A/N: Before I go any further in the Twelve Gates story I felt it would be a good idea to see where the whole problem started , so , without any further hesitation here is the prequel to Twelve Gates . This will also be the only time in my history of writing fanfictions where I will actually have Wildcat backstage at any WWE event .
Disclaimer : I do not own Wildcat Chris Harris or any other wrestler that appears in this story either TNA or WWE owns them . I do own Raven Fireheart . I also borrowed the spirit form of Asmodai idea from the demon clouds off of the TV show Supernatural . All songs in this story are owned by the band Red and the title of the songs will be used as the title of each chapter and listed before the chapter begins .
" Shadows " by Red
Possessed
Prologue : Shadows
Chris Harris POV (CH) : This is the account of myself , Wildcat Chris Harris and how I became possessed by Asmodai . The events in this story are as vivid to me now as they were back then and what took place would later lead to the Twelve Gates opening . I hope with this document I am giving to Raven Fireheart and James Storm , two of the Shaman Warriors of Legend will someday prevent the events that took place after I met the Demon Prince of Lust from happening again . I know now that everything that happened to me happened for a reason and if it hadn ' t been me then the Dagger of the Fallen and the fate of the world could have fallen into the wrong hands . But , even though I am at peace now from all of the burdens I held within my heart and soul I can still remember both the good and the bad times I went through at the hands of the demons . I can remember the day when I hurt my best friend and brother , James Storm . I can still remember when I left the wrestling world that I loved so much and was carried into a place that even the scariest horror film could not do justice . I also remember meeting the Angel that saved me , Raven Firehear , for the first time and how I fell in love with her back then until Asmodai tore us apart in ways that I still deeply wished had never happened to someone as pure and selfless as her . Today , both James and Raven have forgiven me for my past and though I am going to the other side once the Twelve Gates are closed , I can surely rest in peace knowing that the two people I cared about the most while here on Earth will be bonded in love taking care of each other in ways that I never could . Now , without further hesitation here is my story of how it all began when the shadows of a dark entity filled the depths of my soul .
TNA Impact Zone Locker Room - TNA House Show After Sacrifice 2006
Chris Harris walked into the Impact Zone the following Thursday after the big Sacrifice pay - per - view with a slight limp in his step due to the brutal Texas Death Match against Cowboy James Storm at the PPV . The match had been very successful , the fans like it , the boys in the back liked , even the office liked it and now as bittersweet as it felt to see AMW come to an end after four years of building the tag team division in TNA both Storm and Harris felt that it was time for both of them to start their singles career as separate wrestlers .
" Chris , " Kazarian ran up to him .
" Hey , Frankie , what ' s up ? " Chris asked .
" Dixie told me to tell you that we have the fan signing tonight before Impact starts , that is if you think you can make it that far without falling over . " Frankie joked at Chris limping due to the match Sunday .
" Haha , very funny and thanks for the heads up , what are you the TNA errand boy now ? " Chris asked .
" Hmm , its not right to joke back at somebody when they joking at you instead . " Kazarian said in a matter of fact tone .
" Says who ? " Chris asked as they walked towards the locker room .
" Myself and Daniels , " Kazarian answered .
" Uhhu , " Harris said .
" Speaking of Daniels , " Kazarian said as they spotted Daniels walking towards them .
" Hmm , well you are definitely limping Wildcat , but I think Cowboy looks worse than you do . " Daniels said .
" He ' s already here ? " Chris asked .
" Yeah , he was at catering with Bobby and AJ . " Daniels answered .
" So , are we good to hangout again cause the two of you wanted your own space during this whole feud to end AMW ? " Frankie hoping things would go back to the way it was .
" Yeah , we just had to make it more believable for the fans , but as long as Storm is okay with it then we can start back with the barhopping after the shows . " Chris said making both of them laugh as they walked into the locker room so the Wildcat could put his bags down .
" Its going to feel strange without AMW and Triple X running the tag team division anymore bro . " Daniels said .
" Isn ' t Elix suppose to have his last match tonight on Impact before he leaves ? " Kazarian asked .
" Yeah , and the Naturals have already left . " Harris answered .
" Hmm , but the originals are still together . " Daniels said .
" Originals ? " Frankie and Chris both asked .
" Yeah , you know AJ , the two of you , Storm , Roode , and yours truly . " Daniels informed them .
" Oh yeah , " Chris agreed .
" Well , lets go find the rest of group then if all is going well . " Frankie said as they left the locker room and headed to catering to find their friends .
Catering
" Man I can ' t believe her , " James Storm said .
" What happened mate ? " Bobby asked as he and AJ sat down at the table with Storm .
" Crystal wants a divorce for me not being at home all the time . " Storm grumbled .
" I thought she was okay with you being a wrestler and away from home ? " AJ looked at Storm shocked .
" So did I , but apparently not . " James kicked the chair that was next to him over .
Harris , Daniels , and Kazarian walked into catering at that moment and came over to the table as Storm kicked the chair over .
" Poor chair got the boot from the Cowboy . " Kazarian said making Daniels chuckle a little as the two of them sat down while Wildcat limped over to the catering table to get food .
" Don ' t start with me today you two . " James snapped at them .
" Okay , what ' s up with you ? " Daniels cringing at the Cowboy ' s outburst .
" Crystal wants a divorce . " Storm said again making Chris look over at the table .
" You ' re kidding ? " Harris asked .
" Nope , she gave the divorce papers to me Monday morning and then drove back home Tuesday so she could pack her things from my house in Tennessee and go back to her mother ' s place . " James said .
" What about Makayla ? " Bobby referring to Storm ' s daughter .
" Makayla is with my mom for now until we can get everything settled , I don ' t know how you explain to a kid that her parents are splitting up for good . " Storm sighed .
" But , you will have to tell her at some point . " AJ said .
" Yeah , I know and I will , but I want to wait until I get home first . " James said .
" Well if it makes you feel any better , Wildcat is limping . " Kazarian whispered as Chris limped to the table with his food .
Storm watch Chris as he approached the table and sat down .
" You are limping worse than a hooker taking it in the ass all night . " Storm said .
" Hey , you don ' t look so good yourself . " Chris said touching the Cowboy ' s head where the Band-Aid was at covering the stitches from the other night .
" If I have to separate you two it won ' t be pretty . " Bobby said .
" We were joking around Bobby . " James said .
" Yeah , even though AMW is over , Storm and I are still brothers right Cowboy ? " Harris looked at Storm .
" Always Chris , " James said as the clasped hands .
" Hey , what about us ? " AJ asked .
" I thought we were brothers too , " Bobby said .
" Yeah , " Daniels and Kazarian agreed .
" Of course you guys are our brothers . " Harris said .
" And brothers take care of each other through thick and thin . " Storm smiled .
" Harris , Kazarian , its just about time . " Jeremy Borash told them .
" Well , we better get going to that fan signing Wildcat . " Frankie said .
" Yeah , see you guys later . " Chris said .
Chris and Frankie both threw their trash away and left to get ready to sign autographs for the fans .
Fan Signing
Chris and Kazarian were now at the fan signing where the fans got to come up and talk to them while getting autographs from wrestlers out there . One fan in particular seemed very interested in meeting the Wildcat .
" I really enjoyed your match Sunday against the Cowboy . " The fan said to Chris once he had gotten to the Wildcat .
" Thank you , " Chris said shaking the man ' s hand which seemed unusually warm when you considered it was getting chillier outside .
The fan on the other hand could feel the energy from Wildcat ' s hand and knew that he was the one instead of this thing he was already wearing .
" Have fun watching the show tonight , Mister . . . " Harris said as he gave the man an autographed picture .
" . . . Al , " The fan said not wanting to blow his cover .
" Mister Al , " Chris said taken back by the weird name at first , but figured it was just a nickname as the man left the autograph signing area .
After the signing Kazarian was smirking at Chris as they walked backstage .
" What ? " Chris asked .
" That guy was into you , " Frankie said .
" Who ? " Chris was confused .
" Mister Al , " Kazarian said .
" I can ' t have a fan tell me they liked one of my matches ? " Chris asked .
" Its not that man , it just seemed like he was interested in you in a more intimate fashion , Cat . " Frankie said .
" Eww , he ' s not my type . " Harris cringed .
" What ' s not your type ? " Storm asked as he walked up with Bobby , AJ , and Daniels .
" This guy was being a little flirty with the Wildcat . " Kazarian said .
" Guy , " AJ and Daniels looked at Chris .
" Is there something you need to tell us Chris ? " Storm asked .
" So , where is your new boyfriend at , Cat ? " Bobby asked .
" He ' s not my type . " Chris said again .
" What is your type ? " Daniels asked curiously .
" Women are my type . " Harris said .
" So , what ' s his name ? " James asked .
" Whose name ? " Chris looked at Storm .
" Your special friend . " AJ said .
" Mister Al , " Kazarian said .
" Mister Al ? " Storm , Bobby , AJ , and Daniels asked .
" I think it was a nickname and he ' s not my boyfriend , he ' s just a fan that complimented the match Sunday . " Harris shook his head .
" We are just messing with you Wildcat . " James said .
" I know , " Chris said .
" What if he ' s not a special friend , but the Wildcat ' s stalker instead ? " Frankie asked .
" Oh , " Bobby , AJ , and Daniels looked at each other .
" If some fool is stalking my brother then he will eat my boot . " Storm said .
" Yeah , that was kind of creepy Kazarian . " Chris shivered at the thought of him having a stalker .
" Alright all of you little girls the show is about to start . " Jarrett said .
" Uhm , Jeff ? " James said .
" What ? " Jeff looked at the Cowboy .
" I . . mmmm . " Storm said .
" Come on Storm , before you get into trouble . " Chris said dragging him to the locker room .
Harris ' s Locker Room - After His Match That Night
Chris finally made it through his first singles match after the final end of AMW even though he was still sore from the Texas Death Match .
" Well , I made it through that okay . " Harris said walking into his own locker room .
In the past he had shared a locker room with Storm , but now that they were split he had one to himself which he knew was the right step even through it was also a bit strange .
" That feels better , " Chris said after he got a shower to wash the sweat , grim , and body oil off of himself and put some clothes on .
He walked into the main part of his locker room to hear someone clapping which startled him as he looked up and saw Mister Al .
" I hate it when Kazarian is right . " Harris thought to himself .
" I see you are speechless . " Mister Al said .
" Uhm , Mister Al , you are not suppose to be in here so I suggest you leave before I call security . " Chris glared hoping it would scare the guy away .
" First of all no one can hear you from in here at the moment , so , go ahead scream your head off , bang your fist on the wall , call for help , its not going to work Kitty Cat . " Mister Al snickered .
" Hey , that ' s Wildcat to you , " Harris said lunging at the guy , but the weirdos magic made Chris go right through Mister Al .
" Ha , that is my favorite trick . " Mister Al said .
" How did you do that , Mister Al ? " Chris asked trying not to show the fear that was beginning to creep up on him .
" I should let you know my name is not Mister Al , its Asmodai and the reason I can do so many tricks is because I was creator or in your human terms born with them . You see I have come to recruit you into my service until I release you or until your death which ever comes first . " Asmodai said .
" Why me ? " Chris asked .
" You see this ? " Asmodai showed the Wildcat his neck which was starting to decay .
" Yeah , what ' s wrong with you ? " Harris asked grossed out by the sight .
" Its not me , its this temporary human host I have been using to transport me to the one I need to house my spirit . " Asmodai said .
" Spirit ? So , you are a ghost ? " Chris asked .
" No , not a ghost dear boy , I am a demon , One of the Twelve Demonic Princes infact . I serve one entity and his name is Lucifer and for the past several millennias I have rested in the pits of Hell at one of the Twelve Gates into Hell itself torturing and punishing the wicked who are corrupted by Sins of the Flesh otherwise known as Lust and now I have come to take you for myself . " Asmodai said flashing his golden yellow demonic eyes at the Wildcat .
Chris suddenly felt fear like he had never known before and bolt for the door trying to pull it open , but to add to this nightmare he was having the door wouldn ' t open .
" Sorry Kitty , you can ' t escape cause just like the powers I am using to keep us from being heard and to keep you from hurting me , I am also keeping you locked in here . " Asmodai said .
" What do you want from me ? " Chris asked .
" I told you I want you in my service . Asmodai said .
" I will never serve a demon , you ' re evil . " Harris declared .
" You don ' t exactly have a choice boy , you see I need your body in order for me to survive very long outside of Hell and this poor sap that I am wearing at the moment is breaking apart on me because he is not the right one for me . " Asmodai said .
" What are you talking about ? " Chris asked .
" I need the proper body for me to survive , one that can handle my energy coming into them , one that can house and protect my powers , one that will not break down on me and your body and spirit fits what I need . I felt it when we shook hands earlier and I will take what is rightfully mine whether you like it or not and as for this thing I am wearing he will be sent to Hell where he belongs . " Asmodai forcing his spirit out of the body he was using which fell to its death and vanished to the Pit .
Chris backed away falling to the ground trying to get away from the thing above him which was like a black cloud . It circled for a moment above the Wildcat until it came for him , Chris tried running for the fire alarm button in his locker room but the demon cloud was to fast for him . Soon , he was wrapped in Asmodai ' s spirit form as the black cloud entered his nose and mouth allowing the demon to take possession of his body .
" Aaahhh ! " Chris screamed as he started to feel pain from the great amounts of energy coming into his body .
The pain continued to increase until Chris passed allowing Asmodai to have control over his body .
" Now , I will make you disappear from wrestling by making it look like you attacked your best friend . " Asmodai said as he left in Chris body to Storm ' s locker room where he snuck in undetected .
Storm ' s Locker Room
Sunset, I close my eyes
I pretend everything's alright
Drowning in anger from all these lies
I can't pretend everything's alright
Please don't let me fall forever
Can you tell me it's over?
Asmodai inside of Chris ' s body waited in the dark area of Storm ' s locker room for the Cowboy to come in from his match . Chris was finally coming to where he saw himself in Storm ' s locker room , but realized that he could not move his body .
" Relax , you are not in control at the moment . " Asmodai said to Harris in his mind .
" Get out of me . " Harris commanded .
" Not going to happen . " Asmodai said .
" I never gave you permission to enter into my body , now get out . " Chris growled .
" I don ' t have to ask for permission and if you don ' t settle down you are going to regret it . " Asmodai said .
" What are you doing in Storm ' s locker room ? " Harris asked .
" Well you see I need to make you disappear for a year from everything including wrestling , but I need to give you a reason to leave . " Asmodai said .
" I would never leave wrestling . " Chris declared .
" Not even if you were made to look like you attacked your best friend in cold blood simply because you were over lustful for power . " Asmodai said .
" You are attacking Storm ? " Harris asked .
" Bingo , " Asmodai said .
" And where are you making me disappear to and for what purpose ? " Chris asked .
" It will take one human year for your body to be properly prepared for the coming events in the future , but in order to prepare you I need some help from my fellow demons , so , I am taking you to the Pit . " Asmodai said .
" I am not going to Hell with you and there is no way I would allow you to hurt Storm . " Harris said .
Suddenly a pair of yellow eyes appeared inside of Chris ' s soul looking straight into his eyes where the real Chris Harris was trapped .
There's a hate inside of me like some kind of master
I tried to save you, but I can't find the answer
I'm holding onto you, I'll never let go
I need you with me as I enter the shadows
" Listen boy , you have no say over what you do from now on and it doesn ' t matter how strong you are in body and spirit , because eventually I will take over you completely and then you will do my every bidding . So , you better be grateful when I do give you some control over your movement because that ' s all you are going to get and don ' t you dare think about blabbing anything to anyone about what you see and hear while you are in my services because I will restrain you in a way that will not be pleasant . Do you understand me ? " Asmodai explained to Harris as the demon used his powers to choke Chris on the inside .
" Uchk , I understand , huh ? " Harris took deep breaths after getting choked by the demon .
" Good , " Asmodai said .
Caught in the darkness, I go blind
But can you help me find my way out?
Nobody hears me, I suffer the silence
Can you tell me it's over now?
Just then the Cowboy walked into his locker room unaware that Chris Harris possessed by Asmodai was in his locker room waiting for him .
" Storm , " Asmodai using Chris ' s voice said as James closed the door .
" Good grief Chris , don ' t scare me like that . " James said holding his chest after being nearly scared to death by the supposed Wildcat .
" Sorry didn ' t mean to startle you , but I was wondering if you would like to have a beer with me ? " Asmodai asked holding up beer bottles .
" Where did you get those ? " Chris asked Asmodai in his head .
" Demon powers . " Asmodai said .
" Hell yeah , man , you know me . " Storm said not realizing who he was talking to wasn ' t Chris .
" Here , " Asmodai handing him one .
" How about a toast to the future man . " James said as they both opened the beer .
" To the future , " Asmodai held his beer out .
" To the future . " James said as they clanked beer bottles and then drank from them .
" Please don ' t do what I think you are about to do to Storm , " Harris begged .
" I can ' t go back now Kitty Cat . " Asmodai told Harris .
" Alright , I am going to get a shower and you can either stay in here if you want or go hangout with the brothers . " James said as he made for the shower area .
While Storm ' s back was turned Asmodai brought down the beer bottle right on the back of the Cowboy ' s head making him fall to the ground .
" No ! Storm ! " Chris screamed and got choked by Asmodai again .
" Hush , " Asmodai ordered him .
James turned over looking at Chris through glazed over eyes .
" Chris , what the hell was that for ? " James asked both pissed and shocked at what just happened .
" It happened because I am sick and tired of all the crap I had to put up with these last four years because of you . You always dancing around behind me during our interviews or promos , always goofing off when we are suppose to be working , do you do anything else besides play around with a stick pony and that dumb ass Cowboy hat ? You are nothing but a joke and all the fans go oh my god , oh my god , the Cowboy so wonderful . Well I ' m sick of it , sick of being down graded by a stupid drunk redneck with no respect for what I did for our tag team . Do you really think AMW would have been a success if it wasn ' t for my brain bailing us out of all the stupid things you got us into or had to calm people down because of all of the pranks you pulled on them ? And don ' t think for one minute I have forgotten about the beer bottle shot to my eye either . I ' ve had it Storm and as for you and your personal issues with Crystal and that brat daughter of yours , you can take all of that and stick it where the sun doesn ' t shine , because I bet they are tired of all of your bullshit too . " Asmodai said .
There's a hate inside of me like some kind of master
I tried to save you, but I can't find the answer
I'm holding onto you, I'll never let go
I need you with me as I enter the shadows
Chris was speechless now at what was being said to Storm about the Cowboy , about AMW , and about the problems at home . The real him would have never done this , but Asmodai was making it seem like it was him , this demon even brought up the eye injury that started the end of AMW . But , the worst part was the attack on Storm and the look on his face right now that said the Cowboy was deeply hurt by someone he felt was his best friend and brother in this business .
I'm holding onto you
" You stupid piece of shit , how dare you speak like that to me when none of its true and you know it ? You really want to make this a problem then come on . " Storm getting up and throwing a punch at Chris .
Asmodai made Chris ' s body grab the punch with ease and squeezed until Storm shouted out in pain and then pushed the Cowboy back magically pulling out a metal pipe from behind him without Storm noticing what was happening .
I'm holding onto you
" This is it , " James said going to give Chris the Last Call , but Asmodai spun him around and hit the Cowboy in the back several times with the pipe and then he drop the pipe , grabbed Storm by the arm , spun him around again , and kicked him in the balls extremely hard making him go down .
" Please that ' s enough , I will do whatever you ask , just don ' t hurt the Cowboy anymore . " Chris started crying .
" As you wish . " Asmodai backed off .
" You , I never want to see you in my sight again . You better go , leave now , leave TNA all together because this friendship , this brotherhood , this family is over . You are no longer allowed in my house , around my family , or around me . Chris Harris I don ' t know what happened to you these last four years , but as far as I ' m concerned you are the biggest scumbag to ever exist now get out of here . " James said seething .
" My pleasure , " Asmodai said as he left and got Chris ' s belongs from the locker room and left the Impact Zone .
There's a hate inside of me like some kind of master
I tried to save you, but I can't find the answer
I'm holding onto you, I'll never let go
I need you with me as I enter the shadows
The next morning Chris was in control of himself , but overcome with grief and knowing that if anyone found out about what Asmodai made him do to the Cowboy his career and reputation would be over with just like his friendship with Storm was now over . He then thought of the rest of his friends AJ , Bobby , Daniels , Kazarian , and everyone else he had befriended in wrestling and at TNA what would they think when they heard for themselves what happened in Storm ' s locker room .
" I guess there is only one thing to do , because no one will believe me about having a demon in my body besides Asmodai will stop me if I try to say anything . " Chris thought to himself as he picked up his phone and dialed Jeff Jarrett ' s number .
Chris knew that his contract had expired and knew that he wasn ' t an any danger of ruining that part of his relationship with TNA .
" Hello , " Jarrett said on the other end of the phone .
" Hey , Jarrett , its Chris Harris . " Chris said hoping he hadn ' t heard anything about the fight with Storm in the locker room .
" Hey Chris , what I can do for you ? " Jarrett said .
" I was wondering how long I had left on my contract with TNA ? " Chris asked .
" It was up about a week ago man , but I let you continue since you were in the middle of the feud with Storm , why do you ask ? " Jarrett asked .
" Because I need to take a break from TNA for a little while before resigning . " Chris said .
" Am I hearing you correct Chris ? Are you talking about leaving TNA ? " Jarrett asked shocked .
" Hopefully it won ' t be permanent , but I ' ve just been under a lot of stress lately and feel like I need some time to myself to breath and to spend time with my family Jeff . But , since everyone at TNA has been so good to me I didn ' t want to leave on a sour note by going out when I still had an open contract . " Harris said .
" I understand Chris and get your reasoning I truly do and if you are sure then I will not stop you from doing what you feel is right . But , I have to ask do you want to address the fans before you go ? " Jarrett asked .
" No man this is hard enough for me as it is and I don ' t want to make this any harder by involving the fans . No , I will just explain everything when I get back and hopefully the fans and the boys in the locker room will understand this when I do return , Jeff . " Chris said .
" Alright man , but always know that you have place here when you need it and that the doors are always opened to you when you feel ready to come back . " Jarrett told him .
" I hear you and I appreciate everything you and the one ' s in TNA have done for me these last four years . " Harris said .
" No problem man , good luck with everything going on . " Jarrett finally said .
" Thank you , bye . " Harris said .
" Bye , " Jarrett finally said as they both hung up .
" Now you are all mine and we now must go to the First of the Twelve Gates of Hell my host for that is the only way to enter the Pit . " Asmodai laughed as he got into Chris ' s car and left going towards the closest road going to the First of the Twelve Gates .
Chris didn ' t know where he was going , but now he was afraid on top of all the misery Asmodai had already put him through . Then all of a sudden Asmodai let his powers go full blast making Chris pass out again giving Asmodai full control over the body of his host .