**TIME FOR RAW**

"Sierra, Hotel, India, Echo, Lima, Delta. The Shield." rang out through the arena. All of the Nexus was waiting by the gorilla position. We were in our gear, ready to go out when needed. Tarver was with us and we were all acting normal. That was, until after we beat the Shield.

The three men hopped over the barrier and entered the ring, which was occupied by nobody. I was sitting on a steel chair waiting for our cue, when I had an idea. "Wade!" I said jumping up. "I've got something!"

I called in the men and explained it to them, which they all deviously nodded to. I took off with Wade, Justin and Heath for the hallways in the main arena. We ran around a corner, past some fans waiting at concession stands. Their jaws dropped at the sight of the four of us sprinting down a hall. The entranceway that we were looking for was blocked by nobody, which was good.

"We have been competing here with a group whom you, the WWE Universe, call 'the Nexus'." Ambrose spat into the microphone. "This group of men, with their little side chick, have been a main cause of injustice! They're going and attacking others in the ring, for no reason at all!"

Seth took a microphone. "Now this 'group' as they call themselves, has been falling apart at the se-" The Nexus theme interrupted them.

"Now, now gentlemen," said David "Why can't we settle this in a civil way?" A smirk was planted heavily on his face. The guys and I quietly began to make our ways down to the ring, going mostly unnoticed by the fans.

"Wait." Roman said quickly "Aren't you guys, short a few?"

That's when the lights went out.

The guys and I jumped over the barricade and into the ring, beginning the beatdown on the men who have been stealing our spotlight. The rest of our team sprinted down the ramp and slid into the ring and joined us for the attacks.

The lights switched back on and the fans went nuts. The two biggest groups in the WWE were going up right in front of the WWE Universe. Dean Ambrose was being beaten by Wade, Justin and Heath. Roman Reigns was being beaten by David and Skip, and finally two-toned Rollins was being beaten by Michael and Darryn. I was going around to each group, making sure to get myself in. I made sure to stay over near Dean though, making him pay for that sexual comment he made about me earlier tonight.

Roman and Seth were eventually beaten senseless and we shoved the two out of the ring. I motioned for the boys to drag Dean to the middle of the ring and clear a path. They dropped the nearly unconscious man and parted ways as I went in and kneeled next to a fairly beaten Dean. I grabbed his hair and pulled him into a semi-sitting position.

"Now do you know what power the Nexus holds?!" I yelled, loud enough for the cameras to pick up "Do you know now, not to mess with us? Huh?" Each word was becoming louder and louder. But then he opened his eyes a bit wider and did something he never should have done. He grabbed the sides of my face, pulled me in, and kissed me.

I fought to get away, but he held a grip on the sides of my face. I mean, why wouldn't I? We'd never be that close to any of our rivals! I finally kicked him in the side, causing him to let go. I wiped my mouth on the back of my hand as Ambrose sat there with a smug grin on his face. The bastard seemed too pleased with himself. I lunged after him, kicking and punching with everything I've got. The guys dragged me away as Dean scrambled to catch up with his stablemates, mouthing "You know you loved it," before hopping the barricade and making their escape.

I turned to Wade, who looked at me with wide eyes. "Do you really think that I would be with him?" I hissed. Wade shook his head and we started rounding the team up. I signaled for a microphone, which Wade gladly accepted as I stepped up to his side. In front of us, was the team; lined up shoulder-to-shoulder as they normally do. We made eye contact and I nodded, signaling him to begin.

"There has been a startling discovery within the walls of the Nexus. Men, down the line, tell us the rules?" He stated flatly.

"We stay true to the Nexus," Justin said, his head held high.

"We won't reveal Nexus plans to outsiders," said Heath

"We won't welcome drugs into our system," said Tarver. Wade stopped him.

"Tarver, I'm stopping you right there. The third rule of the Nexus was broken." The audience started chatting among themselves at this bit of news. "The man in question has been found with heroin and steroids in his system after being evaluated this afternoon."

Michael's eyes widened as we crowded around him, our circle growing smaller and tighter as we stared him down. Wade gave us a nod and we began our attack. This was a brutal one, nearly as bad as the one on the Shield. We went on kicking and punching and attacking, Tarver attempting to block it and pleading to remain in the Nexus. Nobody listened. If you dare to break a rule within the Nexus, you're automatically out.

Wade called us off. We looked down at Michael who was no more than a limp mass on the ring mat. Wade looked at me and motioned to Michael. I grabbed Michael's right arm and ripped off his Nexus armband, handing it to Wade. We all then held up our fists in unison before stalking out of the ring, leaving Tarver laying cold, in the middle of the ring before we exited up the ramp.

Bam! And Michael's out! The Nexus is now down to seven members: Wade, Jen, Heath, Justin, David, Darryn and Skip! Chapters are going to pick up, and who knows, a few certain black-clad men may be showing up ;)

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Xoxo,

Taylor