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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As the morning sun rose over the city, Takeo was seen in a park near a well as he continuously splashed a bucket of water over himself. After pouring the final bucket over himself Takeo slowly rose up and gazed up at the sun. The stern look of determination filled his demeanor as his fist tightened.

In another part of the city, Sakura was seen doing stretches as she got a full view of the sun peering through the main window of her apartment. The only thing on was her phone in case someone needed to get a hold of her. Other than that nothing evident of news or social media was active in her home. This was not by coincidence. Sakura wanted to have a clear space and mind this morning with no distractions or anything that could potentially make her get inside her own head.

Later…..

Takeo was in the park stretching.

" Yo!"

Takeo looked behind him to see Sakura walking up to him waving.

" Hey." Takeo said. " How you feeling?"

" I feel really good actually. I thought I'd be a nervous wreck, but I slept pretty well last night." Sakura said. "You?"

" I can't wait to get in the ring tonight."

Later that evening….

Sakura and Takeo got off the bus and entered the arena.

Later Sakura was working on her stretch as Takeo assisted her.

" You know…." Sakura said. " I don't think I ever thanked you…."

" Hm?" Takeo said.

" I didn't thank you when you stood up for me against Konjo….or making me a better wrestler…or even just being there to listen to me…..I never thanked you for any of it…"

Takeo smiled. " You can thank me by doing your best tonight."

Sakura turned back and smiled at him. The two locked their gaze for only a moment.

" You can also thank me by working my back a little bit. I feel a knot back there." He said pointing to his back.

Sakura chuckled as she put her hands upon his back while he placed his hands on the wall.

" Here?" Sakura said .

" More down to the right."

" Here?"

"Just a little bit more."

" How about this?" Sakura asked.

" Yea, right there."

Sakura chuckled as she proceeded to massage out the knot.

" I know you're thankful." Takeo said. " So am I."

" You?"

" I'm thankful that you got into pro wrestling. Even though you've had a hell of a time. I'm glad you stuck with it. I'm also thankful you came to me to help you train."

Sakura smiled as she blushed while massaging Takeo.

" And no matter what happens. I'm thankful we're here for each other."

Sakura blushed while Takeo smiled facing the wall.

Suddenly more wrestlers began pouring into the backstage area.

Rio walked in and gave a slight gaze in Sakura's direction. While Haru followed closely after her. Haru gazed over in Takeo's direction.

" Hey." Takeo said, realizing he needed to get his head back in the game.

Haru didn't respond. He merely put his bag on a nearby table and took off his hoodie.

" Soooo umm, it might be a good idea for us to go over a strategy for tonight. " Takeo said.

Haru simply responded with extending Takeo his middle finger.

" Yea that might help." Takeo said in response.

Sakura took in everything that was going on.

" Hey you ladies better kiss and make up…" Spazz said as he entered in with T-Bone. " Because tonight you're gonna get the beat down of your lives. Wild Child , don't think I forgot about that little cheap shot kick you gave me after that old man threw me into you. My face hurt for a week!"

" Your face hurts everyone Spazz. What else is new?" Takeo said prompting laughter from some of the wrestlers.

" Tonight you're dead." A fuming Spazz said.

" Yea, you keep saying that. Get some new material." Takeo said.

" Stop, don't try to provoke them." Sakura said.

" Good evening everyone!" A man in a suit said coming in. " I hope you're all well prepared, there's a massive crowd out there. We're expecting huge numbers tonight."

As the man went over the schedule of who was wrestling when, Takeo and Sakura sat on a bench listening in.

" And then we have for the main events tonight, Wild Child and Hollowpoint against the Jawbreakers and then we have Rio Kazuma vs. Sakura Hagiwara."

Later….

While the show was already underway, the other wrestlers were in the back preparing themselves.

" Rio, how do you feel about this match being called the battle of the titans?" Kanae asked as Rio was sitting on a bench stretching out as several other reporters surrounded her.

" Please, the only thing titanic about her is her losses."

" So what about the rumors about her upping her training with Misaki Toyoda and Wild Child?" Kanae asked.

" All that's done is convince me to not fight her with kids gloves this time." Rio responded.

In another area backstage a reporter is talking to Haru. " So Hollowpoint, how is 12-Gage doing right now?"

" He's fine, he'll be ready to come back before you know it."

" I can only imagine what it must be like to be forced to partner with the same man who put him in that position in the first place. To say there's tension between you and Wild Child I'm sure is an understatement." The reporter said.

Hollowpoint responded by giving a deathful glare at the reporter.

" Umm, well….we'll um let you get back to your warm up." The reporter said, trying not to incur Haru's wrath.

" So Sakura how are you feeling about your match against Rio tonight?" A reporter asked.

" I feel way more confident than I did last time. I think I'm going to surprise a lot of people tonight." Sakura responded.

" Your performance in the ring has improved significantly lately. What do you attribute that to?"

" I've been doing different things in my training."

" So is it true that you have been training with Misaki Toyoda and Wild Child?"

" Hai, they've both significantly improved my abilities."

" That being said you've spent most time with Wild Child is that correct?"

Sakura blushed slightly. " I guess that's true."

" There's a lot of chatter circulating that you 2 are an item. Care to comment on that?"

Sakura's face became flush with red. " W-We're friends and we train together…."

In another part of the arena, a reporter is speaking with the Jawbreakers.

" Guys can I get a minute to…"

" Hey get the hell out of here! We're prepping!" T-Bone said as he threw a chair toward the journalist, hitting the wall beside him which prompted the reporter to high tail it out of that area.

In another part backstage Takeo had been cornered for an interview.

" Wild Child, this is your first match since your suspension how are you feeling tonight?" A reporter asked.

" I feel like I'm gonna kick some ass tonight!" Takeo said, adopting more of his Wild Child persona.

" Do you think you and Hollowpoint are going to be able to coexist in this match?"

" Hah! Like it matters! We're not exactly taking on a couple of Einsteins here! If the Jawbreakers had half a brain, they'd still only have half a brain!"

" So can you tell us your relationship with Sakura Hagiwara?"

Takeo got caught off guard by this question but maintained his character.

" She's a winner! And I like to surround myself with winners!" Takeo said.

" Ummm she hasn't won a match since her debut…."

" Hah! Shows what you know! You just don't have an eye for potential like I do!" Takeo said.

" Is your father going to be watching the match tonight!?" A random reporter said in the background.

Before Takeo could answer he was bombarded with several other questions regarding his father.

" Has he given you any advice for the match!?"

" How come he hasn't been to any of your matches!?"

" Has he been training you for this!?"

" That's it! You lost your interview privileges ! You lot clear out!" Takeo yelled.

Meanwhile in the arena, attendees were making their way to their seats, including Makoto and the members of Sweet Diva.

" Wow, look at the size of this place!"

" Between Sakura's popularity spike and people knowing about Wild Child's father, a lot of people came out to show their support." Makoto responded. " The arena sold out very quick.

Suddenly, the arena went dark.

In the Air Tonight by State of Mine plays over the arena….

Several fireworks went off as the Bad Blood logo appeared in the middle of the ring extending out to the top of the arena, prompting a thunderous ovation from the crowd.

As the preliminary matches began, other reporters were still trying to get interviews.

" So Rio, how are you feeling about your match tonight?" Kanae asked.

" Same as I did last time. Not worried in the slightest."

" Well what are your thoughts on everyone saying this is a battle of the titans?"

" Please, the only thing titanic about her are her losses."

" You seem fairly confident. What about the talk about Hagiwara training with Misaki and Wild Child?"

" Maybe she got good training, but at the end of the day she's fighting me, they're not."

Later that evening…..

" Wild Child ! Hollowpoint! You're up!"

Takeo looked back at to Sakura giving her a smile.

Sakura immediately held onto Takeo's hands. " Please.. be careful out there…." Sakura said.

Both looked down at their hands clasped causing both of them to blush.

" I got this…." Takeo said as he walked off. Sakura watched Takeo walk off so confident and at ease. He truly was the real deal when it came to wrestlers.

Savages By Ice Nine Nails plays around the stadium…

The crowd roared as Hollowpoint made his way to the ring.

" Making his way to the ring weighing in at 273 pounds, One half of the Bullet Brothers, Hollowpoint!" The announcer said as Haru made his way into the ring.

Haru circled the ring and did some last minute stretches as the crowd cheered.

That was when a long guitar strum played over the speakers, bringing the audience to their feet.

Kickstart My Hear By Motley Crue plays over the speakers…..

"And his tag team partner, weighing in at 235 pounds, Wild Child!"

" Here comes Wild Child, back after a suspension from Arete."

Takeo walks out, taking a surveyance of the area he pumps his hands in the air causing the to roar in excitement while he runs to the ring. As he slid into the ring Haru looked at him dead in his eyes, to which Takeo returned. The 2 stared at each other only for a moment until the lights dimmed.

Jawbreaker By The Cruel Intentions plays over the speakers…

Suddenly a pair of large bodies made their way to the ring.

" And their opponents, weighing in at combined weight of 631 pounds, Spazz and T-Bone, The Jawbreakers!"

The stadium filled with boos from the crowd which the tag team reveled in. Jumping into he ring, Spazz and T-Bone surveyed the ring and locked eyes with Takeo and Haru.

" Alright, I still got a score to settle with these clowns so I'll go first." Takeo said to Haru as he faced down T-Bone.

" Good idea." Haru said. Then with one large thrust, Haru shoved Takeo from behind hurtling him toward T-Bone.

Seeing this, T-Bone immediately took advantage of the opportunity and delivered a clothesline to Takeo.

Sakura was stunned at this watching from backstage.

" Whoa! And Wild Child just got clotheslined! A sneak attack from his own partner no less! Before the bell even rang!" The commentator stated.

Suddenly the bell rang. T-Bone picked up Takeo by the hair and proceeded to land strikes on him as Haru casually climbed through the ropes

"Misaki , can he do that!? I mean he's his partner!" Sakura said.

" I'm afraid it's legal." Misaki said.

As the match continued, Takeo finally blocked T-Bone's strike then proceeded to deliver several strikes back. The crowd cheered for Takeo as he was making a comeback. As Spazz grabbed Takeo's hair from behind the ropes (Similar to how he did during their unsanctioned match.) Takeo fell back delivering a kick to Spazz's head after having learned his lesson the first time.

Takeo whipped T-Bone into the ropes and attempted to shoulder check him but his superior size prevented him from going down. As Takeo bounced back off the ropes to attempt another check he was met by a boot from T-Bone.

T-Bone then proceeded to put an ankle lock on Takeo. Writhing in pain, Takeo pushed his way reaching his hand toward Haru who unfortunately for Takeo seemed disinterested in assisting him. As Takeo continued to reach toward Haru, Haru turned around yawning.

Takeo's eyes widened in shock but soon to anger. He then jumped up using the leverage to spin kick T-Bone in the face. He then jump kicked T-Bone knocking him back toward his corner. Takeo came up beside Haru with a sneer on his face. Haru looked over at him casually showing no care for Takeo's suffering. Takeo then reached down grabbing Haru's hand and pulling it up to tag it. As Takeo hopped over the rope, Haru glared at him considering the way he was tagged in.

Takeo glimpsed to the side then pointed his finger in the direction of the ring. Before Haru could respond, Spazz grabbed him by the head and hurled him over the ropes.

Back at Haru and Konjo's home, Konjo watched the match unfolding before him. His anger slowly building.

Back at the match Haru and Spazz began hammering away at each other, putting the crowd in an uproar. It was then Haru began getting he better of the exchange as he was forcing Spazz back, as Haru attempted another strike, Spazz kneed him in the midsection. Grabbing him by the head he slammed it atop the turnbuckle.

Meanwhile backstage Sakura watched the monitor intently, her concern quite visible.

" Hey, you should stop worrying about Takeo and start worrying about yourself." Rio said in a distance as she was stretching.

By the look of Sakura it was almost as if she didn't even hear Rio.

" Tsch- fine suit yourself. " Rio said.

Back in the match, T-Bone climbed through the ropes to help Spazz gang up on Haru, this was when Takeo jumped in and went after T-Bone, attacking him with a barrage of kicks to his legs and midsection and finishing with a jump kick which sent him through the ropes to the outside.

Seizing the opportunity, Takeo hopped to the top turnbuckle and flew down atop T-Bone as he was getting back up. At this point, Haru and Spazz were still hammering away at each other in the ring. Takeo took the initiative and attempted to irish whip T-Bone into the ring steps. T-Bone however reversed the whip sending Takeo into the steps where a gash opened up at the top of his head.

Sakura backstage covered her mouth in worry. While back at the match T-Bone picked up Takeo throwing him into the ring post. T-Bone from that point made a decision to hit nearly everything outside the ring with Takeo. As he brought Takeo over to the commentator table he attempted to slam his head upon it. Stopping himself, Takeo elbowed T-Bone and unleashed several palm strikes and kicks. Takeo then slammed T-Bone's head on the table.

Back in the ring Haru was pummeling Spazz in the corner against the turnbuckle then pressed his foot against his jaw while holding the rope.

" Hollowpoint! You have to 5 to break the hold! 1…2…3…"

Suddenly Haru broke the hold to argue with the ref. " That's not illegal!"

" It is if you're holding the rope!" The referee countered.

Not bothering with the ref, Haru focused on Spazz who took that brief break to regain himself and counter with an elbow. But as he attempts to capitalize, Haru delivered a clothesline from hell sending him to the mat and goes for the pin. Shoving Takeo out of the way, T-Bone jumps in the ring and disrupts the count by stomping on Haru's back. Takeo follows T-Bone in to jump behind him locking into a rear naked choke. T-Bone unsuccessfully tries to shake Takeo off before running him into the turnbuckle.

" Wild Child! T-Bone! Back in your corners now!" The referee said.

Both reluctantly went back to their corners. Haru managed to pick up Spazz and pick him up for a body slam. He then walked over thrusting his hand against Takeo's shoulder nearly knocking him off the ring apron while Haru climbed back through the ropes.

" What the hell was that!?" Takeo asked.

" You're tagged." Haru said.

" You call that a tag?"

" Hollowpoint and Wild Child seemingly having words in the corner after what I guess was a tag." The commentator said.

Takeo went into the ring as Spazz tagged T-Bone. T-Bone swung at Takeo only to miss, Takeo responded with a 2 chops against his chest.

" That training with Mr. Seiichi really paid off." Takeo thought. Takeo charged T-Bone but was met with a boot sending him to the mat.

" Don't get cocky!" T-Bone yelled as he picked Takeo up and whipped him against the ropes, as T-Bone bowed down ready to throw Takeo over him, Takeo quickly transitioned into a fall neck breaker to buy himself some time. The crowd roared with excitement as Sakura in the back was momentarily relieved. After taking a moment, Takeo jumped from his back onto is feet. He then ran to the top turnbuckle. Motioning for the crowd's support, Takeo performed a double forward flip landing directly on T-Bone.

As Takeo was about to get the pin Spazz jumped in and stomped on his back. Takeo got up looking at Spazz intently.

" Spazz ! back to your corner!" The referee said holding back Spazz.

As Takeo got up he switched his focus to Spazz drop kicking him into his corner. But as Takeo was distracted, T-Bone had gotten up and snuck around Takeo gouging his thumb into his eye, unseen by the ref.

Sakura was horrified and prayed Takeo was ok.

As Takeo held his hand over his eyes he was met with a suplex from T-Bone. Spazz then jumped in again running over to knock Haru off the apron. Both Jawbreakers then picked Takeo up and whipped him into the ropes. As they were about to perform their famous double clothesline from hell, Takeo rolled under them. As Spazz and T-Bone turned around, Takeo jumped up performing a double jump kick delivering it to bother their faces and knocking them both down.

Takeo then jumped on T-Bone who was still the legal man in.

" Ref! Pin!" Takeo shouted.

Spazz got up and attempted to disrupt the count, however he was blindsided by Haru who jumped into the ring to stop him.

" 1..2…3!" The ref said, which caused the crowd to erupt.

" Yes!" Sakura shouted joyously backstage.

The referee raised the hand of both Takeo and Haru, all while Haru gave Takeo a wicked glare. Suddenly without warning, Haru shoved the ref out of the way and kicked Takeo in the midsection, then delivering to him a powerbomb.

" Wow! In a stunning turn of events Wild Child is powerbombed by his own partner!" The commentator said.

Sakura backstage was shocked and horrified.

" Our little alliance is officially over!" Haru said over Takeo. He then made his way out of the ring.

The referee rushed to Takeo and motioned for the medics. As they jumped into the ring they rushed to Takeo who was already getting up and waved them off. Getting out of the ring, Takeo walked back up the entrance way.

" Despite that Powerbomb and the hell he just fought through, Wild Child is still walking out of here of his own will!" The commentator said.

The crowd cheered for Takeo as he held the back of his head. Before going through the curtain, Takeo turned back around surveying the crowd then pumped his fists in the air again bringing the crowd to their feet.

Walking through the curtain, Takeo already felt someone under his arm to help him upright. Looking to his side he saw Sakura helping him.

Takeo smiled. " You know…I don't think he forgives me…" he joked.

Sakura sighed as she led him to medical.

Moments later they were in medical as Takeo was being checked out.

" Well minus the gash, you're fine." The doctor said. " But you're gonna need stitches."

" Can't I just have a band-aid?" Takeo asked.

" If you want an infection, sure."

" Let her do her job Takeo." Sakura insisted.

Takeo just smiled at her with a goofy grin. It was interrupted however as someone called down the hallway.

" Sakura, your match is up, better get to the entrance!" A coordinator called out.

" Ok! Be right there!" Sakura said. " Well looks like I'm up. Wish me luck."

Before Sakura could leave, Takeo caught her hand. " Remember…." He looked intently in her eyes. " You've come a long way. No matter what happens out there, I'll be here when you get back."

Looking at Takeo, Sakura smiled and nodded as she ran off.

" Ok, this is a numbing agent for you stitches, it's going to take about 10 minutes to sink in." The doctor said.

" Nah, I don't want to miss her match. Just go ahead with the stitches." Takeo said.

Pausing a moment from the bizarre request the doctor complied. " Ok….your call…" she said.

Back at the stadium….

" Sakura's match is coming up any minute now. Let's make sure to cheer our hearts out!" Elena said.

Sakura's music fills the stadium….

Sakura walked out which prompted cheers from the crowd. She then ran toward the ring, climbing on the apron and jumping over the rope.

Everyone including Sweet Diva cheered her on as she waved and bowed to the crowd.

The lights suddenly went dark as Rio's music played over the speakers.

Rio then walked out dawning a white mask and purple cape.

" Time to open up some whoop ass." She said to herself.

As Rio climbed into the ring Takeo watched from behind the curtain.

" Just stay calm, remember your training and you'll be fine." Takeo said quietly.

The wrestlers met across from each other in the ring. As the bell rang both Rio and Sakura charged at one another. As Rio attempted a clothesline, Sakura ducked under immediately taking to the turnbuckle and jumping onto Rio. Rio having the wind knocked out of her was unable to get up.

Sakura was confused for a moment. " Rio's not getting up?" She thought. " If not, fine by me!" Sakura climbed to the top turnbuckle.

" Don't! She's baiting you!" Takeo said.

As Sakura jumped from the top turnbuckle, a smile crept on Rio's face as she raised her feet up, driving them into Sakura's abdomen.

Takeo showed concern.

Rio immediately ran over to Sakura and picked her up for a suplex.

" Have another one!" Rio said delivering a second suplex, causing Sakura to yell in pain.

" How about this one!?" Rio shouted as she locked Sakura in the Boston Crab.

" Shit…" Takeo said.

In another part of the arena, Misaki was observing the match.

" Give up! There's no way you're getting out of this!" Rio said as she decided to focus on only one leg while Sakura cried in pain.

Using her free leg however, Sakura managed to fight her way to the rope.

" What the hell ?" Rio said surprised.

"Rio, break!" The ref said.

The crowd roared over the stadium.

" You think it's over!? I'm just getting warmed up!" Rio said as she locked Sakura in a sleeper hold.

" Crap, that's not good!" Misaki said.

Takeo watched intently.

((((Flashback))))

" Ok…are you ready?" Takeo asked.

Sakura nodded, a look of determination burned in her eyes. They got down on the mat and Takeo slowly reached around and put Sakura in a sleeper hold.

" Remember, pull down the hand that's controlling your head and that takes away a lot of the lock."

Sakura managed to pull it down. " Ok, now do it for real…as if this is a match."

Takeo hesitated.

" Rio isn't going to hesitate. It's ok…" Sakura said.

Taking in her words, Takeo clasped the hold tight as if he were in a match. Sakura reached up and pulled his hand down but Takeo managed to break from it and put it back.

" Bridge up as you do it! Grab my hand and hold onto it! Fight for it!" Takeo said.

Sakura bridged up and ripped down Takeo's hand. After fighting for it so many times, she finally got out of the grasp.

((((End Flashback))))

" Come on! Give up! You're being a pain!" Rio said.

" You think so huh?" Sakura bridged up and ripped down Rio's hand. " How about this then!?" She turned into Rio, breaking the hold and delivering an elbow. Rio took the shot and with both feet shoved Sakura off of her. She then scooped Sakura up and delivered a body slam.

" Ok, I'm sick of you now. Let's end it." With that Rio climbed to the top turnbuckle flipping forward. Sweet Diva and Takeo were both seen watching in fear.

" It's not over!" Sakura thought as she moved out of the way at the last second Causing Rio to hit the mat.

" Yes!" Takeo said.

" Now it's payback time…" Misaki said.

Sakura went from behind and suplexed Rio, throwing her 5 feet. As Rio got up she charged Sakura, rage evident in her eyes.

" You're dead!" She said as she attempted a clothesline which Sakura ducked under.

As Rio turned around Sakura delivered a drop kick send her into the turnbuckle. Sakura then closed in on Rio delivering several punches to the head against the turnbuckle. She then grabbed Rio by the shoulders then falling back catapulted Rio over her as she landed with a loud thud.

"How do you like it!?" Sakura said putting Rio in the Boston Crab.

Rio yelled in pain.

" Rio do you give up?" The ref asked.

" Hell no!"

" No!? " Sakura yelled. " So you want some more!?" She then put more weight on the hold.

Yelling in pain Rio scratched and clawed until she finally got to the ropes.

" Hagiwara! Break!" The ref said.

" Alright, no we're getting in the groove." Takeo said.

Meanwhile back at the locker room….

Haru was sitting down still worn from the match until he heard the door swing open with a slam.

At first he thought it might be the Jawbreakers looking for some payback. That was until he saw it was in fact Konjo.

" Hey bro!" Haru said.

Konjo immediately walked up and shoved his brother.

" Hey! What the hell!?"

" Have I taught you nothing!?" Konjo exclaimed.

" Bro…what the hell are you talking about?"

" You NEVER hang your partner out to dry in the ring!" Konjo said.

" Bro, it's Sonata…who gives a …"

" I give a shit! I don't care who it is! You never screw over your partner!" Konjo said.

Back in the ring….

Sakura and Rio were hammering away at each other. Neither one willing to bend.

" I have 4 years of experience! No way in hell I'm losing to you!" Rio thought as she irish whipped Sakura into the ropes. Sakura upon bouncing back ducked under Rio's clothesline. As both competitors bounced off the ropes they met each other with a double clothesline.

" Oh and both competitors are down! What a double clothesline!" The commentator said.

Rio looked over at Sakura breathing heavily. She saw that Sakura was giving her the same gaze right back.

" Not gonna give up huh?" Rio asked.

" Not on your life!" Sakura responded.

" Good 'cuz neither am I!" Rio shouted.

Both made their way to their feet.

As Takeo watched from the curtain, he noticed Konjo walking past him with Haru walking alongside.

" Oh, Konjo…." Takeo said surprised.

" Let me tell you this, enjoy your victory today. I'll get my revenge on you soon enough." Konjo said as both Bullet Brothers walked past.

" Ehh…your brother just powerbombed me….isn't that enough?" Takeo testified, but got no response. " Such is the joy of my life….." Takeo went back to watching the match.

As Sakura rushed Rio, she delivered a spinning back fist , knocking Sakura to the mat.

" There is no way…in hell…I'm gonna lose…got it?" Rio said before she collapsed.

" Sakura!" Elena called out.

" Both are on the mat again and don't seem to show any signs of getting up! Is this gonna be a double count out!?" The commentator said.

" I…2..3…" The ref started counting.

" I….have to get up…" Sakura thought as her eyes fluttered open.

" Get up!" Sakura heard a voice from beside the ring.

Takeo was shocked to see Elena was beside the ring having to be held back by members of Berserk.

" You wanna win don't you!?" Elena yelled.

Sakura, inspired by Elena's words pushed herself to her feet. Images of Sweet Diva, Misaki and Takeo went through her mind. " I have to do this! If not for me, then for them…" She thought as she looked up at the crowd. " Them and the fans!"

" I'm not giving up! I wont stop until I put you down for the count!" Sakura said.

Rio, similarly also rose to her feet. " Took the words right out of my mouth brat! Let's end this!"

" We love you Sakura!" A member of the crowd said.

" Rio! Put her away!" Another audience member said.

As they stared each other down, Sakura then began bouncing from one foot to the other until she stopped in what seemed like a Diva pose.

Takeo was confused upon seeing this. " What is she up to?"

" I don't know what you're doing and I don't care! You are so gonna eat it rookie!" Rio charged Sakura for a clothesline but Sakura managed to duck at the last second in order to draw Rio in further.

" Take this!" Sakura yelled as she delivered an upward kick to Rio's jaw followed by another one as she flipped back to her original stance.

Takeo was nearly left speechless. " Holy shit…."

" Hagiwara delivers an insane double kick to Rio's jaw. I've never seen such a move like that in my life!" The commentator said.

Takeo was completely blown away.

Sakura was breathing heavy.

" Sakura!" Takeo shouted from the curtain.

Sakura just barely able to hear him, turned towards him.

" Get the pin!" He shouted.

" Right!" Sakura dove on Rio as the ref counted.

" 1…2…3!" The ref along with most of the crowd shouted as the bell rang.

" She has finally done it! After 65 straight losses, Sakura Hagiwara finally has her revenge. This being her first victory must feel great! But against Rio Kazuma must make it feel all the sweeter!" The commentator said.

Sakura rolled over sweating and exhausted. Listening to the crowd she felt a sense of euphoria she hadn't felt even with Sweet Diva.

" I…I really won." Sakura said to herself.

" This is what it means to be in pro-wrestling….this is what it means to win." She thought

The stadium was cheering Sakura's name.

" I want to win again! I want to keep fighting! I want to get stronger and stronger!"

" Rio are you ok!?" one of the Berserk students called over her.

" I'm fine! Quit with the yelling!" Rio looked up at the lights. " Guess this means I lost huh…."

" You both fought hard."

" Damn lights….they're making my eyes water." Rio said laying her arm over them.

After a moment when both wrestlers got up Rio took a microphone.

" Hey Hagiwara…" She said.

Sakura looked back at her.

" Look…I gotta say..you're a lot stronger now…." Rio said. " I'll accept my defeat today and for an idol, you're pretty damn tough."

Takeo smiled after hearing this.

" But what now?" Rio said bluntly.

The smile on Takeo faded slightly.

" Is that it? Are you now gonna go back to singing like nothing happened? All that training and hard work and bonds you formed with colleagues you're just gonna walk away after getting your revenge on me? Is that the kind of person I lost to? Over some petty grudge?"

The arena was silent. Takeo had somewhat of a worried look on his face.

Sakura slowly reached for a mic.

" I admit I got into pro-wrestling because Rio insulted idols. So when she says it was a petty grudge, it's not far from the tuth…." Sakura looked over at Takeo,somewhat ashamed to admit that in front of him. " I thought I could beat a pro wrestler at pro-wrestling and go back to being an idol in no time. I was so arrogant to think that. The world of wrestling was much tougher than I ever imagined. I couldn't accomplish anything. I was too weak. I gave up in the ring and I started to give up on myself."

Takeo looked on.

" But thanks to Misaki and Wild Child, I started getting stronger. As I got physically stronger I started getting stronger on the inside too. Now that I've won…I can finally put everything in perspective."

Elena stood there stunned. " Sakura…what are you saying?"

Takeo looked shocked.

" I want to win again! I want to go farther in pro-wrestling! So if it's ok…. I want to keep fighting!"

Sakura then bowed respectfully to her opponent.

The crowd cheered in response.

"So wait…does this mean she's leaving Sweet Diva?" Juri asked.

" Well that's good to hear. Because the way I see it this match puts us even, and if there's one thing I can't stand it's a tie. So at some point I demand a rematch."

" Alright, I guess this means we're rivals then!" Sakura said as she and Rio shook hands.

Takeo smiled as Rio raised Sakura's hand.

Later…

Takeo and Sakura were backstage.

" Where did you even come up with that move!?" Takeo said excitedly.

" Elena and I were hanging out a while ago and it kind of came to me." Sakura said.

" Speaking of Elena, how are she and the group taking this news?" Takeo asked.

" I feel this might be a little selfish on my part….but I know they'll support me like I would support them…"

Takeo chuckled. " So…you really wanna keep wrestling huh?"

" What can I say? I'm addicted. I want to be a pro-wrestler…."

" Know what I think?"

" Hm?" Sakura said.

" I think you're just a glutton for punishment."

" Hey, you better watch it, or I'll call you out next!" Sakura said poking her finger into Takeo's chest.

" She gets one win, and thinks she can take on anyone." Takeo playfully backing off and trying to hook Sakura's arm.

" What? I'm not afraid of you…" Sakura said.

The two tied up laughing. Takeo's back went against the wall. They continued struggling but while looking into each other's eyes the struggling slowly came to a stop. They gazed into each other's eyes. Their holds on each other slowly came off as Sakura took a step forward.

After another moment of gazing, the 2 slowly moved in as their lips met passionately . As they pulled away both blushing they moved in to kiss again, wrapping their arms around one another.

After a moment they rested their aching foreheads against each other then immediately pulled back holding them as a result of their matches.

" Ow!" They said in unison.

They chuckled together then continued kissing.

-THE END-

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Thank you for reading this story, I hope you found it to your liking. Please be on the look out for my sequel to this story For Ari.

coming soon….