The next week and half seemed to fly by. Each day Kayla met the guys
at the arena and Edge started to join in the training more and more as his
ribs healed using the lessons to get back in shape. Jeff seemed subdued. He
was distant but no longer so antagonist towards her. When she asked Matt
all he would say was that Jeff was finally starting to realize just how
badly things had been messed up. Still, Jeff seemed to still despise her
even if he was less vocal about it.
Kayla pushed his attitude to the back of her mind and focused on her training and blossoming relationship with Edge. Finally, when the WWF returned to NYC Kayla was ready for their appearance.
The group walked into the arena together and Taker and Bradshaw saw them coming and stopped to wait for them. "How are you doing, boy?" Taker asked Edge.
"Much better," Edge assured him with a smile, "And ready to see Test bleed."
"Hey, Edge, man," RVD called out as he approached, "You're looking good." Rob held out his hand and Edge too it, "Good to have you guys back."
Matt smiled, "It's good to be back."
Taker turned his eyes to Kayla, "How about you? You ready for this fight?"
Kayla smiled, leaning into Edge who wrapped his arm around her shoulders. Taker, Bradshaw and RVD exchanged glances. Things had changed, when they last say these guys Kayla and Jeff had seemed like they were gonna hook up. "More than ready, Test and Angle are gonna regret that they ever messed with us," Kayla answered him confidently.
Taker chuckled, if there was one thing he admired in a woman it was spunk.
Rob noticed that Christian was with the group. "What's going on? Don't tell me E&C is back."
Edge looked over at his brother, "It's definitely on its way."
Bradshaw leaned against the wall, "So what are you planning on doing about Test and Angle?"
"Aside from beating the shit out of them," Kayla answered, "We don't know just yet." She shrugged, "We have to meet with Vince we'll figure it out then."
Lita grinned, "But you can bet it'll be extreme."
Not long after the group was assembled in Vince's office. Kayla and Edge sat in the two seats in front of the desk while the other's stood behind them.
"Welcome back," Vince's gruff voice welcomed them, "Are you two ready to get down to business?"
"Definitely," Edge replied eagerly.
Vince sat back, "I've promised you two revenge so what did you have in mind?"
Kayla leaned forward, "I want Test and Angle to know what a real beating is," Kayla told him a feral gleam in her eye, "I want a chance to kick their asses from one end of the arena to the other."
"Whoa, Angle?" Vince frowned, "I don't remember that being a part of the bargain."
Kayla stood angrily, "Your little lap dog held me back while Test beat the shit out of Edge while he was unconscious!" She leaned forward across the desk, "Either you hand asshole Angle to me on a silver platter now or I'll get him on my own."
Vince stared at her shocked at her outburst. Even her friends were taken aback. Sure they knew that Kayla had a temper but right now she was sounding more like Jericho than herself. "What's it going to be, Vince? You promised vengeance and I want it." Kayla planted both hands on his desk and waited for his answer.
Vince considered a moment before nodding, "You got it," he finally conceded. "What did you want?"
Kayla nodded satisfied and sat back down. She placed her hand on Edge's leg and thought for a moment. Vince mentally raised an eyebrow; last time he'd seen these goof balls Kayla and Jeff had been about to hook up. For curiosity sake he'd have to find out what was going on.
Jericho stepped forward, "It's gotta be something big, Vince," Chris declared putting a hand on the back of Kayla's seat. "No holds barred. No disqualifications."
"Definitely tag team," Kayla put in firmly.
"Test and Angle being a team," Edge paused before he dropped the bomb, "Kayla and I being the other."
Vince was speechless for a moment. "Are you sure that's wise, Edge?" Vince asked slowly, "Test and Angle are nothing to mess with." Vince turned to Kayla, "Are you sure you're ready for this?"
"I'm more than ready, Vince," Kayla assured him, "I'm looking forward to it."
Matt spoke up, "She's come a long way in her training," He told the owner of the WWF, "Kayla's worked hard and she can take whatever they dish out."
"She's trained almost every day," Lita informed him, "And while there a lot left for her to learn she's surprised us." Lita smiled, "Kayla has a better moonsault than I do."
Jericho chuckled, "And her lionsault is nothing to laugh at either."
Edge grinned, "Apparently someone has a background in gymnastics, Karate, and a few other sports and forgot to tell us."
Kayla shrugged and gave them her best 'who me?' face.
Jeff spoke up from where he leaned against the wall, "We want something extreme, we want tables, ladders, and chairs and whatever else we want to bring."
Kayla and Edge turned to look at Jeff; this was the first time he'd ever actually referred to himself as part of the team.
Vince sighed, "You've got it. When do you want to do it?"
"Tonight," Edge informed him, "We'll call them out tonight."
Vince nodded. "Very well, you'll be the main event." Vince glanced up at Christian, "Christian, you're Test's tag team partner, where do you stand on this?"
Christian came forward and stood behind his brother, "That's former tag team partner and I stand behind my brother and Kayla."
Vince smiled, "I take it you'd like to be the one to inform Test of this . . . change?"
Christian smiled back. "Damn straight."
"Is that all then?" Vince asked standing.
"That's it, Vince," Edge confirmed also standing and shaking Vince's hand. "It's been a pleasure."
Kayla smiled, "And the real pleasure will be tonight."
They left Vince's office together and Kayla fell behind a bit. "You guys go on, I've got to do something."
Edge studied her a moment, "Kayla, what are you up to?" he asked doubtfully.
"Nothing you need to worry about. I just have some . . . business to take care of." Kayla reassured him, "Now get going, we got a show tonight."
Reluctantly the group headed off towards their dressing rooms and Kayla turned and headed the opposite direction until she found what she was looking for. There in their usual spot sat the APA. "Bradshaw, Faarooq, how are you boys today?" Kayla greeted as walked up to the table.
Bradshaw looked up from his cards, "Just fine, Kayla. What did you want?"
Kayla put her hands on the table and flashed the APA a smile, "I've got a business proposition for you boys."
The two men sat their cards down and gave Kayla their full attention.
Business with the APA concluded Kayla made her way to the dressing room she shared with Edge. She opened the door to find him staring at the wall lost in thought. Walking up behind him she wrapped her arms around his waist. "Penny for your thoughts?" she asked softly.
Edge turned and pressed his lips to hers, "Kayla," he began carefully, "I've been thinking, maybe you shouldn't be in the ring tonight."
Kayla pulled back hands on her hips, "And just why not?"
Edge picked his words carefully knowing what thin ice he was on. "Sweetheart, look, I just don't want you to get hurt," Edge ran a hand through his hair, "I believe in you and I know you can take care of yourself," Edge placed his hands on her shoulders, "But Test and Angle are both creeps. This is a no holds barred, no disqualifications match. They could pull anything. Anyone can interfere."
Kayla smiled mischievously and reached up to caress his cheek, "I appreciate it that you want to protect me but you worry too much. No one will intercede on Test or Angle's behalf. Believe me, I've thought about it and taken care of it."
"Just how did you do that?" Edge asked curiously.
Kayla just shook her head. "You'll find out tonight."
Edge had no choice but to be content with that, for now.
Team Xtreme was in their dressing room preparing for tonight. Matt was watching his brother sit in stony silence on the couch. Finally he'd had enough, "Jeff, I need to know if you're with us tonight. I mean a hundred percent with us."
"I told you I was, Matthew," Jeff replied exasperated, "I won't let you and Lita down."
"There's more to this than me and Matt though, Jeff," Lita told him, "Edge, Kayla, Christian, and Jericho are involved in this too."
Jeff stood up, "I don't have any problems with Jericho and Christian. And I won't let my feelings about Edge and Kayla cloud my judgment."
"You mean like it cloud your judgment the other night?" Matt reminded him, "You were a complete bastard."
Jeff sighed, "I know, I know. If I ever pull a stunt like that again you'll kick my ass yourself." Jeff raised his eyes to his brother's "I've heard it before, Matt. I don't need reminded."
"I talked to Jericho yesterday," Lita told Jeff coming to stand before him, "Kayla was pretty upset about what happened. Jeff," Lita pleaded, "You've got to realize Kayla didn't do any of this to hurt you."
Jeff sighed and for the first time his pain showed through the anger, "It's gone to far, Lita. We can't ever be friends after everything that's happened."
"That might be true," Matt agreed, "But I don't know, Kayla's pretty forgiving. You won't know if you don't try."
Jeff didn't say anything but concentrated on preparing for RAW.
Kayla pushed his attitude to the back of her mind and focused on her training and blossoming relationship with Edge. Finally, when the WWF returned to NYC Kayla was ready for their appearance.
The group walked into the arena together and Taker and Bradshaw saw them coming and stopped to wait for them. "How are you doing, boy?" Taker asked Edge.
"Much better," Edge assured him with a smile, "And ready to see Test bleed."
"Hey, Edge, man," RVD called out as he approached, "You're looking good." Rob held out his hand and Edge too it, "Good to have you guys back."
Matt smiled, "It's good to be back."
Taker turned his eyes to Kayla, "How about you? You ready for this fight?"
Kayla smiled, leaning into Edge who wrapped his arm around her shoulders. Taker, Bradshaw and RVD exchanged glances. Things had changed, when they last say these guys Kayla and Jeff had seemed like they were gonna hook up. "More than ready, Test and Angle are gonna regret that they ever messed with us," Kayla answered him confidently.
Taker chuckled, if there was one thing he admired in a woman it was spunk.
Rob noticed that Christian was with the group. "What's going on? Don't tell me E&C is back."
Edge looked over at his brother, "It's definitely on its way."
Bradshaw leaned against the wall, "So what are you planning on doing about Test and Angle?"
"Aside from beating the shit out of them," Kayla answered, "We don't know just yet." She shrugged, "We have to meet with Vince we'll figure it out then."
Lita grinned, "But you can bet it'll be extreme."
Not long after the group was assembled in Vince's office. Kayla and Edge sat in the two seats in front of the desk while the other's stood behind them.
"Welcome back," Vince's gruff voice welcomed them, "Are you two ready to get down to business?"
"Definitely," Edge replied eagerly.
Vince sat back, "I've promised you two revenge so what did you have in mind?"
Kayla leaned forward, "I want Test and Angle to know what a real beating is," Kayla told him a feral gleam in her eye, "I want a chance to kick their asses from one end of the arena to the other."
"Whoa, Angle?" Vince frowned, "I don't remember that being a part of the bargain."
Kayla stood angrily, "Your little lap dog held me back while Test beat the shit out of Edge while he was unconscious!" She leaned forward across the desk, "Either you hand asshole Angle to me on a silver platter now or I'll get him on my own."
Vince stared at her shocked at her outburst. Even her friends were taken aback. Sure they knew that Kayla had a temper but right now she was sounding more like Jericho than herself. "What's it going to be, Vince? You promised vengeance and I want it." Kayla planted both hands on his desk and waited for his answer.
Vince considered a moment before nodding, "You got it," he finally conceded. "What did you want?"
Kayla nodded satisfied and sat back down. She placed her hand on Edge's leg and thought for a moment. Vince mentally raised an eyebrow; last time he'd seen these goof balls Kayla and Jeff had been about to hook up. For curiosity sake he'd have to find out what was going on.
Jericho stepped forward, "It's gotta be something big, Vince," Chris declared putting a hand on the back of Kayla's seat. "No holds barred. No disqualifications."
"Definitely tag team," Kayla put in firmly.
"Test and Angle being a team," Edge paused before he dropped the bomb, "Kayla and I being the other."
Vince was speechless for a moment. "Are you sure that's wise, Edge?" Vince asked slowly, "Test and Angle are nothing to mess with." Vince turned to Kayla, "Are you sure you're ready for this?"
"I'm more than ready, Vince," Kayla assured him, "I'm looking forward to it."
Matt spoke up, "She's come a long way in her training," He told the owner of the WWF, "Kayla's worked hard and she can take whatever they dish out."
"She's trained almost every day," Lita informed him, "And while there a lot left for her to learn she's surprised us." Lita smiled, "Kayla has a better moonsault than I do."
Jericho chuckled, "And her lionsault is nothing to laugh at either."
Edge grinned, "Apparently someone has a background in gymnastics, Karate, and a few other sports and forgot to tell us."
Kayla shrugged and gave them her best 'who me?' face.
Jeff spoke up from where he leaned against the wall, "We want something extreme, we want tables, ladders, and chairs and whatever else we want to bring."
Kayla and Edge turned to look at Jeff; this was the first time he'd ever actually referred to himself as part of the team.
Vince sighed, "You've got it. When do you want to do it?"
"Tonight," Edge informed him, "We'll call them out tonight."
Vince nodded. "Very well, you'll be the main event." Vince glanced up at Christian, "Christian, you're Test's tag team partner, where do you stand on this?"
Christian came forward and stood behind his brother, "That's former tag team partner and I stand behind my brother and Kayla."
Vince smiled, "I take it you'd like to be the one to inform Test of this . . . change?"
Christian smiled back. "Damn straight."
"Is that all then?" Vince asked standing.
"That's it, Vince," Edge confirmed also standing and shaking Vince's hand. "It's been a pleasure."
Kayla smiled, "And the real pleasure will be tonight."
They left Vince's office together and Kayla fell behind a bit. "You guys go on, I've got to do something."
Edge studied her a moment, "Kayla, what are you up to?" he asked doubtfully.
"Nothing you need to worry about. I just have some . . . business to take care of." Kayla reassured him, "Now get going, we got a show tonight."
Reluctantly the group headed off towards their dressing rooms and Kayla turned and headed the opposite direction until she found what she was looking for. There in their usual spot sat the APA. "Bradshaw, Faarooq, how are you boys today?" Kayla greeted as walked up to the table.
Bradshaw looked up from his cards, "Just fine, Kayla. What did you want?"
Kayla put her hands on the table and flashed the APA a smile, "I've got a business proposition for you boys."
The two men sat their cards down and gave Kayla their full attention.
Business with the APA concluded Kayla made her way to the dressing room she shared with Edge. She opened the door to find him staring at the wall lost in thought. Walking up behind him she wrapped her arms around his waist. "Penny for your thoughts?" she asked softly.
Edge turned and pressed his lips to hers, "Kayla," he began carefully, "I've been thinking, maybe you shouldn't be in the ring tonight."
Kayla pulled back hands on her hips, "And just why not?"
Edge picked his words carefully knowing what thin ice he was on. "Sweetheart, look, I just don't want you to get hurt," Edge ran a hand through his hair, "I believe in you and I know you can take care of yourself," Edge placed his hands on her shoulders, "But Test and Angle are both creeps. This is a no holds barred, no disqualifications match. They could pull anything. Anyone can interfere."
Kayla smiled mischievously and reached up to caress his cheek, "I appreciate it that you want to protect me but you worry too much. No one will intercede on Test or Angle's behalf. Believe me, I've thought about it and taken care of it."
"Just how did you do that?" Edge asked curiously.
Kayla just shook her head. "You'll find out tonight."
Edge had no choice but to be content with that, for now.
Team Xtreme was in their dressing room preparing for tonight. Matt was watching his brother sit in stony silence on the couch. Finally he'd had enough, "Jeff, I need to know if you're with us tonight. I mean a hundred percent with us."
"I told you I was, Matthew," Jeff replied exasperated, "I won't let you and Lita down."
"There's more to this than me and Matt though, Jeff," Lita told him, "Edge, Kayla, Christian, and Jericho are involved in this too."
Jeff stood up, "I don't have any problems with Jericho and Christian. And I won't let my feelings about Edge and Kayla cloud my judgment."
"You mean like it cloud your judgment the other night?" Matt reminded him, "You were a complete bastard."
Jeff sighed, "I know, I know. If I ever pull a stunt like that again you'll kick my ass yourself." Jeff raised his eyes to his brother's "I've heard it before, Matt. I don't need reminded."
"I talked to Jericho yesterday," Lita told Jeff coming to stand before him, "Kayla was pretty upset about what happened. Jeff," Lita pleaded, "You've got to realize Kayla didn't do any of this to hurt you."
Jeff sighed and for the first time his pain showed through the anger, "It's gone to far, Lita. We can't ever be friends after everything that's happened."
"That might be true," Matt agreed, "But I don't know, Kayla's pretty forgiving. You won't know if you don't try."
Jeff didn't say anything but concentrated on preparing for RAW.
