Ascension 110: Flex Mussel vs. Xaitlyn Serpiente

[Richard Blonoff]

Deadline is Friday, September 2nd, 11:59PM. Extensions available upon request.

 

[ShinChan]

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A letter slid in from under the main door of Awakened Spirits. Xaitlyn picks it up as soon as she sees it and then proceeds to see outside through the nearby window. What she watches amuses her as the postman leaves the house while frightened to death after seeing Ennette near the steps. Xaitlyn then goes towards her room and sits on her rocking chair. The name of the sender immediately ignites a glow in her eyes and her face just blossoms like a rose as if this letter just showered the freshness of a long-awaited rainfall and filled enormous amount of tranquility in her heart. She rapidly tears the cover just like how a child craves for his mother and starts reading it.

Dear Lovely Xaitlyn Di,

Namaste Di, How are you? It's been a long time since we talked and it seems like decades have passed since we met. So let's start our SisChitChat.

As far as I am concerned, I am damn good in every matter. Also I have been in great form and have totally raided the women division of this New Zealand's wrestling promotion. And here's a surprise regarding it:

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YES! I did it. You too would be as shocked as well as surprised as I am in this picture which is clicked at a damn right time to showcase what this title win means for me. Yes! Your cute little sister has become NZW Women Champion. And to make you more proud of me, I want to tell you that I am undefeated till now in this promotion which just enhances my wrestling passion and encourages me to fight more and more. I have defeated the likes of Basha Sanks, Lecky Bynch, Fharlotte Clair, Bikki Nella, LayBey and then went over the wrestling veteran LJ Aee in the finals of the tournament to win this title.

This isn't the end though. This is just beginning of the journey to become the greatest women wrestler whose name is Evie! This is going to be a long long journey. And I am most excited about losing first time. Just to see if I can handle it and how do I do so? You know, Losing is a part of life. An important one. Much more important than winning. It encourages us to overcome the adversities we face.

Oops, I am just talking about myself and myself. So mean I am. But better late than never, How's your journey going on in WZCW? I have no idea about how you are meshing up your MMA style in wrestling.


What I know is that I am sure that you would be passing with flying colors in this new profession of yours. You were undefeated in MMA fights and just dominating every opponent of yours while breaking the notion of "Size Matters". I still remember when you knocked out that 6'8" Straun Browman in an intergender MMA fight with that unique kick of yours. I can't remember it's name but I am sure that it was creepy to speak.

I have learnt from you that no matter how big is a problem, there's always a solution for it and we just need to introspect ourselves to get that solution. And see with your preachings and wishes, I am at the top of the world, all due to your trust in me.

Also, I wanna thank you for all you have done so far for me. You have been a complete package of mother, father and sister for me. You never let me feel alone and always preferred me over anything else. You even ignored your health for me several times. You have raised me just like a child of yours and instigated moral values and ethics in me which indeed made me a strong character as I am today. I can't explain in words the utmost respect I have in my heart for you. And YOU DESERVE THIS RESPECT. This moment is what I have waited for all my life and it's possible only due to you, my lovely sister. There's a lot more I wanna share with you but the most important of them are some more unearthly yet soothing memories, kisses and hugs with you.

LOVE YOU A LOT.
TAKE CARE.

Yours Cute Little Evie!

The glow in Xaitlyn's eyes has increased after reading this emotionl letter. It has filled her with content, content of seeing her younger sister at the top of the world. The eyes shower some tears too, all of which signify the happiness she has felt after reading this letter. She kisses the letter several times and then hugs it as if it's Evie herself.

 

[FlexAmerican Dynamite]

Flex Mussel along with his sister Maria and number one fan Charles can be seen in a lower class neighborhood standing in front of a practically abandoned house.


Maria: You’ve got to be kidding me.


Flex: I don’t joke about my business.


Charles: It’s not so bad, with a little work it’ll be great.


At that moment one of the windows of the house falls and smashes to the floor below.


Maria: Alright so run this ridiculous plan of yours by me again before I enter that deathtrap.


Flex: Well Flex Fitness industries is no longer in my sole possession. Which means I have no control whatsoever on the well being and health of my millions of fans. To combat this I’ve decided to come up with what I call the “Flex Fitness Traphouse”.


Maria: You know what a trap house is right?


Flex: Yes, very popular phrase in hip-hop I’ve been listening to lately.


Maria: Then you know that is highly illegal to be running a trap house. If you’re caught then WZCW will have a reason to fire you and then all your sources of income will be gone.


Flex: Wrong little sister, while the hip hop variation of a trap house contains automatic firearms and the consumption of purple drank the Flex Fitness Traphouse will be a family friendly safe and secret operation where customers will work out away from the corporation controlled environment that my company has become.


Maria: Why would anyone come to this god forsaken neighborhood to exercise when there are hundreds of Flex Fitness gyms scattered everywhere.


Charles: That’s where I come in. Long before I began my career as an aspiring professional wrestler I was a gourmet chef. Unfortunately I began eating too much of my product but nonetheless I never lost my ability to cook very delicious dishes. And I know a lot of heavier set individuals who would kill for my stuff.


Flex: Charles had a Gourmet internship in France, this man is world renowned. People who want to taste his amazing food will have to pay a price much lower than that of the average Flex Fitness subscription and also exercise at least an hour to gain access to exquisite creations.


Maria: You’re insane....


Flex: You know what’s insane? Having everything you’ve worked your entire life for being ripped away in an instant by a room full of businessmen who don’t care if an obese child is thrown down on the ground to see if he bounces like a basketball. I put my life into Flex Fitness and they just took it away like that. Corporate suits are all the same. Whether they take your company or undervalue you. Look at me, reduced to opening a gym in the basement of condemned building and curtain jerking Ascension.


Maria: Look Flex, this isn’t the end of the world. The Lethal Lottery is right around the corner and you could end up being in the main event of Kingdom Come. Sure you’ve got a match against someone who is practically a rookie but that doesn’t your ability has changed in anyway. Stay focused, beat Xaitlyn, and keep moving forward and everything will be fine. But this, opening a shady gym using a copyrighted license with a great potential for legal backlash. It’s not a good idea and it’s not the way to go.


Flex: Then what is the way to go? Quietly waiting for my turn at the top? Things don’t come to those who just wait and hope, initiative needs to be taken. Mine starts with taking back my company and proving why Xaitlyn Serpiente has no chance against a man who has retired two former world champions and has a pinfall victory over Garth Black.


A big truck begins to turn the corner and pull up near Flex and in front of the abandoned house.


Flex: Perfect timing, alright begin unloading and cleaning up the inside, I’ll be back later.


Maria: What do you mean?


Flex: Get the workout machines out of the truck and into the house and clean up.


Maria: I’m not your slave Flex I don’t work for you.


Flex: I’m not doing this just for me, I’m doing it so I have enough money to support our Mom. You’re welcome to leave if you want, or you can help me find a way to pay her medical bills.


After a few moments of uncomfortable the silence Maria breathes a sigh of disdain and then heads toward the truck with Charles to go unload the machines. Flex then starts to walk away.


Maria: You’re not even gonna help us? Where are you going?


Flex: To see my mother.


The monsieur of muscle begins to walk toward his car leaving Maria and Charles to help the movers empty out the truck full of machines.


Maria: Has he always been this stubborn?


Charles: Well I’ve only known him a little less than a year but I’d say yes. It doesn’t help that is best friend may be paralyzed.


Maria: Best friend?


Charles: Oh, you don’t know about Ramparte?


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The fitness freak walks into a hospital room see his Mother being checked on by a nurse.


Mother: Have you heard the good news Flex? I’m finally getting out of here.


Flex: Yeah...I unfortunately couldn’t keep paying the medical bills.


Mother Mussel: Don’t worry about that it’s not your job to take care of someone who gave you away. I’m just happy to be going somewhere I don’t need tubes inside.

Flex: How is she doing nurse?


Nurse: Her internal injuries aren’t 100% healed but doing much better than after the initial crash.


Mother Mussel: See I’m doing great, is there anyway I can have a quick word with my son before we wrap up here?


Nurse: Sure thing ma’am.


The nurse exits the room as Flex walks closer and sits near his mother’s bed side.


Mother Mussel: So how are you? Everything going okay?


Flex: Well I lost my company last week.


Mother Mussel: Besides that silly, stay positive. What’s good that’s happening right now?


Flex: I’m trying to figure that out, my best friend might be paralyzed. There’s not exactly a lot to be praising right now.


Mother Mussel: I’m sorry to hear about your friend but I doubt the last thing he would want is to have you sulking rather than use your abilities to make him proud.


Flex: I know, I want to. But I also want to hurt the people that hurt him.


Mother Mussel: Then do both, whenever I see you on TV you’re always saying “Fear No One, Clothesline”. Well do that, aside from this friend of yours you’ve been telling me it doesn’t seem like you have much people you can confide in at WZCW. Who’s to say you’re not next on the attack list? You need to preemptively go after whoever did this to your friend before you’re the one in the hospital without the ability to walk.


Flex: The Hollow Ones hurt Ramparte. So I guess that means I have to find out who they are and hurt them.


Mother Mussel: It’s good to avenge your friend but don’t forget you came to WZCW for yourself right? And what do you want more than anything?

Flex: To be the absolute best no matter what.


Mother Mussel: And how do you do that?


Flex: Beat everyone in my path.


Mother Mussel: So who’s in your way next?


Flex: Xaitlyn Serpiente. I remember when I was upstart like her just dying to make an impact and have someone remember name. Unfortunately for her I’m not the person she’s going to be able to do that against. She’s got a lot to learn but I realize she’s a lot more capable than most rookies. Regardless I don’t fear anyone proclaiming to be from Hell. I’ve faced and defeated much more dangerous individuals worshipping Satan.


Mother Mussel: See, now that’s my positive baby boy.


Flex: I’m almost thirty mom.


Mother Mussel: You’ll always be eight to me. Now come over here and hug me and we’ll go get that nurse to discharge me.


Flex: Of course.


The bodybuilder and his mother embrace as tears of joy roll down her face.