Papuru Star: Coalition Carnage

Chapter 17: "It's In My Blood": Becoming Glorious Gorjon: part one

Past

Bloody and covered with bruises, Gorjon rose to his feet in the center of the wrestling ring. His opponent, a Dagon with a wooly beard flings himself into a set of energy ropes that rebound him in Gorjon's direction. The muscles in his legs grow six times their size, as he aimed his Mega Dropkick. The Ksush sidesteps at the very last instant, grabbing his opponent by the neck with one metallic arm, the other grips the Dagon's tights, lifting him above his head. His third arm, also covered in silver metal, digs into the Dagon's back as his body was bent the opposite direction over it. A ref-tek painted black and white floats over to ask the pained face a silent question. The Dagon shakes his head, prompting Gorjon to hammer his fist up repeatedly. A silent scream and the Dagon taps the victor's arm. Clearly ecstatic, Gorjon dumps his opponent to the canvas, then falls to his knees, flexing his now normal arms, head down, tears streaming. The ref-tek hovers to him with a gold belt studded with precious stones. He stood back up, belt in hand and jumps around the ring in celebration.

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This is the moment that started an era. Gorjon defeats Dagon Pride to capture the Galactic Wrestling Association's Universal Championship for the first and only time for this man has never lost a championship bout in over twenty years.

Holoclips of Gorjon doing a variety of different wrestling moves to numerous opponents. The scene switches to him interacting with fans around the ring. A montage of matches, promos, and public greetings, all starring Gorjon.

Narrator 2
From humble beginnings, this man wrestled his way into the hearts of the masses and those of the locker room. This is the fascinating story of how a simple entertainer's son, became the biggest name in the sport. This is the story of Glorious Gorjon.

An image of Gorjon flexing with bold, steel lettering superimposed over him reading: "It's In My Blood": Becoming Glorious Gorjon. Fade to black. Fade in to a holoview of a child Ksush playing with a toy wrestler, smiling at a Yuni with black and yellow polkadot designs over his skin who came into view. He picks up the child and they hug before turning to the holoview with two thumbs up.

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At a young age, Gorjon idolized Mickle 'the Fickle' Mclojin, the galaxy famous wrestler who went on to win Coalition Carnage 95 and was known for his run as GWA champion and philanthropic work. It was when the GWA came to Ksush for an event that the impressionable youth met his idol, receiving a signed toy that he still keeps on a mantle in his home.

A scene switch to later in Gorjon's life as the teenage Ksush practices drills in a four sided ring.

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Wanting to follow in the Fickle's footsteps, a young Gorjon dropped out of school and joined the GWA training program to become a pro wrestler. He even tried to follow the Fickle's training regimen.

The scene again switches to teen Gorjon sticking his hand into a container of flames. He retrieves it, screaming, grabbing at his wrist, and starts running around the gym.

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But he lacked the Yuni's natural rock hard skin. He quickly discovered that if he was going to join the GWA, he needed to learn about Soul Style. For those who are unaware, the Galactic Wrestling Association allows its athletes to employ the Body subcategory of the Soul Style power set. This means only techniques that utilize elements found within an individual's body may be used. Example being Dagon Pride, whose trademark was adding muscle mass to his leg muscles.

Gorjon, now years beyond his teens, is on his knees in a dark room in a meditative state. His eyes snap open with determination.

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Gorjon conquered the fears associated with bonding to a soul coal to learn his first Soul Style ability. A small portion of Ksush physiology is composed of feldspar, a mineral generally found in granite. He used this as his gimmick during his first debut.