Hi all
Here it is the beginning of the sequel hope you enjoy and don't forget to review.
Just to point out there was no draft lottery in my fic.
Thanks go out to thinkb4uact, slash95, Melilovesraw, SBMFanatic, Yankees01, John's Cenation Girl for reviewing and adds etc for the last chapter of the first one. You guys are great.
I'm gonna start and work on some pics of certain thing for the first one like dresses etc so you can see what I'm trying to describe so watch out for that.
Anyway I'll shut up now, enjoy x
Chapter 1 - Life Goes On
1 year later…
Wednesday 20th April 2011
I climbed into my black Chevrolet pick up truck throwing my bag onto the passenger seat then closing the door behind me. Sporting some black track pants and a white tank top, my dog tags hanging round my neck and sneakers on my feet and my hair down. Since it was a gorgeous sunny April day, I placed my sunglasses over my eyes and started the engine of the truck.
I placed my iPhone in the dock and connected the device to my car stereo, I tapped on the screen a couple times before pressing on the play list I wanted.
I smiled to myself as the beginning riffs of 'Times Like These' by The Foo Fighters obviously first on the shuffled playlist began to play through my speakers. Perfect driving song I thought to myself.
I put the car in reverse and pulled out the parking lot to head home just as Dave Grohl began to sing.
I... I'm a one way motorway
I'm a road that drives away and follows you back home
I... I'm a street light shining
I'm a wild light blinding bright burning off alone
I happily sang along to his words as I drove the short distance home, I tapped my fingers on the steering wheel and nodded my head to the beat of the drum playing letting the wind from my open window blow through my now shorter locks. Instead of being past my shoulders and down my back, my hair had now been cut to hang just above my shoulders.
So a year has gone by well to be precise just over a year since I retired from Sports Entertainment and as much as I miss getting in the ring I couldn't be happier.
Let me fill you in with what's been happening..
After a little well deserved break, I visited my family all over Texas and visited my nieces in England. I also conducted a few post retirement interviews independently form the company whilst there and also back in the States promoting my DVD which was released not long after I retired. I was very pleased with. It summed up my career perfectly and the fans got to see another side of me.
Since last year I opened my own gym in downtown Victoria, I know it's kinda cliché for a former wrestler to open a gym but I thought it would be a challenge. I pretty much run that now with an old school friend of mine called Rachel. I bumped into her one day and she said she was looking for work, I always remembered she was so organised in High School so I offered the position of manager for my gym and she jumped at the chance.
She pretty much runs the place I just sometimes have my input and make any major decisions otherwise I leave her to it. And that's where I'm making my way home from now, I've been there all morning and am now heading home for some lunch while leaving Rach the place for the rest of the afternoon.
I even started dating other guys, well there was only 1. My old high school boyfriend Chris. I bumped into him at the supermarket and he asked me out. I was pretty shocked he wasn't already taken as he was still gorgeous and now a successful lawyer. I thought what the hell and we went on a few dates and ended up dating for about 4 months till recently, I could tell he wanted to get serious with me you know the whole marriage and kids thing and something in me didn't want that just yet, I had to let him down gently and I felt like a bitch doing it but I had to do it before we were picking out china patterns. He's a great guy and I loved him once upon a time but I also got the feeling he wanted to be with me because of who I used to be, the fact I was sorta famous and my status. He used to show me off to his friends like I was a trophy he won and I picked up on these vibes and decided to end the relationship a couple of months ago when something dramatic happened.
It's times like these you learn to live again
It's times like these you give and give again
It's times like these you learn to love again
It's times like these, time and time again
So in the world of the WWE here's what happened when I was gone…
The titles were vacated once I left and were separated before going back to their respective brands and were unified again for real at Night of Champions in September last year and for some reason the Women's title disappeared leaving only the Diva's Championship. A decision I didn't really understand along with some of my fellow former Diva's who had held the title with pride.
Dave retired not long after I did and went into MMA. I called him after I saw he left the company and he explained to me that he didn't agree with the direction the company was going and I could certainly sympathise with him, he's doing well in the acting world too landing some great roles just like Steve.
I'm still a fan and have watched every episode of Raw and SmackDown along with NXT and Superstars and the Pay Per Views since I left.
I always smiled to myself when I was ever mentioned on the programs.
Like for instance, after Wrestlemania 26, Kelly Kelly had a rivalry with LayCool who had won the Women's title and were claiming they were co-champions.
In a interview Kelly mentioned me saying those two were mocking the women's title and it's long history by being self proclaimed co-champions. She said that I had left behind 10 reigns and that sharing the belt is a slap in the face to me and any other former champions.
Steve and I were also mentioned on the 900th episode of RAW, Steve more than me by CM Punk.
I... I'm a new day rising
I'm a brand new sky to hang the stars upon tonight
I... I'm a little divided
Do I stay or run away or leave it all behind?
Randy, Sam and Alanna came to visit me near Christmas time and I got to spend the whole day with them. They showed up on my doorstop one day to my surprise and I loved seeing them, however I haven't seem them since but I talk to Randy all the time on the phone at least once a week.
Speaking of him I couldn't believe it when he joined twitter. I wrote on to him 'About time you got ur ass on here Orton' as a little joke. Sam even joined the social networking site to so I could at least keep in touch with her that way too. He also starred in his first movie 'That's What I am' which is released real soon and which I cant wait to see.
It's times like these you learn to live again
It's times like these you give and give again
It's times like these you learn to love again
It's times like these, time and time again
And here's the one person I know you're dying to know about; John. Well I haven't spoke or seen him apart from on TV since I left. Randy keeps me informed about how he is from time to time but tries not to mention so much as he knows how upset I can get about the sensitive subject. He also joined Twitter so I could see how he was a little without him knowing.
Speaking of Twitter, when NXT Season 3 started in early September 2010, the show was an all Diva NXT and he was asked by a fan who his favourite rookie was. To my surprised he answered 'I'm liking Naomi and AJ at the mo although none of them compare to BTR'
That made me think he still thought about me and then again I thought he's just being professional and doesn't think about ME at all.
It's times like these you learn to live again
It's times like these you give and give again
It's times like these you learn to love again
It's times like these, time and time again
Anyway one last thing to add, I'm sure you all know about John losing to Wade Barrett at the Hell in the Cell pay per view last year and having joining the Nexus against his will, well funnily enough around that time Steve conducted an interview while promoting one of his movies and hinted about a return to the ring so the dirt sheets announced heavy rumours that both Steve and I were returning to the WWE to help Cena out with his Nexus problem and set him free from the group, how I don't know but these rumours went round like wild fire that the Rattlesnakes' were returning.
The rumours were so strong that creative opted to go with it on episode of RAW and hint of a possible return which of course was crap cause the company hadn't even contacted me about this.
What happened was Nexus and John were in the ring and Barrett mentions about these so called rumours about Steve and I coming back and he basically tells the WWE Universe they are all utter rubbish and that Cena is their property and no one will set him free.
Then suddenly Steve's entrance music starts playing along with his titantron. Nexus are stunned and Cena's face lights up with a smile along with the crowd who are cheering loudly. They wait and no one comes out before Nexus begin to laugh letting the world be fooled by their prank, they played the music to everyone's including Cena's hopes up and watched as they were crushed.
When I watched I had to admit the whole thing was well done anyway eventually John got out of the group but still had to deal with the group on a weekly basis til CM Punk took over them.
And not mention one Rattlesnake returned to the WWE, in February Steve began filming as the host of the new series of Tough Enough so at least one Austin was back. He did two episodes of RAW and was a ref in the Lawler Vs Cole match at Wrestlemania 27.
My thought then turned back to John, I actually hadn't thought about him in a while so god knows why I am now. I looked at my left wrist and saw the white gold chain that hang off as I thought about a certain person and sighed loudly to myself.
I turned the steering wheel and signalling left into estate where I lived just on the outskirts of Victoria. I made another turn this time a right turn before pulling up and turning into my driveway. I cut the engine and grabbed my bag from the seat and my phone from the holder before climbing out and closing the door behind me. I smiled when I saw my next door neighbour outside doing some gardening, he saw me and stood up, waving.
"Hello Emma" he said cheerfully as I slammed the door to my truck shut.
"Afternoon Mr. Ford, how are you?" I asked the elderly man as round I walked closer to him, he did the same meeting me half way.
"I'm fine dear just doing a spot of gardening. I have to do something to keep me occupied in my old age" he chuckled.
"Oh come both you and I know you're only 40" I joked along with him.
"Oh I wish" he laughed "I watched RAW on Monday night. I got to say those girls are not a patch on you"
"They're doing ok" I said defending the Divas.
"If you say so"
"I better go, I really need to shower after working out" I said cutting the converstaion short.
"I'll let you get on dear, see you soon" he said.
"Catch you later and say hi to Mrs. Ford for me huh?"
"I will Emma, goodbye" he said before disappearing back to his yard.
I placed my key in the lock and turned the key hearing the click of the lock opening.
I pushed the handle down on the door and opening it up to hear barking coming from the other side. I stepped through the door and threw my bag down on the floor while placing my phone and keys on the table near by. I looked down to see a pile of mail at my feet I picked them up and began to walk into the hallway.
"Charlie" I yelled through the house, I then heard his paws clattering on the wood floor of the kitchen. I smiled as the 6 month old black Labrador puppy came round the corner, when he saw me he ran full speed towards me with his tongue hanging out his mouth.
I bent down to his level and he lunged himself at me and I caught him in my arms lifting him up still holding onto the mail.
"Hey baby, been a good boy for me?" I asked him to be replied by a lick to the face "I'll take that as a yes" I chuckled placing him down and he ran away. I shook my head laughing to myself. I had gotten Charlie when he was only 6 weeks old. I'd always wanted a dog when I was a kid and fell in love with labs when Steve got 2 girls a few years ago so I thought what the hell and one day went out to buy a dog from an ad I had seen in the paper. When I went to pick him out, he looked at me with his little brown eyes and I fell in love immediately knowing he was the one.
I quickly shuffled through the mail as I walked into the living room, I saw the light on my answering machine flashing. I placed the mail down and pressed the play button.
'1 new message' the voice said on the machine.
"Wow 1 message ain't I miss popular" I said sarcastically to myself.
"Hi honey just mom. Just wanted to know if you wanted to come for dinner tomorrow night. Jeff's coming and he wants to see you, be here for 7pm. Love you bye"
I smiled to myself walking into the kitchen to check on Charlie. I saw him asleep on his bed and took the opportunity to take a shower while he was quiet.
I headed upstairs, showered and changed into some denim shorts, a white t-shirt and let my hair down to dry naturally while leaving my feet bare.
I headed back down stairs and walked into the living room flopping down onto the couch stretching my legs out full length and my left arm lying on the arm while the other lay at my side, Charlie followed me and jumped onto the couch snuggling up next to me.
I sighed causing him to look up at me.
"What now?" I asked him causing him to reach up and lick my face. I giggled after he stopped and he cuddled back next to me, I placed my arm around him and leaned my head back closing my eyes.
I was startled when the phone began to rang right next to me on the table. Without opening my eyes, I reached across and grabbed the phone, automatically pressing the right button then placing the phone to my ear.
"Hello a very bored Emma Austin speaking" I said in the phone thinking it would be my mom again or one of my brothers.
"So you're still calling yourself an Austin huh?" I heard a very familiar voice chuckle down the phone. As soon as I heard the voice my eyes shot open and I sat up straight disturbing the pup lying next to me, he looked at me briefly before snuggling back down and I stroked his ears to tell him it's ok.
"Vince?"
"Hello Emma, how are you?" he said still chuckling.
"I'm good thanks long time no speak huh?" I said nervously.
"Indeed too long."
"So what do I owe the pleasure of your call?" I asked curiously. I stood and began to pace the floor as I talked.
I walked out of the living room and down the hall to my office.
"Do I need a reason to call a former employee?" he asked.
"That depends on what you're after" I joked looking at the walls of my office, one wall hung my title belts, the 3 I won and the one my brother had given me.
"Alright. It's no secret you had an amazing career Emma, one of the best female career's this whole business ever had" he stratred.
"Yeah" I said staring at my accomplishments on the wall. Not to mention all the others that weren't in belt form.
"The sister of one of the greats of all time" he said and I smiled my eyes wondering to the picture of Steve and I at the Hall of Fame the year he was inducted. We were posing for the camera smiling brightly after the ceremony.
"Got that right" I said as I looked at the huge flag that was black and had Austin 3:16 printed on it which I had made when I was GM of Raw and was always hung on the wall in my office in the background. Then my eyes shifted over to the canvas I had on the wall which was carton drawing of me, the story behind that was I was doing a signing in California and a young girl about 16 years old came up to me with this tall canvas that had an amazing drawing of me. She drew me in jeans, boots and a black t-shirt on with Austin 3:16 on, my hair in a ponytail and the WWE Women's Championship on my shoulder posing, she even drew my name in graffiti writing on the bottom.
"Well I want to meet with you…I don't know if you know but both rosters are in the UK and Europe right now and both RAW and the SmackDown rosters will return to the US this weekend and will be in Houston on Monday night..I'll be there and I want to come along, catch up" I stayed silent processing the offer "I understand you're about 100 miles away and if you have any commitments and on top of that I'd be happy to pay your expenses.."
"No, there's no need for that I'd love to come and visit, give an excuse to get out of here for a night." I smiled down the phone "sure I'll be there. Could you not tell anyone I'm coming I want to surprise a few people"
"Fantastic. And sure this is between you and me. Looking forward to seeing you" he said happily.
"Right back at ya Mr. McMahon" I said causing him to laugh again.
"Could you be at the arena around 2 in the afternoon, I should be there by then" he instructed.
"Sure no problem"
"I'll send you a backstage pass and organise a hotel room for the night. I'll email you the details."
"Thanks I appreciate that"
"See you Monday"
"Bye Vince" I smiled then suddenly felt nervous, a thought just dawned on me going back seeing everyone again. "Oh crap" I whispered to myself looking down the dog was at my feet looking up at me with his tongue hanging out his mouth.
"Come on Charlie, mom needs a drink" I said bending down and picking him up in my arms.
