Disclaimer: It is a new year, so I'm starting a sequel. Thanks for the positive response to the first story. For the record, I do not own the WWE or its roster.

Beyond The League: A New Journey
Chapter I
The Man That Makes The Champion

It all started with a dream, a desire to become the number one man in the WWE. Drake Williams made that dream a reality when he overcame the odds and became the WWE Champion. WrestleMania has ended for the young champion, but now comes the hard part; defending what is his. This would not be an easy task, Drake was not denying it; he would have it no other way. Two weeks removed from Mania, Drake Williams has been riding high ever since then as he is in the midst of his first reign as WWE Champion.

Naturally of course, every one wants what he has; no one more so then Edge. Being that he was beaten at Mania, Edge has been on the warpath until finally Drake Williams gave Edge what he wanted; a rematch for the title at Backlash. The Pay Per View came about as expected and the first bout was getting under way. In the backstage area, Drake was doing sit-ups and crunches, getting set for his title match when two black boots came into view. Drake looked up to see Rob Van Dam standing over him and the champion nipped-up like a pro.

"Yo RVD, what up man?" Drake asked. "Not a thing dude," Rob answered. "Looks like your gettin' set for tonight. Good luck out there, bro. You got this in the bag."

Drake laughed and said, "Listen to you, Rob. You're always keepin' your cool no matter what goes down."

"You know how it is," RVD said. "Everything's cool when you're ROB VAN DAM." He said this as he did his usual thumb gesture before leaving. "I love my life." Drake said.

Low and behold, it came time for the main event of the PPV. Edge came to the arena as the challenger for the WWE Championship. Unlike last month at WrestleMania, Lita was out there to support her man. Out came Drake Williams as the WWE Champion and the audience went nuts for him. Drake climbed onto the ropes to soak up the positive reception from the crowd before staring a hole at Edge. The champion even took off the belt from his waist and goaded Edge into taking it away. All this taunting was seriously pissing Edge off to no end as Drake entered the ring. Drake handed the belt to the referee before he and Edge started trash talking at the sound of the bell.

Drake and Edge locked up and powered each other into the corners before breaking away. Drake showed some cockiness by slapping Edge right across the face and backing away; the challenger immediately charged only to run into an elbow from Drake. Drake got a quick cover before simply out-wrestling Edge until the challenger bailed out of the ring. Drake remained inside and made fun of Edge, who was going ballistic and kicking the ring steps around. Indeed, the WWE Champion was very cocky, but he most definitely could back it up. Edge finally returned to the ring to continue the match. They once again locked it up with Drake again getting the better of Edge with some excellent chain wrestling before Edge bailed again. Instead of coming back into the ring, Edge walked around and grabbed the title belt before proceeding to walk back up the ramp, as if he was leaving.

Drake did not take too kindly to this and chased Edge up the ramp before clocking him from behind. Edge quickly got back up and the two started brawling back down the ramp towards the ring. Once back into the ring, Edge was immediately on the attack as he stomped on the champion. Edge brought Drake to his feet and hit a belly to belly suplex followed by another for a near fall, then slapped in a headlock to try and ware down Drake. The champion was able to fight out of the pressure with a back suplex before locking in the Sharpshooter. Edge made it to the ropes meaning the champion had to release the hold or get disqualified; even though the title could not change hands in that manner. Drake stalked Edge around the ring waiting for his moment to strike but Lita grabbed his leg from outside, as if she could trip the champion. Lita tried to argue with Drake but the champion said he did not want any trouble with Lita; until he grabbed her by the hair and pulled her onto the ring apron.

Whatever Drake was thinking of doing to Lita was brought to a halt as Edge speared the champion in the spine. The impact sent Drake crumpling to the mat and he rolled out of the ring in pain; advantage Edge. The challenger found his prey and proceeded to ram Drake back first into the edge of the ring, then the Spanish announcers table. Edge rolled Drake back into the ring for a near fall. Edge then threw some hard rights to the champion's face before trying for another near fall. Seeing as Drake kept kicking out, Edge was growing immensely frustrated and got in the referee's face, not knowing that Drake nipped up. The champion managed to sneak in a Germen suplex followed by two more before bridging out for a near fall.

Drake was able to get back to his feet but his back was hurting for certain. Despite the injury, Drake still hoisted the challenger up for the Celestial, but Edge was able to slip out of position and scored with a German suplex of his own. Edge made the cover but Drake kicked out again; so Edge reposition himself for the Spear and charged as Drake was getting up. The champion saw the move coming and ducked as Edge would end up hitting the referee. Drake attempted to strike Edge but the challenge avoided the initial contact and finally nailed the Spear. Edge seemingly had the match and the title won but alas, there was no official to count the fall.

"What the hell," Edge cursed aloud. "Are you kidding me?" Edge turned his attention to Lita who was clearly at a loss. "Lita, get the belt." Edge yelled.

Lita would as she was told and grabbed the title from the timekeeper; in the meantime Edge dragged Drake to his feet and held him there. The plan was for Lita to hit Drake with the belt and allow Edge to secure the victory. But their plan backfired when Drake ducked out of the way; causing Lita to inadvertently strike Edge. Drake was up again and took the belt from Lita until he notice the referee coming to; so he tossed the belt back to Lita and lay down playing dead, leaving Lita standing there flabbergasted. The referee, who was oblivious to the goings on, recovered just in time to see Lita with the belt in hand and took it from her. Drake played hurt quite well as he was pretending to get up slowly before picking up Edge, who was clearly knocked loopy from the belt shot earlier. Drake finally hoisted Edge onto his shoulders and hit the Celestial for the three count and the victory.

Lillian Garcia rose from her seat and announced, "Here is your winner and still the WWE Champion, Drake Williams."

Drake Williams took his title and headed to the back, meanwhile Edge was in the ring with Lita behind him and he was absolutely fuming. When Drake got backstage, his attention was to a monitor and to his surprise, Edge was taking out his frustrations on Lita. Having seen that sore loser manhandle his own girlfriend sent Drake storming back out to the arena where Edge was preparing to DDT Lita. Drake made it to the ring in time and brawled with Edge while Lita cowered in the corner. Drake eventually tossed Edge out of the ring and stood tall in the ring as Edge backed away. The WWE Champion then turned his attention to Lita, who stood shocked at what had transpired as Backlash came to a close. Afterwards, Drake helped Lita back to her locker room; at the same time Edge got into his rental car and stormed out of the arena.

"You okay, Lita?" Drake asked. I'm fine," Lita retorted. "Why'd you help me out there?"

"Would you rather I stand back and let that asshole treat you that way?" Drake exclaimed. "Don't take it the wrong way, Lita. I don't necessarily like you or Edge for that matter."

"But?" Lita exclaimed. "But I won't stand and watch someone abuse a woman." Drake said. "That ain't my style. Just don't get used to it." Drake said before taking his leave.

Drake was not aware that Lita was eyeing him from behind. It seemed as though she was attracted to him more so that to Edge, especially now. Regardless, Drake made it through another night as the WWE Champion. No doubt there would other challengers stepping up to vie for the gold. Drake Williams would not have it any other way.

Author's Note: Ya'll didn't think I was done, did ya? New challenges await my boy, so review often. And I'm out.