Ch 32
Raw opened with a buzz of anticipation as Bella made her way through the backstage corridors, dressed all in black. She wore a v neck lace trimmed shirt with tight black jeans. Her high heeled boots echoed in the hallways as she made her way. Suddenly, Stephanie McMahon stepped into her path, her arms crossed and her expression stern.
"Bella," Stephanie began, her tone sharp. "I can't believe you actually married The Undertaker. I warned you to stay away from him. What were you thinking?"
Bella arched an eyebrow, a sly smile playing on her lips. "I did what was best for me. What's the matter, Stephanie? Why are you really upset?"
Stephanie's eyes narrowed. "This isn't a game, Bella. I'm worried about you. Do you even realize what you've gotten yourself into? You're aligning yourself with darkness—"
Bella cut her off with a dismissive wave. "Spare me the lecture. I know exactly what I'm doing. The darkness is part of me now and I love it," she paused for a minute her cold blue eyes staring Stephanie down as a smirk grew on her lips. "Stephanie, I know you're not worried about what will happen to me. I know the truth, you're jealous your marriage to him didn't go through. Maybe one day you'll find a man to take care of you like the Undertaker takes care of me."
Stephanie's face flushed with anger, but before she could respond, Bella turned away. "Sorry, Steph. My husband is waiting for me." She walked off, leaving Stephanie fuming.
Later, Bella found herself face-to-face with her brother Hunter in another tense backstage moment.
"Bella," Hunter said, his voice a mixture of frustration and concern. "What the hell are you doing? Do you even know what you've become? What you did to the Rock last week isn't you."
Bella didn't flinch. "I know exactly who I am, Hunter. Maybe it's you who needs to figure things out."
"You have no clue ..." Hunter was interrupted by footsteps.
Before the argument could escalate, Vince McMahon appeared, stepping between them.
"Hunter," Vince said sharply. "That's enough. Bella is part of the Corporate Ministry, just like you. So knock it off and focus on your match tonight. Undertaker and you will be going against Stone Cold and the Rock. We don't need any more drama."
Hunter glared at Bella but said nothing, storming off as Vince gave Bella a nod of approval.
Midway through the show, The Rock's music hit, and the crowd roared as he made his way to the ring. He grabbed a microphone, his face serious.
"Bella," The Rock called out, pacing the ring. "Get out here now by yourself!"
The arena held its breath as Shaman's Harvest Lilith started to play.
"Tell me your dirty little secrets
Tell me what you wanna be
I'm a snake within your garden
When you're my Lilith who needs Eve"
Bella walked out confidently, her head held high as she made her way to the ring as the song played on.
"She wants to believe she's drawn into the sound
Swayin' like a willow and don't come down
Oh-oh-oh, ooh, she don't come down
Don't come down
Tell me your dirty little secrets
Tell me what you wanna be
I'm a snake within your garden
When you're my Lilith, who needs Eve?
There is power in your whisper
When you toss it on the breeze
You don't care that I am broken
Let me worship at your feet
She can wear your heart like it was etched upon her skin
Like comin' in like thunder, she don't give in
Ooh yeah, oh, she don't give in
She don't give in"
She climbed into the ring, facing The Rock with an unflinching gaze as the music died down.
"Rock," Bella said smoothly, "how may I help you?"
The Rock moved near her towering over her staring her down with concern. "Look, The Rock knows you think you've got this all figured out, but this… this isn't you. Marrying The Undertaker? Becoming his Lilith? Aligning with him? Controlling the Rock? Sacrificing the Rock?" he paused staring down into her cold eyes. "You can still fix this. The Rock can help you. Even after all you've done The Rock still cares for reason he doesn't understand. The Rock will get you out of your deal with the Undertaker and save you."
Bella chuckled darkly. "Fix this? Save me? Oh, Rock, you don't understand. I don't need to be fixed or saved. I've finally found where I belong. I tried being good. I did everything to make people happy at my own expense sometimes. Embracing the darkness is worlds more fun. As far as my deal with my husband, that is no one's concern but mine and his. Now, be silent before you embarrass yourself further. I'll see you later at the tag match."
She was about to leave the ring when the sound of breaking glass shattered the tension. The crowd erupted as Stone Cold Steve Austin appeared at the top of the ramp, microphone in hand.
"Bella!" Austin growled. "You think you're some kind of dark queen now, huh? I know what you are—a damn witch, just like I've said before!"
Bella's eyes narrowed, but she didn't falter. "Rock," she said, her voice commanding, "you want to help protect me from him."
Before anyone could react, the arena went dark. When the lights came back on, The Undertaker stood behind Austin, his face a mask of rage. Without hesitation, he struck, knocking Austin out cold with a devastating blow.
Bella smirked, stepping out of the ring and making her way up the ramp. The Undertaker met her halfway, his hand resting protectively on her back as they disappeared backstage together.
As the night reached its climax, the main event started. The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin against Hunter and The Undertaker. Bella accompanied The Undertaker to the ring, her presence adding an eerie intensity to the match.
The battle was fierce, with all four competitors delivering high-impact moves. But the turning point came when Bella, standing at ringside, locked eyes with The Rock. He froze, his expression vacant as Bella's dark influence overtook him once again.
"Finish it," Bella whispered, her voice carrying to The Rock like a spell.
In a shocking betrayal, The Rock turned on Austin, delivering a Rock Bottom that left the crowd in stunned silence. The Undertaker and Hunter seized the opportunity, pinning Austin for the win.
As the bell rang, Bella climbed into the ring, her smile wicked as The Undertaker stood tall beside her. Without warning, The Undertaker struck The Rock, leaving him unconscious alongside Austin.
The show ended with The Undertaker, Bella, and Hunter standing victorious in the ring, their dark alliance solidified over the motionless bodies of the Rock and Austin.