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Post by Xander Xavier Luther on Aug 1, 2007 21:28:06 GMT -5
It was another walk up the ramp. Another defeat, something like that happens once in a while. XXL came into Independence Day with a chance to become the new World Champion, but the reigning Keith Wyle was the better man this night. He was on a roll...the very week before he had bested Jayson Jones of all people and Thrush, a man who XXL had known had honor and respect for the game in what would turn out to be his final match of the season. You can't deny someone who's time had come, and it was pretty clear right now that this time was the Keith Wyle era in the XWA. As Xander got himself dressed up in his suit, he walks out of his dressing room with his duffel bag slung over his shoulder and is met by a familiar face...
Hey there stranger. It's been a while.
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Post by "The HellCat" Hayley Jonas on Aug 1, 2007 21:31:51 GMT -5
Leaning against the wall looking all cool, Hayley smiles bright. Once again the rogh and tumble exterior sheds and the giddy little girl shines through as she practically jumps into his arms.
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You did great out there babe. I'm proud of you.[/glow]
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Post by Xander Xavier Luther on Aug 1, 2007 21:38:53 GMT -5
Yeah...if I did great out there I'd be leaving Philly 15 pounds heavier if you know what I mean.
He wasn't ashamed of losing in the main event tonight, just a bit disappointed in himself. He dealt a lot and was dealt a lot as well, and in the end it was not enough. The saying goes that "there's no shame in tapping out" in this business...but to him that only meant that he had ran out of juice. The tank went empty and there was nothing more to give, and that kinda irked him a bit. He started to think back to the first time this year that he had ran into an old acquaintance of his by the name of Tyson Terra. That man said something to the extent of he was "holding back". XXL was known by most as being something of "gentle giant", but Terra believed that Xander was being passive in a sense and right about now Xander was wondering if he was right.
At least your night ended on a high note, that was a great match you had out there.
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Post by "The HellCat" Hayley Jonas on Aug 1, 2007 21:45:30 GMT -5
[glow=red,4,300]Great? Pffft, you're a funny guy! Kim's not too happy about getting dropped by that Sable freak's finisher. You don't know the girl like I do, she's like a shark that smells blood right now. Besides, all Sable did tonight was prove beyond a doubt how wet behind the ears she really is. You never, EVER leave your partner high and dry like she did. I mean hey, Michelle Marx is a big girl yeah, but against the two of us? Well...you see where that ended up didn't you? Hee Hee...[/glow]
The disappointment of the night radiated off of her man like steam. She could feel it. It was weighing him down.
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Baby, are you alright?[/glow]
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Post by Xander Xavier Luther on Aug 1, 2007 21:48:35 GMT -5
I'll be fine, Hay. Listen...I think that I'm going to take some time to look over some things. Get myself ready for the next month. I hope you don't mind but I think it's best I do it on my own here...
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Post by "The HellCat" Hayley Jonas on Aug 1, 2007 21:55:11 GMT -5
She answers back with a kiss to his lips.
[glow=red,4,300]I understand. Just keep in touch, OK?[/glow]
"Soul Searching" is what she and her brother Tom had called it. Getting back to basics and reflecting on what had been done and what needed to be done. It's nothing that she hadn't done herself for months on end before making her way to the XWA. Eliza had disappeared and she was probably at her most vulnerable point ever, and then that's when an old friend in Jon Payne had suddenly returned and brought this big, handsome man along with him named Xander Xavier Luther...a man whom she had stronger feelings for than alomst anyone else in the world. She really did understand completely if he needed time to get things straight.
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I love you.[/glow]
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Post by Xander Xavier Luther on Aug 1, 2007 21:59:44 GMT -5
Those baby blue eyes of hers told no lies. She knew what was up apparently. Her words had soothed his soul somewhat. She'd be there when came back with open arms, one is truly lucky to have that going for him.
I love you too, Hayley.
He takes his hand off of her waist and readjusts the strap on his bag back to his shoulder then turns to walk away. A few steps forward and naturally looks back. She still there and she waves goodbye. He waves back to her and continues on his way.
TBC- Brandon Force
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Post by deadcell on Aug 1, 2007 22:43:14 GMT -5
{Then, out from the arena walked Force, dressed in casual clothing. He was feeling a bit high and mighty seeing as how he made The Red Devil bleed earlier. It seemed he had done the unthinkable in defeating Terra. But somehow he knew it wouldn't be without consequence. Then he spots the familiar face that was XXL's. He acknowledges him with a nod.}
Hey Xander... That was a tough break for you tonight, but you know...win some, lose some. Anyway, whats up?
{He really hadn't had a conversation with XXL ever since they met back in the lounge. Force thought it was time to converse with his new ally again.}
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Post by Xander Xavier Luther on Aug 2, 2007 12:17:09 GMT -5
Yeah.
All that he could say pretty much on the topic. It was true. Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. It just wasn't his night tonight, but that's not to say it won't be the next time he steps into the ring. Still, this was arguably the biggest match of his career and he came up short. It obviously didn't sit too well, but he did his best to get it out of his system. Here stood a man in Force that was still undefeated in 1-on-1 competition, and his latest victory wasn't a squash by any means.
It's just that time right now, time to get prepared for what's next in August so I'm heading off to get some training done, how about you?
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Post by deadcell on Aug 2, 2007 18:13:45 GMT -5
Training and rest...among other things. All this traveling can take its toll on those who neglect their minds and bodies you know.
{For some reason, Force thought XXL's loss hit him a littler harder than expected. A moment of silence, then Force decides to get XXL's take on something thats been lingering in his head since ID ended.}
Terra's not going to take this loss laying down, is he?
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Post by Xander Xavier Luther on Aug 2, 2007 21:38:01 GMT -5
Before a month or so ago I hadn't seen him in over year, but I can tell you one thing. It's all just some kind of twisted little game to him. Winning or losing a fight doesn't give him satisfaction, it's making other people suffer that gets him off. You hit him hard, he hits back harder. That's how he was back then and I can only imagine that he's probably gotten a hell of a lot worse in the time he's been doing whatever he was doing.
You got a one-up on him but that doesn't put you in a power position though, it puts you in his crosshairs. I know you probably ain't intimidated by that but if he's any bit the same Terra I knew when I was training, he's got you fitted for a toe tag and he's gonna do anything to get it tied.
I've still got your back though, just like I said at the Lounge.
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Post by deadcell on Aug 3, 2007 13:23:46 GMT -5
*Sigh* I figured as much. I have to see this game through to the end I suppose, win or lose. But the fact that you have my back really evens our odds here. My only worry is the potential he has to rally more people to his cause...
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Post by tormentor on Aug 3, 2007 16:42:28 GMT -5
...Systems Check Intialized...
...Engaging Combat Mode...
He sits in the shadows waiting. Two targets come into view, one primary and one supplementary. The don't see him. With his stealth mode armed, they can't even FEEL him. He perches like a cat about to pounce waiting for the order... |
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The Devil You Know.
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Post by Tyson Terra on Aug 3, 2007 16:51:19 GMT -5
This is just perfect...
From a remote device he can see exactly what it is that Stryfe does, and what he sees is Force unsuspecting of the Tormentor's presence...but look who is with him? Why his old friend XXL...life does have it's little surprises doesn't it? A few bandages cover the opening in his head, stopping the bleeding just enough...a mere battlescar. The war as it were was about to get a lot more interesting.
Attack. I want Force to know that he's gotten himself into one hell of a bind. Hell, let's see if Xander is willing to stop holding back as well. Lethal force isn't necessary, but I want them to hurt. I want them to bleed the same way that I have... |
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Post by tormentor on Aug 3, 2007 16:59:53 GMT -5
Stryfe was the least bit concerned about what was going on between Tyson and his new "target". What did interest him was the very name. Force. Familiar was this one...a warrior whom he had faced at one point before. His fighting spirit was a lot stronger this time around though. No longer held back by those pathetic "Souls", he has from sense alone, grown to be a formidable fighter.
And the one with him...
His was a sense of great strength. The potential to be one of the strongest, like a geyser before it spouts or a volcano before eruption...but there was something holding him back. Something he wouldn't allow himself to do that put a cap on all that potential. No matter.
Soon they would both be put to the test.
It shall be done...
Without another word he leaps high up into the sky and bounds down to the surface just feet in front of them leaving an imprint in the earth. Rising to his feet, Stryfe looks forward, meeting their own uncertain eyes with that of his own.
I shall be your next opponent. |
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