Chapter 2

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(Dixie's face claim: Megan Jean Morris(but petite about 5'2), with pink hair and a rook ear piercing and some tattoos.)

(Meanwhile, outside with Kenny and Matt-Matt's point of view, two hours until All In)-

"I can't believe that you mislead Dixie, you know that was a cruel thing to do." Kenny scoffed and said, "Do you remember what she did at NJPW to me?" I stared at him with a blank stare, because I can't see her doing anything that bad, unless she was a heel. Especially when she was thousands of miles away in a foreign country, even though that had always been her dream to go there, at least according to Cody, as Cody grew up with her and went to high school with her. She had managed her pain well, all told. "Kenny, Why do you have to such a jerk-you know you shouldn't treat people like you are, especially when you know good and well there's no cameras around." He proceeded to begin his rebuttal, and I retorted, "Save your excuses for Cody and Brandi, because you know that Cody is going to hear about this very soon." He smirked, "So what? I'm headed to Japan in a few days anyway so it's not much of a loss". I grinned, but there's something he didn't know - Cody had pull even at NJPW, and he knew when to call his favors in when it was needed. It was then that Kenny's phone started to ring. It didn't take much for me to realize he was on the phone with either a seething Brandi or Cody. Despite me not knowing whom he was speaking with, it didn't take me long to realize that he was in serious, real life trouble.

(Nick's point of view)-I gently shook Dixie awake, telling her-"It's a few hours before All In, do you need to eat?" She said, "A meal would be delightful". I smiled, knowing that phase one was already coming to fruition. After Dixie had awakened, we both left the arena. Luckily, even with two hours until the event-we somehow managed to leave without being seen. This was my chance to really get to know Dixie, granted I knew of her in ring character, Maia Rae. But I wanted to get to know the person behind it all. As we turned into Friday's I could tell she was getting nervous because the small talk subsided.

(Dixie's point of view, Flashback)-I was remembering my time in NXT, it was at least three years ago now, but the wounds were to fresh. I was in NXT and I was training and I heard one of the assistant trainers, say this under his breath and he didn't realize I could hear. "Shouldn't you be in a wheelchair?" or as the other assistant trainer egged him on, "What about a group home?" I was livid, and Eva Marie and Seth who was there as well knew it. She was really nice to me after as well as Colby. I got my pink slip a week after. I left Florida shortly after Dusty confronted those trainers. "NO! I screamed, and then hot, fresh tears start to fall, and I quickly remembered where I was and tried to retain more of my composure by distracting myself by finding a handkerchief in my purse I always kept in my purse for emergencies. "I am so sorry, Nick". "I just am afraid of failing again like I did in the WWE/NXT. I can't risk any fans or other wrestlers judging me on my disability alone, instead of what I am able to do". Nick's reaction was more loving, but not in the pitying way that I'm typically used to. Which was a very good change of pace and I think that I like it. We entered the restaurant arm in arm. It was comforting. We both placed our orders and afterwards he asked me what I was reliving, but not in an accusatory way, but in a calm manner. He hugged me and the feeling of my stress melting away was indescribable and it was the most comforting embrace I'd had in a very long time.

(Nick's point of view)-My heart crumbled as she relayed the reason behind her meltdown. I can't believe that someone would actually have the gall to actually go that far and say that. I made a mental note to remember she had panic attacks just in case she got overwhelmed during All In. She knew as well as I that we sold out in a matter of minutes, much to the chagrin of our critics. After about 45 minutes, we are able to finish eating and recharge as we both knew this was going to be a very long night. I knew that I'd have to check in before her real match against Tenile, and I was happy for her-knowing that Kenny didn't dampen her spirit to fight tonight. We then pay our bills, separate checks(on her insistance), and then head back to the arena. She was laughing and smiling on the ride back. Apparently, Matt sensed what was going on when we got back. I hugged her as we got out of the booth which had a step down.

(Meanwhile, Cody's point of view)-I was seething after I had learned from Matt about Omega misleading Dixie. He knew that he was on a short leash towards me anyway, but no one besides Brandi knew of my close relationship with her. Come to think of it, I had an idea that I'd pitch to Brandi after All In concluded, but I knew that this specific conversation would have to wait until next week. A cameraman had motioned for me and I had to make my way over there, I took Brandi's hand and kissed it, "Right back, gorgeous". She chuckled.

(Kenny's point of view, during his match)-I was about to pin Pentagon Jr when I heard someone say, "There's something I want to say, Omega." As I looked up, There's Cody, Matt, and Nick all with smirks on there faces as Cody begins to speak and says, "After your match, I'd like you to go to apologize to Maia after your match." I nodded as I looked back, Pentagon had me rolled up for a cover.

(Maia's point of view- twenty minutes before her match)-I am in my dressing room and I search my suitcase for my lucky ring gear, which is just a simple designed purple and gold two piece. Yes, granted I felt self conscious in it, as it let my scars show-but I knew that I was a fighter and that was the important thing. After I search my suitcase a second time-this time for my boots, which were black boots with a blue design on the shoe. I then head out because I'm getting tired of sitting. I walk over towards the ring crew and smile and ask, "Just for tonight, can I have my theme changed to "Walk on Water" by Thirty Seconds to Mars?" The ring person gives me a thumbs up gesture and I head back to my dressing room. A short time later, I heard a knock at the door, and then let them in. "What do you want?" I ask in a low tone. "It has come to my attention that I need to apologize to you, Maia, noticing the change into my ring gear. "I accept your apology".

I stated simply, knowing that Cody may have extra consequences for him, after All In. "Is that all you needed?" I say, looking towards the door so I could leave as I was getting ansy and wanted to stretch my legs. He nodded in the affirmative, and he let himself out. Around the corner, I see Tenile- she's smiling at me and greets me warmly, with a hug. "Let's have a good match, alright?" She says, and I say, "Yes, let's give them a match they won't soon forget. Maybe people will begin to understand we aren't just eye candy." She nods and heads to the ramp. as the ring announcer bellowed, "And the Challenger, Maia Rae!" (During the match) As I slapped hands, I heard people screaming my ring name and that's such an amazing feeling. I look towards Tenile and shake her hand. She accepts it and we lock up, as is customary in my matches. I'm kind of relieved that she took the time to look at old matches, and I'm sure she spoke to Cody beforehand as well. After she shoved me into the ropes, something snapped in me. I mouth the words, "I'm sorry" and I slapped her into the ropes and give her a slight shove into the turnbuckle. I turned my back and I felt a push down into the mat. I feel my hair being pulled. That hurt! All I could do was hope the guys weren't watching, but I knew that was foolish. All the sudden, I see an opening. I get up and grab her arms and get her down on the mat. I pull her into a submission, and the ref starts counting.

...1

2...

3!

It didn't even hit me that I had won.

All I remember was the belt being placed in my hands. I sobbed, because surely that didn't just happen? Tenile comes over and pats me on the back and I smiled, I'm on Cloud 9- I've proven myself to the others and the naysayers, that they missed out on my potential.

I blow a kiss to the fans and ask for a mic. I'm given one and I say, "Thank you so much everyone! Enjoy the rest of All in!" I know by this point, my makeup is smeared. I made my way out of the ring and headed to go be interviewed by Alicia.

(Nick's point of view)- I can't believe she did this and won! I have a little surprise for her in about two hours. Right now, I heard Matt say, "Dude, you obviously like her, why not make it official tonight?" His words made perfect sense, but I knew I'd still have time to think.

(During Maia's interview with Alicia)-"So, how do you feel, Maia?" I took a breath and said, "Amazing! This opportunity is something I'm grateful for and I hope to remain champion for the long run". Alice thanked me and headed back to the locker room, being engulfed in a hug. "Guys!" You're hurting me!" They both apologized. "We are so proud of you!" I smiled wide, knowing that I needed to make a call. I grabbed my phone and dialed the number. I was about on the brink of tears again, when I heard my Mother's voice. "Momma, I did it! I won!" The next thing I know, she's screaming(in a good way, of course) and surely I knew that the scream had the chance of waking up my old neighbors). But then, she asks the question, "When can my champion come home?" I smiled, "I have to do a few more tapings of Ring of honor, but around Christmas." I say, with Matt grinning like he knew something I didn't. I'm sure Nick did have something planned, I just didn't know what. Then, I'm interrupted by my Father, who asks gently, "Are you in pain?" I nodded and said, "Yes but I have two more hours left." Then, Nick takes the phone from my hands and tells my Dad, "We will make sure she gets her meds". I could see my Dad saying, "She's lucky to have you guys and Cody." I sighed, and sat down on the couch, letting my euphoria take over. I know that Dusty is looking down on me, smiling.

(Flashback, back in High School, Junior Year)-I had a stressful day with the others at school and Dusty seemed to notice the change in my demeanor. He took me aside and said, "Cody wouldn't want to see you sad, pointing to his youngest-the one person who knew me better than I did myself. I smiled, remembering our junior prom. "Thank you for everything Dusty, but above all-having a son who believes in me when I can't believe in myself." He smiled and said, "Thank you for being so close with Cody, even though we know he's a handful sometimes" He laughed and I looked at my rose corsage, knowing he picked it up this morning as it had the smell of a freshly picked rose.)

(Kenny's point of view)-I was proud of her, but I knew that Tenile was taking this loss hard, as she was champion for two years before Maia was. I headed towards catering and saw her sitting alone and after I grabbed myself a plate of salad, I asked her, "May I sit here?" She looked up at me with tear stained eyes and a red face. As I finish my meal, I look up and see that she's softly talking to me. "I know you are upset, and you've wanted time to go to Australia to visit your family." She smiled at that.

(Nick's point of view)-I watched as Maia was coming down from her championship high. She looks towards me and asks, "Is getting the Gold always like this?" I chuckled, and said, "For the majority of the time yes." I sighed contently and said, "I never want this high to end!"

(An hour and a half later, Maia's point of view)- It was just before All In concluded, but no one could deny its success, much to the chagrin of the original people in the business. It was wonderful to see that the indies were making a fierce competition for the bigger companies. As The Young Bucks made there way to the ring, I smiled as Nick called me over. I looked up at him and said, "What's going on?" "This-Welcome Maia!" He then swiftly picks me up and I'm engulfed in a hug for what it felt like a million times that night. I look up at him confused, but get the hint when a shirt is placed in my arm. It's one that has a outline of a Buck and the "Young Bucks" in Pink script, as it's a white shirt. I turn it over and see on the back-it says, "Superkick Party" in the same font type. I see that Nick has gotten a mic. I smirk, not knowing what's ahead. "Maia, would you want to be a member of the Young Bucks, permanently?" "You don't have to ask me twice, I accept!" I had to scream my answer because the crowd was deafening at this point. After everyone had left the arena, we had congratulated Brandi and Cody.

Me, Kenny, Nick and Matt were sharing a rental. "This should be interesting" I thought to myself. I sighed and got in the back with Kenny because I was exhausted and truth be told, my legs were hurting. Kenny puts his thumb in my palm and rubs my palm. (Flashback-"Okada"! I need a favor- Can you come with me to the pharmacy because they've said that there's no Japanese equivalent for this medication. He hailed a cab and we headed to Sapporo, and I was just in awe of the scenery, knowing that it had always been my dream to come here. "See anything you like?" he asks, I smiled and said "Everything, I am in pure awe." He smiled and kissed my knuckle. It took forty-five minutes but Okada managed to get me a ninety-day supply. We headed back to the hotel and Kenny was walking the halls and saw us. Due to it being March and Sakura Season, they didn't have any rooms left.) I groan inwardly as I hear, "Dix?" What are you doing with him?" "Look Kenny, Okada and I have to be up for press in Hokkaido at 4 am. "Good night". I say, carrying my luggage in. I slept on Okada's hotel couch. Still to this day, I don't know what happened that night.

Luckily, we arrived at the Mariott hotel Cody and Brandi had gotten our rooms at. I shared a room with the guys, Kenny had his own suite across the hall. When I arrived at the room, I see Matt's sleeping form and he's sprawled out on the bed, part of me wants to post it to Twitter, but I refrain ."Open up" Nick commands, with my pills in his hand. I eventually convince him that one dose will be enough. He tells me that we will be taking the second bed. I go along with it, seeing as how I'm exhausted.

(The next morning, before the flight to Dallas)-I feel arms trying to rouse me. "Five more minutes?" I plead and I heard, "Come on, little one" I nearly swallow my tongue at that, "How in the world did he know?" I grabbed a white tank, my "Nightmare Family" hoodie and my grey sweatpants and we all head to Pro Wrestling Tees, to stop by and sign some autographs and get some fan interaction. It was pretty surreal seeing my merch on the wall. After that quick stop, we head to O'Hare International Airport. "Thanks for everything, Chicago!" I say as we take off.

(Playlist for Chapter 2- "Mr. Blue Sky" by ELO, "Nine in the afternoon" by Panic At the Disco, "Love and Affection" by Def Leppard, "The Chain" by Fleetwood Mac, "Dirty Weapons" by Killer Dwarfs "All the love" by William Control, "Come With Me Now" by Kongos, "The Calm" by Of Mice and Men, "Reverie" by Side Saddle, "Stay the night" by Zedd

(A/N #2- Any guesses as to what idea Cody has to say to Brandi? And what do you think Dixie's involvement is? What do you think of Nick's Dom side? Side note-Should I change the rating?)