>>18382225Colby Jefferson feels the jarring impact of the mat and the air leaves her lungs. She stares up at the arena lights, seeming as distant as faraway suns on an alien world, the referee's three count a faint echo in the distance, all strength having lift her body. Through the disorienting exhaustion and pain, she is aware that C.A.M.O. has triumphed over her yet again.
How did this happen? She knows she can beat C.A.M.O.! This was just a fluke, just something that happened somehow!
>"N-No..... no....."She senses confusion in the expressions of Nikki Kade and Amy Flame as they help her to her feet. Colby had the sense that they had been expecting her to kick out, and were surprised that she hadn't. Her breath returns in burning gasps, and she slumps against Amy, her leaden muscles needing support. Pain and frustration are etched upon her face as she looks at both of her partners.
>"THIS ISN'T OVER! ..... R-right?">"Nikki..... Amy..... I'm so sorry. I-I got us into this match and I couldn't win."Colby squeezes Nikki's shoulder lightly, then grasps Amy's shoulders with both hands, holding herself steady as she looks at Amy with pain-stricken eyes and shudders.
>"Immaculate Connection doesn't lose in two-on-two tag team matches. At Clash at the Kingdom, we HAVE to win. We'll beat them.....">".....right?" 