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Chapter Seven: Sunday: Debilitating Mishaps
Backstage Area
"Heh, so this is the place," said Ian to himself as he stood outside of Anesthesia's locker room. "Must pay to be the Assistant General Manager, ex-C.E.O., and current wrestler of the same company." Ian got busy trying to pick the lock to the door. He knew that she must be up to her old tricks, seeing as when he fought Rox on Wednesday he had one of Dr. Cutter's signature tattoos. After a minute, Ian heard a click and smiled. He turned on the lights as he entered the room; it seemed like a normal locker room. After searching for a little bit, he stopped and said, "Well well, whatever have I done to make your acquaintance, oh most beautiful of Roses?"
"Do not flatter me you letch!" yelled a voice from all around Ian.
"My, what's with the temper… Yasha?" He turned around and was met with a cloud of smoke followed by the young lady in question. "I mean, we both are after the same thing, so why not-"
"You are not one to be trusted," interrupted Yasha. "Besides, I walk a road leading to hell that one must walk alone." She folded her arms and started to eye him suspiciously. "What could he possibly want with this witch? He seems to not be in league with her, but certainly his actions have no noble basis…"
"Listen, I know everything that's going on in this company. Everything from whom you're facing at Bleeding Rose, to who is going to be the new Champion in a month, to what new rules are going to be set in stone in three weeks, to the exact date that Noble Rose is coming back." Ian took a moment to catch his breath. "And with this being an unscripted company, that's really bold to say on my part, but it's true. The only wildcard is Anesthesia… better yet Dr. Anesthesia or Cutter. She lost to Aigle on purpose at the last pay-per-view, and I don't know why. What's more, I believe that she might be planning something big again-"
"How do you know all of this!?" Yasha sunk into her fighting stance. "You are no ordinary person… you must be working for the government-"
"Those old farts," Ian laughed. "Naw lovely, I have Underground Intel about-" he cut himself short, and immediately grabbed Yasha and turned her away from the door. Yasha in turn pulled out a kunai and pointed it at his throat. "Be still and stay quiet" he whispered. "If you were to try to escape then-"
At that moment the door flung and Anesthesia entered her locker room as Yasha escaped in a cloud of smoke. "My, what do we have here, a dog and its play toy. Come to ''ruin' me have you?"
"Heh, nothing of the sort 'nurse'. I'm just here to offer my assistance to your cause… as long as I get to keep my sanity." He stared straight into the Latina's eyes.
"Such penetrating eyes… Just like my last pet's…" "Hmm, well what could one such as you offer me that I couldn't possibly claim for myself?" She moved closer to Ian until they were all but touching. "Could you possibly want a full body physical? You'd make a great specim-"
"I could fine tone Lady X so that she was better than the original Kamikaze Rose, and I could make another 'cyborg' that would not only be able to collect tons of data as she fought, but could also keep up with the abilities of your present Lady X. How about it?" He backed up a little, never taking his eyes off of the woman in front of him. "And I can have the new Lady X up and running by Bleeding Thorns."
"Such an excellent proposition, but can you really deliver on it?" Ian nodded. "Alright fine… however, if you try to double cross me or if the 'new' Lady X is not ready by Saturday then you shall become a donor. Do you understand?" She stuck out her hand and Ian shook it firmly. "Well then dear, would you be kind as to leave my locker room now, this invasion of privacy does nothing for me."
Ian exited the room and sighed to himself. "How can I gain Yasha's and that witch's trust at the same time… this sucks." He shrugged it off and went to the new Thorn's locker room to see tonight's main event.
Ring Area
"The follow match is a Number One Contender's Match, in which the winner shall get an opportunity at the Rose of Roses Championship, while the loser will go to the finals of the Road to the Rumbling Rose Finals." "Do What U Like" began playing as Michiro made her way to the ring. "On her way to the ring, from Chicago, Illinois, Michiro Kurosaki!" Boos rang throughout the arena as the rookie got into the ring. She didn't bother showing off to the crowd, because she knew they would only boo her if she did. Soon afterwards "The Spirit of Hawk" began playing and Aigle did her usual dance thing while making her way to the ring. "And her opponent, from Mongolia, Nomad, Aigle!!!"
The former Champion received a huge pop from the crowd and eventually got into the ring. She got set in her stance and looked dead at her opponent. "You not same sheep Aigle want to fight last week. Aigle no want to fight you anymore, but Aigle WILL become Champion again!" After that statement, the referee signaled for the bell and the match was underway.
Immediately the two Roses locked up in the center of the ring, but Aigle quickly overpowered the newbie and knocked her on her butt. Michiro jumped up and locked up with Aigle again, this time she was able to get the Nomad into a side headlock, but Aigle pushed Michiro off of her with ease. While going in for the attack again, Michiro was taken down by Aigle who had executed a double leg takedown. Aigle then proceeded to stomp on her fallen foe, for a while before letting her get to her feet. The two locked up again, and Michiro put the former Champ in a headlock then followed up with a hip toss.
Announcer's Table
Mickey Cal: "Nice transition into the Headlock Takeover. Maybe the newcomer is done with her foul antics from earlier!"
Back to the Action
Aigle wasn't in this hold for long as she was close to the bottom rope. She reached out and grabbed it, forcing Michiro to release the hold. Michiro allowed Aigle to get up, just so that she could spear the Nomad back to the canvas as she followed up with six closefisted rights. Aigle got up and threw a punch, which was dodged by Kurosaki who then got behind the former Champ and countered with a seemingly off balanced German Suplex. She then went for the pin but didn't even get a 1-count. As the two got up, Aigle slapped her opponent into the ropes, pulled her to the center of the ring, and executed a vicious Sweep Hip Throw. She then stuck out and held down her fallen foe's left arm and proceeded to drive her knees into it.
Announcer's Table
Crash: "Now this is wrestling, using such swift maneuvers that target all of her opponent's body. The former Champ sure knows how to effectively and systematically break down her opponent."
Back to the Action
The two rose to their feet again, and locked up once more. Somehow Michiro was able to overpower the Nomad and hit her with a well placed knee to the face. She then gestured to the crowd who responded with resounding boos. Aigle, taking advantage of the situation, brought Michiro down again with a Single Leg Takedown. As Michiro tried to get up, Aigle viciously stomped in her right knee until the ref was finally able to restrain the Nomad. When Michiro was finally able to get to her feet she could barely stand. Aigle then executed a spear-like, which the newcomer avoided by pushing her opponent downward. However, in this position Aigle went after Michiro's right leg, hung Michiro upside down by her leg, then drilled the newcomer's face into the canvas.
Announcer's Table
Crash: "And there it is the White Doe! Not too many people can get up from after receiving that move."
Mickey Cal: "You said it partner, looks like Kurosaki is about to have a short night!"
Back to the Action
As Michiro lay motionless on the canvas, Aigle roared, "This NOT warrior! This not even sheep!" Aigle glared at her foe that hadn't budged at all. "Time to end this!" She forced Michiro to her feet, and threw her to the ropes; however she fell along the away. Aigle tried again, but with the same results. The third time Michiro bounced off of the ropes and was headed toward the Nomad, when Aigle caught her, scooped her up, transitioned it so that their back's were touching with Michiro laying horizontally on Aigle, she ran forward a little, then jumped while falling backward causing Michiro to scream out in pain as a sharp and deadly pain coursed throughout her entire body. Then with authority, Aigle went for the cover while hooking both legs. "1…2…3!"
Announcer's Table
Mickey Cal: "First the White Doe, then the Lake King High! There was no way on Earth, anyone on the roster could have had gotten up after that combination. However, don't you think that it was a little-"
Crash: "The former Champ did the right thing out there. Not only did it show her superiority against that no talent newbie, but it also rectified what Kurosaki did earlier tonight in her match against Ayake. Bottom line, anything less would have been disgraceful, and the Champ knows that!"
Mickey: "Don't you mean former Champ partner…"
Back to the Action
The crowd cheered as they celebrated Aigle for picking up the victory. After a little while, Makoto came rushing from the back and towards the ring. Aigle, who had thought the Judo Babe was going to congratulate her, was shocked when Makoto went to check on Michiro's condition. Infuriated, Aigle yelled, "Why you go to her? Why Makoto no give Aigle praise? Aigle win, so Makoto should be happy for Aigle, right?" Makoto rose and slapped Aigle in the face. Shocked all Aigle could say was "Why?"
"She's new to the business Aigle! Sure you shouldn't go easy on her, but using both White Doe and Lake King High on a newbie who had to fight in a match earlier in the night was uncalled for Aigle and you know that!" Makoto was red in the face at this point. "What happened to the 'so-called' honor that you-"
"Aigle IS honorable! New girl is one with no honor, so Aigle showed her honor. Plus if Aigle do bad, why fans cheer?" asked Aigle confidently as though she had one this argument.
"Aigle," said Makoto calmly. "Just help me get Michiro to the back."
"NO! Aigle not wrong! Makoto and new girl wrong, so Aigle no help!" With that, Aigle stormed to the backstage area. "Dumb Makoto," muttered Aigle as she headed toward the locker room. "Why she say Aigle wrong? Aigle just proved who was stronger, Aigle-" At that moment, Aigle unexpectedly bumped into someone. Without looking at the person, she yelled, "Watch where you're going!"
"My now, temper temper little one," said a saucy voice.
"Anesthesia! Why you here, what you want?"
"Now, now this isn't like last time. I just wanted to know if you were interested in going after those vacant Tag Team belts. With your muscles and my wits, we'd be unstoppable! What do you say?" The Latina nurse extended her hand, but Aigle swatted it away. "Ahh… no? How come?"
"Aigle already going for Rose of Roses Championship. Plus, Aigle and Makoto…" Aigle paused for a second and thought about whether or not she and Makoto were on good terms. She knew she had to go and apologize, but she still didn't see how come she was wrong.
"What about you and that brat?"
"Makoto no-"
"The way I see it, Makoto favors that new kid more so than she does you. I mean, why did she go to Michiro's side and not yours? I though you two were friends." Anesthesia was pushing all of Aigle's right buttons. "Besides, within the 'Great and Beautiful Strong Pair' it is clearly obvious that you are not only stronger than Makoto, but more beautiful as well." The wicked said that last part with a sly smirk on her face. She could see that Aigle was slowly coming to her side, so she continued, "Forget about Makoto, who chose that new girl over you. And forget about Reiko as well."
"Why Reiko?" said a confused Aigle. "Reiko has been honorable. I was proud to fight her too."
"You don't understand do you little one," said the nurse while shaking her head. "Little Miss Hinomoto is orchestrating everything. She picked the perfect time to use her 'rematch clause', she knew that win or lose, this was going to shake you up. Not only that, she lit fuel on the fire between Ayake and Michiro that caused Michiro to go berserk earlier tonight. Someone told me what she said, that tonight was supposed to change the landscape of the Rumble Roses, and from the looks of things you don't want to be alone while it's changing." She extended her hand again.
Aigle looked at the hand, but again didn't take it. "Aigle will give you her answer at Bleeding Thorns." She then walked away, but that was more than enough for the wicked nurse, who whistled a ditty as she headed back to her locker room.
Backstage Area
"That bitch!" yelled Aisha as she walked around the backstage area. She was still brooding over her match last week where after losing, she was forced to get on all fours and act like a kitten for three minutes. Just thinking about how humiliating that match was, made the pop star want to punch something. Luckily for her, one of the stage crewmen was near and before he could ask her what was wrong, Aisha laid him out with a straight right. Examining her work she couldn't help but laugh. "Man, I don't know what I was thinking provoking her like that." Aisha put her palm to her forehead. "I mean she IS called the 'Task Master', but for her to go that far-"
"Is just like you going this far," said a voice behind Aisha. Aisha spun around, but found no one. "What happened to your sense of justice. When you finally felt that you were even with Dixie, the two of you dedicated your careers to seeing that everything was given it's due justice. What shall your fans think if you go down this path again? Is Sista A your true face, and Aisha a façade?"
"I was just a little ticked off, Noble." said Aisha laxly. "It's over and done with." "There's no way I'm going back to being Sista A." The pop star then paused, she thought she heard someone's footsteps but then brushed it off and continued. "Why haven't you been around lately? With everything that's going down, there are a lot of challengers who would love an opportunity at a shot a Kamikaze Rose's oldest daughter."
"You are mistaken, the one they would really love to fight is the daughter who is in possession of the Rose of Roses Championship currently. Besides it is not time for justice incarnate to make its way back to the limelight. Until I return, I need you Aisha to make sure that that evil nurse doesn't corrupt any of the fragile Rose's minds."
"Sure… but how come-"
"Talking to yourself mate? N'er thought I'd be seein' a Lass such as yourself doin' such a thing," mocked the energetic newcomer. "Well, guess even stars fizz' out eh?"
Ticked off, but trying to keep her composure, Aisha said, "Listen girlie, I don't have time for your games. If the show wasn't over I'd show you a thing or two. But how about this, Saturday at Kamikaze Madness (basically like HEAT when it started to only come on before the pay-per-views) I'll face you one on one in your first in-ring match, because your 'jaw-jabbing' needs improvement… badly," laughed the veteran Rose as she made her way toward the locker room area. A few moments later she stopped, turned to the England native and said, "Besides, even if I become Sista A, this star's never gonna 'fizz' out!'" The two then locked eyes, and sunk into defensive stances.