YLC Roleplay Finals

[Quickenbosh]

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Quickenbosh:

Water and myself have a lot in common. Water is extremely versatile. Take for instance, a cup. Take an empty cup and pour water into the cup. The water will take a new shape. A new shape from its original container. Take the water, right here in front of me. Take it and mix it with this bitter cold and the water will take a solid form and become ice. Take that same cup of water and boil it over the stove and eventually it will take a new shape in the form of steam. Versatility is one the reasons that water has been around since the beginning of time. It is one the reasons why it has survived.

[Shane begins to walk down the beach. His hands stuffed inside the pockets of his hoodie.]

Quickenbosh:

I am like that water. Versatility is what has allowed me to survive the Young Lion's Cup Tournament. Last week, Havok and I did exactly what we said we would do. Both of us went out there with something to prove. We both had the single idea to become the very best in our division. To prove that we both belonged. We both had this desire to perform at a level, that only few can achieve. And I think we did just that. We tore the roof off of Boardwalk Hall. When the smoke cleared and I had emerged victorious, by a hair......I stuck my hand out and like a man, Havok extended his and we shook. A great feeling no doubt. But I don't want to dwell on last week. Because this week is upon us. This week is about the finals. "The Gem" Steve Castle is wordly known. A man who has proved to be the diamond in the rough of this tournament, so to speak.

[Shane stops and reaches down to pickup a stone. He tosses the stone into the ocean, attempting to make it skip through the water. Shane then presses on.]

Quickenbosh:

This week marks the most important match in my career. And I'm sure that Steve Castle feels the same way. Much like my opponent from last week, Steve Castle is a high flyer. The friendly skies are his friend. But unlike my opponent from last week, Steve Castle isn't one sided. His strengths are not planted in just high risk maneuvers. The Gem is a man who can adapt, much like myself. Steve Castle will be the most dangerous opponent I have faced thus far, in this tournament. I will be put to the test. But I plan on passing and passing with flying colors. This is the night I have dreamed about. Since the day I broke into this business, I have dreamed of winning a tournament, such as this. One that proves to all the fans, to all my peers.....to everyone around the world.....who is the best junior heavyweight on the planet. It is something I take great pride in. Its not just a catchy catch phrase. Its not about adding some accolade to my resume. Its about realizing a dream. A tournament like Young Lion's Cup isn't about saying that you are the best in the company you work for. Young Lion's Cup, for the first time ever, brought 16 of the best junior heavyweights under one roof and allowed each of them a chance to shine. A chance to advance and to prove to everyone, just how good they were. And no one dissapointed. Each junior heavyweight came with the same single goal. And each junior heavyweight tried their hardest to realize, to obtain that goal. But only one man can. Only one man can rise from the ashes of the 16 and outshine all others. To step up and prove beyond a shadow of a doubt, that they are the best in the world.

[Shane hops off the beach and hits the boardwalk. Quick pounds his feet, to kick some sand off and begins to walk towards his hotel.]

Quickenbosh:

With just a few days away, my focus becomes Steve Castle, my opponent. My room is stocked with video tape from the previous weeks. All of Steve's matches from this tournament are carefully laid out. For hours on day, I sit in front of the TV, watching....studying the footage. I prepare myself for what is to lie ahead. And really, neither of know. My game plan remains the same. I need to stick with what brought me to the final dance. And that's my abilty to adapt. Whatever The Gem throws at me, I need to adapt. This Friday, lightning and water become water. I'll be quick as lightning and as versatile as water.

[Quickenbosh waves at the camera and then sprints across the boardwalk and towards his hotel. The crashing of the waves sound again.]

[Fade Out]

[Quickenbosh]

ooc: This might be my best roleplay in this tournament yet. I'm sure this won't be my last one either. Can't wait to hear from "The Gem."