DOUBLE VISION
A SISTER’S BOND
The time for the Truelove Twins to finally get their World Tag Team Title match was happening. They were heading into a stiff mountain to climb though as Redemption was running on all full cylinders. For the Twins, it had been a long road since even before Bound By Blood, at Under Attack they went all the way to the end of the Chamber to try and win the Tag Team Titles, they were not given the luxury of drawing a number. It was alright, they picked up their heads and kept moving forward best they could. Challenge after challenge, from Bound By Blood when they beat the team formed by the Street Legacy, Kennedy and Trinity who fought to the bitter end, Chris Cannon, Dylan Howell and finally Donovan Kayl. Paris was the sole survivor pinning Kennedy in the biggest win of her career.
After that it started to get a little dicey at the introduction of Katya to the decision-making chair, that is when everything changed. The Twins suddenly found themselves obsolete, they were wrestling against nobodies, makeshift tag teams and strippers. They couldn’t believe how insulted they were at the revelation, they were clearly upset, didn’t know what else to do but complain. Every single week they were on TV wrestling and going nowhere while Redemption was barely defending the tag team titles because James Evans isn’t just about a split personality, his desire to be a Main Event player in the singles ranks has obviously become his number one priority and while he was having issues with his meds thanks to Giovanni Aries, the Twins and Laura kept tabs on his progression, even to the point that Laura started to become concerned with his mental state and didn’t want for her Twins to get hurt or even or lose the ONE opportunity they have.
They do not come very often.
The Truelove Twins were concerned and even feeling the pressure by Laura and even Sienna Swann who surprisingly snapped at them at the last Breakdown and it didn’t go unnoticed. Then everything with Kelcey Wallace and the baby happened. Things started to get really complicated even for Twins who never hated Kelcey, they just saw her as the opposition.
London and Paris could let these things distract them, they needed to stay focused on the Tag Team Championship.
Brooklyn, New York
After Breakdown
Paris was not in the best of moods; she didn’t appreciate Sienna snapping at her like that on national TV. Laura also seemed to side with Swann and that really put a concern for Paris. London was more the optimist; she didn’t seem to look into it as much. Both Twins decided to go out on their own, they knew that Sienna and Chris were flying back to Orlando on a charter jet tonight. They were going to meet up with them tomorrow along with Laura who was back in the hotel room.
London and Paris both wore black pleather pants and open toed heels, London had a blue halter top on sleeveless, Paris has a yellow one, their nails where both a French, their long sandy blonde hair hung down. Paris was sitting in a corner booth, the music was playing, sipping a Vodka Tonic. London sat next to her; she had a Cosmopolitan. LEO was would be joining them shortly, Paris was not happy at all, her long nails tapped on the hard wood of the table…
London: “You are looking way too much into this.”
Paris: “Am I? You heard them earlier, what they had to say. I’m sorry but that doesn’t sit well with me, I told you this was a bloody mistake right from the start.”
London: “What are you talking about, we are the Beauty Factory, we are a cohesive unit. We have been all a part of one another for years. Paris, they are just worried about us, they think we can’t win the tag team titles because of James Evans and his craziness. The guy is unstable, who knows, maybe he will try to hurt us, that is why we WILL have LEO in our corner to make sure that nothing happens. We have this, it’s OUR time. They have held those titles long enough and have a few defenses since then. Look at James, he’s unstable, more worried about Giovanni Aries, more pre-occupied with being a singles star, Angelica wants to help her daughters, remember the ones we beat? They are not focused like we are.”
Paris: “Yeah, that still doesn’t change what happened tonight. I swear to God, London, I had a feeling about this when Sienna dropped Ikiro and started dating Chris Cannon, things would change and her focus while on the World Championship would be about him and we would be left in the bloody dust.”
Paris sips her drink, she sighs, thinking about how angry she is right now at everything that was happening. London continued to try and calm her down….
London: “Sis, look at me.”
Paris slowly turns to look over at London….
London: “I know that you are upset but listen, they only want what is best for us. There are no ulterior motives, there is nothing that would suggest they want to do anything to us even if we lost but WE ARE NOT LOSING.
Paris: “That is not the bloody point, London! We were basically threatened tonight and that maybe okay with you, but it is NOT okay with me! What stories do we have to tell? I mean our lives are pretty simple right? We get up in the morning, take showers, get dressed, go to the Factory or the gym, we always are there for Sienna though lately it’s not the case since she has Chris Cannon, what are WE doing? We live a boring existence of servitude that is it. Remember the nights we used to DJ? The times we spent closing down bars or going midnight surfing? Getting in the conga lines….”
London: “Being drugged and raped….”
Paris: “Bloody hell, you are a Debbie Downer.”
London: “That was our past life, we are important people. We get VIP treatment anywhere we go; we get to live the good life finally; do you know how awesome that is? You haven’t enjoyed yourself since we came here. This is a great opportunity for the two of us, we are making good money, are pictures are in every major publication known to the modeling gods, what more do you want?”
Paris: “Freedom, my life back. A chance to be myself and forget this modeling bullshit. Tonight, was a perfect example of it, what they did was not cool. I felt like a bloody dummkopf. They are supposed to be our mates, our friends.”
As Paris kept talking, even London now was starting to think, it was like Paris was slowly getting through to her and it was working. London then started to think about what Paris was getting at, her Twin turned to London and sipped her drink….
Paris: “You’re thinking about it.”
London: “I am. It kinda makes sense in a way, I mean, I get it now but that doesn’t mean they would do that to us, Paris. Ms. Steinbeck may get mad, she might even be a bit annoyed, but Sienna would never oust us, we are her muscle.”
Paris: “I hope you’re right. I really do. Is LEO coming?”
London: He said he would, though I think he’s a bit detained.”
Paris: “I really don’t want to be here. I’m in a foul mood, all that shit ruined my night and it sucks because we are in New York of all cities. What time do we have to go down to Orlando?”
London: “Six in the morning.”
Paris: “Right, I’m heading back to the hotel. Are you staying?”
London: “Well… uh no. If you are leaving, I am leaving.”
Paris: “Come on, let’s go.”
The Twins down their drinks, they start to make their way out the door when they hear an argument, both look to see the DJ fighting with the bar manager….
DJ: “This ain’t what we agreed on! Look yous can take your chump change and I’m outta ere’.!”
Bar Manager: “Tony, stop being a dick man. Come on, get with it. Don’t leave me fucking hanging! My boy, come on man!?”
The DJ storms out, there is no one to play music. The Twins look at one another and smirk before turning back to the Bar Manager…
Bar Manager: “The bar is over there, lady’s night so you get drinks half price.”
Paris: “Yeah, thanks. We don’t care about the drinks; we see you are in a little bit of a pickle.”
Bar Manager: “I lost my DJ.”
London: “Well… Not anymore that is if you are willing to take a chance on us. We kinda know how to do this.”
Bar Manager: “Wait… you two?”
Paris: “It’s what we do on the side when not wrestling or being models. Traveled all over the states and Mexico, we actually miss so you’d be doing US a favor after the night my sister and I have had. We can help you out for a few hours until you find someone.”
Bar Manager: “Really? You two gorgeous gals spinning the tracks!? That would be awesome!”
London: “Sure, let us do our thing. Paris and I will get this place up and alive again.”
Bar Manager: “Thanks, it pays $300 bucks.”
London: “Keep it, buy everyone a round of drinks on us.”
Paris: “Yeah, just make sure we get some too.”
Bar Manager: “Ladies, the tab is free all night long!”
The Bar Manager was shocked and surprised, as the sexy Twins went on stage and after setting up within minutes, they started to DJ and had the crowd going. Before even the bar Manager knew it, the Truelove’s had taken over his place of establishment and made it their own.
About Twenty Minutes had passed, LEO walks in, shocked to see the Twins drinking, playing music, hanging out with the crowd. He stood back and smirked before texting Laura Steinbeck of what he saw, his job was to always report to Laura Steinbeck…
Later That Night
The Twins were taken back to the Hotel room. London and Paris both had their heels in hand, tired and had been drinking some, LEO opened their door and they both stepped in, he came in after them and closed it. Turning on the lights Laura Steinbeck was there in her silk black pajama pants, slippers and top with a robe, her legs were crossed, staring right at London and Paris. Paris dropped her shoes and walks over to the couch, she sat down. Opened a bottle of water and sipped. London looked a little more remorseful, she walked up to Laura and sat next to her, her head was down….
Laura: “Look at me.”
London looks up. Laura examines her eyes….
Laura: “You have been drinking, you are also sleep deprived and it’s three in the morning! We need to get up in a couple of hours and head to Orlando to support Sienna and Chris! What in the hell were you two thinking!?”
London: “We were leaving, and the DJ stormed out, so Paris and I wanted to help the bar manager out, he was really nice and in a bind. We pitched in, we then decided to DJ for a few hours, turned into the whole the night. Paris and I did have fun though Ms. Steinbeck, been a while since we were actually able to do something, we both enjoyed.”
Laura: “Oh, how nice, you two went out and had fun, that is fantastic. I am so overjoyed and happy. Matter of fact, I’m about to be flying over the moon. Did you have fun, Paris?”
Paris: “Yes, I did.”
Laura: “So like London was DJ’ing worth losing a night’s sleep and probably throwing off your whole sleep pattern heading into a match you two have waited for nine months? Where I had to pretty much, plea, beg and get on my goddamn knees to get from Sasha?”
London and Paris are both silent, London then finally speaks….
London: “We are sorry Ms. Steinbeck; Paris and I were upset by the comments made by you and Sienna on Breakdown. We didn’t think they were appropriate as we have been nothing but loyal to you and the Beauty Factory. Paris and I want to make sure that everything is okay here. What we did there is no excuse, we apologize for that. Ms. Steinbeck, forgive us, it will never happen again, and we promise to bring home the Tag Team Titles.”
Laura: “I don’t think you two realize just how important this is when it comes to grand scheme of things. We are the Beauty Factory, when one member is not pulling their weight, we then take action to make sure they do. London, respectful as you are, I often wonder what your sister is thinking. I don’t think she really likes me or Sienna for that matter. We had a discussion about you Paris the other day, hence why Sienna said that to you. I brought you both here because your mother is a dear close friend to me, she practically begged me to save you from that rat hole in Mexico. Now I am thinking to myself was that even worth it? Should I have bothered? What have you done in the SCW so far?”
Paris: “We lasted to the end of the Elimination Chamber after starting number one. We beat the Street Legacy, the Jones sisters, Red Empire, we have turned some heads and yet, you and Sienna continue to question us and what happened tonight? Was not cool. I don’t like to be threatened. This is a partnership; we are supposed to be like family. All we have done is carry out your orders whether fucked up or not.”
Laura sits up, LEO slowly makes his way behind Paris who sits comfortably on the couch, with her bare feet kicked up on the coffee table. Laura’s blue eyes glare over at London who looks to be suddenly panicking a little….
Laura: “So what are you exactly telling me, Paris? That you do not agree with the job I have asked of you? You are paid well, you get to wrestle, live a lavish existence, travel the world, what more do you want, darling?”
Paris: “I know that what we do is for the benefit of the Beauty Factory. But Laura, how far is too far? What Sienna did to Ikiro was WRONG. He is a good guy, he has busted his ass for us, he was a great ally and took a hit. Chris Cannon destroys him and it’s like…. Okay, next.”
Laura: “We don’t question those decisions.”
Paris: “Okay, then what about Kelcey Wallace?”
Laura: “Paris… STOP right there. We are NOT going to talk about Kelcey Wallace or anything else that Sienna decides to do.”
Paris: “No?”
London: “Paris, don’t.”
Paris finally kicks her feet off the table and sighs, she leans in and drinks some more water, the alcohol is probably adding to her defiance more than usual….
Paris: “Okay…. So, we are just going to stand by and allow her and Chris to take that baby from Kelcey and it’s okay because Sienna said so? Right…. I’m going to bed….”
Laura: “No, you are going to sit right there and look me in the eye and tell me this is the road you want to travel.”
London: “Ms. Steinbeck, Paris has been drinking, please forgive her. She doesn’t mean any of this.”
Paris: “The hell I do. Kelcey Wallace was always kind to us, London! She even gave us tips, would show us around backstage when it wasn’t necessary. We became fans of Kelcey, this whole bit started because of Sienna’s jealousy yet we are not allowed to speak about it. There is a woman that is in a coma, Laura. I know they are not breaking any rules, but this is low, even for Sienna.”
London: “Oh my fucking God, Paris, shut up!”
Laura: “No, let her speak, daring. Go on, keep talking. Tell me again, is this the road you want to travel down?”
Paris: “Laura, I want to have a voice, it seems like we are chained and if WE fail? If WE don’t capture the tag titles from TWO Former World Champion, I mean that fucking crazy stooge won Taking Hold of the Flame and Main Evented Rise to Greatness, or did we forget all that? Angelica Jones is a fucking legend!? Or did we forget about that too? We are not fighting some makeshift tag team or run of the mill pairing, these two are bona fide stars and yet you are pressuring us to beat them and of we don’t, we are getting threatened and told that we BETTER win or ELSE!? London and I have done everything for you. We even clean up Sienna’s messes when she was falling over drunk and drugged up in modeling shoots. We had to cover up Sierra and what we did to her all to protect Sienna again. I know that is what you pay us to do but occasionally it would be nice to receive a little fucking gratitude!”
London face palms, Laura nods and smiles, she stands up and sighs….
Laura: “You’re right darling, I need to show you more gratitude. But first I want you to remember that I own your contracts, what I say goes no matter if you want to agree or disagree. I do want this to be a great working relationship and beneficial to us all, I think that we can not only win the tag team titles but become the greatest tag team in SCW history. Unfortunately, we are at an impasse, and I hate to be the type that must do this kind of thing. I am a peaceful woman, ladies, you know that. I like to handle things through words and understanding.”
London: “I agree Ms. Steinbeck; Paris and I just need to get a few hours of sleep and that’s it. We apologize for tonight and it will never happen again. Let’s go to bed Paris, apologize to Ms. Steinbeck please?”
Paris: “Yeah….”
Paris takes a sip of her water and stands up, she places it down, noticing Laura looking at her….
Paris: “What?”
Laura: “Are you going to apologize? Are you going to tell me that this was all one big misunderstanding darling and we can move on from here to win some tag team titles?”
London: “Paris…. Apologize.”
Paris: “I didn’t do anything wrong; I voiced my opinion and that is it Laura. Why do we have to make this a huge production, seriously. We were threatened tonight and that was not cool, so we were hurt. The DJ needed a musician, we gave it to him and then that was it, I don’t get it why it has to be such a big deal. We will be ready for Taking Hold of the Flame, we worked too damn hard to lose.”
Laura: “So no apology?”
London: “Paris!?”
Paris shakes her head….
Laura: “Okay, goodnight.”
Paris: “Yeah….”
Laura nods at LEO who quickly comes from behind Paris and locks in a choke hold, he lifts her up off her feet as she tries to fight it…
London: “Drop her! Ms. Steinbeck, please. Stop!”
Laura: “Not until she apologizes.”
London: “Paris, apologize!”
Paris refuses, trying her best to fight the choke but she starts to go limp, her eyes crossed, roll the back of her head and arms fall to the side. LEO holds her off her feet for a few more seconds before Laura nods and he throws he on the couch….
London: “Paris!?”
Laura: “Come LEO. Let her sleep, she will be well rested in a few hours.”
London: “Why!? We have done everything that you have asked of us! Why did you hurt my sister!? Why!?”
London grabs Paris and tries to wake her. She looks over at Laura who sighs and shakes her head, then she turns to LEO and nods. He starts making his way toward London, who quickly grabs Paris and tries to protect her….
London: “We trusted you! Stay away from us!”
LEO: “It is nothing personal, I am simply doing the job that I am paid to do. I am sorry that this happened but maybe you should listen more often to Ms. Steinbeck.”
London: “Get out!”
LEO: “I will wake her.”
London: “You won’t touch her, GET OUT!”
Laura: “Come on LEO, let’s go. London, I expect both you and Paris to be ready for Travel, are we clear?”
London: “…. Yes… Ms. Steinbeck.”
Laura: “Good. Sweet dreams darling.”
Laura and LEO leave, London turns to Paris who starts to stir, she quickly sits her up and massages her back before slapping it quickly. Her eyes slowly open, she starts to cough, and London turns her on the side. About ten minutes pass, London then helps Paris get n her bed clothes and lies her down, she then spoons her sister….
London: “I’m sorry.”
Paris: “I don’t understand.”
London: “What is it?”
Paris: “Why you are such a fucking coward.”
London: “Paris…. I don’t want any trouble. I just want to go to the PPV and win the tag team titles. I know you are outspoken, I get that but Ms. Steinbeck is not playing around. She is good friends with mum, I don’t think she would intentionally hurt any of us.”
Paris: “Is that what you call choking me out? Not intentionally hurting someone?”
London: “Paris….”
Paris: “Face it London, we’re in deep shit if we don’t win those tag team titles. You think I am kidding. Maybe you will stop acting like a dummkopf and grow a set instead of letting me get choked out.”
London: “Paris…. I didn’t want to make the situation worse.”
Paris doesn’t say anything, instead she sighs and closes her eyes….
Paris: You did make it worse. Shut the fucking light off.”
London: “I’m sorry….”
Paris: “Just shut the fucking light off, London.”
London is not going to try and repair the damage already done, instead she sighs and turns over, flicking the lamp off, she snuggles next to her sister as they drift asleep.
Winnie Palmer Hospital
Orlando, FL.
The Next Day
Sienna had a huge press conference concerning the condition of the Kelcey Wallace. After it was over, she and Chris Cannon headed off to Quebec City. The Truelove Twins stayed behind with LEO and Laura as they were taking anther charter flight, it was best that Sienna and Chris were able to get out of dodge in time as the press wanted to grill them over what had happened recently. Laura was on the phone outside. London and Paris had on nice black summer dresses with wedge sandals. Paris started to make her way into the hospital room. London quickly grabbed her as everyone started to scatter…..
London: “Where are you going?”
Paris: “Upstairs to see Kelcey.”
London: “What? No… Paris, NO! Not after what happened last night?
Paris: “What is LEO going to do, choke me out in front of all these people? Next time he even comes within firing distance I’m kicking him in the bollocks. Now, are you going to live your life in fear or are you actually going to come up with me and visit Kelcey?”
London was torn, she didn’t know what to do as she wanted to keep the peace. London finally nods and goes with her sister as they head inside, Laura has no idea as she is outside by the fountain talking on the phone, LEO standing watch. Inside London and Paris both make it upstairs to the room where Kelcey is lying down. There is no one in there, they must all still be busy with the dispersal of the press conference. Paris walks up to the bed and gently places her hand on Kelcey’s arm. London looks on, a bit confused like her sister knows the Perfect Ten or something…..
London: “IS there something you’re not telling me?”
Paris: “She’s a good woman.”
London: “Paris, you usually do not care about anyone, what is happening right now? We both know everyone and yes, Kelcey was nice to us backstage but that’s it, right?”
Paris: “Yeah….”
London: “Right?”
Paris finally lowers her head and turns to her sister, a bit somber, there were obvious thoughts racing through her mind about this whole situation and London was a bit in the dark about it. Paris usually is not very emotional, she hides a lot of her feelings, seemingly always angry and yet this was a different take on the other Twin that had London concerned…
London: “What is going on?”
Paris: “You don’t remember do you?”
London: “Please remind me.”
Paris: “When Worlds Collide, 2011, when she faced Ms. Budde for the World Championship. We were in that tag team turmoil match; you were taken out by that clothesline from that big gorilla. I was back there as the medical staff was checking on you and she came up to me, the World champion, didn’t even know who I was, some South African gal trying to make it with her sister, and she was concerned about you. She asked how you were, I remember that because it made me feel good that people actually cared about one another in wrestling.”
London: “I didn’t know that.”
Paris: “Yeah…. This is wrong and we are a part of it.”
London: “We need to go before someone walks in here and we find ourselves in a confrontation and even more trouble with Laura. The last thing I want to see is LEO do that again to you.”
Paris nods, letting out a sigh, they turn to walk out and stop dead in their tracks. London and Paris both look on wide-eyed as Trinity and Kennedy Street stand there. Both in jeans, Open toed heels, Trinity in a button up black shirt showing cleavage and untucked, her long hair in a ponytail and nails polished a black cherry. Kennedy in a white halter top and nails, watermelon, her long blonde hair hanging down…
London: “I’m sorry, we were just leaving.”
Paris: “We don’t want any trouble here.”
Kennedy: “What are you two doing in her room, honey? I’m sure Sienna nor Laura would approve of you two nosing around up here or am I speaking out of context and assuming the Truelove Twins are seen as equals and not lackeys?”
London: “We just wanted to make sure she was okay, that is all. We don’t want any trouble, I know we four have history, but I think all of us can agree that this room is not the place to settle our differences.”
Kennedy: “I can agree with that. Things is London, what I see right now are two women that don’t belong here. The last time we were this close was the End of the Year special, so who is to say I don’t want to kick you, Paris right in the face like I did your Angel several times over as it seems you’re still bragging about pinning me at Bound By Blood?”
Paris: “Do you blame me? You are one of the best in the SCW. I’m not stupid, I know that you and Trinity fought like hell to win and the odds were against you, besides you had the last laugh. Now, if you will excuse me…”
As London and Paris try to walk by Kennedy and Trinity, the sexy Matriarch of Monarchy stops them dead in their tracks. There was an uncomfortable standoff for a second, it seemed inevitable there was going to be an altercation in front of a comatose Kelcey Wallace. Trinity tilts her head….
London: “We just want to go, again no trouble.”
Paris: “Seriously, we are not here to fight. We came to see your cousin, that is all. I…. I wanted to ….”
London: “…. pay our respects?”
Paris: “Christ, London, she’s not dead.”
Trinity: “I know. We were standing here long enough to hear your conversation, love. Kelcey was always like that. You were talking about NEWA, I was there that night too, so was Kennedy. We saw what happened, always thought you two would be the tag team of the future. Here we are, you two standing here and apparently it seems like LEO did something to you, flower?”
Paris: “It doesn’t matter, we need to go. It’s Beauty Factory business and it doesn’t concern you.”
Trinity: “I saw Laura threaten you if you don’t win those tag team titles. James Evans and Angelica Jones are tough, they are worthy champions. Kennedy and I wanted to go after those belts, but things changed with Katya and now Chris.”
Paris formed a scowl on her face from the mention of the word, Chris, Trinity and Kennedy both caught that, turning to each other then back at Paris…
Trinity: “You’re not a fan, I take it? Chris Cannon is an acquired taste.”
Paris: “No.”
London: “Neither one of us are, we were Ikiro Yoshida fans so you can understand our position in all this mess.”
Trinity: “I see. What did LEO do to you, flower?”
Paris: “Nothing, London and I need to go. It’s an internal affair. I can handle it.”
Kennedy: “Like the small bruises on your neck, honey? That kind of internal affair or as we like to call it, abuse? Trin and I get that we are adversaries and to be honest here, I’m not exactly the biggest fan of you two either but we did see some genuine emotions and feelings just now coming from you and well, as women, we have both been there, especially me.”
London: “We…. we decided last night to….”
Paris: “London, no.”
London defies her sister, they turn and stare at one another for a moment while the Street siblings watched. Paris slightly shook her head, it was her way of pleading to London not to say a word but the calmer, gentler sister decided it was time they made a stance and starts speaking anyway…..
London: “I’m sorry Paris……”
Paris: “…. London…..”
London’s green eyes slowly glance over at Trinity and Kennedy, taking a deep breath, finding a reason to trust two women that for the last 8 or nine months were at each other’s throats. She speaks softly, almost regretful while Paris lowers her head and gives in to her sister…
London: “Last night in Brooklyn we stayed out late. Paris and I returned to the hotel and Laura was angry. Paris tends to speak before she thinks and told Laura that she felt this with Kelcey was wrong. Laura didn’t agree and for the first time we saw another side of her. Paris was upset at the threats made to us by Sienna and then backed up by Laura earlier on Breakdown like you had mentioned, Trinity. So she wanted to make sure that Paris was in line so she instructed LEO…. she told the man we trusted as our muscle and well, our fun as well…..”
Paris: “….. stop London.”
London: “No damn it! I saw what he did and I was paralyzed in fear, I was a coward and watched him!”
Trinity: “What did he do, flower?”
London: “He…. he choked her out.”
Kennedy’s eyes widen, Trinity slowly closes her eyes in disgust while letting out a sigh, clenching her fists while her younger sister was biting down on her jaw and green eyes narrowing, turning to Paris who looks away ashamed that she put herself in that predicament….
London: “Yes… Laura instructed LEO so he came behind Paris and choked her out. He had a stone blank face, he had absolutely no remorse, it was like he didn’t even know us, claiming that it was all business, nothing personal. I didn’t do anything to help my sister, I wanted to keep the peace and….”
Paris: “…. it’s fine London.”
Kennedy: “Son of a bitch. I never liked that guy or any of those hooligans in The Network, they are all paid mercenaries and do NOT belong in our sport. I’m sick of this, I am so sick of this. Getting choked out isn’t fun, humiliating and when you can’t even defend yourself, it all goes dark, it’s….”
Paris: “…. scary.”
Kennedy: “Yes, honey…. scary.”
Trinity: “My sister and I both know how that feels. It’s not fun especially when it happens to you from people you trust. It doesn’t take a blind person to see there is a lot changing in the Beauty Factory, Sienna has already proven this is about HER and CHRIS, you two girls are collateral damage and hate to see what happens if you lose at Taking Hold of the Flame.”
London: “That’s why we cannot lose.”
Trinity glances over at Kennedy who nods, she then turns her attention back to Paris who is trying hard not to make contact with the very intimidating Street yet after a few seconds looks her right in the baby brown eyes…
Trinity: “Are you okay, flower?”
Paris: “Yeah… I’m fine. I’ll get over it, I’m tougher than I look. We need to go before they realize we are upstairs, here talking to you, next time he might throw me out the fifth story window of this hospital.”
London: “Stop it you mon froppie, don’t joke around like that!”
Paris: “…. whatever domkopf.”
Kennedy cuts right in while the two sister have their interaction….
Kennedy: “Paris….”
Paris: “Yeah Kennedy?”
The Sexy Flawless Diva pauses, staring down the Twins especially Paris, thinking about all the things the young woman has said and done since Bound By Blood. In an unexpected move, Kennedy extends her hand much to the surprise of Paris. London looked on shocked as It took a few moments before she shook it and nodded, Trinity then turned to London sharing the same gesture….
Trinity: “Get out of here before things get worse. Just remember there are options ladies, you are never locked into anything in this business. That is all up to you but what you are seeing in this room is proof that maybe, just maybe the people you work for do not have you best interest at heart. All you have to do is turn around and look at Kelcey.”
Kennedy: “She’s right. Things are going down Sunday, that is when you have decide, what side of the battle lines will you be on.”
Trinity: “We’ll see you two around and good luck in your tag team match.”
Kennedy: “Yeah, good luck honey, James is dialed in, Angelica is one of the best.”
Paris: “We know. Come on London.”
London: “Thanks. Bye.”
As the Twins leave, Kennedy and Trinity look on then turn to each other, Kennedy seems to be a bit excited as Trinity is cautiously optimistic….
Kennedy: “Do you think we were able to get through to them, honey?”
Trinity: “God, I hope so love… I hope so.”
The Twins walk outside, Laura is looking for them, she sees the sister coming down the stairs…
Laura: “Where in the hell have you two been?”
Paris: “Sorry Laura, I had to pee.”
London: “She has a bad bladder.”
Laura: “Sure, okay. Alright, well let’s get out of here, the Streets are here and the last time we need is to engage them. We have a plane to catch to Quebec, are you okay now, can you hold your tinkle until we get to the airport, darling?”
Paris: “Yes, I should be fine.”
Laura: “Good, remind me to get you some makeup, the bruises on your neck are showing. you look like a sixteen year old with hickies. Jesus, LEO I wanted you to put her to sleep, not mangle her.”
LEO: “Sorry Ms. Steinbeck. Get in.”
They all get into the Cadillac SUV and head out to the airport and Quebec City where the Twins will get the chance to win a Tag Team Title. They sit in the car; Paris has her head lowered and London reaches over and grabs her hand. Paris glances over back at London and nods, it was her way of saying thank to London…..
For telling the streets what has happened.
The Following Day
Quebec City, Quebec
The Twins had just finished supporting Sienna for her shoot against Syren and the World Championship. London sits down, still in her black suit, taking off her shoes and stretching out her feet on the couch of their room. Paris is seen texting, she too took off her shoes, walking around barefoot as she seemed concerned and anxious over the Tag Team Match and the Title shot…
London: “You kept appearances; I was impressed. We did good out there.”
Paris: “Wait until we have recorded our stuff later. We need to just stick with plan. We know what must be done, whatever is going on here, the fact is we have to win. If we don’t, I don’t know what is going to happen. I hate this shit, this waiting game and then again, Angelica Jones and James Evans can go suck a cock. I don’t have to play nice and I totally refuse too. We are on the hot seat; did you see how Sienna looked at us today?”
London: “I did, look, we are going to be okay. We can beat them and who the hell are you bloody texting, Paris?”
Paris: “A friend, just relax, will you? What’s going on between you and LEO because if he thinks I’m ever going to sleep with him again, he better thinks again.”
London: “I don’t know, I didn’t like what he did to you. He said it wasn’t personal but fuck all that noise. He was being a dick. Anyway, want to go out and get a late lunch.”
Paris: “You go ahead. I want to chill out here and rest. Not really in the mood to do much, if that makes any sense. We can go see the sites later, don;t want to be around anyone right now.”
London: “Are you feeling sick? Is everything okay, seriously? I know that Brooklyn….”
Paris: “Enough of Brooklyn, it’s over with. We need to concentrate on winning thos tag team titles, London. Maybe this is how I want to spend my time preparing. Lay on the couch, who know, paint my toe nails, whatever.”
London tilts her head surprised that Paris doesn’t want to go with her. She now knows that something is up. Paris is always the first one that wants to go anywhere when it comes to the cities they visit, this time she doesn’t. It could be the feelings and aftermath of Brooklyn. Neither Twin had been the same since their encounter with the Street Legacy either. This was a time for reflection by both Truelove’s….
London: “You are named after the motherland of this province, you were complaining about being hungry earlier, I make the suggestion of wanting to go out and grab a bite to eat and you rather stay here and chill out?”
Paris: “Yeah, fine, the truth is we have company coming over, and I rather spend some time with this person than hang out in Quebec and do NOT take that the wrong way, I love exploring shit with you, I do but I haven’t seen this person in a while and right now I could use his support.”
London: “”His support? Okay, do tell because now I am a bit confused.”
Paris: “Well….”
The door knocks, Paris smirks and walks over to the door, she opens it and Ikiro Yoshida walks in, London smiles and now sees why her sister was so excited and willing to throw out the rest of the day to be with him. London looks on as Paris jumps into his arms and kisses him…..
Paris: “I missed you! Bloody hell, I missed you so much!”
Ikiro: “Eye Yoshi misses Twins too! So now time to party, French style? Though Eye Yoshi not know the language.”
London: “How about South African instead.?”
Paris: “Sound perfect but get in here now, we don’t want anyone to see you.”
Paris pulls him in and slams the door shut. She pins him against the door, the two starts to kiss as London’s eyes widen….
London: “Uh………”
Paris makes a thumbs up sign while London just looks on in shock, shaking her head before walking over to them and hugging Ikiro as well. Paris had always had a thing for King of Karaoke, there was one night where she wanted to hook up with him, the night of the Elimination Chamber. They didn’t because of who he was dating. This was what the Twins needed, a chance to let loose a little and taste something that wasn’t so regimented. They had their friend back which was important.
It had been an interesting few days but one thing was for certain…..
The Twins were ready for redemption and win or lose, something was about to change.
SCENE FADES
DOUBLE OR NOTHING
The Scene Opens…
The Citadelle of Quebec, also known as La Citadelle, is an active military installation and the secondary official residence of both the Canadian monarch and the Governor General of Canada. It is located atop Cap Diamant, adjoining the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City, Quebec. The Citadel is the oldest military building in Canada, and forms part of the fortifications of Quebec City, which is one of only two cities in North America still surrounded by fortifications, the other being Campeche, Mexico. The Citadelle is a National Historic Sites of Canada and forms part of the Ramparts of Quebec City, The fortress is located within the Historic District of Old Québec, which was designated a World Heritage Site in 1985. The site receives some 200,000 visitors annually. The Citadelle is a functioning Military Installation for the Canadian Armed Forces, as well as an official Residence of both Monarchy of Canada and its Governor General of Canada. The latter, by tradition, resides there for several weeks during the summer as well as other shorter periods throughout the year. As is done at the other federal royal residence, Rideau Hall in Ottawa, orders, decorations and medals of Canada presentations and investitures and ceremonies for both incoming and outgoing Ambassador and High Commissioner to Canada are held at the Citadelle. The residence is also open to the public, running a visitors’ program and free tours of the state rooms throughout the year. as well as educational tours for students. The Citadelle attracts approximately 200,000 visitors each year. This is where we find the Truelove Twins, London and Paris, the two young women that are vying for a chance at the World Tag Team Championship of the SCW. They have waited a long time for this moment and hope to be able and take them with the turmoil surrounding, one James Evans and everything going on with the tag team division as of late, the Twins see the opportune time to take advantage by finally winning a title that has escaped them for the last year.
Laura Steinbeck has worked very hard in getting them the shots needed to make this a reality since RTG XV last year. For Laura especially, this is a moment she has been wanting for the Twins, a chance to lead a division that has been plagued by makeshift teams lately. The Twins are focused, both seem to be at the peak of their performance and have been training hard aware that James Evans could be unstable, or Angelica could have a new partner and after what happened last week with Angelica and her daughters, anything can happen. Both Twins wear long black pants and knee-high boots, they have on a matching blazer with an untucked blouse, London in blue, Paris in yellow. Their hair hangs down, wearing sunglasses masking their green eyes, the red lipstick matching their nails while Laura stands behind them in a blue suit and white button up blouse.
REC:
The recording begins, Laura stands in front of the Twins ready to speak as the two beautiful sisters look on as their manager takes the first turn to address the camera….
“Ah a military facility, it seems like WAR is the theme for Taking Hold of the Flame and while Sienna will Unify the World Championship over Syren after waiting a year? Finally, after all this time, The Truelove Twins as well will get their chance at the SCW World Tag Team Titles. How long has it been darling? We know, LONG ENOUGH. It has been a long road for these two ladies who represent the very best in tag team wrestling today. What more must they do to prove it? Now, I’m not taking anything away from Redemption but let’s call a spade a spade, James Evans should NOT be allowed to wrestle in the is match, he should be institutionalized or am I going to have to call up Amy Chastaine with her purple heart and have her run that psycho out of this company again? When does the safety of my two girls become an issue? Wen I know that he wants to hurt them. Angelica Jones is no different, here is a woman who likes to hurt people as well, she has even started bringing out her daughters as back up and you know what that tells me?
Angelica and James are not on the same page.
Redemption has been a feel-good story, one that we can tell the masses and one day talk about for a long time, correct? No, for what was this “Redemption” all about? Ah yes, a chance at a do over after these two individuals have gone amuck and decided to hurt and maim people. James Evans TERRORIZED women, he was basically a serial killer and even rapist though I don’t know is having intercourse with Kennedy Street counts as “rape”. This division needs more than some feel good story that has gone awry. James Evans practically disfigured Giovanni Aries and that poor man has had to walk around with a broken nose all because he tried to help Evans?
Ladies and Gentlemen, I fear for my Twins BUT I know that with their talent and skill set, they can and WILL defeat Redemption and walk out the NEW SCW World Tag Team Champions. I give you….
The Truelove Twins!”
Laura backs up a little and leans against one of the Army vehicles present. The Twins look at one another, they seem a little hesitant at first on what they are going to talk about but stop and nod, knowing they are both on the same page. London steps up first, they know what is at stake and if they do not win, the shit will hit the fan. Paris watches as Laura looks on….
“It has become very apparent to us that most of the SCW doesn’t believe in what we can do as a tag team. Now, does that really bother Paris and I? Not really, might hurt our feelings a little because you know, we are human. Seriously, does it matter what you believe or not? Our reputations already speak for themselves and we are supposed to just accept the norms and common feedback we get on a regular basis instead of believing in ourselves?
That is what the “Face of the SCW” preaches, right?
See, I have a huge problem with this for we have done nothing but be true to who we are, we beaten every team thrown at us, we stood by and watched the other tag teams given basically whatever they want including these makeshift teams all for what? A chance to win the titles that should have been ours last year and even put inside a Chamber first almost making it to the very end and showing the entire World that we were being held back?
Paris can be a bit brash and crass, I on the other hand try to be gentle and understanding, it’s the least I can do when it comes to situations like this. We are not bad people; we like to have fun just like anyone else and for the most part want the same respect that others get who are less talented and more fortunate then us thanks to the system. We are not complainers, all we ever wanted was a fair shake like everyone else seems to get here in the SCW. Isn’t is safe to say that we are the unfortunate victims of being guilty by association to a woman that has not only embraced the public eye, she is now endured and revered by the hordes of every community we visit, every city we are in when it comes to Sienna Swann AND the Beauty Factory? Did Paris and I not sweat our little bums off feeding the homeless in Atlanta or help Sienna make sure over a thousand dogs and cats were adopted in two cities within a twenty-four-hour period?
We know what the deal is, there is nothing more annoying and frustrating than wondering who we are actually going to face for the Tag Team Championships come Taking Hold of the Flame. Should James Evans be allowed to compete after his psychotic episodes? Aren’t we in the line of fire and even in danger of being hurt unnecessarily by a known stalker and woman abuser? Even Kennedy Street would tell you what he has done and isn’t her word gold around here?
You have us mistaken for two women who want to cheat the system or get handed these opportunities as we have done nothing but win our matches and show why we are the premiere tag team not only in the SCW but ibn the world? Look at me, do I seem like a liar to you?
No, all I want is for my sister and I to be rewarded for our dedication and performance….
And in Quebec?
Nous allons gagner!”
London turns to Paris and smirks, impressed with her French. Paris rolls her eyes and chuckles a little, seeing her sister having a little fun though this is serious business. Paris strep up now, London is standing next to her ready to jump in, they look around the Citadelle as Paris now speaks in her South African accent….
“Unlike my sister, mon froppies, I’m not going to be as cordial. She wants everyone to know that no matter your foul ups in the front office and the stupid carousel we all like to call the Drachewych family whether it be Sasha, Katya or even Mr. D himself, the underlining score in all of this?
We have never been given a fair shot at anything.
At Rise to Greatness last year they put in a fifth team at the last second, did we ever get a legit tag title rematch? No. Then came the Chamber, did we get a chance to draw a number? No, we were entered Number One. The Truelove Twins went on to survive Bound by Blood, I PINNED Kennedy Street, I defeated a former World Champion and had her blood all over me. Did that do anything for us? No. When we were given a shot against the Street Legacy, sure we lost a very close match, did we get rewarded?
No, Kennedy did.
Do you see the pattern here? I sure do, which is why this match has been a long time coming. What really chaps my ass the most in all this, James Evans is unstable, he shouldn’t even be allowed to compete, it should be us and against Angelica Jones, tough shit if her partner is a psycho, we shouldn’t be punished for his instability, she is the one who chose him and let’s be honest here, she’s not exactly the model for sanity either. We have traveled the road with most resistance, this will probably be our ONLY chance and then we will never see another Tag Title Match again so what are London and I going to do? Make the best of it. Already, it’s bad enough we have been barred from ringside, instead we must sit back and watch this all unfold as Sienna can finally show she can beat Syren one on one, the problem of course lies in one thing….
They don’t follow the rules and are awarded for it.
What is wrong with this place, eh? Are we the real evil? Two women part of a place that invites Beauty from all cultures of life, traveling the bloody world to help others and you still have the audacity to question our merits? That’s fine, we don’t need anyone’s support, London and I have been on our own for years, we have survived so much whether we lived in Mexico or anywhere around the world. We made it here because of our dedication, looks and most of all talent. Laura Steinbeck wouldn’t just bring anyone under the banner of the Beauty Factory and how long have we been trying to get a REAL shot at these titles? A year?
Yes, a year and yet some team like two former World Champions comes together and they think it’s an easy ride in OUR Division!?
Sorry domkopfs, not this time. In the Chamber you took advantage of a gift, this time though we are going to do whatever it takes to walk out as Tag Team Champions and then?
The title picture along with Sienna Swann will be strictly Heavenly.”
Paris turns to London who now steps in instead to speak. The to Twins this time have decided to say what they feel before really hitting on all points. London stands next to Paris as she now takes her turn….
“James Evans and Angelica Jones have been the tag team champions long enough. How many times do those titles get defended? Why have we had to go through hoops and hurdles when all we ever hear is NOTHING is handed to us? What about you, James and Angelica? You two were practically handed the titles on a silver platter due to this grand idea that teaming to save your careers would work. Tell me something James? Do you really care about those tag team titles?”
“OR are you thirsty for that Main Event spotlight so bad you rather just dump Jones and go after the brass ring. I mean, you think there is some hero worship going on with you, mon froppie, that you will be the light which shines brightest and lead the way for the rest of the heroes in the SCW? How through violence? Look us right in the face and TELL US that you don’t want to be in the Flame, that you rather wrestle in the Main Event od RTG? Rather have a match that will help your positioning more than some tag team title defense because right now James? We are the best tag team besides yourself. We have beaten them all, we earned this match and yet the SCW would rather promote tow people that frankly, could care less about the gold.”
“Sad though isn’t it Angelica? That you can’t even trust your partner, rather bring down Twin Magic instead for they won’t disappear and have to go through shock therapy to become sane again? Look Mother Hen, Viserion, Drogon, Rhaegal or whatever other dragon you want to call yourself, the bottom line here is simple, those tag titles are no longer there around your bloody waist for a Redemption story…”
“…. Nope, you used this division to become relevant again, get in position to get back to what you want most, singles careers, but US? WE are Tag Team wrestling, WE ARE the reason those titles exist, and we are the what defines those belts, not a couple of hacks with mental problems wanting to use our Division as a platform for their own greed and grandstanding.”
“That’s right and when this is all said and done and the final bell rings, we are going for Double or Nothing. See, we can’t walk out of there WITHOUT the tag team titles. Our backs are to the wall and that is when we are most dangerous.”
London and Paris look at one another before turning back to the camera, Laura smiles and nods in approval….
“We are not blind and deaf, London and I know exactly what you bring to the table. Did you think we forgot Under Attack? Every single waking hour of our days thinks back to this moment. All we hear is how dangerous and unpredictable James Evans is, how great Angelica Jones has been, don’t you think we KNOW that? We have been in the ring with them inside a CAGE. What we do not hear?”
“Is how dangerous WE are. How unpredictable WE can be! How great as a tag team the Truelove Twins are, THAT is not the conversation though is it? Fine, so we walk in as the underdogs, no one is giving us a chance to walk out as the tag team champions, okay, we can live with those odds for Paris and I?”
“Have a few tricks up our sleeves. We know what it takes to win and for how long have we as a tag team been wasted on this roster? London and I can beat ANYONE at ANYTIME. The Beauty Factory will stand tall at Taking Hold of the Flame, it is going to be OUR night for we have been patiently waiting and now? Nothing is going to stop us from taking what is rightfully ours. This game being played?”
“Is OVER. I think it is about time that we start to write our story. James trials and tribulations are old news. Angelica’s time is done. For ten years, TEN long years we were told by a very special woman that Paris and I were the tag team of the future. One day we would represent what this art was all about and as we watch it die a slow and painful death?”
“London and I are going to resuscitate it and pump some life back into tag team wrestling the way it should have always been. We don’t care what you think of us, all of this bullshit that we have to earn our keep and can’t demand title shots is hogwash, mon froppies. The Truelove Twins have beaten every cosplayer, country gal, stripper and any other garbage the SCW and Katya D through at us and then when it came time to get our shots, we beat a former World Champion and multiple title holder in the SCW and stupid broad who thinks she was half the woman Kelcey Wallace is.”
Laura’s eyes narrow some at that statement but brushes it off as Paris was talking about the Red Empire and Twin Magic. Paris turns to London who winks, proud of her sister and what they have done to get to this point. There big moment is here and it is time to capitalize on it. London speaks….
“The time for talk is over. We are your next SCW Tag Team Champions.”
“That’s right and it’s DOUBLE or NOTHING for us now. We may never get the chance again so if we have to go through fifty shades of Evans and Khaleesi, the Mother of ALL Dragons to do it? WE Will!”
Redemption?”
“It’s OUR story to be told now….”
“With a very emphatic?”
“TWIN KILLING.”
The Truelove Twins turn to the camera, Paris does the motion of a pistol, London simply starts to laugh as Laura looks on proud and hopeful of her tag team, ready to bring home the Championship to the Beauty Factory….
FADE TO BLACK
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