Melody Hainsworth vs Hikari Nakano

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Melody Hainsworth vs Hikari Nakano
Standard Match
Victory Obtained via Pinfall, Submission or KO

Melody did her stretches back stage in preparation for her next match, the flame haired former-model limbering up to be as ready as she could. So far she hadn't had much success in her LAW career as a wrestler, though plenty of modelling shoots had resulted from her exposure in the ring, so she couldn't complain too much. Still it would be nice to finally get her first win in the promotion, to prove she was more than just a polite, pretty face. Clad in a refreshed attire of a long-sleeved golden and red cropped top, yellow briefs and red boots, Melody bounced lightly on her feet and tried to psych herself up for the coming clash.

Melody

Her music Hall of Fame burst from the speakers and, hand on hip, Melody strutted out into the lights, hips popping as she walked, blowing kisses to the fans as she made her way slowly down to the ring. Revelling in the spotlight and the appreciative cheers and whistles of the fans she mounted the apron and turned, lounging with her arms draped over the top rope with a coquettish smile on her face. Letting the audience ogle her for a moment, she then stepped between the ropes and sashayed over to her side of the ring, turning to face the entrance ramp and await her opponent's entrance.

[Bare]

Hikari stood backstage by the guerilla position with a impassive snd almost cold expression on her face. Dressed in a magenta and pink bodysuit as usual Hikari would look down at the oni mask in her hands after watching the entrance of her opponet. She can’t say she was exactly impressed, either by the entrance nor by the girl’s rather… dismal track record within LAW. Unlike her last opponet she didn’t expect this to be too much of a challenge for her but Hikari quickly reigned those thoughts in. Overconfidence was the girst step to losing. Shaking her head she focused on mentall preparing as she tied the kimono around her waist a bit tighter.

Spoiler

Finally her music started playing, prompting Hikari to slip her mask on her face before coming out from the guerilla position in front of the cheering crowd. As the next few moments of the initially calm music played out, Hikari would take several deep breathes before the hard hitting burst of power from the song kicked in. As it did so Hikari would step forward and raise an arm above her head causing the crowd to cheer for her. Red and white lights began strobing around her form as she took a fan out and opened it with a flourish. Strutting down the ring she waved the fan around her in sharp swings in between opening and closing it.

Spoiler

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Approaching the ring she would climb the steps and onto the apron, hopping up on the outside of the ropes she would swing her over and rest her foot on the inside middle rope. Opening the fan up and slowly waving it across her face, she would reach up and slide the oni mask off her face in synchronization with the fan. Closing the fan as her face was now revealed she would undo the obi around her waist, letting the kimono fall from around her shoulders.

Dropping the mask and fan to a waiting official Hikari pulled the kimono completely off and tossed it off to the staff member before throwing her arms up in the air posing for the crowd who cheered in response to the showy entrance before she dropped down to the mat and turned to face her opponet. Bowing respectfully to the ginger girl she would then lean agains ther corner, waiting for the bell to ring.

Spoiler

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Melody watched transfixed as Hikari's impressive and cinematic entrance played out before her, the diminutive female enthralling the crowd with her strobe lights and exquisitely timed costume adjustments. Melody appreciated a good catwalk, and Hikari was certainly providing. Her eyes were wide as she observed the entrance, until Hikari's final form was eventually revealed.

"Well I..." Melody fumbled for the words as Hikari bowed and took up her position in the corner. "That was a simply marvellous entrance, darling! I do hope we can put in an equally marvellous match for these lovely people!" Making a sweeping gesture to the fans Melody smiled her winningest smile at the rather sedate looking young woman opposite her, and took up her position.

Nodding to the referee, she indicated her readiness and the bell rang to kick things off! The former model sank into her wrestling stance, knees bent and arms up as she'd been practicing, and began edging forward, keeping her eyes fixed on Hikari every step of the way.

[Bare]

As she finished off her entrance Hikari dropped from the corner and turned to lock eyes with her opponet. Judging by her expression it seemed like her more elaborate entrance had already dug herself into her opponet’s head. Good any advantage was a good advantage in Hikari’s book and she would be sure to make use of it. Hearing the woman’s nervous attempts at making light conversation the Japanese girl saw a chance to further cement her psychological advantage. Thus Hikari in response to Melody would silently tilt her head to the side, giving her a thousand yard stare to hopefully throw the girl further off.

But soon the bell rang, starting the match officially and prompting her to go into action. Seeing Melody opt for a more careful and defensive approach, Hikari decided to counter with the opposite approach, that being speed and pure striking power. Dashing forward at a sprint towards the ginger Hikari would leap up and as if she was in a action movie she would lash her leg out for a flying slide kick to Melody’s chest!

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Melody frowned at Hikari's lack of response to her perfectly pleasant words of greeting. She'd been trying to give the woman a compliment for goodness sake! But it seemed her foe was not interested in bandying words, simply staring at Melody in a nonplussed manner. A little irked by Hikari's lack of response, Melody braced herself. With the bell ringing she moved cautiously outward, unsure how to approach this enigmatic individual.

In the end the choice was taken out of her hands as Hikari came charging out of the corner with frightening speed and leaping to swing a kick at the unsuspecting Brit!

"UNNHHH!" Melody yelped in surprise and pain as Hikari's leg slammed into her chest, sending pain rocking through the Englishwoman's pert bust. She went stumbling backwards, hitting the ropes with a gasp and slinging her arms over the top ropes to hold herself upright.

Feeling her cheeks redden in embarrassment, she tried to regain the initiative, pushing off the ropes and trying to launch herself forward, aiming a retaliatory clothesline at Hikari.

[Bare]

If there was one thing about Hikari that was clear to tell just by looking at her, it's that she wasn't a woman of many words. In fact of no words at all was most accurate. So naturally she didn't respond much to the red head's admittedly nice compliment. Even if it didn't sound genuine to the girl. None the less Hikari preferred to have her actions speak for her, hence why she showed Melody exactly who she was dealing with via a flying sidekick to her chest!

Working like a charm the dark haired lightweight landed on her feet expertly, watching her opponent land against the ropes looking rather winded. Smirking softly she watched as the angered ex model seemed keen to retaliate. Something Hikari could, and would make use of. Watching as the woman made a bee line for her, arm out for a clothesline, the Scion knew what to do almost right away.

Waiting until the last moment went Melody was upon her Hikari would swing her leg around again, this time however her foot was aimed at the base of Melody's arm. Her goal being to simultaneously parry the clothesline, and use the momentum of her spin to turn Melody around so the red head's back was to Hikari! If she managed it Hikari would immediately leap up and lift her legs, bracing her knees against the woman's back while her hands gripped the girl's shoulders. Than if this worked Hikari would fall backwards, intending to hit a backstabber on her opponet!

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Melody charged forward, cheeks flushed with frustration after Hikari's opening attack. She needed to get back on the front foot in this match, and she aimed her clothesline right at the other woman's chest.

However, before the blow could land, Hikari's leg swept up to block the Englishwoman's charge! She let out a squeak of surprise as the kick struck below her outstretched arm knocking her totally off target and twisting her awkwardly around. She tottered unsteadily for a moment, all of a sudden having her back to Hikari. Before Melody's brain could catch up to react to what had just happened she felt Hikari's hands clamp down on her shoulders, something firm pressing against her back.

Then she was falling backwards.

AGHHHHH!" Melody screeched as they hit the canvas, her spine slamming down painfully on Hikari's knees. The impact jolted her whole body and she collapsed to the canvas on her front, one hand clutching at the base of her spine as she lay moaning and vulnerable to her opponent's follow up attack!

[Bare]

Hikari thus far had taken an early and quite commanding lead against her opponent. The former model far from having the ring sense and skill to properly predict and counter the girl unlike some of her previous opponents. No this honestly felt much more like some of the matches she had participated in during her time in the indies as despite her bluster Melody seemed quite unable to do anything to Hikari.

None the less while she had a strong lead, especially after that successful backstabber she wasn't about to waste it. Pulling her legs up before throwing them forward Hikari would kip back up to her feet seamlessly. Turning to look down at her gasping and dazed opponent Hikari would prepare for her next move.

Spreading her legs a bit and crouching slightly Hikari locked her eyes on the red head's form as the girl would attempt to stand up. Once she was to her knees that's when Hikari would strike, spinning on the ball of her heel to spin and send her leg out to crash her knee into the side of her opponent's head with a spinning knee strike!

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The powerful backstabber that Hikari had executed left Melody reeling, her spine throbbing with pain. She was flustered, her cheeks flushed red with discomfort as she tried to orient herself. Her return to the ring so far was leaving much to be desired! The former fashionista tried to focus and power through the pain, convincing herself that there was still plenty of time for her to mount a comeback. She had plenty of energy left - she just needed to utilise it.

With a groan of effort she struggled to her knees, trying to rise to face Hikari again. When she looked up, however, her eyes went wide with panic as she saw her opponent flying towards her again. A second of indecision cost her dearly, and the other woman's follow up strike connected flawlessly.

"AGUUHHH!" Melody howled as Hikari's knee clattered into her head, sending her spinning in a full 180 before she collapsed to the canvas again, clutching her skull with both hands and writing around in pain, her legs kicking the mats. For the moment, aching and seeing stars, Melody was in no position to perform any kind of counter-attack, simply trying to recover from Hikari's impressive flurry of offence.

[Bare]

Hikari was nothing but relentless in the ring, especially tonight since she was looking to use this match as a stepping point to championship eligibility. However rapid fire as she was with her offense against her opponent she wouldn't attack while the girl was down and so she waited for Melody to at least get to her feet. That being said however the moment she was... well...

BAM! Hikari would come rocketing in with a hard and devastating knee to the face! It landed perfectly and launched the girl flat on her back even more dazed and damaged, flailing her legs about rather weakly as a result.

Looking down at the girl with narrowed eyes Hikari decided to try and finish this match here and now. Walking forward a few steps Hikari would turn and drop down on top of her downed opponent's chest facing her legs. Reaching forward Hikari would try to grab and pull Melody's leg up and under her arm as she leaned back for a pinfall attempt!