A/N: Ok, I thought of this story idea since the feud between Legacy and DX is starting to brew. Even though it started recently, I am setting the story back a year-around July, 2008.
Hope you guys like the 1st chapter!
Taylor Michaels grew anxious as the hair and make up artist finished up curling her hair. Today was her big WWE debut as the newest diva on Raw, and was even more excited that she would be the manager/valet of the newly re-united DX. She really liked the idea of working closely with her dad, Shawn Michaels and her "uncle" Paul (or Triple H as the fans knew him).
"Ok, Taylor, your ready," the artist stated as she sprayed Taylor's curls. "Good luck tonight."
"Thank you very much," she said as she walked away, and headed toward the Divas locker room.
Ever since Taylor found out Shawn was her dad, she was instantly drawn to the wrestling world and knew she wanted to be apart of it. Taylor's mom and Shawn weren't together when she was born, and Shawn didn't even know she existed until Taylor's grandma, Helen, told him when Taylor was 10. Taylor even lived with her maternal grandparents ever since she was an infant. Her mom asked that Taylor live with them until she could get back on her feet-that was 23 years ago and Taylor has yet to meet her mother. Taylor was in her own little world, and didn't realize she was walking toward one of the WWE superstars. Her thoughts were broken as she bumped into the superstar, and fell to the ground.
Oh no, she thought as the person turned around and knelt to her level. I probably look like an idiot now!
"Sorry about that," he said sweetly. He then extended his hand, offering to help the blonde hair, blue eyed beauty off the floor. "I didn't see you."
"No it's ok. I was in my own little world," Taylor said nervously as she tucked a piece of hair behind her ear. "By the way, I'm Taylor."
"I'm Cody," he replied as he extended his hand. "You must be the new Diva. Are you nervous?"
Taylor instantly shook her head. "Nope, I'm more excited than anything. I'm excited to be working with my dad."
"Who's your dad?" he asked.
As Cody asked the question, Taylor happen to glance at the time on her cell phone. "Oh hey, not to be a bitch, but I need to get ready for my debut match. It was really nice to meet you."
"It was nice to meet you as well," Cody said with a big grin across his face. "I hope to see you again soon."
"Oh, I'm sure you will," Taylor said as she walked away. As she walked through the Divas locker room, she couldn't help but giggle. She thought Cody was cute and seemed sweet. He was someone she wanted to get to know better.
"Girl, you look like your on cloud 9," Mickie James stated as she and Taylor got dressed for their respective matches.
Taylor giggled. "Well, I met this guy, and he seems really nice. He's hot too!"
"Well, who is it?" Mickie asked.
Before Taylor could respond, there was a knock on the locker room door. Triple H then popped his head in. "Is everone decent?"
"Uncle Paul! Hey!" Taylor exclaimed. "What are you doing here?"
"I just wanted to make sure you are ready for tonight. How are you feeling?"
Taylor shrugged. "I'm just excited. Daddy will even tell you that I've wanted to be a diva since I was little, and I'm even more excited to be able to work with you and Daddy."
"Well, I'm glad your here too," Triple H said as he quickly hugged Taylor. "Now, Shawn and I will be on the stage and that is when we will introduce you. Then, we will all go down to the ring and then me and your dad will have our match against Legacy."
"Ok, that sounds good," Taylor said. "I just need to finish getting dressed and I will be ready."
Paul nodded. "Alright, we'll see you out by the curtain."
Within 15 minutes, Taylor was dressed and checking out her outfit in the mirror. She had cut a DX shirt into a tank top and had a black skirt that accentuated her curves nicely. As she got closer to the curtain, she took a deep breath and smiled when she noticed her dad.
"Hi Tay," Shawn said as he hugged his daughter. "Are you ready for your debut?"
"You bet. I'm so excited!" Taylor exclaimed as Ted and Cody walked past the group.
"Good luck tonight Taylor," Cody said politely.
"Thanks Cody. I appreciate it."
As Cody walked away, Shawn turned his attention toward his daughter. "How do you know Cody?"
"As I was walking toward the locker room after I got my make up and hair done, I bumped into him. He helped me off the floor, and we got to talking for a few minutes."
"Well, I don't want you to have anything to do with him. I don't want you to have anything to do with him, Ted or Randy."
"Why?" Taylor asked, rather annoyed. "I just met Cody. He seems nice."
"Tay...Cody Runnels is a womanizer. He is a liar, a schemer. He is the kind of person with one thing on his mind. Once he gets it, he'll go on to the next innocent girl."
"Daddy...no offense, but I'm 23. I can make my own decisions."
"Taylor, I'm serious! I don't want you to be around him."
"Hey, you two quit your fighting," Triple H exclaimed as DX's music began. "Taylor, I have to agree with your dad. He described Cody to a tee. Now, let's go out there and properly debut your daughter."
Taylor sighed as she watched her dad and Paul walk into the arena. As she glanced over her shoulder, Ted and Cody were also standing near the curtain. They both couldn't help but smile toward each other.
"We thought that DX needed a woman in the group...we needed a manager," Shawn explained to the fans. "So...let me introduce our new manager, my daughter, Taylor Michaels!" he exclaimed.
Taylor's smile grew as she walked out into the arena to the cheers from the crowd. Ted glanced over at his friend, and noticed the look on his face. "What's that look about?" Ted asked.
Cody shrugged. "Taylor and I met earlier tonight, and she seems really cool. I want to get to know her better."
"You do realize that she is Shawn's daughter right? And you know how much Shawn's hates us, right?"
Before Cody could say anything more, their music hit, and knew they needed to be in the ring. While out in the ring, Taylor did as she was scripted, cheering on her dad and Paul as they won their match against Ted and Cody.
Later on that night, all the superstars went to a local nightclub to have some fun after a very busy weekend. As Mickie, Taylor, Eve and Maria were all gossiping at the bar, Taylor didn't notice Cody behind her. He thought she looked beautiful in her halter top and jean skirt. He then tapped her on the shoulder.
"Hi Taylor," he called.
Taylor turned around and softly smiled. All of the warnings her dad gave her about him went flying out the window. "Hi Cody."