06-11-2026, 10:08 PM
ooc: Time to introduce you all to the main character I've been running long before I showed up here in SCW with the Glimmer Sisters! The character of Nicholas Balthazar, the IC owner of the fed I'm currently running her in, is used with permission.
Welcome, one and all! I am Glitter Joy, champion of justice and smiles for all!
Now, I know some of you may not be familiar with me, but as you can see, I'm a bit of a clown and a magical girl! The best of both worlds! I put on shows both comedic and daring to keep all of you smiling and happy, but when push comes to shove and dark forces emerge threatening to wipe those smiles from your faces, I'm always the first line of defense to keep you happy and show evil it's not wanted in this world!
Take this, for example: not that long ago, I engaged in a thrilling battle of epic proportions against my arch-nemesis, the dreaded Sideshow Psycho. I mean it, the guy genuinely acts like a bloodthirsty monster and doesn't care who he hurts so long as he can think he rules the world. Sure, he's of the sideshow variety, but he's a fellow clown and should be making you all feel giggly and joyful! I don't know why he has such a problem with that, or why he can't seem to leave me alone, but I refuse to ever let evil triumph over good. If someone like him were to have his way... would that really be a world worth living in?
Anyway, I stepped up to right a wrong he'd committed by stealing the world title belt of power I held so proudly. It's not the first time he's taken something like that from me, but the good people of Pacific Coast Wrestling deserve a champion who truly cares about them and wants them to go home happy! So, I fought with all of my funny magical might, making sure I didn't fall for the same tricks that dastardly devil used last time. Finally, a little Glitter Carousel action opened the door for me to finish the show by hanging the Cotton Candy Moon in the sky, and now I've got my crown back! Hooray!
What's next for the magical clown who fights to put a smile on your face and chase the gloomy clouds away? Well, let's raise the curtains and find out! Spotlight up! Let's get on with the show!
???: Are you ready yet, Abby? Show starts in 15 minutes and everyone needs to be in their places now! Stop monologuing and make sure you get up on the tightrope!
Glitter Joy: I'm getting into character! Can't make sure the whole world's smiling if I don't set the scene properly, Kendra!
A sigh is the only response she got, but she still got the message loud and clear as she finished putting on her makeup. Who is she, you ask? Well, in the likely event you're new, the “she” in question is Abigail Graham, a young woman with big dreams and enough joy in her heart to rival the brilliance of a sunny day. Though, you'd be forgiven if the name is unfamiliar, because you may be more familiar with her alter ego: Glitter Joy, the magical clown girl and champion of justice and smiles.
And in case you're curious... yes, an opening monologue recapping her exploits is normal. Blame a lot of old animes who popularized the use of recaps in case you missed the previous week's exciting adventure.
Now, you're probably more confused than anything else. After all, magic doesn't truly exist in this world, and while there are unfortunately villains out there, none would fall into the category of “super” villains for the same reason. Truthfully, as a lifelong fan of both the circus and magical girl media, Glitter Joy was originally a stage persona Abigail concocted to try and blend her two most favorite things in the world together, even if she was technically only bringing one of her dreams to life. While magical girls may not be real, clowns and circus performers absolutely are, and they don't get much better than Abby Graham. While she's small in stature, she makes up for it with an agility, flexibility and energetic enthusiasm unlike any you've seen before. She loves performing, she loves bringing smiles to people's faces, and whether it's clowning around, flying across the trapeze or dancing along the high wire, she puts her all into every performance and makes so nobody who comes to any circus she performs at goes home without feeling like they just experienced true magic.
Now, you probably caught mention of wrestling in her little recap monologue, and now you're wondering... how the heck did someone like her end up in the wrestling business, let alone as a world champion somewhere?
While she'll spin you a completely different story, the reality is that it was entirely unintentional and somehow grew into the spectacle it is today.
While Abigail is a freelancer in the circus scene, never staying tied down to any one circus in her efforts to spread as much joy and excitement as possible, the main circus she used to frequently perform at was a business partner of a now-defunct traveling wrestling carnival. One of their shows saw the one and only Glitter Joy performing as part of the circus's contribution to help entertain the crowd, until their top champion, a man who went by the name Sideshow Psycho, apparently took issue with her mere existence and went off-script to drag her into a match... a match that she won on sheer acrobatic ability and “magical girl instincts.” From there, she somehow proved to be a natural, and while she still performs for circuses throughout the west coast area, her wrestling exploits have become her primary endeavor lately.
Likely because she can more believably breathe life into the whole “magical clown girl” concept she's fully embraced on a stage that doesn't care how wonderfully weird and quirky you present yourself as so long as you're willing to put up a good fight, and like any magical girl, Glitter Joy is a fierce and determined warrior beneath all the sparkles and sunshine.
Glitter Joy: Thank you for the reminder, Kendra. But you probably shouldn't broadcast that you know who I really am. Last thing we need is for another evil-doer coming after you just to get to me.
As Glitter Joy (now that her “transformation” is complete) finally steps out of her trailer and starts heading towards where she needs to ascend for her high wire act today, she flashes a dazzling grin to Kendra, her circus bestie. Maybe it doesn't always seem that way given how Kendra gets exasperated so easily with Abigail's antics, but the veteran acrobat does have a soft spot for the tiny star in pastel cotton candy swirls. She's followed Abigail virtually everywhere as far as the circus was concerned, had a hand in training her acrobatically, and she'll be the first to admit that “somebody's got to look out for the clown singing about cotton candy moons and vanquishing evil with a smile and a giggle.”
Kendra: I want so badly to tell you how absurd that sounds, but I can't exactly argue, can I? Makes me kind of happy EGC went under so I never have to be dragged into anything like that again. Heck, I don't know how on earth you even stand doing all that crazy wrestling stuff!
Glitter Joy: All I can say is that it just feels right. I'd explain more, but I think it's one of those things you just have to experience for yourself to understand because words will never do it justice.
Kendra opened her mouth to pry further, but thought better of it. Abigail was a weird little enigma, especially when she was fully immersed in this character she'd crafted for herself, but she did understand some truth to what the self-proclaimed funny heroine was trying to say. After all, she'd been performing acrobatic feats for most of her life, and nothing compared to the feeling of hearing a crowd go wild whenever she pulled off some breathtaking stunt. She knew Abigail felt the same way about performing for the circus, but to hear she felt the same way about wrestling? It could only be because that was a world that embraced the absurd as much as it personified athleticism, both of which described her friend to a tee.
Then again, considering her only direct experience with wrestling was through one of those old Extreme Grappling Carnival shows (the aforementioned wrestling carnival that shut down years ago) when some group kidnapped her as part of a stunt to try and lure Glitter Joy into a beatdown? Yeah, wrestling probably wasn't something she wanted to touch with a 50 foot pole anytime soon.
Kendra: Alright, I've got no room to argue with what makes you happy. Just... don't stretch yourself too thin, alright? Even “champions of justice and smiles” can get worn out by trying to juggle too much, and I'm not talking about the actual routine.
Glitter Joy did a “magical girl” pose, which was her way of saluting in acknowledgment, and that was enough for Kendra to part ways with her with a chuckle, proving that the magic of Glitter Joy was real... at least, as far as Abigail was concerned as her platform rose until she was up where she needed to be. She grabbed a variation of her “Cotton Candy Moon Wand” that she knew this particular circus kept in its inventory just for this particular act of hers, smiling at the ribbon that streamed from the bottom of it as she looked down from the shadows of the rafters at all the people smiling and laughing and having a good time as other acts performed below her.
Quiet moments like this reminded her of exactly why she chose this path. It was no different than waiting to make her entrance for a wrestling show, when she could peek out the curtain and see everyone eagerly awaiting the performance she was going to put on for them in her never-ending quest to vanquish evil and sorrow from the world... at least as far as Glitter Joy was concerned. For Abigail, just putting her all into everything she did and hearing the cheers of the crowd was enough to justify her place in this world and how far she'd come in trying to make her mark.
And yet, she couldn't help but question if it was ever enough.
Don't get her wrong, she'd accomplished a lot in the four years she'd been wrestling, far more than many often achieved in their entire careers. Still having a thriving career as a circus performer even if it felt like a bit more of a side hustle now? Very few people could pull off the kind of workload this young lady had chosen to carry on her shoulders.
There comes a point in every young heroine's life, however, where they question if the good they're doing is enough. For most, believing that's the case feels like an obligation because they're fighting evil that always seems to show up right in their own backyard, drawn to the fact that most evil masterminds believe that if there's a hero to fight them, that fight will go anywhere so it's better to bring the fight to them first, try to catch them off-guard. But while she's regained her position as the “hero of PCW” in winning back their world title recently from her longtime rival, she knows that there are other wrestling companies out there who could use a hand in trying to make sure good triumphed over evil.
One such place she'd heard about was known as Supreme Championship Wrestling.
Now, Abigail had attended a few shows whenever SCW had come around along the west coast, so long as her schedule was free, and she knew full well the company was far larger than the likes of anything wrestling-wise or maybe even circus-wise she'd ever encountered before. The thought of actually competing for them, however? Not once did it cross her mind, not because she didn't have the talent to belong there, but because she was certain she wouldn't be able to fully commit to their travel schedule without letting go of some of the things that had weaved themselves so thoroughly into her very being along the west coast.
However, she'd recently been told by PCW owner Nicholas Balthazar that he'd been contacted by someone on SCW's board with an interesting offer. Apparently they had a pay-per-view coming up and the marquee match on the card was a 40-person battle royal, where the winner went on to their biggest show of the year to challenge for their world title. Because SCW loved to include surprises to help round out such a field, especially since they apparently had some wrestlers who were too stubborn to actually want to participate for one reason or another, they had reached out to the smaller promotion and offered a spot in the battle royal to one of their wrestlers to help get the company some exposure. The only reason she knew about this was because, you guessed it, she was the wrestler Mr. Balthazar wanted to represent them.
Granted, she did earn the honor since he'd clarified he was going to offer it to whoever won her latest world title clash with Sideshow Psycho, proving once again that good triumphed over evil when the stakes were highest, but she still hadn't fully committed to the idea yet.
Even if it was for only one show, the possibility that she could pull this off would mean she'd have to stick around SCW longer, and she wasn't sure if Mr. Balthazar fully understood what that might mean yet... unless he did and already had something worked out with SCW about it. There was also the fact that SCW was often viewed as one of, if not the, top wrestling company in the world right now, and while Glitter Joy had shocked the world and made a name for herself over the span of four years, she wasn't sure if she was truly ready for that level of competition, despite all insistence that she was.
On the other hand, she'd checked in on them fairly recently, just in case she decided to go through with it, and she couldn't deny that the place could probably use someone like her even for a tiny bit. There was corporate corruption fueling an army trying to “fix” the way the business should work, that matter had seemingly corrupted one-half of who she would've assumed the top heroines would've been based on what she'd seen, there were a pair of twins who not only made a mockery of the sport but also a mockery of the very circus craft she championed. She saw tons of people who took things so seriously that they would probably get the wrong impression of her and brand her “evil” for not fitting their elite purist mold, people who'd become consumed by their sadness that they turned to the dark side to solve it... and all of that was just scratching the surface.
Glitter Joy: Could I make a difference in a place like that, though?
Ringmaster: Now, ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together for a very special act! You may know her as a stunningly talented wrestler who recently reclaimed the PCW world championship recently, but what is a champion of smiles if she can't put one on your faces? We are honored to welcome back to the high wire, the one and only... GLITTER JOY!
At hearing her cue from the ringmaster, Abigail shoved these thoughts to the back of her mind for now. After all, she had a job to do and a crowd who needed to be shown the glittery rainbow path to happiness to help them fight off the gloom and doom of a world that tried its hardest to put everyone down!
Glitter Joy: SPOTLIGHT UP! GLITTER TWIRL TRANSFORMATION!
Her lively, joyous call was accompanied by the sound of magical transformation music that was more at home in an anime of the 90s, maybe early 2000s if you were generous, before Glitter Joy literally flipped from her platform onto the high wire and into the spotlight, posing for the audience who erupted in cheers. The next few minutes were a sight to behold as she danced, twirled, flipped, and performed her little heart out, twirling her ribbon and even incorporating some clown antics and pratfalls that added an element of daring and danger to the spectacle, but always got the circus-goers cheering and laughing no matter what she did. Whether or not they truly believed she was some weird cross between a clown and a magical girl didn't matter... they were entertained, they were smiling, and they were happy, and that was all that mattered.
It was looking out over those happy faces down below as she performed an incredibly difficult series of ribbon twirls and corkscrew backflips where one wrong move would tangle her up and cause a legitimate problem when she realized that, even if for a single night, she could bring that to an SCW stage, and even if she didn't stick around for long, she could give those fans hope that everything would be alright, regardless of whatever happened with villains like CEO Frank Delatosso and his henchmen or twisted reflections of her like the Glimmer Sisters running around. And sometimes, the hope that shined the brightest could be born from a single sparkle of joy from someone willing to stand up and fight for what's right.
Abigail didn't even know when she'd finished performing, having become so consumed in the thrill of being Glitter Joy and bringing hope and smiles to the masses that the next thing she knew, she'd taken her bow and descended from the high wire, a bright smile on her face and a skip in her step. It truly was a feeling like no other, and she would happily get lost in it every day of her life if she could.
???: Well, that was quite the show.
Glitter Joy turned to acknowledge the compliment and the clapping that accompanied it, and she gasped at the sight of the familiar face grinning down at her. Never had she expected to see Nicholas Balthazar at any of her circus endeavors, considering the man was quite busy not only with running PCW, but also still having an active wrestling career of his own in a few other companies in the area.
Glitter Joy: Mr. Balthazar? What are you doing here?
Nicholas: What? I can't stop by and enjoy a show that puts a smile on my face?
Glitter Joy: I'm flattered, Mr. Balthazar, but I'd hate to think of anybody knowing you were here and thinking I was being given special treatment or anything. It's not right or fair.
At that, her boss in PCW nods, and his look grows more serious.
Nicholas: I was honestly just passing through and thought I'd stop by, and I did enjoy that insane routine you put on up there. I'd never do anything that brings my integrity into question or compromises what you believe in, Glitter Joy. That said... SCW needs an answer from me today on who's going to represent us in that battle royal. If I don't give them one, they're going to retract the offer and turn to somewhere else. I have a few other options if you really don't want to do this, but I truly think you'd benefit from that kind of opportunity as much as our whole company would.
Glitter Joy took a moment to think about it, weighing her options even though she knew exactly where her heart was guiding her. She's certain her decision was final the moment she saw all those smiling faces cheering her on up on the hire wire.
Glitter Joy: Mr. Balthazar? Tell SCW they're going to be getting your best and brightest warrior, and I'll gladly bring the fight for justice and smiles to Taking Hold of the Flame and give all those people the hope they desperately need for a brighter tomorrow.
With her decision made final, Glitter Joy knew what was next for the magical clown who fights to put a smile on your face and chase the gloomy clouds away. And if she had her way? Then SCW was in for a show unlike anything it had ever seen before, and when all was set and done, she was certain that SCW would forever know the name of the magical girl who brighten their night and helped to save the day.
The one and only champion of justice and shining beacon of hope and joy for all... Glitter Joy!
Welcome, one and all! I am Glitter Joy, champion of justice and smiles for all!
Now, I know some of you may not be familiar with me, but as you can see, I'm a bit of a clown and a magical girl! The best of both worlds! I put on shows both comedic and daring to keep all of you smiling and happy, but when push comes to shove and dark forces emerge threatening to wipe those smiles from your faces, I'm always the first line of defense to keep you happy and show evil it's not wanted in this world!
Take this, for example: not that long ago, I engaged in a thrilling battle of epic proportions against my arch-nemesis, the dreaded Sideshow Psycho. I mean it, the guy genuinely acts like a bloodthirsty monster and doesn't care who he hurts so long as he can think he rules the world. Sure, he's of the sideshow variety, but he's a fellow clown and should be making you all feel giggly and joyful! I don't know why he has such a problem with that, or why he can't seem to leave me alone, but I refuse to ever let evil triumph over good. If someone like him were to have his way... would that really be a world worth living in?
Anyway, I stepped up to right a wrong he'd committed by stealing the world title belt of power I held so proudly. It's not the first time he's taken something like that from me, but the good people of Pacific Coast Wrestling deserve a champion who truly cares about them and wants them to go home happy! So, I fought with all of my funny magical might, making sure I didn't fall for the same tricks that dastardly devil used last time. Finally, a little Glitter Carousel action opened the door for me to finish the show by hanging the Cotton Candy Moon in the sky, and now I've got my crown back! Hooray!
What's next for the magical clown who fights to put a smile on your face and chase the gloomy clouds away? Well, let's raise the curtains and find out! Spotlight up! Let's get on with the show!
???: Are you ready yet, Abby? Show starts in 15 minutes and everyone needs to be in their places now! Stop monologuing and make sure you get up on the tightrope!
Glitter Joy: I'm getting into character! Can't make sure the whole world's smiling if I don't set the scene properly, Kendra!
A sigh is the only response she got, but she still got the message loud and clear as she finished putting on her makeup. Who is she, you ask? Well, in the likely event you're new, the “she” in question is Abigail Graham, a young woman with big dreams and enough joy in her heart to rival the brilliance of a sunny day. Though, you'd be forgiven if the name is unfamiliar, because you may be more familiar with her alter ego: Glitter Joy, the magical clown girl and champion of justice and smiles.
And in case you're curious... yes, an opening monologue recapping her exploits is normal. Blame a lot of old animes who popularized the use of recaps in case you missed the previous week's exciting adventure.
Now, you're probably more confused than anything else. After all, magic doesn't truly exist in this world, and while there are unfortunately villains out there, none would fall into the category of “super” villains for the same reason. Truthfully, as a lifelong fan of both the circus and magical girl media, Glitter Joy was originally a stage persona Abigail concocted to try and blend her two most favorite things in the world together, even if she was technically only bringing one of her dreams to life. While magical girls may not be real, clowns and circus performers absolutely are, and they don't get much better than Abby Graham. While she's small in stature, she makes up for it with an agility, flexibility and energetic enthusiasm unlike any you've seen before. She loves performing, she loves bringing smiles to people's faces, and whether it's clowning around, flying across the trapeze or dancing along the high wire, she puts her all into every performance and makes so nobody who comes to any circus she performs at goes home without feeling like they just experienced true magic.
Now, you probably caught mention of wrestling in her little recap monologue, and now you're wondering... how the heck did someone like her end up in the wrestling business, let alone as a world champion somewhere?
While she'll spin you a completely different story, the reality is that it was entirely unintentional and somehow grew into the spectacle it is today.
While Abigail is a freelancer in the circus scene, never staying tied down to any one circus in her efforts to spread as much joy and excitement as possible, the main circus she used to frequently perform at was a business partner of a now-defunct traveling wrestling carnival. One of their shows saw the one and only Glitter Joy performing as part of the circus's contribution to help entertain the crowd, until their top champion, a man who went by the name Sideshow Psycho, apparently took issue with her mere existence and went off-script to drag her into a match... a match that she won on sheer acrobatic ability and “magical girl instincts.” From there, she somehow proved to be a natural, and while she still performs for circuses throughout the west coast area, her wrestling exploits have become her primary endeavor lately.
Likely because she can more believably breathe life into the whole “magical clown girl” concept she's fully embraced on a stage that doesn't care how wonderfully weird and quirky you present yourself as so long as you're willing to put up a good fight, and like any magical girl, Glitter Joy is a fierce and determined warrior beneath all the sparkles and sunshine.
Glitter Joy: Thank you for the reminder, Kendra. But you probably shouldn't broadcast that you know who I really am. Last thing we need is for another evil-doer coming after you just to get to me.
As Glitter Joy (now that her “transformation” is complete) finally steps out of her trailer and starts heading towards where she needs to ascend for her high wire act today, she flashes a dazzling grin to Kendra, her circus bestie. Maybe it doesn't always seem that way given how Kendra gets exasperated so easily with Abigail's antics, but the veteran acrobat does have a soft spot for the tiny star in pastel cotton candy swirls. She's followed Abigail virtually everywhere as far as the circus was concerned, had a hand in training her acrobatically, and she'll be the first to admit that “somebody's got to look out for the clown singing about cotton candy moons and vanquishing evil with a smile and a giggle.”
Kendra: I want so badly to tell you how absurd that sounds, but I can't exactly argue, can I? Makes me kind of happy EGC went under so I never have to be dragged into anything like that again. Heck, I don't know how on earth you even stand doing all that crazy wrestling stuff!
Glitter Joy: All I can say is that it just feels right. I'd explain more, but I think it's one of those things you just have to experience for yourself to understand because words will never do it justice.
Kendra opened her mouth to pry further, but thought better of it. Abigail was a weird little enigma, especially when she was fully immersed in this character she'd crafted for herself, but she did understand some truth to what the self-proclaimed funny heroine was trying to say. After all, she'd been performing acrobatic feats for most of her life, and nothing compared to the feeling of hearing a crowd go wild whenever she pulled off some breathtaking stunt. She knew Abigail felt the same way about performing for the circus, but to hear she felt the same way about wrestling? It could only be because that was a world that embraced the absurd as much as it personified athleticism, both of which described her friend to a tee.
Then again, considering her only direct experience with wrestling was through one of those old Extreme Grappling Carnival shows (the aforementioned wrestling carnival that shut down years ago) when some group kidnapped her as part of a stunt to try and lure Glitter Joy into a beatdown? Yeah, wrestling probably wasn't something she wanted to touch with a 50 foot pole anytime soon.
Kendra: Alright, I've got no room to argue with what makes you happy. Just... don't stretch yourself too thin, alright? Even “champions of justice and smiles” can get worn out by trying to juggle too much, and I'm not talking about the actual routine.
Glitter Joy did a “magical girl” pose, which was her way of saluting in acknowledgment, and that was enough for Kendra to part ways with her with a chuckle, proving that the magic of Glitter Joy was real... at least, as far as Abigail was concerned as her platform rose until she was up where she needed to be. She grabbed a variation of her “Cotton Candy Moon Wand” that she knew this particular circus kept in its inventory just for this particular act of hers, smiling at the ribbon that streamed from the bottom of it as she looked down from the shadows of the rafters at all the people smiling and laughing and having a good time as other acts performed below her.
Quiet moments like this reminded her of exactly why she chose this path. It was no different than waiting to make her entrance for a wrestling show, when she could peek out the curtain and see everyone eagerly awaiting the performance she was going to put on for them in her never-ending quest to vanquish evil and sorrow from the world... at least as far as Glitter Joy was concerned. For Abigail, just putting her all into everything she did and hearing the cheers of the crowd was enough to justify her place in this world and how far she'd come in trying to make her mark.
And yet, she couldn't help but question if it was ever enough.
Don't get her wrong, she'd accomplished a lot in the four years she'd been wrestling, far more than many often achieved in their entire careers. Still having a thriving career as a circus performer even if it felt like a bit more of a side hustle now? Very few people could pull off the kind of workload this young lady had chosen to carry on her shoulders.
There comes a point in every young heroine's life, however, where they question if the good they're doing is enough. For most, believing that's the case feels like an obligation because they're fighting evil that always seems to show up right in their own backyard, drawn to the fact that most evil masterminds believe that if there's a hero to fight them, that fight will go anywhere so it's better to bring the fight to them first, try to catch them off-guard. But while she's regained her position as the “hero of PCW” in winning back their world title recently from her longtime rival, she knows that there are other wrestling companies out there who could use a hand in trying to make sure good triumphed over evil.
One such place she'd heard about was known as Supreme Championship Wrestling.
Now, Abigail had attended a few shows whenever SCW had come around along the west coast, so long as her schedule was free, and she knew full well the company was far larger than the likes of anything wrestling-wise or maybe even circus-wise she'd ever encountered before. The thought of actually competing for them, however? Not once did it cross her mind, not because she didn't have the talent to belong there, but because she was certain she wouldn't be able to fully commit to their travel schedule without letting go of some of the things that had weaved themselves so thoroughly into her very being along the west coast.
However, she'd recently been told by PCW owner Nicholas Balthazar that he'd been contacted by someone on SCW's board with an interesting offer. Apparently they had a pay-per-view coming up and the marquee match on the card was a 40-person battle royal, where the winner went on to their biggest show of the year to challenge for their world title. Because SCW loved to include surprises to help round out such a field, especially since they apparently had some wrestlers who were too stubborn to actually want to participate for one reason or another, they had reached out to the smaller promotion and offered a spot in the battle royal to one of their wrestlers to help get the company some exposure. The only reason she knew about this was because, you guessed it, she was the wrestler Mr. Balthazar wanted to represent them.
Granted, she did earn the honor since he'd clarified he was going to offer it to whoever won her latest world title clash with Sideshow Psycho, proving once again that good triumphed over evil when the stakes were highest, but she still hadn't fully committed to the idea yet.
Even if it was for only one show, the possibility that she could pull this off would mean she'd have to stick around SCW longer, and she wasn't sure if Mr. Balthazar fully understood what that might mean yet... unless he did and already had something worked out with SCW about it. There was also the fact that SCW was often viewed as one of, if not the, top wrestling company in the world right now, and while Glitter Joy had shocked the world and made a name for herself over the span of four years, she wasn't sure if she was truly ready for that level of competition, despite all insistence that she was.
On the other hand, she'd checked in on them fairly recently, just in case she decided to go through with it, and she couldn't deny that the place could probably use someone like her even for a tiny bit. There was corporate corruption fueling an army trying to “fix” the way the business should work, that matter had seemingly corrupted one-half of who she would've assumed the top heroines would've been based on what she'd seen, there were a pair of twins who not only made a mockery of the sport but also a mockery of the very circus craft she championed. She saw tons of people who took things so seriously that they would probably get the wrong impression of her and brand her “evil” for not fitting their elite purist mold, people who'd become consumed by their sadness that they turned to the dark side to solve it... and all of that was just scratching the surface.
Glitter Joy: Could I make a difference in a place like that, though?
Ringmaster: Now, ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together for a very special act! You may know her as a stunningly talented wrestler who recently reclaimed the PCW world championship recently, but what is a champion of smiles if she can't put one on your faces? We are honored to welcome back to the high wire, the one and only... GLITTER JOY!
At hearing her cue from the ringmaster, Abigail shoved these thoughts to the back of her mind for now. After all, she had a job to do and a crowd who needed to be shown the glittery rainbow path to happiness to help them fight off the gloom and doom of a world that tried its hardest to put everyone down!
Glitter Joy: SPOTLIGHT UP! GLITTER TWIRL TRANSFORMATION!
Her lively, joyous call was accompanied by the sound of magical transformation music that was more at home in an anime of the 90s, maybe early 2000s if you were generous, before Glitter Joy literally flipped from her platform onto the high wire and into the spotlight, posing for the audience who erupted in cheers. The next few minutes were a sight to behold as she danced, twirled, flipped, and performed her little heart out, twirling her ribbon and even incorporating some clown antics and pratfalls that added an element of daring and danger to the spectacle, but always got the circus-goers cheering and laughing no matter what she did. Whether or not they truly believed she was some weird cross between a clown and a magical girl didn't matter... they were entertained, they were smiling, and they were happy, and that was all that mattered.
It was looking out over those happy faces down below as she performed an incredibly difficult series of ribbon twirls and corkscrew backflips where one wrong move would tangle her up and cause a legitimate problem when she realized that, even if for a single night, she could bring that to an SCW stage, and even if she didn't stick around for long, she could give those fans hope that everything would be alright, regardless of whatever happened with villains like CEO Frank Delatosso and his henchmen or twisted reflections of her like the Glimmer Sisters running around. And sometimes, the hope that shined the brightest could be born from a single sparkle of joy from someone willing to stand up and fight for what's right.
Abigail didn't even know when she'd finished performing, having become so consumed in the thrill of being Glitter Joy and bringing hope and smiles to the masses that the next thing she knew, she'd taken her bow and descended from the high wire, a bright smile on her face and a skip in her step. It truly was a feeling like no other, and she would happily get lost in it every day of her life if she could.
???: Well, that was quite the show.
Glitter Joy turned to acknowledge the compliment and the clapping that accompanied it, and she gasped at the sight of the familiar face grinning down at her. Never had she expected to see Nicholas Balthazar at any of her circus endeavors, considering the man was quite busy not only with running PCW, but also still having an active wrestling career of his own in a few other companies in the area.
Glitter Joy: Mr. Balthazar? What are you doing here?
Nicholas: What? I can't stop by and enjoy a show that puts a smile on my face?
Glitter Joy: I'm flattered, Mr. Balthazar, but I'd hate to think of anybody knowing you were here and thinking I was being given special treatment or anything. It's not right or fair.
At that, her boss in PCW nods, and his look grows more serious.
Nicholas: I was honestly just passing through and thought I'd stop by, and I did enjoy that insane routine you put on up there. I'd never do anything that brings my integrity into question or compromises what you believe in, Glitter Joy. That said... SCW needs an answer from me today on who's going to represent us in that battle royal. If I don't give them one, they're going to retract the offer and turn to somewhere else. I have a few other options if you really don't want to do this, but I truly think you'd benefit from that kind of opportunity as much as our whole company would.
Glitter Joy took a moment to think about it, weighing her options even though she knew exactly where her heart was guiding her. She's certain her decision was final the moment she saw all those smiling faces cheering her on up on the hire wire.
Glitter Joy: Mr. Balthazar? Tell SCW they're going to be getting your best and brightest warrior, and I'll gladly bring the fight for justice and smiles to Taking Hold of the Flame and give all those people the hope they desperately need for a brighter tomorrow.
With her decision made final, Glitter Joy knew what was next for the magical clown who fights to put a smile on your face and chase the gloomy clouds away. And if she had her way? Then SCW was in for a show unlike anything it had ever seen before, and when all was set and done, she was certain that SCW would forever know the name of the magical girl who brighten their night and helped to save the day.
The one and only champion of justice and shining beacon of hope and joy for all... Glitter Joy!