Years spent putting her brother up, like a proper Lyoness, Victoria is finally ready to step up and make her own mark in the industry, she’s not looking tp upstage her brother or try and show off who the better twin is. She just grew tired of watching from the sidelines, and with a real threat looming in the Ashes of The Wake, the time was finally right.
No stranger to getting physical, with her history of getting involved in her brothers matches, the fans have yet to see her truly compete, for all intents and purposes she has a big debut ahead of her, one she almost has to win, not just to gain those precious Shogun points, but to gain momentum for The Revolutionaries and to put the final stamp on her on confidence, that this transition to the ring was the right decision.
The thing was, as much as she loved her brother, she knew he was dealing with some troubled emotions right now, some she didn’t understand, some she did. What she did know was that her own emotions could get just as mixed up, depending on how Shogun and the beginning of her wrestling career fared for her. If she wasn;t careful, there could be some dark hair dye and half painted skull face in her own future…
It was a lot to think about, and perhaps thats why she found herself alone on a grassy hilltop, sitting on the hood of her car, overlooking the city like she was in some sort of cheesy teen romp movie, no Vincent, no Ace, no Renee. Just a girl and her camera, making her promotional video for her upcoming debut against Josh Kaine.
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The camera focuses on her, as her hair blows sightly in the wind, she lets out a relaxed sigh.
[Victoria] So, it’s that time of year again, time to name a new Shogun, my brother came close last year, but fell to Havoc at the end. Still, he had an amazing run. But with all due respect to my brother...he didn’t win, and that’s exactly what I intend to do. I’m sure you have all the desire in the world to win this tournament, but so am I, and so are twelve others, and with names like Demetrius Lane, Renee Jonae and Sah’Ta Thor to name a few, the competition is well stacked.
She pauses for a moment, reflecting on her words and really just taking in the scenery.
[Victoria] Then you have me Josh, someone who we haven’t seen officially compete. I feel like everyone is looking at me right now through my brother, already comparing me to him and I haven’t even had a real match yet. It’s like, because of his success, I’m expected to fly out the gate and be just as successful. That’s a stigma I need to break. I need to show them that Victoria Lyons is her own woman and needs no comparison to her brother. I will make my own mark to my own goals, the most immediate being winning this tournament and getting myself a shot at the Womens Championship.
Setting goals for yourself in a sure way to get success in this business, and Victoria has set herself a rather lofty one.
[Victoria] You seem to be doing decent for yourself around here Josh, but have yet to really find your footing. My guess is your looking to make that happen with Shogun, hoping this tournament is going to be what propels your WWH career to the next level. But..you really did draw the short straw this week. This isn’t just the start of a tournament for me, it’s the start of a career, and trust that this Lyoness is hungry to start her career off strong.
She pauses for a moment, getting some air, and giving a natural smile at the camera as she continues.
[Victoria] There is of course many weeks left in this tournament, and you can always get some lost points back later, but this week...this match..it’s not gonna happen for you. I have too much riding on this to lose. I promise you this won’t be just some walk in the park. You get to be the first person to get a real taste of what I can bring. Everyone likes to speak on my brothers success, but don’t forget who got him there. It was my guidance and my ability to teach my brother on his path to success, and now he’s touted to be a future World Champion. I helped him do that, so don’t you think that same mind can apply the same success to herself?
She’s speaking more seriously now, the confidence in her voice is showing.
[Victoria] I think the world is in for a big surprise when I finally show my skillset.No, scratch that I KNOW the world is in for a surprise. The girls of the Lyons family have their own roots in the business. I carry my Aunts name for a reason, I carry my OTHER Aunts name as my middle name for a reason. Those two, and my mother were like the Charlies Angels of Pro Wrestling in their day. More recently, my Aunt Victoria had a chance to become the first Affliction Champion right here in WWH a couple years back, but she lost to...well you know.
She gives a quick shrug and smiles, history knows her Aunt lost to Vincent that night.
[Victoria] Now, the mantle is mine. It’s up to me to carry the mantle for the females of our pride. I can’t stay on the sidelines and put my brother up forever. Anyone with a passing knowledge of lions knows the females tens to support the one male, but without them it all crumbles. I guess you can say my family is something of the same, our females have always been strong, and fought alongside the males, it’s what makes our pride truly strong, and it will only continue to grow. My husband and myself will start our own pack someday, and I know Vincent will find his mate when the time comes.
Taking time to let the words sink in, and take a short pause, because..well nobody likes when the words run on too much at once when talking, there has to be at least a small break to keep the pacing.
[Victoria] I have zero intention of losing my first match, even with the possibility of Ashes of The Wake looming, wanting to screw me over. I have my fellow Revolutionaries watching my back just in case. I’m coming into this ready to make an impact and start off strong. There wi;ll be no walk in the park for you, you are going to have to earn this one Josh Kaine, because you’re facing off against a hungry Lyoness and she is going to rip you apart, and spit out the bones, I don’t follow dreams Josh, I hunt goals.
The camera stand still on Victorias face, she gives her best serious intimidating face, and snarls a little for effect. The goals she is hunting have been stated, win Shogun and face off against the womens champion, and her journey, and career begins at Dystopia. Will the young Lyoness rise to the occasion, or will she unjust be outshined by her own brother? In the end, that decision is really up to her and how much effort she puts on herself. Winning Shogun certainly won’t be an easy task, but Victoria is more than ready for it. Bet.
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Their family training school, Syths Training Facility, the STF, named for their fathers alter ego is closed for the day, allowing the twins to have the place to themselves, even their uncles who ran the place were back home with their wives and children. Truly, the Lyons family had more in their pack than just the two of them, but this period of time, belogned ot them. Vincent wiped away the sweat off his forehead after running the ropes, and approached the bench Victoria was seated at.
[Vincent] So you ready for your big night sis? It’s your big debut.
She said nothing for a moment, of course she remained confident when their camerman Jordan helped tape her promo, she had to look confident on camera, that was for WWH media and her poker face had to be strong, but the girl was still human and the reality was she did find herself a bit concerned.
[Victoria] I know..honestly Vince, it’s a lot to take in. Do you think I’m ready?
She looked up to her brother with concerned eyes, he laughs a little, not at her, but at how silly she sounds to him.
[Vincent] You kiddin’ me? Fuck yeah I think you’re ready. I think you’ve BEEN ready for a long time, you just needed the motivation to pull the trigger, and looks like Chris and his cronies have given that to you.
[Victoria] What if I’m not cut out for this?
[Vincent] Don’t even think like that Vicks. YOU are the one who elevated me. Without you, I’d still be some young naive kid trying to find his way. You are going to put the boots to Josh Kaine, and dammit, you’re going to do what I didn’t and WIN Shogun.
Victoria nods, her brother being her encouragement is welcome, normally she’s the one motivating him, this time it’s her who needs him.
[Victoria] Thanks Vince, that means a lot..and it does help. I know...I shouldn’t worry. I’ve been training for this just as long as you have, and I know I do have it within me..it’s just so damn nerve racking.
[Vincent] I get it, and you know that’s normal. You should have some jitters about your first match, but hey. I’ll be rooting for you, I’m sure Ace is rooting for you, and so is Renee. We all believe in you.
[Victoria] I appreciate it, I’m just going to give it my best shot. Josh Kaine has some momentum on his side, but he is sort of facing an unknown quantity. I can use that to my advantage.
[Vincent] I’ve seen first hand how vicious you can get when angry enough. Just take all that ferocious energy you used on me when we would fight growing up, and use it in your match.
[Victoria] Thing is..I never caught Josh Kaine reading my diary.
[Vincent] That was ONE time, and we were like ten years old.
[Victoria] Your damn right it was one time, you didn’t dare do to again.
[Vincent] Very funny.
[Victoria] I thought so.
They stare at one another for a moment, then laugh together at the old childhood memory.
[Vincent] Well, pretend like you caught him or something then. Just don’t doubt yourself. You are a LYONS. You are going to OWN this do you understand me?
Vincent looks at his sister, she stands from her seated position and stares back at him.
[Victoria] Your goddamn right,. Josh Caine is going to become prey, carrion for the vultures to pick apart.
[Vincent] Speaking of vultures..Renee and myself will do all we can to make sure Ashes of The Wake don’t ruin this for you.
[Victoria] Havoc might be too focused on his match with Johnny.
[Vincent] Perhaps, but we still need to keep eyes on him. Trust me, I’m always watching Chris these days.
[Victoria] So, your just done with calling him Havoc?
[Vincent] Headgames Victoria. He hates the idea that Chris Sabertooth is part of him, and I won’t hesitate to remind him who he truly is, all the way until I get my Affliction championship back.
[Victoria] Careful, you know how you get when you obsess on things.
[Vincent] I know..I know, lets just...focus on you. This is your week, I’m there to support you this time, and Renee, you both are gonna rock this.
[Victoria] I know, but remember not to lose sight of your own goals.
[Vincent] I won’t.
[Victoria] Of course not. The future is ours, and Josh Kaine, Havoc, Jada Blaire or anyone else who dares try and stop our movement will be dealt with.
[Vincent] Sounds like the claws are out.
[Victoria] And The Lyoness is ready for a feeding.
[Vincent] C‘mon, let’s go hit the weights.
Victoria nods, and the twins head off to continue their workout together, as they head over to the weight lifting area, where Victoria starts off spotting Vincent as the scene closes.
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