September 12th, 2011
Riverside, Connecticut
Paige's Home
The sun rises, glaring through an open window as Paige opens her eyes. She sits up in her bed, looking beside her, seeing an open spot. After a night of partying, the man she brought home had left after they had their fun, and she fell asleep. She grabs her phone, looking for the numbers they exchanged last night. She finds the number, and considers texting him, but soon dismisses it. This was the third guy this year to pull this stunt.
"Asshole." She muttered as she got out of bed.
She freshens up, throwing on her favorite sweater. She gets a text from her mentor, William Regal, asking her to take over his intelligence class today, while he goes to a doctors appointment. She walks downstairs to make some food. Paige lives alone, and the deafening silence makes her slightly depressed. After throwing some oatmeal in the microwave, she feeds her pet fish, the only companions she really has.
"Hey boys, how you doing?' She ask them. "Michael, Prince, Freddie. You guys love me right?"
She lets out a small sigh, putting on her glasses, and taking her breakfast to work.
WWE Headquarters, later that day...
Rollins, Reigns and Ambrose sit inside a room going through books and studying. Well, at least Rollins and Reigns are. Ambrose fell asleep an hour ago.
"Hey, wake the hell up!" Rollins shouts at Ambrose for the fourth time.
Ambrose doesn't budge, but lets a small fart.
"This is bullshit." Rollins says to Reigns. "I'm not gonna fail because this idiot doesn't have more than a 5th grade education."
"Mmmhmm" Murmurs Reigns, not taking his eyes off his notes.
"Well I'm glad you're okay with this goof watching your back." Says Rollins.
Ambrose slides his arm towards Rollins, flipping him off.
"Whatever." Mutters Rollins, going back to his notes.
"Good morning gentleman." Greets Paige as she walks in. "Regal is at the doctor, so I'll be taking over your class for today."
"Oh, cool." Says Reigns. "I was wondering where Regal was. I guess its nice having a pretty teacher than a strict old man."
"Oh stop." Said Paige blushing.
Ambrose started to snore, bringing all eyes on him. Rollins looked at Paige, wanting her to do something. She walks over to Dean, leaning over next to his head.
"Dean." She said soft and sweetly. "Oh Dean."
Ambrose lets out a burp in her face. She smiles, grabs Roman's thick workbook, and smacks Ambrose over the head with two hands. Ambrose shoots up, grabbing the back of his head.
"Owww, what the fuck!" He yells.
"You're here to learn not sleep."
"This is boring. I'm here to wreck shit, not be a bookworm." Ambrose replies rubbing his head.
"Yes, you were brought in because of your tough exterior and cold demeanor. But if you get out smarted, you'll be dead before you draw a gun." Explains Paige. "You've already completed your combat training, and this mandatory. And don't forget, you can be easily replaced."
"What makes you so damn qualified?" Ambroses shouts, standing up and getting in her face.
Paige chops him in the neck, knocking him back in his chair. She draws a wire from a bracelet and wraps up his neck.
"You were saying." She says strongly.
She lets him go and Ambrose catches his breath. Rollins and Reigns laugh.
"You're kinky, I like that." He says rubbing his throat.
Ambrose sat back, thinking about how he could use the job and money. His cabin was falling apart, and it was hard finding honest work as an ex-con. He'd need a new place to call home soon enough. Looking at Paige with a grumpy face, he starts to hit the books. Paige smiles and goes to take care of her own work. Randy Orton walks in later, and drops a few folders on Regal's desk.
"Tell Regal these are my reports from my last few recon jobs. There's some good stuff in there about some prototype laser weapons in Brazil." He tells Paige.
"Thanks, I'll make sure he gets them." She replies.
On his way out, he stops and looks at the new recruits.
"You guys want some advice, look out for yourselves, cause people are hostile around here."
He locks eyes with all three of them before walking out.
"Sorry about Orton, he's a bit hard-headed."
"You know, you sure do apologize for a lot of people here." Says Reigns. "It's a little concerning to be honest."
Paige rests her head in her hand.
"I know, the past couple of years have been shaky. Losing a lot of operatives, a few power shifts. And I think Vince McMahon may be losing his mind. Plus Hunter is feeling a lot of pressure from our clients."
"Clients?" Asks Rollins.
"Yes, as independent contractors, we'll take jobs from high paying suitors and government officials who want to keep certain things under the radar." She replies.
"And we want to keep those clients extremely satisfied." Says Stephanie McMahon from the door.
"Hello Mrs. Helmsley. How are you doing today?" Says Paige with a giant smile.
"I'm absolutely wonderful Ms. Bevas. I just wanted to formally introduce myself to our new team, The Black Cerberus." Said Steph.
The guys greet her as she walks over to the table. She has a somewhat creepy grin on a plastered face.
"My husband has put a lot of stock into you three, so I hope you don't disappoint. I mean, you wouldn't want to let down the people who are paying BIG MONEY to employ you. You should be honored to be here." Steph tells in speech like form.
Reigns sits still, while Rollins slowly nods his head. Ambrose picks his ear looking disinterested. Looking regretful, Stephanie wishes them good luck and makes her way out.
"Everyone here is an asshole. I think I'm gonna like it." Says Ambrose laughing.
As the sun sets, Hunter comes by to check on them. He arrives with a man who looks very nervous. Hunter introduces the man as Kevin Dunn. He'll be passing on their missions via their work phones. Rollins goes to shake Dunn's hand, but Dunn leaves quickly after his introduction.
"Weirdo." Said Ambrose.
"So Mr. Helmsley, our guys have finished all their paperwork, and they look ready to go." Paige tells him.
"Nice job Bevas, now get out of here, I need to talk the these guys in private." He replied.
Looking upset, Paige waves goodbye to the trio and walks off.
"Alright, listen up." Says Hunter bringing them together. "I want to give you boys a field run. This is gonna be off the books, so you need to keep this quiet. You get this done, there's a nice payday for all of you."
The trio look amongst themsleves shaking thier head in agreement. They make their way towards the company garage, where Cody Rhodes leans against a car.
"Nice to see you again fellas." Says Cody. "I'll be joining you, making sure you guys don't screw anything up."
Cody pops the trunk of the car, opens a crate, and gives them some Kevlar vests, and silenced pistols.
"Is this all we get." Asks Reigns.
"You gotta prove yourself before we give you the big hardware. Can't have you dieing out there and losing our merchandise. Its very expensive." Says Cody.
"All right, Cody IS LEADING THIS JOB. So you do what he says, when he says it. Otherwise, you'll be in some deep shit with me. He'll brief you on the way." Hunter said sternly before leaving.
The four pile into the car and head off to thier first job. The Black Cerberus team is officially in action.