During this special episode of “Smackdown,” timing lined up their annual “Women's Money In Bank Ladder Match” and thousands cheered as the winner raved on screen, grateful to hold this accomplishment.
In the middle of this deserved celebration, spotlights changed out of nowhere and music switched, thundering beats to cut off everyone.
“Wait a minute. No! It can’t be.” Commentators scrambled through countless emotions as professionals observed behind the alert table. We’ve heard so many rumors, but it’s finally happening! She’s here. She’s cashing in!”
Clutching the well-known briefcase, you sprinted down this large ramp and darkened both eyes, ready for war.
“Take down the winner. Go! You have one chance here. Just go!” Announcers nearly cross-talked over and awaited your possible victory. Even fans yelped back, nearly shrieking in this place.
“Cover. 1-2-3!” The counting bell rattled out loud and you can’t hear thoughts while falling backwards against this mat. “Holy hell! Meet our new champion, ladies and gentlemen.”
“I’m here! Who can stop me now?” Standing up once more, you grabbed the championship belt and cheered skyward, feeling invincible.
“Congratulations to our newest champion! Thank you so much for watching this program. Good night and we’ll return next time.” Announcers pulled one last update to end the broadcast.
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For another weekly episode, heroically ominous music pulled various emotions as The Tribal Chief Roman Reigns stood tall, flagged by talented cousins Jimmy and Jey Uso. “Ones” lifted up high as fans elevated greatness on live television. There’s no turning back whatsoever.
“The Tribal Chief will always exude power..” Announcers welcomed this dynasty with each passing moment.
Out of nowhere, lighting dropped around the ring and sneaky laughter echoed from shadows with new rhythms, cuing another entrance.
Once lights brightened again, you appeared ringside in silence, turning everyone’s night upside down.
“What the hell?” Announcers pulled flabbergasted expressions to heighten this upcoming moment. “Oh my. Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for chaos. She’s back!”
Sliding into this ring once more, you watched members of The OG Bloodline, noticing when Jimmy and Jey Uso traded glances first.
Wiseman Paul Heyman covered his mouth in shock, almost terrified that you pulled audacity this evening.
Soon enough, Tribal Chief Roman Reigns stepped forward, prompting an outright frenzy of screams during this moment.
Almost towering beyond height, Reigns sported this graphic t-shirt and clothed pants. Sneakers moved along once more. Styling dark hair with a bun, this greying beard welcomed his chiseled face.
“Be careful, Champ. Roman doesn’t share spotlights.” Commentators pulled their warnings to you again.
Nearly sizing you up, Roman bit his lip. Even Jimmy and Jey can’t believe what’s going on right now.
“Before we get to the good stuff, do you even know who I am?” Pulling his Southern accent forward, Reigns almost chuckled through one strong and deep voice.
“Uh-oh! Our Tribal Chief has spoken. What will you do about it, Champ?” Despite measuring Reigns, commentators still wanted you to help you out and fans offered encouragement.
“Cat got your tongue, Sweetheart?” Teasing this moment with chances to flirt, Roman went further.
“Don’t fall for Roman’s charm!” Announcers scrambled once more and thousands of people lost their minds.
“I saw everything. We saw everything. Gesturing around, Roman still addressed you and this audience cheered even louder. “Last week pulled one of the biggest nights in history.”
“That’s right. She’s the champion!” Commentary pulled another chance to scope your newest title.
“Remember that I’m The Tribal Chief.” Roman almost lowered his voice. “Join us.”
The crowd gasped, waiting for your response.
“No.” You stood your ground, declining.
Supportive cheering reached otherworldly decibels. Even when you dropped that microphone down, your music picked back up and spotlights flickered, ending another chapter of this saga.
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“I’lll keep watching her. It was crazy, Uce!” Jimmy Uso huddled with his cell phone and watched your championship match during this new segment.
“You think Ro likes her?” Jey pulled another question about you and Reigns. Curiosity nagged beyond words.
“I don’t think so. Flirting’s okay, but Roman acts too selfish.” Jimmy shook his head.
“Good point. He barely puts up with us.” Jey shrugged, quickly watching your footage once more.
Moments later, Roman entered the space and welcomed his chance to sit down, joined by Paul Heyman as usual. Fans still cheered through the walls.
“You good?” Jimmy questioned Reigns.
“Turn it off.” Roman gestured by Jimmy’s phone.
Members of the audience booed when Jim’s phone turned silent, but there was no other choice at this time.
“What’s up?” Jimmy waited. Even his twin brother Jey still looked on.
“There’s another match. We should go.” Roman faced his cousins, ready to watch your part of the episode tonight.
“Hold on. No way! We can’t interfere, man.” Jimmy spoke up first.
“I’m not saying interfere.” Roman corrected his statement.
“Then what’s going on?” Jimmy scrunched up his face.
“We just…watch…” Roman almost shrugged.
“Nah. We run this show, but don’t take the spotlight away from her.” Jimmy looked out for you regardless, especially this time around.
Jimmy walked off before Roman could respond, closing this segment.
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“There it is! Another highlight for the Champ.” Announcers welcomed your ongoing victory streak. “Enjoy your celebration.”
“She’s here!” Fans pulled your slogan once more.
“USO!” Upbeat yet almost rattling music spiraled thousands out of nowhere and you immediately glanced over.
Dynamic pair Jimmy and Jey Uso walked down this ramp. Big-time cheering would turn even louder.
“What’s wrong?” You questioned your “brothers” when this crowd settled.
“The Tribal Chief’s looking for you.” Jimmy offered the truth.
“I won’t join your faction. I’ve already refused.” You declined this chance once more.
“We’re not talking about The Bloodline.” Jimmy explained further.
“Roman Reigns?! Where did he come from?” Before you could ask more questions, cheering heightened around the venue as commentators expressed shock.
Towering his muscular build, Roman locked eye contact with you and shadowed power near edges of the crowd.
“I’m not asking anymore.” His strong voice woke up everyone.
Joining this ring, Roman passed that microphone elsewhere and sized you up, walking closer until your bodies almost met.
His famously brown eyes pierced into your soul.
“The Tribal Chief could plot so much tonight.” Announcers played up fear.
“You won’t join our team, but I have another idea…” Reigns didn’t even laugh.
“What?” You’ve asked.
“Go out with me.” Roman dropped this bombshell.
“Oh my goodness! What kind of question is that?” Commentators pulled astonishment right back out.
“Why didn’t you just ask before?” You laugh. Even Jimmy and Jey listened for Roman’s upcoming answer.
“Never thought I’d say this, but you make me nervous.” For once, this quick smile would brighten Roman’s face as he offered your compliment.
The crowd swooned everywhere.
“Why?” You grinned, waiting.
“Where should I start, y’all?” Roman turned by the audience while still encouraging your presence. Cheering picked right back up.
“Be careful! We’re still on live television.” Announcers warned Roman no matter what could happen next.
“You’re talented, badass, and beautiful. Maybe we could…” Reigns trailed, biting his lip once more.
“Help the family, then we’ll talk.” You understood that power might fall if Roman didn’t stand true on his word.
Jimmy and Jey saluted, watching you leave this episode on the greatest cliffhanger of all.
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
A few hours ago, the only floating landmass Knuckles knew of was his own.
Chaos was acting completely on instinct and— if they were honest with themselves— a fair amount of panic. And the morning had started out so peaceful, too!
Within minutes, Knuckles the Echidna finds himself facing the premature awakening of a deity, and Chaos finds themselves holding the oceans back from a sudden demise while their mentors are attacked by their own former captor.
The early events of Sonic Unleashed from the perspective of Angel Island’s resident guardians.
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I was blessed to work with some AMAZING artists this year! @beetlebytez and @inky-axolotl, and a great Beta, @merlyybird!
I will certainly be adding their art to this post as soon as I can!
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It was a matter of time but the collab is finally here!!!!
For those who don't know about Honkai, Honkai is a game created by the same developers that gave life to Genshin. Honkai Impact has a long story along its previous titles that would eventually lead to the current game story which is Honkai itself.
miHoYo gave life to their first character back in 2010 with Flyme2themoon, setting sail with Kiana Kaslana, which would later become the main lead of the titles to come such as Zombie Girl Kawaii, Guns Girl Z Houkai Gakkuen and lastly Honkai Impact 3rd.
Therefore, the first character to come from Genshin Impact is no one else than Fischl!!!
Fischl will be an A-Rank SP battlesuit Valkyrie since that's the terminology used in Honkai Impact 3rd, her main elemental will be lightning giving reference to the electro vision she wields.
To continue further we'll have Celestial Hymn's skin which is no less than Klee!
As a curious fact, Theresa Apocalypse's CN VA and Klee's VA are the same, thus leading to a small tribute!
Fischl's signature bow coming of course to Honkai Impact!
We'll have an event exclusive Keqing (sadly she won't be playable yet)
The rewards to come will be juicy of course!
And lastly, one of the most beautiful thing to see is this:
The girl that started all the trayectory of miHoYo, Kiana Kaslana and of course, the new mas...I mean, the new image figure which is Paimon for Genshin Impact!
As a side note Andrius, will be one of the bosses to appear within the 4.9 version!
I was really exhausted, so I didn’t spend too much time on the first 30-minute pose, and decided to rotate around the model every 10 minutes. For the last two poses, we rotated to the person next to us and tried to finish their drawing. It’s really fun seeing what other people can do :D
