FERAL EDGE

By: Sage360

Disclaimer: Muntant X, WWE RAW – don't own 'em.

Hey all! Thanks for everyone's GREAT reviews. I've been thinking about this chapter a lot because it (and the next) will be a turning point of sorts. I've been getting great questions about what's going to happen next, especially now that the team's powers were exposed. Well…. let's find out.

KRYPTONITE

Lexa was silent. She and Shalimar walked the halls with only footsteps and the feral's heavy breathing for audio. She was still fuming – and confused. The brunette folded her arms while stealing occasional glances at the blonde. The needed conversation was always easy in the middle. It was the start that took work.

"If you're gonna look at me, then look." She exhaled. Lexa stopped her tracks and turned to face the woman.

"What's going on with you? At first, you said it was just heat, but now you're kissing Hunter?"

"I…I didn't 'intend' to." Shalimar replied. "I…God! I don't know. All right!"

"Shal, Hunter is bad news. Jordan warned-"

"DO NOT SAY HER NAME RIGHT NOW!" She was obviously unsettled, and ready to get at anyone. Lexa began again with a lower tone.

"Shal, you know Hunter's not good for you. I know your feral side is attached to him and that's pulling you right now, but think about this. I mean, what would happen if you actually…. oh I don't know, slept with the man? We both know your heart wouldn't be in it."

"I don't know that…not anymore."

"How can you say that? You love Brennan! It took two years and losing everything for you to finally get it! Why are you second guessing?"

"Because, he pushed me to it." Moving to pace beside her teammate, Shalimar rubbed her arms in thought. Lexa could see the concentration on her face and knew this went deeper.

"Then what is it?" She finally asked. "What have you picked up on that just flew by me?"

"It did because you're not feral- or an empath. Emma…she could have read it like a book." Suddenly remembering her friend brought back some ease. "When you're connected to someone, you can sense they're feelings- their thoughts, almost. With Brennan, there was always this tension, and it only came up about one person."

"Jordan." Lexa admitted, her dark lashes lowering in thought.

"Yeah- her. And it wasn't something simple like a memory or some soft spot. He was unsure and always wondering."

"And you got tired of the what ifs."

"YES! It was bearable in Sanctuary, but that morning when you brought her to the hotel…I could feel his heart stop."

"Maybe that's because 'you' were lying 'on-top' of ' him'." The brunette grinned. Her failed attempt at a joke had the blonde rolling her eyes. "Sorry…"

"I mean she comes in a year later, with this new life and our 'only option' for anything!"

"Well, what do you want to do? Go back to the rock? It'll be hell digging a path from the front door to your bedroom. The Dominion's been through everything anyway."

"Lex, please, I know we can't go back." Shalimar exhaled. "And I admit, this wrestling thing was a good idea…"

"But?"

"But…I see Hunter for what he is. And he may be dangerous, but he isn't to me."

Lexa rolled her eyes at the woman before jumping up to sit on an equipment case. "Well shit, Shal, what do you think would happen if Brennan didn't zap him? Yeah, they would have fought and maybe try to kill each other. But honey, Triple H knows what he's doing. You are a trophy to him; a new female feral, stronger than all the others in his pack. You say you all have a bond? Then why do the other females pick their words with you? Yeah, you all go at it in the ring, but how many conversations have you had outside it? I mean Lita, Trish, Victoria; they're not after Hunter. But if you align with him, you're testing their dominance. And you know that!"

"They aren't really like that." The blonde interrupted.

"They may not be, but Hunter is." Lexa began, but the look on her friends face told her differently. "He went feral on you, didn't he?"

"…Right before we kissed…"

"…Shal, if he knew to go feral on you, then what do you think he knows about the rest of us!"

"Like it matters now! Brennan zapped him, Jesse massed, you lit up and Jordan blasted ME before healing HIM! And for all we know, she'd probably told him already!"

"She wouldn't." The woman exhaled. "If she's warning you, then why tell him about us? That makes no sense! If any one knows, it's probably Edge- and he's keeping quiet cause he's sweet on her."

"Poor bastard." Shalimar muttered, causing her teammate's eyes to roll. "How do you know?"

"I talked to him earlier. She healed him awhile back. He began to figure it out and I guess she finally caved…Being the only person with all the secrets is nothing new- we both know that. If must have been a relief to a least tell someone."

"Not to mention she keeps him in the ring." The feral added.

"Look, I admit there's more going on here than we know, but I've done this work a lot longer than you guys and I trust my instincts. Hunter is bad news. You have a man who loves you, and HE has an EX-girlfriend who's into someone else. Take it for what it is."

"That's just it, Jordan's not holding out for Edge and Brennan knows it. If those two had the chance, they'd be back together. You saw the way he kissed her!"

"Which he did out of jealousy when you kissed Triple H. And Jordan was fighting Sparky- well, till Edge speared him. I mean, why let the guy you still want, get hit by the man who wants you? "

The blonde rolled her eyes at Lexa's words. She always picked a hell of a time to make sense. "…You're right. I guess…"

"Hey, I think you still have a match to get ready for. Want me to walk with you?"

"No. Thanks, but I think I'm fine now." The blonde smirked. "I'll catch you later…"

Turning to watch her friend leave, Lexa sighed. This was going to a lot worse before things got better. And she knew it. And in her heart of hearts, the woman knew that Shalimar was right. It had been her women's intuition – not the feral senses telling her something was wrong. For now, she conceded to the truth. Shalimar was falling for Hunter and Brennan just wasn't Jordan (she being over him was still very debatable).

They were all headed for trouble.

Shalimar was just moments from her locker room when those senses once again went crazy. Hunter was waiting for her.

"I'm just checking up." He smirked while leaning into the wall. "How are you?"

"Shouldn't I ask you that?" The woman grinned.

"You know what I mean, Shal." He replied while touching her face. "Is everything okay?"

"I guess…it is what it is right now."

"And that means…"

"…I don't know." The large man watched as she held onto his offered hand, finding amusement in her comfort around him.

"Hey, I'm sorry for everything back there. But I can't apologize for what happened between us."

"You don't have to." But she knew they had to keep talking, or else it would be that kiss again.

"Look, I talked to Vince, and tonight, I have an idea for you. Meet me over by the monitors in thirty minutes. And don't wear your ring gear."

"Okay" The woman nearly laughed, "…So am I a part of Evolution or something?"

"Not yet. But I'm working on it."

Brennan emerged from the locker room, flexing his fingers and knuckles from the fresh tape on his hands. Track pants and sleeveless shirt covered his ring gear.

"Mulwray!" Vince McMahon called from up the hall. The elemental made his way towards the chairman in interest.

"Mr. McMa- Vince." He smirked, correcting him self at the look on his bosses face. "What can I do for you?"

"There's been a change to your match tonight."

"Really? Who am I fighting now?"

"Oh, you're still fighting Benjamin. It's a line up change. Instead of a dark match, you guys will be first on the card."

"The card?" Brennan frowned. "Isn't that the televised fights?"

Vince nearly laughed before putting a hand on Brennan's shoulder. "Son, you don't get it. That match between you and Benjamin WILL be televised. Tonight, you go on RAW. LIVE."