Liu Zhang & Violet Vs Kaguri & Rinora / Tristan Confronts The Masked Attacker

Rebellion Week 3: Kaguri and Rinora, though still bitter and angry over what Liv and Sabina did to them last week continue to demonstrate why they deserve the title shot Yuri and Leona believe that they do. They agree to face Liu Zhang and Violet, who are looking to insert themselves into the mix following the chaos caused by Liv and Sabina, though in the corner of Kaguri and Rinora is Yuki, who intends to ensure no further outside interference occurs. --- After the match concludes, the hooded figure who had attacked Isabella and who is believed to be the one that attacked Madison earlier in the week is pursued by security officials. Damien Grey had anticipated a copycat attack as he did not believe the assault on Madison was accidental, but precise and targeted. His suspicions were proven right and as soon as the hooded figure ran to the back area, Damien has security spring into action. Joining the pursuit is Madison herself, Valkyrie, Rusty, Gabrielle, and Laydy Kniles. Eventually the hooded figure is cornered by security guards and then restrained by them. Rusty, Gabrielle, Valkyrie, and Madison are then held back as the figure is held and one of the guards radios to Damien that they have the assailant. A few moments later, Tristan enters the scene and approaches the figure, but is held back by security who ask her to stand back. Tristan then locks eyes with the figure and shoves past security to rip the mask off and underneath is a young Asian woman who tries to look away, but Tristan cups her chin to force her to look at her. “Marie?” Tristan says with confusion in her voice. Valkyrie’s expression reflects Tristan’s confusion, but then quickly changes to concern. Gabrielle appears slightly disappointed and asks who this girl is while Rusty points out that she looks like a kid. Madison then looks at Tristan and then Marie and asks who this is and if Tristan knows her. Tristan softly nods and the security officer in charge then asks Tristan for information so they can pass it onto police. Tristan looks at him and then Marie and shakes her head. “She’s a kid, she didn’t know any better… This is a mistake! A-a misunderstanding! Let her go, I can figure out what’s going on.” Tristan says as the security officer looks at the girl and then Tristan. “I can’t do that. If you want to defend this girl, you can tell the police when they arrive. Until that happens, she is being detained.” The security officer says. Valkyrie then approaches Tristan and urges her to back off as the security guards are only doing their jobs. “Marie!” Tristan shouts. “Who put you up to this? Why would you attack Isabella? Were you the one who attacked Madison?” Tristan asks as Marie then appears confused. “You did. We did this for you.” Marie says as Valkyrie and Tristan eye her with confusion. Madison likewise appears baffled by this. "Bullshit!" Madison roars, trying to break through the wall of security. "Tristan wouldn’t ask some little punk-ass brat to do her dirty work! Don't you dare lie to protect yourself, girl!" Madison angrily says as security holds her back while she tries to lunge at her. Gabrielle shoves Madison back and holds her arms out in confusion. “Hey! We get that you’re mad, but she’s still a kid! Punching her in the face won’t solve anything! It’ll just make this shit worse!” Gabrielle says as Madison scoffs at her. “"I guess she should have just tried running us over in the parking lot instead, huh? Taken a page right out of your playbook, Gabrielle?!" Madison says to which Gabrielle becomes angered and attempts to lunge at Madison, but Rusty holds her back. Gabrielle and Madison then begin yelling at one another and Valkyrie moves in to back up Rusty. Tristan looks at Marie and points to her own face. “Look at me, Marie. Tell me why you did this. Tell me the truth… Please.” Tristan says as Marie appears resigned and then sighs. “I shouldn’t have to. Besides there’s too many people here… I’m not saying anything until I absolutely have to. I’d hoped you’d understand why we’d do this for you, but you’ve been away for so long, I guess you forgot the rules of the streets.” Marie says as Tristan appears genuinely hurt by the response. Tristan stands frozen as Marie’s words hang in the cold backstage air. The chaotic screaming of Madison and Gabrielle fades into background noise. Tristan looks down at her hands, the heartbreak on her face slowly hardening into cold, unadulterated fury. She doesn't say another word. She turns on her heel, violently shoving past the guards, her peers, and the cameras, marching directly down the gorilla position toward the stage.