Spoiler Alert:

Yes there are a few more spoilers from Tuesday taping in this chapter. Also there is little violence near the end of this chapter.

Author Notes: Thank you for the review. This chapter is not one big paragraph and is how I will be writing most of the story. Please if you read take the time to review it. I hope to have more up later as this chapter was supposed to be longer but I have decided to break it in two.

Thank you,

Cat Lea Takersdarkone

Chapter One

" It just about 11:30 as Mark pulls his truck into a parking spot next to the building of the Steak and Shake in the strip mall across the street from the Allstate Arena and turns off the engine glancing over at Glen who is looking around the parking lot. Glen then turns back and looks at Mark who is frowning a little. There are a handful of cars in the parking lot but not as many as they would run into if they went to the local Hooters or Appleby like they normally did being most the fans know a lot of the guys go there. "

Glen?

Well it could be worst I guess so here or do we just head back to the hotel and get room service?

You know how I hate room service at this time of night. They are always out of what I want or worst yet it taste as if it been sitting around all day.

Then here do you want to eat here Mark?

Yeah I guess so let's just hope they let us eat in peace before they all start coming over to bug us. Don't suppose they won't recognize us?

" Glen looks over at Mark and starts to laugh. "

What the hell you been smoking if you think that you and I have a chance in hell of not being recognized in there? Shit you been hanging around with Hardy or has Rob been around lately?

" Mark just shakes his head and grabs the handle of his truck opening the door and stepping out. Glen gets out still laughing as he does. "

Very funny Glen lets just get this over so we can get to the hotel and hit the bed I need sleep tonight if we are going to be heading for home tomorrow.

Yeah now a good night sleep does sound good. So let's get in there and get us some food so we can do just that because I am so tired Mark that I don't even think you're snoring will bother me tonight.

My snoring hey pal you should have heard yourself all the way fucking down here from Wisconsin I though there was a damn buzz saw going off in my truck.

" Both men had reached the door and Glen reaches forward and opens it letting Mark go in first. Both men see there is a hand full of people who look like they just came from the show there along with a few tables of wrestlers. Mark does a quick look around and sees that there a booth toward the back open. The booth in front of it has a few of the guy in it and the one behind it has two girls and three guys but something with the way they look makes Mark think they aren't fans so he points too it. "

How about back there maybe we can at least eat without being stared at while we chew.

Sure why not Mark. And looks like most of the fans are being respectful at least for right now. So who knows maybe we will luck out?

Yeah right Glen talk about who been smoking something. But let give it a try any way I am hungry.

I know you are because you're grumpy when you need food and you been grumpy since we left the arena.

" Mark who had started to make his way back to the booth glances over his shoulder at Glen and raises an eye at him. As they are making their way to the back the booth most of the fans have notice them and are watching to see where they are going to sit. "

Keep it up Glen and you are going to see grumpy all the way back to Texas. Or maybe next time we are in the ring together.

Oh no a lesson in respect from the Dark Lord coming to the Big Red Machine again?

Actually no I was thinking of more of a beating from one bad ass to another.

" Glen laughs and puts his hands up. "

Sorry let just get you food we have had enough bad tempers on most of this trip I just want to eat, sleep and then head for home.

Shit that makes two of us.

" Glen and Mark stop to say hi to the six guys in front of them. They are Shannon Moore, Jimmy Wang Yang, CM Punk, Zach Ryder, Curt Hawkins and Chris Harris. "

Gentlemen see you all survived tonight show?

Hey guys. So no hooter for you guys?

Yes Mark we all lived to work another week. I thought when you showed up in the cage like that though that mine and Curt's days might be numbered. Hey Glen looked like you had a tough match tonight.

Shit Zach would you not give Mark any ideals. Hi Glen how are you doing tonight?

Don't worry Curt, Zach as long as you don't get in my way for Mania gold you should live for awhile longer. It Adam's days are numbered what the count now about 16 days.

Hell tough wasn't the word for the match Zach and doing the best I can Curt. I hate when Chuck fights with someone I have to partner with.

Hi Glen, Mark nope we where hoping to find a place with not as many fans so we could maybe eat and then go hit the bed.

Who us Mark?

Mark just raises and eyebrow and shakes his head at Zach who Curt reaches over and hits. .

Hell Jimmy you can have the bed I just want a hot bath after being thrown around by the Big Show tonight. Hey guys good matches you both had.

We know the feeling Jimmy food and the least amount of fans was what we were looking for too. Though think the bath after having to deal with Khali doesn't sound bad either.

You can have the bath all night Glen just let me have a nice quiet meal then bed. I feel for you guys Shannon got thrown around a little by the Big Show too tonight.

Glen nods and rubs his sore shoulder.

I might just soak for a while Mark.

Hi Mark and Glen. And fuck shit Shannon at least you didn't have Big Daddy V standing on your back and neck.

Hi guys.

Shit I don't think I want Big Daddy stepping on any part of me Punk. But what looked worst was when you tired to pick him up and he fell on you. I guess tonight was a night for littler guys to get thrown around. Chris I watched your match good first dark match.

Though at least you got a Mania match out of it Punk two in a row for a new guy not bad hope they let you win. Chris hope to they start putting you on the show now that you had a dark match. Seems as if you had some fans screaming for you out there so congratulations. Looks like the WWE might agree with you.

Thanks Mark I am hoping to win too.

Thanks guys felt good to be out there and I think making the jump was the right thing to do. Though I will miss Cowboy, but maybe we will both make it now as singles.

I am sure you both will. Well Glen and I need to sit down so we can order and get out of here hopefully before these fans decide they want to talk to us.

" Mark sits down in the booth facing the back booth with the two women and three men in it. His back is to the six guys jammed into the booth in front of them. Glen glances at the table behind him giving the girls a quick look before sitting down facing the guys with his back to the last booth. Mark glances at the women and notices that they seem to be into a some what heated talk but are keeping to themselves though he does notice that the black hair girl looks a little nervous and that the blond has her hand on her arm. She black hair girl glances at him but then turns back to what is happening at her own table. Mark gets a weird feeling and frowns a little. "

Mark?

Glen let's just order and get the hell out of here before something else can go wrong tonight.

Sure thing Mark hell a burger and a shake and we are out of here.

"A waitress comes over and looks like she star struck but finally takes their order after getting an autograph. Mark frowns but sits back not trying to but picking up bits and pieces of the some what heated conversation from the last booth. He can tell the black haired woman is slowly getting more and more pissed off but is trying to keep her composer. The blond seems to be getting more nervous as time goes on. Mark can tell by the look on Glen face that he is picking up bit of the conversation too just by the frown on his face. There are some low heated words and a few cuss words thrown at the black hair girl by the red head guy who Mark can tell has a hold of her arm tightly. The brown hair guy shoves the blond over more toward the black hair girl and Glen catches him reaching down and gripping her leg. "

Glen it none of our business man and we just came in for a burger and shake.

I know Mark what you think I am going to do get up and hit the guy?

Hell with the mood we have both been in you never can tell.

" This causes Glen to laugh as their shakes and food is put in front of them. They start to eat as the blond hair guy gets up and heads outside. They start to eat but both are still keeping an eye on the booth behind them. As they are about done with their food the blond woman shoves at the brown hair man trying to push him out of out of the booth so she can get out. He laughs and smirks but moves in tighter against her. The black hair girl is trying to move the red head man back some but he all of a sudden leans in and grips her by the back of the neck and hair and forces a kiss on her. Mark sees this and mutters to himself. "

Fuck.

Glen looks over at Mark and raises an eye.

None of our business is that what you said Mark.

Fuck you Glen.

" When he pulls back from the kiss she swings at him hitting him hard in the face with a closed fist. Most of the room stops and watches the red headed man cusses her out and then pulls back and slaps her hard across the jaw and mouth cutting her lip open. The brown hair man laughs and reaches up and squeezes the blonds breast and mutter into her ear but loud enough for Glen to hear. "

Johnny so going to fuck up your friend Stevie now, she should have learned last time that she can't fight him. He always takes what he wants. And if you're smart Jess you will just give in too. After all if you give in at least tomorrow you will be walking which I doubt that Stevie will be.

" Glen laughs softly and watches Mark stand up already knowing that it is about to be come their business. But hell he knew it was going to become their business as soon as the red head forced his way on the black haired girl. He stands up too and turns around and picks the brown haired guy right up off his seat by the back of his neck and pants. Mark moves past Glen as the guy goes to smack the black hair girl again. Mark moves reaching over and grabs his arm and hand pulling him out of the booth. The guy where both taken off guard and start cussing at Mark and Glen who put the guys down in front of them facing them. They still each have a hand on the men. Both men are about six feet tall but slowly look up at the two almost seven footers. Mark glances at the black haired girl and then over at the blond that Glen is checking out. The black hair girl is looking up at Mark and the blond is watching Glen. Finally Mark speaks to the blond who stops looking at Glen and looks up at Mark. "

Why don't you take your friend into the wash room and help her get her lip to stop bleeding and then come on back out and these gentlemen will be gone by then. But if you would like you can sit with us for a bit.

" She smiles at Mark and nods. "

Thanks Tex and we appreciate it and the help.

Not a problem darling.

You too sweetie thanks for getting that swine off of me he just wasn't taking no for an answer.

My pleasure sweetheart glad I could be of service.

" Glen takes a step back pulling the brown hair man back some so that the blond can stand. The black hair girl is still watching Mark but slides out behind the blond. The red head is cussing her out but knows he can not get out of the seven footer hands so he stops struggling. As she passes Mark and Glen she whispers. "

Thank you both.

" She then heads for the washroom with her friend. Mark and Glen look down at the guys. Mark growls softly unaware that a few fans have snapped pictures. The other six wrestlers who where watching stand up just in case Mark and Glen need help. Mark looks down at the red head. "

Now gentlemen you have two choices. Leave and leave those ladies alone or get your ass kicked.

It none of your business so why don't you stay out of it dude.

No that where you're wrong you made it my business when you smacked that little girl. See I don't like guys who hit girls so now you can leave or get your ass kicked.

Maybe my friends and I will be the one doing the ass kicking. After all just because you're bigger don't mean you can fight. And my friend and I can fight so maybe we should step out side and see.

Maybe we should do just that.

" Mark lets go of the red head just as his friend comes back in side and takes a look at Mark and Glen. He then walks over as Glen lets go of the brown haired man. The blond lean in and whispers to his friend. "

Johnny man shit do you know who those guys are?

" Johnny looks up at Mark and Glen and realization shows in his eyes as he and the brown haired guy back off a step. Mark crosses his arm and looks down Glen moves a step closer. The other six men stay standing. "

Fuck wrestlers.

Yeah Johnny and not just wrestlers that the Undertaker and Kane.

" He then leans into Johnny ear. "

Shit Johnny we can get the girls after they leave or you have Stevie keys. Let just leave this and go outside.

" Johnny looks at the brown haired guy who nods at him. "

All right, fuck not going there with you guys. Shit eight against three that not fair. But if you guys plan on using your stardom to get into Stevie and Jess pants that should be funny they have never watched wrestling and wouldn't know who the hell the Undertaker and Kane even are.

I think you gentlemen need to leave and now before the ladies come back out. Oh and don't wait out side for them.

Sure anything you say.

" All three men smirk and head for the door. As they get there Johnny turns around and look at Taker. "

We will meet again. And tell Stevie I will be seeing her around.

Any time you want to go one on one you just let me know.

Oh I will.

" With that said the three men walk out the door. Mark looks at Glen who shakes his head and smiles a little. The other guys sit back down to their food. "

Not our business? Isn't that what you told me Mark?

Hell Glen you know I can't or won't put up with a guy smacking a girl around.

I know Mark. I also knew as soon as they started in on those little girls they would become our business.

Yeah well.

I know you Mark knew it would become our business as soon as you frowned when we sat down.

" This causesMark to laugh and after reaching over to pick up the two girls glasses sit down setting them on the table. Glen smiles and looks over toward the washroom door. They sit there and wait for the girls to come back out. They hadn't planned on becoming anyone protectors but seems fate stepped in and took a hand. "