Disclaimer: see chapter 1 thanks for reading
It's Friday morning the day of the Quarter Finals…
Everyone is meeting up in the hotel lobby for breakfast
Riley: I am having a great time how about you?
Dylan: a blast
The others walk into the lobby
Tommy: how's everyone doing this morning?
Riley: excited to compete
Tommy: now who's hungry?
The kids jump up and down
Hostess: how many this morning?
Riley: I think there's 12 of us
Hostess: right this way please
She leads them to the large table in the center of the room and they all sit down
Nick: how are you doing today Riley?
Riley: good excited about today, I have to be there for noon
Dylan: prep time?
Riley: yes
Jordan: let's order we have a busy day ahead of us
A waitress comes over to their table
Casey: hi my name is Casey and I will be your waitress today can I get everyone something to drink?
They give her their drink orders
Riley: crap be right back
She goes up to her room and grabs her gym bag she receives texts from the members of 15 Division and Kingston PD
Text Messages Read…
Riley wishing you the best of luck this weekend and we hope you kick some ass. With love 15 Division
Riley, kick some ass and we'll see you when you get back Charlotte and Bryce
She heads back downstairs to the restaurant to rejoin her family for breakfast
It's 11:30 am when Riley, Dylan, Jordan, Keegan, Andy and Nick head over to the O2 Arena while the others head to the London Aquarium
O2 Arena Peninsula Square, London
Dylan pulls into the half empty parking lot and they get out of the car while Riley grabs her gym bag from the trunk of the car and they walk up to the front door
Security: may I help you?
Riley: I am competing at 1
Security: alright the training room is down the hall on the left, the trainers are already there. But I am sorry they can not go with you
Riley: that's ok do you have a handicap family area?
Security: yes section 2 just go inside the door here and it's on the right
Jordan: kick some ass, remember that they are with you always
She give Riley a big hug
Riley: end of the line guys
Andy: good luck
She gives them all hugs except for Dylan
Dylan: go ahead I will meet you in there
They all go inside the arena while Dylan talks to Riley
Riley: what?
Dylan: come here
She walks toward him and he wraps his arms around her
Riley: I got to go
Dylan: yeah I know
He kisses her then lets go of her
Riley: see you later
Dylan: good luck and I love you
Riley: I love you too
She walks into the arena and toward the Locker room while he goes to meet up with the others
In the Locker Room…
Avalon, Katana, Brooklyn and Maddison are sitting there talking when Riley walks in and set her bag on the bench
Avalon: Riley glad to see you made it
Riley: me too hey everyone
Brooklyn: wanted to wish you luck
Riley: thank you
Trainer #1: alright Katana lets go get you ready to fight
Katana goes with the trainer to have her hands bandaged while Riley goes to change her clothes
Brooklyn: so that's the reigning world champion?
Avalon: yeah and she's been through a lot in her life
Katana returns ready to fight, Riley comes out of the bathroom in black silk shorts and a black sports bra
Trainer #2: Riley your up
Riley: ok
She goes to get her hands wrapped as well, Skye walks into the locker room
Skye: ladies
Avalon: hey what are you doing here so early?
Skye: wanted to cheer you ladies on and to check out the set up
Maddison: welcome to London
Skye: thank you
Announcer: the quarter finals of the World Kickboxing Championship will be starting in 10 minutes
Riley comes out ready to rock and roll, her and Katana stretch and prepare to fight
Trainer #1: ready to go?
Katana: yeah
Riley: let's do this
She kisses the cross that's around her neck that Jinx gave her the first time she won the World Championship and they follow the trainers out into the main area. It's jam packed but Riley can see her family cheering her on in section 2
Dylan: I love you baby kick some ass
Riley and Katana approach the cage that is sitting a platform in the center of the arena
Announcer: alright ladies welcome to 2013 Women's World Kickboxing Championships being held here in London England
The arena erupts in cheering and roars. Over in section 2
Dylan: dam she looks hot, sexy and deadly
Jordan: yeah you're a love sick puppy
Dylan: what I can't help it
Announcer: he's how its going to go down. The quarter-finals today, the semi - finals tomorrow and the finals on Sunday. There will be 3 - 5 minute rounds and the winner of each match will move onto the next round. There also will be a 1 minute break each round there are no rules anything goes it's full contact. If one contestant is unable to continue the referee will count them down from 15. Now lets get this party started we have in the blue shorts weighing in at 132 lbs. from Japan Katana Lexington and in the black shorts weighing in at 134 lbs. from Canada 6x and current reigning world champion Riley McNally
The entire arena explodes in and earth shattering roar
Referee: ladies good luck
Riley: thanks
Katana: lets' go
They do a glove bump and the referee blows the whistle signaling the start of round 1 of 3
Katana is the first to strike out punching Riley in the left side of the face, causing her lip to swell and bleed. Riley begins circling Katana and she does a round house kick landing into her opponents' ribs knocking her against the cage
Andy: focus Riley
They continue circling each other when Riley lets go all of her built up frustration, anger and hate on Katana kicking her and punching her. She is doing her best to block Riley's attacks but a few get in, causing a few cracked ribs, shattering her cheekbone and making her right eye swell shut
Referee: ladies break
Riley goes over to the other side of the cage while Katana stays where she is
Katana: is this going to be a repeat of last year?
Referee: are you alright to continue?
Katana: yeah I am good
Riley: if you can't play with the big kids you should not have come
Referee: ladies you ready to continue?
They both nod and round 2 begins, Riley blocks a couple of punches to her abdomen, her face and her right side. Riley sees her moment of opportunity and does several spinning back kicks knocking Katana back against the cage once more. Katana falls to the floor and is unable to regain her composure and continue
Referee: are you able to continue?
Katana: no I think I need a doctor, I can't breathe very well
Referee: alright hold on, this round and match go to Riley McNally of Canada
The place erupts again, Riley leaves the cage and making her way to the locker room to get cleaned up. The trainers help Katana to a waiting ambulance to take her to the hospital
In the Locker Room…
Riley checks out the damage in the mirror, she has a busted lip and a black right eye. She goes into the bathroom to change her clothes
Avalon: Riley nice win
Riley: thank you so when do you fight?
Avalon: my match is at 4 against a girl from Russia
Riley: are you going to be here for a while?
Avalon: yeah are you?
Riley: at least until after you compete then I am off with my sister Keegan and Dylan to check out the Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
Avalon: kind of gory don't you think?
Riley: not really it's one of my favorite subjects and I think it would be cool to do
She receives a text from Dylan
Text Reads…
Baby, I am so proud of you nice fight. See you in a few
Dylan
Avalon: go I'll be here
Riley: be right back
She goes outside into the hallway to meet up with her family
In the Hallway…
Dylan: baby that was awesome I am so proud of you
Riley gives him a huge hug
Riley: thank you all for coming out and supporting me
Jordan: are you ready to go?
Riley: I ma gonna stick around and watch the other matches for a while. I'll catch up to you later and we still can do the tour
Andy: anyone tell you that you kicked ass
Riley: yeah
Dylan: alright baby call when you when your done and we'll come and get you
Riley: thanks
She gives him a hug and kiss then they leave while she goes back into the lock room
Nick: is she ok?
Dylan: I hope so
Keegan: she didn't look so hot
Jordan: let's be supportive and just be there for her
Andy: where to now?
Jordan: how about we go and get something to eat and then meet up with the others afterward
Dylan: that sounds good to me
They leave and head out to find lunch