Part 6 - Monsters Are Real

Jay: ...

Crimson:..... Spike..

Spike: Yeah?

Crimson: You angry?

Spike: The fuck kind of stupid question is that?

Crimson: Are you angry?

Spike: I'm furious...

Crimson: Good... You'll need it...

Spike: What?

Crimson: Your in a fight next..

Spike: Shit... I completely forgot..

Crimson: Let your anger fuel you, but don't let it cloud you.. You get me?

Spike: What? How is it different?

Crimson: Let your fury to avenge Quake give you incentive to win... Do not let Quake's loss become your personal vendetta and lose yourself trying to fight an opponent that you can't hit..

Spike:....

Crimson: You'll need to understand that, if you want even a shot at beating that Muay Thai guy..

Spike:..... Whatever... I'll tear that bastard to shreds..

Crimson:.....

RS: Damn folks I can't believe it!! Quake's got his first loss tonight in the G.S.F.! Shit is real as fuck down here! Now we're moving into the quarter finals! Just four rounds here and then we hit up the semis! So let's get this show on the road! Round 9! Spike Fierce versus Shane Kido!! Both you foos, get to the pit!

Spike: Hmph... -He marches slowly towards the pit with an stone cold strut void of any type of his usual cocky swagger-

Cassandra smooches Kido on the cheek and he walks into the pit. The two fighters reach by RS and they start pacing, sizing each other up. Spike cracks his knuckles while staring a hole through Kido's face. Shane stretches his legs out while also staring straight back into his opponent's eyes. Like two lions getting ready to claim free territory, they anticipated mauling their foe.

RS: Damn these two mofo's look intense as fuck! Round 9! Spike Fierce versus Shane kido! Fight!!

Despite the call to begin the two fighters continue the current battle of stares, both waiting for the other to back down.

Spike: ....(I don't like the look in this motherfucker's face... I oughta' kick his ass from here to right over there... Though I gotta' remember this guy knocked out Braddok in one shot. I should best stay clear of this guys kicks god forbid the knees.. and the elbows, the clinch holds.. Shit.. I've never fought someone that proficient in this art before.. Lotta' Muay Thai wannabes come round but this dude's the real deal.. )

Spike put his hands up and slowly approached Kido. The Muay Thai fiend responded now taking his stance and awaiting his foe to make a first strike. Spike then threw a right straight and Kido avoided it and quickly kicked straight for the head. Spike held up his left and blocked the kick, but it's force was so strong he virtually kicked right through his arm and Spike was sent stumbling into the ground. Kido re-took his stance and gestured Spike to try again. Spike sitting on his ass shook his arm off and got back to his feet.

Spike closed in slowly once again. He threw a fake right and went for the sneaky left. Kido avoided his attack once more and stepped forward with a fake knee. Spike held up a block but nothing happened. Kido smiled like he was having fun and continued shuffling in his stance. Spike then attempted a fake take down, but Kido called his bluff and threw a right kick. Spike then revealed his true hand as he caught the attack holding his leg tightly under his arm. It was as if Kido had planned the whole setup, for his counter was a wicked Enziguri straight to Spike's face with his left foot. Spike stumbled to the ground again feeling rocked. He pounded the ground in frustration and began slapping his face to wake up. The sting on his face was alerting him further adapt to his situation as he slowly approached Kido again with his stance up.

Kido looked at Spike with a smug smirk and threw another fake knee to try and mess with him, but this time whether it was a lucky guess or pure fury Spike ran forward and plunged a real knee right into Kido's gut and punched him across his face with a strong right. Kido flew straight to the ground and quickly recovered on his hands flipping away from his foe and landing on his feet. Kido's expression changed into a glare, then a smirk once again. Blood was already running down his lip, he licked it off and ran straight to Spike. He launched off the ground going for a flying knee out of the pocket. Spike side stepped the attack. Kido landed and quickly turned whipping a rapid combination of kicks. Spike parried every foot that tried to bash him until he countered one by grabbing hold of his foot and yanking him forward smashing his head with one of his patented headbutts. Kido stumbled and was falling to the ground. He quickly performed a handspring bringing himself back to his feet.

Kido: Stop! -He does a time out hand signal-

Spike: Ooohhh you do talk...

Kido: I actually have quite the fucking mouth I've been told...

Spike: Really? Stop is quite the dirty word...

Kido: My apologies... -He grabs a hold of the strange design on his pants knees revealing a zipper. He unzips the lower leggings now exposing his razor sharp knees. He then pulls the elbow pads of his arms and starts to slap his elbows as if he was testing them out. Finally he walked over to his wife and removed the mongkol from his head and handed it to her. He then walked back to the pit and threw practice kicks and re-took his stance- Heh...

Cassandra: My god... My hubby is actually excited for this fight... He's serious..

Crimson: Spike's gotta keep that pace he was at.. Don't let Kido run the match..

Jay: Dude that guy is ripped as fuck...

Crimson: Indeed... he's lean, he's fast, he's skillful.. He's Spike's worst type of opponent.

Spike: Heh... -He tightens his gauntlets, pulling them on tighter over his fists- See I can look cool too..

Kido: Then let's get this fight going...

Kido jetted towards Spike even faster than before almost like the Touramus battle he had earlier. Spike saw him coming and threw a clothesline. Kido ducked it and spin swept Spike's shin, knocking his foot right off the ground. Before Spike could even fall forward Kido stood up and kicked him right in the back sending him into the ground by force. Spike slammed the concrete face first. Kido then backed away and circled his grounded foe.

Spike sprung right up and charged Kido head on going for a spear. Kido caught him and held his ground holding Spike in a headlock. Kido then started to drive ferocious knees right into Spike's chest and gut. Spike yelled out in a primal rage and lifted Kido right off the ground and ran holding his body. Kido now in a panic continued to knee at him, but Spike's adrenaline kept him steaming and he rammed Kido right into one of the pillars. Kido yelled out in pain now but did not release the headlock.

Spike then started barraging Kido with vicious rights and lefts pounding away at his sides. Kido retorted by continuing his knee assault on Spike. The two were locked in a barbaric slug fest not even trying avoid any attacks. They both wanted to knock the other's lights out so badly that they were throwing defensive tactics out the window. The two fighters challenging one another to see who could endure more punishment. Though through the brawl it started to become apparent that despite Spike being previously battered, his punches continued to increase in speed and anger where as Kido's knees were starting to slow down. Kido let one of his arms loose from the headlock and started to add in elbows to Spike's back, but it cost him because with only one arm holding the headlock Spike pulled free easily and started to box Kido into the pillar that he was now stuck against. Kido started holding up his hands and finally switched to defense. He blocked the rapid fists coming in from any and all directions. Kido threw a strong cafe kick through Spike's reckless onslaught and knocked him off balance. Kido then followed with a high right kick knocking Spike away from him.

Spike hit the ground but only for an instant as he hopped right back up and rushed Kido again. Kido hardly had time to catch a breath and Spike drilled his shoulder right into his gut smashing him against the pillar again. Kido in sheer desperation lifted both his feet planting them firmly against the pillar he was stuck against and kicked off of it as hard as he could. With both arms wrapped around Spike's neck like starving boa constrictor launched off the pillar and twirled around driving Spike's head right into the ground with a Tornado DDT. Spike flipped right over off his head from the impact and laid on the ground motionless, as Kido also remained grounded breathing hard trying recover.

RS looked at the two fighters and began his ten count. Both fighters lay with only their chests puffing up and down. Kido's legs started to move but all they ended up doing was kicking randomly. Spike's arms began moving, and they went straight for his head now clutching the wound.

Cassandra: Come on baby!! Get up!

Jay: Damn! DDTs are just bein' handed out tonight.

Crimson: That move took a lot of gas out of Kido.. Hopefully enough for Spike to gain a true advantage.

RS: Six! ... Seven!!

Both of the fighters remained on the ground as RS reached the count of eight. Spike's eyes opened as he realized what number just rung through his head. Collecting the information if RS is doing a count that means they were both down, that's right he was just starting to remember he was driven into the ground. RS shouted the count of nine and at that moment both Spike and Kido's feet lifted off the ground and both fighters did a kip up right off the ground and turned seeing each other recovering. Spike threw a massive haymaker and Kido like a mirror image also threw a vicious looking right. Both fighters nailed each other right in the face with a bone grinding punch. Spike absorbed the shot and punched Kido in the face again. Kido's head snapped to the left, but he simply snapped back and kicked Spike right in the gut.

Spike retorted with an upper to the gut. Kido puked out his air and countered with a strong elbow across his face. Spike shook it off and collided with Kido's dome with a headbutt. Kido staggered back for a second but replied to the painful smash with a high kick right to the side of his head. Spike was rocked and seeing spots again, but he refused to let it bother him and tried to drive a big boot right into Kido's chest. Kido side stepped the foot and delivered a strong axe kick right to the top of Spike's head and drove the street fighter right back into the ground. Kido took a few steps back and dropped onto his rear catching his breath and holding his body trying massage his hurt areas. Spike was down but it was apparent his was not out, henceforth RS did not check on him.

Jay: Why doesn't he ever follow up when he's got Spike down? I mean catching his breath is important but.. I'd just finish him off if opportunity struck..

Crimson: I noticed that as well... my conclusion.. This guy is thoroughly enjoying this battle. He refuses to attack his downed opponent because if he knocks him out he wants it to be straight up, vertical.. or rather he wants his win to be on a rival that was fully capable of defending himself... If that makes any sense to you..

Jay: So.. their tangled in some kind of duel of honor now?

Crimson: Perhaps.... but Spike's a street fighter through and through.. if he sees a dirty opening for the W... He'll take it shamelessly...

Cassandra: Baby!! This is unlike you! You're being reckless as hell! Just stomp Spike Fierce in the head and KO the bastard!

Spike started to get on his knees and crawl to his feet. Kido saw his foe rise and he stood up taking his stance waiting for the next movement.

Spike: (... Man I can't beat this guy... He's too good.. I need an unfair advantage..but... oddly enough I don't want one. I really wanna' beat this guy.. fair and square... Tch.. what's wrong with me?)

Kido charge at Spike and attacked with a flying spin kick, Spike easily ducked the attack. Kido landed and threw a quick high kick. Spike ducked the attack and saw Kido sneaking in a fast sweep which he also avoided by jumping right over it. Spike in the air came back down trying to drop a double axe handle on Kido's brain. Kido stepped back avoiding the strike and there saw his ultimate opening with Spike hunched over from the attack Kido unleashed a finishing blow. Crushing Spike's head with his sharp elbow smashing his skull right on top and his knee bashing his chin. Spike's pupils actually dilated and his body fell dead on it's feet. Spike dropped forward into the ground like a dead body and Kido stepped back from his knocked out victim.

Crimson: The fuck?

Jay: Holy shit dude!

Crimson: That was a death strike... That sunnuva' bitch!

Jay: What!? You can't be serious!? Spike can't be dead can he?

Crimson: For the sake of that prick Kido he better not be...

Kido walked away and RS ran over to check up on Spike. Blood was starting to flow on the ground under his face. RS checked his senses and he remained unresponsive. He lifted his dead arm and watched it hit the ground. RS held the mic to his face and was about to announce his decision when suddenly Spike's hand grabbed his ankle.

RS: Aahhhh Zombie!! Ugh.. Spike.. You alive?

Spike: -His hand starts to pound on the ground-

RS: you tapping out?

Spike: -He raises his middle finger-

RS: I'm really questioning letting you continue man..

Spike: -He pushes himself off the ground- ... I'm fine...

RS: Shit... this fight is still going folks...

-The crowds starts roaring in anticipation-

Kido: Impossible!

Spike stood on his feet once again, blood covering most of his face, his hands barely held up.

Crimson:..... Jeez....

Jay: Spike Fierce is Invincible!

Sakuya: He's a specimen, but he's not invincible! I'm beginning to hate this tournament.

Ashley: Ugh... what happened?

Sakuya: Oh welcome back..

Crimson: You lost... just like Spike's about to..

Jay: What? No way he's ready!

Kido:....I'll give you credit.. You've more guts than any fighter I've ever defeated..

Spike: I ain't gonna be another scratch on your chalk board! Now quit chatting and get over here.. and fight!!

Kido: Hmmhm..

Kido ran at Spike and jumped up attempting a flying knee attack. Spike held up both of his arms and blocked the vicious strike but was easily sent right into the ground landing right against one of the concrete support beams. He sat against it once again, barely conscious and trying to catch some air. Kido slowly approached the near defenseless Spike who was sitting against the pillar looking as if that was the only reason he wasn't flat on the ground.

Kido grinned with arrogance and spoke his words of farewell. He locked onto the helpless Spike's face and whipped his most awesome kick looking to smash his head between his foot and the concrete.

Spike's last ditch awareness and breath of life erupted within him and he quickly dropped flat on the ground and watched Kido's finishing kick crash right into the pillar. Kido yelled out in a loud cry of agony and began hopping on one foot holding the injured one. It was most likely broken as he fell to ground still clenching it. Spike rolled over and started to get up again. As he reached his feet he looked over and saw Kido on the ground groaning and trying to get up. Finally he saw his unfair advantage he needed. He zoned in on the wounded warrior and set himself up with his hands on his knees, stalking Kido as he tried to get up.

Jay: That's it! Spike's got this now!

Crimson:.. He's got that look in his eye... what the hell's he thinking?

Spike: ...(So.. You like to kick people huh?)

Spike waited and when he saw what looked to be a perfect shot, he began running as fast as he could with his injured body. Kido was on all fours trying to rise but his broken foot was hurting too much to even try lifting, he heard his foe approaching and turned his head. It wasn't the best choice for in that instant Spike Fierce punted Sahne Kido right in his head like he was aiming for the super bowl winning point. Kido's head snapped and his whole body fell limp to the ground of the pit. Spike stumbled right over from the amount of force of his kick and rolled onto the ground. He got to his feet and signaled RS to take a look. Sure enough as RS checked on Kido he remained an unresponsive corpse.

RS: The winner! And going on to the semi-finals! Spike Fierce!!

Cassandra: Noooooo!!!!!!! -She runs straight into the pit screaming and proceeds to attack Spike with a barrage of girly punches-

Spike: Gah! What the hell!?

Cassandra: Cheater!! Cheater! That was dirty!! How dare you! How can you call yourself a warrior!?

Spike: I never proclaimed I was... I'm a dirty bastard street fighter. Get it straight lady!

Cassandra: You're a jerk is what you are! -She knees him right in the man gems-

Spike: Oooohhh you... bi- -He falls over to ground in pain-

Sakuya: Hey!

Jay: Damn...

Ashley: Whoa wait? what happened?

Crimson: Uh oh..

RS: Oh snap son! Talk about a sore loser right!?

Cassandra: You shut your face hole!

RS: Damn!

Sakuya entered the pit stomping with anger, she grabbed hold of Cassandra's hair and pulled her face to face. "Listen you! A loss is a loss and if your not willing to accept it, maybe you should never have entered the S.F.U. kay! Have some dignity, you can't be attacking our fighters after the match is over!"

Cassandra fired back "Keep your dribble to yourself pinky! We were destined to win until Cheaty McScumbag over here had to mess it all up!"

"That's it!" Sakuya shouted as she was about to punch Cassandra in the face.

Cassandra screamed for help and a whole lot big nasty and dirty looking fighters walked into the pit and placed themselves in between the two girls.

"Uhh.. This must be the rest of the alliance you spoke of...." Sakuya muttered.

"Hahahaha" Cassandra continued to mock her as she stuck out her tongue and made childish faces of disrespect.

Sakuya stepped back from the large entourage and began to help Spike up off the ground, slowly walking him back to the stable.

Sakuya: Will you live?

Spike: I don't know... honestly.. I'm having a hard time staying awake...

Sakuya: That... cannot be good. Sit down. -She sets him down and again starts to inspect him-

Spike: How's the other guy?

Sakuya: Not time for jokes...

Ashley: Damn dude... You beat that Shane guy? Jeez... I can't believe I was knocked out that long..

Jay: Dude!! You whooped that guy!

Crimson: I honestly thought you were finished...

Spike:....I most likely was, what can I say, I bring out the mistakes in my opponents.

Crimson: That's for sure... Underestimation is one of your best allies!

Spike: That's for sure...

Sakuya: This bleeding is really bad... I'm gonna have to super glue this until the tournament's over..

Spike: Greeeeeaaaaat...

Sakuya: Be happy moron! Most people die from a shot like that!

Crimson: You must have an iron skull...

Sakuya: Make sure to drink a lot before your next fight comes around.. you lost a lot of blood.. other than that you continue to amaze me. Nothing is broken, you're just beat up.

Spike: Cool...

Jay: Man... you could go all the way!!

Spike: That's the plan right?

RS: Alright, alright, alright! Hahaha! Now that we got that shit cleaned up, let's begin the second round of the quarters! So let's get ya'll fighters in here! Marleene Allony and Crimson Fury!!

Jay: Damn, you gotta fight a girl..

Crimson: ...That's the least of my worries... -He again feels his back wondering if it was the best choice to continue on-

Sakuya: Crimson... remember. You promised.

Crimson:...I know. -He walks out of his stable and enters the dreaded pit-

Spike: ...(Don't push it... don't turn a minor injury into a lifetime of pain..)

Marleene, from the opposite side of the pit emerged from the crowd again with a serious face looking only to destroy her oppositions and move on to the cash prize. She reached by RS and gave him a nod as a greeting. Crimson slowly walked over with his hands in his pockets stopping by the MC and his opponent.

Marleene: Tch.. you look hurt Red... why not just back down. I can see it in your eyes. That pompous look you usually have.. cause your so sure you'll win every time. You don't have it anymore. What's the matter? Can't analyze me?

Crimson: ....

Marleene: Again with the silent act... You really think you're so much better than everyone else...

Crimson:... Mama always said, If I ain't got nothin' nice to say keep your fuckin' mouth shut... so there you have it Blue..

Marleene: You... little prick!

Crimson: Besides... what's up with you attacking me all of sudden with the verbal assault? You trying mind games? It really doesn't suit you at all. Everyone knows that your just a mindless destroyer. Stick to what your being good at. You trying to mind psyche me is an utter joke..

Marleene: Rrrrr... enough! RS start the fight!

Crimson: Or.. are you just angwy, cause I spend more time with Spike than you ever got to?

Marleene: Raahhh!!! -Her temper erupts and she lunges forward with a wild haymaker aiming for Crimson's face-

Crimson: -He easily side steps the attack-

RS: Damn son! Round 10!! Marleene versus Crimson!! Fight!

Marleene quickly turns on her momentum and charges Crimson again. Crimson raises his dukes and awaits her assault. Marleene throws rapid punches like a boxer in the last ten seconds of a championship bout trying to land one of her trademark devastator fists anywhere on her foe. Crimson kept his senses up and parried every strike that she attempted. Marleene then started to switch it up sneaking a kick in her assault. Crimson was well aware of her brute power and decided he would dodge the kick rather than block. He hopped to the side, her foot swooshed across his body scraping his jacket.

Both fighters saw each other in a moment of vulnerability but Marleene was quicker to strike. She lunged forward off her grounded leg and tried to tackle Crimson. Like lightning Crimson reacted like he was known for, once again with the tips of his toes that barely grounded him shuffled aside and as Marleene went passed him he grabbed her and used her own force throwing her straight into the ground. She rolled right back to her feet and took her stance expecting to block some sort of follow up, but Crimson remained across from her waiting for her next attack.

Marleene knew about the bad back from before and knew her key to winning started right there. Crimson was aware that Marleene had the strength of an amazon, and that her style of combat was almost identical to Spike. Sticking to the counters was his best bet. The two locked eyes again, and Marleene rushed again trying to land a flying knee to Crimson's face, he ducked under the attack and Marleene flew over landing on her feet throwing a wicked spinning back kick. Crimson saw it coming but was unable to move in time, he had to block it. Putting up both hands and guarding his face the powerful heel collided with him and Crimson was sent stumbling easily. Marleene chased her opportunity and went for a strong kick right to the side. Crimson caught her leg, but the shock and sting to his side was more than enough to hurt his whole frame, including the slowly shattering spine he was fighting on. Hopping on one leg Marleene then threw a right punch, Crimson caught her fist with his other hand, but Marleene grinned and threw a punch with her free hand. Crimson released her leg and stopped the other punch holding her wrists tightly and refusing to let her go. caught in a tangle Marleene then threw a kick hoping to land some serious damage, but Crimson blocked it by raising his leg and using his shin as a shield. Marleene smiled again and began switching off with her legs trying to kick him. Crimson continued to parry the attacks as if they were now doing some sort of dance with one another. However for Crimson it was a dance of death. The hits from Marleene's kicks were so strong that even blocking them was still causing him more harm than defense and with every raise of a defensive leg he could feel his back aching more and more.

Crimson cooked up a risky defense. As Marleene went for another kick Crimson stomped the her grounded foot beneath his, planting it down. Marleene yelled out, but in the end scored a direct kick to the mid-section. Crimson's eyes gleamed in pain, but he then stomped her other foot as it hit ground and now had Marleene completely stopped. Crimson grinned as he now had Marleene immobilized, but he then noticed Marleene give a sick smile right back at him. The pain rushing through his body must be affecting his tactician skills because at that moment Crimson realized such an obvious flaw in his plan. His look of confidence slowly faded. He realized that despite the hold he had on, Marleene was flat out stronger than he was and that there was no way he could have held her this long. The master trapper had just been trapped.

Marleene pulled Crimson in with a vicious tug of her arms and headbutted him with harsh force. Crimson was feeling the sting but he held on tight trying to make a second plan before he released the tools of destruction that were Marleene's limbs. Marleene then began to ram her head right into Crimson again and again. Crimson finally released her arms and blasted Marleene away from him with a double open palm strike right to her chest. Marleene hit the ground rolling and growled as she reached her feet.

"How dare you!" She exclaimed in destain.

"Tch.. Can't blame me for that one Boobs McBunny.." Crimson retorted.

Marleene ran back in and went for a haymaker again, but Crimson took advantage of the fever pitch and grabbed firm hold of her arm and spun around her locking her arm in a chicken wing hold, and wrapped his other arm right around her neck trying put her to sleep. Marleene struggled in the submission and eventually kicked her leg straight up and nailed Crimson right in the face. Crimson was dazed and before he realized just how flexible she was he was blasted by another strike from Marleene's foot. Crimson's hold loosened up greatly and Marleene pulled free easily. She turned and delivered a powerful high kick right to the side of Crimson's head. Crimson fell over sideways and crashed face first into the ground. Marleene then raised her foot up high again and dropped a vicious axe kick aiming right for crimson's bad back.

Crimson's eye opened and he quickly rolled, barley dodging a broken back. Reaching his knees he saw Marleene already coming in for another attack as she flew at him trying to rock his brain with a Shining Wizard. Crimson again blocked, but Marleene was so strong that it only softened the attack so much, as he was sent right back into the ground. Crimson was once again in trouble, trying to figure his next move. Marleene then stood over him and was seemingly going for a mount. Crimson then snagged her right arm and locked in a Triangle choke. Marleene quickly saw the danger and like the MPJ versus Ashley match, she picked Crimson right off the ground and was going to drop him on his back. Crimson released the hold quickly while he was in the air and then caught her with a take down and he then went for a mount. Marleene countered the exact same way trying to break his arm. Crimson pulled his arm out from the hold, and his whole body right out of his jacket.

Crimson tightened his hat and gestured her to attack again. Marleene threw the jacket aside and jumped to her feet. She licked her lips in anticipation because she knew Crimson was losing gas quickly. Crimson however looked more stern than usual for he knew the exact same thing. Something ticked in his mind, he scanned every sort of probability that he could foresee in this battle and saw absolutely no chance of winning. By all means this would be where he simply forfeits the match, but for some reason Crimson ignored all logic and decided that he would have to make his own probability.

Sakuya: He needs to stop.. He's going to end up paralyzed if he keeps risking his back like this.. Marleene is very strong and quite frankly doesn't fancy Crimson all that much.

Spike: Crimson will quit if he feels he can't win. So don't worry bout it. He most likely has a plan of action.

Sakuya: I hope your right..

Ashley: Yeah man, he'll just use his hokus pokus brain power.

Crimson:... (I have no plan.. Everything I try is easily countered by her amazing strength. I can't move nearly as fast or think straight because of this injury. Without speed and tactics I'm pretty screwed, but I have to take her out. If I can beat Marleene, then I can forfeit my next match against Spike, giving him more time to rest for the finals... I cannot lose here!)

Crimson this time charged in now going on offense. Marleene was surprised and she quickly put up her defense. Crimson threw his hat right at her face. Marleene swatted it away but, at that moment she looked over and saw Crimson's knee inches from her. Crimson landed his signature Dirty Shining Wizard catching Marleene right on the button. Marleene was shocked that she fell for such a cheap trick as she fell straight into the ground. Crimson also flew straight to the pavement and remained motionless. RS then ran up checking on both fighters. he started his ten count as both remained motionless.

Spike: The hell!?

Jay: Why Isn't Crimson moving?

Ashley: All he has to do is stand up for the win!

Sakuya: Oh no! Don't tell me....

As RS reached the count of six, Marleene was seen twitching her hands and slowly moving. She crawled to her knees and slowly got to her feet. She looked over to the downed Crimson and was heading straight towards him. RS stopped her halfway and proclaimed that he was still counting. She stopped and pretty much hoped for him to get up. RS continued and reached nine. Crimson was still motionless on the ground. The crowd went silent and RS counted ten.

RS: That's it folks! Crimson Fury has Dropped himself! The winner by knock out is Marleene Allony!

Marleene: Hmph.. -She slowly walks towards her downed foe-

Spike: -He appears right in front of Marleene's path- That's enough...

Marleene:....You... I'll be breaking you in half come the semi finals... -She turns around and begins walking away-

Spike: -Sigh-...

Jay: He's passed out....

Sakuya: Let's hope it was just a case of exhaustion...

The three carry Crimson back to their stable and Sakuya is once again put right back to work on her friend. As Spike, Jay, and Ashley now watch and quietly wait for Sakuya to give a positive diagnosis. Meanwhile the Kido Alliance manager Cassandra has made her way over to the Team Z stable and confronted Spike yet again.

Cassandra: Hey..

Spike: Oh god... what do you want?

Cassandra: Rrrrr.. My husband.. demanded that I... apologize.. for kneeing you in the balls..

Spike: Oh yeah?

Cassandra: Eeehhh... He also said... Your the funnest opponent he ever fought. He wants to fight you again when his foot heals.

Spike: Tch! Tell Kido, any time, any place!

Cassandra: Fine! But you better be ready! Next time my hubby is going to kick YOUR head off!!

Spike: Sounds exciting..

Cassandra: Hmph! -She turns around and begins pouting as she walks away-

Jay: What a weird chick...

Spike: She's a devoted lady..

RS: Aight! How was that? Kind of a shocker to me actually.. We're in the second half of the quarters! So lets keep this battle goin yo! Imma need MPJ and Lilicia to get on up out here! Oh man..

MPJ like before enters the pit with high flying grace right over a line of audience. He lands on his feet and begins hopping up and down warming up for the fight. Lilicia on the other hand was seen walking through a clear line. This time around the crowd was opening an easy path for her, most were shuttering in fear, still shocked at what she did to Harry. Lilicia enters the pit and looks right at MPJ with a huge smile on her face.

Jay: Oh man... that crazy chick again!

Ashley: Wait.. that cute little girl defeated Psycho Harry?

Spike: not just defeated.. I think she killed him...

Ashley: Wha!?

Sakuya: Crimson!!

Crimson: -He sits up quickly and looks around in a daze- Huh.. uhh.. What happened?

Sakuya: You passed out...

Crimson: Did Marleene get up?

Sakuya:... She did..

Crimson: Fuck!

Spike: Don't worry bout it.. be glad your back didn't shatter.

Crimson:... I failed...

Jay: Yo man! Anybody most likely wouldn't even have gotten that far, after taking the beating you did!

Crimson: Spare me the pity party, a loss, is a loss..

Spike:... You recovered quick.. Quake is still out of it..

Crimson:...Huh.. So the luchadore is about to fight the loony chick...

Ashley: Well Lucha Bob better win!

Spike: If you saw Lilicia fight, you'd understand why I find that to be an uphill struggle. It's like she gets possessed by a demon..

RS: Well then! Are you two ready!?

Lilicia: Wait.... Can you hold my glasses again?

RS: Uhh yeah okay... -He pockets the glasses again-

Lilicia: Thank you so much! Your such a sweetie! Heeheehee... Hahahahaha!!!!

MPJ: ...

RS: Damn!.... Okay! Round 11! MPJ versus Lilicia!! Fight!!

Lililcia yelled out like a crazed maniac and jumped at MPJ with flying lariat. MPJ ducked under the wild flail and turned in defense waiting for her next move. Lilicia began flailing her hands, as if she was actually trying to scratch and slash at MPJ. Like a crazed whirlwind she spun and started throwing wicked kicks into her onslaught, trying to catch MPJ. The luchadore continued to avoid the attacks, jumping over the sweeps, ducking under high kicks, swaying from swipes of her claws. Lilicia tried to palm MPJ's face as she did to Harry, but MPJ saw it coming and snagged her hand trying to drag her into the ground with an armbar submission. Lilicia seemingly overpowered MPJ and tugged her arm right out of the submission's grasp and punched MPJ right in the nose with her free hand.

MPJ staggered backwards and Lilicia saw her golden opening and this time actually palming the face of her opponent. MPJ quickly grabbed a hold of Lilicia's grasping arm with both hands and planted both feet trying to hold ground, all in an effort to prevent the head slamming attack that was documented earlier. Lilicia, then started to pull instead of push, more specifically tried to rip off MPJ's mask. The Luchadore's attention quickly changed. Instead of trying to block the head smash, protecting the sacred mask and the fighter's identity became top priority.

Lilicia, smirked and while MPJ was occupied, she pushed with all her might slamming MPJ's head right down into the pavement. She then pressed down and tried to smother her victim's brains into the ground. She grabbed his face now with both hands trying to crush MPJ's skull. MPJ squirmed, the fighter's legs flailed everywhere. he tried to lock in a triangle like he did in his earlier fight, but it was no use every time he rose a leg Lilicia simply swatted it away and continued to try smashing open MPJ's head. It seemed she got bored, because from a seemingly easy victory, Lilicia instead decided to pick MPJ up off the ground by his face and fly him across the pit. MPJ crashed into the ground and rolled up to his knees trying to re-collect himself. He tightened his mask and got up to his feet.

Lilicia was already sprinting over with a sick look on her face and open palms again ready to strike. MPJ heard the footsteps and quickly did a spinning back kick that connected right into Lilicia's gut. She bent over from the hit, and MPJ followed with another spinning kick right to her face. Lilicia hit the ground but quickly caught herself and rolled right back to her feet, laughing like she was enjoying the struggle MPJ put up.

Lilicia again rushed in with her lunatic laugh and tried to grab hold of MPJ's face. MPJ rolled right under her grab attempt and reached his feet. As Lilicia turned around MPJ threw a huge clothesline that caught Lilicia right in the chest and throat. She flipped over backwards from the impact and crashed right into the pavement. MPJ then followed her body into the ground and grabbed an arm and started hyper extending the hell out of it. MPJ sat on her back and began pulling the arm up threatening to break it. Lilicia screamed out in pain, but continued to growl in excitement at the very same time. She tried to roll to counter the submission but all she ended up doing was putting herself on her back and allowing MPJ to lock in the armbar even tighter. MPJ's legs were planted across Lilicia's chest and throat, and every time it seemed like Lilicia might gain some leverage MPJ would strike her down with his foot, keeping her down on the ground.

MPJ continued to threaten Lilicia with a broken arm, but she refused to give up, in fact she was laughing more diabolically than before. Lilicia began kicking her feet up in the air. Like a see-saw her feet kept gaining more force and bounced off the ground higher and higher until she ended up kicking her body straight up head standing for a brief moment and flopping over to her stomach. Once on her front she yanked her arm right out of MPJ's pyhton like grip. MPJ was shocked and quickly tried to get up off the ground, but Lilicia like a tiger sprung right up before him and from the vulnerable behind, Lilicia launched a vicious punt right into the groin area of the masked fighter. MPJ's eyes lit up as he actually flew up off the ground flipping right over Lilicia and smacking flat on his back into the pavement. MPJ was gasping for air, and Lilicia stood over his body like an ominous tower. She grabbed hold of MPJ by his baggy shirt and pulled him back up. Tugging the shirt tightly Lilicia then began running dragging MPJ by his clothes, aiming to ram him head first into one of the support beams. MPJ quickly pulled himself right out of the huge baggy shirt and rolled backwards across the pit, as Lilicia threw an empty shirt. She looked over at the downed MPJ and to her surprise as to everyone else's a huge discovery about the masked warrior.

Spike: Holy shit wha!?

Crimson: I knew something wasn't quite right about.. "him"

Ashley: Wha!? No way!

Jay: Dude..

RS: My lord! Mysterious P Junior... is a girl!?

As mentioned without the huge shirt, it became apparent that MP's successor was in fact a female wrestler. What once was a baggy exterior was now a wonderful, fit, shiny bronze skinned body, her bosom covered only by a tight sports bra. She sat on the ground still trying to recover looking into Lilicia's eyes with a sense of determination. However Lilcia smirked and laughed even more.

Lilcia: My my... You're a cute one... Heheheheh.. -She licks her lips- Finishing you is going to be even more satisfying for me now..

MPJ: Don't think you have my number just yet.. -She stands up to her feet-... I cannot afford to lose here!

Lilicia: Heehee...

Spike: Dude... MPJ's kinda hot...

Jay:..She has a mask..

Spike: Dat body.... I need shades...

Crimson: Tch... that's one mystery solved...

Ashley: I don't know whether to feel better or worse about being owned? She better not lose!

Lilicia, rushes again with hopes of tearing MPJ apart with her claws ready to strike. MPJ quickly jumps up catching Lilicia's face with her crotch and swinging over with a hurricanrana. Lilicia flips over crashing into the ground, but it hardly slows her down, as she simply hops right back to her feet and again rushed MPJ. She was barely able to catch her breath after her attack, and quickly ducked a clothesline from Lilicia, but Lilicia quickly hit the brakes and whipped a vicious roundhouse kick catching MPJ right int the back of the head. MPJ crashed into the ground and Lilicia followed her, sitting on her back and wailing on the back of her head with fists of torture. It was easy pickings now, Lilicia continued to just punch away at the sides of MPJ's head and occasionally dropping hammer fists, or axe handles down. MPJ tried her best to cover up, but it wasn't helping at all. As the beating continued her hands started to fall more and more limp. RS ran in and pulled Lilicia off of MPJ.

RS: I think this one is over folks..

MPJ: No!... No it's not over yet! I'm still in this... -she slowly rise to her feet-..

RS: But.. I'm not sure if..

Lilicia: You heard her!! -She sprints and tackles MPJ right into the ground and starts smashing her face in with a vicious ground and pound-

MPJ: -She covers up again, and tries to throw punches back at her attacker, but her punches either miss or do hardly any damage-

RS: ..... Ugh..

Lilicia: Hahahahahaha!! Give up! Give up! -She continues to pound on her face-

MPJ: -Again her hands go limp and she stops defending herself-

RS: Ah shit! -He runs over and again pulls Lilicia off a now unresponsive MPJ-

Lilicia: Awwww... Hey... you still there..

MPJ: I... cannot.... lose.... here...

RS: It's over...

MPJ: No.... please...

RS: I already witnessed a close friend almost die for his pride.. I ain't lettin' this shit happen again. It's in my power and it's my decision. MPJ... can't continue. You're winner, Lilicia!!

-The crowd cheers-

Lilicia: Oooohhh!! I'm two for two! Can I have my glasses back?

RS:... Uhh yeah here, take em, go take a break kay.

Lilicia: heehee... -She puts the glasses on over her face and once again her expression changes- Oohh ow! Ow! -She falls over and starts cringing- Ahhh I can't take this any more...

RS: uhh...

Spike: She's something else...

Ashley: I can't believe she lost... Man...

Crimson: That Lilicia is one dangerous individual.

Jay: Without the glasses anyway..

Lilicia: Ugh... -She gets up and starts gimping out of the pit-

RS: -He starts to help up MPJ-

MPJ: No! -She pushes him away- No! I can't lose here! You!! -She points right at Quicksilver sitting atop his throne-

Quicksilver:..... Hmm?

MPJ: You.... You killed my uncle! You killed my uncle and his friends!

Spike: Mysterious P... Menace... She lost someone to Quicksilver... just like me..

Quicksilver: Your uncle?.... I'm sorry who are you again?

MPJ: Ugh! You... Bastard!

Quicksilver: I'm sure I've murdered a lot of uncles... fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, and so on and so forth.... The world keeps turning for me my dear.

MPJ: Not for me it didn't! I've waited far too long... -She pulls a knife out of her pants- I'm going to kill you right here in this underground venue!

Quicksilver:.... Oh? Do try....

MPJ angrily jetted out of the pit and jumped over the crowd. She reached the stairs leading to Quicksilver's throne and ran up them with her blade ready to slice. As she reached the top, Fro tried to grab her but she slipped right out of his grasp. Serpent then caught her right in throat with a snake strike. MPJ fell straight back and her knife flew out of her hand and rolled down the stairs. Fro and Serpent picked her up and held her tightly, subduing her attack. MPJ struggled but she was far too weak to even try getting out of their hold.

Quicksilver:..Hmph.. That was rather, direct... Did you honestly think that was going to work for you? Running right passed my guards and shanking me? That bat shit crazy loli must have scrambled your brains pretty good. Were you to take even another step towards me... -He pulls out his gun- I would have blown you away.

MPJ: Rrrr... you.. You will die!

Quicksilver: Another feisty female... I get them a lot... Mysterious P? Sounds familiar..but I just can't put my finger on it. Hmmm maybe if I take off this mask?

MPJ: Huh!? No!! Don't you dare!

Quicksilver: Ahh, But then I might remember your dear uncle... -He places his hand firmly against her face-

MPJ: Noooo!!! Noooooooo!!

Crimson: Monster...

Sakuya: Crimson!

Spike:... (Is this how helpless I'd have been? Is he... truly untouchable?)

Ashley: This is sick! The bastard has a gun in our house, and he's going to rip off her identity!

Spike: Huh?.. Where's Jay!?

Ashley: He was just here a second ago..

Spike: Shit...

MPJ: Nooooo!!!

Quicksilver: -He rips the mask right off her face- Ahh...

MPJ: -Her beautiful face was revealed, her short brown hair now flowing down her neck. Her eyes filled with tears as she kept looking straight into the ground, trying to avoid looking at Quicksilver-

Quicksilver: Hmmm you're quite beautiful... but yet I still don't recognize -He looks at the mask- oh... wait.. Oh! Mysterious Paco... or MP for short, yes yes.. He was an old fighter of mine. Ahh technically sweetheart, I didn't kill him.. I mean sure I put out the hit, but I'm pretty sure Fro here is the guy who ended his life. He wasn't really worth my effort.

MPJ: ....

Quicksilver: But hey! -He raises her chin with his gun- You are worth so much more.. -He presses the gun to her forehead- I will end you personally!

Spike: (This coulda been me...)

Fro: What a waste... -He feels someone's hand grab his shoulder- Huh!? -He turns around-

Jay: -He punches Fro right in the face and throws him down the stairs-

Fro: Daagagagagaga!!! -He goes rolling down-

Serpent: The hell!?

MPJ: !!!

Jay: That's enough! You've made your point! There's no need to kill this girl!

Quicksilver: .....-He points the gun at Jay- Hmmmmm you look familiar..

Jay: Let her go!

Serpent: Sir! This kid is Belial's next opponent.

Quicksilver: Oooh right... you beat that Ronaldson clown... Serpent.. release the girl... I think she's had a good enough night.

Serpent: -He drops her-

MPJ: -She falls to her knees, sitting unresponsive-

Jay:.... Hey.. -He picks her up, but like a dead body, she refuses to speak or even move- It's okay...

Quicksilver: Here.. you'll need this... -He throws the mask at them-

Jay: -He catches it- .....You'll get yours Quicksilver...

Quicksilver: Oh I know...

Jay: -He continues to walk MPJ down the stairs-

Quicksilver:.... Belial!

Belial: -His eyes light up, and he rises to his feet from his sitting position. He walks up the stairs and passes by Jay and MPJ, staring a hole right through the young boy's face-

Jay: .....

Quicksilver: Belial! I want you to hurt that kid... Hurt him, punish him, torture him! Torture him to the point where he will be praying to his god for death itself! Do not kill him! You understand me! Hurt and torture! Make him live the rest of his worthless life traumatized, paranoid, fearful! Have him looking over his shoulder till he's an old man who can't even take a shit in peace! You got me! I want the fear of Quicksilver to burn in his heart, I want him to be crying every night before he attempts sleeping because he thinks I'm under his bed! You understand me!

Belial:.....-He nods-

Quicksilver:.... Gooood... -He sits back down in his throne-

Jay: Hey guys..

Spike: Are you insane!?

Jay: I ain't gonna' just stand aroud with my hand on my dick when shit like that is about to go down! Maybe I am just a noob who doesn't get the rules around here, but I refuse to watch someone get killed when you can easily stop it.

Crimson: You must admire that kind of courage...

Spike: I guess everyone's been living like this for so long... we forgot what it was like to be human... what it means to stand up for those kind of things..

Crimson: Yes... Ardie, no matter what. Never lose that blaze you have. It might be what this dirty city needs in these times..

Jay:... I won't! I Have a match! You guys watch her?

Sakuya: Yes, give her to me.

MPJ:.....Why? Why did you save me?

Jay: ...You're welcome. -He turns and walks towards the pit-

Crimson: Urgh.. I don't like his chances...

Spike: He has to fight that monster who destroyed Quake...

RS: That was quite the halftime show huh!? Anyway lets get round 12! on the way! Imma need Jay Ardie and Belial to come to the ring!

Jay walked slowly through the crowd, thoughts ran through his head, thoughts of fear, hesitation. The head of steam he just built was already fading as the thought of having to do battle with the monster Belial was sending chills of doubt through his body. Belial on the other hand marched into the pit with a sense of malice. He shoved other onlookers away as he made his path to the pit.

Jay reached deep into his baggy pocket and pulled out a chunky chain with a medallion on it. He held the medallion close to his heart and closed his eyes as if he was praying. Belial stomped up to the middle and peered right into RS' eyes. He then focused his attention on his slowly walking opponent. Jay opened his eyes and looked right at his foe. He wrapped the chain around his hand and kissed for some form of luck and continued to creep towards the MC.

RS: Alright! Now... you big guy! If I say stop... You stop! Don't be swatting me like last time muhfucka!

Belial: -He glares at him-

RS: What!? I Ain't scared of you!! What!? Ehhh... You ready?

Jay: -He swallows a huge gulp of spit, that drops down his body like an anvil of anxiety. Sweat was already beading down his face. He sighs one big time and turns to RS with a nod-

?: That kid has no place being in there with him!?

Spike: Huh!?

Sakuya: Quake!!

Quake: ...I've been down for awhile huh... and still I wake up to see that guy.. urgh!!

Sakuya: Oh.. Thank goodness... I thought you might have been in a coma or something...

Quake:...That monster... He's going to murder Ardie!

Crimson:... That much is obvious...

Spike: He has guts.... nothing but guts... just like me..

Quake: You don't only have guts Spike, you have a demonic pain tolerance and the fighting ability to adapt to any opponent. Ardie is just a kid who's been a few scraps.

Crimson: .... For once Quake pretty much summed up something I'd say. Spike, Ardie stands absolutely no chance. Guts is admirable, but sometimes brains makes the night, and if Ardie had any brains he'd forfeit this fight.

RS: Okay!! Round 12!! Jay Ardie versus Belial! Fight!

Jay opens right away throwing the hardest punch he can with his chain wrapped fist. Belial catches his punch with his massive hand and begins applying the pressure, same as he did earlier. Jay was shocked and yelled out in pain as he tried to pry the giant hand off with his free arm. Belial proceeded to lift Jay right off the ground by his fist with only one hand. Jay saw himself going higher and he was in even more fear as he flailed hanging by the massive hand. Jay kicked at Belial, but his attacks were like harmless gusts of wind breaking on a granite statue.

Belial punched Jay right in the stomach and knocked all the air right out of him. Jay gasped for life and his eyes were already dilated from just one blast of Belial's raw power. Belial then swung Jay right over his head and slammed him into the pit's unforgiving floor. Jay's hat flew off his head, he cringed in pain from the impact and tried desperately to move but was in too much pain. Belial grabbed the chain still wrapped around Jay's fist and proceeded to drag him across the ground. Everyone began to wonder what he was planning, but Jay quickly flicked his wrist and untied himself from the chain and crawled away on all fours.

Belial dropped the chain and began to pursue his victim. Jay tried to stand up but kept falling over. Belial got closer to him and Jay started to kick at him like a downed donkey. However his attacks again did nothing. Belial grabbed him by the hair this time and started dragging him across the ground once more. Jay was screaming like a victim in a horror movie as he tried desperately to pry the monster's grip on his head. Belial reached one of the pillars and rammed Jay's face right into it. He pulled his face out and again slammed him into the concrete beam. Jay's face was covered in blood from his head, nose, and mouth. Belial looked at him and threw him across the ring. Jay laid, still twitching trying to get up. Belial looked around and saw a crowd member holding a crow bar. He grabbed the dangerous weapon and began slowly walking towards his victim.

Spike: What the fuck!? This is ridiculous!

Quake: RS needs to stop this now!

Jay crawled across the floor and stumbled upon his chain again. He crawled further and grabbed hold of it. At that moment Belial's boot came down smashing Jay's hand. Jay cried in pain and Belial looked at the chain and evil intentions came about.

Belial took Jay's chain and wrapped it around his neck, he began strangling him with his own chain and dragging him across the floor again. The crowd grew silent. Not a single soul was enjoying this show any longer. What was supposed to be a fight was turning into a sick torture workshop. When Belial reached the same pillar he swung the crow bar into it, jamming it in tight and like a hook for a noose he hung Jay up by his own chain on his seemingly welded crow bar ornament he added to the pillar.

Jay hung and flailed. He started clawing at his own neck trying to untangle himself. Belial then took a swing smashing him right in the gut again. Jay spit out his blood and air and was again dangling by the chain slowly dying. Belial continued to take his shots at Jay and with each one Jay wasn't even making sounds of pain. He was slowly just slipping away from life. Belial continued to swing and RS ran in and tried to get him off.

Jay was in so much agony he actually uttered "I give up".

RS then told Belial it was over, but Belial didn't care. He backhanded RS right into the ground, and the crowd started to boo loudly and throw things at him. Belial however remained uncaring of the situation and started to tee off on the Jay punching bag he made.

Spike: Fuck this!!

Crimson: Spike wait! ahh! Dammit...

Spike ran into the pit and sprinted full speed right into Belial with a shoulder block. Belial didn't even move, he then turned his head to Spike and backhanded him right into the ground just like RS. Then he followed him mounting him and punching Spike right in the face three times before he was grabbed by a huge mob of crowd members. Quicksilver snapped his fingers and Belial stopped his onslaught and slowly walked over to his stable.

People helped get Jay off his chain link noose and others helped RS get up as well as Spike. Spike's face was already covered in blood again flowing out of his nose and out of his mouth. He glanced over and saw Belial walking away. Spike's eyes lit up with a huge blaze as he ran pushing the mob of people out of his way full sprint again this time jumping onto Belial's back and pounding on the back of his head with vicious shots like a rabid monkey. Belial grabbed Spike's arm and flew him to the ground at this point almost the whole S.F.U. crowd was involved getting in between the two fighters.

then through the chaos a gun shot was fired. Everyone stopped and looked over to the throne and saw the smoking gun of Quicksilver pointed at the wall.

He spoke to the silent crowd. "Now... as the host of this shindig.. I felt it was in my interest to.. stop this... Belial.. was a bit excited.. But he's done now. Please.. Get green hair and the other kid back to their stable, and somebody please check the MC. Tell him I'm truly sorry.. Let's continue this tournament. After all I'm so excited for the semi-finals..."

The crowd slowly started getting back under control. Spike spit out his disdain for Belial and Quicksilver all over the pit. He walked back over to Jay and carried him back to his stable by himself. He placed Jay down for Sakuya to look at him.

Sakuya: Oh god..

Jay: Ehh... Oh man... I'm such a loser...

Spike: ....At least you're alive....

Jay:.. I guess that's good.. heheh..

Crimson:... Did you honestly think you had a chance?

Jay:...Yeah.. Heheheh.. boy was I wrong.

Quake: There's something up with that freak..

Jay: Hey Spike, how's your face?

Spike: Hah!... funny.. I have a match so just sit back and watch Z's last hope of money get the job done.

Crimson: Be careful. Marleene has got blood on the mind..

Spike: Ehh... I'll be okay...

Sakuya: At least let me fix your face..

Spike: Nah it's gonna get messed up more anyway.