Shiroi Akuma (Bodhi RP)
Sept 25, 2017 3:43:51 GMT -5
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Post by Hyperion on Sept 25, 2017 3:43:51 GMT -5
~This story starts in Bethesda, Ohio. The home of….er, low home insurance and baby booming joy. Bingo, diners, one pizza place, this town has it all! But the big draw, the major attraction- Ascension Wrestling Federation. People from all over the state have been arriving in droves to see their favorite characters battle it out, from the champions Jackson Steele and Kira Izumi, to funny characters like Thob or Copycat, everyone has their personal fave. Newcomers arrive each week, trying to test their skills and achieve greatness in the ranks of the federation, but not many last. An unlikely pairing has found some success however, the duo of misfits, miscreants and law-breakers; Hyperion, and his manager Bodhi. From the big city of New York City, to the dusty brambles of Bethesda, this pair have overcome all odds and have settled down to roost within the ranks of the organization, and to climb the busy ladder of success….~
“....ok, so now I ‘check’, which means I pass. I am not raising the stakes, and I am not making a deal. So the turns goes to you.”
“Right. So now I take these winnings?”
“Not yet, now you decide if you want to make a deal, go all in or just raise your bet.”
“I will do a Texas chokehold.”
“No, its hold’em, and that's the name, not your move. So, look at your cards again, look at what is in the river…”
“Which river do you speak of?”
“Ugh, just look here, then compare to what you have, and make your bet…”
“I raise you my 5 hearts to your two dollars.”
“No, no, no. You never REVEAL your cards to me, ever. Keep those a secret, that is how you play the opponent. If I know what you have in your hand, why would I accept your increased bets?”
“You should obey what a King demands.”
“Oy carumba….maybe poker isn’t your game after all.”
“My game is bloodshed and war.”
“Right. Not quite a family favourite on a wet Sunday however.”
~We find our unlikely duo sitting in the makeshift throne room of Hyperion’s. Bodhi returned to her family business in Ohio which a mission of renewal and rebuilding. However her family-run gas station now serves another purpose- acting as headquarters to her and Hyperion’s domaine.~
“Perhaps we should try another game….ah, how about Snap. Snap is easy, fun, and quick. Here, let me shuffle this deck….now I cut it in half, and you get one half….now, as I place my card down, face up, you place your top card down, also face up.”
~Hyperion obeys, and puts down his card.~
“Good, now we continue like this, until there is a match. Whenever you see a card matching the one just put down, you slap the pile and shout SNAP, which means you win all those cards.”
~The two continue playing Snap until Hyperion gets a match, two 5’s.~
“SNAP!”
~Unknowing of his own strength, Hyperion slaps the table so aggressively, he puts his hand right through the surface wood. Cards fly everywhere, as Hyperion is elbow deep in the furniture.~
“Forget it, forget it! This is pointless!”
“Forgive me lady Bodhi, my excitement took me unawares. I did not seek to spoil the entertainment of today.”
~As they talk, two men in suits and with briefcases enter the room, accompanied by Billy, a station attendant now turned assistant.~
“S-sorry miss Bodhi, they just walked right through!”
~Hyperion bolts to his feet, the wooden table still hanging from his arm like a bracelet.~
“You dare enter the sacred space of the High One! I shall relish bashing your skulls together for the intrusion!”
“Sorry, so sorry Mr. Hyperion, we mean no offense. We are here, on a business errand.”
“Errand or not, you come seeking an audience with me uninvited, and interrupt my learning period. You will suffer for your intolerance.”
“Mr. Hyperon, Sir, most sincere apologies, but we have not come for you, Sir. We have come to speak with Ms. Bodhi.”
“Me?”
“Yes, Ms. Bodhi, we have travelled far across the world to locate you. We are hopeful you may grant us a moment of your time to converse.”
~Hyperion begins his approach to the men, the table sliding off his wrist. Bodhi jumps up and grabs his forearm.~
“Wait Hypy, let's hear what they have to say….you guys don’t look like you’re from around here. What brings you to Ohio?”
~Both men, clearly Japanese, begin to bow and smile, paying courtesy.~
“Ah, thank you, Ms. Bodhi. We have travelled from Japan to meet with you today. We have been tasked with finding you and passing along an invitation.”
“An invitation? To what?”
“Perhaps, we can show you?”
~The smaller of the two men walks gingerly towards Hyperion, picks up the broken table from the floor and positions it onto its legs again. He grabs his briefcase and opens it up, a laptop inside. He sets up the laptop to play a video, as Bodhi takes a seat again. Hyperion continues to stand, but steps backwards a bit, to allow the men to near them some more.~
“What is this video you have us watching?”
“Ah, yes Sir, this is a promotional video, from the Sakura Shoujo Stampede, a wrestling
federation based in Japan.”
“Another federation, so far across the globe. I cannot commit my time to this competition, my focus lies with AWF.”
“Ah, yes! Very good! However, this offer is not for you, Hyperion Sir. This, is for Ms. Bodhi.”
“For me??”
“Yes yes, Ms. Bodhi. Our GM has tasked us with locating you, and offering you a role in our organization.”
“Wow….I am honored, but I do not think I can accept. I have a job here, managing Hypy here. We’re just getting on a roll too, I can’t take on another client for a long time….”
“Ah yes, very understandable. This is not a manager position however, Ms. Bodhi. Our GM would very much like to offer you a position on our roster, as one of our competitors.”
“Me? Wrestle? Bah ha ha ha! Now you guys got it very wrong. I know Japanese are kooky, but I ain't no wrestler, hate to break it to you.”
~Before she can continue, the men play a clip on the laptop, showing the inside, backstage areas of the SSS, highlighting the size of the organization and showing the screaming fans. It pans back to the ring area and finally to the outside of the building, all lit up like a Hollywood premiere.~
“Well….it does look pretty sweet, I’ll give that to you. Is it much bigger than the AWF?”
“Yes, Ms. Bodhi.”
“And what about the other fighters, are they big guys and gals?”
“Only females, Ms. Bodhi. All female wrestling federation. You will find it most accommodating.”
“All girls, sounds like a teenage boys dream. But again, I am not a wrestler, nor a fighter. I’m sorry but I don’t think I could accept.”
~The man plays another clip, this one a lot rougher and cut from surveillance footage. It shows a lady entering a bank, her long white hair flowing from behind a hockey mask. She holds up the bank with a concealed weapon, before being jumped by two security guards. They wrestle her to the floor, but she fights back and defeats both. It shows her grabbing a bag of money and escaping.~
“How the hell did you get-”
~The next clip plays, showing a woman in a mall, being chased by security again. Her hand is full of clothing, clearly stolen. She is outnumbered by four security guards now, but stands her ground, kicking and attacking them in a trained outburst. She beats all the men and flees.~
“Is this you Bodhi? You have a warriors heart, and the spirit of a pit fighter.”
“Who the hell are you guys??”
~Another clip, this one in a detention centre. It shows a number of inmates surrounding one woman, who is sitting with her back to them. Again her white hair stands out. She is attacked from behind, but professionally counters the attack, sending her assailant over her shoulder. She springs up from her chair, swinging a heel to connect with another attacker. She then fends her pursuers off with a series of well placed kicks and strikes. The footage cuts out with her toppling over one woman and beating her repeatedly.~
“OK, you guys better give me answers, right now, or Hype here is going to rip your throats out.”
~Hyperion steps forward, to within an arm's distance of each man. They both still seem unphased.~
“Most sincere apologies Ms. Bodhi, we mean no disrespect. Our GM has tasked us with-”
“Finding me and recruiting me. I got it. You’re gonna need to tell me more than that. Now.”
“Ms. Bodhi, we have been instructed to accompany you back to Japan with us, to meet with our GM in person. She will be most pleased to see your arrival, and will be able to further explain our company to you.”
“Fine, where is this GM of yours?”
“She is still in Japan. She has arranged transportation for you, accommodation, and a contract should you wish to accept. We cannot recommend this enough.”
“Yes, most highly recommend you accept.”
“OK, so when does this all happen?’’
“Hello Ms. Bodhi, and welcome to the Sakura Shoujo Stampede, commonly referred to as SSS. I am Yuuko Koizumi, General Manager.”
“Hello Ms. Koizumi, pleased to finally meet you.”
~Yuuko bows to Bodhi, who returns the gesture. She looks at Bodhi’s luggage, still by the doorway to her office.~
“You must be fatigued from your journey, I apologize for the trouble this may have caused you.”
“Yeah, it’s all good. Your two henchmen were pretty convincing….and they wouldn’t take no for an answer. So here we are!”
“Yes, indeed here we are. We have much to discuss, but first I wish for you to adjust to your surroundings, and become as comfortable as we can provide. As you are new to our organization, you must be unaware of our purpose. I will explain briefly our goal; to become the world's biggest sports entertainment organization, garnering more viewers than our competitors. As the newest all-female corporation, I believe we can be a symbol of strength for women worldwide, and encourage others to join our pledge, and support our superstars.”
“Hmm, sounds good. I got to say, I am a little skeptical on how you are going to overthrow the other federations out there. I am new to the game, but from my research there are some big players out there. I just came from a big company to be here today.”
“Yes, the Ascension Wrestling Federation. You are manager to one Mr. Hyperion, correct? I see his most recent matches have proven successful, no thanks to your supervision and guidance. However, this time I wish to star you inside the ring.”
“Me as a star wrestler? Yeah, me and Hype are on a good run, but I don’t know if this is for me.
“I do not make errors, Ms. Bodhi. I have chosen you for a specific reason. I have seen your abilities in action.”
“I need to ask two questions- how did you get that footage, and how do you know I won’t end up going back to the old me again in the ring?”
“Good question. I thoroughly research my investments, and you were no different. A woman of your style, your poise….I knew you must have been trained or educated in the ways of the fist. A little background checking proved to be fruitful, and my suspicions were correct- you were, and hopefully still are, a nasty piece of work. Am I right?”
~A scowl crosses Bodhi’s face.~
“Choose your words carefully, Ms. Koizumi. You don’t want to swallow them.”
~Yuuko lets out a little giggle, and composes herself.~
“No Ms. Bodhi, you are mistaken. I chose my words very carefully, to invoke just the right reactions. And I believe I have been correct in my choosing today. Outside you may be a different person to the girl before, the inmate, criminal, thief. Today, you look and appear differently, but inside your fire still burns. Inside, you are still as dangerous as ever, if not more. You remain, still, as a ‘Shiroi Akuma’....the White Devil.”
~A slight smirk crosses Bodhi’s lips.~
“It is true then. And if my suspicions are right, you will become a great power within the SSS. But now, you must rest and recover. There is lots to do, and I will require you to be of good energy. My assistant will show you to your suite.”
“Suite?”
“Yes, Ms. Bodhi. While you are a part of Sakura Shoujo Stampede, you will be provided with the best accommodations at our disposal. I also understand you still have obligations to Mr. Hyperion, and the AWF. So a jet will be provided whenever necessary to return you here, or there.”
“Hmm, well that sounds fair.”
“You will grow to learn that I can be very fair, but my word will be unquestioned.”
“Gotcha, you wouldn’t be the GM otherwise.”
“Indeed. But for now, I bid you a good rest, and we will speak more again. ‘O Wakare’, Ms. Bodhi.”
~Yuuko bows again, as does Bodhi. A younger lady, Ms. Koizumi’s assistant, arrives to escort Bodhi to her room. They walk throughout the building, a mini-tour for Bodhi, before arriving to her room minutes later. She opens the door and enters, the assistant guiding her around her new abode. It is a fully furnished, well stocked apartment, within the SSS building. The porters drop her bags inside the doorway, and everyone takes their leave. Bodhi walks to the window, and opens the drapes. Lights floods in as she is greeted by a scenic skyline view of Tokyo.~
“Wow….I think I am going to like it here. Sakura Shoujo Stampede….is is going to be fun!”
“....ok, so now I ‘check’, which means I pass. I am not raising the stakes, and I am not making a deal. So the turns goes to you.”
“Right. So now I take these winnings?”
“Not yet, now you decide if you want to make a deal, go all in or just raise your bet.”
“I will do a Texas chokehold.”
“No, its hold’em, and that's the name, not your move. So, look at your cards again, look at what is in the river…”
“Which river do you speak of?”
“Ugh, just look here, then compare to what you have, and make your bet…”
“I raise you my 5 hearts to your two dollars.”
“No, no, no. You never REVEAL your cards to me, ever. Keep those a secret, that is how you play the opponent. If I know what you have in your hand, why would I accept your increased bets?”
“You should obey what a King demands.”
“Oy carumba….maybe poker isn’t your game after all.”
“My game is bloodshed and war.”
“Right. Not quite a family favourite on a wet Sunday however.”
~We find our unlikely duo sitting in the makeshift throne room of Hyperion’s. Bodhi returned to her family business in Ohio which a mission of renewal and rebuilding. However her family-run gas station now serves another purpose- acting as headquarters to her and Hyperion’s domaine.~
“Perhaps we should try another game….ah, how about Snap. Snap is easy, fun, and quick. Here, let me shuffle this deck….now I cut it in half, and you get one half….now, as I place my card down, face up, you place your top card down, also face up.”
~Hyperion obeys, and puts down his card.~
“Good, now we continue like this, until there is a match. Whenever you see a card matching the one just put down, you slap the pile and shout SNAP, which means you win all those cards.”
~The two continue playing Snap until Hyperion gets a match, two 5’s.~
“SNAP!”
~Unknowing of his own strength, Hyperion slaps the table so aggressively, he puts his hand right through the surface wood. Cards fly everywhere, as Hyperion is elbow deep in the furniture.~
“Forget it, forget it! This is pointless!”
“Forgive me lady Bodhi, my excitement took me unawares. I did not seek to spoil the entertainment of today.”
~As they talk, two men in suits and with briefcases enter the room, accompanied by Billy, a station attendant now turned assistant.~
“S-sorry miss Bodhi, they just walked right through!”
~Hyperion bolts to his feet, the wooden table still hanging from his arm like a bracelet.~
“You dare enter the sacred space of the High One! I shall relish bashing your skulls together for the intrusion!”
“Sorry, so sorry Mr. Hyperion, we mean no offense. We are here, on a business errand.”
“Errand or not, you come seeking an audience with me uninvited, and interrupt my learning period. You will suffer for your intolerance.”
“Mr. Hyperon, Sir, most sincere apologies, but we have not come for you, Sir. We have come to speak with Ms. Bodhi.”
“Me?”
“Yes, Ms. Bodhi, we have travelled far across the world to locate you. We are hopeful you may grant us a moment of your time to converse.”
~Hyperion begins his approach to the men, the table sliding off his wrist. Bodhi jumps up and grabs his forearm.~
“Wait Hypy, let's hear what they have to say….you guys don’t look like you’re from around here. What brings you to Ohio?”
~Both men, clearly Japanese, begin to bow and smile, paying courtesy.~
“Ah, thank you, Ms. Bodhi. We have travelled from Japan to meet with you today. We have been tasked with finding you and passing along an invitation.”
“An invitation? To what?”
“Perhaps, we can show you?”
~The smaller of the two men walks gingerly towards Hyperion, picks up the broken table from the floor and positions it onto its legs again. He grabs his briefcase and opens it up, a laptop inside. He sets up the laptop to play a video, as Bodhi takes a seat again. Hyperion continues to stand, but steps backwards a bit, to allow the men to near them some more.~
“What is this video you have us watching?”
“Ah, yes Sir, this is a promotional video, from the Sakura Shoujo Stampede, a wrestling
federation based in Japan.”
“Another federation, so far across the globe. I cannot commit my time to this competition, my focus lies with AWF.”
“Ah, yes! Very good! However, this offer is not for you, Hyperion Sir. This, is for Ms. Bodhi.”
“For me??”
“Yes yes, Ms. Bodhi. Our GM has tasked us with locating you, and offering you a role in our organization.”
“Wow….I am honored, but I do not think I can accept. I have a job here, managing Hypy here. We’re just getting on a roll too, I can’t take on another client for a long time….”
“Ah yes, very understandable. This is not a manager position however, Ms. Bodhi. Our GM would very much like to offer you a position on our roster, as one of our competitors.”
“Me? Wrestle? Bah ha ha ha! Now you guys got it very wrong. I know Japanese are kooky, but I ain't no wrestler, hate to break it to you.”
~Before she can continue, the men play a clip on the laptop, showing the inside, backstage areas of the SSS, highlighting the size of the organization and showing the screaming fans. It pans back to the ring area and finally to the outside of the building, all lit up like a Hollywood premiere.~
“Well….it does look pretty sweet, I’ll give that to you. Is it much bigger than the AWF?”
“Yes, Ms. Bodhi.”
“And what about the other fighters, are they big guys and gals?”
“Only females, Ms. Bodhi. All female wrestling federation. You will find it most accommodating.”
“All girls, sounds like a teenage boys dream. But again, I am not a wrestler, nor a fighter. I’m sorry but I don’t think I could accept.”
~The man plays another clip, this one a lot rougher and cut from surveillance footage. It shows a lady entering a bank, her long white hair flowing from behind a hockey mask. She holds up the bank with a concealed weapon, before being jumped by two security guards. They wrestle her to the floor, but she fights back and defeats both. It shows her grabbing a bag of money and escaping.~
“How the hell did you get-”
~The next clip plays, showing a woman in a mall, being chased by security again. Her hand is full of clothing, clearly stolen. She is outnumbered by four security guards now, but stands her ground, kicking and attacking them in a trained outburst. She beats all the men and flees.~
“Is this you Bodhi? You have a warriors heart, and the spirit of a pit fighter.”
“Who the hell are you guys??”
~Another clip, this one in a detention centre. It shows a number of inmates surrounding one woman, who is sitting with her back to them. Again her white hair stands out. She is attacked from behind, but professionally counters the attack, sending her assailant over her shoulder. She springs up from her chair, swinging a heel to connect with another attacker. She then fends her pursuers off with a series of well placed kicks and strikes. The footage cuts out with her toppling over one woman and beating her repeatedly.~
“OK, you guys better give me answers, right now, or Hype here is going to rip your throats out.”
~Hyperion steps forward, to within an arm's distance of each man. They both still seem unphased.~
“Most sincere apologies Ms. Bodhi, we mean no disrespect. Our GM has tasked us with-”
“Finding me and recruiting me. I got it. You’re gonna need to tell me more than that. Now.”
“Ms. Bodhi, we have been instructed to accompany you back to Japan with us, to meet with our GM in person. She will be most pleased to see your arrival, and will be able to further explain our company to you.”
“Fine, where is this GM of yours?”
“She is still in Japan. She has arranged transportation for you, accommodation, and a contract should you wish to accept. We cannot recommend this enough.”
“Yes, most highly recommend you accept.”
“OK, so when does this all happen?’’
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30 HOURS OF TRAVEL LATER
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
“Hello Ms. Bodhi, and welcome to the Sakura Shoujo Stampede, commonly referred to as SSS. I am Yuuko Koizumi, General Manager.”
“Hello Ms. Koizumi, pleased to finally meet you.”
~Yuuko bows to Bodhi, who returns the gesture. She looks at Bodhi’s luggage, still by the doorway to her office.~
“You must be fatigued from your journey, I apologize for the trouble this may have caused you.”
“Yeah, it’s all good. Your two henchmen were pretty convincing….and they wouldn’t take no for an answer. So here we are!”
“Yes, indeed here we are. We have much to discuss, but first I wish for you to adjust to your surroundings, and become as comfortable as we can provide. As you are new to our organization, you must be unaware of our purpose. I will explain briefly our goal; to become the world's biggest sports entertainment organization, garnering more viewers than our competitors. As the newest all-female corporation, I believe we can be a symbol of strength for women worldwide, and encourage others to join our pledge, and support our superstars.”
“Hmm, sounds good. I got to say, I am a little skeptical on how you are going to overthrow the other federations out there. I am new to the game, but from my research there are some big players out there. I just came from a big company to be here today.”
“Yes, the Ascension Wrestling Federation. You are manager to one Mr. Hyperion, correct? I see his most recent matches have proven successful, no thanks to your supervision and guidance. However, this time I wish to star you inside the ring.”
“Me as a star wrestler? Yeah, me and Hype are on a good run, but I don’t know if this is for me.
“I do not make errors, Ms. Bodhi. I have chosen you for a specific reason. I have seen your abilities in action.”
“I need to ask two questions- how did you get that footage, and how do you know I won’t end up going back to the old me again in the ring?”
“Good question. I thoroughly research my investments, and you were no different. A woman of your style, your poise….I knew you must have been trained or educated in the ways of the fist. A little background checking proved to be fruitful, and my suspicions were correct- you were, and hopefully still are, a nasty piece of work. Am I right?”
~A scowl crosses Bodhi’s face.~
“Choose your words carefully, Ms. Koizumi. You don’t want to swallow them.”
~Yuuko lets out a little giggle, and composes herself.~
“No Ms. Bodhi, you are mistaken. I chose my words very carefully, to invoke just the right reactions. And I believe I have been correct in my choosing today. Outside you may be a different person to the girl before, the inmate, criminal, thief. Today, you look and appear differently, but inside your fire still burns. Inside, you are still as dangerous as ever, if not more. You remain, still, as a ‘Shiroi Akuma’....the White Devil.”
~A slight smirk crosses Bodhi’s lips.~
“It is true then. And if my suspicions are right, you will become a great power within the SSS. But now, you must rest and recover. There is lots to do, and I will require you to be of good energy. My assistant will show you to your suite.”
“Suite?”
“Yes, Ms. Bodhi. While you are a part of Sakura Shoujo Stampede, you will be provided with the best accommodations at our disposal. I also understand you still have obligations to Mr. Hyperion, and the AWF. So a jet will be provided whenever necessary to return you here, or there.”
“Hmm, well that sounds fair.”
“You will grow to learn that I can be very fair, but my word will be unquestioned.”
“Gotcha, you wouldn’t be the GM otherwise.”
“Indeed. But for now, I bid you a good rest, and we will speak more again. ‘O Wakare’, Ms. Bodhi.”
~Yuuko bows again, as does Bodhi. A younger lady, Ms. Koizumi’s assistant, arrives to escort Bodhi to her room. They walk throughout the building, a mini-tour for Bodhi, before arriving to her room minutes later. She opens the door and enters, the assistant guiding her around her new abode. It is a fully furnished, well stocked apartment, within the SSS building. The porters drop her bags inside the doorway, and everyone takes their leave. Bodhi walks to the window, and opens the drapes. Lights floods in as she is greeted by a scenic skyline view of Tokyo.~
“Wow….I think I am going to like it here. Sakura Shoujo Stampede….is is going to be fun!”
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