Melina took a moment pondering all of the possibilities, as the two women walked hand in hand toward the elevator.
"Randy Orton?" She asked.
"Vamp" Mickie replied.
"I knew it!" That completely explains why Jillian slept with him. She can't stand Orton." She exclaimed.
Mickie smiled thinking how cute it was how her girlfriend seemed to be on an endless quest of discovering what kind of supernatural their co-workers were. There were a few of them that backstage were completely open about their species. Though the majority of them preferred to keep their identities to themselves. Which for a human meant they would have no idea unless blatantly for her girlfriend Mickie could discern what species someone was from her senses.
"Hmm…ok, Lita?" Melina posed.
"Human, but a big supporter of werewolves" Mickie stated as she pushed the button to summon the elevator.
"Shoot okay, well then that can't count for my girl guess." She remarked with a slight pout.
"What you're trying to guess what our colleagues are in order?" Mickie chuckled.
"Hey, there's gotta be a method to the madness. Right?" She replied smirking. There was a ding over head as the metallic silver doors opened. Mickie grinning shook her head in amusement as they entered the elevator.
"Okay what about Candice, human?" Melina asked irritation laced her tone. Even though it had been years since the whole 'you stole my move' incident. There was clearly still no love lost between the two women.
"She's a fairy" Mickie replied pressing their floor number.
"What a fairy, really?" she questioned skeptically.
"I thought that fairies stayed close to forests, and were green activists" She added.
"Yeah some do and are, but a lot more have started migrating towards the city to adjust to urban life." Mickie explained. "Besides one of the upsides of city life for them is the night life." She added.
"Yeah and we all know how much Candice likes to party" Melina scoffed.
The same ding overhead emitted as their ascension ended and the silver metallic doors opened.
"Forget about her Mel, suggest a guy" Mickie commented as the steeped onto their floor.
"Ok, hmmm…How about Edge?" Melina asked.
"Shape shifter" Mickie answered.
"Oh that's cool, but wait if he's a shape shifter, is that what he really looks like?" She commented stopping at their room door.
"Uh…You know I don't know. Good question though" Mickie replied. Melina pulled the car key out of her pocket and swiped it opening the door. Mickie followed behind accidentally bumping the edge of the door frame with her shoulder on the way in. Razor sharp pain swiftly swept from the initial contact throughout her shoulder, triggering a dull throbbing from her entire body. Wincing she inhaled sharply as her eyes welled watering.
"Baby are you okay?" Melina asked concerned as she rushed to Mickie's side, finding it difficult to restrain herself form embracing the brunette into a comforting hug. "Yeah, yeah I'm fine" Mickie responded through gritted teeth her tone tense.
"I just bumped the door is all" She added trying to sound unaffected. Gently Melina took Mickie by the hand leading her to the bed, to sit down. Once seated Melina softly laid her hand on Mickie's back rubbing it in circular motions.
"Are you still sore from shifting last night?' she asked.
"Yeah" Mickie answered slowly exhaling. It had had been six months since Melina had witnessed Mickie's full shift. Since then there been many shifts Mickie had endured with Melina by her side during every one.
"Are they getting any easier like Taker said?" Melina questioned.
"Somewhat" Mickie stated hesitantly. She couldn't quite give a real definitive answer. The pain was still unbearable, she still didn't have complete control of herself once completely shifted; and only recently could she remember anything after, but even that was hazy or vague.
"Having you here when it happens helps, though" She added tenderly kissing Melina.
The resounding thumps of rapid frantic knocking on their room door interrupting the moment between them from intensifying. Both women pulled back exchanging a mutual look of curiosity at the sudden disturbance.
"I'll get it, Mick. You just relax" Melina stated rising from the mattress edge.
"Who is it?" Melina asked through the door with her hand on the door knob. Mickie smirked at her girlfriend's ever cautious nature.
"It's me Tyson" replied the voice.
Now knowing the identity of the visitor Melina without hesitation opened the door."Oh, hey Tyson What's u-"Melina began but paused mid-greet once she actually saw her friend. Dark circles rung around his sunken eyes. His usual carefully styled and gelled short crew cut hair was now overgrown and messily unkempt. Even the hue of his normally healthy fair colored skin appeared pale and chalky.
"Wow, Tyson are you okay?" Melina questioned seriously taken aback by Tyson's unusual appearance.
"Have you seen Nattie? It's been four days and I haven't seen her" Tyson asked rapidly. "No, I can't say I have.." Melina replied. Tyson drooped his head at her response.
"Do you want to come in and sit down for a minute? You really don't look okay Tyson" Melina suggested, stepping aside enough to allow him to cross the doorway.
"I can't get a hold of her by cell, we haven't been fighting. She told me she loved me right before she left." Tyson said staring down at his wringing hands.
"This isn't like her." He added softly.
"I'm very sorry Tyson" Melina consoled.
"Maybe Mickie has seen her?" Melina mentioned now looking at the brunette who sensing the disturbance had come to the door a few moments prior. Tyson raised his head sharply his pleading eyes searching Mickie's face for an answer.
"No, I haven't seen her either. Sorry" Mickie replied fighting a pervasive chilling sensation that hung in her stomach like a heavy mist. Disappointment spread across his haggard features.
"But you still need to take a rest, when was the last time you slept?" Mickie asked.
"I don't remember or care. I need to find Nattie something isn't right I can feel it." Tyson replied.
"I understand where you're coming from Tyson, but if you keep running yourself into the ground, you won't be able to think clearly enough to find your own head let alone Natalya." Mickie reasoned. Tyson chewed his lower lip for a moment before shifting his glance from Mickie to his hands.
"Yeah, I guess you're right. I'm going to go back to my room and sleep" He conceded, taking a few steps back.
"We'll walk you to your room" Melina offered. "Nah, I'm alright. I'll see you ladies later." Tyson responded starting his way down the hallway.
"If you see her please let me know" He called out as he continued walking.
"We will" Both women replied in unison.
"I wonder where Nattie is?" Melina pondered aloud once the two were back inside.
"I don't know, but I think Tyson' right. Something isn't right, I feel it too" Mickie stated, trying to ignore the chilling tingle that had been creeping up and down her spine since she had sensed Tyson's despair. Mickie unconsciously wrapped her arms protectively around Melina's waist.
"Mel, try and be careful from now on ok? I can't explain it but this feels really close to home" Mickie whispered softly into the Latina's ear. Melina twisted around within the encircled arms to face the other woman.
"Of course, I'm always careful" Melina replied with a kiss.