That night…

"So, anything good on TV at this time?" RVD asked, sitting down by Kari.

"Well let's see, it's Wednesday and about 8:30. Yea, According to Jim is on!" Kari grinned and turned on the TV to find news.

"Aw." Everyone groaned but Kari turned up the volume. Everyone watched.

"The aftershocks are officially over." The reporter from the local abc station was saying. "It's safe to come outside but be wary of the wreckage."

"It's also confirmed that anyone left inside the rubble probably won't be found alive. The slim chance is about 1 in 100." An LAPD officer added.

"Thanks for that addition." The reporter nodded to him. "Now we take you to a downtown skyscraper that fell and only two people made it out alive."

"It was really scary, I'm surprised we made it away alive." The man said.

"Yea, really. I'm the president and this is my CEO." The woman said.

"And what exactly is, or was, this building?" The reporter asked.

"It was and some day will be again, the building for Morgan Stanley- Dean Witter and other cooperation meetings regarding money." The man said.

"It was currently being used for today for the meeting of representatives for the major car companies here in California." The woman said.

"No, dad!" Kari cried, staring at the screen in horror. Everyone looked at her with shock, not expecting her to do or say something like that.

"Kari, what is it?" Jericho rushed over and put a hand around her shoulders.

"My dad." Kari whispered and lowered her head. "First I lost my brother at school, and now my dad at his work." She sniffed and rubbed her eyes.

"Oh no." Triple H gasped quietly.

"I'm so sorry." RVD replied with a heavy sigh.

"I know what it's like to loose family, but I'm sorry I can't be much conciliation here." Kurt Angle said and sat down on a chair.

"Come on guys." Jericho leered at them and looked down at Kari. She seemed so small, young and innocent to him, like a little kitty cat. "I'm sorry." He put his head on her nearest shoulder and kept his hand reassuringly on her other. She looked up at him and he tried to smile. All Kari could do was bury her damp face into his shirt. "I'm sorry Kari, I'm so, so sorry." He sniffed and leaned his head against hers to show his affection.

"Whoa man, that's deep." RVD whispered to Triple H as Kurt turned off the TV.

The next morning, Thursday…

"Well today's the day. Are we still gonna go?" Kurt asked Vince on his cell phone. "Ok, yea I'll tell them. Sure. Alright then, see you soon."

"Ready guys?" Triple H asked.

"Yea, let's go." RVD said and all the wrestlers began to head in the direction of Staples Center. Kari, naturally, lead the way.

"Is Vince or anyone there yet?" The Rock asked.

"No, we're all gonna meet there." Stone Cold replied.

"I just hope and pray it still stands." Kari choked as they walked down the empty streets of Los Angeles. It took about half an hour but the gang finally made it to the area. "Oh my freakin god!" Kari fell to her knees and the wrestlers looked at her strangely.

"Kari, what's wrong?" Jericho asked.

"Yea, it's still standing." RVD shrugged.

"Thank god, there is a god!" Kari sobbed happily and bowed to the arena.

"Dam." Triple H laughed and Hulk Hogan shrugged.

"Well come on, I'll be Vince is waiting." The Rock said and they all went over. Soon everybody met up with Vince.

"Alright, the show is still scheduled. Everyone remember their roles?" He asked.

"Yes." Everyone said drone-like.

"Good." Vince nodded with a smile and noticed the teenager whom Jericho rested his arm on. "And you are…?"

"Oh, I'm Kari Ketchum, Mr. McMahon. Believe me, it's a real honor to be standing here in your presence." Kari bowed gracefully before him.

"Polite little squirt aint she." Stone Cold said to Vince.

"Is this your groupie?" Vince approached Jericho.

"No, uh, actually, can we talk later in private?" Jericho asked.

"Sure, is she coming too?" Vince asked and Jericho nodded yes. "Alright then, let's get inside."

"Yay!" Kari cheered and ran into the arena.

"I can tell she's a big fan." Rock laughed.

"What, of us or the Lakers?" Jericho nudged him and they all went inside. After a while, they all got their gear set up in the locker rooms.

"Whoa, this is so cool. Being in the Lakers locker room with all you guys." Kari was literally bouncing off the walls.

"Aw, to be young again." RVD sighed happily.

"Yea, glad that's over." Triple H muttered and clapped his hands as he entered the dining area where all the superstars were talking. "Ok guys, listen up." Everyone looked over. "Vince is gonna take us all out to eat at Hometown Buffet."

"Yea!" Everyone cried rowdily.

"Hang on, we all have to cram onto a big bus." Triple H went on.

"Aw." Everyone sighed and sat down.

"But the whole restaurant will be reserved for us." Triple H finished.

"Yay!" Everyone got up and ran out the door.

"This is so cool!" Kari said again as she ran out the door with the others. She was really psyched to be with the superstars in their everyday life, she felt like one of them. They got on the bus and Jericho, RVD and Kari sat in one seat and Triple H, Hulk Hogan and The Rock sat in the one in front of them. Kari yawned and began to fall asleep.

"Man, she's had a pretty rough couple of days hu." RVD grinned as Kari fell asleep against his shoulder. "She's so cute."

"What do you mean?" Triple H asked, turning around in his seat.

"Not like that, but I mean look at how small she is. I mean she's like what, 17 years old? She's adorable like a little kitten." RVD put an arm around her.

"Better watch out Chris, you're loosing your daughter." Hulk Hogan whispered as he turned around. Jericho laughed to himself.

"I'm gonna talk to Vince during lunch, let's hope he says yes." He grinned. Soon they were eating lunch, Vince and Jericho got a table to themselves so they could talk. Chris looked over Vince's shoulder at Kari who was sitting with Hogan, Triple H and RVD. He grinned a little and gave a slight laugh. Vince looked up.

"Something up Chris?" He asked and Jericho turned back to him.

"Oh uh yea." Jericho snapped out of it and cleared his throat. "I, um, wanted to ask you something that's kinda important, ok?"

"Shoot." Vince said as he chewed.

"Well," Jericho swallowed his food. "I wanted to know if I could, well, kinda adopt Kari into this business."

"What?" Vince looked confused. "I dunno if I fully understand, explain."

"Oh ok, well." Jericho began to try and explain what he was saying. "I've seen what she can do, it's very impressive. I think she'd be a good wrestler."

"Go on." Vince nodded.

"And so I was wondering if she could be a wrestler for you and be well, kinda my tag team partner." Jericho grinned, Vince's eyes shifted. "And I had one more request." Jericho scratched the back of his head nervously. "Since her family was killed in the quake, and she and Meko have nowhere to go, I was wondering if, well, I could adopt her as my daughter." Vince's eyes widened a little in shock. Jericho tensed and gulped. "I promise I'll take good care of her, and because she's almost 18 she can travel with us and stuff and grow up learning how to be the best wrestler she can be!" He stammered.

"Chris." Vince laughed and Jericho's eyes softened in fear of what Vince would say. "You shouldn't be asking me this, you have to take this up with your wife."

"Jessica?" Chris was still confused, staring at Vince with a dazed stare.

"If you wanna adopt her you need to ask her. If she says yes, sure she can be a wrestler. I'd be glad to have her aboard." Vince smiled at Chris and he grinned back.

"Thank you" Chris replied with a relieved nod. He sighed, letting the big breath out as he got his cell phone and called his wife. "Hey Jessica."

"Chris, oh my god, are you alright?" Her voice cried.

"Yea I'm fine, I'm great actually." He replied.

"When I found out you were in California I just got so scared." She went on.

"I'm sorry." Chris said, he had no idea she felt this way. How could he ask her about Kari now?

"Is it that bad there, are you in danger? I see it here on TV." She continued.

"Yea it is pretty bad." Chris replied mournfully. "It's worse than that movie Independence Day."

"But that was such a great movie." Jessica said.

"Seriously, we're all fine. The city and the civilians aren't but we are." Chris said and cleared his throat. "Uh Jessica, I have a question to ask you."

"What is it honey?" She asked.

"Um, I found a girl here who's a big fan and was going to the event." Chris began. Jessica went 'mhm' to tell him to go on. "She was a hero here at her school and stuff and her family was killed here in the quake and I was, well, wondering…"

"Oh Chris." Jessica cut him off. "That's so sad!"

"So can we?" Chris gulped.

"Of course Chris, let's please!" Jessica cried.

"Really?" Chris gasped happily. "Oh thank you!"

"Well I have to go, I look forward to meeting her." She laughed.

"By Jess." Chris sighed with relief.

"By honey." Jessica hung up and then Chris did.

"Well?" Vince asked.

"She said yes." Jericho grinned and picked up his soda.

"Well then that's my answer too." Vince got up and walked over to Kari. "Kari Ketchum?" She looked up. "Welcome to the WWF."

Whoa, that musta been really exciting! What will happen next, the event is only hours away!