What Goes Around Comes Around
Disclaimer: I only own Kora Flair. Superstars featured in this fic own themselves.
Charecters: Trish Stratus, Nidia and appearances by many more.
Summary: Following the events of RAW (July 5, 2004) when Trish humiliated Nidia. Nidia swears to get revenge and eventually de-thrown the reigning women's champion. Her destination: Summerslam. Can she do it? Or will an unexpected love tarnish her plan?
Chapter 6: EVE of WAR
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Nidia walked through the arena, awaiting the start of Raw. This was the last chance she had to prove to the world that she deserved the Title shot.
"Nidia, hi." Maven said walking beside her. They found a closed location and sat down. "So I take it you made your decision about tonight?"
"Yep." Nidia was still upset over it, and Maven could tell.
"You'll get other shots." Maven said trying to comfort her; it was an unwanted comfort though.
She pushed his hand away. "Not if I don't take this one first...and what's the big deal?" Nidia asked. "It could be anybody, Molly? Lita, Jazz? What's so wrong about Trish?" Maven just sat there and Nidia stood up. "Answer me!!"
"BECAUSE SHE MADE IT PERSONAL!" Maven yelled, causing the people around the couple to stare. Nidia just shook her head. "You think Jericho would have offered to be your partner if it wasn't for her? All this time he's been spending with you? Do you really think he would have done that on his own?"
"He didn't offer." Nidia quietly said.
"What?"
"I asked him to alright! And I asked him to spend the night, Trish had nothing to do with it." Nidia had stayed calm up until this point.
"And whether I think he would have or not is irrelevant. I know he would have." Nidia stood up in an attempt to leave. "He's not selfish like some people I know."
"Are you kidding me?!?!" Maven retorted. "Chris Jericho is one of the most selfish people to ever step foot in the WWE and you know it."
Nidia clenched her fists in an attempt to hide the anger. "Yeah, funny how that works. He's been telling me to go after the shot all this time, but he's the selfish one, right?" Nidia's eyes began to swell up with tears. "He understands why I have to do this, and like I said before, this may be the only chance I get."
Maven hated the fact that he was hurting her, but continued. "If you tell her you accept, I'm out." Nidia's face softened, she could have something great with him, who was she kidding she loved the guy, but this was her career. Her thoughts were disturbed by Maven talking. "Don't do it Nidia." He said walking away.
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Nidia's music played through the arena; she received a huge pop from the Cleveland, Ohio crowd.
JR: Well, we're supposed to be seeing the highlight reel right now, King. Maybe Nidia has an answer
King: well the highlight reel is set up. And I hope its yes!
Nidia owed Jericho one for letting her use his segment, so she had to make this count. She waited for the crowd to calm down. "For weeks now, I've played mercy at the hands of one. Trish Stratus. 'Slut' chants began at the mention of her name. "And for weeks now I've made poor decisions as to who my friends and enemies are."
King: What's she getting at JR, speaking of friends she better apologize for what she did to Stacey Keibler last week.
Maven, Stacey and a few other superstars watched from a backstage monitor. Jericho was still at the gorilla position just in case he was needed. The Trio consisting of Trish Stratus, Christian and their 'Problem solver' Tyson Tomko, watched from their locker room.
JR: The opponents are keeping a close eye on Nidia, as well as a few close friends.
"At Sunday that all ends." Nidia said. 'Time to Rock n' Roll' blasted through the speakers and Trish came out, alongside Christian and Tomko. They stood on the ramp.
"Cut to the chase, unlike this hick town in Ohio, we don't have all day." Trish said receiving major heat from the arena. "Do you accept the match or n..."
"Shut up!" Nidia said cutting her off. Even King was surprised to hear her say it. The crowd was 100% behind her. "You listen good, and you listen closely. You better listen extra good, Christian so you could explain it to her later. This Sunday, you're in for a very rude awakening." Nidia showed confidence that was finally beginning to show. "Not only do I accept that match, Its going to be No Holds Barred." The camera cut to Trish and she looked mortified. "What's the matter Trish? You're not afraid are you?" Nidia started laughing and walked right past the three.
King: Did Nidia just punk Trish again?
JR: Looks like its going to be a great match.
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"Hey man, I'm sorry." Matt Hardy said patting Maven on the back.
"Don't worry about it, she made her choice." Maven said looking over at Stacey. "She's yours to worry about now."
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As Nidia walked behind the curtain, Vince McMahon and Stephanie gave her a hug. It was her first big promo and it was a big deal among the superstars. Jericho gave her one next. "You did a great job out there."
She returned the compliment with a simple thank you and kept walking. She seen Stacey and Lita sitting in a corner and went over to talk to them. "Hey guys." She said, but Stacey wouldn't even look at her. Lita just gave her a half smile. "Ok fine. Sorry for actually thinking about myself, Stacey." Nidia walked away and Stacey said something that made her react badly.
"Well at least we know who can't be trusted." Stacey said to Lita.
"Excuse me?" Nidia said, the raw camera's capturing the entire thing, which was not planned. "You got something to say to me say it!"
"I said, at least we all know now where your loyalty lies." Stacey said. "And its not with your friends." Maven, Jericho, Trish, Christian, Lita, and Matt Hardy were all around, just in case. Stephanie and Vince stayed off camera.
"I told you not to get in the way, and hey why's it my problem if you cant listen?" Nidia shot back.
"Well at Summerslam, You better watch out, I have a feeling Trish's lackey's aren't all you have to worry about." Stacey said.
Nidia got in her face. "Is that a promise?"
"No...it's a fact." Stacey said slapping Nidia hard in the face. Nidia returned the favor by throwing Stacey down on the floor, and the two divas began to fight. The fight was quickly broken up.
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Jericho took Nidia to the women's locker room. "What the hell's your problem?" he asked. "You cant start fights."
"How dare you take her side. You saw the WHOLE thing." Nidia said, changing her shirt.
"I'm gonna go see if I cant fix things with Vince." Jericho said. Nidia just sat there.
"You were great out there." A small voice in the corner said.
"Thanks." Nidia said, "You're ...."
"Carmella." The Diva search contestant said. "Trish looked scared. Is it all worth losing your best friends over though?"
"Oh you seen that?"
"Everybody did. The camera's got it Live." Nidia's eyes grew large. "So is it?"
"If you win Carmella, let me tell you something. Chris Jericho actually told me this." Nidia laughed. "'In the end what we regret most are the chances we never took.'"
"You think you could beat her?"
"I hope so." Nidia said. 'I hope so.'
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Backstage Segment
Nidia walked out of the Diva's Locker room right into Tyson Tomko. The reaction she had was priceless. "...Tyson..."
"What is it going to take to get through to you?" Tyson said shoving her up against the wall.
"Owww." Nidia screamed. "You're hurting me." Tyson dropped her on the floor. And she immediately grabbed her ankle.
JR: Somebody get back there, that's uncalled for.
As Tyson walked away Nidia stood up. "She's gonna have to do a lot better than that." She picked herself up. "I'm still standing."
"Stay away from us if you know whats good for you."
"How's it feel Tyson?" Nidia said and he paused.
King: What's she doing jr? he's leaving.
"How's it feel too be a pawn in her game?" Nidia walked toward him. "Their game?"
"I'm not."
"How's it feel to know that she's the puppet and she controls the strings? What happens when they get their belts? What happens to Tyson Tomko, the problem solver?"
Tyson just stared at her. "I'll tell you what happens..." Nidia said. "They get rid of you, and you're forgotten."
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A/N: Dramatic tear We're almost finished. I wanted to be done yesterday, by Summerslam but oh well. Just when you think things start going good, other things explode.
KFP