Author's Note: Before we begin, I'd like to address a comment made by a guest reviewer in my last chapter. They were somehow under the impression that I was going to have Scarlette and Clover and the Daughters of Darkness' match in this chapter. It's not. Their encounter last chapter was to hype up the upcoming Dynamix PPV where their match will really take place. It won't be until a month or so when we see this match. We'll see. And to answer his other question, I imagine Queen Bee would have a six-pack. Well, if that's it, let's get this chapter going.
Chapter 132 (Match)
*Jun Juli vs Neko Girl*
As soon as the next music sample filled the arena, Jun Juli took the stage for her entrance. She traced her fingers over her legs before strutting to the ring. She stretched her legs one last time for the fans after entering. Then, Neko Girl came in with her music played out. She released her claws for everyone to see before heading down the ramp and jumping up to the ring. She looked back to scowl at Jun Juli.
"Ladies and gentlemen, our next match consists of the leggy waitress, Jun Juli, and the Princess of Catfights, Neko Girl! Jun Juli wished to be in more matches for experience and Neko Girl is said to be angry over not being able to compete in the Yin-Yang Tournament! Tonight, both of these ladies get what they want! Let's get it on!"
The match immediately began with a dropkick from Jun Juli. Neko Girl was too caught off-guard to avoid getting hit in the chest. She landed in a sitting position in the corner. Jun Juli ran over to her to attack with a knee strike, but Neko Girl dodged out of the way allowing her opponent to hit the turnbuckle instead.
To recover from the failed knee strike, Jun slipped out of the ring and stood at ringside. Neko Girl followed, but Jun immediately surprised her with a knee strike. She dug it deep into her stomach stunning her before grabbing her shoulder and throwing her to the barricade. Jun stomped on Neko Girl, but the Princess of Catfights countered by grabbing her by her ankle. She stood back up holding Jun's leg up high before pushing her until her back made a hard impact at the corner post. Jun was stunned by the hit, and Neko Girl only made it worse with repeated punches to her back followed by raking her claws down her back. After that, she threw Jun into the ring and joined her just as the referee reached the count of 7. She then hooked Jun's leg for the pin.
1… 2…
Jun Juli kicked out of that. Neko Girl then pulled her head in and wrapped her arm around her neck. She squeezed tightly, but Jun soon reversed the hold by running to the ropes and slamming Jun to the ropes. Once she was free, Jun slammed her knee to Neko Girl's stomach before pulling her down to the mat and applying a tight bodyscissor hold from the side. The squeeze became very rough as it made Neko Girl yell out in pain.
"Neko Girl, do you give up?" the referee asked.
"SHUT IT!" Neko Girl snapped. She then sank her claws into Jun's leg and squeezed making the waitress yell out before letting go.
"Hey, watch the nails!" the referee scolded Neko Girl before kneeling over Jun to check on her.
"How about you watch your back?" Neko Girl asked before shooting a kick to the back of the ref's head knocking her down and out. "Time to go Neko Girl style."
Jun, surprised by her new situation, desperately shot a kick at Neko Girl, but the Princess of Catfights caught her leg and slammed her elbow at where she clawed before. Jun yelped as she moved to the ropes, but Neko Girl stopped her by pressing her back down on her and choking her on the bottom rope. She used the middle rope to add some extra leverage. After a few seconds, Neko Girl got off of Jun and left the ring while she was coughing out the air she needed. She then raked her claws over Jun's face making her scream some more.
Jun rolled near the middle of the ring holding onto her scratched face. While she did that, Neko Girl climbed up the corner ropes like a cat climbing a tree. Once she reached the top, she pounced off ready to slam her back onto Jun. However, the waitress managed to surprise her by catching her ribcage with her legs. Once she had Neko Girl in her thighs, she quickly squeezed before reaching her hands out to grab her feet applying the Ultimate Scissors. It was only a second later that Neko Girl tapped out while screaming.
Despite Neko Girl's submission, the referee was still in the middle of recovering from the Princess of Catfight's sneak attack. Jun released Neko Girl thinking she won, but before she could pose for the crowd, she realized the bell hasn't rung yet. And when she looked over at the ref who was just back up to her feet, she realized she made a wrong choice, one she didn't realize until Neko Girl surprised her with a pounce.
After straddling Jun, Neko Girl showered Jun with a series of punches full of raging fury. After a while, she slipped both her thumbs through different ends of her mouth and used them to stretch it apart. Jun gagged and screamed feeling Neko Girl's thumb claws scrape the insides of her mouth.
"Neko Girl, last warning! Get off!" the referee shouted.
Neko Girl got off and stood back. Jun got back up to one knee, but Neko Girl brought her back down with a shining wizard. She then hooked Jun's leg for the pin.
1… 2…
Jun kicked out again. Neko Girl took a few steps back until Jun returned to one knee. Neko Girl rushed over towards her ready to hit her with another shining wizard. However, Jun managed to surprise her by sweeping her legs at her feet causing her to slip and fall down. Jun picked Neko Girl up to her feet and set her up for one last move. Jun raised her foot up before slamming it down at Neko Girl's head striking her with an axe kick. Neko Girl felt shattered when she fell on her back. Jun turned her over and hooked her leg.
1… 2… 3!
DING-DING!
"And that's the match! It was real touch and go for any one of these ladies, but all of a sudden, Jun's new axe kick secured her win! It looks like she picked up a new trick from Xtrema Against the World! She's definitely getting new experience with this! Let's give her a big hand!"
*Kaito Marx vs Fenix Malvada*
First, Kaito came out with Queen Bee right behind him. His music played along with his overwhelming confidence. He headed to the ring while Queen Bee waited at his corner. After that, Fenix Malvada's music played. Her motion to the ring wasn't much special, but it was clear there was some sort of fury in her eyes which she glared at Kaito as she entered the ring.
"Folks, our next match is about to begin. The Underdog, Kaito Marx, is all set for a match against Fenix Malvada, who was formerly Black Swan! Fenix is looking for a debut for her new, more ruthless persona, and Kaito wants payback on her for interfering in his match against Poison just last week! We'll see how this goes!"
DING-DING!
Though Kaito was nervous, he glanced back at Queen Bee who gave him a thumbs up. He smiled back at her before turning to Fenix Malvada. He met her at the center of the ring and the two of them locked up in a collar-and-elbow position. Kaito broke the hold by slipping behind Fenix and holding her in a rear waistlock. He held her tightly until she jumped off her feet. She slipped out of Kaito's grip and flipped over him in an instant, she stood behind him and applied a full nelson. Kaito fought trying to escape the hold, but Fenix proved to be stronger than she looked.
Instead of getting Fenix off, Kaito ran backwards and successfully slammed her to the nearest corner. Once she let go, he headed over for a few feet. Once he gained enough distance, he ran back at her ready to ram his shoulder to his stomach. However, Fenix Malvada jumped up to dodge it before landing safely behind him. She then hooked her arm around his leg and flipped him over for a roll-up. She stayed on top of him and placed her feet on the ropes for extra leverage.
1…
Kaito kicked out quickly and returned to his feet immediately after. He faced the luchadora again, but something happened that surprised him. Fenix Malvada dropped her defenses and turned to leave the ring. He headed to the ropes to follow her, but she held her hand up towards him.
"Don't bother!" she yelled out to him. "I'm done!" She was about to leave again, but was cut off by Queen Bee who grabbed her by her arm.
"Where do you think you're going, bitch?" Queen Bee asked threateningly. "You owe him this for what you did last week."
"If he wants the win, he can have it." Fenix said pulling her arm free from the ace's grasp. "But this is not the match that I wanted. I'm leaving, and if Rogue wants answers, tell her I said I want a match against… Black Swan." She left to the backstage area leaving both Queen Bee and Kaito confused. As soon as she disappeared, the referee finished the ten count.
DING-DING!
"Well… that was… I don't know what to say. It was a short match and it could have gone longer, but Fenix Malvada decided to ghost the match. Not sure what this means, but it looks like Kaito Marx is the winner!"
Kaito left the match to stand beside Queen Bee. He shared her confusion. "What happened?"
"I don't know. She just said that she wanted to face Black Swan, not you." Queen Bee said.
"That doesn't make any sense." Kaito said. "She is Black Swan, or rather, she was. How can she fight herself?"
"I don't know, but I think Ms. Rogue's going to want an explanation. You go on ahead to the skybox and tell her everything."
"What will you be doing?"
"What else?" Queen Bee climbed up the ring apron. "I'm main eventing."
*Queen Bee vs Platinum Mask*
After Queen Bee entered the ring, she awaited her opponent, and she did not wait long. Platinum Mask's music bellowed from the titantron and the masked powerhouse made her presence known. She stepped out of the stage and headed to the ring where she came face to face with Queen Bee. During that, she thought back to the orders Eris gave her.
"Whether it's a bad ankle, sore ribs, or whatever, I want you to make sure she leaves this week's Xtrema show with one."
"Well, ladies and gentlemen, we finally made it to the last match of the night! Our Xtrema World Champion, Queen Bee, is facing off against the mysterious Platinum Mask! It fits because Queen Bee will be defending her championship against Platinum Mask's master, Eris, at Dynamix this weekend! It looks like Platinum Mask is looking to soften the competition up for her goddess! Let's see where this goes!"
DING-DING!
Since the two were power-type wrestlers, it was natural for the both of them to start the match by gripping each other's hands in a test of strength. The two of them pushed with all their might, but neither woman would budge. Platinum Mask ended the deadlock by headbutting Queen Bee and picking her up for a powerbomb, but before she could connect, Bee turned the tables on her opponent with a sunset flip pinning her to the mat.
1…
Platinum Mask kicked out of the pin attempt and rolled back to her feet. Queen Bee attempted to tackle her, but it was only a budge before Platinum Mask cupped both her hands together and used them to strike Queen Bee to the mat. She then kicked her in the stomach like it was a soccer ball. Once Queen Bee rolled to her back, Platinum Mask applied a stomach claw that made her gasp out in a silent scream. It was a tight crush to her stomach.
Queen Bee eventually was able to kick Platinum Mask off of her before standing up. She held onto the pain in her stomach, but powered through it by hitting Platinum Mask with a powerful lariat. She then got on top to pin her.
1… 2…
Platinum Mask managed to escape the pinfall. Queen Bee grabbed her then by her mask and forced her up her feet, but Platinum Mask broke free from her grip and elbowed her in her stomach. Suddenly, the pain from the kick and claw returned, and Platinum Mask scooped her up and held her over her shoulders. She turned around with an airplane spin before bending down to one knee and dropping Queen Bee's stomach on it. Queen Bee let out her loudest gasp yet before Platinum Mask rolled her off and hooked her leg for the pin.
1… 2…
Queen Bee was able to save herself, but it was a short save as she later learned. Platinum Mask forced her up by her hair and gave her a powerful uppercut to her stomach. Queen Bee groaned loudly before her opponent did it again and again. Platinum Mask kept punching her right in her six-pack abs.
When she believed she had enough, Platinum Mask picked her up for another powerbomb attempt, but just like before, Queen Bee escaped from it. But instead of reversing with a sunset flip, Queen Bee landed in front of Platinum Mask and kicked her in the stomach. She then grabbed her head and dropped her in a DDT before hooking her leg.
1… 2…
Platinum Mask kicked out just before the ref counted to three. Queen Bee, still tired and sore from her stomach, picked Platinum Mask up and Irish whipped her to the ropes. When she ran back, Queen Bee delivered a dropkick, but Platinum Mask's remaining stamina saved her from falling. The Kasparian wrestler remained on her feet and picked Queen Bee up with a bearhug.
Queen Bee was feeling the full force of her opponent tightening around every side of her body. It became to bad, that a few seconds later, Queen Bee's hands dropped and her head lowered. The referee picked her hand up and let go of it letting it fall to the floor. She picked it up and let it go again. She picked it up a third time, but when she let go, Queen Bee's hand didn't drop. Instead, it grabbed Platinum Mask by the back of her head and the Xtrema ace shot a headbutt right at her forcing her to let go.
With Platinum Mask stunned, Queen Bee attempted another dropkick. This time, it hit her head, and this time, Platinum Mask was able to collapse. Queen Bee went to the corner to rest and rub her stomach. When Platinum Mask returned, Queen Bee ran at her and hit her with another dropkick before resting in the corner again. She ran at her one more time, only this time, Platinum Mask raised her forearms in front of her head to block it. What she didn't know, however, was that Queen Bee wasn't going for a dropkick. She slipped her foot behind her and strike her with the Queen's Sting. Platinum Mask collapsed and Queen Bee fell on top of her without hooking the leg.
1… 2… 3!
DING-DING!
"It's over, ladies and gentlemen! Platinum Mask was absolutely ruthless in this match, but lo and behold, Queen Bee managed to pull through with a surprise win! That's why she's the ace of Xtrema! Though, I think she'll still be able to feel that in the morning!"
Queen Bee rolled out of the ring and felt a pain in her stomach as she landed her feet at ringside. She held onto her stomach as she returned backstage.
Up at the skybox, Kaito Marx had given his boss the news which confused her as much as it confused him.
"Fenix Malvada wants to face Black Swan?" Sayuri asked. "That doesn't make any sense."
"That's what I said." Kaito said. "What does it mean?"
Sayuri sighed. "I don't know. But for now, let me worry about her. You just head back to your girlfriend. I get the feeling she's going to need a medical check-up."
*Xtrema Shorts*
"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to Xtrema Shorts!" greeted the Chibi version of Monica Everly on her TV set. She sat right next to a Chibi version of Eris who gave a mischievous smirk. "I'm Monica Everly, and here with me today, is the Goddess of Chaos, Eris! Thanks for coming, Eris. You look like you're in a good mood."
"Why wouldn't I be?" Eris asked. "My follower did exactly what I intended, Queen Bee's title is as good as mine, and now, I'm being interviewed."
"Right. Well, you know how this goes." Chibi Monica said. "I ask you some standard questions followed by fan-asked questions."
"And by 'fan', you're only talking about Awesome ax10, right?" Eris asked. "He's the only one who frequently asks us Xtrema characters questions."
"I know, but we're making due." Chibi Monica said. "Now, first question… Who was your debut opponent?"
"Hmm… That would be Carly X. Once I learned of her mother, I knew how to get to her. I made fun of her runaway mom, her blonde hair, and even the fact that her tits would never even come close to her mommy's. She was so upset, she practically gave me the win."
"What's it like facing Kaito Marx?"
"Oh, it's so much fun. Even though he's out of his losing streak, it just makes him more fun to mess with."
"What do you think of Sayuri Rogue?"
"Meh. I can take her or leave her."
"Who's the easiest opponent you've faced other than Kaito?"
"I just told you, Carly X. Throw some dirt at her mom, and she was putty in my hands."
"Well, thanks for that… insightful set of answers for the standard questions. Now, for the personal ones. What is her feeling about her streak being broken the way it was and how she'll pay the Skunk back for it?
Eris' smile dropped. "Oh, don't get me started on that. That was unfair and I hate it being brought up. And don't get me wrong. I will get payback on that stink bomb for that, but for now, I'm just focusing on my championship match."
"Would she had preferred for her streak to be broken with a more fair way or at least not by a sudden inclusion of another Wrestler?
"Are you kidding? I'm so tough, strong, and slippery, that no one would ever defeat me without help. If the Skunk hadn't butted in, I would have had an undefeated streak up until my retirement."
"How did she find out about Platinum Mask's identity?"
"Oh, that was easy. See, I never really like it when I never know much about my opponents. Not much to use against her if I don't even know her real name. So one day, I followed her from the gym. She wore a trench coat and a large hat to hide herself, but on the way, her phone rang and she stepped into a nearby secluded alley to answer it. She thought she was alone, but she wasn't. I overheard her entire conversation with her mother, the queen of Kasparia. After doing some online digging, her closed book was now open. After that, she was all mine to do with as I please. If I want her to kiss my feet, she'll do it. If I want her to be my chair, she'll get down on all fours and offer her back to me. And if I want her to hurt my opponents so bad, my guarantee is assured, she'll do so without question. Having a tough princess in my pocket is much better than I imagined."
"Thank you for your time, Eris. That's about it for the interview for now. If anyone has any questions for our wrestlers, please ask. Now, I'd like to make an announcement on behalf of our writer, Epiclot214. Last year, because of Xtrema Against the World, we were denied a certain event that only comes once a year. But now that all that is over, it is time to move onto the latest addition to our spooky tradition. That's right. Starting next week, we are beginning the 2023 Xtrema Halloween Special.
"As some of you may know, the Halloween Special is a special event that is separate from the canon storyline. Nine special matches will be fought in this Halloween-themed spectacle before we select the MVP and we hope to finish it before the actual holiday, so we'll be starting now. We will decide on the matches and post a headcanon chapter to describe those matches, but we could use some help. If any of you have any favorite matches you wish to return or if anyone has a new Halloween-themed match for us to try, simply suggest it.
"Now, this Halloween Special is going to be different. It's the first one in two years, so it has to be special. So after careful consideration, we have decided to make this… Xtrema vs Hardkor! That's right, wrestlers from Xtrema will go against wrestlers from Hardkor! Considering the holiday, we can certainly afford the brutality!
"Well, that's about it for now. Again, if anyone has a match idea they'd like to see for our Halloween Special, simply suggest it. Just be sure to pay attention to the paragraphs above. We'll see you soon. Any and all comments are welcome."