Saddened

[Serenity Holmes]

To be ignored over a simple challenge is one thing, but don't gaslight me into thinking I'm better than everyone else. I apologized and humbled myself in the ring here. Who the hell are you to tell me otherwise? We were down the last two in that ladder match, and you have the nerve to disregard it. What we created was special, but no, cling onto whatever hope you have left and watch what happens.

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ECHO.

Serenity's hard punches against the punching bag caused the huff of sounds to echo across the interior of the old boxing gym. Her body was encased in sweat from the sheer workout she was progressing in, and Serenity continued to throw the string of straight punches. Ever since the situation between her and Shea O'Hara, her motivation to be the best in the IWF Women's Division has increased tenfold. The fire emerging just wanting to put down Shea to become the sole holder of the Queen's Gambit has been her primary goal, especially now that she has felt robbed. One good strike into the bag, and she takes a moment to rest from the session as she sits on a bench and leans forward, watching the sweat drip from her nose to the mat.

"I'm usually a very nice guy. I believe in so many things. Respect is one of them, but when it comes to Itami and Charlotte? There's no respect there. I can't take either woman seriously, especially when they haven't had anyone worthy in this company to show recently."

Serenity rolled her eyes and sat up straight to wrap the towel around her neck. She took in a deep breath.

"I am thrilled Shea O'Hara will be there for the main event at Sacrifice. I'm thrilled she gets to watch me destroy these two women, especially now that I know how hollow the women's division has become. Charlotte Shimizu hasn't won a damn match in IWF and has the nerve to think that this main event is her shining beacon. Please, Charlotte, you don't know what you can do simply because you can't amass anything in professional wrestling."

She stood from the bench and walked over to her locker with the towel draped over her shoulder. Serenity opened her locker, grabbed some of her items, and looked over her shoulder to see the damage she had done to the bag. She smirked and stared back down at her duffle bag before zipping it up tightly.

"And Itami? I know you've always been sadistic to the point you're affiliations with shady Japanese corporations have helped you in this industry, but it won't help you in the ring against me. I've watched you in the ring; all you've done is show me nothing. You were given a chance to evolve in your first match, but you've been losing consistently since your pathetic debut victory. It makes me sad to wonder if IWF keeps you around to help build others as a sacrificial lamb, but we all have a part to play, like my friend, Shea."

Serenity places the duffle bag over her right shoulder and starts walking out of the locker room.

"Once again, I have to be the one who to solve the problem of the women's division. I hate to sacrifice these women but I must do it to ensure people understand who is the next IWF Women's World Champion. It's a gambit I'm willing to take."