-Monday, 8:43-

-Victory's POV-

I walked down to my match I had with a mystery opponent. I hope it's someone high up and someone everyone would talk about. Pedro, my stalker, was following me down to the ring. Was I annoyed? Yes. Could I do anything? No. I was on probation and could get fired on any terms for whatever I do. It totally sucks.

Kane was waiting for me at the gorilla station, he glared over at Pedro was we walked up. I guess no one liked Pedro on first look, I sure don't. I spoke before Kane could, "This is my probation, we're just gonna have to go with him."

"Fine." Kane still glared at Pedro with glazed eyes.

A commanding crew came over to us, "Victory, Kane, You're on in two minutes." I looked at the TV and Micheal Cole and Jerry Lawler were talking about what happened with me and Kane and about the match next. I wanted it to stop, but I guess it would be a good thing, our name was going around everywhere. "30 seconds." The guy said again.

Kane and I positioned ourselves in front of the curtain and waited for the fire to hit. Kane and I had mixed our music together, first his fire would hit and then my music, I'm Not Alright by Shinedown, would hit soon after. We had to cut some of the beginning to fit with the fire, but the outcome sounded pretty good. Fire flashed around the ring, then my lyrics started, "All dressed up, in a white straitjacket

Shut your mouth, no you can't have it

Paper airplanes, open windows,

here today and gone tomorrow"

We walked out with boos and hisses. Like we cared. It didn't take long to entire the ring and for Kane to stay next to the apron. Maybe my opponent was Eve or Kaytlin. John's music hit. Wait, John?! What was he doing here? Certainty Vince wouldn't make me fight someone like John.

"Relax, Victory." John just had to have a mic, didn't he? "I'm not your opponent. I'm just gonna watch the match from ringside." He cautiously came down the ramp.

I pointed my finger at John and tried to give a command, "Kane-"

Of course, Stalker had to interrupt me, "Ms.Brine, I don't think that would be the greatest idea." I was getting enough of him.

I huffed and stopped my attempt of sicking Kane on him. John stood on the other side of the ring from Kane, he looked at me and I glared back. He knew he wasn't suppose to be here, so why was he? A new music came, it was a Maroon 5 song, I didn't know the title, but I knew it was Maroon 5 because Dani listened to it all the time. It was a rookie, finally, I wasn't the new kid on the block.

The newest Diva came out and the whole crowd went silent. She had a short tank top with the words 'Love being me' writting on her chest and short, short jeans on that stopped an inch off the beginning of her thigh. Randy followed behind her, but I barely noticed. That was Dani. What was she doing out here?

"Ladies and Gentelmen, please welcome, your newest WWE Diva, Dani!" She came down a little shyly but Randy kept pushing her forward little by little. She watched me, the look on her face said, 'sorry, but I couldn't have you kown;. I stared her down, if looks could kill, she would've died times by now. She got in the ring and cringed at the site of my glare.

I walked up to her and grabbed her by the collar of her shirt and lightly pull her closer to me, "What the hell are you doing?" I whispered. I was just mad, I don't need it to happen again.

She whispered, "Don't get mad." She pleaded, "This has been my dream too."

"Why didn't you tell me?" I was mad, Dani didn't keep secrets from me much, because she angered me when she did, "Do you not trust me anymore?"

"No, it was just-"

"Then why did you never tell me?"

"B-B-Because-" She stuttered.

"Save it." I spat. I didn't want to get even more angry than I already was. I felt a hand wrap around my ankle and I let go of Dani. I didn't need to know who was holding my ankle. I had a decision: I could stay and fight Dani with all the anger building up inside of me, or I could walk away before I actually hurt Dani.

The bell rung and Dani and I locked up, I looked Dani in the eye and they were filled with fear. I could use that to my advantage. I backed off of her and started to circle her like predators do their prey. She stood as stone, she watched me. I knew I could kick her, but I didn't want to hurt her. I didn't want to lay a finger on her. I was so mad and frustrated, I couldn't procces my actions anymore, I need to get out before things went down hill.

I got out of the ring and started walking up the ramp. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw John come up to me, "What are you doing?" He asked.

I just couldn't procces words, let alone control my actions. I didn't say anything, just kept up the ramp, I felt his hand touch my back and there was a part of my brain that kinda went haywire, "Don't touch me!" I screamed. The people around me, just stared at me, I was making a scene and I was the center of attention. I hated the center of attention. I rushed to the back and took a breath once I was out of the gorilla station.

I heard the bell ring on the TV and I looked up, "And your winner, by a countout, Dani!" The ref raised her hand and she was looking at the ramp. I knew she was concered about me, she hated when I was like this.

Someone came storming up to me, but it was someone from the ring, "What was that?" Kane's voice boomed at me. A deaf person could tell he was mad. I didn't flinch, I was surprised I didn't. I slowly looked over at him and blinked once with unamusment.

"What are you talking about?" I asked without any fear. I didn't have fear to show anyway.

"Why did you just walk away?" He stepped closer to me and looked down. I saw his eyes red with fury.

"I walked away, because what other choice did I have?"

"You could've beat her. You're higher than her, she's the new rookie. You could push her around, or even better, make her join us."

"I could've, but I didn't. That's my best friend out there." I started raising my voice at him.

"And from what I understand, she betrayed you." Oh, not now, "You'll make friends and you'll make enemies, but in the ring, you have to put your relationship aside and fight, all for that championship."

"I'm not gonna do that. What threat is she to me?"

"Everyone's a threat, here." He stepped even closer and I heard his gloves clench and unclenched. He looked me dead in the eye and I knew he wasn't joking anymore, "Some more than others." I had to admit, Kane was intimidating, but I've started to get use to Kane, so I just chuckled.

"Don't you get it, Kane. I'm not scared of you anymore. You don't intimidate me." I saw a new emotion on Kane, defeat. A smirk pulled on my lips, "If anything, you're intimidated by me." He gulped. I was right. He was finally vulnerable for the first time and at least one person knew it. I shook my head, "Pathetic." I walked down the hall and went to my dressing room with Stalker still on my heels.

-9:32 PM-

I didn't care that I lost my match, I only cared that my best friend doesn't act like my best friend anymore. We've been through thick and thin ,but yet she wouldn't tell me she was fighting me tonight. She held something this big away from me, she's not even my best friend anymore, she's someone different. Everyone I knew was turning on me, everyone acts differently around me now.

It can't just be because I hang around with Kane, he's just teaching me around here. I got a text and I checked it out. Kane texted me, -You have a month to get yourself together. But answer me, do you still want that championship?-

I want that championship, I want respect, I don't want to be underestimated. -I want the championship.- I typed back. 

-Then do what I say without without hesitation next time, got it?- Even though they were lifeless words, I could tell Kane was being stern with me.

-Understood-

-Alright, keep in touch with me throughout the week-

-Yes, sir- I had to show him respect just as I want to accomplish. Might as well.

I packed up my bags of my stuff, I could leave if I wanted to, there's no point in staying, my match was over, my interview was done, and I had no other plans for tonight with Raw. Might as well leave. I slung my bag over my shoulder and Stalker noticed what I was doing, "Ms.Brine, what are you doing?"

I rolled my eyes, "A: Stop calling me Ms.Brine, just call me Victory. B: Where do you think I'm going? I'm leaving."

"Why so early? You have a good two hours left." 

"Don't you think I know that?" I walked passed him and out the door, I heard him follow me. 

"But, Ms.Brine-"

"Call me Victory."

"But, Victory. What about a last minute schedule change?"

I waved him off, "I'm not going far."

He was trying to catch and keep up with me, but I just kept on walking, "But, you must stay for anything that might happen."

"Not unless you have something planned for me. Because if you do-"

"I don't, it's just-" He finally got in front of me, making me stop in my tracks. He looked around and lowered his voice, "I'm not suppose to tell you what can and won't get you fired, but if you leave, you are very liable of being fired."

I felt my eye twitch, I was getting mad and frustrated again, "What?" I said softly. I was about to burst, I've had enough of this, I've had enough of him, I've had enough of everything. I let out a long, deep breath and started turning back, "I'm sick of this." I muttered under my breath. I opened my door and I stopped in shocked, "John?"

He turned around to me and rushed over to me in a hug, "Victory." His voice was soft and gental and pouring with concern, "Are you alright?" I got lost in thought, I forgot what it felt like to be wrapped in John's arms. His warmth and streghth just engulfed me. 

"I'm fine." I said in his chest. I felt his heat beat in his chest. It was soothing, it calmed my anger and  frustration. I haven't been able to actually be held by John because all of the events, but how could I miss something like this? I felt John's chin lay on my head.

I think I was drifting off until his voice spoke, "Why'd you walk out?" He asked me.

I pulled away so I could look at his face, "Why didn't Dani tell me?" 

He shrugged, "I don't know. She didn't tell me either, but apparently, she told Randy." 

"I know. Something's up and she won't tell me. It's like I don't even know her anymore. We used to know each other inside and out, but now, she's a stranger to me." I pulled myself back into John's torso and wrapped him tightly in a hug in an effort for comfort for me, "Ever loose a best friend?" I asked him. 

"Don't worry." He reasured me, he rubbed my back, "It's nothing big. This just means the things that have happen over the past couple of weeks and we need to fix that. Even best friends have fights and problems, but it's how you handle the problems that make you friends."

"You make it sound simple." 

"Because it is." I knew he was smiling, I could here it in his voice, "Here, we can stay the night at a hotel, see the city tomorrow and then hit the road and talk to them while heading to the next show. Everything should be fine."

"Stay at a hotel? Sounds nice. Where'd you get that idea?"

"Randy." I chuckled, of course he didn't think of it on his own. He was always surrounding around work. I found it kinda funny. 

"How are you and Randy?"

I felt him shrug, "Haven't talked, kinda in the same position you're in. We've drifted." 

"Drifted," I echoed, something was bugging me, "Do you think I've changed?"

He hesitaited, "You've been hanging out with Kane, he changes you. With or Against. There's no stopping that." I knew he meant Yes.

"So I cause all of this?" 

"No, baby, this isn't all your fault.." He patted me on the back and start moving from side to side. I knew he was wrong. 

"Can we just get through the show tonight?" 

"Alright." We sat on the couch and watched the show. I laid on his chest and got myself comfortable. AJ was out in the ring again. I felt a headache coming on, not a good sign. She had a mic in her hand and was skipping her way around the ring.

"Rookie's on probation. Rookie's on probation." Not this again, "Victory, why do you think you can roll with the big boys? You're only gonna get yourself in trouble. Like so." She took a pause and looked over the crowd, "Who are you trying to impress? Me? Vince? The WWE Universe? Whoever you're trying to impress, it's not working. You've only showed that you can't handle pressure."

I took a breath, she's really starting to get on my nerves. Again, "You're messing with a champion here. What could possibly make you think you're on the same level? You're still a noob and I'm an expert. This is not your game to play, go back to the kiddy table." I was trying hard not to let her words get to me, but at the rate I'm going, I'll be fired before I get a chance at that championship.

I knew I had to start taking matters into my own hands before I missed my chance. I pounced off the couch and dashed out the door. I had to say, I was faster and agiler than I looked and I was flying through the hallways. I heard John and Pedro follow after me, but I was making lefts and rights to the gorrila station, I think I lost them. I grabbed a mic before I head out on the ramp and I already knew it was on, "AJ!" She looked up at me and glared, I remember the events from last time and thought I should poke fun, "Don't worry, Kane's not coming out this time." Her glare hardened, "Hopefully." 

"What do you want?" She hissed at me. 

I was shocked, "You talk all this crap about not running with the big boys, and you expect me not to say anything?" I started to slowly laugh, "I might be new here, but I ain't a mouse. Honetsly, I'm far from one." I stared her down, I could see she was staring back from the top of the ramp, "You say I can't run with the big boys? You haven't even seen me really fight."

"I've seen you walk away like you did tonight." I clenchened my jaw, "I've seen you kick and run. I'd be surprise if you could fight."

"I'd be surprise if you couldn't be a bitch. I'll tell ya what, you fight me in person and then you can start talking crap about me if I lose. But if you lose, you give me a chance at that title. I mean, if I can beat the Divas' champion, I think I can beat anybody else, don't ya think?"

I could see her thinking about it. "Alright, I'll take you up on that." I smiled. "Next week, but watch your back. Don't get bit." 

"Next week? Well, that's just boring. You know what's coming up in a couple of weeks? Survivor Series." The crowd went crazy just by the mention of it, "Why don't we raise the stage to something a little bit higher?"

"You? On Survivor Series? Ha, you wouldn't last 5 minutes, considering you'll be in the ring with me." 

"Well this could be a win/lose situation, if I win, I've proven to you and the whole WWE Universe that I can fight, and I'd beaten the top Diva in the WWE. But if you win, you'll put me back in my place and you'll have a win at Survivor Series. Now, are you sure you want to do it next week or at Survivor Series?" I knew I would win, she was so full of herself, it was hard to lose. 

"You're on. But let me warn you now: Don't be begging for mercy." 

"Wasn't planning on it." I grinned. 

This was gonna be fun.