Nightmares(o2a)

[Nikki Kaldivo]

He fell to the floor. If only she could have seen the look on his face. Smoke still poured from the barrel. Nikki stood, both hands firmly around the pistol in which...her own father had given her. Her eyes were cold nothing warming about them. Her father lay on the ground. He had managed to roll over to his back. Nikki looked down at him. A devious smirk swept across her face.

You served your purpose daddy. Thanks.

Sweat poured from Nikki’s face. Another nightmare. This had been the third time this week she dreamed that she had killed her father. The dreams troubled her, the fact that she had no memory of her fathers actual death always troubled her more. No matter how hard she tried she had no memory of her life a few months before training with Jacob, No clues about her family where she was from, or even who she was. She had woke up at a bus stop in Las Vegas with an ID on her that read Nikki Kaldivo, Swinging her feet to the edge of her hotel bed she took several deep breathes. It was just a dream, just a dream, she kept telling herself over and over. Nikki was trembling at the vivid images that came with these nightmares. Reaching for the lamp she flicked it on, letting the light somewhat brighten her hotel bedroom. Another deep breath. This time had been the first she had actually heard herself talk in the nightmare. You served your purpose daddy? the words confused Nikki, She couldn't understand why she was having these nightmares. She needed to get out for a bit, to leave her room. Lifting herself from her bed she approached her closet and found a dark gray pair of sweat pants and a white UCLA tank top. Every time she put the tank top on she wondered if she had gone to UCLA, she had no memory of going to college but she knew things that uneducated people never would. Once she was dressed she left her hotel room and made her way to the hotels bar.

***


Nikki sat at the bar and waited for the bartender on duty to approach her. He was American. A sigh of relief escaped her lips, there had been to much broken English around her since she had been in Japan. A smile crept across her face. A reminder that she was back in American was refreshing.

“What can I get you ma’am”

He was cleaning a wine glass as he smiled at her, his blonde hair cut short and neat almost military style. Deep blue eyes that she could have easily gotten lost in. But he was a bartender, while handsome, not of her level.

[glow=red,2,300]“Absolute on the rocks.”[/glow]

Nikki’s voice was cold and calculating. Good looks wouldn’t get you everywhere in the world and at this moment in time it would get this bartender no where. A lot was on her mind. She lost her first match being eliminated first, and her nightmares were once again plaguing her. The bartender had detected the coldness in her voice and only smiled more.

“Long night huh?”

He was grabbing the bottle of absolute and measuring it out.

[glow=red,2,300]“Not long enough to enjoy a conversation with you.”[/glow]

The bar tendered stopped pouring for a second in shock for what she had said. Nikki was sure he figured his charm and good looks would work on her, or that he could create idle conversation with her.

[glow=red,2,300]“My drink please?”[/glow]

The bar tender quickly snapped back to reality and finished making her drink. He placed it on the bar in front of her and took her card for her tab. Turning her back to him and watching one of the Tvs in the room she took a large gulp from the glass. Her face never winced once. For some reason she couldn’t explain she never had problems with the taste of vodka, unless it was terrible. There were very few people in the bar this late. It was around midnight . She figured the bar at one of the largest hotels would be a little more happening. Apparently she was wrong

[Generra]

"Very well. Inform me of any other leads you may come across dear. Thanks so much again. I'll owe you forever for this. Ciao darling."

The phone call was instantly ended, as she placed her phone back into the sanctum of her purse. A most unsuccessful day for the woman known simply as Generra. Stressful would be a gross understatement. One day she'd received dire information she'd been in search of for months upon months, and the next, she'd been pushed back afar once more...

Consuming alcoholic beverages was not something Generra was accustomed to doing when there wasn't a reason to celebrate, but with Jason gone visiting "family", she felt as if she needed a strong relaxer. Her husband being 100's of miles away meant that alcohol would have to be today's stress reliever instead of her dearly wedded beau.

She made her way into the bar area, something she rarely would ever do unless on the road handling business matters, but today would be the exception. Stepping into the establishment, immediately all eyes would gravitate to her person, clearly her high class style of dress immediately placing her in the "does not belong" category.

No matter she thought, as she was here for one thing, and one thing only. Relaxation. Before she'd even found her way to her seat, a nearby table only a few feet from said bar, her voice could be heard placing her order. Clearly assisted by the closed mouths and open eyes directed at Ms. Generra...

"Double vodka martini, sweet, tall, on the rocks, and please be speedy about it, thank you very much sir ..."

Generra only proceeded to take her seat at her selected table, waltzing right past the area where the bartender stood mouth agape, making herself comfortable and placing her purse atop the table.

The bartender only stared at her for a second before slowly responding...

"Um.. Ok, yes ma'am. Coming right up..."

Generra crossed her legs, relaxing as her manolo dangled at the very tip of her toe. She let out a long sigh, her mind still racing, not noticing anyone present in the bar tonight. She was at her wits end on this search of hers and was racking her brain on what steps to take next. Which was something rare for Generra to not know what to do next. She was sure consuming a few double vodkas would help to jump start the thinking process.

[Nikki Kaldivo]

Nikki raised an eyebrow at the newest patrons entrance. Her control of the bartender was beautiful. A sly smirk passed across Nikki's face as she felt just an ounce of sympathy for the man, within the span of 10 minutes he had his head bitten off twice.. Not a very good night for the tips. Lifting her glass to her lips she took another sip. She recognized the woman but couldn't exactly place it at first.

[glow=red,2,300]"Another one please..."[/glow]


She spoke the words but looked on at the new woman in the bar. Nikki was obviously in no dress to make an introduction but then again her clothing mattered not, she could wear rags and still be considered fashionable over some of the hounds that paraded around this company. Nikki dismissed the thoughts for the moment, she had her own problems to deal with. Taking a long drink of her newest drink she let out a sigh. When would the nightmares stop? Maybe she should go see a doctor, or perhaps she should...

Generra

Nikki's smirk turned devious. Yes that was her name, She had seen her at the TNB show and heard about her before her signing. What was she doing in the bar this late? And still dressed to impress none the less. Nikki stood from her seat and made he way to Generras table. Nikki stood tall with the smirk never leaving her face as she opened her mouth.

[glow=red,2,300]"Is this seat taken dear?"[/glow]

A slender hand motioned to the empty seat across from Generra. The answer was of no consequence to Nikki, she would take the seat regardless. And force a conversation, she needed to get her mind off these nightmares.

[Generra]

A raised eyebrow was all Ms. Generra would offer initially, taking a moment to look over the young woman's appearance. She hadn't recognized the face right off, most likely since she'd been too busy with personal matters to keep up with any in coming competition for her Money Maker Inc. cohorts.

She slightly tilted her head, her eyes narrowed just a bit as she eyed the chair first, and then scanned back upwards towards the woman's face in response...

"I suppose it's not dear. This is a free country after all. At least for now... Please..."

Motioning her hand towards the same chair her unexpected guest had only moments ago, Generra awaited what would come next. Just who was this young beauty and what provoked her to believe she could waltz into the world of Ms. Generra G? Generra's inquiring mind was just dying to know.

[Nikki Kaldivo]

Nikki smiled at Generra and placed herself in the seat. She loathed idle conversation, but at times like this she needed something to get her mind off of its current subject of thought. Letting out a small sigh of relief Nikki adjusted herself in the seat to be comfortable, turning her gaze to Generra her emerald eyes took in the womans presence. In hindsight Nikki was surprised Generra even acknowledged her presence. Sweat pants and a tank top isn't exactly public clothing. None the less Nikki held her hand out to Generra.

[glow=red,2,300]"Nikki Kaldivo, but I'm sure you already knew that."
[/glow]

A devious smirk passed across Nikki's face. A smirk that was new to her, it wasn't till arriving in Japan that she began to pick up certain habits that she didn't remember having in the states. Nikki's smirk stayed smeared upon her face as she waited for Generra to accept her out stretched hand.

[Generra]

Ah. Ms. Kaldivo. The name suddenly came back to her, as she reached to allow her hand to meet that of Nikki's. A light and brief handshake ensued, Generra's interest pertaining to her unexpected guest peaking at that very moment.

She was sure she'd vaguely witnessed the woman's name upon the TNB website some days ago, yet hadn't did extensive research into her as of yet. Which she was sure eventually, she would definitely do so since.. Well.. She could very well end up becoming the opposition.

"Generra. Generra Genovese. And... I had some inkling of your identity yes. 'Tis a pleasure to meet you Nikki. It's always exciting to meet new faces in this business. So tell me..."

A slight pause, as her drink was placed upon the table by the waitress. Generra only offered a trace of a smile before turning her attention back to Nikki to finish the beginning of their conversation...

"So tell me Nikki... What brings such a lovely woman such as yourself to the wonderful world of Professional wrestling, as well as TNB itself, hm?"

[Nikki Kaldivo]

...Well well...If it isn't the always lovely and stunning Mrs. Genovese

Nikki's focus had been lost as the words echoed through her head. She had heard the name before. Genovese...Nikki's elbows rested on the table as she cupped her drink with both hands, she took another sip of it lost in thought before finally coming too, pushing the thoughts aside for another time. Setting her glass down, she adjusted her elegant frame against the side of the chair.

[glow=red,2,300]"Same reason's as most my dear, fame, fortune, curiosity."
[/glow]

The corners of Nikki's mouth curled into a smile as she thought of all that would one day be hers. Her eyes glowed with satisfaction. Nikki seriously doubted Generra genuine interest in why she came to TNB or wrestling,

[glow=red,2,300]"Are you married Generra?"[/glow]

A small look of shock came across Nikki's face. The question had come out of no where, she had no recollection of even wondering if she was married or not. Clearing her throat she regained her composure.

[Generra]

After taking a sip of her drink, A quick one at that, Generra merely & slightly tilted her hand on the table showing off the ring upon her finger before commenting..

"A little over a year now actually. Marriage can be such a blissful thing if both parties are on the same mental & spiritual level. And as far as your ambitions go Nikki, fortune & fame? That much I should have figured... But curiosity? Hm... Now that one could prove dangerous in some ways. Would it be too much to inquire about just what raises your level of curiosity?"

[Nikki Kaldivo]

[glow=red,2,300]"I wouldn't know about that..."[/glow]

her words trailed off as she felt a headache coming on.Placing her middle finger and her thumb on opposite sides of her face she gently massaged her temples. She took only a moment then looked back to Generra with a sly smirk engulfing her face.

[glow=red,2,300]"The chase."[/glow]

Nikki was starting to feel light headed. She felt like a blanket had been placed over her head, yet she continued to function, taking another sip from her drink and glancing with a glare to wards a waitress to bring her another. Despite all this turmoil going inside her mind her appearance was not affected. She looked calm as ever.

[glow=red,2,300]"The intensity just before you get what you want, The satisfaction of knowing you are better than those around you."[/glow]

The words were ice from her lips. Implications taken as you will. Her eyes locked on Generra's. Nikki's mind began to race, the words were not her own. She felt like she was watching herself in a play and had no control over the actions.

Yes a dog. You alway were fond of the animals weren't you.

Nikki's devious smirk smeared itself onto her face again as the words echoed in her mind...found you.

[Generra]

A raise of Generra's eyebrow signaled her faintly hearing soft spoken words.. Which she unfortunately could not make out too clearly. She decided to ignore that last bit, as if it were a low volume turrets syndrome episode, she chose to address the previous statements from the young lady...

"Oh. So your motivation is purely primal. Purely instinctive and self serving?"

"I'm shocked. Not opposed to such ambition as yours but shocked nonetheless. Such a lovely young woman as yourself, playing such dangerous games of cat & mouse could prove detrimental to your overall health. I hope you're prepared for what may come of playing such games as the ones you aspire to...?"

Generra slowly raised the glass to her lips once more, taking a sip as her eyes locked with those of Nikki. She was a peculiar creature she could tell already. One Generra needed to study she felt. There was something about this one. Something interesting indeed.

[Nikki Kaldivo]

Nikki's eyes remained locked on Generra's only breaking for a moment to accept her drink from the waitress. Setting the drink down in front of her she leaned over it.

[glow=red,2,300]"One way or another...I'll have whats mine."[/glow]

Nikki leaned back away the smirk no longer on her face, just a look of calm almost expressionless. Raising her glass to her lips took a rather large drink.

[Generra]

For a split second she thought perhaps she should fear for her own safety while in the presence of this young woman. She seemed a bit on the strange side, and Generra made sure her eyes never left Nikki's, in hopes that the conversation couldn't get any more on the peculiar side.

"Wh... What's yours? Nikki... Are you feeling alright? What are you talking about?"

[Nikki Kaldivo]

Nikki smiled and broke the eye lock with Generra. Picking up her drink and taking another long draw. When she set the glass back down she had an almost joyous expression.

[glow=red,2,300]"The Amazon Title of course, and all the fame and fortune, that come along with it. The power of being at the top, it's so intoxicating."[/glow]

[Generra]

"Oh... Of course...."

Generra wondered just what that little episode was all about. This woman had to have at least a few mental problems to behave in such a manner, and in public no less. Yet part of Generra had to wonder if all of it was just an act... A ploy to possibly gain some sort of sought after position. Women were devious creatures, and Generra knew this all too well. All too well...

"Sounds as if you have quite the appetite for power. Is that a natural trait or is it something acquired along the road of life Nikki? Rare is the woman whom can truly say such a thing and it be 100 percent unadulterated hard fact. Not getting ahead of ourselves are we?"

Generra knew full well what true power was. It was something she herself was raised in the midst of and something she'd grew to be quite comfortable around. She could tell from the look within Nikki's eyes that she believed the words she spoke. But did she truly realize and analyze what she was asking for?

[Nikki Kaldivo]

[glow=red,2,300]"It's this feeling I've had, for as long as I can remember."[/glow]

Nikki smiled warmly now at Genarra. Her memory only went back about two years to that day she woke up. Though bits and pieces occasionally appeared in her mind, she still couldn't put them together. An unsolvable puzzle as far as Nikki had been concerned.

[glow=red,2,300]"I know I'm destined for great things and to have so much power."[/glow]