Crystal Heaven Crater

Sitting on a rock were Tack & Makoto Angel as they leaned into each other and, taking in their former home.

Tack Angel: Even though I wasn't fully culpable of my actions, I still feel guilt of letting our people down.

Makoto Angel: Don't feel that way husband, you know you did the right thing. And our people were there raising their voices in song and prayer, we all together pushed back the Cloud of Darkness.

Tack Angel: I just wish I could see them as we are now.

Tack rubbed his hand on the rock they were sitting on in forlorn. Makoto clasped his hand which shook him a bit.

Tack Angel: Sorry, I gotta get used to that again.

Makoto Angel: It's okay, we'll take things one step at a time. Just remember that our people of Crystal Heaven are safe in the Shake Dimension. My people there will help them acclimate.

Tack Angel: If they could only hear me right now, I'd tell them how thankful I am for their sacrifice. I wish I could celebrate with them of our victory.

Makoto Angel: They know Tacky, they know.

Makoto reached around and hugged Tack while he wiped away a tear. Both turned their head though as a car approached and out stepped Seiya & Usagi.

Usagi Tsukino: Tack! We've been looking for you.

Makoto got up and hugged Usagi and Seiya, Tack stayed sitting on the rock.

Seiya Kou: We've come to visit with you my King.

Tack Angel: Seiya, I'm not a King anymore.

Seiya Kou: You will always be my King, our previous lives lead us to this and I won't back down from my responsibility as your retainer.

Tack Angel: I will try to earn my way to being worthy of that praise Seiya. It's good to see you two regardless.

Usagi walked up to Tack and gave him a hug & a kiss on the cheek, while ruffling his hair.

Usagi Tsukino: Enough of that depressing talk buddy. Although we do have some pressing matters to talk about.

Makoto sat back down and both Makoto & Usagi held an arm each of Tack in support.

Seiya Kou: We have an update regarding Princess Peach, on her extradition back to the Mushroom Kingdom she escaped custody at the Edo Airport.

Makoto Angel: Did Mario break free as well?

Usagi Tsukino: No, he stayed behind and essentially took the rap for her. She's been missing ever since.

Seiya Kou: So what do you think we should do about it your highness?

Tack Angel: Seiya, Usa-ko, I'm sorry but I'm going to say and do nothing regarding Peach.

Seiya Kou: What?

Tack Angel: I'm done with this whole thing, I'm going to move past it all and try to move forward.

Makoto Angel: The Outworld Sisters are within me, as with the other sister-wives. We're all safe together as one. There's no need for revenge.

Tack released Usagi's arm and stood with Makoto.

Tack Angel: We appreciate you trying to fufil your duties as my retainer and the Moon Princess. But our destinies have been fulfilled.

Makoto Angel: It's time for us to fufil the other part of our lives, in peace.

Tack & Makoto bowed in respect and waved goodbye. Both walking off to an awaiting Penguin in a car. Seiya & Usagi both stood at the crater of Crystal Heaven watching them drive off.

Usagi Tsukino: I'm kinda proud of Tack, he's dealing with this as best he can be.

Seiya Kou: I'm not satisfied.

Usagi turned in question to Seiya.

Usagi Tsukino: What do you mean?

Seiya slicked back his ponytail which got caught in the wind.

Seiya Kou: I'm going to find Peach and bring her to Justice.

Usagi Tsukino: Are you sure about this?

Seiya Kou: I am, I can't see his highness be tainted by a corrupt Princess like Peach roaming free to sully his name. Don't you want to find the Truth to this?

Usagi Tsukino: Seiya, I love you. And I'll support you in your choice. If anything I want to be able to help honor the soul of Toadette currently in Makoto. She was so scared and lonely under orders from Peach.

Seiya Kou: So together, bun head?

Usagi smiled and nodded.

Usagi Tsukino: Together, for Tack & Mako-Chan.

I realized, the moment I fell into the fissure, that the book would not be destroyed as I had planned. It continued falling into that starry expanse of which I had only a fleeting glimpse. I have tried to speculate where it might have landed, but I must admit, however— such conjecture is futile. Still, the question of whose hands might someday hold my book are unsettling to me. I know that my apprehensions might never be allayed, and so I close, realizing that perhaps, the ending has not yet been written.

Signed,
??? (the name has been smudged)

Last edited by Machismo (8/21/2022 1:12 am)

Ms. Xtra: Bangarang! No...that's not a good catchphrase for me either. I'll get it people...I'll get it. Ms. Xtra here to bring you EBW: Xtra! See the blue logo? See how it changed? It's different for either show, and this way people don't literally foam at the mouth! Clever! Haha! First, we start off with some positive news for you. President Swift's vitals have improved, and the hope is that he's going to make a full recovery. I'm sure whoever shot him is feeling some pressure for sure now! Just...don't kill the messenger. Please? We have so much more to cover tonight, but first, a closer look into the training and mentality of one of the most formidable and dangerous groups in EBW right now. The close knit Blood 4 Blood. I'm personally looking forward to this one. Da-Trevor is in it. Hehe. *clears throat*

"Yngwie Malmsteen - Sacrifice"



Camera footage showed the four members of Blood 4 Blood running drills in the ring.

Little Mac: Blood 4 Blood. Originally brought together as a way to give peace of mind to four warring brothers, it has become a symbol of many things. An outlet for Trevor Mach's Bushido Mission, a step back up for Subculture, a way to vent frustration for Mav Valentine, and a deserving spotlight for Picky Minch. For me, it's a chance at redemption, but it's redemption....through violence. I am teaching them all I know. Giving them my decades of experience, and I am crafting them, fine tuning them more than they thought they could be. They are learning that one wrist lock, can change the course of an entire match. They are learning that it's not enough to lock an abdominal stretch, but you also have to dig into your opponent by any means. It's the little things that matter. It's not about how many rotations you can do in the air. Those don't get you victory. It's not about jumping through the ropes and out of the ring at your opponent. That gets you broken bones, and it does NOT get you the victory. The little things, like I said. They are smart, and they ferocious. If you have your thinking done by scholars, and your fighting done by warriors, then your thinking is done by cowards, and your fighting is done by fools. Blood 4 Blood brings it all together. EBW has had its share of groups and collaborations. It's been full of them since the beginning. This is the first one I've been a part of, that feels...very real...and very dangerous.

Footage cut to Picky Minch running drills on hoisting up heavy bags for the Hagen Suplex, showing the proper way to bridge it.

Picky Minch: What do I like about Blood 4 Blood? Every freaking thing! As a kid, I wanted to be the hero. I wanted to help save the day, and make some real change in the world. I'm from an abusive family. They almost beat that hope out of me, but EBW helped keep me going. Years in, and I saw how I could do that with the Bushido Mission. Trevor wanted to make wrestling more pure and untamed. Years later, we're still doing it, but better than ever. THAT is how I get to be the hero, and that's how I bring some change to the world....the wrestling world. We're going to carve up the competition, and we're going to keep the competition high in this promotion. Stars and would be stars from all over the world, are going to want a piece of Blood 4 Blood. Come and get it.


Footage cut again to Subculture showing off how to hit the heavy bag for maximum damage.

Subculture: I started with nothing, and now I have a family of brothers, a wife, and I WILL claim the World Championship again. What's not to love about it. Sure, we're going to leave a trail of battered bodies in our way, but that's the name of the game isn't it? It's what we're here for. I uh...I saw some stuff recently that would FREAK you out, and it gave me some perspective on life. I'm going to enjoy this.

Trevor was shown running in place and doing squats with a rosary in his hand.

Trevor Mach: Huh? Yeah, I DO carry a rosary around now. See this? It's the "Lion of Judah". Do you know who that is? That's Jesus. He's the lion, but I'm the "Wolf of EBW" and that means trouble when I feel...feral. Is that boomer cringe? You bet your ass it is.

Lastly, Mav Valetine was seen yelling out while lifting heavy weights.

Mav Valentine: ...I've obviously still got a chip on my shoulder. That'll happen when you spent years bleeding and exploding in VBW, only to have the promotion you've come to love get taken over by a psycho calling himself King, and then one day he just decides he's DONE, and people just sort of let that happen. Not me. I can't do that, not until I get my satisfaction. Blood 4 Blood....we might disagree on things, like this very topic, but that's not going to stop this band of brothers from doing what we do best. Take a nice tall glass of calm the *bleep* down, and put those thoughts of betrayal out of your heads. I'm not here to stab anyone in the back. I'll walk right up to Tack Angel and stab him in the front. That's called a metaphor by the way....or is it?

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Ms. Xtra: Wow, that was pretty great. They are getting in good shape! Trevor's trying to keep his back and knees strong. That's great I think. I know he's had back problems, but don't we all! Haha...ha. He should do some midsection excercise....like thrusting and stuff....I'd like to see THAT footage...cause I'm interested in training methods. Yeah. We TRIED to get some footage and an interview with Zyro Kurogane, but he didn't make it easy. He's not as happy about that draw as we all are. We call that a star making moment, but he didn't like hearing that. Take a look.

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Zombie U - Backstage

The EBW World Champion kicked open some doors in the back and made his way for the exit with blood still caked on his face. A Lakitu followed him as he walked.

Zyro Kurogane: Zyro-K doesn't have TIME for a story Lakitu! Buzz off! Wait...fine...you want to hear something? I can already tell people are calling that a star making moment, but you can take those accolades and shove them up your ass! Zyro Kurogane didn't get MADE by Trevor Mach! Zyro-K made Zyro-K, when I took this World Championship! THAT is my legacy! I'm the real deal! I'm the King of Games! I did NOOOOT need Trevor Mach to make me. If anything, I reignited HIS career tonight! I reminded him that he's not an unstoppable force! He's going to have to work harder if he wants to beat Zyro-K! Next time I see you in the ring Mach, you're not going to be as lucky as you were tonight. Time saved you tonight, but time is not your friend! That's it...that's all your getting!

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Ms. Xtra: We got a little out of him at least. That's more than I can say for the "Stygian Inquisition", but do we really WANT to get anything out of them. I can't say I'm thrilled with the concept of talking to them at all! I like my blood where it is, and I have some things I'd rather keep to myself, so let's not get into that. We WILL get into the E1 Climax though, and to give you all the information you need heading into next week, we have Ninten! Take it away Ninten!

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Ninten: Hey hey hey! Ninten here, and I was worried that Xtra was going to put me out of the job, but I'm here to show you the same sort of stuff you'd find on EBW World! For example, if you want to see the current standings for the E1 Climax, here they are!

A Block

Trevor Mach[3]
Zyro Kurogane[3]
Benjamin[2]
Jammer[0]
Jason Boomtown[0]
Sal Paradise[2]
Kinniku Mike[4]
Subculture[2]

B Block

Tack Angel[4]
Bashin Dan[0]
w00t[4]
Jaden Yuki[0]
Magnum PT[0]
Hazen[4]
Isiah Muscle[1]
Mav Valentine[1]

Ninten: It's still very early, but we have some threatening to really breakaway. A stunning main event on XP lead to Trevor Mach and the World Champion Zyro Kurogane tied at three points, and the world was shocked by Zyro-K really bringing it to Mach, who has been obliterating opponents left and right. Now the next Xcite takes place in Fourside, and it immediately sold out when the card was announced. Huh, I wonder why. Maybe because of the main event where TACK ANGEL TAKES ON w00t! That's right, you don't have to wait to see these two go to war! The E1 Climax is bringing possible vengeance to you hot and heavy! We're not wasting any time here! So many great matches to see, including a grudge match between Kinniku Mike and Sal Paradise. Sal has returned to form. Will that be enough to beat the slimmer and more dangerous Kinniku Mike? Find out on Xcite people! The E1 Climax rolls on!

EBW Xcite "E1 Climax 2022"
Fourside Arena, Fourside
ENN

1. E1 Climax Block A: Subculture[2] vs. Jason Boomtown[0]
2. E1 Climax Block B: Isiah Muscle[1] vs. Hazen[4]
3. E1 Climax Block A: Kinniku Mike[4] vs. Sal Paradise[2]
4. E1 Climax Block B: Mav Valentine[1] vs. Magnum PT[0]
5. E1 Climax Block A: Trevor Mach[3] vs. Benjamin[2]
6. E1 Climax Block B: Jaden Yuki[0] vs. Bashin Dan[0]
7. E1 Climax Block A: Jammer[0] vs. Zyro Kurogane[3]
8. E1 Climax Block B: Tack Angel[4] vs. w00t[4]

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Ms. Xtra: That's a huge E1 show! Tack and w00t going toe to toe. We had a chance to get a few words from w00t from his...uh...hotel room? Oh no. Well...we are TV-MA for that sort of thing right? Just in case. EBW's been graphic lately!

Chez Fourside Hotel

A Lakitu approached through a window as w00t sat up in bed, and poured himself a glass on champagne. Tracy was obviously with him.

w00t: Mmmm...delicious. This champagne is laced with a trace amount of the chemical found in..."magic cake", and it helps open my mind to possibilities. I can see all the ways I intend to beat Tack Angel. I visualize them...right now...like they're happening in real time. It's exquisite. I appreciate the finer things in life. Only the best for the best, and that is why I have Tracy in my bed right now. She is exquisite, and Tack couldn't understand or appreciate her greatness. He was too busy pretending to be a King, and taking everything he wanted, but only because people like me allowed it to happen. If anything, he was pretending to be me. You can't beat the original though. I am the best of the best. I am smarter. I am more capable. I am more talented. I'm more of everything, because that's how it was designed to be. Call it destiny if it makes you feel any better Tack. While you're slumming it in that ramshackle "dojo", I'm living the life you tried to live. I deserve it, and you don't!

Tracy: I'm trying to sleep over here...unless you're ready for another round.

w00t: Heh. My dear, I'm always ready. Lakitu, close the window on your way out. That means leave NOW!

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Ms. Xtra: Oh good, that wasn't very graphic....for us anyways. I'm sure Tack wouldn't like that particular video. I hope he's holding up well personally.

Bad Dudes Dojo - Saturn City

Tack and Makoto Angel walked into the old bar turned dojo and looked around to see it in disrepair.

Tack Angel: Well, this place is an absolute mess.

Makoto Angel: I believe it was going to be turned into a Crystal Heaven embassy when you got it from Trevor.

Tack Angel: ...I recall that to an extent. It makes me sick. I think that darker side of me just took it out of spite.

Makoto Angel: Then Trevor set a portion of it on fire.

Tack Angel: Right...now THAT sounds like something he would do...and in that case I rightfully deserved it.

Makoto Angel: That wasn't you Tack. You'll need to remind yourself of that every time.

Tack Angel: It was partially me...these hands committed those acts. I just wish I could have fought my impulses better. I'm really glad they were able to put out the flames before they damaged too much of this place, because it's going to be our home until we get settled into something permanent. *sigh* Eros...I suspect you didn't intend on living in shambles.

Makoto Angel: I just want to be with you...in whatever form that takes. Besides, we make a decent living. We'll find the right home, and begin again in no time.

Tack Angel: ...Maybe have some more kids? This time...just because we want them.

Makoto Angel: ...*blush* Makes you wonder what they'd look like.

Tack Angel: Oh yeah! That's a great point.

Makoto Angel: We just have to get you past the point the being nervous of holding my hand in public.

Tack Angel: That's lewd though!

Makoto Angel: Is it though?

Tack Angel: Uh...I guess not?

Makoto Angel: See? That's progress.

Tack Angel: ...I'm totally just saying that. It's very lewd.

Makoto Angel: What if you and I were to break in this bed over here. Would that be lewd?

Tack Angel: ...We'd better flip the mattress at least. This was Trevor and Tali's bed.

Makoto Angel: ...That's a good point. Oh, by the way, that show about your life is going to start airing soon.

Tack Angel: The what?

Makoto Angel: You don't remember? No, you probably wouldn't, but I've got the memory of it happening several times.

Tack Angel: I would love to hear about this.

Makoto Angel: "King Tack" sold the rights to his life story to a man named Haim Saban. After you took over the rights to "Star Prince and the Defenders of Everything", you wanted it re-done.

Tack Angel: Wait...I sold it to Saban? SABAN?!

Makoto Angel: What's the problem?

Tack Angel: *screaming internally* We can....hope for the best. Haha...ha...ha.

Tack and Makoto suddenly heard a thump from the other side of the wall.

Tack Angel: What was that? Hello?

Wayne Angel: *in the wall* Hey son! I just got here! The walls look like they could use a touch of paint huh? Gosh, it's nice to be together though, no matter what the state of the walls are.

Tack Angel: ...Well *looks to the camera* that explains what happened to my Dad at least.

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XTRA EXCLUSIVE MATCH!

Xtra Women's Tag: Hope Mach/Christina Angel vs. Mitra Lennox/Hilda Iceheart
-The Xtra exclusive match this week had a tough act to follow in the main event of XP, but the Women's World Champion and former World Champion delivered in a match up against Mitra Lennox and Hilda Iceheart. They were firmly in control, and had the crowd behind them as they made quick tags and basically showed off their stuff. However, Erica had other plans, and tripped up the World Champion as she was in the ring with Hilda. The momentary lapse in attention was all Hilda needed to trap Hope in the Northern Lights Suplex. She tried to reach the ropes on a pin attempt, but Erica pulled them away, leading to a tainted, but shocking upset. Hilda celebrated while Hope tried to roll out of the ring to get to Erica, who backed away until Darkness Aoi and Mitra were blocking her. Hope tried to fight through them, but Christina pulled her back as security came to stop it from escalating.
Winners: Mitra Lennox/Hilda Iceheart[o] via Northern Lights Suplex on Hope Mach -> Pin

Gerudo Village

A knock on a door led to Usagi opening their guest room as she received a message from a guard. Usagi thanked the Guard and closed the door. Usagi then sat on the bed that Seiya was laying on curled up in a fetal position..

Usagi Tsukino: Okay Seiya, get out of your Tack-ball.

Seiya Kou: I don't wanna.

Usagi Tsukino: It wasn't that bad. You were a big help to those students of how to approach guys.

Seiya Kou: Bun head, I kinda miss being a girl sometimes. I think I have bruises from being goosed.

Usagi laughed at Seiya's misfortune and grabbed Seiya's arm to pull him up.

Usagi Tsukino: We have a report Seiya, come on. Get up.

Seiya groaned in response and slumped up, leaning on Usagi. Usagi opened up the letter and both started to read.

Usagi Tsukino: Says here that Peach was spotted crossing Midgar in Arstotzka. She was then seen in Republia, which means she crossed Kolechia. Then she was last seen in the remaining territory of Resdayn going into Chosenland.

Seiya Kou: Chosenland? So where Lilith Fineburg was from?

Usagi Tsukino: That's correct. It's a shame she couldn't live with herself. We could have used her and the elven people's help.

Seiya Kou: So I guess that's our destination. I'll start packing.

The two packed up to leave the Gerudo Village. They said their goodbyes to Riju, and were escorted out by a few Gerudo students sad to see Seiya go. Usagi & Seiya then started their trek across the desert. With no transportation it was a long walk through hot sand but hours later they finally made it to the doors of Chosenland. They rested for a bit at the lobby of the border before finally going through the immigration check.

Border Clerk: Names?

Usagi Tsukino: Usagi Tsukino and this is Seiya Kou.

Border Clerk: Reason for visitation?

Seiya Kou: Sightseeing, we're tourists.

The Border Clerk had been looking down at his paperwork but finally looked up at the two. He took a look at Usagi and started gruffing.

Border Clerk: I can't let you in looking like that.

Usagi Tsukino: Looking like what?

Border Clerk: While you goyim are fine to wear as less as you want outside, inside you have to abide by our standards. No visible hips only hidden by your doily draping, no side breasts or underbreast, no sexualization at all in Chosenland.

Usagi Tsukino: I can't wear this?

The Border Clerk opened up a drawer and tossed in Usagi's face a plastic wrapped bag of clothes.

Border Clerk: Put that on, and that'll be an additional fee for your entry.

Usagi opened it up and found a burqa, complete with face veil. She groaned at the thought of covering up her new personality.

Seiya Kou: It'll be ok Bun head.

Usagi sighed and slid on the dress and veil. The Border Clerk beamed.

Border Clerk: There we are, good goy. You are free to enter Chosenland, but a word of advice.

The Border Clerk leaned in to speak quietly to the two.

Border Clerk: Keep a hand on your wallets at all times, you don't want to lose ALL your money here.

The Border Clerk then laughed in their face and slammed a button to open the gates for the two. Usagi & Seiya stepped through the gate and were blinded by the sunlight but eventually adjusted to see Chosenland in all it's "glory". Throughout the streets were vendors all trying to push their wares, each with men and women chained to their stand. Groups of men in black and yamakas were gathering in debate each with a knife at their side. Television screens with speakers were strung throughout the city.

A camera panned over a foreign land and stops on a walled city as a woman comes into frame. A graphic underneath shows that her name is Eva Mizrahi

Eva Mizrahi: Shabbot Shalom! By now, you've noticed the beautiful city behind me! It is the capital of Chosenland, and a wonderful example of our community and our culture. For it to be tainted by the goyim, well that would get more than a few of us verklempt! That's why we live by a simple policy. "Chosenland for the Chosen". In a world where we as a people seem more involved in ushering diversity than we should be, it's important to never bring that mindset back home. We must protect our culture and way of life, and while destroying everyone else's. If you ARE Chosen, then please feel free to come home, and visit this beautiful country, which is absolutely not land stolen from our neighbors in the slightest!

Seiya Kou: Stay close to me Bun head. I don't like the look of this town.

Usagi Tsukino: I don't like the look of it either. Let's uh... let's go to one of these stands and see what we can learn.

The two walked up to a stand stationed by a guy who was advertising ancient looking crafts.

Salesman: Come one, come all! Get your ancient Resdayn relics! Each come with unique properties! This idol was said to increase fertility. Great for use on the goyim to erase their own race!

Seiya Kou: Excuse me.

Salesman: Ah! An Edoise couple. Visiting Chosenland, eh? Come, peruse my wares. I can even display the jewelry on my slaves here so you can see how it looks, eh?

The Salesman pulled on a chain and it yanked the poorly dressed elf with a dark complexion. Usagi started to move forward but Seiya clasped her hand quickly.

Seiya Kou: Let me see that necklace on the lady there.

Salesman: Ah, good choice. It is said that this necklace was created with savage alchemy of bone marrow of their own kind. They believed that it could change the perception of those looking at them, like a disguise.

Slave (under her breath): It's just jewelry.

The Salesman yanked the chain on the lady and slapped her in the face.

Salesman: If you knew what's good for you, you'd shut up when I'm trying to make a sale to the goyim!

Usagi tightened her grip on Seiya's hand, shaking in anger.

Seiya Kou: I've changed my mind good sir, I would like to ask you a question.

Salesman: Ah! Information is something I also sell. Ask away and I will give you an estimate.

Seiya Kou: We'd like to know if you've seen our Princess, Peach from Edo?

Salesman: Wouldn't she be in Edo itself? Ha ha ha.

Seiya Kou: She's... she's on a diplomatic mission recently and we wanted to see her in action.

Salesman: Hmmm.

The Salesman looked up and down at the two, both tried to stay calm but Usagi noticed the slave tied to the table mouthing the words to her;

Slave (silently): Help us...

Salesman: I'll sell you the information I have for 10 of whatever currency you have.

Seiya Kou: I assume you don't take Tack Dollars?

The salesman spit on the ground and spit in the face of his slave.

Salesman: Your Tack Dollars are no good here, only worth anything in those Crystal Kingdoms.

Seiya Kou: Will Eagleland Dollars suffice?

The Salesman's eyes perked up and his long elf ears started to wiggle.

Salesman: That, we will take.

Seiya handed over the $10 to the Salesman. The Salesman quickly pocketed it and continued.

Salesman: Here is your information. I have no information to give you goyim! Hahahahaha! Get out of here!

The Salesman laughed as he started to pelt Usagi & Seiya with trash. Both quickly ran off, looking back to see the slave lower her head in shame. Seiya & Usagi continued looking for answers but found nothing in return but greed and spite. Defeated they looked for a hotel to stay in, looking around they were also shunned out for not having enough money to cover the "goyim fee" for incidentals. With no hope left, they turned to the last hotel at the end of a street near the walled border. They entered in exhausted from the day, ringing the attendant bell and wai6ted. Soon, an elf came walk up to the front desk.

Elf: Can I help you?

Usagi Tsukino: We're looking for a place to stay, do you have a room?

Elf: We do have rooms, yes. They're not great, but they'll work for what you need.

Seiya Kou: We'll take it. I assume there's going to be a fee like everyone else?

Elf: No, you're fine. Just the standard rent.

Seiya Kou: Thank God. Where do we sign?

The elf looked at both of them, she studied both of their faces and specifically their ears.

Elf: No surgery scars... Stay here for a moment.

The elf went over to the front door and locked it up, putting up a "No Vacancy" Sign. She then returned to the two.

Elf: I can tell why you're here, and it's not a moment too soon.

Usagi Tsukino: You know of us?

Elf: That's correct, I actually know of both of you since I was once in Crystal Heaven. I worked for EBW as an office clerk and was used by Lilith Fineburg as an assistant. You are friends of the King, right?

Seiya Kou: That's right, we knew of his highness. But who are you?

Elf: I'm in actuality, a Dark Chocolate Elf from Resdayn.

Usagi Tsukino: But your skin is so white.

Dark Chocolate Elf: I'm an albino, I've used my skin as a way to infiltrate Chosenland to gather information.

Seiya Kou: So this hotel?

Cylva: Is a front, my name is Cylva. And my people are in desperate need of your help from that woman's tyranny.

Usagi Tsukino: Was that who those slaves were? The Dark Chocolate Elves? And what woman are you talking about?

Cylva turned on the television beside her and an advertisement started to play.

A camera panned over a large bank and stopped on Eva Mizrahi's smiling face.

???: Shabbot Shalom! Isn't it beautiful? Wealth is wonderful, and here in Chosenland, we value it above all else. The acqusition of wealth is all that truly matters, and we're committed to getting it from the goy by any means. Cash is King and Gold is God, that is our motto, and we do everything we can to make that even in other countries our "tribe" is thriving, and we use every method to keep down the goyim, because we need them at the bottom so we can be at the top. If we were all the top, the value of our wealth would decrease, and we don't care how many goy have to die to keep that from happening. That is why foreign wars are so important too. We channel money through other countries, fighting meaningless wars, and the cash comes right to us. It's a WONDERFUL system. It's truly unfair that our neighbors try to drag us into war, when we're too busy making the rest of the world go to war. sigh The fun never ends in Chosenland, and we're happy to have you if you're a member of the tribe. Just remember to bring your money! Hahaha!

Seiya Kou: There's our target.

Usagi Tsukino: Princess Peach...

I have called this *the wording is smudged* and it is a very different world. Though it is exactly how I imagined it, it is still amazing to see it with my own eyes. Water covers this place as far as I can see except for a small rocky island.

Elsewhere, there are only trees, which grow directly out of the water. A myriad of this wooden passageways are built just above the water and disappear into the forest. I assume they were built some time ago for they appear aged. I am eager to discover more about this land and its people, but I have arrived here late and I must rest.

-- I was awakened this morning by strange noises coming from a pathway adjacent to the one on which I had slept. I saw a group of monkey-like people heading in my direction. They had not seen me yet. I did not feel threatened by their presence.

Their response to me was one that I would have never expected. After staring at me for a short time, they fell to their knees and began what appeared to be some sort of ceremonial worship. I tried to speak to them, but they did not understand my language. Instead, they indicated through enthusiastic hand motions that I was to follow them.

As we walked, I began to notice that the waters below us were changing colors. Slowly, subtly, they would change from deep blue to muddy orange. Then from muddy orange to beautifully clear. I was so intrigued by the water I hardly noticed that we had arrived at a ladder.

Climbing the ladder led us to their village, which is about 10 meters above the water and can only be reached by rope ladders that stretch from the lower paths to the village level approximately half way up the grand trees. It is very interesting watching these people carry out their daily tasks. Even after watching them for hours, I did not understand exactly what they were doing.

At sunset they motioned for me to follow them. I followed the creatures to the doorway of an enormous hut. Strangely, once inside, I found that the hut appeared even larger than it had from outside. The walls were garnished with bright metals and in the center of the hut sat the leader of these people.

At least he appeared to be their leader, for he sat a meter off the floor in a thick throne. Guards surrounded the strong creature who was dressed in many exotic, colorful fabrics.

Next to the leader sat a very old human, at least to some extent he appears human. His hair, which was only on his face and head, was completely gray, almost white, and hung very long around his frail body. His thin head hung limply by an almost grotesque neck that could not hold its head up to look at me. But what a surprise, this creature could speak my language. Shortly thereafter I was given a bed with some hand motions that looked to be telling me to go to sleep. I look forward to learning more.

-- As I expected, the ancient creature is a human. But he is old beyond his own reckoning, and seems almost insane. However, the tree-dwellers almost revere him as a god. They are treating me now in the same fashion, which makes me feel very uncomfortable.

It is almost impossible to understand this old man. His voice is feeble but wild. He has adopted much of the language of the tree-dwellers. He himself told me he had not spoken our own tongue in ages.

He attempted to explain to me the history of this place. The following is my best "translation" of what he has told me:

-- Many years ago the humans and tree-dwellers lived together in this place, which was then a vast island. They interacted very little; the humans dwelt on the ground and the tree-dwellers lived high above the humans.

Occasionally the island was disturbed by mysterious rumblings which happened randomly (some sort of tectonic or volcanic action, I suspect). The sometimes slight, sometimes heavy, tremors would only last a short time. Then they would stop, allowing everything to return to normal.

One day things changed. The rumbling began and grew quickly to unprecedented levels. Soon it became apparent that the entire island was sinking slowly into the ocean around them. Many of the humans died that day, but not before sacrificing themselves in order to stop the sinking of the island. The humans who lived through this catastrophe moved into the trees where they gradually died out, maybe because they were unequipped for such an environment, but I am not sure.

This is the story the old man communicated to me, although many details are very unclear in my mind. I am especially confused as to how the humans saved the island from completely sinking. In fact I doubt the accuracy of that part of the story; the island must have stopped on its own. Yet, the old man believes in the truth of this story as if he had been there. And the tree-dwellers worship him, and apparently all humans, as if he they were heroes of gods.

The old man ended our conversation today with an event which I will never forget. He began gripping my hands tightly, murmuring something about "rest" and "asleep." He then said, "We had expected you to come sooner." These actions filled me with a sort of immediate dread. With much effort, he stood to his feet. I tried to help but he pushed me away with more force than I imagined his frail body contained. The tree-dwellers quietly surrounded him with very solemn faces. They then knelt before him. He walked to each and placed his hand on their heads. All the while, he murmured words which I did not understand. Finally, he turned to me and smiled. Then he closed his eyes, and walked out the door and off of the narrow path high in the trees. The tree-dwellers were silent. They began a procession down the nearest rope ladder. As I was descending I saw several of them pick up the body (he had fallen onto a lower level of walkway) and carried it away. He was lain down at the dead-end of a short pier-like structure. With the use of some potion one of the tree creatures lit the pier on fire and I watched as the flames engulfed him.

As this strange "funeral" proceeded, the waters around the pier changed to dull green.

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Ms. Xtra: Whaaaaat's up everybody, it's your girl Ms. Xtra, and before we go any further, I'm gonna need to SMASH that like button, subscribe if you haven't already, and make sure you click the bell icon. If you want to go the XTRA mile, you can check out my Patreon! This episode is brought to you by the hit mobile game Raaaai- wait...I'm sorry I forgot where I was for a minute. I was a youtuber before I decided to get an actual job. Don't let anyone ever tell you that playing video games is a stressful job. It could always be worse. Ask people who work on oil rigs! They DEFINITELY have it worse! I was just a spoiled brat, living off my rich family, before I caught the wrestling bug. Now, I'm in all the way baby! How about that Xcite this week? It was fun to finally meet Ana in person, but she was being followed around by a strange dude in a suit that told me my favorite color was ironic. How did he know what it was? It's purple by the way. Purple...cause...well it's red and blue mixed? I told that one to Daddy Trevor, and he said he didn't get it cause he's colorblind, and also to stop calling him Daddy. Maybe if he "makes me". *cough cough* That's enough out of me. We're moving on. We're MOVING ON Steve! Let's talk more about Xcite? I love talking about Xcite. It's what I do, so I'd better love it. We saw a lot of great matches, but a couple of weird things happened to. Weird things happening in EBW? Do go on right? We'll start with Little Mac. He seemed to get a little emotional after Subculture's win, and he was just as confused as we were. Luckily...the Lakitus were lurking! Let's take a look!

Backstage - Fourside Arena

Little Mac walked to the back with a perplexed Subculture, who stopped him as he walked down the hallway.

Subculture: Seriously, hold up old timer. What was that about out there?

Little Mac: Like I said, it was just a thought I was having.

Subculture: That's not mean, vicious, OR bloodthirsty. Now I'm confused.

Little Mac: This sport taught me to be that way. I wasn't always like that. I was a hero for a long time, to a lot of people. I wanted to be too. I wanted to be a hero, but the way things are, the sport can batter down on your soul. You have to be tough to take it. You have to be ready for war. All of you have that, but you have something else too. You have a bond that is admirable, and after seeing Mach's home life and your home life, I realize that I could've made room for more heart in my life. I haven't always been fair to you, and I may not be your father, but I'm damn proud you're my boy.

Subculture: ...Um...thank you? *sniff* I...I guess I needed to hear that.

Little Mac: Go find the others would ya? When the night is over, the drinks are on me.

Subculture: Now THAT sounds more like the Little Mac I'm used to.

As Subculture walked away, Little Mac coughed into his handkerchief. He pulled it away, and looked at the blood all over it.

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Ms. Xtra: That was something right? I hope Mac is OK? That guy is like a legend in the sport! I have an old VHS tape of Mac and Lu beating the fearsome duo of Mr. X and Mr. Dream in THE DOME! That is where the E1 Climax Finale is taking place, and on top of the tournament playing out, we can also confirm that the EBW Women's World Tag Team Championships will be on the line. What's the match? Well check out this Xtra Exclusive to find out!

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XTRA EXLCUSIVE

Xtra EBW Women's World Tag Team Championship Open Challenge: Lainey Strong(c)/Wendy Mustang(c) vs. Aoife Aisling/Cherry Akintola-
-An exclusive match that saw the Twin Lariats challenge anyone in the back to come after the best, Aoife Aisling scooped up and unsuspecting Cherry Akintola and claimed her as her partner for the match. Cherry was shocked, but Aoife called dibs on her, and said she had to respect it, so the cherry scented warrior complied. They made for an entertaining team, and Aoife was definitely looking to turn around her fortunes any way that she could, but the tag champs were too much for them, as Lainey bashed Aoife with a Lariat to get the pinfall victory.
Winner: Lainey Strong(c)[o]/Wendy Mustang(c) beat Aoife Aisling[x]/Cherry Akintola via Lariat -> Pin -> Title Defense!

After the match, as the Twin Lariats were about to call out the lack of teams challenging for the titles, they were blind sided by Darkness Aoi and Mitra Lennox. The two worked them over until Hope and Christina ran out to make the save. Erica's friends made it clear that they want the next shot at the Twin Lariats.

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Ms. Xtra: I don't think it's weird at all Steve. Look, I'm into grizzled daddy types and dommy mommy types, and they both got that it factor. Besides, have you seen that sweet iconic mom ass on Tal- AND WE'RE BACK! So at the main event of Xcite, w00t got lucky, and Tack got counted out, because a pair of hands held him in place from under the ring, before pulling him under. Who did it? How did it? Why did it? Well, let's find out shall we? ROLL IT!

Backstage - Fourside Arena

Makoto Angel was running backstage with Apple Kid and Larry Grim not too far behind, as she yelled out for Tack. Wrestlers and ring crew began to close in on her to try and calm her down.

Makoto Angel: TACK! TACK! Don't touch me! I need to find Tack! None of you seem to care that someone just cheated him, and then took him away! They dragged him under the ring and now he's just gone?! Who did that! Who could it have been?

Tony Wonder: Who indeed could have performed such an amazing feat?! It would have taken a magical genius, the likes of wanana.....WAAAAAA! TONY WONDE-

Makoto Angel: Shut up Tony! It wasn't you! I know it wasn't you! The trick actually worked!

Tony Wonder: Well...you don't have to be so mean about it.

Makoto Angel: I don't?! Look at all of you. Nobody seems to really care. I get that you think Tack wronged you at some point, but he's trying to make amends, when I don't even think he should have to! He wasn't in his right mind! You all dog piled on him before, and you're doing it again now! Please, somebody help me o-

Trevor Mach: Hey! Everyone shut up and listen to her! Let's figure this shit out! Was there a trap door under the ring? Maybe a vent or conduit? Can we get someone to go looking? I'll motivate you real quick if you don't send someone right now Steve!

Makoto Angel: Trevor? Why?

Trevor Mach: Didn't I tell you before? You're the one I was fond of. *wink* We'll find him.

Producer Steve: Trevor? Makoto? There IS a storage hatch under the ring. It leads downstairs.

Trevor Mach: Well you heard him. Let's go.

Trevor and Makoto ran down to the basement to see chains hanging from the ceiling, and a table, where Tack Angel was seated across from The Auditor.

The Auditor: Your list is vast Tack Angel, and I know you wish to claim some exemptions, but I'm afraid it doesn't work that way. However, if you cooperate, this can be done quickly, with plenty of time to recover your blood supply before your next match. If you don't comply, you'll end up like Magnum PT. The Assessor does not want to HAVE to make you cooperate but-

Trevor Mach: That's not going to be his or your call....not really his either. The mono-wife is here, and she's sort of got dibs on him you walking paper cut.

The Auditor: We're merely completing a long overdue agreement. Tack Angel agreed to let Undeth in, and with Undeth was me, and when you let The Auditor in, you open yourself up to audit.

Makoto Angel: Like Trevor said, that's not going to be your call. Let him go not, or it's going to get ugly.

The Auditor: Oh, I imagine that it will.

The Assessor's chattering teeth could be heard as he stepped out of the darkness, behind the groggy and weary Tack Angel.

The Auditor: I imagine it's going to be very very ugly.

Trevor Mach: Yeah, that about covers chatter box over there. You take another step towards him, and The Auditor gets his fucking head taken off.

The Auditor: Is that rosary in your pocket? How cute.

Trevor Mach: Keep talking big shoots. Just keep talking. Let's all just talk this out. Here it what is going to happen. You're going to let him go, and we're going to walk out of here. If not...heh...well then-

Trevor rushed to the table and grabbed up the Auditor's pen. He grabbed The Auditor by the head, and pressed the pen near his eye.

Trevor Mach: That whole ugly business we were talking about.

The Auditor: You wouldn't do it.

Trevor Mach: You act like I'd have to will up the courage to do it. I'm willing up the courage NOT to do it. See, Tali my wife, I love her so much, but she would have tore out your eye by now. Tack would probably be dead too, but then again she might find that funny. I'm saying that nobody has to get hurt right now, but I swear to you, if you don't let him out of that chair....I'll rip your fucking eye out, and I'll say to hell with the consequences. Just give me an excuse. I think you'll blink first, because if you don't...you won't need to blink again.

The Auditor: Quite amusing. You're entertaining. I see why people watch you. They're waiting for you to lose it.

Trevor Mach: Meh, I'm fine...couldn't be better really. Trying my hand at optometry. Want to see?

The Auditor: ...Let him go. We'll move him around in the rotation, but make no mistake...he will come up again.

Trevor Mach: That was the problem the last few years, and he had a bunch of kids to show for it. Right Makoto?

Makoto Angel: *blush*

The Auditor: I'm letting him go, so will you hold up your end and release me, or will you indulge.

Trevor Mach: Well...now that you mention it. I do have something I have to do. Something dark...and twisted. Are you ready? Here it comes. *HONK!* Got your nose! Now, you can have this back once you've proven you can be a good boy. Also, tell your pal over there that we've got a good dental plan. Grab his feet Makoto, I promise to only drop him a couple of times.

The Auditor: ...That was an inconvenience, but a minor one. We will get back around to them another time. Let us continue down the list shall we?

Once out of the basement, Trevor dropped a grunting Tack like he said he would.

Makoto Angel: Gently!

Trevor Mach: I never promised that.

Makoto Angel: Trevor?

Trevor Mach: Yeah.

Makoto Angel: ...After all of this, I don't know how to thank you.

Trevor Mach: Heh...you never have to. He's been bleeding a lot. Get him juice. Some Vitamin C. I need to figure out where my wife is. Inject her with some Vitamin ME. Wakka wakka!

Makoto Angel: That guy never changes...and I don't think that's a bad thing.

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Ms. Xtra: See? What's not to like with that guy? He'll stab you in the eye if you cross him! That's hot! What Steve? What? Well, that almost does it for Xtra today, but we'll close out with Ninten, telling you all about XP's card for the E1 Climax! Ninten go!

Ninten: Thanks crazy lady! Seriously, you got some wild thoughts in that head of yours. I'm not trying to read them, so don't narc on me to Bester! I can't help that you're projecting them all over the place! I'd ask your thoughts on Lucas, but I feel I'm better off NOT knowing. The next XP is going to be full of big matches, including Mav Valentine, the Television Champion taking on w00t. w00t is indirectly responsible for the Blood 4 Blood member nabbing the TV title, and I'm sure Mav has his own ideas on how to thank him. Trevor Mach and Jammer are going to lock up. Why do I see two similar looking men pointing at each other in an alleyway in my head? The World Champion Zyro Kurogane will attempt to bounce back from his loss to Jammer against Perfection team mate Kinniku Mike. Tack Angel will have a first time match with Jaden Yuki, and the main event will see Subculture take on Benjamin. I see nothing but work rate here people. It's going to be another killer show, so make sure you tune in. Judging by the ratings, you probably will, and judging by what I'm picking up, most of you intend to.

Albert Bester: I sense that Ninten is nearby. Ninten, I want to talk to you.

Ninten: CHEESE IT!

EBW XP "E1 Climax 2022"
River City Gymnasium, River City
ENN

1. E1 Climax Block B: Isiah Muscle vs. Bashin Dan
2. E1 Climax Block A: Sal Paradise vs. Jason Boomtown
3. E1 Climax Block B: Hazen vs. Magnum PT
4. E1 Climax Block A: Trevor Mach vs. Jammer
5. E1 Climax Block B: Mav Valentine vs. w00t
6. E1 Climax Block A: Kinniku Mike vs. Zyro Kurogane
7. E1 Climax Block B: Tack Angel vs. Jaden Yuki
8. E1 Climax Block A: Subculture vs. Benjamin

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Blood 4 Blood Locker Room

Jenny James looked back and forth, as Jammer and Trevor Mach stood in front of her. She put her finger to her chin and contemplated.

Trevor Mach: ...What the hell are we doing here?

Jammer: I was wondering the same thing.

Jenny James: I was told you two look alike, and now that I think about it, you really do.

Jammer: What?!

Trevor Mach: Dude, your girlfriend is blind, and that's coming from me.

Jammer: We look nothing alike. I'm blonde, and he's brown, bordering on grey!

Trevor Mach: Hey!

Jenny James: I mean Jammer looks like a younger Trevor. You USED to have blonde hair.

Trevor Mach: It's true...that I did. I guess it's a compliment Jam man. I mean I am a sexy bastard.

Jammer: We're not alike! I mean I play basketball!

Trevor Mach: You TRY to play basketball...and so did I.

Jammer: Oh yeah? What was your favorite team?

Trevor Mach: Local sports team.

Jammer: Dammit! Me too!

Jenny James: Favorite basketball game?

Jammer: NBA JAM.

Trevor Mach: TE.

Trevor and Jammer: For the SNES specifically! DAMMIT!

Jenny James: Yep...you two are like clones or something.

Trevor Mach: Is that going to help the sex life? I mean think about it Jenny, when your with this dude, you're gonna be thinking about me.

Jenny James: Dammit, don't do that. Don't turn this around on me. I was having fun here!

Jammer: I'll wear a bag I guess?

Jenny James: No, now that I think about it, you look NOTHING alike. You two aren't similar AT ALL! Yeah....yeah...that helps. Come on Jammer, let's go.

Trevor Mach: Hold up! Slam Master, we are a lot alike actually. I had a chip on my shoulder at your age too. I was also a cocky prick. The difference is, at your age I didn't suffer the brutal beating you are going to suffer by a guy my age.

Jammer: POWER OF YOUTH! I GOT THE POWER OF YOUTH! I'll dunk on ya...but then after wards...we should play NBA JAM....TE.

Trevor Mach: ...I'll make sure not to break your thumbs.

Elsewhere in the locker room, Picky Minch was helping Subculture tape up his wrists.

Subculture: Thanks for the assist Pick man. I owe you.

Picky Minch: Can I have your spot in the E1?

Subculture: ...I don't owe you that much.

Picky Minch: Worth a shot!

Subculture: I wonder where Mac went? You seen him?

Picky Minch: Hmmm? I saw him earlier. He has having a coughing fit and he ran off, I haven't see him since.

Subculture: Wait. Was he sick or something? Someone get that guy a lozenge am I right?

Picky Minch: I think I saw him coughing blood.

Subculture: ....Maybe more than a lozenge.



"Yngwie Malmsteen - Only the Strong"



Apple Kid: Hide your wallets everyone! We're in River City for XP and the E1 Climax!

Makoto Angel: What? That's a mean way to start the show Apple.

Apple Kid: My wallet is literally missing though.

Makoto Angel: Oh. You sure you didn't misplace it?

Apple Kid: It was connected to this chain on my jeans, and now it's gone.

Larry Grim: ...You still wear a chain attached to a wallet?

Apple Kid: Is that a problem?

Larry Grim: No....in 2003. Are those soap shoes?

Apple Kid: ...Yes?

Larry Grim: ...Just asking.

Makoto Angel: Well, we have another thrilling installment in the E1 Climax tonight. It can still be anyone's game...but seriously some of you guys need to really step up or it's just not happening this year. I'm still mad that w00t tricked Tack and cost him his streak so far. He was doing so well. Also The Accountant and his Stygian Inquisition need to at least lay off until the end of the E1 I think, but I had a bad feeling rise up the moment I said it.

Apple Kid: I've been asking everyone backstage who they think is going to win this thing. Producer Steve put his money on Bashin Dan, and I can see why. He might be down in the points, but he never gives up. Sal Paradise with a giant fake mustache said that he thought Sal Paradise was going to win....shocking. Ms. Xtra told me that she wants Daddy Trevor to win and then choke her. I naturally turned the hose on her. The new girl needs to simmer down. I think we need to keep in mind that w00t and Hazen are undefeated so far, and I'm personally not counting out the NEW EBW World Champion Zyro Kurogane either. The young Perfection prodigy actually slowed Trevor Mach's rampage from one opponent to the next, and has so far been competitive, only getting truly upset by Jammer. Benjamin is keeping competitive, while Isiah, Boomtown, Yuki, and PT need to turn it around now before it's too late. With all that out of the way, let's get back to the E1 action shall we?

Larry and Makoto: Let's shall! Whoa! We both said that at the same time, just like we're saying this at the same time. I'm baffled that we continue to keep saying the same thing at the same time. Perpendicular! How did both guess that we were going to say that?! SO WEI-

Apple Kid: WE'RE MOVING ON!

EBW XP "E1 Climax 2022"
River City Gymnasium, River City
ENN

1. E1 Climax Block B: Isiah Muscle[1] vs. Bashin Dan[2]
-Bashin Dan dodged the first few attempts at attack by Isiah. Dan hit an arm drag and then a head scissor and sent Isiah to the outside. Dan wanted Isiah back in the ring, but Mike's son dragged Dan to the outside where the match moved, Isiah slammed Dan into the barricade and then choked him with the barricade. Back in the ring Isiah remained in control as he hit MMA style kicks, strikes and some ground and pound. Dan hit a last effort knee strike to get him some space. Dan then took control with kicks and then a dropkick in the corner. Dan hit a neck breaker for a two count on his opponent. Isiah then took control and hit a running knee in the corner than a kick to the back of a seated Dan. After this series Isiah earned himself a two count, as the fans clapped to energize Dan. Dan hit a counter DDT that left both men on the mat. Dan was up first and he had wrist control on his opponent and seated Isiah on the middle rope, and hit a cutter from the middle rope position. Dan wanted a Brave Clash, but Isiah escaped and hit a spinning power bomb to counter. Dan caught Isiah with a strike off a rebound, Isiah was upset and hit a roundhouse kick than a leg drop off the middle rope for a near fall. Dan hit a rolling kick, but Isiah locked in a Full Nelson hold. Dan jumped and tried to counter, but Isiah had the Nelson locked in on the mat, Dan was trying to get to the ropes and he finally did. Isiah attacked with down strikes after the hold was broken, Isiah then motioned for the Muscle Busted, but Dan escaped, hit the kick to the mid-section, and hit the Brave Clash for the pin.
Winner: Bashin Dan via Brave Clash -> Pin -> Bashin Dan[4]

Apple Kid: A gripping start to the night's matches! Dan gets more points and shakes off the early going rough patch for Dan Club.

Makoto Angel: I just love Dan Club. They stick together and forgive each other through thick and thin.

Apple Kid: Forgiveness IS important to a clear conscience after all. So you forgive Isiah Muscle for stabbing Tack in the back then?

Makoto Angel: ...Parts of me do. Other parts do not.

Apple Kid: Parts?

Makoto Angel: ...People are contradictions Apple.

Larry Grim: That's deep...that's very deep.

Apple Kid: I need to rethink some things about myself.

2. E1 Climax Block A: Sal Paradise[4] vs. Jason Boomtown[0]
-The match started with Boomtown getting a headlock on Paradise, but Sal fought out and turned that into a headlock on Jason. The match quickly went to the outside and he slammed Paradise into the timekeeper table, as he tried to turn up the intensity. Boomtown then tried many pins to no avail on Sal as he entered the ring again. Paradise then hit the baseball slide on Jason and then the flying forearm. Sal then body slammed Boomtown and hit a somersault senton on Boomtown for a two count. Boomtown was able to get a kick to the gut of Paradise, he then pulled his opponent’s legs between a ring post and slammed his knees on the post. Boomtown pulled Paradise back to the middle and hit elbow drops on the knee and then a crab hold on said knee. Sal was able to get to the bottom rope to break the hold. Sal countered with a dragon screw leg whip, Sal was able to hit another leg whip and then he locked in the sharpshooter hold as Boomtown appeared ready to submit, but he grit his teeth and made it to the ropes instead. Boomtown did a series of running lariats, that Paradise stood in place of until the third one that lead to a near fall for Jason. Sal hit a Twist and Shout to even the odds as the crowd clapped for him. He then hit three sling blades for a two count on Jason. Sal hit the Perfect Sky and would have won, but Jason rolled out of the ring to survive. Sal was impressed with Boomtown showing the mean streak and being smart enough to escape, but he dragged him back in the ring all the same for another Perfect Sky and the pin for the win.
Winner: Sal Paradise via Perfect Sky -> Pin -> Sal Paradise[6]

Apple Kid: The Perfect Sky wins it again for Sal! Makoto, you telling him about the placebo was probably the best thing you could've done for the guy!

Makoto Angel: *blush* Gosh, I was just happy to help.

Larry Grim: It's important to remember that Sal has been on the shelf for years more or less. When he did get back in the ring, he just wasn't the same. Now, it's like he never left. What a comeback story it would be if HE won the E1 Climax.

Makoto Angel: Tack winning would be a comeback too ya know. He's coming back from a LOT of stuff.

Apple Kid: Speaking of comebacks, Magnum PT could use one, but he's still in terrible shape after the "audit" done by the Stygian Inquistion. They seem dead set on counting up the sins of the EBW roster. They should "audit" Hazen. I'm afraid this guy is about to commit a few more sins of his own.

3. E1 Climax Block B: Hazen[6] vs. Magnum PT[0]
-Another bad night for Magnum PT, who is trying to survive in the E1 despite what the Stygian Inquisition did to him. Hazen's vicious roll continued, as he battered down on PT. Point Man tried to do the right thing for PT and throw in the towel, but PT pleaded with the ENN+ Champion not to do it. Hazen would bring it to a quick end shortly after with a Wrist Clutch Death Valley Driver for the pin.
Winner: Hazen via Wrist Clutch Death Valley Driver -> Pin -> Hazen[8]

Apple Kid: Yeah, I called that one. I would have bet on that one, but again, I have no idea where my wallet is. That's River City for you.

Makoto Angel: I still worry about you saying stuff like that.

Apple Kid: Hoodlums fight in the streets daily. They don't care.

Larry Grim: They really don't. Just as long as you love River City, you'll be totally fine.

Apple Kid: Oh I DO love it...I just...needed my wallet.

Makoto Angel: I hope Tack managed to get a River City sports team t-shirt. That'll really help out.

Apple Kid: Moving on to the next match, we-

"Right Said Fred - Wonderman"



Apple Kid: What? Who is coming out right now?!

Tony Wonder: WAAAA! TONY WONDER!

Tony stumbled onto the stage and tried to woo the people with his failed magical tricks, with a head set on his head to give him access to both his hands.

Tony Wonder: Hair today gone tomorrow right sir?

Fan: That's not real hair! I was wearing a wig!

Tony Wonder: Waaa! Tony Wonder! Thank you! I HAD a bird trick for you, but it got away in the arena somewhere. Maybe I shouldn't keep birds in my pocke-I mean maybe they are antsy after being conjured from a magical realm right? Thanks for coming to my show everyone. For my next trick I will make a parent disappear! Which kid from the crowd would like to see their parent go bye bye for a while? Maybe they grounded you? Maybe they made you go to a drag show for brownie points and you caught a mysterious disease? How about you young man?

Young fan: *sniff* ...My Dad's already gone. *sniff sniff*

Tony Wonder: ...Of...COURSE HE IS! THAT WAS THE TRICK! TONY WONDER WAAAA! This is a very special night for me, because I have one of my favorite magicians growing up in the audience right here. The Amazing Driscole! Now, he's very very old, but he's still got a trick up his sleeve. Come on out Driscole!

A stagehand ran up to Tony Wonder and whispered in his ear.

Tony Wonder: He's DEAD?! His last words were how much of an embarrassment I was, and he'd rather be dead than come out here? Well...the joke is on him...cause THAT WAS THE TRICK! HAHA...ha...*sniff* T-TONY WONDER! By the way is THIS your card? What? I didn't ask anyone to pick a card? Think again! I asked Penguin here 4 hours ago, then I threw that card in a paper shredder...it wasn't part of the trick! I tripped and it went into the shredder! However, I bought ANOTHER deck, and upon realizing it was actually an Uno deck, I just drew what I THOUGHT the card was on a napkin! So Penguin, is THIS your card?

Penguin: QUA! [NO!]

Tony Wonder: Hear that?! He said YES! TONY WONDER! WAAAA! Now it's time for the main event so to speak! I have this box here, and inside I'm placing.....uh Penguin! Get back here! I'm putting Penguin into the box! We shut the door, and now I pull out the blade that will cut the cut directly in half!

The fans groaned as Penguin was obviously only tall enough to be in the bottom half of the box, and the blade came nowhere near him.

Tony Wonder: Oh no, did Tony Wonder, the best magician of ALL TIME just kill beloved mascot and referee Penguin?! As you can see, that's NOT the case! BEHOLD!

Tony opened the box, but Penguin was missing.

Tony Wonder: Wait...what?

The door shut again, seemingly on its own, but when Tony opened it again, he was just as shocked as everyone else by who appeared.

Tony Wonder: WHOA WHAT?! WHO!?

"Edición Especial - El Mago"



El Mago: Mi nombre es El Mago, y estoy decepcionado por tu falta de magia.

Tony Wonder: Uh....El Mago? You're....back huh...which I TOTALLY KNEW! THIS WAS THE TRICK ALL ALONG! TONY WONDER! WAA-

El Mago: Shhh...tengo el truco para ti, Tony Wonder.

El Mago spun the same box he emerged from and then put Tony Wonder inside. He pulled a magic wand out of his hat and tapped the box several times. His showmanship and theatrics were miles ahead of Tony Wonder. The people loved to see their favorite magician wrestler back in EBW. They were also shocked when he tapped the box one final time, and the box itself fell apart, and a puff of smoke erupted from it. Tony Wonder was nowhere to be seen. El Mago then brought out a box from his cape, but it wasn't just any box, but Senor Box, another EBW favorite! With a tap of his wand to Senor Box's iconic sombrero, El Mago somehow pulled Penguin out of the hat.

Makoto Angel: That was amazing! I love magic shows! Wow! So cool!

Larry Grim: How did he do that? Seriously, Penguin is WAY too big to fit in that sombrero!

Apple Kid: That was just great. Oh look, El Mago is on his way over. Well done El Mago. Well do-

El Mago: ¿Es esta tu billetera Apple Kid?

Apple Kid: Huh? Yeah...yeah that IS my wallet! WOW! That's where it was! Incredible!

Makoto Angel: Is Tony Wonder OK? Where is he?

El Mago: El reino de las sombras.

Makoto Angel: Huh? The Shadow Realm? Ha...haha. Oh wow, you're funny too! I love this! Haha! Seriously though, where is he?

El Mago: .....

Makoto Angel: Oh.

4. E1 Climax Block A: Trevor Mach[5] vs. Jammer[2]
-This was a war. Jammer and Mach started things off just like you'd expect. Strikes, strikes, and more strikes. Jammer got a near fall two count after a splash, but then Trevor annihilated Jammer with a flurry of punches in the corner. Jammer battled back and got control, but Mach hit a head butt, knees in the clinch, and the Trevorplex. He covered for a two count. The match was chaotic, but it was about to get more unexpected, as The Assessor ran into the ring and hit a Big Boot on Jammer, leading to a DQ finish to an E1 match, something that was HIGHLY frowned upon. He turned his attention to Trevor Mach, and the two brawled. It became clear that he only hit Jammer to give him the win and the points. A receipt for saving Tack Angel.
Winner: Jammer via DQ -> Jammer[4]

Apple Kid: Whoa! A DQ in the E1?! We really try to avoid those. Heavy fines are on the way to the Stygian Inquistion...if we even know where to send the bill? I'd be terrified to send it to them. Points for Jammer, but he doesn't look that happy about it. Neither does Mach. He's grabbing a mic.

Trevor Mach: Heh. That's your receipt huh? That's what you've got?! You send in the big man with the dental nightmare after me? I'm still standing, and I've STILL....got your nose. *honk honk* You know, one day, you'll all come to my funeral just to make sure I stay dead, but today is NOT that day, and it's NOT going to go down like this! Not from him, and not from The Auditor. *flips the bird* Audit this you asshole! Come at me again. I dare you! Show me that ugly mug again, and I'll show you a tragedy!

Makoto Angel: I hope he knows that Tack and I are still very grateful for the assist. I know Tack also wants to deal with this Stygian Inquistion, but with the E1 going on, I guess we all just assumed it could wait. Maybe it can't.

5. E1 Climax Block B: Mav Valentine[3] vs. w00t[6]
-Valentine hit some moves to get some offense in early, but w00t took over soon after. w00t got in quite a bit on Valentine, but Valentine turned the tables with a stiff forearm shot to the face. Valentine got his offense in and held momentum until he hit a Mav Buster. w00t kicked out and soon after, and connected with a low blow and a roll up. w00t made the cover, but Valentine kicked out. In the end, the EBW TV Champion charged in, only to eat a wKo out of nowhere. w00t pinned him, and while Mav got his foot on the rope, Isiah Muscle pushed it off and the ref counted the 1-2-3.
Winner: w00t via wKo -> Pin -> w00t[8]

Makoto Angel: Oh look...w00t wins.

Apple Kid: Mav needs to slow down and focus. He went in with a head full of steam, and w00t used that. He and Isiah used every trick to nail down that victory, and w00t remains undefeated at-

Makoto Angel: I want to know how this guy keeps bouncing back? I assumed that Tack's momentum was keeping him afloat, but he always finds a way to bounce back. It's concerning. I don't want to be negative, but I don't think he's a good guy at all.

Larry Grim: Um...harsh? I guess? That's really the nicest thing anyone has said about w00t in a long time.

6. E1 Climax Block A: Kinniku Mike[4] vs. Zyro Kurogane[3]
-Perfection vs. Perfection, and Mike was NOT going to let Zyro-K just walk over him to get to the Finale. w00t on the outside told them both to give it all they had. Kurogane took down Mike, briefly but he escaped as quickly. Mat grappling sequence led to some reversals and a headscissors by Kurogane. Mike reached a rope to break. Kurogane worked a wristlock and Mike again reached a rope. Mike went to the outside. He went out after Mike and stomped him on the floor. Chops by Kurogane, who knew he needed to keep Mike down while he had the chance. Back inside, Kurogane threw more chops, which Mike brushed off. Mike took some forearms with stride as well. Kurogane ran the ropes and kicked Mike’s arm, then ran the ropes again to be hit by a Mike flapjack. Mike put Kurogane in a corner and hit a big back elbow. Suplex, suplex, and another suplex. Mike slammed the champ, and worked the would be supernova over. He went to the corner and Mike dropkicked him from the top to the floor. Mike went out after Kurogane and charged him into a barricade, then booted him over. Mike draped Kurogane over the barricade for an attempt at a DDT, but Kurogane fought that off and booted Mike’s left arm against the barricade. Kurogane rolled Mike into the ring into a body scissors, continuing to work the wrist on the arm he’s been working all match long. Mike reached the rope to break. Kurogane threw repeated knees to Mike, then ran the ropes and managed a spinning heel kick. He ran the ropes again but Mike hit a great dropkick. Mike tried a lariat and Kurogane escaped and hit an enzuigiri. Shotgun dropkick into the corner by Mike, who continued showing pain in hislower left arm. Mike hit an air raid crash neckbreaker on Kurogane, then went high. He tried an elbow drop, but Kurogane trapped Mike in an armbar. Mike broke by desperately kicking his way to the bottom rope. Both guys hit their feet and went to a forearm exchange. Mike won the exchange and Kurogane staggered. Euroland uppercut by Mike. Kurogane worked the arm again with some wrenches and pumphandles. Kurogane threw forearms to Mike’s face in the rhythm of "ZY-RO-K". Mike caught one and smacked Kurogane, but Kurogane threw another big haymaker and both went down. Shoulder breaker by Kurogane into a wicked-looking arm submission. Kurogane tried to trap the legs as well to avoid another rope break, but he could only trap one and Mike reached again. Kurogane waited for Mike to reach his knees and went for a knee, but Mike evaded and hit a Landslide. He picked up Kurogane for the Muscle Buster, but he escaped and trapped Mike in the Straight Jacket Hagen Suplex. The Champ landed it hard, and shocked the crowd with the 1-2-3 victory!
Winner: Zyro Kurogane via Straight Jacket Hagen Suplex -> Pin -> Zyro Kurogane[5]

Apple Kid: Wow! Mike made Zyro EARN that win, and the former multi-time World Champion just lost in somewhat of an upset. I mean Zyro-K is the champ now, but Mike has been rocking EBW for years, and he's in the shape of his career. Maybe that win over Tack was a fluke, but the rest of this has been far from it. From ENN+ to World Champion in a matter of weeks. What a ride this has been for Zyro-K so far. Now, let's take it to the back with....GOOD NEWS GARY!

Backstage

Good News Gary: GOOD NEWS everyone! Gary is back with the Good News, and the Good News is that I'm joined by genius, millionaire, philanthropist, and card playing master Seto Kaiba! Mr. Kaiba, it's an honor to-

Seto Kaiba: Please...are we really going to call me Mr. Kaiba? Not MASTER Kaiba? Guess I'll have to settle. I expect that sort of thing you know? The lack of respect. That's why I made a statement. That's why you have me here right? To explain myself? Save your Good News....Gary, because I'll be telling the Good News here. I came to EBW, because I saw a lot of would be pretenders claiming to the be the King of Games, and that's certainly not the case fellas. Look into my eyes, the eyes of the Blue Eyes White Dragon, and you'll see that I'm the TRUE King of Games. They claim I'm not because I don't follow the rules, but screw the rules, I've got money! That's why I bought the five Exodia cards, and sent them to the biggest offender to me in Jaden Yuki. Bashin Dan has won the World Championship. Zyro Kurogane is the current World Champion. What have you done Jaden Yuki? You opened your mouth, and made a mockery of us. I've come here to put a stop to you first. I'll beat you, and then I'll move onto bigger and better things. I'm going to miss the moniker they gave me in recent weeks. The Exodia Killer? I kind of liked it. However, the most fitting moniker is King of Games, and the man who shut Jaden Yuki's mouth.

Good News Gary: Uh...well then...that WAS Good News...for Kaiba, but now for our Good News, because Jaden Yuki vs. Tack Angel is NEXT! PINKIES UP PEOPLE!

7. E1 Climax Block B: Tack Angel[4] vs. Jaden Yuki[0]
-Tack Angel tried to check on a limping Jaden Yuki to start the match, but Jaden waved him off, and flipped him the bird to motivate him to forget about the injury so to speak. Tack complied and let the kicks fly. Yuki was on the defense for the entirety of the match, another one of the injured that refuse to bow out, and of course the would be "King of Games" are stubborn as hell. He got in a near fall situation, with the GX Factor, but that was the one bright spot, as Tack faked a kick to the bad knee, before moving to the head and rolled up Jaden for the 1-2-3.
Winner: Tack Angel via Head Kick -> Pin -> Tack Angel[6]

Makoto Angel: Jaden put a fight, but he's in no condition to be competing right now. Maybe if he took a week off, that could be all it takes, but he's not giving his knee any time to recover, and this losing streak at the hands of Seto Kaiba is really taking its toll. We wish him no ill will. Tack tried to even avoid kicking the knee.

Apple Kid: True, but the possible concussion might be worse.

Makoto Angel: Oh no!

Apple Kid: Calm down, I'm sure he's fine. He's got that tough, crazy anime hair to cushion the blow.

Larry Grim: I wish I had hair. *sigh*

8. E1 Climax Block A: Subculture[4] vs. Benjamin[2]
-Main event time, as Subculture and Benjamin battled it out in Block A. A fist bump followed by a collar and elbow to start. Subculture walked Benji back to the ropes and broke clean. Another collar and elbow saw Subculture walk Benji to the ropes again. Benji turned around, broke clean for a moment but then threw a low left. Benji took down Subculture and worked a headlock. Benjamin hit a hip toss and a tackle to ground Subbie. Subculture escaped and stomped Benjamin, then charged him to a corner. Benji came off it with a cross-body and did a little taunt, holding his "sword aloft". Benji ran the ropes and Subculture dumped him. Benjamin attempted to skin the cat but Subculture slipped out and threw rights. Back inside, Subculture stomped Benjamin into a corner. Celtic whip to the opposite corner, and Benji exploded out of it with a basement dropkick. Subculture tried to bail, but Benjamin rolled him right back in and worked his leg with some kicks. Benji wrenched Subculture’s leg around his midsection, then kicked the back of Subculture’s leg and went into a leg lock. He tried to transition to the Dalaam Death Lock, but Subculture reached a rope. Benji threw down some kicks on Subculture, who got to his feet and threw a big palm strike and some rights before Benji went back to Subculture’s leg with some kicks. Subculture hit a spinning lariat to gain separation and both guys hit the mat. Subculture shot on Benji and put him into a corner. He hit a spinning heel kick and brought him out of the corner with a bulldog. Cover for two. Subculture tried a fireman’s carry and Benji wriggled free twice to avoid the ushigoroshi and took down Subculture by the head. Benji tried the Dalaem Death Lock again, with the intent to target areas Subbie wasn't prepared for, but he settled for a dragon screw, then a second. Benji put Subculture in a Dusty Dunes Cloverleaf. Subculture struggled his way toward the rope and Benji leaned back deeper. Subculture made it to the rope on the second effort. The Mystic Bout Machine was in full force, and anyone expecting a one sided Blood 4 Blood massacre didn't know why they were dealing with. The heart and fire in Benji was reignited in this one. A Spear got a near fall, and dusting off the Excalibur sent Subbie to the outside. He gave props to Benji before rolling right back into the ring to floor with with a running punch. On the outside, he saw Little Mac finally come out to fire him up. Subculture put up Benji and hit the ushigoroshi. Subculture went for the Counter Culture and the two went into some reversals. Subculture leveled Benji with an elbow. Benji hit his feet and they exchanged big rights. Headbutts and palm strikes got into the mix. Subculture was bleeding from the mouth. Sling blade got a two for Benjamin. Benji tried another Spear and hit it. Blood was pouring from Subculture’s mouth and Penguin thought about stopping the match, and Mac surprisingly even suggested it, but Subculture refused. Subculture caught Benji with a Winter leg sweep and trapped him in a another near-fall. Subculture caught a charging Benjamin and hit a reverse Counter Culture in the corner.Subculture unleashed a huge Punch to the chest. He put up Benji for another ushigoroshi but Benji hit an inside cradle for two. Reversals led to a huge Subculture slam for two. Benji hit yet another Spear, and set up for the Masamune, but Subculture escaped, and came off the ropes with the KO Punch. Both men collapsed into each other as the bell sounded for a Time Limit Draw.
Winner: Time Limit Draw -> Subculture[5]/Benjamin[3]

Apple Kid: A time limit draw! Incredible! What a way to end the show! Both men showing respect, but they both wanted they win. At least they take the points, and stay in the running. That's important thing to remember, as we begin head closer and closer to the Climax Finale IN THE DOME! We'll see you next week for more E1 Climax action!

The Shadow Realm

Tony Wonder: AAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!! I GOT TO ASK HIM HOW HE DID THIS! AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!

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