The CHIKARA Fanfiction

by CHIKARAfiction

For this family, being different has been the normal thing. But what happens when they find out that they are more different than any of them could have imagined? Dark secrets, Forgotten pasts and...wrestling demons? Enjoy! For all Audiences very VERY mild language the T Rating is just to be safe

47. Baby Crisis!

The CHIKARA Fanfiction

Chapter 47: Baby Crisis!

Note: Whats going to happen? What more could happen? The answer? Is right below for you to read! Enjoy everyone!

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*After a good twenty minutes of turning Dellas house upside down, they all regroup back to the living room, Crabtree sleeping on the overturned couch. Matthews shouts* Have we checked everywhere!? *Abernathy nods* Every nook and cranny of this place, she isnt anywhere to be found! *Matthews thinks, and asks* Did you check the cookie jar? *Pierre pauses* What? What makes you think a Baby could fit into that? *Matthews replies* When you want a cookie, you WILL get a cookie! I know this better than anyone! *assailANT checks, then shakes his head somberly* No baby in here either... *Matthews groans* Della is going to kill us! Especially you Crabtree! *Crabtree snores contently. Pierre retorts* Why is it his fault, it was YOUR bright idea to have al eight of us search one room and leave her with him! *Matthews replies* And it took all eight of us to find those diapers! *Davey Vega shivers* Can we...not mention Diapers for awhile? *Kobald whines* The babies lost forever! *The arguing continues, until Gelistico speaks up* ...Have we even looked outside yet? *The arguing immediately stops...and they turn to Gelistico, who shrugs* At this point I thought it would be the number one option other than screaming... *After a short pause, they all rush out of the room, Gary the Barn Owl quietly dragging Crabtree out as well. They quickly search the yard, and around it, and finally found a culprit, theres a hole in the fence. Kobald points* Baby could have gone out here! *Matthews comes over as does everyone else* Well...at this point we dont have any other leads...*Davey puts his goggles back on* Its time to go baby hunting boys... *they all squeeze through the hole in the fence...some easier than others...Pierre flails* COME ON! PUSH HARDER! Gary Push, Gelistico, Vega pull! TEAM EFFORT GUYS! *Eventually, they all make it through, and the search is on...*

*Meanwhile, in a shack i the middle of a swamp, theres a group of people, and one of them happens to be...Chuck Taylor! Contently relaxing on a chair in the broken down shack. There are two others with him, one is a short brown haired demon, well built in a suit talking about something on a cellphone, and arguing vehemently about it. The other is yet another demon like them, with shiny orange hair and sunglasses, currently limply laying on the table. Taylor chuckles* And thats why Orange Cassidy got the name 'Remmi Barfington III'...good story huh Drew? *The brown haired one, named Drew Gulak, is too busy talking on the phone* I dont care about what you think of their stock I dont think thats a good investment. ...No I have nothing against dairy prouducts but Ice Cream Bars with my face on them...I mean Im flattered but- ...WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU DONT WANT MY FACE...THEN WHO'S? ...*Drew angrily hands the phone to Chuck Taylor* I thought I told you to stop giving out my personal business lines? *Chuck just grins and takes the phone* Hello? Yes this is Chuck Taylor, leader of the Gentlemans Club, Handsome member of F.I.S.T., Gentleman of Kentucky, what can I do you for? ...Hmmmmm...no sorry, kids eating my face isnt something Im that interested in, but thanks anyway! *Chuck hangs up, and turns to Gulak, who doesnt look happy. Chuck arched an eyebrow* What? *Gulak growls* You dont even put my face on the official Gentlemans Club T-Shirt...but you take my cards, and give them to people promoting YOURSELF over me? *Chuck just pats him on the shoulder* Drew Drew Drew...theres a good explanation for why I would do something like this...come back in about fifteen minutes and Ill have it! *Gulak's fists clench* Chuck Taylor I swear Im going to- *Chuck turns ignoring him* Hey look, Swamp Monsters back! *Gulak groans* Oh joy, how I missed the odor...

*Swamp Monster trudges in, Tasha in arms, and gently plops her on top of Cassidy's stomach. Cassidy gurgles twitching as Tasha just blinks. Chuck sits up* Swamp Monster, what did you bring back this time? *Drew sighs* If its another dead Raccoon I am NOT throwing it away this time! *Chuck goes up to the table* No its not that its...a BABY! *Drew turns* A Baby? *Chuck nods* Yes...GUH I HATE CHILDREN! Swamp Monster, why couldnt you bring back another dead raccoon!? *Swamp Monster slumps a bit. Taylor sighs and pats him* Its alright...*he turns back to the baby and rubs his chin a little* So...we have a baby...you know it looks a little familiar. *he peers closer* ...GYAH! *Leaps back into Swamp Monsters arms* Thats the kid that Crazy Lady who called me Chuck Norris once-still thank her by the way-has at ringside all the time! *Drew shrugs* So whys it out here? *Chuck blinks, pondering that a moment* ...I dont know...Swamp Monster...have you been breaking into peoples houses again? I told you...if you do that bring back money or diamonds only! *Swamp Monster shakes his head, Chuck stares, and turns back to the baby* So...you just found it walking in the swamp? *The Swamp Monster grunts a yes. Chuck rubs his chin again, an idea seems to be forming up there...and he grins* Drew...*Drew sighs* What now? *Taylor continues* I think I found a good business proposal for you... *Drew folds his arms* Go on...*Chuck begins explaining whatever he has planned, and Drew's face begins growing into a smile*

*Meanwhile, this...gaggle of friends if you can call them that, begins searching far and wide for Tasha. assailANT has the bright idea that maybe she would be attracted to the pretty lights, so they head into the city and search for her. Kobald searches the sewers, The Submission Squad search the stores, assailANT calls her name...which is 'Baby' to him, and Crabtree sleeps in the middle of the road, causing a traffic problem until Matthews with one good arm, drags him away*

*They all regroup, except for one, which Shane points out* Wheres that...Owl thing? *Pierre blinks* Oh Gary? Searching the skies. *assailANT blinks* He can fly? *Pierre hesitates* Wellllll...not really fly so much as...climb a streetlight and look around...and sometimes- *On cue Gary plops right next to them from the above streetlight* -...do that...you ok Gary? *Gary replies* Hoo... *Pierre nods grinning* Excellent! *assailANT wrings his hands* Ooooh, we're never gonna find her! I've failed as a Babysitter! FAILED! *Kobald whimpers* No, Kobald failed...Kobald was watching her first...should have watched better! *Matthews sighs* No...its my fault...I called the Submission Squad *Pierre sighs* No its- HEY! *Gelistico sniffles* We're never going to get into CHIKARA...*Pierre snaps* Shut up Evan, it was one match three years ago! They still couldnt hate us right? *A portal opens from somewhere, and a tomato flies through and smacks Pierre in the back of the head, a voice says from it* You stink Submission Squad! *Before disappearing. Pierre stares...then cries* We're never going to get our revenge! Never! Ever ever! *Davey's lip quivers* Now Pierre dont cry, you're the Mannequin Assasin! If you cry...Gelistico will start crying, then I'll start...WAAAAAAHAHAHAHAAAA! *Pretty soon the entire group is crying over this, except Crabtree who lifts his head from his nap a moment to comment* ...Bunch'a babies...*And he back to sleep*

*Shane sniffles and shakes his head* No...NO! We are better than this! *Pierre turns to him depressed* How? We're the lowest of the low. Who knows where the baby is now... *Matthews replies* Lowest of the low!? Come on you're the Submission Squad! *Gelistico lowers his head* Exactly, we cant do a match at King of Trios right, and we cant even watch a child right...*Matthews shakes his head* Oh come on! That match was years ago! So some people dont let go of grudges, so that follows you for the rest of your lives, so you- *Pierre interrupts* Are you going anywhere with this? *Matthews nods* Yes give me a second! ...But you guys have improved right? *Pierre pauses* Well...I surely think so... *Matthews nods* And you helped alot today, I mean, Davey, you changed that diaper like a pro! *Davey sniffles* You...really think so? *Matthews nods* YES! Of course you did, and Gelistico, you stared danger in the face and laughed, and fainted like no man has ever fainted before! *Gelistico pauses...then laughs a little* I did didnt I? *Matthews turns to Abernathy* And Pierre, you're the Elegant Assasin! *Pierre snaps* Thats ELE- ...Yeah...I am! *Matthews turns* And Gary...you're an Owl! ...OWLS ARE COOL! *Gary perks up a but, flaps his fake wings. Matthews turns to Kobald* Kobald, you beat Dragonfly, and you're a great wrestler. You have a whole career ahead of you! You just have to hang in there! *Kobald rubs an eye, then nods grinning. Matthews turns again* assailANT...I dont hate you as much as I did before! If you werent a part of GEKIDO, I wouldnt still have the thoughts of stabbing your face with a fork in my head, but you're great too! *assailANT beams* I feel fulfulled! *Matthews gathers them up* So we're gonna find Tasha! We're gonna bring her home to her Mom, and we're gonna do it the only way we know how...calmly and efficiently...*Everyone looks around puzzled, until Shane laughs* Naw Im kidding! Not gonna lie not many of you may make it back alive...*Theres a silence...before another group laugh. Gelistico snickers* Good one Matthews! *Matthews laughs* Yeah...*eyes shift and he clears his throat* So, are we ready? *They all cheer, Matthews shakes his head* No! Submission Squad, Kobald, assailANT, Crabtree, I said, ARE. YOU. RRREEEEAAADDDDDYYYY!? *They cheer louder* Then...for the thousands not in attendance...for the millions that are not watching at home...mainly for us because I think this is cool *assailANT nods* Yeah it is! *Vega agrees* So cool! *Matthews continues* LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLETS GET READY TO SSSSSSSEARCH FOR THIS BABAAAAAAAAAY! *They cheer loudly more alive than they've ever been. Crabtree lifts up his head* Huh? ...Oh yeah yay and...yeah...*He goes back to sleep. Matthews nods* Alright...first thing we should do...ask some locals! A baby walking down the sidewalk, shouldnt be too hard to find! *They all agree, and their off! They do ask some people, but they havent seen a baby...some havent even seen them before, so there is some running and screaming. However it doesnt stop them, they continue the searh, and eventually get to the partof the city thats, more run down, and is just outside of the swampy marsh area not many people go into. But of course, they go to ask people there.*

*Matthews scans the area* Alright, no luck so far, but we dont give up right boys!? *A combined cheer and Mattthews nods* Yeah thats right! Now Im sure there is someone around here that can help us! Do you guys see anyone walking around? *Pierre looks around* Nope... *Vega scans the streets with his goggles* Results show nothing...*Gelistico nods* The same... *Matthews sighs* Dont worry, Im sure theres something around- *Kobald cuts him off* Hey the Owl guy he's looking at something HAHA! *Matthews blinks* Huh? *Everyone turns to Gary who is...blankly staring upward at something. Pierre blinks* Thats weird...Gary doesnt normally stare off into space at this hour...*assailANT blinks* Maybe he's looking at something? *Matthews gets a lightbulb* Or someONE! Vega, enhance those goggle specs! *Pierre frowns* Hey! Im the Submission Squad leader, I'LL be giving the orders thank you...*Pierre clears his throat*...Vega enhance those goggle specs! *Matthews sighs as Vega does, trying to trace where Gary's sight is leading...eventually it DOES lead to something...or like Shane said someONE! Vega reports* Theres definitely something...out there...I think its a...person on a...lightpost? *Matthews blinks* ...I'd question why...but nows not the time! Come on, lets go! *They all head that way, and Gary slowly struts behind, still staring at it, never breaking*

*Eventually, they come to said lightpost...and they find that someone is on it. This someone is a demon like them, same size, except this time...its a girl. Shes in the same...interesting bird getup like Gary, except with a blonde feathered cloak and helmet, barefoot as well. Round brown eyes adorn her face, not as big as Gary's but round, with a straight nose, long blonde hair also currently peeking out of the back of the helmet as well , she's perched on the street lightpost silently looking onward into the star covred sky. Matthews looks up to her* ...Um...well thats interesting... *Pierre blinks* ...Wait theres actually more than one demon who does that? *Vega shrugs* Theirs alot of demons out there...I mean look what we have...*assailANT beams* Im am Ant! *Vega nods* Yes, yes you are...so yeah, birdwomen doesnt particularly surprise me... *Matthews shrugs, and calls up* Um...excuse me? *The girl blinks, and her eyes drift down to Matthews below. Matthews continues* Um...sorry to disturb your...star gaziung or...lightpost perching or whatever...but...we wanted to ask you something if thats alright... *The girl looks down to him...she ruffles her 'feathers' slightly, and she hops off of the lightpost, diving down headfirst. Matthews and the entire party all collectively gasp and cringe back, thinking shes going to badly hurt herself, but she gently turns her body upward, and planets her feet on the ground. Matthews jaw drops, along with he rest of the crews as she mearly stands, and gently preens her 'feathers' under one arm. Matthews blinks* O...k...then...so, I'm Shane Matthews, and we're...do we have a group name yet? *Pierre shakes his head* I dont think we do... *assailANT raises his hand* Oh I know! How about 'assailANT and the Creed'? *Matthews stares* ...No...*assailANT droops, Matthews sighs* If we have a name I dont think it should include 'and', we're one collective group of...whatever we are...*Matthews shakes his head* AH NEVERMIND...not importiant right now! *Though he keeps 'The Red Bull Blitzkrieg' in his mind for later, he speaks up again* Anyway, we're looking for something, if you've seen it...*The girl stares at them, and cocks her head* ...Coo? *Matthews pauses* ...Oh perfect...she even TALKS like the Owl? *Pierre speaks up* TECHNICALLY...Gary says 'Hoo'...she's saying 'Coo' *Matthews throws up his good hand* Theres actually a language difference? *Gelistico nods* It would appear so... *Matthews takes a deep breath...and calms down* Ok! ...Miss...Bird, can you understand me? *The girl stands there a moment, kicking the ground a bit with a foot...but she finally does nod. Matthews sighs a bit relieved* Alright, so we can ask this question then...have you seen a baby walking around anywhere? *The girl stares at him again, Matthews tries to be more specific* Curly brown hair, beautiful brown eyes, may or may not still have KISS makup on her face? *The girl stares...and after another moment shakes her head silently. Matthews droops* Aw man! Well there goes that possible lead...

*Gary eventually strides back into the group, staring at this girl bird. The girl blinks, and turns to him for a second. Gary ruffles his feathers a bit, looking away slightly and silently. She stares at him a moment longer, before turning back to Matthews, who shrugs* Oh well, thank you for your help...um...whats your name? *She stares again, and cocks her head. Matthews sighs, she doesnt seem to talk so looks like he wont be finding that out. However...she begins to stride over to assailANT. assailANT blinks* Um...*She rears back her head, and slams it into his skull, without even a hint of emotion shown. assailANT stares, and then he flops over. The girl blinks, and rubs her head on wing a bit, before strutting off. Gary staring after. Matthews stares* ...The HELL was that for? *assailANT does eventually come to and stand up, Kobald asks* Are you alright? *assailANT nods* Yeah...I think so. ...I think she...sent her words into me or something... *Pierre blinks* ...Sent them into you? *assailANT nods* Yeah like...psycologically with her mind or something... *Matthews stares* ...Alright I'll accept that...did she say anything? *assailANT nods* Yeah she told me her name I think! *Matthews nods* Alright then, what is it? *assailANT rubs his head* It's Sapphire...the 'Feral Pigeon'! *Matthews blinks* She's a Pigeon...or...pretending to be...Pigeon Demon? ...Whatever! Im thinking about this too hard! Alright...so we know her name...I guess the feral part is the headbutting people like a lunatic. Anyway...we've wasted enough time on this, lets get going and look somewhere else! *The group begins their search once more...except Gary, who is still staring after Sapphire. Vega calls* Come on Gary, dont fall behind! *Gary shakes his head, and quickly falls back into place in the group. Sapphire from an alleyway, can be seen staring after Gary as well as he rejoins them and they walk off. She shivers slightly* Burrrr...*With that, she struts down the alleyway silently, the feral pigoen she apparently is...unless that was assailANT's concussion talking...*

*After that pause, their back at it again, and Matthews once again asks* Any place that might be ok to look? *assailANT scans, then points* Oh, dark alleys are always good to search! *Matthews nods* Good plan blue ant! Any objections!? *Vega shakes his head* Nope, luckily *puts his goggles down* I got my nightvision specs put into these the other day. Yep with this I will be able to see- *Vega walks right into a building wall and falls over dazed. Pierre rolls his eyes* This is why we save receipts Vega... *Gelistico peers over to it* It looks like there may be a small light coming from it sir! *Pierre turns to him* Excellent Vega, lights usually mean people, so I second the search in that said alley! *Kobald grins* Kobald loves alleys! Rats are always in alleys and Kobald loves Rats! *Gary nods in agreement. Matthews and company go over to the said alleyway, and notice something pinned to the outside wall, its a sign of some sort. Matthews cocks his head* What the? Whats that say? *Vega rubs his head* I got this one...*Pierre retorts* Like you had that lampost? *Vega growls* Shut up...*he walks over and reads* Its...ritten in different colored marker...it reads 'Come see CCW, Cream of the Crop Wrestling, right down this alley! You better hurry, tickets are almost sold!' *Matthews blinks* Did they run out of room to put 'Sold Out'? *Vega blinks* No it...just says sold...like...tickets are almost sold period... *Matthews rubs his head* Uuuuuuuh...well...if its some sort of wrestling thing, maybe some guys have seen Tasha around from there! Its worth a shot right? *They all nod, and Matthews continues* Alright then, lets see this...CCW and see if they've seen our baby! *They all head down the alley to this subsequent 'CCW' show, unknown what might be around the corner*

*After a minute or so of walking down the alley, they see...a cheaply set up...ring? It must be a ring...its actually a bunch of traffic cones with ropes tied around them, and a cheap cardboard entrance. 'CCW' is written on that entrance, crooked, but thats what it says. Matthews blinks* Ummmm...is this it? *Pierre looks around* ...I didnt think any place could look cheaper than our hideout- I mean this looks increadibly cheap! *Gelistico rolls his eyes* Nice cover... *Matthews scans the area* Ummmm...well...is there anyone even- *A voice speaks over an intercom...kind of...it sounds more like a paper blowhorn* Ladies and Gentleman! Its time for Cream of the Crop Wrestling! CCW! 'Night of the Alleycat!' *assailANT nods* Great name! *The voice continues* Now, if you'll please welcome, a man who needs no introduction...but...heres one anyway! The 37 time, reigning, and defending CCW champion, The Rising Flame, Leslie Butterscotch! *Matthews blinks* ...Butterscotch? *Kobald licks his lips* Mmmm...Butterscotch! *Matthews waves a hand* Dont get any ideas I think its a person...not made of Butterscotch *Kobalds ears droop* Aaaaaw...

*A figure comes through the 'entrance', normal demon size, skinny, long black hair, with a dark tanned skin, donning a black robe and white tights, a belt around his waste, rather cheap looking with 'CCW' printed on it. He gets into the 'ring', and poses...though he looks over, and faulters a bit...he might actually be a little surprised to see an actual group of people there, but he regains his composure and...well he doesnt have a mic so he just talks* So! It seems we have a packed house tonight! Thats good, because they wouldnt want to miss this once in a lifetime event! *Gelistico nods mumbling* Oh this looks once in a lifetime alright...*Leslie continues* For tonight, the 37 time and reigning CCW champion, The Rising Flame, which is me, will defend his title, which he has held 37 times beforehand, in an open challenge to any and all comers! *Gelistico looks over to Pierre pleadingly at the call of a challenge, but Pierre puts up a hand, he wants to see where this is going, Gelistico promptly droops. Leslie continues* So...who's it going to be!? *The group all look to the entrance...they honestly dont know...*

*Another figure comes through, lanky and pasty white, another demon. Short brown hair, and in nothing but tights and wrestling boots. He stands in the 'entrence and...slowly swivels his hips back and forth. The entire group just stares, until Vega speaks up* Amphibious Assasin? *Abarnathy blinks* Yeah? *Vega just stares* ...What are we looking at? *Abernathy just shakes his head* Something far beyond my realm of expertise... *The figure steps into the 'ring', and continues to do that hip swivel, until Leslie speaks up again* Well well well, if it isnt my arch rival in the world of CCW, Dapper Donnie, or should I say, Avery Boysenberry! *The one called Avery turns to Leslie, after noticing the group that has gathered, and stares him down, Leslie continues* So its you then? You want to face me for the gold? *Gelistico whispers to Matthews* They do know thats a cardboard belt ri- *Matthews shushes him* I wanna see where this is going... *Leslie continues* So, is that whats its going to be Dapper Donnie? *Avery grins, and nods* You bet...that title needs a new waste...one that can do this...*He does that hip swivel again. assailANT cocks his head* Its almost...hypnotic in a way- *Kobald cuts him off covering his eyes* Dont look directly at it! AHA! *Leslie nods* Then its settled, time to settle this...once and for all! *Leslie takes off his robe, and holds up his belt, he puts it to the side, and they begin circling the ring, after a moment, Leslie makes a motion to an imaginary bell ringer, and that apparently starts the match.*

*Leslie and Avery lock up, and thats when Matthews stops it* Hey! You two! *Leslie turns in mid grapple* Not to worry loyal fans, autographs and pictures will come at intermission! *Leslie continues the grapple, and Shane sighs* No, not that, look I wanted to talk to you about- *Leslie looks again cutting him off* Signed 8x10's? Of course those will be sold too! *Matthews growls* No, not that either, look, I was wondering if you had seen- *Leslie cuts him off again* Seen the best of CCW DVD on sale at SmartMarkVideo? Why yes I have- *Matthews just shouts* NO! NO, WE ARENT HERE FOR YOUR STUPID SHOW! JEEZ! *Leslie and Avery freeze...then break their grapple, and turn. Leslie blinks* ...You're not? *Matthews sighs* No! We werent here to see your show, we we're here to ask you if you've seen someone! *Leslie stares...then droops, as does Avery. Matthews pauses* ...Ooooh...I did one of my 'Fly off the handle and yell alot' moments didnt I? *assailANT nods* Like a pro!

*Matthews sighs* Look, guys its not that we dont care its that, we just didnt come for your show ok? *Leslie sighs* We should have handed out more flyers...or posted more posters. How is anyone supposed to know about CCW if we cant get the word out? *Pierre looks around* Perhaps...not fighting in a dingy alleyway? *Leslie blinks* ...I thought it would add to the mood *Matthews rubs his forehead* You're wrestling near garbage cans thats not a mood setter guys... *Leslie replies* Well it shouldnt matter the venue, because whereever The Rising Flame, and Dapper Donnie compete, it should be sold out! *Gelistico folds his arms* Well we havent even heard of you, so there! *Leslie pauses* ...You havent? *Gelistico shakes his head* Nope. *Avery and Leslie look at each other, and droop again. assailANT slaps Gelistico over the head* Ow! What was that for? *assailANT replies* For being a dummy... DUMMY! *Matthews sighs* Look...you guys are wrestlers right? *Leslie looks up* Well...yeah...we're the hottest free agents on the market, The Flames of Love! *assailANT nods* Ooooh, I get it! *Leslie continues* Yes the Flames of Love! Burning up the charts faster than people can even see, on a one way train and nothings gonna stop us? Isnt that right Avery? *Avery nods* You bet... *Leslie asks* And what are we going to do to any competition in our way? *Avery pauses, then replies* We're...gonna dance...*He again, hip swivels. Matthews sighs* Look guys...if you really are a great talent, Im sure you know alot of things right? *The Flames of Love nod. Matthews continues* Alright...so...have you seen anything suspicious around? Possibly a baby crawling around anywhere? *The Flames of Love look at each other...then shake their heads. Matthews and the entire group droops, but then Avery speaks up* But...that Swamp Monster thing went by...*Matthews looks up* Swamp-what? *Avery nods* Yeah...me and Leslie were down by the lake doing our pre warm up match stretching for the big show...saw the Swamp Monster go by...*Leslie thinks* Wait...did you say baby? *Matthews nods repeatedly. Leslie thinks* I think...I saw that thing cradling something when it went into the swamp, I dont know what it was but- *Matthews grabs him and pulls him eye to eye, simply saying* Take us there...now...*Leslie blinks* But...what about the- *Matthews groans* Forget about the show! Look...guys...if you help us...we might be able to help you! *Leslie blinks* What do you mean? *Matthews continues* If you help us find this thing, then not only can you come along...but Im a wrestler at CHIKARA *Avery stares, and finally he sees it* Dude...you're Shane Matthews! *Matthews nods* I know! And...I might be able to put a word in for you two! *Leslie pauses* ...Really? *Matthews nods. Avery turns to Leslie* Leslie...this is it...this is our shot at the big time! *Leslie looks about stunned that this offer came around so abruptly, but he brushes himself off, and nods* Alright, the Flames of Love accept this offer...*Hes clearly holding in his exctiement. Matthews nods* Alright good, lead the way *Leslie nods and he and Avery start down the alley. Pierre sneaks up to Matthews, whispers* Are we really letting them in too? *Matthews nods* Yeah they seem like nice boys...plus, that Swamp Monster thing sounds tough...nice to have meatshields right? *Pierre thinks...then grins* Aaaaah, you are smarter than you look *Matthews nods* Yeah...get that alot! *Another quick snippet, Crabtree rejoins the group, Vega looks over to him* Where have you been? *Crabtree just replies* Bathroom...low quality stuff here...*Vega blinks* But...there isnt a bathroom anywehere around here all there is is trash...cans...*Vega blinks...and decides not to think about it further, as they begin down the alley, and to the outer part of town, near the marsh, Leslie points* It went in there..,*Matthews nods* I see...looks like a place a Swamp Monster would hang. So boys...are we ready to rumble? *They all nod looking prepared as they'll ever be. Matthews grins* Good...lets move! *Matthews leads the way as the rest of this gaggle of misfits fallows into the marsh*

*Pierre sighs* This is not exactly how I thought I'd spend today but...oh well...*Gelistico chuckles* Oh Aardvark Assasin, dont be worried, I am trained in all the arts of any land trek. This is absolutely nothing to someone like- AUGH! What did I just step in? Guh its in my shoe! ITS IN MY SHOE! *Gelistico flails as Pierre shakes his head. Crabtree looks around* Feh, back in my day this was the talk of the town, until that whole 'getting legs' thing came around, then it was all about walking and being on dryer land...*Vega turns to him, and just asks* How old are you exactly? *Crabtree shrugs* Older than you whipper snappers I know...*Vega sighs* Well THATS obvious! *Kobald laughs skipping around. assailANT turns to him* You like the swamp? *Kobald grins rolling around* AHA! It reminds Kobald of a simpler time! *Matthews nods* Well those are over now, theres nothing simple about this, you have me, a handsome injured leader, A Goblin, a Blue Ant, four guys who are a Submission Squad with different sets of skills one of them being an Owl, a REALLY old guy, and...*Matthews stares as Avery swivels his hips* ...whatever I'm supposed to call that...anyway! Onward we go! *Leslie grins and taps Avery on the shoulder* I think he complimented you Avery *Avery nods* Its all in the hips...

*Eventually, after walking through this mucky landscape, they come across something, it looks like a Shack, right in the middle of the swamp. Matthews blinks* Well...thats not the best place to put something? *Kobald gasps* Are you kidding? AHA! I would love that to be Kobalds house! *assailANT rubs his chin* A good summer home I bet... *Matthews sighs* Anyway...lets go to it. Maybe whoever lives there, if anyone lives there, will know what this...Swamp Monster thing is...*They walk over to this shack in the middle of the swamp, and Matthews knocks. No answer...then he knocks again. Eventually, someone opens the door, irritably shouting* What What What? We are in the middle of shooting a very importiant- *Its Chuck Taylor...and he freezes when he sees the group, and leans in the doorway with a grin immediately* Oh! Well...look what the Swamp threw up! *Matthews blinks* ...Chuck Taylor...what are you doing here? *Chuck looks away a bit* Oh ummm...you know just, everyday ordinary Chuck Taylor stuff! *Matthews blinks* ...What IS that exactly? *Chuck growls* None of your beeswax! Now whaddya want? *Matthews sighs* We're looking for a Baby, Dellas, dark skinned, poofy brown curly hair, liquid brown eyes- *assailANT sniffles* I MISS HER! *Kobald whines* ME TOO! *Chuck rolls his eyes and shrugs* Nope, havent seen her... *Matthews sighs* Well...have you seen a Swamp Monster thing anywhere? *Chuck shakes his head* Nope, no Swamp Monsters in this swamp far as Ive seen. Just Chuck Taylor, a crummy shack, and swampland. The American Dream...*Kobald nods* I agree... *Matthews grumbles* Fine, we'll leave you to...whatever it is Chuck Taylor's do... *Chuck nods* You best do that! *The group begins walking away, until they hear a noise from the cabin, a sort of light 'Baa' which eminates from the Cabin. The entire group freezes, and turns back. Chuck blinks, sweatdropping a little* Uhh...that was me. Yeah sometimes I do a random Baa every now again. ...Baa! See? Cant control myself. *assailANT's antenne perk up* That...sounded like- *Chuck shakes his head* Nope, theres nothing here. Believe me I would tell you if there was of course. Im the most trustworthy guy around! *Matthews stares a bit longer, then turns again as does the rest of the group, until...Gulak comes out* Yo Chuck! This idea is perfect, that Kid is going to make us so riiiiiii- *Chuck promptly puts Gulak in a stranglehold as the entire group slowly turns back around. Chuck stares at them...grins...and shoves Gulak back into the shack and shouts* NO ONE SEES THE WIZARD! before slamming the door and locking it. Taylor sighs* Well...I think that that went rather well...

*Two seconds pass, and the door FLIES off its hinges, and through the far wall, and in steps Kobald...who is now a Blood Red color, different from his usual blue. His eyes filled with crazy anger, and foaming at the mouth. He slowly turns to Taylor, who gulps a bit* Um...nice...whatever the hell you are...*Kobald roars and pounces at Chuck, who throws Gulak in the way, Kobald and Gulak collide, and Gulak yelps as they both fall to the ground. The rest storm in, and Tasha is at the far end of the room, in...a bunch of clothing. Baby sized T-Shirts, shorts, hats, buttons, wristbands, all of it saying 'The Gentlemans Club' on it. assailANT screams* BABY! GET THE BABY! *Gelistico roars* CHARGE MEN! CHAAARGE! *Leslie adds in* Never let the flame die! *Avery adding* DANCE FOREVER! *They all rush the baby, but are knocked back, by an angry Swamp Monster, who roars flailing and backing them off. Kobald gets out from underneath Gulak, on all fours, still red, growling at Swamp Monster, who growls back in a tense standoff. Taylor gets up calmly and steps into the fray* Gentleman...I believe its time for you to leave *Matthews roars* BULL PUCKEY! THATS OUR BABY! *Taylor raises an eyebrow* YOU'RE BABY? Hmmmm...thats funny, because I didnt see a name on her anywhere! Do you Gulak? *Gulak gets up glaring at Kobald* I dont think so Chuck...but do you see a name in her now? *Chuck laughs* Oh YES I do! I see The Gentlemans Club! *The entire group gets a dark glare. Chuck folds his arms* Thats right, the kids ours now. Property liscensed and owned, thanks to having a good business friend! *Drew mumbles* Who STILL isnt on the shirt...*Taylor continues* But, you can just run home to Mommy Della and tell her that the kids ours now ok? Im sure we can give her some visitation rights when we're done with her tapings of Gentlemans Club Episodes. Say...three months from now? *Kobald is all but feral at this point. assailANT is holding him back, he speaks up* You're a BAD MAN Chuck Taylor! *Taylor grins sheepisly dragging a foot* Aw shucks...I know! Hahahaha! Now, if you'll excuse us. We're in the middle of a shoot!*

*The title screen Orange Cassidy Movie Reviews pops up with some rock music, and it cuts to Cassidy, lazily holding Tasha, with a picture of Paranormal Activity Four in the corner, he sniffs* ...The Baby wasnt scared...*The title screen pops up again with the music, and thats it...Taylor grins* Oh I can smell this money rolling in. Matthews yells* You think we're gonna let you get away with this?! *Abernathy chimes in* The SubmissionSquad backs down from no man, especially YOU! *Taylor sighs* Are you STILL here? Swamp Monster, show them out! *Swamp Monster roars, and tries to shove them out, and isnt doing a bad job at it, until Matthews finally shouts* WAAAAAAIT! *Taylor growls* Oh what is it now? *Matthews breathes a second, then strikes something up* You like deals...right? *Taylor pauses, and turns* Listening, keep my attention...*Matthews points to the baby* A match...for her. I dont care what it is, We will all fight you if we have to. Whoever wins, gets the baby! *Taylor snickers* You cant even compete *Matthews growls* I got nine others behind me willing to fight for this kid! Do you? *Taylor pauses...he blinks, and realizes he doesnt...yet. Taylor grins a second* Ok...you want a match? All of you? For this kid? *They all roar an unintelligable babble that can only be taken as a yes. Taylor nods* Fine, Ill be back. Swamp Monster! Guard them! Gulak, keep making money, Caassidy, hold the baby. *Taylot leaves through the hole created in the back of the shack by Kobald, and quietly leaves through the swamp. The Swamp Mponster growls. Kobald has calmed back to his blue self, but he is more than still peeved. Leslie and Avery kind of wonder what they have gotten themselves into, but this is the big time, so they arent backing down. The submissionsquad all look fierce. Abernathy with his fists up, Vega with his goggles, Gelistico with his hands togeather like a gun, and Gary with his chest puffed out to look bigger. assailANT is next to Kobald and Matthews at the front, glaring the darkest, and Crabtree is in the back, snoozing. This all goes on, uninterrupted, for a good 45 minutes. After awhile Pierre just asks* Alright...did he just leave us to be eaten by this Swamp Monster? *Drew sighs* If he did...again...I'll kill him...

*After a few more minutes, Chuck talks back in through the hole in the wall grinning* Alright, once again, Chuck Taylor gets things done! *Drew blinks* Wait...you did something business related...alone? *Chuck nods* Oh yeah! *Drew pauses...then asks shakily* Please...tell me Im not going to be on a plane to Mexico in five minutes...*Chuck laughs* Oh come on Drew thats only happened...three times that I know of...*Drew sighs* Just...tell me whats happening? *Chuck grins* Why dont you see your yourself? FOLLOW CHUCK TAYLOR! *Chuck leaps through the hole in the wall, and since Cassidy with the baby follows, everyone else does too. In a minute or so...they see a clearing of land...surrounded by chairs...and...a ring. Not just any ring...a CHIKARA ring...in the middle of a Swamp. Matthews gawks* How did you- *Taylor interrupts* Oh I didnt...Mandy did...I told her about the whole situation, she thinks its fabulous for a business deal since WiF was a short show! *Pierre blinks* Wait...what are you saying? *Taylor continues* Mandy has gotten the ring set up, the ref, the crowds on the way, and live cameras. We're havin' ourselves a match. Winner gets the baby. *Matthews snorts* Alright, Im gonna kick your- *Taylor holds up a hand* Not you, Mandy isnt lettiny you compete until your arm is better. so NYAH NYAH! *Matthews grinds his teeth* So...what IS happening? *Taylor snickers* Oh...just a little something in the realm of CHIKARA thats called...

A Cibernetico...

*Matthews freezes. Kobald blinks* A Cibernetico? *assailANT blinks* But I dont have a computer... *Pierre points to Vega* Vega, analysis and definition, now! *Vega puts his goggles down and makes 'boop and beep noises while tapping them* A Cibernetico is a match which pits a team vs another in an elimination style match until only one is left. Every team is in a batting order, when someone tags out or leaves the ring, the next entrant enters, and you go to the back of the order, and so on, until you yourself are eliminated. If an entire opposing team is eliminated, there can only be one winner, so you may have to fight your own team members to win the match yourself! *assailANT blinks* You're goggles got all that? *Vega shrugs* Wellllll...Im also a big CHIKARA Fan and I study u-*Abernathy elbows him* OW-Uh I mean...I always take the time to study the enemy! *assailANT blinks, and nods* Ooooh, I get it! *Taylor sighs* Yes, anyway! Cibernetico! If I win, I get soul custody of the baby! If you win, you get soul custody, but you wont. Because your team is a bunch of losers! *Mastthews shouts* Well you dont even have a full team, last I checked, theres nine of us...capable...and four of you! *Taylor laughs again as Gulak, Cassidy with the baby, and Swamp Monster re-gather around him* Oh you think so...just so happens, Chuck Taylor has friends in low places...*Taylor whistles, and out of the brush comes Icarus, Johnny Gargano, Los Ice Creams, and Frightmare. Matthews, as well as the entire group, is unnerved at this. Matthews asks* WAIT! How did you get Los Ice Creams involved in this? ...And Frightmare? *Taylor grins* They owed me one... *Matthews blinks* ...How could...they- *Taylor cuts him off* Eh, dont think about it too hard. Oh and by the way, theres another little deal I struck into the negociations. If you win, you get the kid, no questions asked, but if WE win, not only do we get the kid, but you have to promote the Gentlemans Club 24/7! Im talking merch, hats, T-Shirts, EVERYTHING...you're my personal billboards...*The group falls silent, and Taylor grins* You got a Cibernetico to prepare for, as for my team, we're a tight knit group! Unlike your little rag tag mess. So get your goodbye speeches to the Kid ready, because you wont be seeing her again! *Taylor laughs regrouping with his team, as the crowd starts to funnel in.*

*Matthews whistles as he looks over his team, who all dont look too happy or confident right now. He clears his throat* So! ...We found the baby! *Pierre growls* yeah we found her, and now we're roped into a Cibernetico where if we lose, we lose the Baby, we lose ANY chance at CHIKARA, we lose EVERYTHING! *Matthews barks* We aint gonna lose! *Leslie rubs the back of his head* Yeah...but...they have some really tough guys...and that swamp thing... *Matthews waves a hand* But we're tougher! And Kobald will eat that Swamp Monster, right Kobald? *Kobald growls and nods* KOBALD GETS BABY BACK! *Matthews rallies the team* Look! You guys are the lowest of the low. Backyarders fighting in allies, degrated and humiliated wrestlers that have never been able to live down one night for years, a blue Ant thats a part of an evil invading group, a Goblin, and...an old guy! But we've come on this journey, and we learned alot! *Gelistico scratches the back of his head* I guess...if thats called learning than we learned stuff... *Matthews nods* Exactly! You guys are the SUBMISSION Squad! You're gonna tie all of those idiots in knots! And Gary, you can pick their carcasses! *Pierre lifts his head*nYou really think so? *Matthews grins* Oh I KNOW so! *Vega nods* Guys...this is our time now. After all the ridicule, all the hate, all of the waiting, its time to show that we arent a one match wonder! We are the SUBMISSION SQUAD! *The Submission Squad cheers and Davey continues* We were called in to help babysit and kick some ass...well...right now...WE'RE ALL OUT OF BABY! *assailANT nods* I get it! *The Submission Squad cheer as Gary flaps his arms as well. Matthews turns to The Flames of Love* You two...*Leslie and Avery stand at attention as Matthews continues* Potential I see...POTENTIAL! Potential that should be showcased in a back alley no no NO! This is potential that should be seen on a grand stage, and tonight, its not so grand as is a Swamp, but the crowd is here, and their here to see YOU! *Leslie's eyes widen* Us? *Matthews nods* You, Rising Flame, Leslie Butterscotch! And the Hip Swivel King, Im talkin' to YOU Dapper Donnie, Avery Boysenberry! You two, are the FUTURE! You are the Flames of Love! Burning up the charts faster than Gangnam Style! And you dance better too! *Leslie and Avery's mouths drop open at that statement*

*Matthews puts an arm on their shoulders, patting each since he has only one free one. He looks serious now* Guys. I know we just met, I know that we ruined your CCW show, and Im really sorry for that. I know, you dont know this kid at all, you just sort of tug along. For dragging you into this...I really am sorry, but...we really need you right now...and if you dont help us...we could- *Leslie puts up a hand, and looks into his eyes* ...All our lives, our dream has been to become professional wrestlers. We have watched the greatest compete for years on TV, and said 'Someday, that will be us!' entertaining the fans, signing autographs for the fans who know OUR names, know us and cheer for us, and know who we are. If it wasnt for you coming to the CCW show, stopping it, and needing our help to find that Baby...we wouldnt be here right now, about to compete in a Cibernetico. ...Thats something me and Avery have only dreamed of competing in, and now we will. ...Yeah the guys on the other end have more experience and probably more skill than us, but theres one thing they dont have, and what is that Avery? *Avery blinks* ...Dance...moves? *Leslies sighs* No...thats a close number 2 though...what they dont have over us, is heart. Thats what we have over anyone else on that team, we have heart...and we're gonna show it, no matter who we face. The Flames of Love are about to show, why we are what you said Shane. We are the future, and we arent going to let anyone tell us we arent, and we arent gonna run away from possibly our one chance at making our dreams come true! *Matthews grins and nods to them* Glad to hear it boys, glad to hear it!

*Matthews goes to assailANT, and sighs* I dont think I have to say anything to you. We still dont see eye to eye too well, but you care about that kid, so I know you'll do everything you can to get her back *assailANT nods, and Mattthews continues* Good, then squish 'em good out there! *assailANT laughs* You got it! Squish for Baby! *Matthews nods* Good boy. And Kobald *Kobald turns to Matthews, he looks absolutely ready. Matthews just nods to him* I dont have to say anything to you, you got this *Kobald nods, snorting out through his nostrils*

*Matthews goes to Crabtree last, and scratches the back of his head* Um...Crabtree look...I guess you dont really care about all this, and you'll just complain if you're drug into it, so- *Crabtree cuts him off* Eeeehh put a sock in it will ya? I may be grumpy, I may not care about alot of things, but I know one thing...that kid means alot to alot of people. People I may not care for, but one things for sure...a kid raised by Chuck Taylor...even someone like me can see...is somethin' that just aint right. *Matthews blinks* So, we can count on you? *Crabtree nods lazily* Ill make sure to take out the Swamp guy...*Matthews laughs nervously* Um...just do your best Crabtree, Im sure you'll knock 'em dead...you're pretty close to it yourself! *Crabtree waves an arm grumpily and joins the group. Matthews inhales and gathers them, beginning to talk strategy*

*Meanwhile, Taylors team is also talking strategy...kind of. Taylor yells at his partners* Alright you buncha monkies! Listen up! Chuck Taylors your captain for this Cibernetico! We're gonna wipe the floor with anyone who tries to get in our way, we're gonna kill 'em, we're gonna kill 'em and mount their heads on the- *Icarus cuts him off* Chuck I hate to interrupt this stupid game we're playing here, but, seriously? Gran Akuma just came back tonight, I really dont think this is what we should be putting our minds to...*Gargano nods* Yeah I mean Chuck...this just sounds stupid. A Cibernetico over a Baby? What could we possibly gain from this? *Taylor growls* Money! A cut of the dough! A share of the dinero! Lackeys that will cater to our every whim! Get with the plan Johnny! This baby could make us! Marketing strategies, T-Shirts, Buttons, Pants, Baloons CUPCAKES! We can have it all when we put the Babies face on it! We'll be number 1, and we'll have more money than even Mandy can pour in! ...*He looks over his shoulder and whispers to them* If this all goes right...I could but the company right out from under her, and we could be running this place. Then who doesnt have a contract Icarus if we say so? *Icarus blinks...then folds his arms* Alright Ill bite, so thats the competition? *Taylor nods* Yep, pitiful aint it? *Gargano runs his chin* Simple enough, they look like a quick disposal. *Taylor nods* And we have backup, the Ice Creams are helping us, they owed me one, and so does Frightmare! *Los Ice Creams and Frightmare dont look particularly happy about that, but they arent fighting him. Taylor continues* Plus we have the wonderful Orange Cassidy! *Cassidy just leans limply on the Swamp Monster. Taylor continues* Drew Gulak, our wonderful promoter! *Drew growls* Who STILL isnt on the shirt after all this- *Taylor cuts him off* And of course, the Swamp Monster! *Swamp Monster roars, and Cassidy flops off of him. Swamp Monster yipes, and picks Cassidy up. Taylor laughs* Alright guys, its time to shut a bunch of idiots up? YOU WITH ME? *Theres a half hearted 'Yeah!' which is part an unknown babble from Cassidy, Frightmare and Swamp Monster, and another part Spanish 'Si!' by Los Ice Creams. Taylor laughs* Ah this is great! We're gonna kill em! KILL EM I SAY! *Taylor grins and begins talking strategy with everyone. It mainly involves cheating and killing...*

*After a few minutes, Gavin walks over, he has even gotten involved here, he goes over to Matthews and whispers* If Della finds out about this, you are done for... *Matthews nods* Which is why we have to get home fast after this match, we need to make sure she doesnt know...*Gavin nods and goes to the middle of the teams* Gentleman! And...various creatures *Swamp Monster nods as Gavin continues* I have recieved the random Cibernetico lineup drawings from Mandy *Matthews blinks* Wait we dont get to pick? *Gavin shakes his head* No, Mandy thinks it would be better if you didnt know, and adapt as such *Matthews sighs and nods* Alright, show us Gavin... *Gavin nods and takes out a notepad, and shows them how the lineup goes until that person may be eliminated from it, and it reads as such:*

1. Dapper Donnie/Avery Boysenberry 1. Orange Cassidy

2. Davey Vega 2. Frightmare

3. assailANT 3. Ice Cream Jr.

4. Rising Flame/Leslie Butterscotch 4. Drew Gulak

5. Pierre Abernathy 5. Hijo Del Ice Cream

6. Kobald 6. Johnny Gargano

7. Darkness Crabtree 7. Icarus

8. Evan Gelistico 8. Swamp Monster

9. Gary The Barn Owl 9. Chuck Taylor

*Avery's eyes widen, he's starting the match. He turns to Orange Cassidy, who turns his head slightly back, tipping his shades forward to muster as much a glare his lazy eyes can. Avery nods to him, he looks more than ready to start the match for his team. Taylor laughs, even random he's the last member in the lineup. Thats perfect, let everyone else pound down the team, and then come in for the killing blows, especially with Swamp Monster ahead of him. Matthews scans his lineup as the unofficial coach. He definitely wasnt going to pick Gary as their nine man, but he has to make due with what he has right now. With people entering in and out, these lineups wont mean anything later, and he has to prepare for that too, and the matchups that would be smart for their team. Gavin asks* Do you have the lineups memorized? *They all nod, and Gavin nods back* Alright, good luck to both of you. May I please have Tasha to...present...to the winner at the end? *Taylor laughs and hands Tasha over* Yeah just keep her warm for us, we're gonna win no problem *Kobald bares his teeth as assailANT holds him back, Chuck just goes back to his team. Gavin sighs* We're starting soon, get ready guys... *He gives a slight not to Matthews team before heading to the ring and the growing crowd. Matthews sigh and goes over last minute lineup strategy with his team, and Taylor goes over the same thing with his team not sounding worried in the least*

*This babysitting venture has spun out of control, and turned into something where the literal fate of Tasha could well be decided WITHOUT Della's say in the matter. Matthews and his team just better pray they have enough...or they may be dealing with a fate worse than death...in Della. The Cibernetico is soon to begin. One things for certian, it promises to be very interesting...*

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Note: There you go! So next chapter will be...The Great Baby Cibernetico? Who's excited? I know you are! Who's your pick to win? Leave your reviews here, and hey maybe your picks to win too in the reviews! Here and or the Thread in the Fantasy section in the 101 Forum. I worked super hard on this, and will continue to for you guys. As always, enjoy, and I will see you next chapter!