Vince had arranged something special. He had been advertising it all over the school since the students returned to the school after the senior prom. Of course he had sent the Misfits back to their jobs but not before thanking them for taking time to come and help him and congratulating Justin and Layla on their upcoming wedding as well as expecting their first child. It was also them that gave him the idea of doing what he had now planned. It would be the senior years last treat before they graduate from the school and continue on with the next part of their lives. As the students filed into the school that day, Vince used the speaker system to inform the senior year of where to go.
"Senior year of WWE High, please make your way to the front of the school for registration, repeat senior year of WWE High please make your may to the front of the school for registration, it's the day of your final treat as students of the school" said Vince, knowing that it would likely to intrigue the students, he knew this was going to change so much for them, but it had something that each of them wanted. And in a way it was his way of saying goodbye to them as students as the next time he would be stood before them would be for their graduation. He slowly made his way to where the students would be waiting, seeing Bayley, Finn and Becky already waiting there along with Bo, Charlotte, Sasha, Carmella, Enzo, Cass, even the New Day were there and R-Truth, he also seen the other students that weren't so much into wrestling as in preforming but interested in the backstage stuff.
"All 55 students registered, and very interested in what is going on" said Vicki once he had reached where the students were waiting, he knew what their treat was going to be the last thing that they were going to be expecting, but that was what made it so fun, because he was all to aware that it was something that they wanted, and probably something that would give them valuable experience for the future, he knew they wouldn't be wrestling where they were going but they were going to be working with certain wrestlers. Vince smiled at Vicki when she told him all of the senior year was there, and ready to go along with being interested it what was happening. He had noticed this year the feud between the popular girls and the misfits was starting to reappear again.
"Okay senior year, there are several buses here, each of them will take you to a different part of the big company of WWE, where you will spend the day in a role of your choosing" spoke Vince making sure that is voice projected so that they could hear him over the chattering that was going on amongst them. "If you want to be in the creative writing area, bus one is for you. To be a camera man or someone who films the talent. Bus two. Be the voice of the company whether that be commentary or otherwise then bus three. If you want to be somewhere in the top of the company with management then bus four is your one. And finally to be working hands on with the wrestlers for today only then bus five is the one you want" added Vince seeing the looks of their faces when they heard the areas the could spend the day working. It was clear he had put a lot of thought into it. "Bare no role you are in today will see you wrestling in the ring" quickly added Vince, he knew the ones who chose bus five would want to know what they would be doing, since it was hands on with the wrestlers.
It wasn't long before the students had made up their minds of what part of the company they wanted to spend the day in, Vince and Vicki waved each other them off, as the buses left for the arena where WWE was being held, he knew that the company was stopping off in Tampa again hence why he was allowing his senior year to go there for their final trip. They were going to see what the workers really got up to when they weren't in front of the camera. Stephanie and Shane had been informed that the students were on their way to them and Linda had joined them as the responsible school teacher with the students, she always loved to see former students happy and smiling because they were following their dreams she had seen it on so many occasions through out the years. It was about an hour and a half before the senior year of 2020 finally arrived, by now most of the talent was at the arena, either warming up for the events that were ahead or just doing something to entertain themselves for the time being.
"Hey you guys remember what we did with the jocks and popular girls on our last day of school?" suddenly asked Randy, it was a memory that popped into his head. At this moment he was in the canteen with the rest of the group of misfits, preparing himself mentally for what was to come. Paige had recently lost her title to AJ, and was not in a good mood about it. But he also knew that outside of the ring she was okay with it, as it was to someone who was a good champion in the first place.
"You mean the song?" asked Sami, he could remember where some of them where standing, and finding it completely insane and incredibly dangerous at the time, but he also knew it was something that none of them would take back because it was something showing that the three groups at truly allied with each other, even after everything that had happened. Although they knew now that neither Kaitlyn or Cena wanted that peace to last. Especially if their actions were anything to go by. Randy nodded in reply to the question. The pair of them soon looked over to AJ, Paige and Summer as they entered the canteen, smiling about something, it made them wonder but not as much as it would have before.
"Ah yes, how could we ever forget AJ, Paige, Summer, Punk, Seth and Dean somehow getting on top of the school building with microphones and speakers, just to sing the song, then I think Sami, Adrian, Emma and Adam were around the back of the school, Layla, Justin and Dolph around the side with Roman, Sheamus and myself around the other side. The six on the roof facing the entrance of the school" added Roman remembering where each of the misfits were, and remembering hearing Dean, Seth, Paige and Summer singing solo for the first time. He also remembers some of the students filming it, as it was a shock as to how they had gotten on the roof in the first place. Seth and Dean smiled at each other when they remembered that.
"Paige's parents almost killed all of us that day, but congratulated us on doing something memorable on our last day, even if it was graduation" spoke Seth, he remembered returning to the others on the ground when the song was over, the being pulled aside along with Paige, Dean, Summer, AJ and Punk and being told that they were reckless for pulling a stunt like that on top of the school building, they were also told they could have been hurt or killed if something had gone wrong. He smiled to himself at remembering how caring Paige's parents had been, even for all of them. Now he thought about it, he remembered just how much he missed them, they were like a second family to him, even going as far as to help him to try and get Paige to speak to him again. "I miss Saraya and Ricky, they were kind to all of us and there when we needed them the most" added Seth, being honest, he was surprised when Paige sat between him and Dean.
"They were like a second family to everyone, it was just the way they were, but they loved you guys the most" added Paige, remembering how happy her parents were when she came home after her first day at WWE High and she told them she had made a bunch of friends including their next door neighbour. They were proud she made friends so quickly especially after she had so much trouble finding her place in her junior and high school back in England. "They would be proud of us you know, seeing that we have solved our problems as a group and individually. Seeing Dolph trying to be the best father he can be to Celeste and all of us coming together to help those who asked for it" continued Paige, knowing that her parents would be proud if they were still with her especially if they seen everything they had done individually and as a group.
"Misfits. Then. Now. Forever." responded Seth and Dean in unison, Paige smiled and placed her fist with theirs, as did Summer, AJ, Emma, Punk and Dolph, the others soon followed suit, proving that no matter what they would be united and they would always find their way back to each other even when it did seem impossible to do. It was after that they heard the familiar voice of Shawn Michaels telling them that the WWE High senior year had arrived at the arena, again the misfits smiled at each other wondering what they would be doing today or if they would be given a break since they had all been helping the said year as much as they possible could.
"Welcome Senior year to WWE, since you are the ones who chose bus five, you are going to be the intern for a group of wrestlers" explained Stephanie, revealing just how the small group were going to be hands on with the wrestlers. "So that means it will be your responsibility to get the talent to an interview, remind them to warm up or get something to eat and drink, tell them their schedules for the day and make sure they are at the gorilla position in time for them to enter the arena when they should be" added Stephanie explaining what their duties would include, she then turned to Shane who was stood by her, he would have the list of names that each one would be teamed with for the day.
"Hey guys, so you will ever have a pair of wrestlers or a small group maximum of four" informed Shane, giving them the relief that they wouldn't have too many wrestlers to watch over and they wouldn't have a single one either. "So Charlotte you are with Natalya, Cesaro and Tyson Kidd, Cesaro here will take you to their locker room" added Shane revealing who the first one was with, he tried to mix it up a bit, hoping to keep them all happy and give them a taste of what it was really like with them. "Becky who are with Sami, Adrian and Dolph, be careful with Adrian as he has an ankle injury. Bayley you are with Goldust and Stardust, Sasha you have the recently returned Hardy brothers to watch over, Edge and Christian will be around to help you if needed, Bo you are with the Wyatt family, R-Truth you are being paired with the New Day, and Finn that means you are with Paige, Seth and Dean" spoke Shane revealing who would be with who, he hadn't mentioned that Adam Rose had recently been released from the company, or that Randy had injured himself, he hadn't even mentioned that Roman had been sent home just before they arrived.
Just like with Charlotte there was a wrestler from each of the groups come to get their intern for the day, Sami was there to get Becky, Goldust waited for Bayley, both of the Hardy's waited for Sasha, Bray waited for his younger brother having requested that they be put with him, Xavier had come to get R-Truth, where as it was Paige that went to get Finn, she smiled and welcomed him to the arena, hugging him like Sami had done with Becky, and Bray had done with his younger brother, Bray had warned all off them in advance that his younger brother was coming to the building, so he had asked them to be their normal selves. Something they had all agreed on, since it was the only way they could think of to make a good impression, was to give the real impression of who they were and what they were like when around their co-workers and friends. Each of them went their separate ways after they had found out who they were with, Finn asking Paige all sorts of questions as the pair walked to the locker room, as well as saying hello to some of the backstage staff.
"Seth, Dean, our senior year intern for the day is here" said Paige walking into the room, both of them looked around at her as she stepped through the door, holding it open to reveal Finn to them, he had a bright smile on his lips at being able to work with the three of them. After all how often is it you get to work with the two futures of the company and the lunatic fringe. "Dean that means you have to do what Finn asks, he gets permission to kick your ass if you don't" added Paige, Dean feigning shock and worry in response, earning a smile from Seth and a small chuckle from Finn.
"Welcome Finn, you'll get used to how the three of us joke around, watch out for Paige, she notorious for her pranks" spoke Seth, welcoming Finn as their intern, he was wondering how the younger man was going to handle it, considering the three of them were pretty busy at the moment, they barely at time to say hi to the others, especially when they were really busy, hence why it took so long for Dean to talk things out with Summer and why it took a full year before Seth and Paige finally got round to talking to each other about what had happened. "So where are you sending us first?" asked Seth, he knew Paige and Dean were ready, the were just teasing each other, Finn looked at the clipboard he was given with their schedules on it, smiling at the colours they were highlighted in. Paige's was in purple, Dean was in green and Seth's was in blue, it was now he was realising just how busy the trio before him were and why they were thankful for being back at the school.
"Well you and Paige have a photo shoot in five minutes, where as Dean has a promo to record" replied Finn looking up to realised all eyes were on him and that all three of them had gone quiet. "Dean there is a map here for you, where as Seth and Paige, are in the south side of the building, the room is labelled" added Finn, seeing each of the smile at him, as the headed for the door of the room, he gave Dean the map as he went past, Dean stopped and waited for the other two to leave before he turned back around the face Finn, just remembering the poor teenager didn't actually now where anything was.
"All right Finnio, the bathroom in through there, there is water in the mini fridge, you got the screen there to watch the show as it is recorded, and catering is down the hall to the left. The three of us will meet you back here for our next task" quickly said Dean, before zipping back over to the door after giving their teenage intern a pass. "Make yourself at home" added Dean before leaving, following the map to where he had to go. When he got there he was met by Shane, who wanted to him to do a promo on Paige, and her current storyline situation. Dean nodded before taking his spot in front of the camera, he knew what he had to say and how to say it.
Dean Recorded Promo
"Paige, Paige, Paige. I know that you are feeling lost, and angry. You want revenge against Seth for not only betraying your trust but breaking your heart too. I have no doubt that you will get that revenge …. eventually. But what happened last week, you lost your title to AJ, of all people. You lost your title to the same person you won it from. It looks to me like the Anti-Diva is in need of help to find her way again" Dean paused for a few minutes while he changed what position he was in.
"We were team mates once Paige, out of respect for you and love I will help you to find your way again, I will be there whenever you need help and I will make sure you will never fall into a trap that the Authority have set for you. You Miss Hell In Boots, were never alone, you just never saw it" added Dean finishing up the promo, he knew the pictures and videos would be edited in ready for the show later on.
End of Recorded Promo
With Paige and Seth, they were doing a photo shoot for something to do with the same storyline, at the moment, Seth, Dean and Paige were involved in a kind of love triangle. Poor Paige being caught between the former brothers in arms, not knowing which one she should choose, if she chose Dean then she would be a baby face, but if she chose Seth then she could be one of the greatest heel the woman's division has ever seen. Paige was all to aware that it was down to the creative team how the storyline pans out. The pair had also agreed to let them use real photo's from when they were a couple, from high school right up until early 2019.
After that the trio made their way back to the room where Finn was patiently waiting for them, before they did anything else they took him to get something other than water to drink as well as something else to eat other than the energy bars that were in the locker room. The three of them were also aware of what their future held, at Battleground it would be a one on one fight, where the winner walk from the arena Paige. They knew it had yet to be announced and would likely be announced tonight during the show.
"Okay, Paige it says you have the first match of the night, so I would suggest getting warmed up ready for your match against Eva Marie" said Finn noticing a sudden change in Paige's body language, he looked to Dean and Seth, wondering what the change had been for. "Should I ask?" asked Finn looking towards the two former Shield members, they both looked at each other then to Finn before turning their gaze to Paige then back to each other, before Dean walked off, he put on a pair of boxing pads knowing a good way for her to get her anger out was to punch something repeatedly.
"Remember when the Shield broke up?" asked Seth, seeing Finn nod at him in response to the question. "Well Paige was the only one who wasn't told that I was going to be turning on the Shield. Her reaction was legit, to top it all of she also ended up with a head injury due to being pedigree'd by Stephanie onto a steel chair. When she was backstage after the show, Eva went up to her and said she would be dropping her title to her, Paige snapped, she smacked Eva of the wall several times before throwing her over a table. It took Dean and myself just to get Paige away from Eva, while Roman made sure there was no serious damage done" added Seth looking over to where Paige and Dean were, he noticed Dean had to step back a few times to keep his balance. "Add that to the fact neither Paige or Eva actually get on with each other" continued Seth knowing by the way that Finn looked at him that he got the picture of what happened and why.
"You and Dean are supposed to interfere in that match on Paige's behalf, Cena and Alberto Del Rio are supposed to help Eva. Cording to this it will go on to you and Dean revealing the same thing about Paige and then Stephanie and Hunter making a match for Battleground where the winner walks away with Paige" spoke Finn informing them what was going to happen, he had to admit he was looking forward to how that one pans out, after all how often did you see two of the best superstars go to war as it says in the file over one of the ladies, especially one as different as Paige.
Hours later seen the senior year still at the arena, however they were no longer interns, instead they were backstage watching the show and talking about what they had done with the team they had been paired with. Finn had be sworn to secrecy since he was told the outcome of the Battleground match. At this moment in time he was watching the screen in the back along with the rest of his class and some of the talent, he smiled when he seen Eva enter the arena as he knew this was Paige's match, a small promo came up from the match, showing Paige attacking Eva after the shield had split up, showing that Eva was injured and sidelined for a few months.
As Paige entered the ring, she went to one corner, ready for the match, it was clear she was especially when the bell rang, with Paige grabbing a handful of Eva's red hair and tossing her across the ring like she weighted nothing. She also bounced her off the ropes and waited patiently as she could for Eva to get back to her feet before delivering a super kick. That's when Alberto Del Rio, appeared on the apron of the ring, calling Paige over to him or at least attempting to. Instead she ran to the other side of the ring, delivering a drop kick to Eva, once again knocking her off her feet. When Paige looked around she see Seth get into the ring and fly over the top rope at John Cena, she looked confused as she turned her attention back to Eva.
"Did you see that JBL, Seth Rollins appeared out of nowhere and knocked John Cena out when he tried to interfere in the girls match?" asked King sounding excited, he had been saying all along that Seth would never leave Paige alone or give up on them. Now the man was out at ring side to make sure the match was as fair as it could be. It was at that point, someone came running across the announce table, lunching themselves at Alberto Del Rio.
"Was that. Was that Dean Ambrose coming to help Paige as well? He has just ran over our table and took out Alberto with that move. It seems that Seth and Dean have unknowingly formed an alliance to make sure this match stays between the ladies in the ring" said JBL trying to work out where Dean Ambrose had come from, as he hadn't seem him appear, he just ran over the announce table. Inside the ring Paige, was delivering some rather nasty knees to Eva's midsection, before doing her primal scream and getting back into the ring. She did some brutal clotheslines to Eva before setting her up for the Cross Scorpion Death Lock. Knowing it would only be a matter of time before she tapped. As to be expected mere seconds later, Eva tapped letting Paige win the match and losing her chance at revenge at least for now.
Once the match was over, Paige looked either side of the ring, seeing Dean once side and Seth the opposite, just spotting that the other man was there. Paige quickly got out of the ring with the microphone she had been given, standing between both of them, knowing all to well that although they were once brothers in arms, they were now bitter enemies. She knew they were close to hating each other, everyone knew it. Just like everyone knew once these two got hold of each other they wouldn't stop.
"Stop this, you to aren't going to fight. Look what the pair of you have done. You worked together as a team to make sure that neither Alberto or Cena got involved in my match. Believe me I am grateful but I refuse to stand by as my two best friends fight. I don't care about the betrayal any more, come to think of it as of this moment, I don't care what anyone thinks. I am going back to the true Anti-Diva" said Paige getting back in the ring and about to walk away when she heard one of them call for her.
"Paige wait" said Seth causing Paige to stop and turn around. "Believe me I am sorry for hurting you, I didn't want you to get hurt like you did, but I knew if I told you, you would have tried to stop me" added Seth taking a deep breath, before looking at Paige who was now standing at the ropes closest to where both men were standing. "I still love you Paige, your always going to be the one that I am attracted to, the one fills the missing piece, just please come back to me, together we will be show WWE just how strong we are, just like old times" continued Seth finally admitting it, he seen the look that he got from Dean and the one he got from Paige, he could also hear the WWE Universe chanting Yes Yes Yes.
"Now see Seth, there is where we have a problem. You see she may fill that missing gap in you. But she brings out the good in me. Paige is the reason why I keep my Jon Moxley side in check, without her who knows what could happen. Another words Seth, you're not the only member of the Shield that loves Paige" replied Dean, revealing that he too, found Paige as a love interest. He could hear the chants getting louder this time they WWE Universe were saying, two different things, one side of them were saying Ambraige where as the other side were chanting Saige. It was then that, The Authorities music hit, Stephanie and Hunter standing at the top of the stage with the trio looking at them, it was clear that Paige and Dean were expecting the worst where as Seth had a knowing look of his features.
"Seth man, what are you doing. When you joined us and Paige there refused to join us as well, you promised to let her go. Now here we are with you and Dean at war for Paige's heart" spoke Hunter, seeing the way that Stephanie looked at him, she placed a hand on his shoulder, while signalling for the microphone, she knew what she was about to say, was going to change the next WWE Event, and that it would be something that the WWE Universe had wanted to see since it became obvious Seth still loved Paige and Dean was starting to show attraction to the said raven haired beauty.
"No it's all right. There is a simple solution to this bout" replied Stephanie, hearing the WWE Universe go quiet. "At Battleground Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose will go one on one, the winner walks out of the arena with Paige, at their side" added Stephanie, hearing the this is awesome chants, Paige walked from the arena after that returning backstage, she was hugged by Summer and AJ when she got back there and congratulated for her performance. Bayley soon appeared hugging the three of them, asking them questions a mile a minute. It was safe to say that Bayley, Finn and Becky were looking forward to to the day when they could finally join their friends in WWE, and become as big stars as the three before them had become. But for now they were content knowing that the had at least one thing in common with the original misfits.
WWE High.