

" Ew." Sakura said.

" Ne?"

" You eat coconut protein bars?"

" Yea, So?" Takeo said as he was unwrapping one.

" Gross."

" Ok, first of all, I don't have to take that from someone who likes mint chip ice cream."

" And what's wrong with mint chip?" Sakura said putting her hands on her hips.

" Nothing, hey I can bring in some toothpaste tomorrow and put some chocolate chips on it for you. Basically the same thing."

" Oh whatever!" Sakura said.

" An amazing match out there the other day Sakura." Seiichi said as he walked over to the pair.

" Oh, thank you." Sakura bowed.

" That league of evil. Can always count on them to be scoundrels. But the way you fought and the way you handled yourself out there after the loss, your popularity's never been higher."

" Really?" Sakura said excitedly.

" Absolutely, so I've decided to book your rematch with Rio Next month. The promoters are calling the event " Bad Blood"."

" Hey, that's awesome !" Takeo said.

Sakura was somewhat taken aback by this.

" I…thank you…" Sakura said.

" Well, I'll let you two get back to it." Seiichi said walking off.

Sakura stood still a moment.

" What's wrong? That's what you wanted right?" Takeo said.

" Y-yea…" Sakura said.

" But…."

Sakura's eyes drifted to the floor.

" I haven't won a single match. I don't know if I have the right to face Rio. Or if the result is gonna be any different from last time.

" Well last time you weren't a trained wrestler, last time you hadn't fought wars in the ring."

" I guess you're right."

" Also….last time you didn't have me training you." Takeo said.

Sakura looked at Takeo and blushed. " You're right."

" Hey, we're gonna train hard for this match. Honestly you should have been declared the winner of the last match but that was good. Fighting the league of evil toughened you up a lot. After that Rio shouldn't be too big a hassle.

" Right."

Takeo looked at Sakura. He understood that the reason she got into pro wrestling in the first place was because of Rio.

(((((Flashback)))))

Takeo and Elena sat on a bench near a lake.

" So what can I help you with?"

" It's about Sakura."

" Ok…"

" I know you've been training her for a while."

" Yea, she really knows how to train hard."

" That's Sakura for you. That being said I need to ask you to do something…"

Takeo listened in.

" ….Sakura…I really think she takes heavy stock into what you say."

Takeo seemed surprised. " Maybe I guess…."

" Look, she's lost like 50 matches in a row. You as a professional should estimate she's not cut out for this."

Takeo was surprised. " Lots of great pros have had losing streaks…..even legends."

" 50!? I heard that's a record." Elena countered.

" Elena…what are you trying to ask me to do?"

" I think you should talk to her and find some reason with her."

" You want me to talk her into quitting?" Takeo said.

" Listen, we both know she doesn't belong in wrestling. Sweet Diva's her home. That's where she shines."

" Elena. Sakura is really beginning to love pro wrestling. I mean you should see her, she can't get enough training. She's getting stronger every day."

" She's becoming a laughing stock! Even if she comes back now, I know she's going to be different. I want to pull her out before it gets worse."

" …I know she's your friend. I know you want to help her. But…I can't do what you're asking me to do…"

Elena stood up. " I don't know what exactly is going on between you two, but if you're at least her friend…you wont want to see her hurt. Think about it please. She'll listen to you."

Elena walked away while Takeo remained on the bench.

((((End Flashback))))

Takeo looked to Sakura " Hey…."

" Hm?" Sakura said.

" Listen…after you beat Rio…..if you wanted to go back to Sweet Diva…you know I'd be cool with that right?"

Sakura was surprised by the comment. " Don't you want me to stick around?" Sakura joked.

" Of course I want you to stick around. But I know how much Sweet Diva means to you. Whatever you decide to do, I'll support you." Takeo said. " I mean whether you're wrestling or being a pop idol we'll still hang out ya know….if uhhh if that's ok with you."

Sakura paused a moment and smiled. She then walked past Takeo and patted him on the shoulder " Let's just focus on my match before we make decisions about the rest of my life."

Takeo smiled. " You got it."

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More to come….