Finally her bad luck had come to an end, her first victory under her belt should hopefully give The Lyoness the confidence she needs to keep her momentum going, her chances at winning Shogun had passed, but by defeating one of the tournaments top performers she proved that she in fact does have what it takes to be in the ring, moving forward she finds herself forced to figure out her next goals, and she’s going to have to do it alone.
Her brother is focused on his match with Havoc, Renee is focused on the women's championship and winning the Shogun tournament, even her own husband Ace Michaels has been busy with all the interviews heading into Shogun. All she can do is push forward and win the next one, her match against Joanna Austin.
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10:30 PM, On a Friday
Syrene, CA
Taped for WWH.com and all its affiliates
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It’s late, as Victoria sits in a undefined locker room, a towel draped over her shoulders after what was clearly some sort of workout. She may not have any big matches at Shogun like her fellow Revolutionaries, but that isn’t going to keep her out of the fight. She had to take that big win from Dystopia, and keep the momentum going. She’s looking to the ground as we come into view, and looks up to the camera as she begins speaking.
[Victoria] I want to start off by saying, I honestly have no issues with you personally Joanna Austin. You’re just fighting to be the best like the rest of us. I can’t really fault you for that. I also can’t recall any reason why you and I should have any bad blood personally, so truly our upcoming match is nothing but business. I’m sure you feel the same way.
Victoria strokes her chin, and cracks her neck slightly, before moving on to her next words.
[Victoria] I suppose we even have a few things in common, we’re both gorgeous blondes, we both had big victories last Dystopia, and of course the most obvious is of us both being twins. Only a select few can know what that’s like and you and I are among them. In a different time, I’m sure you and your sister would have some wild twin stories to share with my brother and I, and vice versa. But that time isn’t now.
Victoria shakes her head as she finishes up her last line.
[Victoria] I understand you’ve won a lockbox that holds a prize of some sort, and good on you. A more arrogant person would try and coerce you into putting it on the line here so they can take it for themselves before Shogun, but that person isn’t me. I just need to keep moving forward after my own big victory, and you are what they have put in my way. I’m not going to take that lockbox from you, but I am going to continue my momentum, and halt yours. What was that word I used last time? Derail? I am going to derail you like I did Thor, but unlike him you can’t hide behind your age and ailments. Speaking of which, I’m sorry to hear about your illness Thor, but as long as you step into that ring with me, you will be nothing but prey, and every good lion knows to pick off the weaker ones.
Victoria takes a moment to pause, take a breath rub her palms together
[Victoria] Back to you Joanna, you and I both right now are just looking to make our own name around this place, and I am sure you are going to bring me your best. You want to show that you deserve to have whatever is in that box, but..have you ever considered it to be a trick? What if the box is something bad, like a pink slip? You never know in this business.
Victoria might just be trying to plant some seeds in Joannas head, or perhaps is truly just trying to give her advice, because that box could be anything.
[Victoria] I don’t really have much more to say about you to be honest, I’m just trying to do my part in this war against Ashes of The Wake, and don’t really view you as an enemy, nor do I see you as an ally. To Victoria Lyons, Joanna Austin is just another face, and if you feel the same about me, that's fair. You have the better record, I’m just reeling off my first win, ready to do whatever it takes to make sure it isn’t my only.
Victoria gets a fire in her eyes, one we’ve seen in both her in Vincent when they get determined.
[Victoria] Prepare yourself for a fight, you can bring your magic box if you want. That is none of my concern, although I do hope it works out well for you. You did earn that. However, now that I’ve had the taste of victory, I want it again. I need more. That rush of victory, there was nothing like it, and come Dystopia, I am going to do it again, and you are going to be my prey.
Victoria snarls, and the cameras stay focused on her face for the closing shot, before fading out to black.
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1:30 PM, On a Saturday
Avalon, CA
Off-Camera
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The next Dystopia was to take place in Avalon, and both the twins had arrived separately, running into one another in the parking lot, having spoken very little since Vincent's outburst a while back, there was some slight tension.
[Victoria] Hey.
[Vincent] Hey.
.....awkward silence.
[Vincent] Look Victoria, I’m sorry..I shouldn’t have snapped at you like that…
[Victoria] It’s okay, I understand. I should have been more considerate of how you were feeling at the time.
Vincent nods, and after a moment, they embrace in a hug.
[Vincent] So what’s next for you after your big win?
[Victoria] Just keep getting wins for now, as far as The Revolutionaries go, it’s all about you and Renee right now.
[Vincent] Yeah, I’m so happy for Renee being the first to make the Shogun finals. I hope she wins the whole thing, and the womens championship as well
[Victoria] I think she will.
[Vincent] Yeah, so do I.
[Victoria] And you don’t be so modest, you have your big championship match too. Both of you guys are doing great!
[Vincent] Yeah, thanks. Hopefully WWH finds something for you to do.
Victoria shrugs, and hides a wavering smile.
[Victoria] They might throw me in somewhere, but it’s a big event and others have earned their way onto the ppv card.
[Vincent] Still room in the undercard.
[Victoria] Really? The Undercard? I'm not THAT bad am I?
[Vincent] Look, you have to start somewhere. Maybe Shogun was too ambitious for your debut. Just take that win you got, roll with it into your match with Joanna Austin, and get another one, and another one, and another one.
[Victoria] Ok DJ Khaled, I get it.
The twins share a quick laugh.
[Victoria] So you ready for that big interview?
[Vincent] Yeah, I think it’s just one of those talking head things, and they’ll end up chopping it up and using different angles to make it seem all edgy and what not.
[Victoria] The magic of editing. How’s Cassandra by the way?
[Vincent] She’s fine, back home with her family currently.
[Victoria] How come you haven’t introduced her to Mom?
[Vincent] I’ve been busy, besides I tried last week, but Mom wasn’t home.
[Victoria] Last week? That’s where you went? Mom came HERE wanting to talk to us.
[Vincent] For real?..That explains why the house felt so empty.
[Victoria] Yeah, she lit the fire under me I needed. Reminded me I was too focused on where you were, and this and that, and how I should focus on myself more, and give myself what I need.
[Vincent] That sounds like Mom talk to me.
Vincent chose to leave out the part where he talked with their deceased father, best to not bring that up, he didn’t want to seem crazy.
[Vincent] Anyway, she’ll be there for Thanksgiving, I assume Ace is coming as well.
[Victoria] Of course.
[Vincent] Right...well, look I gotta go get ready for this interview or whatever it is. You gonna be alright?
[Victoria] I can handle myself Vincent, yes, I’ll be fine.
Vincent nodded, and the two hugged again, before Vincent moved along to the arena itself. Victoria sent a quick text to her husband she that she would be working out at the gym late again, before entering the arena herself not far behind her brother.