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The Man of Mischief
Chapter Four: The Tricksters Ambition
The next week came around, as Asuka walked into the locker room, setting down her bag. She was still thinking about what Adrian had said last week, about having plans for Royal Rumble. Has Adrian already forgotten about Sheamus and Cesaro at Survivor Series? When she asked him about this, he just called them 'stepping stones', not something he's too worried about.
Despite Adrian's condescending tone towards the situation, he and Asuka's day went well, going to the movies before going to dinner, even taking nice pictures together, the two having a lovely time.
Asuka made sure to treasure that memory.
After leaving the women's locker room, she met up with Adrian by the entrance to the ring, as she noticed Adrian was giggling like a madman. She knew he was up to something.
"Let me take a wild guess," She began, smirking. "You've pulled another trick, haven't you?"
"You'll see." Adrian smirked, holding up a hand, as he counted down. "In 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…"
As soon as he gestured with his hand, an explosion can be heard, and soon came a stench so foul, Asuka had to cover her nose, while Adrian was already wearing a gas mask that he pulled from somewhere, followed by screaming Diva's, running out of the foul smelling locker room, all covering their noses, trying to get away from the smell.
"Oh Adrian James Loki." Asuka shooked her head, chuckling. "Even the Divas are not safe from your madness."
"Hey, a trickster doesn't discriminate." Adrian shrugged. "Anyways, tonight, I don't wrestle, but I do have an announcement to make tonight."
"Is it about the Royal Rumble?" Asuka asked, raising a brow.
"Yes, actually." Adrian nodded. "And if you don't have anything going on right now, I was hoping you would accompany me for it."
"I have nothing going on right now, no." Asuka shrugged, then nodded. "Okay, I'll do it."
"Great!" Adrian smiled under the mask, before chuckling nervously. "But perhaps we should wait after the smell goes away? The stink bomb I made was quite strong."
In agreement, the duo left to a less foul part of the arena to watch the rest of the show.
After some of the matches and after the effects of Adrian's stink bomb had died down, the two went to the entrance to the stage.
"Ladies and gentlemen please welcome," The ring announcer declared. "Accompanied by Asuka…ADRIAN LOKI!"
Adrian's music played and the two stepped out onto the stage, both in their street clothes, receiving a huge ovation from the crowd. Asuka watched as Adrian moved to one side of the stage, raising his cane, getting a huge cheer from the crowd, then it repeated on the other side, he then made his way down the ramp, with Asuka following behind, high fiving and shaking hands with some of the fans. The two stopped at the ring, Adrian sliding into the ring, holding down the ropes for Asuka to enter. Asuka stood at the corner, while Adrian stood at the center of the ring, mic in hand.
"How's everyone doing tonight?" He asked.
The crowd cheered loudly, much to Adrian's pleasure, as he turned to Asuka, with a grin on his face.
"What about you, Kana-chan?" He asked politely, before looking her up and down. "My, you look lovely today." He then chuckled. "Actually, you always look lovely!"
Asuka chuckled, blushing.
"Anyways," Adrian went on, turning to the audience. "What're you guys looking forward to most at Survivor Series? Perhaps the Team Smackdown vs Team Raw match?"
The crowd gave a mixed reaction.
"Perhaps you're looking forward to the match between Brock Lesner and AJ Styles?"
The crowd cheered loudly, mostly for AJ.
"Or maybe," Adrian went on. "You're looking forward to the match between the Alabaster Gladiator, Sheamus, and yours truly."
The crowd cheered loudly for Adrian, while booing Sheamus.
"Ah, I'm not at all worried about Sheamus right now." Adrian waved it off, before smirking. "I'm more interested in the pay-per-view after; the Royal Rumble."
The crowd cheered loudly, as the trickster went on.
"You all know the drill about the Royal Rumble match; 30 superstars walk in and only one walks out with a guaranteed shot at any title of their choice."
Adrian smirked.
"I plan to enter and win the whole damn thing." That was a bold statement, and they haven't even reached the pay-per-view, but Adrian went on. "Because you see, I know I just got here, but honestly? I feel a bit…naked without any proper gold around my waist."
The crowd cheered, chanting 'you deserve it', much to Adrian's liking.
"While I appreciate the support of such a lovely fan base," Adrian went on, grinning. "I'm afraid it won't be enough, because not only will I have your support," He turned, gesturing to Asuka." I'll also have the support of the one and only Empress of Tomorrow, ASUKA!"
The crowd cheered loudly, making Asuka blush a bit.
"And on that day, everybody," Adrian went on, facing the audience. "On that day, I-"
Suddenly, *Here To Show The World* began to play, the fans cheering deafly loud, as Dolph Ziggler entered onto the stage, receiving a grand ovation, as he walked down the ramp, high fiving the fans. Adrian and Asuka watched as Dolph got into the ring and posed on the turnbuckle, before jumping down and grabbing a mic and his music died down.
"Wow, listen to that ovation!" Dolph declared, receiving a cheer from the audience.
The crowd chanted with a mix of 'Ziggler' and 'Loki' chants, much to the two superstars liking.
Asuka was interested in seeing what Dolph wanted. Adrian and Dolph performed well last week, defeating Sheamus and Cesaro in the tag match. Perhaps he has thoughts about Adrian's plan for the Royal Rumble?
"First of all, Adrian," Dolph began. "I want to be the first to actually welcome you to the WWE."
The crowd cheered loudly.
"To congratulate you on making it big!" He went on. "After our match 2 weeks ago and our tag match last week, I couldn't be gladder to have an old rival of mine right here in the WWE!"
The crowd cheered as loud as they could, Adrian in agreement, nodding along.
"And second of all," Dolph continued. "I knew you were ambitious, but wow. You're so certain about your success in the Royal Rumble, you've completely forgotten about Survivor Series."
"Well, what can I say, Dolph?" Adrian shrugged, smirking. "I like to think ahead. Because my victory at Survivor Series is already certain."
The crowd cheered loudly, as Dolph chuckled.
"That's great and all," He said, walking up to Adrian. "But maybe I plan on entering the Royal Rumble myself." He looked Adrian dead in the eyes. "And maybe I want to win the whole damn thing."
The crowd cheered loudly at the idea of the two rivals facing off in the Royal Rumble match.
"That's quite the statement, Dolphin Boy." Adrian grinned, chuckling. "And I hope you do enter…for me to eliminate."
"Now hold on, fellas!"
The crowd booed loudly, as the trio in the ring to see Sheamus and Cesaro step out onto the stage, both holding microphones.
"I think you're getting' a bit 'head of yerself, fella." Sheamus declared, his eyes fixed on Adrian. "Especially if you've forgotten 'bout our match at Survivor Series."
"Trust me, paste boy, I haven't forgotten." Adrian declared, smirking. "Although my policy says I'm supposed to forget about those I've beaten twice."
"You find this funny, don't ya, fella?" Sheamus asked, anger in his expression. "You think that just because you got lucky beating me twice, that means you're automatically on top? Well, you'd better think again."
Adrian only laughed aloud, not even taking what Sheamus said seriously. Asuka was worried this might escalate.
"Laugh all you want, Boy of Mischief." Sheamus went on. "The reality is; you'll never be worth keeping in the same ring as me. You'll never be worth keeping in the WWE like me and Cesaro!"
It was Cesaro's turn to speak now.
"We are the greatest tag teams in the WWE." He said with an arrogant smirk. "We don't just set the bar; we ARE The Bar!"
The crowd booed at this, Sheamus and Cesaro essentially claiming to be better than the better tag teams that came before.
Adrian didn't seem to bothered by this, however. He only smirked.
"Sorry to rain on your parade, fellas." He spoke up. "But you're gonna need to be around for more than a few years before you go claiming to be the greatest ever." He then smirked his dangerous smirk. "Plus, I've seen far superior tag team, and you two are not one of them. And besides, Sheamus; our match at Survivor Series won't be a tag match. It'll be you and me, one-on-one. Your boyfriend, Cesaro, won't save you from the wrath of Loki."
The crowd cheered loudly, which really pissed off Sheamus, but Adrian went on.
"I worked my ass off for a chance to really prove myself." He said. "I don't care if the old man likes me or not." He then frowned, his voice raising. "I don't care if anyone in the back likes me or not." He then shouted, pointing at Sheamus. "And I sure as hell do. NOT. CARE! If you like me or not!" He calmed down a bit, back to his usual smirk. "After I give you the spear of a lifetime at Survivor Series, I'm entering the Royal Rumble! And I! Will! WIN!"
The crowd chanted Adrian's name over and over, as Adrian raised a hand.
"So, boys, allow me to toast." He said. "Not only to your loss at Survivor Series," He then gestured a hand to them. "But also…to what you two are full of…"
Suddenly, what looked like some brown substance showered upon the duo, shocking them and sending them to the floor. While the crowd laughed it up, Dolph and Asuka were in absolute shock at what Adrian had done. Droping slime on people? Whatever, that can be washed out easily. But literal feces? Adrian always did prefer to walk the grey thin line when it comes to his antics.
Once the…mess…stopped falling upon the now messy and disbelief state of the Bar, Adrian raised his mic to speak.
"Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!"
And with that, he dropped his mic, he and his friends left the ring, leaving the duo in a mess of shock and anger, the three meeting up backstage, Dolph and Asuka still in shock.
"Dude, Sheamus will be steaming mad now, if he wasn't already." Dolph shooked his head.
"Was that truly necessary?" Asuka asked, now fear that Adrian went too far.
"Maybe, maybe not." Adrian shrugged lazily, before smirking. "At least now, Sheamus won't hold back."
"Well, I hope you didn't bite off more than you can chew." Dolph said, before leaving.
"Well, with that out of the way until Survivor Series," Asuka sighed, looking to Adrian. "I have one last favor to ask."
"Only one?" Adrian teased with a smirk.
"Later after Survivor Series, there is a Mixed Match Challenge, in support of the charity for Rescue Dogs Rock." Asuka explained. "I was hoping you would be my partner."
"Awww, I love dogs." Adrian said, before nodding. "Sure, I'd love to!"
"Great, because if you didn't, I'd be forced to asked the Miz." Asuka chuckled. "Anyways, I've prepared something for you. Come."
The two walked down the halls, thankfully, the smell from Adrian's stink bomb was gone, arriving at the women's locker room. Heading inside, Asuka came back out with another duffle bag.
"I decided to make something for your match at Survivor Series." She said, giving the bag to Adrian. "Take a look."
Unzipping the bag, Adrian took a look inside, before gasping in awe and amazement.
"How did you…?"
"It took me a while and plenty of late nights watching the first Avengers movie multiple." Asuka chuckled. "But I thought about you, so I made this."
"You thought of me?" Adrian smirked. "I'm flattered."
"There's something else I wish to talk to you about."
"Oh?" Adrian raised a brow.
Asuka closed in and kissed Adrian's cheek, close to his lips, before whispering in his ear.
"Win your match at Survivor Series and I'll tell you."
With a wink, she walked off, leaving Adrian with a red face.
Watching her leave, his eyes glued to her hips as they swayed side to side, he waited until she was out of sight, then smirked.
"Well, this should be interesting." He said to himself, taking the duffle bag and prepared to leave.
And there's another chapter already, hope you guys don't mind. I really hope this chapter isn't too rushed, I've had this chapter bounce back and forth in my head several times, but work keeps me busy and I forget, so I hope this is sevicable. If there are problems, let me know and I will do my best to fix it. Anyways, the next chapter is Adrian's match with Sheamus. Will the Trickster win? Or will the Celtic Warrior have his vengeance?Thanks again and be sure to review!