Champions are We

[Denise du Pris]

Act 1: Celebration is in Order

“If you want to take your mission in life to the next level, if you're stuck and you don't know how to rise, don't look outside yourself. Look inside. Don't let your fears keep you mired in the crowd. Abolish your fears and raise your commitment level to the point of no return, and I guarantee you that the Champion Within will burst forth to propel you toward victory.”
Bruce Jenner

The scene opens on the arena after Nightmare had ended. The parking lot was empty except for the few fans that lingered, waiting for their favorite superstars to get an autograph, or a picture with them before leaving for the night. We soon see Denise walking around leading Daredevil around in the grass letting him graze before they headed off to Washington for the next show. She had been at the Headless Horseman Hayride on the weekend and had a great time, and so did Daredevil. He stretched his legs before beginning sent ahead of Denise, and didn't mind the stuffiness of his trailer until they arrived in the next city for the night's show. Denise ran her hand along his neck as he grazed and watched the Tag Team Title glisten on his back and smiled softly. The night had gone perfectly, and nothing could stop them now. Sure she was going to be teamed with Neptune to become the new Tag Team Champions but what did that matter? They had titles, and if anyone even tried to stop them, they would learn what fear meant, and rather quickly. As Denise moved about the grounds she heard footsteps coming toward her. She placed a hand on the sword at her waist, and turned around seeing Sam walking toward her. Denise smiles softly and lets out a sigh of relief.

Sam: Klayton said I would find you out here.

Denise: I have to make sure Daredevil stretches his legs before we head out for the next show.

Sam: I figured that much. I swear you care about that horse then you do anything else, or anyone for that matter.

Denise: I don't. Ever since I met Klayton I spend all of my time with him, or as much as I can at least.

Sam: From what I can see you're spending a lot more time with him since that weekend you two went away.

Denise: Don't be silly, we haven't done anything, and I'm not going to rush into anything this time around.

Sam: I've heard that more than once.

Denise sticks her tongue out as Sam just smiles. They had been friends for a long time, and had been through more than anyone really knew.

Denise: Yeah, well this time I mean it. I've decided I'm not going to rush into anything and I'm sticking by what I have said.

Sam: Good. So do you know who you are facing this week?

Denise: Not yet. I was hoping you would have found out.

Sam: Actually I do... I just wanted to see if you were on your toes and your not, as usual.

Denise: Hahaha, very funny. So who am I facing?

Sam: You are facing Shane Knight & Michael Santiago.

Denise: Really? They want to come back for more after what happened tonight?

Sam: You didn't let me finish. You are facing them with Neptune. After all you two are tag team champions now.

Denise: I know it seems so strange. I mean last week I was the TV Champion, now I hold another title. I don't think I never felt this good since I've started in this business.

Sam: That's true. Hell in the last few places you couldn't get anywhere, and now you're walking with the Kings and Queens.

Denise smiles as she pets Daredevil's side, knowing that next week was going to be a a repeat of tonight.

Denise: Why don't you go ahead and make sure there anything isn't left behind, and head back to the hotel?

Sam: I think that sounds like a good idea. Why don't we celebrate when you get back?

Denise: That sounds like a good idea. I need a girl’s night out. We haven't done that in a long time.

Sam walks away leaving Denise alone once again. She soon tugs on Daredevil's lead, and starts him back toward the trailer. His hoofs clicked on the cement as they headed toward the trailer.

Denise: Was the beating we just gave you not enough? I mean do you really think that you can stand against once again and walk away with the titles that Neptune and I have just got our hands on? I don't think so. If you want to get your hands on them then I hope you are going to put up a fight, because this time you are not going to live through our match. I would love nothing more than to see you on the mat, bloodied, bruised, broken, and at death's door. It would be the perfect start to my our title reign don't you think?

She reaches Daredevil's trailer, and opens the door slowly and leads him inside, before hooking his lead up to the hook inside, and closes the door behind her, as she walks off to the car that was waiting for her. The night sky was full of stars, and they seemed to glisten against the midnight blue sky, as Denise drove toward the hotel where she was staying.

Denise: Santiago, when we stood in the ring tonight what did you see when you looked at me? Did you think I was nothing more than a mere woman that couldn't handle anything on her own or did you see the warrior that I am and realize that you had no chance? Like most you think I'm nothing more than a weak woman, but tonight I proved you wrong didn't I? This is the second title I got my hands on, and I'm going to do everything that I can to keep your hands off it. But if you want to try and throw your life away... then go ahead.

Denise drives through the city, with the top down, letting her long hair blow in the wind, as she moved along the streets of the downtown area. She soon arrives at the Sheraton Hotel and drives up to the valet, and tosses him the keys as she heads into the lobby as the scene fades to black.

Act 2: A Girls Night Out

The scene opens on the Sheraton Hotel that looms up over the city, and is lit up from top to bottom. A light rain had fallen, and the lights sparkled in the puddles that were on the ground. A few people moved about in the rain, and ventured out into the night. We soon see Denise and Sam coming down the stairs from the lobby and stand at the curb under the large canopy as small drops of water still dripped from the ends of the canopy into the small puddles underneath. The black convertible soon pulls up and the valet gets out handing the keys to Denise. It was time to celebrate. They pull away from the curb and back into the night.

Denise: This was a good idea.

Sam: Are you sure you can get through the night without seeing Klayton?

Denise: I'm sure. He said he had plans tonight anyway, and he was going to meet us back at the hotel tonight after he was done.

Sam: So you are still going to see him tonight then?

Denise just smiles as she drives along the streets until they reach a small club. She pulls over and parks, and steps out, with Sam following behind.

Denise: Hopefully we can get in... I mean look at the line.

Sam: I'm sure. I mean we are two good-looking women, with no guy with us...

Denise: Point taken. Let's go.

They head for the line that moves ever so slightly. Denise leaned against the wall letting her thoughts wander to her match.

Denise: *Voice Over* Tonight is a night for celebration, and next week will be another celebration for Neptune and myself. You see I'm not going to give in so easy, nor will I let losers like you get your hands on something that I have earned by getting wins over people like you. Shane I'm surprised you even made it this far. From what I can see you are completely and utterly useless when it comes to being in the ring.

Denise smiles to herself as the line moves up slightly.

Denise: *Voice Over* Neptune and I might not see eye to eye on a lot of things, but at least we can agree that our titles are not going to leave our hands just yet, especially to people are not worthy to hold them. I mean last week none of you even said a word, and then when you stepped into the ring against us, you didn't even put up a fight. Sure Odin threw me out, but you were still beaten, and made fools of.

Denise and Sam finally reach the door, and the bouncer looks at them, before motioning for them to head inside. They walk inside, as the music pounds loudly through the speakers, while strobe lights flashed brightly. Denise and Sam moved through the club toward a table in one of the darkened corners.

Denise: Not bad, but I rather somewhere a bit quieter.

Sam: Figures. I know you can remember when places like this were nothing more than taverns with live entertainment.

Denise: Actually I can. I miss those days thank you.

Sam: I'm going to get us something to drink. I'll be right back.

Denise: Right. I'll just wait here.

Sam walks off toward the bar, as Denise watches her making sure no one bothered her. Sam was like a sister to her and she didn't let anything happen to her. Sam stands at the bar, and is soon handed two drinks before heading back to the table, and sets them down before sitting down across from Denise.

Sam: A toast! To one part of the new tag team champions. May your reign never end, unless they are pulled from you cold dead hands.

Denise: I'll drink to that.

The two of them laugh as two men approach the table. Denise could tell they already had a few to many drinks and were looking for easy girls that they could take home and sleep with for a night before casting them aside. Denise would humor them but nothing more.

Man 1: Hey there ladies... Can we buy you a drink?

Denise: Actually we just got ours, but thank you anyway. Can we help you gentlemen?

Man 2: We're just looking for a good time. You two look like you could be fun.

Sam: Well tonight is just a girls night out. So why don't you go and find some whores that are willing to be fucked by drunks?

One man grabs Sam by the arm, as Denise gets to her feet. She was going to be easy on them, but she would use force if she had to.

Man 1: This one has a mouth on her. I bet I could a better use for it though. Come on honey you're coming with me.

Denise: Get your hands off of her, and I won't punch your face in.

Man 2: I like this one. She's got fight in her. I bet I could fix that.

Denise just smiles and gets up into his face. The man slaps her hard with a back hand, as they start to drag Sam away. Denise looks at them and lays a hand on one of the men's shoulders and spins him around.

Denise: You just made a big mistake, and I don't want to have to do this in here where people can get hurt. Let's step outside.

The men nod, not knowing what they have just gotten themselves into. They walk out into a back alley, and tosses Sam to the ground and face off with Denise.

Man 1: This is going to be easy. Come on baby, show me what you have.

Denise shrugs as one of the men come rushing at her, and tries to throw a punch, only to have Denise side step him. He runs into a brick wall and Denise sighs. The second man grabs Denise from behind and tries to toss her to the ground, and manages to. He pins her down, and tries to kiss her, only to get a head butt into his nose. He stumbles back, as Denise flips to her feet, as she seen the other man coming toward her with a lead pipe that he had found. She knew what he was going to do with it, but knew she could beat him with ease.

Man 1: Get that bitch. I think she broke my nose.

Man 2: I don't care what you look like baby, as long as you're good and tight.

The man with the pipe comes toward Denise with the pipe in hand, only to be flipped over Denise's shoulder and to the ground. Denise pulls the long blade and puts it at his throat. The other man starts to move toward her, but stops when he sees his friend on the ground with the shimmering silver blade at his throat, in Denise's hand.

Denise: Make one move and your friend here is going to lose his head.

Sam: Denise are you ok?

Denise: I'm fine. Are you all right?

Sam: A few scratches but I'm all right.

Denise looks back at the other man, and then down at the one on the ground.

Denise: Now I want you to apologize to my friend. If you don't both of you are going to lose more than your head if you get my meaning.

Man 1: Fuck you bitch! You're nothing but whores, and only good for one thing.

Man 2: He's right... You would have been a good lay...

Denise: All right... I warned you.

Denise moves the blade toward the man's groin, and smiles as she moves it just an inch away, making both of the men sweat.

Man 1: Whoa... Wait a minute lady... We- we-we were just kidding...

Man 2: Yeah... We're sorry for all this...

Denise moves and lets the man up, as he slowly gets to his feet, with the help of his friend as Denise walks over to where Sam was.

Sam: Nice moves.

Denise: Thank you. Are you sure you're all right?

Sam: I'm fine. Well so much for the celebration huh?

Denise: It's ok. Let's just head back to the hotel, and relax. I'm kind of tired anyway.

Sam: Sounds good. I need a long hot bath anyway. Do you think those two learned anything tonight?

Denise looks back at them and smiles softly. They watched Sam and Denise walk away and back to their car realizing they stood against the wrong woman this evening. Denise helps Sam back to the car, and they are soon heading back to the hotel.

Denise: I think they learned never underestimate a woman that has nothing to loose.

Sam: when you moved that blade toward his groin I think he knew they lost that battle.

Denise couldn't help but smile. Her friend was safe, and she had taught two wannabe rapists a lesson they wouldn't soon forget. They soon arrive back at the hotel, and head inside toward the elevator.

Denise: *Voice Over* I hope you and Santiago were paying attention. What I did to those will be nothing compared to what you two are going to experience on Monday night. You see I went easy on them just because they were drunk and couldn't handle what I can truly do in the ring. You two have already experienced it, but this time it's going to be a lot worse I think. I just hope you two are ready to face us this week, because I know I'll be ready to bring you down no matter what it takes. See you soon.

The elevator doors soon open, and the two of them step inside, as the scene fades to black.