This Woman's Work
Chapter 7
Author's Note: I am really sorry for the extremely long update. As I mentioned in 'I'm Not Over You Just Yet' my lovely wee granny had food poisoning about 2 weeks ago so we've been busy making sure she's eating properly and not going back into the hospital! On the other side work has been a nightmare which doesn't help much either. That being said, I would like to thank everyone who has alerted/reviewed/favourited this story so far! It really means a lot!
The weeks had flew by and now it was time for the main event of the summer – SummerSlam. Although John Cena would be defending his title against Randy Orton the event that everyone was talking about was the Diva Battle Royal to find out who would become the new Womens Champion.
Although Mickie was on RAW, Stephanie had decided that a inter brand match would boost the ratings plus the fans would love it. Another major talking point was the rivalry between Ashley and Kelly Kelly. The two women spent the last few weeks running up to the PPV being nothing but bitchy and screwing each other over.
Tonight it was the final showdown and Ashley was determined to come out on top.
"I mean it...even I don't win I am gonna make damn sure that skank doesn't!" Ashley growled as she stretched before the match. She was waiting by the Gorilla position with Mickie who at almost 2 months gone was still sporting a flat stomach.
"You'll do great out there! Trust me, there is no way in Hell that Kelly will win...in case you haven't forgotten, Beth Phoenix is also taking part tonight." Mickie smirked.
Ashley grinned as she raised her arms above her head. "I forgot about Beth...I hope those two are in first...that would be fucking-" The Dirty Diva never got to finish her statement because a flustered looking Maria was running towards them.
"Whoa! Where's the fire?" Mickie teased but frowned when a gasping Maria just pointed at the monitor behind them.
"Oh. My..." Mickie began her eyes widened as the monitor replayed a startled Beth Phoenix being attacked by a masked assailant.
"I can't believe someone would do something like that!" Maria who just got her breath back said stunned.
The girls watched the monitor as referees and EMT's surrounded Beth who was wincing in agony and clutching her left arm.
The dark haired woman gasped as she entered the dark room and shut the door firmly behind her. She got the fright of her life when two blue eyes glistened at her from the darkness.
"Good work out there Layla...it looks as if poor Beth's arm is broken." Kelly drawled.
"I ran as fast as I could and no-one followed me here...I think we got away with Kels." Layla said as she hastily accepted the water the blonde was giving her.
"Good and you remember the other part of the plan now don't you?" Kelly questioned raising a brow.
Layla who greedily gulped the water nodded. "I have to make sure that Ashley doesn't try and beat you." Layla replied as she finally stopped drinking.
Kelly smirked at her 'friend' "Good! Now you better run along...I'm in after Michelle...good luck out there."
Layla didn't say anything she just nodded and walked out leaving Kelly alone in the room. The blonde smiled widely to herself. Things were going exactly how she had planned. Now that Beth was out of the picture, she was one step closer to getting that belt.
Before the Divas match began, an announcement on Beth's condition was made. The Glamazon had suffered a broken wrist due to her attack. Stephanie McMahon had confidently announced that the perpetrator would be caught and dealt with, severely. A video montage was now being broadcast in the arena, to get the fans hyped up for the match. After this the first two Divas would make their entrances.
By now the majority of the Divas were standing at the Gorilla position as they would enter the ring at certain intervals.
"I still cannot believe that happened." Mickie shook her head.
"I bet I know who was behind it." Ashley muttered casting a look towards Layla and Jillian.
"Oh come on! I know they're mean but they're not that mean." Maria said laughing. "You seriously think they're behind it?" She added frowning as she noticed none of her friends laughed with her.
"Ash could be right..." Melina agreed as she watched Layla say something to Jillian which made the blonde haired woman's eyes narrow. "I guess we should just try and be careful out there." She finished turning her attention back to her friends.
"Strange, I would have guessed Kelly would be here, ya know, making sure she got her last little dibs in before the match started." Candice replied as they waited for the stagehand's signal. She was up first along with Victoria.
"You know Kelly, she's probably making sure she looks amazing." Mickie teased which made her friends laugh.
"Alright ladies, showtime!" The stagehand announced and Victoria made her way through the crowd.
"Good luck out there." Mickie called when the dark haired woman passed.
"Thanks, congrats on the news by the way!" Victoria grinned at Mickie as she passed. She was on Smackdown so she didn't get a chance to congratulate Mickie earlier.
"As much as she's a lovely person, I hate to say it but I'm gonna make sure I throw her over those ropes first!" Candice said confidently as she watched Victoria stride into the ring.
"We know you will." Maria beamed. "Good luck!" She added when Candice's music hit.
"Be careful out there!" Mickie called over the noise of her music and everyone wishing her luck.
Candice just grinned and then took a deep breath before walking out into the roaring crowd.
"Okay so does everyone remember who they bet on?" Chris asked as he counted the money in his hand.
"I still think I should get the money, I mean how was I to know Beth would get knocked out?" Adam complained.
"Shut up! You got a refund! Besides I know my baby is gonna win." Randy smugly announced.
The guys had decided to put bets on who would become the new WWE Womens champion and each put in ten dollars. John was the only one who decided not to take part, his argument was that he couldn't bet on someone other than Mickie.
"All I know is I'm screwed." Phil admitted with a sigh.
"Dude! That's your girlfriend you're talking about!" Jeff laughed along with the others.
Phil shot them all a crooked grin. "I love Ria to bits but I don't think she's ready for a title shot."
"So what?" Chris said as he finished counting, a sly grin formed on his face. "You saying she's shit at wrestling?"
Phil rolled his eyes at his friend. "You know what I mean man. Ria is amazing and works hard but she told me that if she didn't get thrown out by the time Beth got in she would eliminate herself."
"I guess she won't need to worry about that." John chuckled. "Sorry man." He added when Adam shot him a look.
Chris clapped a hand on the Canadian's shoulder. "Well, that's what you get for acting like a smartass and taking the...what was you called Beth? 'The most dominant Diva in the WWE'."
Adam scoffed at his friend while the others laughed. By this time Candice had just made her entrance.
"That's rich coming from the guy who picked..." He reached out and snatched the piece of paper out of Chris's hand. "Kelly! Damn dude you must be crazy if you think you have got any chance in Hell in winning that money." Adam finished with a smirk.
Chris grabbed the paper off him. "I hope I win, cause I would love to wipe that smirk right off your face!" He retaliated.
"All right here we go!" John hollered as the bell rang and the two Divas locked up.
"Come on Candy!" Jeff yelled as he watched his girlfriend on the screen. John just smiled and shook his head at his friends who were all yelling at each other. His cell vibrated in his pocket and when he read the text he received his smile got wider.
Hey, I am gonna come hang with you guys. See you in 5 x
"You guys might wanna tone it down...Mickie's on her way here." John replied as he sat back and watched them with amusement.
Chris (who along with everyone else hadn't taken his eyes off the screen since the match began) said "If she thinks she's getting on this then she's wrong...the match already started!"
"Is it safe to come in?" Mickie yelled from outside.
John got up and let her in. "Hey baby." He kissed her and wrapped an arm around her.
She grinned at him. "Aren't you forgetting someone?"
He smiled at her and then looked down at her stomach. "And hi to you to...soon to be baby."
Mickie looked at him and laughed. "Soon to be baby? Seriously? You couldn't have gone with future child or even baby?"
"But technically...we don't have a baby yet!" John pointed out with smile.
"Will you guys pipe down, we're trying to watch the match! Oh here comes Layla!" Chris told the two off without even looking at them.
Mickie laughed. "Hello to you too Chris...guys." She greeted them as John shut the door.
"Hey." They grunted in unison.
Mickie shot John a confused look as she sat on the chair next to him. "Am I missing something here?"
He shook his head. "Guy stuff..." He began but Mike (Mizanin) jumping up and shouting at the TV (because Victoria was now eliminated thanks to the newly entered Jillian) cut him off. "I'll tell you later."
Jillian grinned as she managed to get rid of the older Diva who glared back at her. She quickly regained her composure as she realised she put herself in a dangerous position by having her back turned from Layla and Candice.
Shit! I gotta get rid of Layla before she does something to me or Candice! Jillian managed to block the British Diva's attacks but got winded by Candice who kicked her none to lightly on the stomach.
The sound of the crowd's counting brought relief to Jillian's ears as Candice had now turned her attention back to Layla.
The fans cheered as Michelle McCool ran down the ramp. Jillian braced herself and got to her feet just as the blonde rushed into the ring.
If I remember correctly, Kelly will be next. I hope to God I'm still here when she is. I've waited too long to get one up on her. Jillian locked up with Michelle who was hell bent on winning that title.
Layla was pushing against Candice with all her might. The Candy coated Diva had managed to get her on the ropes. Jillian had gained the upperhand and managed to suplex Michelle to the mat.
She grinned as she noticed Layla was one step closer to being eliminated. She looked down at Michelle who was gasping for air.
I should have time to help. She turned and rushed over to Candice.
"Baby watch out! That blonde bitch is coming up behind you!" Jeff yelled engrossed in the match.
"What is she"? Mickie frowned then grinned as Jillian and Candice managed to throw Layla out of the ring.
"Thanks." Candice grinned.
"Don't mention it." Jillian replied then the two women looked at each other before Jillian mouthed 'Sorry' and kicked her in the midsection. Michelle who was now back on her feet began attacking Jillian.
The three women were locked in a brutal fight that they didn't notice Kelly was now halfway down the ramp.
The blonde slid into the ring and rushed over, she grabbed Michelle and irish whipped her into the turn buckle.
Jillian and Candice ignored her and continued to fight. Kelly done her signature cartwheel and continued her assault on Michelle.
Later on in the match, all the Divas that were taking part were now in the ring. Michelle, Candice, Rosa Mendes, Eve Torres and Torrie Wilson had recently been eliminated.
Maria, Melina, Ashley, Jillian, Kelly, Maryse and Natalia were the remaining Divas left. Ashley and Kelly were locked in a fistfight. Melina was beating a weary Jillian, her attacks were harder than she intended on account of the blonde knocking her friend out of the match.
"Oh that's gotta hurt!" Michael Cole announced as Melina managed to toss Jillian over the ropes. While the Latina grinned and celebrated Natalia countered from behind and eliminated her as well.
Melina was stunned and angry at herself. Jillian who was halfway up the ramp smirked slightly before heading to the back.
What do you expect if you stand there celebrating? Melina angrily told herself as she glared at the ring and moodily stomped up the back.
"God this is getting better and better!" Chris cheerfully announced.
Jeff glared at him along with the other guys who had now lost. Mickie giggled as she watched John Morrison curse and rip up the sheet with Melina's name on it.
Maria winced as she felt pains shoot through her body. She was somehow thankful that she had been forgotten and left to recover by the ring post. She couldn't believe she was still in the ring. She winced as she watched Natalia hit the floor outside the ring. She realised that she had to get away from this part of the ring as now she along with Maryse, Ashley and Kelly remained. Ashley and Kelly had not let each other out of their sights since the match began. Both women had nearly managed to eliminate each other but to no avail.
Maria gulped as Maryse spotted her struggling. A wicked grin formed across the blonde's face.
Shit! I'm screwed! Maria clutched at her side. She had do something.
"How do you like that, you stupid fucking trampy bitch!" Ashley screeched as she grabbed Kelly by the hair and slammed the groggy woman face first into the mat. She aimed a swift kick at her ribs which made the other woman cry out in pain.
Ha! That belt is mine! Ashley grinned again and this time taunted the crowd who roared in approval but also at the fact that Maryse was one step closer to winning. Maria had her back to the ropes and struggled with all her might to fight the other woman off.
Ashley frowned and rushed over. She grabbed Maryse off her friend and slapped her. Maryse glared and clutched her cheek. Ashley looked at Maryse then back at Maria who looked at Ashley and nodded. Ashley grabbed Maryse by the hair and shoved her back to Maria who gripped the ropes with one hand and slapped the French-Canadian with her other hand.
Ashley got behind Maryse and grabbed her by the waist and began lifting her off the ground. Maryse now clicked on to what they had planned and was squirming with all her might.
For as long as she would live, Maria would always remember this moment for the rest of her life. She didn't know how she managed it but as Ashley lifted the other woman she grabbed her and tossed her over her shoulder. Maryse went crashing to the ground and due to the force of the throw Maria felt herself fall backwards.
The crowd cheered as Ashley reached out and grabbed her friend just in time, to stop her from failing.
"You okay?" Ashley yelled as Maria stepped back into the ring. Kelly was slowly getting to her feet.
"Fine." She stopped to catch her breath. "You should have just let me fall." The redhead wheezed.
Ashley grinned at her. "I know but after that fucking amazing toss you did, I figure I could use your help."
Maria grinned at her friend and then turned her attention to the blonde who was now on her feet.
Kelly's eyes widened as the two women smirked at her. This wasn't how she planned things at all.
"I guess you better get ready to tear up that slip." Mickie teased as she leaned over and spoke into Chris's ear.
"She's right, Kelly has no chance against those two." John remarked as it was two against one.
Phil was still awestruck at his girlfriend's strength. "I can't believe she did that! That was incredible!"
"What? She hasn't done that in the bedroom?" Chris commented which earned him a slap on the head from Mickie.
"Thank you!" Phil replied, not taking his eyes off the screen. He did raise his can of Pepsi in acknowledgment to Mickie.
"Welcome." Mickie smiled as Chris shot her a look before turning his attention back to the match.
Kelly fought with all her might to block off the two womens attack. The adrenaline pumped through all of them. It was now or never. Kelly countered Ashley's attack and irish whipped her to the ropes. Quick as a flash she grabbed Maria and flung her towards her friend.
Maria yelped as she slammed into Ashley and accidentally pushed her over the top rope. Ashley managed to keep her feet on the apron and not get put out.
"Oh My God I'm so sorry!" Maria said panicked, worried that she had screwed her friend's chances.
Ashey's eyes widened. "Ria...look-" She never managed to get the sentence out. Kelly used the ropes for
leverage and charged towards them. She charged into them, knocking Ashley down. Maria was stunned and turned to face the blonde and was met with a clothesline which sent her flying over the rope.
I can't believe it! No...no that did not just happen! Ashley's eyes widened as she looked at Maria who was lying on her back, dazed and confused then back at the blonde haired woman who was jumping up and down in the ring.
"I told you so and you didn't believe me!" Chris cheered standing up in the room. He was grinning from ear to ear.
"I can't believe that happened! No way..." Randy shook his head bitterly.
"HERE IS YOUR WINNER AND THE NEW WWE WOMEN'S CHAMPION, KELLY KELLY!" Lillian announced as the referee entered the ring and handed her the belt. After her arm was raised in the air she grinned and hugged the belt.
Mickie James was pissed off. That wasn't supposed to happen. How could Stephanie or Vince allow this to happen?
Maria slowly got to her feet as she and Ashley were escorted up the ramp by referees she kept apologising over and over.
Kelly then made her way to the turn buckle and climbed it, raising the belt for all to see. Mickie watched with a bitter taste in her mouth as the camera pointed directly at the Champ. Kelly grinned at the camera and blew a kiss.
Pointing at the belt she mouthed "I told you so."
Kelly had set out what she had planned to do. She was now the Women's Champion. Now, she would bide her time and when the moment was right she would make sure she got the other thing that Mickie treasured more than that belt: John Cena.
Chapter 8 Summary
Months have passed and Mickie is now far gone. The girls plan her baby shower and she and John discover the sex of their baby.
I hope that chapter was okay, Please review and I will try and update next week I promise!
xXxArwenxXx
