Enjoy the next chapter.

Anna

I wake up the next morning feeling a little drowsy and sick but I fight through it and start to get up. I'm glad I didn't end up going out with the other's last night, they seem to be worse for ware this morning.

I carefully tipto around the room trying not to wake anyone up. I gather my clothes and walk towards the bathroom as my phone rings and it wakes everyone up. "Answer it before I break it." A groggy voice grumbles.

"Sorry." I apologise grabbing my phone. "What time did you get in last night?"

"Late." she answers. "You should of come."

"I wanted to stay in, I wasn't feeling well." I tell her.

"Are you okay?"

"I'm okay now." I say truthfully. The pills that I took last night worked great and I actually got a decent sleep.

"You missed out on a good night."

"Next time."

About half an hour later Celeste, April and I check out of the hotel and we hit the gym. An hour later we arrive at the arena. We walk into the locker room and put our stuff down.

Once settled I'm called to talent relations as Jane and Mark want to see me. I walk in and they sit me down. "So tonight, you'll be making an announcement about Battleground." Jane informs me.

"Is this regarding my opponent?" I ask.

"Yes." Mark answers.

"Who am I versing?"

"We are still deciding, but we want you to be just as surprised as everyone else." Jane answers.

"What's this going to look like?"

"We are going to have a series of qualifying matches."

"Is there anyone in particular you would want to face?" Mark asks.

"AJ, Kaitlyn, Tamina, Natalya and Brie." I list.

"We'll keep those into consideration." Jane comments.

"When are you telling the others?"

"In the meeting shortly."

A few minutes later the other ladies walk in. "First off congratulations to Serena and April on putting another incredible match last night." Mark begins.

"Thank you." We both thank.

"Tonight, there's going to be an announcement regarding Battleground, and Sarah will be doing the honours." Jane announces. "Starting tonight, there's going to be a series of qualifying matches that will determine the number one contender at Battleground.

"The two divas in action tonight are Alicia and AJ with Sarah on commentary." Mark announces. "These matches will continue throughout the tournament until we have a number one contender."

After our meeting I arrive at hair and make-up. "Hi Amy." I greet.

"You're in a better mood." She notices.

"I feel better, I still feel a little bit under the weather, but I'll be fine."

"Good to know, now let's get you beautiful."

Tonight my hair is in curls and I've gone for a natural look for my makeup. I put on a black bodysuit that has a opened front with black cris crossed shoelace string from the top of my chest to my belly button. I finish off the look with white skinny jeans and black heels.

Once I'm ready, I make my way to catering and see some of the ladies hanging out. "Hey." I greet.

"Did you know about the announcement Mark made?" Brie asks.

"Only a few minutes before you did."

"Do you like this idea?"

"I do. It's a lot better than the first idea; a battle royal." I respond. "We have four weeks until Battleground, so they want to pass up the time."

"I hope I get a shot." She wishes.

"I do too, but I don't know who creative want me to verse, they want me to be surprised."

"Do you think April?"

I shrug "I don't know, most likely, but they may try someone completely different." I guess.

I make it to gorilla and it's time to head out. I hear my music start and walk out.

I walk out to a huge reaction from the crowd. "Please welcome The Divas Champion, Sarah." Justin announces as I walk down the ramp.

"The match last night was incredible between AJ and Sarah, but as always, Sarah came out on top." Cole reminds everyone.

I climb the stairs and enter the ring grabbing a mike. "How's everyone doing tonight?" I ask the crowd. I smile as they cheer in response. "Last night at Money in the Bank I had one of my best matches yet." I begin and direct my attention to the screen and it plays a recap of the match. Once the clip finishes I smirk as the crowd gets loud. "Last night, that match was brutal, but well worth it. AJ and I may not get on real well, but last night we killed it out there and it's only going to get better." I enforce. "So what's next? Well that's why I'm out here tonight." I hint. "Starting tonight and over the next couple weeks there's going to be a series of qualifying matches to determine my next opponent." I explain. By the time we reach Battleground we'll find out who is ready to step up and take me on for my title." I add. "So let the best diva win."

An hour later it's time for the divas match. I meet April and Victoria at the gorilla. "Hey." I greet.

"Hi." Victoria greets.

"Good luck out there." I wish.

"Thanks."

Victoria heads out first and moments later April follows. I'm given the signal to walk out and my music hits.

I make my way down the ramp with my title on my shoulder. "Sarah is going to be joining us on commentary for this match." Cole announces excitedly.

"Hi." I greet the three men.

"Please welcome our Divas Champion Sarah." JBL welcomes. "Incredible match last night."

"Thank you JBL."

"So Battleground is four weeks away, do you have an opponent that you would like to verse?" Jerry asks me.

"There are a few, but I'm going to let the divas do the talking." I respond. "It's time for them to show me and the WWE Universe what they've got."

The two divas circle one another and lock up. Alicia pushes AJ into the corner and gets counted for four. AJ runs the ropes and close lines Alicia. "AJ with a closeline." Cole announces.

AJ places Alicia into a head lock. "Headlock submission to Alicia Fox." Jerry continues.

"Who do you think will win this match up?" JBL asks me.

"These two are both former champions but going off last night, I'd have to say AJ, she's one of the most talented divas on the roster."

Alicia starts to fight back and makes it to her feet. She elbows AJ in the ribs and runs the ropes and close lines her. Alicia covers "1,2." but AJ kicks out. Alicia pulls her up and whips her into the corner. Alicia charges but she jumps up holding onto the corner ropes and kicks Alicia in the face.

Alicia stumbles and this allows AJ to run and close line her. AJ covers. "1, 2." but Alicia kicks out. AJ pulls her up and delivers a back breaker. She covers. "1, 2." but Alicia kicks out. "Another kick out by Alicia Fox." Cole announces.

AJ pulls Alicia down by her hair. As she goes to attack her Alicia sticks her foot out and kicks her in the face. This allows Alicia to lock in a headlock with her legs. AJ immediately kips up and drop kicks Alicia.

AJ pulls her up by the hair and runs the ropes and delivers a Shining Wizard. "And this match may be over." JBL exclaims.

I turn my attention back to the ring and watch as AJ covers "1, 2 and 3."

I stand up from my seat and take my head set off. I walk over and get a mike as AJ's music cuts. "Well done AJ, you won the first round." I congratulate. "But if you want another chance at my title, you're going to have to fight your way to get there."