About You Now

Tournament Finals Pt.1

"Ugh!" muttered Serenity as she entered the part of the NXT hall labeled The Arena. She'd entered with Allegra, Avery, and Samantha, dressed in a sequin mini dress she'd dug out from the back of her wardrobe. In her hands was a sign supporting Sacred Heart Academy, a simple sign, really, but one she was proud of. Serenity was in the front row with her three friends, right behind one of the benches that would seat the wrestling team and coach.

Neither team had entered the arena yet; no doubt they were still in the locker room, receiving one last pep talk from the team coach and preparing themselves mentally. Since walking into the arena, many former friends and classmates of Serenity's had given her odd looks, no doubt questioning why she was supporting Sacred Heart over All-Star. Still, Serenity didn't care; she was where she wanted to be and away from those she deemed constant thorny trouble to her course.

On the opposite side of the ring, Serenity observed the student body of All-Star Academy and some of the parents who had attended the big event. She'd taken notice of the mix-n-match family and those of the Wyatts. They are still together, although they are two distinct groups. Nonetheless, all of them appeared excited. Notably, however, Serenity noticed that AJ and Echo were missing; for a second, she had thought they hadn't arrived yet but soon shook away those logical thoughts, primarily upon noticing Hunter among the crowd on the opposite side, grinning widely.

"I can't see her," uttered Serenity upon leaning close to her three girls. They, too, were scanning the All-Star crowd in the hopes of locating Echo; just like their master, they'd yet to spot her in the sea of students even when they'd found the large group she'd been with throughout the day. As the four continued to scan the large area, the lights began to dim until only those that lit up the ring remained bright. From the top of the entranceway, those charged with being commentators for the event appeared two from each school. Tom Hannifer and Matthew Rehwoldt for Sacred Heart Academy, and Michael Cole and Wade Barrett for All-Star Academy.

"Welcome to the 10th annual school wrestling tournament finals," Dixie Carter spoke from the top of the ramp, a proud smile on her lips as she looked around. At her side stood Stephanie McMahon, the headmistress of All-Star Academy. "Tonight, we'll be determining who will be taking home the Wrestling School Championship Cup and win the bragging right to say they're the best wrestling school."

"Sacred Heart Academy," Stephanie called loudly through the microphone, "All-Star Academy," she added, pointing over the side of the hall where her students were gathered. "ARE YOU READY?" she yelled before stopping to listen to the equally enthusiastic response. Immediately, signs supporting both schools were held up, simple ones that said "Sacred Heart 4 Champions" or "Let's Go All-Star." "No, I said, are you ready?" she yelled again, this time getting a louder response. A wide grin appeared across her lips as her eyes glimmered in the light.

The moment Stephanie and Dixie stepped aside, the first entrance music began. At the top of the ramp, Angelina Love and Velvet Sky appeared, both waving to the crowd and taking in the energy. Occasionally, they would wave to some students among the Sacred Heart crowd, most likely friends. As expected, loud cheers were coming from Sacred Heart's side, while All-Star Academy remained silent for now as if they were observing and waiting for their turn.

The moment The Beautiful People's entrance was complete, silence fell over the small arena before being broken by the Bella Twins, making their arrival known. At the top of the ramp in near matching ring gear were Nikki and Brie, both pushing away their nerves as they performed their practice entrance. Being thankful Triple H had made all members of his wrestling team practice with different reactions of cheers, boos, silence, and a mix of everything. Especially considering Sacred Heart Academy had opted to boo the twins and likely every All-Star Academy student that followed.