Chapter 37:

With her match card clutched in one hand, Haley resignedly made her way to the locker room she'd share with her boyfriend. Although Monday Night RAW was technically still a free for all, Shane McMahon had mailed every superstar the basis of a format to follow, not that the main eventers were listening anyway. They were currently all down in the ring, arguing over who should face Punk at the Great American Bash.

Fifth match: Mickie James and Katie Lea Burchill versus Haley Mariano and ?

A question mark usually meant a partner of her choosing. The problem was; none of Haley's friends were there tonight. Candice was still out on injury, Ashley had asked for her release for personal reasons, Maria had been traded to SmackDown and Mickie was no longer her friend. The other Divas in the locker room consisted of Layla, Jillian Hall and Beth Phoenix; none of whom Haley would even think of asking.

If it were just Katie and Mickie, Haley would have thought screw it and gone forth with a handicap match, but Paul Burchill was likely to be accompanying them. Haley couldn't handle three opponents, one being a man. She had no idea what she was going to do.

Batista entered the locker room a few minutes later, looking pleased with himself. "Guess who's in a number one contendership match tonight?"

She forced a smile. "You?"

He nodded. "Against Cena, Kane and JBL. I have to admit, Cena's being pretty cool right now."

"Yeah, he is starting to come around, isn't he?" She couldn't help but agree. Her number of friends had diminished around here and she would have to hold tight to the ones she still had.

"You look down, baby, what is it?" Dave sat beside her on the couch and tilted her chin upwards so that she looked up into his eyes.

"I have a tag team match against Katie and Mickie tonight, with no partner. I'm kind of alone Diva wise around here." She explained. "I'd be fine doing a handicap match for the most part, but Paul…" She trailed off. "I was hoping for an intergender match, I was going to go out there with Rey."

"Well, I just passed Kelly Kelly in the hall on my way here." He informed her. "She was waiting on Punk and I think she mentioned something about a brand move."

"Really?" Her eyes widened in hope as she jumped to her feet. "I have to track her down. Even if there's no brand move, she's here and I can ask her."

"True." He chuckled at her excitement. "Go ahead; I'll be here when you get back."

"Be right back!" She practically bolted out the door.

"I can't believe you're on RAW now." Haley kept her arm linked through the blonde's as they made their way to the Gorilla position. Behind them, CM Punk trailed a couple steps, coming out with them to support and protect his girlfriend and friend from Paul Burchill.

"Well, I got the call from Headquarters last week." Kelly shrugged. "So here I am. I'm glad though, I've missed my Punkie and I get to help you out too."

"Kel, what have I told you about calling me that in public." Punk exclaimed in exasperation.

The former ECW Diva giggled. "Sorry baby, but you'll always be my Punkie."

Haley laughed as well. "It's ok Punk, Dave gets all offended when I teasingly call him Davey. You guys need to learn that we're being cute, not cutting down your manliness."

"Yeah." Kelly agreed. "See, you're not the only one with a pet name around here."

"All right guys, you ready for this?" Haley asked as they entered the Gorilla position. Mickie, Katie and Paul were heading down the ramp accompanied by Mickie's entrance theme.

"Yours?" Haley and Kelly both asked one another in unison before giggling. "Punk's!"

"My what?" The World Heavyweight Champion looked between the two Divas in unison.

"We're going out to your music." Haley cued the stage technician. "It's completely neutral and you won't be coming out to the ring with something girly, Mr. World Heavyweight Champ."

"Right." Punk rolled his eyes at her logic, but didn't say anything. "Let's just get this done."

"This Fire Burns" by Killswitch Engage was received with a huge burst of applause. The crowd had not been expecting the World Heavyweight Champion in attendance for this match, and when they saw who was coming out with CM Punk, they went even crazier.

"And their opponents, making their way to the ring, being accompanied by the World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk, Haley Mariano and Kelly Kelly." Lilian Gracia left the ring, as the three fan favorites interacted with the crowd on their way down the ramp.

While Punk exchanged threats with Paul Burchill, Kelly and Haley each mounted a turnbuckle to salute the fans, ignoring the glares of Katie Lea and Mickie James. After a couple moments of playing to the crowd, Punk and Paul left the ring while Mickie and Haley took the apron so the match could begin.

Once the bell rang, Katie shoved Kelly away from her, attempting to bully the blonde Diva. Undeterred, Kelly came back at her with several forearm strikes. Katie caught her leg when she went for a kick, but Kelly leapt into an enziguri, knocking Katie to the mat.

"That's my girl!" Punk shouted from below where Haley stood. "Stay on her, Kels!"

"Come on, Katie." Paul growled to his sister. "Get up!"

"Ah!" Kelly let out an impressive dropkick on the Chelsea native, as she rose to her feet.

"Nice one, Kelly!" Haley clapped.

Kelly continued her offensive with a couple more forearm shots, before Irish whipping Katie into on of the corner turnbuckles. The former ECW Diva went to the one opposite, intending to use a springboard reverse elbow.

Mickie charged into the ring, not wanting Kelly to gain any more ground over her partner. Haley wasn't too far behind and cut her former friend off with a spear. The crowd roared as the two women rolled across the canvas, each trying for the upperhand in their brief catfight.

"Kelly finish it!" Punk called to his girlfriend, running around the ring as Haley and Mickie rolled out onto the floor near Paul Burchill's feet. The World Heavyweight Champion cut Burchill off with a clothesline when he made a move to pry Haley off Mickie.

In the ring, Kelly leapt up to sit on Katie's shoulder, before diving forward to roll her up in an impressive cradle.

Holla, Holla

"Here are your winners, Kelly Kelly and Haley Mariano."

Haley looked up from her mounted position on Mickie, who she had moments ago been punching repeatedly. Kelly stood victorious in the ring, beaming at her partner and boyfriend. Forgetting their adversaries, Haley and Punk joined her in the ring, exchanging congratulatory hugs.

"Nice job, Kel." Haley praised.

"Things were getting out of control." Kelly kept one arm wrapped around Punk's waist. "Figured it would be best to put her away."

"You figured right." Haley agreed. "I'll tell you, it's nice to know I have an ally around here again."

A/N: So for now it's CM Punk and Kelly, up next is Kofi and then a huge surprise in her fight against the Burchills and Mickie.

Plus, Dave gets his title opportunity and we head into the GAB.

Plus more appearances by Dwayne and the return of Torrie Wilson, Hunter and Mister Kennedy!