Anniversary Match
Rainbow sat up with a yawn, she looked to the calendar on the wall as she sat up, rubbing the sleep from her eyes, the cool morning air hitting her chest as the blankets fell off her. Her drowsy brain whirring to life with an almost audible clunk as the gear began turning. She read the upcoming date once. Twice. Three times. Then her eyes shot wide.
"Our anniversary is in three days?! How did I not notice?!" She brought her hands to the sides of her head.
"Dash? Honey, are you okay?" Her mom asked from the other side of her door.
She jumped up, pulling on a shirt. "Yeah, mom just...freaking out." She said as she sped around the room, grabbing clothes and darting to the door to her bathroom, slowing to walk normally. After a quick shower, she grabbed her phone.
***
"Why good morning, Rainbow, darling."
"Rarity, I need your help."
"Goodness. Whatever is the matter?"
She took a breath. "Okay, so...me and Sunset have our anniversary coming up, and I have no idea what to do…"
"Oh. That's no issue at all, darling." The fashionista smiled. "I'll have you two new dresses and you just make reservations to the finest restaurant in town."
"Uh...I can't exactly afford that...plus its too late to throw two dresses on you." She sighed. "It's three days from now."
"Oh my. Well...even if I couldn't help, you should ask the others." She said. "But if you do attempt a fancier place, remember: she used to be royalty in her world. So treating her like it would obviously work like a charm on her. Just food for thought."
"Uh...thanks, Rare. I'm gonna call Applejack. Maybe she can help."
"She most certainly has her own unique style of celebrating."
"Oh, does she?" Dash smirked.
"I-I would assume, I mean. See you in class!" Rarity hung up suddenly.
Rainbow looked at the phone. "Dude. It's not like it's a secret…" She muttered before calling the blonde.
"Howdy, Rainbow. Y'all actually up an at em t'day. What's the occasion?"
"Uh...mistakes were made."
"What'd you do?" Her tone fell to the suspicious one Dash was all too familiar with.
"Um. So I kinda let my anniversary with Sunset sneak up on me."
Applejack only sighed on the other end. "For goodness' sake Rainbow…"
"I've been busy lately, and we stream or go out whenever we have time...the last month or so flew by." She whined.
"Set aside some time, make her feel special. Maybe surprise her with dinner or something. Now I don't know how y'all get along behind closed doors, but a massage works wonders if you can do it right."
"I don't know how to give a massage…"
"Stop by my place tonight and I'll show ya."
"You're a lifesaver, Applejack."
"Doubt she'd kill ya. But you better not forget this in the future. Now I gotta go, see ya at school."
Dash ended the call and grabbed her bag, noting the time. "One more quick stop…"
***
"So. You don't have a plan for your anniversary...and you thought asking me would help?" The rival athlete asked.
"Well...my friends only made it harder." The rainbow haired girl deflated.
"And they'd also know her way better than I do."
"Will you help me or not?" She huffed, giving her an annoyed look.
"Mm...I guess." Indigo shrugged. "So, why did you think I'd be helpful?"
"Your girlfriend is into fancy stuff...right?"
"Well, yeah. She's one of those artsy fartsy types."
"Bet she'd hate hearing you call her that."
"Oh. She does." Indigo smirked. "But isn't Sunset like a biker chick? Why would you think she'd be down for fancy?"
"Well, remember when we told you she was from another universe?"
"Still having trouble believing that."
"We literally grow wings and fly. Why is that so hard to believe?"
"Because that raises more questions than answers!"
"Whatever, on topic. Anyway...over there Sunset was kinda the student/surrogate daughter of the ruler of their nation...who's also kinda like a goddess."
"Gods walk among the populous there?"
"Not the point! The point is: she's done fancy stuff for sure! There's no way she doesn't miss that…"
"Okay. Follow me here, Dash." Indigo stood, stepping in front of her and grabbing her face, making her look up at her. "She ran away from that junk. Rides a bike. Wears leather jackets and boots and dates a jock." She emphasized. "She's a rebel."
"Well…"
"It's good if you're doing this just to make it special. But don't forget that she chooses to live how she does. If she missed the luxury...she'd probably have a place in the same part of town Sunny does. Or she'd try to drag you to fancy junk." She shook her gently. "Freaking think about it, ya dunce! Just try something nice. Nothing crazy fancy. A dinner, maybe sneak some wine, but not like a five star restaurant. Got it?"
"I do...that was actually really helpful." She nodded. "Why were you so sure you couldn't help..?"
"I wasn't. I was just confused as to why you asked me."
"Because you're my friend." She shrugged.
Indigo smiled softly, crossing her arms. "Get outta here. We're gonna be late to school." She turned, running to the bus stop in the opposite direction.
Rainbow reached inside herself, feeling a surge of energy as wings sprouted from her back. She turned and bolted toward school, making it just in the nick of time.
***
"Hi, Twilight." Sunset said with a wave.
"Good morning Sunset." The studious girl waved, looking around. "Where's Rainbow?"
"I dunno. She usually meets me at my place. Guess she had practice or something." She shrugged.
"Maybe she's planning something for your anniversary that's coming up soon." Pinkie said, appearing behind her.
"WAGH!" Sunset leapt away, Twilight catching her arm to help stabilize her. "Pinkie! Please! I don't think my heart can take many more of those!" She panted, holding her chest.
Pinkie giggled. "Sorry." She shrugged.
"Wait, their anniversary is coming up? Why would you keep track of that?" Twilight asked.
"I always keep track of important stuff for my friends." Pinkie said, glaring at nothing...as if the statement was threatening.
"Anniversary..?" Sunset asked, taking out her phone and looking at the calendar. "Oh...shit." She looked up. "She...she wouldn't care about anniversaries, right?"
"You forgot?" Twilight asked.
She nodded, quickly scrolling through a few days on her schedules. "Okay. I still have time. What do I do?" She asked, looking over to Twilight and Pinkie.
Pinkie lifted an eyebrow while crossing her arms with a smirk.
"I don't think a party is the best decision." Twilight pat her shoulder.
"OH COME ON! You girls keep trying to talk me out of parties! It's my thing!" She whined.
"Maybe some other time, Pinkie. This is supposed to be a private celebration." Sunset said.
"For now, we have to solve this problem." Twilight smiled to the deflated girl.
"Okay...well...she doesn't like pies. So if you plan on sweets, get her a cake." She offered.
"Thanks, Pinkie." Sunset smiled. "Okay...what else?" She asked as a rainbow blur shot past her, wind blowing past the trio...a moment passed before it shot back, Rainbow standing beside Sunset.
"Morning!" She kissed her cheek "gotta go, sorry, late!" She shot back into the school as the bell rang.
Sunset blushed lightly before sighing. "We're late too.."
"LATE?!" Twilight shouted, running into the school.
***
Applejack closed her locker, spinning the dial and turning to see Sunset looking at her phone.
"Hey Sunset, how are ya?" She asked.
"A little worried."
"Why?"
She looked left then right. "You can't tell Rainbow. Promise me."
"Promise."
"I forgot our anniversary is in three days." She said quietly. "What do I do?"
"Seriously?" She raised an eyebrow. "Iffin' I forget anything I get chewed out…" She mumbled. "Just…"
"I don't wanna screw this up, Applejack." Sunset said quietly. "I mean...she doesn't show it, but Rainbow could really be hurt by me forgetting...what if she thinks I'm not serious about us because I can't even be bothered to remember when we started dating..?" She looked around again.
"Am I talking to Sunset or Twilight?" She asked, putting a hand on her shoulder. "Sugarcube, you just need to make sure she knows y'all love her. Whatever y'all do behind closed doors...just have a good night, dinner, games...whatever you can connect with." She said. 'Won't hurt that I'm teaching her to give you a massage…'
"You're right...I'm panicking without thinking…" She took a breath.
"Now, how the hay do you forget something so important?" She asked as Sunset deflated again.
"I've really been having a lot of fun streaming and I've turned it into a job." She said. "Rainbow is usually there...so the nights just fly by."
"Y'all really think Rainbow would be that upset if you forgot?"
"She's really sentimental, you don't see it often, but she keeps a lot of things because people she cares about gave them to her." She said. "Like...there's a ribbon that Dash used to tie her hair back, Fluttershy gave it to her when they were kids. She has it tied on one of her trophies, said she wouldn't have won without it."
"Really..? Huh. Guess for a blowhard she's pretty sweet." She chuckled.
"You have no idea." Sunset smiled. "You'd think she'd be against anything she considered 'mushy stuff'." She chuckled. "Turns out she's the softie. But I dunno how happy she'd be with me exposing her." She said.
"Well...I have plans tonight. Maybe you should ask Shy or Rarity? I'd help you if I didn't make a promise."
"Alright. Thanks anyway Applejack."
"One more thing. Treat that girl right, okay? She's a good person...even if she makes it hard to see sometimes."
"Of course." She nodded.
***
"Oh dear…"
"I know."
"Darling…"
"I know! I screwed up." She sighed.
"Well, Rainbow can't be that difficult to plan for...maybe do something she enjoys...perhaps a show or movie…"
"She has gotten into wrestling a lot more lately…" Sunset noted idly.
"Ugh." Rarity groaned. "Applejack and her family enjoy that brutish sport."
"Some of the moves look pretty cool." Sunset shrugged. "Maybe one of the shows..? I could get her tickets."
"That'd be a good gift, but darling you have to do something special for the occasion itself."
***
"Dash!" The voice of her vice captain called out, rushing up to her. "I found you!" She caught the shorter girl with both hands on her shoulders. "I got news, dude!"
"Uh...okay? Guessing its good…"
"Remember that dude that Indigo and Michiru introduced us to?"
"Rocco?"
"Dude's the guy who runs UWW." She said. "He's asked us to do a tryout in a few days!"
"We're still students…"
"Pft, there are people who wrestle at fourteen." She waved her hand.
"Probably illegally…"
"Do you want in or not? We're doing our trio thing...he needed all three of us."
"A tryout for our team..? I can't miss that…" She frowned. "We've only been training for a few months…"
"If we're good enough for Michiru to recommend us...why not give it a shot?"
"I...yeah, we can do that. When was it again?"
"It's in three days."
"That's my anniversary night!" She palmed her forehead. "Geez…"
"Just invite her to watch your tryout. That'd probably be pretty cool for her."
"She doesn't know I'm doing wrestling."
"Why not?"
"I was gonna surprise her…"
"Hmm...maybe I can talk him into you being our manager on occasion..?" She crossed her arms. "Ooh. That could work. We'll establish ourselves...but you," She poked her shoulder. "Don't make us wait." She smirked. "We'll drag you onto tv if we have to. The bosses can't stop this team."
"Wait. I'll tell Sunset. I bet she'd be more upset if I passed this opportunity."
"You do that. But don't think we'll be upset if you can't make it."
She sighed. "Well..let's rip this bandaid off."
***
"You're doing what?!" Sunset blanched. "You know how dangerous that is!"
"Well yeah. But I like it…" She shrank back from the concerned girl.
"Rainbow…"
"It's not like I'm doing anything without weighing the risks. Everyone there is just as concerned about safety."
"I mean...I can't stop you...I'm just worried." She slumped. "You didn't deserve me shouting…so, you've got a tryout on Friday..?" She asked.
"Yeah. It'll be me, Lightning and Indigo. We're trying out as a trio."
"You're awfully young to be getting this kind of opportunity…"
"I said the same thing...but we're gonna try. What do we lose by trying?"
"I understand." She stepped forward to hug her. "Just be careful."
"Of course. Even if we only get hired on as enhancement talent, it'll be a lot of fun to get in the ring." She smiled.
"Well, I'd better be impressed you know." She teased.
"We're a weird couple...aren't we?"
"Sometimes. But who needs to be normal." Sunset shrugged.
***
"Your anniversary is gonna be spent at your tryout...that's just so you, Rainbow." Applejack sighed. "How long have y'all been doing this?"
"Couple months, but it's not for anything crazy big...I...think." She cupped her chin. "Light was excited though."
"Well, guess the massage thing ain't as important now." She chuckled.
"Still show me though. I may need an ace somewhere down the line."
"Planning ahead? Guess Sunset really is teaching y'all something."
***
"So...awesome!" Scootaloo cheered in line for the event.
"Rainbow wanted you to come see, that makes sense...but thanks for inviting us, scoots." Her taller friend said.
"All of her friends are here...a lot of the school heard about it I guess." Sweetie noted.
"Because Rainbow is gonna be here! Can you believe she's already getting a match?"
"Uh...I guess not?" The farmer asked, glancing to Sweetie.
"Y'all nervous Sunset?" Applejack asked.
"Oh...yeah. But I know she'll do great."
They were ushered in, all of the Rainbooms, the CMCs, Lightning's crew...and even the Shadow Bolts were in attendance.
The lighting dimmed, it was an independent show, but the arena was set up like a professional arena, despite the small building.
"Ladies and gentlemen!" A male voice boomed out of the speakers. "My name…is Rocco." He stepped out on stage, a microphone in hand. "And I welcome you to UNDERGROUND WOMEN'S WRESTLING!" The crowd began to cheer. "A promotion for the up and coming women of wrestling! Not having to fight for a spot with male competitors, carving out their own name and image and that begins...with you all. Thank you for coming tonight. Now, before our main card begins we have three young women in the training system who are going to face off against three established stars in a six woman tag match. All of the competitors in this match have bright futures. Time for all of us to see the fruits of their labor. The UWW is looking for talented teams to build a tag team division. Anyone we see with potential tonight...could very easily be in line for a spot in the Tag Team title tournament. Now, without further ado…" He stepped off stage, the sound of a warning siren blared as a beat picked up behind it.
The beat and horns gave enough of a warning of the person's presence. Before too long a tall, built young woman with white spiked hair with purple tips marched down to the ring. This woman looked ready for a fight. A black t-shirt that had splits in the back, showing the sports bra under, wrapped fists, and elbow pads. She wore loose black and white shorts with biker shorts underneath, kneepads and boots high enough to meet them, black kick pads covering the strings of her boots. She was huge.
Clearly over six feet tall. Jacked to all hell, if this was someone Rainbow was facing...Sunset's confidence waned quickly.
She stepped through the middle rope, taking the towel off from around her neck, slicing her throat with her thumb and holding up the arm as the music blared a monster's roar.
"Introducing first, from The Bad Lands, she is...GIIIIIILLLLLLLLLDAAAAAA!" The announcer said as she took a corner, leaning against the ropes unconcerned.
"And, her partners...first-"
An upbeat song began to play, the arena coming alive and clapping with the beats. A shorter brunette woman hurried onto the stage before pausing, looking out over the crowd, she wore a hooded vest that had rabbit ears on the top. That covered a pink and white top and matching trunks. Her kneepads and boots having alternating variants of white, pink and red. She nodded to the cheers, holding out her arms, shouting something out before she walked down the ramp, high-fiving fans that were close enough. She ran up the steps and bounded over the top rope. She rushed to the corner, climbing to the second rope and looked around, a hand on her forehead, blocking out the house lights as she eyed the crowd with a nod. She pointed to herself before motioning to the crowd, flailing her arms in an attempt to get them on their feet.
"From Japan, she is the heart of UWW, MIIIIIIICHIRUUUU!" The announcer said with gusto.
Michuru's music was cut off abruptly with the sound of a screeching guitar riff into heavy drum beats as an unamused young woman stepped onto the stage. Gray was the only way to describe her. Well…'pissed off' would also work. Her fists were taped with black tape up to her forearms. A black shirt that read "KILL" in silver text. That shirt draped down past her waist where she wore black shorts with LS on one hip, a design similar to what Sunset would describe as a cutie mark was on the other hip. A lime over two rocks. She rolled her neck before walking down the ramp.
"Is that Limey?!" Pinkie asked, shooting up from her seat.
"And, from the quarry, LIIIIIIIME STOOOOOOONE!" The man's voice boomed as the woman approached the ropes, holding up her arms in a 'what are you gonna do' motion...A challenge to anyone in the audience dumb enough to step to her.
"Limey?"
"My sister! Ma and Pa said she up and left the farm a while back…" Pinkie said. "Wonder why she's here of all places…"
The music shifted as a slow guitar riff began as the drums picked up...the music alone just exuded a confidence bordering on arrogance.
Indigo and Lightning stepped onto the stage, looking opposite directions, out into the crowd, cocky grins adorned both of their faces they wore black t-shirts that were cut to just drape over their upper bodies. Their gear looked to be similar outside of a few minor differences. Black trunks with gold highlights. Their boots followed the same pattern, Indigo's having her namesake highlighting the black and gold, Lightning having a teal on her gear instead. They both wore kneepads and had their hands bound in white tape up to their forearms. Indigo wearing a knee brace on her left leg though.
They turned to look back as Rainbow swaggered out after them, she looked between the two, saying something. Indigo nodded before she began walking down. Rainbow made some strikes to the air before following after her, she held up both arms, showing off her shirt. In gold on black...it read "20% Cooler" on the front, earning an eye roll from Sunset.
Dash's gear was similar, only her trunks had more color to match her hair. RD on the seat of them. Her kick pads looked a bit thicker than the other two's.
Indigo climbed into the ring as the guitars wailed, she walked right past the three still inside, giving them a challenging smirk. She climbed to the corner facing Sunset's seat. Lightning followed her lead taking the corner nearest her and posing as well. Rainbow hopped onto the apron, holding up one hand. She glanced back and the opposing trio had exited the ring for whatever reason. She brought a thumb to point at herself as a singer said 'Boom!', Lightning and Indigo pointing to one another at the same time.
They hopped down, Rainbow stepping into the ring and standing in between them. All three making a few shadow boxing strikes before Light and Indigo posed with Rainbow holding both arms out behind them, a big smirk and shake of her head just oozing the cockiness she knew Rainbow was known for. The music faded out and they took the corner opposite the three others.
"And their opponents, all three hail from The Crystal City, Indigo Zap, Rainbow Dash and Lightning Dust!" The announcer called out. A referee getting in the ring. The mountain of a woman stepped in first, her height was more pronounced as Rainbow didn't back down going straight to her. The other two having to pull her away. Lightning seeming to suggest she goes first.
Dash had to be grumbling something...but she exited as Light stepped up to this 'Gilda' woman.
***
The ref called for the bell and Gilda shoved Lightning backwards...who stepped back and then pursed her lips. She looked back to her before charging the taller woman, ducking under her grab and hooking her waist, lifting and turning her midair into a harsh slam to the mat. She followed through, pinning her arms to the side as she brought down a few punches, the referee quickly breaking up the unprotected shots.
Gilda got up as fast as she could, rage in her eyes she grabbed Lightning and brought her close, using a headbutt to stun her momentarily, she hooked under Light's arm and hip tossed her to the mat. As she rolled through to sit up, she was met with a sickeningly loud chop across her chest then a kick to her back. The blonde fell back as Gilda hit the ropes, jumped and brought her back down across Light's chest. She got to a knee and wiped her nose, looking to her corner and reaching out to tag in the gray haired woman.
As Lightning was dragged by her arm to one corner, the gray girl just glared at Rainbow. She propped her up in the corner and rushed to the opposite, making a motion to Dash's team to watch as she ran and rolled forward into the prone woman, crushing her in the corner with a cannon ball like move.
Light was pulled up to her feet, Limestone facing her towards her corner. "You want your friends? Do you? Too bad!" She slapped her before jumping forward with one leg, apparently stepping onto Light's knee then swinging her other leg up to kick her in the back of the head, Lightning dropped to the mat again as the stone faced woman now wore a smug grin.
She looked over to Rainbow and Indigo again. "What's the matter? This your friend?" She pointed down at Lightning. She put a foot on her heel. "Stop me." She dared before stomping down, the taller girl bringing the hurt limb closer as she pulled herself up to the ropes.
"Come on tough gal." She mussed her hair. Lightning's exhaustion turned into anger as she got to her feet. She turned to face Lime, who took a momentary step back. Lightning's left fist caught her quickly, followed by an open palm slap from her right, she pushed her away, Lime falling back against the ropes, returning with a powerful lariat that floored the taller girl. Lime shaking her head as she crawled to her corner, tagging in the smallest of her team...just as Light had pulled herself to her corner.
The crowd actually lit up as Indigo hopped over the top rope, ducking under a punch and dropping down to kick Limestone's feet off the apron, dropping the girl face first onto the corner she was standing on.
Getting up just as quickly she tackled Michiru to the mat, catching an arm that was thrown up to block, she wrapped one leg over and turned to fall back, grapevining the other leg around as Michiru flailed to get free with her other limbs, Indigo wrenching back in an armbar.
Michiru pushed up to pin Indigo's shoulders down. The referee sliding in to count only one, the taller girl shifting the armbar to force Michiru's shoulder and face to the mat, Indigo scrambling to grab her other arm, trapping it behind her back as she hooked Michiru's neck and wrenched back.
This hold went on for a little bit, but the agony and screams made it feel much longer. The powerhouse of Michiru's team kicked Indigo in the back, breaking the hold. The referee tried to get her out, Limestone ducking in behind his back and clubbing Indigo in the back as she tried to stand. Rainbow climbed through as the referee turned to see her, moving to stop her as she shouted about Limestone, who mocked her behind the ref, picking up Michiru and rolling her to their corner before rolling under the rope as the ref turned back around, Dash angrily stomping the mat and extending her hand.
Gilda reached down and tagged Michiru's hand, she stepped in, grabbing Indigo around the waist as she got to her hands and knees.
Panic set in on her face, reaching for Rainbow as she was deadlifted off the mat and thrown behind Gilda, landing roughly on her upper back, bouncing up enough to land back on her stomach.
The crowd booed as Gilda sat on the mat, resting her elbows on her knee pads, grinning right at Rainbow and Lightning as she pulled herself up from her small break.
"Come on, Indy!" A fan cheered before another followed.
"In-di-go! In-di-go! In-di-go!" They began, Gilda grabbed a fist full of her hair, pointing down at her.
"Her? You want her?" She asked, looking contemplative, dragging her up, holding her head under one arm, draping one of Indigo's over her shoulder. She hoisted her up into a suplex position, Indigo kicked her feet, Gilda holding out one arm, showing off she was holding her up with just the other. She flexed...but in that moment Indigo shifted, rolling her waist to kick down, and in a fluid motion, she held onto Gilda's head with a guillotine and wrapped her legs around the taller's waist. Still supported by the stronger woman, her free arm flailed, Limestone reaching out to tag it.
She quickly got in, punching Indigo in the head to make her drop to the mat. Gilda held her neck as she tried to regain her breath. Limestone picked up Indigo and dragged her to the ropes, "Not going well, huh?!" She shouted at Rainbow, whipping Indigo off the ropes. As she rebounded, Lime pushed her upwards with a thrust to her midsection, ready to catch her in her powerbomb. Indigo reached down, pushing Lime's head as she passed over her, the more experienced athlete turning to face her as Indigo landed.
Feet hit the mat, then her elbow hit Lime's jaw. She was stunned for a moment before Indigo positioned herself and thrusted her left heel upwards, superkicking her in the mouth. The gray woman fell back as Indigo angled to fall closer to her corner, crawling as soon as she hit the mat.
"LIME! GET UP!" Gilda shouted, watching Indigo. She growled before reaching down for Lime's hand, who extended it to her own corner.
"Fuck!" She tagged in, ducking under the top rope as Indigo's hand met Rainbow's. The crowd erupted as the shortest of her team sprang from the apron to the top rope and off of it moments later, meeting the shocked competitor with two diving boots to the chest.
Both came down hard, but Rainbow was up first. Gilda, scrambling to her knees, got a loud kick to the back, then another to her chest, the taller gasping as she cradled the spot that was struck, Rainbow brought her foot up and swung her heel down on the back of her head, Gilda dropped to the mat as Rainbow turned to see Limestone groggily getting back in.
She ducked a clothesline, Lime rebounding off the ropes as Rainbow went for a superkick of her own. Limestone caught her heel. "Nuh uh. Not happening aga-" She was cut off as Dash leapt with the other foot and caught her in the side of the head.
Their other partner slid in behind Dash, tapping one of her feet on the mat, motioning to turn around… Rainbow glanced back, but before Michiru could bring her leg up to strike, she was pulled down and under the bottom rope, Lightning dragging her out. She turned to face her, getting a jumping knee to her face. Light landed, catching her arm as she fell back, pulling her close, spinning her around to trap her left arm against her own neck with her right hand. Light's left was under the trapped arm, pressing on the back of her neck to lock in a cobra clutch.
Michiru frantically flailed trying to loosen the lock, but Light held firm before surprising her and lifting her off the floor, crashing her back first onto the apron. Purely out muscling the smaller girl, but effectively taking care of her as a threat. The crowd collectively cringed at the sound.
Lime pulled herself up at ringside. Indigo, now with a second wind ran from her corner, jumping up to and then off the steps, flipping forward and crashing into Lime, who had just turned at the sound.
Rainbow watched her partners for just a moment, Gilda getting to her feet. She shook her head, clearing the daze before hooking the distracted girl in a tight rear naked choke. "SHIT!" She managed, Indigo and Lightning rushing under the ropes, they both kicked the back of Gilda's knees, then tore her hands free, releasing Rainbow who took a step back she looked to the woman who was being restrained. She rolled her neck before pointing to her then delivered a sudden super kick. Dazed...Gilda sat on her knees, trying to get her bearings.
Rainbow made motions to the girls, Indigo lining up in the corner across the ring from Lightning. They both ran forward and connected with a strike at the same time. Lightning with another super kick to Gilda's jaw and Indigo with the knee to the back of her head. The loud smacking combination of impacts made Sunset wince...
Rainbow hit the ropes, coming off into a running, leaping one legged kick directly to the prone woman who finally collapsed after the multiple shots to the head, this one was just as loud a strike as Indigo or Lightning's. Rainbow quickly covered her as Indigo and Lightning played defense, watching for Gilda's partners.
1!
2!
3!
"The winners of this match, Rainbow Dash, Indigo Zap and Lightning Dust!" The announcer called out as their music hit. Rainbow holding her arms up, Indigo tackling her in a hug and Lightning kneeling with them.
Gilda rolled out of the ring, the trio celebrating on the mat. The crowd around them cheered loudly as the girls stood, Indigo holding her arm, Rainbow nursing her neck and Lightning held the back of her head, but they stood victorious.
***
"That was so cool!" Pinkie cheered as she bounced around the group. With the combined circles of the trio, they had quite the crowd circling them.
"Ladies!" The voice of the promoter called out, the crowd letting him in. "You were amazing out there." He made a subtle glance to the camera crew following behind him. "I'd be crazy not to offer you a contract. Developmental for now, but that can be updated as we go."
"What does that entail..?" Indigo asked.
"Well, for one, we're paying you to train with Michiru, and you do the odd house show when we need another three bodies." He explained.
"We'll think about it." Rainbow said. "Still got school to finish. This was a lot of fun...I think I'll keep working on it and when we come back…'
"I'll have quite the payday." He chuckled. The camera crew shifted away as the real world conversation began, "Speaking of, your pay." He handed them an envelope. "We did extremely well...but the pay usually isn't this much for an opening match with three nobodies, no offense, I'm just saying don't expect this much each time." He explained. "Have a good night." He waved as they walked out.
***
"How ya feelin, champ?" Applejack punched her arm gently.
"Dude. Landing on that mat hurts. So anytime I did anything I hurt too. That springboard dropkick? Fucking brutal." She rolled her shoulder.
"You think that's bad?" Another voice spoke. The brunette from the other team asked, walking over. "Try taking an apron bump. Geez." She chuckled.
"I didn't hurt you, did I?" Lightning asked.
"Nah...nothing beyond doing what we set up. Great work out there girls. Even Gilda and Lime were impressed."
"Oh yeah?"
"She actually didn't want to be the one taking the pin, I offered to, but she grumbled that she'd do what was asked." Michiru chuckled, looking between the girls. "So." Her eyes fell to the redhead beside Rainbow. "Is this the Sunset I've heard so much about?"
"I am, it's nice to meet you." She extended her hand, Michiru shaking it.
"A pleasure, you're just as lovely as Rainbow says." She smiled, glancing around. "Hmm. Gonna guess you're Sunny." She pointed to the girl beside Indigo. "And…" She glanced to Moondancer right away. "Then you're Moondancer. Nice to meet my girl's girls."
Both Moondancer and Lightning waved their hands. "You're misunderstanding things!"
"Huh? But you talk about her the same way that Rainbow and Indigo talk about their girlfriends…"
"They're in denial still." Lyra said in a loud whisper.
"Lyra!"
"I like this one." Michiru grinned at the mint green girl.
"Taken." Bon bon said simply.
"Rats." Michiru said with a giggle. "I think you're a little young for me anyway."
"We gotta get out of here, Michiru. I'll see you Monday."
"Night! I gotta go man the merch stand...ahhh the joys of independent promotions." She teased.
"Good luck."
***
After their good-byes and congratulations, Rainbow and Sunset found themselves back at the latter's apartment. "Not...a very romantic way to do it...but happy anniversary…" Rainbow said sheepishly as she sat on the couch, legs draped over Sunset's lap.
"Y'know...I can say for certain it's an anniversary I'll never forget." Sunset chuckled. She leaned over to kiss her cheek. "You have no idea how amazing that was to watch."
"You could always tell me~" She cooed, leaning into her as Sunset held her close.
"Unconventional, but I enjoyed it. You were so cool, Y'know?"
"You think..? I figured you'd think it was dumb."
"I love you Rainbow. I'm going to support you...especially knowing how much fun you had out there. I think you made a connection with everyone there. All three of you looked to genuinely have fun doing that."
"It was a blast. The crowd got behind us right away. Indigo got a chant already!" She smiled.
"Hey. Don't wrestlers name their finishing moves or something..?"
"Wondering what mine is called?"
"Yeah. It was like...a jumping thrust kick..?"
"A running single leg drop kick." She corrected. "I added a bit to it...tried making it look more explosive with the jump and thrust. But what else would I call it?"
"The awesome kick?"
"Nah. That...hmm. Maybe a different one. I call my finish "The Rainboom", of course." She chuckled.
"Of course…" She repeated, shaking her head with a grin. "Wonder how we'll top this next year…"
"I'm sure we can think of something." Dash shrugged, leaning into her.