The cameras opened up the scene, backstage at the Phillips arena. Velvet Sky was browsing the catering table. She held a small paper plate in hand, and carefully placed various items on the plate. Angelina walked into the catering area behind Velvet. She watched her for a moment and cocked one of her eyebrows. Angelina cleared her throat before she spoke.

lauren.williams;;angelina.love: Vel, really? This is so not the time to be stuffing your face.

jamie.szantyr;;velvet.sky: Why not? I haven't eaten all day and I already did my photo shoot. It's cheat time!

Velvet smiled at Angelina, who did not reciprocate. Angelina kept a stern face as she looked at her tag team partner.

lauren.williams;;angelina.love: Are you freaking kidding me right now?

jamie.szantyr;;velvet.sky: Uhhhrrr.. no?

lauren.williams;;angelina.love: You are in a huge match to get a shot at MY title... and this..

Angelina pointed at the food on Velvet's plate.

lauren.williams;;angelina.love: THIS is how you prepare?! Have you learned NOTHING from me?!

Velvet rolled her eyes and half shrugged her shoulders.

jamie.szantyr;;velvet.sky: I do what I have to.

lauren.williams;;angelina.love: AND that is why I'm at the top of the division and you're no where in sight! Get on my level already!

Velvet scoffed and turned back towards Angelina.

jamie.szantyr;;velvet.sky: Excuse m-

lauren.williams;;angelina.love: So your game plan is to, let's see... stuff your face, work a huge match with every basic bitch in the back, and what...? You're going to puke everywhere. There is no way in hell you're going to win a damn match like that. Get it together!

Velvet looked at the food on her plate and sighed. She set it down slowly.

lauren.williams;;angelina.love: That's the first step in the right direction. You have to get your head in the game. If you ever want to get this title around your waist, then this is your opportunity.

Angelina proudly patted her hand on the Women's title, draped over her shoulder.

lauren.williams;;angelina.love: Don't get your hopes too high. Let's see about winning tonight's match first.

Velvet's eyes widened and she stared at the title over Angelina's shoulder. Her eyes gleamed as she started daydreaming about having that title for herself. Angelina rolled her eyes and snapped her fingers in Velvet's face to bring her back to reality.

lauren.williams;;angelina.love: Um, hellllooo? Earth to Velvel! Daydream on your own time. This title is staying on me, by the way. But it doesn't mean you shouldn't try to kick the shit out of everyone tonight.

Angelina grabbed a ice cold bottle of water from one of the ice bins in the back. She unscrewed the lid and drank from it.

lauren.williams;;angelina.love: You can't let those hideous freaks, the Canadian Ninjas, win tonight. They haven't even been on TV in like a million years. They didn't even know they STILL had jobs here. I mean... how does someone not even know if they're employed or not? That's pretty sad. Of course, that would never happen to me. You see, I'm a pretty big deal.

It was Velvet's turn to roll her eyes.

jamie.szantyr;;velvet.sky: Yeah, I get it. You're the champion. You're great. Congratu-fuckin-lations. For now...

Velvet muttered the last part under her breath.

jamie.szantyr;;velvet.sky: I get it.

lauren.williams;;angelina.love: You can't let that Yeti, Kaitlyn trample over you. You could die! Or what about that psycho path sidekick of hers, the ankle biter? You should have been preparing for this!

Velvet sighed once more.

jamie.szantyr;;velvet.sky: Angelina, you have your own way of getting ready, and I have mine. You are my friend and tag team partner. Not my personal trainer. If I want your advice, then I will ask for it. But you can't just treat me like I'm the dirt on the bottom of your shoe. You can't just keep walking all over me, Ang. I got this. You think I'm just going to let this opportunity go without giving it my best? Hell no. This is only the second time I have ever gotten a shot at the Women's title. You've held it twice and I'm proud of you. I really am. However, I know I have it in me. I have it in me to be the champion. Whether everyone else sees it or not. I will prove everyone wrong that ever doubted me. It may not be right this second, but it will come. You can trust me on that.

lauren.williams;;angelina.love: I'll believe it when I see it. But don't think for one second that you will be the one to take this belt away from me. I hope you win tonight, and I hope it even comes down to the two of us. But there is no way in hell that you're going to get this title from me. I've been up against the best this business has to offer, and let's just face it, Vel. You're no Trish Stratus, or Natalya... or even, dare I say... Paige...

Velvet shook her head.

jamie.szantyr;;velvet.sky: I don't claim to be the best, I know I'm not. But I won't just give up. I'm a fighter. I know I have a huge battle in front of me tonight. There is going to be a lot of talented women in that ring tonight, all with one thing in mind. Gold.

lauren.williams;;angelina.love: Talent? Ha! Good one, Vel. You're hilarious.

jamie.szantyr;;velvet.sky: I'm being serious.

lauren.williams;;angelina.love: Wow, really? I wouldn't exactly say a ring full of talent...

jamie.szantyr;;velvet.sky: Well it doesn't matter. This isn't about you. It's about your title, but not you. I've already got my hands full. I don't need your shit too.

lauren.williams;;angelina.love: Hands full of food, maybe. Which is the whole reason we are even having this conversation.

jamie.szantyr;;velvet.sky: Why don't you go do whatever it is that you need to do, and I will handle my own business.

lauren.williams;;angelina.love: Fine. Good luck. I guess.

Angelina flipped her hair over her shoulder in a prissy manner and turned on her heel. She left the room without another word. Velvet looked down at the food and sighed. She shook her head and tossed it in the trash can. What a waste of good food. Velvet glared after Angelina as the scene faded to another segment.

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