Title: To Be Without Regret

Author: Kori/justagirl8225

Rating: R

Pairing(s)/Characters: Lita/?, Christy/?, Victoria/Edge, Trish/Jericho; Christian, Randy, Tyson, Batista. Many others appearing..

Disclaimer: I disclaim

Spoilers: None, it's purely A/U

Summary: She believed everything she knew about them, she hated them just like she was supposed to.. And then, everything changed.

Warnings: Language for now, rating changed for future content and the inevitable character death.

Notes: All previous notes apply and to clarify.. Dave will refer to Dave Batista, David is David Heath aka Gangrel. Anything in italics denotes a telepathic conversation... and just keep in mind, she's being manipulated. And it's another short-ish chapter, sorry.

Paris, France

Amy let out a frustrated sigh as she settled in the office of the small rented mansion. A part of her still questioned why the McMahon's felt it was absolutely necessary to always rent a mansion whenever the agency had an international assignment but.. At least the equipment and the accommodations were always top of the line. That included the brand new, very expensive looking computer she was trying to use. Currently, Amy was waiting on a reply from her younger sister regarding the genealogy report Christy had done last year. Admittedly, the older of the two Batista sisters hadn't given too much thought to her family history before but... The encounter she'd had earlier, unpleasant as it was, troubled her more than she wanted it to. And it wasn't just the encounter itself... Running into vampires when she was alone had never been on her list of priorities but.. It had been the things she had seen, what he had told her. Of course, the redheaded woman was still skeptical to believe the blond vampire entirely but.. She was also curious enough to look into it. Specifically, the one ancestor of hers that she supposedly had the most connection to. Frowning, Amy checked her e-mail inbox, drumming the fingers of her left hand on the desk while she read over the reply from her sister. Luckily, Christy had come through for her... the entire report attached to the e-mail along with a list of genealogy websites for Amy's reference.. After sending a quick thank you to Christy, Amy decided to print out the report; looking through the list of websites while she waited.

"Hopefully there is something about this Dumas relative.. Or at least about the Dumas family line. I know that's mom's last name.." Amy chewed on her lower lip, "But how in the hell would that bloodsucker know about my family history? Unless D, Christy and I aren't the first to work for the agency..." The redhead frowned when the phone started to ring.. "Shane?"

"Correct," He replied without hesitation, "Just wanted to check in on you and make sure that everything was okay over there."

Amy nodded even if he couldn't see it. "Everything is going fine over here. I looked over a few of the properties, settled in one as you've figured out. I'll make sure everything is settled at the operational headquarters first thing tomorrow."

Shane nodded skeptically on his end, "I'm sure you will Amy... And just to be certain, Tyson will be joining you tomorrow afternoon. Eric and I think it's best if you aren't completely alone, even if you won't be gone long from the main headquarters."

The redhead rolled her eyes at that, "So even though you claim to trust me enough to take care of myself, I still need a babysitter? Fair enough, I guess."

"With the attack last night, I think it's in the best interest of the Elite.. And you, of course. We can't send Paul since he's in the midst of assisting Eric, I can't be there since I need to make sure John is properly trained for the upcoming missions and--"

"My brother is still in Mexico," Amy finished for him. "Alright, alright.. I'm going to guess by the formal clothes that I found in the closet.."

Shane smirked, "There may or may not be a function that you'll need to attend for the agency. Either official or unofficial business."

Amy frowned, "Business like what? I don't deal with board meetings and negotiations.. You know that. Neither does Ty so sending the two of us really isn't your best bet."

"I'm aware of that Amy and you don't have to worry," Shane paused for thought, "The two of you will more than likely attend a few of the upcoming gallery openings, charitable galas.. Things of that nature..."

"So, in other words, you want me and Ty to frequent the previous hot spots for the vampires?"

"Correct.. And this time without any bloodshed or violence in public, please?"

"I won't do anything if they don't do anything... And if I do? I'll make sure there are no witnesses."

"Now that's reassuring," Shane rolled his eyes a little, "If you're settled, comfortable and you think you'll be okay for the night.."

"Shane.. I'm a big girl, perfectly capable of handling myself against anything.. Stop worrying." A beat passed as she gathered the newly printed genealogy report, "I'll call you sometime tomorrow to let you know how everything went."

"I appreciate it... Good night, Amy."

"Good night Shane." Amy hung up the phone, stacking the full report before stapling it at the top, "Now.. Let's see what Christy was able to find out about mom's side of the family.."

While Amy began to read over the report, specifically looking for any relations with her first name, her middle name or the combination. Unfortunately, she kept thinking back to what that damn vampire had said earlier...

"This is stupid, getting all worked up about a little family history. For all I know, it's just another of his damn games."

On one hand, she couldn't deny that she was curious.. That she did see the family resemblance.. Come to think of it, the resemblance had scared her. At first glance, Amy had thought she was looking in a mirror..

"Screw it," Amy put the report on the desk, saving a few of the open websites to the favourites folder for later perusal. "I'm watching television or something... Anything. This is just really ridiculous to get all worked up about."

Once everything had been shut off properly in the office, Amy went into the bedroom she had chosen. All she wanted to do at this point was forget that anything had happened today... but, she would soon find out that just couldn't happen..

"You will never forget.."

"What in the--" Amy thought to herself, "How--"

"You can not escape me, hunter, no matter how hard you try."

"We'll see about that, bloodsucker."

"You doubt me still.. And yet, you can hear me.. I can see you."

Amy narrowed her eyes at the wall, "I'm going to kill you."

"Your words amuse me, pet."

"Stop calling me that, damn it. And get out of my head!"

"I will address you however I please."

Amy growled in frustration, willing herself to regain control of this mental struggle..

"You are not dressed properly, pet."

"What in the hell are you talking about now?"

"It is a lovely night out.. You should join me."

"I would never."

"You will join me."

"I will do no such thing."

"This needn't be so difficult, Amy. The more you fight.."

"I am not about to give into you, bloodsucker. Give it up."

gYou will meet me at the Avenue des Champs-Élysées."

"I will not meet you anywhere."

"I could have you journey here, but it is not safe for your kind, pet. Do not make me change my mind. Be at the Arc de Triomphe in fifteen minutes time. If you are not there, it would not take me long to find you."

"Well then I guess you'll just have to find me, won't you."

"You will meet me for we have much to discuss, hunter. Do not disappoint me... Fifteen minutes at the Arc de Triomphe, I expect to see you. The city truly does come alive at night."

"It would take me too long to walk from here."

"It will not take long, but if you do worry.. I shall arrange for a guide to escort you safely."

Elsewhere in Paris, Jason smiled in triumph. He had expected that she would resist, but, he was also confident in his own abilities.. The blond vampire exiting the bedroom to come face to face with Adam and Chris. Without so much as a word in greeting, Jason left the small headquarters so he could be at the Arc... The blond vampire informing one of the lesser beings in the mansion to meet with Amy just to be on the safe side. And, even though they didn't quite know what was going on.. Adam and Chris followed.. Chris trailing after the human while Adam followed Jason.

xxx

Adam blinked as Jason stopped at the foot of the Arc, why in the world would he go here now? He knew, without a doubt, that Jason never hunted in a large city, none of them did. The possibility of getting caught was just too much of a risk to take and it was frowned upon by the council with heavy consequences. So, why then, would Jason deliberately put himself in the midst of a large hunting ground? Unless he wasn't hunting tonight and if that was the case, well.. Adam supposed he would just have to wait until Chris showed up. The taller vampire soon spotting Chris, one of the humans who worked for Scott and to his surprise... Amy Batista of the Elite. Granted, Chris was keeping his distance so he wouldn't be seen.. Just as Adam was keeping himself out of Jason's keen eyesight. Granted yes, they wanted to spy, but they didn't want to fully intrude.

"Ms. Batista as you requested sir."

Jason nodded shortly, motioning for Amy to stand beside him. "You are dismissed, return to Scott... Inform him of my whereabouts."

Chris and Adam picked a tall tree to hide behind, Adam speaking first: "Well this is certainly interesting."

"I might win that bet sooner then I thought," Chris put in thoughtfully, "You'll have to get your money ready, Copeland."

"I think not, Jericho. I'm going to win. You might have faith in William's abilities to manipulate and maybe he has succeeded thus far.. but, this is far from over."

"We'll see then, won't we."

Amy tucked a few rebellious strands of hair behind her ears. "I haven't seen Paris at night in two years... Although, the last time I was out.. We were--"

"Near the Latin Quarter, were you not?"

"Yes," She replied simply, "Why did you pick the Arc, of all spots in Paris?"

Jason gestured shortly, "We are at the West end of the Avenue des Champs-Élysées. It is quite a walk, but... There is also the riverbank, which might be less crowded, though I am unsure. We could also take the Metro"

Amy simply shrugged, "Whatever.. You had said we had things to discuss."

Jason frowned slightly, but only because he didn't have the complete control he had been hoping for.. "So I did.. And we shall talk whilst we view the City from the top of the Arc."

The redheaded woman nodded in reply, Adam and Chris moving from their previous hiding spot to follow them.

"How is your research coming along?"

"Well I've only just started it, though.. My sister had done some research last year for a school project.. She, at least, has the family tree outlined a few generations back so.. That's helped a lot."

The blond vampire held back a smirk, "And you have not thought to contact any of your relations living in France?"

Amy frowned a touch "I'm not sure if I have any living relatives in France. I guess I could ask my mom about that though. Or maybe my brother would know."

"There are also church records, if your younger sister has not looked through those."

"In Paris," Amy added a thoughtful tone, "Because Christy was limited with resources back home and with our aunts and uncles. But, if we do have family buried here, I'd assume they died here."

This time Jason did smirk, "Or you could ask McMahon or Bischoff for access to the Elite's records. You are not the first in your family to work for the Agency, as I am sure you are aware."

Amy shook her head, "No one in our family has talked about it before, so I always thought no one would enter this line of work."

"But the possibility is there," He suggested none the less, "You said it yourself.. You do have family buried within this city, the possibility that they met their respective deaths in this city is very likely."

"And then what would I do with that? Look up how they died?" Amy ran a hand through her hair, "I doubt that would really get me anywhere."

Jason nodded, "In regular records, correct. But in the agency's records .. Or perhaps those of the Elite? The answers to the questions you have could be answered."

Amy blinked, "Why are you helping me?"

He smiled as kindly as he could, "I only wish to assist you, Amy.. It is only within my nature."

Under normal circumstances, Amy would have snorted in disbelief.. And really, under normal circumstances, Amy wouldn't even be willingly going anywhere with the blond vampire but.. These were not normal circumstances, thus, she merely nodded.. The pair continuing the walk up to the top of the Arc. Once they had arrived there, Jason continued to plant suggestions regarding Amy's research and her past.. The blond vampire also pointing out the various buildings within view... Adam and Chris observing from nearby. Thanks to Jason's rather successful mind control, the two were able to at least reveal their presence, but that still didn't mean they were going to walk over to them and strike up a conversation. That could still be too risky. As such, Adam and Chris watched from a distance, following after Amy and Jason when they left the Arc to see more of Paris.

TBC