Disclaimer. I don't own the source material, just used it to tell a story.

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Trina found herself walking into the Bi-centennial lounge. It was one of Gideon's projects, a place "where the straight and gay lifestyles can mingle and interact." In other words, it's supposed to be a club for all types, including gay, straight and Bi customers. Trina found the name pretentious and stinking of ironic patriotism. It smacked of the kind of place the G-Man would own.. ironically, because "All orientations are welcome to experience the gay lifestyle", it had become one of the main places for people who were gay on the down low to pick up one night stands, since they could claim they were only "sampling the culture." From what Robbie had said, the main purpose of the club was for Gideon to cash in on the "Nowness" of the gay lifestyle, and peoples desire to see it.

As much as she was a slave to whatever new and hip thing she thought would make her cooler, Trina didn't much care. Trina was here looking for a fight. Gideon's enforcer, Roxy, was known to hang out here, since she was his gateway into that market. She also helped insure enough real people came her to meet and greet that it didn't turn into a pickup place for gay hookers and such. Enforced "coolness" emanated from the walls.

Trina recalled the phone call that started this madcap adventure. Robbie had called, looking to talk to Tori, but also wanting to talk to her. (Flashback)

"Trina, Tori, I need both of your help if I'm going to ensure that G-Man doesn't turn Cat into an indentured servant. Trina, according to Beck, one of his enforcers hangs out at some trendy club in West Hollywood. I'll need you to go after her." He'd said.

"No! I'm not going to risk my life, or my face, for your fight." Trina said.

"I need you to do this. I'm sending Sam against the Katayanagi twins, and she can't handle them alone, so I'm sending Jade to help her. They get along. But that means I need you to handle this girl." He pleaded.

"This doesn't concern me." Tori said.

"But it does." Another person said. Her voice was familiar. "Beck was nice enough to contact me, tell me whats going on, and I think you need to hear my story. My name is Envy Adams, and I want to come back, retake my band." Tori knew exactly who Envy was. She been the lead singer of 'The Clash At Demonhead' until recently, when Todd took over. "But I can't until Gideon is taken down. To do that, I need your help. Tori, He's going to use you. Girls, boys, they're all just toys to him. He wants you so he can control your music, stay on top of what's hip and cool. If you don't escape soon, he'll drag you done. Trust me, this is the only way." There was the briefest pause. Everyone was familiar with the press relies version of Envy's story, but if somehow G-Man had taken down this indie darling, then who knew what he was capable of.

"How?' Tori started.

"He's weaker. I don't know how, but his invulnerability is linked to his enforcers ability to fight. The more he loses, the weaker his influence gets. I'm out of his fake rehab now, and looking to come back. Please, help me?" Envy said.

"What do you need me to do?" Tori asked, sounding defeated.

"First, Trina, can I count on you?" Robbie asked.

"Tell me what I have to do to help save my sister?" Trina said. It was scary, how determined the selfish girl sounded. (End Flashback)

Trina knew that Roxy would have something, so she brought insurance in her purse. This fight was for everything.

"We'll, who do we have here?" A voice said from her right. Trina was dressed to fight, in a top, skirt and yoga pants. As sometimes happens, that also looked like she was dressed to meet. So when she saw the blond girl who'd addressed her, she knew what to expect.

"Looking for a friend." Trina replied.

"Any old friend? Or someone specific?" The blond asked.

"I'm looking to deliver a message for a friend to someone, who I suppose isn't really a friend." Trina said. "I'm looking for Roxy Richter."

The blond paled. "Back table. Don't make any trouble."

"Wouldn't think of it." Trina said. She walked towards the back table and saw yet another blond, shorter than she was, sitting with a couple of other, attractive girls. "You Roxy?" She asked loudly as she approached. The music was kinda loud, so she wasn't sure she'd been heard.

"Who wants to know?" Roxy asked. "And are you single?"

"Really? Even the girls? Can't I just come in here, have a quick fight, and leave?" Trina said. The look on Roxy's face was priceless, sheer shock. "Oh, yea, I represent Robbie Shapiro, kinda." Trina announced.

Roxy was gone, somehow popping out from behind the table and behind Trina. But Trina had been warned about this trick, and shifted to let the sneak attack flow past her. The back kick slammed into Roxy, sending the petite blond tumbling.

The Bell sounded as the ethereal letters formed "VS" again. Roxy stood up and shook her head, refocusing on the challenger before her. The ethereal voice said "Fight."

"You sure you're not willing to enjoy just a little fun? No? Very well then, I had a coupe of girls on the hook anyways, so lets get this over with." Roxy said, and she popped out of sight, only to find that Trina moved the moment she did.

"Twenty feet. That's your limit, isn't it." Trina said, as she shifted her stance and moved to attack.

The two girls were given their space to brawl, moving across the dance floor with an almost choreographed precision. Trina knew Roxy could be a tough fight, and was ready to counter any moves the girl could bring. Both being short, squat body types, both fought with a mix of long kicks ad close in power moves like uppercuts. Trina had come prepared, hoping the girl had had a few too many. 'Can't seem to catch a break today.' She thought.

Trina did manage to ride her one advantage, Roxy not taking the fight seriously, long enough for the blond to get frustrated. "Enough!" Roxy screamed. "Maybe playtime's been canceled, but I'm going to cut you up and send you to that Robbie wimp in pieces." Roxy pulled off her long belt, revealing it to be a sharpened chain whip, or link sword. The weapon spun around her body and head in a whirling motion, lashing out twice, both times missing Trina by the tiniest of margins. The damage to the speakers, however, was permanent.

Trina had been dodging to get to her purse. She pulled out her long lipstick holder, twisting the bottom opposite of the way she usually did, activating the hidden energy sword. "Red Dragon Blade activated." She cried, and got ready for this fight.

Their weapons swirled around them, each slashing and jabbing to try and get the advantage over the other. Trina's sword cut through just about anything, except, it seemed, Roxy's weapon. But the club was taking the damage for both of them, and would need months to repair all the damage.

Roxy switched tactics, using the whip like aspects of her weapon to entangle Trina's sword, and rip it out of her hands. Trina took that moment to press her attack in on Roxy, slamming the girl to the ground and stomping her. Roxy popped out, only to find Trina ready for that move. The flying kick was the finisher, and Roxy had given her opponent the space to use it. Trina followed up with a curb stomp, making sure Roxy was out. The dance floor had buckled, and now there was a head sized hole in it.

The voice returned. "Winner."

As soon as the fight was over, people seemed to just went back to what they were doing, but over half the patrons left withing minutes of the fight. It was as if they suddenly didn't have a reason to be there, and so they drifted off, either singularly or in groups. Trina recovered her sword. She then went to the bar to get drink, cause, why else have a fake id. She heard a ringing sound, and someone said Roxy's phone was ringing. The caller ID said G-Man. Trina answered. "Sorry, Roxy is kinda busy right now, but I'll be sure to give her a message when she comes too."

"Who is this?" The voice on the other end asked.

"Someone you thought wasn't cool enough. But don't worry, I think I've freed up a spot for the Chaos Theaters opening, so maybe I'll see you there? I'll be the cool one." Trina hung up. She then called Robbie. "Gideon knows."

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One fewer enforcers left to challenge Robbie. It was time to take the fight to them. Hope you enjoyed it.