(A/N: Before I begin the chapter, at the time this goes up, certain people that will appear here in the story have been released as part of the Post Mania Spring Cleaning, or as some call it Black Thursday.

I made a post on this and all that can be said, may they and their families be okay even during these times and may whatever the next chapter be for them be a fruitful one.

Back to regular programming)

Friday Night Smackdown, Target Center, Minnesota

Two hours before Smackdown

Vade arrived to the arena earlier than usual. He thought he would have a moment to himself, but in came Alexa and Nikki to break the silence.

Alexa: Hey Pat, how are you doing?

Vade: Oh hey Lexi and Nikki. Trying to prepare myself for my next feud. 

Nikki: Oh right, lad. But I think Hunter is looking for you in his office.

Alexa: A new feud? Well ours is now getting some steam but I think we have an in-ring segment between Billie and Peyton to add fuel to the fire that is our feud.

Vade: I see. At least your feuds continue. Mine is about to hit another chapter with whoever they may be. - walks away - see you!

Alexa: Bye Pat! - waves back -

Nikki notices Alexa was looking at Vade differently. She snaps her fingers as Alexa is brought back to Earth.

Nikki: Lexi, didn't hug him again now, Lassie? - giggles -

Alexa: - blushes - Nikki come on! Don't do that to me!!

Nikki: Lexi, just guard your heart. You know yourself more than any of us. But I would like to tell you, you're on the right track to recovery after that scam of a relationship with...

Alexa: - cuts Nikki off - Yes yes. We don't need to mention that name here.

As the two kept talking, the Iiconics arrive and sees them talking amongst themselves.

Billie: Lexi, Nikki, hey!

Peyton: Your neck still doing hot Lexi?

Alexa: Yes you two. But still need to be careful.

Peyton: Aww I see. But you two ready to continue our program together?

Nikki: Ah yes, let's do this right.

Billie: Then let's head to catering for a quick bite and see what we throw at each other for tonight.

Triple H's office

Vade enters the room with his usual cool demeanor, but deep down, he has apprehensions as to who will be the next person he may work with. Hunter gestures Vade to take a seat.

Triple H: Take a seat 

Vade: - sits down - Alright, I am seated.

Triple H: Now Pat, I know your first Pay-per-View match isn't exactly a good image at first glance but a valiant performance nonetheless. How are you doing?

Vade: Well, the pain wasn't fake but I was able to get back on my feet.

Triple H: Hey, this next one I promise will give out a definite output and result. Now, I brought you here because this next angle we have with you ...well... I did not really get why this was pitched but here is the person you're working against.

Guitar strings were strummed before the person entered the room. None other than Jeffrey Sciullo, or Elias.

Elias: My name is Elias and - reaches his hand out towards Vade - you must be Vade. Bryan told me a lot of good things about you and after that feud with E, man I wanted to jump on board and see what all the buzz is about.

Triple H: Oh yes, Bryan was the one who pitched this. Kinda weird just because you two are drifters. I don't know this is gonna be iffy for the product but Bryan kept telling me to let you two go at it. So...here we are. 

Elias: Ah yes, so Vade DRIFTER going up against the Drifter Elias. - taps his guitar - we can make it work.

Vade: And besides Hunter, the feud between Big E and myself helped in the ratings somehow. No need to worry.

Triple H: Alright men, I will leave you two to talk it out on what you will be doing tonight. 

Friday Night Smackdown

Moment of Bliss 

Alexa and Nikki were already in the ring as Spiteful was playing. The crowd was cheering at their loudest but once Alexa has a microphone on hand, silence was given.

Alexa: Minnesota, ready for your Moment of Bliss? 

The crowd cheered in response to the question from the Goddess of WWE. Alexa then let the crowd cheer on until she began to speak.

Alexa: So Nikki, my co-host and tag team partner, we had such a great weekend. Beating out those Iiconics

Nikki: - nods her head - Yes Lexi, we showed those noisy Aussies a thing or two about messing with BlissCross Applesauce.

Alexa: If the crew can be so kind to show that footage again, even if it was from the pre-show. Video please!

The tron showed the last few minutes of the BlissCross v. Iiconics match where Alexa saved Nikki from the Fall from Grace and BlissCross hit the double Bliss DDT on Peyton Royce for the pinfall victory.

Alexa: See? They try to make a rise out of us. And as I've said, they blew it. So tonight on Moment of Bliss, we are here to call out the team that beat us for the titles. Bayley, Sasha, the Goddess commands that you get out here and face us. Come on, be Golden Role Models and set a better example for once.

https://youtu.be/drTAKWDBAZg

Cole: Those aren't the Women's Tag Team Champions.

Corey: Of course not! Those are the Iiconics and they still have some bones to pick with the Goddess and the Twisted Sister.

Cole: Talk about sore losers. They lost the match on Sunday.

The Iiconics immediately talked as they were making their way down the ring.

Billie: Are you joking me? You two think it's okay that we be overlooked?

Alexa: Now the joke here is you two ladies. - pouts at the Iiconics - First of all, you invite yourselves. Second, you're no Bayley and/ or Sasha Banks. Third of all, come on now. You blew it, yet again! Nikki this is probably their I don't know.... nth chance?

Nikki: That's right Lexi. These two were beaten by us. Unless they want to be beaten up agai....

Peyton: Oh shut up you two. - points at Alexa - We already put you on the shelf for two weeks before and we can do it again so you can leave this place in an ambulance and on your butt. So your little troll pet over there - points at Nikki - can go cry in a Waa-ambulance because without you, Nikki wouldn't even be here. So my point stands that just be grateful Nikki. 

Alexa: Wow, you can talk to my Twisted Sister that way but not me, Peyton? You talk so big just because you and your life partner injured me after our match. But it doesn't excuse you that you're no perfect 10 in any department!

The crowd went on a loud Oooooh chant as a reaction. Alexa then continued as the Iiconics are in the ring as she gestured the ring hands to come in as well. 

Alexa: It's too bad Minnesota didn't get the Moment of Bliss they asked for because of you two - mockingly does the Iiconic pose with Nikki - Iiconic party poopers for inviting yourselves to the Moment of Bliss. But not to worry Peyton, I can stand up to you and beat you here right now.

Alexa Bliss (w/ Nikki Cross) v. Peyton Royce (w/ Billie Kay)

Highlights of the match: 

- Alexa hits a clothesline

- Peyton hits a clothesline of her own

- Peyton hits a spinning heel kick 

- Peyton locks in a sleeper hold

- Alexa counters a clothelsine attempt with an Arm Wringer Slam

- Alexa hits the Blissful Curb Stomps

- Peyton locks in a Plant Lock

End of the match:

Peyton sees that Alexa will try for another clothesline attempt, and she counters it with a Spinning Heel Kick. Peyton attempts a pinfall but Alexa kicks out immediately. Peyton proceeds to the other side of the ring to aim for a punt kick but is distracted by Nikki going near her.

Billie as response tries to pull Nikki away but ends up in a Thesz press. During the commotion, Alexa had been playing possum as Peyton was about to hit the punt kick. Luckily, Alexa rolled away and chop blocked Peyton in order to hit the double foot stomp. 

Alexa now has the upper hand as she waited for Peyton to stand up as she delivers a resounding Running Slap with a scream. She then kicks Peyton on the gut for a Bliss DDT and for added impact, an Insult to Injury. Alexa then heads to the top rope to hit the Twisted Bliss after a long time and then pins Peyton.

1....2....3!

Greg Hamilton: The winner of this match, Alexa Bliss!

Alexa immediately rolls out of the ring for the victory along with Nikki Cross. The Iiconics were livid and left in the ring.

Corey: Another fluke victory from the Goddess thanks to that Twisted Sister troll of hers.

Cole: Yeah right Corey, whatever you say. But it does not take away the fact Alexa still has it. Even when you said otherwise.

Corey: I know what I said Cole. And I feel these two are still not finished with making their case for contention for the Women's Tag Team championship.

timeskip to latter part of the Show

The arena lights are dimmed as Elias is seated at the middle with the spotlight only on him. Greg Hamilton introduces the man in the ring.

Greg Hamilton: Ladies and gentlemen, Elias.

Elias then strums his guitar for a bit then begins to speak.

Elias: Hello my name is Elias. And it feels great to be here in the great state of Minnesota. - crowd pops - Now for a place that is known for its cold, you people sure are warm in welcoming us here. For sure it is warming to the heart and insides that you all remember the truth that cannot be denied. And that is WWE stands for. 

Crowd: Walk With Elias

Elias: I said, WWE stands for?

Crowd: Walk With Elias!

Elias: Alright. Now Backlash had already come and gone with a lot of things happening. It just sucks that I was not on the card last Sunday. But come to think of it, it gave me ideas for my original that I will share to you all. So if I may kindly ask you all to put your cellphones in silent mode, and let the music of Elias feed your soul. 

Elias then strums a few notes before he begins his song.

(A/N: Bear with me, kinda hard to write an Elias Diss classic so... here goes)

 Elias: Here we go.... 

My name is Elias... and I'm here to say... 

Backlash went on without me, some fans wondered and said, no way!

Now everyone knows that WWE stands for.... Walk With Elias...

But last Sunday at Backlash, it became, Where Was Elias?

Now before this song becomes about me, I have to thank you all.

Minnesota may be a place of cold, but you welcoming me feels so warm.

I may have not competed on Sunday. But I got a lot to say.

I could make anyone back there fall and Drift Away!

We've seen a lot on that day.... matches that end with a pin or tap

Especially when my friend Big E, made wait.... what's his name, that negativity pile of crap

All I can say it was a good night..for all you boys and girls in attendance

Especially all you here tonight who just listened and will in time, Walk With Elias!

As he began to strum away to end the song, he was interrupted with...

https://youtu.be/sMqNFAU0tOw

  Out comes Vade Drifter with mic in tow, walking across the ramp.

Cole: It's Vade Drifter. What's he doing here?

Corey: Well he is a drifter. It's in his name so maybe admire his music?

Vade immediately speaks once his song  hits the chorus.

Vade: Oh, it's you. My unfortunate namesake.

Elias: Excuse me, but do I know you? I mean I don't have drifter on my name?

Vade: Shut up! - boos grow louder - You think it's funny to call yourself a drifter and play the foolish bard for - says with scorn - THESE PEOPLE? Now you think you are so funny. Like some damned clown. 

Elias: Well at least I make these people happy through my music. But really, what brings you here? Was it something I sang?

Vade: Don't try to act dumb you fake drifter. You wanted a match but had to play up to these fools to plead your case? And have to specially mention my .... match against that Towering Buffoon Powered with "Positivity"

Elias: Oh yeah, well E is my friend and...

Vade: Shut it! I did not tap out. I PASSED OUT. I stood my ground, sure it counts as a loss but I stuck it to the end. I did not let the Power of Positivity and that fake sales garbage enter into my psyche.              

Elias: Hey, hey, relax! Don't be angry now. Unless you accept that you're a negative minded piece of crap. But come on now. I know you're better than that.

Vade: Need I remind you of what I did to Daniel Bryan and Drew Gulak? Need I remind you of who I am? I am Vade Drifter, Ambassador of Anger, Representative of Rage...

Elias: And the biggest sore loser in the room, just to add. You can cling on to those two victories but you lost to Big E no matter how you look at it. And frankly, I just don't think you can fight me. So go run off and Drift and Disappear to save your face. No need for blood on the ru....

Vade can no longer stand struck Elias with a microphone on the skull as Vade began to stomp away. Elias, with his size advantage, kicks Vade away to gain some distance as he began to reach for his guitar to strike Vade. Vade then knew what fate befell on him and began to roll away as Elias swung his guitar toward Vade's direction. The two then stared down to end the segment.

Backstage

Nikki, Alexa and the Iiconics saw the segment and were shocked at the development.

Nikki: Wow, Elias is Vade's next opponent?

Alexa: That will be interesting, given that both call themselves Drifters.   

Nikki: Elias is a singer, Lexi. So we three know who you'll be rooting for *smirks*

Peyton: Yeah Lexi, it's pretty obvious how concerned you are for Vade...I mean Pat.

Billie: Lexi, come on now. Vade is way better than what's his face. His resume for sure will make for a better case for...

Nikki: That's too fast Billie *giggles* but really Lexi, it's up to you how to proceed.

Alexa: Pat is just a friend, alright? Nothing more, nothing less. He was the only one who was there for me during the break-up and when I had my time off. Nothing romantic about it.

Peyton: Lexi, of all people to make cold shoulder Vade Drifter all chatty and semi-open was you. Plus I feel you are the only one who can make him more open. 

Alexa: Don't rush me girls! *blushes*

As she says this, Elias and Vade entered catering.

Elias: Hey man, that was a good showing. But have you ever been hit with foreign objects?

Vade: Don't remind me *clutching his sides* 

Elias: Oh right, I heard about that bar fight. But hey, you saved Lexi so no shame in that. Just be careful. And speaking of Lexi, I will leave you now with your fans club - chuckles -

Vade: Real funny Elias....

Billie: Elias, wait! Vade you too. Wanna go bowling then Karaoke?

Elias: I can sing. Just a question of if Vade here can... plus we're the only guys? 

Nikki: Oh no, I'll bring Killy along *smiles*

Peyton: Shawn too *smiles and giggles*

Billie: Ahh the joys of marriage and relationships. Lexi, you good for this?

Alexa: Well yes, need to get out of the hotel room every once in a while... - looks at Vade - you going too Vade?

Vade resists at first, uncomfortable of the crowd. But he sees Alexa pouting with sad puppy eyes and he knows he has no other choice.

Vade: Fine, I'm going too. Besides, Elias and Damian will be there too. 

Billie: Then it's settled. Tomorrow is our Bowling and Karaoke day.

Everyone agreed and had split up except for the new trio of Alexa, Nikki and Vade.

Nikki: I see someone doesn't want to go without the other, huh Patty?

Vade: - coldly - do not call me that Nicola.

Nikki: Oops. Sorry bout that. But this is a shock even for me. 

Vade: Is it wrong to join my friends? - smiles weakly -

Alexa: Yeah Nikki, see? We're now good friends. But I sure do hope we work together someday. 

Vade: I don't really see that happening. I mean our characters do not mix.

Nikki: Come on Vade. My character doesn't fit with Lexi's here but we're still a tag team. Knowing that Bryan is head of writing, that will not be a mere pitch idea but may be brought to life....I hope *smirks*

Vade: Anyway, let me drive you all back to the hotel. We got a big day tomorrow.

Alexa and Nikki: *squeals and giggles*

The three left for the hotel to rest up after Smackdown ended.

That is Chapter 10. Man back to the regular word count and pardon if not much happened here. 

Keep safe.