Chapter 1

It was just after 11pm on Thursday and since SMACKDOWN! had finished for the night the majority of the WWF roster had gone back to the hotel. Vince McMahon the current Chairman of the WWF was still in his office and trying his hardest not to succumb to the mental breakdown that had been threatening to appear over the last couple of months.

The majority of the WWF Superstars – and not to mention the entire wrestling community- have wondered how the hell he is managing to cope with the fact that his own two children are planning to destroy his livelihood and not to mention source of income.

Shane McMahon shocked the world recently after turning up, uninvited, to RAW 3 months ago with the so called 'Blonde Bombshell' of the World Championship Wrestling (WCW for short) Stacy Keibler on his arm. He arrogantly announced to the stunned crowd (and father) that he had just signed a deal with Ted Turner which made him the new owner of the WCW – the World Wrestling Federation's biggest rival.

After that shocking revelation Shane has done nothing but make Vince's life a living hell. WCW superstars kept interrupting matches and attempted to injure top WWF superstars. Vince tried his hardest to come to some reasoning with his son, just last week he attempted to make some sort of deal with his son who rejected his father's offer of peace. He gleefully announced on the phone that he had already made a deal with the WWF's other rival - Extreme Championship Wrestling or ECW for short.

Many had assumed that ECW was going bankrupt so why would Shane join forces with a sinking ship? It wasn't until last month on RAW that things got a whole lot worse.

Paul Heyman along with Shane, interrupted the tag match between the Hardyz and Edge and Christian to gleefully announce that a new co-owner had signed a deal which meant the company was still in business.

No-one knew how Vince McMahon was managing to still run his company as the co-owner in question just happened to be his daughter Stephanie McMahon Helmsley. The two siblings decided to create an alliance which they subtly named their new WCW/ECW coalition as the two (along with Paul Heyman) shared a common goal: to destroy their father's 'Empire'.

Since the two got together they had coined the name 'Alliance' which is what they decided to call themselves.

Since this Alliance the WWF's schedule was thrown into complete chaos. Both RAW and SMACKDOWN had suffered countless interferences from Alliance members which resulted in both sides losing talent due to injury. There was also certain superstars jumping ship and Vince had lost some of his most valued wrestlers to the other side. The latest blow just happened to be none other than Stone Cold Steve Austin who had turned on Chris Jericho and The Rock in a six man tag match which caused the latter to become injured and ultimately leave.

All of this effected in Vince still remaining in his office, even though he knew he should be back at the hotel, getting some well earned rest. Vince couldn't sleep, since The Rock (or Dwayne Johnson as he was known off screen) got injured.

Things have been strained between Vince and Dwayne as Vince had not heard from the man in weeks. The attack happened almost 1 month ago now and even though the Doctor had sent a report 2 weeks ago clearing him to compete, Vince had not received one single phone call. This made him feel nervous which was something he didn't not like at this current moment in time. Especially when it was regarding his employees.

Had Shane and Stephanie managed to warp his mind and make him join them? Sure, Vince and Dwayne had their arguments in the past but surely it didn't lead to Dwayne biting the hand the fed him. It was Vince after all, who gave him his big break just like he did his father before him.

"Why haven't you called?" Vince murmured as he ran a hand tiredly through his hair.

He looked down at the Doctor's note for what felt like the millionth time. He then looked at his phone, even though he had been here the whole time and it had remained dead he still feared he missed Dwayne's call.

His eyes then drifted to the lone bottle of unopened whisky that sat beside the phone.

If I keep drinking I'll end up with Cirrhosis. He thought with a rueful smile as he thought about what he should do.

Trish Stratus was the last Diva left in the Women's locker room. She had politely declined Jacqueline and Amy's (Lita) offer of a ride back to the hotel.

"I'll be fine." She reassured her red headed best friend who shot her anxious looks before reluctantly leaving to her boyfriend and fellow on screen partner Matt Hardy's locker room.

"Call us when you get back, so we know you're safe." Jackie gently warned her. She always kept an eye out on the other Divas, especially when Stacy and her bitchy fellow blonde friend Torrie Wilson were around. With those two you could never guess what they had planned next.

Now the blonde was on her own and she sighed as she leaned back on the bench. You would think that she would be happy since she was the one whose arm was raised in her match against Torrie Wilson which meant she was one step closer to defeating Jazz at the next PPV for the Women's title which was now with the the Alliance after Lita lost her match against her on RAW due to an interference by Lance Storm which the referee, Nick Patrick (a senior WCW official) somehow never saw.

However, Trish was not thinking about that, even if she had won the belt back it still wouldn't have mattered. After what happened to her after RAW last week, the blonde had contemplated leaving the WWF as she did not feel one bit as safe as she used to...

Monday Night RAW 1 week ago

"We showed those bitches! I told you Barbie one and Barbie two had no chance against us!" Amy grinned as she and Trish had just beat Torrie and Stacy in a tag match. The two blonde's smugly pointed out in a pre-match interview that their match would be a 'piece of cake' and that 'they would be the one's with their arms raised high.'

Trish smiled at her friend as they came through the curtain. The hallway was quiet which Trish thought was strange but didn't let on to Amy, she didn't want to worry her friend.

"I'm gonna head back to Matt's locker room, you wanna come?" Amy asked.

"What? And watch you guys exchange saliva?" Trish teased which caused her friend to shove her.

"No! Jeff will be there! Besides it's not safe for you to be on your own! Amy said as she glanced around the hallway.

Trish rolled her eyes. She was about to reply but their two opponents had just came back from the ring and Torrie it seemed was worse off than Stacy as she was holding onto her friend for dear life.

"Awww Torrie, I hope you're arm isn't broken." Amy sweetly replied as the two women glared at her and Trish.

"You think you're so great but I know all about you Amy!" Stacy spat at her.

Trish playfully yawned and turned to Amy. "I think I know where she's going with this..."

Amy grinned at her friend who turned her attention back to the two Alliance members who didn't look happy.

"You're implying...again...that Amy is a lesbian! Really Stacy, that's getting old. When are you gonna drop it and accept the fact that Matt doesn't want you?"

Amy giggled as Torrie gripped Stacy's arm to prevent the woman from attacking Trish.

"Leave it Stace, she's not worth it." Torrie told her friend who looked at her.

Amy smiled triumphantly. "I would listen to her if I was you...she's actually talking sensibly...for once!"

Torrie glared at Amy and the two Diva's thought that the blonde's would turn and walk away. But Stacy Keibler was not known for losing a verbal fight.

The two frowned as Stacy turned her attention back to them, particularly to Trish. "How sweet, you talking about what Matt would want when your own man left you!"

Torrie cackled with glee and Amy grabbed Trish's arm as the Canadian growled "You little-" and attempted to get in the other woman's face.

"Awww, did I hit a nerve?" Stacy smirked.

"I think you better leave." A voice called out. It turned out to be Jeff who was glaring at the two Alliance women.

"We were leaving anyway." Torrie snottily announced. "We have better things to do with our time!" She added as she looked the two Diva's up and down before she and Stacy headed back to the Alliance's locker rooms.

Amy, Jeff and Trish watched the two disappear from view. Amy turned to Trish and smiled sadly.

"Ignore them. Stacy's full of shit. She knows fine well why Dwayne left."

Trish sighed and attempted to smile. "I know but I can't help but feel if she might be right."

Before Amy could reply, Jeff had managed to wedge his in-between the two women and sling his arms around them.

"Ames is right." Jeff began looking at Trish who smiled at him. He was one of her best friends. "But if in the off chance that Dwayne doesn't come back...I'd be happy to keep you company at night." He wiggled his eyebrows at her which caused the two women to burst out laughing.

"Hey!" Jeff protested as he slowly removed his arms from their shoulders.. He now crossed them and pouted like a child.

"Oh grow the fuck up!" Amy scolded lightly punching him.

"I'm gonna tell Matt you did that!" Jeff whined rubbing his arm.

Amy rolled her eyes and looked at Trish. "Now do you see why I asked you to come with me?"

Trish laughed, feeling a bit better. "All right! I'll come with but I'm gonna head to the catering first, do you guys want anything?"

Jeff shook his head. Amy frowned. "I'm fine too but I really don't think you should go alone."

Trish rolled her eyes at her friend. "I'm a grown woman! Not to mention a professional wrestler! I'll be fine!"

"But what if you get attacked? How would I live with myself if something bad happened?" Amy asked her worriedly.

"Ames, Trish is right." Jeff said softly as he laid a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "She'll be fine. Catering is just down the hallway." He pointed to the room which was just a couple of yards away from where they were standing.

Amy looked at Jeff then back at Trish before letting out a defeated sigh. "Fine. But you better be back at the locker room in 5 minutes!"

Trish smiled and shook her head as she watched Jeff practically drag her friend back to the locker room. She turned on her heel and headed to catering.

I think I'll get a bottle of water and something to eat but I don't know what... Trish thought as she made her way down the corridor.

She was lost in her thoughts that she didn't notice the narrow side corridor to the left of the catering room or the arm that snaked out of it and grabbed her at the waist.

Trish didn't even have time to scream as she was forcefully slammed against the wall. She felt a cold hand cover her mouth and her eyes widened as she came face to face with a grinning Shane McMahon who looked her up and down whilst keeping a tight grip on her.

"Well, well, well what do we have here?" Shane said as his eyes roamed her body.

Trish wriggled about, trying to break free but it was useless as his grip was iron tight. She prayed to God that she wouldn't cry, she didn't want to show Shane that she was weak.

"Now, if you do what I want then I promise I won't hurt you..." He drawled in her ear which caused her to shiver. "but if you try and scream or attract attention then you won't be so lucky." He murmured as he ran a hand down her cheek.

Trish tried to keep the tears away but it was useless. She didn't know what he was going to do to her and it terrified her.

"Now, I have tried my hardest to get a hold of you, excuse the pun, (he chuckled) to try and convince you that you're making the wrong choice of staying with my father and if you really want to...succeed in this business then you should rethink your choices." Shane told her with a lecherous glint in his eye.

Trish stared at him the fear still evident in her eyes. Why wasn't Jeff or Amy coming for her? He still had his hand covering her mouth. He leaned in once more, his eyes level with hers.

"Promise me you'll think about my offer..." He broke off and moved his lips to her ear. She closed her eyes and gulped. Her tears soaking his hand. "because next time I see you I might not be so patient."

With that he pushed away from her and casually strolled out of the hallway. Trish was too stunned to move. She just shakily slid down the wall and cried due to shock.

She closed her eyes and tried to remain calm but it was useless. After that horrible incident with Shane she had never been more on edge. She never told anyone about it – including Amy. When she finally managed to rejoin her friends, she lied and said she was upset at Stacy's comments which affected her appetite. Amy hugged her tightly but she somehow felt that Jeff and Matt didn't believe her but she buried her head in her friend's shoulder so she wouldn't have to look at them.

She had debated about leaving ever since that Monday night and after that flashback she decided it would be for the best. She wondered what it would be like if he was still here. She knew that Shane pushed his luck because he knew that Dwayne was out of the picture. If he was around he would never let her out of his sight because he was afraid of what Shane could do to her.

They had only been together for 8 months and their relationship broke apart after he got injured and ignored everyone. She figured he wasn't he coming back and that he had probably moved on, otherwise he would have answered her calls.

It now or never. At least it will be quiet. She thought as took one deep breath before exiting the locker room.

Vince considered taking a chance and phoning Dwayne. Time was running out and if he didn't act soon it would too late and he would lose everything. Just as he picked up the receiver someone knocked on his door.

He frowned and put the receiver back down. Who the hell is here at his hour? He glanced at his clock which made his frown deepen, it was now nearly 11.30pm.

The person still knocked and it was only until a muffled "Hello, Vince are you in there?" that Vince relaxed.

"Yeah Trish, come on in." Vince called as she entered the room.

Trish had her back turned as she closed the door. When she turned to face her boss her heart sank. He looked like hell and what she was going to say to him wasn't going to cheer him up one bit.

"What can I do for you?" He said sounding tired but managed to raise a smile.

I'm such an evil cow but I have to do this, I just don't feel safe without Dwayne. "Vince, I um, I have to talk to you." Trish said quietly as she sat in one of the chairs in front of his desk.

Vince felt his frown return slightly. There was something in the tone in her voice that made him feel uneasy.

"Trish, is everything alright? You look a bit pale?" Vince told her noticing that she had gone a shade paler than normal.

Trish sighed before staring her boss in the eye. "I can't do this anymore Vince. I can't keep this up, I-I think I should go before things get worse." She truthfully told him.

Vince felt like that bottle of whisky wouldn't hurt right now. He couldn't deal with another loss.

"Trish, I know things are bad right now but do you seriously want to risk ending a successful career before its had a chance to take off?" Vince asked stunned.

Oh, you don't know how bad things are. "I just can't do it without him Vince. I really can't." Trish replied sadly.

Vince smiled sadly and done something that shocked Trish as she had never seen him do this to anyone before, he reached out and gently squeezed her hand.

"I know I can be a mean old bastard at times but I'm still human. I know when someone's upset. I know you miss him Trish and I know you care about him a lot and I feel he still feels the same about you. Its hard when you get injured both mentally and physically and at this time, with all this Alliance crap, it really takes a lot out of you but I have faith in Dwayne that he will return." Vince said softly.

Trish smiled sadly. "I appreciate that Vince but what if he doesn't?" She asked that small thought still niggling her mind. I can't stay here if he doesn't come back. God knows what Shane will do to me if I stay here alone.

Trish suppressed a shudder. She didn't want Vince to catch on how she was really feeling because if the truth got out there was no way anyone would believe her, Shane had inherited the famous McMahon trait: he could lie his way out of anything.

Vince was silent for a moment then leaned back in his seat and stretched. Trish took the time to quickly glance at the bottle of whisky. He needs to get the hell out of this office before he loses it completely.

Vince returned his focus to the blonde haired woman. He crossed his arms on his desk and leaned towards her.

"I tell you what. If you still feel this way by Monday then come and see me and I'll get the paperwork sorted out. The best thing to do is to go back to the hotel and really think about what you want to do. Sometimes when things get bad we tend to make rash decisions that we regret for the rest of her lives." Vince said a tad bitterly.

Trish stared at him, she knew she should stick to her guns and demand that she be released but a small part of her still wanted to stay and show Shane that he could intimidate her.

"Okay, I'll think about it and let you know on Monday." She stunned herself as she somehow managed to get that sentence out even though she was adamant about leaving.

This seemed to relieve Vince who looked slightly happier. "Good! Now I take it you don't have a ride to the hotel?"

Trish shook her head. "I don't...I left my stuff in the locker room. I was gonna take a cab..." She began but he held up a hand stopping her.

"What kind of boss would I be if I let my employee take a cab?" He joked. "Go and get your stuff and head to the parking lot. My driver's there, tell him I sent you and he'll take you back to the hotel. Once you're there he'll double back and get me."

Trish smiled and nodded before thanking him and going to get her stuff.

When he was sure she was gone he sighed before picking up the receiver once more. He dialled that all to familiar number and smiled slightly when the dialling tone signalled that he hadn't changed his number or ripped the phone line out.

"Hello Vince." Dwayne's cool voice responded as if he knew he was about to call him.

Vince managed to hide his surprise and took a deep breath to compose himself. "Dwayne, I think it's time we had a talk, I have something to tell you that is extremely important..." Vince began but Dwayne cut him off.

"Oh really? Vince if you're calling about another one of Shane and Stephanie's pathetic threats..." Dwayne scoffed.

Vince played at him at his own game, cutting him off mid sentence. "It's about Trish." Vince smirked as the line went silent.

"I'm listening." Dwayne replied in an even tone.

"I thought it might interest you to know that she's thinking of leaving. I know you care about her so how about we cut the bullshit and get down to business?" Vince replied coolly.

"What did you have in mind?" Dwayne responded.

That night Vince didn't get any sleep but as he talked to the Great One, he knew he was one step closer to getting him back which meant Trish would stay and maybe, just maybe he would manage to teach his children a lesson.

A.N. I hope that was okay! Please review and the next chapter will be up on Wednesday or Thursday next week.