The students were abuzz when Seth Rollins and his bodyguards entered the classroom. Immediately, they all went silent, as it was certain that Mr Money In The Bank was the subject of most of their conversations. He took his seat, third row on the left. He caught a glimpse of Dolph Ziggler, sitting backwards on his chair and glaring at him with hostility. The other night, with the Authority back, he had lost both his IC Championship, and his pride, to Wade Barrett. He would have won it, if not for Kane, coincidentally forgetting to mention that the match was 2 of 3 falls. Needless to say, Dolph was furious.
At the back of the room, Erick Rowan took off his mask, peering solemnly at the architect. He has also been punished for joining Team Cena, and he was feeling the effects. Seth's lackeys had been the referees in a match with his ex-brother, Luke Harper, and right as he was about to win, the two makeshift refs seemed to get in each other's way, giving Harper time to kick out and pin Erick Rowan, to which there was no confusion. Erick sighed, studying his mask with sad eyes.
Finally, at the very front of the class, a stunned John Cena sat, silent, at his desk. He hadn't spoken much since Seth had threatened to break Edge's neck. The only thing bright about him today was his bright yellow t-shirt. He stared at his empty notebook, unaware that Seth had just entered the classroom. John was too dazed to realize.
The intercom crackled as a familar voice spoke up, "Hello, students!"
Seth could barely hear his buddy Triple H speak as his classroom, and many others, too, erupted in boos. He hushed them urgently, Jamie and Joey frantically trying to quiet them as well.
"If all classrooms could make their way to the auditorium, I have an announcement that I'd like to make in person."
The classrooms made their way to the auditorium, mumbling complaints. It seemed only yesterday John and his team had gotten rid of the Authority, and now they were back? Nobody could believe it, and nobody could stop talking about it. Seth didn't mind, bad publicity was still publicity to him, and as long as people were talking he was rocking. The students settled into the auditorium, as nobody took the stage. However, John Cena had had enough, he was done being shell shocked. He sauntered indignantly onstage, and took the mic.
"The Authority is back in power."
He was met with a huge wave of disapproval, students shouting and jeering. John continued.
"And their first order of business was to gather the entire student body down to this auditorium, so they could address us face to face. But before they do, I'd like to take a moment to apologize. To apologize to all of you, to apologize especially to my buddies on the wrestling team, I think of my word as a bond, and I had to go back on my word and last week, I had to bring the Authority back. I was given no choice when Seth Rollins said he would snap Edge's neck, I thought, maybe he's bluffing, maybe I could slide into the ring like a Superman in the nick of time, but then I thought, maybe I couldn't. And I realized, in that moment, that the health, the well-being of a friend, of a brother, and a boyfriend is so much more important than the Authority being back in power. So right now, I want to make a promise to all of you, and I want to make a promise to my buddies, 2015 is going to be a very, very-"
John turned to the back of the auditorium as the Authority's music blared over the speakers, interrupting his train of thought. The students shouted at the duo, irate. John could hardly look them in the eye. They entered with arms in the sky, smug, returning champions. They stood with microphones of their own, and Stephanie laughed at their boos.
"But I haven't even said anything yet? I mean, John, that's just not the way to kick off the first day back since last year, all sad sack, and sorry, no, no! Let me show you how it's done! Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to WWE High! Now we sincerely hope that all of you had an incredible new year, I know that my boyfriend and I did, because we knew that we were coming back to do what we were born to do, and that's entertain all of you, because we know what's best for you, and what's best for business."
Triple H picked up where his girlfriend left off, "That is right, you know, it was not only, maybe a little less than two months ago we stood in the ring in the gymnasium and all of you were cheering and laughing because you thought the Authority because you thought the Authority was gone for good. All do to that face-painted goof from that crappy WCW school. And what'd we tell em then, Steph? We told you then! You'd be begging for us to come back, and now, they're not gonna admit it, but that's exactly what they're doing, you were begging for us to come back, come on, come!"
Stephanie joined in as well, poking fun at the students, "Begging! You were begging!"
"Oh, Ho-Ho-Hogan, that was good, or the computerized Raw General Manager, I suppose that was awesome too, right? No. This place was in chaos. It was exactly as we said it would be, it was a sinking ship. Well now, due to one man, the ship is right on its course. The WWE is back where it should have always been, because of one man, that man is the undisputed future of this high school, that man is Mr Money In The Bank, the man that you owe all the thanks to! Give it up for Seth Rollins!"
Seth's music thundered in the auditorium, almost as loud as the displeased students. He entered with his arms up as well, just as complacent as Trips and Steph, who reached out for a hug from their favourite Superstar. He felt like a king, the school his palace. Finally, he could rule again. Stephanie handed him her mic. Before he could even open his mouth, the students erupted in 'You Sold Out' chants. He rolled his eyes, smiling.
"Now, look, I just want to say one thing, I want to say hello to my good friend in yellow up there, John Cena. John, let me be the first to say to you, happy new year!"
"Seth, these students owe you a debt of gratitude for bringing us back. We owe you a debt! And, even though this certainly doesn't come close to what we owe you, we want to give you an opportunity, Seth. In just a few weeks time, at the Royal Rumble, we are going to give you, and our buddy, John Cena a chance to compete against the current WWE High World Heavyweight Champion, Brock Lesnar. Congratulations, Seth, you, John, and Brock Lesnar are going to go head-to-head-to-head for the championship!"
The architect was overjoyed, he launched at Triple H with a big hug. He quickly pulled out and started jumping up and down like an excited child, pumping the air with his fist.
"But there is one other man we want to thank, and that is Mr Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect himself, John Cena! John, you can't have all these, 'I'm sorry's and 'What if?'s Because you showed us something there, you showed us your true integrity, your true strength of character when you chose to break your promise and bring us back. You showed that deep down in your heart, John, you know what's best for business. So today, John, we want to honour you, we want to show you just how proud we truly are by declaring today John Cena Appreciation Day!" The students were enraged, each trying to get in their piece on the situation. "Now, I know John, you must feel conflicted, or at least, you're pretending to be, but I believe that we're going to be able to turn that frown upside down, because I promise, no, no, I guarantee the Authority will deliver."
"Yes, yes, you see this is a new Authority. No agendas, no ulterior motives, and like in life, all of you will get out of it what you put in. Everyone will get what they deserve. That's actually what we called you all down for," He said, walking down the aisle with his girlfriend. "I'd like to ask a couple of you up here, actually."
"We have some you we'd like to personally thank." Stephanie said, smirking.
"That is true!" Triple H said as they reached the front of the auditorium beside John. "I'd like to call up Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan, and Ryback."
Seth laughed as he watched the three wrestlers make their way up to the front. Ziggler was sitting near the front, so it didn't take him long to reach the Authority. Ryback and Rowan were sitting further in the back, so they took a little longer, but once everyone was at the front, Triple H started.
"Now, like I said earlier, you will get out of it what you put in, and what I said at Survivor Series, there would be consequences, so let's start with you, Erick. Now, you weren't originally a player in this until last minute, you kind of came in at the last second on some misguided freedom thing. You entered into this match, dare I say it...sheepishly." Stephanie laughed at her boyfriend's joke while Erick studied his mask, confused, "We do have to give you some sort of punishment, though, we can't let this kind of behaviour go, so, what do you think, Steph? Maybe 15 days suspension?"
"Well, if we give Rowan 15 days, what are we going to do for Ryback? The traitor? You know, the one who had joined Team Authority and then so rudely turned his back on us to join John's ragtag group of rebels. That repercussion should be at least double."
"Yeah, if you're going to give Rowan 15, you gotta give Ryback 30."
"At least 30!"
"And if you're gonna go 30 days for Ryback, what are you gonna do for Dolph Ziggler? I mean, Dolph Ziggler put the final nail in the coffin, with help of that painted up goof Sting, but I mean you put the final nail in the coffin, so if Rowan's gonna get 15 days, and Ryback's gonna get 30 days, Dolph, what do you think?"
Ziggy shook his head as Triple H stuck the microphone in is face, suggesting, "45 days?"
"Well, aren't you good at math! Who would've thought?"
"I know I wouldn't have!" Steph chimed in.
"Now, hold on, give us a minute to go over this."
"Yes, just us, excuse us, pardon us."
Ryback, Rowan, Ziggler, and Cena, now commonly known as Team Cena, gathered in a huddle. The parents of the Authority walked down the aisle back to where they came from. They whispered ideas, was 15 days really enough? Maybe 45 was too harsh. No, they needed to be made an example of. They turned to the students.
"Well," Stephanie started, "We've come to our decision, and instead of suspending you, Dolph, Ryback, Rowan, you're all expelled!"