Fic: Once Upon A Time (Lita/?, 38/?, PG)
Title: Once Upon A Time
Author: Kori//justagirl8225
Disclaimer: Yeah.. right
Pairings/Characters: Lita, Edge/Trish, Victoria/Jericho (eventual), Christian, Triple H, Shane McMahon, Raven, John Cena, Randy Orton also appearing.
Spoilers: Pffft
Rating: PG
Summary: I never believed in fairy tales
Warnings: None for the time being
Genre: A/U, Supernatural, Fantasy, Romance, Drama.. a little bit of everything.
Previously: memories
Notes: Nothing new to add at this time.
After breakfast, and once Amy and Paul had returned, the students, faculty advisors and Shane returned briefly to their respective quarters. Though they had no official uniforms for the academic year, they were expected to dress a certain way as guests of the McMahon family. That included khaki slacks and short-sleeved dress shirts or polo shirts for the guys while the women wore dresses or skirts. Once she had changed, Amy also sent a quick e-mail to Jay, including Trish’s e-mail address and a request that Adam please contact the blonde woman at his earliest convenience. Amy informed her friend of this as everyone gathered in the foyer before heading out to Paris.
Victoria glanced across the posh limo to Shane, “so what exactly are we seeing today?”
Shane smoothed out his dress pants, “We will begin with the Champs-Elysées and then visit the Eiffel Tower. After taking lunch, we will then go to the Louvre after which you all will have two hours free for the afternoon. The evening meal shall be taken in Paris before we return to the chateau.”
Trish arched an eyebrow, “and what about the dresses for the ballet?”
Shane smiled slightly, “that will be attended to tomorrow, mid-morning, when we return to Paris. The only planned activity for tomorrow is to visit Notre-Dame Cathedral and then to have a dinner cruise on the Seine.” He paused, cleared his throat and continued, “And should you students wish, arrangements for other modes of transportation can be made.”
Chris sent him a questioning look, “what other modes are you talking about?”
“Hot air balloon for one,” Shane replied and straightened his jacket. “We can discuss this further when we have arrived to Paris, which will be soon.”
“Can we visit the Palace of Versailles?” Cena questioned from the opposite side of the limo. “I get that we’re only supposed to be seeing Paris but if we’re gonna be here for a week…”
Paul nodded shortly, “a visit there was planned for the same day as the ballet, and Versailles is not far from Paris so it shouldn’t be a bother. There is much to see there aside from the main chateau and we will take lunch whilst we were there.” Gesturing lightly with one hand, he continued, “After we have returned to the McMahon chateau to change, we shall return to Paris for the evening meal, the ballet, and perhaps a post-show outing.”
“So, what about the plans for Wednesday?” Victoria questioned and then grinned, “Could we go to Disneyland?”
Paul chuckled lightly, “if you should wish to do so, you are free to do so.”
Amy nudged her friend playfully, “if you want someone to go with, I’d love to go with you… just for the experience.”
Trish couldn’t help but shake her head at Victoria’s enthusiasm and decided that she would also go, giving the three women something to do for Wednesday. None of the guys, student or otherwise, volunteered to go but Paul and Shane figured that going alone to Disneyland Paris shouldn’t be much of an issue.
Silence fell over the group as they finally reached Paris, the chauffer arranging to meet them after they had arrived to the Eiffel Tower before driving off.
“There are some opportunities for shopping, if you’d like to make note of a particular shop for when you return on your free day…” Paul clasped his hands behind his back, “we begin at the Place de la Concorde, where you can also view the Luxor Obelisk. The route ends at the Arc de Triomphe but we will not be visiting in order to properly see the Eiffel Tower.” The blonde man paused, “we will however view the Élysée Palace.”
Amy smiled, “it’s a shame we won’t be here for Bastille Day because I’ve heard that Paris really gets festive for the occasion.”
Shane nodded, “my sister very much enjoyed coming to Paris for the occasion…. She was also very fond of visiting Paris just before the Ball season in Vienna, Austria. We would attend many ballets, operas, and concerts before departing to Vienna.”
Trish arched an eyebrow, “ball season? What is that exactly?”
Paul smiled wryly, “formal balls held from about the New Year until March in Vienna. Very stuffy occasions; the lot of them but Stephanie was very fond of attending…. Even though she disliked the formality and stiffness, the gaiety of the balls could not be matched.”
“Ball season was the only time my sister did not quite mind dressing up… and for each ball there was a different ball gown.” Shane shook his head, “the only one we did not attend was when the time crossed with the Venice Carnival.”
Amy sent the dark haired man a curious look, “are we attending either of those events?”
Shane nodded in confirmation, “the Venice Carnival is a priority whilst arrangements have been made to attend the opening and closing balls in Vienna.” A smirk played briefly on his lips, “and of course you do realize that this will require numerous dresses to be made?”
Amy rolled her eyes a little, “I’m perfectly aware, Mr. McMahon, but you needn’t worry about me. I might even enjoy this.”
As they continued to walk, Shane offered his arm to the redhead, Amy accepting the gesture politely. All too soon it seemed, the group reunited with the chauffer and were then taken to the Eiffel Tower. The students were informed that they would have champagne at the top of the tower and if anyone wanted to stop for a snack, they were welcomed to do so.
“Can we stop for an espresso or something?”
“Or a full meal or just a snack… or maybe some real breakfast?”
Paul assessed the group of students, “as you were just informed, there are numerous places to dine in the Tower. Should you wish to stop to eat, one of the advisors shall stay with you.”
That seemed to appease some of the gripes and whining, the group then situating themselves outside of the tower so they could take pictures. More pictures were taken along the way, while John and Randy ended up stopping for food at the first opportunity. The only ones to reach the top of the tower without interruption were Shane, Paul and Amy; the trio toasting while they waited for everyone else.
Author: Kori//justagirl8225
Disclaimer: Yeah.. right
Pairings/Characters: Lita, Edge/Trish, Victoria/Jericho (eventual), Christian, Triple H, Shane McMahon, Raven, John Cena, Randy Orton also appearing.
Spoilers: Pffft
Rating: PG
Summary: I never believed in fairy tales
Warnings: None for the time being
Genre: A/U, Supernatural, Fantasy, Romance, Drama.. a little bit of everything.
Previously: memories
Notes: Nothing new to add at this time.
After breakfast, and once Amy and Paul had returned, the students, faculty advisors and Shane returned briefly to their respective quarters. Though they had no official uniforms for the academic year, they were expected to dress a certain way as guests of the McMahon family. That included khaki slacks and short-sleeved dress shirts or polo shirts for the guys while the women wore dresses or skirts. Once she had changed, Amy also sent a quick e-mail to Jay, including Trish’s e-mail address and a request that Adam please contact the blonde woman at his earliest convenience. Amy informed her friend of this as everyone gathered in the foyer before heading out to Paris.
Victoria glanced across the posh limo to Shane, “so what exactly are we seeing today?”
Shane smoothed out his dress pants, “We will begin with the Champs-Elysées and then visit the Eiffel Tower. After taking lunch, we will then go to the Louvre after which you all will have two hours free for the afternoon. The evening meal shall be taken in Paris before we return to the chateau.”
Trish arched an eyebrow, “and what about the dresses for the ballet?”
Shane smiled slightly, “that will be attended to tomorrow, mid-morning, when we return to Paris. The only planned activity for tomorrow is to visit Notre-Dame Cathedral and then to have a dinner cruise on the Seine.” He paused, cleared his throat and continued, “And should you students wish, arrangements for other modes of transportation can be made.”
Chris sent him a questioning look, “what other modes are you talking about?”
“Hot air balloon for one,” Shane replied and straightened his jacket. “We can discuss this further when we have arrived to Paris, which will be soon.”
“Can we visit the Palace of Versailles?” Cena questioned from the opposite side of the limo. “I get that we’re only supposed to be seeing Paris but if we’re gonna be here for a week…”
Paul nodded shortly, “a visit there was planned for the same day as the ballet, and Versailles is not far from Paris so it shouldn’t be a bother. There is much to see there aside from the main chateau and we will take lunch whilst we were there.” Gesturing lightly with one hand, he continued, “After we have returned to the McMahon chateau to change, we shall return to Paris for the evening meal, the ballet, and perhaps a post-show outing.”
“So, what about the plans for Wednesday?” Victoria questioned and then grinned, “Could we go to Disneyland?”
Paul chuckled lightly, “if you should wish to do so, you are free to do so.”
Amy nudged her friend playfully, “if you want someone to go with, I’d love to go with you… just for the experience.”
Trish couldn’t help but shake her head at Victoria’s enthusiasm and decided that she would also go, giving the three women something to do for Wednesday. None of the guys, student or otherwise, volunteered to go but Paul and Shane figured that going alone to Disneyland Paris shouldn’t be much of an issue.
Silence fell over the group as they finally reached Paris, the chauffer arranging to meet them after they had arrived to the Eiffel Tower before driving off.
“There are some opportunities for shopping, if you’d like to make note of a particular shop for when you return on your free day…” Paul clasped his hands behind his back, “we begin at the Place de la Concorde, where you can also view the Luxor Obelisk. The route ends at the Arc de Triomphe but we will not be visiting in order to properly see the Eiffel Tower.” The blonde man paused, “we will however view the Élysée Palace.”
Amy smiled, “it’s a shame we won’t be here for Bastille Day because I’ve heard that Paris really gets festive for the occasion.”
Shane nodded, “my sister very much enjoyed coming to Paris for the occasion…. She was also very fond of visiting Paris just before the Ball season in Vienna, Austria. We would attend many ballets, operas, and concerts before departing to Vienna.”
Trish arched an eyebrow, “ball season? What is that exactly?”
Paul smiled wryly, “formal balls held from about the New Year until March in Vienna. Very stuffy occasions; the lot of them but Stephanie was very fond of attending…. Even though she disliked the formality and stiffness, the gaiety of the balls could not be matched.”
“Ball season was the only time my sister did not quite mind dressing up… and for each ball there was a different ball gown.” Shane shook his head, “the only one we did not attend was when the time crossed with the Venice Carnival.”
Amy sent the dark haired man a curious look, “are we attending either of those events?”
Shane nodded in confirmation, “the Venice Carnival is a priority whilst arrangements have been made to attend the opening and closing balls in Vienna.” A smirk played briefly on his lips, “and of course you do realize that this will require numerous dresses to be made?”
Amy rolled her eyes a little, “I’m perfectly aware, Mr. McMahon, but you needn’t worry about me. I might even enjoy this.”
As they continued to walk, Shane offered his arm to the redhead, Amy accepting the gesture politely. All too soon it seemed, the group reunited with the chauffer and were then taken to the Eiffel Tower. The students were informed that they would have champagne at the top of the tower and if anyone wanted to stop for a snack, they were welcomed to do so.
“Can we stop for an espresso or something?”
“Or a full meal or just a snack… or maybe some real breakfast?”
Paul assessed the group of students, “as you were just informed, there are numerous places to dine in the Tower. Should you wish to stop to eat, one of the advisors shall stay with you.”
That seemed to appease some of the gripes and whining, the group then situating themselves outside of the tower so they could take pictures. More pictures were taken along the way, while John and Randy ended up stopping for food at the first opportunity. The only ones to reach the top of the tower without interruption were Shane, Paul and Amy; the trio toasting while they waited for everyone else.