DJ Sea Turtle [LIVE]: 'Sand Lizard'

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Turntable Set Up

Once again, the scene was set...The nightlife of Tokyo was beyond comprehension here as the crowd was getting further and further amped throughout the night. The arena, typically used for wrestling matches, was now the venue for hosting an incredible party of musical talents, with free admission for any LAW members, staff, and dedicated fans who had purchased higher-tier tickets to previous shows. The music and party atmosphere could be felt even from the outside as the volume was so ginormous that it shook the ground outside the premises with its vibrations. Inside the club was quite the scene to behold. Young adults of all backgrounds were drinking and flirting with one another, grooving and grinding on the dance floor as the beats they were jamming to expertly played to what the crowd was catering...some loose, something energetic, some free...something they could move to even while drunk. The crowd was living for the energy that was being presented to them...but it wasn't enough. They wanted MORE...

Hyped Crowd

These people wanted none other than AKARI ITO...aka DJ Sea Turtle. She made use of her expertise when it came to this. Mixing, DJ'ing and crowd reading skills were all part of her skill set. Akari lived, breathed, and SLEPT this life to give the people exactly what they wanted. Despite the moniker, there was never a dull or slow moment. She kept the party's spirit alive as she played with the song list, each move and mix being performed so smoothly that there was barely a stutter in the party's flow. Meanwhile, Akari was remixing them live and dropping the best beats...both self-made and remixed...as everyone in the crowd was getting hyped up. Akari began to groove to the rhythm as well, showing off her body as she shuffled from side to side up on stage, inciting the crowd to party even HARDER as she switched tracks again at JUST the right time, flowing song after song together in an amazing rhythm one after the other, back-to-back-to-back.

Song

Working the Turntable

Akari & Outfit Reference

As everything was winding down, Akari finished the rest of her set, inviting guests onto the stage for VIP-only moments. She tamed the crowd, bringing everything down to a slow but fun pace, slowly lowering the tempo until the last song began to fade out...Despite the demanding environment and intense pressure of being a DJ, Akari hadn't even broken a sweat. She was that good at her job...able to keep her wits, looks, and stamina about her in the ring and on the stage. This crowd was intense!!! However, it wasn't enough to break the woman down. In fact-...Now, it was like a regular workout for her~...this hot crowd got her excited!!! She felt rejuvenated and invigorated. She felt so much energy coursing through her that it brought her the confidence to do what would come next. Akari wasn't quite done with the crowd. If all went according to her plan, a special guest should be amongst the crowd. Like how she had done with the 'Hot Topic' Phoebe Duclair and her now girlfriend Wisteria Khan~...aka Sheena Akan...Akari had personally invited a special someone to cut a special promo that nobody was expecting. She grabbed the microphone and spoke...

"みんなどうしたの??!!!?!!! 今夜の気分はどうですか!?!!!" (WHAT'S UP EVERYONE??!!!?!!! HOW'RE WE FEELING TONIGHT!?!!!) She yelled in her native tongue, immediately garnering a wave of supportive cheers from the crowd of diehard fans, pumped up with energy and good vibes as they all stood by, hanging on the Sea Turtle's every word. "I'm coming to you all tonight...because I have a message to deliver. A SPECIAL MESSAGE!!! FOR A SPECIAL WOMAN!!!" She said in a very hyper, excited tone, showing that there was something...or rather-...SOMEONE on her mind. "You all know the drill~!!! I've done this a couple of times before, and it's that magical time again!!! I'm here to issue a CHALLENGE!!! There's a very special lady out here tonight who I met not too long ago. We stumbled into each other by sheer luck in a chance encounter...one I'll NEVER forget. I had the pleasure of training with her, going head-to-head and toe-to-toe in a one-on-one sparring match, and it was one of THE MOST ELECTRIFYING EXPERIENCES...OF...MY...LIFE. And yet-...it never truly reached its conclusion...did it, Charlotte?!" Akari said as she beckoned the woman forward.

"I'm talking to YOU, Charlotte Ravel!!! The Sand Lizard herself!!!" The crowd gasped in shock, semi-hushed murmurs echoing throughout the building. "I sent you a special ticket to be here tonight so you could see me in action...just like I promised I would~...but-...I also wanted to bring you here tonight to address some 'unfinished business' between us. That spar. That fight...that THRILL...it can't just end there!!! I know for a FACT that there was more to be enjoyed, and I KNOW that YOU KNOW the same thing. I know you aren't satisfied either. That spar wasn't the two of us going all-out, but it was still just as incredible and explosive as a five-star classic!!! But still-...the way it ended...It wasn't conclusive. We both still had so much more to give, so much more to SHOW. Women like us, we're of a different caliber, and I want to...no-...I NEED to show EVERYBODY what we're TRULY made of...So, with that said...CHARLOTTE!!! COME ON UP HERE!!!" Akari yelled. She howled into the microphone, casting her passionate, almost-hypnotic voice across the room as she pleaded for Charlotte to come and join her on the stage...now it was on the Sand Lizard to reveal if she was even in attendance, as the room was so dark and so packed, it'd be easy to mistake her...she could have easily just avoided the show, not attended, stayed at home, saved herself the trouble...but maybe, JUST MAYBE-...there was a chance. Akari was holding out hope in that slim possibility, hoping that Charlotte was indeed here, hoping that she would answer her call...

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"Holy f…"

This was about Charlotte's reaction when she received the invitation. Of course, she had no reason to think Akari was joking about it, but she certainly wasn't prepared for the Japanese woman to do it so soon. It took her a few minutes to recover after she received the envelope with the invitation. It wasn't a classic ticket that anyone could buy, it was a personal invitation from the main star of the evening. Charlotte could only be glad that no one was with her at that moment. She didn't want anyone to see the wide smile on her face and her hands shaking with excitement.

After their acquaintance, the Frenchwoman spent some time studying Akari's hobby. Although music was a part of Charlotte's life, she never attached any special importance to it. However, after watching several recordings of the Japanese woman's performances, she couldn't stop. Every remix she had heard was now on her playlist. Until recently, the pink-haired woman would never have thought that there was something that could touch her soul so much, but thanks to Akari, she seemed to have discovered a whole new world for herself.

And here she is.

Charlotte Ravel'

If there was anything even more exciting than the invitation itself, it was the venue of the show. When Akari promised to invite Charlotte to one of her performances, the Frenchwoman was sure that it would be a big nightclub or even a concert hall. But she couldn't even imagine that the management values Akari so highly that they have no problem providing her main LAW arena on days when there are no matches. This once again showed how high a status the Japanese woman has. For someone who does not have a bright future, the management would never have provided such an opportunity.

Once here, Charlotte was completely immersed in the unusual atmosphere. The rhythms created by Akari touched even the most delicate strings of her soul. Surely those who were well acquainted with the work of the Japanese woman were used to this, but for Charlotte it was all as unusual as possible. Sometimes music is just music. But what Akari was doing was completely saturated with real emotions. Even a blind man could see because that huge crowd that came to the arena today was having the same good time as Charlotte.

However, while most of those present were completely devoted to music, Charlotte was still somewhat stiff. While the people around her were dancing like it was their last day on earth, she couldn't bring herself to relax that much. Unlike music, dancing was not a part of her life at all. The last time she danced was on a trip to Las Vegas after Astrid became the inaugural openweight champion. Even in the company of friends, Charlotte rarely behaved too liberally, so Astrid and Nerissa made the most reasonable decision in their opinion. Knowing that Charlotte was in a very bad relationship with alcohol, they got her drunk, which ended up being a real rave for the Frenchwoman, which she greatly regretted in the morning.

Speaking of alcohol…

Without stopping to enjoy the music created by Akari, Charlotte headed for the bar. Of course, there was usually no bar in the arena, so that the audience would not get too hot. However, today Charlotte realized that in fact the bar can be put even in the middle of empty. So she approached the bar and took a seat. The truth was, she couldn't drink at all. They say about people like her that after two bottles of beer, karaoke becomes inevitable. Therefore, the Frenchwoman always tried to approach alcohol with caution. Just like now.

"Please tell me you have good red wine here," she said to the bartender.

"For you, I would not be too lazy to run to the liquor store," the young guy replied, which made Charlotte smile slightly, but still shake her head.

A minute later, the Frenchwoman was sitting with a full glass of wine. Turning to face the stage, she slightly shook her shoulders, enjoying the pleasant sounds. She planned to drink slowly, enjoying every short sip. Besides, from here she had the opportunity to look around a little. She even noticed a few familiar faces, because as far as she knew, the doors here were open to all members of LAW. However, Charlotte would like to remain incognito. While she was among the crowd, several people recognized her, but she managed to quickly distance herself. She didn't need any extra attention today.

She didn't know how long the show would last, but she hoped she would be able to have a few words with Akari after all. The pink-haired woman wanted to express her admiration for what she saw and heard today. However… Charlotte had forgotten to some extent what she shouldn't have forgotten... Akari was full of surprises. When the Japanese woman addressed the crowd, Charlotte smiled. The brunette had a real talent for interacting with them, so Charlotte was sure that Akari just wanted to support the fervent mood of those present. But…

"Gph!" Taking another short sip, she choked.

At first, she didn't attach much importance to Akari's words. Not about a special woman, not about a challenge, not about sparring. It was only when Akari directly said her name that Charlotte realized that the Japanese woman had been talking about them all this time. Besides, she hasn't finished yet. While Charlotte's eyes were wide open, Akari spoke in detail about the feelings she had left after their joint training. Charlotte understood her well because she shared exactly the same feelings. With every word Akari said, Charlotte's heart was beating faster and faster. And at the moment when the brunette openly invited her on stage, she had to hold her breath to avoid hyperventilation of the lungs. Although the star of the evening was certainly Akari, the visitors of the show began to chant the name of the Frenchwoman, urging her to hurry up to the stage.

"Akari..." Charlotte muttered. "What are you doing to me..."

"You're not going to ignore it, are you?" The bartender asked, thereby making it clear that he knew from the very beginning who was in front of him, but at the same time delicately decided not to show it.

"Oh..." this time Charlotte smiled wider, being grateful that the bartender did not draw attention to her person. "You know... I would never miss such an opportunity..."

Tilting her head back slightly, Charlotte drained the entire glass dry and set it down on the bar with a clang. Feeling the wine begin to run through her veins, the Frenchwoman got up from her seat and headed towards the center. It took a few moments as most of the visitors looked around, but then, when she stopped, most of the heads turned to her. With a slight smile on her lips, the pink-haired woman put her left hand on her waist, looking straight at the stage, right at Akari.

Under the excited buzz of the crowd, Charlotte began to walk forward with a confident step. People made way for her, making way for her. Despite the fact that this was far from her first public challenge, it has never been so epic. She could feel the fire in her chest, but she definitely liked it. When she got on stage, she allowed herself to wave to everyone who gave her a welcome round of applause, after which she approached Akari. There was a gambling twinkle in her eyes. It wasn't hard to see that Akari's actions came as a surprise to her, but at the same time, she definitely wanted the same thing as the brunette.

"You called out!" She said, lifting her right hand slightly, and then clenching her fist sharply. "And I came!"

[Misfit_Alien]

When Charlotte approached the audience, she emerged from the crowd like a brilliant red ruby rising out of the sand, her outfit portraying her most beautiful features while retaining a casual, comfortable approach. At first, she seemed nervous, but once they locked eyes, all notions of anxiety and stagefright left the woman's gaze as Akari got to behold the passionate fire that remained in the pink-haired woman's pupils...it sent tingles up and down the Sea Turtle's spine. She simply couldn't WAIT to speak her truths and pour her heart out to the woman. Ah~...she hadn't felt like this since her promo with Sheena...even tonight, it feels just as magical.

"And I would expect nothing less from someone so strikingly marvelous~...you're a true professional, Charlotte." Akari said, welcoming the woman up onto the stage with a round of applause, quickly joined by everyone else in the crowd as they all praised and paraded about in Charlotte's name, hollering and whooping with excitement as the two came face-to-face. "A small part of me was worried that you wouldn't come up...there's always a tinge of doubt when you're left waiting in anticipation...the suspense is almost killer~..." She joked. "But now that you're here, standing before me, flashing those gorgeous, fiery eyes at me~...and pointing your lethal fist my way~...I can get to tonight's main course. You see Charlotte, I already told you how I felt then...and I told you how I feel now...the only thing that's changed is my absolute desire to see you in the ring again. I can't wait, I can't bear to be away from you without knowing how a clash between two titans like us would end. It isn't fair to our fans, the LAW universe, or ourselves to leave something like that in the air. This is something that I want-...no...something I need to see through to the end. Which is why, I want to formally challenge you to a one-on-one match at FIGHT THE LAW!!!" She said, the crowd erupting with an explosive reaction of excited cheers and shocked gasps. "Sure we can have a match at the next taping of the show, but why settle for less when two of the best combatants in this division deserve to show off their skills in front of the biggest audience possible?! I want our match to go down in LAW's history books. I want to shake the heavens with you and etch our names in the stars with our clash!!! So-...what do you say, Charlotte?"

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If Charlotte had felt hot before, now she felt like she was in hell. She has never been a very communicative person, not to mention the fact that she has devoted the last seven years of her life to locking up any feelings and emotions. Gradually, the Frenchwoman began to change, namely with the beginning of her professional career. But it was by no means an easy path.

At first, it was difficult for her to get used to the thousands of eyes turned on her, which made her feel trapped. Then it was difficult for her to realize the sympathy that the audience began to feel for her due to her noble nature. At one point, she had to pick up a microphone to talk to them, and she had to make every effort to overcome her fear. And then she received perhaps the most valuable gift a LAW fighter can receive. She has earned a place and love in the hearts of the audience. She was scared, because she was sure that she simply did not deserve such a valuable gift. It was only thanks to her friends who were by her side that she was able to cope with it. She was able to accept the love of the audience and give them her own love in return.

Yet, she was completely unprepared for something like this. Yes, when she went up on stage to Akari, there was fire in her eyes. But the truth was, Charlotte knew for sure that if she relaxed even for a second, she would start shaking like a leaf. When the brunette began to speak, the Frenchwoman's cheeks flushed. Hell. Hell yeah. She shared all the same feelings as Akari. After sparring with her, the martial arts master got an irresistible thirst to meet this woman in a real match. She had no doubt what Akari would say at the end, but even though she was sure of it, her heart was beating faster than ever.

And so Akari finally said it. She challenged Charlotte for a match at the biggest PPV of the year. The arena seemed to explode at that moment as the crowd roared like a pack of wild beasts. For a brief moment, the Frenchwoman thought she would lose consciousness. Her head was spinning from the overabundance of emotions. She opened her mouth a little, but quickly realized that her throat was dry. She was literally speechless. She wanted to say so many things that she just couldn't because her heart was ready to burst out of her chest. Or was it not just her heart?

Charlotte is so used to holding back her emotions that sometimes it is difficult for her to cope with even the simplest things. Just like now. And perhaps it was her emotions at that moment that were trying to break through the armor that she had been building up in recent years. Should she have resisted? Charlotte was unshakably convinced that emotions were her enemy. Emotions lead to wrong decisions. Wrong decisions lead to anger. And anger leads to the past. The past she's been running from for the last seven years. But then why? Then why she doesn't want to hold back everything that's breaking out that strong right now? The answer was very simple…

“Akari...” Charlotte said so softly, as if she did not believe that she had found the strength to start talking, in a sense, she really did not expect this from herself, but as soon as she fully realized that made a decision, she raised her head, and the dumbfounded expression left her face. “Akari, I've probably never been so in agreement with someone before.” Yes, her cheeks were still flushed, but when she said the Japanese woman's name for the second time, her voice was filled with confidence. “I believe that you don't really know someone until you fight them...” Charlotte took a step towards the brunette. “We fought away from the eyes of fans and cameras, I felt who you are and what you are capable of, but at the same time I felt that a lot remained a secret from me.” Even now, her heart continued to beat at breakneck speed, but she had no desire to interfere with it. “And I want to see it, I want to feel it, I want it with all my heart!” As a sign of the truthfulness of her words, Charlotte put her right hand over her heart. “And I want them to see us there, right in the ring, I want this fight to be remembered not only by the most loyal fans of LAW, but also by the whole world!" Charlotte bit her lower lip slightly, looking into Akari's eyes. “What do I say?” Repeated the question with which Akari ended her fiery speech. “You and me at Fight The LAW 3, let's rock, Akari!”

There could hardly have been a more appropriate answer, given the environment. Amid the roar of shouts and applause, Charlotte bent her right arm at the elbow, at the same time straightening her palm and thereby offering Akari a bro handshake to seal their match at the largest PPV of the year, where they will meet face to face and this time show everything they are capable of not only to each other, but to the whole world!

[Misfit_Alien]

Akari was completely enamored with Charlotte. Seeing her walk right up to the stage and take the lead as she should have always done. A woman like her DESERVED to have the spotlight on her. Someone so strong and talented, yet so reserved...Akari wanted to draw her out of her own shell, so to speak. How Ironic that someone under the moniker of 'Sea Turtle' would be so upbeat, fast-paced, and extroverted...

As Charlotte spoke, the Japanese woman hung on every word she said, staring into her soul as Charlotte poured her heart out to the raven-haired woman. It made Akari's bright blue eyes sparkle with joy as she could visibly see Charlotte breaking out of her calm, reserved prison, letting her heart do all the talking as Akari bore witness to that bright fire that raged on behind the pink-haired woman's eyes. She loved seeing Charlotte become comfortable with herself on the mic, hearing her voice become more assertive and confident, and SEEING the change in her posture as her cadence and tone shifted. As the two exchanged fiery dialogue, it came to a close when Charlotte accepted Akari's offer, sealing the deal on what was sure to be one of the greatest clashes of their careers!!!

SEA TURTLE VS SAND LIZARD...A NIGHT TO REMEMBER...AND A MUST-SEE MATCH TO BEHOLD.

Akari's eyes would shimmer as she took Charlotte's hand, shaking it firmly with eagerness and confidence before pulling in for a hug smiling brightly and holding her hand up for all to see, gesturing to her soon-to-be opponent as she posed next to the woman, the crowd roaring in approval as Akari shared the limelight with Charlotte, making sure she received every bit of adoration and support she deserved.

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It was a strange but certainly incredible feeling. Every word Charlotte said seemed to chip a piece of stone from her soul. Every word made her feel better. When she finished, Akari had a smile on her face. When she finished, the fans around her cheered. When she finished, she felt as if she had been born again. Perhaps this feeling was fleeting, perhaps tomorrow or after the match she will again become Charlotte she has been for the last seven years. Charlotte, who keeps her heart shut.

But not today.

The Frenchwoman closed her eyes when Akari accepted her handshake, but the next second her eyes widened. Pulling her towards, the Japanese woman hugged her. For a few seconds, Charlotte didn't understand what was going on at all, but then she raised her hands and hugged Akari back. At that moment, the brunette could feel better than ever how fast the pink-haired woman's heart was beating.

“You turned my head...” Charlotte said so that only Akari could hear her. “This is all too unusual for me...”

It was only now that she noticed the enthusiastic faces of the people around them. Surely many of them came here just for the sake of Akari's DJ show. But it seems even those who were not fans of LAW understood how big an event was going to happen soon. Yes, thanks to the efforts of her friends, Charlotte agreed to open up to her fans. But her steps were too small, she couldn't bring herself to let the fans see the real her. She was afraid of it.

But today, thanks to Akari, that fear has receded.

Today, Charlotte was able to make the most important effort on herself and say what she really wanted to say, without being afraid to get confused in words and without thinking about the consequences. She was grateful to Akari for this magical evening. But although she looked at Akari with gratitude, there was something else in her eyes. Yes, she was excited about their upcoming match, but at the same time she wasn't going to lose. When they meet in the ring, she will give this amazing woman everything she has without a trace.

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