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Another Round; Showdown #38 RP
Topic Started: Apr 11 2010, 02:42 AM (43 Views)
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April 4th, 2010 - 11:38 pm - Resurrection After-Party - Goodfellas Casino Rooftop

"Another sake for the new World Champion?"

Slightly bleary eyed I gaze at the owner of the voice. My mentor, Akira Kimura, sits across the table from me, red faced from drinking and smiling cheerily. Several large empty bottles of sake lie scattered beside the table. Next to Master Kimura is Elijah Drake - a training partner of mine and an old friend. Sitting next to me is my youngest brother, Hiroshi; my other brohter Ryuu sits on my other side at the end of the table.

Their presence at Resurrection had certainly been a psychological boost, although I had sworn them not to physically interfere in the match - in the end their just being in the building had been enough. And now, here we sit, victorious... celebrating a moment I had waited so long for. A moment which nearly never came. I certainly had deemed it impossible.

Glancing down beside me is the prize.

Gleaming as it had from the top of the mountain - the sVo World Championship Belt.

I look around us at the party in full swing in a beautiful penthouse at Goodfellas Casino, not too far from my own temporary lodgings. Certainly not my usual 'scene' - I generally prefer to keep to myself as much as possible. But, someone up at sVo management had insisted we attend - and it was certainly a big night.


KIMURA: So, another round?

He doesn't wait for an answer, the round is already poured. My mentor picks up his cup and looks at me. The delight on his face burns through the drunken, red exterior. He raises his cup.

KIMURA: To the new champion!

We all drink - Hiroshi and Master Kimura both yell and laugh heartily - clearly both far gone. They've been making that toast all night, I can't tell if they've forgotten or are just too drunk to care. I down my own cup regardless and feel the redness enter my own cheeks, however my face is concealed by my mask so no one seems to notice.

Ryuu pats me on the shoulder.


RYUU: How does it feel, Akumu? You finally did it!

KIMURA: And now you can finally stop pining and obsessing over that title - I swear, it's like it's all you know how to do anymore.

They laugh heartily.

NIGHT: I can hardly believe it.

Master Kimura's words ring in my ears. For the last two years of my life my purpose was to wear this championship - and now I hold it. I have achieved my goal... but now a question lingers, a question which is quickly vocalized by my brother.

RYUU: So, what now?

What now? I'd spent so long obsessing over winning the title, I had barely thought of what would come of the fallout. It had seemed such a wild notion I hadn't let myself follow that line of thinking.

NIGHT: Now... I... focus on defending the title. I took so long getting here I can't become idle and allow it to slip away anytime soon.

RYUU: If that is the extent of your problems, Akumu, you have a blessed life!

They all laugh - save Master Kimura, who, for the first time today looks deadly serious. His face grey and stoney, he stares at me, his voice possessing a very serious tone in his voice.

KIMURA: IF that was Night's only current problem, this would be a very pleasant experience, indeed. However, now that you have won and I don't need to worry about distracting you from this, I feel I must prepare you somewhat for what now lies ahead.

He has our attention. My brothers and Elijah are silent as I am - we all stare intently at our mentor.

KIMURA: The Company wanted you to lose tonight, Akumu. They were set on it. They asked you to take a dive - they were pressuring Tobias to win it... but you won.

He pauses as he downs another cup of sake.

NIGHT: Why would they want me to lose? Weren't they the ones responsible for bringing me here and putting me in the tournament in the first place?

KIMURA: They were, but their motives change - or perhaps they had the overall result in mind when they signed us up.

NIGHT: I was meant to lose from the start? What was the point?

KIMURA: It is hard to say. Perhaps money... ratings... they are mysterious men, however their motives are simple.

Meant to lose? Why would anyone bring me here for that? And how could they expect me to just not try?

I ask a question already asked but clearly on the minds of my brothers and Elijah.


NIGHT: So, what now?

Sipping another cup of sake, Master Kimura seems calm, despite his serious demeanor and the ominous message he seems to be giving us.

KIMURA: You do not know what these men are capable of, Akumu... I do. And knowing what they are capable of, all I can suggest is that we have no way of knowing quite what to expect - just that there will be repercussions of tonight's events and we have to be prepared.

Clearly engrossed in the story, my youngest brother Hiroshi jumps in.

HIROSHI: For what?

KIMURA: For anything... tonight they abducted Paige All-Star...

I am stunned. Paige had always looked out for me, booked me fairly and had given me opportunities to achieve.

DRAKE: They abducted her?

Master Kimura nods grimly as I struggle to absorb the information.

Despite all I have just heard, one question burns brighter than all others - at least in my mind. I look at my mentor, sitting across from me and calmly downing another cup of sake.


NIGHT: Master?

KIMURA: Hmm?

Still drinking, he can not offer a verbal answer, however, I continue.

NIGHT: How exactly do you know what 'The Company' is capable of? No one seems to know much about them at all - no one except you, that is...

He splutters a little and several small sake spittles fly from his tensed lips.

KIMURA: I... I... had - er - that is, I had to... uh...

I stare in disbelief, as do the others at the table, as for the first time since we have known him, our trainer... our mentor... stammers and stutters - unable to answer us.

VOICE: Excuse me, Night - do you mind if we borrow you? Official business.

Saved by the request from behind me, Master Kimura looks relieved. I turn to see the speaker and find myself staring at sVo reporter, Tamara Boyd. She smiles at me as she continues.

TAMARA BOYD: Sorry to interrupt, gentlemen - I was just asked to fetch Night for a meet and greet with several exclusive members of the press - it shouldn't take long, they just want to give you their congratulations.

Reluctantly I stand, Master Kimura sips at another sake trying to look as innocent as possible. I follow Tamara towards the group of reporters - the sVo Championship slung over my shoulder.

KIMURA: Excuse me please, gentlemen - I believe I have had enough sake tonight... time to hit the hay!


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April 5th, 2010 - 7:45 am - Night's Penthouse Suite - Goodfellas Casino

Akira Kimura walked quietly through the living room area of the luxurious penthouse suite provided by the sVo as temporary lodgings for the new champion. For the last month, Night and Kimura had lived in the suite, and since they had arrived - and for the two years prior, for that matter - Night had awoken in the early hours of the morning, unable to sleep and pacing restlessly.

But this morning?

Nothing.

Opening the door to his young protégé's room, the old man peered in. There he was, laying still asleep - his mask resting on the bedside table.

He needs his rest.

Silently, Akira closed the door, moving back into the living room and opening a laptop sitting on the couch. 7:45 am the day after a show in sVo meant it was time for booking sheets and Kimura was keen to check what was in store for his charge. Last night they had defied the will of 'The Company' and Kimura knew there would be consequences.

There it is - from sVo headquarters. Eagerly, Kimura clicked open the message, his eyes growing wide as he read. Turning immediate, he grabbed a cell phone sitting nearby on the coffee table and turned it on - scrolling through his contacts quickly and dialling.[/i]

KIMURA: Kazuki...

The old man spoke softly, trying not to wake Night sleeping in the next room, but the seriousness in his tone was hard to ignore.

KIMURA: ... I need to speak to your father...

He waited patiently as Kazuki on the other end went to fetch his father. Hardly a child, himself, Kazuki was in fact Kazuki Tomishiba - another of Kimura's students and a multiple time World Light Heavyweight Champion in his own right. His father however, another student of Kimura's was another story all together. Strong and courageous, Mitsuhiro Tomishiba had provided muscle and intimidation for the KIMURA Dojo and it's students for years. By no means an old man, Kimura felt that he, perhaps would be the element needed... anything to protect Akumu.

KIMURA: Mitsuhiro - it's good to hear your voice... have you been following sVo the last few weeks?... I thought you would have...yes... yes, he did do extremely well last night... Did you see what 'The Company' have been upto?... Yes, I agree, they will be after us for certain... This week?... Johnny All-Star... Yes, they kidnapped his wife.

He grinned knowingly at the response he predicted from the other end.

KIMURA: ... that would be perfect... fly out as soon as you can... just in case.

Hanging up, Kimura felt slightly better - he had a backup plan now. But still, he knew The Company. He knew that ultimately, they were alone. Night still insisted on going to the ring alone - he would never approve of being accompanied by Mitsuhiro let alone Kimura himself.

And this week Night would face All-Star - a dominant competitor in his own right, their match last time had been extremely close and very competitive. And with the wrong done to him by The Company, he would be out for vengeance for certain. But who had booked the match?

This stank like a Company plan.

Get two of their biggest problems in the ring at the same time... let them beat the hell out of each other and then take them both out...

And still Night would go alone. There was nothing Kimura could do about that. Helplessly the old man waited as in the other room, his charge finally rested.

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