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"Tell me, why am I still here

when it's all gone

I'm living with the ghosts of yesterday

Tell me, why am I still trying to hold on

I've got to tear it down

to let it go"

'Tell Me Why' by: Within Temptation

Chapter 2: Different Side

Mia glanced over seeing Rydia's closed eyes and the ear-buds neatly placed in her small ears. She shook her head, not really surprised to see her sister listening to music. It pretty much was her life along with drawing. She could remember back when they were kids that they would fight over the radio stations in the car. They had such different tastes in music that their parents would have to choose instead.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, the plane will be landing in five minutes. So would you please fasten your seat-belts and prepare for landing." The Captain announced.

Rydia mindlessly buckled her seat-belt and continued to look out the window. She was trying to sort out everything that had happened in the last twenty-four hours, trying to make sense of it all. Mia could see the struggle on her sister's face and took her hand into her own. She was letting her know that she was there for her no matter what. Rydia's fingers twined with Mia's, accepting the comfort.

The landing of the plane jerked her forward slightly. She watched as a lot of the passengers were already preparing to walk off. The butterflies in her stomach were making her stomach twist into knots. She didn't know if she could do the whole socializing thing like Mia wanted.

"Are you okay? You look a little paler than usual." Mia asked.

"I don't know if this is such a good idea." Rydia answered in a panic stricken voice.

"You need this. You need to get him off your mind. I promise you will have fun and nothing will happen to you while you're with me."

Mia saw the fear in her sister's eyes and it pained her to even see it. She knew that something had to be done to get her mind off Nick. She also knew that Rydia would be wondering what she could do for money. Rydia was stubborn and would never ask for anything from anyone unless she was desperate.

"The plane has landed safely and you may now exit." The Captain announced.

It didn't take long for people to pile into the aisle and crowd the exit. Rydia and Mia held off and waited until the path was clear before trying to leave. Mia could see Dean walking out into the path followed by the two others that were known as The Shield. He made eye contact with her, winking as he turned away.

"I know you said he was a womanizer; but he seems to genuinely like you." Rydia commented.

"There is nothing genuine about him."

Mia walked off and she followed closely behind. A rental car was waiting for them outside the airport and the drive to the hotel was spent in silence, neither sister knew what to say to the other. Seattle was a city that Rydia had never been to and it amazed her to see all the new sights. "Do you like what you see here?" Mia asked softly trying to make small conversation.

"Yeah, it's prettier than Dallas."

Mia giggled a little at the remark. Dallas, Texas was where they were born and raised; but as they grew up it didn't seem like home anymore. They wanted to see more of the world and explore new things. Rydia continued to stare at the city as it passed by the window as Mia pulled the car into a large parking lot.

"Are you going to come to the arena with me or are you going to stay in the hotel room tonight?" Mia asked curiously; but silently hoping she'd come with her.

"What do you want me to do?"

"Honestly, I want you to come with me; but it's you're choice. I'd feel better if you came with me though."

Rydia didn't say anything else until they got into the room. As she stepped passed the threshold, a shiver ran up her spine. She felt like she was being watched and it scared her. Mia cocked her head to the side, looking at her sister oddly. "What's wrong?" She asked.

"It's nothing."

The Arena, Seattle Washington

Rydia stepped beside Mia, watching as everyone stared at her curiously. Some smiled while others just looked and walked on. She didn't understand why Mia like being a part of a non-social group of people. She knew her sister better than anyone and Mia loved to be social. "Mia!" A voice called from behind them.

"Hey Brie." Mia greeted.

"How are things?"

"Honestly, they could be better; but hey, I'd like you to meet someone."

Brie turned her head to see Rydia standing there. Her long dark brown hair fell into her blue eyes. There was something about her that made Brie feel uneasy and she didn't know what it was. Mia took her sister's arm and smiled brightly.

"This is my sister, Rydia. Rydia, this is Brie Bella."

"Nice to meet you, Mia talks highly of you and Nikki."

"Well we were the first ones to talk to Mia when she arrived in the company. This place isn't as social as it used to be."

Somehow Rydia didn't doubt that for a moment. Out of the corner of her eye, she spied Dean Ambrose and two others along with him. They shared a second of eye contact before he began to approach them. "Dean what are doing?" One called out to him; but all he did was wave a hand for them to follow him.

"Hey Brie...Mia." He said looking from one woman to the other.

"What do you want?" Brie asked.

"Nothing in particular. Just saw Rydia with you and wanted to talk to her."

Mia stepped in front of her sister protectively. "That's out of the question." She snapped. Dean furrowed his brows and looked back towards Seth and Roman behind him. He was looking for support; but they gave none.

"Ignore him, we do sometimes." Seth stated.

"What?" Dean tried to ask; but was pushed aside by Roman.

"I'm Roman and this is Seth. It nice to meet you officially." He introduced with a smile.

Rydia instantly recognized him as the man she had bumped into on the plane. Her cheeks heated up in embarrassment. She never thought she'd see him again, let alone introducing himself to her. Mia grinned as she was witnessing a rare moment of emotion from Roman. Rydia couldn't describe the feeling she felt inside her chest in that moment; but it didn't scare her as much as Nick did.

"Rydia Chandler, and yes, it's nice to meet officially." She replied with a forced smile.

Dean groaned and took his leave. He didn't understand why Mia was so protective and it was something he was determined to find out. Seth and Roman backed away, following their friend down the hallway. Once they were out of sight, Brie let out a laugh and was soon joined by Mia.

"When are you going to stop playing the 'hard to get' game with Dean?" Brie asked.

"I'm not playing any game. He is just an ass and I want more than just looks." Mia replied.

"Anyways, I came over to ask you to come out tonight after the show. Nikki and I are going to this nightclub downtown called 'Trinity Nightclub'."

"I'll think about it. I may just spend some time with Ry."

"I was inviting both of you, silly."

Brie smiled and turned down the hall. Mia shifted to look directly at Rydia. The look in her eyes told her exactly what she needed to know. Going to the club was out of the question for her.

Monday Night Raw

Rydia sat in the woman's locker-room watching the show on the TV in the corner of the room. A smile crept to her face when Mia's entrance music started up. It made her heart race hearing all the people cheering for her. The smile on her sister's face was priceless and she never wanted to see it fade no matter what.

Mia stood in the corner of the ring waiting for her opponent to make her presence felt. 'Let's light it Up' sounded and the energetic spark known as AJ Lee skipped down the ring. The Diva's Title over her shoulder as she pranced around the ring with Tamina beside her for reassurance. AJ got into the ring and gently handed her title to the referee.

Both women locked up in the center with Mia gaining the upper hand early on. She twisted AJ's arm behind her back, pulling hard. AJ flipped Mia over onto her back then swiftly kicking her in the abdomen. Tamina stood in the same stop by the announce table with her arms crossed. Her constant staring was starting to get inside Mia's head.

Mia rolled onto her back before getting back to her feet with a nip up. They locked up once again with Mia catching her into a belly-to-belly suplex. AJ arched her back up in pain and surprise. She never saw her opponent's move coming. Mia stalked AJ attempting to catch her in finisher; but out of nowhere Tamina blindsided her with an elbow to the back of the head.

The referee called for the bell and the disqualification of AJ Lee. Neither woman seemed to care as they both settled for attacking Mia relentlessly. The crowd began to scream when the Bella Twins rushed down to the ring to advance the odds. Tamina and AJ Lee scattered and left the ring as quickly as they had gotten in. Brie and Nikki helped Mia back to her feet then helped her to the back.

Backstage(Off screen)

Mia walked down the hall towards the woman's locker-room. She looked up from the floor to see Dean leaning against the wall next the room she wanted to enter. Rolling her eyes, she felt the anger rise up. She really wasn't in the mood to deal with anymore of his flirting attempts.

"Not really in the mood, Dean. What do you want?" She asked bitterly.

"Aren't you the younger sister? Why are you so damn protective of her?" He asked boldly.

"That's not any of your business. Now stay away from her."

She tried to walk around him; but he blocked her path. He gently touched her bare arms. The feeling was surprisingly warm to her and it didn't make her sick to stomach like she thought it would. The look in his eyes was sincere and full of concern. "She was abused by someone wasn't she?" He asked again more quietly than before.

"How...how would you know that?" She asked backing away from him.

"I know that look. I've seen it before on a very dear friend of mine's face."

Mia was stunned to hear the confession. She was seeing a different side to him that didn't think even existed. There wasn't a trace of a lie in his voice or in his eyes. He took a step closer to her and reached up to brush the back of his fingertips across her cheek. "Let me help you." He whispered.

"You just play a part of a group for justice; you aren't really a group for hire. As long as we travel, he shouldn't be able to track her down." Mia replied.

"If he's determined enough he will find her no matter what."

"Well we will cross that bridge when we come to it; but for right now, I want her to have fun and not think about the what ifs."

He smiled at her and back away from her, understanding what she wanted. Mia watched as he walked away. In those small moments talking to him, she saw something different about him. He wasn't fighting with her and he wasn't urging her to do something she didn't want to do; but she also knew that he was right about Nick. If he was determined enough, he would track Rydia down no matter how long it took. That fact scared her.