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The scene opens up to a huge home in a gated community in San Diego, California. Good weather, good environment. Nothing more to ask for. Inside of the home is cool and looks nice. In the living room area on one of the couches sits my cousin Danielle, who has her left leg propped on a pillow, and I sit on a chair beside her. We're having the usual conversations we usually have. The only thing that we're not doing is training which with Danielle's injury, that's not a suffice option at this time.

Mariah: So how are you holding up?

Danielle: Not going to lie. It's a tad bit difficult and I highly dislike not being able to do the thing I'm most passionate about.

Mariah: I figured that as much. You were always a workaholic.

Danielle: Were? I still am. I'm dying to go back to work.

Mariah: Really? Most prefer a little vacation.

Danielle: Don't get me wrong. I don't mind a little relaxation, but at the expense of getting injured? That doesn't sit well with me.

Mariah: True.

Danielle: How's all of the Team Lethality members been doing?

Mariah: They're holding up. Bella's extremely upset that you were injured and we all miss you.

Danielle: I miss them too. It sucks that I can't represent the team the way I want to and I certainly can't lead to the best of my abilities with me being sidelined you know.

Mariah: You're doing just fine leading at the moment. We would love you to be there, but your health is more important in the long run.

Danielle: I get that.

Mariah: So how have you been taking everything from Struggle for Power?

Danielle: What do you mean?

Mariah: You know... everything that went on.

Danielle: Oh right. Well with this injury, I have had some time to really reflect and I admit to making mistakes that night. Everybody knows what they are and it's not one of my proudest moments. I know nobody is perfect and we're all human at the end of the day. We're bound to make poor choices, myself included. I own up to what I did and I have made peace with the fact that you just have to leave it all in the past, move forward and concentrate on being the best person you can possibly be.

Mariah: You basically are taking a better path to positivity?

Danielle: You kind of have to. Just let it die, continue what you were doing before and ignore those that want to hate on you for the sake of hating on you. Haters are irrelevant. They don't really know what they're talking about. You can't take what they say seriously because their opinion holds no weight in the grand scheme of things.

Mariah: Very true. And every athlete has that section that just says shit for the sake of it.

Danielle: They do. From Kobe Bryant and even down to what people think of me. Key thing is not to let it bother you. I have began to learn that, not take it all so seriously and learn to express my frustration in a more healthy manner rather than just holding it in until I can't take it anymore. I embrace who I am and the opinion I value the most, are the fans, and they have been behind me since day one and I would always go to bat for them no matter what.

Mariah: The PCW fans are the greatest fans in the world. You've taught me that from day one and they'll stick behind you through thick and thin.

Danielle: Absolutely. And I couldn't be anymore grateful for them. Greatest fans for the greatest company on the planet. Can't ask for much more.

Mariah: No you cannot.

Danielle: So I see you got Smith Jones for the upcoming Rapture.

Mariah: ... Yeah, I do.

Danielle: How are you feeling about that?

Mariah: To be honest. I'm kind of nervous. I knew Heather was a tough match up months ago, but Smith Jones has been on a complete tear since he arrived.

Danielle: He's certainly not going to be easy to combat. Take last Rapture and Struggle for Power for example. He made an impact against Jay, he defeated the legend known as Magnus Thunder, beat Brian Stryker and he lasted until the final four in the Battlefield match. I got to square off against him in that match and he can work a match.

Mariah: Do I have a chance to beat him?

Danielle: Of course you do. You can beat anybody on this roster. You are skilled enough to cause problems for anybody. You should never be overlooked.

Mariah: It helps that I have a wonderful trainer who will push me into gear.

Danielle: I'd make you watch tape and study extensively. The more you prepare and have a good solid game plan, the better off you are. Not guaranteeing the game plan will always work but it's better than going in like a deer in the headlights.

Mariah: I understand that.

Danielle: But I can tell you that he is beatable. It's up to you towards finding a way to do that. You're not simply going to be given a magic book on how to beat so and so.

Mariah: Completely true. I have to do work to achieve that. And also, Smith Jones is on his way to facing Jay for the Broadcast title and he has a lot of momentum.

Danielle: Indeed. And the Broadcast Championship is a title you should go after. Wouldn't mind seeing another Lopez hold the title.

Mariah: Then why don't you go back into the division?

Danielle: Hehe. I had my time holding that title. The younger generation should be cutting their teeth there. As I said on Rapture. I'm after the World title. I will be watching that scene closely just so I know who I have to face for the title.

Mariah: Very true. I'm kind of thirsty. Want anything while I'm up?

Danielle: Sure. I'd love a water right now.

Mariah: You read my mind. I'll be back.

I get up out of the chair and walk to the kitchen to get both Danielle and I some water. From there, the scene fades out.

(Days Later)

The scene is now back in an apartment in Winchester, Kentucky. I'm inside, cuddled up with Rachel while Reaper, Bella and Tom are sitting at the dinner table, seemingly thinking of ideas. Rachel and I are watching the television while this is going on. We look at them and then look back at each other.

Mariah: Are they always like this when they think?

Rachel: They are. It's been like this for years. Back in CCW. They did this on a regular basis. Well except Reaper. He was just a little weird.

Reaper hears it and looks at us.

Reaper: I'd rather be weird than normal. We had this conversation already.

Rachel: I know. I'm pointing out to Mariah just how deep you guys think.

Reaper: Oh okay.

Reaper goes back to thinking with the others. Rachel looks back at Mariah.

Rachel: But this is how thinking is when it comes to them. They think long and hard about things.

Mariah: I can tell and have noticed a few times. Like Tom contemplating on what girl to screw on which day of the week.

Rachel: Exactly.

Not even a moment later, my phone rings and I place it to my ear and answer.

Mariah: Hello!

?: This Mariah?

Mariah: Yeah. Who are you?

?: This is Kayoz. The one who is going to help cure your sister from being a bloody psychopath?

Mariah: Oh right. What's up?

Kayoz: Nothin' really. When are you guys going to bring the subject here?

Mariah: When you're available to have her. Where do you live exactly?

Kayoz: Detroit!

Mariah: Ah. Interesting. Do you live in the suburbs or the hood?

Kayoz: I barely have enough money to pay my light bill. The hood basically.

Mariah: Alright. We can bring her by probably tomorrow. Does that sound good?

Kayoz: Yeah. I'm good with that.

Mariah: Awesome. See you then.

Phone call ends.

Rachel: Babe. I sense we have to bring Mariella to him?

Mariah: Yes. He's going to cure my sister.

Rachel: Sounds like fun.

Mariah: As long as we keep her gagged and in the straight jacket. We'll be fine.

Rachel: Great point. Road trip?

Mariah: I'm always up for one. Guys, we're going to Detroit.

Reaper: Sweet. Always loved going there.

Mariah: We're going to be in the ghetto.

Tom: Eh. Here's kind of the ghetto anyways.

Reaper: Tom. We are in the middle of nowhere. The country. This is the last place that can be considered the ghetto.

Tom: Okay. You have a point.

Mariah: Shall we go?

Rachel: Hell yes. I call shotgun because Mariah is driving.

Mariah: Tom, Reaper, Bella. You three get to handle Miss Psycho over there.

Tom: Dammit...

Tom, Reaper, Rachel, Bella and I proceed to be on our way while carrying Mariella on our way out of the door. We go outside and head to the Astro van. Reaper, Bella and Tom place Mariella in the back before they get in and sit with her. Rachel gets in the passenger's seat while I get in the driver's one. I place the key in the ignition and back out of the driveway and from there, we are on our way and the scene fades out.

(A day later)

The scene opens back up and we are set in what is the projects area of Detroit, Michigan. The Astro Van still driving around until it pulls up to a white house. Once we have stopped, we get out of the van and with Mariella in tow, we walk up to the front door and I knock on it three times and then back away. About forty-five seconds later, the door opens and a man with white hair and baggy clothing answers.

Kayoz: Glad you guys made it and not a moment too soon.

Mariah: Took a while to find the right house, but thank god we found it.

Kayoz: Well let's bring the subject inside and we'll see what's wrong with her.

We follow Kayoz into the house and the appearance inside is just like any typical ghetto looking home.

Bella: Guys. This looks like a crack house.

Rachel: I agree.

Mariah: Kayoz is the best in the business when it comes to this stuff. It's not like we're having brunch with him or anything.

We continue to follow him until we reach a room where there's a specially designed chair sitting there. They step in and immediately, Mariella is strapped to the chair by her hands and feet by Kayoz and his friend, Jigsaw. As she is strapped down. Jigsaw removes the tape from Mariella's mouth and she doesn't look too happy. I stand there and smirk at my sister's displeasure.

Mariah: Aww. She doesn't look too happy.

Mariella: FUCK YOU!

Mariah: That's not nice to say to your older sister who loves you very much.

Mariella: BULLSHIT! YOU DON'T LOVE ME!

Mariah: That's not true but whatever. You're a damn psycho. And we're here to HELP YOU!

Mariella looks at me all pissed off and I have one big smile on my face. I'm really enjoying seeing my sister like this which I know I'm not supposed to but for all the names she has used against the Lopez family name. You can't really blame me for letting her suffer a bit.

Mariah: Tell me, dear sister. Did you really think talking shit about our family was worth it?

Mariella looks at me and she's still angry about what's going down but she needs to get over it and she needs the help.

Mariella: For the last time. I DON'T NEED HELP!

Mariah: Bullshit! You've been this way for far too long now. I wonder why we didn't do this much sooner.

Mariella: Because there's nothing wrong with me you moron.

Mariah: Yeah. That's a load of crap and you know it.

Bella: Mariah. We're not here to interogate her. We're here to get her help.

Mariah: Sorry. I'm just a little emotional is all.

I step away and allow Kayoz and Jigsaw to do their magic. Jigsaw stands above Mariella while Kayoz grabs a chair and sits down.

Kayoz: Alright. Mariella, why all the animosity towards your family?

Mariella: They are all against me. Every single one of them. They never cared and they would rather show favoritism to Danielle and Mariah. It's sickening.

Kayoz: Tell me about your experiences as a child?

Mariella: I was stuck in a foster home. Horrible experience. And I blame the family for placing me there.

Mariah: Our parents died you idiot.

Kayoz: Mariah. Not now. You'll get your turn in a minute. Back to the subject. You're twenty one years of age yet you have carried the grudge for a lifetime now. Why?

Mariella: Why not? I have never gotten the respect from them and still don't to this day. It's been eating at me for a long while and I guess you can say this is partly why my attitude is what it is today.

Kayoz: I see. Anybody want to respond.

I look at Kayoz and then back at Mariella before beginning to speak.

Mariah: Gladly. Mariella. Whatever vendetta you have against us, really makes you out of your damn mind. For some weird reason, you take out that anger on Danielle and I, and we did NOTHING to you. We are not the ones who sent you to that foster home and we sure as heck are not the ones who diagnosed you with IED. Whatever problem you have with us... WE ARE NOT THE ONES WHO CAUSED IT! Did you get all of that?

Mariella stares at me, still angry although I am now convinced that it is her normal expression. I sigh as I feel that everything I just said went from one ear and out the other. When it comes to Mariella, I shouldn't be surprised at anything really because she is an unpredictable nut job.

Mariah: I think I have said all I needed to say. Kayoz, Jigsaw. Do you two recommend us leaving her with you guys?

Kayoz and Jigsaw look at each other and then back at me.

Jigsaw: Yes. Leave her here so we can get the full diagnosis.

Kayoz: Agreed.

Mariah: Perfect. I thank you two for the help. And here's the money we owe you for doing this.

I hand Kayoz a twenty dollar bill. He looks at it and puts it in his pocket, knowing that he did indeed give us a pretty sweet discount. We all shake hands with him and Jigsaw before departing out of that house. We get back into the van and once everybody is settled in. We begin to drive off and the scene fades out.

To Be Continued

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Alright, so I didn't exactly win the Struggle for Power Battlefield. However, I never did guarantee victory over the other thirty competitors but I did make an impact with a few eliminations, and I teamed up with my wonderful cousin through a pretty nice stretch in the match. I proved to the entire world that I am capable of many things and that I can hang with pretty much anybody on any single night. I'm not one that should be underestimated in any situation and I hope nobody writes me off in the future even though I perfectly understand why I am an underdog in a lot of situations.

I have been told I have a pretty big test ahead of me on the upcoming Rapture. Somebody who has really made an impact since he has arrived in this company. I'm talking about Smith Jones. Smith is somebody who has turned a few heads and has beaten some names. He owns victories over Draven, Magnus Thunder, Brian Stryker and performed damn well in the Battlefield. Many people on the web and on Twitter are touting him as a prodigy of sorts and I do admit, he is very impressive and has the skill set to succeed.

But prodigy? Now I think that's a tad bit out there because so very few athletes deserve to have such a title associated with them. Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Lebron James are prodigies. Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth are that in baseball. It's especially rare in our industry to find a talent that's deserving of the term "prodigy". There are many a talented wrestlers in the business today, with PCW displaying the best of the best, but it's another to say that they are exceptionally talented to the point where they transcend the business in a whole new way.

That's not to take anything away from what Smith has done and he has faced some very good competition, but your one on one opposition so far has consisted of either the power game, the Lucha Libre style and brawling. While that's all good, they're all just the basics. You haven't faced a person of my style yet. The Joshi style of professional wrestling. When it comes to the people in the back, I like to think of myself as the master of the style. The Joshi Queen. I also happen to mix up a little martial arts and submissions into my skill set to make me that much more dangerous and my track record in the industry has proven to be very favorable when it comes to that style.

On the other side, I have never really faced somebody with your style of wrestling. Suplexing at will, a pure tactician in the ring and you have one of the more deadly finishers this business has ever seen in the Point of Controversy. It certainly put Magnus down for the count on the last Rapture, and it laid Jay Thunder out at the end of the show so we all know it's an extremely effective move and one that I definitely need to watch out for and prepare extensively.

It's very apparent that Smith Jones and I are two opposite people. I am a joyful person who lives life to the fullest, wears her heart and emotions on her sleeve and doesn't exactly try and take everything too seriously. You on the other hand, are a bit anti social, you don't give a damn about most people and you could really pass off as some devil's advocate type of person. You're also the type that will go to any place to get what he wants in life. Whether it's leaving people laid out in blood, or saying something that sparks the ire of people. Like me, you're not one to be overlooked.

Ultimately, that last part and us being good at what we do, are the only things that we really have in common. Other than that, like I said, we are two completely different people and I wouldn't have it any other way because I wouldn't want to be the same as everybody else. It's almost a shame that only one of us has to come out of Rapture with the victory, but since that is the case. I will make the proclamation that it will be me who walks out of Cleveland with that win. What way I will do it? I will leave it up to your imagination but I'm damn motivated to win. Would be a nice feather in my cap to own a victory over the likely number one contender for Jay Thunder's Broadcast Championship and it would put me in a nice position for something that could and should benefit my career to the fullest. I will walk out with that win and I will attempt to do it as gracefully as I can. I just hope for your sake, that you can handle being beaten by a girl. Most men and their fragile little ego's can't handle that for some reason.

See you on January 19th, Smithy.

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