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Back in the locker room out of sight Rose removed the mask looking in the mirror. Her eyes still black almost glowing, she could feel her body shaking, fighting against itself. The feeling scared her yet it held a hidden rush to it. She then heard the door to the adjacent room open. Damn it she was not expecting them back so soon. She pulled the mask back on just as the door to where she was opened.

"What happened out there? I mean you didn't even touch him & he dropped to his knees."

"He was feeling the damaged I caused him earlier." She cringed as she dropped to her knees. Steven began to move closer to help her up.

"Don't come near me Steven…Please."

"What's going on?"

"Something that shouldn't be." Biting her lip under the mask a hand moved to rub her neck lightly. Standing she lifts the mask just enough to check her neck, the mark has grown worse. This was not a good sign.

"Tonight was just a teaser, unless he pulls something backstage we shouldn't need to worry about him anymore this eve?" Rose almost questioned as Steven had more knowledge of Vampiro then she did.

"Right."

"Give me a few minutes please."

"Sure, if you need anything, call".

"Will do". With that Steven turned, walking out of the room as Rose grabbed her bag to get changed.

She walked back to the main part of the locker room now wearing a pair of dark sunglasses. Lex was sitting talking to Steven. His eyes moved to her as she moved to sit in the corner.

"Damn Rose, you look like hell. What's with the shades?"

"Don't worry & give me my space". She closed her eyes to relax. She wasn't given much time when Steven and she were both called to Bischoff's office. She walked out the door with Steven following. Something was keeping him from getting close to her. "Jade, let me do the talking please?"

"We'll see". Reaching the office they knocked and entered. Before they could shut the door Eric yelled.

"What was that stunt all about?"

"Eric, he started it, he attacked Rose in my locker room before the show."

"And somehow you got the matches past the higher ups….Rose, how bad is it?"

"Bad enough sir." Steven froze as Rose spoke.

"Well may I see how bad it is that you brought the Shadow out of his slumber?" Rose walked over slowly, reaching Eric she carefully removed the bandage, wincing slightly. The next sound was a loud gasp from Eric.

"That wannabe did THAT to you?"

"Yes sir." She recovered the wound then spoke, already having an idea of the question. "He somehow caught me off guard, must have knocked me out or something. I think he used that talon ring he is seen wearing at times. I am not 100% sure of course. We know it is him of course, well you saw the tape."

"Yes…well OK! Go through with your plans then, just be careful. If he pulled that stuff off camera, I wonder what he will try on? What happened in the ring tonight? I mean that thing with him falling to his knees?"

"It is amazing how persuasive the mind can be at times Eric. Let's just say, after I came to, the Shadow paid him a visit before show. A part of that was a pain in his neck for the pain he caused in mine."

"I see Rose. Just me sure personal reasons don't cloud your judgment."

"Yes sir" she replied. Turning her head to look at Steven. "Don't even say it".

"Say what?"

"That you agree with him."

"Well I do."

"I know how tempers can be. Yours is as wrapped up in this as mine is so Steven follow your own advice." He bowed his head. He knew she was right, but in this matter so was he.

"Ok, that's all you two. Now get going."

"Night Eric". Rose nodded her head.

"Sir." She walked out.