Author's Note

Next week shall behold a huge tag-team combat event to make up for this short chapter.

Also, the dialogue as exerted by Vince in this chapter is largely taken from the video game Smackdown Vs. Raw 2008, including his flamboyant movements.

Chapter 17: Twilight is Officially Inducted into the WWE

So Gregory Helms gave Twilight a pretty hard time during practice, as his robot form seemed to finally comprehend that he was a wrestler at an inappropriate time. So a pretty full week of training up till HEAT, Twilight was pretty beaten and bruised. Still, she managed to beat her next opponent, Finlay, super easily using her foolproof method of just kicking him out of the ring and getting him counted out.

And now was the shining moment, the day when she finally arrived to be officially accepted into the ranks of the WWE, mostly against her will. She went up to the squared circle on monday in Atlanta Georgia and met with Vince McMahon in the middle of the ring. Though the sounds of fans cheering should’ve drowned out all other noise, Vince’s voice came over clear to both Twilight and the crowd.

“This is what you want, isn’t it?” It was clear it wasn’t a question. “80,000 Screaming fans chanting your name at Wrestlemania! I can see it in your eyes, you,” He shoved a finger right in her face while his other hand gripped the microphone he had even tighter. “Think you’ve got that ruthless aggression!.”

“Actually, not really. I just don’t want to end up hurting someone.” Twilight said, but she lacked the microphone Vince had and so her voice fell on deaf ears.

“Today you’re going to have to prove it to me. I’m giving you the opportunity of a lifetime,” He put an arm around Twilight as though he were her mentor. “Because this is where stars become superstars,” He then waved his hand towards the screen near the entrance ramp which showed images of some of the greater men in WWE History such as Mick Foley, Triple H, The Rock, and her well known friend Chris Benoit. “And superstars become legends.”

“Mister McMahon, I understand this but-”

He then pulled on her shoulder and went back to the finger wagging in her face. “And that’s what I expect from you, to become a legend of this business. That’s your responsibility, not mine.” He stepped back and lavishly presented her to the crowd “All I can do is give you the chance of few to make the impact. I want you to make it back here tonight, the showcase of the immortals, to Wrestlemania!”

The crowd erupted in cheers, though Twilight remained conflicted at this. But still, Vince went on. “You’re gonna have to beat the best! The best from RAW, and the best from Smackdown. And this year, I’m bringing back the tribe of the extreme. The new free to be unleashed, because I’m bringing back Ee,” He turned from Twilight and held his finger aloft. “See,” With his mighty finger, he pointed to the Titantron that presented a giant animated double-sided razor on it. “Double-you!”

On the razor came about the titular letters “ECW.” She had no idea what it meant, but it looked sinister.

“Good luck, you’re gonna need it!”

Twilight’s fears alleviated slightly at this, as she was glad to at least have his support. And so she did what was custom and held out her hoof for him to shake. Vince took one look at this, smirked dismissively, and walked calmly away from her and left her hanging. And so Twilight was left in the middle of the ring with a lone spotlight on her, as though she were still alone in this wild world of wrestling.