Settling it (For Maxy)

It was another episode of Tension, the fans had been enjoying it thus far. What with all the various matches that had been going on recently, this timeslot had been reserved. By none other than Ryan and John, the Tension tag team champs. They weren't listed for a match tonight, but apparently they had something to say. And it wasn't being put up on social media either, in fact it had been tweeted that it was something that was best done in the ring.

And sure enough the song that was known as the UK Elite's theme song, Imperial Code II began to blare out the arena's speakers. A large spotlight then appeared on the entrance ramp, showing Ryan Knight. As always with his team, John Carnaby and Lucy Grange. Mr Carnaby and Ms Grange were dressed in their usual outfits, while Mr Knight instead donned a sharp black suit. As they did whenever they appeared in the arena Ryan and John had their tag belts around their waists.

The group got their usual mixed response, since their inception the UK Elite had been very divisive. Fans either liked them for how they kept clean in the ring and showed that there was still honour in the sport, or they were holier than thou spotlight hogs. Those who knew them personally tended to think that they were alright however.

Mr Knight led his team into the ring, opening the ropes for his pal John and Sister Lucy. Once the group was in the ring Ryan requested a microphone, and motioned for the music to be cut. Once it died down the Brit would begin speaking with "Hello you lot, worry not everyone. We won't take up too much of your time, but we've got something that needs to be done. And it can't wait any longer."

With that Ryan turned to the entrance ramp and then spoke with "Sion, Daisuke Kamiya. Could you please come out? This is going to concern you, and you might like what we've got to say too." Britain's finest then waited for the response.

Earlier in the evening Daisuke took part in a match with Jamal Smith, where the end result saw her leaving with the money that he offered if he were to defeat her. Having showered and changed she was ready to leave for the night with the others, that is until they overheard on a monitor near by something about to go down with the UKE. They stopped and looked at what may happen. They didn't know what was going on but they did hear Ryan mention them. Good timing on their part for if Daisuke was maybe another minute or so longer, or finished a minute or so sooner they may have missed the message. They looked at each other and decided to go see what was up. They left their stuff backstage, except the briefcase with the money that Daisuke won, Lina kept that on her. It would take them a bit to get from where they were to where the ring was but they were on their way.

Just before they came out the sound guy cued up Lita's theme for them, which unofficially doubled as their group's theme at times, seeing her leading the four of them towards the ring area. It didn't really mater to them since they were in the same group though Daisuke and Lita shared a small chuckle about it. Sion and Daisuke heard what was being said but they didn't have an opinion either way about it.

Once they got inside Daisuke and Sion looked towards Ryan since he was the one who called for them. While they didn't think anything would happen, Lita and Lina kept an eye on Lucy and John, force of habit, in addition to paying attention to what Ryan was about to say.

Mr Knight was silent as the aforementioned people he requested proceeded to come down the ring, so were John and Lucy. They had discussed everything that needed to be said prior to coming out tonight, it was their thing to prevent the enemy from learning their strategies or what have you. Nevertheless the paragon of Britain kept a small smile on his face, normally he was a stoic man that seemed as if the UK itself stood up and donned a suit. But Ryan was well aware of what Daisuke had done prior to arriving, once everyone was in the ring the young man would put his microphone to his lips.

And looked as if he were about to speak, but then he looked around and the crowd became quiet. Mr Knight nodded and said "Good, now let's get down to business. First off Dai congrats on the win, however we're not here to talk about that. We're here to discuss....." Ryan and John removed their tag belts and motioned with them held in their left hands to show what they referred to.

"Now as you know Dai, you and Sion are the number one contenders for these belts. And we've had a good bit of back and forth between us, but there's not been a decisive victory. I'll be the first to admit you have skills, after all I ended up tapping out in our last encounter. Credit and respect to you, that's been earned. And so would these belts had the ref not been well, indisposed but that happens." Mr Knight stated, after all he was one to give the devil their due.

John then chimed in by saying "So here's the thing, we've had a think about it. And we want a match where there's going to be a clear winner, one way or another. To put it to rest. What do you reckon?" the artist then waited for a response.

Daisuke grinned a little bit when John brought up what she was up to earlier on, but she had a feeling there would be more to come. It would seem like a waste of time to come out just for that, which she was right as he continued. She wasn't surprised to find out what the main discussion was going to be about. Even with her victory earlier she was still reminded of the last time the four of them met in the ring and while she is over the end result, she hasn't forgotten about it.

With what Ryan was saying Sion had a feeling he knew what was about to come, he's seen this happen before countless times. He was right when John spoke. He asked for the mic from them, which if they kept it for themselves he would just get another one, but regardless he knew there was only one answer to make. "You know it's interesting you bring that up. I know, you know, everyone else knows what went down. What if things went the other way? What if it was one of us that should have been on the losing end but it didn't go noticed and ones all the chaos settled the end result ended up being in our favour? Would our positions be reversed and we're the ones asking for you two and make the same suggestion? Most likely yes, but with how each match has gone, regardless of what combination each side has, history tells me even if we were to go at it again odds we got a better chance of successfully dividing by zero than having a clear cut winner. Don't get me wrong, I'm down with the four of us going at it again, but whether it be something that is missed, or two of us get that lucky shot at the same time, we still run the chance of continuing the circle. That doesn't mean that that will for sure be the case, but I'm sure you guys know what we bring as we know what you bring, which as good as that combination is there have been a lot of 'what ifs.'

Sion looked like he wanted to add to it but Daisuke motioned that she wanted to say something, which Sion has no problem with that. "Just like you guys we both want a clear winner for once. As our history tells us however that's easier said than done, unless either of you have any ideas." There was no doubt that they would go at it again, but all of them were on the same page and they wanted there to be a solid winner this time around Daisuke and Sion wanted to be sure of what they were going into. Of course they wouldn't be against facing them again like they did last time, but if the same result happened another chance might not be given.


Lita and Lina said nothing as they watched what was going on in front of them unfold.

Well it seemed like both parties agreed on one thing, there was a desire for one decisive battle. Ryan and John were silent with Lucy as Sion got the mic, the artist kept his title belt around his arm while Mr Knight held his in his hand. Ryan could appreciate the little bit of humour, dividing by zero was more possible than there being a dragon with five legs existing in the paragon's abode.

Still though out of respect the UK Elite waited for everyone to say their piece, Ryan could understand where they came from. And it was then that Sion asked what was it that Ryan had in mind, to help once and for all put the matter to rest. And Mr Knight waited for that, a small smile on his face. He would motion for the mic back and take a deep breath, this was going to be something for sure.

"As it happens, we've got an idea. Me and John were debating it, but it was actually Lucy here that came up with it. And after some thinking, we figured we'd run it by you. Let me just get the instrument of victory out....." Ryan said before putting the mic down and handing his belt to John.

The paragon of Britain then slid out the ring, yanked his tie off and then went to grab something out from under the ring. The audience held their breath in wait, but they wouldn't need to sit around for long.

Ryan took out a tall black ladder, and without a word or pause he promptly set it up and began climbing it. Once he seated himself on top of if John walked near him and handed back his boss's title, with the pair raising their gold.

"What do you reckon? A ladder match, with these on the line. Whoever wins will climb and take the glory." John says with a smile on his face.

"Ueno, that's where we're fighting. It ends, one way or another......" Ryan stated, the battle had been offered. And the UK Elite waited for the response of the number one contenders, Lucy meanwhile was leaning on the turnbuckle with a smirk. The duels that were back and forth were going to be settled in a rather appropriate way, all or nothing.

After hearing what the two hard to say, Daisuke and Sion saw Ryan and go fishing under the ring, coming out with a ladder. At first they weren't sure what was going on but they clued in before Ryan spoke again. Even though they heard what John said after continuing they had the unexpected thought of some kid running out of nowhere and just pushing the ladder over with at least one of them on it. Of course that didn't happen but both of them were thinking and they quietly made a small snicker, though given how close they were to them they might have seen it, which Sion's response to them was delayed a few seconds as he tried to forget about that.

He did comment on that and told them "I hate to say but sometimes in moments like this you may see a kid, a drunk lunatic, or wacky cartoon character run up and just knock the ladder over with whoever still on it. Which as amusing as that sounds" he sounded like he was obviously messing with them on that part "I think it would be better, not now but when the time comes, if Daisuke and I did that ourselves." Daisuke adds to what Sion is saying by telling them "In case if you need a Canadian-English to British-English translation, we accept."

So that was it, the battle line was drawn and the fight agreed to. The crowd was expressing their approval for what was going to happen, Mr Knight sat on the ladder and smirked. His gaze looked up above the ring, it was truly symbolic. To put the back and forth to rest, in a very decisive manner. Was it risky? Yes, it was. But merely stepping into the squared circle was dangerous enough, Ryan knew that and so did John. And the champs would risk it all, to either cement their legacy or go out in a blaze of glory.

Wordlessly Mr Knight merely smiled and nodded to Sion's group, before he and John then raised their belts one last time. The mirror like sheen of the gold reflected off the lights above the arena, they would be dangled in the air. In the middle of the ring, and to win one needed to climb to the temple above the mountains and claim the proof of power for their group.

One could say what they wanted about the UK Elite, but one thing was certain. They were fighting champs, willing to put it on the line and back up their words. And give credit where it was due as well, they took on all comers when they stepped up. Mr Knight then climbed back down the ladder, John opened the ropes for Lucy to climb out.

"See you there. One way or another we put this to rest, may the best team win." John said simply with a nod of the head, with that the artist exited and Britain's finest proceeded to exit the ring. When the match came it would prove who was the best, and the best would get the titles. As it should be.

As the opposite climbed down, Sion was about to say something else, but they were already leaving the ring. That didn't bother him as he nodded towards John. Still, he felt like saying something, even if it was something only his group would hear. With mic in hand he climbed the ladder that was left there. He got close to the top and leaned against the top rung and looked straight down in front of him. "This may sound crazy you guys but you know how we've trained and put in a lot of hard work to get to this point?"

Daisuke, Lita, and Lina looked up at him, wondering where he was going with this. "Well I don't know about you guys but as good as Kei was with us I don't think I recall her giving a lecture on how to fall from ladder." Daisuke gave him a grin after he said that. He hoped down next to her before they took off as well. As they head back Lita didn't speak, but she was interested with how things may play out. As for Lina, she was liking the confidence that Daisuke and Sion showed, though to her their opponents sounded just as confident. That concerned her, but also pleased her as well. When the time would come both sides looked like that they would both ready physically and mentally. Before they disappeared from sight Daisuke and Sion stopped. They both looked back at ladder and held each other's hand. They look back at each other with a smile before the group goes behind the curtain.