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Chapter 2 : Freedom

Next Morning

Roode woke up the next morning with Autumn curled up next to him . He smiled when he saw her , she was beautiful in every way to him . Even if she gave him this my heart is made out of tin line , Bobby knew that her wounded heart could be mended and turned into something beautiful . She was like the Cherry Blossoms dull during the winter , but opening up into something beautiful as soon as the warmer , spring air and sun hits the tree . There had to be a beautiful heart in Autumn somewhere and he would try to help her find it .

" Lord , Daniels , why did you have to eat those tacos last night ? " Styles asked very loudly .

" Because they were good . " Daniels looked at his friend .

" Not good for us . Dude , you should be more mindful of your friends . " Kazarian added .

" I swear if all three of them don ' t snooze it , they are sleepin on the balcony at the next hotel . " Storm mumbled in his sleep .

" We can ' t go back to sleep , Cowboy . " Autumn said now awake by the raucous in the other room .

A knock came at the door .

" Autumn , go in the bathroom . " Roode said and she did so , locking the door behind her .

Roode got up and opened the door .

" Can we help you ? " Roode asked .

" Yes , can the wrestlers keep it down in here . " The maid asked and then left the area .

" Yeah , no problem , " Roode said closing the door .

" Autumn , you can come out . " Roode looked at Storm .

" Thanks , but we need to be going . Before my dad finds out I am gone , if he hasn ' t already noticed . " Autumn said .

Soon the guys had the cars packed and were heading to Autumn ' s house . They were taking the truck so her father wouldn ' t notice it missing .

" We ' re here . " Autumn said as she parked the truck in the same spot as always .

" Okay , now what ? " Roode asked . He was in the middle , while Storm was on the other side .

" Tell Styles to hide that car . " Autumn looked at Storm .

" Right , " Storm said getting out of the truck and staying low to the ground so no one could see him .

" Alright , Roode . You are going to help me , so , come on . " Autumn said leading him to her open window .

" You need help getting in ? " Roode whispered .

" No , " Autumn said sneaking back into the window as the others got to her window with Roode .

" Alright , let me check and see if my dad is still asleep , while you guys get Styles , Daniels , and Kaz in here . " Autumn said as she moved the bookshelf and TV out of the way . She opened her door and let it go back quietly .

" Autumn , what was that squeaking ? " Her father asked coming to the door . Luckily Styles had time to dive up under the bed . While Kaz and Daniels got into the closet , and Beer Money hid down in the bush below Autumn ' s bedroom window .

" The door , it got stuck when I was trying to open it . " Autumn said .

" Why was it closed ? " Her father asked .

" I was changing out of my nightclothes , sir . " Autumn said .

" Fine , I will get some WD - 40 while I am out . I am going into town , I need more beer and I am going to see Ronnie about some foxes getting into his chicken yard . You behave yourself and don ' t let me catch you around them boys today . Do you understand ? " Her father asked .

" Yes , sir . " Autumn said .

" Well I am off . " Her father said going out the front door and leaving in his Station Wagon .

" Okay , guys , all clear . " Autumn said once her father was out of sight .

" God , Daniels , why did you have to let another one loose . Auck , huck , " Kaz said coming out of the closet .

" About time you two left the closet and came into the real world . " Storm said as he climbed into the window .

" Why do I feel like I am in some sort of crime movie ? " Roode asked .

" Because , I don ' t want my dad knowing you guys are here and that I am leaving . " Autumn said .

" Where is AJ ? " Daniels asked .

" Here , I think I ' m stuck . Storm , how about a little heavy lifting buddy ? " AJ asked .

" Sure , " Storm said lifting the bed a little for AJ to get out .

" Thanks , " Styles said .

" Okay , you guys got the boxes in here , too . How about this ? I go and take a five minute shower and you guys put the stuff on the walls in the boxes . That way we can kill to birds with one stone . It should take my dad a lot longer to get to the store and Ronnie ' s . " Autumn suggested .

" We ' ll do . " Roode said .

Autumn was out of the shower in no time .

" That was quick . " Storm said .

" Yes and I will take them and my nightclothes from last night and stick them in the wash . Then come and help you guys out . Daniels , Styles , becareful with that . " Autumn said when she saw them with her favorite Fortune poster .

" We will . " Daniels said as she left .

" Well we know one thing , she is definitely a fan of us . " Storm said looking at the pictures around the room .

" Of course , how could I not be a fan of the TNA originals ? " Autumn said coming back to the room .

" So , how do we take all of those pictures down ? " Kaz asked looking at the collage of print out pictures taped to the wall .

" Like this . " She went to each side of the collage and pulled up the tape until she was able to get all of the pictures down without tearing the collage . She then rolled the collage up , finally sticking the tape ends together so it wouldn ' t come apart .

" Huh , you have it figured out . " Kaz said .

" Yes , I do . " Autumn said .

Everything that she needed from her room was finally packed , including the clothes from the washer and drier .

" Are we taking your truck ? " Storm asked .

" Yes , its in my name . It was my mom ' s and in her will said that it belonged to me . So , there is really nothing dad can do about it . Lets , hurry back to your other car and get out of here . " Autumn said .

" Right , " Styles said as he , Kaz , and Daniels made it to their car . Autumn , Roode , and Storm once again got in the truck .

" Lets get out of this crazy , anti - wrestling town . " Roode said .

" I agree . " Autumn said .

Soon they were at the other car .

" Styles and I will go check out . But , how about Storm and Kaz taking the other car and Autumn and I will take her truck , while Styles and Daniels take the one they are already in ? " Roode asked .

" Sounds good to me . " Storm said and the others agreed .

Roode and Styles were back in no time .

" At least check out was quick . " Styles said .

" They probably wanted you guys leaving quicker than they wanted you guys to stay . " Autumn said .

" Well lets load up and go . " Roode said .

" Right , " The others agreed .

Finally they were on the open road and as they passed the leaving the Anti - Wrestling Town sign , they all sighed a relief of getting out safe .

" Freedom , " Autumn said .

" Feels good doesn ' t it ? " Roode asked .

" Yes , it does . Wonder what my dad will say when he finds me gone ? " Autumn asked .

" Don ' t know , " Roode said .

" Who cares ? " Autumn smiled .

" Do you ? " Roode asked .

" Hell no , " Autumn said .

" Alright then , you are free of those chains of burden . " Roode looked at her .

" Thank you , " Autumn said .

" Don ' t worry about it , " Roode said .

They rode a little longer until they got hungry and pulled into a restaurant .

" Lord , it feels good to be around normal people . " Storm said .

" Well , except for Daniels . I had to roll the window down a few miles back . " AJ shook his head .

" You still letting them roll ? " Kaz asked .

" It was the tacos . " Daniels said .

" Please tell us you didn ' t get tacos from Dano ' s ? " Autumn asked .

" Yes , I did . Why ? " Daniels asked .

" Its going to last all day . " Autumn said .

" James , can we switch ? " AJ asked .

" Nope , " Storm shook his head .

" Autumn ? " AJ asked .

" The only way he is riding with me is if we stick him in the back . But , that is illegal , so , you got him AJ . " Autumn said .

" Shit , " AJ said .

" Guys , quit being mean to your elders . " Daniels said as they walked into the restaurant .

" Old man , " Kaz said .

" Ladies first , " Roode said holding the door open for Autumn .

" Thank you , Bobby . " Autumn said smiling at Roode .

" Cowboys , second . " Storm said walking through the open door .

" I thought Daniels was suppose to go second James ? " Kaz questioned .

" When did we make that arrangement ? " Storm asked .

" Dude , you know the saying ? " Kaz asked .

" What sayin , Frankie ? " Storm asked .

" Age before beauty . " Kaz said .

" Sorry about his damn luck . " Storm said .

" Daniels is looking at the both of you . " Roode said as he and AJ walked in behind Daniels .

Storm and Kazarian turned to look at Daniels , who was definitely looking at them .

" We still love you CD . " Kaz said .

" We ' re just messin . " Storm said .

" I know , " Daniels smiled .

Everyone went in and ordered what they wanted to eat and were soon at the tables together .

" So , where are we heading from here ? " Autumn looked at the boys .

" I need to get you to Detroit , so , you can meet Coach and Petey . So , I am taking you to meet them . " Roode answered .

" Georgia to Michigan to Florida is a long trip . " Storm said .

" Yes , it is , but she needs to get there . " Roode looked at his partner .

" Right , you have that shoulder injury storyline where you were out checking your shoulder this week . That could work into you taking her to Can - Am . " Styles said .

" Thats what I was thinking and Dixie said take the week off if I wanted too . But , the question is can you handle holding the fort down until I get back , James ? " Roode asked the Cowboy .

" I can . " Storm said .

" Alright , then its settled . I am taking Autumn to Michigan and then meeting you guys in Florida next week . " Roode said .

" Sounds good to me . " Autumn said .

Soon everyone was done eating and paid for their meals .

" Will see you later , Autumn . " Kazarian said .

" Sure thing , Kaz . " Autumn smiled .

" Good luck with your training at Can - Am . " Daniels smiled .

" Thank you . " Autumn said .

" Will see each other again , someday . Just tell Petey and the Coach we said hey . " AJ said .

" Of course , AJ . " Autumn said .

" Don ' t worry about your dad or those townspeople again darlin . They can ' t hurt you now and won ' t know where you are . You can also trust Petey and Scott to take care of you sweetheart . " Storm said .

" Thanks Cowboy , I ' m glad to be free from them . " Autumn smiled again .

" You are smiling a lot more now . " Roode said .

" Yes , I am and it feels good . " Autumn looked at Bobby .

" Will see you when you get back to the Impact Zone , Bobby . " AJ said .

" Sure thing don ' t let Immortal get big headed while I ' m gone . " Roode said .

" Not a chance , Enforcer . " Kazarian said .

" We ' ll handle everything till you get back , so , just leave it to us . " Daniels added .

" Good , I can count on you guys . " Roode said .

" And I will hold the fort down until you get back and we can kick ass again , bro . " Storm said .

" Of course Cowboy and don ' t do anything stupid to get yourself hurt while I ' m gone . We still have tag belts to defend , partner . " Roode said .

" Right , don ' t worry about me . I ' ll be alright . " Storm said as he and Roode shared a man hug .

Then everyone load back up in the cars with Styles , Daniels , Kaz , and Storm headed toward Orlando and Roode and Autumn headed toward Detroit , Michigan where Autumn could start her training at Can - Am .

" You ready to start your training ? " Roode asked .

" I ' ve been ready for along time . " Autumn said .

" Is that where your heart leads you ? " Roode asked .

" Yes , I believe it does . But , we shall see what the future holds . " Autumn answered .

" Yes , we shall . " Roode agreed as he looked out towards the open road .