Not the only lunatic

{1} Rebirth of the Unhinged Hunter

For the first time in two years, I found myself standing in a place I never thought I would return to: my hometown arena. Anger surged within me, mingling with a sense of vulnerability. The last time I was here, I had been betrayed by people I thought had my back, The memories of that day—of Paige and the Bella twins—were still fresh in my mind. I took a deep breath and stepped into the arena.

I wasn't going to hide anymore. It was time to show everyone why I was called the Unhinged Hunter. Tonight, I would get my revenge.

Only Vince McMahon knew of my return, and he had informed Hunter and Stephanie. As I entered through the back entrance, I texted Hunter to ensure the halls were clear—no one could know I was back until my grand reveal. Once I got the all-clear, I walked into my locker room, marked with a "Do Not Enter" sign and a little upside-down umbrella that was my logo.

I set my bag down and unzipped it, pulling out my gear: combat boots, black tights, and a blood-red lace top. I topped it off with my signature leather jacket. After changing and doing my hair and makeup, I sank into the leather couch in front of the TV. A text from Hunter popped up— "You're on in 10."

I glanced at the screen and saw three men descending from the crowd. One was muscular with long black hair, another had black hair with a streak of blond that honestly didn't suit him, and the tallest had shaggy copper locks. Their expressions mirrored my own when I entered the ring.

I looked away and focused on the match. Those men were facing Randy Orton, Daniel Bryan, and John Cena—guys I had grown up with. They were among the few who understood my volatility and the reasons behind it.

After finishing my pre-match ritual, I glanced back at the TV just in time to see the three men with their fists raised, while Randy, Daniel, and John lay sprawled on the mat. A buzzing sound pulled me from my thoughts—Hunter was signaling it was go time.

I stepped out of the locker room, lurking in the shadows of the gorilla position. I waited until I saw the three women who had caused me so much pain enters the ring, still gloating about their recent win against Becky, Tamina, and Charlotte. Paige's words made my blood boil: "We are the best in the women's division. There's no one who stands near us."

That was it; something inside me snapped. I hurried out of my hiding spot, locking eyes with the man about to hit my music. It was time to unleash the Unhinged Hunter once more.

" I watched a change in you

it's like you never had wings

now you feel so alive

I've watched you change

I took you home

set you on glass

I pulled off your wings

then I laughed"

While the three bimbos stared at the ramp I ran out and it looked like they had seen a ghost.

"IT CAN'T BE THE UNHINGED HUNTER IS HERE" Michael Cole was yelling

"She is here, and she don't look so happy with the 3 divas standing in the ring" said JBL

As I descended halfway down the ramp, the crowd's deafening roar enveloped me. Brie Bella, seizing the opportunity, leapt out of the ring and sprinted towards me. My focus locked onto her, I launched myself at her, delivering a devastating spear that sent her crashing to the ground. I sprang to my feet, my voice echoing through the arena as I bellowed in triumph. Nikki, undeterred, attempted to intervene, but I swiftly grabbed her by the hair and slammed her into the barricade. My gaze, wild and unrelenting, scanned the surroundings before I slid into the ring, my sights set on Paige. I pounced on her, unleashing a flurry of strikes that left her reeling. As she tried to grasp my hair, I seized her by the locks and set her up for the Ungodly hold. However, the Bellas, now recovered, pushed me into the turnbuckle, face-first. As I turned, clutching my face, I saw the trio making their escape, already halfway up the ramp. Seizing a microphone, I glared at the retreating figures, my voice dripping with menace. "Don't think for a second that this is over. This is merely the beginning. Once you're in my sights, there's no escape from this unhinged hunter." I hurled the microphone to the ground, my fists raised in triumph as the crowd chanted my name: "VERENA! VERENA!"I rolled out of the ring, entering the gorilla position where the three men, defeated earlier, now swarmed around me, embracing me in a group hug. "Verna, what the hell? I thought you were in New Jersey," John exclaimed. I smirked, "You know me and my lies. I didn't want anyone to know about my return." Randy chimed in, "All that matters is that you're here." I extricated myself from the hug, "Alright, guys, that's enough of the chick flicks. I need to change. "Daniel suggested, "Actually, we're heading to the bar, and I know you love the bar, so let's all go." I couldn't resist the allure of the bar, "You know I can't turn down the bar. Let me just get changed." As I turned to walk away, I collided with a wall – or so I thought. Looking up, I found myself face-to-face with one of the men I had been watching on the screen in my locker room, the one with copper-hued hair. A low growl emanated from him, "Watch where the hell you're stepping." I glared up at him, my voice mirroring his growl, "Who the fuck do you think you're talking to?" He sneered, "I'm talking to you, princess." I bristled at the term, my eyes locking onto his icy blue gaze. Forgetting his eyes, I retorted, "I'm not your fucking princess, dickhead." I pushed him aside, recalling that the boys were waiting for me. I hastily showered and changed into dark green cargo pants, a black tube top, and my trusty leather jacket. Grabbing my belongings, I headed to the parking lot, where the boys stood by their car. "I'll just follow behind you all in my car; it has all my stuff," I said, to which they nodded in agreement. As I slid into my car, the encounter with the copper-haired man replayed in my mind. Watching the boys drive off, I sighed, knowing that this was going to be a long night.

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hope you guys enjoyed the first chapter ik its long but i couldn't find a good place to stop it so i just continued writing loll.

Anywho what do y'all think about Verena meeting dean even though she still doesn't know her name LOL.

anyways voted and comments are highly appreciated

ALSO 1150 words <3