Post by thedragonlady on Sept 5, 2020 3:00:31 GMT -5
(Collab with Matt Knox and Adrienne Levi. Thanks guys!!)
I saw the updated card for CHAOS 98 while I still roamed around the Carnage Pavilion. I won't lie. I am hoping Alex Winter might bump into me to meet his doom as he ripped that win I had over him. Bastard.
Instead, as I looked for Alex to demand a rematch, I saw someone else. Adrienne Levi. My first ever to be tag partner who I know won her match tonight. I am not the most charismatic person in the world. I'll admit when I walked behind her as she sat there in a hallway probably most satisfied with herself at what she had accomplished tonight, I may have come off a tad bit like a creep.
I leaned upward a smidge so as my face could be close to her ear when I spoke. "Just the person I needed to see." Needed is an accurate description of finding her. I wanted Alex, but I probably needed to see Adrienne first. My blood still pumped with anger at what has happened to me tonight. I still am seeing red.
The young woman nearly jumped out of her shoes.
“Oh!”
Turning, Adrienne Levi seemed hesitant as she spoke. “Me? Anything I can help with?”
I straightened my spine so as to give her a little space. I think I may have invaded her personal space. "Let me start over. It looks like we will be tag partners for Chaos 98. Against Steve Matthews and Eli Goode. So yes. I do think we can help each other. My name....is The Dragon Lady."
I offer a hand out to her to shake. I would not give her my real name. No one is to call me by that unless they have permission.And outside of Mameha, not a soul did right now. Everyone is to be kept at arm's length for now.
“I know you! You’re so cool! I have to admit that it's therapeutic to see you take it to a guy like Winter.” Adrienne paused, her tone souring at Winter’s name. “Dragon Lady, I’m all for this. I’m very familiar with those two.”
I shook her hand. And after she spoke, I replied, "Well that's good to know. I wish I knew everybody a little better at this point."
I shook my head, venting a little bit "I am very frustrated right now. With…. Well, Everything. And for our upcoming match, I'll be glad to share the ring with you as my partner. I could use the help right now."
“What has you frustrated? I don’t want to be nosy or anything but sure, I’d love to help.”
"I just..” I began, but hesitated as i searched for the proper words to express myself “I expected instant gratification for what I have done. I am frustrated because I was so close winning my match at Chaos 96. And now..." I waved my hands a little crazy above my head. "This crap with Alex and C$J. I'm beyond furious. I haven't been this angry in…" I started trying to count with my fingers and just gave up. "A good long while."
Adrienne reached out for just a moment, before taking her hand back down to her side.
“You have every right to be. Don’t tell anyone but after I lost my third match in a row, I was frustrated, too. Cried about it a good bit. I thought I didn’t belong. But I realized something, I do belong here. And seeing how you’ve conducted yourself here - you do, too.”
Matt Knox rounded the corner then, stone faced and focused. He was dressed in his street clothes already with the ancient Adidas bag slung over his shoulder
His gait broke as he saw Adrienne down the hall, conversing with the woman who had kicked Alex's ass until that snot nosed rich prick reversed it. Just another issue he'd address soon. He let out a sharp whistle to get Adrienne's attention as he strode toward the pair.
I looked towards the sound of a whistle. I am the one startled now as I see Knox trying to get Adrienne's attention. I know these two have some sort of alliance between one another, and he's… well, a giant.
“Matt!” Adrienne gives Matt Knox a quick embrace. “Have you met The Dragon Lady? Isn’t she amazing?”
Knox quietly sizes up the small stranger before replying "Yeah. Shame what the boss pulled on you out there. Real bush league"
I stayed quiet a moment after Knox spoke. Finally I say, "Yeah. It is a real shame. And Adrienne is being too nice to me tonight. She's the one who won tonight. And your match didn't go so hot either, Knox. Alex is lucky he got away."
I stared out toward the end of the hall, zoning out for a moment not seeing either Adrienne or Knox. My hands clenched into fists then. And I began grinding my teeth as I thought about Alex getting my foot shoved in his face.
“Winning is one thing. However the people are starting to get behind you. Look at their faces as you come out. Look at the smiles. They want to cheer for you. Look at how they reacted when Alex pulled what he did. They were angry with you.” Adrienne frowned at mentioning his name before continuing. “You ever notice how there are a lot of folks who start out with you. They lose a few and then that’s it. They throw in the towel. Knox. Me. And now you. We’ve all lost. But we’re all still here. That’s gotta count for something, right?”
“Winning comes and goes. I’ve never won my first match in any company I’ve wrestled with. You’re doing fine out there, kid. You even got a coach, far as I can tell. And now you’re partnered up with someone who knows exactly how you’re feeling.” Knox’s tone was warm, mellow. His gaze was far off though as his mind wrapped around his own troubles. He allowed himself a chuckle
“Yeah. You got this, Dragon Lady...I--” a pause “You got another name, miss? It’s weird calling someone as small as you “Dragon”. I’m sorry”
I narrow my eyes at Knox. My hands unclench at the sweet words Adrienne says. And Knox's words sorta irritate me. I mean not all the words he says, but the last ones for sure. I say, "I guess you guys are right. Still doesn't mean I can't find the little twerp out of the ring and kick his ass."
I pause a moment and put my hands on my hips. I stare Matt Knox down. "My name is not Dragon. Nor The Dragon. It's The Dragon Lady. And it will be The Dragon Lady until I see fit, Raven…."
Stifling a nervous chuckle, Adrienne piped up, “That works for me. How about you, Matt?” Knox was silent for a beat, he considered quipping. Maybe calling her Lizard Chick. But no, for the sake of being the good guy after a shit night he nodded, respectfully “Dragon Lady it is” he agreed
I nodded my head slowly. Perhaps I'm being my own worst enemy not trying to be friendlier. I am just too damned mad. I turn my attention to Adrienne fully. I reach into a pocket in my shirt and pull out a card. It has the name of a gym there with an address.
I extend it out to her. "This is where I train. If you're ever interested in stopping by to give me some pointers or even if you want to just train with me in the next couple weeks, you're free to come by. For now… I am in much need of hunting..."
Adrienne took the card with a grin. The cell phone in Adrienne’s hand beeped.
“That’s okay. My ride is almost here. I’ll be sure to stop by.” Turning to Matt, she spoke to him directly. “I’m staying a few days over. Kohaku offered to let me crash while I shop apartments here. I’ll see you two later!”
I nod my head at Levi, as I take my leave. I walk down the hall to a closed door and kick it open "Aaaaallleeeeeexxxxxx!" And then I disappeared into the room searching for him.
Knox watches Levi leave first, a bit of pride filling him as he reflects on how different she is now, compared to when they met. He then turns his gaze to the Dragon Lady. He brings a hand up to his chin, stroking it thoughtfully “She's hot” he mumbles “In a ninja-bandit kind of way” and with that, Knox leaves to prepare for next Chaos
I saw the updated card for CHAOS 98 while I still roamed around the Carnage Pavilion. I won't lie. I am hoping Alex Winter might bump into me to meet his doom as he ripped that win I had over him. Bastard.
Instead, as I looked for Alex to demand a rematch, I saw someone else. Adrienne Levi. My first ever to be tag partner who I know won her match tonight. I am not the most charismatic person in the world. I'll admit when I walked behind her as she sat there in a hallway probably most satisfied with herself at what she had accomplished tonight, I may have come off a tad bit like a creep.
I leaned upward a smidge so as my face could be close to her ear when I spoke. "Just the person I needed to see." Needed is an accurate description of finding her. I wanted Alex, but I probably needed to see Adrienne first. My blood still pumped with anger at what has happened to me tonight. I still am seeing red.
The young woman nearly jumped out of her shoes.
“Oh!”
Turning, Adrienne Levi seemed hesitant as she spoke. “Me? Anything I can help with?”
I straightened my spine so as to give her a little space. I think I may have invaded her personal space. "Let me start over. It looks like we will be tag partners for Chaos 98. Against Steve Matthews and Eli Goode. So yes. I do think we can help each other. My name....is The Dragon Lady."
I offer a hand out to her to shake. I would not give her my real name. No one is to call me by that unless they have permission.And outside of Mameha, not a soul did right now. Everyone is to be kept at arm's length for now.
“I know you! You’re so cool! I have to admit that it's therapeutic to see you take it to a guy like Winter.” Adrienne paused, her tone souring at Winter’s name. “Dragon Lady, I’m all for this. I’m very familiar with those two.”
I shook her hand. And after she spoke, I replied, "Well that's good to know. I wish I knew everybody a little better at this point."
I shook my head, venting a little bit "I am very frustrated right now. With…. Well, Everything. And for our upcoming match, I'll be glad to share the ring with you as my partner. I could use the help right now."
“What has you frustrated? I don’t want to be nosy or anything but sure, I’d love to help.”
"I just..” I began, but hesitated as i searched for the proper words to express myself “I expected instant gratification for what I have done. I am frustrated because I was so close winning my match at Chaos 96. And now..." I waved my hands a little crazy above my head. "This crap with Alex and C$J. I'm beyond furious. I haven't been this angry in…" I started trying to count with my fingers and just gave up. "A good long while."
Adrienne reached out for just a moment, before taking her hand back down to her side.
“You have every right to be. Don’t tell anyone but after I lost my third match in a row, I was frustrated, too. Cried about it a good bit. I thought I didn’t belong. But I realized something, I do belong here. And seeing how you’ve conducted yourself here - you do, too.”
Matt Knox rounded the corner then, stone faced and focused. He was dressed in his street clothes already with the ancient Adidas bag slung over his shoulder
His gait broke as he saw Adrienne down the hall, conversing with the woman who had kicked Alex's ass until that snot nosed rich prick reversed it. Just another issue he'd address soon. He let out a sharp whistle to get Adrienne's attention as he strode toward the pair.
I looked towards the sound of a whistle. I am the one startled now as I see Knox trying to get Adrienne's attention. I know these two have some sort of alliance between one another, and he's… well, a giant.
“Matt!” Adrienne gives Matt Knox a quick embrace. “Have you met The Dragon Lady? Isn’t she amazing?”
Knox quietly sizes up the small stranger before replying "Yeah. Shame what the boss pulled on you out there. Real bush league"
I stayed quiet a moment after Knox spoke. Finally I say, "Yeah. It is a real shame. And Adrienne is being too nice to me tonight. She's the one who won tonight. And your match didn't go so hot either, Knox. Alex is lucky he got away."
I stared out toward the end of the hall, zoning out for a moment not seeing either Adrienne or Knox. My hands clenched into fists then. And I began grinding my teeth as I thought about Alex getting my foot shoved in his face.
“Winning is one thing. However the people are starting to get behind you. Look at their faces as you come out. Look at the smiles. They want to cheer for you. Look at how they reacted when Alex pulled what he did. They were angry with you.” Adrienne frowned at mentioning his name before continuing. “You ever notice how there are a lot of folks who start out with you. They lose a few and then that’s it. They throw in the towel. Knox. Me. And now you. We’ve all lost. But we’re all still here. That’s gotta count for something, right?”
“Winning comes and goes. I’ve never won my first match in any company I’ve wrestled with. You’re doing fine out there, kid. You even got a coach, far as I can tell. And now you’re partnered up with someone who knows exactly how you’re feeling.” Knox’s tone was warm, mellow. His gaze was far off though as his mind wrapped around his own troubles. He allowed himself a chuckle
“Yeah. You got this, Dragon Lady...I--” a pause “You got another name, miss? It’s weird calling someone as small as you “Dragon”. I’m sorry”
I narrow my eyes at Knox. My hands unclench at the sweet words Adrienne says. And Knox's words sorta irritate me. I mean not all the words he says, but the last ones for sure. I say, "I guess you guys are right. Still doesn't mean I can't find the little twerp out of the ring and kick his ass."
I pause a moment and put my hands on my hips. I stare Matt Knox down. "My name is not Dragon. Nor The Dragon. It's The Dragon Lady. And it will be The Dragon Lady until I see fit, Raven…."
Stifling a nervous chuckle, Adrienne piped up, “That works for me. How about you, Matt?” Knox was silent for a beat, he considered quipping. Maybe calling her Lizard Chick. But no, for the sake of being the good guy after a shit night he nodded, respectfully “Dragon Lady it is” he agreed
I nodded my head slowly. Perhaps I'm being my own worst enemy not trying to be friendlier. I am just too damned mad. I turn my attention to Adrienne fully. I reach into a pocket in my shirt and pull out a card. It has the name of a gym there with an address.
I extend it out to her. "This is where I train. If you're ever interested in stopping by to give me some pointers or even if you want to just train with me in the next couple weeks, you're free to come by. For now… I am in much need of hunting..."
Adrienne took the card with a grin. The cell phone in Adrienne’s hand beeped.
“That’s okay. My ride is almost here. I’ll be sure to stop by.” Turning to Matt, she spoke to him directly. “I’m staying a few days over. Kohaku offered to let me crash while I shop apartments here. I’ll see you two later!”
I nod my head at Levi, as I take my leave. I walk down the hall to a closed door and kick it open "Aaaaallleeeeeexxxxxx!" And then I disappeared into the room searching for him.
Knox watches Levi leave first, a bit of pride filling him as he reflects on how different she is now, compared to when they met. He then turns his gaze to the Dragon Lady. He brings a hand up to his chin, stroking it thoughtfully “She's hot” he mumbles “In a ninja-bandit kind of way” and with that, Knox leaves to prepare for next Chaos