On the plane. Jeff was next to me out cold. Matt was next to him with his diskman on and reading something. I got up. Adam and Jay were sitting together, no one in the middle seat. I sat there. They woke up.
"Hey." Adam said moving his shit over.
"Hi." I replied.
"What's up?" He asked.
"Oh, nothing. I am so bored." I answered. "I need to do something."
"Sleep." He told me.
"I can't." I replied. "I hate to fly. I'm too scared to sleep."
"Aww, poor baby." I heard Jay said. He put his arm around me and I leaned against his chest.
Adam smiled and went back to bed. I just looked up. Jay had fallen asleep. He wasn't going to give up on me and Jay unless someone told him other wise. I still had to tell the world who I was in love with. Kinda strange since I went through three men already.
Anyway, we landed soon. Jeff woke up and wondered where I went. He saw me with Jay and promptly walked to the back of the plane with Hunter. Adam noticed, and so did Matt. Matt came up to me while I waited for my bags.
"Saw you with Jay." He said.
"Matt." I replied. "Look, what we did, in the pool-"
"Don't worry." He said. "I was in it for the same reasons you were. Just, don't hurt the one person who cares about you. He's closer than you think he is." And, he left.
I took my bags and walked to the bus. Thinking about what Matt said. Did he mean Jay? And, if not than who did he mean? I walked onto the bus. Jeff motioned for me to sit with him. So, I did.
"Thanks." I said sitting down.
"No problem. Matt's got some major thing to talk to Adam about. And, Jay's tired as all hell and is taking up two seats sleeping."
"Not fair." I cried.
"I know." He said. "You seem to be fitting in just fine."
"Got some allies." I said.
"Yeah, looks like Taker and Kane will be fighting your battles along side you."
"You upset about that?" I asked. "Aww, Jeffy!" He rolled his eyes. "There is no one I'd rather fight with than you and Matt. My career started with you guys."
"We're here for you." He said. "This may not be relevant to what you're saying, but we will be. Me and Matt will fight any battel for you."
"I know." I said. I kissed him on the cheek.
He smiled and I smiled back. Then, he looked out the window. Then it hit, who Matt meant. It was perfect because that was who I was going to announce to the world. It gave me hope. He didn't care, didn't care about Adam or Jay. And, he didn't know about Matt. Whenever I decide to announce this, I wouldn't have any trouble.
Anyway, I soon found myself carrying bags to my hotel room. I tossed them on the floor and fell onto my bed. I sighed as I looked up at the ceiling. Everything was falling into place. That certain someone had a thing for me. For the first time, my life was good.
"Hey, Destiny, can I come in?" Jay yelled through the door. I opened it. "Thanks."
"What's up?"
"Adam, he's asking about us again." He answered. "For the millionth time. When will that reekaziod learn?"
"Reekaziod? You're not known to talk in character so much."
"Well, he's getting on my nerves." He said.
"Maybe we should just bag it." I said. "I mean, it's a good idea. And it's doing just what we want."
"But that's too much." He replied. "I know. What do you think?"
"I think you've gotta worry about Kane and Taker, and I've got Lita."
"OK, then. Next person to ask, we just say it never was." He said, sounding a little disappointed.
"I know." I said, as if he had told me he was upset.
He left so we could change for the matches tonight. I would be doing battle with Lita tonight. A major match for me. Nothing on the line. Even if I did lose, I was still going against Ivory for that belt. I hope I'd be facing Ivory soon.
Adam and Jay would be doing battle against the brothers united tonight. A match I wouldn't get involved with. I was wondering if I should ask Matt and Jeff to walk out with me. But, they had a match against Too Cool to worry about. But, I did have some ideas I needed to ask them about.
"Let me in." I said through their door.
"What's up?" Matt asked.
"I need to ask you guys a favor or two." I answered.
"All right." Matt said.
"Well, can I use your music and your moves against Lita tonight? Just the Swanton Bomb and the Twist Of Fate. I only need to do it this one time." I looked at them with the sad puppy eyes. "Please."
"Oh, all right." Matt gave in. "It's OK with me if it's OK with Jeff."
"I don't see why not." Jeff said. "It would be kinda funny to see her face." He went through his bag and tossed me a shirt. "It's a Team Xtreme shirt."
"Thank you." I said with a smile.
"Well, ready to go?" Matt asked.
We left. Adam and Jay offered to take us to the arena. It was weird sitting in the back next to Jay. Our fake relationship had come to an end. Pretty sad. Anyway, we arrived at the arena and went straight to our room. One room for all of us. I thought it was pretty cool. Also, tonight the start of The Rock Triple H thing would start.
"I can't find my left shoe." I said holding up the right one. The same shoes the Hardyz wear.
"You don't go on until later." Jeff told me.
"Yeah, but I have to do shit backstage." I said. I threw everyone's things around. "Found it."
"Chris, you have a belt match, don't you?" Matt asked.
"Yeah, try and win back that Intercontinental Belt." He answered.
"You can do it!" I said.
"Thank you, Des." He replied. "Yeah, if Justin Credible doesn't get involved."
"If he gives you any crap, I'll run in and start kicking ass." I told him with a smile.
"You'll run in for just about anyone." He said.
"Not just anyone. Would have to be one of the seven of you."
"Vince did say he was giving us a match against The Dudleyz, right?" Matt asked.
"That's what he said. "I answered. "Though, he hasn't said much to me since the Taker Kane thing."
"Well, don't get him pissed off just yet." Matt told me. "He might take that belt thing away."
"That and our freedom to do whatever we wish with this eight thing or whatever." Adam added. "So, don't make him angry!"
"Geeze, you act as if the fate of this rests in my hands." I said. "You can go to him yourselves you know."
"Yeah, but you're already on his good, good side." Adam said. "So, don't fuck around!"
"Yes, sir." I said. I laughed. "You'll get your match. And, soon you will own the Tag Team Titles."
"I hope so." Matt said as he sat down.
"Oh, don't worry." I told him. "The Dudleyz had to steal the belt from you in order to win it."
"I just worry about the match." Matt said.
"Yeah, I don't like getting broken through tables." Jeff said.
I rolled my eyes. Tonight also marked the start of a new alliance. Between The Rock and Triple H. They would start an amazing bond. Here's how it started. Steph was sitting in her room, alone. Hunter was supposed to be out, somewhere. While waiting, Austin came in.
"What do you want?" She asked nervously. She plays this so well.
"Just came to see you." Austin answered.
"Hunter's going to be back soon and he's going to kick your ass!" She yelled. He walked to her. "Get away!"
"I've always liked your aggressiveness." He said. He winked slapped her ass and left.
Now, the seed was planted. Steph ran out of the room and right into The Rock. At first, she just looked up at him. The Rock wasn't really to found of Steph, but she played the upset look wonderfully.
"What's up with you?" He asked.
"Austin." She answered between sobs.
"You're big bad husband wasn't there to save you?" He asked.
"Rock! He made a pass at me! He slapped my ass and came onto me!"
Rocky looked at her weirdly. Tears fell from her eyes. She grabbed onto him. Rocky was even more surprised. He told her to calm down. Then, I came in.
"What's wrong?" I asked.
"Steph, go with Destiny." Rocky said.
I left with Steph and you saw Rocky find Austin's room. Once inside, he closed the door and you heard some glass break. Onto a commercial break. Steph dropped the act during in.
"Do you think this is going to work?" She asked.
"I hope so." I answered.
"Would be fun." She smiled.
Once the break was over, Steph had to go back to the act. She sat on a couch and I walked back and forth in the room.
"I didn't know who to go to." She said. "He was there."
"No, you did the right thing." I replied.
"You're close with him. Why would he do that?"
"I'm not that close to him." I told her. "And, I don't know."
"You can't tell Hunter."
It was onto the next match. I had to find Rocky so I could talk to him about what he had done. This was great! The only thing more important to me than this, was my match against Lita. The main event.
"Rock." I called. "Can I talk to you?"
"Guess you heard about Austin."
"Uh-huh."
"Hey, I can do nice things for people. I am the People's Champ after all." He said.
Then left. Hardyz Vs Too Cool. I wanted to run out with them, but I was busy with this backstage. And, of course, prepping for Lita. I was nervous, naturally. This was a big match. The heat between us was only getting worse. I mean, with my involvement in the Hardyz everyday activities and my shot for the Women's Title. It was only natural she'd hate me. Plus, she is a bitch.
Anyway, Hardyz won. I was in the dressing room pacing. There was a knock, and Hunter came in. Time to play fix it with The Rock and Triple H.
"Hey, can I ask you something?"
"Sure." I answered.
"What's with Steph? I mean, she left the room when I went in."
"She's shaken up." I answered.
"Why?"
"I can't tell you." I answered. "Not just yet. But, trust me."
He sighed and put his hand on his head. "Was is something I did?"
"If I tell you, you didn't hear from me."
"OK."
"Austin made some deep pass at her." I told him.
He started going crazy. Insane. I told him to calm down, he wasn't supposed to know. He said he was going to be fine. He walked away. Not to his room, just away.
Few matches later, I had to go out with Shawn. This time, I wore something I thought I could never get away with. It was a six foot long, three or four inch wide roll of red cloth. It was wrapped around covering the important areas. It was then, stuck to my leg. I, to this day, can't figure out how I wore that.
His music started and we walked out. The crowd, and the guys backstage, stood amazed. I laughed as we walked into the ring. Then, RTC's music started. Steven Richards came out with Goodfather by his side. Shawn was to face Steven.
"This is a disgrace!" Steven yelled. He walked to me. "You slut!" I slapped him.
Shawn attacked him. I got out of the ring and paced around. Goodfather wouldn't even come near me. I started a chant in. "HBK, HBK, HBK...." seemed to work. He picked up the victory. After, I had to run, get changed, and continue with this alliance.
"You told Triple H, didn't you?" Rocky asked.
"Had to." I answered. "Sorry. But, he won't kill you."
"I know." He replied. "Oh, and, you looked great with Shawn."
I smiled and went on my way. I was now getting ready for my match. I was in the locker room, not wanting to talk to anyone. This was serious to me. Jeff and Matt sat there and watched.
"Just watching you makes me nervous." Matt said. The cameras were on.
"I can't help it." I told them. "I don't fear that I'm going to lose. I'm just nervous about what's going to happen to me."
"You'll be just fine." Jeff said.
"You have no idea what she can do. She hates me so much."
"Yes, but the last thing you need is to work yourself up over all this. The more you think about it, the worse it's going to be." Jeff told me.
I sighed and continued to pace. I didn't need to drop the act when the cameras were off. This was no act. I was scared to death of this match. Even more than my first.
Finally, the time came. I was to go out first. I used the Hardy Boyz music. I was in jeans and a Team Xtreme shirt. I was a fan favorite now. The crowd was on their feet screaming for me. I smiled at them as I made my way to the ring. I had done the guns before running down. And now was mixing in what Matt and Jeff do on the turnbuckles.
The crowd knew what I was doing. And, then Lita came out. The crowd booed her. She went from being loved, to being hated. She knew the music I used. When she saw my shirt, I could tell she was pissed. I ran after her. I threw her into the ring and the beating started. My nerves were shaking. This match meant so much to me.
Lita had her hits on me too, and I have to say they were some hits. But, there were nothing compared to what I had in store. I had pulled off almost every move the Hardy's do. Now, it was time to end this. I held her in a Twist Of Fate Position. I yelled and made the move. Then, I got on the turnbuckle and did a Swanton Bomb. I went for the pin, and the win.
After I won I took my shirt off and threw it at Lita. I yelled to her. Saying stuff that I was now part of Team Xtreme. And, that she is going to leave the Hardy's alone. Stuff like that. I walked backstage in a rage, in my sports bra. I was happy I won, and my hate was even worse.
"Congrats on the win." Jericho said. I just looked at him, and he followed. "OK, what's wrong? You just kick the crap out of the one person you hate."
"Oh, I am happy about that." I replied. "Now, I know why I hate her, and why I can't stand her."
"Woah, woah. Calm down." Jericho said. "Look, I know this meant a lot to you. I know this victory is a great mile stone in your career. But, I don't want you to screw that up."
"I won't. This just makes the competition worse." I told him. "It's sweet you worry. But, you don't have to. You can trust me."
"Course I worry." He pulled me into a hug.
"Dean!" Lita called. She had made her way, limping, into the her locker room. The cameras were on her. "Did you see what just happened?"
"Yes, yes." Dean said. "I saw what happened."
"She pulled off all of Matt and Jeff's moves!" Such a whiner.
"Don't worry. I'll fix it so you get your rematch."
"And, in that rematch, you better get out there." She said.
That was on camera, but I knew she meant it. My talk with Jericho wasn't on TV. But, we meant it as well. But, that wasn't important. I was sitting down with Jericho by my side. He was a little worried about me, but kept his cool.
"Sorry we couldn't come to you earlier." Jeff said as he burst through the door.
"Yeah, we were hung up with some interviewers." Matt added.
"It's OK." I told them.
"How are you feeling?" Jeff asked. "We saw that match. It was pretty intense."
"I'm fine. A little sore in my leg." I answered.
"You're the only person that can do our moves, and do them right." Matt said. He smiled.
"Well, I learn from the best."
"I should go now." Jericho said. "I have a match against X-Pac."
"Go win the belt back!" I said. He smiled and left. The cameras followed him out.
"You earned that shot against Ivory." Matt told me.
"I'm just wondering when I'll get it."
"Yeah, and we want that match Vince gave us against the Dudleyz so we can get the Tag Team Titles back." Matt cried.
"He said you'd have it." I replied.
"Well, just make sure you don't screw your relationship with him up first." Matt said.
"You're just like Adam." I said.
I turned the monitor on and watched the Jericho/X-Pac match. And, naturally, Justin Credible was there. Pissed me off. Even though Jericho could handle this match, I had to get involved. I ran out. Through Billy Gunn and through Shawn. They didn't want me getting involved. But I did. I took Justin Credible and tossed him around. I picked him up and threw him out of the ring.
I beat him around alittle. While I was doing that, a stunned X-Pac was kicked, and then put into the Walls Of Jericho. X-Pac tapped out. Jericho went to claim what he so deserves. Then, pointed to me. I helped him out of the ring and he put his arm around me while the other held the Intercontinental Title high.
"What were you doing?" He asked me once backstage.
"I told you I would." I answered.
He smiled and shook his head. "I'll never understand you, Destiny, never." He messed my hair around and then walked away.
I fixed it and went my own way. I sighed as I took a seat in the now empty locker room. I started to change out of my gear, slowly. I tossed it all into my bag and closed it up.
"Going somewhere?" Adam asked.
"You scared me." I said. "No, I'm just packing up."
"Oh." He sat down. "I need to know something."
"What?"
"Jay, what's the deal?"
"I don't know what y'all were thinking. But, we're just friends." I answered. "Honestly, just friends."
He nodded then left. He stopped, turned to me and said, "there was something there. I know it." Then he left. I looked at the place where he stood for a second. Wondering about what he said. I then tossed my bag in my locker.
Nothing more was going to happen with Triple H or Rocky. That was for tomorrow. We were tapping Smackdown tomorrow. And, another level will be made.