Equestria Rumble

    Within the great indoor colosseum where the hundreds upon thousands of wrestling fans from all of Blazer City and beyond stand or sit in the seats reserved after months of waiting, the wrestling ring liesat the very heart of it all; It is here in this very arena which has stood for around two-hundred years, where the many great battles have taken place...including the one that is happening at this very moment.

   This very ring, where three lines of red rope on each of the four corners, was where the very first wrestlers from long ago fought that began the legendary wrestling matches and tournaments that would continue onward for generations. It is also here where the famous Masked Mare fought for her right to wrestle...especially on the behalf of all mares who desired to wrestle in a sport that was made for stallions only. So many fighters from all over Equestria would come here to battle for the chance at the title...and now in the middle of new summer year, the thousands gathered all around now turn their attention to the center where all the action shall soon take place.

   At the moment, only two stallions stand within the ring: The one that dawns a white and black striped shirt that signifies him as the referee, while the other wearing a fancy suit and tie of grey and blue stands at the center where the words "Equestria Rumble" are imprinted upon the mat; The latter is none other than Rough Hoof: The Voice of Equestria Rumble.

   With his microphone tight in hand, the one stallion of white and earth brings it forth close to his mouth...readying himself to begin his opening announcement.

"Ladies and Gentlecolts!! Welcome...to the MANE EVENT!!!!" Rough announces loud and clear into the microphone gripped tight within his right hand...with his voice carrying all throughout the stadium and out the very speakers placed all over...allowing for nopony to miss a single word he speaks. "This is Rough Hoof coming to you live here at the Equestria Rumble Wrestling Stadium in Blazer City...and I have only got one question to ask all of you lucky wrestling fans who are gathered here today: ARE YOU READY TO RUMBLE?!!!!!"

   A great uproar from the crowd of wrestling fans of all ages echo all around the stadium; Their responses are loud and clear in response to the question asked by the one who speaks for all of their most beloved sport.

"I can't hear you!! I said...ARE YOU READY TO RUMBLE?!!!"

   Raising the volume ever higher than before, every pony and more scream and cheer their cries of utter excitement...eager to get the final match of this year's Championship Tournament underway; After waiting for so long and watching all the fights that have led to this moment, no fan within the indoor stadium holds back as they continue to cry out with such expressions of eagerness.

"Now THAT is more like it!!!" The Voice of E-Rumble known by the name of Rough Hoof responds with to the eagerness of the hungry crowd of wrestling fans; The roars of the ponies about radiate such a hunger that can only be satisfied...with the sight of a grand and glorious battle. Rough Hoof can see it in their eyes from where he stands, and a wicked grin forms upon his furry face of white before speaking once more. "Today we have a special wrestling match for you all!! After many grueling battles fought in this ring over the course of this year alone...we now reach the FINALIE: The Fight that will determine who will recieve the title of "Champion of Equestria Rumble" as well as the grand prize of them all: The Double-Alicorn Belt!!!"

   Once more, the crowd cheers with such desire to see just who it will be that will take home the golden belt with the two alicorn princesses imprinted upon its smooth surface of gold.

"Who will win the Double-Alicorn Belt this year, Ladies and Gentlecolts?!!" Rough Hoof asks the very question all have come here to find out, "Who will it be: Our current five-year straight champion Senior "Might" Tauro...or this year's top-ranking contender Downstrike?!!!!"

   Without hesitation, the entire stadium chant the names of either wrestler they support; From one side, most cheer for the regining champion...while the other side scream Downstrike's name. Both sides even hold up their own hand-written signs that show just whom they support in all of this: One sign would say something like "I hate you, Downstrike" while another would say "Show no mercy, Downstrike!". In the end, it seems as if around half of the stadium is on Tauro's side, while the rest are on Downpour's.

   Rough Hoof expresses a delightful chuckle and holds out his arm high into the air in front of him, only in the slightest manner in hopes the eager young wrestling fans will calm down...only a little, "Worry not, Ladies and Gentlecolts!! The match you have all be waiting for will start in just-" A sudden pause falls upon the famous announcer, which brings his finger to his right ear; The ear-mic within feeds him information and apparrently is informing him of something, "-and I may have spoken too soon, wrestling fans!! Our two star wrestlers are on their way out as I speak...and will be here any moment now!!!"

   The excitment of the gathered fans grow even louder to near max when the announcement of their favorite wrestlers and possible idols will soon be out into the ring before they know it. The moment they have long awaited is mere moments away.

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   "That guy has some voice...!" Gunpowder admits while sitting upon the edge of the red couch she and her friends are all gathered upon, "I remember listening to him on the radio and television...but now seeing and hearing him live in person...." She shakes her orange head while her golden eyes gaze upon the announcer all of Blazer City knows as Rough Hoof and smiles, "So incredible...!"

   "He sure is!!" Rocki admits as well, "Can't wait for the day he will announce me when I walk out onto the ring~" With such pride in her heart, the young minty-coated zebra smirks when she turns to the right where Courageous sits only a few mares down, "I can imagine how he will describe myself and Courageous...walking out there as tag-"

   Hearing his name being called, Courageous turns to the zebra mentioning him...and blushes when he notices the winking being directed at him.

   "WhoaWhoaWhoa! Time-out there, stripes!" Iris interupts the moment Rocki brings up "Herself and Courageous" together in the same sentence, "Whoever said you were going to be Courageous's tag partner?! If anypony is gonna to be his partner, it should to be-"

   "M-Me...?!" Despair mutters out when the time seemed right...only to cower when the three pairs of glaring eyes from Gunpowder, Rocki, and Iris all focus on her.

   "Okay, that is enough you four!" Rainy turns to the four teenagers to her right and crosses her arms, "The real fight has not even started...and you four are starting a pointless one...again! I mean...you all need to remember that if you continue to act like this, I will personally escort you all downstairs to the Equestria Rumble Meeting Room and leave you in there until the match is over."

   Sensing such seriousness in the Mrs. Skies's voice, and wishing not to risk it again, the four mares who all share the same feelings for the one stallion they hold in their hearts bow their heads and nod, "We understand...and...we're sorry."

   Satisfied once more, Rainy nods her head and turns her attention to the glass before her...with a perfect view of the audience and the wrestling ring below them. Courageous smiles too, feeling thankful to the purple mare of great beauty and parenting is always there to help break-up a fight like this whenever Downpour and Edited are not around.

    Now free of yet another fight over him, the young teenager of brown fur and feathers can resume his eager glancing upon what will soon take off in only mere moments.

   "Hey there, everypony! Sorry for being late!" A warm and exhausted voice greets the young ponies within the VIP room the moment she appears beside the couch they are sitting upon.

   Turning their attention from the front to the left, the six teenage ponies and one adult all feel their lips forming warm smiles upon their faces when a familiar orange earthpony mare stands before them...wearing an "Equestria Rumble" t-shirt that holds tight around her large chest and short blue-jean shorts that show off her legs in qute an attractive way.

   "Brandy Kiss!!" Everypony shouts with such excitment heard by all others within the room.

   "Yeah, that is my name~" The beautiful mare teases, running her hand through the long blond and pink streak mane residing upon her head...showing how silky smooth it is after the short duration it takes to move her hand across the long strands.

   "Glad you could make it, Brandy!!" Rainy greets the young wrestler with a warm smile, happy to see the foalhood friend of Downpour and Edited Edition here at last to now only watch the championship match...but to help watch over her daughter Misty and the other five. One which includes Brandy's younger sister.

   Iris is the first and only pony to hop off of her spot on the couch to rush on over to embrace the one pony she looks up to as her big sister. "Heya, Brandy!! I am so happy you made it!!"

   "Of course I would make it, Kiddo!" Brandy replies while she returns the warm embrace of the sweet little unicorn she loves the way any big sister would, "I wouldn't miss this match for the world; My best friend Downy is fighting the champion today...and I closed up the cafe early so I could be here to watch it with you: My one and only little sister~"

   "Awwwww....!" Iris expresses with a blush to her little brown cheeks and continues to hug her dear sister, who smells so rich with the scent of coffee beans from the cafe she and Brandy run together.

   "So...since it looks like there is not enough room for me on that couch you and your friends are sitting at, how about we sit on the other couch and watch the match from there?"

   Iris smiles and releases Brandy, rushing herself on over to the other soft couch just resting upon the other side of the glass wall facing the front, "You betcha I would!~"

   "Great!!" Brandy smiles at her little sister and walks on over to sit beside her, crossing her legs while she leans back into the soft back of the sofa, "So comfy~"

   "Sure is!~"

   Brandy smiles ever more so to her little sister and leans her head back to relax further into the soft and desirable softness felt upon her back and sexy ass, "After all that work today at the cafe...plus closing early, cleaning up, changing, reapplying my makeup, and then rushing on over here at a pace where I would not sweat so much...is quite a lot to do within an hour or two!"

   Iris giggles and notices a little sweat on Brandy's arms and face, "You sure do look just a tad sweaty, Brandy. I understand all those things that made you exhausted...all except for the makeup part. I don't understand why you wear it all." She questions, noticing her big sister's black lips from the lipstick she wears...plus her nails which are black too.

   "Sweetie...all of us mares wear make-up, even while we wrestle." Brandy explains to her tomboy of a sister, "Besides, it helps us look ever more beautiful for any particular stallion we may wish to notice us~" She whispers, refering to the one pony Iris has have a crush on for years.

   Iris's only reaction is a great shade of red upon her cheeks, "M-Maybe...but I don't need makeup to be beautiful; I am already pretty as I am, and will never wear anything of the sort."

   "We shall see on that one~" Brandy giggles and smiles onto her sister, "I thought the same way once long ago when I was around your age...but here I am, wearing whatever beauty products I feel will make me look ever more prettier than I am. I get the feeling you may do the same someday."

   "Nnope...."

   Admiring how rebelious the little unicorn is, Brandy leans down and plants a kiss upon the cheek of her little sister...giggling as if she too were that age. "Like I said: We shall see~"

   "It's starting!! ITS STARTING!!!" Courageous Heart shouts to his friends, all while standing up and pointing downward through the glass and towards the Equestria Rumble Walkway where all the great wrestlers from before and today walk down when they make their grand entrance.

   The mares of various ages from fifteen to twenty and thirty-six all gaze down to where the excited alicorn is pointing...and notice the fireworks and lights going off down there at the entrance stage. Such can only mean that the two wrestlers fighting today are about to make their grand entry as from the stage and onwards to the ring. Everypony within the VIP Box all turn their eyes to the stage...ready for their dear friend Downpour to make her entrance.

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"LADIES AND GENTLEPONIES...COLTS AND FILLIES OF ALL AGES!!! THE TIME OF EQUESTRIA RUMBLE...HAS COME!!!" Rough Hoof announces with all the spirit from within he can muster. With his left arm stretched out and pointing towards the south end of the stadium, he directs every fan from far and wide to where the two wrestlers shall make their entrances.

   Already the crowd is in an uproar of excitement and determined rage for battle both in their eyes and in their voices. With everyponys' attention towards the square arc with the big bold and bright words "Equestria Rumble" mounted atop, dozens of colorful lights flash all around the sides while a few fireworks go off...only to witness the first wrestler appear.

"It looks like our first wrestler has arrived, folks!!" Rough Hoof announces when the sight of a red pegasai mare appears from out of the fog, courtesy of the fog machine located underneath the walkway, with her short black and silver mane waving in the air vents nearby. Right then and there, Rough knows just who it is that shall recieve the first introduction, "Introducing...our very own top-ranking contender: The mare who is known for her incredible strenth, speed, and beauty; She is the one that brings the pain to the balls of any stallion she fights...leaving them crying!! The one...the only...DOWNSTRIIIIIIKE!!!!!!"

   A mixture of cheering and jeering for the top-ranked contender of Equestria Rumble scream out with such volume that only those with weak constitution would have to cover their ears. All while this wrestler may be popular, there are those who dislike Downstrike and perfer the champion over her.

   Walking her way on down the walkway, waving and flexing her muscles and wings to the crowd, Downpour clutches her fist and raises it high to the air...showing every ounce of determination she has within her body. All while she poses for each and every fan she admires the way they do her, Downy's beloved coltfriend...Edited "Upgrade" Edition...joins by her side as a form of support in more ways than one. Together, they walk on down the ramp towards the stage.

  Arriving just a few steps to the ring itself, Downpur comes to a halt before the fighting ring that will be her battleground for this war that she has fought for most of her life: After so many battles against worthy adversaries, she now feels her heart pounding like a fist onto her chest; The fight for the title of Champion will take place here...and only one will walk away with the belt. "This...this is it...." She says to herself within her own mind, feeling her body shivering from both excitement and fear. Suddenly the warm, familiar palm touching her shoulder brings Downstrike to turn her head to the right and notice her beloved stallion standing beside her, "Edited..."

   "I am here for you, Downy...and so are all our friends." The masked stallion in both silver and green known for his style of improving his moves during each fight reminds his marefriend, pointing upward to the VIP Box where the sight of Brandy Kiss, the teenagers of six they love so much, and so many other wrestlers and more are cheering for their best friend. "They are all here supporting you...as am I."

   The eyes of the red pegasai mare in the orange, thong bikini turn upwards to the box she would once watch the wrestling matches from, and she can see how correct her coltfriend is: All her best friends, wrestler and otherwise, have come to support her...much like her fans are all around her. At that moment, the fear within her begins to dissipate and vanish...leaving nothing but courage and determination.

   Returning her eyes of yellow, Downpour steps forward to spread her mighty wings out for all to observe. Leaping into the air straight up, Downy flaps her wings a few times...hovering in the air with such grace. Within seconds after, she twirls forward, performing a few somersaults for all to witness...before sticking a perfect landing onto the corner pole of the ring.

   The majority of the gathered wrestling fans eat it all up and applaud for the stunning and graceful entrance and performance of the young but powerful wrestler who has made it this far...and who just might prove herself in this ring, whether she loses or wins.

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   "Alright, Downpour!! That is the way to show them!!" Brandy Kiss applauds and shouts in support for her best friend that she has known since their foalhood days. "You go, girl!!!"

   "That's our mare!!" Rainy Skies stands up and applauds for the one mare she knows can take on and defeat the reigning champion...hopefully.

   The rest of the wrestlers and supporters behind those applauding ponies all join in and cheer for the young wrestler who they are proud to be here supporting today; Knowing how young Downpour is and how quickly she rose to become the top-ranking contender of this year makes them all the more eager to support the young pegasai.

   The six young teeangers, made up of one young stallion and five young mares around the age of fifteen, all share a round of applause for the wrestler they have come here to support...and hope for the best.

   "Wow...." Despair admits when her clapping comes to an end, "Downpour is so amazing...and determined; She seems so brave and ready to fight. I...I doubt I could...ever amount to her or...any other wrestler."

   Rainy ears pick up the words of discourage from the one young mare sitting beside her, and sits herself back down in order to give her full attention to the nervous little brown pegasai, "Oh sweetie...you would make a wonderful wrestler. You only need to believe in yourself...much like we do with each other."

   "But...But how can I compete with you or even Downy?" Despair questions herself and her weak nature that always seem to cause her to mutter and have others protect her. "You both are...so brave...and I am...not."

   An amusing chuckle escapes from the throat of the full-grown mare of dark blue, and brushes back her long mane of light pink and purple, "Oh Despair...you have a lot to learn about what it means to be a wrestler: For one, we are not always as brave as you think."

   Despair turns her sights up from her lap to the eyes of the mother of her best friend Misty, "You...You are not?"

   "Nnope!" Rainy shakes her head while replying to the curious little mare of brown, "If you had been watching those screens closely as I have...you would have seen Downpour's expression right before she entered the ring." She points her finger to where the giant TV screens hang above the wrestling ring; A total of four, one on each end, show live footage from the cameras controlled all over the stadium by ponies who record all for those viewing at home to watch...and allow anypony in the back of the stadium to see the action without having to look from a great distance.

   "You...You did? Well...what did...you see?"

   The beautiful mare wearing her blue bikini wrestling attire smiles and places her hand upon the shoulder of the one mare wearing a blue t-shirt with "Equestria Rumble Fan" imprinted on it; The other teeangers wear different colors depending on what they love best, "Downpour may be the best of us, but even she is known for being nervous and frightened when times are tough. When the camera moved in on her just a short moment ago, I could see how scared she looked: She has made it this far to the fight of her life, can really make her feel afraid. But...knowing that she has good friends like us to be here and support her, I know Downy will give it her all before this day is over."

    At that moment, Despair feels both herself moved by such words and her frown turning into that of a smile, "That is...I never imagined something like that."

   "Its okay, Despair. Just remember that while you may always have a timid nature, when you enter that ring...you are a whole new pony: You dawn a mask to hide your true self, and become one who will fight...and never give up." Rainy Skies explains that which is what wrestling truly means, "Being a wrestler is all about who you are when you enter that ring, whom you have supporting you outside and inside the ring, and what you are fighting for."

   "R-Really...?"

   "Yes. For myself, I fight for my friends and for my chance at glory...much like Downy is doing today." Rainy reveals to the little mare, "So...if you wish to be brave, Despair...never forget why you want to become a wrestler: For friendship, glory, or even to prove yourself...is all you need to have in your heart to help see you through!"

   At that moment, Despair could feel her heart rising out of the pool of fear it would sometimes sink into...and now feel as if it were a whole new heart beating within her chest: The thought of how even the strongest fighters can feel nervous when such battles arrive...make this little pony feel no different than they are. Realizing that she not only wishes to be a wrestler like her friends, but also fight alongside a certain stallion she cares for very much, allows her courage to rise within her heart and feel ever more ready to pursue her dream of wrestling.

   "You okay, Despair?" Rainy asks when she notices the slight determined expression upon her face...which she believes to be a good thing after that little chat.

   "Yes...I feel much better now." Despair smiles big at her foalsister and hugs her, "Thank you...for helping me see the truth of what it means to be a wrestler."

   Rainy returns the hug and kisses the top of Despair's head, "You are welcome, sweetie. Know that your friends and myself will be there for you when you train hard towards your wrestling career."

   The two mares continue to embrace...until the sounds of the crowd applauding and chanting the name "Tauro" over and over brings their little hug to an end. From the sounds of it, the champion had arrived...and ready to make his entrance.

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"And Now...Ladies and Gentlecolts!! Our champion HAS ARRIVED!!!" Rough Hoof announces, drawing everypony's attention to the Entrance Stage once more...where a giant, muscular minotaur stands at the very top. From the way the four mares in such tiny bikinis cling to his muscles that appear rock hard, this monster of a beast already seems to send a chill down the spines of some in the audience who appear intimidated by his very presence.

"Introducing...one who never needs much of an introduction based on how well he is know: The one creature who has conquered each and every challenge thrown at him for the last five years; He is the one the ladies apparently love as he crushes bones with his mighty horns! He is the Minotaur of Might...the Master of Disaster...SENIOR "MIGHT" TAUROOOOOOOO!!!!!"

   "RRRRAAAAAAAAWWWWWRRRRR!!!!!" Senior "Might" Tauro roars with the very bellow of a bull itself; His eyes glare with the burning sensation of rage and passion: The rage towards the mare he plans to crush good and hard tonight and leave her with a few broken bones...while the passion going towards the four sexy mares surrounding him, who just happen to be his cheerleaders, major fan-mares, and lovers.

   Finding both Tauro's powerful pressence and his lucky ways of having four mares at once like this bring the entire crowd...mainly the stallions and some mares...to raise their voices and cheer for the one wrestler they all admire and look up to who may soon be the first Six-Year Straight Champion. The applauding does not stop as the champion minotaur makes his way down the ramp with two mares clinging to his arms...while the other two walk around the sides, showing off their sexual appear and blowing kisses to those who will never have them.

Senior "Might" Tauro

   Although nervous of his well-known strength and power, Downpur gags in disgust to the four mares who are blindly following a single guy they all seem to share.

   "Damn...." Edited mutters, "Not sure whether he is lucky or just a pervert...."

   "Definitely a pervert...and more!" Downy snorts in response to her coltfriend's question, turning her sights from Tauro to said stallion she loves very much...who stands below and outside the ring. "But I am thankful you and everpony else is here to support me. Thank you, my Edited Edition~" She smiles, feeling her anger change into passion for the moment...and smiles at her handsome stallion.

   Edited smiles back and blushes bright red, "You are welcome, my sweet mare. Now...get in there and kick his perverted ass and balls, sweetie!"

   Smirking to those choice of words, Downstrike returns her focus to the large minotaur approaching the ring and cracks her knuckles, "You got it, honey!!!"

   "We love you, Tauro~" The green unicorn mare whispers with such sensual passion in her voice, while she clings to the strong muscular arm of her wrestler and lover.

   "Kick that bitch's ass for us, sweetie~" The grey zebra mare pleads to her lover.

   The earth mare of pink with a white streaked mane embraces her lover from behind, then leans up and presses her black lips to Tauro's cheek...kissing him, "For luck~"

   The one pegasai mare to his left, whom many know to be named Black Icicle, looks up at her beloved minotaur and whispers, "I love you, my handsome fighter. Win this for us...all of us~" She blushes and leans up towards him to kiss his lips with the same black lipstick upon her lips that the other mares all wear...along with the same skimpy, black bikinis.

   Tauro returns the kiss and blushes upon his four marefriends, "I promise this will be quick and easy; This mare is going to learn her place...and once I finish with her...we can go back to my place for some...fun!~"

   The four mares all giggle and are delighted by the thought of having a hot and erotic night in bed together after this all ends.

   Grinning at how loyal his mares are to him, no matter what, Tauro leaps up into the ring and crosses over the three ropes, lands firmly upon the mat...causing it to tremble a little; The build of his muscles and size give him the ability to cause such quakes with his mighty hooves...even so much as a step is enough to make all him shake.

"Looks like we are ready to begin, Ladies and Gentlecolts!! But before we start, let us first honor the presence of our two esteemed rulers of all Equestria: Princess Celestia and Princess Luna!!!" Rough Hoof announces with a great deal of respect for the two alicorn princesses sitting upon their own throned built for their vieweing pleasure.

   The audience all turn to the western part of the stadium, around the upper part of the bleachers where a wide open area resides. There, with only two thrones at the center surrounded by almost a dozen Royal Canterlot Guards, sit the two mighty and all-powerful mares who rule all of Equestria...as well as the Sun and the Moon.

   Everypony within the audience, the ring itself, and the two VIP Boxes above all rise and bow before their most esteemed rulers.

   "Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Hoof." Princess Celestia sits upon her throne while she express her gratitude. Her outfit comprises of a golden dress that covers some of her body...but allows for her massive cleavage and her long legs to show, especially when she crosses them. With her long flowing mane and perfume so strong that anypony, mare or stallion, nearby can smell it and quickly fall in love, Celestia smiles at her loyal subjects and awaits for the Final Match of the Championship Tournament to begin.

   "Yes...we are pleased! Now...kindly begin the match, so that we may enjoy the final battle of this sport!" Princess Luna commands, while she sits beside her sister...dawning a similar outfit, only more of a two piece. She turns to her sister and whispers the next set of words she wishes to speak, "This may be our first time to see this in person since after my return, but we do find this to be...interesting."

   "I am happy you think so, dear sister. It should be fun to watch and admire those fighting for our entertainment today," Celestia expresses and giggles, "Maybe after this, we should have a wrestling match with a random pony of our choosing~"

   Luna merely shakes her head in response, "We are uncertain of such a thing, sister...but...it would be fun to try it someday." She blushes and hopes to find a handsome, lucky stallion to wrestle with...dressed or nude...sometime in the future. "But for now, we wish to see just what makes this sport so entertaining...then we shall think on it."

   "You ready to lose, you weak little bitch?!!" Senior "Might" Tauro taunts the mare of blue and yellow...all while he flexes his rock hard muscles. With a black and red mask and speedo upon him, along with the Double-Alicorn Belt around his waist, the minotaur of little manners snorts at his challenger, feeling ready to charge and ram her with his horns.

   "Enough talk, you bastard! Let's fight!!" Downstrike retorts...snorting right back at the minotaur she dislikes to a great degree...and balls up her fists, ready to wrestle him for his belt.

   With both wrestlers in the ring and without any need for further words, Rought Hoof leaps out of the ring and sits himself down upon his little station where he will broadcast his voice for the whole night; For those sitting and watching or listening at home, this proud announcer feel ready to give his all for what may be the biggest wrestling match of this career.

"Just look at those two, ladies and gentlecolts: They look ready to give their all for the right to win or keep the Double-Alicorn Belt!" Rough Hoof admits to the sparks he can see flying all around the one pony and minotaur within the ring, "Well...without further adieu: Ladies and gentlecolts...its time...TO RUMBLLLLLLLLEEEEE!!!!!"

   The moment the referee is the only other pony into the ring to monitor the wrestlers and ensure they follow what rules there are in this sport, the bell rings...beginning Round One. The Championship Match of Equestria Rumble...has officially begun.

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   "Here...I...COME!!!" Tauro shouts with a raging voice, determined to crush the mare before him. Lowering his horns at the right angle, pointed directly at Downy herself, the muscular minotaur locks on to the pegasai in front of him and charges...determined to ram her and end this entire match in one go.

   While the average wrestler may be unable to react to this one attack that has been known to end in a One-Hit KO, Downstrike's eyes and her swift wings are able to counter with ease: She leaps up just as Tauro approaches her, planting her hands upon his shoulders...flipping her legs up and over his entire body...landing upon her hooves right on the other side of him.

"And how about THAT, folks: Senior "Might" Tauro starts off with his famous "Horns of Hell" that are known to knock an opponent out in one hit...but will it hit- Ooooohhhhhhh...it misses thanks to Downstrike's quick and flexable counter! I will tell you folks, this mare has the quickness of a cat...or more!!"

   Angered by the miss of his best move, Tauro continues forward into the ropes...turning himself around and charging with his side going straight at the mare in blue.

   Downstrike turns herself around as quick as she can and gasps when the charging minotaur is approaching her fast. Unable to react fast enough with him only a hoof away, she brings her arms up to her body to block the side-shoulder attack...which hits her hard into the ropes.

"Ooooohhhhh...and she is unable to counter that one!!"

   Tauro knocks her into the ropes, and the moment she springs back towards him...the rock-hard biceps that give him such strength take hold of the mare: One hand grabs her neck, while the other takes hold of her left leg. With only half of his full strength into it...Senior Tauro lifts Downpour high above his head and holds her there. "RRRRAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWRRRRRR!!!!" The mighty minotaur roars like the proud bull he is.

   The audience cheers for their champion...ranting for him to throw her good and hard. Their requests are answered: "Might" Tauro swings with all his might and throws the pegasai down towards the mat.

   Reacting quick to this, Downstrike spreads out her wings behind her...allowing for a last-second cushion.

"And it looks like "Might" Tauro has Downstrike tight in his grip...but not for long!! Oooohhh...and the champ throws the top-contender onto the mat like a sack of oats! But wait...what is this?!!"

   The audience is shocked yet in awe when they see Downstrike land upon her back...but not quite all the way: Her great wings are acting much to if they were springs breaking her fall and keeping her body safe from that harsh throw. With her arms crossed and a grin upon her face...which without a doubt is a taunt towards the confused minotaur, "That the best you can do, sweetie?~"

   Enraged by this, Tauro snorts and falls down onto her...shoulder first, "EAT THIS, BITCH!!!"

   With plenty of notice to react to this, Downpour rolls over to the right...just before Tauro lands onto the mat. The moment she feels the shockwave of his impact beside her, the clever mare of red leaps back up onto her hooves then falls back downward...only this time on top of her opponent; Downstrike puts all her weight down into this attack...body slamming Senior Tauro.

"This is such a surprise, ladies and gentlecolts: Downstrike has survived Tauro's mat slam without taking damage; Those wings of hers are something special- Now what is this?!! Damn!! The Champion tries to body slam the top contender...but misses...and now Downstrike is body slamming Tauro!! Once...no, twice...NO! Three times!!! Oh this is too much!!!"

   Upon her third body slam, Downy rises up again to slam down onto the minotaur with more power into it this time...but her confidence and focus causes brings leads to her downfall: The moment she bodyslams "Might" Tauro, the minotaur rolls off his front and onto his back...grabbing the irritating mare and wraps his arm around her neck and his legs around her body.

   "Choke on this...YOU PATHETIC BITCH!!!" Senior Tauro roars and squeezes his arm around Downpour's neck, choking her just enough to let her breath a little...but not for long.

"OH WOW...!!! Looks like the tables are turned and Senior "Might" Tauro has the upper hoof this time: He now has Downstrike in a choke hold...and seems to be squeezing tight! If she cannot get out, then she may have no choice but-"

   Unable to breath or escape, Downpour taps Tauro's arm three times...signalling her surrender.

"-and Downstrike has tapped out!! Round One goes to the champion: Senior "Might" Tauro!!!"

   So many fans applaud and cheer for the champion...impressed to how much damage he took before striking back and winning the first round out of three. With such an easy win, all the champ will need is one more to win the title for the sixth year in a row...and almost everypony in the stadium is hoping he will succeed.

   "Downy!! Are you okay?!!" Edited asks of his marefriend, while watching her slowly stand back up.

   "I'm...okay....."

   Edited just shakes his head in response to those words of both truth and lies, "No...I can't let you do this! If you are in pain-"

   "I said I am okay, sweetie!" Downpour snaps, feeling angry and more determined than ever. "I...won't let...that perverted...bastard...win that easily!" She pants and returns to her corner, right where Edited is standing below. "Believe me: This is not over yet."

   Placing his hand upon her back, the earth stallion of sandy-yellow smiles and rubs her back, "I believe in you, Downy We all do. Go get him!"

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   "Oh no...." Courageous Heart mutters upon seeing Downpour lose the First Round. "She was doing so well...."

   "Yeah...." Rainy agrees with the young teenager, but places her hand upon his shoulder and smiles, "She lost the first round...but it is not over yet. Downpour still has another chance to turn this around."

   Misty Skies, although saddened by the result of the first round, smiles when she hears her mother's reasuring words, "I agree, Mom: Downy still has a chance to win this."

   "That is correct, sweetie!!" Brandy Kiss concurs, "Still...Downy is gonna have to try a new tactic to bring down that giant pervert of a bull!"

   "You said it, sis!" Iris concurs too, "I cannot believe he is so powerful...and has all those mares clinging to him like...ugh!"

   "Yeah!!!" Gunpowder, Rocki, and Despair all gag along with their little unicorn friend.

   Brandy giggles at first before shaking her head at the thought of all those bikini mares being Tauro's lovers. In her mind, the thought of puking comes close, "Just promise me you girls will NEVER turn to those brainless mares! Love or not...so many sharing the same guy is disgusting!" The maid-themed wrestler snorts and tries not to think about it more, "Its okay if it is two mares with one guy...but more than two...gimme a break!"

   "We promise...no questions asked!!" Misty, Iris, Gunpowder, Rocki, and Despair all reply together; While they share the same feelings for Courageous, they would never agree to share him all together. Only one, or two at the most, can have him...as they believe.

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   The bell rings once more...signalling the beginning of Round Two:

"And now we move into the next round, everypony and wrestling fan alike!! Will Senior "Might" Tauro win yet again and be heading home early with the Double-Alicorn Belt once again...or will Downstrike be able to turn this around and have a chance towards that very title and belt?!! I guess we will have to just find out NOW!!!!"

   "Come on, little mare!!" Tauro taunts the sweaty mare before him, sensing she is both tired and in some pain, "Just give up! You know you cannot defeat me!!"

   Downpour's only reponse is giving him the middle finger, "Eat it...."

   The sight of such a common, yet foolish return insult only brings the minotaur's eyes to turn blood red...while his face changes colors to match, "I'd rather bite it off and spit it out, you bitch!!!'

   Smirking upon the realiziation that such simple insults and taunts anger the great minotaur before her, Downpour tries once more, "Yeah...why dont you bite your own off...if you have one!~"

"Oh...and it looks like they are throwing taunts at each other, folks!! Yikes!! It seems this is becoming a battle of words more than wrestling!!"

   "Watch your tongue...before I rip it out of your filthy mouth!!" Tauro shouts back with plenty of rage still building up within him.

   "Filthy mouth...?" Downpour retorts, feeling herself chuckling at that remark.

   "What is so funny?!!"

   Even while she may realize how her actions are angering the minotaur further, which seems to be the plan, Downpour takes one step forward...stomping her hoof upon the mat near where the words "Equestria Rumble" are imprinted within the center of the ring, "What I find funny is how dirty you and your four lovers' mouths are!! I mean, after all what you guys do together in be-"

   "RRRWAAAARRRR!!!" Tauro roars with the fury of ten rampaging bulls, finally reaching the end of his limit: With his slight cracked, yet sharp horns aimed at the mare he now despises more than any other he has ever fought...and charges, "NOPONY INSULTS MY MARES...OR ME!!!!"

   With her back at the corner of the ring, Downpour changes her stance to that of one who seems prepared for what is coming: Her target...who happens to see her as a target as well.

"Holy Celestia...sorry, Your Highness...but those were some harsh words!! Even I would get angry over that one...and what is this?!! Oh no...it looks like the "Horns of Hell" once more folks! This might be the end...!!"

   "DIE, YOU BITCH!!!" The raging Senior Tauro screams while charing with all his might towards the mare he will see broken more than a glass window before the end of this round.

   Only so close yet still not close enough, Downpour leaps and flips backwards...doging the attack and setting her hooves down upon the pole of the ring right after the minotaur with blind rage strikes it with his horns and head.

   Tauro snarls upon ramming the pole, and now has a massive headache; He had charged in without thinking with a clear mind...and is in a daze.

   Realizing her plan has succeeded, Downstrike leaps towards her enemy and spreads her legs wide open...landing upon his shoulders, facing him, and wraps them around his neck. Using all her strenth, Downpour performs a perfect Frankensteiner...forcing Tauro to land upon the mat hard.

"Oh, I dont believe it, folks: Downstrike has dodged Tauro's strongest attack...even with all of that rage...and is- what?!! Oh, She just performed a perfect Frankensteiner attack...and the Champion is down on the mat! What a strike back!!"

   "Damn...you...." Tauro mutters and feels his head in such pain from the hard ramming and throw he just recieved. Laying upon his front, he rubs his head and begins to wish the top of his mask had some armor plating upon it.

   "I am not done yet, Asshole!!" Downpour states while standing before him. Bending down and wrapping her arms around his waist, she forces him up onto his hooves. "Time for some payback...for hurting my coltfriend!!!" Downy shouts in remindance of what Tauro had done before to Edited Edition and others in the ring. With her mighty wings flapping to give her a boost, Downstrike performs a backdrop.

   The minotaur feels unable to free himself from this hold...and lands upon his head when Downstrike performs the Backdrop upon him; This marks the third time he has been hit in the head: The rage, the charge, the landing after the recent Frankensteiner, and now this. With his headache growing, Tauro cannot thing of a way out of this...and can only feel the coldness of the mat as his head presses into it.

"I dont believe it, Wrestling fans...I don't Freaking believe it!! Downstrike has just performed a Backdrop on the Champion...and she is holding him there! Tauro does not seem to be fighting back; All those blows to his head must have finally gotten to him!!"

   Downpour holds him there tight, arching her back while awaiting for the referee to count down before Tauro gets his head back into the game. Slamming his hands down upon the mat one by one, the referee counts from one to five...and calls it: Downstrike has won Round Two.

   From this shocking moment when seeing, for the first time, Senior "Might" Tauro losing a round to another...especially in the Championship match...most within the audience and the two VIP Boxes above cannot believe what they have just seen. Only seconds later do the fans of both Downy and Tauro jump and chant the name of Downstrike for reaching the point where she and the champion are tied...and either one can win the title and belt from here.

"Downstrike has shocked us all, ladies and gentlecolts: She has won the second round, tying with Senior Tauro for the first time in all of his wrestling career!! I, myself, am truly shocked by this and can only imagine what the THIRD and FINAL round will bring us!!!"

   Releasing the minotaur and allowing him to fall flat upon his back, laying there with a daze still, Downpour walks back to her end of the corner where her coltfriend resides...greeted with a bright and praising smile.

   "You did it, Downy!! You did it!!!" Edited chants with such praise and joy in his voice, "I knew you could do it!! Only one round away from winning it all!!!"

   The sweating pegasai mare smiles down at her coltfriend, too tired to talk...but turns her attention to the crowd of many fans chanting her name, and raises her fist high into the air...displaying her determination to win this.

   "Only...one...more round...to go!" Downpour says to herself within her mind, "I can do this...yes...I can. My heart...and the friendship of my many friends...will see me through this...."

   TO BE CONTINUED....