02-24-2024, 12:01 AM
Breakdown is set to take place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada this week, but that doesn't mean we fully expect to find ourselves here. “Here” being in one of the numerous forests that Vancouver is home to, a perfect destination for any nature lover looking to go for a hike and embrace the great outdoors. As we carefully make our way along one of the hiking paths that have been carved out in this particular forest to make sure nobody gets lost, we eventually find ourselves catching up with a fairly good-sized group of people who are out enjoying a hike together. A few faces stand out in this group, the first being Ivy Plume who still looks to be in remarkable shape after her only SCW appearance back in the End of the Year open invitational, simply taking in the splendor of the nature around her. Hiking next to her in this group are the familiar couple of Amelia Blythe and La Pequeña Luz, who are surprisingly looking to be in much better spirits than they have been as of late. We can speculate on why that may be all we want, but it isn't long before Amelia catches a glimpse of our presence out of the corner of her eye. She nods in our direction so that everyone else in what we can assume is their group of friends and family is aware, leading to both Ivy and Luz saying something to her before the latter snatches a kiss from her beloved. Amelia can't help but grin like an idiot as she splits from the group and approaches us, the smile soon giving way to a look that's all business as she brings with her an air of determination, her loved ones hiking up a little ways to give her plenty of space before watching as she speaks her piece.
“You all probably don't think I have much reason to be standing here right now in the good mood that I am. I wouldn't blame you for thinking that, considering the past few weeks have not gone in favor of The Light In The Darkness. We went from having everything we'd ever wanted to no longer having any gold... yes, it sucks that we lost those matches, but no title reign lasts forever. If that were the case, then I would have never lost the TV Title last year so mi amor could have her chance to shine. Several other champions wouldn't have seen their reigns come to an end either, and for all we know that could've meant a very different landscape in SCW. I could stand here all day and dwell on all the possibilities and ask 'what if' over and over again, but it doesn't change the fact that Luz and I are where we are now and the only thing we can do is pick ourselves back up and move forward.
This isn't a new feeling as far as I'm concerned. In the first half of last year I had my near-month long TV Title reign, I made it to the finals of the tournament to crown a new U.S. Champion only to fall short, and Luz and I failed in our first bid at winning the World Tag Team Titles. In the face of my shortcomings, Luz was always there for me, stepping up and fighting for us, inspiring me to work harder to get myself back on track. She's always been her namesake to me, guiding me out of the darkness and lighting the way to help me make sure I never fall back into the darkness she pulled me out of.
This Breakdown... I get to return the favor and pay her back for all of it, in addition to getting some much-needed momentum back on our side heading into Retribution.”
Amelia can't resist turning to look back to her friends, specifically locking eyes with Luz who's grinning and giving her a thumbs up. There's hints of a potential blush crossing her face, but between the distance and her mask it's difficult to make it out for sure. Regardless, Amelia turns her attention back to us, seemingly more pumped up than before.
“It's been a little while since I've gotten the chance to show you all what I can do on my own, hasn't it? Just because I've been content with letting Luz prove herself in the nearly 100 days she was Television Champion, though, doesn't mean I haven't been training, preparing, busting my behind for whenever this chance arose. It's part of the reason why Luz and I remained a dynamic duo in spite of my seeming inactivity, and this Thursday night gives me the perfect opportunity to kick open a few more doors for the two of us going forward. We may know what awaits us at Retribution, and believe me when I say Luz and I would love nothing more than to earn back our World Tag Team Championships on that night, but it never hurts to have a few more options available to us on the singles front just in case.
Luz has her recent Television Title reign to get some attention. As for me? I've already run down some of my noteworthy singles moments in SCW thus far, but adding a one-on-one win over a former World Champion to my resume would certainly go a long way as well.
That brings me to Syren, someone who I have not only known as one-half of arguably the greatest tag team in SCW history, but also a former seven-time World Champion among other accolades. Syren, the things you have achieved in this company are unparalleled, and I'm not afraid to admit that. You are, beyond a shadow of a doubt, one of the greatest to ever lace up a pair of boots in this company. Maybe it sounds weird to hear me say that considering we've faced off a handful of times already and Luz and I have never hidden the respect we both have for you and all that you've done in this business, but we both know this match is an entirely different entry in the series between Dark Fantasy and The Light In The Darkness. Up to this point, it would be easy to assume that we just happen to have your number given our previous encounters, but I've never been one to make assumptions about anything based on past events. After all, this match is just you and me... no Luz, no Ravyn, no tags, and that alone presents a completely different challenge for the both of us. Even if that weren't the case, that doesn't change the possibility that you've figured out a gameplan or pushed yourself to a point where I just can't beat you this time, just as that possibility exists for the next time Luz and I meet Glory and Brittany in that ring. In this sport, no result is ever guaranteed, something I think you know quite well and would gladly agree with me on.
That said, while I have some concerns about this plan Lexy seems to have rolled out for you regarding being double-booked every single week, I'm not going to argue if you truly want to challenge yourself like this. I do have one request I'd like to make because of this little plan, however... one small favor that I wouldn't think Lexy would have a problem with.
I want to be your first match on this upcoming Breakdown.”
Amelia pauses to let that request sink in, her voice carrying with it every ounce of passion and respect she has for this business. The look in her eyes makes it clear that she's completely serious about asking for this, a hunger present that's driving her as she forges ahead.
“I mean no disrespect at all to Chance and Kelsai as your other opponents this Thursday night, but I'm going to lay this out in a way that even Lexy will hopefully know proves that this isn't part of some conspiracy or nefarious plot that I would never resort to in the first place. Obviously, I would hope, you'll get a chance to rest between your two matches, but when you and Ravyn team together to face Chance and Kelsai that carries with it the extra benefit of being able to further recover whenever Ravyn is the legal competitor, allowing you the best chance to give that match your all. You won't get that with me, not when I always give nothing less than my absolute best in that ring and always push myself to go beyond that even in the middle of a heated competition... something you and Ravyn have already experienced firsthand the last two times our respective teams clashed. There may be no championships up for grabs in this match, but I have all the motivation I need to walk out of the Rogers Arena on Thursday night with my hand raised in victory even without trying to get one last little bit of momentum over Dark Fantasy going into Retribution.
The one thing I truly want from you above all else for this Breakdown, Syren, is your absolute best. And I fear I might not truly get that if I don't get to be your first match on that night.
Luz and I have made it no secret that we aren't afraid to challenge ourselves, whatever form that may take, to keep proving both to the SCW fans and to ourselves that we belong here, that we have a place among the elites of this industry and we will always keep fighting to go ever farther to define our own legacies. We did that when we willingly locked ourselves out of Tag Title contention until we got the blessing of someone we truly respected, we did that when we asked to be one of the first teams for tag team turmoil... Luz's recent TV Title reign, my own TV Title reign and my run in that U.S. Title tournament, the lack of hesitation knowing we'd have to wrestle more than anybody else during Fatal Fortunes. I could keep going Syren, but I think I've made my point about what we are willing to do to define ourselves and show the world who The Light In The Darkness truly are. In my mind, that means facing a Syren who's at the very top of her game, the woman who held the World Title a record-breaking seven times and seeks to earn her way to a potential eighth.
If I can go toe-to-toe with that Syren, one-on-one, and hold my own, that's a step in the right direction. If I can beat that Syren, even if it does mean resetting your required winning streak, then I will know for sure that the future for not just Amelia Blythe but The Light In The Darkness as a whole is a bright one... so long as we keep working to make it a reality.
I think anything else I'd have to say at this point would be best saved for our next encounter at Retribution, but please... think over my request, grant me the true challenge I desire so I know that the two of us can put on a clash of the titans like only we can Syren. Just you and me... no Luz or Ravyn beyond moral support, no Glory or Brittany if the former truly respects me as much as she claims to. I need this to know where I currently stand, Luz and I need this to keep pushing ourselves to greater and greater heights.
I'll see you Thursday Syren... and I look forward to seeing how the next chapter of our little rivalry unfolds.”
With a final nod of acknowledgment from Amelia, she turns away from us to rejoin her loved ones. Luz wastes no time in closing the distance to hug Amelia and start rambling in Spanish what we can easily assume to be praise for her fiancée, and Amelia can't help but laugh and cut Luz off by capturing her lips in a kiss as the two of them resume their hike with the people who matter the most to them. Even in this moment of pure love and positivity we get to witness before we fade away, we can still see the determination in the face of not only Amelia, but Luz as well, the message loud and clear that they won't be staying down for long and will do everything they can to not only see Amelia to a victory over Syren this week on Breakdown, but maybe even earn back their lost championships come Retribution.
“You all probably don't think I have much reason to be standing here right now in the good mood that I am. I wouldn't blame you for thinking that, considering the past few weeks have not gone in favor of The Light In The Darkness. We went from having everything we'd ever wanted to no longer having any gold... yes, it sucks that we lost those matches, but no title reign lasts forever. If that were the case, then I would have never lost the TV Title last year so mi amor could have her chance to shine. Several other champions wouldn't have seen their reigns come to an end either, and for all we know that could've meant a very different landscape in SCW. I could stand here all day and dwell on all the possibilities and ask 'what if' over and over again, but it doesn't change the fact that Luz and I are where we are now and the only thing we can do is pick ourselves back up and move forward.
This isn't a new feeling as far as I'm concerned. In the first half of last year I had my near-month long TV Title reign, I made it to the finals of the tournament to crown a new U.S. Champion only to fall short, and Luz and I failed in our first bid at winning the World Tag Team Titles. In the face of my shortcomings, Luz was always there for me, stepping up and fighting for us, inspiring me to work harder to get myself back on track. She's always been her namesake to me, guiding me out of the darkness and lighting the way to help me make sure I never fall back into the darkness she pulled me out of.
This Breakdown... I get to return the favor and pay her back for all of it, in addition to getting some much-needed momentum back on our side heading into Retribution.”
Amelia can't resist turning to look back to her friends, specifically locking eyes with Luz who's grinning and giving her a thumbs up. There's hints of a potential blush crossing her face, but between the distance and her mask it's difficult to make it out for sure. Regardless, Amelia turns her attention back to us, seemingly more pumped up than before.
“It's been a little while since I've gotten the chance to show you all what I can do on my own, hasn't it? Just because I've been content with letting Luz prove herself in the nearly 100 days she was Television Champion, though, doesn't mean I haven't been training, preparing, busting my behind for whenever this chance arose. It's part of the reason why Luz and I remained a dynamic duo in spite of my seeming inactivity, and this Thursday night gives me the perfect opportunity to kick open a few more doors for the two of us going forward. We may know what awaits us at Retribution, and believe me when I say Luz and I would love nothing more than to earn back our World Tag Team Championships on that night, but it never hurts to have a few more options available to us on the singles front just in case.
Luz has her recent Television Title reign to get some attention. As for me? I've already run down some of my noteworthy singles moments in SCW thus far, but adding a one-on-one win over a former World Champion to my resume would certainly go a long way as well.
That brings me to Syren, someone who I have not only known as one-half of arguably the greatest tag team in SCW history, but also a former seven-time World Champion among other accolades. Syren, the things you have achieved in this company are unparalleled, and I'm not afraid to admit that. You are, beyond a shadow of a doubt, one of the greatest to ever lace up a pair of boots in this company. Maybe it sounds weird to hear me say that considering we've faced off a handful of times already and Luz and I have never hidden the respect we both have for you and all that you've done in this business, but we both know this match is an entirely different entry in the series between Dark Fantasy and The Light In The Darkness. Up to this point, it would be easy to assume that we just happen to have your number given our previous encounters, but I've never been one to make assumptions about anything based on past events. After all, this match is just you and me... no Luz, no Ravyn, no tags, and that alone presents a completely different challenge for the both of us. Even if that weren't the case, that doesn't change the possibility that you've figured out a gameplan or pushed yourself to a point where I just can't beat you this time, just as that possibility exists for the next time Luz and I meet Glory and Brittany in that ring. In this sport, no result is ever guaranteed, something I think you know quite well and would gladly agree with me on.
That said, while I have some concerns about this plan Lexy seems to have rolled out for you regarding being double-booked every single week, I'm not going to argue if you truly want to challenge yourself like this. I do have one request I'd like to make because of this little plan, however... one small favor that I wouldn't think Lexy would have a problem with.
I want to be your first match on this upcoming Breakdown.”
Amelia pauses to let that request sink in, her voice carrying with it every ounce of passion and respect she has for this business. The look in her eyes makes it clear that she's completely serious about asking for this, a hunger present that's driving her as she forges ahead.
“I mean no disrespect at all to Chance and Kelsai as your other opponents this Thursday night, but I'm going to lay this out in a way that even Lexy will hopefully know proves that this isn't part of some conspiracy or nefarious plot that I would never resort to in the first place. Obviously, I would hope, you'll get a chance to rest between your two matches, but when you and Ravyn team together to face Chance and Kelsai that carries with it the extra benefit of being able to further recover whenever Ravyn is the legal competitor, allowing you the best chance to give that match your all. You won't get that with me, not when I always give nothing less than my absolute best in that ring and always push myself to go beyond that even in the middle of a heated competition... something you and Ravyn have already experienced firsthand the last two times our respective teams clashed. There may be no championships up for grabs in this match, but I have all the motivation I need to walk out of the Rogers Arena on Thursday night with my hand raised in victory even without trying to get one last little bit of momentum over Dark Fantasy going into Retribution.
The one thing I truly want from you above all else for this Breakdown, Syren, is your absolute best. And I fear I might not truly get that if I don't get to be your first match on that night.
Luz and I have made it no secret that we aren't afraid to challenge ourselves, whatever form that may take, to keep proving both to the SCW fans and to ourselves that we belong here, that we have a place among the elites of this industry and we will always keep fighting to go ever farther to define our own legacies. We did that when we willingly locked ourselves out of Tag Title contention until we got the blessing of someone we truly respected, we did that when we asked to be one of the first teams for tag team turmoil... Luz's recent TV Title reign, my own TV Title reign and my run in that U.S. Title tournament, the lack of hesitation knowing we'd have to wrestle more than anybody else during Fatal Fortunes. I could keep going Syren, but I think I've made my point about what we are willing to do to define ourselves and show the world who The Light In The Darkness truly are. In my mind, that means facing a Syren who's at the very top of her game, the woman who held the World Title a record-breaking seven times and seeks to earn her way to a potential eighth.
If I can go toe-to-toe with that Syren, one-on-one, and hold my own, that's a step in the right direction. If I can beat that Syren, even if it does mean resetting your required winning streak, then I will know for sure that the future for not just Amelia Blythe but The Light In The Darkness as a whole is a bright one... so long as we keep working to make it a reality.
I think anything else I'd have to say at this point would be best saved for our next encounter at Retribution, but please... think over my request, grant me the true challenge I desire so I know that the two of us can put on a clash of the titans like only we can Syren. Just you and me... no Luz or Ravyn beyond moral support, no Glory or Brittany if the former truly respects me as much as she claims to. I need this to know where I currently stand, Luz and I need this to keep pushing ourselves to greater and greater heights.
I'll see you Thursday Syren... and I look forward to seeing how the next chapter of our little rivalry unfolds.”
With a final nod of acknowledgment from Amelia, she turns away from us to rejoin her loved ones. Luz wastes no time in closing the distance to hug Amelia and start rambling in Spanish what we can easily assume to be praise for her fiancée, and Amelia can't help but laugh and cut Luz off by capturing her lips in a kiss as the two of them resume their hike with the people who matter the most to them. Even in this moment of pure love and positivity we get to witness before we fade away, we can still see the determination in the face of not only Amelia, but Luz as well, the message loud and clear that they won't be staying down for long and will do everything they can to not only see Amelia to a victory over Syren this week on Breakdown, but maybe even earn back their lost championships come Retribution.
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Tag Team Record: 19-7*
La Pequeña Luz Solo Record: 8-5
Amelia Blythe Solo Record: 4-5-1
*The tag team turmoil on the 9/14/2023 Breakdown is counted in this record as the three separate matches LITD had in the gauntlet up until their elimination.
Breakdown 3/30/2023 - Kim Williams' Trios Cash-In
La Pequeña Luz: 3 Falls
Amelia Blythe: 2 Falls
*Neither one finished high enough to win any championships in this match
*Result listed separately and not counted in records due to lack of clarity on how to count falls
SCW Accomplishments
SCW Television Championship (Amelia Blythe - 29 Days)
SCW Television Championship (La Pequeña Luz - 98 Days)
SCW World Tag Team Championship [2] (1 - 81 Days) (2 - Current)
2023 Tag Team of the Year
2023 Match of the Year (Kim Williams' Trios Cash-In)