Act 1: The fall of the Crimson Sin
The scene opens on the beautiful city of San Jose. The camera moves over the city and soon comes to a stop on the Santa Cruz beach. The beach was filled with people enjoying the last few days of summer before the kids started back to school. The camera moves along the beach and we soon see an all to familiar face. It was Gabriella Da Rosa. She is dressed in a two piece dark blue bikini. She walks out of the crystal clear water with her hair now slicked back. Hiro walks out beside her dressed in sandals, sunglasses, and blue and white shorts.
Hiro: It is beautiful out here.
Gabriella: That it is. It's been a while since I've been home.
They walk along the beach until they reach the spot they had picked out on the beach.
Hiro: Yeah, NEW has you running all over the world stunning audiences.
Gabriella: True. It's been a busy time.
Hiro: Now you are heading into the 4th round of the North American Classic Championship
Gabriella: I didn't think I would get this far to tell you the truth. I mean I've had some difficult opponents lately.
Hiro: You have been incredible in singles action. We weren't doing too badly in tag team only Eclipse of Darkness has beaten us so far.
Gabriella nods as she grabs one of the towels that laid on the back of the one of the lounge chairs.
Gabriella: They actually gave us a challenge.
Hiro: But Astaroth has had one draw and the rest victories so she won't be a push over.
Gabriella: I know. But I'm not going to let her win this match either. The VVC have taken a hard hit and we have to keep the pressure on.
Hiro: They may have eliminated me, but you got this match and I will be at ringside to keep the VVC out of it.
Gabriella: I know. If it had been the other way around, I would be at ringside with you making sure they didn't show up.
Hiro gently squeezes her hand.
Hiro: I know, but after the tag titles are crowned we'll have to go after those as well
Gabriella smiles softly as she wraps her arms around him.
Gabriella: We will take the gold when it's time. But I will do whatever it takes to get through this match against Astaroth.
Hiro holds her close.
Hiro: I also have no doubt she'll be looking to soften you up for Baalzebul for night 2. But you been on such a roll, you're going to win both matches
Gabriella: I'm going to do what I can and make sure that the VVC don't get any more wins over us. I'll stand and fight no matter what I have to do to stop her.
Hiro: She is crafty and cruel and definitely not above cheating. And who knows how many weapons she'll have hidden on her person
Gabriella: That's true. I'll have to be careful. I mean knowing her, she will have something on her to try and slow me down.
Hiro: Just use your amazing speed and sensational agility
Gabriella blushes slightly and kisses him.
Gabriella: You are flattering me. But I will do what I can. I will try to keep to the top ropes and out of her reach.
Hiro gently caresses her cheek.
Hiro: Can't be flattering if it is all true. I'll do my best to keep the cronies from distracting you. Just keep your eyes on Astaroth.
Gabriella: I will. I'm not going to take my eyes off of her. If I do I'll lose the match and a chance to have a title shot. I just hope Astaroth knows what she is getting into.
Hiro: More than she bargained for, that's for sure. I think she sent a video to NEW HQ.
Gabriella: I was wondering when she would open her mouth.
Hiro: The real question is, does VVC ever back up what they say?
Gabriella: Sometimes they do, but other times I'm not sure.
Hiro: True, they have pulled out some dastardly victories in the past
She nods as she sits down on one of the lounge chairs.
Gabriella: That they have but the rest of the NEW have taken wins and put them in their place, and this match against Astaroth will not be any different.
Hiro: We better enjoy this time we have right now after Onslaught, win or lose you'll be awfully sore. Not that I mind playing nurse to you
Gabriella smirks as she looks up at Hiro.
Gabriella: I plan on relaxing before I start training. And I know that you don't mind taking care of me.
Hiro smiles and kisses her hand.
Hiro: We will relax how you wish and then after Onslaught I will be ever at your service
Gabriella smiles as she leans back on the chair, and stares back out over the crystal clear water.
Gabriella: I think we'll sit here and enjoy the warmth of the day. Training can wait.
Hiro sits on a lounge chair beside hers and leans back.
Hiro: Sounds like a master plan to me
Gabriella smiles as she looks out over the water.
Gabriella: (Voice Over) Astaroth, I know what you think of me, and you think that I am weaker than you. But I hate to tell you that I will do whatever it takes to stop you in this match. I know your moves, how you work, and the fact that you will have the VVC waiting in the wings to help you. But I will not let you win or let them interfere. There can only be one winner and I plan on being the one that walks away with the win and just one just step closer to the end of this tournament. Good luck Astaroth, you're going to need it.
Gabriella smiles to herself as she continues to stare out at the water as the scene fades to black.