Chapter 5-A Lesson in Relaxation
Ayane thought that her life was all planned out. She spent most of her life as a pro-wrestler, skillfully kicking ass in the ring in front of hundreds of her adoring fans, putting on a show the best way she knew how. She loved fighting, and she loved it when she got paid to kick ass. For a long time she thought she'd want nothing else in the world, and was content with her lot in life.
Then she got a rude awakening in the form of dropping in on one of Gina Diggers' expeditions. Honestly she had an idea that the young woman went on some harrowing adventures, but she just thought nothing of it, until she saw it firsthand. Going on an expedition with the Diggers sisters was like running headfirst into an action movie, with freaky monsters, ancient temples that were booby trapped or enchanted to repel intruders, insanely explosive hidden treasure, and incomprehensible ancient writing.
It was insane, it was terrifying, and it was awesome! Ayane had never felt such thrill while she was in the ring. She had no idea that Gina's adventures were this action-packed...or dangerous. Really, how could she willingly do this on a monthly basis?
What's even more interesting was that Ayane found herself actually liking the idea of discovering new things and experiencing something new that was attractive to her. The feeling of satisfaction she felt when she helped find something new and learn a bunch of new stuff on top of it. And being with the Diggers crew certainly made things interesting too (they seemed to either know where trouble is or attracted trouble like a magnet, and that only got her blood pumping for more at the end of the day).
Which was why she went with Brittany to South America to search for an ancient Maya city that Gina had interested in. While the eldest Diggers sister was still preoccupied with business of her own, Brittany wasn't, and she brought along her new best friend forever, Ayane along to make the experience more invigorating.
"You know, I'm surprised you're even interested in this stuff, Ayane." Brittany said as they traversed through the dense foliage. "It's not always as exciting as that time on Jade. Most of the time it's pretty boring...or maybe some of the time. Gina's a walking danger magnet."
"I know, Brittany, but something just lit up within me when I went with you on that mission. It wasn't just the action, the discovery and the pay-off afterwards also caught my interest. I'm not going to lie, I think I might join Gina's college classes for archaeology if I'm really into it." Ayane smiled, wiping the sweat from her forehead. The air was hot and humid, and even though she was wearing the bare minimum, she was still sweating like a pig.
Brittany smiled. "That's cool, Ayane. Maybe Gina will have a new friend to drag along her crazy expeditions." She looked back at Ayane. "How you holding up?"
"I'm not tired, but this heat..." Ayane sighed.
"Yeah, it sucks. Try having a fur coat like mine." Brittany quipped. "Hey, did you bring that kinky wrestling costume?"
"Yes, I brought it, and stop calling it kinky. I made it myself, thank you very much." Ayane frowned. "And why did you want me to take it along?"
"I have a feeling that you'll want to wear your old threads in case we run into anything." Brittany answered. "Speaking of which, you should put it on right now. I think you're going to need it."
Ayane wasn't so sure about that, since her costume wasn't very practical for the dense jungle given the tight leather and high heels (and she didn't trust the grin Brittany gave her), but decided to humor the were-cheetah and went off to change her clothes. It's not like she couldn't fight either way.
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Now clad in her proper attire, her signature black leather wrestling costume that hugged her slender and muscular form, while also leaving the tops of her thighs, stomach and part of her breasts bare. It was both skimpy and un-practical for a hot jungle environment (not that Ayane cared. If she couldn't kick ass in any location while wearing high heels, then she couldn't call herself a fighter at all) Ayane followed Brittany into the ruins, her fearsome eyes keeping track of anything that might look out of place.
"So, you never told me that it is we're looking for." Ayane said. "Is there anything specific?"
"Oh we're not here for dusty old relics. Gina's already cleaned this place out months ago." Brittany said.
Ayane looked at her surprised. "Really? Then, why are we here?"
"To celebrate!" Brittany grinned. "Gina told me that you were having a lot of fun going with her on those expeditions, and since you've been such a big help, she gave me the greenlight to let you in on a little secret we have."