The Shadow of Conquest: Reina Izara Vs. Clara Gaster

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To say Reina was excited would be an understatement. This match, the opponent she was to face lit a fire in her chest that wouldn't go out. Clara Gaster, or sometimes just GASTER would be her opponent tonight. Someone who went toe to toe with Astrid, someone who was worthy enough to be a contender for the top of the mountain. And by that fact alone, she's earned Reina's respect.

To say the least, Reina was bouncing with energy. Hopping on her feet from side to side, the conqueror was trying her best to ease her nerves, to shake off this storm of excitement before it before it swept her up in the ring. After all, being excited is all well and good, but when it's not focused, you may as well be a headless chicken just waiting to get beat.

"Focus, Izara. It's still just a match, think of how she fights." She muttered to herself, forcing her thoughts to focus on the task at hand.

'I possess an advantage in height, weight, and strength. Useful, but against a technical fighter, they mean very little.' She thought, 'for a match such as this, it is better to play by ear. Use my advantages wisely, and keep Clara from building as much momentum as I can.'

Nodding to herself, the ebony beauty paused in place and took a deep breath.

"This will be quite an interesting match." She said as the stage manager knocked on her door, cracking it open to give a stuttering,

"M-Ms.Izara, it's time!" Giving a hum in acknowledgement, the conqueror said,

"Very well. Let's begin." While she headed out to the arena.


"Ladies and Gentlemen, I hope you got your cameras ready cause this here match is finna be a wrestling classic!" Jane said.

"That's right Jill, these two ladies are famous for their skill in the ring, and maybe a few other things too if ya know what I mean, hehe." She chuckled, leaving her co-announcer to roll her eyes looking like she's aged 20 years.

"Oh, will you can it, this ain't about-" Before Jill could finish chewing her out, all the lights in the arena went dark. Plunging the arena in a sea of pitch-black-dark as the cry of trumpets filled the room with a choir of boos. For now making her way to the ring was the one and only Reina Izara.

Entrance Theme

"Ladies and gentlemen, this match is scheduled for one fall!" The announcer cried, Introducing first, Standing at 5'8", and weighing in at a 168 pounds, and hailing from Los Angeles, California-REINA, THE CONQUEROR...IZAAAAAAARAAAA"

Reina Izara

As the golden spotlight shone down on her, Reina's golden eyes seemed look past the ring. Almost looking like she was staring at the announcers as she soaked in the cries of the crowd. Boos on boos turning to white noise in her ears as the conqueror pictured scenario after scenario in her mind.

"Oh, it seems like Reina's really soaking it in this time!"

"Mhm, this ain't her first time against a big name that's for sure! But one has to wonder if the idea of facing a number one contender for the open weight title has her second guessing herself." Jill drawled, only to hear a scoff from Jane.

"Second guessing herself? Yeah right Jill, just look at that smile, Reina's probably thinking of all the ways she's gonna hurt poor Clara!" She cried as Reina stood in the ring, waiting for Clara to make her entrance.

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When the upcoming card came out, Clara was very intrigued by her next match. Reina and her might not have faced each other before, but Clara knew her as a rookie. In fact, she was there on the Shadow Lord's final card before her contract with LAW started full time. Of course, after so many years, both women have taken quite different paths in their careers. Reina became "the Conquerer", while Clara used this time to change the "Shadow Lord" moniker from a goofy loser gimmick into the title of the woman who almost became the second Openweight champion...

And tonight, after so many years, the two women's paths would clash again...

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The arena briefly went dark, as a spotlight focused on the Shadow Lord: Clara entered from behind the curtains to her theme tune, wearing her GASTER mask while she laughed her signature: ”Mwahahahaha!”

She made her way down the ramp, giving high fives to fans, as they cheered the arrival of the Shadow Lord! Soon enough, Clara would hop onto the ring apron, taking off her mask…

…before throwing it off into the crowd for a lucky fan to recieve it!

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Clara stepped inside the ring, giving the fans her final pose of the entrance - winking with her index and middle finger in a V shape at her eye, showcasing that she was ready to take on the world!

With her theme calming down, Clara turned to Reina, as ref did final preparations for the match:

”Y’know…I am very excited for this. I want to see how far you’ve come…”, Clara would tell her rival…

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The moment the arena went dark the conqueror couldn't help but smile the moment she heard Clara's laugh. If she weren't facing her she might've joined in, albeit with her's being 90% less maniacal than the Shadow Lord's. But still, to see Clara, meek little Clara from her memories almost become the second open weight champion made her feel nostalgic.

A feeling that only doubled the moment she saw her face. Long black hair, pale skin, and emerald green eyes. Everything about Clara looked exactly like she remembered, save for one crucial thing.

Confidence. She looked ready to win and even declared her victory with a pose in front of her eyes. And Reina loved it.

"My, my, haven't you changed." Reina said, her hand on her hip as she watched the Shadow Lord greet her.

"Oh believe me, you'll see just how much I've changed while you stare up at the lights." Reina teased, but after her words were said, the conqueror's face had lost its smile, turning her face back to a cold statuesque stare.

"But promise me one thing...you dare disappoint me." She said as the bell rang in the arena. Stepping forwards Reina raised her arms, inviting Clara to a classic collar and elbow tie up.

[Vc0m]

It was... strange to hear Reina's words. Her changing from how shy and unsure of herself she was back in 2017, all the way to her confident self today was slow and steady. Unless she was asked to compare herself from the past to now, she might've said she hadn't changed... but someone else, someone who last seen her 7 years ago, acknowledging the change made her feel...good.

She nodded to Reina's words as she stood in position, hands raised, ready to fight. This wasn't just about Clara's growth. Reina has taken names in the meantime as well, and Clara was very curious about fighting "The Conquerer"!

"Haven't disappointed folks in a while, and not about to start with you!"

With her proclamation, the ref would call for the bell!

DING DING DING!

Clara engaged with Reina in a Collar and Elbow Tie Up...but, trying to get an early advantage, would quickly try and transition, ducking under her rival's left arm, and grabbing it with both hands, trying to twist it with a Wristlock!

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For the first time in a long while, Reina's stone cold face couldn't help but crack into a smile at the start of a match. The nostalgia of facing Clara, the chance to prove herself, all of it surged through her like a live wire, making her excited, maybe even ecstatic to see just gar far she's really come. And if she can beat Clara, that just means she's one step closer to open weight title. So, with the sound of the bell and Clara's determined words singing in her ear, all Reina could say was-

"Good!" To rival before lunging into the tie-up, trying to use her height and weight to give herself an early advantage. But like any good wrestler worth their salt, Clara had her own plans too. When the conqueror stepped forwards, she expected to feel a wall of strength and muscle greet her. Locking them both in the center of the ring before one, obviously her, would take the lead.

But no, no, instead the Shadow Lord took the first step, slipping under Reina's arm the Shadow Lord wrenched, and twisted the conqueror's arm into a searing wrist lock.

"Nggh, clever." Reina groaned, but not one to be outdone, Reina would attempt to use her size and weight to flip the move on Clara herself.

If successful, Reina would use her trapped arm as leverage, turning into the hold and using it to put Clara into a hammerlock. Saying, "But not clever enough."

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With the match starting up, Clara was eager to take the upper hand early, figuratively and literally, as she seized the Conquerer’s arm, twisting at her wrist to try and transition to another move…

However, Reina would prove her technical prowess early as well, slipping underneath the smaller woman’s arms, as she seized her right hand, swiftly moving behind her to trap it in a Hammerlock!

”Mgh!”, Clara would let out, but acting quickly, jumping up into the air to generate momentum, before landing forward on her hips, trying to use the generated momentum to toss her rival in front of her, forcing her to abandon her hold! If successful, Clara would try and wrap her arms around Reina’s head for a quick Headlock!

”Nope! Quite clever, if I do say so!”

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Despite her pride, Reina had to agree with Clara on this. She was indeed clever, much to her annoyance and excitement. "Ngh...fine." Reina groaned into a smirk, "guess you are. But don't forget...so am I!" Reina declared, Not one to be at the mercy of her opponents for long, Reina fought against the deceptive strength of the Brit.

Attempting to force a roll to her front, using her height and weight as leverage against the Shadow Lord. And if it was successful, Reina would stamp her feet to the mat and push Clara into the ropes, hoping to spring her off before chasing after her to deliver a thunderous German suplex as she rebound.

Hoping that Clara wouldn't have enough time to think of a reversal.

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Proving her own ring smarts and skills, Reina would manage to toss Clara forward, before shoving her into the ropes the Brit hitting the them with her back as she rushed towards the Conqueror…

…except her rival wasn’t in front of her any more. She passed by Reina, before she gave chase and catching her by wrapping her arms around her waist!

”Ah! Noooooo—AAAAAH!!!”

The Brit was thrown through the air with ease, Reina now showcasing her strength as Clara landed on her neck and shoulders courtesy of a German Suplex! The Brit laid down on the canvas, rubbing the spots where she landed…

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If it were any other opponent, Reina would have looked at herself with annoyance as a smile crawled on her lip. All she did was a simple German suplex, what is there to smile at? But to her, it wasn't the love that made her grin, or the fact she hit it that made her smile. It was lead up, the back and forth between two skilled technicians was what drew a smile on her statuesque face.

And as she rose to her feet and strutted up to the downed shadow lord, Reina would grab the writhing Brit by the hair, and would attempt to pull her to her feet. Where if she was successful, Reina would decide to go down memory lane for a little bit. Unless Clara has any objections, the conqueror would attempt to lift Clara up for one of the first signatures she made against her.

A stalking three amigos.

"Come now, time for a little trip."

A Peak of SKill

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Clara winced and groaned as Reina lifted her by her hair, her neck and shoulders still hurting from the German Suplex, making her movements feel sluggish, letting the Conquerer do as she pleased with the Shadow Lord...

Which would be to lift Clara up for a suplex, and keep her there for a few moments before slamming her into the ground!

"MGGGGH!"

Compared to the sluggishness caused by the German Suplex, the Vertical one jolted the Brit awake, especially as she knew what was coming up. Sure enough, Reina lifted her up for another one!

With sluggish feeling gone from her limbs, Clara lowered her knee, aiming for Reina's head trying to force her to let go off her, Clara trying to counter the move she was on the painful end of 7 years ago!