Skelly Skelly/History

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> - Hi everyone! Hey, hey, you know what? Yesterday I went to see Waifu Mania! I was in the audience! It was so cool!
> - Hah? Wrestling? Who cares? It sucks! It's totally lame, dumb ass...
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> - No!! Wrestling is so cool! I want to be a wrestler!
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> - Last week you were the Red Ranger... The week before you were looking for the One Piece! Now you're a wrestler?
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> - Look, I even have my own ring outfit!
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> - That's just a black mask... What a stupid brat...
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\*Girls laughing in the background\*

> - So what?! You always say I'm ugly! Now you won't have to look at me anymore!
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> - Hahaha, you think you're smart, don't you? Very well. You want to be a wrestler? Let's fight then. Come on, girls!
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> - Take off her mask! Beat her up! This is for your own good Claire. Think of it as a training exercise for your future career!
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\*They start beating her up\*

> - No! Give it back!! Why... Why are you always so mean to me?
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> - Because you're a pain in the ass! Your face is ugly, your hair is weird... Every day we hit you, and yet you keep coming back... With a smile on top of that! Don't you get it? Nobody likes you!
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> - I just want to be friends with you...
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> - Friend with us??? HAHAHAHA, no chance in HELL!
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\*They continue to beat her up\*

> - Come on girls, stop now, she's had enough... And you, you'd better not tell on the grown-ups, or else...
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### Chapter 2: Jeanne Night

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>     - Tell me, Claire, did anything happen today?
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> - N-no... Everything is fine mommy...
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> - Really? Your clothes are dirty... And you have bruises...
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> - I... I fell off my bike!
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> - Really? You... fell off your bike? I'm surprised! You're not keeping anything from me? You know, mommies can sense these things!
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> - Mommy... The other girls don't like me...
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> - They don't? Why not? You're a lovely girl...
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> - I told them we went to see Waifu Mania! And that it was so cool! And I put on my mask! And I told them I was gonna be a wrestler! But... They laughed at me... They said I was dumb and that my hair was ugly... And they beat me up too...
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> - Honey, If anyone hurts you, you must tell me immediatly... Mommy will make sure that they never ever lay a hand on you again. This is a promise!
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> - Mommy...
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> - Claire... You are a very bright girl... And you have the same hair as mommy! Do you think mommy's hair is ugly?
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> - No!! I love your hair mommy! It's so soft and beautiful, and it smells great!
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> - Well you see? Those girls are probably just jealous. You're the cutest and sweetest, Claire.
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> - Mommy... I mean it! I want to be a wrestler! I want to win the belt like The Queen yesterday at Waifu Mania! She was so shiny and cool and awesome! And the music was so loud! It was so cool! The other girls were also incredible!
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> - Claire, there is nothing you can't do in this world... If this is what you want to do, then you can make it happen. Mommy will always support you and watch over you.
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> - Mommy?
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>     - Yes sweetie?
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> - I love you!
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>     - I know, honey... Mommy loves you too.
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### Chapter 3: A dream...

A few months later...

> Mommy... I lost everything... Without you... It's so hard...
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> How to keep going... Mommy... Are you still watching over me...?
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> There's nothing left for me here...
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> I'm leaving... I'll chase after it...
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> The only thing I have left... My dream... Mommy... Watch over me a bit longer...
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### Chapter 4: Skelly Skelly

Spaghetti Town, Waifus Collide locker room, before the Main Event

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Skelly Skelly, age 18

> I made it to the main event... My dream is so close, and yet it still feels so far away...
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> I will shine so brightly that no matter where you are, you will be able to see me!
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## Skelly Skelly's Origin Story, Part 2

### Chapter 1: The little girl, the desert and Matrona

9 years ago, in a certain desert...

The old bus stops in the middle of the desert... It is still early, but the heat is already suffocating, and a warm wind blows on the valley. The little Claire gets off the bus, with a sports bag as her only luggage.

A woman dressed in a red bomber jacket and wearing sunglasses is waiting for her, arms crossed. She simply asks her to follow, and the two of them start walking along the road... After a few minutes, they arrive in what looks like a training camp. As they cross it, Claire can't help but look around...

There seems to be many buildings, maybe gyms, probably dorms... She also notices outdoor rings, and some girls who are already practicing...

They finally arrive at the door of what looks like an office. The woman opens the door and asks Claire to enter...

> Hello Claire... I know it's been rough for you lately...
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> I am "Matrona" Cordelia. But everyone calls me Matrona.
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> We are affiliated with Waifu Mania, and our goal is to produce talent that may one day reach the top stage.
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> This is the "Dojo of Death", and I'm in charge here.
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> I know everything there is to know about you. I won't ask to take your mask off, but it can get very hot in the desert. It may become unbearable for you.
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> Anyway, I owe you some explanations. I know your parents... And I know you don't have any remaining family members...
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>     Claire and Thomas... Yes...
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> Before your birth, your mom and dad were stuntmen...
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> They weren't doing it for the money. Your mother is from a rich family... It was their way of life. A passion...
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> The entertainment branch of Waifu Mania was producing a movie and your parents were working on it.
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> They were going to shoot a motorcycle scene in a car wreck a few miles away.
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> A high-speed chase through scrap metal, with the desert as a dramatic backdrop...
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> The Dojo was buzzing, and we were allowed to watch.
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> Once the scene ended, your mother took off her helmet. That's when I met her for the first time.
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> I had a chat with her and your dad, and I invited them to visit the Dojo. Since that day, your parents and I have become good friends...
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> When your mother got pregnant with you, she stopped doing stunts. Unfortunately, your dad died before your birth, while doing an airplane stunt...
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> He crash landed... Under strange circumstances...
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> But your mother... She kept going. After your birth, she started acting in movies...
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> Small roles, at first. But she quickly climbed up the ranks... But you knew about that already...
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> Two years ago, Waifu Mania announced that they would be producing their next major film, "The Scorpion Queen".
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> One of Waifu Mania's biggest stars was cast in the lead role, but an injury prevented it.
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> That's when the higher-ups at Waifu Mania had an idea. They decided to give the main role to your mother...
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> A motorcycle accident... Your mother was an ace. I simply don't buy it.
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Claire, overwhelmed, is visibly trying to hold back her tears

> A few months ago, she called me... She told me that she went to Waifu Mania with her little girl.
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> And that since then, that little girl had set her mind on becoming a professional wrestler...
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> I told her it was probably just a passing whim... But she didn't think so... She thought you had found your way.
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> I have to trust her intuition.
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> She had arranged for me to be your legal guardian if anything happened to her. Almost as if she was expecting it...
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> From today, you will study here. Ju-Jitsu, Karate, Muay Thai, Judo... You'll also learn weapon based martial arts.
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> And of course Wrestling, in addition to traditional education.
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> You will live with the other students, and you will not be given any special treatment.
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> I must warn you that the training is extreme here. Many girls drop out in the first week.
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> You are small, even for your age. I'm not sure you'll succeed, but do your best.
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> And don't cause trouble, or you'll sleep outside and be food for coyotes.
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> That will be all for now. At ease!
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### Chapter 2: Calamity Rose

>     ???: Heeya! What's your name?
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> Claire: ...
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> ???: My name is Rose! They call me "Calamity" Rose! Come on, tell me your name!
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> Claire: Claire.
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> Rose: What a pretty name! You are new here, aren't you?
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> Claire: Yes...
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> Rose: How old are you?
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> Claire: 9...
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> Rose: 9?!! So young! I'm 13!
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> Claire: ...
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> Rose: A-Anyway, I noticed you in the refectory. Why are you eating all alone?
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> Claire: The other girls are making fun of me. Anyway, I'm weird, right?
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> Rose: Eeeeeeh... I don't think so. You know, the girls here make fun of everybody anyway. They really are annoying!
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> Claire: ...
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> Rose: To tell you the truth, I have the bed right under yours. And last night I heard crying...
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> Claire: S-sorry! I won't make any more noise...
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> Claire: No, no! Don't worry about it! I just thought if you had a friend, it might help a little!
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> Claire: ...
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> Rose: Come on! Be my friend! I promise I'm a nice girl!
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> Claire: ...
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> Rose: Give me a chance! You know... I'm a little lonely here too...
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> Claire: O-Okay...
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A few weeks later...

> Girl: Hahaha, I can say it all day if you want!
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> Rose: Shut up... SHUT UP!!
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> Girl: Your girlfriend is cursed. Anyone who gets close to the skeleton girl will end up dead. And you're next!
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Rose tries to throw a punch at the girl, but misses.

> Girl: Yes, punch me! It won't change the truth! That's how her parents died! And you will be next, hahahaha!
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> Rose: I hate you so much... I HATE YOU SO MUCH!
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> Girl: Hell, why are you so angry? You don't even know what it's like to have parents.
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> Rose: Hngggg...
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    A bunch of girls jumps on Rose and starts beating her. Claire arrives at a chaotic fight scene.

> Claire: Rose!!!
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Claire throws herself into the battle to help Rose and after a short moment, Matrona intervenes.

> Matrona: Enough! Disperse. Rose, Claire, follow me.
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Matrona takes the two girls to her office.

> Matrona: I thought I had made myself clear. I told you not to cause trouble.
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> Rose: They deserved it! These little shits..!
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> Matrona: Excuse me? I didn't give you the permission to speak. And stay polite. Claire, that's not like you.
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> Claire: Sorry...
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### Chapter 3: Shooting Star

> Rose: I'll light a campfire! I stole some sausages, bacon, eggs... We're gonna have a feast!
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> Claire: You... You did what?!
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> Rose: Eh yes, it's been a few days that they're getting on my nerves... I knew I couldn't hold it in for very long and that I would explode soon. So I prepared!
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> Claire: It's not the first time you sleep outside, is it?
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> Rose: Hahaha, you hit the nail on the head! You could say I'm a regular!
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> Claire: W-What about c-coyotes?
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> Rose: I'll chase them away! If I were you, I'd be worried about snakes instead!
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> Claire: ...
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> Rose: You know Claire... Matrona didn't punish us...
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> Claire: But why do we have to sleep outside then?
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> Rose: It would've been difficult to go back to the dorm tonight, with the other girls... You know, they are competitors. I don't want to brag too much BUT... I'm one of the best. And even though you just got here, you're amazing too. If they can get in our way, they will, by all means possible.
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> Claire: Why did you fight, Rose?
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> Rose: Ah... You know... Some things I just can't stand... I don't mind being picked on, but... Ah, nevermind...
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> Rose: Say, Claire... You know, I never had parents... I don't even know if they are alive but... Sometimes I wonder what it's like to have a mother... Oh sorry, I shouldn't have...
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> Claire: No... It's ok. I loved my mom... So much. She was so sweet, and she would always comfort me. I still remember her perfume... It was the best! I miss her...
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> Rose: Oh, sorry Claire...
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> Claire: ...
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> Rose: I was thinking that Matrona was a bit like a mom but... She doesn't fit your description...
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> Rose: Claire, how about stargazing? It's better than watching TV, you know!
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> Claire: Aaaah, a shooting star!
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> Rose: Hey... The other day, when you did your Shooting Star Press at practice. All the girls shut their mouths! It was dead silent, and their eyes were all on you. You really are incredible... Aside from Matrona, it's the first time I've seen anyone made them shut their mouth!
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> Claire: M-me?
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> Rose: Yeah... You didn't even notice, did you? Haha!
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>     Rose: Say Claire, can I ask you something?
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> Claire: Yes, of course!
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> Rose: Could you take off your mask? I'd just like to see your smile!
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### Chapter 4: Calamity Rose and Skelly Skelly

7 years later, in Matrona's office

> Matrona: Girls... One week from now, higher-ups from Waifu Mania are going to visit to check out our talents. This is an opportunity you can't miss and you're going to have a match together. Rose is a little older, she's taller and she is more in line with the standards of the big promotions. Claire, I'm counting on you to make sure Rose looks good.
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> Claire: Of course!
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> Rose: Matrona, you can't do that!
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> Claire: Stop it, Rose!
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> Matrona: I don't care about your opinion. This is for your own good. The match will end with Claire's Shooting Star Press, you'll catch it on the fly by countering with your Calamity Trigger. I know you'll be perfect. Don't let me down!
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A week later, after the match, in Matrona's office

> Matrona: They were impressed. Ah and Claire, good job on your ring gear. The skeleton print looks great on you. You also decided on a ring name... Skelly Skelly? Sounds great.
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> Claire: Thank you!
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> Matrona: Don't you have something to say, Rose?
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> Rose: Claire should have won.
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> Claire: Stop it Rose! That was your chance, I want you to succeed!
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> Claire: Don't worry about me, I will catch up to you soon!
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> Matrona: I hope so too. Anyway, and this is something I don't often say, I am proud of you. Ah, Claire... The day after tomorrow is very important for you. I'll give you a week's vacation... For you to visit her. At ease!
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> Claire: Congratulations Rose, I'm sure you impressed everyone!
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> Rose: You deserve it more than I do...
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> Claire: No... Without you, I was lost... You have helped me so much since we met! Thank you Rose...
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> Rose: Stop it, you'll make me blush! Anyway, let's make a promise! We'll both go pro, and we'll compete on the biggest stage!
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> Claire: That's a promise! You know... The day after tomorrow is... The anniversary of my mommy's death... I'm going to visit her... I'll see you in a week, OK Rose?
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> Rose: Ah... Sure Claire, come back soon! And take care!
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A week later, Claire returns to the Dojo...

As she arrives, a student calls out to her: "Claire, you have to go see Matrona as soon as possible!"

In Matrona's office...

As Claire enters the office, Matrona, facing away, speaks.

> Matrona: Claire... We received an answer from Waifu Mania.
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> Claire: Rose has been selected? Did she make it?
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> Matrona: Yes... Sit down, Claire, please.
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> Claire: ...
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> Matrona: In fact, you both made it. Here are your contracts.
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> Claire: H-How?! Rose, where is she? We need to celebrate!
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Matrona, turns around, her shades unable to hide her tears.

> Matrona: I'm sorry Claire... Rose... In a training session... She landed badly...
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> Claire: What?!
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> Matrona: She fell to her death... We couldn't do anything...
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> Claire: No... UUUAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
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Claire's cries shatter the calm of the desert, and before long, she faints...

A few hours later

>     Matrona: Claire, you passed out... I know... It's so hard...
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> Claire: Matrona... I can't take it anymore... Why...
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> Matrona: Listen... You can't give up now... You have a contract... And Rose would have wanted you to keep going.
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> Claire: ...
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> Matrona: I'm sorry... It's going to take you a while to get over your loss...  And that goes for me too.
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> Claire: I don't know... If I can...
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> Matrona: And yet, you have to... I will give you Rose's contract too. Always keep it with you. And make her proud.
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> Claire: But... Matrona... I'm cursed... I'm cursed!!
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Matrona gently approaches Claire, and for the first time since she arrived at the Dojo, she takes her in her arms.

She then looks into her eyes, softly petting her head.

> Matrona: It's not your fault Claire... You didn't do anything wrong...
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### Chapter 5: Memories

Showdown in Spaghetti Town, present day

> - Just like last time... The memories came flooding back...
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> - Yes... The memories... That's the only thing I haven't lost...
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> - I think I saved a girl... I was able to give her hope!
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Skelly Skelly looks at the armband Keron Croakie gave her...

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> - Yes... In fact... I have many friends now...
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## Skelly Skelly's Story - Calamity Claire

### Chapter 1: Skelly's not Skelly

Skelly makes sure Keron has fallen asleep and leaves a note...

> "I'll be back for breakfast, don't worry! Love, Skelly."
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Not wanting to be recognized, she styles her hair differently, and does not wear her trademark black mask...

She then heads for the downtown area of Spaghetti Town...

> "I remember, it's this way..."
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The streets seem decayed and empty... However, Skelly can hear some ruckus... As she approaches, she notices three girls picking on a younger child.

> Skelly: Leave her alone, and no one will get hurt.
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> Bully: Oh, you're by yourself and there are three of us, what do you think you can do? You're just another victim for us!
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>     Skelly: I've seen hundreds of girls like you. You're just a bunch of small-time thugs. This is your last warning. Get lost!
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> Bully: No way. In fact, we'll take care of you first!
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In an instant, fast as lightning, Skelly Skelly manages to neutralize the three girls with a series of kicks. She holds the leader down, face in the dirt.

> Skelly Skelly: I'm sure you will learn this lesson. If you touch her again, I will come for you. And I won't be as nice.
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> Bully: Get out of here, girls... She's a freak..!
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Skelly Skelly walks up to the young girl who was picked on. She lifts her up, and cleans the dust from her clothes...

> Skelly Skelly: Hello, how do you feel? Are you hurt?
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> Girl: I'm doing well, thanks to you!
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> Skelly Skelly: I'm relieved! Why were they bullying you?
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> Girl: See that building? There's an underground wrestling show starting soon inside! I have a little money to go see the matches, so they wanted to steal it from me! Oh, I hope I didn't miss the first match!
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> Skelly Skelly: Haha.. Yeah I know. I wanted to go see the matches too. Want to go together?
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The two girls head to the building and go inside. The room is full, loud, and it seems that the spectators are betting on the matches... An announcer at the microphone speaks up:

> AND THREE!!! ALREADY THREE CHALLENGERS DEFEATED BY OUR CHAMPION TONIGHT! THE ONE AND ONLY BIIIIIIIIIIIG BLUUUUUUUUUUUUUUE!!!!
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> We are going to run out of challengers soon! That's a problem...
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### Chapter 2: Big Blue

> Skelly Skelly: Want to see something cool?
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Skelly Skelly gets up and walks to the ring.

> Skelly Skelly: I'll challenge her!
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> Announcer: WELL! WE HAVE A BRAVE YOUNG GIRL!!! Uh, how old are you? You look a little too young...
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> Skelly Skelly: 18. Can we get to the point?
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> Announcer: There is no rush young lady, what name should I announce you as?
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> Skelly Skelly: Huh... Calamity Claire.
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> Announcer: I've heard that name somewhere before, no? Never mind. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE BRAVE CALAMITY CLAIRE DIDN'T HESITATE FOR A SECOND! AND SHE WILL FACE THE AZURE MOUNTAIN OF SPAGHETTI TOWN, THE DEEP OCEAN, BIIIIIIG BLUUUUUUUUUUUUE!
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The two girls face each other in the ring, and Big Blue speaks:

> Big Blue: Nothing personal. It's just my job, young lady, I'll make sure to end it as quick as possible.
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> Skelly Skelly: Same.
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The bell ring and Skelly leaps at her opponent at full speed, following up with her kick combo. She finishes with a kick to the head, climbs to the third rope and unleashes her Skelly Star Press! 1... 2... 3!!!!!!

To everyone's surprise, Big Blue is down and the announcer is struggling to find his words, while the betters in the room are unhappy.

> Announcer: D-Don't worry! BETS WILL BE REFUNDED IN FULL! BIG BLUE... WE ARE CLOSING FOR TODAY... DEAR REGULARS, SEE YOU TOMORROW!
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Skelly Skelly returns to the little girl in the crowd, takes her by the hand and, feeling that asking for her prize would be useless, they exit the establishment. They talk outside as they walk.

### Chapter 3: The Hope

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> Skelly Skelly: Haha, really?
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> Girl: That combo! The same as the Showdown in Spaghetti Town finish!
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> Skelly Skelly: Ah, I watched that!
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> Girl: It was great wasn't it? Anyway, I've seen a lot of Big Blue's matches and she ALWAYS wins!
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> Skelly Skelly: You know, there's always someone stronger than you!
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> Girl: You're right!
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> Skelly Skelly: You look like a wrestling fan to me? You often go to wrestling matches?
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> Girl: Yes! I would like to be a wrestler one day! Become a pro!
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> Skelly Skelly: Haha... If you work hard, you can do it. What made you want to do this?
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She looks for something in her pocket, and takes out a trading card...

> Girl: This is my treasure! You can look, but you have to give it back, OK?
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Skelly takes the card in her hand, and her heart skips a beat... After a few seconds, she seems to look for something in her pocket, then takes out a pen. She scribbles something on the card...

> Girl: EEEEHHHH!!! Don't write on it!!!!
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> Skelly Skelly: Haha... Sorry! I couldn't help myself...
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She slips the card back into the little girl's pocket

> Skelly Skelly: Don't look at your card until you get home, okay?
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> Girl: Boooo... You're a little weird, but okay. Because you helped me against the meanies!
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They arrive at what appears to be the little girl's home.

> Skelly Skelly: You're a good girl... I have to go now... See you soon!
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> Girl: Goodbye!!! And thanks again, the match was great!
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### Chapter 4: WWA World Champion, Skelly Skelly

> You... You are Skelly Skelly... WWA... World Champion... The World Strongest Bones... The Shooting Star...
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> You must keep going and never show weakness...
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> You must be strong!
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> They all look up to you...
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> Do not disappoint them!
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## Skelly Skelly's Story - The Girl with Stars in her eyes

Skelly Skelly once again wanders into Downtown Spaghetti Town... This time, she wears her usual black mask, but also her full ring gear.

She heads in the same direction as last time, then stops at the door of a modest house and rings the bell. She hears a voice inside:

> "Honey, can you open the door?"
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After a few moments, a little girl opens the door, and as soon as she sees Skelly Skelly, her face brightens up.

> Skelly Skelly: Hello! Sorry for last time, but I forgot to ask your name!
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> Girl: I-I'm Maya! And...
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> Skelly Skelly: As for me...
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> Maya: SKELLY SKELLY!!!! I knew it was you!! I thought you ruined my card... But you made it even more precious!! I didn't realize!
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The little girl shows the trading card Skelly Skelly signed for her last time.

> Skelly Skelly: Haha! Skelly's so glad you're happy.
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> Maya: And you came to visit me too! So cool! And your ring gear is AWESOME!!!
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The little girl's mother, hearing some noise, comes to the door. She stands behind Maya, and Skelly Skelly winks at her. The mother smiles and remains silent.

> Skelly Skelly: Yes! Do you remember that evening we spent together, that match with Big Blue?
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> Maya: Yes, of course! It was incredible! What about it?
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> Skelly Skelly: Well... Skelly wanted to thank you...
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> Maya: Eeeh?? But why... You're the one who saved me from the bullies. So it's me who needs to thank you.
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> Skelly Skelly: It is difficult to explain but... That evening, you saved Skelly too.
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> Maya: I don't understand... But... I'm happy!
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Both girls smile at each other, and Skelly Skelly's eyes tear up a little.

> Skelly Skelly: Skelly promises you'll understand someday... But for now... You know, Bishoujo at the Beach starts soon... You're going to watch the show?
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> Maya: Well... The show's pretty late... So I'm not sure mommy will let me... But maybe I'll sneak up in the living room and watch without making noise!
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The girl still hadn't noticed her mother, who was trying not to laugh at her daughter's mischievery. Skelly Skelly winks at the mother again.

> Skelly Skelly: Skelly is sure your mom knows you've been watching the shows on the sly... Mommies can feel these things!
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> Maya: Hum... Maybe you're right...
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> Skelly Skelly: How many people are in your family?
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> Maya: Welle there's mommy, daddy, and lil sis.
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> Skelly Skelly: Okay... Skelly would like to gift you 4 VIP tickets for Bishoujo at the Beach! You will be able to watch all the matches, and you will have access to the backstages! On top of that, you'll be in the front row. What do you think about it?
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The little girl can hardly hold back her tears, she jumps into the arms of Skelly Skelly who pats her on the head.

> Maya: T-Thank you uuuuaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!
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> Skelly Skelly: There, there... You'll cheer for Skelly, right? Skelly will make sure to win for you!
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> Maya: O-Of course...
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> Skelly Skelly: Okay! Skelly now has to leave but... Skelly's sure we'll see each other again, right?
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> Maya: Y-Yes..! P-Please come back anytime...
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The little girl turns around and finally notices her mother, who takes her in her arms.

> Mommy: Lady Skelly Skelly... Thank you so much. We'll make sure to come and cheer for you during your match.
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> Skelly Skelly: I'm the one who should thank you. You have a wonderful daughter.
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Skelly Skelly says goodbye to little Maya and her mother, and goes back to her duties...

## Skelly Skelly's Story - Shooting Stars Dojo

A few days before Bishoujo at the Beach, Skelly Skelly makes a phone call...

> Skelly Skelly: Hello, this is Skelly Skelly. I'd like to meet you. At the place where we had our match last time.
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> Skelly Skelly: Yes, it's important. Thank you.
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A while later...

>     Big Blue: You wanted to see me, Champ? But why here... Wait...
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> Skelly Skelly: Yes, the place closed down after what happened last time when they had to refund the bets... Ah... I really didn't want this to happen... Sorry...
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> Big Blue: Ah, don't apologize. You have rekindled my passion for wrestling... Hell, I even helped rebuild the Dojo! I'm really fired up you know? I also managed to finally get a contract with the WWA!
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> Skelly Skelly: Ah, I see... That's great, Big Blue, I'm so happy for you!
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> Big Blue: Please call me Beatrix, Champ!
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> Skelly Skelly: Fine, Beatrix... I want to explain why I called you. Actually... I bought the place.
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> Big Blue: What? I never thought you would get into this kind of business...
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> Skelly Skelly: Of course not! No... You see, I was wandering in the downtown before our match... I met the little Maya. And then I had an idea... The children here can't afford to go to wrestling school. But they still have dreams. I bought this place because I want to make a Dojo out of it. A Dojo where any children can join, without any financial participation.
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> Big Blue: You really have a big heart Champ but... You know, a place like that will run at a loss... Who's going to finance it?
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> Skelly Skelly: I will. I realized, with Priscilla's attempt at buying stakes in the WWA Dojo's... That it's all about money. Making money with merch... Making money with the young wrestlers' image... That's also what's wrestling is about, isn't it?
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> Big Blue: Well, obviously...
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> Skelly Skelly: I want this place to be different. We'll finance the children who can't pay. We'll provide them with ring gear, training and lessons. And more importantly, a place where they can pursue a dream, rather than roaming the streets. Then, when they're old enough, they can try to join the WWA Dojo...
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> Big Blue: That's... Incredible, Champ... But, I still don't understand why you called me?
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> Skelly Skelly: You said you were going to join the WWA Dojo last time, but honestly... You're experienced already. I felt it right away in our match. And so, I'd like to ask you to be the lead instructor for my Dojo. I know you have your WWA contract, but I'm sure you can manage both at the same time...
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> Big Blue: I owe you one, champ.... I  honestly can't refuse... Furthermore... I love your project. Count me in!
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> Skelly Skelly: Haha! I was sure you'd like it... And your little Rose may even join and start training, what do you think?
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> Big Blue: I'm sure she'd love to! By the way, how are you going to name the place? Skeleton Dojo or something?
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> Skelly Skelly: I was thinking about "Shooting Stars Dojo". What do you think?
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> Big Blue: Eh... Sounds great!
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## Victoria, Jeanne, and Claire

Heading upstairs, Victoria finds herself at the end of a long hallway. To one side, a door with a thick deadbolt and padlock. It’s military grade. C.A.M.O. or Mare, most certainly. Further along, a half-opened door, through which a messy bedroom can be seen. Smaller clothing, all stretched at the bust. The rice girl, no doubt. The Shogun’s clothing would simple be bought larger. She seems more practical. Two more doors line one wall, before the corridor takes a sharp turn, ending with a door at the end, and another toward the right. It does not take much thought for Victoria to realise which door she wants. A thick layer of dust had left the doorknob darkened. She turns the knob, and opens the door slowly, in case she is mistaken; but as door creaks and the room comes into view, there is no doubt in her mind. This was Claire’s room.

It's... modest. A hastily made bed sits up against one wall, with a box sticking out from underneath. Not hidden, necessarily, but hardly meant to be on display. As Victoria wanders over, she sees inside a collection of memorabilia; t-shirts, headbands, and small action figures, all unmistakably that of Keron Croakie. The Queen never met the frog girl, and doubts they would have gotten along at any rate. Though, a handful of the more eclectic group that currently inhabit the downstairs could be something akin to friends to The Queen in the right circumstances. Victoria wonders if perhaps she is being too hasty. Some handmade wrestling gear sits unfinished in a messy pile nearby, with the skeleton print decal beginning to peel from the surface.

Hanging on a rack in the corner is a black hat, with a golden star emblazoned on the front. The Queen picks it up, and tries it on -- it’s too small, of course. And she prefers her Crown. But Victoria notices a single word embroidered on the inside rim: ‘Rose’. A secret kept that even she would not dare to ask. Underneath, a very stylish red jacket. She recalls seeing someone wear one in her younger days; the fight promoter she was introduced to after her first championship win always wore one. She instinctively unfurls the coat and sees it clear as day across the shoulders, “MTR DOJO”. Perhaps not Claire’s herself, but it was... well, what a strange place for something like this to turn up once more. Victoria considers taking it, but it is far too small for her physique, and she lost, metaphorically and literally, her own a long time ago. It simply wouldn’t be right.

Turning back around, as if someone had called her name, the nightstand next to the bed draws her attention. Though an unseen force pushes her toward it, she sees that under the thick layer of dust is a photo frame, turned face down. She lifts it up, and her breath is caught in her throat. It is a picture she knows surprisingly well; Jeanne and a baby Claire Night. She remembers the night it was taken. She remembers the meal shared, and the laughter between the three of them. Victoria rolls the picture frame over in her hand, but can’t find a latch or screw. She firms her jaw, and takes a deep breath... before smashing the frame on the bedside table.

A loud crack reverberates throughout the room, surely travelling through the connecting halls. With trembling hands, she carefully pulls the image out from inside the now warped frame... and unfolds it.

Tears well up in Victoria’s eyes, and she see the face of her former friend, and the girl who would have been her goddaughter had everything not gone so horribly wrong... and herself standing right there next to them. Her mind flashes to the moment she and Jeanne received the word they were going to fight for that cursed championship, and she hates herself for recalling the anger and paranoia that immediately crept up inside her despite her friend’s objections, stating the fight would never take place. She was right, of course: the fight never did happen, but not for anything that Jeanne had done.

The Queen refolds the paper, sliding it into the breast pocket on the inside of her garment, resting it over her heart. She wonders if even Claire knew that the photo had been placed so deliberately inside the frame. It would not do for anyone else to have found this photograph. Some stories are not meant to be told.