Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2017 20:48:30 GMT -5
"Past//Future"
"What about something like - South?"
"Do you think we're the Kardashian's or something? I was thinking more like River...or Lake."
"That's very...Californian of you."
Reece Crosslin and Samantha Baltimore couldn't help it, they both went into a rather large laughing fit, sitting there at The Livingroom, both holding baby name books in their hands. Samantha had gained back her strength amazingly well, though she remained in physical training with Connor Devlin.
"Well, I'm not going to be cheesy and name him like something Champ either..."
Reece adjusted the Ultraviolent Championship upon his shoulder.
"Have you spoken to Finn, by the way? The pair of you just had an insane TLC match at So Cal World War, and I know you thought he may have had something to do with what Kei did to me...but I'm sure you can imagine what he's going through. I was in Aaron's same position a few weeks ago."
"I know, I was in Finn's. But I also know that I needed my space at first, I'm sure they'll get through it. He's a good kid..."
"He is. I just feel like we're headed into something different now. Gage is back, and all seems well, but I think we've both learned to never let your guard down. I mean, Noah Reigner is allowed to come back and you're forced to face him in this tag match?"
Our shot is in April, Rated V. Reece Crosslin takes on Noah Reigner in a San Diego Street Fight. The small flash of footage is Samantha Baltimore, sliding Reece a chair, which he stops with his foot, and plants Reigner with a Gaslamp District Knockout for the three count.
"Babe. Noah Reigner hasn't had my number since before April, when he relied on Los Renegados to get him his wins. He can't do that anymore, especially not with his own tag partner, Linc is pretty erratic from what I've heard around backstage. Separately, they're fine wrestlers, they've got strength and technique on their side, but they don't have the makings of a good team. Aliyah and I are the quickest, the most agile, and we work well as a team, which we've already proven when we teamed with Ashtyn - another fast competitor - to take on Reigner and LR..."
This time, Reece, Aliyah and Ashtyn work in tandem, almost juggling LR into the perfect position. On the outside, Rumble charges Reece and Aliyah, but together, they execute a double drop toe hold, sending Rumble into the barrier. They get back into the ring, as Aliyah climbs the turnbuckle, hitting Noah with her signature "GOT EM!". Ashtyn grabs Dick, almost ripping his arm off before he taps out.
"Aliyah and I are a legit team. We've been there for each other since the beginning. I trust her, and that's all I need."
"They just weren't the best of times, seeing Reigner again brings back bad feelings is all. I thought we had left all that in the past, especially now."
She took another sip of her wannabe coffee (water), leaning back into the giant armchair of the college area coffee house.
"It IS in the past. It took me a bit to understand the numbers game, but Noah Reigner doesn't scare me anymore. The real story here is with Linc..."
"What do you mean?"
"We've been so busy working physical therapy for you, I haven't completely caught you up. Linc Coyne won the contenders match at So Cal World War. He's my new challenger. I'm not sure what's planned for my next defense, but he'll be there."
Reece shook his head, not really knowing how to elaborate, because he hadn't given it much thought, himself. He'd just been so busy since SCWW.
"So this is some kind of teaser match? Of course it is. Well, this will be the perfect way to show SCUV that you're ready and willing to take on anyone who earned a shot. You said he earned it fairly, so he's the number one contender. This match is going to be the first time you'll see what he's like, first hand, in the ring. If he sports any new challenges...past and future, together in the ring..."
She sighed, widening her eyes and gazing into his.
"I've never been afraid of defending this belt...of doing anything that's expected of me as a champion, or just as a competitor here in SoCal Ultraviolent. This next defense, whenever or whatever it is, we'll face it head on! This tag team match, the same! Past, future, whatever, I've succeeded in this environment like nobody else has! We can do it!"
Sam leaned forward, kissing him on the cheek.
"I'l get together with Aliyah first thing in the morning."
"Sounds like a good idea..."
She smiled, going back to the baby book that was still in her hand. It only took her a few seconds before looking back up.
"You know...I kind of like the name Linc..."
"What? Really? I think I read in a magazine somewhere that it's short for Lincoln?"
"Eww...gross. Nevermind."