Never have I been more frightened for an event in my life. Tonight was my first official televised event in history. Yes, people saw NXT, but NXT takes place in a place that is… well… not like Raw. Raw is the biggest show under a pay per view event and you want it to make a difference, especially if you're coming from developmental like Ember and I.

Speaking of Ember, I was lucky enough to be in the battle royal with her before the cameras began rolling. I was eliminated towards the middle of the bout, but that doesn't matter because my partner won! She'd be the first one of us two to get a fair shot at the Diva's title, and Kaitlyn seemed to be impressed with her competition.

My match would be up first. Raw hasn't had a mixed-tag team match in a while, but this would be my first appearance against AJ and Dolph. I'd be teaming with Zack and Ember would be backstage getting ready. The match was quick, unfortunately and the victors were not Zack and I. Big E. Langston interfered, Dolph got the pin while I chased AJ around the ring before getting cornered by E. Not the best starting point, but it is something.

Ember's match was later in the night and when I lose a match, I like to be alone. I like for everyone to leave me be, and Ember understood that my presence at her ringside would be scarce. I remained in mine and hers locker room, watching the TV as she walked out to the ring.

She was doing absolutely amazing. Every move that Kaitlyn did was countered by Ember, although they did go back and forth for a good while. It was a lengthy Diva's match, something the Universe was definitely craving for the longest.

Just as Ember was going for the pin, the lights went out in the arena, and I tilted my head, curious as to what was going on. The lights don't normally go out in the middle of a match unless it's someone like the Undertaker. When the lights went back on though, Kaitlyn was gone and Dean Ambrose was cornering Ember in the ring. She's not a stupid girl though. I watched her take out Roman and book it out of the ring, leaving her shirt behind when Dean tried to keep her inside.

I got myself dressed into appropriate clothing (I had taken a shower before Ember's match began and never changed) and went to go look for her. I opened the door and saw Sheamus and John Cena talking in the hallway.

"John! Sheamus! Could you give a girl a hand?"

"Sure, what's up?" John asked, Sheamus turning to look at me.

"You've met Ember, obviously. The Shield is kind of on her tails right now… could you help me look for her? She was really creeped when they showed up to NXT." I said, my eyes pleading. They gave in without a word and stormed off to look.

I ran in the other direction, looking around for any sight of her, but instead I found a panting Zack who was looking for me.

"Ember went in the other direction. They're following her!" He said, resting his hand on my shoulder.

"John and Sheamus went to look for her and them. Just relax. You did well, Zack." I said with a shake of my head as he leaned against a stack of crates.

I didn't hear from Ember for the rest of the night, and ended up riding with Zack to the Smackdown venue for Tuesday. My locker room would be shared with her as usual, and when the door opened and she had arrived, my eyes went wide. She looked fine, but that didn't spot my immediate questioning.

"Are you okay?! You totally just left after they spoke to you! Left me stranded but got a ride with Zack." I said. She nodded her head.

"I'm fine. They just… scared me a bit."

"What the hell did they want?" I asked. She looked down at the floor and I snapped my fingers to bring her back. "Em?"

"Nothing, they just wanted to get a rise out of scaring me. That's all." I laughed. I knew that was a lie.

"Bullshit. I've been your friend for nearly ten years, I can tell when you're lying to me or not."

"I'm serious. Look, let's just drop it okay. We need to get ready for tonight." She said as she put her stuff in front of a locker and began to change.

Sighing, I changed into my black and red "Harley Quinn-esque" ring attire. The red was dark and covered one leg, while black covered the other. My top was a corset of the same shade of red with a black built in bra showing. I always doubled up though to be safe. My boots went to the middle of my legs and had a little three diamond symbol like Harley's on the side. I have a slight obsession if you couldn't tell.

Ember and I were finally ready and as we walked to the curtains, I saw the three of them standing… waiting. It was as if they were just waiting for our match and waiting to ruin it. Ember could handle that shit, but not me. I don't take interruptions too well, especially if I'm on a roll in a match.

"If they fuck up our match tonight, Em… I swear I will lose my shit." I said to her.

"They won't… they better not." She said and we went to the ring as the music hit.

Our match was going great. We were up against Aksana and Alicia. Ember and I were on top of tagging one another in, and we kept both of them down, even though Aksana had her moments in the match. As Ember and I were about to pull off our double team move, that's when the familiar beginning sounds of the Shield's music played through the arena. We both looked around which wasn't the best decision on Ember or my part. I got the roundhouse kick from Alicia and was brought to the ground. She went for the pin as Ember went back to the turnbuckle and I kicked out. I wasn't going to end it like that. I got back up and Alicia hit me with her finisher and tried to pin. When I felt Ember break it, I knew she'd take care of the rest. I flung my arm over Alicia when I heard her hit the mat, and we won the match.

Ember fell down next to me. We didn't realize we were the only ones there until we felt the mat bounce. Looking around, I felt two sets of arms grab me and a hand cover my mouth. Roman and Seth had me in their grasp and brought me over to the corner. Dean grabbed a handful of Ember's hair, and I struggled more.

"Times ticking, spitfire...what your answer?" Dean said.

"I'll give you your answer, if you let her go. She has nothing to do with this." My head tilted and I shook Roman's hand off me.

"I have nothing to do with what?! Ember what is he talking about?!" I yelled.

"Oh, she doesn't even know? Some friend you are." Dean smirked. My eyebrows raised and I shook my head in confusion.

"Let her go, please."

"No." He pressed his cheek on the side of my head. "I want to see the look on her face when you finally give us that answer."

"Okay, you really want to know?" Ember said.

I was confused and the look on my face could probably hint that along with worry. What was going on? Is this why I didn't hear from her the night before? Then Ember shot me a wink and smiled. I had to play along. She stomped on Dean's foot and I took that as my go ahead. I kneed Roman in the crotch and turned to Seth, who I pulled in and kissed, leaving him with a dumbfounded and shocked look on his face.

"Get out of here! Go!" I heard Ember yell. I didn't want to, but I knew I had no choice in the matter. I got out of the ring before Roman could move, since I knew Seth would have if he wanted at that point.

I didn't hear most of the conversations going on, but when I turned to the ring, I saw Dean with his arm around Ember's waist. All I needed to hear was she was a member of the faction now, and that set me to complete plan mode. I went backstage and met up with Zack and John.

"What do we do?" I asked. Zack wrapped an arm around my shoulders and looked at John who was looking forward. The Shield and Ember were standing there.

"Let her go." John said, trying to reason.

"How about no? She's one of us now." My breathing began to get difficult, but I wouldn't show it. I stepped out of Zack's grasp and walked forward.

"She is not a part of anything. You have no right to force her into something that she doesn't belong in, you ignorant apes." I said.

"Autumn..." Ember said, looking at the ground.

"Let her go now, Ambrose."

"Or what?" Dean said.

"Oh you don't want know what I can do to you… physically and mentally." I said, smirking as I got closer.

"Auty, please." Ember said as she looked up now.

"I swear, you three are going to regret ever coming near her or me."

"AUTUMN! Stop!" Ember yelled. I gave her a look and tilted my head. "All you're just spewing is empty threats."

"What?!" I said. She of all people knew that when I said something, I'd find a way to do it.

"They asked me to join them and gave me time to think about their offer. And with all this time that was given me, my answer was going to be yes anyways." Ember said. My eyes widened and I felt Zack place a hand on my shoulder.

"Again, WHAT?! Have you gone mad?! Have you seen what these guys do for the stupidity they believe in?!" I swatted Zack's hand away and moved forward, Dean beginning to meet me halfway before Ember came between us.

"I can handle this." She said to Dean before turning to me. "Their belief isn't stupid. They're right. They showed me all the wrongs that have been done to me. Justice needs to be served."

"Ember...you can't be serious." I said, rolling my eyes as Dean held Ember close to him. She was petrified of the man less then seventy-two hours ago. What was all this?

"You best believe it, bro." Ember said and Seth started laughing. I looked over at him and gave him a glare before looking back at Ember. She gave me one of her looks. A look that I could tell I needed to play along with.

"You know what, that's okay."

"Auty, what are you talking about?" Zack said, looking down at me.

"If she wants to be with them, well then so be it. Just so you know, Em… you just lost a best friend. So when they're done and finished with you, which they will be, DO NOT come crying about this." I said as I grabbed Zack by the arm to leave. "Let's get out of here. The sight of them is starting to make me sick."

"Hey Autumn, it wouldn't be nice to leave me without a kiss. Don't you think?" Seth said. I stopped immediately and spun around. I let go of Zack's arm and walked towards Seth, a smile on my face.

He was much taller than I was, but I had a plan. I slid my hands up his vest as I approached him and pulled it so he was more towards my level. My face got closer to his with the sexiest smile I could come up with and before our lips could even connect, I elbowed him in the gut and let him go. The other two reacted and Ember came between us.

"I think its best that you leave right now." Ember said, and I felt another one of those looks. I played along and rolled my eyes before walking away with Zack.

I was silent the rest of the night. How was I going to get Ember out of this mess? I would have to really be strategic, and even that would be difficult. I needed to think up something, and I needed to do it quickly. Then, my thoughts traveled as I sat in the passenger seat of Zack's car. Something happened that is a mystery in my mind. I kissed Seth Rollins to get out of something, and he had a look of shock on his face. He asked for another kiss, and as I manipulated, he didn't even raise a finger. If I was going to get Ember out of this, I needed to do it from the inside and Seth may be that ticket to it.