The Midas Touch, Episode 4: Kazuya Kiyoshi

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The lascivious lightweight champion dusted her hands off as she watched Kiyoshi scramble to her feet. It was clear her words and actions were having an effect on the girl. Her cheeks were showing the signs of her arousal and her features expressed her frustration. All things that would begin to slowly ebb away at her ability to focus on what really mattered... The match.

"For yourself? How quaint." She pursed her lips and waved away the girl's statement. Her assessment of Kiyoshi had been accurate. She was inexperienced. She'd be easy to embarrass and take advantage of... Tonight was going to be quite the show.

Kiyoshi however, wasn't interested in taking this humiliation laying down! She charged across the ring and threw herself bodily at Rose! The soles of her boots connected squarely with the champion's chest and sent her staggering backwards with a shocked "Oof!"

She collapsed backwards against one of the corners, seated. In truth she hadn't expected Kiyoshi to have the gusto to fight back. And as a result of her hubris Rose was left temporarily stunned and wincing from the girl's kick!

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The frustration, humiliation, and shame that Rose gave to her in the ring, a small part of it has been vented as Kiyoshi performs a dropkick which successfully connects right at Rose's chest, sending her stumbling backwards into one of the post.

Now that her opponent is dazed in a seated position for the time being, Kiyoshi needs to act quick! There's no telling when Rose will get up, and the first thing on Kiyoshi's mind was to throw a knee at her chin! Which she did, making Rose's head impacted against the turnbuckle.

"Sorry about that." What Kiyoshi had done was something on an impulse, what exactly is going on in her mind? Apparently she thought that doing some submission wouldn't affect her early in the match, and since this is a mercy match, she needs to tire her up first. Usually Kiyoshi would feel really bad about stuff like this, but because of the previous low blow aimed at her she just feels... normal. I mean, she kind of deserved it.

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Her world was a high-pitched ringing sound. Her lids fell closed over honeyed amber eyes in rapid succession. Each blink came with on less black spot in her vision. It was a shame that there were too many to clear up quickly...

"Get up!" She urged herself internally. Her hands gripped the ropes, not unlike a woman over-board. Her arms tensed and her legs pushed. She began to find her base at exactly the same moment that Kiyoshi found her chin!

*Crack* "Ugh!"

Her head was thrown backwards. The back of it connected with the second turnbuckle pad and her hair sprayed like a wave that was dashed upon the rocks.

Her legs slipped out from under her and she fell butt first onto the canvas. Her mouth drooped lazily and her eyes looked up at Kiyoshi without focus.

She had followed up her dropkick with a concussive knee strike that had left the champion in a heap! There were no quips or barbs offered in her defense. Only a quiet whimper as her respiratory system forced her voice pitifully out with her breath.

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A dropkick to the chest, and a knee strike to the head. Those were two offensive moves that leads to this situation. The setting where The Lightweight Champion, The Venomous Vixen, Rose Gold is now sitting quietly on the corner with no visible movement, as if she was done.

The silence is deafening, not a single sound from the audience or anyone else due to the fact no one's expected Kiyoshi, a newbie, to do this. "Umm, Rose-san? You're okay?" Despite all of that, Kiyoshi still shows some friendliness.

No answers were heard, so Kiyoshi naively thought that maybe Rose wasn't on her best condition tonight. Grabbing both of her legs, Kiyoshi pulls her downed opponent to the center of the ring, far away from the ropes.

Attempting a submission, Kiyoshi rests her legs perpendicularly to Rose's body, with one leg on the neck. Holding an arm with both hands and squeezing her legs against Rose's body, Kiyoshi pulls the arm backwards towards her, applying pressure to the limb.

This was a nerve wracking moment for her, if she somehow can make Rose taps, she'll be the new champion!

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Rose Gold closed her eyes tightly as she attempted to will herself back to motion. The sudden onset of Kiyoshi's offense had put her on the back foot and now upon her backside.

One eye opened as her opponent took hold of her ankle and began to pull her towards the center of the ring. Her fingers curled around the ropes and hung on for but a half-second before limply sliding free. She was forced to the center of the canvas by her legs. The friction had caused her attire to run up between her thighs adding extra insult to injury.

"Mmnnn..." She made a soft sound as Kiyoshi began to work towards entangling them. She was stirring. Her other eye opened. And she winced for a moment as the oppressively bright lights of the arena assaulted her vision. "G-get off!" She managed weakly.

It was unlikely for Kiyoshi to yield to her command. Especially as by this time Kiyoshi had already mostly managed to lock in her hold. A variation of an armbar that isolated the shoulder rather than the arm.

"AHHH~ I-itai!" She found herself crying out reflexively as Kiyoshi began to hyper-extend her limb. Her honey gold eyes fell on her own elbow joint and watched as it flexed and bowed. The muscle and ligaments in her arm strained against Kiyoshi.

She bit her lip in restraint. She'd not scream again! Her free hand moved to her wrist, the same one being held by Kiyoshi. She took hold of her arm and did her best to relieve the pressure. She knew she couldn't break the hold... Not once Kiyoshi had isolated the limb as she had. She wasn't strong enough.

"I'll... Make you pay!" She growled through grit teeth as she tried to ignore the terrible agony in her arm.

And then she did the only thing she could come up with. She attempted to roll. A slow turn that would bring both of them closer to the ropes. Close enough for her to try to hook one of them with her free legs. The cost of the maneuver would be paid by her shoulder. And an even harsher bite upon her lip that she thought might have drawn blood.

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Grabbing the ankle and pulling her away from the corner, Rose shows little to none resistance as Kiyoshi drags her across the ring, even when Kiyoshi starts locking in an armbar.

Then she hear a sound, a soft purr coming out of Rose's mouth as she open her eyes, which met with blinding lights coming near from the titantron, followed by a command, giving Kiyoshi an order to let her arm go. No!" A short reply showing her determination and seriousness.

It was obvious that Kiyoshi wouldn't do as Rose please. After all, what kind of an idiot would she be if she let go her opportunity for an easy victory, for a chance to become the champion?

A squeal of pain can be heard when Kiyoshi extends the limb, pulling it even harder to force her opponent to give up. Looking at Rose's face, she appears wanting to let out a second scream, but muffling it up by biting her lips.

"Just... give up! And it'll be over!" Kiyoshi says this while Rose attempts to unhook the arm and reduce the pain, because she was no sadist, and she knows that this hold hurts a lot.

Her confidence was highly boosted when she hears that one by one, the crowd starts chanting, "KI-YO-SHI! KI-YO-SHI!" They're supporting her and wanted her to end the champion's reign of terror in LAW!

But then, Rose starts an action to escape, rolling her body over so the two of them were almost near the ropes. This was a risky move, as there's a chance that her shoulder might be dislocated, and surprisingly it worked! Her leg came between the middle and bottom ropes, making a rope break. Adhering the rules, Kiyoshi releases Rose's arm and roll away, giving a chance for Rose to recover.

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"BREAK! BREAK!" The referee called out as Rose's limb entangled itself in the ropes. The ref girl signaled the call to Kiyoshi with her hands as Rose panted and gasped, near the verge of tears.

Kiyoshi, the innocent and good sport that she was, instantly let go of the hold. She rolled away and gave Rose her space to recover.

However, rather than spring to her feet, Rose grasped her shoulder and looked towards the ref with an equal mix of despair and determination.

"Can you continue?" Asked the ref girl, mirroring Rose's despair with concern.

Rose pushed herself up against the corner and used her other hand to help her climb the turnbuckle pads to get to her feet. She closed her eyes in a wince as she let the arm that had been trapped in the arm bar hang free, immobile.

"I... I don't know!" She sobbed through grit teeth.

She took a few steps forward, but each one was labored. As if it hurt to walk.

"I need an answer Rose Gold. Can you continue? Do you want to quit?"

The Lightweight Champion looked towards the ref with tears beginning to blur her vision. She peered past the ref towards Kiyoshi with resentment in her eyes. The ref waited. But Rose didn't answer yet.

Her expression showed she was laboring over her injury. And what it might cost her.

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Kiyoshi immediately let Rose go as soon as the ref told her to, getting away and taking a momentary break as she sits up and rests her back on the ropes before standing up again.

At the same time, Kiyoshi observes to see what had she done to her opponent. The energetic and confident vibe that Rose bring not long ago was replaced by a sorrow expression as she caresses her previously trapped arm.

As the ref was checking at her, Rose was bewildered and didn't know what to answer. As if she's questioning herself whether she can continue or not.

What's happening? Is she really hurt? Kiyoshi moves closer, shortening the gap between the two wrestlers until she gets close near the referee. "Sorry, can I... can I try to talk to her?"

The ref didn't exactly gave her an answer, instead just steps back, giving some space for Kiyoshi. What words will she say to her?

"Rose-san, can you just give up?"

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A moment of silence from her, as she was nervous and didn't know what to say. And the crowds? They were flabbergasted, who would thought a girl like Kiyoshi would say something as condescending as that?

"Wait NO! I mean, um... can we like... cancel the match? Because I'm not sure if you can continue with your arm like that." Breath in, breath out. Kiyoshi was having a hard time to stay calm in front of Rose. Her eyes, as if it was filled with hatred, were directed straight to Kiyoshi. Even in a downed position Rose was still as frightening as ever.

"It will be like, as if this match never happens!" Kiyoshi finishes her sentence. She did wanted to win, but winning by badly injuring her opponent doesn't seem like a win for her. "Here." Kiyoshi offers her hand to Rose. A sign of good sportsmanship from her.

Something that she might regret, showing kindness to a heel like Rose.

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Her ears were ringing. Not from the pain in her elbow caused by Kiyoshi's armbar. Not from the throbbing in her shoulder caused by her escape. But from the nauseating words that fell out of Kiyoshi's mouth.

Rose Gold was a sadistic and cruel competitor. Her malice was always premeditated. Her acts of humiliation weren't simply for the enjoyment of the audience, but for her as well. In this moment, it was clear that the two women were polar opposites. Kiyoshi was willing to throw away her shot at the title over an injury...

Rose Gold brought her uninjured arm up and wiped at her eyes. Her lips twitched as she let out a sigh. A deep exhale of relief. With her vision no longer obscured by her tears, she cast those 24kt eyes onto Kiyoshi's hand. It was the escape she needed.

*Clap* Her hand met Kiyoshi's, clasped. And if she couldn't shoulder the burden any longer, her head dropped and she leaned forward into Kiyoshi. An improvised embrace.

"T-thank you-" She said, voice still tinged with sad sincerity. The ref looked on. Waiting for the words.

She was thankful to Kiyoshi. The girl had given shown her the light at the end of the tunnel. She was afraid of losing. Of not being the best. Always afraid. Her spirit and her body were both exhausted from it. She hated that she would lose to this... Low ranked girl. And Kiyoshi gave her the way out that she needed.

"I..." She was a kind, sweet person. A sportswoman. And a person so genuine and warm that it was naïve. She was the only thing that Rose hated -more- than the thought of losing!

"I... Am going to ruin you!" She snarled!

And in that moment, holding Kiyoshi tightly... She wove her right knee between the girl's unsuspecting legs! Impaling her with shattering force all the way to her pubic bone! No strike could have served as a more poignant metaphor for Rose Gold's desire to inflict hideous pain on something precious and lovely!

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"AAAAAHHHHH!" Kiyoshi's world shattered as Rose Gold's knee crashed between her legs for the second time. The searing pain was overwhelming, and she collapsed to the mat, clutching at her groin. Tears streamed down from Kiyoshi's face as she lay there, gasping for breath. How foolish she was. Just like the proverb, Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. She should've realized what kind of a person Rose is. But it's too late, the pain was so intense that it felt like it would never end.

But even as she lay there in pain, Kiyoshi can't simply give up. She had to keep fighting, no matter how much pain she was in. She refuses to accept the idea that Rose Gold would win this match. So through gritted teeth and tears, Kiyoshi slowly pushed herself back up to her feet. Every movement was agony, but she didn't let it stop her. She glared at Rose Gold despite her needing the support from the ropes to stand up, her legs are still trembling.

"Why...?" Kiyoshi says quietly at first, and then let out a scream. "WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT?!" This might be the loudest she has shout before. This question was directed to none other to her assaulter, Rose Gold. How could someone be so evil? She thought to herself.

However, she wasn't waiting for an answer, as Kiyoshi is currently full of two things, pain and anger. And right now, that anger is fueling her to run towards Rose to land a punch, taking over her rational thinking.