Hostile Takeover

[CaptainL]

Still locked in close quarters with her rival thanks to her grip on Astrid's hair, Theresia didn't go far, even after Astrid had thrown her knee into the veteran's gut. She had been staggered by the blow, but she would soon throw herself right back into the action, looking to pay Astrid back with a swift headbutt to the face! Her forehead slammed right into the Norwegian's nose, and with a groan Astrid let go of Widow as she stumbled away. She shook herself, trying to ready herself for the next round.

Astrid rolled her shoulders, looking back up ahead of her - but it was then she would see that her opponents weren't coming back at her. Rather, Liger had gotten in between Astrid and her mother, holding up the brass knuckles threateningly. Astrid's glare didn't break; it didn't matter how she'd have to face her, brass knuckles or no. Her fists balled, and she took one step closer to Liger - only for her to announce her departure.

At once, Astrid stopped in her tracks. She huffed, crossing her arms, and her glare only narrowed with hatred as she listened to Liger mock her family with her parting words. After the door slammed after them, Astrid stood in silence for a moment, simmering in her rage. But, eventually, she let out a sigh, letting loose the tension in her body as her shoulders slumped, and she shook her head.

"Cowards, all of them...if they came here looking for a fight, they shouldn't be so quick to turn and leave when the tide turns." All the same, it was no mistake that Astrid only voiced her feelings after Widow and her daughters had left. After that, she turned back to Jenny, offering her hand to her. "Are you all right? You're not hurt, are you?" She glanced back in the direction of her fallen companions, too, checking to see how they were doing.

[Lederface]

Jenny was at the time that she didn't give a shit what happened to her, she just wanted to make them suffer, but then ... ... they would leave.

Jenny seeing them And with rage and fury in her words she would tell the trio of womenLiger, I promise you that we will meet again for one last fight and I swear to God I showed you all my fury !!

in the end, she would feel Astrid close to her, taking her hand, but hiding her face, falling to the ground some tears from his eyes, And seeing how Kurimi and Gwen got up and went to help Nekonya, Jenny would run to get closer to see Rose

[CaptainL]

As Widow and her underlings left the scene, Astrid was left looking back with a sigh. She had only come to the gym on Jenny's invitation, and she was eager to return the favor and to lend her hand in helping the trainees work toward achieving their potential. Alas, it wasn't to be - even when she least expected it, Widow and her ilk still managed to intervene.

As much as the intrusion weighed on Astrid's heart, she at least realized that if she hadn't been there when she was, things would have been a lot worse. She was thankful she had been around to intervene when she did, as she looked around at the crumpled forms of the less fortunate gym members. She could only wince at the thought of how Jenny might have been met with the same fate, had she been a moment later in arriving.

Even now, she saw the emotion gripping Jenny; as much as she tried to hide the tears coming to her eyes, Astrid still saw her wipe them away. She might not have wanted to show her feelings, but Astrid could tell how much her companions meant to her. She found that admirable about her, that Jenny had found something worth fighting for.

If Jenny wanted space for this, Astrid would let her. She nodded her head, taking a step away from her side. Nevertheless, she watched with a wary expression as Jenny attended to her friends, not wanting to impose too much.

[Lederface]

Jenny would approach, seeing how Rose was unconscious and between tears she would hug her

Forgive me Rose, this is my fault, I was not strong enough to protect them ......

Rose then who could already have an idea of ​​what was happening, hugging Jenny getting up then

I see the bitches left, thanks Astrid for helping us with this, by the way ........ where is yukari? Do I remember she was here before everything got out of hand?

At that moment Yukari appeared with pantheon behind her

Pantheon then seeing the whole situation would approach Astrid and getting on his knees and he would tell himThank you for protecting Jenny and her friends where you could ......
So then stand up and try to help Nekonya

[CaptainL]

Astrid hung back, watching as Jenny embraced her fallen friend. She lowered her head to the ground, the corners of her lis turned down with sorrow. Even though she hardly knew Rose or Jenny, she could only imagine how much something like this must have weighed on the girl; the pain in her voice, and the tears falling from her eyes, spoke of how much her heart was aching. Just thinking about it, Astrid's brows narrowed, and her fist clenched. This was Widow's fault, she knew. And Widow would have to pay for what she had done.

But as Rose began to come to, Astrid stepped closer, listening to what she had to say. "I haven't seen Yukari since I entered-" she began - only to be cut off as the girl arrived on the scene, with a well-built man behind her. Astrid turned to Pantheon as he faced her, hearing his praise. She felt honored to be recognized in this way, and she wanted to smile. But there was no reason to smile when such vile deeds had taken place, and when innocent people were still hurt from them.

"I did what I had to do," she said, nodding her head to him. "Even if we just met...they're still my friends. I had to stand up for them."

[Lederface]

Jenny was happy that Yukari had shown up with help, But that would not it would take away the pain that she felt inside, to know that they were defeated that easily, that was what hurt more than anything, But instead of lamenting about it, she would get up and looking at her companions she would say
Well, in this situation we only have 2 options, or we continue to look like weaklings and allow him to treat us like trash ........ Or we can improve, prove him wrong and fight for him gym pride!

So then all his companions would begin to agree and proud pantheon would come up and say
You are right, why remember, the best climbers know how to fall ........ And we owe all this thanks to you Astrid, I will never be grateful enough

[CaptainL]

Astrid looked over at Jenny as the girl spoke up, proclaiming that even if she had been defeated now, she wouldn't let Widow hold the satisfaction of knowing she had won. She knew she had to get stronger, to prove her wrong and to stand as proof that her spirits wouldn't be broken. Just hearing such words, Astrid flashed a warm smile toward her, nodding her head in an eager endorsement. Everything she said was true. It was the very philosophy that Astrid herself stood by, and that had guided her through many a struggle. To hear Jenny say the same, she felt a warm feeling in her chest as her heart welled up with pride.

She placed her hand on Jenny's shoulder as she leaned in closer. "I couldn't have said it better myself, even if I tried. You've given me hope, Jenny. Now that I know what you believe in...I have no reason to doubt that you'll succeed!"

Then, she addressed Pantheon with a short bow. "Oh, you're welcome. But don't feel like you need to thank me. I was only doing what I would hope anyone would do, in a situation like this. And I know, too," she added with a glance back in Jenny's direction, "that the real victory is yet to come..."