Post by Merlot Ayano on Oct 28, 2015 23:33:49 GMT
White Scorched
Word Count: 494
The scene opens up in an old-school wrestling dojo. In fact, it was the very one she had trained in, over six years ago. Merlot sat on the ring apron, draped in her standard wrestling attire. Her head was tilted towards the floor. After a couple of seconds, she lifted her head and peered directly into the camera.
“I joined Seishin (against my better judgment) for one specific purpose―to rekindle the passion for professional wrestling that I once had. There’s still many things that make me cringe: the mutual hatred between less-seasoned wrestlers and veterans, the degradation of established talents, and the blatant disrespect of certain Gaijin…
“Those things stifle Merlot’s passion, a bit. However, I’m beginning to feel myself becoming the Merlot of old―the very one that was kicking ass and taking the Joshi world by storm.
“And thank God for that feeling; it couldn’t have come at a better time.”
She paused to run her fingers through her hair. “The Championship of Seishin semi-finals are upon us. Even given my first round match-up, most people probably didn’t envision me making it this far; and certainly, most people don’t envision me defeating someone like Valkyrie.
“Merlot does not mean to be rude, but frankly, she is a freak of nature. Although, having observed her, she’ll see that as a term of endearment. The fact of the matter is Valkyrie, I can bring up all of your past blunders and failures―and it still won’t sway people’s minds.
“The very same could be said about eNigma. Throughout her career, she has been labeled a 'monster,' not because of her size, but due to her ferocity. She akin to a rabid dog: intense and ferocious, and yet, unsophisticated. That is the only explanation as to why a twenty-four year old woman must be spoon-feed lines by her manager, or have her hand held as she walks to the ring. eNigma, if you were a Gaijin, it would be understandable. However, you were born in Tokyo―that’s disgraceful.
“Regardless, eNigma is a feral animal that shall be unleashed upon me in a few days.” Merlot nodded her head. “On paper, it’s impossible for Merlot to win this match. Nevertheless, matches aren’t contested on paper―they’re contested in the ring.
“Fuck your conjectures, fuck your odds.
“I have the necessary talent to defeat my opponents. This isn’t a game to me. For years, I’ve prided myself on my ring skills; they are the very reason that I’m still allowed to step into the ring today. Those skills will be in full effect on November Second.
“Lastly, Merlot has a greater Fighting Spirit than the others. I will not buckle, I will not break! Merlot shall keep pushing forward until she’s won this match!
“Merlot realizes that you two have dreams of becoming the first Seishin Champion. However, I will not be used as someone’s stepping stone, especially you two
“If I must shatter your dreams in the process―so be it!”
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