SPOILERS* Feedback and Post-PPV Shenanigans

Mountain Song

www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3j3mIXASfw

The legion of Stargazers cheers as the music blasts from the arena speakers. For tonight, the beloved Starfire returns after a concussive blow from The Boarding School Princess puts her out of action for two months.

ESTRINA STARFIRE[/]


Clad in a fitting white cami top, skinny jeans and slip-ons, Estrina marches down the ramp, slapping every extended hand as she moves along up to the announcer’s table where she picks up a mic before entering the ring.

Before the established lightweight star can speak, chants of “ ES-TREE-NA” fills the arena forcing her to take a pause to acknowledge the crowd. Not looking like the chant is going to stop anytime soon, Estrina holds up a finger asking the crowd for a moment. As the cheers slowly simmer out, Estrina raise the mic to her lips.

“ It feels so good to step back in this ring once more. The lights, the crowd and the energy you guys give me. It’s simply amazing! ” Starfire pauses for a moment to feed off the live crowd’s cheer.

“And not forgetting, the hot sweaty action I give you guys every night I wrestle. ” The Celestial Stunner continues and winks at the crowd, triggering the fervor of the crowd.

‘Well, as most of you may know, I wasn’t able to wrestle for the past two months on doctor’s advice after the concussion. Thanks to...you know who.”

The crowd boos as the reference to The Boarding School Princess’ actions was made.”

“BUT!”, the crowd pauses in anticipation of Starfire’s upcoming words, “I’m happy to inform you that the doctors have just cleared me to wrestle for the biggest FAWN event of the year! FAWNmania!”

The announcement elicits cheers from the crowd, excited for the return of The Glistening Goddess.

“Now.”, the crowd quiets down once more, “The question is...who is going to be my FAWNmania opponent?”

“ Do you guys wanna see me as a lightweight champ once more?” Estrina questions the crowd, to which the answer is no doubt a “YES”

‘Or perhaps I should step out of my comfort zone, and contend for the World title?”, Estrina ponders and the crowd cheers even louder!

“Now, let’s not get ahead of ourselves, At least not before I settle the score with Elizabeth. Cromwell.”
“Come out here! You Brit Bitch!”, the crowd breaks into a fever pitch as Estrina makes the challenge to Lizzie for FAWNmania once more.

The FAWNatics cheer wildly at the expectation of another tet-a-tet between their beloved SuperStar and the Boarding School Princess. However, the cheering ceases when they are surprised not by the UK National Anthem, but instead Lizzy Hale’s gravelly rock voice coming in over the loudspeakers.

I don’t give up, I don’t give in
I won’t ever let it break me
I’m on fire, I’m as fighter
I’ll forever be the last one standing
Black vultures circling the sky, pick at the pieces
Scavengers wait for me to die, but I’m not defeated

BLACK VULTURES: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwHXqeYhtZI

The buzz of anticipation among the crowd quickly shifts into roars of excitement when Kanako Akiyama strides out onto the stage.

KANAKO AKIYAMA:


Estrina watches from the ring, arms draped across the top rope, and expression of mild annoyance on her face. By no means is she mad to see the Modern Day Ronin, but she is not the person she called out. For her part, Kanako as all smiles, waving to the fans and slapping hands with fans at ringside as she makes her way to the ring. Not dressed for action, the Tokyo Tiger is dressed simply, as is her wont, in tight jeans, a tiger-print tube top that shows off her impressive six-pack and a nice hint of cleavage, and her signature black leather jacket, emblazoned with a big “0 Fear” on the back. Starfire keeps her eyes on the Japanese girl, settling into a corner as Kanako circles around to retrieve a microphone from the timekeeper and climb into the ring.

“Well, hello there, Kanako!” Estrina greets the interloper pleasantly enough, though her body language communicates that she isn’t happy that it isn’t her hated rival standing in the ring with her. “Here to welcome me back personally? I appreciate it, but my business is not with you. So, if you could just head on out, so Cromwell can join me, that’d be great.”

Kanako takes this gentle rebuff in stride as she raises the mic to her lips, “Now, see, I’m gonna have to disagree with you there.” Estrina tilts her head curiously as she steps closer to the Modern Day Ronin, “Sure,” she continues, “you could face Elizabeth Cromwell at FAWNMania…again. I’d even wager, were I a gambling woman, that you’d beat her snobby ass six ways from Sunday!” This gets a cheer from the crowd, who clearly agree with Kanako, as well as an amused smile and a clap from Estrina. “But then what? Cromwell jumps you backstage, or confronts you out here like I’m doing right now and demands a rematch. And then the two of you keep going back and forth like that for months. Sure, it’ll feel real good putting that stuck-up bitch in her place, right?” Estrina nods emphatically, mouthing “It sure as hell would!”, “But! What about your career? While you’re going back and forth with her, you’re just spinning your wheels, getting nowhere towards getting a shot at getting back the Lightweight Title. Now, I’ve got to be honest with you...When you lost the title to Macy Renquist, I was a little disappointed. Not to say that Macy isn’t a great wrestler - she is, make no mistake! No, I was disappointed because when I finally earned my shot at the Lightweight Title, it was…” she then points a finger at Estrina, “you that I wanted to face. I’m a big believer in testing myself against the best, and it’s clear by that dominant title reign you had that you are, without a doubt, one of the best lightweights that FAWN has to offer!” Estrina bows her head appreciatively to the LA native’s praise. “So, what do you say, Estrina? Do you want me to get out of the ring and walk my ass out of here so you can have it out with Elizabeth one more time? Or do you wanna go one on one with the Tokyo Tiger, on the biggest stage FAWN has to offer, tear this damn house down with me, and show these fans that the two of us, win lose or draw, are the BEST wrestlers, full stop, in this industry today?”

The crowd, who had been gradually growing in volume as Kanako made her pitch to the former champion, grows quiet as they sit on the edge of their seats, waiting for Estrina’s answer.

“Well, you do make a good point Kanako.”, Starfire concurs as she walks up to the Tokyo Tiger. “But best wrestlers? Plural?” The Celestial Stunner questions with doubtful eyes. “I mean, not to disregard your achievements so far, but calling yourself one of the “best” is really a stretch don’t you think?”, Estrina pauses to savor the annoyed look on Akiyama’s face. “Look Kanako, I’ve seen your matches and I think you’re pretty good. But let’s be real, here… you are just not on my level.”

Kanako lets out a breath through her nose, while Estrina chuckles at the slow burn, “Is that right?” She finally answers, her tone changing from friendly and respectful to adversarial, “It seems to me that you’re on a bit of a losing streak yourself. Macy took that title from you - pretty convincingly at that, after slapping you senseless. Then, you couldn’t even beat Kat Braddock to get a rematch for the title. And we’re not even going to talk about what Cromwell did to you.” The crowd buzzes with a low “Oooooooh!” as the tension between the two women escalates. “But, sure, let’s talk about the one one-on-one loss I’ve had since I’ve returned! See, this is another reason why I’m stepping up to challenge you, Estrina. It’s good to be confident in your skills, but I’m afraid your reign has left you complacent and arrogant. Of course you were gonna defend the title against Macy...and then you didn’t. Of course you were gonna trounce Kat and go on to get your title back...and then you didn’t. Of course you were gonna beat Cromwell within an inch of her life and finish it once and for all...and then you didn’t.” She then closes the gap between them, getting in Estrina’s face, “So you think I’m not on your level? Prove it! You and me at FAWNMania...Yes or no?”

Clearly piqued by the mention of her losing streak, The Celestial Stunner raises the mic to her lips, “Shouldn’t have gone down that road buddy. Now you make me wanna break my losing streak by breaking you. My only question to you...Are you ready...to sweat?”

Kanako grins and nods, “You bet. I’ll see you at FAWNMania, Starfire.” she then sticks out her hand. Things may have gotten tense just now, and Kanako wanted to de-escalate things, “May the best woman win, no hard feelings?”

Starfire extends her hand out to reach for Kanako’s hand. But as soon as their fingertips touch, Estrina shoots her right hand behind her head and slowly trails her left hand down her armpit. While it comes off dry, The Celestial Stunner follows through and flicks an “invisible” mist of sweat in Kanako’s face. “Next time, it will be wet.” Starfire forewarns the challenger of the Pit trouble coming her way before exiting the ring.

For her part, Kanako simply follows Estrina’s exit, nodding. “Okay...If that’s how it’s gonna be...I hope you’re ready for loss number four!” she says, frowning. She then exits the ring herself, in a far worse mood than when she entered.