a.n. the last thing I need is a new story but, it needs to be posted. This is the other Ambrose story I promised you all.
warnings. There will be mentions of abuse and a past suicide attempt.I will post a warning on any chapter that includes the mention of suicide. They will be light in the story and mostly only implied or discussed in dialogue.
Chapter one, section one will include the aftermath of her suicide attempt. (The part in italics)
disclaimer. I am in no way affiliated with the WWE. I only own my OC Serenity McMahon.. and this crazy plot.


Back To Innocence
i. unforeseen circumstances


The light was blinding. Her mind was reeling. 'Could this be Heaven?' She wondered.

No, no that couldn't be right.

Her throat was burning and her stomach ached. You weren't supposed to feel pain in Heaven.

Fear gripped her. After what she had done maybe she was heading somewhere other than Heaven… somewhere much more terrifying.

'But, then what is that bright light?'

Then she noticed the noise, a gentle hum, a steady beat… and realization washed over her. She wasn't going to Heaven but, she was staying in Hell.

She slowly opened her eyes. The white walls of the hospital room were far from inviting. Her throat was so sore. Tears stung her eyes and she balled her hands into fists. He was here. He had to be here. That is the only way she could still be alive.

'You're awake.'

It wasn't the voice she had expected to hear. A wave of guilt washed over her as her eyes met his. She never thought she was going to see him again - never thought she would have to explain her actions.

"Daddy…" her voice was hoarse. The tears began to fall, a mixture of pain and overwhelming emotion.

"It's time for you to come home." he said simply. His tone was firm but, she didn't fail to notice the redness of his eyes. He had been crying. Her, father, Vincent Kennedy McMahon had been crying… and it was because of her.


Serenity McMahon sat in the corner of the conference room. She leaned back in her black leather office chair as she watched her father and her brother-in-law battle over what they were going to do about the wrench that had been thrown into their Wrestlemania plans.

She had started working behind the scenes in WWE nearly six months prior. After her father had picked her up at the hospital, he had insisted she move back home to Connecticut with himself and her mother. After a month at home her father had asked her to come to the WWE.

For the past several months one of the planned main events of Wrestlemania had been Brock Lesnar vs Seth Rollins for the Universal Championship. Seth Rollins had even won the Men's Royal Rumble match in January to secure his spot in the match.

"We need to pick a replacement and we need to pick one now. Maybe we can have Seth pick his replacement like Becky picked Charlotte for Survivor Series." Her older sister, Stephanie, had remained quiet up until that point. She, like Serenity, had been watching the two men butt heads over the best way to handle the situation.

Her father had suggested they simply move the match back, that the card at Wrestlemania would be full enough without the match and it could headline another pay per view when Rollins was healthy. Hunter said they should just choose a replacement. Vince had already went out and changed two matches in storyline - replacing Becky with Charlotte and Kofi with Kevin Owens. He believed, It would be logical for Vince to do it again.

"I don't think that's a great idea, sweetheart. It wouldn't make sense for Seth to pick any of the men that are the best candidates for a title run."

Stephanie sighed, "You're right. Pretty much everyone we have discussed has been in a feud with Seth recently."

"Well Charlotte and Becky were feuding at the time." Serenity pointed out.

"That's true but, the logic behind Becky picking Charlotte was she believed she was the one person who could give Ronda the same kind of fight that Becky had planned to give. . . It is too soon to use that again."

"Then how about you have a match to pick the new number one contender. It can be the main event of the Fastlane pay-per-view. You were trying to decide what match would be the best to main event seeing Roman couldn't return to wrestle like we were all hoping." Serenity suggested.

"I think that is the way we are going to have to go." Hunter agreed.

Vince frowned, 'I still don't like it. We have built up this match. It would be better just to wait and have the pay off of Seth winning the title."

"Dad, we can put the title on whoever wins and give Seth his rematch when he comes back. The fans will be happy to see him triumph after an injury kept him from his big Wrestlemania moment." She insisted.

"It's a good idea, Dad. It's the best way. You know how the fans will react if Brock doesn't defend the title at Wrestlemania."

"Alright. But, this match better be damn good."

"A triple threat." Hunter interjected. "A multi-man match will get more men on the card. We need a fan favorite in the match."

"Finn." Serenity leaned forward, resting her crossed arms on the table. "The fans love him, he will step up the quality of the match, and add some excitement."

"I would also say Drew should be in there. He is definitely a future world champion and the fans know it. He is also a believable contender for Lesnar." Hunter smiled at Serenity from his spot across the table. "It also makes sense with the current story-lines."

"The we should include Corbin. It would make sense for them to team up on the other member of the match. The fans will give him a negative reaction - especially with Finn in the ring as well."

"That sounds like a main event caliber match to me." Stephanie smiled. "Good job, Serenity."

"I agree. Tonight on RAW we will have Seth announce his injury and then we will all come out to discuss the main event of Fastlane and the Wresltemania implications."

"It's actually a really good idea because each of us could pick one of the contenders. Dad, with you being the most hated one of us right now it would make sense for you to pick Corbin. Hunter, you are playing the baby face role against Dave so it would make sense for you to choose Finn and that can leave me with picking Drew. I can comment on why he is a logical pick to be in the match."

"Well, that settles that then." Vince shot his daughter a satisfied smile. "Wonderful job, Serenity. I told you, you were made for this."

At first, Serenity had been reluctant to come to the WWE. After earning her Masters in creative writing and television production she had left Connecticut for New York City in hopes of creating her own show. She had worked tirelessly on several manuscripts for new shows as she jumped from show to show as a guest writer. When she meant her, then, fiance she had put away her manuscripts and simply spent time as a guest writer or producer on various TV shows and TV movies. She had initially told her father no when he asked her to come work with himself, Stephanie, Hunter, and Shane in WWE. After a lot of persuasion from her father, she had eventually given in and now she was glad. She found that she was beginning to like working on the creative team.

"Thank you." She smiled appreciatively.

She watched as her father and Hunter drew up some of the plans on what they were going to say that night. They were leaning toward having Baron or Finn win and lose to the Beast at Wrestlemania, leaving Seth with the ability to have his match when he returned.

"I have another idea." She interrupted nervously. She had never had the nerve to interrupt their planning sessions before. She had tossed out the occasional idea during the discussion process but, she thought the idea was too good for them to pass up.

"What is that?" Her father gave her a curious look and she held back a sigh of relief. She had been worried her interjection would annoy them.

"There are four of us. Well five, if you count Shane but, he isn't on RAW usually."

"You haven't really introduced yourself to the audience either, darling." Her father pointed out.

"That's the point. I think I should go out with you tonight while you announce the match and you all make your choices… Then later in the night one of the wrestlers can approach me backstage and make a comment about how I never chose someone despite being a McMahon and ask to be in the match. I can go out later when they are having a contract signing and announce it is a fatal four way match instead."

Vince pondered her suggestion for a moment. "Are you sure you are ready to be on TV. . ."

"I'll be okay." She nodded. "You are the one that keeps telling me this is in my blood."

Hunter frowned, "I don't know Ren. I mean if you are playing the face the fans might like you but, it's hard to say. The crowds can be tough."

"I won't be speaking until I am backstage… besides, the fans come with the territory. I will be fine and If I find that I can't handle it I can avoid being on TV as much as possible after tonight."

Vince sucked in a deep breath, then nodded, "Who do you have in mind?"

"Dean Ambrose." She was surprised by all of the disapproving looks she received. "What? He is obviously one of the top guys and the fans love him. It makes sense for him to be in the match."

"He is leaving, Ren. He keeps refusing to sign his contract." Stephanie sighed. "We would love to see him stay but, at this point it is looking bleak. It makes no sense to put him in the match."

"It puts him on Fastlane card, which will please the fans." Serenity argued.

"Everyone will expect him to lose. They all know he is leaving. We have already announced it."

"That is why you let him win."

"Then everyone will know he is going to lose to Brock. At least with Finn, Drew or Baron the fans might think they are going to win. With Ambrose leaving everyone will complain about the fact that they know he is losing."

"That is why he won't lose." Serenity smiled mischievously.

"Ren, his contract is up the Friday after Wrestlemania. That means he would have to lose it the next night on RAW if we can't convince him to resign."

"If Seth manages to get himself healthy by then he can wrestle Dean. They had one of the most popular feuds of this era after the Shield split… plus it goes along with Dean turning on Seth after Roman had to take time off. It could feel like the ultimate pay off for Seth. He gets to defeat Ambrose for the title. But, I have the feeling he will sign once he becomes Universal Champion and if that is the case I have an even better story-line planned for him."

Hunter shook his head slowly. Serenity fidgeted nervously in her chair.

Hunter glanced at her and then he smiled. "I love it. If we can get Ambrose to sign and have a hell of match that shocks the WWE Universe why wouldn't we want to do it?"

"I agree." Stephanie nodded. "It's a win-win. The fans are surprised and get a new universal champion and we get one more chance at keeping Ambrose around."

Vince leaned forward in his chair, resting his elbows on the table. "Fine. the main-event for Fastlane will be a fatal four match to see who will face Brock Lesnar for the Universal Title at Fastlane. Baron Crobin vs Fin Balor Vs Drew McIntyre vs Dean Ambrose."


an. well that is it for the first chapter of this story. It is the last new story I will be posting for awhile. I want to try to get some other stories finished before I post anything new. Hope you enjoyed this chapter =)