BEFORE I BEGIN! ::clears throat:: due to a upcoming vacation to NC this
upcoming week, I will not be able to post new chapters for two weeks. I
know, I know, you're all sooo so sad ;). Anyways, I'll try to post at least
two more chapters and write a lot more on my vacation so when I return I
can post A LOT! Alright, now on with chapter nine!
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Pre-Match
Mercy arrived at the curtained off area leading to the ramp. This was it. Time for her and her "troops" to shine. Sure, her match tonight wasn't against Phoenix, but she sure as hell was gonna send a message to Phoenix, Angle, and Brock.
A STRONG message.
"Alright everyone, listen up. Phoenix has already taken out one of ours. Don't let what happened to Shane happen to you. Be prepared for anything, but most importantly be prepared to fight. Now let's go." Mercy's music hit and along with the Undertaker, Edge, Christian, Lita, Matt, Jeff, Jericho, and Test she made her way to the ring. She was actually set to go against Bradshaw for the hardcore championship. One title she'd love more than anything to win. She couldn't help but be worried though. Yet, it's wasn't the match she was worried about. Shane had had to stay back in the locker room and she knew Phoenix could easily get to him. She had tried to convince him to go back to the hotel where it was safer but Shane had refused.
"For once I can say this to YOU Mercy, I'll be ok." He had said. She sure hoped so.
"Bradshaw came down the ramp and Mercy snapped back to her senses. She'd have to ignore the feeling of guilt she had about leaving Shane alone if she wanted to win this title. And boy did she wanna win this title. Just to show Phoenix she really was HARDCORE."
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Mercy had the chair in her hands before she knew what she was doing. Smashing it over Bradshaw's head she heard the sickening thud of metal colliding with skull. Taker snapped her out of the thoughts of the chair shot that SHE had gotten not so long ago.
"GO FOR THE PIN MERCY!"
"1! 2! 3!"
"And your knew WWE Hardcore Champion, MERCY!" All of her friends came into the ring to celebrate Mercy's FIRST title win in the WWE. But the celebration was cut short. Lights dimmed, Pyro exploded, and Phoenix made her way onto the top of the ramp. Taker, Test, and Jericho hopped out of the ring and stood guard in front of the ring.
"Impressive.very impressive. You've got the hardcore championship now. You're a real hero now, huh. But what do ya say we make this match at Vengeance (*note: I know Vengeance has already happened*) just a little more interesting. Since I'm putting *MY* title on the line, why don't you put *yours* on the line too. Me verses you. One-on-one. No DQ. For the change to be woman's champion AND hardcore champion. What do ya think? You up for the challenge, "MERC"?" Mercy grabbed a microphone from Lillian.
"Of course. I can't wait to kick your ass and become the NEW woman's champ. Trust me, you'll regret ever putting that title on the line."
"I highly doubt that. You may have your 'friends' here to help, but I have my help too. You see, not only do I have Brock and Angle here," Phoenix said pointing at the two monsters standing behind her. "But I also have.THEM!" Phoenix pointed towards the ring and Mercy swung around and just narrowly missed a kick to the head. Seven more of Phoenix's new goons. Benoit, Eddie Guerrero, Rave, Steven Richards, William Regal and Jamie Noble. "And you though you had the advantage? Think again!"
A fight began between the two groups, Phoenix's team having a significant advantage. Brock taking care of Taker. Benoit battling with Jericho. Raven and Matt, Steven pounding on Christian, Jamie Noble getting the advantage over Jeff, and Kurt and Eddie taking on Test.
"Well, Mercy, I guess I'll be seeing you at Vengeance." Phoenix said with answer. All of Phoenix's team headed up the ramp leaving Mercy and her team recovering in the ring.
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Mercy had gotten everyone together and headed back to the locker room. Phoenix's surprise had been a set back, but Mercy's title win had been quit and accomplishment. After Shane had checked to make sure everyone was ok about twenty times they all decided they were gonna show Phoenix that they hadn't been harmed enough not to go out and celebrate Mercy's first title reign. Everyone was feeling better when they went out to a local club. Except for one person. One person who wasn't even in a match that night. Shane had decided he HAD to tell Mercy how he felt. And he had to tell her soon.
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Pre-Match
Mercy arrived at the curtained off area leading to the ramp. This was it. Time for her and her "troops" to shine. Sure, her match tonight wasn't against Phoenix, but she sure as hell was gonna send a message to Phoenix, Angle, and Brock.
A STRONG message.
"Alright everyone, listen up. Phoenix has already taken out one of ours. Don't let what happened to Shane happen to you. Be prepared for anything, but most importantly be prepared to fight. Now let's go." Mercy's music hit and along with the Undertaker, Edge, Christian, Lita, Matt, Jeff, Jericho, and Test she made her way to the ring. She was actually set to go against Bradshaw for the hardcore championship. One title she'd love more than anything to win. She couldn't help but be worried though. Yet, it's wasn't the match she was worried about. Shane had had to stay back in the locker room and she knew Phoenix could easily get to him. She had tried to convince him to go back to the hotel where it was safer but Shane had refused.
"For once I can say this to YOU Mercy, I'll be ok." He had said. She sure hoped so.
"Bradshaw came down the ramp and Mercy snapped back to her senses. She'd have to ignore the feeling of guilt she had about leaving Shane alone if she wanted to win this title. And boy did she wanna win this title. Just to show Phoenix she really was HARDCORE."
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Mercy had the chair in her hands before she knew what she was doing. Smashing it over Bradshaw's head she heard the sickening thud of metal colliding with skull. Taker snapped her out of the thoughts of the chair shot that SHE had gotten not so long ago.
"GO FOR THE PIN MERCY!"
"1! 2! 3!"
"And your knew WWE Hardcore Champion, MERCY!" All of her friends came into the ring to celebrate Mercy's FIRST title win in the WWE. But the celebration was cut short. Lights dimmed, Pyro exploded, and Phoenix made her way onto the top of the ramp. Taker, Test, and Jericho hopped out of the ring and stood guard in front of the ring.
"Impressive.very impressive. You've got the hardcore championship now. You're a real hero now, huh. But what do ya say we make this match at Vengeance (*note: I know Vengeance has already happened*) just a little more interesting. Since I'm putting *MY* title on the line, why don't you put *yours* on the line too. Me verses you. One-on-one. No DQ. For the change to be woman's champion AND hardcore champion. What do ya think? You up for the challenge, "MERC"?" Mercy grabbed a microphone from Lillian.
"Of course. I can't wait to kick your ass and become the NEW woman's champ. Trust me, you'll regret ever putting that title on the line."
"I highly doubt that. You may have your 'friends' here to help, but I have my help too. You see, not only do I have Brock and Angle here," Phoenix said pointing at the two monsters standing behind her. "But I also have.THEM!" Phoenix pointed towards the ring and Mercy swung around and just narrowly missed a kick to the head. Seven more of Phoenix's new goons. Benoit, Eddie Guerrero, Rave, Steven Richards, William Regal and Jamie Noble. "And you though you had the advantage? Think again!"
A fight began between the two groups, Phoenix's team having a significant advantage. Brock taking care of Taker. Benoit battling with Jericho. Raven and Matt, Steven pounding on Christian, Jamie Noble getting the advantage over Jeff, and Kurt and Eddie taking on Test.
"Well, Mercy, I guess I'll be seeing you at Vengeance." Phoenix said with answer. All of Phoenix's team headed up the ramp leaving Mercy and her team recovering in the ring.
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Mercy had gotten everyone together and headed back to the locker room. Phoenix's surprise had been a set back, but Mercy's title win had been quit and accomplishment. After Shane had checked to make sure everyone was ok about twenty times they all decided they were gonna show Phoenix that they hadn't been harmed enough not to go out and celebrate Mercy's first title reign. Everyone was feeling better when they went out to a local club. Except for one person. One person who wasn't even in a match that night. Shane had decided he HAD to tell Mercy how he felt. And he had to tell her soon.