Chapter 11: Endorsement

University of Tokyo Hospital, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, Japan

After their embarrassing loss to Armor King and Jaycee, King and Craig were sent to a nearby hospital for treatment. They were both lucky to get out of harms way because the ancient monster Ogre reappeared and destroyed the Tokyo Dome a few hours later. Craig happened to wake up first from his coma overnight. It was already dawn in the city of Tokyo. Looking to his left was King who still slept. Ironically, his mask was not on, but it wasn't far from King's body. Craig hated the silence and woke King up by throwing a pillow.

Craig: "King! Hey! Get up!"

King (gets up.): "Huh? My mask! Where is it?" (Looks to the left and finds sitting at a chair.) "Thank goodness." (Grabs it.)

Craig: "I hit you with a pillow and the first thing you say is. Where's my mask!"

King (Puts on his mask.): "Shut up Craig! This mask means everything to me. Even if it is smelly and sweaty."

Craig (feeling down.): "But look man. We got our asses kicked last night. Oooooh, my neck!"

King: "Your right. Armor King caught us by surprise. But the real shocker is that woman. She was relentless."

Craig: "Who was that anyway?"

King: "I don't know and yet I sense something familiar about her too. In the ring she said she loved me."

Craig (laughed.): "What groupie doesn't claim they love you?"

King: "That was no ordinary groupie. At some point, that girl will cross paths with me once again, if she is seeking me out."

Craig: "Man, pussy is coming your way and you don't seem to care. If that we're me I'd be more than happy to rumble with that chick, and if I win, she's has to do whatever I say."

King: "I can't just recklessly have intercourse with random women Craig. You should know this about me."

Craig: "Pleeeaaaase! My junk is just as big as yours. When I bone hoes, they still standing. You're just scared of the outcome."

King: "No, I disagree. Your junk is just long, mine is really wide. I mean girls literally scream in agony when I penetrate them."

Craig: "But that's a beautiful sound. Let's me know I'm own them."

King: "Not to me. I have a heart unlike you."

Craig: "No shit!"

There was a knock on the door, interrupting the chat between the wrestlers. King tells the person to come in, and it was a nurse with food. Good news was, there injuries were minor. The two men will later be released from the hospital by the afternoon. The Shibata LP will have a limo outside to pick them up.

Meanwhile…

The Changs and Armor King were on their way back to America, just arriving at the Narita International Airport. The trio was very pleased with how things turned out when they fought King and Craig. Some more good news came about this morning when Julia received a call from the fashion designer that her friend Monica told her about from the old Jaycee. Michelle's lucha libre costume is now complete. So not wasting time, the Changs and Armor King booked a flight to LA.

It was a long flight, but once they arrived, Armor King was bombarded by paparazzi. Looks like his victory against King and Craig Marduk proved to be a shockwave throughout the media. Because Julia was not in her Jaycee getup, nobody paid attention to her or Michelle. The Changs had to get their bags without Armor King because news outlet after news outlet kept asking questions about his partner Jaycee. This was annoying for Armor King because it seemed they were more interested in this Jaycee more so than the fight itself. Michelle called for a cab. Julia at the front door motioned Armor King to come on. He had to use his wrestling skills to make a way out of the door. People were getting knocked over like bowling pins. Armor King hops in the taxi then Julia goes in and closes the door before reporters could get closer.

Julia: "Whew. That was crazy!"

Armor King: "Can't stand paparazzi! Who cares if its King, he's a fucking scrub!"

Michelle: "It was expected beastie. We beat the heavyweight world champions of wrestling at the King of Iron Fist Tournament. No surprise it would create a buzz."

Armor King: "What made me more upset was the fact they kept asking about Jaycee."

Julia: "Really? Was I that good?"

Michelle: "I keep telling you what an awesome job you did Julia. Both of you made me proud."

Armor King (not amused.): "Grrrrrrrrr…"

Michelle: "Don't be like that. I know some of your fans are ecstatic about your victory!"

Armor King: "If you say so."

Julia: "Well we're almost to the shop were Monica said we can meet this designer. Let's hope the media isn't behind us."

About 30 minutes later, the trio arrived at the designer shop. The designer was a single man in his mid 30s named Duval Hemmingway, who lived and worked at his shop. Duval was aware that the wrestlers were coming. He covered Michelle's costume with a green curtain within his studio. The doorbell rings so Duval goes over to let his guests in.

Duval: "Welcome my shop ladies!" (Looks at Armor King.) "And you too sir. Please come in!"

Armor King (Still in a foul mood.): "Nah. That's okay, I'll wait outside."

Michelle: "Are you sure?"

Armor King (Irritated.): "Yes. I'll be fine."

Julia: "Well okay. Just keep an eye on our cab then."

Armor King (Goes back to the cab.): "Yeah, whatever."

The Changs left Armor King and were escorted in the back were the studio was. The ladies noticed the green curtain draped within the dim lights. Duval tells Michelle to close her eyes so he can reveal the new design.

Duval (Takes off the curtain.): "Open your eyes…NOW!"

Michelle (opens them.): "Oh my goodness!"

Julia: "Whao!"

It was a scantily clad leather black wrestling suit with leggings. Michelle hopped around in amazement like a kid with a new toy. Julia laughs in her mom's hysteria. Duval couldn't help but smile. Back at the cab, Armor King was getting annoyed because the cab driver couldn't shut up. Funny thing was, Julia left her cell phone in the cab, and it started ringing. Armor King was somewhat relieved because that cab driver couldn't shut up about his fight with King and Craig. He takes Julia's phone and walks out the cab to answer it.

Armor King (Answers.): "Yes! What do you want?"

Lee Chaolan: "Julia Chang? My you have gotten quite manly since we last spoke."

Armor King: "This is not Julia. She's busy at the moment. Now who is this?"

Lee: "First tell me who you are. I have no interest in giving names to strangers."

Armor King: "Then you can eat a dick!" (Hangs up.) "Fuckin' faggot!"

The front door opens, its Julia. She had stars in her eyes, but Armor King was on her cell phone. Julia found this unusual because Armor King didn't like cell phones.

Julia: "Armor King, are you on my cell phone?"

Armor King (Turns around.): "Huh, Julia? You guys done already?"

Julia: "Not yet. I came down because mom's costume is so beautiful! You're going to love it! (Takes Armor King's arm, pulling him.) "Come on!"

By the time Armor King is dragged into the studio, he and Julia only see Duval standing near the fitting room on the right side. Armor King was confused, but Duval knocked on the fitting room door so Michelle would come out. Michelle walks out with her lucha libre outfit, fitting her athletic body tightly. Armor King's mask does a cartoonish look, gazing at Michelle.

Michelle (Posing.): "Well beastie…how do I look?"

Armor King (Getting wood.): "D…damn! You look fabulous!"

Julia (Laughing.): "Armor King your pants!"

Armor King (Turns around in embarrassment.): "Aw shit!"

Julia's phone rings again. This time Julia grabs off of Armor King's pocket. She walks away to answer.

Julia (Answers.): "Hello?"

Lee: "Julia, there you are!"

Julia: "Mr. Chaolan! Hey its been awhile!"

Lee: "Listen, you shouldn't let a random man answer your phone. That guy is extremely rude by the way."

Julia: "Oh. Armor King? I'm sure he didn't mean it. I must have left my phone in the taxi."

Lee: "Oh well that's good. I'm tracking you through GPS because I thought something happened to you. Well anyway I'm mailing you a check worth 1.5 million dollars for your renovation project. I know the economy is rough over in the states, as is everywhere else. I heard about the renovation project almost hitting bankruptcy. As someone who has seen your work and studies first hand, I'm not about to shut you down just yet. Take this money and manage it wisely my dear. I know for certain, this will help keep the trees in your homeland alive until at least October."

Julia (Almost in Tears.): "Oh thank you so much Lee! I'm doing everything I can to keep the project running. Your money won't go to waste!"

Lee: "Excellent! By the way, are you fighting in the tournament?"

Julia: "Well, yes and no. The new pink girl fighting with Armor King. That was me. Let's keep it a secret ok?"

Lee: "I would never break a lady's promise. You have my word."

Julia: "So what about you?"

Lee: "I'm in disguise myself, testing my latest model of my robot fighter. He just needs some more data inside his memory. I felt our last fight was lacking in combos."

Julia: "You'll do better Lee. Well thanks again for your endorsement. Talk to you next time."

Lee: "You're welcome Julia. Good luck in the tournament too!"

Julia went to spread the good news to her mother and mentor. It came as a surprise, but Michelle was glad to hear it. Armor King was ready to leave, since it was obvious he didn't like clothing stores. He reluctantly thanked Duval for giving his girlfriend her new outfit. Now the bet could begin to see which Chang wore the best lucha libre costume.

Notes: Major mistake here. This chapter came before the Stalker chapter. Sorry bout that.