Skylar's eyes go wide as Kenny pulls a soft black leather jacket out from under his own coat. He holds it up so that she can see the detailed back. The center of the jacket has an embossed omega symbol with silver pyramid studs glinting down the seams. Her fingers reach out to touch the supple, sweet smelling, leather. Kenny smiles at the speechlessness of his little sister.
"Hoshi..." She struggles to formulate the right response. "It's beautiful."
He holds it out so she can step towards him and try it on. The leather garment slips over her shoulders easily, engulfing her in it's warm embrace. The brilliant rich smell of the new leather makes her nose tingle. The rest of the boys look on as she settles into her new coat. Her fingers trace the lining of the coat stopping short at the lip of the inside pocket. Subtle embroidery under her fingertips catches her attention. She looks down at the pocket and sees the word "Koneko" stitched into the soft leather.
"I thought it would be perfect for your debut," Kenny tells her.
She looks it over again, "It's so VERY perfect. Thank you Hoshi!" Skylar wraps her arms around her brother's neck.
"I'm glad you like it," he smiles sweetly. "Now let's go take some pictures."
The remaining members of the Bullet Club all take a few moments to check out her new jacket before they start grouping off for the shoot. They start off with a big group shot. Skylar stands back to let them get some without her, but soon Kenny waves her in. She stands front and center alongside her brother. The Bucks are the next focus of the photographer's lense. They hit all of their signature poses before dragging Skylar into some goofy shots with them. She even takes Kenny's spot in some of their Elite poses.
"We could probably use some of this for Being the Elite too," Matt says as he turns his phone on and hands it to Marty to film them.
Matt, Nick, Skylar and Kenny continue to hit poses until Tama chimes in, "Hey, remember when Ferg used to ride on Fale's shoulders? Sky should do that!"
And so she does. Matt takes his phone back and Fale bends down to lift Skylar up onto his massive shoulders. The other Tongans stand next to them and throw up Too Sweets. Next Skylar gets pulled into some photos with Marty. She starts with her back to the camera looking back over her shoulder as Marty stands facing her holding his open umbrella over her head. He spins her around and stands behind her, one hand on her hip, the other leaning the now folded up umbrella over his shoulder. The photographer sets them up in a few more poses before Kenny pushes Marty out of the way.
At first he looks annoyed, but he quickly settles into the shoot and starts having fun. He and Skylar try a few different poses, Matt filming them the whole time. They end their shoot with Kenny and Skylar standing back to back each doing Kenny's Goodbye and Goodnight finger gun pose. The boys all crowd back in around them to get a couple more shots in. Skylar steps away to get a drink while the guys continue to take photos. They start to branch off and wander a bit as their interest in the shoot wanes. Marty makes his way over to Skylar as she takes a sip from her water bottle.
"So you're in town until at least Wrestle Kingdom?" He asks.
She nods, "I'm flying out on the sixth. Gotta get back to work."
"Will you let me take you out before you fly back?" He inquires hopefully. His sweet look and delicious accent have her nodding in agreement before she can even process the question. "Great. How about tomorrow night then?"
She starts trying to back pedal but ends up just shaking her head, "That sounds fine. I don't think we have any plans."
"Brilliant," Marty beams. "I'll pick you up at seven?"
"Come on Hoshi!" Skylar calls to her brother from the kitchen the next morning. "We're gonna be late!"
She can hear him moving around in his room. The drawers closing in his dresser. The top of his hamper closing. Shuffling feet make their way down the hall. Kenny pauses at the edge of the kitchen to stretch and yawn. "We're not supposed to meet the guys until ten," he tries to stifle another yawn.
Skylar smirks, "It's already twenty past nine."
"Wha... How?" He looks at the clock in confusion.
She takes a sip of her orange juice, "We stayed up playing Mario Kart until two. And when I went to bed you said you were only going to play Street Fighter for an hour. I assume that THAT didn't happen."
"I think I only went to bed a couple of hours ago," he opens the door to the fridge and pulls out a pre-made protein shake.
"Sucks bro," she snickers. "We've got a hot date at the dojo!"
He groans tiredly, "YOU'VE got a hot date at the dojo. It's my rest day."
"You say that," she rolls her eyes. "But we both know that you don't believe in days off. The minute you hear that ring squeak or clang from a bump you won't be able to keep yourself out of it."
"Shut up," he finally cracks a smile. "Let me grab my bag and we can get out of here."
Giddy, she waits by the door for her brother to gather his things. The dojo isn't far from the apartment and they end up arriving just before ten. Matt and Nick walk in the door just a few minutes after them. Skylar waves at them as she disappears into the women's locker room. She quickly changes into her workout clothes as she hears the boys already in the ring. She pulls her kneepads on and laces up her wrestling shoes before emerging from the washroom. Matt and Nick are in the ring with Marty and Cody going over a couple of moves. Kenny remains on the outside sitting in a steel chair, just observing. She smirks to herself as she watches his leg twitch when Matt goes for a super kick. She pats him on the shoulder as she walks up to the ring apron. A couple of quick stretches and she hops up onto the edge of the canvas. Cody and Marty raise their eyebrows at her advancement into the ring. Nick and Matt exchange a look between themselves and start grinning mischievously.
"Whoa whoa, Sky," Matt walks up to her holding his hands out as though he's trying to stop her. "We're training here."
"Yeah, we don't have time to teach beginners right now," Nick jumps in as if on cue.
Not picking up on their sarcasm Cody offers his own advice, "Why don't you sit out with Kenny until we're done. Then we can show you some stuff after."
"Oh..." Skylar pretends to be a total ditz. "You mean, I can't train with you guys?"
"No Sky, we wouldn't want you to get hurt," Nick masks his smile.
Matt grabs her wrist and attempts to guide her back out of the ring. She balks at the pressure, pulling free from his grasp. She holds up her hands defensively and starts walking to the ropes herself. She pauses and before stepping through she turns to see Matt wink at her. At this signal she spins around and takes a step towards them and super kicks Matt. Nick yells in shock before receiving one for himself. She looks at Nick on the mat and then at Cody and Marty's shocked faces. She takes off across the ring, hops up onto the middle rope and his an Asai moonsault onto her friend. She stands up and shoots Marty a cocky smile.
"You didn't tell me you wrestle," he barely manages to stumble through the words.
She flips her hair over her shoulder and helps Nick back to his feet, "You never asked."
Cody reaches over and gently pushes Marty's gaping maw closed. Making the Bucks and Kenny chuckle. Cody moves closer and goes for a lockup with Skylar. Out of the corner of her eye she sees Kenny getting up from his chair. Cody pushes her into the corner where she uses her size to her advantage and wriggles free getting back behind him. The Bucks step outside of the ropes and into a corner of the ring. Marty steps outside in the opposite corner.
She hits Cody with a standing drop kick, sending him face first into the turnbuckle. She reaches for his hair, dragging him back to his eyes in the middle of the ring. She lets go, hits the ropes, and comes back with a V Trigger to Cody.
"Yes!" Kenny cheers. His enthusiasm bubbles over, and before he can stop himself he's rolling into the ring. He rushes to Skylar excitedly. "That was beautiful!"
"I knew you wouldn't be able to stay out," she winks. "Now get in our corner!"
Kenny chuckles and steps outside the ring into one of the last open corners. Cody tags Matt in and Sky locks up with him, happy to be back in the ring. Tags are made quickly. Everyone is in and out working with everyone else. They're careful not to go overboard so that no one gets hurt before Wrestle Kingdom. Kenny has Marty on the ground after a powerful slam. He tags Skylar in and they hit a duo of moonsaults on the villain. Pleased with their execution of he and Kota Ibushi's usual tag team move he grins as he steps back onto the apron. Skylar picks up Marty by the hair and grabs hold of a wrist lock. He squeals as she wrenches it making him dance in pain. She guides him to the corner where Matt and Nick are. He tries to tag out but they step down onto the ground. A pained look on his face he looks desperately to Cody. The son of Dusty Rhodes shakes his head and hops down to the floor himself.
"Oh come on!" Marty bellows in frustration as Skylar tags in Kenny.
The siblings get him down onto his knees, each with one of his wrists in their hands. Seconds later they clobber him with a vicious double V-Trigger. Cody and the Bucks hoot and cheer as Kenny stands victorious over the fallen villain. Skylar reaches a hand out to help the Englishman back to his feet. He takes the assistance and nods at her approvingly.
"I hope we're still on for tonight," she smiles coyly.
"Of course," he takes a moment to catch his breath. "I wouldn't dare stand you up now that I know that you could kick my ass."
She giggles and catches a glimpse of her brother over her shoulder, "I don't think it's me that you'll have to worry about."