Disclaimer: I don't own anything except Shadow and Amanda who I created myself. The rest belongs to Vince Mcmahon and the WWE

"Can you believe that it's a week until Judgement Day?" said Manda excitedly "we've done a great job on the card"

"Yeah two huge headlining matches, a women's championship match, tag team turmoil, two out of three falls for Kurt Angle's medals" Shadow counted them off on her fingers "and no more paper on the walls!"

Amanda laughed as her friend pointed at the clean painted wall in front of them in their office. For the past few weeks wherever they'd been for the shows, at least one wall of the office had been covered in papers with ideas for the PPV on. They'd called it their 'thinking wall'. Now there was nothing.

"Man I am sore from today's practice" muttered Manda, falling back into a chair, rubbing an elbow absently "Raven worked us hard today you know"

"Hasn't he got a match at Judgement Day? Something to do with the Hardcore belt?"

"Nah, that's Rhyno, Test and Big Show, I don't think he's booked"

"No wonder he worked us hard then"

"Speaking of which, we're not doing anything at this PPV either are we?"

"Do we need to? The card is pretty solid as it is, we've got Chyna and Lita fighting and Steph'll be at ringside for Hunter's match so we could just chill you know"

"And cheer our teams on in the tag match, I've got Jericho and you've got the Hardyz"

"Only Jericho? What about the loves of your life? Edge and Christian?"

"Do you think I could cheer for both?"

"Nope" Shadow laughed

"That's what I thought; Jericho would kill me if he knew I was supporting them"

"I meant to ask you, where did you go after you escaped after practice on Thursday last week?"

"To find Jericho, he likes knowing the whereabouts of Edge and Christian so he can target them, I just hung out with him until the show started"

"Yeah, abandoning me"

"You had Trish" there was a sliver of jealousy in her voice

"She was too busy flirting with Edge and Christian to keep them from finding you, I kept myself busy"

Manda grinned; trying to imagine what it must have been like to witness Trish's super powered sexiness overpowering the sexy Blonde Canadians. It must have been something. But it did suck that Shadow had been left alone. Manda knew how that felt.

"I'm sorry; I've been kinda wrapped up in helping Jericho recently"

"That's cool, you know it is, you've finally got yourself a sexy Blonde Canadian"

"For a friend" Amanda added

"Yeah for a friend"

There was peaceful silence as they both thought this over. Shadow stretched and pulled a pack of cards from her bag on the floor

"Wanna play cards?" she asked "just to kill some time as the show's just starting"

"Sure, same as usual?" Amanda said, pulling her chair close to the desk

"Umm....Raven taught me a new one on Thursday, you wanna learn?"

"Not really and since when did he teach you cards?" asked Amanda intrigued

"When you were being a Jerichoholic and I needed some company, he came back to the office until the show started"

"Uh huh"

Amanda watched her friend closely as she dealt out the cards and swore she saw a faint blush creep up her friend's cheeks. Wisely, she didn't say anything. This was for Shadow to tell her, not for Amanda to embarrass out of her. They both picked up their handfuls of cards and began. As usual, the play was fast, punctuated by insults. They forgot the time when they played, it seemed to fly by. As Manda swept a stack of cards from the table triumphantly there was a loud powerful knock at the door. They froze and turned their heads to look at the door.

"Come in" they both yelled

The door swung open to reveal a strong muscled physique in a tight black work out outfit, a pretty face framed by two long pigtails of ebony black hair and a wide smile. It was Chyna. For a second, Shadow and Manda looked at each other, neither really sure what to say. They'd both been big fans of the Ninth Wonder of the World when they'd trained together. They'd often told each other they wanted to be as famous and notorious as Chyna. Now here she was, waiting expectantly for someone to speak. It was surreal situation to be a fan and a co-worker of her's. They'd managed it with Team Xtreme, just by hanging out with them. This was different though

"Chyna! Um..how can we help champ?" asked Amanda acknowledging the Women's Championship belt slung over one of Chyna's shoulders as she got to her feet

"So this is where the co-commissioners hang out" Chyna commented, stepping into the room "in an office playing cards, maybe you should set up next to the APA office"

"I like my clothes on my body thanks" replied Amanda, trying not to sound too overawed

Chyna laughed, it was a surprisingly loud laugh causing the others to laugh as well

"From what I've heard, you guys are doing a great job" Chyna continued "it sure beats having Regal since he hated me fighting so I guess I should thank you for bringing a woman's touch to this job"

"You're thanking us? We should be thanking you!" blurted out Shadow

"Yeah, if it wasn't for you, we probably wouldn't have believed we could do all this" added Amanda

Chyna smiled, adjusting the belt's weight on her shoulder

"That's flattering, glad I could help, oh there's another reason I came here, I want a match tonight" she said

"Against who?" asked Amanda frowning

"A tag match, me and Lita against I don't know, Molly and Ivory, whoever" Chyna answered

"You want to go against your opponent for Judgement Day?" said Shadow in surprise and confusion

"That's right, I want to know what it's like to team with her since I'm going to be going against her, call it a strategy" said Chyna with a smile

"If you're sure, then consider it done" declared Manda "I just hope Lita doesn't mind"

"She won't, she understands these things" Chyna replied, as she went out of the room "great to meet you two by the way, I'm sure I'll see you around"

Shadow watched her go, a star struck smile on her face. When she looked over at Manda, she noted that her friend had a similar expression on her face too. They looked ruefully at each other.

"We acted like idiots didn't we?" said Shadow with a sigh

"Nah, just star struck fans" corrected Amanda, running her fingers through her hair "and she's probably used to it by now"

"Maybe but not from her co-workers" replied Shadow "we must have looked like such dorks"

Amanda smiled a little at her friend's sad expression then took one of Shadow's hands in her own, squeezing it lightly.

"Sweetie, you did not embarrass yourself in front of Chyna, I know she's an idol of your's but you behaved perfectly ordinarily, she's not gonna laugh at you I promise"

"I know, I just hate the way I act sometimes in front of the superstars here, I mean I met the Hardyz by flying round a corner and slamming into Matt!" sighed Shadow "I have to keep reminding myself that I'm here to work and not to get their autographs"

"Me too, I have to keep restraining myself around Jericho"

"But that's nothing to do with getting his autograph" said Shadow slyly

"Shadow! What are you trying to say about me?"

"That you want to jump him"

"I do not!" exclaimed Amanda, her face bright red

"Do too"

"Do not"

"You so do, your face is so red and I know how you feel about sexy blonde Canadians"

"That proves nothing Candy" Amanda emphasised the last word

"Oh this is war girl!"

Shadow leapt at her friend, playfully powering her down into a side headlock. They were both laughing so much that neither could stay still. Amanda tickled her friend, causing Shadow to let go of her. Manda shoved her to the ground and leapt on her, hooking a leg for a pin.

"It's gonna take more than that!" laughed Shadow, kicking out

She reached and grabbed Amanda's foot, pulling her to ground. Amanda fell down beside her. At that moment, the door opened and Lita came in. She was about to speak but her mouth dropped open to see them both lying on the floor laughing

"What the hell is going on here?" she asked, a hand over her mouth to stop herself laughing at the sight

"It's a long story" replied Shadow, getting some control over herself and pulling herself to her feet using the desk

"Yeah you don't want to know" added Manda, accepting the hand Shadow extended to her and getting to her feet

"You said it" replied Lita, shaking her head "anyway, just came to ask about this match I'm having tonight, whose idea was it?"

"Chyna's and how did you know? She only left the office about ten minutes ago" said Amanda confused

"Word travels fast backstage" grinned Lita, sticking her hands in her pants' pockets "she really requested it? I have not got time for mind games right now; Eddie's acting like he's our newest team mate and now Chyna wants to team with me? Me and the guys don't know what to think"

"Chyna just said she wanted to team with you tonight before facing you, that's all" said Shadow "that's what she said anyway"

"I still don't get it, it just doesn't fit" said Lita frowning "I mean when Essa and I feuded with her and Eddie back in 2000, she had no problem with kicking my ass any chance she got, why's it different now?"

"We haven't got any answers, sorry" shrugged Amanda

"Guess I'll have to find out in the ring" sighed Lita "oh by the way, do you wanna come out this evening with us?"

"When do we not?" said Shadow "count us in"

"Actually, um..I was gonna hang out with Jericho this evening" said Amanda, reddening slightly at the knowing look Shadow gave her

"So bring him along" replied Lita "he's a cool guy and he's been a good friend to me, Matt and Jeff, he knows how to have a good time at clubs"

"Great, I'll go tell him" said Amanda enthusiastically "see you later, you gonna be here when I get back Shadow?"

"I'll probably be at Taker's office, there's some things I wanna talk over with him about last Monday you know?" replied Shadow

"Got it" Amanda said "sounds like a good call to me"

She rushed out of the room, leaving Shadow looking amused after her. Amanda had become so happy since Jericho had started being friendly to her, it was like a dream come true for her. Lita grinned slightly

"She got a crush?" she asked

"Maybe, he's just happy to piss off Edge and Christian" said Shadow "she's just happy she gets to hang out with him I think"

"Sounds good to me, it's great to be a fan and work here" said Lita knowingly "see ya later"

Shadow smiled as Lita went out the room and picked up her keys from the desk before going out the door after her. She locked it securely after her and was about to set off for the locker rooms when she had an idea. She called a crew member over

"Hey, could you say here by the door and tell anyone looking for a co- commissioner can find one in Jericho's locker room and one talking to Undertaker? Thanks" she said

The crew member sighed and nodded. It beat setting up the lighting rigs anyway. With a smile at him over her shoulder, Shadow walked quickly down the corridor until she found Taker's locker room. She lifted her hand to knock, hesitating as she went to. It was only right to check on them after all that had happened and personally, she really wanted to know. She knocked hard and almost immediately the door swung open, revealing an incredibly angry Undertaker who glared down at her. Her heart almost stopped; he looked like at that moment he wouldn't have given a second thought to killing her. She swallowed before speaking

"I..erm..came to see how you and Kane are?" she tried, hating herself for sounding so weak and unsure

"How we are? How the hell do you think we are?" growled Taker

"How's...how's your wife? Sara right?" Shadow tried again

"What was your first clue?" Taker replied sarcastically, a finger stroking the tattoo blazed across his throat "she's fine, there was no car wreck, no injury, just a fake phone call to catch me off my game"

Shadow let this sink in slowly. A week ago on Raw, she and Amanda hadn't been aware of what was going on. It wasn't until they'd come in for Smackdown that someone had told them all that had happened. It was thought that it was Triple H who'd made the call reporting that Taker's wife had been in a car crash. Taker had immediately left Raw to be by her side. Only he revealed on Smackdown that there was no car wreck. Everyone ignored Triple H that night and Shadow and Amanda had given Taker a match against him for retribution. It was then that Stone Cold had revealed it had been him all along.

"I'm...." Shadow searched for the right words

"Sorry? Hell why should you be? Sara's fine, a little shook up from seeing her injury announced on TV when she was at safe at home but fine"

"I want you to know that you're still gonna get your shot at the title at Judgement Day" Shadow said "there's no taking it back after last week and I damn well hope you beat him"

"Kane and I have big plans for Sunday" Taker said with a smirk "we're gonna show them exactly who's boss around here and it ain't Mcmahon"

"How's Kane's arm?" asked Shadow, feeling more confident

"He could do with a replacement" cracked Taker humourlessly "it looks like someone soaked it in blood, it's been bandaged more times in the weeks since Backlash than I care to recall and it ain't getting any better since those pieces of trash refuse to leave us alone"

Before Shadow could speak, she was clubbed in the back with a steel chair, leaving her to fall motionlessly to the floor. Stood over her was Stone Cold Steve Austin, glaring and grinning down at her. As he turned to the doorway, Undertaker took a step back and hit Austin in the head with one of his feet. Austin fell back, his head hitting his own steel chair as he landed. Groggily, Shadow crawled to the side of the corridor, trying to keep out of the way. Just then, a another pair of feet tore past her and she looked up to see Triple H giving Taker some right hands before pulling him out of the doorway and throwing him into the opposite wall. With an effort, Shadow got to her feet and stumbled into the locker room. Kane was sat on a chair, carefully bandaging his arm. Shadow stopped short when she saw it, it was a hideous purple-red colour. It looked exceedingly painful. Kane looked up questioning and silent

"Hunter and Austin ambushed us when I was talking to Taker outside" Shadow gasped out, supporting her back with a hand

Kane got to his feet, folding the chair he'd been sat on with a snap and marched out of the room. Shadow pulled her cell out of her pocket and speed dialled Amanda

"Manda, get to Taker's locker room, Hunter and Austin have ambushed us, get Jericho here" she rattled off as soon as her friend answered

"Got it, we're on the way" Manda shot back

They both hung up.

*

Amanda put her phone down carefully on the bench beside her and turned to Jericho.

"I've gotta go help Shadow break up a brawl" she stated, getting to her feet

"Who's brawling?" asked Jericho without much interest, not looking up from the magazine he was flicking through

"Austin and Hunter ambushed her and Taker outside the Deadman's locker room" replied Amanda

"I'll be at your funeral when you're done" replied Jericho with a laugh "good luck"

"Gee you're so much help on these occasions" said Amanda sarcastically "get your ass up, you're coming to help me"

"Oh I am? Why would Y2J help break up a fight that he isn't even involved with?" asked Jericho pointedly, finally fixing his icy blue eyes on her

"Because you hate Hunter and Austin" replied Manda matter-of-factly "and you have a chance to kick there asses right now with no rules stopping you"

Jericho looked at her for a few moments before putting his magazine down and getting up with an exaggerated sigh

"What would a fight be baby, without Y2J?"

"Great, c'mon"

*

Shadow put her phone in the pocket, took a deep breath and went out into the corridor. All hell had broken loose. Taker had a length of hefty chain wrapped around Austin's neck and was enjoying squeezing the breath out of him. Hunter had somehow managed to get Kane to the ground and was slamming a steel chair into Kane's injured arm repeatedly. With a scowl, Shadow launched into a dropkick, blasting Hunter's chair into his face. He fell back onto the floor stunned. Shadow leapt over Kane's body and began stomping on Hunter as hard as she could. She didn't care that as a co- commissioner she should be unbiased, this was an unprovoked attack and she was one of the one's attacked. Besides, after all the Two Man Power Trip had done, they deserved some retribution. Then she felt someone grab her by the hair and pull her back painfully. Yanking herself free, she turned to find herself facing a thunderous looking Stephanie Mcmahon-Helmsley

"You bitch! Get off my husband!" she screeched

"Oh grow up!" came a yell

Shadow grinned as Amanda whipped Steph around and kneed her in the stomach before clotheslining her hard to the floor. Amanda picked her up off the floor by the hair, amid groggy complaints and scoop-slammed Steph back down. There was no noise after that. Shadow and Amanda high-fived with matching breathless smiles. There was a laugh and Jericho appeared behind them, having taken his time walking from the locker room.

"The Princess is flat on her back again, what a surprise" he said with a smirk "I love to see these jackasses take a beating, I may have to have some fun beating them myself"

"I thought you weren't involved" asked Amanda teasingly

Before Jericho could reply, Amanda gasped.

"Get out the way!" she shrieked

Shadow dived to the floor as Hunter tried to rush them from behind and Amanda threw herself in a crossbody at him. He caught her and slammed her to the floor. As she lay writhing in pain on the hard concrete floor, Jericho ran and clotheslined Hunter, beginning to brawl with him as soon as he got to his feet. Shadow dragged Amanda out of harm's way then helped her friend to her feet. Amanda looked at her dazed; her head had rebounded off the floor and her legs felt like jelly.

"This is what it's all about" said Shadow loudly in Amanda's ear "getting some revenge"

"Damn right" replied Amanda

They both observed what was happening. Jericho had Hunter on the floor and was stomping him in his gut while Austin had managed to get free from Taker's chain and had Stunnered him. He was now using the chain to whip Taker hard but Kane was on his feet and picking his spot. He kicked an unsuspecting Austin in the stomach and wrapped a massive hand around his neck, lifting him clean off the ground in a chokeslam. Austin didn't move after he landed. Jericho hauled Hunter to his feet, who responded by clubbing him hard in the head and then slamming him into the wall. Kane grabbed Hunter before his prey had time to think and chokeslammed him as well with his good arm, pausing afterwards to bend over Hunter's prone body and yell at him.

Amanda went wobbily to help Jericho to his feet and Shadow tentatively offered help to Taker who glared at her with a look that said 'I-don't-need- your-or-anyone-else's-help' but accepted her hand anyway. There was a moment of silence as they all looked at the bodies strewn groaning on the floor

"There's gonna be hell to pay" Undertaker said with a sudden laugh

"You got that right" seconded Jericho from where he leant against the wall beside Amanda

"Always have to have the last word don't you?" teased Amanda, nudging him gently in the ribs

He glared at her before letting out a loud laugh

"All in a night's work baby, it's always good to beat down the people who deserve it" he said

Taker limped over to Shadow who stood beside Kane looking worriedly at his arm. Kane, who was supporting it with his good arm, turned his head to look at her silently with those piercing eyes before giving a single nod. Taker held out a leather gloved hand to her. She stared at it and then hesitantly took it.

"Welcome to the family girls" Undertaker rumbled "you've now joined Mcmahon's most wanted list"