Five Weeks Earlier….
Week One.
Tampa Arena
Tampa, FL
1! 2! 3!
Ding! Ding! Ding!
"Here's your winner, Candace Key!" The arena erupted in cheers as the referee raised my arm up. A big smile spread across my lips as I saw AJ limp out of the ring accompanied by Dolph and Big E.
"See, Cole? What did I tell ya?" Jerry Lawler said.
Michael Cole rolled his eyes in response. "I admit, she's been on a roll as of late."
"That's the Memphis blood running through her veins. If Memphis is known for three things it's: music, BBQ, and Memphis style wrestling." Lawler continued.
I looked over at the announcer table and saw Lawler with a big smile on his face. He gave me a thumbs up and I gave him one back. "Candace is well on her way to becoming the next Divas Champion!"
"Sierra. Hotel. India. Echo. Lima. Delta…SHIELD."
What the?
I looked to the stands and saw them coming down the steps. Well, one of them. The one with the two toned hair.
Seth Rollins.
What the hell does he want? I thought.
"This can't be good." I heard Michael Cole say.
"What's the SHIELD doing here?" JBL spoke up.
"I don't know, but I don't like it." Lawler said worried.
My first instinct was to run, but I held my ground as he jumped over the barricade.
"What do you want?" I spat as he entered the ring. He smiled, and took a step toward me. I took a step back, watching him closely. He frowned at me. Then mouthed something I couldn't make out.
"What?" I asked confused.
Suddenly he rushed at me and I backed into the corner of the ring.
"Why that little—"I heard Lawler say as he took off his headset and stood up. Michael Cole holds his arm out and mouthed something to him. Lawler nodded and sat back down.
I saw Seth reach his hand out to touch me.
Oh God. I shut my eyes fearing the worst.
I felt a hand gently caressing my cheek, and I opened my eyes.
He was looking down at me, well, more like staring.
"Wh-what?" I asked scared.
He leaned in close and whispered in my ear. "Believe in the SHIELD."
What?
"We are the SHIELD and you will believe in us."
Right as he moved away the theme for Kane came on. I looked to the ramp and saw Daniel Bryan running to the ring with Kane close behind him.
"Woah! It's Bryan and Kane!" Michael Cole shouted.
"Help has arrived! " JBL added.
Seth smiled at me then bolted out the ring and over the barricade just as Daniel and Kane slipped through the ropes and stood in the middle of the ring. I went over to them and thanked them for saving me.
"You ok?" Daniel asked. I nodded.
"What was that about?" Kane asked gesturing to the stands. I looked up and saw Seth standing at the top with his arms crossed, smiling.
"I wish I knew, Kane" I said shaking my head. "I wish I knew."
