Title: ATM and the ARK Angels of DX: Wrestling World War II
Author: Kaykyaka
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the WWE and TNA characters used within this fictional story. No copyright infringement is intended and no money is being made by this work of fiction.
Ratings: K+
Characters: Shawn, Cameron, Rebecca and Cheyenne Michaels, Amy 'Lita' Dumas Michaels, Hunter Hurst Helmsley, LC Helmsley, Aurora Rose Helmsley, Chyna Helmsley, Trish, Randy and Randy Orton Jr, Melina, Johnny and Romeo Hennigan, Jeff, Stephanie and Elizabeth Hardy, Angelo and Angela Jericho, Vince and Linda McMahon, Kevin, Tamara and Tristen Nash, Adam "Edge", Angelina and Angelica Copeland, Phil "CM Punk", Jamie "Velvet Sky" and Ravine Brooks, Marion Cena, the Undertaker, Garrett Calloway, Sting and Steven Borden, Batista, Kofi Kingston, Dolph Ziggler, Kelly Kelly, Brie and Justin Danner, Alannah Pirelli and Charlotte, Dan and Carla McCool.
Summary: Shawn Michaels has to decide between Lita and the Kliq and the wrestling world falls into disarray while awaiting his decision.
Chapter One – Out of Bounds
Patrick's House, Kingston, Jamaica
DX returned from the US to a very noisy house; Melina and Johnny were hosting a praise party and Amy, Randy, Trish and the Danners were all praising God at the top of their voices. It was good to come back to a house full of praise even if Shawn's stomach was too full for him to join in it didn't stop Hunter from throwing up his hands in praise, Shawn joined in shortly after loosening his belt. Praising God always changed the atmosphere and anything that seemed important before just melted away in the midst of praise. A few hours later the praise party guests were eager to tell everyone what they were thankful for.
"I'll go first," Trish said raising her hand. "I thank God for all of you and my little RJ,"
Randy nodded in agreement, "I thank God for RJ and all of you too and I also thank God for my car, I love my Hummer," he said.
"I thank God for bringing ATM back together," Melina said. "I thank God for all of you and for giving my husband the Gift of Compassion,"
Johnny kissed Melina on the head, "I thank God for us all being together here in beautiful Jamaica and I thank God for allowing Patrick to lend us his house and for restoring it miraculously when Shawn burned it down," Everyone laughed at that, "Oh and I give God thanks for Romeo and Batista who has been looking after him while we've been here," Johnny added.
Amy thought deeply before telling everyone what she was thankful for; as she looked around at the faces she had known for years those of Trish, Melina and Shawn stood out the most. "I thank God for you Shawn, I love you more than words can say," she said and Shawn reciprocated by kissing her hand. "I also thank God for ATM, the ARK Angels of DX, Rebecca Michelle and all of our friends and family back in the United States, that includes you too Justin and Brie,"
The Danners smiled in appreciation of Amy's words, "We thank God for you too Amy and Shawn you mean so much to us for what you did in L.A, if it wasn't for you we wouldn't even be here right now," Brie said to HBK who smiled bashfully.
"I thank God for my wife and my children and all of you guys. We've been on some wild rides together and I know we're by no means finished. I thank God for my right hand man Hunter who next to my wife is the best friend a guy could ever have," Shawn said smiling at Hunter.
Hunter paused as if he were waiting for Shawn to continue but when HBK didn't say anything else he spoke up next, "I give thanks to God for my family, I have the most amazing children in the world and a wife that is more dedicated to me than I realized and I give God thanks for the Kliq without which I would not be here right now," Hunter said.
"That's not true," Trish said. "If there were no Kliq you would still be here but this isn't a Truth-telling party this is a thanksgiving party so I'll just let that slide,"
"Thank God for the Kliq," Hunter said.
"Thank God Kevin Nash is okay," Shawn added. "When we went to see him in the hospital he seemed like he was gonna be fine. He also told us that Tristen thinks Hunter and I are behind the hit and run and that we should find out who did it and clear things up with Tristen, Scott and Sean before things get out of hand,"
"We know who did it already," Amy said nodding towards the Ortons, "they already told us it was Alannah Pirelli,"
DX gasped. "That little mafia chick had Kevin Nash run over?" Hunter said in shock.
"Yeah to protect Edge," Johnny added but Melina interrupted before the conversation could continue.
"This is a thanksgiving party guys let's not talk about this now," she said and everyone nodded.
They picked up their glasses and went outside to watch the sun set by the river. The sun went down on their praise and thanksgiving and it came up the next morning to more praise and worship. It wasn't until Wednesday that they were able to talk about anything else. Hunter and Shawn went into town to pick up some food for breakfast and lunch and while they were gone Trish and Randy got Melina, Johnny and Amy together to tell them something they needed to know.
"Guys God told us that this thing with Alannah Pirelli and Edge is going to be a problem," Trish said.
"Well duh," Amy replied ineloquently.
"It's not just because of the hit and run it's the reason for the hit and run and it involves Shawn and Hunter. DX are going to be greatly affected by what happens to Edge and I need you guys to be prepared because when this thing really gets going lines are going to be drawn and we're all going to have to decide whose side we're gonna be on," Randy added and Melina and Johnny shrugged like it was no big deal.
"That's easy, we're on DX's side," Johnny said and Melina turned to Amy who was thinking the Ortons' words over carefully.
"We're all on the same side right?" Melina asked Amy who nodded.
"Sure," she replied but her words were based on an assumption that hadn't been supported by what the Ortons had told her. "Could you guys tell us a bit more about why Alannah Pirelli did this to Kevin Nash?" she asked the Ortons who gladly filled everyone in and when they were done talking Amy knew whose side she was on. "I'm on DX's side," she said and Trish and Randy's heads sank much to Amy and the Hennigans' surprise. "What's wrong guys, aren't you on DX's side?" she asked the Ortons but they didn't answer her question.
"You've picked your side Amy, so have you two and we're not on the same side," Trish replied and they left the kitchen leaving Amy, Melina and Johnny scratching their heads.
"Uh-uh this isn't right let's get some answers out of those two," Melina said and Amy nodded and they followed the Ortons to find out why they had decided not to side with DX.
Meanwhile on the way back from town Hunter had some questions of his own for his best friend whose mind was only on one thing – breakfast.
"Shawn can I ask you something?" Hunter said and HBK nodded while juggling three bell peppers in his hands.
"Sure thing Hunter," he replied.
"When we were giving thanks to God for things, how come you didn't thank Him for the Kliq like I did?" Hunter asked HBK.
"I didn't? It must have slipped my mind," Shawn replied and Hunter was taken aback by his response.
"Slipped your mind? Shawn we're talking about our best friends, the guys we've known since we first started in the wrestling business and the godparents of our children, what do you mean it just slipped your mind?" Hunter said incredulous.
"Because it did Hunter, don't make such a big deal out of it," Shawn said and Hunter interrupted his juggling by taking two of the bell peppers away. "Hey I need those," Shawn protested.
"You can have them back in a minute but before I give them back to you I need you to give God thanks for the Kliq right now," Hunter said and Shawn laughed.
"Hunter that's stupid," Shawn said.
"No it isn't, you said you didn't do it before because it slipped your mind, well I just reminded you so now you have no excuse," Hunter said and Shawn didn't say anything but his eyes spoke volumes. "You can't do it can you? You can't give God thanks for the Kliq,"
"No I can Hunter it's just that there was a time when I wouldn't have needed you to remind me to do it," Shawn said and Hunter frowned.
"So what's changed? Is it what happened between Tristen and Cheyenne?" Hunter asked HBK.
"No Hunter, look don't worry about it. Can I have the bell peppers back now?" Shawn asked Hunter who reluctantly gave them back to him and he resumed his juggling without giving thanks to God for the Kliq and that bothered Hunter more than words could say.
San Antonio, TX
Cheyenne Michelle patted the briefcase by the side of her chair while munching into a piece of tender sirloin steak while Roderick Strong watched her from the opposite side of the table. The briefcase was full of money, Aurora Rose's money and the Helmsley heiress would be coming to collect it shortly. The money had been stolen by the A Twins in a desperate attempt to get Aurora Rose into a live confrontation with Best in the World. The attempt had failed but it certainly didn't stop millions from tuning in to see if Aurora Rose was going to show up, instead what they saw was CM Melody taking a briefcase full of money from a petrified teenage girl who then ran away with her brother and Garrett Calloway.
"You know that was kinda funny seeing Angela Jericho run away like that," Roderick said and Cheyenne nodded.
"There's no way she was going to stand up to me," Cheyenne said.
"Still the ratings were good, the fans want to see a confrontation between you and Angela Jericho," Roderick said.
"Angela can't wrestle but she is smart and she's generating interest in BTW," Cheyenne said.
"Not as much interest as Aurora Rose would if she showed up," Roderick Strong replied and Aurora and Beth Hardy showed up just as he was talking.
"Hey Chey!" Aurora beamed heading towards them and she wrapped her hands around GPS while Beth eyed her dark and handsome dinner guest.
"Who's this?" she asked as Cheyenne handed Aurora her money.
"Roderick this is Beth Hardy and Aurora Rose, guys say hello to each other while I finish my steak," Cheyenne said and Aurora hugged her one more time.
"Thank you so much for getting my money back," she said kissing Cheyenne on the side of the head.
"No problem Ro-Ro," Cheyenne replied and Roderick extended his hand for Aurora and Beth to shake.
"Nice to meet you guys," he said as they shook his hand. "I'm glad you got your money back,"
"So am I," Aurora said.
"Why don't you guys pull up a chair and join us?" Cheyenne asked them.
"We really should be getting back home, our parents want to talk to us about coming to work for the WWE," Aurora said but Beth had already pulled up a chair and was sitting at the table. "I guess we could stay for awhile,"
"You'll be staying for a lot longer than that," came a familiar voice and Aurora and Beth turned to see Angela Jericho standing behind them with Garrett Calloway and her brother Angelo.
"I suddenly just lost my appetite," Beth Hardy said getting up along with Aurora to face the A Twins. Roderick watched as Cheyenne calmly finished her steak, once she had taken the last bite she pushed her plate away, wiped her face and stood to her feet.
"Back for round two Angela?" she said turning to face the little thief.
"You shouldn't have stuck your nose in my business Cheyenne Michelle, this is between me and my sister," Angela said.
"Well I'm about to stick my nose in again Angela until you remember 'Thou shall not steal'" Cheyenne said and she stepped towards Angela when the restaurant suddenly went dark.
"Who switched the lights off?" Beth said.
"Give me that briefcase!" Angela yelled and suddenly Aurora found herself on her back with two people holding her arms. She felt the briefcase being removed from her fingers.
"No that's mine!" she cried out in the dark and she froze her hand to the briefcase handle and she heard Angelo Jericho complaining.
"I can't get it off of her!" he said but he didn't say anything else because Cheyenne picked him off of Aurora and batted him away like a fly. When the lights came back on Aurora had Angela by the arm.
"Let me go!" Angela demanded.
"With pleasure," Aurora replied and she released her sister who walked straight into a waiter who was carrying a tray of water glasses which were now all empty because Angela had walked into him.
"ARGHH!" Angela cried out as the water froze to her and she started to sneeze.
"Angela!" Angelo cried out and he backed out of the restaurant with his sister and Garrett Calloway.
"This isn't over!" Angela threatened them but Aurora and Beth just smiled as they left.
"Is she gonna be okay?" Cheyenne asked Aurora.
"Soon she won't be able to move, she'll be frozen stiff and Angelo will be stuck to her then Beth and I are going to take them home so our parents can talk some sense into them," Aurora said.
"Why did the lights go out in the restaurant?" Roderick Strong asked.
"Garrett Calloway probably used his black magic to do it, that guy is a nuisance and the sooner he's stripped of those powers the better for everyone," Cheyenne said and everyone nodded in agreement with that.
"Well we're gonna get going, thanks again for your help Cheyenne," Aurora said.
"Don't mention it, see you later guys," Cheyenne said as Aurora and Beth left to take the A Twins home, Stephanie and Jeff weren't about to leave them in the sadistic care of Garrett Calloway who would soon have to answer to his father the Undertaker for his actions tonight.
"Aurora Rose has powers like you," Roderick Strong realized, "She can freeze stuff how amazing is that?"
"She's got a Gift from God and you haven't seen the half of what she can do," Cheyenne replied. "Do you think Tristen set that whole thing up?"
"You mean were we being recorded? With Garrett here you can almost count on it," Roderick said. "I doubt this won't be the last we see of the A Twins,"
"Unless Aunt Steph and Jeff Hardy can bring those two twins of theirs in line," Cheyenne said. "Though I'm sure Tristen will try to do everything he can to keep them coming around here,"
"Let's get out of here and go back to the hotel, Jay will be dying to find out what happened," Roderick said and they left the restaurant together but when they arrived at the hotel they found two familiar faces waiting there for them.
"LC, Cameron – what are you guys doing here so late?" Cheyenne Michelle asked hugging her brother and her future sister-in-law.
"We've decided to keep you company for awhile," Cameron said. "The Kliq are out of revenge because of the hit and run and we don't want you alone right now,"
Cheyenne frowned," Guys am I in danger or something?" she asked.
"We all are, the Kliq want to break us up," Cameron said and Cheyenne couldn't believe her ears.
"Does daddy know about this?" she asked her brother but he shook his head.
"I'm not sure how to tell him and to be honest Chey I'm not sure we should, this is something we're gonna have to handle by ourselves," Cameron said and he looked at Roderick. "Well almost by ourselves, we could use your help too Roderick,"
Roderick nodded although it was clear that his fondness for Cheyenne had blinded him to what he was about to get himself into by helping the ARK Angels of DX stay together.