Title: Promises Not Broken
Disclaimer: I own nothing. Absolutely nothing. If I did, I'd be one happy so and so. But Vince owns it, not I. I own not a thing. Except the idea...lets just say new muses moved in and they won't shut up.
Distribution: If ya want it, ask.
Rating: Nothing overly violent or excessive...yet.
Spoilers: None.
Pairings: Multiple, but focuses mainly: Dawn Marie/Lance, Lita/RVD, with a later: Stephanie/Jericho
Author Notes: For purposes of this fic, yes I am ignoring several things. Personalities may be slightly different, but no worries..won't last long. Other things I'm sure you'll pick up. And..yes..Dawn is coming..soon. but not yet. She's not with the alliance right now for a reason. One more note...Dawn and Stephanie are cousins, again.for purposes of MY story it makes sense. Everything else will fall into place.

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January, 2001
(Dawn, Rob and Tommy miss someone....)
So there she was. On WWF. And with the Hardy boys of all people. Rob watched the show with a little interest. Partly because she was there. Partly because of whom she was with. He had met them, a few years ago actually. From what he could recall..they seemed like pretty nice people. Dawn and Tommy had joined him by now and the trio stared on at the screen. Anyone could see she was still the same Amy. Still fiery as ever and she was still a highflying, dynamic woman. They had all spoken to her since she had left. Dawn more than the others but then they had expected that.
Dawn also knew from speaking with her dear cousin, that Amy was making fast friends with a lot of the WWF superstars. She was well liked and also well protected by the Hardy's. Sure, Stephanie could come across as a real bitch, but she was still Dawn's cousin and she still adored her. She knew there must be things that Steph was leaving out, but Dawn knew she'd dig it out of her eventually.

They hadn't gotten together, hadn't physically seen her, but they all realized she was travelling more. They also knew that she was in touch with Chris again. He had jumped ship from WCW to WWF, as had Dean Malenko. There wasn't much mention of that though. As they were all aware, Lance was still in WCW..and that..well that was a bit of a sore spot for Dawn. Because you see..about a year ago..right after Amy left ECW, someone else got a call. But unlike Amy, Lance was heading for WCW. It had been nothing short of a mess for Dawn and Lance. Sure things we're going so well, better than Dawn had expected and they were very happy together. But it was still a shock when he told her he was leaving. They had both decided that it was for the best if they break up, but still Dawn kept the ring. And she still wore it, on a necklace. Absent from Amy's wrist was the charm bracelet, but well when you're in the ring it's not the wisest thing to go in with a lot of jewlry. But still, if you looked close enough, you could see, hanging from a necklace was a small dragon charm.

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(Meanwhile, backstage at RAW)
Amy was joking around as per usual with Adam and Jay (better known to the world as Edge and Christian) when Stephanie came around the corner. The four laughed, joking around and enjoyed each other's company when Stephanie remembered there was actually a purpose to her coming there. She excused herself and Amy from the guys for a moment and the two went in to an empty locker room.

"I wanted to give you a head's up." Stephanie began, resting her hands in her lap. "There's more being worked into the current angle"
Amy nodded, wondering just what else was going to be added in. "So? What is it?"
"Well...let's just say you're being put in a romantic angle...with Matt" Stephanie watched Amy for a moment, gauging for a reaction.
"I see" Amy chewed her bottom lip thoughtfully and shrugged "Should make for some interesting moments then"
Stephanie nodded, "Yeah..well your first on-screen kiss will be next month..or so we're thinking anyway."
"Do Matt and Jeff know?" Amy was curious to see what the reactions would be, more specifically what Jeff's reaction would be. She could almost hear the comments as colorful as his hair.
"Yeah..and that reminds me, Jeff wants to speak with you later" Stephanie added with a giggle.
Amy rolled her eyes and was about to respond, when whom should enter but Jeff and Chris Jericho.
"Well hello Ladies...miss me?' Jeff asked as he flung himself not so carefully across the two.
Amy pinched his cheek "Of course Jeffy-poo. We always miss you"
"What? No love for the Jericho?" Chris asked from his spot at the door.
Stephanie managed to push Jeff off and walked over to Chris, running a finger across his jaw, "I'll see you all later.." She had turned her head back to address Jeff and Amy, but then locked eyes with Chris, sending him a wink before heading out the door.
And before Jeff or Amy managed to get a word in edgewise, Chris looked at them "Shut up shut up shut up..and don't even think it Hardy"
"Fine fine..you big baby..we'll be nice" Amy pouted and crossed her arms as Chris walked over to the two.
"You still love me..and you know it" , he ruffled her hair and then turned back to the door.
"Come on..lets get going..we've gotta meet Matt" he gestured to the two on the couch.
Amy shoved Jeff off, who landed not so nicely on the floor. And when he finally got to his feet, the trio made their way down to meet Matt.

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(so, bear with me..I'm guesstimating here)
February, 2001
(Monday Night Raw)
Amy was in a match with Dean Malenko. It figured..it had to be someone from ECW..and it had to be now. And she couldn't help but think about what had happened just a year ago. She had left ECW..but more importantly..she had left a great friend and someone very special to her. She had thought about calling them all, but with the shows and the traveling..not to mention the parties afterwards she didn't have the time. Or maybe she did..and she was just regretting the inevitable conversations about new love interests. Not that it had happened for her..though it looked like it would. She shook her head and brought her attention back to the match,..where she was currently trying to hold her own with Dean. She barely registered what was happening, but the next minute she knew..Dean was laid out cold and Matt Hardy was at ringside. Duh Amy..the match..the kiss. Her thoughts flew back to the match, moonsault done and match won. Then the kiss in the ring...run after him..kiss on the ramp. But what had surprised her more..although she knew it was Matt..her thoughts were elsewhere. She shook it off and the two went backstage.
Matt had gone to take a shower, Jeff was off galavanting and joking with Adam and Jay and Amy's cellphone was going off. When she finally looked at her phone, she wasn't sure if she should answer or not..because sure enough..it was Dawn.

"Are you and Matt Hardy dating?" Dawn kept her voice low, she didn't know who could be lurking around the corner.
"Well..hello to you too..and no we aren't dating..it's just part of the angle" Amy tucked the phone between her ear and shoulder as she moved some clothes out of the way.
"Oh..okay. I was just wondering..that's all" Dawn took a sudden interest in her nails..why did she call on such impulse?
"Right...and no one put you up to this?" More like..Rob didn't put you up to this?
"No.. no one did..it's just..we all watch the show you know? So I just wanted to ask..especially since Steph. didn't mention anything"
Amy rolled her eyes at the phone "Ok..whatever. Look..tell everyone I said hi..give them all my love..I've gotta go. We're going out"
"Alright you..and stop rolling your eyes at me..I'll tell Rob you send your love" and with that she hung up.
Well..that was interesting..but why would he care? We aren't dating..we never did date..and why am I so concerned now?
Amy put her phone away and started packing up, waiting for Matt and Jeff so they could leave.
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(yes so I'm altering the history a touch..deal with it)
August, 2001 on Smackdown!
(out in the ring)
Stephanie and Shane stood in the ring, a microphone for each of the power weilding McMahon siblings. Shane had busted his surprise..and now it was time for Stephanies.

"As you all know..my darling brother here is now the owner of WCW. " she waited for the boos and the cheers to die down before she continued "And now..I have a little annoucement of my own. But, before I continue..I'd like to introduce my special guest for this evening"
The crowd turned its attention to the ramp..where one Paul Heyman was currently standing. Stephanie grinned from her spot in the ring and motioned for Paul to join them in the ring.
"Thank you for the warm welcome Stephanie..and nice to see you Shane " Paul had a microphone of his own now and stood between the two. "As I'm sure the crowd will know..I am Paul Heyman, creator of ECW..what you all don't know is that ECW is now with WCW."
The power trio waited for the crowd to grasp this new information before Stephanie continued "That's right. We are ECW and WCW..the new taking on the old. We are the Alliance."

(meanwhile back stage)
Amy sat in shock with Chris Benoit, the Hardy's and the Dudley's. What the hell was going on out there. Not only was WCW here..but ECW? Slowly, she tried to speak but was cut off when

"Did Stephanie mention any of this...to any of you?" Chris Jericho had appeared in the doorway now
Amy shook her head, her voice barely above a whisper "No..she didnt say a thing to me..or Dawn I guess"
Matt held her hand for moral support "Well..at least you'll get to see some of your old friends"
Did he even realize what that meant? "yeah..that'll be great" Amy nodded, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.

And just when they were about to start speaking again..the ECW chant had started. They all turned their attention to the monitor as the ECW and WCW stars made their way down to the ring. There they all were..all of those people Chris, Devon, Bubba, and Amy had known and wrestled with. Shed blood with, drank with and shared life with. They made their way down the ramp, into the ring accepting handshakes and high-fives from the new co-owners of the Alliance. Last to enter the ring was Rob, and for some reason or another..Amy couldn't help the butterflies in her stomach. So they were re-united in a sense..but now? Well, now she had a boyfriend.

After the Alliance had exited the ring and filed backstage, there were many re-unions amongst former WCW and ECW stars. Hugs, laughter and in some cases tears were running in high numbers. Amy was walking through the crowd, greeting and talking with former co-workers from ECW when Tommy came up to her from behind grabbing her in a hug.

"Now, you didn't think you'd get away from me that easily did you?" He asked as Amy turned to face him.
"You are such a dork ..you know that right?" She wrapped her arms around his shoulders before pushing away.
"Can't help it if I missed you. It's been over a year Ames." His arms swung by his sides now as he addressed her with a solemn look.
"Yeah I know Tommy..and I'm-" she was about to apologize when Justin came running over and wrapped her up in a hug.
"I missed you Amy" Justin gasped as he released her, holding her at arms length.
"I missed you guys too" She smiled as Jeff and Matt joined her, Matt's hand finding her own.
"Guys..this is Jeff Hardy one of my best friends..and this is Matt Hardy..my boyfriend" her smile faltered slightly as Rob had now joined them. But to her surprise, Rob was the first to speak up.
"We've met already..but it's good to meet you two again...and nice to know that Amy here is safe" Rob shook their hands and smiled, but still..there was something a little distant.

They continued to stand there, talking and making plans for later when Matt looked at his watch.
"Sorry ya'll...but we've gotta get out of here. We're supposed to be meeting up with some other friends"
He grinned as he turned, gently leading Amy with him. Amy turned her head back to look at them, a sad smile on her face as she waved. "We'll see ya'll around"

Rob, Tommy and Justin, whom had now been joined by Lance watched the three walk off before heading in the opposite direction to their locker room. Boy, it was going to be an interesting time in the new WWF.

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Okay, so I know.not too much happened in this chapter, but have no fear. Things'll get a little interesting coming up. I'd tell ya but that would be spoiling.