Mina Piper vs Marianne Roseau- Pluck and Luck

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It seemed that Mina was setup against yet another rookie. She didn't mind this at all since it meant giving the promotion's newest star a warm welcome. Perhaps the bookers caught on that Mina might have been perfect for delivering the definitive LAW experience, show and competition wise. While preparing for this match, she heard that her opponent was the excitable from fighting style and wardrobe, sounded like the perfect show partner. Thus Mina opted for the attire that helped morph her into a stand-out character. She even had an entrance in mind to accommodate even if it was a nightmare to remember order

The arena was mostly shrouded in darkness, leaving the crowd in suspense about what kind of stars were about to emerge on that ramp.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, this contest is set for one fall and introducing first!..." That is what all the announcer said. No name or region of origin. Lights started to flicker but the spectator's vision remained faint, but they were able to distinguish a feminine figure with noticeably strutting through the curtains. Without any hints, the crowd was left clueless about who this was. Some shady figure ready to enact chaos?

The mysterious person then knelt down and presented their now visible hands but face remained hidden. First she crossed her hands together, right hand horizontal. "Ushi..." Finally revealing her voice and quickly changing stances. Spreading out her hands in front, index and middle fingers touching. Then the index and thumb on both hands spread out forming an L shape as they crossed together. "U..." She spouted only to morph back into the hands spread stance again. Cupping her hands and placing them atop of each other, pinkies against thumb. "Saru.." Then spreading her hands one last time.

Most of the crowd were befuddled by this sign language, while media consumers caught on a bit.

The shrouded wrestler placed the left hand on top of her right palm before pressing it against the ground. Suddenly the sound of electrical sparks emerged from the speakers along with a spotlight with bluish hue shining on the hand flicking occasionally. Thus revealing the shinobi with the proudest smile imaginable.

"Hey everyone!" Only Mina Piper in her ninja garb would have plotted such an entrance. Jumping onto her heels and greeted her loving fans with a usual wave. A contrast to her ominous opening act.

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"From the United States...MINAAAAAAAAA PIPERRRRRRRRRRR!"

The pinkette continued to skip along the mat as fans began to cheer in boatloads for the arrival of their lovable babyface, while newcomers were more enamoured by Mina's appearance and choice of entrance. It didn't take long for the wannabe ninja to arrive at ringside, jumping up onto the apron. She held the top rope temporarily before using it to springboard herself into the ring, performing a frontflip in midair and perfectly landing her feet with arms spread. The crowd were set on fire after this display of acrobatics, while Mina kept her pose until the next wrestler arrived.

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Set up against a more experienced and older wrestler for her debut match, Marianne had her doubts about this match. Such as.. did her hair look good enough? Was she really ready? Probably not, but she decided that didn’t matter! Marianne felt lucky today, and that was all that counted. Smoothing her hair back, she’d watch her opponents introduction.. and smile a bit..! She seemed super fun, and hopefully not one of those secret heels she had heard about.. she didn’t mind heels, seeing as her friends were Sara and Nico, but she didn’t like people hiding their real nature. Shaking her head, she’d push her mask onto her face and then exhale..

The announcer calling out her name caused her to pat her cheeks. Exhaling gently..

“Okay Mari.. you got this..!”

Suddenly, she’d step out into the arena! A burst of red smoke followed her footsteps, Marianne dressed in a lovely red and black ladybug themed garb, the Lucky Superheroine doing a cartwheel through the ramp, before flipping to a stop right in front of the ring! She’d wave to the crowds and smile eagerly, before stepping up to the ropes..

She’d meet Mina’s eye. And then suddenly smile at her brightly..

“Hello! Nice to..”

She’d clasp the top rope, before suddenly using it to leap up into the air and the ring! She’d do a flip, landing in front of Mina, in a rather heroic pose, something you’d see from Spider-Man, obviously mimicking what Mina had done prior! She’d straighten herself up and give the other woman a smile..

“Meet you! I’m Marianne, but you can call me Mari!”

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Chances of victory? Unclear. Chances of enjoyment? Pretty high since Mina usually had things under control. After absorbing enough of the spotlight and keeping the crowd captivated enough thanks to a strong hook, the more experienced fighter gave the floor to her opponent. She always wanted to be the good guy despite sometimes forgetting about personal space, but if all parties including the opponent wished, Mina could try to put a little antagonist act, even if comical.

It didn't take long for the pinkette to be enraptured by her upcoming opponent's unique combat attire, a rather unique take on the superheroine archetype. She was desperate to learn more over the course of their match.

First introductions were necessary, in which the newcomer would initiate only to cut things short. "Wait didn't hear that?" She exclaimed in confusion only for Mari to enter the ring through a grand hero landing and then continue, how classy. "Oh my....that's so cool! Did you make that costume? How much practice did that take?" Sounding all giddy while she hopped in one spot. The referee had to bring Mina down to earth with a pat on the back.

"Oh sorry...I'm Mina Piper! Hope the fun doesn't stop after the bell!" Offering her hand for Mari to grasp. "I don't just do flips in entrances..." Implying that their match will just be as frantic.

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Having landed on her feet, swiftly and elegantly, Mari turned around and smiled at Mina getting all excited over her costume! Marianne could definitely relate to her, as she’d press her palm to her cheek, staring at Mina..

“I made the design! But I got it made by a friend! It took me.. three years of practice to get where I am now! Hi Mina, and I hope it doesn’t too!”

She’d smile at her, grasping her hand with both of her own, as she’d shake it eagerly! Marianne was happy to be here, and with such a lovely opponent too, she already liked the looks of Mina! She’d eye her opponents outfit, as she’d give her a slight smile, poking Mina’s chest area to check out the fabric..

“Wow..! A ninja! I love the leggings.. and I just hope you don’t ass-assinate me, ehehe..! Let’s have fun, Mina!”

She’d take a step back, readying herself..! As the bell rang to signify the start of the match!

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Things were off to a very good start between the two. Already getting on each other's good side, even if it took a lot to invert Mina's smile anyway. She easily fascinated by the heroine's origin along with her costume.

"That's...exactly how I got my costume and career too!...Wait has it really been three years?" She herself was quite taken by their similarities on top of how long journey at LAW. Time just really flies.

One act of sportsmanship and applause later, Mina couldn't help but giggle at the superheroine's further inspection and jests. "Tee-hee! Thanks for the compliment! I just thought it would be perfect for the occasion." She continue to banter with the woman snickering even further from that assassination line. "Pah! I am just going to kill the audience! Good luck"

Stepping back for the sake of honour, the bell would officially commence their duel. "HAI...show me your power!" Suddenly deepening her voice while beckoning to start their match off with a strength contest.

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She’d tilt her head. Three years was a lot for a wrestler, but Marianne personally referred to her times in gymnastics, training for that. She hadn’t professionally had much experience in fights, but that’s why she was here, to learn! She intended to have Mina as her test dummy of sorts, willing or not didn’t matter to her.. which is how you could tell she had been hanging with Nico too much. She’d give her a slight smile..

“Well.. for what it’s worth, I think it’s perfect too!”

She’d hear the bell ring. Nerves flooded her, but she took a deep breath to calm herself, it would be fine.. just fine! Marianne looked at Mina demanding a test of strength.. so she’d give her one! Locking up with Mina, she’d push herself against the woman, her muscles straining to exert force to push Mina away from her, and bring her onto her knees!

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Prior to professional wrestling, she was just a graduate who happened to get good grades in the arts and gymnastics and later wow the judges with her potential. Despite being around for at least three years, her number of big time performances were barely over a handful. She had to catch up yet simultaneously give the floor to her fellow co-star.

The match went underway and Mina was far from nervous having been through this process enough times. While not her favourite flavour, she didn't mind the vanilla approach to starting off a match. Some audible growling from the pinkette as she felt the newcomer's power surge through her shoulders. Even with applying a fair bit of muscle, she had trouble keeping up with Marianne's apparent superpowers. "Ahhhh...you are a toughie aren't you?"

Thus it seemed Mina was ready to yield by kneeling on the floor, however she tried turning this weakness into an asset. Still clinching her red and black clad opponent's shoulders, she tried to suddenly reel back to possibly mess with Mari's footing and toss her into the ropes. This was all part of some elaborate plan to disorient the superheroine, that is if she didn't notice anything sinister immediately.

Provided this worked, the more experienced wrestler tried twirling onto her feet to face the returning wrestler, wanting to hook Mari's near arm so she could fall back and thus manipulate the acquired momentum further to flip the newcomer with a Japanese arm drag.

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“I’d like to think I am..! Nico says otherwise though..”

She’d mutter under her breath, pushing back against Mina with as much strength as she could muster. The truth was, she wasn’t THAT strong physically, but she knew quite a few tricks in the art of grappling.. although, Mina could possibly overpower her. However, she found it a little too easy to overpower her foe, and as she aimed to make her drop to her knees, Marianne’s eyes widened..!

“Whoa there!”

Suddenly, Mina switched up and tossed her right into the ropes, causing her to bounce off and move towards Mina! She seemed to have something prepared, as she’d put some speed into her step and at the last instance, slide down into her back and roll behind Mina, avoiding the arm drag! Now behind her, she’d hope to get behind her legs, putting her thighs on her shoulders..!

Her eventual goal being to lift Mina up and off her feet, but never intent on lingering, as she’d hope to drop back and slam Mina onto her back from the perch of her shoulders with a “Kya!” Of a shout escaping her lips!

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"No! You gotta be!" Affirming that her opponent has a Hercules Beetle instead of a ladybug. As it turned out, Mina wasn't physically outmatched and instead just not properly using her strength. Yet she managed to circumvent the dilemma brought on herself by successfully throwing Mari into the ropes.

When their paths would cross again, the pinkette plotted to use the superheroine's against her with an arm drag, however Mari was just as cunning as she was athletic.

Before she could hook the heroine's arm, a red blur managed to elude Mina's vision, leaving her too baffled to move even one single step. "Wah? Hold on!" She took too late to realise her body was slowly suspended by the rookie from below. Unable to gain the freedom to flip out of this situation, Mari successfully slammed the ninja onto the mat, causing a massive pop from the crowd due to the newcomer's finesse. "AHHHHHHH!" As for Mina, she felt her body was set ablaze by the power move, forcing the pinkette to kick up those legs and flop onto her stomach heaving.

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“Got-cha..”

She’d say in a singsong voice, slightly out of breath from the whole manoeuvre, as she’d turn around and stare down at the Mina on the ground. A slight smile was on her lips, as she’d narrow her eyes and look down at Mina..! Time to work her over!

Taking a leg of the pinkette and pulling it up to her height, she’d start to apply a painful hold. Pushing the kunoichi down with a leg she’d firmly plant on her upper thigh.. she’d give her a small sigh, before YANKING the leg hard and twisting her ankle, at the same time pushing on her thigh!

“Submit.. to justice!”

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