With Arms Wide Open

Author: GlamRockChickx

Chapter One: The Long Lost Brother

Disclaimer: Note to all that I don't own WWE, the chairman Vince McMahon does. I know a lot of the stories I've read said the same thing, so I thought I'd do the right thing and say the same. OC are my own.

Well I just heard, the news today Seems my life, is gonna change I close my eyes, begin to pray The tears of joy, stream down my face

With arms wide open, under the sunlight Welcome to this place, I'll show you everything With arms wide open With arms wide open

17th October 1999 No Mercy Vince's Office

I was sitting in the black leather arm chair, in the office of the chairman of WWF Vince McMahon. He stopped me in the hall after I competed in a match with Torrie Wilson, which happened a week ago and told me to meet him in his office because he had to tell me some news regarding to one of the superstars on Smackdown, which is the brand I wrestle for.

My name is Lori Copeland. I'm 23 years of age; live in a small town of Cameron, North Carolina. I live with the two brothers but also my best friends, Matt and Jeff Hardy aka New Brood. I trained with them and another best friend of ours Shannon Moore since we were kids, more like pre-teens. Until the day Matt and Jeff got signed to the WWF, I wasn't quite ready yet so I trained with Shannon while they were on the road.

I got signed like a year ago and so I've started travelling with them, taking Shannon along with us because he kept complaining and whining that will annoy you and he's a little bit of a pervert so I keep my distance from him at times. I've had a passion for wrestling since I watched Wrestlemania Four and watching legends including Hulk Hogan, Andre The Giant, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Macho Man Randy Savage and a lot more.

I was waiting patiently, fiddling my hands with anticipation until the door opened which made me jump a little.

"Ah, Lori, thank you for coming" Vince McMahon welcomed. I stood from the chair and straightened myself out. If I wanted to make a good impression, I would have to improvise.

"Thank you for having me here, sir" I said in the most polite way I can shaking his hand he presented out to me. He looked impressed and let go. Alright, now, what is it?

"So…in regards to the news…" Vince began clutching his hands together and placing them behind his back. I nodded my head slowly as if to mention 'keep going' because I'm listenin'.

"…you a good wrestler Lori. Same attitude, look like each other…" he kept going. 'Look like each other'? What the hell is going on here? Is it a storyline that the writers wrote?

"…one of the wrestlers on our very own brand Smackdown is related to you" he finished. Say what? What are the chances of that happening? Who knows, but never thought I'd be one of them…this is…this is huge! Not really, but for me anyway. I bit my bottom lip.

"So um…what's the relation? I mean…is it like a sister, brother, father?" I asked as I didn't know who it could be but anxious to know.

"Brother" he replied.

Oh…my…god. I can't believe I have a brother. Words cannot express to what I'm feeling right now. My mom said I was an only child in the family. She's the sort of person to keep secrets away that has something to do with you. I'm just like my mom, I'm the same.

"Wow" was all I said. He agreed sitting down at his desk.

"If you don't mind me asking, can you please tell me who it is?" I asked eagerly. All he did was smile.

"You'll find out after your match" he said. I nodded my head slowly.

"You're free to go" he said now organising some files. I walked over to the door and out closing the door behind me.

"What was that about?" Matt asked glancing from the television screen to me. Matt Hardy was one of my best friends, I could trust him with anything like he trusts me with anything. I knew Matt since we were pre-teens. He was always there for me and I'm always there for him. We went to dances together that the school hosted; carnivals that arrive into town and help each other with homework and such. Hell we even went to prom together…just as friends though. I don't know where I'd be without him.

I took a deep breath, walked over and sat down next to him.

"I just found out that one of the superstars on Smackdown is related to me" I replied. Matt looked a bit surprised.

"Brother" I added.

"Wow, you sure?" he asked.

"I wouldn't be telling you otherwise" I replied and he chuckled.

"Well that's great. It's good that you have a brother" Matt said being supportive.

"I never knew you were supportive" I said forming a small smile on my face.

"I've always been supportive" he said as a matter of factly. Please Matt, don't make me laugh. I raised an eyebrow at him.

"I was" he said defending himself and I just rolled my eyes.

"Whatever you say Matt" I said.

"Fine don't believe me" he said pouting a little. I giggled and shook my head at him.

"Well do you know who it is?" he asked changing the subject. Wow, fast forgiveness, I like it.

"Uh nope but I find out after my match" I replied.

"Sweet" he said and I agreed with him by nodding. Jeff walked out of the bathroom but I didn't bother to look.

"Guess who?" he asked covering my eyes with his hands. Peek-a-boo and I see you too.

"Hi Jeff" I replied spoiling his fun for him. Jeff Hardy, the younger brother of the Hardy's. So many ways to describe Jeff's personality.

"Damn it" he said uncovering my eyes defeated walking over and sitting on the opposite couch to Matt and I.

"So what's going on?" he asked joining himself into the conversation.

"I have a brother on Smackdown" I replied making Jeff widen his eyes a little.

"You serious?" he asked and I nodded.

"Wow" he said.

"That's what I said" Matt chimed in.

"So who is it?" he asked anxious to find out.

"I find out after my match" I replied bursting his bubble.

"Which is when…?" he asked being impatient.

"Um well I got to get ready for my match…now" I said glancing at my watch then stood up and walked over to my gym bag, grabbed out my ring attire which was kik-wear pants, a half black t-shirt that shows your stomach, boots and black gloves plus a studded belt and chain to finish it off.

"I'll be back" I said making a beeline towards the bathroom.

"Okay" Matt called out and I closed the door.

"Wow man, she's a great girl and a good friend" Jeff said and Matt agreed by nodding his head.

"And to believe that you met her first" Jeff added.

"That's because she trusts me, more than you, Shannon and Shane" pointing his finger at Jeff. Only Matt wishes he could believe that.

"Hey! She trusts us too" Jeff defended.

"Yeah but who's always there for her?" Matt asked.

"You are" Jeff replied.

"Who does she live with?"

"You"

"Who did she meet first?"

"You" Jeff rolled his eyes.

"And who's her best and most dearest friend?"

"We all are". Matt looked at his younger brother as if to say 'guess again'.

"You" Jeff sighed.

"Which proves that…hi" Matt began before he noticed me walking out of the bathroom and walking over to my gym bag.

"Hi" I responded chucking my clothes into my gym bag, not bother folding them up.

"I was just kiddin' with ya bro" Matt said facing his brother.

"I know you were" Jeff said punching his brother in the arm. Matt punched back as a joke but I took it the wrong way.

"Don't hit your brother!" I warned Matt.

"But he hit me first!" Matt exclaimed. Sigh…brothers.

"Okay…Jeff don't hit your brother" I warned Jeff as well.

"Who are you, my mother?" Jeff asked sarcastically. Jeff and his sarcastic comments.

"No, I'm a concerned best friend" I replied folding my arms. Yeah that'll teach 'em. All they did was nod their heads slowly. Me-1 The Hardy Brothers-0.

"Alright then, I got a match to win" I said walking over to the door.

"Hey uh, do you want me to manage you?" Matt asked flinging his head to the side to face me. I guess I could use some company…ah what the hell.

"How fast can you get changed?" I asked turning to face him. Matt got up quickly, grabbed his attire and rushed over to the bathroom; all you can see left is a puff of smoke, but you can only see that in cartoons.

"Whoa" Jeff said amazed and I giggled and shook my head. I waited for a few minutes until Matt opened the door and stepped out, dressed in his ring attire. His dark hair was loose and damp, a little bit hanging over his face. He was wearing a dark red shirt with black arm/wrist bands, black baggy kik-wear pants, similar to mine and his black and white boots. I almost got caught in a daze by looking at him but shook it off because I have a boyfriend.

His name is Mason, 24, dark long brown hair and always put's it in a ponytail, except when we have sex I like to pull the elastic out of his hair and he doesn't seem to mind."Whatever makes you happy" he says to me. Dark green eyes that shine like jewels, I love his eyes. He's sweet, caring and loving; we've been dating for a year now. I have no idea why but Matt and Jeff seem to have a grudge against him…but it's mostly Matt. He says he's a scumbag and a dickhead and that's why Matt and I would have fights over him. I love Mason and he loves me.

"Ready?" I asked.

"Yep" he replied.

"Okay, drop your clothes and we can go" I said opening the door. He dropped his clothes in his gym bag and walked over.

"Ladies first" he offered.

"Thank you" I said and walked out with Matt following me behind closing the door behind him.

"You ready to win this?" Matt asked all pumped up.

"Hell to the yeah!" I exclaimed happily. I'm always pumped for my matches; even though in some matches I lose but I walk away with dignity and my head held high. Matt laughed and wrapped his arm around my shoulder as we walked over to curtain.