Spreading Horizons (LAW Movie Thread)

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Author’s Note

This is a LAW Movie thread which is meant to be a one-off thread that doesn’t alter or impact any storylines that involve the characters going to be involved in this gym thread. I have received permission from @CaptainL and @SRG to use their characters for this slice of life thread. They have given me their blessings and the green light to go forward with this thread. Please note the official disclaimer and get ready to see what I can bring to the table with this installment.

Tokyo Gym Reference 1

Tokyo Gym Reference 2

Tokyo Gym Reference 3

2024 has officially ceased and the new year has come upon LAW as various countries and time zones have their own celebrations for bringing in a new chapter of the world whether it is through partying, fireworks display, or spending time with loved ones and family. Astrid and Sarabeth obviously did the third option heading back to their ranch home in Montana to celebrate festivities with Astrid’s husband, William, as well as the farm they owned. Astrid had gone all out for Christmas as usual with Christmas lights hanging just about everywhere around the house and their festive tree being a grand spectacle even if it was a bit unauthentic. Many ornaments and candy canes had hung from the branches and the golden star was placed atop bringing a new sense of warmth and togetherness for the entire family. They also visited Astrid’s family in Norway and even visited the place where William and Astrid got married to show Sarabeth how things went up a notch for them. It was definitely their ideal way of ending the year and they each got lovely presents to go with everything.

Astrid got a new weightlifting set to use in the personal gym that the couple had stored out in another room in the ranch. She also got new wristbands for her wrestling attire and a brand new pair of hiking boots since her old working boots for the farm were getting tattered from constant moving. William got some hood ornaments for his old Volkswagen bus and new manga comics that he has been eyeing on his frequent visits to Japan that he hinted Astrid on and it seemed she delivered. William also got a tailored and fresh business suit to add to his wardrobe. Sarabeth got a new sketchbook since she had a passion for art and a new guitar key to replace one she lost. Sarabeth also got a songbook to write any new jingles or singles that came to her mind. The Ashworth family had one of their most eventual Christmases yet and they topped it off watching The Polar Express with a round of hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies on Christmas night bringing an end to their celebrations for the year. They spent the last few days shoveling snow out of the gravel driveway and off the hillside road and William had been taking down the tree and decorations for the last few days while Astrid and Sarabeth caught a flight back to Tokyo four days after Christmas.

It was back to the grind for the girls, but it was a special occasion that they were in the gym today. Astrid could be seen on a weight bench as Sarabeth stood above her stepmother spotting her as Astrid pushed her muscles to lifting the larger dumbbell into the sky struggling a bit as Sarabeth counted the reps.

“Let’s go, mom! I know you can push it further! 69….70….71….72. Let’s get to 75!” Sarabeth motivated as Astrid nodded breathing a bit heavily lifting a few more.

Astrid finally reached her desired number and racked the weights before sitting up wiping sweat off her forehead. Sarabeth grabbed her mother’s personal water bottle and handed it off as Astrid took it with a nodding smile before popping off the lid to take a much-needed refreshing swig of water.

“That’s the gears turning we like to feel! Good job!” Sarabeth praised as she sat next to her stepmother on the bench as Astrid took a few more drinks.

“Not bad for a few weeks of no lifting. I had to shake off vacation mode there for a bit,” Astrid stated as she set her bottle down.

“That’s why I started with smaller weights. I needed to get my lifting groove back. I knew you were instantly going for the real iron,” Sarabeth explained as she chuckled and tapped her feet on the carpeted floor.

“What do I always say? Start immediately with what you know even if you have to review yourself a few times,” Astrid replied.

“I hope you don’t have ring rust to go with it,” Sarabeth teased as she got up to stretch out her arms.

“I wrestled in the middle of the month!” Astrid protested as she shot a playful glare at her daughter.

“You are apart of a forgetful family,” Sarabeth countered as she pointed and grinned at her mother.

“For the record, your father likes to keep it simple and old school which I can appreciate and adore. It’s one of the many traits I married him for. It makes us compatible as a team,” Astrid explained as she got up and grabbed her bottle looking around for other machines to use.

Both of them grabbed the cleaning disinfectant and white paper towels to clean the bench off with before they decided to move on. They did some walking on the stair masters as Sarabeth grabbed the handles for support.

“Shit….I can never get used to these things,” Sarabeth wheezed as she took larger steps to keep up.

“You can at least watch your language, young lady,” Astrid scolded playfully.

“I’m an adult! I can talk how I please!” Sarabeth protested.

“That’s a decent way to get your skull knocked on and I always won’t be there if you get in trouble,” Astrid retorted.

Astrid Ostberg

Sarabeth Chummers-Ashworth

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Both mother and daughter did a few more steps for a few minutes longer before Astrid turned her machine off. Sarabeth barely turned hers off as she slipped getting off going down on her bottom as she leaned down on her shoulders groaning and trying to let the pain sink in before she could let it pass. Astrid giggled to herself getting off and helping her daughter to her feet.

“You reach the absolute top so the machine guides down as you turn it off,” Astrid instructed.

“I understand that now and my posterior is killing me for it. Thanks for the late advice, mom,” Sarabeth retorted as she rubbed her backside as Astrid took a long drink from her bottle.

“Well, why don’t you go get a water bottle from the vending machine and get your bearings? I’ve got a special little exhibition we’re going to do,” Astrid stated with the flick of her bottle.

“Exhibition? Like sparring?” Sarabeth asked with a confused expression.

“Boxing sparring. I’ve invited some people to help create a little social circle for some alternative practice sessions. I’ve been thinking that even if some people can keep up with me, I virtually can out wrestle a lot of people on the roster so I want to scale back my advantages a little bit. Plus, I know you take kickboxing sometimes and I want to see how you can fare with your fists,” Astrid explained as she drank another swig.

“Personally handicapping yourself, huh? Well, I can’t say you are in for a good time boxing your daughter first,” Sarabeth retorted with her hands on her hips and giving a smug smirk.

“Hehe, I have boxed plenty of times before, Sarabeth. I may not have great experience with it, but I still have strength and power on my side,” Astrid stated with a roll of her eyes.

“Alright, how many rounds you want to get whooped for?” Sarabeth asked with her chest puffed out and arms crossed.

“I think I can handle my daughter for 12 rounds. If she can make it that long,” Astrid challenged reveling deep into her competitive mood.

“I’ll get ya. Just you wait and see,” Sarabeth challenged back as she walked over to a vending machine to seek out a fresh drink.

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Sarabeth was excited to get some glove action going with her mother, but first, she had to rest herself after having to climb so many stairs in one go. She ran over to the vending machine and got her wallet out counting out yen bills to put through the slot. Sarabeth toyed around with seven yen bills trying to calculate how much she would need for one water bottle when she felt a tap on her shoulder.

Sheila Chihara

Meiyun Lai

“Hey there, Sara! How have you been?! It’s so good to see ya!” Sheila greeted with a nice firm hug for her friend.

“Gah! Oh, it’s good to see you too, Sheila!” Sarabeth exclaimed as she she returned the hug and tried patting Sheila’s back to let her know to release her.

Sheila released with a huge grin as Meiyun carried her black backpack around her shoulders as she cut in to address her co-worker.

“How was your Christmas? Did you get anything special?” Meiyun asked with a friendly smile.

“Art stuff like colored pencils and a sketchbook. I got a song book to write more of my ideas in. My Christmas was great overall. How about yours?” Sarabeth replied.

“That’s pretty cool! I’m not a very creative person so I don’t think I would really get art. Then again, I’ve never been much of a book person either. I just got new clothes and a new coat for my ring gear. Also, new processed meat packets. And I got ranch in my stocking!” Sheila celebrated as she smiled brightly.

“I got a complete box set of Dragon Ball Z and Kai. I also got another box set for Naruto. I’ve been binge watching nonstop ever since Christmas Eve when I didn’t have work or training,” Meiyun added in her Christmas experience.

“I love Naruto! You and I have to have a sleepover one time!” Sarabeth suggested.

“That makes all three of us! I’m Mei’s roommate!” Sheila interjected as she placed her arms around the shoulders of her best friends.

“Wait….huh?” Sarabeth asked with a raised eyebrow. “I don’t remember hearing this. I thought it was that pop idol Mei was rooming with.”

“Oh, I didn’t tell you at the sleepover, but Yumi left the program to go explore her career elsewhere. Sheila saw an open slot and took it. I’m really glad as I couldn’t ask for anyone better….even if you do hog the hot water a lot,” Meiyun explained as she patted Sheila on the back after her teasing comment.

“I don’t do it all the time, Mei!” Sheila protested with pouty lips.

“Speaking of idols…..,” A new voice broke against the trio as Sarabeth, Sheila, and Meiyun would see pop idols and tag team Nashi Dragneel and Yukino Fuyumi approach them both.

Yukino Fuyumi

Nashi Dragneel

“Oh, hey, you’re those idols I met at your autograph signing in Austria!” Meiyun greeted as she waved her hands and Sarabeth raised an eyebrow in confusion.

“You sure made an impression on us, Mei. Nice to see you too! And you both must be her friends. You….are Astrid’s daughter, correct?” Nashi wondered as she shook Mei’s hand and extended her free one to Sarabeth as Astrid’s daughter took it to shake firmly.

“Sarabeth. Nice to meet you too,” Sarabeth greeted with a strong smile. “Technically, I’m not blood-related to my mom, but she’s more of a mother to me than the one that actually gave birth to me.”

“Oh dear. I hope we didn’t bring up any family trauma,” Yukino apologized with a saddened look.

“It’s good that you have Astrid in your life then. She’s definitely one of the nicest and best people I know,” Nashi stated as she tried to immediately change the subject.

“You haven’t met me yet either! I’m Sheila. It’s nice to meet you girls!” Sheila greeted as she rapidly shook both Nashi and Yukino’s hands throwing them off their balance for a minute.

“Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Heh, you’d think she was a huge fan of ours the way she shakes our hands,” Nashi joked as she nudged her best friend in the shoulder.

“I’ll say. I was worried she pull my arm out of my socket,” Yukino teased as Sheila had to laugh at that remark with her hands on her hips.

“All I hear is that I’m pretty strong,” Sheila boasted as she cracked a grin at the idol duo.