Dark Storm: Lily Menage vs Alizeh Midori — Standard Match

[Monsy]

STANDARD MATCH

All standard rules apply
Victory via Pinfall, Submission or DQ!

BEGIN!

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"By the way, I never asked, but..." Victoria put all the documents aside. "What's it like not to feel anything?"

Before answering, Lily made a pendulum motion with her torso as if she was dodging a punch. Straightening up, she turned sharply on her toes, sending such a powerful right hook into the punching bag that it shifted several meters aside. Only then the brunette turned her head to her manager. For a few more seconds, her amber eyes seemed to look through Victoria, as if she was trying to figure out if this question was hiding something deeper.

"I don't think I can describe it, at least I can't describe it well enough for you to understand," she said in a flat voice, then headed for the locker. "For the simple reason that it's as natural for you to feel emotions as it is to breathe, so you won't be able to understand what it means to feel nothing." Lily took a towel and wiped the sweat off her forehead. "Imagine that all the food has lost its flavor, you can still feel it in your mouth, but this is only the physical aspect because you get pleasure precisely because of the taste." She put the towel aside. "Similarly with emotions, I am not capable of experiencing pleasure or disappointment, in a sense my life has no flavor."

The Englishwoman blinked slowly, and then threw the cloak of large crow feathers over her shoulders. Assuming Victoria wouldn't say anything else, Lily headed out of the locker room. Silence was her constant companion, but for some reason, when Victoria was around, silence did not seem so familiar to her. So Lily decided it was time to leave her manager alone. She even turned the doorknob...

"Lily," Victoria called to her in a slightly uncertain voice. "Did you feel anything while you were with my daughter?"

"I..." Lily turned around and saw that Victoria had taken off her glasses, the brunette looked down for a few seconds, as if trying to find words, after which the corners of her lips lifted slightly. "The time I spent with Karen was the best time of my life." She confessed. "I'm not familiar with this feeling very much, but I think I was happy." She looked up at Victoria. "And that's why I want to feel again."

"Then fight for it!" After a short pause, Victoria said with a smile.

Lily came out of the locker room and immediately after that, the smile disappeared from her face. Memories. Memories were the few things that could penetrate her armor she had never asked for. Her curse. The only good thing about it was that it gave her an advantage during the match. She was not subject to fear or doubt, only her goal was important to her. The Englishwoman walked down the corridor and entered the waiting room a few minutes later.

Lily stopped in front of the curtains and pulled the hood over her head. She didn't see the need for theatrics, but it was what was expected of her, especially considering the scale of today's PPV. The brunette's heart was beating calmly, as if she were completely calm. And although this was indeed the case, in fact, Lily was fully aware of the responsibility that lay on her shoulders. Victoria allowed her to be here today not only because of a promise, she allowed her to be because she believed that Lily deserved a place on this PPV. So she had to justify the trust placed in her. She has to win today.

Entrance Music

Attire

The lights in the arena went out completely and smooth mesmerizing music began. A few dim rays of light illuminated the top of the ramp, on which thick clouds of fog appeared. Without any warning, the silence of the arena was broken by the deafening crows cawing and a whole flock of crows burst out of the fog. Amid the shouts and applause of the audience, a figure appeared at the top of the ramp, completely wrapped in the long cloak and surrounded by the flock of crows. The Black Crow has arrived.

With smooth steps, Lily headed straight to the ring, feeling the enthusiastic glances on her. The floodlights stopped illuminating her, but her silhouette could still be seen thanks to the camera flashes. The arena was immersed in noise as if there was a huge swarm of bees. Once in front of the ring, the Black Crow accelerated and rolled under the bottom rope. The second she got to her feet, the light returned to the arena.

When she reached the center of the ring, the Englishwoman took off her cloak in one quick movement and threw it outside the ring. She raised her right hand above her head, and took her left hand to the side and down, after which the brunette gracefully turned around her axis. The arena was filled with applause, and the ring announcer took the floor.

"Ladies and gentlemen! From London, the city of fog! Five feet nine inch tall! Weighing one hundred and fifty pounds! Beautiful as a black diamond! Cold as ice! Silent as the void! Please welcome! Lily! Black Crow!! Menage!!!"

Under the roar of the crowd, the Black Crow gave them a bow. Straightening to her full height, she looked around the arena. Yes, there was no denying it, it was completely different from what she was used to. Being in the ring, you always feel the eyes of the audience, but there were many times more people here. They were completely unaware of what was in the soul of the Black Crow, but maybe it didn't even matter. The important thing was that even with all her coldness, Lily could see the glint in the eyes directed at her.

With a curt nod to the referee, the brunette headed for her corner. Leaning back on the turnbuckles, she put her hands on the top ropes on her sides and directed her gaze to the top of the ramp. She knew for sure that Alizeh would not keep her waiting. After doing some research, the Black Crow found out that the stakes were not on her side today, since her opponent was undoubtedly one of the most important figures in the federation. But Lily didn't see that as a problem. In the ring, it doesn't matter what your rating is, in the ring, only your skills are important. And today she intended to demonstrate why she was considered one of the best in Victoria's team.

[Bare]

Alizeh took a deep breath as she waited backstage while Lily did her own entrance. Mentally preparing for this match, as well as the rest of the night knowing what was at stake not only for herself but her fiance as well. Kate faced Kyoko for the middleweight title tonight, and she faced Lily to prove herself for a shot at the openweight title. Granted the manager of said champion all but promised a shot regardless of how this match went, but Alizeh would never accept it if she couldn't beat Lily here tonight. As such she was treating this as a must win and that's precisely what she would do here tonight. Tightening the sash of her kimono she would head out as the crackle of lightning signifying the start of her entrance music beginning to play.

Spoiler

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Stepping out from the back with some smoke rising up around her Alizeh would step into clear view at the center of the stage, throwing her arm up for the crowd who cheered wildly in response at her, especially upon recognizing the outfit she was wearing since it was one she saved for special occasions normally. Not that you could see it all right now giving the black and pink kimono and face mask she wore at the moment, but the fans knew what was under. Strutting down the ring it was impossible to tell the exact expression she had, but her eyes told everything that was necessary. They were focused, ready, determined for everything and anything and set straight on Lily. Rolling into the ring Alizeh would stand and undo the sash of her kimono, loosening it as she hopped onto a corner... before throwing it off!

Spoiler

Now fully unveiling the pink, ninja like singlet Alizeh would reach up to her mouth and pull the face mask off, looking confidently out to the crowd before dropping it and using her hands to gesture around her waist. Signifying to everyone what she wanted and that this match was an important step in that direction. Dropping down from the corner and turning to Lily so that the two were now looking each other squarely in the eyes Alizeh would step towards the British woman until she was in front of her. Starting right into the emotionless woman's gold eyes Alizeh would remain silent before extending a hand out towards the woman, offering if nothing else a moment of good sportsmanship before the battle began in earnest.

Spoiler

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When her rival's music started, the audience filled the arena with noise, which made Lily blink slowly. Even now, when Alizeh was walking down the ramp, the difference between them was visible, because despite the fact that the audience definitely liked the entrance of the Black Crow, they met the green-haired woman much more warmly. Lily understood that this was not surprising, because the American woman was much more famous than she was. Only four matches, even if they all ended with her victory, it's nothing more than dust when it comes to LAW. But there was something else, something beyond cold logic.

“Would they greet me as warmly if I could smile?” The question sounded in the Englishwoman's head.

However, not all questions can be answered, especially when you don't feel anything. Therefore, the brunette could only wait for the end of her rival's show. As expected, Alizeh was great at interacting with the audience. When she threw off her kimono, the walls of the arena seemed to tremble, which was an additional contrast because they did not react nearly as loudly when Lily threw off her crow cloak.

The second the Emerald Storm's music ended and she turned to face the Black Crow, the referee invited them to the center of the ring. Taking her hands off the ropes, the Englishwoman walked smoothly towards her opponent to meet her in the middle of the square circle.

Stopping half a meter away from her opponent, Lily's amber eyes ran over Alizeh from head to toe, once again as if scanning her. The briefing from the referee did not take much time because the rules of this match were well known. But when striped shirt asked the fighters to take a few steps back from each other, Alizeh held out her right hand forward, offering Lily a handshake.

Nothing had changed since their last meeting, and Lily still didn't see anything special about this social interaction. However, she had nothing personal to this woman, besides, she knew that in some way this was a gesture of trust between fighters, and since she had no intention of breaking the rules…

Lily smoothly extended her right hand forward, giving her opponent a firm handshake. Maybe she should have said something, but she didn't. At least for the simple reason that the Black Crow is always silent in the ring. Someone thought it was part of her image, but in fact, Lily just didn't see the point in empty chatter during a fight.

Releasing Alizeh's hand, she took two steps back. Blinking slowly, she took a deep breath, then clenched her fists. Lifting them up to chin level, she left her right fist in place, and put her left fist slightly forward. Shifting her right foot half a step back, she turned slightly sideways to her opponent. She was ready. That's exactly what she told the referee with a short nod, after which her amber eyes focused on Alizeh, and her mind focused on the only important thing, victory.

[Bare]

In all honesty Alizeh wasn't sure how Lily would react to the offer of a handshake. Clearly she wasn't a personable type, but she also didn't seem the type to be overtly disrespectful or rude. Really all Alizeh felt comfortable ruling out was the idea that Lily may try and attack her or something, but she wouldn't be shocked if the woman ignored her offer. That possibility wouldn't end up being the case though, as the woman extended her hand and gave a brief, but firm squeeze.

Nodding at the woman as they released each others hands Alizeh would step backwards the same amount of paces as Lily, her eyes focusing on Lily and Lily alone as she clenched her fists. This was no marquee match, but it could be, Lily deserved the chance to show what she can do, but Alizeh wouldn't let it be at her expense, she had a lot riding on this match herself, and she was gonna capitalize on it.

The moment that the bell rang Alizeh would spring forward, full speed out of the gate, running at Lily and ducking past her just as she neared, looking to dart past the woman and towards the ropes. If able she would turn at the last moment, bouncing off the ropes and back at Lily, looking to start this match off fast and furiously by raising her arm up as she neared to try and drive a early match clothesline into Lily out of the gate!

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Ding-Ding-Ding.

With the ringing of the bell, the arena was filled with the cheers of the audience, while the two women rushed towards each other. Given the speed at which they were approaching each other, it was easy to understand that in this match, none of them were going to waste time probing the opponent's defense.

Lily tensed her right fist, preparing for the first blow, but when Alizeh took a quick diagonal step, it became clear that this blow was not necessary. The green-haired woman ran past Lily. In a split second, the Black Crow made the decision not to stop, instead rushing to the ropes in front of her.

Turning around at the last moment and bouncing off from them, the brunette gained even more speed, heading back to the center of the ring. Alizeh was already waiting for her. Moreover, the American woman abruptly threw her arm to the side with the clear intention of sending Lily to the mat. The amber eyes of the Black Crow flashed in the spotlight and she leaned forward. She could feel Alizeh's arm barely touching the top of her head, but the fact remained that she had managed to avoid her rival's clothesline.

Without stopping, Lily intended to reach the ropes and bounce off them a second time. Speed was her greatest strength, and now she's accelerated twice. Moving like a blur, the Black Crow intended to get to Alizeh and let her try her own methods, namely a clothesline aimed at her chest.

[Bare]

Alizeh was starting this match off fast and furiously, rushing at Lily from the opening bell and going right past her for the ropes, building speed to come back at her with a clothesline! Only it seemed Lily had a similar idea, having run and bounced off the ropes, coming in at high speed but managing to avoid her blow!

'Shit!' Alizeh thought to herself, nearly stumbling but catching herself and turning to rebound off the ropes a third time, coming back at Lily who had also rebounded off the ropes and had her own arm raised now for a clothesline of her own!

Knowing for a fact that she was going to fast to avoid without leaving herself vulnerable and that trying for a fourth rope bounce if she ducked under the move could leave her going TOO fast Alizeh only had one option, take the blow but give Lily at least something back in response. Lifting her arm up once more as the two meet in the middle of the ring she would take Lily's clothesline full to the chest while hopefully delivering one of her own to Lily in kind!

"Ugh!" Alizeh cried out in pain, her tripled momentum from the rebounds working against her and making Lily's clothesline far more impactful as she was taken off her feet and crashed back first against the mat, clutching her chest and just hoping that she did some comparative damage to Lily with her own clothesline, but with how fast Lily was moving off just two rope rebounds she just wasn't sure...

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Calculating everything down to the smallest detail is not the easiest task for even the most brilliant intellect, but Lily had reason to think that her plan would work. After avoiding her opponent's attack, she took on extra speed and again rushed towards the green-haired woman, preparing to send her to the mat. The essence of her plan was to shorten the distance so rapidly that Alizeh would be caught off guard and would not have time to do anything.

But despite the fact that it was only the first minute of the match, already in the first plan of the Black Crow was found a flaw. She failed to catch Alizeh by surprise, the green-haired woman managed to stretch her arm to the side and this arm crashed into Lily's chest at the same moment when her own arm crashed into the chest of the American woman.

“Gmmm!” Sounded through the brunette's clenched teeth.

Even if she were a heavyweight, she would have no chance of standing on her feet, given the speed at which she and her opponent were moving. The ground went out from under Lily's feet and she collapsed on the mat in parallel with Alizeh, hitting the back of her head hard. The audience cheered enthusiastically, welcoming such a dynamic start to the match, but Lily did not share this, only her failure and her further actions were important to her.

Even though it hurt, it was a terrible idea to slow down at the very beginning of the match. It was difficult for her to judge who took the most damage, her or Alizeh, so she could only hope that she could get up on one knee faster than her opponent. And if that were really the case, she would have grabbed the American woman by the head, pulling her up.

No, she wasn't going to force her to get to her feet, it would have been enough for the Black Crow to make Alizeh take a more or less vertical position, because in that case she would have sent a hard elbow strike to the jaw of the Emerald Storm in an attempt to stun her before further actions.

[Bare]

Crashing into each other in a full on collision both Alizeh and Lily would end up flat on their backs, in a similar state of shock and hurt as they tried to get their bearings. Still for an outsider looking in it would appear that Alizeh had taken the worst of the exchange, Lily's speed insuring she made contact first, halting Alizeh's momentum slightly and weakening her own clothesline as a result. Holding her chest and trying to sit up Alizeh would receive a rather rude awakening as her hair was grabbed before she was pulled up and found a elbow driven into her jaw!

"Ugh!" Alizeh cried out in pain, knocked backwards by the impact and almost fully onto her back, barely managing to catch herself with a hand on the mat. Groaning slightly Alizeh would try and focus in on Lily, before pushing forward off of her hand and thrusting her arm forward to try and drive a return forearm strike into Lily's chest. However Alizeh's vision was not exactly clear and her accuracy was not as good as it normally would be, making it entirely possible for Lily to either evade or block the blow!

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Firmly grabbing her opponent by the back of the head, Lily did not give Alizeh time to rest. Forcing the green-haired woman to take an upright position, the Black Crow immediately sent a hard elbow strike to her jaw. The Emerald Storm had no way to defend herself and because of this, Lily's strike had maximum effectiveness.

When Alizeh leaned back, the Englishwoman did not hold her. It seemed that Alizeh would simply fall to the mat, but at the last moment she managed to put her palm forward to maintain an upright position. Moreover, the American woman straightened up and waved her arm, aiming her forearm at the chest of the Black Crow.

The sound of a collision rolled through the arena and the audience gasped. It was only a second later that they realized that Lily hadn't even moved after her opponent's strike. The reason for this was the fact that she threw her hands up, grabbing Alizeh's arm in the wrist and elbow area, thereby stopping her strike.

With cold determination in her eyes, Lily intended to lean back to fall onto the mat, still holding her opponent's arm. Showing her incredible technicality, she intended to bend both legs at the knees to throw them forward and up, and then cross them into the shape of a figure four. If successful, she could only channel as much force as possible into her legs to try to strangle Alizeh here and now with a triangle choke hold.