Disclaimer: I don't own anything except Shadow and Amanda who I creatively
based on people in real life. The rest are owned by Vince Mcmahon and the
WWE
The ball flew through the air and was snatched by Amanda before it could hit the floor. She threw it back to Shadow who caught it with one hand before returning it. Amanda was scribbling some notes down as she caught the ball. They'd been throwing it around for the best part of an hour as they worked. She put the ball down as she ripped the paper off her pad and pinned it up on the wall. The wall was covered in lots of sheets of paper with the duo's handwriting scribbled all over it. Shadow cocked her head to one side as she took them all in.
"We've got a whole lot of possibilities here" she mused
"And a few more weeks before we have to finalise when Judgement Day shows" added Amanda throwing the ball from one hand to the other
They both looked at the papers carefully; each one had card ideas on it for Judgement Day. They'd learnt that you had to plan it out carefully a while before hand to make way for any last minute changes or superstar demands. Amanda wrote something on one paper and crossed something off on the other.
"We're gonna have to make allowances for WCW you know" said Shadow suddenly
"We can't give them any matches Shadow" reminded Amanda "I don't think our authority stretches that far"
"I know that! I'm saying we have to be prepared for run ins and that sort of thing you know" replied Shadow with a flap of her hand
Amanda grinned at her friend's worrying; she always seemed to worry about minor details. She tore a piece of paper from the wall and scribbled something down on it before putting it back up. Shadow peered at it and shook her head. With a sigh, Amanda ripped it down again and threw it into the trash.
"I'm gonna get Jericho sent through to see us" said Shadow abruptly, turning back to the desk
"Why?" asked Amanda distractedly, her eyes and mind still on the papers
"Because he helped us out and deserves at least a thank you" replied Shadow
"News flash! He was helping out himself by going after Regal, he wasn't there to help us" retorted Amanda
"So? We can still thank him"
Shadow lifted the handset of the phone and was about to dial when her hand hovered midair. She frowned and pressed a button on the cradle.
"We've got a message" she said mystified "it must have arrived real early this morning"
"So stick it on speakerphone" said Amanda, finally looking away from the papers
Shadow shrugged and clicked another button before sitting down behind the desk to listen. The voice that sounded from the speaker made them both start and look at each other in amazement.
"Was that just who I heard it was?" asked Shadow
"Uh huh, play it again" replied Amanda
The voice was the same a second time around
"This is Shane Mcmahon, you may not believe it but it's true, I can't afford to get interns hired to do this sort of thing at the moment so it's straight from Shane O'Mac, listen I wanted to thank you for the message you two sent me the night I bought WCW, it's good to know that I've got some support in the WWE, if you guys ever feel like jumping to a better place where the superstars and production's superior then you know the number to call, bye"
The message finished with a click. Shadow stared at the phone in astonishment.
"Shane Mcmahon sent us a personal message" she said slowly, sounding dazed
"Yeah, he's interested in our work" said Amanda in the same tone of voice
"I can't quite get my head around this, Shane Mcmahon is interested in us, in fact he's so interested that he's willing to offer us places in his organisation?" said Shadow, a smile spreading over her face
"Woah Shadow, we're not jumping" said Amanda frowning
"Oh why not Manda?" Shadow asked "it would be fun, starting in an organisation that isn't established, helping to build it up, it would be a new challenge"
"A new challenge? I don't know about you but getting the card prepared for Judgement Day is proving challenge enough for the both of us" thundered Amanda, throwing an arm back to gesture at the wall behind her
"I know" sighed Shadow "it just sounded like a good idea you know? Meeting a whole bunch of new people, setting up an organisation, working for Shane would be cool you know?"
"Yeah until he stabbed you in the back" shot back Amanda "every talent he's befriended he's ended up turning on because it suited his personal plans and they got in the way and didn't do things the way he wanted, I don't want to work for someone like that"
"You work for Vince" said Shadow simply
The two of them looked at each other silently. Stalemate. Amanda was the first to break the moment by blinking and looking down.
"You were going to get Jericho sent through weren't you?" she asked
"Oh yeah"
Shadow picked up the handset and quickly dialled in a number
"Hello, this is co-commissioner Shadow...please get Jericho sent through to our office immediately, thank you" she issued crisply before setting the handset down into the cradle with a clang
Amanda raised an eyebrow slightly at the action, Shadow was rattled by the whole Shane/WCW thing, she could tell. She sat down opposite Shadow and looked at her carefully. Shadow refused to meet her eyes
"Why are you so steamed by about this, girl?" Amanda asked softly
"I don't know, I guess it's because being in the WWF is so special you know, millions of people would love to be in our shoes right now, heck they'd like to be shining our shoes right now! I'm just annoyed that WCW are gonna be trying to make their mark here when we've got more than enough guys already trying to do that and I'm happy at the same time because I love the idea of a new fresh threat being brought to the WWF coz it'll make some of the guys up their game to be noticed and I guess I'd like to be part of something like that too"
Shadow sat back after saying all that in one breath, arms crossed over her chest. Amanda waited for everything to sink in before she began speaking
"Look Shadow, it's confusing right now, we're just getting used to everything here and we've gotta sort out this pay-per-view even though it's not on for less than a month" she gestured to the wall "but that's cool, we've just gotta remain loyal to the WWF no matter how much Vince will no doubt try to screw us over"
Shadow smiled and took a deep breath, her eyes closed, her fingertips massaging her temples. When she opened her eyes again, she seemed a little happier. She nodded and turned her attention back to the wall.
"OK, what have we got?" she asked, her voice cool and calm
"Well, we're gonna have to find some way to resolve the whole Benoit-Angle thing to do with the medals" began Amanda
"Really? Can't we just leave them down Benoit's trunks?" giggled Shadow
"No, as much as I like to see Angle frustrated we are gonna have to find a way to resolve so that they're not tied up with personal issues when we get to King of the Ring"
"Yeah, we're gonna need great athletes like them in that tournament" mused Shadow "OK, so some sort of Benoit-Angle confrontation, what else?"
"Things are still hot between Taker and Kane and Austin and Hunter, we could get a tag main event again or two single matches considering we have two double champs" continued Amanda
"One for the Intercontinental and one for the WWF Championship? Sounds good, we'll leave that for a little while just to see where they go to"
"Kane's arm may not last that long" replied Amanda ruefully
"I know....."
Before Shadow could continue, the door slammed open, announcing the arrival of one Y2J. He sauntered over to the desk and stared down at them expectantly.
"You requested the pleasure of the company of Y2J" it was statement, not a question
"Indeed" Amanda smirked, raising an eyebrow before Shadow discretely elbowed her in the ribs "We just wanted to say thank you, I guess, for helping us out on Raw"
"That's all? You pulled me away from working out and preparing for some sort of feeble thank you?" Jericho looked and sounded distinctly unimpressed "let me tell you baby that Y2J did not come down and kick Regal's ass to save you from a deserved beating, no it was put an exclamation mark on the fact that I own him in the ring and that as of now, I'm not wasting any more time whipping his ass again, clear?"
"Crystal" Shadow deadpanned "it wasn't some feeble thank you Jericho, it was genuine and as a little bonus, we're willing to give you a match of your choice tonight"
This got Jericho's attention. He looked at them slowly, evidently checking that this was not going to be some sort of joke on him. There was no trace of laughter on their faces. He straightened up and smiled
"That's more like it, that is what I'm here for" he said, his voice getting "who deserves to be beaten tonight? How about one half of the airheads? Edge or Christian"
"Why not? We'll pick one and let them know, thank you" said Amanda
"You're going to dismiss me like that are you?" Jericho bent so that he was at eye level with Amanda who stared back unblinking "no one dismisses Y2J baby, not you, not that slut Stephanie, not anyone, see you later"
With a final smirk, he stormed out of the room, leaving the door wide open. Amanda with an exaggerated sigh collapsed over the desk. Shadow looked at her amused
"And the reason for your deflation is.....?" she asked patiently
"Hello? Sexy blonde Canadian?" came Amanda's muffled voice, she lifted her head to speak clearly and stared straight ahead as she spoke "man did you see his eyes? Intense or what? Great shade of blue, gorgeous body, fantastic ring worker, sexy voice....."
"And bratty attitude" finished off Shadow "don't tell me you're giving up on Christian?"
"No more than you're giving up on the Hardyz" replied Amanda "I just have to keep my options open"
"Great you've picked two admittedly sexy guys who won't give you the time of day, nice choice Manda"
"Shut up, my choice ok?"
"OK"
There was silence as Amanda got to her feet and began scrutinising the wall of papers again, sticking up some more with the ideas she and Shadow had formed together moments ago. There was a light tap at the open door and Trish appeared dressed in abbreviated work out clothes. She opened her mouth to speak but gaped in astonishment at the wall covered in seeming random pieces of paper.
"Um guys? Why have you got pieces of paper stuck to the wall?" she asked, leaning against the door frame
"Ideas for Judgement Day" replied Shadow, looking up with a smile at the sound of Trish's voice "looking hot Trish"
"Why thank you" Trish beamed back "Raven just sent me to let you know that training starts soon and it's gonna be submissions again"
"What fun" muttered Amanda, a hand to her back which was still painful after Monday's pounding it got from Regal.
She and Shadow had decided not to book themselves matches on Smackdown tonight as they were still sore from Monday and they wanted to be ready for matches so had decided to wait until Monday when they felt better. That wouldn't wash with Raven though; he wanted them to train regardless. She turned from the wall with a strained smile
"Lets get this torture started" she said
"I think we should change first" laughed Shadow
"Yeah, you might want to take that Hardyz necklace off, I wouldn't be seen dead wearing one of those" said Trish cattily
Shadow glared at her, causing Trish to merely raise her eyebrows and lift her shoulders
"What? I'm not apologising for that" Trish remarked "anyway I'll come find you two in a few minutes; I'll tell Raven I can't find you right now but I think he'll see through me anyway so don't blame me for the beating you get when you arrive at the ring"
*
"Hey girls! Catch"
That was the first thing that assaulted Shadow and Amanda as they entered the divas' locker room. Two objects flew through the air towards them, they both put their hands up and just managed to catch them before they hit their bodies. They were two full beer cans. Shadow looked at hers in her hand in confusion until she spotted Jacqueline sitting on the bench laughing.
"What was that for?" asked Shadow smiling now
"Just wanted to give you some beer" replied Jackie between laughs "but you should have seen your faces, I never get tired of it"
She got off the bench as Amanda and Shadow put their stuff down in a corner and began changing into their work out clothes. Apart from Jackie, the only other person there was Molly who was deep in conversation on her cell- phone. As Amanda turned back to the room, she saw Jackie reach down and pick up a hefty sized cooler
"Where you going with that?" asked Amanda
"A.P.A office where else?" replied Jackie with a grin "we got ourselves poker game and I'm providing the beer, you want to come join in? There's always room round the table?"
"I don't think so, not the way the A.P.A play poker" said Shadow "I don't wanna end up in my underwear with two drunk wrestlers in the room with me"
"I never do since I never lose" boasted Jackie "If they start asking me for that, I tell them to meet me in the ring to sort it out, since I bring the beer and they respect me, they never take up the challenge"
"Smart" said Amanda impressed "but does it always work?"
"Not always" Jackie gave a small smile "but I'm ready to give them an ass whooping they won't forget if they take me up on that offer, not bad for a girl from Texas huh?" she said with a roar of laughter "see you girls later"
Shadow watched her leave, shaking her head. It never failed to amaze her how much muscle Jackie packed into her frame without losing her femininity. She was tough all right. As Shadow pulled an old worn t-shirt on over her sports bra, Molly stopped talking and got up.
"Oh I didn't know you two were in here" she said in surprise "I guess I didn't notice you come in, I was talking to Spike"
"Uh huh" smiled Shadow "everything ok with you two?"
"Couldn't be better" enthused Molly "only his brothers are being so mean to him, saying that he can't go with me because I'm a Holly, why it's just mean!"
"I know but that's the way they are, your cousins aren't being much better" reminded Amanda
"I'm not talking to them right now" replied Molly, her face hardening "they're being nasty to Spike and I don't like it"
"That's the spirit" said Shadow "don't let them put you off, if you're happy with Spike, then be happy"
"Really?" Molly said eagerly "because I really like him and he looks after me and makes me feel so good about myself"
"Sounds good to me" said Amanda gently, smiling at the childlike happiness in Molly's face "go for it"
"I will, well I'll try to" giggled Molly "I have to go meet Spike now actually, I'll see y'all later"
She slipped out of the room smiling happily. Shadow couldn't help smiling as well, Molly had a way of making the world seem cheerful and friendly, even if it wasn't. It was a wonderful gift she had. She turned to Amanda
"Ready for the torture?" she asked cheerfully
"Bring it on" replied Amanda before wincing "slowly"
Read, enjoy, review! Thanks to those who keep doing that and so keeping me happy! (shout outs - FALLEN ANGEL: sorry it took so long to update, my bad, glad u like Jericho, I put a little more in for you, CAROLYN: hope u continue to enjoy reading my chapters as much as I enjoy writing them and FEMALE PHENOM: great to have you reviewing girl, I can't believe that u put Shadow as one of ur fave fictional characters in that ff survey, I'm honoured ,hope u like this ch too) Keep reading and reviewing people!
The ball flew through the air and was snatched by Amanda before it could hit the floor. She threw it back to Shadow who caught it with one hand before returning it. Amanda was scribbling some notes down as she caught the ball. They'd been throwing it around for the best part of an hour as they worked. She put the ball down as she ripped the paper off her pad and pinned it up on the wall. The wall was covered in lots of sheets of paper with the duo's handwriting scribbled all over it. Shadow cocked her head to one side as she took them all in.
"We've got a whole lot of possibilities here" she mused
"And a few more weeks before we have to finalise when Judgement Day shows" added Amanda throwing the ball from one hand to the other
They both looked at the papers carefully; each one had card ideas on it for Judgement Day. They'd learnt that you had to plan it out carefully a while before hand to make way for any last minute changes or superstar demands. Amanda wrote something on one paper and crossed something off on the other.
"We're gonna have to make allowances for WCW you know" said Shadow suddenly
"We can't give them any matches Shadow" reminded Amanda "I don't think our authority stretches that far"
"I know that! I'm saying we have to be prepared for run ins and that sort of thing you know" replied Shadow with a flap of her hand
Amanda grinned at her friend's worrying; she always seemed to worry about minor details. She tore a piece of paper from the wall and scribbled something down on it before putting it back up. Shadow peered at it and shook her head. With a sigh, Amanda ripped it down again and threw it into the trash.
"I'm gonna get Jericho sent through to see us" said Shadow abruptly, turning back to the desk
"Why?" asked Amanda distractedly, her eyes and mind still on the papers
"Because he helped us out and deserves at least a thank you" replied Shadow
"News flash! He was helping out himself by going after Regal, he wasn't there to help us" retorted Amanda
"So? We can still thank him"
Shadow lifted the handset of the phone and was about to dial when her hand hovered midair. She frowned and pressed a button on the cradle.
"We've got a message" she said mystified "it must have arrived real early this morning"
"So stick it on speakerphone" said Amanda, finally looking away from the papers
Shadow shrugged and clicked another button before sitting down behind the desk to listen. The voice that sounded from the speaker made them both start and look at each other in amazement.
"Was that just who I heard it was?" asked Shadow
"Uh huh, play it again" replied Amanda
The voice was the same a second time around
"This is Shane Mcmahon, you may not believe it but it's true, I can't afford to get interns hired to do this sort of thing at the moment so it's straight from Shane O'Mac, listen I wanted to thank you for the message you two sent me the night I bought WCW, it's good to know that I've got some support in the WWE, if you guys ever feel like jumping to a better place where the superstars and production's superior then you know the number to call, bye"
The message finished with a click. Shadow stared at the phone in astonishment.
"Shane Mcmahon sent us a personal message" she said slowly, sounding dazed
"Yeah, he's interested in our work" said Amanda in the same tone of voice
"I can't quite get my head around this, Shane Mcmahon is interested in us, in fact he's so interested that he's willing to offer us places in his organisation?" said Shadow, a smile spreading over her face
"Woah Shadow, we're not jumping" said Amanda frowning
"Oh why not Manda?" Shadow asked "it would be fun, starting in an organisation that isn't established, helping to build it up, it would be a new challenge"
"A new challenge? I don't know about you but getting the card prepared for Judgement Day is proving challenge enough for the both of us" thundered Amanda, throwing an arm back to gesture at the wall behind her
"I know" sighed Shadow "it just sounded like a good idea you know? Meeting a whole bunch of new people, setting up an organisation, working for Shane would be cool you know?"
"Yeah until he stabbed you in the back" shot back Amanda "every talent he's befriended he's ended up turning on because it suited his personal plans and they got in the way and didn't do things the way he wanted, I don't want to work for someone like that"
"You work for Vince" said Shadow simply
The two of them looked at each other silently. Stalemate. Amanda was the first to break the moment by blinking and looking down.
"You were going to get Jericho sent through weren't you?" she asked
"Oh yeah"
Shadow picked up the handset and quickly dialled in a number
"Hello, this is co-commissioner Shadow...please get Jericho sent through to our office immediately, thank you" she issued crisply before setting the handset down into the cradle with a clang
Amanda raised an eyebrow slightly at the action, Shadow was rattled by the whole Shane/WCW thing, she could tell. She sat down opposite Shadow and looked at her carefully. Shadow refused to meet her eyes
"Why are you so steamed by about this, girl?" Amanda asked softly
"I don't know, I guess it's because being in the WWF is so special you know, millions of people would love to be in our shoes right now, heck they'd like to be shining our shoes right now! I'm just annoyed that WCW are gonna be trying to make their mark here when we've got more than enough guys already trying to do that and I'm happy at the same time because I love the idea of a new fresh threat being brought to the WWF coz it'll make some of the guys up their game to be noticed and I guess I'd like to be part of something like that too"
Shadow sat back after saying all that in one breath, arms crossed over her chest. Amanda waited for everything to sink in before she began speaking
"Look Shadow, it's confusing right now, we're just getting used to everything here and we've gotta sort out this pay-per-view even though it's not on for less than a month" she gestured to the wall "but that's cool, we've just gotta remain loyal to the WWF no matter how much Vince will no doubt try to screw us over"
Shadow smiled and took a deep breath, her eyes closed, her fingertips massaging her temples. When she opened her eyes again, she seemed a little happier. She nodded and turned her attention back to the wall.
"OK, what have we got?" she asked, her voice cool and calm
"Well, we're gonna have to find some way to resolve the whole Benoit-Angle thing to do with the medals" began Amanda
"Really? Can't we just leave them down Benoit's trunks?" giggled Shadow
"No, as much as I like to see Angle frustrated we are gonna have to find a way to resolve so that they're not tied up with personal issues when we get to King of the Ring"
"Yeah, we're gonna need great athletes like them in that tournament" mused Shadow "OK, so some sort of Benoit-Angle confrontation, what else?"
"Things are still hot between Taker and Kane and Austin and Hunter, we could get a tag main event again or two single matches considering we have two double champs" continued Amanda
"One for the Intercontinental and one for the WWF Championship? Sounds good, we'll leave that for a little while just to see where they go to"
"Kane's arm may not last that long" replied Amanda ruefully
"I know....."
Before Shadow could continue, the door slammed open, announcing the arrival of one Y2J. He sauntered over to the desk and stared down at them expectantly.
"You requested the pleasure of the company of Y2J" it was statement, not a question
"Indeed" Amanda smirked, raising an eyebrow before Shadow discretely elbowed her in the ribs "We just wanted to say thank you, I guess, for helping us out on Raw"
"That's all? You pulled me away from working out and preparing for some sort of feeble thank you?" Jericho looked and sounded distinctly unimpressed "let me tell you baby that Y2J did not come down and kick Regal's ass to save you from a deserved beating, no it was put an exclamation mark on the fact that I own him in the ring and that as of now, I'm not wasting any more time whipping his ass again, clear?"
"Crystal" Shadow deadpanned "it wasn't some feeble thank you Jericho, it was genuine and as a little bonus, we're willing to give you a match of your choice tonight"
This got Jericho's attention. He looked at them slowly, evidently checking that this was not going to be some sort of joke on him. There was no trace of laughter on their faces. He straightened up and smiled
"That's more like it, that is what I'm here for" he said, his voice getting "who deserves to be beaten tonight? How about one half of the airheads? Edge or Christian"
"Why not? We'll pick one and let them know, thank you" said Amanda
"You're going to dismiss me like that are you?" Jericho bent so that he was at eye level with Amanda who stared back unblinking "no one dismisses Y2J baby, not you, not that slut Stephanie, not anyone, see you later"
With a final smirk, he stormed out of the room, leaving the door wide open. Amanda with an exaggerated sigh collapsed over the desk. Shadow looked at her amused
"And the reason for your deflation is.....?" she asked patiently
"Hello? Sexy blonde Canadian?" came Amanda's muffled voice, she lifted her head to speak clearly and stared straight ahead as she spoke "man did you see his eyes? Intense or what? Great shade of blue, gorgeous body, fantastic ring worker, sexy voice....."
"And bratty attitude" finished off Shadow "don't tell me you're giving up on Christian?"
"No more than you're giving up on the Hardyz" replied Amanda "I just have to keep my options open"
"Great you've picked two admittedly sexy guys who won't give you the time of day, nice choice Manda"
"Shut up, my choice ok?"
"OK"
There was silence as Amanda got to her feet and began scrutinising the wall of papers again, sticking up some more with the ideas she and Shadow had formed together moments ago. There was a light tap at the open door and Trish appeared dressed in abbreviated work out clothes. She opened her mouth to speak but gaped in astonishment at the wall covered in seeming random pieces of paper.
"Um guys? Why have you got pieces of paper stuck to the wall?" she asked, leaning against the door frame
"Ideas for Judgement Day" replied Shadow, looking up with a smile at the sound of Trish's voice "looking hot Trish"
"Why thank you" Trish beamed back "Raven just sent me to let you know that training starts soon and it's gonna be submissions again"
"What fun" muttered Amanda, a hand to her back which was still painful after Monday's pounding it got from Regal.
She and Shadow had decided not to book themselves matches on Smackdown tonight as they were still sore from Monday and they wanted to be ready for matches so had decided to wait until Monday when they felt better. That wouldn't wash with Raven though; he wanted them to train regardless. She turned from the wall with a strained smile
"Lets get this torture started" she said
"I think we should change first" laughed Shadow
"Yeah, you might want to take that Hardyz necklace off, I wouldn't be seen dead wearing one of those" said Trish cattily
Shadow glared at her, causing Trish to merely raise her eyebrows and lift her shoulders
"What? I'm not apologising for that" Trish remarked "anyway I'll come find you two in a few minutes; I'll tell Raven I can't find you right now but I think he'll see through me anyway so don't blame me for the beating you get when you arrive at the ring"
*
"Hey girls! Catch"
That was the first thing that assaulted Shadow and Amanda as they entered the divas' locker room. Two objects flew through the air towards them, they both put their hands up and just managed to catch them before they hit their bodies. They were two full beer cans. Shadow looked at hers in her hand in confusion until she spotted Jacqueline sitting on the bench laughing.
"What was that for?" asked Shadow smiling now
"Just wanted to give you some beer" replied Jackie between laughs "but you should have seen your faces, I never get tired of it"
She got off the bench as Amanda and Shadow put their stuff down in a corner and began changing into their work out clothes. Apart from Jackie, the only other person there was Molly who was deep in conversation on her cell- phone. As Amanda turned back to the room, she saw Jackie reach down and pick up a hefty sized cooler
"Where you going with that?" asked Amanda
"A.P.A office where else?" replied Jackie with a grin "we got ourselves poker game and I'm providing the beer, you want to come join in? There's always room round the table?"
"I don't think so, not the way the A.P.A play poker" said Shadow "I don't wanna end up in my underwear with two drunk wrestlers in the room with me"
"I never do since I never lose" boasted Jackie "If they start asking me for that, I tell them to meet me in the ring to sort it out, since I bring the beer and they respect me, they never take up the challenge"
"Smart" said Amanda impressed "but does it always work?"
"Not always" Jackie gave a small smile "but I'm ready to give them an ass whooping they won't forget if they take me up on that offer, not bad for a girl from Texas huh?" she said with a roar of laughter "see you girls later"
Shadow watched her leave, shaking her head. It never failed to amaze her how much muscle Jackie packed into her frame without losing her femininity. She was tough all right. As Shadow pulled an old worn t-shirt on over her sports bra, Molly stopped talking and got up.
"Oh I didn't know you two were in here" she said in surprise "I guess I didn't notice you come in, I was talking to Spike"
"Uh huh" smiled Shadow "everything ok with you two?"
"Couldn't be better" enthused Molly "only his brothers are being so mean to him, saying that he can't go with me because I'm a Holly, why it's just mean!"
"I know but that's the way they are, your cousins aren't being much better" reminded Amanda
"I'm not talking to them right now" replied Molly, her face hardening "they're being nasty to Spike and I don't like it"
"That's the spirit" said Shadow "don't let them put you off, if you're happy with Spike, then be happy"
"Really?" Molly said eagerly "because I really like him and he looks after me and makes me feel so good about myself"
"Sounds good to me" said Amanda gently, smiling at the childlike happiness in Molly's face "go for it"
"I will, well I'll try to" giggled Molly "I have to go meet Spike now actually, I'll see y'all later"
She slipped out of the room smiling happily. Shadow couldn't help smiling as well, Molly had a way of making the world seem cheerful and friendly, even if it wasn't. It was a wonderful gift she had. She turned to Amanda
"Ready for the torture?" she asked cheerfully
"Bring it on" replied Amanda before wincing "slowly"
Read, enjoy, review! Thanks to those who keep doing that and so keeping me happy! (shout outs - FALLEN ANGEL: sorry it took so long to update, my bad, glad u like Jericho, I put a little more in for you, CAROLYN: hope u continue to enjoy reading my chapters as much as I enjoy writing them and FEMALE PHENOM: great to have you reviewing girl, I can't believe that u put Shadow as one of ur fave fictional characters in that ff survey, I'm honoured ,hope u like this ch too) Keep reading and reviewing people!
