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With a resounding BAM!! Amanda landed on her feet after Trish attempted to back drop her. She wobbled for a second before launching herself into a dropkick to Trish's back which floored Trish. Quickly, Amanda grabbed her and twisted her into a sharpshooter, making sure she kept a firm grip on her opponent's legs. With yells of agony, Trish began to crawl to the nearby ropes and put a hand over the bottom one. Shadow pounded the mat with her hand, yelling encouragement loudly. Amanda let go and turned around only to receive a kick to the gut followed by a spear before Trish leapt on top of her and began punching. Gravity took over as Amanda tried to shift Trish, found herself on top and began banging Trish's head onto the mat. She tried not to smile as she thought of how many times she'd seen the divas fight like this and not really given it a thought. The arena ceiling moved then as Trish rolled her way on top, choking Amanda and slapping her before getting off, pulling her up and giving her a DDT. Amanda kicked out as Trish went for a pin and tried to get to her feet but found herself kicked down. She could hear vague cheering in the background but it didn't seem real. With a shake, she lashed out at the blonde shape she assumed was Trish. Her eyes cleared as she ran at Trish and took her down with a hurricanrana followed by a German suplex. She bridged and got a two count but as she pulled Trish to her feet, Trish kicked her hard in the gut and hit her with a bulldog bouncing her feet off the top of the ropes, gaining a three count. She could hear clapping. Dazed, she turned to her side to see Shadow clapping enthusiastically, whooping loudly with an ear to ear grin on her face. Raven stood beside her, clapping solemnly. She rolled her eyes, typical. She felt a hand grip one of her own and looked up to see Trish standing over her. She managed to smile through the pain that seeped through her as Trish pulled her to her feet. Amanda shook her head a little, her vision of the world slowly loosing it's misty edge and coming back into sharp focus. Trish was breathing hard, bent over with her hands on her knees and Raven was halfway into the ring, Shadow climbing up onto the ring apron to get in as well.
"Excellent match" said Raven "you hit nearly all the spots, did it hurt?"
"Like you can't imagine" replied Amanda, as she pulled her hair back into a ponytail
"I can" said Raven simply "if it hurts, you're doing it right"
"How reassuring" said Amanda
"You two should have a television match" said Shadow suddenly
"I can't fight Trish" exclaimed Amanda "I'd beat the crap out of her!"
"Hey! What are you trying to say?" demanded Trish angrily, stepping up to Amanda her eyes flashing
"She's not trying to say anything" said Shadow, hastily stepping in between them and parting them with her hands before Amanda could retort "I think you two could really show off your skills and the fans would love it, though they probably wouldn't know who to cheer for"
"Not my skills Shadow! They're my secret weapon" moaned Trish "I want to keep them under wraps until they least expect it and then they'll know what assets I have"
"Who's 'they'?" asked Amanda
"Them, all the people out there and backstage who think all I'm good for its T&A, eye candy but nothing else" replied Trish, a slow smile spreading over her face as she thought about it "I enjoy that side more than most but my skills are my skills"
"It could be a taster" suggested Amanda
Trish smiled fully and nodded before extending her hand to Amanda. Amanda looked at it; Trish's skin was smooth and her nails were without polish but shiny and manicured.
"Let's get it on" said Trish
"You got it" replied Amanda, taking Trish's hand and shaking it "but don't come crying to me when I break all your nails, not to mention your bones"
"Keep on dreaming" laughed Trish, retrieving her towel from the corner of the ring
Raven stood leaning against the ropes, arms folded over his chest, watching the trio talk and joke. He didn't move, except to blink occasionally. Shadow wandered over to grab her drinks bottle and straightened up having retrieved it, pausing before she moved and looked at him. She waved a hand in front of his face, when she got no response, she began to turn
"What was the point of that?" Raven's voice stopped her
"Umm...to check if you were alive?" tried Shadow with a smile
"My heart is beating if that's what you mean" Raven replied
"That's good" said Shadow, not really sure what else to say
There was an awkward silence as Shadow struggled to find words and Raven stood unmoving. With a sigh she shrugged and walked back to where Trish and Amanda are talking, Trish describing a new move she'd been trying out.
"So Trish, have you talked to your mystery man yet?" interrupted Shadow
"My mys...? oh no, no, not yet anyway" replied Trish
"Enough of the games, who is your newest client?" asked Amanda
"Don't say it like I'm a hooker or something" retorted Trish hotly "I haven't spoken to him yet, the time isn't right, I want to be able to fight with him not just stand in his corner"
"Really?" Shadow raised an eyebrow, Trish sounded very serious about this "don't we get any clues?"
"Nope, you'll find out soon, so be patient" teased Trish, slinging her towel over one shoulder
She turned to Amanda and tapped her on the arm with her drink bottle
"See you out there" she said smiling before stepping out of the ring and began making her way up the ramp
"Raven do we...." Shadow began as she turned around to where their trainer had stood moments before but stopped when she realised that he wasn't there anymore, in fact he was no where in the arena
"How does he do that?" she asked, frowning
"Do what?" asked Amanda
"Raven, he just disappeared"
"Its part of his charm I'm sure, a disappearing act, always gets the chicks"
"Whatever, just creeps me out"
"I think that's his aim, c'mon lets go change and do our proper job"
*
Amanda clutched the drinks cans to her chest as she and Shadow moved through the corridors a half hour later, fully showered and dressed. Amanda was ring ready in black pants with a Stars and Stripes covered back pocket and sleeveless top, her hair hanging down free, several drinks cans piled up in her arms and a small bag over one shoulder as well. Shadow wore tight black jeans and a tiny Union Jack sleeveless belly top, her Hardyz pendant touching her bare skin below the top and her hair pulled back into a single plait down her back. She carried various folders and packets of food
"Are we nearly there? My arms are killing me" Amanda complained
"Nearly girl, nearly" laughed Shadow "why you so grouchy? Not had your fill of sexy blonde Canadians today?"
"No, no sign of any of them, let alone Christian" moaned Amanda
"You really need to get this problem addressed you know, this thing you've got for sexy blonde Canadians"
"Why? It's fun"
Shadow grinned and rolled her eyes as they stopped in front of their office door. She opened it with a a key before nudging it open with her shoulder and taking a step inside. She was about to walk in but gaped at what she saw causing her to back out and slam the door shut. Amanda bumped into her and dropped a couple of the cans
"Oh Shadow, now look what you've gone and made me do!" she complained, stooping down and picking them up carefully
"Sorry but um..did you order a sexy blonde Canadian to go?" Shadow asked, a confused look on her face
"No, why, is there some way I can?" Amanda asked, excitement lighting up her face
"Not sure but that's not the issue, the fact is that we've got one"
"What??"
"Take a look"
With a strange look at her friend, Amanda opened the office door and her eyes widened at who was inside. Or rather who had made himself very much at home inside. Sat in one of their chairs with his feet up on the desk, in jeans and a Y2J hockey vest and headphones over his ears playing very loud heavy metal was Chris Jericho. He hadn't even noticed them come in, he was so plugged in to his music. Amanda grinned very broadly; it certainly made her day to see him there in all his arrogant glory. Shadow pushed past her and quietly stacked the files on the desk and put the food down. She looked at Amanda wickedly and signalled to Jericho's feet. Amanda shook her head vehemently, she didn't want anything to spoil this and upsetting Jericho would do that. Shadow wiggled her eyebrows suggestively and before Amanda could do anything, Shadow grabbed Jericho's feet and pulled his legs upright, causing him to fall backwards off the chair and painfully out of his dreams.
Amanda burst out laughing, quickly covering her mouth with her hand to smother the sound. She hastily put the cans down on the desk and went to help Jericho to his feet. He glared at her, arms crossed across his chest, legs on the chair which lay on it's side and ass on the floor.
"Want some help?" she managed
"I don't like being humiliated" he seethed through clenched teeth, his eyes burning holes through them
"No, you usually go to Stephanie for that, don't you?" Shadow piped up
"Don't bring her into this baby, this is about me and you two interrupting my sleep" he said, getting to his feet and using his height advantage to glare down at them
"No, this is about why you were in our office in the first place considering that it's locked" said Shadow, holding her keychain up
"So I asked for the spare key" replied Jericho, smirking
"OK, why go to all this trouble to get into our office when you knew we'd be training since it's what we do before every event and then fall asleep in our office when you could do that in your locker room?" asked Amanda, having recovered
"Because I wanted to talk to you without having to be escorted here by security since that's the way you operate" Jericho answered, snatching his discman and headphones up from the floor
"What about?" asked Shadow with a sigh
She pulled the chair upright and sat down behind the desk; Amanda grabbed the other chair and sat down next to her.
"About how I want Edge and Christian all to myself" he growled, bending down to their eye level, his palms flat on the desk
"How...personal" replied Shadow, raising an eyebrow "handicap I take it? No partner? Going to do it all alone?"
"Baby, no one else can keep up with the sensation that is Y2J" answered Jericho
"No stipulation, just handicap" stated Amanda, scribbling it down on a paper
"You got it, oh and one last thing" he turned back to the desk, a finger raised "I'm gonna be included in the Tag Team Turmoil match at Judgement Day"
"But you just said you don't need a partner?" said Shadow confused
"I don't but I can find one, there are a whole load of people who'd be honoured to be asked to be my partner, besides I'm doing it to get under the skin of a certain duo who have got under mine, they love tag gold so much? I'm gonna take it away from them" his voice got lower as he spoke
"Fine, consider yourself included, is that all?" asked Amanda
"Baby, there's always more when it comes to Y2J but right now, that'll do just fine"
Jericho gave a last smug grin before strolling out the room, disman in hand, humming loudly. Amanda gave a deep sigh, a smile on her face a mile wide. Shadow rolled her eyes at her friend
"Honey, you have got to get over this" she said
"Not until I have one to myself" answered Amanda stubbornly "I gotta got get ready for my match anyway"
"See you out there"
*
Shadow clasped her hands together as she watched the monitor backstage; Amanda had asked her to stay back since she wanted to go it alone. It was turning out to be an excellent match, going back and forth a lot. Trish had just got a two count after a brutal DDT, they were both tiring, their movements getting slower.
"Come on Manda, finish it" Shadow prayed under her breath
Sure enough, Amanda pulled a powerbomb out of Trish's attempt at a hurricanaranna. As she hooked the leg to pin, Shadow could see her smile, it was a move she'd been victim to before and was clearly delighting in being on the other end of it. The bell rang and Amanda's arm was raised in victory; Trish lay crumpled on the mat, beginning to move again and open her eyes.
Shadow rushed to the curtain and as soon as Amanda appeared, enveloped her into a hug. Amanda hugged her back tightly.
"Wow Manda! That was so good, well done!" Shadow said, unable to stop smiling
"It was tough" admitted Amanda "Trish is a lot better than she's letting on right now, it's quite a weapon she's got there"
"Hey guys! Awesome match Amanda" a voice called cheerfully
Lita appeared behind them, wrapping her arms around both their shoulders.
"Thanks, means a lot coming from you" said Amanda
"So when are we gonna lock up in the ring, all three of us?" asked Lita
"Triple threat?" suggested Shadow, beginning to smile
"Bring it on" laughed Lita "would be fun huh? And intense"
"Sure would" answered Amanda
Lita held her fist out and the other two copied the gesture, all three knocking fists in the front of them. It was a signal of a promise. Before they could speak again, the curtain parted and Trish appeared.
"Hey Trish" called Amanda "that was a brilliant match, you were great!"
Trish made her way over to them and managed to smile, ignoring Lita who was trying, without much success, not to smirk. Trish shook Amanda's hand with a smile
"Yeah, it was good, we'll have to do it again so that I can beat you" she joked
"Or how about you face me and find out what a real beating is all about?" suggested Lita, her voice filled with barely contained aggression masked by a fake smile
"Oh I'd love to but I don't want to leave you out cold in front of your fans" said Trish smoothly
Lita angrily pushed through Shadow and Amanda so that she was standing in front of them and face to face with Trish who stared innocently back at her. Shadow had a jarring sense of déjà vu; it was just like it had been back in 2000 when they'd fought. She began to take a step forward to separate the two but Amanda stopped her with a hard grip on Shadow's arm and a shake of her head.
"Is that a challenge Stratus?" asked Lita, using her height advantage to stare menacingly down at Trish
"You bet Hardy Girl" snapped Trish "I am gonna beat your ass once and for all in the ring so that you know I am better than you"
"Don't fool yourself Trish, the only place I've heard you're good in is in bed" said Lita
With her face contorted in pure rage, Trish slapped Lita viciously hard across the face. Lita stumbled back a little, a hand to her reddening cheek before launching herself at Trish, spearing her to the ground before beginning to slam her head onto the concrete backstage floor.
"Now it's time to step in" said Shadow, pulling herself from Amanda's grip
She grabbed Lita's shoulders and began trying to pry her off Trish who was shrieking loudly, her fists flying about as she tried to connect with Lita's body. Lita didn't hear Shadow or Amanda talking to her, her eyes were focused on Trish, her hands didn't seem to be able to stop. Amanda and Shadow took hold of an arm each and pulled Lita off. Trish immediately scrambled to her feet and began kicking Lita, taking full advantage of the vulnerable position she was in. Amanda dropped Lita's arm and grabbed Trish, forcing her to step backwards as she kicked and hurled abuse at Lita who yelled right back, some blood seeping from a cut on her forehead.
"Get off me!! She deserves it!" Trish yelled, fighting against Amanda
"Trish, leave it! Save it for the ring" Amanda implored "you've done enough damage as it is"
"You're gonna learn Amanda that I can be very dangerous, not matter what she says" spat out Trish
She glared at Lita who glared right back
"You're gonna be sorry Lita, you know that? I am gonna do everything in my power to hurt you so you'd better be ready because this bitch is not backing down"
With that, she wrenched herself out of Amanda's grip and spat on the ground in front of Lita which caused a new out break of fury before spinning on her heel and storming away, the crowd that has gathered parting for her. Amanda went to Shadow's side as she helped Lita to her feet
"I don't care that she's a friend of yours guys, frankly you need better taste in friends if she's all you've got to offer but I am gonna beat her ass if it kills me so that she can see that I'm the better diva" said Lita
"Lita, is there anyway you guys can give this up?" sighed Shadow, knowing the answer already
"No way, too much has happened for us to stop now" Lita grinned suddenly "we're just getting started"
"That" said Shadow "is what I'm afraid of"
"Welcome to the WWF" said Lita, wiping her forehead experimentally and shrugging at the bloodstain on her fingers "where grudges are always welcome"
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With a resounding BAM!! Amanda landed on her feet after Trish attempted to back drop her. She wobbled for a second before launching herself into a dropkick to Trish's back which floored Trish. Quickly, Amanda grabbed her and twisted her into a sharpshooter, making sure she kept a firm grip on her opponent's legs. With yells of agony, Trish began to crawl to the nearby ropes and put a hand over the bottom one. Shadow pounded the mat with her hand, yelling encouragement loudly. Amanda let go and turned around only to receive a kick to the gut followed by a spear before Trish leapt on top of her and began punching. Gravity took over as Amanda tried to shift Trish, found herself on top and began banging Trish's head onto the mat. She tried not to smile as she thought of how many times she'd seen the divas fight like this and not really given it a thought. The arena ceiling moved then as Trish rolled her way on top, choking Amanda and slapping her before getting off, pulling her up and giving her a DDT. Amanda kicked out as Trish went for a pin and tried to get to her feet but found herself kicked down. She could hear vague cheering in the background but it didn't seem real. With a shake, she lashed out at the blonde shape she assumed was Trish. Her eyes cleared as she ran at Trish and took her down with a hurricanrana followed by a German suplex. She bridged and got a two count but as she pulled Trish to her feet, Trish kicked her hard in the gut and hit her with a bulldog bouncing her feet off the top of the ropes, gaining a three count. She could hear clapping. Dazed, she turned to her side to see Shadow clapping enthusiastically, whooping loudly with an ear to ear grin on her face. Raven stood beside her, clapping solemnly. She rolled her eyes, typical. She felt a hand grip one of her own and looked up to see Trish standing over her. She managed to smile through the pain that seeped through her as Trish pulled her to her feet. Amanda shook her head a little, her vision of the world slowly loosing it's misty edge and coming back into sharp focus. Trish was breathing hard, bent over with her hands on her knees and Raven was halfway into the ring, Shadow climbing up onto the ring apron to get in as well.
"Excellent match" said Raven "you hit nearly all the spots, did it hurt?"
"Like you can't imagine" replied Amanda, as she pulled her hair back into a ponytail
"I can" said Raven simply "if it hurts, you're doing it right"
"How reassuring" said Amanda
"You two should have a television match" said Shadow suddenly
"I can't fight Trish" exclaimed Amanda "I'd beat the crap out of her!"
"Hey! What are you trying to say?" demanded Trish angrily, stepping up to Amanda her eyes flashing
"She's not trying to say anything" said Shadow, hastily stepping in between them and parting them with her hands before Amanda could retort "I think you two could really show off your skills and the fans would love it, though they probably wouldn't know who to cheer for"
"Not my skills Shadow! They're my secret weapon" moaned Trish "I want to keep them under wraps until they least expect it and then they'll know what assets I have"
"Who's 'they'?" asked Amanda
"Them, all the people out there and backstage who think all I'm good for its T&A, eye candy but nothing else" replied Trish, a slow smile spreading over her face as she thought about it "I enjoy that side more than most but my skills are my skills"
"It could be a taster" suggested Amanda
Trish smiled fully and nodded before extending her hand to Amanda. Amanda looked at it; Trish's skin was smooth and her nails were without polish but shiny and manicured.
"Let's get it on" said Trish
"You got it" replied Amanda, taking Trish's hand and shaking it "but don't come crying to me when I break all your nails, not to mention your bones"
"Keep on dreaming" laughed Trish, retrieving her towel from the corner of the ring
Raven stood leaning against the ropes, arms folded over his chest, watching the trio talk and joke. He didn't move, except to blink occasionally. Shadow wandered over to grab her drinks bottle and straightened up having retrieved it, pausing before she moved and looked at him. She waved a hand in front of his face, when she got no response, she began to turn
"What was the point of that?" Raven's voice stopped her
"Umm...to check if you were alive?" tried Shadow with a smile
"My heart is beating if that's what you mean" Raven replied
"That's good" said Shadow, not really sure what else to say
There was an awkward silence as Shadow struggled to find words and Raven stood unmoving. With a sigh she shrugged and walked back to where Trish and Amanda are talking, Trish describing a new move she'd been trying out.
"So Trish, have you talked to your mystery man yet?" interrupted Shadow
"My mys...? oh no, no, not yet anyway" replied Trish
"Enough of the games, who is your newest client?" asked Amanda
"Don't say it like I'm a hooker or something" retorted Trish hotly "I haven't spoken to him yet, the time isn't right, I want to be able to fight with him not just stand in his corner"
"Really?" Shadow raised an eyebrow, Trish sounded very serious about this "don't we get any clues?"
"Nope, you'll find out soon, so be patient" teased Trish, slinging her towel over one shoulder
She turned to Amanda and tapped her on the arm with her drink bottle
"See you out there" she said smiling before stepping out of the ring and began making her way up the ramp
"Raven do we...." Shadow began as she turned around to where their trainer had stood moments before but stopped when she realised that he wasn't there anymore, in fact he was no where in the arena
"How does he do that?" she asked, frowning
"Do what?" asked Amanda
"Raven, he just disappeared"
"Its part of his charm I'm sure, a disappearing act, always gets the chicks"
"Whatever, just creeps me out"
"I think that's his aim, c'mon lets go change and do our proper job"
*
Amanda clutched the drinks cans to her chest as she and Shadow moved through the corridors a half hour later, fully showered and dressed. Amanda was ring ready in black pants with a Stars and Stripes covered back pocket and sleeveless top, her hair hanging down free, several drinks cans piled up in her arms and a small bag over one shoulder as well. Shadow wore tight black jeans and a tiny Union Jack sleeveless belly top, her Hardyz pendant touching her bare skin below the top and her hair pulled back into a single plait down her back. She carried various folders and packets of food
"Are we nearly there? My arms are killing me" Amanda complained
"Nearly girl, nearly" laughed Shadow "why you so grouchy? Not had your fill of sexy blonde Canadians today?"
"No, no sign of any of them, let alone Christian" moaned Amanda
"You really need to get this problem addressed you know, this thing you've got for sexy blonde Canadians"
"Why? It's fun"
Shadow grinned and rolled her eyes as they stopped in front of their office door. She opened it with a a key before nudging it open with her shoulder and taking a step inside. She was about to walk in but gaped at what she saw causing her to back out and slam the door shut. Amanda bumped into her and dropped a couple of the cans
"Oh Shadow, now look what you've gone and made me do!" she complained, stooping down and picking them up carefully
"Sorry but um..did you order a sexy blonde Canadian to go?" Shadow asked, a confused look on her face
"No, why, is there some way I can?" Amanda asked, excitement lighting up her face
"Not sure but that's not the issue, the fact is that we've got one"
"What??"
"Take a look"
With a strange look at her friend, Amanda opened the office door and her eyes widened at who was inside. Or rather who had made himself very much at home inside. Sat in one of their chairs with his feet up on the desk, in jeans and a Y2J hockey vest and headphones over his ears playing very loud heavy metal was Chris Jericho. He hadn't even noticed them come in, he was so plugged in to his music. Amanda grinned very broadly; it certainly made her day to see him there in all his arrogant glory. Shadow pushed past her and quietly stacked the files on the desk and put the food down. She looked at Amanda wickedly and signalled to Jericho's feet. Amanda shook her head vehemently, she didn't want anything to spoil this and upsetting Jericho would do that. Shadow wiggled her eyebrows suggestively and before Amanda could do anything, Shadow grabbed Jericho's feet and pulled his legs upright, causing him to fall backwards off the chair and painfully out of his dreams.
Amanda burst out laughing, quickly covering her mouth with her hand to smother the sound. She hastily put the cans down on the desk and went to help Jericho to his feet. He glared at her, arms crossed across his chest, legs on the chair which lay on it's side and ass on the floor.
"Want some help?" she managed
"I don't like being humiliated" he seethed through clenched teeth, his eyes burning holes through them
"No, you usually go to Stephanie for that, don't you?" Shadow piped up
"Don't bring her into this baby, this is about me and you two interrupting my sleep" he said, getting to his feet and using his height advantage to glare down at them
"No, this is about why you were in our office in the first place considering that it's locked" said Shadow, holding her keychain up
"So I asked for the spare key" replied Jericho, smirking
"OK, why go to all this trouble to get into our office when you knew we'd be training since it's what we do before every event and then fall asleep in our office when you could do that in your locker room?" asked Amanda, having recovered
"Because I wanted to talk to you without having to be escorted here by security since that's the way you operate" Jericho answered, snatching his discman and headphones up from the floor
"What about?" asked Shadow with a sigh
She pulled the chair upright and sat down behind the desk; Amanda grabbed the other chair and sat down next to her.
"About how I want Edge and Christian all to myself" he growled, bending down to their eye level, his palms flat on the desk
"How...personal" replied Shadow, raising an eyebrow "handicap I take it? No partner? Going to do it all alone?"
"Baby, no one else can keep up with the sensation that is Y2J" answered Jericho
"No stipulation, just handicap" stated Amanda, scribbling it down on a paper
"You got it, oh and one last thing" he turned back to the desk, a finger raised "I'm gonna be included in the Tag Team Turmoil match at Judgement Day"
"But you just said you don't need a partner?" said Shadow confused
"I don't but I can find one, there are a whole load of people who'd be honoured to be asked to be my partner, besides I'm doing it to get under the skin of a certain duo who have got under mine, they love tag gold so much? I'm gonna take it away from them" his voice got lower as he spoke
"Fine, consider yourself included, is that all?" asked Amanda
"Baby, there's always more when it comes to Y2J but right now, that'll do just fine"
Jericho gave a last smug grin before strolling out the room, disman in hand, humming loudly. Amanda gave a deep sigh, a smile on her face a mile wide. Shadow rolled her eyes at her friend
"Honey, you have got to get over this" she said
"Not until I have one to myself" answered Amanda stubbornly "I gotta got get ready for my match anyway"
"See you out there"
*
Shadow clasped her hands together as she watched the monitor backstage; Amanda had asked her to stay back since she wanted to go it alone. It was turning out to be an excellent match, going back and forth a lot. Trish had just got a two count after a brutal DDT, they were both tiring, their movements getting slower.
"Come on Manda, finish it" Shadow prayed under her breath
Sure enough, Amanda pulled a powerbomb out of Trish's attempt at a hurricanaranna. As she hooked the leg to pin, Shadow could see her smile, it was a move she'd been victim to before and was clearly delighting in being on the other end of it. The bell rang and Amanda's arm was raised in victory; Trish lay crumpled on the mat, beginning to move again and open her eyes.
Shadow rushed to the curtain and as soon as Amanda appeared, enveloped her into a hug. Amanda hugged her back tightly.
"Wow Manda! That was so good, well done!" Shadow said, unable to stop smiling
"It was tough" admitted Amanda "Trish is a lot better than she's letting on right now, it's quite a weapon she's got there"
"Hey guys! Awesome match Amanda" a voice called cheerfully
Lita appeared behind them, wrapping her arms around both their shoulders.
"Thanks, means a lot coming from you" said Amanda
"So when are we gonna lock up in the ring, all three of us?" asked Lita
"Triple threat?" suggested Shadow, beginning to smile
"Bring it on" laughed Lita "would be fun huh? And intense"
"Sure would" answered Amanda
Lita held her fist out and the other two copied the gesture, all three knocking fists in the front of them. It was a signal of a promise. Before they could speak again, the curtain parted and Trish appeared.
"Hey Trish" called Amanda "that was a brilliant match, you were great!"
Trish made her way over to them and managed to smile, ignoring Lita who was trying, without much success, not to smirk. Trish shook Amanda's hand with a smile
"Yeah, it was good, we'll have to do it again so that I can beat you" she joked
"Or how about you face me and find out what a real beating is all about?" suggested Lita, her voice filled with barely contained aggression masked by a fake smile
"Oh I'd love to but I don't want to leave you out cold in front of your fans" said Trish smoothly
Lita angrily pushed through Shadow and Amanda so that she was standing in front of them and face to face with Trish who stared innocently back at her. Shadow had a jarring sense of déjà vu; it was just like it had been back in 2000 when they'd fought. She began to take a step forward to separate the two but Amanda stopped her with a hard grip on Shadow's arm and a shake of her head.
"Is that a challenge Stratus?" asked Lita, using her height advantage to stare menacingly down at Trish
"You bet Hardy Girl" snapped Trish "I am gonna beat your ass once and for all in the ring so that you know I am better than you"
"Don't fool yourself Trish, the only place I've heard you're good in is in bed" said Lita
With her face contorted in pure rage, Trish slapped Lita viciously hard across the face. Lita stumbled back a little, a hand to her reddening cheek before launching herself at Trish, spearing her to the ground before beginning to slam her head onto the concrete backstage floor.
"Now it's time to step in" said Shadow, pulling herself from Amanda's grip
She grabbed Lita's shoulders and began trying to pry her off Trish who was shrieking loudly, her fists flying about as she tried to connect with Lita's body. Lita didn't hear Shadow or Amanda talking to her, her eyes were focused on Trish, her hands didn't seem to be able to stop. Amanda and Shadow took hold of an arm each and pulled Lita off. Trish immediately scrambled to her feet and began kicking Lita, taking full advantage of the vulnerable position she was in. Amanda dropped Lita's arm and grabbed Trish, forcing her to step backwards as she kicked and hurled abuse at Lita who yelled right back, some blood seeping from a cut on her forehead.
"Get off me!! She deserves it!" Trish yelled, fighting against Amanda
"Trish, leave it! Save it for the ring" Amanda implored "you've done enough damage as it is"
"You're gonna learn Amanda that I can be very dangerous, not matter what she says" spat out Trish
She glared at Lita who glared right back
"You're gonna be sorry Lita, you know that? I am gonna do everything in my power to hurt you so you'd better be ready because this bitch is not backing down"
With that, she wrenched herself out of Amanda's grip and spat on the ground in front of Lita which caused a new out break of fury before spinning on her heel and storming away, the crowd that has gathered parting for her. Amanda went to Shadow's side as she helped Lita to her feet
"I don't care that she's a friend of yours guys, frankly you need better taste in friends if she's all you've got to offer but I am gonna beat her ass if it kills me so that she can see that I'm the better diva" said Lita
"Lita, is there anyway you guys can give this up?" sighed Shadow, knowing the answer already
"No way, too much has happened for us to stop now" Lita grinned suddenly "we're just getting started"
"That" said Shadow "is what I'm afraid of"
"Welcome to the WWF" said Lita, wiping her forehead experimentally and shrugging at the bloodstain on her fingers "where grudges are always welcome"
Read, enjoy, review! Sorry it's been so long since I updated but I hope it was worth the wait. Thanks to the people who've kept the faith and reviewed for me, it means a whole heap that you do (shout outs - FALLEN ANGEL: yay girl! They do kick ass huh? So glad u love the story as so do I! ZOE: hmm, cool ideas but who knows what'll happen? Hope u keep reading, CAROLYN: great to have u continuing reviewing and HARMONIZED: *waves* hey honey! I really hope u get to email me soon, miss chatting to u but will be able to over Christmas when I'm home, hope u like this chapter, that Blurred is going well, that ur inspired and that ur hotmail account is fixed soon *sings 1000 miles*) Keep reading and reviewing.
