Songbird vs Rika Yamato

"Amen" said Rika after Shatter,
Wow, these guys are so religious and yet they fight people in the ring? I don't quite understand it.

Shatter knew what she was thinking based on her expression. "I guess you're wondering about us huh? Well, we'll tell you..." He took one deep breath and continued. "Songbird and I were destined to become fighters on the days we were born. Dad was a world champion wrestler while Mom was a martial arts expert. We both secretly trained while we still maintained our good grades. We kinda showed our abilities in athletics most of the time. And after we finished high school, we were immediately in the wrestling business."

Songbird then said, "We both went through an undefeated year, but surprisingly we had our own goals that only Mom knows about. I wanted to be an actor on Broadway or a lounge singer while my brother wanted to be a doctor. The only thing that's getting in the way is Dad saying that wrestling will give us the money we need for college, and the fact we're stuck on a five-year contract."

"Oh... that sucks... well I mean both of you are young." Rika said, "It's kind of quite the opposite for me, I gave up my Martial Arts and school to join wrestling. Well at least you'll have a friend that'll stick by your side for the next 5 years right..haha" Rika said, reffering to herself.

"Yeah," giggled Songbird. "But we hope that one day, God will get us out early and we can pursue our goals." She then strummed her guitar. "But for now, we might as well make ourselves feel at home."

"I hope you enjoy, Rika." said Shatter Fist as he strummed his own guitar.

Rika was entranced by the music these two were playing. It made her smile even more, she always loved the sound of a guitar. she watched the two play in beautiful harmony.

Rika couldn't help but, think this to herself. I may have lost this match but, i have gained 2 friends

(Well, with the music session before Rika leaves, sure. And for Rika, make that 2 friends 'cause Shatter Fist is included.)

Shatter Fist first strummed his guitar as he sang one of his favorite songs...

"I'm nothing special, in fact I'm a bit of a bore
If I tell a joke, you've probably heard it before
But I have a talent, a wonderful thing
'Cause everyone listens when I start to sing
I'm so grateful and proud
All I want is to sing it out loud

So I say
Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing
Thanks for all the joy they're bringing
Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty
What would life be?
Without a song or a dance what are we?
So I say thank you for the music
For giving it to me"

Rika bobbed her head up and down to get a feel for the beat. She hadn't sung since she was in high school but, she knew this song pretty well too,
"Mother says I was a dancer before I could walk
She says I began to sing long before I could talk
And I've often wondered, how did it all start?
Who found out that nothing can capture a heart
Like a melody can?
Well, whoever it was, I'm a fan

So I say
Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing
Thanks for all the joy they're bringing
Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty
What would life be?
Without a song or a dance what are we?
So I say thank you for the music
For giving it to me"

Songbird continued playing her guitar with her brother and sang,

"I've been so lucky
I am the girl with rosy hair!
I wanna sing it out to everybody
What a joy, what a life, what a change!"

With that, all three began to sing the chorus.

"So I say
Thank you for the music, the songs Im singing
Thanks for all the joy theyre bringing
Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty
What would life be?
Without a song or a dance what are we?
So I say thank you for the music
For giving it to me"
Rika sang in unison with the two musicians

"So I say thank you for the music
For giving it to me"

With that, the two guitarists strummed their last notes and smiled at their new friend.