Author's Note: This chapter starts right after the last one in Maria's POV where the four Knockouts are competing in the title match, Winter seems to have gotten Mickie right where she wants her. Katarina attempts the Blood Mist but it seems not only did Mickie squirming get her free but she also hit Daisy so where Katarina would spray her in the face instead. That costs Winter the victory because she went to check on her zombie. However Katarina is determined to get her hands on that title and the challenge was accepted for Against All Odds… Maria and Madison seem to have a sort of feud going about Tara, just like all the other former WWE divas.. It seems the redhead is trying to cause drama between the two before Tara storms off leaving the other two alone. So next week, it will be Maria and a partner versus Madison and Tara and the winner will face Daisy and the others at Against All Odds.. The segment ends and the trio got back to the motel and the other two are going that are going to help arrive which is Velvet and Mickie.. The plan gets explained after Talia gives some of the information that is useful to them and it seems that Maria has thought of a backup plan to make this work.. Let's just hope that it does.. We go to Katarina's POV a week later as she is trying to talk to Daffney but the older woman is her crazy self, trying to get the zombie to eat and stuff. Winter get tired of it and smacks the food away..These two and their banter, they are perfect for each other don't you think? Daffney makes me laugh so hard because it's how my friend would probably be.. Introducing a new Knockout to the roster, Rosita.. and oh God, Katarina has her sights set on her. Will Maria's plan be a success? Will Katarina succeed in getting Rosita as her friend or will the other convince her otherwise? What will happen next? Read to find out..
Pairings: Winter/OC/Maria love triangle and Velvet/Sarita.. and other pairings..
Rating: T for now, may become M for later chapters.
I own nothing except for any OCs that I use and the story itself. All the other characters belongs to themselves obviously and Impact Wrestling. This story is complete fiction. AU (Alternate Universe)
NOTE: This is Femslash.. don't like don't read..
Lauren's POV
Don't get me wrong, I am really happy that Thea got signed and everything, but she picked the worst possible time to show up. I mean the girl is really talented, I should know first hand.. she almost defeated me. But this whole bullshit with Winter is far from over and with her being new, she could easily get tricked into being her friend. The youngest Knockout is easy bait for her and I know that Katarina could trick her in a snap of her fingers. I don't know what that bitch had the nerve to say but I need to wait for the others to arrive and have them help me explain what's happened with her. "Lauren, can you explain what just happened back there? Why would you so rude to them?" I heard her ask as I glanced back to make sure that none of them have followed behind me. "No. Stop." That's the short woman stopped and jerked her arm out my grasp, but a little thing, she is really strong. So I just stopped and turned around to face her and allowed her to speak because I know she is going to have a lot of questions. "What did she do to you?"
"It's a long story, but you have to trust me and not hang out with those three.. They are bad news, Thea. Katarina is a manipulative bitch, she sucks you in with her good looks and portraying a nice character but she is more like that Winter persona of hers.. No Winter is Katarina's true nature.." I explained leaving out some of the main details because what am I supposed to say? 'Oh yeah, Katarina turned one of my friend's ex girlfriend into a mindless zombie by drugging her. Then they stole Lisa's motorcycle out and started to attack the Knockouts one by one, including me and then tried to drug Mickie as well. Then Shannon got involved with it and they actually kidnapped Mickie and tried beating the shit out of Ashley..' Do you know how crazy all of that sounds and how fast she would try to put me in a mental institute?
"Well yeah, Winter is Katarina, that is the character she plays...I think that she is pretty nice even though Shannon is a little on the crazy side and Daisy is just shy but seems nice. I mean she didn't say much but I think she likes me." The Puerto-Rican woman said as she shrugged her shoulders. Well she hit the nail on the head with Daffney though, I feel like I need a translator just even comprehend what she might be saying. Wait a second, did she actually say that Nicole spoke?
"Wait.. Daisy actually spoke to you." I spoke as if I didn't hear her correctly as she looked at me like I had two heads. Nicole hasn't said a word to anyone for at least a month since the whole ordeal was finally discovered and we knew of Katarina's true intentions.. I mean whatever happened in the shed with Mickie and impersonating Lisa.. That's the last known conversation that the brunette has had, unless she speaks to Katarina but I hardly doubt that.
"Yeah dude, why wouldn't she speak to me? I mean that it wasn't that much but it was still words.. Katarina told me that someone hurt her while you guys went to Cancun so she hardly speaks.." Thea shrugged her shoulders before speaking again, "I don't understand what the big deal is but if you could introduce me to Sarah, that would be lovely." Wait so that European bitch has the audacity to lie about what happened in Cancun now, saying that whatever happened to Nicole was by the lies of someone else. Really? We all know that the cause of that of that whole bullshit is Kat and her shenanigans so that's already one lie that she has told the young nineteen year old.
I decided to drop the subject for now, fearing that she wouldn't believe a word I said but now she thinks I am a bitch, way to go Angelina. "Yeah, I am pretty sure that she hasn't arrived yet so we can go talk in the locker room until she arrives. Follow me." I motioned for her as I just turned my heels and continued down the hallway and finally I heard the smaller woman's footsteps follow behind. For the remainder of the walk through the hallways, it was kind of silent but I didn't feel like arguing or explaining anything to her right now. Just thinking about it makes want to scream, but I just shook my head, trying to get those thoughts out of my head. Finally we reached our locker room and I pointed to it, "This is the locker room that most of the girls sit in during the show. If Sarah isn't here then this is where she would come to. We can just wait in here for the others to show up."
"There is my sexy blonde bombshell, about time that you got here Lauren baby!" I heard that voice that was easily recognizable as I looked down the hallway to see Christy Hemme strutting her way down the hall as she always does with those heels of hers. That's when I noticed that she wasn't alone and holding onto someone else's hand as the redhead followed behind. Hemme being the flirt that she claims to be, released the other redheads hand, before giving me a small peck on the cheek as I returned the favor. "Lookie who I got to come back and sit with us so a while.. Not all the girls bite Paigey-Poo.." She cooed, pinching at the younger woman's cheek, only rolled her eyes before playfully slapping the ring announcer's hand away.
"Stop that Hemme.." Paige sassed as Hemme, just smirked over there all cute like. Paige Nicole Mayo, but she is known to the world as SoCal Val for she is a backstage interviewer at times and the ring announcer for Xplosion. The woman is about an inch or so taller than me, with orangish-red hair like Hemme that trailed down back and the brightest, crystal, blue eyes that I have ever seen. This woman is sexy being only twenty-four years old, she has curves of an hourglass and it works with almost anything that she wears.
"Nah. You are just too cute, I can't resist." The older woman purred before her blue orbs driften over to Thea before she became interested. "So Lauren, who is this little hottie over here?" She asked as I turned back to Thea, who blushed slightly. Damn Christy, you aren't even going to give the lady a chance, are you? "Are you going to introduce me to your friend here or are you trying to keep the pretty lady to yourself?"
"My name is Thea.. I um.. I am the new Knockout that got signed today.."
"Another new Knockout, that's two in a month.." Val mumbled to the redhead beside her, who was referring to Maria that debuted at Genesis earlier this month.
"Hm? A new girl, wait I announced for your match, didn't I?" Christy asked as the newest Knockout nodded her head. "Ah, yes.. I remember you now." The redhead walked over to the shorter woman, before cooing, "If you ever need anything, don't be afraid to ask me. My name is Christy Hemme but no need to be shy, I don't bite that.. hard." Poor girl, doesn't have a chance, Hemme has that special charm about her that makes weak at the knees for her. The fact that the former Diva is always so blunt and direct when it comes to her flirting or anything for that matter.
"Thanks.. I am flattered really.." The Latina woman responded with a slight chuckle but I couldn't read if she was bisexual or not because I tell she is blushing but not flirting back with the ring announcer. Then again, I couldn't even pick up on Madison swinging for both teams and it was apparently obvious before it was pointed out to me. I am not good at this whole 'gaydar' thing.
"Don't mind Christy too much, sometimes she behaves better than this but she is always this blunt." I told her nonchalantly as the redhead merely rolled her eyes.
That's when I noticed Paige walking up to us before extending her hand out. "My name is Paige, I am a ring announcer for Xplosion and sometimes the backstage interviewer, but if you like you can call me SoCal or Val, whatever works.. I am so sorry that Christy is tormenting you like this, she does it to most of the new girls, we just sort of ignore it most of the time. She really means well though." Thea just let out a chuckle before shaking the older woman's hand.
"Oh lordy, who the heck is Hemme trying to torment now?" I recognized another voice as I noticed Lisa walking over toward us, followed by her shorter girlfriend. The raven haired woman just looked straight at the Latina woman before asking, "Who is this?"
"I am Thea but I have the ringname of Rosita, I am the newest Knockout here." She is going to feel like a broken record once this is over with but Lisa looked confused before Madison decided to speak for the duo.
"Wow, that's surprising, another new girl.. Well hey, welcome to the roster! My name is Ashley Simmons but you can Madison, Maddie, Lexi or just Ash, whatever you prefer. This goofball.." She points to her girlfriend, who merely scowls, "is Lisa but you can call her Victoria, Vic or Tara as well. Don't worry about anything, she isn't as crazy and scary that her character portray her as. She is somewhat cute and cuddly but somewhat insane."
"Really Ashley?" Lisa chuckled before shaking her head as Ashley just smirked. "Anyways, what this one said. Welcome to the roster, do you have any idea what storyline and things that they are going to do with you?" Yeah I am curious of how this new Knockout is going to fit in with all of the chaos that is going on here. Would she be face or heel?
"Well I was sent by Mrs. Carter to find someone by the name of Sarita or Sarah or you guys know her as. According to Dixie, I am going to debut in a couple weeks as her storyline 'cousin' and that we are going to be a team together to give her an edge because of how many teams are going on in the Knockout's Division." Now that I think about it, that really does make sense because you have Velvet and I, Lisa and Ashley, the trio of bitches, and I am thinking that Mickie and Maria are going to be a team now so there isn't but a few Knockouts that are by themselves.
"Hm?" Lisa folded her arms across her chest. "That's a large amount of heel Knockouts though."
"Eh I prefer the bad girls anyways.." Hemme cooed, poking Rosita on the nose.
"Why the heck is everyone out in the hallway for? Are you guys not capable of opening a door yourself?" I heard another voice come from the same direction as the others, as I glanced over to see Tessmacher walking toward us with Mickie and Maria close behind her, talking about whatever already in their ring gear because the ladies match is first. Speaking of which, Maria's gear is really pretty but revealing as hell, with those booty shorts and a jeweled up bra basically but I do dig the hood that she has on. Everything matching with her red hair so it's something different to get use too and plus I think she made it herself which takes time and talent. Brooke just chuckled before grabbing the door knob and twisting it, allowing the door to open. "See I did it! That wasn't that hard.. come on now, let's get inside.." Tess clapped her hands together sarcastically as Christy just walked over to her and whispered something in her ear and the younger woman started laughing. I wonder what that was about, hard telling with them though.
"Yeah, why were you guys just standing around anyways?" Maria asked, readjusting the hoodie slightly before her green eyes drifted over to Rosita. "I have never seen you around before, are you a new Knockout?" I think that the attention of Tessmacher and Mickie as they both just looked at Rosita, who just waved and nodded her head yes. "Oh, how rude of us.. My name is Maria Kanellis, but you can call me Ria if you want. This is Mickie James." She pointed over to brunette, who just grinned. "And that sarcastic one of there is Brooke, you can her Tessmacher or Adams if you want. She almost responds to just about anything." Brooke however just shrugged her shoulders before Ria looked over to Madison and Victoria before responding, "Why the heck are you guys not in your gear yet? You realize after the Angle segment with Fortune and Jarrett that we are first match on the card right?"
"No, we are second on the card after the triple threat match between Amazing Red, Chris Sabin and Max Buck.."
"No, they switched with it because they added more the script, remember?" Mickie told the Black Widow as she just sighed.
"Shit, we are have go get ready, we only have about twenty minutes. Come on Ash.. Let's go. Sorry about that, it was nice to meet you Thea, we will be back after the match." Tara was quick to grab onto her girlfriend's hand as the duo walked in the opposite direction toward some of the singular locker rooms that the Knockout's have. Now that I think about it, after this match I am going to have to get ready too.. joy..
"Don't you two be going off to fuck now! Seriously, be at the curtain in about fifteen.." Christy just yelled out causing some of us to snicker and laugh as Rosita merely turned and cocked her head at me clearly confused.
"Go fuck yourself Hemme!" Ashley yelled back to her before the duo disappeared from our sights.
"Well that is what I have toys for.." She responded back nonchalantly before just walking into the locker room before the rest of us followed behind her.
"Wait a second, they are actually a thing? I thought it was just part of the show.." Thea pointed back at the door before sitting down on one side of the couch as I sat beside her as the others got situation elsewhere.
"Yeah because after a year of undressing each other with their eyes, they finally got together. They really are adorable though, aren't they Mickers?" Ria nudged the country woman that was sitting next to her in the chair that they were sharing, the brunette just nodded in agreement.
"There is a lot that you will learn about us from our characters on-screen. The Knockouts are mostly this big fucked up family, who are around each other most of the time. Maria and Brooke are the ones with the most common sense but always give out the best advice when you need someone to talk to. Lauren is the really sweet sister-like girl, let's see the lovebirds that just left are probably the biggest goofballs.. those two are the ones that you expect to do something stupid and break stuff. Mickie is the one that isn't afraid to speak her mind, she is also seems to be more motherly one out of the group, she is the more overprotective one. Paige over there is just the shy at first until you get to know her kind of gal but she is really sweet and funny as well." Christy pointed over to the youngest of the redhead, who just nodded in response. "Lastly that leaves Jamie and Sarah the ones that seem the most like rebellious teenagers, they both have a bit of a temper but can be really sweet as well."
"What does that make you, Christy?" I asked looking over to the ring announcer, who arched a brow. "Wait I know, Hemme over there is the woman who is extremely blunt about anything and everything. If you want an honest opinion about something, ask her. Plus this redhead is the flirty one of the group, and she is of course blunt of what she wants. If she thinks that you are pretty then she will try to get in your pants.."
"Hell the Hemme charm hardly ever fails and it has worked once already before so I can't complain.." She purred seductively before winking over in my general direction as some of the girls looked over to me. I know that I am straight so I know that it wasn't me she was winking at.
"I am flattered really Christy but I am straight. Ha ha. But I do enjoy the compliments though.." Oh Christy's charm failed on this little Knockout, that just a lot of the girls to snicker as the redhead pouted cutely.
That's when the door opened and I could see my tag team partner walk in the door, followed by Sarita, who was holding on the younger woman's hand. "Oh my god, why were we the only ones to hit the god awful traffic?" The blonde whined setting her bag onto the coffee and walked over and leaned up against the wall because there is nowhere for her to sit.
"Excuse me, are you Sarita?" I heard Rosita say beside me as the older Latina, looked over beside me not recognizing the owner of the voice. Velvet just also drifted her attention to the new Knockout as her girlfriend nodded her head up and down. "My name is Thea Trinidad, I am the newest Knockout on the roster and I was sent by Dixie to find you and talk to you."
"Nice to meet you Thea, and you don't have to call me Sarita, you can call me, Sarah... Interesting, why me though?"
"Because they want to put us in a storyline together, I will be debuting in a few weeks as your storyline 'cousin' and we will be forming a team together.. Something along those lines, Mrs. Carter thought it would be best if I hung around and got to know you." Thea explained, causing the Latina woman to nod in understanding.
"Look Jamie-Bug, I am going to have a partner in kicking your ass and she is a cutie too." Sarah cooed, pinching Velvet's cheeks slightly only before the blonde knocked her lover's hand away, huffing in response. "What's the matter, Jamie? Are you jealous?" Thea just looked amused and confused at the same time, yeah I know when she first told me, I was confused as hell because they just seem like a weird couple. However the more I thought about, the more I realized how right they are for each other. Both of them are sweet yet stubborn and when they butt heads with each other; they make up almost moments later.. They are perfect for each other..
"Hmph never, go on.. Run off with your new little girlfriend..since you think she is cute and stuff." Talia folded her arms over her chest before Sarah let out an amused laugh. I can't tell who wears the pants in this relationship but I am pretty sure that it's Sarita.. "That's what I thought, I know that you couldn't be without me even if you tired anyways." My tag partners snickered before turning to look over at Thea. "Hey there, my name is Jamie but you can call me Talia, Velvet or JamJam.."
"Hi.. so can I ask you guys a question, that is if you don't mind?"
"Yeah, what's up?" Brooke was the one to answer the younger woman.
"When I first came in here and was looking for Sarita, I ran into someone named Katarina and the other two named Shannon and Daisy. They seemed really nice however Lauren insisted that I don't hang around them. Can one of you guys tell me what exactly happened? I mean you guys said yourself that you all are one, bug fucked up family but those three seem to be isolated to the other side of the arena." Rosita stated as a majority of us shared glances both and forth between each other, besides Val and Christy because they had no idea what happened really. I am waiting for someone to answer because I have no idea how to explain the story.
That's when I heard Brooke whisper into my ear, "Well, should we tell her?"
"Dude, I have no idea about it." Velvet answered, running a hand through her hair.
"I have no clue..." Maria lowered her head as Thea was trying to pick up on what we were saying. Ouch, it seems almost any mention of the brunette's name to the redhead saddens her or angers her but to a point, I don't blame her in the slightest.
Sarita shook her head from side to side and Mickie turned to her. "You don't think we should."
"No because we don't need to drag her into this as well, and in a way, Thea's cluelessness could come in handy at times. That makes her an easy target for Katarina and her crew, I mean she could always be around one of us so the others can't get to her. I am sure that's the point of trying to befriend her, right?" For once, I can agree clearly with something that Sarah said today.
"Then it's settled.. let's keep this a secret for now. Let her in on a little but not the entire situation."
"Katarina is the type of person that's really really friendly, she uses her charms and good looks to draw you in. Don't get me, wrong .. I started to think that the woman was one of the funniest people around, she always had the best advice and was someone you could talk to if you need help. Unfortunately I realized that all she wanted to do with climb her way to the top of the business and she didn't care who she stepped on to get there. That's when.." The newer Knockout answered, the shorter woman before glancing over to the clock. "Oh goodness, Mickie! We have to be at the curtain now, it's almost time for our match!" This was basically her way of getting herself out of the conversation before she gets really uncomfortable and one thing you don't want to do is to have your mind in other places. "We will be back after our match is over with, tootles.. Mickers come on!" The Virginia Native only yipped in response to her arm being dragging as the duo disappeared behind the closed door.
"Well I wouldn't be surprised if those two are going to fuck now.. I mean that's the look you give someone if you really need a quickie." Christy had to be a smartass about the situation and try to lighten up the mood and I think to give a subject change.
"Is sex all you think about?" Brooke arched a brow, letting out an annoyed huff at the redhead's pervertedness.
"Not always no, I think about how cool it would to have wings and be able to fly around, ummm how awesome it would be if I could still actually wrestle. If I could, I bet that I could been the Knockout's Champion right now. And I just think that Maria was a little too eager to get Mickie to come with her, so I think that there could be a little something-something there.." Yeah that's right, the ring announcer had to retire back about a year and a half ago after injuring her back and damaging her spine, it's a shame. Christy has that charisma that is hard to match no matter what you do and undeniable energy plus no matter what the fans love her.
"Not really, stupid, Maria wouldn't do that especially not now.." Velvet sassed, smirking and tossing her hair over her shoulder. "Angelina baby, we should start getting ready as well because after their match is when our segment takes place for some reason." Oh that's right and now I have to go deal with Katarina here shortly, so I just nodded my head in understanding before getting up and making my over to her. Let's just hope Sarita can convince her to stay away from those three and make sure that Winter doesn't try anything while we are gone.
Rosita's POV
I am trying to comprehend what actually I am hearing here, like for some reason none of thing makes zero sense to me. Like I don't get why I was told that the Knockouts are like a big open family but those three have been outcasted from the looks of it. What exactly have they done wrong? Why are all of them being so secretive about this? What is so fucking bad about wanting to know why Lauren hates Katarina so much? They however started whispering around before Maria started to start explaining that Winter is very manipulative and uses people before suddenly leaving taking Mickie with her.. Now merely seconds ago, I watched Jamie give Sarah a peck on the lips before leaving with Lauren. Wait a second, from what I have been observing, they hate each other or that's how they are portrayed on screen. It seems that they are lovers off-screen, I would have always figured that the Beautiful People would actually be a couple. They fooled me. Next to leave was Christy, since she is the ring announcer and normally announces the Knockout's match and SoCal left with her because she sits down by the ring. That left myself in the room with just Sarita and Tessmacher as they called her and the silence was awkward so I decided to break it. "So Sarah.." The Latina woman tilted her head forward over to look me directly in the eyes as her attention was previously watching the Angle and Jarrett segment. "How long have Jamie and you been together?"
The Latina let out a small chackle as I noticed an enigmatic smile form across her lips. "Since August of last year, it's was definitely not intended.. I mean let's just say I went to hang out with her one night and then by the end of it..we ended up together. It was a total disaster that's for sure.. I can't help but love her though, even though her overprotectiveness of me pisses me off so much. We are so much alike and somehow it works.. We kept it a secret except for Lauren knew for awhile because of how we are feuding and such..but we trust the ladies." I just nodded my head.
That's when I heard a theme song that wasn't familiar to me that I could think of. "The following contest is scheduled for one-fall, making their way to the ring, the team of Maria Kanellis and your TNA Knockout Champion, Mickie James!" The female announcer exclaimed as the duo made their way down the steel ramp, high fiving the fans down the way. If I didn't know anything about those two I would be stupid that's to say so. I just turned nineteen last month and I haven't been training for more than a year but I have been studying ring psychology and things of that nature, how to connect to with your fans. These two are probably one of the biggest babyfaces that the rival company, WWE, has had in years. However the former obsessive Trish Stratus fan is an amazing heel as well, Maria has never been heel so I don't know how good she would be. That's when a somewhat more familiar theme started to play. "Introducing their opponents, making their down to the ring, the team of Madison Rayne and Tara!" Of course, I know who Victoria is and her history, who could forget the original psychopathic women's wrestler, I say that because Sensational Sherri was a manager not a wrestler, god bless her soul.
"So how long have Lisa and Ashley been together?" I decided to inquire because it peeked my curiosity.
"Officially less than a month because the pair were too stubborn to confess their love for each other. It was obvious that Lisa had feelings for Ashley and vice versa but they kept making excuses of why they were always around each other. It was either 'I am straight woman' or 'it's strictly business' but like Christy said they were 'undressing each other' with every glance." Brooke was the one to speak instead of Sarita. "Both of them were clueless to the signs that each other were giving, I don't want to know how it finally clicked into their thick skulls but I am happy for them." It was silent for about a minute or so as I stared at the monitor as Tara was currently duking it out with Ms. HardCore Country herself, as the Queen Bee was screaming orders at her bodyguard. Mickie however just charged at the Black Widow and pounced like an angered lion with a Thesz Press but the larger woman managed to kick her off. The two lock their arms together again in a fight for power with the Black Widow reigning supreme.
"One more question, guys?" I decided to ask as both of the Knockout leaned forward, giving me a simple nod of their head. "So I tried talking to Daisy earlier and she hardly said a thing, she doesn't look skittish at all so why is she so shy?"
"She really isn't.." Tessmacher spoke instantly, before looking over to Sarita, "it's just.." It was like she was lost for words.
"Daisy hardly speaks before a show because this character that they have her doing. I can't imagine how hard it would be to stay completely emotionless every time you are on camera or in front of the audience. I would imagine that it's very difficult so I applaud her for it. So don't worry, it's nothing that you did, it's just her trying to get into character." Sarita reassured me and I just nodded, her voice had a bitter tone to it. "So why don't you tell us about you, Thea? Enough about her.." Again I noticed the bitter tone in the last sentence so I took the hint to drop the subject.
"Um, I grew up watching professional wrestling with my father and my young brother, Timothy.. My dad is the reason that I decided to get into the wrestling business. When I grew up, I did swimming and basketball in high school. I also have a love for comics and video games. At seventeen, I started training to become a wrestler under the tutelage TJ Perkins and Azrieal. February of last year, I debuted in WSU as Divina Fly and lost two of the three matches I had there. However I picked up the interest of Tommy Dreamer and somehow got Dixie to give me a dark match and well..here I am.." I explained while trying to not show my discomfort in explaining that especially with my father being such a touchy subject for me.
"I use to watch with my family as well, I bet your father is proud of you." Brooke said to me.
"He's dead.." I spoke emotionlessly.
"Oh Thea, I am so sorry.. How did.."
"Nine-Eleven happened.." It's true, I was only ten years old when the World Trade Center was attacked. He was on the 103rd floor of the North Tower when it collapsed, working as a Telecom Analyst for the firm, Cantor Fitzgerald. After that, I took the time to work as a counselor on a camp for children that had lost parents during that tragedy. I looked over to Brooke, who had a face filled with guilt. "You didn't know, so don't be upset about it, Tess."
I felt the other side of the couch that I was sitting become heavier as I noticed that Sarah had came over and sat next to me. "I am sorry that you had to experience that. But I can tell that you are strong hearted and stubborn, something else that you have in common with my JamJam. She bought a damn XBox and when she plays it, she yells and curses at the television. Not how I want to spend my days off, and whenever she asks me to play.. I am mainly just button mashing. Perhaps you would like to share a room with us and maybe tomorrow or something, we can have a day in and we get to know each other even more. Plus between you and me, I kind of need a breather from Jamie-Bug for a few, she suffocates me sometimes but I love her."
"Sounds like the perfect plan to me.." I stated honestly as I turned my attention back to the monitor to notice that Madison and Maria were in the ring now with Tara and Mickie brawling on the outside. The former Diva and the Queen Bee locked arms again before whipping her into the corner. The redhead only countered with a kick that sent her backwards, and she let out a scream before holding onto her knee, faking an injury. Whenever the official went to check on her in came Tara, who jumped on the apron and used that loaded glove of hers and punched Maria right in the jaw. Before the redhead could fall to the ground, Madison capitalized rolling her up for the three count. The Heel Knockouts both let out a couple laughs as both of the Face Knockouts were laid out and they were on one step closer to getting the Championship Gold..
A little bit later...
Everyone mostly had returned to the locker room minus the two blonde members of the Beautiful People and the ring announcers, not much was discussed among the group as most of us were watching the show. That's when the camera panned up to the ramp and Velvet was watching down it, no music and no poses as Angelina hustled to keep up with her tag team partner. Velvet Sky meant business as her face showed no emotion as she got into the ring, with her partner still following behind her. The woman with streaks in her hair motioned to a crew worker demanding a microphone. She allowed the crowd to settle down before she spoke into the microphone. "You know, I am sick and tired of all this crap that is going on around here! All of it, I am sick and tired of constantly having to watch my back!" Someone is pissed off.. "Everything was perfectly fine until you came along Winter, you already attempted to dismantle the Beautiful People completely.. But Angelina and I are still here, together!" That got a massive pop from the crowd. "Nope! You have the nerve to try and break the BP even more by trying and manipulating my best friend, that's not going to happen! Never! You got one of the us, you are not getting another!"
That's when Lauren grabbed the microphone from the infuriated Velvet Sky, who started pacing back and forth in the ring. "You just think that you can show up whenever and wherever you please, in our house and take those titles that were rightfully ours! If you wouldn't have attacked me in the back that night, then WE.." She motioned between herself and Jamie. "would be the Champions, but that's the past but at the same time I cringe thinking back at Genesis.."
The woman with brown in her hair jerked that microphone out of Angel's hand, "When that bitch cheated and sprayed that Mist of hers in my eyes, she wasn't even in that match! She is afraid of the Beautiful People, afraid that we can take her precious titles away..which we will!" The woman started pacing back and forth rather impatiently, staring at the entrance. "Get out here, you glass bottom boat loving bitch and bring your puppets with you!" Nothing happened for a few seconds, no movement, no song and it only pissed Velvet off even more. "Now! Get out here, now! I am sick of you!"
'Winter loves the fate of meek.. Her velvet touch preys on the weak.. Cold winds screaming, evils dealing..' Surprisingly enough, Winter emerged from the back with her red belt around her waist with Daffney, wearing the other title, and Daisy following behind her. The gothic woman had her head held high as she confidently strutted down to the apron with her hands clasped behind her back. Finally Katarina merely observed Velvet impatiently pacing as she brought the mic close to her lips. "Velvet..Velvet.. I can clearly see that you are furious but no matter what, you can only blame yourselves."
"Nope! I refuse to accept that Winter, because we are better than you.. better than-"
"I am going to cut you off right there Velvet, because frankly I am quite sick and tired of hearing your annoying voice. These words need to sink into your skull, you lost.." Winter walked down toward the apron as she started to slowly circle the ring. "You know that this could have been avoided, this didn't have to happen, Velvet.. I was merely trying to help.."
"Help! Help! No! You merely thinking about yourself, that's all you ever think about is yourself!" Angelina nodded in agreement as the other blonde pointed at the women behind Katarina. "You are using them for your own selfish needs to climb to the top of the ladder. Because of our teammate, you slithered away with the Tag Titles now, you think that you can get those grimy little fingers on the Knockout's Title. We are NOT going to allow that to happen, there is no way in hell that Mickie is losing to you."
"So you choose to stand in the way of Winter's World becoming perfect? That's what I don't understand love, I have seen the future and the path that destiny is making me walk. You can't stop what you can't control for you are merely insects that we are going to squash. Fate really does have a brilliant way of working Ms. Sky and I merely will feast on your suffering.." Jesus, I have to say that Katarina is an excellent actress because I would never be able to pull of that character in a million years and I am curious as to how Daisy could look..so..soo.. I can't describe it. Drugged, spaced out even mindless in a sense, she doesn't barely respond to even accept Winter's orders and not even the booing of fans can faze her. "Angelina.."
"What could you possibly want now, Winter?" Angelina answered back in a much calmer tone than Jamie, as the bleach blonde's blue eyes stared daggers through the woman circling the ring.
"All I am trying to do is help you, I really don't want to destroy you because of Velvet's selfish nature. She is bring you down Angelina-"
"I really do not want to hear this again. I refuse to listen to anything you have to say! But all I know is that we want to challenge you for those titles, next week on Impact! That is if you aren't afraid."
Katarina merely looked over to Shannon before emitting a small chuckle, "And what exactly have you done to earn a shot at these..? I hate to be the bearer of bad news but both of you lost at Genesis and Velvet can't even handle Sarita and the only victory you have had over me… Wait, you guys didn't even win the match, your other teammates did..Both of you guys, got eliminated by us.."
"Don't be such a little bitch and accept the challenge Winter! If you are so sure that we are inferior to you, then prove in this ring. We want you to actually step up and defend the titles that you slithered your way into getting.." Talia screamed causing the gothic woman to arch a brow.
"Why not make things interesting, I am rather confident in my abilities.. If we win..then, as long as we hold these titles then you can never have a shot at them. If you somehow miraculously win then.." She tapped her finger on her chin before her icy, blue eyes glanced back to the brunette, who only looked over to her. "I will give you..your teammate back.."
"We accept." There was no hesitation from the leader of the Beautiful People as the television faded to commercial.
My curiosity got the better of me because I really want to get to the bottom of this of why they hate Katarina and them so much. So thankfully I was able to get an excuse and lied claiming I was needing to use the bathroom and left before anyone else decided to tag along. I don't like when people hid stuff from me and I don't like being lied too. I am a big girl and I don't care if it's to protect me. I waited until I watched both Jamie and Lauren walk back toward the locker room before I walked down the other hallway and waited patiently until I heard that familiar accent. "Ah, Thea, what a surprise you decided to join us after all. You were able to get free from Lauren it seems." I turned to look over at Winter approaching me with the other two following close behind.
"I told them that I had to use the bathroom." I stated truthfully as I looked back at Daisy, who again didn't even acknowledge me but she doesn't have to be in character anymore. I don't understand.. Kat told me that she was attacked in Cancun and was traumatized but the others said that it was her silence is 'getting into character.' Do they not know about the incident or is there something that I don't understand here? "I came to apologize for what Lauren said to you.."
That's when she placed her hand on my shoulder and reassured me, "Don't worry about it, love. It's not your place to apologize for Angelina's actions. But it's kind of you to do, however I feel that you are here for more than that." It's like she read me like an open book, it's kind of creepy but perhaps I am that obvious. "Tell me what's on your mind, love."
"Why do they hate you so much? Like I don't think you are mean at all, but they won't answer my questions at all about you guys. They keep avoiding the subject with me and it honestly pisses me off."
Katarina merely shook her head before I noticed Daisy walking up to me and laced her hand with Winter's before she parted her lips to speak. "Jealously."
"Over what?" I don't understand at all.
"Tell you what love, I am not going to lie to you..however, I realized that someone is going to come looking for you if you don't hurry along. I know that you desire answers and you deserve them.. Next week, I want you to come to the arena an hour early and meet us in this exact spot; I will gladly tell you everything that they will not. Get me your number love, and I will call you when we arrive perhaps we can get some food or something afterwards.."
"I would love that yes.." I took out a piece of paper from my purse and wrote my number down for her, just in case someone else was around. I don't know, but I would prefer not to have random people call me. "So I will see you next week..?"
"Of course love, better hurry up before Momma Lauren comes to find you. That or head to catering to make a logical excuse.. It's that way.." The European woman pointed behind me and I just nodded my head before walking off toward catering area. If the girls aren't going to give me the answers I deserve, then I am going to find out on my own..
Author's Note: Jesus.. I am really in a slump when it comes to writing, it is taking two weeks per chapter and I hate that, normally I am faster than this..but I haven't been feeling right and I have had some emotional drama.. We start out in Lauren's POV as Angelina was getting Rosita away from the trio and Thea is clearly confused trying to figure out why Angel is being such a bitch to them. In pairs, the other Knockouts are introduced and introduce themselves to Rosita and of course, Christy tries to flirt with Thea.. Poor girl.. The girls spend time trying to get to know Thea as she questioned most of them about Katarina.. However the girls see it better that they shouldn't tell her what happened not yet anyways.. We switch over to Rosita's POV as she is confused about just about everything as most of the girls left, leaving her with Sarita and Brooke.. The bonding continues as they watch the match between Maria and Mickie and Tara and Madison (which I choose not to really include because it was obvious who was going to win.. I mean Mickie is already in a title match..) Rosita tries her luck with Sarita and Brooke and ask about Daisy and they told her it was just getting into character.. but it didn't match up with Katarina has told her previously. Tara and Madison are victorious using that loaded glove that they love to use. So Rosita has agreed to meet the trio next week by herself? How is that going to fare? Is she going to get the actual truth or is Katarina going to feed her some more lies? Is Rosita going to fall prey to the spell? What will happen next.. Read to find out.. Also I have done some foreshadowing in the past couple chapters.. I wonder if anyone has picked up on it yet..
Against All Odds Card so far:
Mickie James ( C ) vs Winter w/ Daisy and/or Daffney for the Knockout's Championship
Madison and Tara vs Winter, Daisy or Daffney ( C ) for the Knockout Tag Titles
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