Kelsia had woken early but it was too early to head to the Ring for a little training. She needed a good warm up first. As she was getting herself ready she thought about the conversation she had with Roric the day she watched the tape on what had happened. She pictured it all in her head, including everything she was doing at the time.... 

Kelsia had just gotten done and turned the camera off but things were not good for her still. She knew Roric said he would not hold Tony and Adrean's actions against her, but she still felt the blame was on her. Picking up her phone once more she found herself shaking from anger as she dialed the number to the one she needed to speak with..... Roric Draygon. Looking down at the phone she had stared at the number for a little while before pressing talk and awaiting the answer on the other end of the line.... if it would come.

"Hello, Kelsia."

He always checked those call IDs before answering...and he seemed to have a different ring for everyone. Frankly, he wasn't surprised that she'd call. What he was unsure about was how she'd react. Either way, he did what he felt was necessary. 

Hearing him answer she closed her eyes trying to think of what to say even. "Hey Roric... I just watched the tape you sent." Her tone was low, and for once she seemed unsure of what to say, or do. "Roric... I swear to you, if I knew that's where they were I would have stopped it." She sat down on a bench and her head fell in her hands which cause a bit of a muffle from her end as she was speaking but he would still have been able to hear her. 

Exhaling slowly, Roric realized that for just a moment he was holding his breath, prepared to draw the phone away if she checked in at the top of her lungs. "I said it clearly on the tape, Kelsia...I don't blame you for it. They did what they thought was best, I suppose...looking out for their friend. The blame falls on them and them alone." A trace of relief was there, but there was also a soothing tone to his voice. "Don't blame yourself." 

"But I do Roric. Don't you see. If it was not for me starting all this between you and I in the first place then there would never have been any reason for them not to trust you. They went behind my back and pulled this sh*t and they knew it would have pissed me off." Her tone rose slightly but it was not directed at him at all... it was more the anger within coming out once more. "I trusted them... and this is what they do... go behind my back after I told them my change of attitude had nothing to do with you." For being two people she trusted more then anything... it was really f**king her up inside right now. 

"They did what they felt was right, Kelsia, because they care about you. When you care about someone, you tend not to think very hard about what you're doing because all you can think of is their pain or making things right for them. Yeah, they f**ked up...but they'll heal. As for your change in attitude...no one person can provoke that in another...not even myself or Snake. Far as I'm concerned, you've done a lot to redeem yourself lately. That's not a bad thing as long as you don't forget what brought you to the dance. That's your intensity and your willingness to do whatever it takes to win." Had he been there, he'd have had a hand on her shoulder in an attempt to offer at least some solace. "I think you understand what I mean." 

"I do Roric, as I am sure you know what it's like to have someone you trust turn their back on you." Her tone was low once more, eyes closed as she sat there biting on her lower lip if only briefly. "You left them alive so that I could deal with them for their actions. I am going to show them what happens when you turn your back on someone. I will deal with them, and I will make sure to leave some for you." She was sure he was not done with them, and if he had his way he would have finished them both off when he had the chance. Kelsia seemed to get a grin on her face out of no where. "You know what Roric, you were right. They were doing what they thought was best. Now I am going to do what I think is best for them." They needed to learn not to go behind her back pulling stunts like this, and she would have a little conversation to make sure they know what will happen when they cross paths with someone again. -

"Fair's fair after all. Nice to hear that fire coming back." He paused, turning his attention to the window outside the car in which he was riding. Getting closer now...and the closer he came to this place, the more somber his tone became. It was as though something was pulling him away from all else. Wasn't far from the truth. "Almost there...hm..." 

"There is fire there still, but its not going to be used against the wrong person this time around. Thanks Roric, and again.... I'm sorry." 

"You're welcome...and you're forgiven...even if it really wasn't your fault anyway. Do what you have to do to settle this for yourself, and good luck on Sunday." ] 

"Good luck to you as well." she stated before hanging up the phone.

Kelsia stood there ready to leave the hotel and go for a run and that was just what she was going to do. She could push Adrean and Tony aside for now. She had to. Leaving the room and heading to the stairwell she descended the stairs at a quick pace. Walking into the lobby she looked around and smiled seeing it nearly empty. Crossing through she headed outside and stopped in her tracks when she seen a camera man. It was not the camera man that had her frozen in place but who was with him did. Tony and Adrean were standing beside him and they looked like they wanted to talk. Kelsia got herself together and walked to the right to keep going where she needed to go just to get away from them. Like she thought however, they followed. 

"The early bird catches the worm. How true that phrase is coming to be. I got up early today so I could go and meet my opponent, after having a good workout before hand. She gave the offer to train together, and why not accept it. Yes we will be meeting in the ring tomorrow night, but training together before hand could not do any damage. It could if we wanted to, but we both want a good fight. We both want to earn the title more then anything. My opponent already has that title around her waist, but she is not wanting to let it go. I want that title, and I will do anything to get it. Anything does not mean having interferences in the match, anything does not mean taking a cheap shot. I will do anything means pushing myself to go above and beyond anything I have done thus far. As everyone has seen I have been working hard this week, and I did it all on my own. I am not going to turn around and ask for help now. Why these two fools have shown up now before my match I have no clue. I am not going to let them get into my head though. I am here for one reason and one reason only. To do what I have to do to win. Tony and Adrean will not be apart of that factor." 

The camera and the boys were both behind her, and it was obvious her words were not only to Aurora, but she was sending a message to Tony and Adrean as well. When she got to the arena she would just make sure that security kept Adrean and Tony out. If they wanted to be there for the match tomorrow that was fine, they would be in the back to watch it but they were not going to get close at all. If they came down to the ring tomorrow night it would be more then a chair shot taking them out. Kelsia was sure she would kill them if they got in her way during her match, or before it for that matter. A little beep sounded and she pulled her phone out of her pocket and watched the airing that was from her opponent. Seeing what was said and that Aurora was already waiting for her she picked up her pace. 

"I am so very glad that you were serious in meeting up with me to train. You will not see this before we meet up unless you are watching it live from your phone. I said when I spoke to Pam that I believed you would show, you are a women of your word, and I will prove to you that I am a women of mine. When we meet in the ring today to train, you will see that I have pushed everything aside, and when we meet tomorrow, you will see that I am holding to my word and no one will interfere in our match. At the same time, I will also show you how true to my word I am when I beat you in the middle of that ring and get the one two three. I know you don't want it that way Aurora, but it has to be that way. I need to do this. I need to show everyone that I don't need these monkeys behind me to win. When you lose your title, just know, I will make sure to bring as much fire and intensity in the ring the next time we meet again."

Kelsia was smiling but that would not be seen as the camera was still behind her. Tony and Adrean got into the shot as they went to move closer and the camera man cleared his throat... was he warning Kelsia? She must have thought so because she turned around and held her hand up.

"I am not dealing with you two now, you can wait until after my match. This match is more important then the two of you will ever be to me again. I think it is best if you both leave and go home. I did not invite you this week so I don't know why you bothered to show." She paused for a moment before talking once more still standing in place. "This is not simple at all Aurora, it is anything but a test, I agree to a point. There is test like factors involved however. Strength, endurance, will, power... all these factors will come into play, and many more. You and I will go back and forth showing who is the better women. Who is stronger, who has more of a will to win. There is a test within the match itself, and the answer to the test will be whoever the Women's Champion is in the end. We are both giving and taking a test here. You will give me your all and I will have to match or beat it, and vice versa. Think of it however you wish, but its all about a winner in the end is it not?" 

Kelsia turned to walk once more and the camera and monkeys followed her still. The monkeys made sure to stay back this time however knowing how much they dug themselves and knowing it would be hard as all hell to get out of the hole they were now in.

"You mentioned me not being able to bring my all into this match because of injuries, and yes I agree they might be my down fall. I am pushing it all aside though, I am going against the doctors orders, and why am I doing this? I don't want to miss such a great opportunity. I would rather wake up in a hospital bed the day after Trail by Honor knowing that I gave it my all, then to just sit it out and watch the opportunity pass me by. Even a crushed flower when taken care of can come back and blossom once more. You know all about coming back once more don't you Ghost? Nothing will stop me, I mean that will everything I have in me. There is no way I am going to just miss this match, or not give it everything I have. This will not be an easy one for you Aurora. Remember that." 

"I believe you would have waited, but I am ready for it now Aurora. I have no time for waiting and getting better. There will always be an injury about, and I am not going to let it hold me back from doing what I love to do best, and that is getting in the ring each and Every week and giving it all I got. You want to watch me in the ring and see what gets to me and what does not, that is fine. Scout away Aurora, find where I am hurt the most and go all for it tomorrow, but either way, like I said, the fact that I am getting into the ring in this condition and giving it my all is enough for me. Even if I come up short handed, I will be fine with the outcome. You can think all you want that it is not enough. I will show you that it is. The fire within me is not wanting to destroy, no it is wanting a win. I will be doing it all to get this win Aurora. Your destiny will be done, your dream will be vanquished. No worries, it will all come again for you later down the line, but right now, it is all over for you Aurora. You think I dont know how dangerous it is getting into the ring with an injury like I have. I know what I am warranting in the ring on Sunday. I am ready for anything that comes out of this match. You let out all the pent up energy that you have within you, and I have plenty inside me that I will let out as well. But no matter what comes out of this match, I will hold nothing against you. We are both fighting for the most precious title of them all, one that only a women in the division can hold... the Women's Championship title, and it will change hands soon enough." 

Kelsia stopped outside the arena and turned towards the camera so she could finish up outside before she met up with her opponent for the following day. She was running out of time, in more ways then one, so she needed to hurry this up and now.

"You were right,I did betray you, we were working well, but I explained why I did it as well. If you cant take my reason for doing it then that is fine. But I know if the tables were turned you would have wanted to get the match over with just as quickly and gotten out of the ring. Bring it all, use it all, it does not make a difference really. A win is a win no matter how you get it. You will see that come Sunday at Trail by Honor. I have no problem with you wanting to unleash hell. I will catch it all, I have no worries with that. Like I said, I know what predicament I am putting myself into. I know that there is a good chance I will lose this Sunday but I am not going to back down. Not now, not ever. This is not about you. This is about me just as much Aurora. My will to survive. I will never back down, I will never give up, knocking me out is the only way you will be picking up the win tomorrow because I will not let it come to you any other way. You want to say it is your destiny vs my need to destroy myself... I beg to differ there." 

She opened the door and was halfway inside it before she turned and continued.

"It is your destiny, verses my will to take it from you." 

With that she let the door close behind her and the monkeys and the camera man were left outside the building and security was not going to let anyone through. This was time for Kelsia and Aurora to see what the other was going to be bringing to the ring tomorrow night.