Apex Match: Antonia A. Aunt vs. Cassandra Selinofoto - Float like a Butterfly, March like an Ant

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LAW Apex Standard Match: Victory obtained via knockout, submission, or pinfall. Winner will join those considered for LAW's first Openweight Champion.

The Battle Bugs had joined LAW at an ideal time to get caught up in the company's Apex Event, a series Apex Qualifiers and Apex Matches used to determine who would get the upcoming Openweight Belt. Among the three bug-themed wrestlers, Antonia A. Aunt was the most ambitious and most sure of her ability to win the title. But to even be considered for said title, the general would have to win her Apex Match first!

Among her qualifier matches, she had three wins and a singular loss. It was a very dirty loss. It was the only current loss on her record in general. But regardless, the army ant had troubling getting her first loss out of her head. Despite her arrogance, Antonia was also pretty hard on herself. She was a perfectionist. Having just one loss on her record was a stain. Realistically, her wins had overshadowed this loss already. But Antonia couldn't fully forgive herself, unless she at least won this Apex Match. Though becoming Inaugural Openweight Champion was indeed her end-goal!

As far as Antonia's opponent tonight, it was Cassandra Selinofoto, a very well-toned lightweight who often sported a butterfly theme. Cassie had previously fought both of Antonia's stablemates, Honie B. Bea in a regular match, and Arachne W. Spyder in an Apex Qualifier. She had lost to Honie but beaten Arachne, putting up a nice fight both times. This along with that fact that Cassie had befriended both the bee and the spider, immediately intrigued Antonia. Given their shared history, Honie and Arachne saw fit to watch the Apex Match in person!

"My larvae, I appreciate your willingness to bear witness to the bout that will ultimately lead to me being crowned the greatest wrestler in this business, and by extension, one of the very best in world. Queen of every weight class, champion of champions, LAW's Inaugural Openweight Champion!" Antonia declared, holding up her swagger stick and beaming with pride. She was speaking to the other Battle Bugs, who were backstage with her. To Antonia's mild annoyance, her stablemates opted to turn their heads to the side and whistle. "...Of course, after you two have and win your Apex Matches, you will be considered for the Openweight Belt too..."

"AAAAAND?" Honie buzzed.
"...Either of you two could win the belt as well..."
"THANK YOU."
"And since I'm your leader, it'd kind of be like me obtaining victory in a heavyweight or lightweight's body. Nyhehehehe."

Honie groaned and fell over, before Arachne spoke up. "Oooh! Oooh! So what would you say the chances of each of us winning the belt are?"
"Well I suppose we'd divide 100% three ways. So 33%, 33%, and...34%."
"HehHeh! And who's the extra 1% go to, smartant?" Arachne snickered.
"And buzz? Did you guys include all the other worthy, hard working wrestlers that are competing for the belt as well in those calculations?" Honie asked, after sitting back up.

"...Yes..."
"Ahahahahahaha! But hey! If anyone else ends up winning it, Arachne could always make the belt...disappear before it's awarded. Mwahahaha."
"Haha. Nice joke, Arachne."
"Riiiiiiight. A joke....Let's go with that."

Antonia's Entrance Theme

The Battle Bugs would have to momentarily pause their endless, sisterly bantering. Antonia was about to be announced! "And now! Walking into an Apex Match! Weighting in at 155 pounds! She is the General of the Anthill, ANTONIA ARMIE AUNT!" The crowd cheered, as the blonde, bombshell bug made her appearance, with her entrance theme proudly playing. She walked smugly down the ramp, with Honie and Arachne on either side of her. Once there, the ant slipped into the ring, while the bee and spider took seats near the ringside. "It has commenced." Ms. Aunt said to herself, as she awaited the butterfly woman who had brawled with each of her stablemates prior!

Antonia

The Battle Bugs

[Aeri]

For Cassandra, today was the day. Doomsday. The final hour. Okay, maybe she was exaggerating but that was a big maybe. It was Cassies very first match in an actual, honest to good event, and no matter how highly she thought of her skills.. in that moment, as she sat down on the bench, to await her opponents arrival, to await her going into the ring.. she bore a striking resemblance to Kermit the Frog. It’s not easy being green, you know?

“I’m gOnNa hurl..”

She’d mutter to herself, clutching her stomach. She’d find herself regretting every single choice that had brought her up here, and frustratedly ran her hands through her hair. Ironically, the Blue Butterfly.. was getting butterflies in her stomach. She did have to go there. She didn’t wanna ditch, run away. She needed her confidence back up, and then she thought of her record. While it was true she had won her Apex Qualifiers, being one of the few lucky ladies to have won all three.. Cassie still had four losses under her belt. FOUR! Two were to her future friends, but.. she hadn’t been doing as well as she hoped. That was fine.

She just needed to win. To win.. yes.. that was what she needed. This would elevate her, she would be fine. Victory was all that mattered, she’d say to herself, slapping her cheeks in an attempt to calm herself down.

No more waiting around though, as she was summoned.

She’d bite her lip.

[Alright Cassie.. you win, or you’re a laughing stock in front of the world and every one of your friends.. oh god, Arachne and Honie are gonna be watching.. so is Alizeh, and Saori.. stop thinking-stopthinking-stopthinking-..

Just do it.]

And then, she’d break forwards towards the ring, as a crowd erupted in cheers for her. Her heart was racing, but she focused on one step at a time, and miraculously made it to the ring with no mishaps.

“And as for her challenger.. weighing at 119 pounds, taking the phrase “floating like a butterfly” a little too literally.. here’s the Blue Butterfly, Cassandra Selinofoto!” She timed the words perfectly, bouncing off the ground and flipping into the ring like a gymnast, athletically landing on her feet without a hitch.

[I did it! Maybe this won’t be so bad after all..!]

Her confidence a bit renewed, Cassie regained a slight smile, which she stood up and offered Antonia. She’d take a couple steps towards her, and while her nerves were still present and she was still a little green.. they were fading quick. She’d hold her hand out, for Antonia, her powerful opponent.. who was also themed after a bug (.. and if Cass had a nickel for every time she faced a bug opponent with a really fat ass, she’d have three nickels, which isn’t a lot but it’s weird that had happened thrice..) to shake.

What would she say to her opponent on the most important night of her life? The crowd listened with bated breath..

And..

“Hi, I’m Cass.”

Spoiler

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Antonia raised an eyebrow in intrigue, as Cassandra finally made her appearance. The Blue Butterfly jogged down towards the ring. Once there she flipped into said ring, in a beautiful and impressive display of agility and flexibility!

"Way to go, Cassie!" Honie cheered, waving at her butterfly friend. "That's kinda like my signature ring entrance. Though I don't flip and I really shake the ring when I land. Haha."

Arachne took out some popcorn from her Thorax Backpack, and started snacking on it in a somewhat messy matter. Meanwhile, Cassandra approached Antonia, before sticking her hand out to offer a handshake of sportsmanship. Antonia's eyes looked at Cassie with an analytic intensity. But she'd untimely except the handshake!

"Greetings, I am Antonia." The blonde responded, before pulling out her rectangular, blue computer. With the click of a button, I hologram of Cassandra showed up, as well as all of her public wrestling information. "I see you have...four losses." Antonia noted. "Not ideal. However, among your wins, you have one over my dear larva, Arachne. It was her first loss in fact. As such, I must consider you a genuine threat. Given that failure is unacceptable, I'll have to go over the errors Arachne made in her bout with you most extensively. Likely over the course of hours."

"WHAT." Arachne spoke up.

Antonia ignored her stablemate and continued talking to Cassie. "Anyone that can tussle with my larvae and has also has a bug gimmick to boot, is worthy of some respect. It is however a great shame for you that you're adversary is the oh-so talented General of Anthill." Armie snickered. "Let us kick start my impending victory, shall we? Nyhehehe."

"Give it you're all! Both of you!"
Bring it on! Bring on the des-truc-tion!"

While the other two Battle Bugs cheered, Antonia would amble to her side of the ring. She stretched a bit, before readying herself to square up, waiting for the bell to ring!

[Aeri]

Cassie had been trying to do the entrance for a long, long time. And she had figured the trick out during her apex matches, and before that.. she had fallen on her face once or twice. She’d take a look around her when she heard Honie’s voice, waving at her with a smile. She was happy she was here for support, though she had a suspicion she was moreso here for Antonia due to her being her squadmate.. and Arachne being there too.

Regardless! She appreciated the support. Cassie ran her hand through her hair and offered her other to Antonia, pleased when she accepted.

However, thats when Cassie noticed a hologram on her wrist, with HER body on it. Yeah, she was dreaming. She’d pinch her arm, twice.. and it did hurt so maybe NOT a dream. Cassie wasn’t up-to-date on technology THAT much so this surprised her, as she’d pore over the information.

“.. erm.. yes.”

She’d mumble, a little ashamed of that. Four losses were horrible, and one was even to someone Antonia had trained! Though, she’d paint a little smile when she heard Arachne had been called a larva.

“Personally, I like caterpillars better. They’re so cute and chonky!”

She’d say with a gentle shrug, expressing herself there. Cassandra rolled her shoulders and make her way towards her side of the ring. She’d bop her head against the turnbuckle once, shutting her eyes and taking it all in. This was it. All or nothing.

“Sorry, General.. but no matter what I can’t lose this one!”

She spoke in a dead even tone, turning and meeting eyes with Antonia. The bell rang, and Cassie made her way to the middle of the ring, briskly..

.. and she wasn’t even in a stance. Suddenly accelerating her powerful legs, Cass could certainly float like a butterfly.. which she demonstrated by straight up leaping towards Antonia, bouncing upwards with all of her body weight, and aiming a sharp drop kick right to her jaw!

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The stage was set. The crowd was ready. This all-too important Apex Match had begun! When Cassandra declared she could not lose no matter what, Antonia raised her eyebrow in amusement. She respected the butterfly's desire to win, but Cassie's resolve would have to clash toe-to-toe with Antonia's. Both of these bug girls were clearly NOT a fan of losing, especially when it came to a match a crucial as this one!

The general squared up into a defensive fighting stance. She was an expert at fighting defensively, so it was actually preferable for Cassandra to attack first. And once the bell rang, the Blue Butterfly would move to do just that! She ran at the middleweight, before jumping for a drop kick aimed at the ant's jaw!

But Antonia was paying attention. REAL close attention. Her computer-like mind came up with a simple but effective solution. The ant stepped to the side, causing Cassie's boots to miss. But even more than that, Antonia would aim to use both her arms to snag both of Cassandra's legs, in order to catch Cassie midair! Skillfully using the butterfly's own momentum against her, as well as her own ant-like strength, Antonia would aim to effortlessly spin the lightweight around a number of times. And she would end this little show, by pulling Cassie up over her head and slamming her face-first on the mat, if all went her way!

Regardless of how Cassie responded, the general would talk after making the move. "According to my records, one of your losses was against my Young Lion pupil, Oscar Orelash. Pleased to see my methods were effective." The blonde mentioned. "I trained him specifically on defensive techniques, such as grabbing and tossing an opponent, in order to counter a strike. If you fell to him, I would not hold your chances against me in high regard." Armie said smugly. "Forget causing me damage. Breaking my defenses will be an insurmountable challenge in of itself."

Antonia got back into a defensive fighting stance, and she'd once again wait for Cassandra to attack her first!

[Aeri]

Cassandra’s kick hit nothing but air where Antonia had been. Instead, she was snagged out of it, similar to how Oscar had done.. but instead of transitioning into a backbreaker, Cassie was literally spun around multiple times, lifted straight up into the air.. and slammed down, face first right into the mat. She’d hold her hands out to break the fall, and succeeded.. in the fact that she didn’t completely hit face first, but her wrists did sting from the impact. Lying on her back, Cassie heard her taunting words.. a little blush of embarrassment creeping over her face.

[.. MUST she bring it up..?..]

Cassie frowned a little, bonking her head against the canvas. She decided that Antonia, so far.. was her least favourite bug. Her palms rested against the canvas, as she made to get up.. but instead, she’d push herself backwards! Cassie kicked out from her position on the ground to strike right at Antonia’s knee to dis-balance her.. and quick as a flash, she’d turn on her back, gripping the middleweights leg in a scissor! And then.. Cassie rolled, twisting Antonia’s leg in order to make her fall face first! If such a thing was effective and Antonia was in the ground.. Cassie would continue to roll, bending Antonia’s leg in a rather painful position, twisting it so that the leg was beginning to come close enough to reach her back!

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Antonia had opened this Apex Match up, by completely countering Cassandra's opening drop kick! She skillfully caught it outta the air, before swinging Cassie and slamming her onto the mat! Antonia noticed her opponent had at least lessened the overall damage, by holding her hands out to break the fall a little. But though she was a bit impressed by Cassie's reflexes, the pompous middleweight opted to boast at having taken an early advantage, taunting the butterfly about her odds of victory. Cassandra's embarrassed blush wasn't lost on Antonia either, and she giggled arrogantly in response. She thought Cassie would then slowly get back on her feet, and warily consider what to do next. Armie didn't expect her adversary to be ballsy enough to attack her again so soon!

"Nyah?" Antonia puzzled, as Cassie attacked straight from her position on the mat, sending a kick right for the general's knee! The strike hit, causing the blonde to grunt and drop to one knee. She put up her guard as well as her dukes, knowing that her face was an easier target to hit now. But Cassandra once again subverted the ant's expectations, and she opted to scissor both her legs around Antonia's single leg. This gave the Blue Butterfly the leverage she needed, in order to twist the ant's leg and send Antonia crashing to the canvas! Similar to how Ms. Selinofoto had down before, the masked ant would put her hands in front of her as she went down, reducing the impact of the fall. But Cassie wasn't quite done yet. As she transitioned into a bit of a leg lock submission hold, the lightweight painfully bending one of Antonia's legs, using both of her own!

"Nggghhhh!" Antonia groaned, her entire face blushing red, in comparison to the small blush Cassie had earlier. "How could I...miscalculate?" Has prideful has the general was, it was also very easy for her to feel embarrassed. This was especially true, since Antonia had just boasted about Cassie being unable to break her defenses, only for the butterfly to floor the ant right afterwards. "Nice exchange of moves you guys!" Honie cheered, while Arachne excitedly stuffed her face with more popcorn. "This is getting good." The spider eventually remarked, after she was done chewing. "Yo smartant, if you lose, you better go over all of your mistakes against her too!"

Arachne's comment did not help with Antonia's embarrassment. It did however, heighten the ant's desire's to turn the tables back in favor. Ms. Aunt began using her free leg to rapidly kick at Cassie's scissoring legs! If this got Cassie to release her, Antonia would stand and aim a particularly powerful kick at the butterfly's well-toned core, whether Cassie was still on the mat or had risen back up!

[Aeri]

“.. well, you could start taking me seriously, you know..! I’m not going to play conventionally at an Apex Match..!”

She’d say with a light huff, twisting Antonia’s leg after getting the taller wrestler down on the ground. She’d shake her head a little, applying a little more pressure to watch the General of the Anthill squirm. Cassandra set in her determined look, and made sure to look in Antonia’s eyes so she could push the point in.

“I don’t appreciate you underestimating me, Antonia!”

She’d say, before feeling sharp kicking pains set into her leg! A small grunt escaped from her lips, as she did NOT like the feeling of boots stomping on her leg, Cassie grudgingly releasing it. Not like it would do more good than harm.. Antonia wasn’t likely to submit and would only injure her more! She’d roll back, sitting up.. but Antonia had a way faster time, already up when Cass was just about to get there! A sharp kick was planted into her midsection, doubling the butterfly themed girl forwards, the air spurting out of her lungs.. but never the one to miss out on an opportunity, Cassandra moved in, locking Antonia’s leg between her firm abs.. and her arm, trapping her as she rose to her feet!

“Besides.. if you remember from my match with Oscar.. which I assume you watched..!”

She’d grunt, recalling how she had straight up lifted and piledriven Oscar.. and while it had tired her, Antonia.. was no Oscar in terms of size and weight. So, torquing her hips a little.. Cassie swung Antonia! She’d use all of her force to attempt to get the Ant into some air time, aiming to twist and slam her RIGHT into the nearby turnbuckle with a merciless crash, back against the pillar! But she was not finished, for if all went well.. like a blue bullet, Cassie would leap up and go for a direct hip shot right into the dazed Antonia’s face!

“I’m strong!”

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Cassandra had Antonia on the mat! Twisting her painfully in a leg lock hold, the butterfly opted to drive home that the ant shouldn't underestimate her! While Cassie's win over Arachne indeed had Antonia initially opting to consider the butterfly a genuine threat, the ant's ego still wasn't exactly hard to shake off. The blonde bug had still believed her win was guaranteed. Antonia's opponents often had to earn the general's respect, by showing her what they were really made of. And Cassandra seemed fixed on beating some humility into Armie, early into the match!

That being said, of course Antonia wasn't just going to lay there and get her leg twisted. Rather, she started kicking at Cassie's legs, forcing her fellow insect to release the hold and sit up. Only for Antonia to be quick to counterattack, sending a wicked kick straight at Cassie's midsection! "Hiiyaaa!" She cried, as her kick doubled Cassandra over, knocking the air out of her lungs. Antonia's strikes were very powerful! But just as quickly as her smug smile returned to her face, it would fade once more!

Somehow, someway, Cassandra had fought through the pain. And she even managed to grab the middleweight's kicking leg! "What?!" Antonia protested, as she found herself being lifted clean off her feet and into the air. Admittly, though she had been meaning to, Antonia had not yet gotten around to watching Cassandra's match with Oscar in full. She knew her trainee won of course, but she wasn't aware of Cassie's impressive feats within that match! Thus, she was totally taken aback by Cassie lifting her up like this. The other two Battle Bugs gasped their jaws dropped. Despite both having fought Cassie in the past, neither one of them could recall seeing the Blue Butterfly's power to this degree!

And using said power, Cassie slammed Antonia back-first against the turnbuckle, prompting a grunt from the general. But the lightweight wasn't done yet, turning her body and jumping to bash her plump booty into Ms. Aunt's face! "NGGH!" Antonia groaned, as she was hit by the hip attack. Stunned even more, she dropped to one leg and started taking labored breaths. The red-faced, red-masked ant couldn't believe her adversary was racking up damage so fast!

"Y-You'll have to...forgive me." Antonia reluctantly grumbled, admitting her mistake, having been humbled early. "But are you prepared for what happens, when I DO take you 100% serious?!" With newfound focus and conviction, Antonia sought to redeem herself, by springing right up at the butterfly. Spinning to rack up momentum, she'd perform her signature Twister Kick. She wanted to nail her adversary right in the face, to end the lightweight's string of offense!

Twister Kick

[Aeri]

“You are.. forgiven. Just get me ice cream as an apology gift. I looooove those little small-balls you get.. minimelts?”

In terms of Honie, Cassie really hadn’t gotten to USE her strength as well as she could have. Honie was big and beefy, and while Oscar was moreso, Cassie did not wanna risk lifting up the bumble bee, faltering and getting her bumble-badonkadonk in her face. She was pretty sure Oscar would just get off if that happened. Honie’s butt was a death trap! And with Arachne, she had showcased her power when it came to tests of strength.. but it rarely did. Arachne was fast, and Cassie didn’t really wanna overexert her stamina and lose due to that.

But Antonia was just right. The woman was powerful, not as quick as Arachne.. and heavy enough for Cassie to get momentum and use her weight against her. Not that Antonia was particularly hefty, it was just comparatively perfect. After hitting the hip attack, Cassie bounced a couple steps forwards, turning around jovially with a wide grin-

“Prepared or not.. I’m just glad you’ll give me your be-“ THWACK.

Cass was hit right in the noggin. Sure she lifted her arms to defend, but it was a little late as Antonia’s kick slammed against her head, silencing the butterfly and sending her straight up rolling across the canvas, leaving her facefirst against the mat. She’d lift a finger up..

“.. okay.. ow.”

Giggling a little, she began to get up to her knees.. if Antonia would let her. Revealing her face, she had a little bit of blood dripping down her lip, but she could take a mildly cut lip. She had a derpy smile on her face as she lifted her hands up in a more close quarters combat stance, winking at her opponent.

“I can do this all day. So come on and gimme your best shot!”