Comfort by a Stranger
By Crys Skywalker
Author: Crys Skywalker
Rating: PG -13 (I feel that with the slashiness and the language it get this rating).
Background: I sort of thought of this one of those days on RAW when Jericho looked like he needed a hug.
Pairings: Rob/Draconia Firelight, Kane/Jericho (Later)
Author's Note: This story is mostly told in Chris Jericho POV, however there are a few others thrown in this Fan fiction. If you want me to add more chapters I need input to do so.
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Comfort by A Stranger
Amazing how one person can change the many. Odd that, I, Chris Jericho the living legend would think this of one person, but hey things are odd. She came into the wrestling scene about a year ago. She was a little nobody from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She had a passion for music and her theme song is actually her favorite band. We don't know why she decided to come here. She said that it would be a good change for her.
She's really a beautiful woman for her age. Nobody knows her real name, but her stage name is Draconia Firelight. I never really knew why she went by that name. Rob Van Dam thinks it has to do with the dragon wings that are tattooed on her back. He really likes her. I bet if he got the chance, he would partner up with her. But not many can get near her. She's a solitary person. I don't think anyone know about her past, other than that the last relationship tore her apart. She lacks trust in men. But yet she keeps an eye on Rob, Kane, and myself. When things are wrong or she sees us with tears in our eyes, she's there holding us giving all she can to us. I'm starting to believe that Rob is the one who gets most of her attention. But I'm not jealous of that. Brock told me if it weren't for her I would still be very arrogant to other wrestlers . . . I think I still am, but they all seem to put up with me a lot more now.
Just look at them now. As we traveled to our next match Kane and Rob huddle on each side of her. It kind of cute to see them, The way Kane is curled around her you would think that he was a seven-foot kid rather than the most vicious monster in wrestling history. Rob seems to have a child like look about him too. If I had a camera I would.
A flash in front of Jericho flickered brightly. A camera was pointed toward the three that were asleep next to Jericho. Matt Hardy grinned wide as he lowered the camera. That Hardy, he is always up to something. Jericho grinned.
"You just couldn't help yourself, could you?" I chuckled at the thought of her finding out.
"As long as Draco doesn't find out. Otherwise I'm a dead man." Matt laughed. "How you holding up? You looked deep in thought."
"Yeah I was thinking about Draco and how she changed us, but we know very little about her." I probably sounded depressed with what I said cause Matt ended up giving me a weird look. "Don't worry. I'm not jealous about them. Actually this is one of the few times I've seen both Kane and Rob open up to someone."
"Yeah but she's there for you Especially after Goldberg beat the shit out of you after that Bad Blood match. I know you also have feelings for her. You have never showed any ounce of emotion other than your anger. Then as soon as she shows up a bunch of us catch you with her needing a shoulder to cry on. For us that is a relief to see you doing that, but we also worry because you have never broke in that way." Matt spoke.
"I knew you guys found out about the most of that. I'm not upset that she does pay attention to them. Robbie needs it. He's afraid of something, but I don't know what. She gives him security."
"Well right now those three are asleep and Jeff is almost to the rest stop. Man, I gonna kill Vince for making us drive to the next destination." Matt grumbled. Who could blame him, it is a long travel. But we are half way through. Jeff Hardy slowed the van down, as they enter the rest stop. Rob began to stir, unfortunately he was whimpering in his sleep again.
"ShhIt's okay." Draco whispers. My eyes widened. She was awake the whole time? "Chris I heard almost everything. Matt didn't know that I am quite sensitive to light." Matt gulped, he knew he was caught. "Stop it Matt, I'm only dangerous in the ring." She smiled wide as if she was innocent. Except when she does that it means otherwise.
"Yeah, then why the hell that look. That usually means you're up to a hell hole of trouble." I grinned. She laughed, it was a bright light laugh . . . Not something you would hear out of an angst woman with a horrible past. Odd, but I feel this was the way she was when things were as normal as they could be.
"Est tu Brute." She quipped back. Her knowledge in other languages is extensive. The Japan tour we did last year, right after she joined the wrestling family, all of us were shocked when she spoke fluently to a few Japanese kids. Rob knew enough to get by, but she was more than getting by. She went to Kane and told him that a little girl wanted his autograph, but didn't know if she could translate it to him. That's how Kane and Draco started their friendship. Kane actually felt comfortable around her. I think it might have to do with that damn issue problem that she jokes about. It makes sense.
"Aw shit . . . I've got to pee. Like really soon dude." Rob whined. Well that made it official, Van Daminator was fully awake now, and squirming again.
"If you would stop fidgeting you wouldn't have to go so bad." I snapped. He frowned and looked down. Jeff, thank God, found a Mc Donald's close by. I don't think I could handle Rob's whining. Rob and Kane both ran towards the same direction.
"I guess they both had to go. Kane really needs to say something sooner. He had to go before he fell asleep." Draco spoke softly to me. That was another really weird thing she does. I believe she's psychic, because she always knows what everybody who is around her is thinking.
"Well I'm hungry, Matty's hungry, what about you two?" Jeff asked. I winced. I used to call Matt that. But that was a really long time ago. And I really don't want to remember.
"Gods I could eat a damn bus." Draco replied. She also has a tendency to eat more than the rest of us. Big Show and maybe Undertaker could have her beat, even with that in account she's only 130 pounds total in weight. I bet she makes all those divas jealous. They can't eat like her. And I never could figure out how she keeps the weight off. Rob told me when he hangs out with her, that all she does is swim and skateboards all the time. He loves it and just recently got Kane to do the same things. I wonder if I could join . . .
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Good Gods, Jericho has a hell of a lot on his mind. I wonder what the hell is up. Yes I may have fallen asleep comfortably with both Rob and Kane, but lately that has been a common occurrence. He seems to be more distant than usual. I bet he's trying to figure me out again. If only he knew what I been through.
Rob Van Dam knows, well of course he knows, I love him deeply. I let him in and show him what makes me so different from the other Divas. Funny that nobody seems to realize that I, Crys Skywalker, the one who calls herself Draconia Firelight, is going out with RVD. Now that's the amusing part. I take care of Kane, because of Rob. Kane went through hell and has a hard time trusting anyone with his fears and himself. But leave it to my wonderful Robbie, he told Kane and I ended up take care of Kane.
Yeah Kane has been through hell and I have too, but it seems to work out. Kane away from the ring is happy. I'm teaching him how to skateboard and he is swimming with us on a regular basis. He's apart of my little family. Now I'm wondering if Jericho needs to join in too. He looks so sad as he eats his salad. Salad, since when has he been a vegetarian? He always gets a burger or something that has meat. Weird. And I thought I got really strange.
Rob finally shows up and Kane is hiding behind him. Oh Gods, I hope nothing is wrong. Matt has a tendency to get pissed about these things.
"Kane what happened?" Kane looked up into my eyes. He's a pasty white (or at least what you could tell with his mask on). Oh shit, did he get carsick?
"I can't eat" Kane whimpered. Jericho and Matt both looked at me. Concern was written all over their faces. I looked at them.
"He got carsick again" I spoke frankly. Matt had a look of disgust. Jericho I couldn't read.
"Is he going to be alright?" Jericho asked. Kane lowered his head and the tears of shame began to fall. No noise came out, but his shoulders shook with intensity.
"Oh Kane, sweetie, come here sit on Draco's lap" Kane curled up in my arms as he cried harder. "He'll be fine. It's just total embarrassment right now." Jericho took Kane's hand and held it, trying to calm the big man down a bit. Rob squatted down beside me and began whispering in my ear.
"Do you want me to get him a kiddy meal? I know he's not up to it right now, but for later." Robbie asked.
"Yeah go ahead. I'm going to give him the toy I bought for myself." I whispered back. Both Jeff and Matt looked at me. They were beyond the point of curious. Jeff sat there playing with the toy he got. Since it was Matt's turn to drive Jeff said it was for the boredom of the trip.
"Kane honey, here you want this to hold?" I took the toy out of the poly bag. Kane looked into my eyes and brightly smiled. He defiantly cheered him up. He grabbed the little plushy out of my hand and started to play with it. Well up until he noticed Jericho, Jeff and Matt giving him odd looks. Kane whispered in my ear.
"When we get a chance can I get my little bag of toys?" Kane asked so child like that it was adorable. I nodded and kissed his nose for being so cute.
"Just try not to get sick again." I smiled. He nodded.
"I can try." He whispered. "Thanks Cr – Draco." Oh gods, he almost slipped. Oh well if they find out what my real name is then I guess that's that. By the looks of it Jericho was the only one could pick that up.
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Did I hear that correctly? Did Kane just try to call her by her real name? Leave it to Matt and Jeff to be obvious to the whole thing. Unfortunately Rob just walked back. Leave it to Kane to love the toys he gets now. I don't think he knows that I know. It's cute to see Kane acting so child-like. Well I better get everybody going again.
"Draconia? You ready to get back on the road? We can't be too far behind schedule." I couldn't help but be worried. Vince had a tendency to get mad at the wrestlers that were constantly late.
"You've become more of a worry-wort the more I get to know you Jericho. Yeah, I think we're all ready to scat. Rob, you better take a leak before we leave." She spoke. Blunt seems to be her best attribute. I still find it a bit annoying, but in a good kind of way.
"Yes mother." Rob smarts off. He wanders to the bathroom, taking Kane with him. I guess this is going to be the only time I can ask.
"Draco? Can I ask you something?" She nods to my question. I guess that a good thing.
"You want to know why Kane said something different? Huh?" Damn she's good, very spooky good.
"Yes Was that you're real name?"
"Yeah. Might as well tell you. You won't leave me alone otherwise. My real name is Crys Skywalker, or at least that's all I can remember. I lost my memory a while back and that's the only true name I remember. Although my stage name is another fond nickname I had for myself. I always believed that I was part dragon. I really have known idea why I'm telling you this." Oh, I blew it I hate to make her uncomfortable. We knew when she started that she couldn't trust any of the men. Well she really didn't trust anyone for that matter.
"Look I'm sorry. I really didn't mean to pry. Sorry." I couldn't look at her anymore. I knew I over stepped my bounds. God, I really hope she's not mad at me.
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Oh no, he's going to start crying. He won't even look at me. He just wanted to get to know me. I really don't think he's going to hurt me. Well I might as well trust him.
"Jericho. Oh Chris come over here. Don't be ashamed." I pulled him into a tight embrace, hoping to lighten his mood a bit. " Look I'm sorry. I kind of freaked. I really didn't mean to hurt you." He whimpered a bit and looked up. His eyes were glazed over with unshed tears.
"I didn't mean to push you. I know that you are a very private person. I feel really bad." Jericho cried. He looked so helpless. I held him tighter in my arms. Rob and Kane showed up behind him. Oh Gods, they are going to make him feel worse. I motioned to Rob not to do anything. He understood. But Kane however had a different idea. Kane walked up to Jericho and I and hugged us both. Jericho looked up. I thought that this was going to be it, but he just smiled amongst the tears he started to shed.
"Don't be upset. Why don't you sit and sleep on Crys for a while." Kane spoke. So they were there longer than I thought.
"Yeah I can curl up against Kane if I need it. You need her right now. You really need to be apart of our little family." Rob spoke softly. Jericho nodded. I decided to really freak him out. I picked him up and started to carry him to the van.
"Why are you doing this? I mean Jeff and Matt." He never finished that sentence. Jeff and Matt smirked at him and me.
"You know he's gay right?" Jeff squeaked. Jericho looked really upset. I guess that was a secret that. Jericho started to really cry now. Oh nuts, not the waterworks. Matt smacked his little brother for saying that. I put him in the van and told him that everything is all right.
"Now somebody damn well better explain to me why you had to go and make him cry like that." I was beyond the point of furious. Both Rob and Kane disappeared into the van as fast as they could. Matt stood there and so did Jeff. They were stunned. They knew I could get really angry, but they had never seen it before.
"I'm sorry." Jeff squeaked.
"Okay I will say this right now, I know he's gay. He's been trying to hook up with Kane. I already know about his last relationship and it wasn't good so don't ever bring that up again." I reamed them for their stupidity. I walked into the van.
The End? Or TBC?
