So I got bored and found this on my laptop. I was meant to post this but forgot. I wrote this ages ago so it might not be that good. Enjoy anyway.
Forgotten Past Remembered
Chapter 1
(Christian's POV)
The 31st of January 2010. A night of glory and matches. But the most important one of them all, the Royal Rumble match. The one match that whoever wins it, would get a title match at Wrestlemania. Every wrestler dreams of going there, fighting at that show. I had fought there before so many times, but still get excited whenever I have a match at Wrestlmania. My participation at the Royal Rumble had been short and simple though.
It always was. In the past, I was busy in getting other championships and trying to succeed in my tag team side of my career that winning the Rumble was never that important. But now I had the opportunity. Yet, it still passed me. At TLC = Tables, Ladders and Chairs last month, I had a ladder match against Shelton Benjamin for my belt. I was so excited. Ladder matches are mine and Shelton's speciality and we gave the crowd an amazing match.
But Vince told me I had to give my belt to Shelton and that bothered me. I had nothing against Shelton, in fact he was a good friend, but I felt that losing would put me in a jobbing position again. I lost and I'm still wrestling the likes of Regal and Jackson with cheers from my Peeps. I love the crowds support but would like to be drafted to Raw or Smackdown this year. Back to the Royal Rumble. The outcome of the big battle royal.
Shocking for the fans although it was anticipated. The winner is… Edge. After tearing his Achilles tendon last year, he made his shocking return at number 30 and went on to win the Royal Rumble match. The same thing had happened for 'Taker in 2007 and Cena in 2008 but it was still a good way of bringing him back. It was between Chris Jericho and Edge at the end, everyone else had been eliminated. The two fought for a few minutes and then Edge got the advantage and won.
Cheers erupted in the crowd with Edge standing on a turnbuckle, his hands raised and his infamous grin on his face. He is now going to Wrestlemania. Chris Jericho stomped off angry and swore revenge on Edge. It should be a good rivalry. I haven't spoken to him yet. Not properly. Since his injury, we have only spoken by phone. I'm planning on stopping by, to his locker room. When I have the guts I mean. I just don't know what to say to him. Dun dun Gooooo, If you close you eyes your life, a naked truth revealed. Dreams you never lived, and sca…
Beep, who could that be? The caller ID says Vince McMahon. Eek.
"Hello"
"Christian, I need you to come to my office immediately. I have important news to discuss with you. If you want to keep your job, you won't be late."
"Ok sir, be right there".
Beep, beep, beep. He hung up on me. Why the hell can't he call me Jay or even Jason. Well I may as well see what he wants before I get fired. I get up and exit the empty Raw locker room. Seeing as I don't have to work till tomorrow, Vince does let me and the other ECW guys come to Raw to watch. We can also help if he needs it. ECW is in this arena tomorrow anyway. A lot of the guys are training and others aren't here yet. It feels kind of deserted in this place. It is also quiet. Apart from a few staff and tech people, and the random superstar or 2, I am the only one walking in the hall. One superstar I do spot is William Regal.
He spots me too and smiles an English grin while nodding his head as a greeting. I smile back and walk on. Regal is a really nice guy outside the ring and we get along. Despite having to face him a lot on ECW, I do enjoy every match I have with him. I whistle my theme song to myself while I stroll to Vince's office. I wonder what he has to talk to me about. Eventually I reach my destination. The door says Mr Vincent Kennedy McMahon, Chairman of The Board in gold writing.
Knock, knock, knock. I wait a minute but get no answer. I sigh in annoyance and knock again. Still no answer.
"Mr McMahon, it's me. Jay...Christian".
Silence.
"I'll be one minute", a gruff voice from behind the door startles me.
Great, what the hell is he doing in there? I lean impatiently against the door waiting for Vince to let me in. I hear soft muttering from in Vince's office. He must be on the phone. The words Raw and Storyline are audible to my hears.
Vince seems fondest of Raw. I love Raw too, it's where I started my career. It wait for what feels like 15 minutes. I look around to try and entertain myself. I stop when I spot a person walking towards me. I see, walking down the hall in a fast pace a familiar person. He sees me too and stops in his tracks. We stare at each other, both thinking we're dreaming. He looks at the floor and continues to walk slower towards me. He touches his arm and brushes the loose hair out of his face.
I pray that Vince would come out of his office already. Too late. He reaches me and we stand a meter apart from each other. Vince must have called him too. I chance a look at him. He has changed a bit. He looks a bit flabby and his hair is scruffy looking. He looks at me for a split second then back to the floor. I hadn't seen him since last year. Hell, the last time I even talked to him was in November when he wished me a Happy Birthday. It was February the 1st now.
I feel uncomfortable around the man that I refer to as my best friend. I decide to say something to break the tension.
"Congratulations Adam (aka Edge)", I say without thinking.
He looks up at me again, with a face that looks almost shocked. His eyebrows furrow. "What?", he says in a shocked voice.
"Congratulations on winning the Royal Rumble".
"Oh, well uh thanks", he replies and scratches his head.
"So…How's things with you, your foot ok now?" We look at each other, staring at the faces we haven't seen in months.
"Well, the doctor says I'm all healed up and I can go back to the gym and get fit and stuff and well, I guess I'm pretty good. How about you?".
"Oh, well I'm good too, you know, putting up with stuff on ECW and eh…", I try to think of what to say but am interrupted when the door I'm leaning on opens all of sudden. I am jerked and fall into the office. Luckily I catch the ground with my hands and stop myself from falling onto Vince's "million dollar" carpet.
Mr McMahon sighs and then bellows at me in a stern voice, "Jason Reso, if you ever lean on my office door or fall onto my carpet ever again, your ass will be fired, I will sue you on damage terms and I'll make sure that you never find a job again. Understood, good. You have been warned young man. Now stand up and get your ass on a chair. You too Copeland".
As I stand up I absorb all he says and reply, "Yes sir, understood and I'm sorry. Won't happen again".
I sit down on the nearest chair and watch as Adam does the same. At least Vince called me by my real name. I watch Adam turn his head to Vince and as I also turn my head, I see what looks like a grin. He finds my stupidity funny. He's back alright. I let a small smile form on my face but again I am caught.
"Christian, if you find this funny, then maybe you should go into Witness Protection before I kill you".
My smile instantly fades and I mutter, "Sorry".
Someone's in a bad mood. I see Adam's head turn slightly to look at me. I look at my legs and wait for someone to speak. "So, you both are probably wondering why I called you here", Vince says out loud. I look up and nod my head yes.
"What do you need sir?", Adam asks.
"Well, I have had a major idea on a new storyline that involves both of you", he points at us and then continues, "Over the past year since your return Christian, fans have been begging for an E+C reunion. So, I have decided to give it too them. What do you think?".
A storyline. With. Adam.
Hope you liked it. Reviews are welcome. :)
