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"Good question", Dean repeated. "Does anyone have any ideas?"

"Well we can corner Cena and beat the shit out of him until he agrees to give Hunter and Stephanie their jobs back.", The Big Show said a matter a factly, as he smacked his big beefy fist into the palm of his other hand.

"How original Show, don't you think he will be expecting that?", Kane said as he roll his eyes.

"I don't hear you coming up with any ideas?"

"Hey, hey no fighting!", Dean shouted. "Honestly Show I don't think it will work. I mean the Authority threatened and even beat up Cena and his team and it still didn't stop them from competing. No there has to be another way."

"Maybe we can use Nikki against him." Kane suggested.

"No, that will not due.", Dean said as he started to pace back and forth, trying to think of something.

"Hey man why not?", Show asked, getting irritated that their ideas were being shot down.

Dean stopped and looked at Show as if the answer was obvious, "Because, then Cena will use La Reina against me. Plus I want this battle to stay between us men."

La Reina was sitting beside Kane and smiled feebly as all five pair of eyes landed on her as if she was their weakest link.

"We could play a bunch of tricks on Cena, until he gets so irritated and his life is a living hell that he reinstates Hunter and Steph to make us stop.", Jaime Noble said in his southern drawl with a mischievous smile on his face.

"No I don't think that will work Jaime. After a while he will know to expect the pranks and he will probably do some stuff back 10 times worse. Whatever we do it has to be quick and unexpected. We can't give Cena time to think or retaliate."

"Shit man, I don't hear you coming up with anything." Show said heatly, as he approached and towered over Dean. "Your the golden boy", Show continued as he poked Dean in the chest with one of his meaty fingers. "why don't you come up with something? Hunter after all did proclaim you as the Future of the WWE."

Dean knocked Show's hand away. His face was red with anger as he glared at Show. La Reina didn't like how this was going, any minute these two were going to be exchanging blows. La Reina and Kane both stood up at the same time. She went to Dean and tried to sooth him by stroking his bicep but he flinch away from her touch. Kane grabbed Show by his shirt and pushed him in the opposite direction of Dean.

"That is enough! The enemy is out there, we have to stick together.", Kane yelled in Show's face and turned to look at Dean.

"That's easy for you to say. I am the one that put myself out there for you guys and for what!", Show shouted in frustration as he glared at Kane "To be one of the most hated giants in the WWE. To be stuck in this cramped locker room." He then glared at Dean as he continued his rant. "So much for being the Future, I took out Cena and myself. All you had to do was beat Dolph and you could even do that. "

La Reina could see Dean had reached his breaking point and was about to launch himself at Show. La Reina put her arms around his waist and held on to him. "Dean, he is just upset. Kane is right our enemies are out there."

But Dean heard none of it, he was too pissed at Show getting in his face. "You son of a bitch, you think I asked for your help well I didn't. And you didn't take Cena out for me, you took him out to save your own ass. It just didn't work that way."

"And why is that Golden Boy? Because you are not as good as Hunter thinks you are other wise you won't have lost!", shouted Show.

OOhh that was it Dean had had enough, he pushed La Reina to the side and walked up to Show, who Kane was holding up against the wall and punch him in the face. Show's face turned sharply to the left from the impact of Dean's fist. Dean's hand hurt like hell but it felt good to let out some of his pent up aggression. "Fuck you!", he said as he turned and yanked the door to the locker room open and left slamming the door behind him.

Kane released Show. "Are you happy now?"

"What? He is the one that fucken hit me.", Show said as he rubbed his chin where Dean had hit him.

"Arrrgghhh!", La Reina growled and punched Show in the stomach, of course the punch hurt her more than him.

"What the hell is your problem?", Show roared, as he was now rubbing his stomach.

"For your information you idiot! Dean was sick. He had been fighting the flu for weeks and that night it got worse. He had a temperature of 103. He didn't want Team Authority to be short a man or the fight to be forfeited so he went out their even though he shouldn't have." La Reina then left the locker room in search of Dean.

After asking some of the crew, La Reina was able to locate Dean. He was outside near the loading dock, it was pretty empty since the crew had already unloaded all the equipment and pretty much had most of it set up for tonight's show. La Reina sat on some empty crates a few feet away from Dean as he paced back and forth, muttering under his breath. She sat with her legs crossed and her hands in her lap watching, waiting for him to calm down so she could talk to him.

Dean felt guilty enough without Show rubbing it in how he had failed Hunter. He still hadn't called Hunter because apart of him was afraid how the conversation would go. La Reina kept reassuring him that Hunter was not angry, but disappointing Hunter hurt more than when he found out that Roman and Seth were planning their individual careers without telling him.

Dean sensed someone watching him and turned to see La Reina sitting on some empty crates. She smiled at him. It was hard for him to stay mad when she was around. But he wasn't going to let his frustration of the situation go just yet. "I didn't ask for any of this La Reina. They are looking to me for the answers. I don't have them. I didn't ask to be left in charge." Dean shouted in frustration stopping in front of La Reina.

La Reina jumped off the crates to stand in front of Dean "You are Mr. Money in the Bank, the Future of the WWE and that's it, you quit."

"No!", Dean said offended by her statement.

"So what are you going to do about it? You have a rematch with Dolph tonight, are you going to forfeit?"

"No I am going to kick his ass and show him, show them all he just got lucky. And then I am going to break Cena somehow and make him give Hunter and Steph their jobs back.", Dean said with determination in his eyes.

La Reina put her arms around his waist and pressed her body against his. She had a smile on her face. "You see Dean you know what to do, once you have your emotions under control. And you are not alone, you have me, Kane, Joey, Jaime and even Show."

Dean relaxed and lean down to place a light kiss on La Reina's lips. He liked the feel of her soft full lips against his. He kissed her again and then again this time sucking down on her bottom lip, teasing and nibbling it with his teeth. She moaned into the kiss and snaked her arms around his neck bring him closer. She loved it when Dean kissed her, she craved for his kiss. He hadn't kissed her since yesterday.

"Ahem, excuse me Mr. Ambrose but you have a promo to shoot before the show starts.", male staff member interrupted.

Dean ended the kiss and pressed his forehead against La Reina's. "I will be right there.", Dean said, never taking his eyes off her. Satisfied the staff member turned and left.

"I better go.", Dean said pecking her on the lips one more time before leaving.

La Reina watched him go, tracing her finger tips over her lips, wishing he could have stayed longer. She went back into the arena and headed toward the wardrobe department to pick up some dresses she needed fixed. One she would be wearing for tonight.

As she headed back to the locker room, La Reina was suddenly grabbed from behind by more than one person and pushed into a room. La Reina spun around and saw it was Nikki, Cameron, Rosa and Alicia. She backed up a little not liking the numbers. "Oh what's the matter? Not so tough with Hunter gone.", Nikki taunted.

"What do you want?", La Reina said, as she balled her fist up ready to fight.

"You know La Reina, we have worked hard for years to get where we are at and here you come not following the rules and yet you are given a great opportunity.", Nikki sneered.

"Yeah", said Rosa and Alicia.

"Its not fair that you fuck your way to the top, well we are working hard to prove our worth.", Cameron huffed.

"I don't know what you girls are talking about. I can't help that Hunter made me Dean's valet. I don't have time for this shit, so why don't you ladies get out of my way.", La Reina's voice dripped with sarcasm as she said the word ladies with more bravado than what she felt. She walked to the door but before she could open it, Rosa and Alicia grabbed her by the arms pulling her back as Nikki kicked her in the stomach, knocking the wind out of her. Then Cameron slapped her hard across the face. La Reina struggled to get free put there were to many of them she thought as she was knock to the floor by a blow to her back.

"Where is she?", Dean asked for the 5th time, pacing back and worth in the locker room with his hand on his chest and his fingers tapping his collar bone. Dean was really worried, when he was done with his promo Cena, Dolph and Ryback had confront him, taunting him to start something. As much as Dean wanted to he held himself back preferring to show his skill in the ring tonight against Dolph. He hoped nothing happened to her.

"We don't know. She is probably getting her hair done." Kane said, even though he tried not to show it Kane was worried. La Reina normally got ready in the locker room opting to do her own make-up and hair.

"I am going to go look for her.", Dean finally said. They only had 30 minutes before his match with Dolph tonight. Dean open the door and there stood La Reina. She had her arm wrapped around her waist and few strands of her hair escaped her usually perfect ponytail. She had a bruise on her cheek and her bottom lip was slit open.

Dean wrapped his arms around her and pulled her into the locker room. "La Reina what the hell happened?" He was to scared to be angry. He lifted her chin to inspect her face. He could see her wincing from his touch. "I am sorry baby. Who did this to you?"

"The Divas were showing me how they really feel.", La Reina said as Dean helped her to the bench. Joey and Jaime moved out of the way so she could sit.

"Fuck I should have known better than to have left you there. I should have brought you to the locker room before I went to do the promo.", Dean said remorsefully.

"Dean please don't blame yourself. This happened when I was leaving the wardrobe department. They cornered me, there was to many of them, I couldn't do anything."

"Did they break anything?" Dean could she see holding on to her mid-section. His temper starting to flare.

"No, I am ok, just some bruises and a crushed ego.", La Reina said as she smiled up at Dean not wanting him to lose his temper. She wanted him to stay focused on his match tonight.

"Fuck, I can't go out there tonight. I can't leave you by yourself again.", Dean said as he started to pace the room again. "I can't believe those mother fuckers did this to you."

"Dean calm down, you have a match with Dolph in 10 minutes. We need to start going to the guerilla area.", Kane said.

"She can't go out there and I am not leaving by herself."

"Dean you have to go out there or all the crap Team Cena has been saying about you will be confirmed."

"I don't care."

"I'll stay here with her while you have your match with Dolph. Your going to need Joey, Jaime and Kane with you, especially if they are going to be fighting dirty.", Show offered wanting to make up for his behavior earlier.

"You would do that?" Dean asked. Show nodded his head yes. "Thanks man.", Dean felt better and couldn't for his match with Dolph.

Dean's music started to play, he turned to Kane, Joey and Jaime. "Only come out if another member of Team Cena decides to show up." They nodded their heads as Dean turned and walked out to the arena.

Soon Dolph was out in the ring strutting around to his entrance music. The fans going wild. Dolph approached Dean. "Ready to get your ass kicked again?" Dolph smirked.

"Sorry to disappoint you Dolph but the only person getting their ass kicked here tonight is you."

"Well you can dream Ambrose."

The bell rang.

Dean and Dolph stood in the middle of the ring, circling each other both men attacked at the same time. Dolph getting the upper hand, he had Dean in a head lock. Dean broke the hold by pushing Dolph throwing him into the ropes. As Dolph came toward Dean, he clothslined Dolph and immediately pinned him. The ref. counted 1, 2 before Dolph kicked out. Dolph was dazed and surprised but not unfazed as he jumped back to his feet.

The match went on for another 7 minutes as each man fought to get control. The game changer came when Dolph did a clothesline on Dean. Dean managed to get to his feet first and stumbled to the corner turnbuckle. Dolph got to his feet and charged Dean. At the last moment, Dean stepped out of the way. Dolph had jumped up to the second rope. Dean grabbed Dolph by his trunks and slammed him backwards into the mat. Dolph's head made contact first with the mat. He was rolling around with his arms protecting his head and moaning. Dean grabbed Dolph by his hair and positioned him and did his signature move Dirty Deeds. Dean was then able to do an easy pin. The ref. counted 1, 2, 3 and declared Dean the winner. There were more fans that booed then cheered Dean, but he didn't care. He proved to himself and the WWE that Dolph had just gotten lucky at Survivor Series that if he could do it over. Dean would have beaten him that night.

It was late when they finally made it to their hotel. They wanted to get to their rooms and get some sleep before hitting the road to the next venue.

Dean gave the receptionist their names. "I show you are sharing the room."

"No, I usually get a room of my own and so does she.", Dean said.

"Does it at least have two beds?", La Reina asked. She didn't care if she had to share a room with Dean. She was tired and bruised and wanted to get some rest.

"Yes it does", the young receptionist said.

"Dean its just for one night.", La Reina pleaded.

Dean sighed, "OK"

Once they finished checking in they made their way to the elevator. Dean was carrying all the luggage, he didn't want La Reina to strain herself. "You think we will be having this same issue in the next city?", La Reina asked.

"With Hunter not here, I think we can expect it."

Once in the room, they were surprised to see Kane. "Oh hell no! Don't tell me they assigned you this room too?", Dean said in frustration.

'I am afraid so"

"Shit. La Reina you can have the bed. I will sleep on the couch."

"Why don't you guys just share the bed? It pretty obvious you guys are going out."

La Reina could feel her cheeks trying red from Kane's statement. "It's none of your business, but we are not doing that yet. So if its ok with you Dad I will sleep on the couch.", Dean said sarcastically. La Reina said nothing as she walked to the other bed. Her cheeks burning hotter.

La Reina was laying on the bed while Dean was taking a shower and Kane on his bed watching T.V. La Reina sat up on the bed when she heard the door click open. It was Jaime, Joey and Show.

"What are you guys doing here?", Jaime asked.

"Oh I don't believe this, don't tell they booked us all in the same room.", Kane growled as he reached for the phone to complain to management.

Dean walked out of the shower with only his boxers on drying his hair. "What the hell is this?!"

"It looks like we are all sharing the same room.", Show said as he dropped his bags down and went to sit on the couch.

Dean could see that Kane was on the phone arguing with someone about their sleeping arrangements. Once Kane was done he slammed the phone down. "Damn it, they are booked. They don't have anymore rooms, so we have no choice but to share this room."

"So where is everyone going to sleep? Because I am not sleeping on the floor.", Show said.

"Well don't look at me. I got here first.", Kane said.

"La Reina is not sleeping on the couch or the floor. She is still recovering from the beating she got earlier tonight.", Dean said.

"I am not sleeping on the floor. I am to big and to old for that shit.", Show barked.

"You can have the sofa." It looked like Dean was sleeping on the floor tonight. His bones ached from his match with Dolph and the last thing he wanted was to sleep on the hard floor. As if sensing what he was thinking La Reina offered, "Dean you can share the bed with me, its big enough."

"Are you sure?" Hell Dean didn't mind but he did not want to make things awkward between them. "Yeah"

"Remember there are other people in this room, so no fooling around you two.", Kane grinned. La Reina grabbed a pillow and through it at Kane's head.

"Hey what about us?", Joey asked.

"I suggest you find a spot on the floor. Unless you want to fight Kane for his bed.", Dean said with a smirk.

Kane gave them a menacing look daring them to start something. Jaime and Joey grumbled and did as Dean said.

It was 2 a.m. and Dean couldn't sleep. He was wide awake as he sat up on the bed leaning against the headboard with La Reina's head resting on his chest and one of her arms draped around his waist. There was some light streaming through the cracks in the drapes that covered the windows, enough so Dean could see all the figures in the room.

Dean looked down at La Reina's sleeping form, her long lashes rested against her cheeks. It made her seem frail. Her lips were slightly parted as she breathed in and out. He frowned seeing the bruise on one of her cheeks and the cut on her bottom lip. He brushed her hair away from her face, suddenly feeling an overwhelming possessiveness of her. His arm wrapped protectively around her shoulders bring her sleeping form closer to him. She sighed in her sleep and snuggled more deeply into his side.

He then looked at the rest of Team Authority. Kane was asleep on the bed next to him and Show on the couch, they were both snoring. Joey and Jaime were both on the floor sound asleep. He couldn't believe this is was what had become of them, he kicked himself mentally again for losing to Team Cena. But he had to get over it and focus on how to make Cena give Hunter and Steph their jobs back.

Dean felt a tightness in his chest. It was combination of frustration and helplessness and of course rage at the situation they were in. If it was just him he would know exactly what to do but he was responsible for all the people in this room and it made him doubt his next move. He couldn't fail because if he did it wasn't just his career that was over but the people in this room as well as Hunter and Steph. Dean knew he could figure away out of this, but La Reina was right he had to get his emotions under control first. Then he had to call Hunter, because knowing Hunter he probably already had a plan A and B mapped out. Feeling better about his chances of turning this situation around, Dean felt himself relax and his eyes slowly started to close.

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