Title: ATM and the ARK Angels of DX: Best in the World
Author: Kaykyaka
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the WWE and TNA characters used within this fictional story. No copyright infringement is intended and no money is being made by this work of fiction.
Ratings: K+
Characters: Shawn, Cameron, Rebecca and Cheyenne Michaels, Amy 'Lita' Dumas Michaels, Hunter Hurst Helmsley, LC Helmsley, Aurora Rose Helmsley, Chyna Helmsley, Trish, Randy and Randy Orton Jr, Melina, Johnny and Romeo Hennigan, Jeff, Stephanie and Elizabeth Hardy, Angelo and Angela Jericho, Vince and Linda McMahon, Kevin, Tamara and Tristen Nash, Adam "Edge", Angelina and Angelica Copeland, Phil "CM Punk", Jamie "Velvet Sky" and Ravine Brooks, Marion Cena, the Undertaker, Garrett Calloway, Sting and Steven Borden, Batista, Kofi Kingston, Dolph Ziggler, Kelly Kelly, Brie and Justin Danner, Alannah Pirelli and Charlotte, Dan and Carla McCool.
Summary: Tristen Nash buys out Ring of Honor and creates a new promotion called BTW (Best in the World). Cheyenne Michelle has to decide between Tristen and her family.
Chapter Thirteen – Bacon and Eggs
The Sandbox
"Everybody please listen to me now," RJ said getting everyone's attention, "Alannah Pirelli and her mafia goons were the ones responsible for the hit and run on Kevin Nash. As you all know Alannah is Edge's god daughter and when he found out about the hit and run he decided to protect her. As you can imagine his family is going ballistic over what she's done, Edge thought it was best that she not be around so he asked Beth to Transcend her back to Italy. Of course that didn't work because Transcendence can't be used to protect those who are guilty of a crime. Alannah doesn't think she's done anything wrong, she said that the Kliq were threatening Edge and his family and she did the right thing by ordering the hit and run on Kevin Nash. She thinks she can make a case for self-defense and she wants to confess about the hit and run,"
"Edge doesn't want her to confess because of her mafia ties she'll get a heavy sentence," Jeff Hardy added.
"But if she wins her case, it will mean that Kevin Nash, Scott Hall and Sean Waltman will be forced to break up," RJ explained.
"So no more Kliq?" Chyna asked.
"That's what Edge is hoping but actually what will happen is Edge will be arrested for conspiracy to commit murder and he'll be imprisoned for the rest of his life," RJ said and everyone gasped.
"But what if we can prove that the Kliq are a threat and that bad things happen when they get together, could Edge be acquitted of those charges?" Chyna asked RJ.
"He could but he would have to prove that the Kliq are a threat and would mean getting DX to testify against the Kliq, which I think you know Aunt Jo ain't gonna happen," RJ said but he was speaking out of instinct and not prophetically.
"I know you're a prophet and what you say is from God's mouth but you don't know how close Shawn came to taking out Tristen Nash for what he did to Cheyenne Michelle. I could see Shawn testifying against Kevin, Scott and Sean if it will protect his family," Chyna said and Stephanie nodded.
"I can see Shawn testifying against the Kliq too, what about you guys how do you feel?" Stephanie asked the ARK Angels of DX. "Do you think your parents would have the Kliq put out of commission permanently?"
Cheyenne was the first to answer, "Usually I would say no way but after the honeymoon from Hell I went back to Jamaica to see my dad and he was so upset with Uncle Hunter because he wanted to stay in the Kliq, even after Tristen and his father used me to get at my dad. I could see my dad testifying on Edge's behalf against them and I know Amy would support him in doing it too," Cheyenne replied.
"What about you Cameron, do you agree with your sister?" Stephanie asked Shawn's firstborn and Cameron sighed and squeezed his sister's hand.
"I know it might seem that way Chey but trust me, our parents are never leaving the Kliq. The Kliq will never die," Cameron replied and Cheyenne nodded, she trusted her brother's wisdom.
"LC, is that how you feel?" Chyna asked her daughter. It was hard for Lisa to believe that if it had been her that Tristen had tried to force himself on in Hawaii her father would still be friends with the man who let it happen so she knew what her answer was.
"I agree with Cameron the Kliq will never die," she said and she pulled out her Ax of Judgment causing everyone to jump back a little. "And that's why we're gonna be the ones to kill it," she said to Cameron and Cheyenne who exchanged surprised glances.
"Are you saying you wanna execute judgment on Kevin, Scotty and Sean?" Chyna said.
"I have enough ammunition to hang those three from the gallows but the one thing I can hold against them is that their existence is a threat to our family and friends. I'm with Edge on this one and if he needs our help, we're gonna give it to him, right guys?" LC asked her fellow ARK Angels.
"Right," Cheyenne said but Cameron shook his head.
"It's not gonna work my love; they've been through so much as a group at this point I don't think there's anything that can break them up," Cameron said.
"Even if it means Edge going to jail for the rest of his life?" Rebecca Michelle asked and Cameron thought about it, "I don't think my mom would be very happy if that did happen and there is no doubt that daddy loves her more than he loves the Kliq,"
"You're right," Cameron said and he turned to LC and Cheyenne, "I agree with you guys I believe our parents would testify against the Kliq,"
"We need to hear it from them. Let's ask them in person, that's if Judge Hartmann will let them stop off here before going back to Jamaica," Jeff Hardy said.
"Jeff could you call Beth and tell her to Transcend to the Sandbox? I don't want her to be out of sight right now like my other two children. What could Angelo and Angela be doing with Garrett Calloway?" Stephanie wondered as Jeff called Beth.
"Figuring out how to spend my money," Aurora replied and Stephanie gasped.
"The A Twins stole your money?!" she said outraged.
"They sure did," RJ said.
"Why did they do that?" Stephanie asked RJ.
"To get Aurora mad of course, so mad that she'll want to fight them," RJ said.
"I don't want my children fighting," Stephanie said firmly.
"Well the only way Aurora is going to get her money back is if she gets in the ring. Garrett is working with the A Twins to start a wrestling feud that will make BTW more popular than the WWE. He promised Tristen that the next episode of BTW would be just as successful as the first one," RJ said.
"And why's that?" Stephanie said and RJ came up to her with his iPad.
"This is a preview of tonight's show," he said and Stephanie watched a clip of Angela Jericho counting a whole pile of money, it was of course Aurora's money. Then Angela looked at the camera with a scowl that was pure Jericho, "You stole so much from me Aurora, you were always the favorite, it was no wonder my daddy hated you so much. So since AJ and I can't get a hold of the money our daddy left us, we thought we'd help ourselves to all of yours. If you want it back you're gonna have to come and get it," Angela Jericho said and Stephanie turned away from the screen angrily.
"I'm going to get my money," Aurora said but Stephanie grabbed her.
"No baby that's what they want, Tristen Nash wants to use them to promote his sleazy new wrestling promotion," Stephanie said.
"Forget about your money I'll get it back for you," Cheyenne assured Aurora.
"Thanks Chey you're Phenomenal," Aurora said to the ARK Angel of DX.
"I can't imagine how little those two must think of our family for them to sign up to something so heinous. The WWE has got to make a statement, I won't have the A Twins disrespect the company that their grandfather built, they should be fighting for us not against us," Stephanie said strategizing a plan to teach the A Twins a lesson.
"Relax mom Chey will teach them a lesson or two," Aurora said.
"This isn't about Angela and Angelo sweetie, this is about WWE. I'm going to show them that this is the best wrestling company in the world by giving them a run for their money, or in this case your money. In order to do that I'm gonna need you to do one thing for me sweetie," Stephanie said.
"What do you want me to do?" Aurora asked her mom curiously.
"Learn how to wrestle; I want you on the WWE roster with your father and the Deadman. I'm gonna create a new faction and we're going to have a little cross-promotional feud with Best in the World," Stephanie said.
"But I can't wrestle mommy!" Aurora protested.
"No but your sister can and I'm sure Beth would love to get some TV time with her father, right Jeff?" Stephanie said to her husband who nodded.
"The Hardy Girls are born," Jeff said and the WWE roster got excited except for Eve and Alicia Fox.
"So that means if they get TV time we get less?" Eve said. "That is so uncool!"
"Yeah!" Alicia Fox added.
"Well if you want I could put you with Kelly Kelly in a handicap match against Chyna," Stephanie said and Eve and Alicia shook their heads furiously.
"No we're good, welcome aboard Ro-Ro there's plenty of room for you in the Diva's locker room," Eve said and Alicia nodded.
"How insincere of you," Aurora said and she turned back to her mom. "Me in a locker room full of Divas, really mom?"
"Really sweetheart. If Tristen wants to be the best in the world he's going to have to prove he can stay on the air long enough to contend with the WWE," Stephanie said and she hugged Aurora while Steve Borden looked on quietly.
General Hospital, San Antonio, TX
The security Judge T Hartmann had sent gathered around Shawn and Hunter as they headed into the hospital. The wrestling fans of the world were there, some on their way to BTW's next show, others there simply to see who was going to show up pay Kevin Nash a visit. The fans were not expecting to see DX and a massive "DX!" chant broke out flooding the hallways of every hospital ward as they headed to the Intensive Care Unit to see their old friend.
"Wow, you think they missed us while we were in Jamaica?" Shawn said then he noticed Hunter was eating a massive bacon and egg sandwich. "Where did you get that sandwich?"
"I asked one of the guards to get it for me while you were asleep," Hunter said and Shawn stared at him in disbelief.
"Hunter I'm starving and I distinctly remember telling you that I wanted something to eat, to which you replied, "I'm sorry Shawn but we can't stop for food because Judge Hartmann said somebody could spot us,"" Shawn said.
"The judge did tell us to keep out of sight, that's why I asked the security guard to get it for me. If you wanted something bad enough you would have woken up in time instead of drooling all over my arm," Hunter said.
"It was a long flight, excuse me if I'm a little tired and starving," Shawn snapped as the security guards handed them off to some other security guards who were standing outside what must have been Kevin Nash's hospital room.
"Judge Hartmann said they could have an hour with the patient," one of the security guards said.
"Sir there's no food allowed in the ICU," one of the guards standing by the door said to Hunter.
"I'll finish it out here, Shawn you can go in I'll be done in a minute," Hunter said and HBK stormed into the hospital room and Kevin Nash was startled at his arrival.
"Shawn why are you so agitated? Did you get something to eat on your way over here?" Kevin Nash asked him as Shawn pulled up a chair next to him.
"No I didn't, I flew all the way over here from Jamaica and I got nothing in my stomach," Shawn said.
"Isn't Hunter here with you?" Kevin asked Shawn.
"Yeah but he got something to eat and didn't get me anything," Shawn said.
"Hunter get in here!" Kevin Nash called out and Hunter rolled his eyes, he knew a lecture was coming. "Why didn't you get a sandwich for Shawnie, you know how he gets when he's hungry?"
"If he wanted a sandwich so badly he wouldn't have slept through the entire trip," Hunter said.
"If I wasn't so banged up right now I'd kick your ass," Kevin Nash said.
"Well it's a good thing for me that you're in this hospital bed," Hunter said sitting on the other side away from Shawn's growling stomach.
"When are you getting out of here anyway?" Shawn asked him holding his stomach.
"To be honest I'm glad I don't have to go anywhere. Scott and Sean want to find out who the guy was who put me in here and I can't be bothered with all that, I just wanna go home to my wife you know what I mean? Tammy's a mess over me being in here," Kevin said and Shawn and Hunter nodded.
"I'm glad she didn't see it happen," Shawn said loosening his belt and patting his stomach. Kevin Nash looked at him unimpressed.
"Shawn you've turned into a fat guy, what has that wife of yours been feeding you?" Kevin Nash said.
"Bacon, eggs, sausage, hash browns, sortied mushrooms and candied yams, two slices of French toast and some fried tomatoes every weekend for the past two months, to make up for all the time we spent in jail," Shawn replied.
"And that's including the Jamaican breakfast he has on the other days of the week, Amy is determined to make him as unattractive as possible," Hunter said and Kevin Nash raised an eyebrow at Shawn.
"So you guys are doing good?" he said referring to Amy.
"Of course we are how could I have a problem with a woman that feeds me as well as Amy does?" Shawn said and he gave Hunter a dark look. "Amy cares about keeping me well fed unlike some people,"
"Keep it up and the next time we fly together you're gonna need a whole seating area to yourself, you could barely fit your ass on the seat next to me," Hunter said and Kevin Nash laughed.
"I'm still hungry," Shawn replied and Kevin Nash listened to DX exchange insults for awhile; it was like music to his ears.
"I'm so glad you guys came, seeing you fool around is exactly what I needed. Sean and Scott are so serious right now and then there's Tristen but I guess we can't really talk about him can we Shawn?" Kevin asked HBK.
"Sure we can talk about your son now that I know he's no longer married to my daughter I don't have a problem with him," Shawn said.
"You know it's not over between them though, right Shawn? If it wasn't for that freaky thing that happened to her face in Hawaii-"
"-Let's not talk about Hawaii," Triple H interjected. "I think its best that we put that whole thing down to bad judgment and let it fade into the past and stay there where it belongs,"
Kevin Nash nodded, "You guys had the courtesy to come all the way here from Jamaica to see me and it wasn't easy for you to do that given the court order keeping you out of the US for another few months. The least I can do is level with you guys about Cheyenne," he said and Hunter eyed Shawn watchfully; the last thing he wanted was for Shawn to go off in a burst of Righteous Indignation while there were security guards outside the hospital room.
"Shawn if you don't wanna talk about Cheyenne please say so, the last thing we need is to be thrown back in jail for setting a hospital on fire," Hunter said.
"Relax Hunter I want to hear Kevin out, go on say what you want to say about my daughter," Shawn said to Kevin.
"I wanted Cheyenne to have Tristen's baby. Last year Tristen came to me and he was so upset about you constantly interfering in their relationship so I suggested he propose to Cheyenne and that they have a baby so he would have a family of his own. I know my son couldn't do any better than Cheyenne and I believe that she is the woman he is supposed to be with. In my head I thought if they started a family it would right the wrong that I did all those years ago. I wanted Cheyenne and Tristen to be happy I thought Chey was the most beautiful and talented person and that she was perfect for my son, so when you threw Tristen away-"
"-I did not throw Tristen away," Shawn said and Kevin Nash huffed.
"Shawn accept it you wanted the final say in your daughter's love life and that's exactly what you got. You and Amy are the realization of a dream, two of the greatest of all time together in love. When Tristen said that he was in love with Cheyenne I thought that was the realization of a dream too and out of their love the Kliq would have its first grandchild, the combination of a Michaels and a Nash, what could be better?" Kevin said.
"I'll tell you what could have been a lot better, my daughter's first sexual experience. You don't care about my daughter; all you care about is her name and what it means to have a Michaels in your family. And as for your so-called love for my daughter, that's the same so-called love that Tristen had for Cheyenne. All Tristen did was repeat the same lustful vice that you had for my dearly departed wife, you didn't learn your lesson and that's your problem. You don't see Rebecca, Amy or Cheyenne as people you see them as property to be handled anyway you see fit regardless of how they feel. Those days are over Kevin and you need to ask God to forgive you for how you're bringing up Tristen. Then hopefully one day he'll learn that there's more to women than meets the eye, a whole lot more," Shawn said and Hunter was amazed at how well he kept his composure considering the awful things Kevin Nash had said to him.
"I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree because it doesn't matter how you phrase it Shawnie, you do not see Amy as anything more than a prize that you won from a guy that was trying the climb the WWE ladder. You were so flattered by the fact that a woman as competent at wrestling as Amy could ever look your way, especially when she was already engaged to a guy as awesome as Edge," Kevin said and Shawn laughed.
"So you think I married Amy to spite Adam, everything's a wrestling feud with you isn't it Kevin?" Shawn said.
"We're wrestlers it's in our blood to compete against each other, even if there's no arena and no-one around to watch us fight," Kevin Nash replied.
"You might feel that way Kevin but I don't agree with you and it's because of thoughts like that Tristen looked passed Cheyenne's feelings, all he cares about now is getting back at me. Stephanie told us that he thinks Hunter and I put a hit on you and that's why you got run over outside the AT&T Arena yesterday. Just like you he thinks we would do something so wicked to take Best in the World out of competition, is that the kind of man you think I am Kevin? The kind of man that would leave his wife for another woman and destroy his God son's wrestling company?" Shawn asked Kevin and Nash shook his head and fell silent for a moment.
"No Shawn, that's not the kind of man you are. I know you didn't put a hit out on me and I'm sorry for doubting your love for Amy, I know how much you love her," Kevin said and he leaned forward in-spite of how much pain he was in.
"Easy Kevin," Hunter said concerned for his friend's health.
"I'm fine Hunter I just want to make this point because I don't think you guys realize how pissed Tristen, Sean and Scotty are that I'm in here. I know you aren't the reason I'm in this hospital bed right now but there's no doubt in my mind that the person who did this did it for you," Kevin said and Shawn and Hunter exchanged glances with each other. "Listen to me guys, you better find out who did this and clear your names because I got a feeling this is gonna get real ugly real soon and Shawn I know this isn't about wrestling to you but something tells me this is just as much about business as it is personal,"
Kevin Nash hugged his best friends lovingly and they hugged him back in an extended embrace. Eventually they let each other go and told some more jokes before DX had to leave and head back to Jamaica. Some fans even followed them on the way back to the airport before security eventually told them to go away.
"Okay its boarding time," one of the security guys said.
"But I asked one of your men to get me a sandwich and he's not here yet," Shawn complained.
"I'm sorry the plane is here and you have to board now," the security guy replied.
"But I'm starving I have to eat now!" Shawn replied.
"You can eat on the plane," the security guy replied.
"Airplane food? I don't think so amigo," Shawn said and he folded his arms across his chest.
"What is he doing?" one of the security guards asked Hunter.
"He's hungry and he's not leaving until he gets his bacon and egg sandwich," Hunter said.
"If you say here a minute longer your security could be compromised and Judge T Hartmann will have to relocate you again," the security guy replied.
"I don't care I want my sandwich!" Shawn pouted.
"Here take this one!" Hunter said shoving another bacon and egg sandwich in Shawn's chest.
"Where did you get this?" Shawn asked him as the security men ushered them through the gang way.
"I bought it for myself but since you put up such a fuss I had no choice I had to give it to you," Hunter said.
"You got yourself another sandwich and you still didn't get one for me?" Shawn said in disbelief. "I can't believe you Hunter!"
"Yeah well now I don't have anything to eat on the plane so we're even," Hunter said as Shawn tore into the sandwich.
"Mmm this is a good sandwich," Shawn said satisfied.
"Well I hope it gives you diarrhea," Hunter said begrudgingly and the security guards laughed.
"You guys are the funniest people we've ever been told to protect," one of the security guards said but there was nothing funny about what DX were about to be involved in. Stephanie wasn't the only one interested in what was best for Aurora and in Steven Borden's mind it would be best for Aurora to wrestle her first match in a TNA ring and he had a feeling his daddy would want that too. While at the Sandbox he put in a call to Sting and told him what the WWE intended to do and Sting told Steven that he and Vince had a plan of their own to keep the spotlight on TNA. Stephanie was so consumed with the competition coming from BTW that she had forgotten that there was another wrestling promotion that would love to participate in what would soon become the second Wrestling World War.
This story will continue in Wrestling World War II