Trust Comes First (A WWE Fanfic)

Chapter 71 On Our Own

Sending up one last prayer I walked out, keeping my gaze steady. I was waiting for a reaction as the crowd recognized me but I wasn't expecting what happened. The crowd leapt to their feet, cheering for me. Tilting my head back a bit I grinned, standing at the top of the ramp. My nerves came back slightly as I saw Phil on the outside of the ring, looking like he was choking. I walked down the ramp, hitting hands on the way. Sliding into the ring, I leapt to my feet, enjoying the new look a lot. Standing on the ropes I held out my hands, getting the crowd pumped. When I jumped down AJ was almost white and Phil was in the ring, staring at me horrified.

"What the hell did you do Lila?" he asked, sounding like he had something stuck in his throat.

"I made the right choice." I shot back, rotating my neck, eyes flashing dangerously.

The ref came in, pushing Punk out but he couldn't stop staring at me. AJ looked nervously around, making sure they weren't around before facing me. I gave her a cocky grin, liking having the upper hand. Being a part of Shield was turning out to be the best decision I had ever made.

"This is a Woman's Championship match, scheduled for one fall! Introducing your Woman's Champion, representing The Shield, Lila!"

I unhooked the belt from around my waist, holding it up, hearing the cheers start. Handing it over I face AJ who still looked almost terrified. I rotated my neck, stretching my hands over my head before glaring at her. I had perfected the slightly crazy look and she bit her lip, glancing over at Phil.

"And her opponent, AJ Lee!"

The crowd booed and he grinned, pushing away the nerves as she faced me. I crouched down, hands on my knees as I waited for the bell. She was bouncing up and down, listening to Phil who was shouting encouragements at her. As the bell rang I beckoned her with two fingers, watching the fear flicker in her eyes.

"Come on baby." I goaded, tongue between my teeth.

15 minutes later

Despite being terrified I was having a hard time getting AJ pinned. The sweat was beading on my skin as I faced her, both of us panting. She had almost pinned me as many times as I had almost pinned her. Pushing my sweaty hair that was sticking to my face I lunged at her, locking our forearms. She pushed me back with a force I couldn't stop and she flipped me over the top ropes. I landed in a heap at Phil's feet. Collecting myself I heard the ref start the count. Punching the ground with my fist I pushed up, ignoring Phil who was staring at me. Getting to my feet I leapt onto the apron. AJ was strutting around the ring, acting as though she already won. I grinned but before I could do anything I felt Phil's hand around my ankle. Rolling my eyes I spun, planting my foot against his face and pushing him into the barrier. Turning back I catapulted myself onto the top rope and leapt at AJ, knocking her and myself to the ground. I had seen Seth do it a million times in the ring and I hoped he wouldn't mind me borrowing it. I crawled over to AJ who grabbed me, rolling me up. I wriggled against her, getting my shoulder up just in the nick of time.

"Come on!" she shouted at the ref, pushing her hair off her face.

I took the opportunity to flip to my feet off my back. She jumped up and I grabbed her arm, spinning her around so her head was tucked under my arm. Taking a deep breath I grabbed her by the waist of her shorts and with all my remaining energy sent her flying in a suplex. I closed my eyes as I laid there, back in agony. I crawled over to her, throwing an arm over her chest and the ref counted.

"1, 2, 3! And your winner and still Woman's Champion, Lila!"

Shield's music started and I rolled off and away from her. I was exhausted as I made it to my knees, taking the title from the ref. Kneeling over it I breathed deep, thanking my lucky stars. Rolling out of the ring I made my way around it, heading up the ramp slowly, back aching. I walked backwards, holding my title up as I left the arena. I winced, holding my back as I walked through the halls, heading back to the locker room. When I walked in I let out a shriek as I was hoisted onto shoulders and paraded around.