Author's Note: I am a cash strapped student who owns just about nothing. Taylor is my only creation.

Legacy of the Rattlesnake

February 2nd 2009

Here comes the money…

Shane McMahon made his way to the ring, as the crowd cheered. A video package popped up on the titantron as he stepped between the ropes. Last week on Raw, Shane made a big splash by coming back to attack Legacy thanks to their actions against his family. Right before the Royal Rumble, Randy Orton punted Vince McMahon in the head and went on to emerge victorious at the Pay Per View before Stephanie McMahon could fire him. The next night on Raw he promised her that if she tried to fire him, he would take legal action as winning the rumble entitled him to a match at Wrestlemania. Promised that we've got bigger plans by Stephanie, Randy was met by Shane McMahon in a spear, furiously attacking Legacy.

"You know, last week when Raw went off the air, I was approached by Randy Orton's legal team… And I was actually surprised by what they had to say. I thought they were going to come to me and talk more about the injunction or a lawsuit or going to press assault charges against me. That's not what happened. They said that Randy Orton wants to face me… At No Way Out. And I've accepted. So this week it's now official. The contracts have been executed by both parties, Shane McMahon vs Randy Orton at No Way Out, in a No Holds Barred match!" Shane took his time with it, pacing slightly within the ring and taking in the crowd, letting them cheer at the appropriate moments before continuing.

"But Randy, I know you can hear me and listen up. I'm not going to be out there at No Way Out to pin your shoulders to the mat. Oh no, after that deplorable, cowardly act you did to my father, Randy, I want some payback and I'm gonna get it." He paused briefly.

"And the fact, that you had the audacity to sick your attorneys to try and have an injunction against Wrestlemania itself and then take it away from everybody, well Randy, I'm going to turn that around on you as well. Because Randy, it doesn't matter about the amazing accomplishment you had at the Royal Rumble this year because I'm going to do everything in my power, I'm going to sacrifice my body and I'm gonna ensure after No Way Out that you are unable to compete at Wrestlemania." The crowd began to cheer as Shane paused again, taking it in.

I hear voices in my head…

Randy stalked his way out slowly as his music played throughout the arena, a small smirk tugging briefly at his lips before he paused at the top of the ramp. First he paced slightly, organizing his thoughts and then looking up to the McMahon in the ring. "You seem…" He paused as the crowd began to boo, appearing to soak it all in. Their disapproval fuelled him. "Shane, you seem pretty sure of yourself… but after last week, what you pulled off, why wouldn't you be? I'm just curious. Did you ever stop and ask yourself, how did you do it? How did you possibly, single handedly, beat up the three top superstars in the WWE?"

The Viper paused again for more booing, reveling in the sound. "Well the answer, Shane, is simple. You didn't. The second that I saw you coming down this ramp, lip quivering, full of rage! I made a decision. I told Ted and Cody…" Randy paused, listening to the RKO chants from his home crowd and seeming equally as smug as he did, despite a small shake of his head. He wouldn't cater to their demands. "I made a decision, Shane, I told Ted and Cody not to fight back." In the ring, Shane looked mildly amused and certainly disbelieving of the words coming from the leader of Legacy's mouth.

"Watch the tape! Watch the footage, Shane. The proof is in the footage. Sure, Ted and Cody, they scuffled around a bit with you, even tried to contain you but just like me, they didn't fight back. When I saw you coming down to the ring last week, I wasn't looking at you, I was looking at the entire Raw roster standing behind you, knowing that they were just for the opportunity – the opportunity – to impress you, or your sister. I also knew that if we fought back, if we threw just one punch that our odds went from three on one, to twenty on three and I was not gonna let that happen." Randy paused for a moment, and Shane's face still seemed to wish not to believe the words coming from Randy's mouth, or was at least carefully disguising any surprise he felt.

"It was a small price to pay for what I truly wanted Shane, a match with you at No Way Out… and now it's official. No Holds Barred. I can do whatever I wanna do to you, without any consequences. So Shane, if I were you, I would call that hospital that I put your father in and I would order a bed and put it right alongside him because after I am done with you at No Way Out… Your father is gonna have some company." The crowd was mixed, some cheering because Randy was the hometown star and others booing because they knew what he's doing was wrong. Lowering the mic, Randy took a few steps towards the ring, as though he was about to make an early move on Shane.

While Shane's attention seemed focused on Randy, the man smirked slightly before turning around to start walking back up the ramp. The crowd booed and Randy paused, putting the mic down on the ramp almost delicately before glancing back toward the ring. Once more he walked toward it as the crowd chanted "You Suck" and Shane removed his jacket. The Viper continued to stalk forward as Shane shifted stances and then Randy teased getting in the ring, putting a leg up on the apron before lowering it to the floor amongst the booing of the crowd. Suddenly, out of nowhere, all the members of Legacy converged on the ring. Randy and Cody sliding in first before Ted followed suit, all three finding out the hard way that Shane had been prepared with a kendo stick to fend them off.

Quickly sliding from the ring, Ted and Cody bearing the worst of the kendo stick blows, the three members of Legacy regrouped on the ramp. Angry, Randy yelled at his faction members while Shane called for the three to join him in the ring. The Viper pulled his minions up the ramp, staring down Shane until they got to the top of the ramp, finally disappearing backstage.

The junior members of Legacy are joined by Cryme Tyme in the ring, with JTG and Ted starting off. Ted started off the match with a kick to the gut and some large strikes, but JTG followed up with a dropkick that wound up sending Ted into the corner to set up for a DDT and a short lived cover attempt. Still smarting from the kendo stick earlier, Ted blocked JTG after being bounced off the ropes and tossed him down against the mat before committing to an angry elbow drop.

Ted tagged in Cody, who immediately took a hold of JTG, though he was blocked and thrown back against the turnbuckle. Refusing to back down, Cody brought JTG back to the mat and threw blow after blow until the referee broke it up. Pulling JTG into a submission hold, the referee asked if JTG gave up, which only served to spur him into action, managing to fight his way out. Both Cody and JTG tagged out to their partners and Shad exploded into action, manhandling Ted until he could go for a cover. Cody made the save and interrupted the tag, only for both members of Legacy to beat on Shad. The two finished the job by planting Shad face first into the mat as the referee yelled for them to head to the back after disqualifying them both.

Ted and Cody left the ring, heading partway up the ramp before pausing to absorb the booing crowed. Both seem to take after Randy, enjoying the sound their actions have pulled from the crowd, referees and JTG tending to Shad in the ring. When Randy appeared on the ramp with a microphone and started heading towards them, Legacy turned back towards the ring and allowed the referee and JTG to help Shad towards the back, looking smug. All three slid into the ring and Randy waited a few moments to embrace his home crowd's anger before actually raising the mic to his lips.

"Legacy." He said, glancing around and looking at both of his teammates – his followers – before continuing, "We are the legacy of wrestling families. Wrestling royalty. This business is in our blood. But this team… we're missing something." At this, Ted and Cody seemed concerned, while Randy took a few steps and rubbed his chin, "We are the sons of wrestling legends. But Legacy doesn't have any daughters." A low rumble spread through the crowd, people wondering if somehow Legacy had managed to convince Natalya to join them. Randy ignored the soft murmuring, a smirk pulling at his lips.

"So I decided to call in a childhood friend. Someone who I know can be trusted. She's the daughter of a legend. And her name is Taylor." Randy said, as a photo package flashed across the titantron and then… the sound of glass shattering filtered through the arena. An astonished crowd buzzed with excitement, not sure whether they needed to cheer or not as Taylor emerged with a grin. She was clad in all black, faux leather leggings with black wrestling boots laced over them – a red pattern on the side of them the only pop of colour – as well as an Austin 3:16 tank top. The look was completed with a leather jacket. Meanwhile her makeup was natural, her long black hair cascading over her shoulders. For a moment she stood there, staring at the ring… and then she raised her arms and lifted her middle fingers. The crowd exploded, anticipating that maybe Stone Cold Steve Austin's daughter wasn't down with Legacy but proving them wrong, she made her way down the ramp and slid into the ring with the rest of her stable.

Randy held out the microphone to her as she stepped closer, and she took it from him, before glancing out at the audience. They were watching for her next move, and a rippled 'what?!' rang through the audience as she lifted the mic to her lips.

"That's right. My name is Taylor Austin."

WHAT?!

"I've known Randy Orton my whole life."

WHAT?!

"Both of us have always known that we would take charge of the wrestling world."

WHAT?!

"And now along with Ted and Cody, that's exactly what we're going to do."

WHAT?!

"Because we are goddamn legacies."

WHAT?!

"And that's the bottom line." People were cheering as she dropped the mic, although they knew her actions would probably lead them to boo in future. Legacy huddled for a moment, before all four members left the ring with their heads held high.

Shane and Stephanie were walking backstage, obviously conversing about the situation with Randy Orton. The younger of the siblings professed her concern for her brother, wanting him to be careful, knowing what the Viper is capable of. Then the four members of Legacy came barreling down a hallway towards them, colliding with Shane and sending Stephanie flying into the wall. She slid down it while Legacy pulled Shane away, each one striking at him but especially Randy, until security comes to break up the beat down. The members of Legacy laid into security and while that kept Cody, Ted and Taylor distracted, Orton turned to Shane McMahon and lined up for the punt.

He started to advance before catching sight of Stephanie, struggling to get up a little further away where the attack originated… and making a perfect target. Taking a few steps closer, Randy prepared himself for the punt again and launched at the younger McMahon sibling. Before his foot could connect with her head, however, Shane dived in the way and Randy's punt connected solidly with his back. The older of the siblings groaned in pain and more people appeared to break up the scuffle, the other members of Legacy appearing by Randy's side as he stepped back in shock. Stephanie called her brothers name in a panic as all four Legacy members look nervous, with Taylor reaching out across Randy almost protectively and backing the team up a few steps. The Viper swiped a hand over his forehead before wrapping an arm around Taylor's shoulder, a hand coming to rest on Ted and Cody's shoulders. It's Taylor who keeps tugging them away, pulling them from the scene of the attack, her face set in determination.

Kane is pacing slightly in his locker room, face set in its usual menacing gaze when a seemingly timid Stephanie McMahon joined him.

"Kane… Is it set? Did you talk to him?" She asked, wringing her hands nervously while looking up into the man's face.

"He'll be here." Kane assured, watching her through narrowed eyes that seem unsympathetic to her plight.

"Then it's official. At No Way Out, you are in the elimination chamber… and next week, Randy Orton goes one on one with The Undertaker." Stephanie still looked anxious, despite trying to project a stronger façade and exited as Kane watched impassively despite his own gain from the deal.

Author's Note: Phew! I didn't even write the whole show and yet it feels a little like I did haha. I probably need to improve my Raw rewrite skills but this will do for the first attempt! This gives you a basic idea of what I'd like to do with the wrestling chapters. Stick to kayfabe, dedicate the whole chapter to what is on air. That doesn't mean you won't get backstage insight, you will – it will just be saved for the non-show chapters. As I mentioned last chapter, sometimes I might put two shows together in a chapter but I will address the time period in story too. Also, I will put two chapters up at a time when I do these chapters (sorry, this is technically today's second chapter ;) ) so you won't just get a kayfabe chapter. I'm guessing these kayfabe chapters will vary in length too, depending on the situations relating to Legacy that I'm going to attempt to rewrite and record. Thanks for your support guys! PS: If you hate this kayfabe chapter and non-kayfabe chapter kind of structure, and would prefer it all to be contained in one chapter and just put in the right context, please let me know – I want to make this a good reading experience for you.