06-04-2026, 11:21 PM
OOC: Number two for Amelia
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Just across the Potomac River, overlooking both it and Washington, D.C., lies what is known as the Netherlands Carillon. While technically located in Arlington County, Virginia, the ridge and the park upon it not only house a musical marvel as a gift from the people of the Netherlands, but also offers an amazing view of many of the most well-known landmarks and tourist destinations in D.C. As we immerse ourselves in the incredible view, we find ourselves slowly panning across the beautiful fields of flowers surrounding the carillon, all while we listen to the 53-bell instrument play the familiar tune of the Westminster Quarters. As the tune slowly comes to an end and the chime of the bells fades into the echoes of the day, it almost feels fitting that we find someone who knows this song quite well standing among the flowers, gazing out at the city that will soon play host to the final Breakdown before Taking Hold of the Flame.
Amelia Nevado appears stoic, perhaps almost lost in thought as she stares out at our nation's capital, her hair untied for a change as it blows in the breeze on this beautiful day. The SCW World Championship rests proudly on her left shoulder, and as she adjusts it to make sure it's prominently displayed, we notice that despite dressing in what could best be described as “upscale casual” clothing, perhaps flaunting a bit of the wealth she came from despite being far more modest about it in the past, her left wrist still appears taped up as though she was either preparing to or coming from a training session. It's a curious little detail that stands out in comparison to how composed and well put together she appears otherwise, but if Amelia knows we've noticed it, she doesn't let us linger on it for too much longer as she turns her attention to us.
“I know I'm not exactly too high on many people's lists right now, nor was I probably your first pick to be standing here before you today with SCW's top prize resting over my shoulder. This sight, however, is living proof of exactly what I have been saying for what feels like forever at this point: there is no weak link in The Light In The Darkness. As much as I know none of you are very high on Mr. Delatosso right now, he saw what CHBK and so many others just didn't want to see. They were all focused on my wife making a name for herself while I scratched, and clawed, and fought with everything I had just to show that without a championship, I was her equal. As of today, she is the one without a title... while I can proudly call myself your World Champion.
And the most important piece of this puzzle? I did it with nothing more than my bare hands and every last ounce of experience and studying I put in to get to this point, to learn from my previous shortcomings and improve so that there would be no denying that I truly am ready to lead this company as its face. Mr. Delatosso simply gave me the opportunity I'd been fighting for and passed over on time and time again... I, and I alone, did the rest. And if you don't believe me, then just look back at Hubris. Syren needed Ravyn to show up out of the blue to help her, even if it was an attempt to level the playing field. You could argue that the Phantom Troupe got involved to her benefit as well, even if she didn't ask them to. Gavin, as much as I've played nice with him as someone else endorsed by our CEO, needed both his personal security team and the European Fiery Nation to try and retain this title. Selena, as much as she probably didn't ask for it, had Ryan LeCavalier trying to help her out, on top of willingly using this title as a weapon and trying to take advantage of what Chris Dumont did to Gavin just to call herself World Champion again.
I had no one helping me... not even Luz. She respected my wishes and let me do this all on my own. Anyone who got involved that's been vocal about their loyalty to Mr. Delatosso, they were assisting Gavin over me. I never touched a weapon despite it being legal by the rules of the match. I simply fought my heart out, as I've always done, and when I saw an opening, I took it. Every doubt that was ever levied against me... on that night, I erased all of it. I proved that Amelia Nevado belongs here, that she is good enough to stand at the top.”
Amelia looks like she wants to continue, but she seems to cut herself off, as if thinking deeply about something. We can see her facial expression shift from concern, to perhaps a little bit of doubt, before finally settling on irritation as she lets out a sigh.
“Despite where I finally stand, I know that things could still be much better for SCW right now. I know that there will be plenty of questions for me, especially regarding what happened last week in Milwaukee to close that show, because I was nowhere to be found. I will say this: I knew nothing of what was planned to happen to CHBK. I was given the night off because Mr. Delatosso felt I deserved some time to myself, which I'll admit did help me in trying to figure a few things out. The bigger reason for his decision, however, was to deprive a certain duo of any opportunities they may have been looking for to continue making a mockery of everything that I have worked for, and that's something I'd hope most of you out there can at least agree with me on even if you disagree with the path I walked to get to this point.
At Taking Hold of the Flame, I am going to have to confront what I will honestly admit is one of the most awkward situations I'll have ever experienced in all the years I've been a professional wrestler. Not only will I have to defend this World Title in a tag team match, knowing full well my reign could come to an end without even being involved in the decision, but I will have to do so... in my underwear. I hope the Glimmer Sisters are happy, thinking that the biggest prize in this industry and all the work that not only I, but almost everybody else on this roster, have put towards trying to get to this point, all amounts to one big joke just because they're lying through their teeth about respecting people's boundaries, as is supposedly the number one rule of KABLAMia.
I will not be enduring this forced humiliation alone, however. Because the Glimmers' egos cannot handle the fact that even now, despite everything, people still refer to The Light In The Darkness as the greatest tag team of SCW's modern era, they're forcing my wife into this catastrophe they've cooked up as well. They think they're being cute by forcing the two of us to have to flaunt ourselves the way they do, but more importantly... they're looking for any advantage they can get to try and keep claiming that they're superior in any way. It's been no secret that I... haven't exactly been on the same page with Luz in quite some time. I know there's been some concerns about our relationship, but I can assure you that things are fine between us despite everything. I've let my frustrations slip through about how everyone put her on a pedestal as the success story of our tandem, I know that I've been trying to show that I can succeed on my own, just as she did, and make that clear to all of you. I also know that she doesn't agree with who gave me the chance no one else would, no matter how hard I worked to earn it... even if she's been adamant that she supports the fact that I can finally call myself World Champion.”
Amelia's voice starts to falter as she says that last line, as if she's struggling to make sense of what she's just said. She clearly saw Luz applauding her win as she stood on the stage and posed with her newly won title at Hubris, she watched Luz attempt to take it in stride when she broke the news that Mr. Delatosso wanted Amelia to stand alone out in the ring to acknowledge her new status, and even if she wasn't present in Milwaukee, she still saw the awkward interview Luz gave while she remained firm in her support of Amelia being World Champion despite everything else going on around her right now. Amelia remains silent, even noticeably biting her bottom lip as she tries to figure out where her wife's head is actually at. Eventually, she takes a deep breath to try and refocus, opting to shelve this puzzle aside to figure out later.
“Obviously, Mr. Delatosso has some concerns about the situation at Taking Hold of the Flame, especially since the Board has already signed off on Gina's cash-on for reasons I wish I could comprehend. That's why, as much as I know Luz isn't a fan of his no matter how much she's trying to hide it, our CEO felt the best course of action was to offer us a tag match this week on Breakdown... something to serve as a warm-up since we haven't teamed together in a while so we can prove we're still on the same page and work off any of the rust that may have built up. The Glimmers can consider it both a preview of what awaits them at Taking Hold of the Flame and a warning that any hope they may have had of fractures they could take advantage of do not exist, and no matter how much they tried to give themselves an easy night, they're in for a war where they're going to have to actually earn this title, like it or not.
That... brings me to Hollywood.
Chris, Ryan... it's been a while. Pretty sure the last time I crossed paths with either of you was inside the Chamber where Luz and I celebrated our then-recent marriage by going bell-to-bell in one of SCW's most grueling structures. We may not have eliminated you in that match, but I also haven't forgotten the Breakdown before that night... you know, the one where the two of you thought you had any right to insert yourselves into our relationship or essentially organize a bachelorette party for the two of us? Back then, you were both scandal-prone and acted like you were the very essence of Hollywood itself, believing you were always so much bigger than everybody else and could just jump into this without a care in the world and rocket all the way to the top. In the process, you made enemies out of most of SCW's tag division... a division that, around that time, Luz and I were busting our butts trying to elevate and rebuild into something worth watching, something that was just as enjoyable to watch and an honor to be a part of as the World Title picture or the hunts for any other title in SCW.
As far as I can see, the two of you have tried to be less scandal-prone since that time, but you also haven't struck me as two guys taking this any more seriously than you did back then, either.
That said, as much as many people were probably expecting me to, I'm not going to stand here and act like this match is a foregone conclusion before the bell even rings. As I said, Luz and I haven't teamed together since just after Under Attack of last year, so we've surely got a bit of tag team rust we need to work off. You also probably believe, just like the Glimmers, that we have some issues we need to work through as well, issues that you might be hoping to take advantage of. Believe it or not, I have been paying attention... I saw the fight the two of you gave to Xander and Selena when they were Tag Team Champions, I saw how close you came to dethroning them because they, particularly Selena, underestimated you. Technically, you do hold a victory over two of the biggest names in SCW history, even if it was because Selena got herself disqualified and that is the only reason you didn't win the titles. That, alone, is all I need to prove that taking the two of you lightly could be a costly mistake I can't afford right now.
I can't speak for my wife... but I will make this clear to the two of you: as far as I'm concerned? If you two think you're going to pull off an upset potentially even bigger than the one you technically got over Xander and Selena, then you're going to have to truly earn it. Show Luz and I how far you've come since the fall of 2024, prove to us that you deserve to be considered a threat still for the World Tag Team Titles.
Regardless of where things may stand between us right now... I know Luz will bring her best to this match. She always does. And I plan on doing the same, as it's only right that I step up and prove, regardless of the match I'm in, why I am SCW's World Champion now, why I am at the top and will fight to prove I belong here for a long time to come. Sorry Hollywood, but while I refuse to make the mistake of underestimating you, I also refuse to walk out of Washington, D.C. with a loss to my name... not before Taking Hold of the Flame, and especially not with two women you're more than familiar with waiting in the wings, watching in hopes of finding any weaknesses to exploit.
I hope you boys are ready, because the Amelia Nevado you'll meet in the ring come Thursday night? She far from the same women you last faced almost two years ago.
To the Glimmer Sisters, I hope the both of you actually pay attention... and understand the mistake you've allowed your arrogance to make for you.
And to Luz...”
Amelia pauses again, her mouth working soundlessly as she seems to struggle with figuring out what to say, looking around at the flowers around her before she finally seems to settle on something.
“...I'll see you Thursday night, cariño.”
It's short and simple, and there's definitely an edge of uncertainty tainting her final words, but Amelia can only take a deep breath and hope it works well enough as she turns her gaze back towards the incredible sight of Washington, D.C. spread out before her. We slowly pan around her to take in this view for ourselves one more time, with her still standing proudly as SCW World Champion despite whatever may be going on in her head, before the scene slowly fades out.
Amelia doesn't know exactly how long she stands out in that field, but she doesn't care.
The peace and quiet of the Netherlands Carillon is exactly what she needs right now to try and clear her head, especially knowing that Breakdown is no doubt going to bring its fair shares of headaches with it. Between the uncertainty of where exactly things stood with Luz right now, the questions she knew she was going to be grilled with despite what little she did have to say today in regards to the attack on CHBK to close out last week's show, whatever the Glimmer Sisters were no doubt cooking up to try and get any sort of last minute edge before the pay-per-view despite how heavily they attempted to stack the deck in their favor already, and none of that was even scratching the surface of the tension of being a member of The Empire now.
A fact that her wife was still unaware of.
Deep down, Amelia knew she wasn't going to be able to hide this from Luz forever. The best case scenario was that she could figure out a way to execute her plan before she found out so she could justify herself later once all was set and done, but knowing Caleb, she wouldn't be surprised if he was plotting to stage something intending to reveal her membership to his so-called cause to the rest of the world. Perhaps the only reason he hadn't already broadcast it was because doing so carried a risk to Amelia's SCW career if it became public knowledge that she was part of what the world acknowledged as, essentially, a terrorist organization of religious extremists, regardless of the truth behind her decision.
Regardless of how this played out, she could only hope Luz would understand why she did this... after all, she knew it was a page out of Luz's own playbook at the end of the day.
She heard the bells of the carillon chime once more, the familiar tune she had heard countless times from Big Ben back in her home country slowly helping to put her at ease for the time being. At least, until she heard the chime of her phone once the tolling of the bells began to fade. She took her time in retrieving the device from her pocket, figuring it was either Mr. Delatosso trying to organize plans for Breakdown regarding her or Caleb trying to see if she was done yet with her SCW business... as if she had done anything for The Empire thus far other than exist and have that apparently be bait for any hidden splinter cell members still trying to hide their betrayal and strike when they thought they could eliminate the crown jewel of Caleb's selfish ambitions.
She wasn't expecting to see a burner number, nor a message that clearly could've come from the only person in their found family she tried to entrust with a hint to her plan... nor the bombshell his message contained.
I think I see why you asked me to stay quiet. Unfortunately... our old friend Paul didn't get the memo.
The message that immediately followed that was an image, and Amelia felt as though the ground beneath her feet had shattered and left her falling into an endless void.
There, clear as the day around her, was a picture of her alongside Caleb and The Empire's elites checking into their hotel.
If the text preceding it was true, then Luz was now aware of where she'd been this whole time much sooner than she'd have hoped... and the revelation that Paul had apparently shared this made her feel like acid was bubbling in her throat. After all, the whole point of sacrificing herself to The Empire was to resolve the Paul issue before Luz realized her endearing kindness had allowed an Empire spy into their found family.
Given what she had pieced together about this man, Amelia only knew one thing: her new 'lord' owed her answers, and she was going to need them ASAP if she was to have any hope of not only keeping things together with Luz through Taking Hold of the Flame, but to also have anything to go back to once she made this work... a task that had now become infinitely more difficult.
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Just across the Potomac River, overlooking both it and Washington, D.C., lies what is known as the Netherlands Carillon. While technically located in Arlington County, Virginia, the ridge and the park upon it not only house a musical marvel as a gift from the people of the Netherlands, but also offers an amazing view of many of the most well-known landmarks and tourist destinations in D.C. As we immerse ourselves in the incredible view, we find ourselves slowly panning across the beautiful fields of flowers surrounding the carillon, all while we listen to the 53-bell instrument play the familiar tune of the Westminster Quarters. As the tune slowly comes to an end and the chime of the bells fades into the echoes of the day, it almost feels fitting that we find someone who knows this song quite well standing among the flowers, gazing out at the city that will soon play host to the final Breakdown before Taking Hold of the Flame.
Amelia Nevado appears stoic, perhaps almost lost in thought as she stares out at our nation's capital, her hair untied for a change as it blows in the breeze on this beautiful day. The SCW World Championship rests proudly on her left shoulder, and as she adjusts it to make sure it's prominently displayed, we notice that despite dressing in what could best be described as “upscale casual” clothing, perhaps flaunting a bit of the wealth she came from despite being far more modest about it in the past, her left wrist still appears taped up as though she was either preparing to or coming from a training session. It's a curious little detail that stands out in comparison to how composed and well put together she appears otherwise, but if Amelia knows we've noticed it, she doesn't let us linger on it for too much longer as she turns her attention to us.
“I know I'm not exactly too high on many people's lists right now, nor was I probably your first pick to be standing here before you today with SCW's top prize resting over my shoulder. This sight, however, is living proof of exactly what I have been saying for what feels like forever at this point: there is no weak link in The Light In The Darkness. As much as I know none of you are very high on Mr. Delatosso right now, he saw what CHBK and so many others just didn't want to see. They were all focused on my wife making a name for herself while I scratched, and clawed, and fought with everything I had just to show that without a championship, I was her equal. As of today, she is the one without a title... while I can proudly call myself your World Champion.
And the most important piece of this puzzle? I did it with nothing more than my bare hands and every last ounce of experience and studying I put in to get to this point, to learn from my previous shortcomings and improve so that there would be no denying that I truly am ready to lead this company as its face. Mr. Delatosso simply gave me the opportunity I'd been fighting for and passed over on time and time again... I, and I alone, did the rest. And if you don't believe me, then just look back at Hubris. Syren needed Ravyn to show up out of the blue to help her, even if it was an attempt to level the playing field. You could argue that the Phantom Troupe got involved to her benefit as well, even if she didn't ask them to. Gavin, as much as I've played nice with him as someone else endorsed by our CEO, needed both his personal security team and the European Fiery Nation to try and retain this title. Selena, as much as she probably didn't ask for it, had Ryan LeCavalier trying to help her out, on top of willingly using this title as a weapon and trying to take advantage of what Chris Dumont did to Gavin just to call herself World Champion again.
I had no one helping me... not even Luz. She respected my wishes and let me do this all on my own. Anyone who got involved that's been vocal about their loyalty to Mr. Delatosso, they were assisting Gavin over me. I never touched a weapon despite it being legal by the rules of the match. I simply fought my heart out, as I've always done, and when I saw an opening, I took it. Every doubt that was ever levied against me... on that night, I erased all of it. I proved that Amelia Nevado belongs here, that she is good enough to stand at the top.”
Amelia looks like she wants to continue, but she seems to cut herself off, as if thinking deeply about something. We can see her facial expression shift from concern, to perhaps a little bit of doubt, before finally settling on irritation as she lets out a sigh.
“Despite where I finally stand, I know that things could still be much better for SCW right now. I know that there will be plenty of questions for me, especially regarding what happened last week in Milwaukee to close that show, because I was nowhere to be found. I will say this: I knew nothing of what was planned to happen to CHBK. I was given the night off because Mr. Delatosso felt I deserved some time to myself, which I'll admit did help me in trying to figure a few things out. The bigger reason for his decision, however, was to deprive a certain duo of any opportunities they may have been looking for to continue making a mockery of everything that I have worked for, and that's something I'd hope most of you out there can at least agree with me on even if you disagree with the path I walked to get to this point.
At Taking Hold of the Flame, I am going to have to confront what I will honestly admit is one of the most awkward situations I'll have ever experienced in all the years I've been a professional wrestler. Not only will I have to defend this World Title in a tag team match, knowing full well my reign could come to an end without even being involved in the decision, but I will have to do so... in my underwear. I hope the Glimmer Sisters are happy, thinking that the biggest prize in this industry and all the work that not only I, but almost everybody else on this roster, have put towards trying to get to this point, all amounts to one big joke just because they're lying through their teeth about respecting people's boundaries, as is supposedly the number one rule of KABLAMia.
I will not be enduring this forced humiliation alone, however. Because the Glimmers' egos cannot handle the fact that even now, despite everything, people still refer to The Light In The Darkness as the greatest tag team of SCW's modern era, they're forcing my wife into this catastrophe they've cooked up as well. They think they're being cute by forcing the two of us to have to flaunt ourselves the way they do, but more importantly... they're looking for any advantage they can get to try and keep claiming that they're superior in any way. It's been no secret that I... haven't exactly been on the same page with Luz in quite some time. I know there's been some concerns about our relationship, but I can assure you that things are fine between us despite everything. I've let my frustrations slip through about how everyone put her on a pedestal as the success story of our tandem, I know that I've been trying to show that I can succeed on my own, just as she did, and make that clear to all of you. I also know that she doesn't agree with who gave me the chance no one else would, no matter how hard I worked to earn it... even if she's been adamant that she supports the fact that I can finally call myself World Champion.”
Amelia's voice starts to falter as she says that last line, as if she's struggling to make sense of what she's just said. She clearly saw Luz applauding her win as she stood on the stage and posed with her newly won title at Hubris, she watched Luz attempt to take it in stride when she broke the news that Mr. Delatosso wanted Amelia to stand alone out in the ring to acknowledge her new status, and even if she wasn't present in Milwaukee, she still saw the awkward interview Luz gave while she remained firm in her support of Amelia being World Champion despite everything else going on around her right now. Amelia remains silent, even noticeably biting her bottom lip as she tries to figure out where her wife's head is actually at. Eventually, she takes a deep breath to try and refocus, opting to shelve this puzzle aside to figure out later.
“Obviously, Mr. Delatosso has some concerns about the situation at Taking Hold of the Flame, especially since the Board has already signed off on Gina's cash-on for reasons I wish I could comprehend. That's why, as much as I know Luz isn't a fan of his no matter how much she's trying to hide it, our CEO felt the best course of action was to offer us a tag match this week on Breakdown... something to serve as a warm-up since we haven't teamed together in a while so we can prove we're still on the same page and work off any of the rust that may have built up. The Glimmers can consider it both a preview of what awaits them at Taking Hold of the Flame and a warning that any hope they may have had of fractures they could take advantage of do not exist, and no matter how much they tried to give themselves an easy night, they're in for a war where they're going to have to actually earn this title, like it or not.
That... brings me to Hollywood.
Chris, Ryan... it's been a while. Pretty sure the last time I crossed paths with either of you was inside the Chamber where Luz and I celebrated our then-recent marriage by going bell-to-bell in one of SCW's most grueling structures. We may not have eliminated you in that match, but I also haven't forgotten the Breakdown before that night... you know, the one where the two of you thought you had any right to insert yourselves into our relationship or essentially organize a bachelorette party for the two of us? Back then, you were both scandal-prone and acted like you were the very essence of Hollywood itself, believing you were always so much bigger than everybody else and could just jump into this without a care in the world and rocket all the way to the top. In the process, you made enemies out of most of SCW's tag division... a division that, around that time, Luz and I were busting our butts trying to elevate and rebuild into something worth watching, something that was just as enjoyable to watch and an honor to be a part of as the World Title picture or the hunts for any other title in SCW.
As far as I can see, the two of you have tried to be less scandal-prone since that time, but you also haven't struck me as two guys taking this any more seriously than you did back then, either.
That said, as much as many people were probably expecting me to, I'm not going to stand here and act like this match is a foregone conclusion before the bell even rings. As I said, Luz and I haven't teamed together since just after Under Attack of last year, so we've surely got a bit of tag team rust we need to work off. You also probably believe, just like the Glimmers, that we have some issues we need to work through as well, issues that you might be hoping to take advantage of. Believe it or not, I have been paying attention... I saw the fight the two of you gave to Xander and Selena when they were Tag Team Champions, I saw how close you came to dethroning them because they, particularly Selena, underestimated you. Technically, you do hold a victory over two of the biggest names in SCW history, even if it was because Selena got herself disqualified and that is the only reason you didn't win the titles. That, alone, is all I need to prove that taking the two of you lightly could be a costly mistake I can't afford right now.
I can't speak for my wife... but I will make this clear to the two of you: as far as I'm concerned? If you two think you're going to pull off an upset potentially even bigger than the one you technically got over Xander and Selena, then you're going to have to truly earn it. Show Luz and I how far you've come since the fall of 2024, prove to us that you deserve to be considered a threat still for the World Tag Team Titles.
Regardless of where things may stand between us right now... I know Luz will bring her best to this match. She always does. And I plan on doing the same, as it's only right that I step up and prove, regardless of the match I'm in, why I am SCW's World Champion now, why I am at the top and will fight to prove I belong here for a long time to come. Sorry Hollywood, but while I refuse to make the mistake of underestimating you, I also refuse to walk out of Washington, D.C. with a loss to my name... not before Taking Hold of the Flame, and especially not with two women you're more than familiar with waiting in the wings, watching in hopes of finding any weaknesses to exploit.
I hope you boys are ready, because the Amelia Nevado you'll meet in the ring come Thursday night? She far from the same women you last faced almost two years ago.
To the Glimmer Sisters, I hope the both of you actually pay attention... and understand the mistake you've allowed your arrogance to make for you.
And to Luz...”
Amelia pauses again, her mouth working soundlessly as she seems to struggle with figuring out what to say, looking around at the flowers around her before she finally seems to settle on something.
“...I'll see you Thursday night, cariño.”
It's short and simple, and there's definitely an edge of uncertainty tainting her final words, but Amelia can only take a deep breath and hope it works well enough as she turns her gaze back towards the incredible sight of Washington, D.C. spread out before her. We slowly pan around her to take in this view for ourselves one more time, with her still standing proudly as SCW World Champion despite whatever may be going on in her head, before the scene slowly fades out.
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Amelia doesn't know exactly how long she stands out in that field, but she doesn't care.
The peace and quiet of the Netherlands Carillon is exactly what she needs right now to try and clear her head, especially knowing that Breakdown is no doubt going to bring its fair shares of headaches with it. Between the uncertainty of where exactly things stood with Luz right now, the questions she knew she was going to be grilled with despite what little she did have to say today in regards to the attack on CHBK to close out last week's show, whatever the Glimmer Sisters were no doubt cooking up to try and get any sort of last minute edge before the pay-per-view despite how heavily they attempted to stack the deck in their favor already, and none of that was even scratching the surface of the tension of being a member of The Empire now.
A fact that her wife was still unaware of.
Deep down, Amelia knew she wasn't going to be able to hide this from Luz forever. The best case scenario was that she could figure out a way to execute her plan before she found out so she could justify herself later once all was set and done, but knowing Caleb, she wouldn't be surprised if he was plotting to stage something intending to reveal her membership to his so-called cause to the rest of the world. Perhaps the only reason he hadn't already broadcast it was because doing so carried a risk to Amelia's SCW career if it became public knowledge that she was part of what the world acknowledged as, essentially, a terrorist organization of religious extremists, regardless of the truth behind her decision.
Regardless of how this played out, she could only hope Luz would understand why she did this... after all, she knew it was a page out of Luz's own playbook at the end of the day.
She heard the bells of the carillon chime once more, the familiar tune she had heard countless times from Big Ben back in her home country slowly helping to put her at ease for the time being. At least, until she heard the chime of her phone once the tolling of the bells began to fade. She took her time in retrieving the device from her pocket, figuring it was either Mr. Delatosso trying to organize plans for Breakdown regarding her or Caleb trying to see if she was done yet with her SCW business... as if she had done anything for The Empire thus far other than exist and have that apparently be bait for any hidden splinter cell members still trying to hide their betrayal and strike when they thought they could eliminate the crown jewel of Caleb's selfish ambitions.
She wasn't expecting to see a burner number, nor a message that clearly could've come from the only person in their found family she tried to entrust with a hint to her plan... nor the bombshell his message contained.
I think I see why you asked me to stay quiet. Unfortunately... our old friend Paul didn't get the memo.
The message that immediately followed that was an image, and Amelia felt as though the ground beneath her feet had shattered and left her falling into an endless void.
There, clear as the day around her, was a picture of her alongside Caleb and The Empire's elites checking into their hotel.
If the text preceding it was true, then Luz was now aware of where she'd been this whole time much sooner than she'd have hoped... and the revelation that Paul had apparently shared this made her feel like acid was bubbling in her throat. After all, the whole point of sacrificing herself to The Empire was to resolve the Paul issue before Luz realized her endearing kindness had allowed an Empire spy into their found family.
Given what she had pieced together about this man, Amelia only knew one thing: her new 'lord' owed her answers, and she was going to need them ASAP if she was to have any hope of not only keeping things together with Luz through Taking Hold of the Flame, but to also have anything to go back to once she made this work... a task that had now become infinitely more difficult.
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Tag Team Record: 31-12-1*
La Pequeña Luz Solo Record: 26-14
Amelia Blythe Nevado Solo Record: 20-16-1**
*The tag team turmoil on the 9/14/2023 Breakdown is counted in this record as the three separate matches (2 wins, 1 loss) LITD had in the gauntlet up until their elimination.
**The Underground Championship Breakdown Turmoil match from the 2/19/2026 Breakdown is counted as both 1 win and 1 loss in this record as Amelia did win an Underground Title reign out of it, but also lost the title as well and was unable to finish the match as champion.
Breakdown 3/30/2023 - Kim Williams' Trios Cash-In
La Pequeña Luz: 3 Falls
Amelia Blythe Nevado: 2 Falls
*Neither one finished high enough to win any championships in this match
*Result listed separately and not counted in records due to lack of clarity on how to count falls
SCW Accomplishments
SCW World Tag Team Championship [4] (1 - 81 Days) (2 - 109 Days) (3 - 231 Days) (4 - Current)
SCW World Championship (Amelia Nevado - Current)
SCW United States Championship (La Pequeña Luz) [3] (1/Interim Reign - 94 Days) (2 - 98 Days) (3 - 92 Days)
SCW Television Championship (Amelia Blythe Nevado - 29 Days)
SCW Television Championship (La Pequeña Luz - 98 Days)
SCW Underground Championship (Amelia Nevado - >1 Day)
2024 Trios Tournament Winner (Amelia Blythe Nevado, w/ Xander Valentine and Billy Heaven Jr.)
2023 Tag Team of the Year
2023 Match of the Year (Kim Williams' Trios Cash-In)
2024 Tag Team of the Year