(It's backstage at the UWO center.  They are getting ready to pretape the event for the week. 
Chris Storm is backstage lacing up his boots.  Thoughts run throw his head.  "Will it be his last
time lacing them up?"  "What lays ahead of him?"  "What's going to happen?"  He grabs his
necklace and throws it on.  He grabs the Intergalactic title and wraps it around his waist.  He
takes a deep breath and walks out.  He goes to where a camera man and reporter stand.  A UWO
backdrop is behind him.)

Reporter: So Storm, you have defeated CD Oliver in what was one of the most horrifying
matches of your career.  Many people thought you was dead when your head was caught between
the rope and the barb wire.  But you made it out with your title.  What are your thoughts?

Chris: I'm glad I have my title.  I've held this belt for longer then anyone else in this company
ever has.  Nine months without losing it.  I have beat everyone that has came my way.  They
stepped in the ring and all was left laying.  Then my life almost came to an end.  What do you say
when something like that happens?  CD can rest to sure that this isn't over.  He'll get another title
shot and he will be racked with pain when I am finished with him.  I am the Perfect Storm.  You
don't mess with this natural disaster.  Once more I'll step in that ring and. . . 

(Chris is cut off as someone comes into view and hits Chris in the face with an object.  Chris hits
the ground looking dead.  The camera comes up to see CD with a sledge hammer in hand.  CD
stands over Chris and looks down at his unconscious opponent.  CD throws down the hammer
and walks off.  EMT's rush onto the screen and help Chris.  They carry him off screen.  The
reporter is left standing horrid.  The camera is cut off.  Once the cameras are off CD breaks
character and rushes to make sure his friend is ok.  They place Chris against the wall and check
him out.  Laguna, Ryoko, Mihoshi, and Skyler join them.)

CD Oliver: Damn it Storm!  You said you was going to soften the blow with your hands!  What
happened?  You could have just killed yourself!

Chris: CD shut up and look at your damn hammer.

(The guys look at the sledge hammer to see the head of it is bent.  They turn back to Chris.)

Chris: You guys always said I had a hard head.  So I take it this means I am gone?

Skyler: Just for two months.  Then you will come back and feud with CD until the champ gets
into it then you will feud with him and become the champ in a year or so.  

Laguna: Yeah, I mean you should be happy you are getting a paid vacation for two months and
coming back to a better career.

Ryoko: Come on, I'll take you back to your room.

CD Oliver: I'll give you a hand.

Laguna: Don't worry about it CD.  I think she can handle it.  She's pretty damn strong for her
size.  Let's go see how it looked on tape.  

Mihoshi: Can I come with you?   I never saw wrestling behind the scenes like this before.

(The group heads to the editing room leaving Ryoko and Chris alone.  Ryoko picks Chris up and
helps him to his feet.  He tries to walk on his own but the impact was a little much for him and he
stumbles back down.  Ryoko carries him back to his room.  She helps him into a chair.)

Ryoko: So what's next for you?  I mean if you want, you can stay with me and Mihoshi until you
find some where to stay.

Chris: Oh that's quite alright.  They set me up this hotel to stay in.  I'm ok.  

Ryoko: Well if you ever want to stop by for a home cooked meal just let us know.  We're not the
best cooks but we manage.

Chris: Ok I'll be sure to do that.  Why don't I start my vacation with you showing me around.  
That way I know where to go when I want something.

Ryoko: Sure, I think Mihoshi will be fine here.  We can go right now.

(Chris extends his arm out for Ryoko.  They head out and hop into a car left for Chris to travel in. 
They travel through the city and view the sights.  Ryoko shows him around.  They leave the car at
Chris' hotel he'll be staying in and start walking down the walkways.  They just talk as they look
around until they bump into Tenchi and Ayeka coming out of a noodle shop.)

Tenchi: Ryoko?  Weird running into you like this.

Ayeka: Following you no doubt Tenchi. *noticing Chris* OH!  And who is this with you Ryoko? 

Ryoko: Cram it Ayeka.  If you must know this is my friend Chris.  He's a professional wrestler for
the UWO.  Intergalactic champion at that.  He's vacationing here for two months and I was just
showing him around. 

Tenchi: Oh you are the one I ran into outside the club.  Nice to meet you again.  My name is
Tenchi Masaki and this is Ayeka Juria.  She lives with me as of right now until she can find a
way to fix her spaceship.

Ryoko: Me and Mihoshi would stay with him too, but we are not leeches like this little. . . 

Chris: It's nice to meet both of you.  I'm Chris Storm.  I guess this planet must be popular for
crash landing.  Luckily the UWO ship didn't crash.  You might be able to get a ride home. . . if it
alright hadn't left.   Damn it!  I forgot it already left.  Sorry.  But in two months it will be back to
pick me up.

Ayeka: Yes, well I will have to look into that.  Me and my sister will me most grateful  for any
help we might be able to receive.

Tenchi: How did you get that shiner there Chris?

Chris: I was hit in the face with a sledge hammer.  But don't worry.  It was just to write me out of
story lines.

Ryoko: Should have seen his last match.  Impressive is an understatement.  He got his head
caught between a rope and a string of barb wire.  Then he was busted wide open by a steel chair
and still managed to win.  He got me and Mihoshi front row seats AND backstage passes.

Tenchi: Well you might just have to get us some tickets next time.  Sounds like the UWO is a
good show.

Ayeka: If you like all that brutal stuff.  I mean it is fake after all, isn't it?

Ryoko: Does that shiner look fake to you little princess?  Those scars on Chris' neck isn't from
plastic barb wire.

Chris: Well you both are right.  Yes it is fake.  We know the outcome of the match before it
happens.  We know what we want to have happen but the pain is very real. 

Tenchi: Well it was nice meeting you.  We'll have to talk again some time.

Ayeka: Yes why don't we meet again.  Say right here?

Chris: We'll be sure to call.

(Chris and Ryoko go on and walk ahead.  Chris points out a few building and ask what they are
but Ryoko doesn't respond.)

Chris: Something the matter Ryoko?

Ryoko: I just don't like that princess.  She's too damn snobby and judgmental.  I'm always in a
bad mood whenever we meet.  If it wasn't for her I would be living with Tenchi too.  

Chris: Hey I'm kinda tired.  Mind if we take a rest?

Ryoko: Sure my apartment isn't far from here.  We can take a break there.  I need to check and
see if Mihoshi got back anyways.

(They head back in the direction of Ryoko's apartment.  Once there, Chris throws off his shoes. 
He sits down in a chair and just relaxes.)

Chris: So this is your apartment?

Ryoko: Yeah it's kind of small but it's all me and Mihoshi could afford.  

(Ryoko goes over to the answering machine and sees the red light is on.  She pushes the button
and Mihoshi's voice is heard.)

Mihoshi: Ryoko, this is Mihoshi.  Although you already knew that. Okay!  Well I just wanted to
say that I went straight to work so don't expect me in until late tonight.  There is left-over food in
the re. . . 

(Ryoko cuts off the recording.  She turns back to Chris, who is now standing.)

Ryoko: Looks like it is just you and me tonight.

(Ryoko walks toward him.  They are just inches away from each other now.)

Chris: Yeah, look Ryoko about before.  I'm sorry for that.  I just lost control over myself.  I don't
know what happened.  If there hadn't been someone there to stop us I don't know what would
have happened.

(Ryoko leans into him and whispers into his ear.)

Ryoko: Like now?

(Chris kisses her softly on the lips.  They start to kiss more passionately and make their way into
the bedroom.  Once there they remove their cloths.  All expect for Chris' boxers and Ryoko's
underwear.  They fall on the bed and continue kissing.  Ryoko rolls over on top and settles herself
on him.  Chris just watches in awe.  Ryoko moves back to his legs and removes his boxers slowly. 
Once off, she takes Chris' manhood in her hands and guides it into her mouth.  Chris is taken by
the sudden pleasure and lets out a moan.  Ryoko works her tongue around him and playful sucks
on him.  Soon Chris can't hold it anymore and releases himself.  Ryoko draws it out of her mouth
and licks it clean.  She moves back up to Chris.)

Ryoko: I guess you are lubricated enough now.

Chris: Enough for what?

(Ryoko lightly laughs at the sheer stupidity and innocences of that answer.  She lays on his chest
and moves close to him.)

Ryoko: Enough for this.

(Ryoko kisses him once more on the lips and settles her hips on Chris'.  His shaft slowly glides
deep into Ryoko.  They both start to breath heavy as Ryoko picks up the pace.  Chris rolls over
and finds himself on top of her.  He takes control over the motion and starts to kiss on her neck. 
Chris takes her breast in his hands and massages them.  Ryoko moans in pure pleasure.  Soon
neither of them can hold out much longer and erupt in each other.  Chris rolls over and lays in the
bed with Ryoko, never wanting to move.  Ryoko just lays her head on his chest.)

Chris: That was simply incredible.  

Ryoko: Yeah, I still can't believe it happened.  But I'm glad you was my first.

Chris: Your first!?  But I never. . . 

Ryoko: I know.  I can't explain why it's not there but I this was my first time.  

(Chris starts to laugh to himself.  Ryoko slaps him in the chest.)

Ryoko: What's so funny?  You don't believe me?

Chris: No I believe you.  It's just something I remembered.  Something Laguna and Cd once told
me.  They said I would end up falling in love with some nice, quiet woman that enjoys reading
books.

Ryoko: What's so funny about that?

Chris: Well now that I think about it, you don't seem like the type to be quiet or enjoy reading. 
Yet I still fell in love with the most notorious space pirate in the universe.  What in the hell
brought us together?

(Love feels Ryoko's eyes as she takes in Chris' words.  He just said he loved her.  He didn't even
know her.  All he knew was that she was a space pirate.  Yet he still loved her.  And as weird as it
was, she didn't know him either.  He is just a wrestler that walks around on tv in short trunks that
cover only what needs to be and acts like some made up character.  Still with all that.)

Ryoko: And I fell in love with some wrestler that bleeds for a living.  And for all this, we can't
seem to keep our hands off each other after just meeting within 24 hours.  

(They laugh in each other's arms as they think about how weird their life really is.  How weird it
seems to be now.  They laughter subsides and soon they doze off to sleep.  In each other's arms
like lovers should.)