Unplanned and Unexpected

Rating: T for mild swearing, will go up in later chapters.

Disclaimer: I don't own a thing you recognize.. That should cover it properly.

Spoilers: Survivor Series on back and a few ongoing.

Pairings: Lita/John Cena (eventually), Trish/Randy Orton, Victoria/Batista, Lilian/Chris Benoit

Summary: It was always the unplanned and always the unexpected that turned peoples lives upside down.

New Notes: the end of the trial isn't word for word nor does it follow exactly what happened (obviously) but parts of it are holding true.. Umm.. To avoid some confusion, words in bold italics represent a location change, but still in the same…scene? I guess that's what these halves of chapters are.

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Since she couldn't leave just yet, Lita found herself sitting back in her locker room, figuring she would just wait there until RAW was over. That worked for all of two minutes, the Diva flicking a quick a glance to the clock, heaving a sigh and coming to the realization that she was utterly bored. With her part on RAW already done for the night, there was really nothing left for her to do.. And that applied to just about everyone backstage. Kurt, Carlito, Ric and Shawn were in the last stages of their match but.. There was still a good amount of time left before RAW stopped taping. Certainly, she couldn't be the only one with nothing to do.. The redhead pushing up from the bench, grabbing the half empty bottle of water beside her before exiting the locker room to wander the hallways. Fortunately for her, the first person she happened to run into was Shane McMahon.. The man informing her that she really should stick around to see the verdict from the 'trial'. As such, the two made their way to one of the staging areas backstage, normally reserved for interviews…which just so happened to place them in front of one of the large monitors in the back. It also provided the redhead one opportunity to question Shawn and Kurt about grabbing a late dinner after the tapings were over.. Both men agreeing after some hesitation, Kurt agreeing to the Diva's additional request of asking Chris if he would come too. And while the brief conversation with Kurt and Shawn had gone well enough, Shane and Lita soon found themselves with unwanted company. In the Diva's mind, Edge showing up usually lead to some sort of trouble…trouble that she could normally deal with, but this time around.. Well, Lita soon learned that something as simple as a t-shirt could lead to problems.. Or where one had spent the previous night.

Lita sighed, turning reluctantly to glare at the Canadian man behind her. "Can we help you?"

Edge removed his sunglasses, rolling his eyes when he glanced down at her. "I'd like to know why you were leaving John Cena's hotel room this morning."

The Diva arched an eyebrow, "first off.. Would you like me to get you a microphone and a camera so you can just broadcast my business to the rest of the roster?" Smirking a bit, she continued: "Secondly.. I really don't need to explain myself to you, do I? You aren't my keeper so it's none of your concern."

"Oh come on, Lita.. We're friends. I'm just trying to look out for you."

The redhead let out a soft snort, "friends huh.. So, you're telling me that friends give each other a black eye?" She gestured to her face, "or don't you remember that? I seem to remember quite well, it was your hand that did come flying at my face."

He held up his hands in defense, "I tried to apologize to you for that, but, you seemed pretty damn intent on just ignoring me."

"Well, forgive me for wanting to get away from someone who gave me a fucking black eye." Lita crossed her arms under her chest, "is there a point for you standing there or are you just being a prick?"

Edge arched an eyebrow, finally getting a better look at the shirt she was sporting.. "Chain Gang hottie? Why in the hell are you wearing that?"

Lita rolled her eyes, "I'd ask why you really care, but.. I highly doubt I'd get a straight answer from you. As for why I'm wearing it? Why does it really matter? It was in my bag, it just happened to be the first shirt I grabbed and.." She cut herself off, arms uncrossing then, one hand reaching up to rub at her temple. "Never mind.. I really don't have to explain myself to you.. So if you could, go away? You're giving me a headache."

Shane, who had been watching the two with a hint of amusement, sent a pointed look to the blonde man. "If you'd like to keep your spot in any of your upcoming matches? I'd suggest you leave since this last commercial block is just about over with."

Edge looked confused at that statement, "are you threatening me?"

"Yes," Shane replied simply, "I put you in those matches, I can take you out of them."

The blonde man looked more than ready to argue, but thought better of it.. Offering the two a curt smile before he turned on heel and left.

Lita rolled her eyes at his retreating back, "good riddance.." She turned her attention back to the monitor then, the three lawyers, defendant and Judge currently in the ring. "So, this is what's so important?"

"Have some patience," Shane chastised good naturedly, "it's about the verdict, the sentencing and two surprises."

The Diva stuck out her lower lip in a pout, "oh come on Shane.. It's about to start anyway, why can't you just tell me?"

Shane merely smiled, gesturing to the monitor as his father started to speak.

In the ring..

Vince sat back in his chair, holding the microphone to his mouth. "Now that we've heard from all of our witnesses and viewed the evidence.. At this time, I invite the prosecution and the defense respectively, to the front for closing arguments."

The Rock nodded, taking the microphone from the podium he and Mick were standing in front of. "Your honor…gentleman of the jury, ladies and gentlemen in the audience….and the millions of people viewing at home." He paused, removing the glasses from his face, "the testimony that you have heard, the evidence that you have seen.. I find it hard to believe, that beyond a shadow of a doubt, that the defendant, Mr. Eric Bischoff is fit to run a high standing company like RAW." Raising an eyebrow, he gestured towards the G.M. on trial, "recent actions under his rule, past actions under his rule have illustrated qualities that are simply unbecoming for a man of his position. He has abused his power time and time again, your honor,. He is a man that would even mistreat his own nephew.. I rest my case by saying.. and speaking as a representative for the people.. Mr. Eric Bischoff must be removed from office."

The Judge looked nothing short of impressed…either for show or in reality, but instead of commenting yet.. "Thank you for your closing arguments.." Glancing to Coach and Bischoff, he raised an eyebrow, "defense?"

"The defendant has chosen to represent himself at this time."

Eric Bischoff stepped out from behind the podium, bringing the microphone to his mouth. "Your honor, gentleman of the jury.. While these accusations may have some bearing and with all due respect to the prosecution for the people.. Since I have taken control of RAW, we have seen the best ratings…had some of the best matches in history. Innovative matches like the Elimination Chamber…and your honor, I feel that there is no one else who is as qualified as myself to run this company."

Mr. McMahon nodded, "thank you.." He removed his reading glasses, moving from his seat after a moment. "After hearing the closing arguments, weighing in the factors of testimony, evidence…and relevance of the aforementioned testimony and evidence I--"

"Hold up, hold up.." John Cena spoke up from the top of the ramp, not bothering for his entrance music this time around; the man continuing to speak as he made his way down to the ring. "Your honor…before you deliver the verdict.. There are some witnesses who have not been heard.. In fact? These witnesses have been censored by the very man on trial." Climbing in to the ring, he gestured to the audience, "you have not heard from these witnesses."

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Lita smiled in triumph as the fatal words were spoken… Eric Bischoff was truly fired and it was time to take out the trash.. Literally in fact, as a garbage truck backed into the ring area. And once the ring was cleared of the trash, those in the ring started to exit.. Lita and Shane sticking around long enough to greet the two members of the prosecution team and the WWE Champion. Sure enough, Lita got a few strange looks from the three men, but rather than answer any of their spoken and unspoken questions, she shrugged…offering a hug to the Rock and Mick before leaving the area to head back to her assigned locker room. RAW was officially over now, the hallways starting to clutter with bodies as the roster trickled out. Moving with practiced ease, the redhead managed to avoid any run ins with bodies or luggage, ducking inside of her locker room to grab her things and change her shirt. But, before she could leave her locker room, Shane appeared.. Informing her that there were some more last minute changes where it concerned the upcoming storyline with Kurt and Chris Masters…and that she should hold on to that shirt she had been wearing. Naturally, she had wanted to know why.. But Shane merely bid her good night, leaving the Diva to wonder just what he was planning for the near future. Before she could think any further on the matter, however, Victoria, Lilian, Shawn, Kurt, Chris and Trish appeared in the hallway… Lita joining them for the trek to the parking lot.

Victoria set down her bags, sliding a look to the redhead. "So, we overheard Edge bitching about ungrateful, bitchy Diva's.."

Lita rolled her eyes, zipping up her jacket before she spoke. "What else is new, Vicki? He was probably bitching about me again."

"He was," the raven haired Diva replied casually, "specifically about why said Diva had left a certain WWE Champion's hotel room that morning."

The redhead let out a sigh, "oh for goodness sakes.. Before you jump to conclusions, or if you have already, news flash: I fell asleep on him watching a movie.. That was it!"

Victoria and Trish blinked, the blond woman stating: "No need to get all defensive.. Sure, we had our own conclusions before, but it didn't include you sleeping with him."

"I'm sure," Lita stated incredulously, "but.. Now you know the truth, alright? So that way, if you happen to overhear Edge spreading any rumors.. You can correct him."

Kurt glanced between the Diva's, "and this is what we were meeting for?"

Lita shook her head, "no.. we're just waiting on one more person then we'll go.. See what's still open and if there's nothing open, I guess we head back to the hotel."

Trish raised an eyebrow, "who else are we waiting for? I thought it was just supposed to be us girls tonight anyway and then, I ran into Kurt…he tells me that Shawn, Chris and him are joining us and now we're waiting for someone else?"

"If you'd rather, I'll just meet y'all somewhere.. Or we can just call off the whole idea."

"I see how it is then," John feigned hurt, "you invite me an' now you was just planning leaving me here?"

Lita arched an eyebrow, quipping rather sarcastically: "no honey, Trish was just confused as to why were still waiting. And now that you're here, we can go."

At that, the Champ just shrugged.. Digging out his car keys to press the keyless entry button to find his rental. "Seems like I'm over there.. If any of y'all want, you can come wit' me."

"We don't even know where we're going yet.." the redhead bit her lower lip, reaching down to grab her bags. "But, I guess driving around aimlessly works.."

Lilian cleared her throat, linking arms with Lita. "Then we should get going now.. And hope that there is some place that's open."

"Right," the redhead turned her attention to Trish and Victoria, only to see that the two were already hightailing it to the rental car. "I'm going to hurt them.."

Lilian shook her head, the two Diva's following after John. "They mean well.. They might not be too subtle in their tactics, but…they mean well."

Lita rolled her eyes in response, tossing a look back to Kurt, "I have your cell phone number and Shawn's.. That way, if we do get separated going to wherever it is we're going.. I can give y'all the directions." At Kurt's confirming nod, the trio trekked further into the parking lot.. "So.. I didn't see much of y'all after I got back.."

"Vicki and Trish wanted to plan a little more for Dawn's baby shower that isn't a baby shower.." She smiled apologetically, "I'm sorry in advance, but.. That was the other reason we were in your hotel room last night. We want to help you and we know you won't ask us willingly so.."

"Well I do appreciate it," Lita smiled wryly, "not the method you three used, but I do appreciate it.. And I'm sure Dawn will too."

Lilian nodded at that, glancing between the nearby rental that apparently belonged to Kurt.. "I think I'm gonna go with Kurt, Chris and Shawn.. It's been awhile since I've talked to Shawn anyway.."

Lita waved her off, "just go on…Mrs. Non Subtle.." turning her attention back to John, the Diva shook her head. "I honestly wonder why I put up with them.."

"'Cos they put up with you?" He said on a shrug, "no offense by that, I just meant. .they know what you've been through.. Most of the time, they seem to know when to leave ya be."

"I suppose that's true," her nose wrinkled a touch, "but that still doesn't mean I appreciate everything they do."

John shrugged again, popping the trunk so they could toss their bags in. "Not to change the subject…well actually, yeah I am 'cos I really don't know what else to say 'bout that.. But, uh, before I went out to the ring? I ran into Edge."

Lita rolled her eyes, jamming her hands into the pockets of her jacket. "Yeah well, I ran into him while Shane and I were watching the last bit of RAW.." A tiny smile played at the corners of her mouth, "seems he didn't really like the fact that I was wearing that stupid shirt.."

Cena rolled his eyes right back, opening the door for the Diva. "Now what is so bad about a shirt that says 'Mrs. Cena' on the back, huh?"

The Diva arched an eyebrow, waiting until he was situated in the driver's seat. "Oh I don't know.. Maybe it's because of the fact that he was the one that saw me leaving this morning? Because, he didn't seem too happy about that either."

John snorted at that, the key in the ignition.. .giving the car a chance to warm up. "You ain't telling me nothing I don't know. He got all up in my face again.. Telling me to stay away from ya."

Lita frowned a touch, her hands coming to rest in her lap then. "He said the same to me…in a sense anyway. More like he was claiming that he was trying to look out for me."

"Well, then I'll tell ya what I told him.. I ain't gonna hurt ya, ain't gonna bite ya…unless ya ask me to." He held up a hand in defense when she glared, "hey it threw him for a loop, alright? An' it got him off my back an' away from me."

Lita just shook her head, "somehow I don't doubt that but.. The last thing I want to deal with is Edge getting even more prissy, when it looks like the end is near."

The hand that wasn't on the steering wheel reached out to cover one of hers. "Look, if that asshole gives ya any problems? Tell me.. I ain't gonna say that I won't let you deal with him how you want to, I'm just saying.. You want my help, you got it."

She sent him a smile, tangling her fingers briefly with his. "Thanks.. I'm pretty sure I can handle him, but.. If I need your help, I'll let you know."

At that he nodded, opening his mouth to say something when the driver of the car next to his rental decided to honk the horn rather loudly.. "I guess that means we're leaving."

Lita rolled her eyes at the impatient Women's champion, retracting her hand from his. "I guess so.. Which, I have to admit…I'm hungry. That trial took a lot out of me. Although, now I wonder.. Just who is gonna be in charge?"

John shrugged, checking the rear view mirror before he backed the rental out. "I really have no clue 'bout that either, but.. I guess we'll find out next Monday."

The redhead nodded in turn, falling silent as the rental trailed after Trish, with Kurt's rental right behind them. And for the most part, she remained silent while the small caravan drove through the streets looking for any open restaurants.. Because, otherwise, they would be heading back to the hotel to order room service or something of the like. And, the Diva's presumed that if that were to happen, they'd split up.. Not that it really mattered to them anyway, just one of those things that they were separately thinking about as the rentals continued their search. As luck would have it.. They did find a restaurant, but.. Lita decided that she just wanted to head back to the hotel…complaining of a headache, which…by the look on her face; Trish, Shawn, Lilian and Victoria could clearly see she was lying. Instead of questioning her on the matter like they wanted to, the Diva's and Shawn agreed to meet her in the morning for breakfast at the hotel. As such, Lita found herself heading back to the hotel in John's rental.. The WWE Champion questioning her about this supposed headache on the way there. He wasn't really expecting any clear cut explanation behind her excuse…just asking out of curiosity sake. But, for whatever reasons or another, she ended up telling him part of the reason why.. The two heading to the Diva's hotel room to chat for a bit.. Leaving Lita to wonder, just how she had gotten herself in this situation again…eventually deciding that she just didn't care.