Author's Note: Behold, the next in my Xtrema series. This is another anthology series where each chapter will act as a prequel telling a story of each of the Xtrema characters. For this first chapter, I figure it's best to show you the story of how Queen Bee became champion in the first place.
I am open to other ideas. If there is any story you wish me to tell about any of the characters, please request it. Any and all comments are welcome.
In the early days of Xtrema, only one championship was introduced at the time: the Xtrema Championship. Since it was the only title in the league, everyone wanted a piece of it. Unfortunately, only one was successful: the Lunar Warrior herself, Nyx.
After winning the belt, Nyx was proud to boast about it at the next Xtrema show. After all the other matches were done, Nyx took to the ring with her belt in her hand. She had black flowing hair and pale white skin with a black crescent moon on her face. She wore a shining, black warrior outfit with the same moon logo on her torso, only white. Her black and silver boots matched her wristbands which complimented her nearly-Amazonian physique.
"Look upon my prize, people!" Nyx said holding her championship belt high. "This is in the hands of its rightful champion! At our last show, Sayuri Rogue hosted a battle royale involving every single wrestler on the roster! Sure, Amazon Aqua was mighty, Liza Surkova was out for blood, and it was a challenge to keep track of Mantis, but I conquered them all! They did their best to defeat me, but their best wouldn't amount to squat! I have bested every last woman in the Xtrema roster! This belt here says that I'm the top of the Xtrema roster, and anyone who says otherwise is just jealous! You cannot best Nyx, because Nyx is the dark of the night, and the darknss will always consume you!"
Suddenly, Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger" played at the entrance stage. Nyx looked and saw another wrestler, Queen Bee, march her way to the stage with a microphone in her hand. Once she was inside, the confronted Nyx and spoke out against her.
"Hold the phone! There seems to be a misunderstanding here. You said that you bested every woman on the roster, but we all know that's not true. After all, I didn't participate in the battle royal. I was in recovery after my debut match against Mantis. But now, I am back stronger than ever. And I've got my eyes set on that championship." She stepped closer to plant her finger on the title belt.
Nyx snickered. "I thought it'd be moot to say I was better than you since I have already bested the woman who sprained your arm. But if you really want another bone-shattering, I'll give you one. In fact, why wait?" She dropped her belt and shot a kick at Queen Bee's stomach. She then gripped her wrestling trunks and tossed her over in a suplex. She then got up and picked up the microphone. "Let's have a match, right her and right now! For the belt!" She picked up the belt and shoved to the referee.
Though she was reluctant, the referee took the belt and accepted Nyx's offer. She gave the belt to the ringside crew and moved Nyx away from her challenger. While Nyx removed her armor revealing a black, sparkling two-piece, the referee waited until Queen Bee was back on her feet to call for the bell.
DING-DING!
Nyx wasted no time in charging after Queen Bee. The challenger was still groggy after the surprise suplex, so she couldn't the champion from tackling her to the corner. Nyx shot her knee repeatedly into Queen Bee's stomach until the referee made her stop.
Nyx wasn't done however. She grabbed Queen Bee by her wrist attempting to throw her in an Irish whip to the other corner. However, Queen Bee reversed the throw and sent Nyx running. However, the champ stopped herself by gripping the ropes.
Queen Bee went to attack her from behind, but Nyx caught her by surprise with an elbow strike. Nyx grabbed Queen Bee with a rear waistlock, but the challenger reversed their positions and threw her with a German suplex. After that, Queen Bee covered Nyx for the pinfall.
1…
It was too early for a pin. Nyx not only kicked out, she also shot a punch directly at Queen Bee's throat. The referee didn't see it, but the stunned challenger coughed violently at the attack. Nyx picked herself up before locking a headlock on Queen Bee's neck nearly cutting off her air. Queen Bee violently struggled, but her efforts quickly became weak when Nyx swung her head around.
"Give up?" the referee asked.
"N-No." Queen Bee struggled to answer. Nyx tightened the hold making her opponent gasp silently.
"You just signed your death warrant, little bumblebee." Nyx said. She released the hold only to slam Queen Bee's head to the mat. She then stood on Queen Bee's hair while pulling her arms up. She relished in Queen Bee's screams until the referee made her let go.
While the referee scolded Nyx for her most recent dirty antic, Queen Bee rose to one knee watching her opponent. She found her chance and ran after her. She hit her with a spear so hard, the two of them went through the rope and out of the ring. Nyx got a sore spot on her back from the fall, but she powered out of it. She grabbed Queen Bee by her hair, but the challenger surprised her with another tackle sending her back to crash to the barricade.
Nyx yelled as her sore back got worse. Queen Bee recovered and tossed Nyx back into the ring. She then climbed up the ring perching himself at the top turnbuckle. She flexed both of her biceps before launching herself forward landing an elbow drop on Nyx's already sore back. She rolled Nyx over and attempted another pin.
1… 2…
Nyx kicked out. Feeling the momentum rush through her, Queen Bee picked Nyx up and tossed her to the ring ropes. When she came back, Queen Bee sent her back down with a lariat. She kissed her own bicep before launching it down on Nyx's prone body.
Queen Bee excitedly picked Nyx up and attempted another Irish whip, but Nyx furiously recovered just in time and countered with a strong uppercut to her challenger's stomach. Queen Bee gave out a loud gasp at the sudden shock that filled her body. It almost felt like all the fight got sent right out of her.
Nyx took full advantage of her upper hand and gripped Queen Bee's head tightly. "You're dead! You hear me? DEAD!" She struck Queen Bee with a strong headbutt crashing her down. She picked her back up before holding the back of her neck. She balled up her fist and hit Queen Bee with several punches to her stomach making her gag at each strike. She then held Queen Bee upside down ready hit her with a piledriver. She dropped down to her knees sending her opponent's head crashing onto the mat.
Under normal circumstances, that would've been enough, but Nyx was furious. She was more than ready to end this girl's career. She gripped her hand around Queen Bee's throat and held her up. She bent down to one knee and crashed Queen Bee's back over her knee with her finishing move: the Nightfall. Queen Bee looked dead when she fell off of Nyx's knee. Feeling extra confident, the champion placed her foot on Queen Bee's chest calling for the count.
1… 2…
Something spectacular happened. Much to everyone's surprise, even Sayuri Rogue's (who watched from the skybox), Queen Bee made a recovery and kicked out just in time. Nyx herself was surprised as well along with completely ingulfed with rage. She gripped Queen Bee's hair and held her up to her face.
"WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?! DO YOU WANT TO DIE?!"
"No… I WANT TO WIN!"
Queen Bee surprised Nyx by clapping her hands right at her ears. Nyx let to feeling the painful ring at the sides of her head. Queen Bee then wrapped her arms around Nyx and held her up slightly before running forward. She sent her crashing right at the corner before taking her head and sending her down with a bulldog.
Queen Bee, tired and ready to pass out, still kept on fighting. She grabbed Nyx's legs and crossed them before turning around and pulling at them. The champion yelled as she found herself in a sharpshooter. She reached out for the ropes, but Queen Bee moved forward to keep her at the center of the ring. Nyx tried to endure while Queen Bee struggled to keep herself awake during the match. In the end though, one of them gave it. And it was Nyx, who tapped on the mat rapidly.
DING-DING!
Queen Bee released Nyx and began to get dizzy. Her spirit was renewed when the referee gave her newly-won title belt to her. The crowd gave a roaring thunder of applause to the new Xtrema Champion, Queen Bee. That was the last thing Queen Bee remembered before she blacked out.
Queen Bee opened her eyes slowly finding herself in the infirmary. She had some bandages on her body, but she felt fine as she woke up. She turned to her left and smiled at the new title belt she just remembered winning. She then turned to her right surprised to see the Xtrema CEO sitting beside her.
"Oh! Ms. Rogue. I didn't expect to see you here."
"Well, I wanted to come by and personally congratulate the new Xtrema Champion. I gotta say, you pulled off quite a match. Even the battle royal didn't rate this high."
"Wow. Thanks." Queen Bee said with a little blush. "So… I'm the champion now?"
"Of course. Not only that, but the doctor say you'll be recovered and ready to leave tomorrow."
Queen Bee smiled with pride. "I honestly didn't expect this. I only challenged Nyx because I didn't get a chance to before. I wonder if this is how Paige felt after she beat AJ Lee."
"Well, don't celebrate too soon, Ms. Sawyer." Sayuri said. "Now that you're a champion, you've got a target on your back. Soon, every woman on the roster is going to want a shot at that title, including your friends. And just wait until you get your other title."
Queen Bee raised an eyebrow. "What other title?"
Sayuri smiled. "Like I said, your match earlier became quite a hit. And you fought like a real warrior. You truly are the very image of what Xtrema is all about. Which is why I'm going to make you… our ace."
The only source of light shining in the park was the full moon. Nyx herself didn't care about the light for everything in her soul went pitch black with anger and jealousy and despair.
"That bitch… That Queen Bee bitch." Nyx growled. "She stole my belt. She humiliated me. AND NOW, SHE'S GOING TO BE THE ACE?!" She grabbed a log and tossed it across the field in complete anger. "THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN MINE! SHE… SHE…" Nyx stopped herself before finding a park bench for her to sit at. She lowered her head and grimaced in sorrow. "What am I going to do?"
Suddenly, a cold chill blew through Nyx as she felt a pair of cold arms wrap around her head softly and gently. She then heard a sultry and seductive voice whisper in your ear.
"We become stronger together."
Nyx stood back up and turned around. She saw a woman with skin even paler than hers with a black cloak on. "Midnight? What are you doing here?"
"What do you think, my dear? I came to help." Midnight moved around the bench and walked slowly to Nyx. "The way you're feeling, the despair, it must be so soul-crushing."
Nyx wanted to turn away, but she found herself entranced by Midnight's words. "You're right. That bumblebee bested me and humiliated me in front of the entire world. I can't go back now."
"Don't be so foolish." Midnight said before stroking Nyx's arms. "You're a warrior of the night willing to go the distance for victory. That is a quality that I admire." She brushed her fingers on the side of Nyx's head. "What's your name? Your real name?"
"…It's Gwen."
"Well, Gwen, let me be the first to say that you are stronger than you know. I'm the only one who sees that. Why can't you? Why don't you come join me? With me by your side, you'll find the strength within that will surprise you. Follow me and I will give you the love that you need to fulfill your darkest and strongest potential."
Every word of encouragement made Gwen feel fulfilled and wholesome. The promise was truly intoxicating to her. So when Midnight placed her finger at Gwen's chin and lured her in, she didn't even put up a fight. And under the moonlight, Midnight closed her eyes and planted a soft, seductive kiss on Gwen. The both of them loved every second it.
When the kiss ended, Gwen opened her eyes seeing the vampire wrestler in a whole new, beautiful way. She smiled before landing down on one knee right at her. Midnight smiled as she pet her newest lover by her hair.
"Welcome to my harem, Gwen." Midnight said. "You will make quite a powerful bride."
Gwen smiled softly before lowering her head in fealty. "My strength, my heart, and my entire body belong to you. My love, my queen, my mistress."
