Better keep up: Hinoka Taiyo vs Tifa Lockhart

[Aqua]

(Well that didn't go so well) Tifa would tell herself after Hinoka landed the missile dropkick. With a move like that it would take some time for Hinoka to get her bearings again. Thankfully, because Tifa would need the few seconds.

But Tifa would quickly notice how Hinoka forced herself standing again, probably looking to take to the skies again probably. Hinoka would turn herself around gaining a lot of speed. Bouncing off of the ropes to become even faster, heading straight to Tifa. Hinoka was looking for something big if the match so far was any indication. Tifa was right in this assessment as Hinoka jumped up looking to hit a flying clothesline.

Hinoka couldn't have possible chosen a worse move. Not that Tifa would ever say this or think it. But she was going to cut Hinoka in half. Quickly raising herself and just like a sprinter took to Hinoka. Jumping not as high, but high enough hopefully to land a spear. Hopefully causing big damage.

Spoiler

[SwordSavior1]

Just prevent the opponent from retaliating and the match was good as hers. It sounds simple in concept except without any proper preparation, Hinoka may be her own doing will the damage she was taking. Scrambling so soon actually caused Hinoka to sway her upper torso a bit while approaching the ropes.

Grappling or goading Tifa didn't seem to be the most efficient strategy, she stuck to whatever was available at the moment. That was only her assumption. Continuing to press on with her forward advance, even if it meant bringing more hell onto her knees upon landing the air strike. A wrestler has to be resilient of course, but one false move could lead to a short career.

Underestimating her opponent's stamina and bulk, even if Hinoka had any second thoughts, it didn't matter since her air mobility was restricted no matter what. She was unable to foresee Tifa sprinting at her and was gifted with a forceful spear. The world slowed down for Hinoka for it felt like train at max speed ploughed into her gut. Too petrified to even speak, the redhead was ruthlessly slammed against the mat. No matter if Tifa let her go, Hinoka laid down with eyes widened and only twitching.

[Aqua]

The audience themselves even grimaced with the spear Tifa delivered on Hinoka. The sheer impact of the move had Hinoka flipping over as she crash landed on the mat. Hinoka was sure to remember thats spear for years to come. Tifa definitely showing her guts and strength, to be able to go head first into Hinoka's move and flatten her. Definitely won the crowd over.

Looking to her side Tifa would see Hinoka's eyes widened and twitching. Barely showing any response, being honest here Tifa felt bad seeing Hinoka like that. Moving her arm over Hinoka looking for a quick pin, not trying to hurt her that bad. That was when Tifa remembered before when Hinoka was screaming at Tifa to come at her. Tifa herself also had a sneaking suspicion that Hinoka wasn't out just yet.

Removing her arm off of Hinoka, Tifa would stand herself up. Tifa bringing up Hinoka also, considering she wasn't standing by herself. Tifa would stand Hinoka upright and send a knee to her midsection. As if to pacify her more, hopefully bending her over. If not Tifa would just force Hinoka's head down. With Hinoka bending over Tifa would lift Hinoka for what seemed like a pile driver. Taking a moment to walk around the ring with Hinoka, showcasing her strength. After a few moments Tifa would jump in the air, hoping to plant Hinoka on the mat and landing the pile driver.

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[SwordSavior1]

Sure Tifa wasn't the biggest woman around, only being 15lbs higher than Hinoka, but such a sudden shift in momentum left quite a physical and mental mark on the redhead, concluding with a massive crash. An aerial move was usually enough to raise a few seats, but everyone flew in the air upon seeing the two bodies collide.

The landing might have affected Hinoka's nerve considering the twitching motion, being left partially paralysed. "(DAMN...that stings so)" Her thoughts could only remain inner, not even a groan passed those lips. Tifa went for a pinfall, leading to Hinoka in a state of panic trying to summon the strength to move her leg. It was unknown if an inch actually moved since her opponent refrained anyway. She might have wished for the match to end here. Eyes returning back to normal position

She couldn't lay around all day, so Tifa was more than eager to assist even if Hinoka was evidently rather wobbly. Before she could drop and roll, the sudden knee turned Hinoka numb and widening those eyes once again. "GAH!" Being merely setup the redhead found her body turn 90 degrees while remaining suspended. Those legs dangling and kicked around but left the brawler's position unaffected. Blood turning cold and catching her in a daze, she could only wait for the inevitable. A crack resonated around the arena causing the crowd to grimace upon witnessing the impact even from a distance. The piledriver being infamous for causing career ending injuries and only to be used by professionals. Eyes being completely shut and barely a heartbeat visible, could this be the end?

[Aqua]

Tifa went from flattening Hinoka to outright planting a Hinoka tree. If Hinoka wasn't done before she is surely done now right? Tifa would drop Hinoka once she landed the pile driver. Adding more confidence to Tifa was how Hinoka fell. Everything about it screamed that she was done.

Hopefully that'll keep you down Tifa said looking at Hinoka while on her knees. Raising herself up Tifa would remind herself she was being watched by an audience. Surprising that she can forget something like that time to time. Tifa would play to the show heading the the ropes, climbing one of them to raise her arm up. Certainly getting the crowd hype.

Looking back at her opponent, Tifa would signal the ref to start the count. Tifa would go for a fairly simple roll over. Taking a moment to face Hinoka, not sure if she can even hear Tifa. That was fun, lets do this again sometime Tifa said as the ref counted. Most people thinking that the match was done here and now.

[SwordSavior1]

While being suspended upside down, Hinoka's face mostly resembled cherry blossoms more fitting for her sister. She couldn't guide those toned legs around Tifa's neck in time, resulting in the skull taking full brunt of the piledriver. Afterwards, Hinoka dropped onto her back suddenly like leaves in autumn. Body language hinting that she unconscious. Seemed another fighter might be added to the injured list.

As evidence supporting a final bell, the redhead didn't physically respond to Tifa's remark or the increased chatter in the crowd. ".....aah...." What the showboating brawler didn't hear was her downed opponent's reaction to surrounding noise. Having slightly altered hearing thanks to the nasty drop, it sounded like a hundred demons roaring and mocking her. She couldn't lose. She wasn't weak. A repeating thought.

Awareness about her surroundings rose as soon as a pinfall formed. "1...." The referee slapped the mat once. "Uhhhh...not..." Only if Tifa really paid attention she would hear some whining, otherwise no movement from below. "2..." The official would be off for the day seemingly. "Like..." Slightly increasing her volume. Just as 3 count was about to be sounded, time started to slow down. "THIS!" A roar accompanied by a thrusted leg from Hinoka suddenly changed the landscape. Even if this somehow broke the pinfall, she would still lying on her back.

[Aqua]

Tifa had written off Hinoka during the pin. To be fair who wouldn’t? Not only did Hinoka get the spear of a lifetime from Tifa. Hinoka also received a piledriver which looked to plant her like a tree.

So there Tifa was pinning Hinoka. With whatever sounds Hinoka was making drowned out by the audience. The referee continuing their count. Tifa even complimenting Hinoka for her efforts. Though as the referee went for the third count something odd happened.

Hinoka kicked out, how the hell did she kick out. After what she’d been through a trip to a medical room was needed. Tifa was brushed off by Hinoka and was taken aback. Aren’t you a tough one Tifa said to Hinoka who was still downed.

Not being one to disrespect someone or go easy on them. With a neutral expression Tifa would stand herself up. Only to grab Hinoka by the hair and do the same to her. Now what Tifa would tell Hinoka wondering if it was just a fluke.

[SwordSavior1]

Hinoka didn't intend to build herself up as a 'Superman' level type star, even if she won a few matches by just sheer tenacity and then countering. This time watchers felt she was done for, having been drilled into the mat multiple times so the road to recovery wouldn't arrive in time.

Barely any communication between the two, Tifa being a good sport and giving a second chance fell on deaf ears. The referee was even readying the bell gesture in their other hand. Yet the unthinkable happened resulting in the referee shaking their hand, having almost made an incorrect call.

Hinoka was conscious enough to kick out somehow. The match would resume. Somehow. However the redhead was still lying on her back only shuffling at the rate of a tectonic plate. A second only extension. "Go on..try everything" Almost losing her breath halfway.

Needing assistance to even stand, Hinoka's head remained hung low while a clump of hair was seized. "We fight...duh!" Having difficulty coordinating her shoulders to raise an arm, leading to an awkward delay. "(I can beat her...) Grrr!" Shifting her focus and successfully wound up her fist. A punch would be thrown towards Tifa's chin. Will it even connect?

[Aqua]

With how everything was turning out. Tifa thinking about it now would dislike the imagery in the match. The way she held Hinoka, who honestly had a hard time standing herself. It was rather brutish, Tifa would admit to herself. Nonetheless she did it to gauge what Hinoka had going on. Since if you can kick out, odds are you still have some left in the tank.

Tifa letting off her remark, somewhat challenging Hinoka. Though Tifa herself thought it was a fluke. Maybe Hinoka just trying to save face in front of the audience. Something common for competitors to do.

Little did Tifa know Hinoka would send an uppercut straight to Tifa’s chin. GAH Tifa would let out as she backed off a few steps holding her face. In the process also letting go of Hinoka’s head.

[SwordSavior1]

Besides winning, Hinoka's only standard was to keep fighting on equal terms without using excessive force. Tifa's personality wasn't problematic besides being a brick wall she must plough through. Provided she doesn't look down on Hinoka, there won't be any additional tension. With the match still going, it meant that the Japanese woman was willing to accept whatever her opponent believing it could be overcome.

Hinoka has forgotten about the audience at this point, despite being advertised as a more showy wrestler. Luck paved for her as she landed the uppercut, separating their bodies.

Still feeling a bit shaky physically and mentally, there was some delay in Hinoka's response due to being far from peak condition. She couldn't just lay low with Tifa only briefly stunned. Pressing on towards the brawler, what followed might have been the most disorderly charge due to barely any rhythm in Hinoka's newest stride. When right in her opponent's range, she trembled for a split-second before throwing a clumsy bicycle kick to the chest area.

Provided Tifa wasn't blinded, this definitely would be caught. If this would lead to the reckless rumbler standing on just one leg, before the 'Premium Heart' can counter, Hinoka improvised by throwing her other leg at Tifa's neck for an Enzuigiri.