A/N: Hello everyone! This story is completely created by me but based in real facts: Randy Orton's drug addiction. He went through a really dark time around 2005/2006 which actually lead to an overdose of sleeping medication. After that he was suspended for 60 days. (Thankfully he overcome that addiction and he's on a much healthier state of mind). All the rest is written by me.

I decided to start this story around 2005, a while after he left Evolution and began to pursue his solo career. First chapter his mainly Randy's POV.

After his main event match with Triple H, Randy found himself alone in his locker-room. He was still feeling every punch and every kick in his body but above all else, he felt like he did a great job. A few weeks ago, Hunter had called him saying that their feud was coming to an end at the Royal Rumble. From this moment on he was going solo. It was time to let him go so that he was able to pursue his own career. Randy knew that this day would come. He was ready for it since August when the board decided to create their feud but it was all so unbelievable. They had all been together for so long that it was so strange "being alone". Suddenly, he started to think about all the moments they spent together and what the future hold him.

What about now?

What am I supposed to do with my career?

I should be ready for this...

My feud with Hunter is over as well as my connection to Evolution. I have to admit that I'm going to miss those guys. I still can't believe they took me into their wings and choose me above all the guys. It was such a rush being part of this amazing team, it felt like I was in the top of the world. Every day was a party with them *smiles*. It's so strange to know that I'm not going to be on the road with them anymore, at least not as a team. I was so used to have them around, to make sure I didn't do anything stupid.

Yeah… 'Cause stupid is Randy Orton.

Since that deployment from the military that everyone seems to look at me like I'm a jackass, a little boy that thinks that is better than anyone else.

I just wished they would leave me alone!

Yes, I did some mistakes but it's not like I'm going to do it all over again. I finally found a place where I belong: here in the WWE. I love this… I actually care about this business and I want to create a good image. I don't want people to think I'm a ass or a brat. I don't see myself anywhere but here... I want to be successful, to have a great career, to make my family and my friends proud of me...

I want to prove to everyone wrong.

It's true that Ric and Hunter kept me on line for all this time, especially Ric. He's a legend around here and he knows what he's doing. He kind of reminds me of my dad… He's always worried but I know that is to make sure I'm okay. My dad was so disapointed at me after the military thing... I could see into his eyes that he expect so much from me. That look just broke my heart. I never wanted that... I want my father to be proud of me. To look at me and say: that's my son. It's hard being away from him...

That's why this is so hard... Evolution always made me feel like we're family… Right now I don't really know what to do since I'm by myself.

This is so weird… Being alone in my locker-room without Ric's laugh or Hunter's jokes… I know that this is a test for me: going solo. It's a way to see if I have what it takes and I don't screw up. I'm tired of just being Bob Orton's son, the kid that makes it 'cause of his father.

I'm good and I'm going to prove it! I'm going to show everyone who I really am and what I am capable of.

It's time to move on from the past and look into the future. I have no idea of what waits me but I'm going to make sure that no one forgets the name: Randy Orton.

A/N: First chapter done! I'm sorry for being so short but I promise I will make it up to you in the next one. I also wanted to keep it simple to make sure it didn't get very confusing. I know that the addiction part is super interesting but I need to give it some background so that everyone understands the story. Please tell me what you think so far! Leave suggestions if you want :)