Sorry it took so long to update everyone. Here's another chapter for you! Sorry though, it's mostly all dialogue. But, I have to get everything set up for the big things that are going to be happening next. Pure chaos I promise!

Chapter 14

The pay per view was exactly one week and six days away. Triple H had been over the plan of attack ever since the announcement made last week. Dave's head was spinning, as was Edge's. Hunter was turning this into a life-threatening match. Then the fact that Bischoff created this "Beat the Clock" scheme didn't make the headache go away. He had said he came up with the idea so that Evolution would be last three out of the chamber. All they had to do to was beat their opponent that evening with the quickest time, making them closer to the last out of the chamber…seemed easy enough.

All of Evolution had been busy this RAW. Ric and Hunter were off badgering Eric with ideas as to assure Triple H victory this evening. Edge was off in the gym, getting ready for his qualifying match. And Trish, god only knows where she had disappeared to. Dave assumed she was off, looking for a way to make Lita's life a living hell. All the while talking trash about how she's going to get her title back. He'd never admit it to her, but she could be one major bitch when she really wanted to. But that was a part of her charm that he loved so much. She had so many different personalities that meshed together to make one extraordinary person. Not forgetting how fine she was either.

Trish was meandering through the halls, not really sure why. Sure, it'd be awesome to run into Lita and send some threatening messages her way. It'd be even better to figure out where the hell Triple H went. She had already run into Bischoff and Carmella and he wasn't with them. That made her nervous. As of lately, he'd been disappearing much more. Granted, that was normally a good thing cause no one would have to hear his mouth, which always put Dave in a good mood. Which then, would put her in a good mood…especially when they got back to the hotel!

Her thoughts were interrupted as an arm grabbed her and pulled her into a side hallway. "Randy! What the hell is your problem! You scared the piss out of me!" She socked him in the arm as he chuckled. "I'm sorry. It feels like I haven't seen you in weeks and I just wanted some alone time." Her cheeks turned a slight crimson and she broke eye contact with him. "You can't keep running into me like this. It makes me feel like we're sneaking around…but, now that you mention it, things have been a bit hectic lately. But you're not making my life any easier either by pulling me into shady hallways." He chuckled at her comment then became more serious. "I'm sorry you lost your title. That belt meant the world to you…and why didn't your precious Dave come down and stop Jericho from interfering?" Trish knew exactly where this conversation was headed. "Don't even start this again. Dave was back with the EMT's. You know…possible concussion?"

"How could I forget? I did receive a chair shot too, ya know. I just think it was a little too convenient." By this point, Randy had already backed Trish into the wall. Not by force, but for every inch he'd take towards her, she'd take one away till she found herself smack against the wall. He raised his arms, pinning her between him and the wall. She looked straight into his crystal eyes and she felt her knees go weak and her pulse quicken. "You can't trust him. I'm telling you…leave Evolution and join me. You know I'd never abandon you. And you already know that I care about you." Those last words he whispered in her ear. Her entire body tingled as she felt his breath against her ear and she noticed she was having a hard time breathing normally. This had to be her breaking point. It was odd that he didn't notice it though. Being such a ladies man, he should know when he had the green light to kiss her…not that she had given him the green light…it was more like a yellow light. But had he attempted a kiss, she wasn't sure if she could deny it or resist it.

"Think about it…" was all he whispered in her ear before kissing her softly on the cheek. She stood there in shock momentarily as she watched him walk away. She exhaled heavily and shook her head. She had to stop running into him like this. However, the same individual who overheard her conversation last week, just so happened to witness her interaction with Randy… "Oh, this is too good to be true. This will be easier than I had imagined…"

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"Why the hell would you pin Rhyno so quickly? Are you trying to take my belt?" Triple H was furious…he wasn't screaming at Batista, but more or less growling. "Hunter, I'm sorry…he pissed me off…I couldn't control my temper." "Oh, how convenient…you couldn't control your temper…do you realize the time I have to beat now in order to be the last out of the cage? Well let me refresh you…3 minutes and 2 seconds!" Dave didn't respond, partly because he'd laugh if he did, and partly because he didn't feel he needed to give him an answer. "Trips, champ, it's cool. Dave was only trying to better Evolution's entry in the match…that's all." Ric sent Dave a set of eyes that meant 'just agree'. "Oh, yea…just trying to better our chances that's all champ…"Dave said, patting Hunter on the shoulder before excusing himself from the room, "Oh, by the way, good luck out there champ!"

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Trish shut the door to their hotel room and burst out laughing, "Oh Dave, he's so pissed!" Dave chuckled and pulled her into a hug, nestling his face in her neck. It wasn't exactly Triple H's night, to say the least. First off, he not only did NOT beat Dave's time…he didn't beat anybody's…which means he would be one of the first ones out of the chamber! Then, to make matters worse for him…well, not only him, but for all of Evolution, Vince came out after Triple H's victory and informed everyone that the stakes have been raised. Since Eric thought up the "Beat the Clock Scheme", Vince decided to assign a special referee…no other than HBK. That really pissed Edge off…considering he hated Shawn. It didn't make any of them happy…not even Trish. Granted, she enjoyed seeing Triple H pissed, but the odds were stacked in favor of them…that is, until HBK came into the picture.

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Trish laid flat on the bed, staring up at the ceiling. Her hands folded neatly on her bare stomach. New Years Revolution was tomorrow night and she had no idea what Dave was planning on doing. She stirred slightly as he unlocked the hotel door and came into the room. He had just finished up a meeting with Edge and Triple H. "Hey babe, what are you thinking about?" he asked, laying down next to her on his side, his right arm propping his head up while the other began to move back and forth slowly over her stomach.

She smiled, but kept her eyes fixed on the ceiling. "I can't stop thinking about this elimination chamber match. Are you going to try for the belt? I mean, you're last out of the chamber…you have a really good chance!" His expression turned serious, minutes later he responded, "No, I don't think so." Trish let out a sigh and waited to see if he was going to explain his reasoning. "I mean, I just don't think I'm good enough yet…like I'm still learning." Trish couldn't believe her ears. She partially sat up, propping herself up with her elbows and forearms. "Are you kidding me! Dave, you know damn well you're good enough and that you could beat Hunter any day!"

"Trish, it's more complicated than that. You can't understand because you weren't there from the beginning. Ric and Hunter made me what I am today. I would be spitting in their faces if I tried for that belt." Trish went to interrupt, but Dave held up his hand, stopping her before she could utter one word.

"When Evolution first began, Randy and I were Hunter and Ric's 'project'. Evolution was like a school in a sense, where Randy and I began being trained by the best. Shortly thereafter, we turned into a family. We all had each other's backs and if you even looked at one of us wrong, the other was there for backup. We became a feared group. The way we saw it, hurting a member of Evolution was like hurting family…and you just don't do that. Everyone else saw us as power hungry, egomaniacal idiots who got off double teaming people. Those were the best times in my life. I can honestly say that…and I miss that…but, things change. Especially people. Randy saw an opportunity and grabbed it. He let the gold affect his vision, and soon enough, he stepped somewhere he shouldn't have. He disrespected Hunter when all Hunter did was make him a more respected, talented wrestler. Hunter had done nothing wrong to receive that deception from Randy. He had our backs in and out of the ring. Now, I'm not condoning what we did to Randy either. He did what he thought was best for himself. And I can respect that. And what we did was somewhat harsh. I honestly still regret it to this day. Regardless, this is what it comes down to: Hunter has made me what I am today. Until the day comes when he doesn't have my back because of his own selfishness, I will not disrespect him by taking the belt. When he disrespects me or gives me a reason to believe he's in it just for him, then maybe I'll pursue the belt."

Trish relaxed back onto the bed. She stared up at the ceiling. Dave just poured his heart out about everything running through his mind and she was trying to let it all sink in. "But hasn't he already given you a reason to believe he's only in it for himself? I mean, look how selfish he's been lately." Dave shrugged, "I'm not saying he's been the most giving person as of lately, but it's more like he's just never around. I'm saying if he had the chance to interfere and help me out and decided not to…then we'd have problems. This phase he's in now can be handled if Ric has a sit down with him." Trish sighed as she rolled onto her side to face him, her hand reaching out and entwining with his. "I guess you're right. I just saw what all of you had in the past and I thought that's how things would be when I joined. I mean, as much as I say I only joined for protection, I wanted the whole family bond thing too, ya know?"

Dave smiled and released her hand, bringing his up to caress her cheek lightly. "Well, I think you have that with me and Edge. And who knows, things could get better. Just wait till we bring Carmella into the family. We may become that tightly knit family again." Trish smiled and pulled Dave closer, kissing him gently on the lips. "You're right." But as hard as she tried to believe that, she still feared the worst was yet to come.