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"Do you think Vince'll know it was us?" asked Shadow, giggling a little
"Nah, he has no idea, he thinks it's just another of Linda's demands" replied Amanda
"Stroke of genius by the way, all three titles on the line, great way to bring the Two Man Power Trip down" complimented Shadow as they got to the office
"Well tonight's the night, I just hope it works"
"Sure it will, Taker and Kane own them, they had those belts in their grasp on Smackdown"
"I don't know, Kane's arm ain't so good right now" sighed Amanda as she sat down
Shadow smiled a little at her friend's worried expression; it was usually the other way around, Shadow worrying and Amanda trying to cheer her up. She pulled the blind up on the window, the rain was lashing down but there were already people queuing to get in, their raincoats soaked through but they were still smiling as they chattered. That buzz was back, that PPV buzz that got everyone inside and outside the building excited because they all knew that everything would go up a gear and everyone would give everything they had to win. That's why there was a buzz.
"Oh, I got the tops this time" Amanda said suddenly
"Tops? Planning some run ins are we?" asked Shadow, turning back to the desk
"I've got something I want to do anyway"
Shadow raised an eyebrow as Amanda threw her a glittering cloth. She shook it out to find it was a one strap Union Jack glitter top. She held it up against her chest experimentally. Amanda held her own one up, identical in Stars and Stripes
"Very nice" said Shadow with a smile "what did you mean, you've got something you want to do tonight?"
"I'm gonna be Raven's valet" said Amanda, breaking into a grin
"No way, did he ask you?"
"Well when we trained on Thursday I asked him how he was feeling about the match and he said that he was looking forward to fighting Rhyno again and I asked him if he wanted some ringside help and he kinda looked at me in that funny way and said sure so he's gonna come find me in a few minutes, in fact, I'd better change"
Shadow watched in amusement as Amanda flew out of the room. Everytime they thought they couldn't get more excited or surprised, they did and they were. It was what being in the WWE was all about. As she sat down at the desk to start preparing the Raw card, the phone rang. Shadow frowned, no one usually phoned at this time, it was too early. Shrugging, she picked it up.
"Hello?..........hey Lita...Yeah, we're here all night, well Amanda's gonna valet for Raven...I know, kinda dangerous but she can handle it.......watch Matt's match? Sure, where will you guys be?........................ok, will do, see ya...."
As she dropped the phone back into it's cradle, Amanda rushed back into the room, flushed with excitement. She did a quick twirl
"How do I look?" she asked breathlessly
Shadow cocked her head playfully to one side as she checked her friend's appearance; one strap top, tight black jeans, brightly painted sneakers, hair pulled up into a knot at the base of her neck, The Connection black leather belt.
"Fab, honestly, you look brilliant" Shadow said
"Really? Thanks, you go get changed now" "Ok, oh Lita rang, she wanted to know if we wanted to watch Matt's match with her, I said we would, we're meeting in their locker room"
"Great"
Amanda tapped her foot impatiently, she didn't know why she was so hyped up about valeting for Raven. Probably because there was that element of danger, it was after all a Hardcore Championship Match against Rhyno, am extremely brutal opponent. She knew she'd have to be careful out there and she knew that Raven was taking a chance allowing her out there. She felt privileged. The door slammed open and Shadow appeared in the same clothes as Amanda, her hair divided into sections and plaited.
"Looking good" Amanda called, putting her fingers to her lips to whistle.
"Why thank you"
Shadow took a mock bow and grinned, high fiving Amanda. They could see the excitement in each other's eyes, they were at their first PPV as Co- Commissioners, it was going to fun. There was a knock at the door and Raven appeared.
"I've set up an interview with the Coach now" he said
"How come?" asked Amanda
"Everything should happen for a reason and you suddenly appearing as my valet should have a reason, hence the interview"
He disappeared from the room without another word, evidently expecting Amanda to follow.
"Good luck girl, it ain't long now, the Dudleyz are just about to start their match" said Shadow "I'll be watching you"
Amanda gave a thumbs up and rushed from the room to catch up with Raven. She found him sat on an anvil case, the Coach and the mini crew standing ready. She flashed them a quick smile and stood in front of the case, leaning back against it. The light on the camera went on.
"Raven, tonight you face an old friend if you will from ECW Rhyno, what are your thoughts?" asked the Coach
"I know I can win" replied Raven simply "we've faced each other before and tonight will be no different when I defeat him and reclaim what is mine; the Hardcore title"
"Co-Commissioner Amanda, I understand that you will be valeting for Raven"
"That's right Coach, I believe in all the members of this roster, Raven is a hell of a talent and I want to be the one to elevate him, lending my ringside talent is one way" she said
Raven got off the case and Amanda followed him off, leaving the crew and the Coach behind. Raven walked quickly with a purpose, not looking either way, just walking
"Worried?" asked Amanda quietly
"I don't have to be" replied Raven, a rare smile flickering across his face so briefly that Amanda wasn't sure if she'd seen it at all *
Amanda could feel her heart quickening. Anyone one's heart would quicken if they were in the middle of this carnage. Her throat felt sore and raw from yelling and her hands stung from clapping and pounding the mat. Raven was stumbling about near the announce table as Rhyno set a chair up and put Raven on it. He pulled the steps out and readied himself for a run up. Amanda clasped her hands together, she hoped with all her might that somehow Raven knew what he was doing. He did. When Rhyno's hulking heavy form left the steps, Raven leapt off the chair, leaving Rhyno to plummet painfully into it. Amanda punched the air and clapped him hard. She hadn't had to do much yet; she guess that Raven just wanted some extra security that he'd win though it had been a pretty even contest so far.
Suddenly Raven whipped Raven into the announce table and began stomping on him. Amanda raced around the ring and grabbed the crumpled steel chair. The ref, holding the title belt, looked worriedly at her as she readied herself. Bam! She smacked Rhyno over the head with it as hard as she could. He stumbled then looked up at her through crazy staring eyes and she knew she'd made a mistake. You couldn't take Rhyno down with one steel chair shot. She backed away, Rhyno moved forward, ripping the chair from her grasp and throwing it to the ground. Then he crouched, waited a second and ran. He was going for a Gore. At the last moment, Amanda moved and Rhyno went shoulder first into the ringpost which Amanda had backed up against. She took a deep breath, realising that she was shaking. She quickly went to Raven's side, where he sat exhausted against the announce table and grabbed one of his arms, hauling him to his feet.
"C'mon, win!" she hissed
He didn't need any encouragement. He grabbed a Stop sign and began smashing it over Rhyno's head as he stumbled towards the ramp. Amanda followed at a safe distance, then she got an idea. She got up onto the crowd barrier and stood tall, drinking in the cheers of the crowd. She cupped her hands over her mouth, hoping that Raven would hear as he was lost in that zone where pain didn't exist but championship gold did as he battered Rhyno with a piece of the stage.
"Stand clear!"
She threw herself through the air, landing a crossbody on Rhyno and as he stood up, she and Raven hit a double clothesline on him. She got a few shots in with a piece of the ramp before patting Raven on the back and retreating to ringside where she could watch. She lifted the ring cloth and searched underneath for something to use. She pulled a steel trashcan out and held it up where people could see it; it was a favourite in hardcore matches. The tide has turned and Rhyno was now battering Raven back to the ring. Amanda moved out of reach and as Rhyno rolled Raven back into the ring and got up onto the apron, she swung the trashcan into his back hard which Raven followed up with a Stop sign. Amanda dropped the weapon and watched keenly, waiting for another opportunity. It came as Rhyno brought the shopping trolley into play, Raven was stumbling about in the corner and Rhyno was waiting hungrily for him to turn. Amanda got up onto the apron and got into the ring to distract him as Rhyno began running towards Raven. Unfortunately, he'd seen her and he hadn't forgotten what she'd done. He changed his course and before she could move, slammed the trolley into her gut. She fell to the floor, curling up, arms around her stomach, hoping that Rhyno wouldn't pick on her again. She was lucky, she felt the canvas bounce again and heard the crowd reaction, he'd hit his Gore and got the win. Raven was not going to be pleased.
*
"God Amanda, are you OK?" Shadow asked as she helped her friend into the office
"I'm cool, I've been given the painkillers so I should be fine" insisted Amanda, trying to ignore the dull pain in her stomach
"Whatever you say girl, you did good out there until the end" said Shadow, sitting down beside her
"Wasn't my perfect ending either"
"What did Raven say?"
"The usual caring thing 'you'd better get to the medics so that you can train tomorrow' sometimes he's more than a little frustrating"
"But he's good"
"Yeah, he's good"
"Wanna go hang with Team Xtreme before the match starts? I am not in the mood to see Regal and his ridiculous non-existent match"
"Might be fine to watch"
"You think?"
"Why not?"
"I dunno, seems dumb"
"C'mon, watch with me"
"Fine"
They watched as a rather peculiar looking woman dressed in old fashioned clothes came out, accompanied by two bodyguards. Shadow groaned loudly, covering her face
"Man, that's just the sort of thing I hate, it's such a stupid representation of the Brits!"
"Pipe down" said Amanda, grinning at her friend's angst
Shadow muttered under her breath as the match went underway and the Duchess changed the rules to suit Regal. Sure enough, Regal won though Jericho did manage to beat up the bodyguards and put the Duchess in the Walls of Jericho. Shadow grabbed the phone as Regal began making his way to the back
"Hey security?...........Shadow here, could you make sure that the Duchess and her two friends are escorted out of this building immediately?...............and don't be gentle, thank you"
"Petty aren't we?" asked Amanda, turning the monitor off
"No, I just hate it how he portrays my country, he's pathetic and snivelling and we have to find more ways to hurt him" Shadow said darkly
"Your choice I suppose" replied Amanda "lets go find Team Xtreme"
"That's been your best idea all day"
*
"Come on Matt" yelled Lita
They all sat around a monitor in the locker room. Jeff sat on the floor, lying on his belly, propped up on his elbows with his cap pulled down low over his two pigtails of hair. Lita sat on the bench dressed in loose sandy combat trousers and a long sleeved black top with Amanda and Shadow sat cross-legged on the floor. They'd all been cheering Matt on and yelling insults at his opponents for a while now. Jeff inclined his head up so that he could speak to Shadow quietly
"Like your tiger stripes"
Shadow grinned, touched one of the plaits in her hair which were just starting to frizz.
"Thanks, they've been there for a while, I wanted something different"
"Guess I'll have to call you Tigress from now on huh?" teased Jeff
"Uh...no, she's a WCW valet and I'm a WWF Co-Commissioner and wrestler"
"My mistake"
"Like your hair colour, in a purple mood, were you?"
"Seems that way"
"Hey, not fair!" yelled Lita
Jeff and Shadow turned to the monitor to see Edge race down the ramp and spear Matt on the outside. Lita was furious.
"I knew I should have gone out there tonight" she said
"Why didn't you?" asked Amanda
"Promised Matt I wouldn't, he wanted to do this alone tonight so I promised I wouldn't" Lita sighed
"Well I didn't promise" said Jeff, launching himself onto his feet
"Neither did I" added Shadow getting up beside him
Amanda went to get up but Shadow stopped her
"Hey hey, been hurt enough as it is, stay back here, it's my turn to go" Shadow ordered
"Point taken" said Amanda with a gracious nod, feeling her sore ribs
Jeff and Shadow ran out of the door and reached the curtain quickly as the locker room was pretty nearby.
"Know what you're going to do when you're out there?" asked Shadow panting
"No idea, just gotta...."
"Live for the moment, I know" finished off Shadow
They burst through the curtain side by side, ignoring the crowds though Shadow did grin and wave as she went, causing her to fall back a little. Jeff had no distractions as he launched himself onto an unsuspecting Edge. Shadow quickly followed, joining Jeff in pummelling Edge as hard as she could. After the initial shock, Edge began throwing punches back, knocking Shadow to the ground and throwing Jeff into the ring where he joined him. Shadow shook her head and stumbled to her feet, watching as Jeff and Edge scrambled about the ring before falling out. She ran around the side, the odds were still against Matt; he still had two opponents. While the referee was distracted by Edge's complaints, she grabbed Eddie Guerrero's foot and pulled him from the ring. Eddie looked at her with a lazy smile
"What's up mommy? You want a piece of Latino Heat?" he drawled
"Like a hole in the head" Shadow snapped
She slapped him hard, so hard that he almost fell to the ground. Before he could react, she began punching him hard, in the head then the gut. She kept one eye on the action in the ring, smiling slightly as Jeff positioned himself for a Swanton Bomb. When she turned again, she saw Jeff fly into the air and nearly miss his target, a prone Christian lying on the mat. With a gasp, she turned to the ring. It was all Eddie needed. He span her around and clotheslined her to the outside before picking her up and slamming her into the barrier. Luckily, he was still distracted as at that moment, the ring bell rang and the Hardyz music blared as Matt held the title in the air in triumph. Eddie turned, full of loathing and stomped viciously on Shadow before Jeff tumbled out of the ring and began brawling with him before leaving him lying. Shadow groggily got to her feet, vaguely aware of the music playing in the background, she knew then that Matt had won. She squeezed her eyes shut before opening them again, a little more awake. She made her way to the ramp, stepping over Guerrero's groaning form and backed up the ramp, flashing a quick Hardyz hand signal to Matt and Jeff who stood in the ring before turning and running up the ramp and away from danger.
"Hey girl! Good job" applauded Amanda, the first person Shadow saw when she got past the curtain
"Nice work" added Lita "is Matt ok? He's not too hurt is he?"
"She's been like this since you left" said Amanda, rolling her eyes
Before Shadow could say anything, Edge and Christian appeared through the curtain, grumbling with frowns on their faces. They blanked the trio and continued walking.
"Great effort Christian" called Amanda after their retreating backs
There was no answer. She sighed and watched as Matt appeared through the curtain and Lita grabbed him into a hug, Jeff followed close behind Matt, high fiving Shadow. Amanda smiled, she wanted Christian to at least be civil to her but even that looked like an impossibility. But who cared? They could go party now that Matt had finished his match and tonight was all that mattered right? Sometimes, tomorrow is just as important, especially if a sexy blonde Canadian was in tomorrow.
"I hope he's there for longer than tomorrow" she muttered as she followed the others down the corridor
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"Do you think Vince'll know it was us?" asked Shadow, giggling a little
"Nah, he has no idea, he thinks it's just another of Linda's demands" replied Amanda
"Stroke of genius by the way, all three titles on the line, great way to bring the Two Man Power Trip down" complimented Shadow as they got to the office
"Well tonight's the night, I just hope it works"
"Sure it will, Taker and Kane own them, they had those belts in their grasp on Smackdown"
"I don't know, Kane's arm ain't so good right now" sighed Amanda as she sat down
Shadow smiled a little at her friend's worried expression; it was usually the other way around, Shadow worrying and Amanda trying to cheer her up. She pulled the blind up on the window, the rain was lashing down but there were already people queuing to get in, their raincoats soaked through but they were still smiling as they chattered. That buzz was back, that PPV buzz that got everyone inside and outside the building excited because they all knew that everything would go up a gear and everyone would give everything they had to win. That's why there was a buzz.
"Oh, I got the tops this time" Amanda said suddenly
"Tops? Planning some run ins are we?" asked Shadow, turning back to the desk
"I've got something I want to do anyway"
Shadow raised an eyebrow as Amanda threw her a glittering cloth. She shook it out to find it was a one strap Union Jack glitter top. She held it up against her chest experimentally. Amanda held her own one up, identical in Stars and Stripes
"Very nice" said Shadow with a smile "what did you mean, you've got something you want to do tonight?"
"I'm gonna be Raven's valet" said Amanda, breaking into a grin
"No way, did he ask you?"
"Well when we trained on Thursday I asked him how he was feeling about the match and he said that he was looking forward to fighting Rhyno again and I asked him if he wanted some ringside help and he kinda looked at me in that funny way and said sure so he's gonna come find me in a few minutes, in fact, I'd better change"
Shadow watched in amusement as Amanda flew out of the room. Everytime they thought they couldn't get more excited or surprised, they did and they were. It was what being in the WWE was all about. As she sat down at the desk to start preparing the Raw card, the phone rang. Shadow frowned, no one usually phoned at this time, it was too early. Shrugging, she picked it up.
"Hello?..........hey Lita...Yeah, we're here all night, well Amanda's gonna valet for Raven...I know, kinda dangerous but she can handle it.......watch Matt's match? Sure, where will you guys be?........................ok, will do, see ya...."
As she dropped the phone back into it's cradle, Amanda rushed back into the room, flushed with excitement. She did a quick twirl
"How do I look?" she asked breathlessly
Shadow cocked her head playfully to one side as she checked her friend's appearance; one strap top, tight black jeans, brightly painted sneakers, hair pulled up into a knot at the base of her neck, The Connection black leather belt.
"Fab, honestly, you look brilliant" Shadow said
"Really? Thanks, you go get changed now" "Ok, oh Lita rang, she wanted to know if we wanted to watch Matt's match with her, I said we would, we're meeting in their locker room"
"Great"
Amanda tapped her foot impatiently, she didn't know why she was so hyped up about valeting for Raven. Probably because there was that element of danger, it was after all a Hardcore Championship Match against Rhyno, am extremely brutal opponent. She knew she'd have to be careful out there and she knew that Raven was taking a chance allowing her out there. She felt privileged. The door slammed open and Shadow appeared in the same clothes as Amanda, her hair divided into sections and plaited.
"Looking good" Amanda called, putting her fingers to her lips to whistle.
"Why thank you"
Shadow took a mock bow and grinned, high fiving Amanda. They could see the excitement in each other's eyes, they were at their first PPV as Co- Commissioners, it was going to fun. There was a knock at the door and Raven appeared.
"I've set up an interview with the Coach now" he said
"How come?" asked Amanda
"Everything should happen for a reason and you suddenly appearing as my valet should have a reason, hence the interview"
He disappeared from the room without another word, evidently expecting Amanda to follow.
"Good luck girl, it ain't long now, the Dudleyz are just about to start their match" said Shadow "I'll be watching you"
Amanda gave a thumbs up and rushed from the room to catch up with Raven. She found him sat on an anvil case, the Coach and the mini crew standing ready. She flashed them a quick smile and stood in front of the case, leaning back against it. The light on the camera went on.
"Raven, tonight you face an old friend if you will from ECW Rhyno, what are your thoughts?" asked the Coach
"I know I can win" replied Raven simply "we've faced each other before and tonight will be no different when I defeat him and reclaim what is mine; the Hardcore title"
"Co-Commissioner Amanda, I understand that you will be valeting for Raven"
"That's right Coach, I believe in all the members of this roster, Raven is a hell of a talent and I want to be the one to elevate him, lending my ringside talent is one way" she said
Raven got off the case and Amanda followed him off, leaving the crew and the Coach behind. Raven walked quickly with a purpose, not looking either way, just walking
"Worried?" asked Amanda quietly
"I don't have to be" replied Raven, a rare smile flickering across his face so briefly that Amanda wasn't sure if she'd seen it at all *
Amanda could feel her heart quickening. Anyone one's heart would quicken if they were in the middle of this carnage. Her throat felt sore and raw from yelling and her hands stung from clapping and pounding the mat. Raven was stumbling about near the announce table as Rhyno set a chair up and put Raven on it. He pulled the steps out and readied himself for a run up. Amanda clasped her hands together, she hoped with all her might that somehow Raven knew what he was doing. He did. When Rhyno's hulking heavy form left the steps, Raven leapt off the chair, leaving Rhyno to plummet painfully into it. Amanda punched the air and clapped him hard. She hadn't had to do much yet; she guess that Raven just wanted some extra security that he'd win though it had been a pretty even contest so far.
Suddenly Raven whipped Raven into the announce table and began stomping on him. Amanda raced around the ring and grabbed the crumpled steel chair. The ref, holding the title belt, looked worriedly at her as she readied herself. Bam! She smacked Rhyno over the head with it as hard as she could. He stumbled then looked up at her through crazy staring eyes and she knew she'd made a mistake. You couldn't take Rhyno down with one steel chair shot. She backed away, Rhyno moved forward, ripping the chair from her grasp and throwing it to the ground. Then he crouched, waited a second and ran. He was going for a Gore. At the last moment, Amanda moved and Rhyno went shoulder first into the ringpost which Amanda had backed up against. She took a deep breath, realising that she was shaking. She quickly went to Raven's side, where he sat exhausted against the announce table and grabbed one of his arms, hauling him to his feet.
"C'mon, win!" she hissed
He didn't need any encouragement. He grabbed a Stop sign and began smashing it over Rhyno's head as he stumbled towards the ramp. Amanda followed at a safe distance, then she got an idea. She got up onto the crowd barrier and stood tall, drinking in the cheers of the crowd. She cupped her hands over her mouth, hoping that Raven would hear as he was lost in that zone where pain didn't exist but championship gold did as he battered Rhyno with a piece of the stage.
"Stand clear!"
She threw herself through the air, landing a crossbody on Rhyno and as he stood up, she and Raven hit a double clothesline on him. She got a few shots in with a piece of the ramp before patting Raven on the back and retreating to ringside where she could watch. She lifted the ring cloth and searched underneath for something to use. She pulled a steel trashcan out and held it up where people could see it; it was a favourite in hardcore matches. The tide has turned and Rhyno was now battering Raven back to the ring. Amanda moved out of reach and as Rhyno rolled Raven back into the ring and got up onto the apron, she swung the trashcan into his back hard which Raven followed up with a Stop sign. Amanda dropped the weapon and watched keenly, waiting for another opportunity. It came as Rhyno brought the shopping trolley into play, Raven was stumbling about in the corner and Rhyno was waiting hungrily for him to turn. Amanda got up onto the apron and got into the ring to distract him as Rhyno began running towards Raven. Unfortunately, he'd seen her and he hadn't forgotten what she'd done. He changed his course and before she could move, slammed the trolley into her gut. She fell to the floor, curling up, arms around her stomach, hoping that Rhyno wouldn't pick on her again. She was lucky, she felt the canvas bounce again and heard the crowd reaction, he'd hit his Gore and got the win. Raven was not going to be pleased.
*
"God Amanda, are you OK?" Shadow asked as she helped her friend into the office
"I'm cool, I've been given the painkillers so I should be fine" insisted Amanda, trying to ignore the dull pain in her stomach
"Whatever you say girl, you did good out there until the end" said Shadow, sitting down beside her
"Wasn't my perfect ending either"
"What did Raven say?"
"The usual caring thing 'you'd better get to the medics so that you can train tomorrow' sometimes he's more than a little frustrating"
"But he's good"
"Yeah, he's good"
"Wanna go hang with Team Xtreme before the match starts? I am not in the mood to see Regal and his ridiculous non-existent match"
"Might be fine to watch"
"You think?"
"Why not?"
"I dunno, seems dumb"
"C'mon, watch with me"
"Fine"
They watched as a rather peculiar looking woman dressed in old fashioned clothes came out, accompanied by two bodyguards. Shadow groaned loudly, covering her face
"Man, that's just the sort of thing I hate, it's such a stupid representation of the Brits!"
"Pipe down" said Amanda, grinning at her friend's angst
Shadow muttered under her breath as the match went underway and the Duchess changed the rules to suit Regal. Sure enough, Regal won though Jericho did manage to beat up the bodyguards and put the Duchess in the Walls of Jericho. Shadow grabbed the phone as Regal began making his way to the back
"Hey security?...........Shadow here, could you make sure that the Duchess and her two friends are escorted out of this building immediately?...............and don't be gentle, thank you"
"Petty aren't we?" asked Amanda, turning the monitor off
"No, I just hate it how he portrays my country, he's pathetic and snivelling and we have to find more ways to hurt him" Shadow said darkly
"Your choice I suppose" replied Amanda "lets go find Team Xtreme"
"That's been your best idea all day"
*
"Come on Matt" yelled Lita
They all sat around a monitor in the locker room. Jeff sat on the floor, lying on his belly, propped up on his elbows with his cap pulled down low over his two pigtails of hair. Lita sat on the bench dressed in loose sandy combat trousers and a long sleeved black top with Amanda and Shadow sat cross-legged on the floor. They'd all been cheering Matt on and yelling insults at his opponents for a while now. Jeff inclined his head up so that he could speak to Shadow quietly
"Like your tiger stripes"
Shadow grinned, touched one of the plaits in her hair which were just starting to frizz.
"Thanks, they've been there for a while, I wanted something different"
"Guess I'll have to call you Tigress from now on huh?" teased Jeff
"Uh...no, she's a WCW valet and I'm a WWF Co-Commissioner and wrestler"
"My mistake"
"Like your hair colour, in a purple mood, were you?"
"Seems that way"
"Hey, not fair!" yelled Lita
Jeff and Shadow turned to the monitor to see Edge race down the ramp and spear Matt on the outside. Lita was furious.
"I knew I should have gone out there tonight" she said
"Why didn't you?" asked Amanda
"Promised Matt I wouldn't, he wanted to do this alone tonight so I promised I wouldn't" Lita sighed
"Well I didn't promise" said Jeff, launching himself onto his feet
"Neither did I" added Shadow getting up beside him
Amanda went to get up but Shadow stopped her
"Hey hey, been hurt enough as it is, stay back here, it's my turn to go" Shadow ordered
"Point taken" said Amanda with a gracious nod, feeling her sore ribs
Jeff and Shadow ran out of the door and reached the curtain quickly as the locker room was pretty nearby.
"Know what you're going to do when you're out there?" asked Shadow panting
"No idea, just gotta...."
"Live for the moment, I know" finished off Shadow
They burst through the curtain side by side, ignoring the crowds though Shadow did grin and wave as she went, causing her to fall back a little. Jeff had no distractions as he launched himself onto an unsuspecting Edge. Shadow quickly followed, joining Jeff in pummelling Edge as hard as she could. After the initial shock, Edge began throwing punches back, knocking Shadow to the ground and throwing Jeff into the ring where he joined him. Shadow shook her head and stumbled to her feet, watching as Jeff and Edge scrambled about the ring before falling out. She ran around the side, the odds were still against Matt; he still had two opponents. While the referee was distracted by Edge's complaints, she grabbed Eddie Guerrero's foot and pulled him from the ring. Eddie looked at her with a lazy smile
"What's up mommy? You want a piece of Latino Heat?" he drawled
"Like a hole in the head" Shadow snapped
She slapped him hard, so hard that he almost fell to the ground. Before he could react, she began punching him hard, in the head then the gut. She kept one eye on the action in the ring, smiling slightly as Jeff positioned himself for a Swanton Bomb. When she turned again, she saw Jeff fly into the air and nearly miss his target, a prone Christian lying on the mat. With a gasp, she turned to the ring. It was all Eddie needed. He span her around and clotheslined her to the outside before picking her up and slamming her into the barrier. Luckily, he was still distracted as at that moment, the ring bell rang and the Hardyz music blared as Matt held the title in the air in triumph. Eddie turned, full of loathing and stomped viciously on Shadow before Jeff tumbled out of the ring and began brawling with him before leaving him lying. Shadow groggily got to her feet, vaguely aware of the music playing in the background, she knew then that Matt had won. She squeezed her eyes shut before opening them again, a little more awake. She made her way to the ramp, stepping over Guerrero's groaning form and backed up the ramp, flashing a quick Hardyz hand signal to Matt and Jeff who stood in the ring before turning and running up the ramp and away from danger.
"Hey girl! Good job" applauded Amanda, the first person Shadow saw when she got past the curtain
"Nice work" added Lita "is Matt ok? He's not too hurt is he?"
"She's been like this since you left" said Amanda, rolling her eyes
Before Shadow could say anything, Edge and Christian appeared through the curtain, grumbling with frowns on their faces. They blanked the trio and continued walking.
"Great effort Christian" called Amanda after their retreating backs
There was no answer. She sighed and watched as Matt appeared through the curtain and Lita grabbed him into a hug, Jeff followed close behind Matt, high fiving Shadow. Amanda smiled, she wanted Christian to at least be civil to her but even that looked like an impossibility. But who cared? They could go party now that Matt had finished his match and tonight was all that mattered right? Sometimes, tomorrow is just as important, especially if a sexy blonde Canadian was in tomorrow.
"I hope he's there for longer than tomorrow" she muttered as she followed the others down the corridor
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