Out of the shadows and into the light

Guest

::Prologue::

After taking a trip back to the old house where I first encountered my evil side, I drove to the airport while looking at my watch. I floored the pedal until I reached the parking lot, picking a spot right next to the front entrance. I took a brief look at my bag and sorted through the contents, making sure that I had everything in place including the plane ticket. Satisfied that nothing was missing, I took my items and slammed the door then ran like hell towards the doors all the while looking frantically at my watch.

Yuko Shemamora: *groans* It's gonna be close........shit shit shit!!

I stumbling into the airport and looked at my ticket, just then I heard the voice on the intercom.

???: Attention......the flight terminal for Cleveland is now boarding, 15 minutes till takeoff. I repeat this is your last call for boarding the flight to Cleveland.

Shit! I had to hurry, I ran past several terminals until I finally found the one I was looking for. The attendant there was about to close the terminal when he noticed me running. I was breathing hard as I showed him my ticket and he sent me on my way. It was packed inside and I just took whatever seat that was available and sat down, catching my breath while I reflected just how close I was to missing my flight.

Attendant: Excuse me sir.

A voice got my attention as I looked up at one the flight attendants.

Attendant: I need you to hand over your luggage so that we can put it up; we can't have you carry that in here.

I just shrugged and handed him my bag, making sure that the pockets are properly zipped up before doing so. He then placed it in one of the containers above my seat then secured it.

Attendant: Thank you sir, enjoy your flight.

I just nodded and he left, I just didn't care at this point; all I wanted right now is to relax my head. It felt so good that my head isn’t hurting so much anymore, the mental strain caused from my evil side was just unbearable. For the first time in......what seemed like forever I was able to think clearly. No annoying voice to distract me, I was calm and didn't have alot of stress on my body. Which is a good thing too; because I need to be prepared for my match against Corey Casey.......and I know I'm in for one hell of a battle.

Nowhere to Run
Double Caged Horror match
Corey Casey vs. Dark Archangel

It has been a back and forth match all night, Corey was trying like hell to kill me and I was trying like hell to survive his wrath. I can already feel the blood from the cut above my head pouring down my face and can even tasted it as it leaked into the corner of my mouth. But I had to trade, earlier during the fight I kicked him hard in the nose likely breaking it and giving him a bad nosebleed. Right now Corey is on the offensive, dragging me towards the steel steps before driving my head into it. I could already feel pain rushing through my head but it was only temporally. Just then Corey screamed at me to beg for mercy as he looked down at my prone body.

Big mistake buddy.

I decked him right in the kisser with a nice hook and tripped him off the apron. This gave me the breathing room I needed to regain my bearings. It was short lived as Corey was up and running and was already heading my direction. I had to think fast and so I managed to leap right over him as he crashed head first into the cage wall. I reacted quickly and dropkicked him so hard that he crashed right through the cell door breaking it open.

I know had to advantage but Corey seems to still have plenty left in the tank as he quickly recovered and just like that my advantage was gone. Right now I'm just doing everything I could to stay alive as he grabs a chair and whacks me in the head. I was too battered up to effectively dodge it and once again Corey yelled at me to beg for mercy.

Sorry dude, it will take alot more than that to make me beg.

Well he continued the punishment and brought down the chair on me again and again, each hit feeling like a shotgun blast to my back. I endured the pain as he positioned my head against the crowd barrier before swinging the chair with all his might. I moved away at the last minute as the chair hit nothing but barrier and Corey was holding his hands in pain. I saw my chance and charged right towards him, using whatever energy I had left. I positioned him for a DDT, but Corey was able to fight it off and lift me off the ground. He attempted to throw me into the cell wall, but I reacted quickly and climbed the structure. An angry Corey would soon be following hot on my tail as I got to the very top. I didn't have time to catch my breath as I tried stomping on his hands as he struggled to get up. He was able to grab my foot and trip me which enabled him to pull himself up. He pulls me up and out of desperation I kicked him hard in the stomach, giving me a window. I took it and charged at him, which would prove to be unwise as he reacted fast and dropped me down with a spine buster. He then screamed at me, asking if I had enough, I just smiled and said nope and that of course caused him to pick me up and throw me down with a powerful suplex. I had very little energy left to fight back with and was just trying to weather the storm. His power moves were beginning to really take their toll on me as I slipped further and further into unconsciousness. In my mind I could feel myself floating, drifting into the endless abyss......just then I would hear a voice from the last person I expected to see again.

Dark Archangel: You need my power don't you?

"That voice........no it can't be......."

I looked around in my mind and that's when I saw him, my evil side standing over me. His face that of twisted anger mixed with a form of triumph. He knew I was weak and that he saw a perfect opportunity to take over my body.

Dark Archangel: I knew I should have taken over when I had the chance. I was hoping to use you until the moment was made available to me, but you somehow managed to stop me before I could take it. Well now my chance has finally come, I will take over your body and ruin the life you once knew. You shall pay dearly for your defiance!

And just like that he took over my body while I was just standing the back. Apparently he didn't know that I was in the middle of a massive battle Corey Casey because he soon found that he can't do much of anything. Just as Corey was about to throw my body over 25 feet onto the announce table, my evil side would do the one thing I would never expected.

Dark Archangel: *As Steel Angel* Okay stop! Mercy! Mercy! Mercy!!!

If I wasn’t controlling my body right now, my mouth would be wide open with my jaw hanging out in disbelief, did my evil side JUST BEGGED FOR MERCY!?!?

"And you call yourself an embodiment of evil Facepalm

"

Well I had no idea what was going but whatever happened next must have throw my evil side back into my subconscious. He was on his knees just like before, helpless and unable to do much of anything. I got up and look at him with burning eyes. I just couldn’t believe he did that, whether it was just a final stab to get back at me or he was a real coward but he made me scream for mercy. I just wanted this guy out of my head and OUT OF MY LIFE!

Steel Angel: You are a complete disgrace, now get the FUCK OUT!!!

With that I took my fist and rammed it down his head, the impact causing him to vanish completely. I looked around to see if there was anything left of him, anything that could cause him to return. There was nothing, I guess whatever Corey did weaken my evil side enough that one hit was all it really took to finish him. He was already weaken after I defeated him the last time but this time he was gone for good, thank god for that.

Steel Angel: AND STAY OUT!!!

I then felt a tug on that was taking me somewhere, I didn't know where but I was just too tired to resist. I allowed myself to be pulled away before being swallowed by the darkness. Just then I could hear voices calling out to me, I was in alot of pain and I was somehow able to open my eyes. At first I couldn’t see anything, just blurred images but then my focus was coming back and I could make out the faces that stood over me. They were medics who were tending me; I guess the match was finally over.

I struggled to get up, but as I did I could feel pain shooting throughout my body. I don't know how I was able to move around but somehow I was able to get to my feet. The medics tried to help out, but I just waved them away, still they stayed close as I got up to a vertical base. Feeling my legs shaking and pain shooting from every part of my body. The fact that I was able to get up shocked the medics and some of the crowd. Dried blood stained my shirt and most of my face and I even got some on my hair, I touched the cut and winced as it hurt like hell. My entire body just felt like it just went through 20 rounds with a freight train, it was amazing that I could move let alone get up. I then looked up and saw the figure of Corey Casey raising his arms in victory as he stood on top of the cell. I just smiled and applauded as I shook my head.

Yuko Shemamora: Well done Corey, it was a great match. I guess I was wrong about you; you defeated me fair and square.

I could feel the pain shooting out and I looked back at the medics who were still amazed at me. I just sighed and shook my head.

Yuko Shemamora: Well you guys just gonna stand there and stare at me all day or are you going to give me hand? I can't walk to the backstage area all by myself you know.

They took the hint and ducked under my arms and wrapped theirs around my waist as they carried me backstage to the medical area. One of the guys there held out a cutup and dipped it into some clear liquid, he then turned to me.

Medic: You might wanna brace yourself, this will sting alot.

I nodded and took a pencil and held it between my teeth, I grabbed both sides of the bed as he dipped the stuff on my cut. He wasn’t kidding as I felt the sting right away and it took everything I had to not scream out. I then heard a loud snap in between my teeth which told me that I snapped the pencil in two.

Medic: Well we just got done taking your x-rays, thankfully nothing is broken but I will estimate that it will take you at least 4 days to heal up fully.

Yuko Shemamora: 4 days?

Medic: Well that's what I'm estimating right now, you are not at 100% that's for sure. I would say that right now you are at around 65 to 70% judging from these tests.

Yuko Shemamora: So I'm clear to compete?

Medic: It would appear so, you got off lucky this time. However for the sake of safety I would strongly recommend you don't do any outside activity for a day or two. That means no walking around, no excise and no excitement for up to 48 hours. Do you understand?

Yuko Shemamora: *sighs* Yes sir.

Medic: Good, now that gash is cleaned up and from the looks of it, you'll need two stitches to close it up so that it can heal properly.

Yuko Shemamora: Great......

I grabbed another pencil from the table and placed it between my teeth again as the guy applied the stitches to my forehead. I gritted my teeth and once again I snapped the pencil in two, thankfully he was already done with the stitches.

Medic: Alright now I would give this a week for these to heal, be sure to come here during the next show before your match and I will check on them. The cut should be fully or nearly healed up by that time, however I recommend you leave it alone. You can bath with it, but don’t touch it, just let it heal on its own.

Yuko Shemamora: You got it.

Medic: Very well, I'm giving you clearance to go but I recommend you take it easy for the next few days.

Yuko Shemamora: Thanks doc.

My body feels somewhat better as I got out and walked to the cab, I was still hurting but I felt pretty good. I was just glad that it was over and I just couldn’t wait to start anew once more, I had alot of making up to do, alot of things I needed to correct.

For now......I'm just fucking glad that I got out of that match in one piece, and finally got rid of the evil voice once and for all. Now I can rest easy as I head back to my home for some nice relaxing.

Location: Yuko's House.
Date: March 1th, 2012.
Time: 2:20 P.M

After arriving back at the house, I spent the next few days following the doctor’s orders and stayed at house for most of the day. I would often received visits from Kurumi and Duke all of whom gave me alot of support and helped me on my way to recovering. Today is the 1st day of March and I feel so much better, my body has healed up a good deal. I was still pretty banged up and had those stitches on my forehead but I was feeling great. I went the gym with Kurumi to catch up on some training, I wanted to keep my body in good shape and it was fun to spend some time with my girl which was something I haven't really done since my feud with Corey.

Kurumi: So why don't you tell me what was going on between you and Corey?

Yuko Shemamora: Well let's just say, we took turns getting the better of the other, he would do something to piss me off and I would return the favor.

Kurumi: I guess in the end he got the better of you.

Yuko Shemamora: Yeah, I could see why he never lost in the double caged horror match; he was unlike anything I've ever faced before.

Kurumi: Well you always wanted competition, looks like you found it.

Yuko Shemamora: Yeah........I would like to fight him again hopefully in the near future. I just hope......the next time we fight it would be on own terms.

Kurumi: What do you mean?

Yuko Shemamora: Eh........nothing, I have no idea what I'm talking about.

Kurumi: You’re telling me, you've been acting weird for quite some time.

Yuko Shemamora: I know........but that's all in the past, from now on I will do better. I will be more open with you and the others and I will become a champion once more in IWF.

Kurumi: That's the Yuko I know and love.

She then stopped what she was doing and hugged me, I returned the gesture and smiled to myself. I've got alot of ground to cover and this week I have to prepare myself as I take on two guys who have been doing pretty well for themselves. This week was just me shrugging off one of the most dangerous matches I've ever been in which involved one of the most dangerous men in IWF. I know I deserved the punishment that I got from Corey, and now I have to start from the bottom once more. Again I had this one coming, but now I can't afford to make up excuses for myself, I need to get back into the graces of the audience. The best way to do that would be to start winning again, and this week proves to be quite the challenge.

*The Shoot*

Oh HAI THERE LIBBEH, Y U LOOK SO DOWN?

So Corey beat the shit out of me and made me begged for mercy, I knew I had it coming and I'm not really ashamed by it. I gave him a run for his money and made him work for that pride less victory, props to you Corey; the better man won that fight.

Now with that done I can move on to better things, tonight I face a team that I never thought I'd see, my friend Sean Libby and the Battle for the Briefcase winner Chad Mason.

That reminds me, I would like to congratulate you Chad for winning the briefcase bro, even though many people say you won by sheer dumb luck I say you won it fair and square. However with that said, don't think for one second that I'm just going to let you win this. That would be a slap in the face for both you and your long time buddy Chuck Matthews. By the way, I'm really sorry about Chuck's passing, I know he meant alot to you. I would be lying myself if I said that I didn't mourn on his passing, because I know how much he meant for this company and how much he meant for all those that knew him both inside and outside the ring. However we can't just dwell on his death forever, I'm sure he would want us to move on and give the best show that we can. Well Chad, I think that's exactly what you and I should do, give everyone here a great show just for Chuck's sake.

Oh yeah I almost forgot about my friend Sean, hey man how's it going? I haven't seen nor spoke to you for quite a while. We last fought....after FTA wasn’t it? Seemed like a long time ago, but now we are facing off again only this time in a tag match. I don't really have much to say about my partner considering I don't know much about him aside from the fact that he's been making an impact in the short time that he was here. Kinda like me when I first came to this place, first two weeks and I was a champion, I held the title for roughly two months before losing it. Since then I've been in the middle of the road, winning some matches and losing some as well. At least most of my loses were to high ranking people such as Corey Casey, Chuck Matthews and Brandon McDonald. However I've also beaten some big time names like Robbie, Ruben and Death Angel. I expect this match to be a great one and I expect you Sean to give me your best because let me tell you something man; I didn't really think you were trying the last time we fought. I hope you take this into consideration and step up your game because you can be sure that I will do just that. Sure I'm a little banged up but while I can changed my name and changed my clothes, one thing that never changes is that I always give 135% regardless of my condition. I will not give any less than my all in every fight that I'm in, I may get distracted, I may even make a few mistakes every now and then. However I'm done making excuses, one way or another I will climb the mountain top, I will become a great champion. Right now I need to start back down the barrel and work my way to the top, a win here will really help me soar to new heights.

So Chad and Sean, I look forward to meeting you both in the ring and Sho'No Mercy I look forward to teaming with you. Let's show the world here a great match and have some fun.

Because this is a game, and I'm here to play.

» Seeing Things In a New Light Part II -- Good God!!!
» Boxing Shadows..
» "The Darkness and the Light"
» Light my fire
» Seeing Things In a New Light Part One