**IMPACT ZONE THURS IN ORLANDO, FL**

/Normal POV/

*BACKSTAGE*

I'm just chillin here backstage. It's my first show, and I'm stoked. And its live (I know its taped but for story purposes I made it live). Not to say that tapings weren't great but there's something about a live audience that's bad ass. It's why I used to love being on Raw. But now I'm here in TNA. It's a different ballpark, and I can't wait to see what happens.

*IN THE RING*

Jarrett: Now, everyone knows that I love this business. And it has been my pride and joy to create TNA along with my father. And since it is my pride and joy I will stop at nothing to make sure my business keeps running like a well oiled machine. And it can't work without the best players in the business. Which brings me out here today. I'm sure by now you guys are wondering what these two contracts are doing out here. Well, one of them is a TNA contract. The other…a championship match contract. Now, I know you guys are probably dying to know who it is, so without any further hesitation, I introduce to you the high flying, daredevil…Natalie! Moore!

My new theme "Just Like You" by Three Days Grace plays. After a few seconds I head out to the ring. The fans are going crazy. I give the fans high fives on the way to the ring. Once I get in the ring I shake Jarrett's hand. I get a mic.

Jarrett: Welcome Natalie. Looks like you already have quite a fan base.

Natalie: Thanks, Jeff, I'm glad to be here. I'm stoked to finally be able to enter TNA. I feel I can do so much here. And Jeff Jarrett thought so as well, which is why when he said he had an opportunity for me here, I had to jump on it.

Jarrett: So are you ready to sign your TNA contract.

Natalie: I sure am.

Jarrett opens the first folder and so I take the pen and sign the contract. That's when Jarrett speaks again.

Jarrett: So, it's official, Natalie. You are now a TNA Knockout.

Natalie: Thanks, Jeff. Like I said before, I'm am stoked to be here. But Jarrett, you did say there were two contracts.

Jarrett: That I did, a championship contract. We can explain it all, once you sign it.

He opens the second folder and I take the pen to sign the second contract.

Then, just as I was about to say something the Beautiful People's music came on and out comes Angelina Love. She steps into he ring.

Angelina: Who do you think you are? You think just because you were part of WWE, you can waltz in here and think you can just up and get championship matches.

Just as I was about to say something, Roxxi's music comes on. She steps in the ring too.

Roxxi: For once, I agree with Angelina. Which means hell must be freezing over.

Natalie: Look, Angelina…Roxxi, you both need to calm down. I'm not the only one getting a championship match here. Roxxi, my championship contract states that I will have to keep my championship contender's spot in a match. It's going to be Angelina Love and Velvet Sky teaming up against Roxxi and myself at Against All Odds for a championship opportunity. Trust me, it's not something you wanna pass up.

Roxxi: I can deal with that.

Natalie: I thought you would. But there's one more catch. It has to be in a ladder match. Cause hanging above the ring will be a briefcase that holds that championship opportunity.

Angelina: What?! No way am I going to put myself in such a barbaric match.

Natalie: Well, Angelina…if you decide to forfeit…that opportunity automatically becomes mine and Roxxi's.

Angelina: Fine, you're on! And when we beat you both this Sunday at Against All Odds, we'll leave without scratch on our beautiful faces.

Meanwhile…

**HOTEL IN DENVER, CO**

You, Shannon, Dave and Matt decided that since this was my first show y'all would head out with Jeff and watch the show. Y'all didn't care if it was the rival show, y'all just wanted to support me, no matter what company I was with.

Shannon: Dude, that's pretty cool. Jarrett is really taking care of her over there.

Mercy: I know, I can't wait to see this thing unfold. I'm thinking we should have a viewing party every Thursday to see her.

Matt: I think you're right.

Just then, Jeff's phone rings.

/Phone convo/

Jeff put in on speaker.

Jeff: Hey, babe, what's going on? We just saw the show.

Natie: Hey, baby, not much. What do you mean "we?"

Everyone: Hey, Natie! We loved you tonight!

Mercy: Yeah! You were so good!

Natalie: Thanks, I really appreciate it. Wait, how are all of y'all talking to me at the same time.

Matt: Well, little sis, we decided to fly out to San Francisco early so we could all watch you together!

Natie: Aw, you guys are so sweet. It's why I love you all.

Shannon: We love you, too.

Natie: Well, guys, I gotTa go. Kinda exhausted from my first day here…surprisingly.

We all laugh.

Jeff: Aright, baby. Love you.

Natie: Love you, too. Love all you guys, too.

Everyone: We love you, too.

/End convo/

Jeff: Well, I'm gonna head out.

Matt & Dave: Yeah, me, too.

Shannon: What are you talking about?

Dave: Well, Vince wanted Matt and me to head to the show tonight. I told him we were going to be there around 8:30 though, and he was cool with it. So now…we gotta go. (Remember they're two hours behind Florida, so TNA starts at 7 o'clock, there.).

Shannon: I don't remember Vince saying anything.

Dave: Oh, that's because he only wanted me and Matt.

Mercy: Seriously?

Matt: Yeah, so we gotta go. We're already late if we don't leave now. We'll catch you guys later.

Matt, Jeff, Dave and Shannon all leave. Jeff wasn't scheduled for anything tonight, so Vince said he didn't have to come. He knew they all wanted to see Natalie perform. Which is weird he even let y'all since it is the rival company. I think he knew it was more for support than actually watching the entire Impact! Zone.

Shannon: I'll be right back.

Shannon accidentally left the door cracked open. So you got up to see what was really going on. You overhear what the guys are saying.

Matt: So, you guys wanna head to that bar down the street?

Shannon: What the hell you guys?!

The guys turn around.

Shannon: I thought you guys had to go to work?

Matt: Well, um…

Dave: Look, Shannon, the three of us were talking.

Jeff: Yeah, and we thought that maybe you need to finally make a move on Mercedes. I mean, you two are meant to be but no one is making the first moved.

Jeff: So, we thought if we pushed you guys into it, then you would finally…

Matt: That maybe something would happen between you guys.

Shannon: Whatever. She's not even into me like that.

Dave: Dude, she does. She always has. You just gotta make the first move.

Shannon: I guess. I'm just gonna go.

Shannon started making his way back to the room. So you ran back to the bed. You were flippin the channels like you'd been sitting there the whole time. But for some reason you couldn't help but think about that night in Phoenix. It was different. It wasn't a lot of pressure. You knew you had feelings for Shannon, but you didn't know if he had feelings for you…until tonight.

Shannon: …Mercy! Mercy!

You snapped out of your daze.

Mercy: Hey, Shannon. What happened?

Shannon: Nothing, I just wanted to see what the plan was for tomorrow.

Mercy: So what is the plan.

Shannon: They don't know yet.

Mercy: Oh, okay.

Shannon: So what are we watching?

Mercy: Oh, um, Mallrats. It's one of my faves.

Shannon: That's cool. I haven't seen that movie in years.

Y'all just chill on the bed. Y'all lay on yawls stomach looking towards the TV. After awhile, you heard a knock on the door.

Mercy: Who the hell could that be this time a night?

You get up to answer it. Once you open the door you see…Chad.

Chad: Mercy! Wow, I'm glad I found you.

Mercy: What are you doing here?

You say in a whisper.

Chad: I came to see you. Why are you whispering?

Mercy: No reason. What do you want?

Chad: Look, I'm sorry. I should have never done what I did.

Mercy: You're sorry?

You decide to step outside so Shannon wouldn't feel like he had to leave.

Mercy: You're sorry? You cheated on me. And you lied about everything. You lied to Dylan saying that you owned everything. That's not an easy thing to forgive.

Chad: Look, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that, but I mean, come one, what did you expect me to do?

Mercy: Um…I don't know…stay faithful.

Chad: I know, I messed up.

Mercy: You sure did. And now, you're too late. I can never forgive you for what you did. That's why I had the locks changed. I can never forgive you. I've moved on.

Chad: You moved on? So who'd you move on to? Shannon? I knew there was something going on between you two. And you're calling me the bad person.

Mercy: First off, yes, I moved on. Second, I didn't move on to anyone. I don't have to move on to someone to get over you. And lastly, Shannon and I are and have always been…JUST FRIENDS.

Chad: Whatever! I'm not over you. I love you. I want you back. It's always been you.

Mercy: Well, you blew it. So get over me. You can never have me back.

Just then the door opened.

Shannon: Hey, Mercy. Your missing the…

Shannon looked a little shocked and kind of sad.

Shannon: Oh…hey Chad. Maybe I should go, Mercy.

Mercy: No, don't. Chad was just leaving. Go Chad. Just…go.

You push Shannon back inside while you follow him back in. you close the door. And you both sit back on the bed.

Shannon: Look, I didn't mean to mess things up.

Mercy: You didn't. Trust me. He messed things up for himself.

You look him in the eyes.

Shannon: I'm glad.

He looked you in the eyes, too.

Mercy: Shannon…

You hesitated. You were scared to tell him the truth.

Shannon: Yeah, Merc? What is it?

Mercy: Shan…there's a few reasons that I turned Chad away. One, because I'm over him. He broke my heart. Another, because I've fallen for someone else.

Shannon looked a little scared. Like he was hoping it was him.

Shannon: Really? Who?

Mercy: Shannon…it's you. I've always liked you. I just didn't know how to tell you. And plus, things with Chad.

Shannon: Yeah, I know.

Mercy: Shannon…you've always been there. Chad said that it's always been me. Well, it's never been him. He never understood this business. He never understood that this is what I had to do. You do. It's always been you. And I'm hoping that…

That's when out of nowhere…Shannon kissed you. Very passionately. After about two minutes…

Mercy: Shannon?

Shannon: It's always been you, too. I didn't think you felt the same way. Plus, like you said, Chad.

Y'all continue to talk. Shannon ended up staying in your room.