Last Time

Dean saw that smirk on AJ's face and that brought a curious smile to his own, "What are you planning babe?"

"Would you and the boys be so kind as to show Tamina our Secret Service?" She cooed, innocently referring to the group's triple powerbomb.

Dean grinned, "We haven't done it on a Diva before but it'll be our pleasure," he then turned around and helped Tamina up while Roman let out his savage roar to let the crowd know that it was time for the Secret Service.

The crowd booed extremely loudly. They could understand powerbombing a Superstar, but a Diva? That was beyond wrong in their eyes.

Once Tamina was in position Roman lifted her up with the greatest of ease as Dean and Seth stood at his sides, hands on Tamina's chest and shoulders, and then the three of them slammed Superfly's daughter hard into the mat. The Secret Service was successful and Tamina was out motionless on the canvas.

"BELIEVE IN THE SHIELD!" AJ and Roman screamed together.

Everybody in the audience booed. The Shield crossed a line, no Diva should be attacked like this from another superstar.

AJ had a chesire-cat grin on her face as she jumped into Dean's arms, The Shield posing proudly over Tamina almost like a family rather than just a group of renegade wrestlers.

"Special Op" blared. The ever-outspoken Philadelphia crowd giving them a mix of traditional boos and chants of "assholes" over their actions.

In unity, they connected their fists together, smirking.

Dean smirked, he loved it when his team made and impact like this and gave the fans something to talk about, "Our work is done, lets go."

AJ grinned, hopping out of Dean's arms to happily skip off with her teammates following the pint-size dynamo. They had made a major impact.

End Flashback

"It's been a while since we had fun like that," Seth grinned, proud of himself and his teammates, "Great win too AJ." The dual-haired high-flier praised.

AJ smirked. "Can't someone with more skill face me? I'm begging for someone to come out and play with me.." She said, treating her matches as child's playtime due to the ease of her victories.

"Well you're feeling rather smug," Dean smirked at the petite powerhouse, admiring how she saw her matches as childlike fun.

"Unlike a certain bearded creepazoid who looks like he should be a lumberjack instead of a wrestler holding Money In The Bank, I back up my attitude." AJ smirked, referring to one Damien Sandow.

"I'm still surprised I lost that briefcase to that sad, annoying, excuse for a superstar," Dean grumbled. He was in the same Money In The Bank that Damien was in when he won the World Heavyweight Championship briefcase.

"Perhaps I could help you rectify that, puddin." AJ purred, channeling her inner Harley Quinn to Dean's Joker.

"I'm listening," Dean smiled as Seth raised an eyebrow as his lips curled in an amused smirk, "She's into Harley?" he thought.

"It's simple, I convince him to put it on the line using my irresistible charms and then I help you win it baby." AJ grinned happily.

"You sure you can do it?" Dean asked, "Can you sweet-talk that bore Sandow?"

"Deanny baby, I can sweet-talk anyone." AJ smirked.

"Well I guess it's settled then," Dean grinned, "I heard Damien has a match this Friday on Smackdown, you'll see him then babe." He purred lovingly.

"Alright babe. Kiss?" She cooed.

"You read my mind," Dean purred, kissing her.

AJ giggled mischeviously, as she kissed the leader of the Shield.

Dean kept the kiss soft, wrapping his arms around her as Roman shook her head and smiled, "Can't you two get a room?" he teased.

"Oh hush screamer, you know you'll get a shot with me. Best I share you rather than you get an inferior girl, right baby doll?" She cooed to Dean.

"That's right," Dean nodded, "AJ is the only woman in the entire WWE that is worthy of us. That's why she's special to us."

AJ had a grin a mile wide, oozing smugness.

Dean smiled, kissing her on the cheek.

"C'mon boys, let's get outta here." AJ giggled.

"Right behind you beautiful," Dean smiled.

"Oh you beast!" AJ giggled more, playfully swatting him on the rear end.

Dean grinned and laughed, "But yeah we can go, c'mon guys."

After the four of them grabbed their bags they went right to their tour bus in route to the hotel so they could relax now that their part of the show was over. Then on Thursday the four of them got an e-mail that they had to go to see a WWE photographer in a photo studio in downtown Cleveland for a brief photoshoot for the Shield's profile. Just so it could be updated with pictures of AJ. Of course the WWE Photographer reccomended pictures of AJ without the Shield jacket since the fans have yet to see her with it on.

AJ pouted, innocently stamping her foot in dislike. Despite only having her jacket for a short time, she'd grown quite attached to it and didn't want to take it off.

"I know you want to keep the jacket on babe but the wwe universe doesn't know you have a jacket yet," Dean said, wanting AJ to take the jacket off just to keep it a surprise for Friday.

"Who cares what they know and don't know?" AJ whined, sounding quite adorable.

"Listen, do you really want to spoil the surprise of letting the people know that you are a full-fledged member of The Shield with your own, customized, jacket?" Seth asked, trying to appeal to the entertainer in AJ.

"Well...not really no." AJ answered shyly.

"Besides Smackdown is tomorrow and you can wear your jacket as long as you want then," Roman smiled at her.

AJ smiled back, charmed by the big man. "Ah...all right." She relented, taking it off, revealing her Love Bites tee underneath.

"Great, now our photographer's waiting for us," Dean said as he opened the door.

"You owe me baby." AJ smirked smugly.

"I know," Dean smiled charmingly at her, "I'll do whatever you want."

"Good." AJ smirked wider.

"Good to see who wears the pants in this relationship," Seth smirked, seeing just how assertive AJ was over Dean now.

Dean arched an eyebrow at the high-flier. "And what is THAT supposed to mean?"

"Oh, nothing," Seth quieted down, barely containing his smirk.

AJ and Dean both stared at him, arms crossed. It was clear neither of them believed him.

"What Seth is trying to say is you two have an interesting relationship, in a good way," Roman said, coming to his tag team partner's aid.

"Hmm...all right." AJ answered.

Seth nodded and smiled innocently, grateful that his partner got some attention away from him.

"Now then, are we quite prepared?" Dean smirked.

"Yes we are," Roman nodded.

AJ innocently clung to Dean.

"There's the photographer," Dean smiled, seeing the WWE Photographer up ahead as AJ clung lovingly to his arm.

AJ grinned up at Dean.

"Ready for your first photoshoot as a member of The Shield baby?" Dean asked AJ with a smile.

"You better believe it." AJ grinned widely. She couldn't wait.

"We plan on taking 25 different pictures with 5 different poses," the photographer said, letting the faction of superstars get the info.

"Alright fine." AJ scoffed.

"So if you stand in front of the black screen over there we can get to work," the photographer said

The group nodded, stepping over to it.

The first pose was AJ sitting cross-legged on the floor with Dean standing on her left and Roman and Seth standing on her right. Showing that if you wanted to get to AJ you had to go through The Shield first.

"Good one." He smiled, snapping 5 in quick succession.

The next pose was AJ standing next to Dean with his arm wrapped around her waist while he and the other Shield members looked cold, focused, and mean while AJ smirked in confidence. It showed just how comforable she was in being with The Shield.

The photographer smiled, snapping 5 more.

The third pose was more focused on Roman and Seth as AJ stood between them with her arms on their shoulders while Dean stood on Roman's right side with his hands clapsed with Roman staring into the camera with a cold look in his eyes while Seth had the same look on his face.

He nodded, liking the pose as he snapped an additional 5.

The next pose was more focused on Dean and AJ. AJ stood in front of him, grinning evilly with Dean holding her close as Roman's hands were balled up into fists while he stood on Dean's left with Seth smirking as he stood on Dean's right.

He smiled, snapping 5 more.

The final pose was AJ and her Shield teammates raising one fist high in the air, a classic showing of power and unity as a team.

He smiled, snapping the final 5 pictures.

"There, all done," the photographer said with a smile.

"Bout time." AJ smirked, putting her Shield jacket back on.

"Now lets pack up our things and get out of here," Dean smiled.

"Good call baby." AJ cooed.

Dean wrappped an arm around AJ as they walked to their dressing room to get their things and head out to their tour bus. The photoshoot was done and now they could relax.

AJ innocently beamed up at Dean.

Dean smiled back at her. He and AJ were looking lovingly into each others eyes while Roman and Seth packed up their belongings.

AJ leaned in, softly kissing him.

Dean kissed her back softly, leaning down a little bit to do so.

AJ smiled sweetly at him.

Dean smiled back at at her lovingly but then Seth spoke, "So lovebirds, Roman and I will be on the tour bus," the daredevil said with a little smile.

AJ blushed innocently. "Fine, Sethy."

"Yeah we'll be right there dude," Dean blushed slightly. Roman smiled and shook his head a little bit in amusement, "Alright Seth, lets go."

Seth smirked a little and left with the big man.

As soon as Roman and Seth started walking down the hall Dean's attention then turned back to AJ, "Yeah those guys are my teammates," he chuckled, "I guess you wanna go now baby?" Dean asked gently.

"If...you want to sweetie." AJ replied innocently.

"Alright. But I have to do one thing before I go," Dean said.

"What is it?" AJ asked cutely.

"This," Dean purred as he caressed AJ's cheek and gave her a soft kiss.

"Aww Deany...your such a sweetheart.." AJ gushed.

"I know," Dean smiled at her, "But you're even sweeter."

"Oh stop you beast." AJ teased, blushing.

Dean grinned, "It's true babe, you're the sweetest girl in the world."

"Nonsense." AJ giggled.

"Seriously. You're the sweetest, hottest, woman I know," Dean said, his grin shrinking to a more honest and sincere smile and his tone of voice showed that he meant it.

"Aww.." AJ answered sweetly, blushing.

"C'mon beautiful, guys are waiting for us," Dean smiled.

"Alright babe." AJ smiled back.

Dean opened the door for AJ, being a gentleman and wanting her to leave first.

AJ beamed at him and happily skipped out.

Dean smiled and followed her out of the dressing room.

AJ happily skipped out of the building, Dean following on his own pace.

"About time you showed up!" Seth smiled, seeing AJ and Dean approach their tour bus.

"Sorry daredevil." AJ teased.

"It's cool. We should get moving to the hotel though," Roman said.

AJ nodded, skipping into the tour bus.

Dean followed her onto the bus. The driver closed the doors soon after and started the bus.

The bus motor purred as it started, carrying the four superstars as it drove down the road. Next stop, Richmond, Virginia.

AJ happily cuddled with Dean.

Dean sweetly kissed AJ on her forehead as they sat together.

AJ giggled softly.

"Aww good to know my teammates are in love," Seth grinned at Dean and AJ.

"Oh hush, Seth." AJ replied, blushing.

"Am I wrong?" Seth asked with a little smirk.

"No...your not." AJ replied, bashfully.

"Yeah you're right Seth," Dean smiled innocently, "Yeah we're in love." He added softly.

Roman wiped away some fake tears. "This is beautiful...isn't it Seth?"

"Yeah...It's just wonderful man," Seth nodded, fake sobbing.

Dean and AJ rolled their eyes.

"But really though, we're happy for you guys," Seth nodded and smiled.

"Thanks Seth." AJ smiled.

"Welcome, O' Lady of The Shield," Seth smiled.

AJ let out a little yawn and rested her head on Dean's shoulder cutely.

Dean smiled sweetly at AJ, kissing her softly on her head, letting AJ know she could rest on his arm any time she wanted.

"I love you." AJ cooed.

"I love you too."

The bus moved easily down the highway road. Richmond, Virginia and Smackdown was on their way.

Every member of The Sheild had time to sleep and do other things on the way to Richmond. While Dean and AJ slept the whole trip Seth played a few video games before he went to sleep and Roman took his nap while listening to his "slow jam" playlist on his iPod until the bus pulled up at the Richmond hotel.

AJ immediately skipped into the hotel, revitalized.

The men of The Shield followed AJ out of the bus and into the hotel, "And we still got time to relax before the show!" Seth smiled and laughed.

"Sure do." AJ grinned.

"Why don't we check in and do some sightseeing around town, hang out before we go to the arena?" Roman suggested.

The blad-clad group explored around town for about 3 hours before heading to the arena for Smackdown.

Friday Night Smackdown had just started and Damien Sandow was in his private dressing room, lacing up his boots. He didn't have a match tonight but since he knew this show very well that this show loved pulling surprises so he was prepared if that would ever change. Once his boots were laced up he went to his travel bag and took out a book, "Hamlet" by William Shakespere and decided to relax and read it.

AJ rhythmically knocked on Damien's door, a cute innocent smile on her face.

Damien moved the bookmark to mark the page he was in for future reading before turning attention to the door, "You may enter."

AJ happily skipped into the room.

Damien saw AJ a little girl in a woman's body. Full of zeal and energy but could also be annoying at times yet tough when needed to be and overall a decent person who is worthy of the "Intellectual Savior of the Masses" of his attention. However he was wondering why was she in his locker room, "Good evening AJ, what can I do for you?" He asked with a calm sophisticated air about him.

AJ gave him a big smile. "Well as you know Dean Ambrose has been quite the dominating United States Champion."

"Indeed," Damien nodded in agreement, "He is a strong, respectable, valiant, champion."

"But don't you deserve his United States Championship?" She asked innocently.

"Perhaps," Damien replied, "but I am holding my urge for championship combat to go after a bigger prize, a World championship," he said with a little smirk.

"But you could hold two championships instead of one." AJ coaxed.

Damien stroked his beard, "That is true and Dean may be a talented superstar but there is no way he can defeat me. The idea has merit," his lips curled into a small smile, appreciating AJ's idea.

"Just think about this. Damien Sandow United States Champion, AND future World Heavyweight Champion." AJ purred.

Damien grinned, "That is a wonderful idea, AJ you are a genius!"

AJ smiled sweetly. "You won't be sorry sweetie."

Damien smiled back at her, "I know I won't my bubbly little muse," he praised her, letting AJ know he never would've thought of this idea himself.

AJ giggled. "Cya out there."

"Goodbye AJ, you may leave. I have a match to prepare for," he grinned.

AJ happily skipped out, the first step of their plan worked to perfection.

Meanwhile Damien went to Vickie Guerrero's office to propose the match AJ suggested. He was ready to fight to become United States champion.

Damien approached Vickie Guerrero's office door and knocked a few times, "It's Damien."

Vickie smiled. "Come in."

Damien entered her office, eager to get down to business, "Mrs. Guerrero, I want a match tonight with Dean Ambrose for the United States championship," he said with confidence in his voice.

"But Damien, your already holding Money In The Bank."

"I know but I want the United States championship as well,"

"Very well, but it's only fair if you also put your briefcase on the line."

Damien hadn't expected this, putting up his Money In The Bank briefcase on the line against United States he was confident in his own abilities defend his case AND win the championship, so his answer was simple, "Fine. I will beat Dean Ambrose, retain my Money In The Bank briefcase, and go on to be the United States AND the World Heavyweight Champion," he declared.

"Then it's official." Vickie smiled.

Damien grinned, "And you will have have the honor of seeing me hold TWO championships, you're welcome."

To be continued...