Sean Libby [vs.] Steel Angel [vs.] Aries Armadaist

=You need a shotgun blast, a kick in the ass.=

Last week was one of my more calm moments, the tag match between myself and Flex against Parker and Storming was anything I would expect it to be and while Flex got the win for our side I felt that the win did nothing to settle to difference between me and Parker. I encountered Darren on my return back stage and he seemed to mellow out after my outburst from last week. I still feel a small sense of regret that I lost control like that, flustration settled in and it reached a boiling point where just about anything could have set me off. When I took that swing I thought for sure I had severed my ties with Darren De Jean with that punch to the jaw. Imagine my shock and relief that he was willing to allow bigones be bigones and get back to the swing of things.

However the look on his face tells me he's not going to soften up on me at all, he's going to push me and bring out the best in me, the best of the Steel Angel.

Him and BM get up from where they are sitting and BM nods his head.

BM
That was good out there mang, you and Flex handled your busness and came back with the win.

Yuko Isamu
Such a shame I didn't get the pin fall myself.

Darren De Jean
Yuko we both know that in tag matches it's never about who gets the win but the teamwork and being able to work as a unit. You and Flex were able to work together where as Parker and Storm clearly didn't and that was the main issue between you and Parker when you both were tag champs.

Yuko Isamu
I knew from the start that he and I never meshed very well, the guy is too headstrong and arrogaunt.

Darren De Jean
Well you won't have to worry about it right now, point is you listen to me and that's the main thing that matters. Tonight you deserved some rest but come first thing tomarrow you're heading to my penthouse and I'm going to put you to work.

I nodded my head, BM patted my shoulders as I got my from my chair, Marley glancing at me, small smile on her face. I grab the rest of my gym bag and start walking, taking a look at Darren and our eyes lock for a moment. A nod between both of us suggest that perhaps all is forgivin however I know that there wont be any more freebies, I step out of line again and it's it for me and Darren.

However at the rate I'm going, I wont have to worry about losing my cool again, that day was just one of my worse days, not being able to live with myself after being eliminated so early at the six pack challange a couple weeks ago.

This week I regain some retribution against Parker but now what? I'm not in the title hunt right now and I have a feeling Parker will be waiting somewhere in the wings, waiting for a chance to take me off my game.

I cannot allow myself to let him do psyche me out, can't give him any satisfaction. Parker kept saying that I'm nothing but dead weight and yet he's on a 4 match losing streak where as I'm in a pattern, win one week and lose the next.

This week I can't afford to lose, I don't care who I'm fighting next week I have to build some much needed momentum if I'm to have any chance of facing Ethan or Alex for a shot at the belt anytime soon.

I walk out the locker with Marley following close to my side, I held her close to me and we kissed, god I love her so much.

We leave the arena and headed towards the car, then drive towards the air port, ride there being long and tiring but once we landed I enjoyed the familer scent of my home town.

Marley
I'm so proud of you Yuko, able to work so hard each day, you'll be a champion soon enough I'm sure of it.

Yuko Isamu
Thank you Marley, you always are a good source of inspiration.

She laughs and we kissed once again, I coulden't wait to go to bed, morning is going to suck so bad for me.


=Old friends, new rivals.=

"No you'll never be alone.
When darkness comes I'll light the night with stars.
Hear my whispers in the dark."

I woke to the sound of my phone going off, rising from the covers of my bedsheets I rolled over to where my table counter is and feel for my phone. I'm not awake enough to noticed I'm completly naked, the moaning sound of Marley as she rolls the other side clinging to the sheets while I pushed the button on the answer key, my eyes barely open as my voice just above a whisper.

Yuko Isamu
*tired* Hello.

Darren De Jean
Rise and shine buttercup.

Yuko Isamu
You know what time it is Darren?

Darren De Jean
Ten a clock.

Yuko Isamu
Yeah for you.

Darren De Jean
Well sorry for waking you but this is actually very important, looked at the match card for this week's show and well it looks like we're gonna have a reunion of sorts.

Yuko Isamu
What do you mean by reunion?

Darren De Jean
I'll explain when you get here, you know where the penthouse is, just get over here as soon as you can and don't make me wait.

He hangs up and I just rolled back to bed, tossing the phone aside as I reach over to where Marley is, wrapping my arms around her soft skin and the need to sleep rising back to me. I just shut my eyes again, Darren can wait.....I need my sleep.

*two hours later*

The hot steaming water sent jolts through my skin into my head, instantly I felt like someone turned the light switch inside me back on. The glass already foggy with the amount of steam rising out, there was so much steam that I could barely see the soap I'm holding in my hands. I washed up as quick as I could and stepped out, nearly slipping on the towel as I dried myself up. I got dressed and ran downstairs with Marley handing me some hot dogs, I muched them down as I ran out the door with her following close behind, she is dressed for action as well as I am. We both took the car and drove down to the airport.

Darren had a very unamused look on his face while BM and Kayls were snickering behind, I was breathing hard and Marley of course stood there looking pretty as always.

Darren De Jean
I called you four hours ago, what happend?

Yuko Isamu
Traffic, airport today was shitty.

Marley
No they we-

I reached over and covered her mouth, giving her a "be quit look" I didn't want Darren to think I was slacking off, it would just mean more work for me today and I'm not too keen on pulling an all nighter tonight.

Yuko Isamu
Point is we're here now and I'm more than ready for this news you have for me. So what is this important information?

Darren De Jean
Well as I said before that I looked at the new match card for this week's show. You're fighting Sean Libby it would seem.

That is a name I would never thought I would hear again for quite some time now.

Yuko Isamu
Sean Libby.......this is DW all over again isn't it?

Darren De Jean
Not just him either, you're also fighting Aries Armadaist as well.

Yuko Isamu
Wait.....Aries.....aries isnt he the other half of the tag champs?

Darren De Jean
I'm sure last I checked.

Yuko Isamu
Wonderful so I get two for the price of one this week.

Darren De Jean
Now Yuko I understand that you and Sean back in DW were pretty close pals.

Yuko Isamu
We were, I used to train him when he needed help, I would get him back up into the swing of things and he would win a few titles as a result.

Darren De Jean
Didn't you fight him here in IWF?

Yuko Isamu
I did about two years ago when I recently joined IWF after winning the New Blood championship.

I reflected, has it trurly been two years since I last fought Sean Libby? This is indeed a long overdue reunion.

Darren De Jean
Does Sean know that I'm training you though?

Yuko Isamu
To be honest Darren he and I have barely seen each other during my time in IWF. The guy comes and goes whenever he pleases.

Darren De Jean
Well I need to look at your last match with him before we can get to work.

Yuko Isamu
What about Aries?

Darren De Jean
Easy there slick, we'll knock these fellas out one at a time.

So I sat down on the couch and everyone sorta just gathers as we look at the match two years ago between me and Sean Libby.

(OOC this was taken straight from the match results.)

Sean Libby picks up Steel Angel and whips him into the ropes. Sean Libby vaults over him, and then again when Steel Angel bounces back the other way. Sean Libby quickly spears Steel Angel to the mat, and stays on top of him, punching him hard in the face. Sean Libby gets up quickly and runs off the ropes. He jumps over Steel Angel and lands backfirst across Steel Angel's chest.

Rick - Nice senton there by Sean Libby. He's really taking it to the New Blood Champion

Johnny - Libby is sending a message to Vincent Van Rose tonight that he'll be coming for him next week!

Sean Libby picks up Steel Angel and whips him into the corner. He runs at Steel Angel, who quickly moves out of the way. Sean Libby continues to run up the turnbuckle and flips backwards, going for a moonsault. Steel Angel quickly moves out of the way, and Sean Libby lands on his feet. He turns around and is met with a spinning heel kick to the head by Steel Angel, knocking him down.

Rick - Wow, what a kick to the cranium! That'll ring Libby's bell for sure

Johnny - And it gives Steel Angel some time to recover. Great ring prowess there by Steel, to avoid the Cold of Ireland.

Steel Angel picks Sean Libby up to his feet and over his head in a crucifix powerbomb position. Steel Angel runs across the ring and slams Sean Libby down to the mat. Steel Angel rolls over and hooks Sean Libby's leg. Tyson Rowle reluctantly begins to count

Rick - Huge crucifix powerbomb by Steel Angel!

-1-

-2-

-3-

Sean Libby kicks out just before the match is ended. Tyson Rowle holds up two fingers.

Johnny - Wow, it was that close to being over for Sean

Steel Angel picks up Sean Libby and whips him into the ropes. Sean Libby bounces back and ducks underneath Steel Angel's clothesline. Sean Libby stops, and quickly superkicks Steel Angel in the face. Steel Angel catches the kick and quickly leg sweeps Sean Libby back down to the ground. Steel Angel reaches down and picks up Sean Libby over his head. Steel Angel quickly drops Sean Libby and catches his neck, hitting a stunner-like cutter.

Rick - And now it is over! Angel Slam!

Johnny - What a feat of strength by Steel Angel. Quick and strong, he's the perfect combo!

Steel Angel hooks Sean Libby's leg, and rolls on top of him. Tyson Rowle drops down to count.

-1-

-2-

-3-

[Ding Ding Ding!]

Gunther - Here is your sexy winner, the New Blood Champion, Steel Angel!

Darren leans back as they look at Yuko getting his hand raised while Tyson Rowle assist Sean in leaving the ring. Darren turns off the t.v for a moment.

Darren De Jean
I have to say that even back then your ground game was not nearly as crisp as it is today however you showed a great display of power in that fight.

Yuko Isamu
Sean is mainly a one trick pony, he just flies around the ring and tries to catch his foe off guard. I mainly negated it and used my power to wear him down.

Darren De Jean
It's a sound game however keep in mind Yuko, this was two years ago, your skill has greatly improved. You're no longer just a high flyer, you now have so many tools in your pocket: You have your power moves, your high flying attacks, your submission holds and lets not also forget your close range combat skills. Sean likely has seen what the errors in his past performance and has likely changed his game.

I shook my head.

Yuko Isamu
The only thing that has changed with Sean now is that he's become more hardcore and daring, he still has his high flying moves to fall on but his finishers take time to set up and the follow through gives his foes time to recover, that's how I was able to counter his Cold of Ireland last time. Sure he's gotten more aggressive in his later years however this so called new and improved Sean Libby.....it's still the Sean Libby of old just with a more aggresive nature.

Darren De Jean
Well then you only have to worry about is his hardcore style I mean you've fought plently of these guys before Yuko this ain't nothing new to you. He's not going to risk a dq but in this case seeing how there's three of you in this match he won't be shy of breaking out the big guns. It's up to you to make sure that take advantage of the situation before he does.

Yuko Isamu
Alright now about Aries.

Darren De Jean
Well this guy is a few cans short of a whole six pack of beer but there's no denying that Aries is a crafty person, the man prides himself at being able to take any shortcut and use any underhanded method to walk away with the win. Once again you've encounter this before, Parker showed just how low he's willing to go to come out with the win this guy is willing to dive deep into the bowels of hell itself and strike a deal with the devil if it means winning. He's a snake not to be trusted and Yuko you're the most stable man of the whole match. You don't have to explode out there and knock these guys around, sometimes it's better to let them wear each otehr out then move in to pick up the scrapes.

Yuko Isamu
You know that's never my style Darren, I never back down from a challenge and I don't just wait for someone to step to me and take a swing. I'm a man of action, and I tend to give them plenty of that when I'm out there crushing their skulls.

Darren De Jean
*Shrugs* Alright but be sure to pace yourself out there Yuko, can't afford to tire yourself out, if you're in danger don't be afraid to back away and recover. Recklessness is a sure path to self distruction.

He then notices the clock and takes a step back.

Darren De Jean
Wow is that the time? Man that's depressing, well guys we're gonna have to end this session for now. Tomarrow we're packing up and heading over to Orlando I expect everyone to be dressed and ready when I get up.

We all retired to out rooms and Marley sorta has an embaressed look on her face as we entered our room. She peaks out and makes sure no one can hear her before she closes the door, meanwhile I'm too busy removing my shoes to notice. Then I looked up at Marley who is red in the face as she tries to speak to me but finds it hard to talk.

Yuko Isamu
What's wrong Marley?

Marley
Uhh.....Yu......Yuko....there's something I haven't told you. I wanted to wait until you were done with your match last show but I coulden't bring myself to tell you.

Yuko Isamu
Tell me what?

Now she is shaking a bit but finally manages to sit down on the bed next to me and look me in the eyes.

Marley
Yuko.....remember when I went to the Rid Aid to get some headache medicine for you last week?

Yuko Isamu
Kinda.....

Marley
Well I noticed one of those devices for pregnacy tests and just out of sheer curirosity I went and bought it. Later that night while you were asleep........well.........I used the device.

Now her expression changed, to one of happyness, it took me a few moments for her words to finally sink in.

Yuko Isamu
Wait.......you're not saying that..........that......you're......

I didn't finish my sentence, her expression told the whole story, her hand reached out and took mine, placing it on her stomich, now she is beaming at me.

Marley
Yes Yuko.....I wasen't sure at first but I went to the doctor and he comfirmed it. I'm eight months pregnant.....you're going to be a father Yuko!

If only I could see the look on my face right now.

Just when I thought my life wasen't interesting enough.


=Can you look me in the eye and say that to my face?=

Arrived at the arena, I am pumped, I'm ready, Marley is all smiles, her pressence filling me with a burst of energy I've never felt before. Darren noticed my excitement and gave a nod of approval, if only he knew the true reason for my sudden passion.

To be a father, never in my life had I dreamed that such an event would come and yet it did. Now I have another reason to fight, not just for myself but for my child.

I will make Marley proud with this match.

We marched into the backstage area, just then Sean Libby arrives at the scene. Darren has a smile and BM just stands there looking at him, me on the other hand my face is a stone expression as I look at the man who I once trained, a man whom two years ago I fought while I was a rookie and now it all comes full circle once more.

Yuko Isamu
Sean Libby.

Sean Libby
Steelio.

Both of us took a few steps at each other, Sean didn't even notice Darren on the far side or BM for that matter, his gaze was center on one man and one man only: Me.

Sean Libby
I haven't forgotten the last time we fought, you better understand that I wont allow history to repeat itself again! I will defeat you and prove that I am championship material!

Yuko Isamu
Big talk comming from such a small fish who is finding himself in a much bigger pond that he's used to.

Sean Libby
You forget that I've beaten the likes of Tim Partrick and countless others.

Yuko Isamu
I've beaten bigger names, while you could say anything there is to say about me, wont change a damn thing between us Sean. I've beaten you before and you can bet your soul that I will do so again.

I extend my hand.

Yuko Isamu
May the best man win.

He just stares at me and walks away, didn't bother to shake my hand. Darren walks up with a troubled expression.

Darren De Jean
Well he's changed alot, never seen this side of Sean before. I mean this guy is often all smiles and dancing and now he's acting like an asshole.

Yuko Isamu
He's just sick of the attention I'm getting, only issue is that I work hard to earn my place here. Sean is going to have to understand and respect that.

Darren De Jean
Come on Yuko we need to get going, show is starting soon and we need to get you in the zone.

Yuko Isamu
No need for that, I'm already in the zone.

I smack my temples with my palms and walk towards the locker rooms with a fire lit in my eyes. Tonight is a night of old friends fighting to see who prevails.



Two years.

For the first time in two years the rematch between me and Sean Libby has finally come. Only it's not a one on one match but instead it's a triple theat with Aries thrown in the mix for good measure.

I'll save him for last, right now I wanna focus on the lebbeh.

Let me tell you a little history lession Sean, From the Ashes 2011 you were the High Impact champion going up against three other men in a match that shorten careers, the Pyramid.

Before going into this you were at the top of your game, people loved you, people know you, you had fans chanting your name every where you went and you told them that come From the Ashes you would put on a show.

I arrived at the scene just a week before that event and back then no one cared who I was until one Final Judgment later next thing you know everyone was buzzing about me but regardless all eyes were on you Sean. The champion, the dare devil, the man who laughs death at the face and says anything is possable.

That night one star would rise and one would fall.

I took on a dozen people at the Hawk's Next Invitational for the New Blood title, I fought tooth and nail to win that belt, even offered my own body when I drove someone into the announce table with my finisher. At that moment I was the new hot sensation.

Then came your match, you had three hungry guys gunning for your strap, you defy the odds and made the ultimate choice when you threw yourself over to please the fans and finish your foe.

Alas your attempt was in vain, your title slipped from your fingers and left the arena with a bare waist while I came home with gold.

Then next week our first meeting, Jason Hawk was the GM, he asked you a personal question: Did you have what it takes to defeat a true champion? That answer came in the form of me, I fought you in that ring with Tyson as the ref and I defeated you soundly. Afterwards it all became downhill for you then on, you faded away while I would rise to new heights, my fire was burning bright while yours slowly died off.

You did everything you could to try to get back into the groove you once had, even went so far as to change your apperence not once but twice. Regardless of your efforts your name was barely a whisper and you fell rock bottem when you were reduced to chasing after low level belts.

I mean what happen?

This week I tend to show you the difference between us, why I'm the star and you're the afterthought. I would say it's nothing personal but for me it is, you could argue that because of you that I'm here but let's not forget who taught who and helpped him get his career off the ground. Then you had the nerve to spit in the face of Tim just because your anger got the better of you.

Aries I have nothing to say about you, you're strange and you ramble alot, you also like to fight animals in the ring for whatever reason, sure PETA has you on their wanted list but know this: Get in my way and you'll regret it.

This is between me and Sean, I will break you in this ring just as I did two years ago.

But don't worry, I'll be sure to save some of you for Tim, I owe him that much.

You'll learn to bow down block head.