Post by Freya Kane on Apr 20, 2016 20:26:31 GMT
I know a lot of you won’t believe I deserve to be here. I know a lot of you will be pointing out my flaws throughout the week, telling the world how I came up to the roster with such lofty expectations, exploded into the Diamonds division winning the Shield Maiden from the unstoppable Kayla Richards, and then proceeded to flop like the biggest loser this company has ever seen.
I know all of this, despite the fact I know it will be gone over, and over, and scutinised beyond belief….I really don’t care.
You see, I realised that sitting on my ass and waiting for my destiny to come to me, was not the way to go about things. Kathy Conway has always rewarded those brave enough to chase their dreams. She has always given me the benefit of the doubt, allowing me to fail or succeed on my own. I’ve thrown caution to the wind, because honestly? Deep down? Playing the good little schoolgirl wasn’t getting me anywhere. In my second chance to make a name for myself, Eternity reared her ugly head and truly messed the whole thing up.
I couldn’t take that, and go back to the sidelines.
I’m not the type of girl who gives up and tucks her tail between her legs. I’m the kind of person who gets up, dusts themselves off, and comes again twice as hard. I have been trained by some of the greatest names to grace this business, and it is about time I lived up to that expectation and reputation. Yeah, some of you might deserve to be here a lot more than I do, but don’t think for one second that it’s going to stop me, or slow me down. A path has been laid out for me, a path to greatness, to immortality, and maybe even a bit of revenge on Eternity…..
I will run through you all to get there if I have to.
~~~
I know all of this, despite the fact I know it will be gone over, and over, and scutinised beyond belief….I really don’t care.
You see, I realised that sitting on my ass and waiting for my destiny to come to me, was not the way to go about things. Kathy Conway has always rewarded those brave enough to chase their dreams. She has always given me the benefit of the doubt, allowing me to fail or succeed on my own. I’ve thrown caution to the wind, because honestly? Deep down? Playing the good little schoolgirl wasn’t getting me anywhere. In my second chance to make a name for myself, Eternity reared her ugly head and truly messed the whole thing up.
I couldn’t take that, and go back to the sidelines.
I’m not the type of girl who gives up and tucks her tail between her legs. I’m the kind of person who gets up, dusts themselves off, and comes again twice as hard. I have been trained by some of the greatest names to grace this business, and it is about time I lived up to that expectation and reputation. Yeah, some of you might deserve to be here a lot more than I do, but don’t think for one second that it’s going to stop me, or slow me down. A path has been laid out for me, a path to greatness, to immortality, and maybe even a bit of revenge on Eternity…..
I will run through you all to get there if I have to.
~~~
We open up on the IWF Performance center. Shea O’Hara is wearing her training gear and has clearly been working out for a while, at least. She’s just finished using the bars when she turns around and almost bumps right into Warren Kane. The former Invictus Champion puts his hands up just in time to stop her, and she makes a slight yelp, before the two of them start laughing.
Shea: Oh my god, I’m so sorry!
Warren: Don’t worry about it, it’s fine. Are you ok?
The two seem quite at ease, the Performance Center being a regular home for them both.
Shea: Warren, right?
Warren: Yeah, that’s right. You’re Shea O’Hara. Making quite a buzz about yourself, aren’t you?
It wasn’t a question from Warren, more of a statement, and it made Shea blush a little. She slumped her shoulders into a bit of a shrug and smirked.
Shea: Well, I gotta do something to stand out. You know all about that don’t you, Mr Invictus?
Her words cause Warren to laugh, and she begins to laugh also, clearly it’s infectious.
Warren: So, you finished here?
Shea: Yeah, I’m about to hit the shower and head home. I’ve got that season two of Daredevil just waiting for me!
Warren: Oh man, I love that show!
Shea: Like, really!? ….isn’t Daredevil sooo hot.
She slams her hand over her mouth as soon as she speaks the words, knowing that Warrens sexuality is a bit of a sore subject, but also it isn’t a secret to anybody in the company at all. Warren just shuffles his feet a little, and smiles.
Warren: Actually, I prefer Punisher….
Shea: ….oooh, you prefer the manly type, eh? Haha...right, you’re coming with me. We’re gonna watch season two and eat ice cream.
Warren: I am, am I? ...Sure thing, you know...I could use a friend right now.
~~~
I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want to face you again Kate. The simple truth is, I do. I want to prove to the world that what happened between us wasn’t how it was meant to go down. I’m not trying to say that I’m better than you, no, nothing so lame. I’m simply trying to say, on the night, you were the better woman, but in the past? So was I. You took the Shield Maiden from me, and while a big, big part of me is happy to see my bestie doing so well? I’m also really god damn upset that I lost the belt so quickly.
You gotta know how much that stings.
You’re my BFF though Kate, so I’m not going to sugar coat things, I’m not going to call any bluffs, lie to you, or pretend that this match is anything other than what it is going to be. Absolute chaos. There is going to be six of us, trying, fighting, scratching, and clawing for that chance to go to Night of Immortals and earn that Diamonds championship spot. I want it, Kate. I want it real bad. I want it more than I think I’ve ever wanted anything, and that is saying something. So yeah….we’re probably gonna clash when we meet in that ring, and I’m sorry if I’m the one who has to stop you from advancing…..but I have to tell the truth…
If stopping you, and taking the Shield Maiden, means I advance to Night of the Immortals?
I’m going to do it.
This doesn’t mean I won’t secretly be rooting for you, if I don’t make it. It also doesn’t mean we won’t still be friends afterwards….if being trained by men like Adam Knite, Gibford Famularo, and Spike Kane has taught me anything? It is that when you’re in that ring, there are no allies….only opponents. So for one night only, I’m putting our friendship to the side….because I need this Katie.
I need it so bad.
~~~
I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want to face you again Kate. The simple truth is, I do. I want to prove to the world that what happened between us wasn’t how it was meant to go down. I’m not trying to say that I’m better than you, no, nothing so lame. I’m simply trying to say, on the night, you were the better woman, but in the past? So was I. You took the Shield Maiden from me, and while a big, big part of me is happy to see my bestie doing so well? I’m also really god damn upset that I lost the belt so quickly.
You gotta know how much that stings.
You’re my BFF though Kate, so I’m not going to sugar coat things, I’m not going to call any bluffs, lie to you, or pretend that this match is anything other than what it is going to be. Absolute chaos. There is going to be six of us, trying, fighting, scratching, and clawing for that chance to go to Night of Immortals and earn that Diamonds championship spot. I want it, Kate. I want it real bad. I want it more than I think I’ve ever wanted anything, and that is saying something. So yeah….we’re probably gonna clash when we meet in that ring, and I’m sorry if I’m the one who has to stop you from advancing…..but I have to tell the truth…
If stopping you, and taking the Shield Maiden, means I advance to Night of the Immortals?
I’m going to do it.
This doesn’t mean I won’t secretly be rooting for you, if I don’t make it. It also doesn’t mean we won’t still be friends afterwards….if being trained by men like Adam Knite, Gibford Famularo, and Spike Kane has taught me anything? It is that when you’re in that ring, there are no allies….only opponents. So for one night only, I’m putting our friendship to the side….because I need this Katie.
I need it so bad.
~~~
Merely minutes after we last joined Shea we now see her standing outside the Performance Center. She has a backpack slung over one shoulder and is now dressed in casual clothes, a t-shirt that hangs off the one shoulder, and a simple grey pair of leggings. She has one foot resting on the wall as she stands there waiting before Warren walks around the corner.
Shea: Wow, you take forever!
Warren: Hey, it’s not easy being this beautiful, you know? It takes time and effort.
Shea: Dude, you took longer than a woman.
Warren: Isn’t that sexist?
The two walk in step with each other as they walk towards Shea’s car. She stops for a second and cocks her head to the side, Warren stops a step or two after looking back at her.
Shea: Is it? I mean….maybe, but...it’s subjective right?
Warren: I wouldn’t put too much thought into it if I were you. So what flavour ice cream do you have?
Shea: The best, duh.
The two chuckle as Shea opens her car door, and unlocks the passenger seat for Warren.
Shea: You know I’m still getting used to being on the other side of the road. It’s friggin’ weird.
Warren: I haven’t even learned to drive yet, I bet it’s like someone came into your house and just rearranged your stuff without telling you.
Shea: Yes! That! It is exactly that. You’re a smart man Mister Kane.
For a second Warren doesn’t talk, and Shea immediately begins to overthink the situation, thinking she has somehow upset, or offended her new friend.
Warren: Do me a favour? ...please don’t call me that.
Shea: Duly noted. Ok then, Sir-Punisher-Fancier, let’s hit the road.
And with a slight screech of the rear wheels, they do.
~~~
North and South, eh?
Republican, and Loyalist.
It’s not the biggest of battles, for sure. I mean pretty much my entire family would love to have a united Ireland, but between you and I Fiona? We’re way too different for that to ever happen, right? I mean you’ve become some bastardised version of a stereotype of the country that birthed us both. You’ve let Jack Gaither weasel into your very being and change who you are as a person. You’ve set womens rights back about a decade, because without Jackey boy? You have no identity. No sense of self importance, no sense of….well, self.
You Miss.
Are a fraud.
You call yourself the Belfast Bombshell, but I’m here to tell you that I’m the real Irish Bombshell here in this company. I represent all the girls back home who so desperately want to break into this business, into this company! I give them hope, give them the fleeting chance that they can realise their own dreams, their own destinies…..whereas you? You’re simply Robin to Jacks Batman...and trust me, I’m being really polite with that analogy. I genuinely have an issues with you Fiona, and if I’m brutally honest, I don’t even know why!? I find everything about you offensive.
I find the way you pander to certain audiences as a stereotype of our people, offensive.
I know, I know, offense if taken, not given….but the way I’m going about it is simple. I’m going to prove that I’m better than you. I’m going to prove that Irish women are strong, independent, and fierce. I’m going to show the world that there is only room for one Bombshell in this Diamonds division.
And her name is She O’Hara.
~~~
North and South, eh?
Republican, and Loyalist.
It’s not the biggest of battles, for sure. I mean pretty much my entire family would love to have a united Ireland, but between you and I Fiona? We’re way too different for that to ever happen, right? I mean you’ve become some bastardised version of a stereotype of the country that birthed us both. You’ve let Jack Gaither weasel into your very being and change who you are as a person. You’ve set womens rights back about a decade, because without Jackey boy? You have no identity. No sense of self importance, no sense of….well, self.
You Miss.
Are a fraud.
You call yourself the Belfast Bombshell, but I’m here to tell you that I’m the real Irish Bombshell here in this company. I represent all the girls back home who so desperately want to break into this business, into this company! I give them hope, give them the fleeting chance that they can realise their own dreams, their own destinies…..whereas you? You’re simply Robin to Jacks Batman...and trust me, I’m being really polite with that analogy. I genuinely have an issues with you Fiona, and if I’m brutally honest, I don’t even know why!? I find everything about you offensive.
I find the way you pander to certain audiences as a stereotype of our people, offensive.
I know, I know, offense if taken, not given….but the way I’m going about it is simple. I’m going to prove that I’m better than you. I’m going to prove that Irish women are strong, independent, and fierce. I’m going to show the world that there is only room for one Bombshell in this Diamonds division.
And her name is She O’Hara.
~~~
We rejoin the duo of Shea and Warren as they pull up outside Shea’s apartment, as she brings the car to a halt and parks, she turns to Warren with a quizical look.
Shea: Hangabout, where were you even going to go after training?
Warren: ...I usually crash at a hotel or a motel when I come here to train. I’ve been staying with Rob for a while now, but sometimes I just need my own space. Especially with us having a world title match this week.
Shea: Yeah, that has to be rough….I gotta face my bestie Kate this week, and it’s not going to be easy. I still want to win though, y’know?
Warren: That is exactly how I feel. I love Rob to death, I really do….he’s more than a friend, he’s family, but beating Verona and taking that title? It makes everything I’ve gone through worthwhile.
His words just hang in the air for a moment as neither of them speak, and Shea doesn’t move from her seat. She turns though, and looks at Warren before bursting into laughter.
Shea: I’m sorry, I’m sorry...you’re just being so serious, and I’m being all serious, but we literally just met and I’m taking you back to my place to friggin’ watch Daredevil and destroy some ice cream. It’s insane…
Warren: Yeah, true...but we work together. We travel all over the country, heck, the world. We don’t exactly get much time off...so when someone offers me a chance to enjoy myself? I grab it with both hands.
Shea: Good….because I’m tired of sitting alone in a place with no friends...I mean I have Kate, but she’s a busy girl.
He smiles back at her and Shea then extends her fist before Warren bumps his into hers and they both make an explosion sound as they separate, before laughing and smiling as they exist the car.
~~~
I don’t know what it is like to be a sister, I most certainly don’t know what it is like being a twin. However, I can imagine it’s tough. Not in normal life, no….but then, when does the word normal ever fit with what we do with our lives? No….I imagine being a Garcia twin in this business, in this company, is a tough gig. Not only do you have the overbearing shadow of Alexis Caffrey over you, but of course you have your sister too. I mean, it’s like swings and roundabouts, right? Do you try and outperform your sister?
Or let her outperform you?
Do you try and break out as a true star? Or remain loyal to the girl you shared the womb with? Like I said, I don’t now….I can only imagine Paige. Though, I imagine right now, you’re probably itching to get in that ring, and really show the world who the dominant Garcia really is. Show the world that you have exactly what it takes to become like Alexis. The sad news is, it just isn’t going to happen.
I’m going to win the Iron Maiden.
I am going to be the one who takes the mantle that Eternity and Alexis created, and run with it for the next generation. I’m going to outlast you all, and I’m going to go to Night of Immortals and give it my god damn best to become Diamonds Champion, just like the winners before us have. It’s fitting that it’s going to happen at Destiny, right?
Because I’m afraid yours, is to forever be simply, one of the Garcias.
Whereas I blaze my own trail.
~~~
I don’t know what it is like to be a sister, I most certainly don’t know what it is like being a twin. However, I can imagine it’s tough. Not in normal life, no….but then, when does the word normal ever fit with what we do with our lives? No….I imagine being a Garcia twin in this business, in this company, is a tough gig. Not only do you have the overbearing shadow of Alexis Caffrey over you, but of course you have your sister too. I mean, it’s like swings and roundabouts, right? Do you try and outperform your sister?
Or let her outperform you?
Do you try and break out as a true star? Or remain loyal to the girl you shared the womb with? Like I said, I don’t now….I can only imagine Paige. Though, I imagine right now, you’re probably itching to get in that ring, and really show the world who the dominant Garcia really is. Show the world that you have exactly what it takes to become like Alexis. The sad news is, it just isn’t going to happen.
I’m going to win the Iron Maiden.
I am going to be the one who takes the mantle that Eternity and Alexis created, and run with it for the next generation. I’m going to outlast you all, and I’m going to go to Night of Immortals and give it my god damn best to become Diamonds Champion, just like the winners before us have. It’s fitting that it’s going to happen at Destiny, right?
Because I’m afraid yours, is to forever be simply, one of the Garcias.
Whereas I blaze my own trail.
~~~
Now we’re in Sheas apartment. The door opens up and she walks in front of Warren trailing behind her. She dumps her back on the floor, and quickly begins to move around the room, covering up dirty plates, and hiding underwear meant to be in the laundry.
Shea: I’m sorry, I don’t get visitors...and like you said, we’re on the road a lot.
Warren: Honestly, you don’t have to apologise to me, at all. I live in Rob’s spare room, there’s barely enough room for a bed and a TV.
Shea: Well, I scored a great TV from a local shop...or store, whatever. Drop your stuff and get comfortable, load it up….want anything to drink?
Warren: Just a water if you’ve got any.
Shea: Got any, hah...I guess that means no council pop for you!
Warren: Council pop?
Shea: Oh...water, ha! I thought you guys called it that over in England too.
Warren: Maybe, I didn’t really socialise.
As Warren sits down on the sofa and begins to make himself comfortable, Shea opens up the freezer and pulls out a tub of ice cream, before getting a bottle of water out of the fridge and a can of coke for herself.
Shea: Well that is about to change Warren my boy, because we’re going to rock this shizzle, and we’re gonna paint the whole world red.
Warren: One show at a time?
Shea: Damn straight! Scoot over…
We see the Netflix logo flash on her television screen, as the Daredevil show begins to play.
~~~
Avery, you and I? We’re two of a kind. We train hard, and we take this seriously. We go out there with intention of being the best, with intention of being better than the opponent across the ring. We want to bring legitimacy to this business, we want to keep the legacy of the Diamonds Division alive. What the likes of Jessica Reed, Ana Valentine, and Amber Richards created.
We want to be spoken of alongside those names.
The difference, of course, is experience. You have it, and I need it.
Matches like this are where I’m going to get it, you see where I’m going with this? Like me, you are pretty new to IWF. Like me you are trying to stake your claim, make a name for yourself, and apparently, hope that the company doesn’t go under. I promise you that isn’t going to happen anytime soon. Have you been down to the performance center? Have you seen the crop of talent we’ve got growing, ready to jump up, and try and knock us off our perches?
It’s essentially do or die time.
We’re going to go out there and give everything we possibly can, just to earn the right to call ourselves the 2016 Iron Maiden, just to earn that chance to represent the Diamonds in their marquee match at Night of Immortals. I don’t know about you, but for me?
It’s a dream come true.
~~~
Avery, you and I? We’re two of a kind. We train hard, and we take this seriously. We go out there with intention of being the best, with intention of being better than the opponent across the ring. We want to bring legitimacy to this business, we want to keep the legacy of the Diamonds Division alive. What the likes of Jessica Reed, Ana Valentine, and Amber Richards created.
We want to be spoken of alongside those names.
The difference, of course, is experience. You have it, and I need it.
Matches like this are where I’m going to get it, you see where I’m going with this? Like me, you are pretty new to IWF. Like me you are trying to stake your claim, make a name for yourself, and apparently, hope that the company doesn’t go under. I promise you that isn’t going to happen anytime soon. Have you been down to the performance center? Have you seen the crop of talent we’ve got growing, ready to jump up, and try and knock us off our perches?
It’s essentially do or die time.
We’re going to go out there and give everything we possibly can, just to earn the right to call ourselves the 2016 Iron Maiden, just to earn that chance to represent the Diamonds in their marquee match at Night of Immortals. I don’t know about you, but for me?
It’s a dream come true.
~~~
The credits are rolling for the end of the season finale of Daredevil. Warren Kane is sat on one side of the sofa leaning on his elbow, with Shea O’Hara leaning on his shoulder.
Warren: That was an emotional ride.
Shea: I really REALLY enjoyed that.
Warren: I still think that hallway fight scene was the best.
Shea: I know right! With the biker gang!?
The two of them don’t move as they talk, they clearly haven’t moved for several hours after binge watching the show. However, Warren stretches his arms and starts to rise to his feet.
Warren: I better call a cab, I’m sure there’s got to be a motel still open around here.
Shea: Dude, don’t be such a dork. You can stay here….
Warren: You’re ok with that?
Shea: It’s not like you’re going to attack me and run off into the night is it?
Warren: You never know….
Shea: Bullshit. I have you pegged Mr Warren McGoodguy.
Warren: We’re in a strange country, with people that don’t know us, nobody knows I’m here….I could totally kill you and get away with it.
Shea cocks her head as if to say “bitch, please” before smirking at Warren.
Shea: What makes you think I’m not going to kill you? Besides….everyone down at the PC saw us leave together. You don’t have to worry about things like that Warren, seriously….recent events have totalled warped your mind.
Warren: I’m sorry Shea, listen...thanks for the offer bu-
Shea: Shut up! Blankets are in the closet, there’s a bed in the spare room. Don’t even dare wake me up before nine am, I need my post binge coma time.
Warren: You a crazy girl Miss O’Hara. I’m glad you bumped into me.
Shea: Me too. It’s nice to have someone to just relax and hang out with. Maybe tomorrow you can help me pick up a boyfriend too.
She winks at him as she walks off towards her bedroom, stretching and yawning after a fun, but very long day. Warren looks after her, and smiles to himself, before heading towards the spare room.
~~~
If there is one thing I hate, it’s people who use this business as a plan B, as a backup, as something to do when their real dream falls through. You Crystal, are a prime example of this. Do you want to know what the main reason is? Respect. You do not have any respect for this business. For you it’s simply a paycheck, simply a way to get your name out there, using our business...no, screw that….MY business, to keep your name up in lights.
Everything about you is fake.
You make a mockery of this business Crystal. You flake more than a pre-teen with psriosis, hell….you genuinely do not deserve to be in this match, and that is coming from me. I know Mrs Conway put you in this match out of the interest of fairness, but we all know that you do not deserve to be in this match. You do not deserve to even have a chance to be at Night of Immortals, let alone represent this division in arguably the biggest match in its history. Our division is growing from strength to strength, we’re making waves, and you? You don’t deserve to be a part of that. You’re a dying breed Cyrstal, women who use their looks to get their own way, women who flaunt their beauty instead of their ability, instead of their skills…..
It’s time somebody put you down.
If there is one thing I hate, it’s people who use this business as a plan B, as a backup, as something to do when their real dream falls through. You Crystal, are a prime example of this. Do you want to know what the main reason is? Respect. You do not have any respect for this business. For you it’s simply a paycheck, simply a way to get your name out there, using our business...no, screw that….MY business, to keep your name up in lights.
Everything about you is fake.
You make a mockery of this business Crystal. You flake more than a pre-teen with psriosis, hell….you genuinely do not deserve to be in this match, and that is coming from me. I know Mrs Conway put you in this match out of the interest of fairness, but we all know that you do not deserve to be in this match. You do not deserve to even have a chance to be at Night of Immortals, let alone represent this division in arguably the biggest match in its history. Our division is growing from strength to strength, we’re making waves, and you? You don’t deserve to be a part of that. You’re a dying breed Cyrstal, women who use their looks to get their own way, women who flaunt their beauty instead of their ability, instead of their skills…..
It’s time somebody put you down.
Well howdy there pardner.