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Pairings: Randy/OC for now. Paul Levesque/Stephanie McMahon as a one of the minor couples.
Date Uploaded: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 1:14 AM
Summary: A woman learns to confront her past, present and future.
A/N: I've change a few things around in this chapter from the RAW that took place Monday, August 16, 2004, or the night after he won the title at Summerslam in Toronto. I also realize that Randy's theme, "Burn In My Light" by Mercy Drive doesn't debut until sometime the week after or so but for story purposes it does. But please don't be alarmed if you find a few events "screwed and chopped up" because I've done these things on purpose. I know Chris Jericho defeats Batista via DQ, but for story purposes lets pretend like he didn't okay. Also I realize Victoria really fought Gail Kim and won against her but again that match is being altered entirely for story purposes.
Chapter Two
(On-Air: Ringside)
Monday Night RAW opened as usual. The pyro went off and "Across the Nation" played on the sound system. JR and King both started in on their customary welcomes to the audience and viewers at home.
Hey!
Hey!
Hey! (Hey!)
Nothin' you can say (say!)
Nothin's gonna change what you've done to me (hey!)
Now it's time to shine (shine!)
I'm gonna take what's mine
"Burn In My Light" by Mercy Drive began to play on the sound system. From the back strutted Randy Orton clad in a 500 dollar custom made Armani suit. He entered the ring as recaps from the previous night were shown. Randy began by saying how him winning the championship was a dream come true and how proud he was to be given the chance to carry that torch. During his 20 minute speech he went on to speak about Chris Benoit, his father and surprisingly even Triple H himself.
I'm back
And I'm better than ever
Got a knack
For making things better
Face facts
Cause your opinion don't matter
This maniac
is gonna step on whomever
This time, get in line
Cause I'm gonna make some changes
Kicking ass
Taking names, treating household babies
I'm burning out the tab
Burning down time
You're in my way so get your ass in line...
Then out came Eric Bischoff who after proceeding to make a few snide comments here and there, introduced that night's main event to the RAW fans that weren't in attendance at last night's pay per view. Then the cameras cut to a commercial and Randy then begins to make his way backstage.
(Off-Air: Evolution's Dressing Room)
Randy walks into the room and took a seat on the leather couch located in the far corner. Sitting next to him is Ric, Paul and Dave.
Sighing he looked over at the three other gentlemen sitting in the room. "Analiese not back yet?"
"She's sitting in the bathroom and is refusing to talk to us," Dave the "informant" spoke.
"Well she needs to come out sometime soon. She has a match to prepare for later tonight."
"I'm sure she realizes that Randy. But I'll tell you it was the strangest thing. When she walked in we were all expecting her to start yelling at us, but she did nothing but stalk in the bathroom. That was at least over an hour ago and she still hasn't said anything to us yet." Ric said, looking at Randy.
Randy frowned at Ric. "No yelling? That's bad, really bad. She must be downright furious then because the only other time she's ever not said anything was sometime last year at a family function of hers. We were all having a nice time when somehow the subject of Analiese's biological father came up."
"Uh that has nothing to do with anything Randy," Paul naively pointed out.
Randy shook his head at Paul. "Well that's because you haven't let me finish telling the story, dumb ass. So can I finish what I was saying?"
Paul nodded and Randy continued.
"Anyway, she started yelling things about how she had no father and such. I didn't understand what the big deal was about and to this day I still don't. What I do know however is that she got so angry that she had us leave that same evening and come back to the US. I tell you things were real intense and even to this day I still don't think she talks to them."
"Yeah well unlike them she has to forgive us eventually due to us all working together. It's only a matter of time boys before she cracks." Ric, Dave and Randy all looked at Paul unsure of whether they believed the words coming out of his mouth.
"Whatever man, it's time for us to resume our on air roles once again. If she comes out, have her come find me, will you?" Randy said, before leaving the room.
(On-Air: Evolution's Dressing Room)
We come back on air where cameras are just joining us in the middle of a conversation between Hunter and Dave.
"So what do you think of Orton winning the title last night?"
Hunter looked up at Dave's seemingly harmless question. "What do I think? I don't think anything. It's nice he's getting to see what it's like to be a champion."
Dave raised an eyebrow. "Really? Because man, I could've sworn I saw a little jealousy on your face earlier when he walked in with the belt?"
Hunter laughed at the mere idea, "Me jealous of someone like Randy Orton? Yeah right, the only thing to be jealous of is his fine ass girl Catalina. I mean, woo, did you see the fine assets on her?"
"Shit who you telling Hunter? That girl is perfection at its very best. Randy has no clue of how many men would love to be in his place right now."
"Yeah and you're one of them aren't you Dave?" Hunter spoke suggestively, smirking at the shocked look on Dave's face.
"No."
"So then why are you blushing red like crazy?"
"That's none of your concern Hunter. Now I'm off to go kick some ass. Don't get into any little trouble while I'm gone, will you?"
Hunter smirked. "Whatever, good luck in your match tonight. I know you're gonna need it." He spoke in a sarcastic tone.
Cameras cut to ring side and out came Dave's challenger Chris Jericho. Then the lights darkened and some hard music came over the sound system. Out came Batista to a mixed reaction being accompanied by Ric Flair. He posed and then got in the ring signifying the start of the match. About ten clotheslines, nine power bombs, eight pin attempts, seven dropkicks, six elbows to the face and five interferences from Ric later, Batista laid out his opponent with a devastating Batista Bomb for the win.
King: Well then I guess Batista is in a great mood after that spectacular win over Chris Jericho tonight.
JR: Yeah well I suppose he would be, since he doesn't care about sportsmanship or respect.
King: Oh here we go. Wrestling isn't about sportsmanship, it's about winning.
JR: Yes but at what cost is he willing to go to win?
King: Gee I don't know that answer JR. Perhaps if you find the time, you might consider taking a little walk backstage and asking Batista that question. I'm sure you won't like the answer though.
Silence.
King: Oh what nothing to say now? That's alright I'll speak for the both of us then. (Turns to face camera) Up next we have the lovely Trish Stratus versus Molly Holly. Stay tuned, we'll be back after this commercial break.
(Off-Air: Evolution's Dressing Room)
Inside the bathroom sat Analiese or Catalina depending on who you were talking too. It had been a good hour and a half since she came back from her little 'talk' with Vince McMahon. And an hour since she walked into Evolution's locker room and saw Paul, Ric and Dave inside playing WWE's Wrestlemania XIX. She had walked right past them and they didn't even bother to look up and acknowledge her presence.
It doesn't matter anyway. They may take my silence as a sign of forgiveness but they are so dead wrong it isn't even funny. Just wait until the end of the RAW! I'll show them all why you don't play around with Analiese Catalina Reyes.
Suddenly a knock at the main door startled her, pulling her from the many thoughts inside her head. She listened and a minute later Randy's voice could be heard on the other side of the bathroom door.
"Baby, that was the stagehand letting you know that your match with Gail Kim is up next."
Okay you've told me. Now get away from the damn door.
"Baby, did you hear me? I said you're up next.
Of course I heard you dimwit. I'm sitting in here listening to you aren't I?
"Do you want one of us to come down to ringside with you?"
Damn it, now I have to answer him. Damn him for being so freaking clever.
Standing up she unlocked the door and walked out into the main section of the room. She had already changed into her customary black and red cargo pants with her signature chains wrapped around it, her black 'Do I look like a FUCKING people person' shirt and her skully, representing her countries Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic. But what really caught their attention was her newly died black hair with red streaks in it.
Randy's POV
"I don't need anyone to valet for me tonight. But thanks for the offer."
No one responded because they were still too wrapped up in her new look. Finally Randy shook his head and looked at her. "What did you do?"
"Nothing, I just changed up the hair color is all."
"I just love how you are able to say this with a straight face. Is this what you've been doing locked up in that bathroom for two hours?"
"No I was actually plotting out the deaths of you four and just decided while I'm at it, why don't I change my hair style too." she spoke glaring at them.
"Why didn't you answer me when I kept talking to you through the door?"
"I didn't feel like talking to you yet."
Randy said nothing but watched as she then headed down to ringside.
I'm sure you didn't. Guess that means she's still pissed with us.
"No, what gave it away? Her giving you the cold shoulder or her not kissing you goodbye like she usually does?"
Oh no, you again. Why do you keep trying to argue with me for?
"No reason, Randy. I'm just bored with hearing you think is all and so I decided to answer you back from now on."
You know you are one sick bastard to argue with your own self, pal.
"Yeah and this is coming from the man who right this minute is standing here having a two way argument with himself. Like you, of all people should be giving out any advice right now."
Oh will you shut the hell up already?
"Uh, I don't know. Can I?"
Bastard.
"Trust me pal, the feeling is returned."
"Randy, are you in there buddy?"
Blinking he looked in the direction that the voice was coming from. "No, I was just thinking is all."
Paul raised a weary eye at Randy. "Okay, well why don't you think as we watch the rest of Analiese's match okay?"
Randy's eyes went wide as he spun around. "You mean it already started?"
"Uh yeah man, like seven minutes ago." Dave once again, informed him.
"Well why didn't anyone tell me? She's going to kill me even worse now. We always watch one another's match so we can tell each other what the high and low points were."
"Ouch that had to hurt," Dave spoke wincing at the site of Catalina putting Gail Kim in the Indian Death lock submission move.
"C'mon Gail, you know you have no choice but to tap! You know I've already won this match. So give up already." They heard her yell out on the television.
No more than a minute later Catalina's theme song "Nymphetamine (Overdose)" by Cradle of Filth could be heard playing over the sound system.
JR: Well a very ferocious win for a ferocious woman, King. I can only wonder what's got that woman all fired up tonight.
KING: You and me both JR, you and me both.
Cameras cut to a door marked Evolution meaning their dressing room for the night.
JR: And now up next we will have the "Legend Killer" Randy Orton square off against "The Rabid Wolverine" Chris Benoit.
Catalina's POV
She stalked backstage after her victorious win over Gail Kim. Though she should be ecstatic she was far from it. Up next was Randy's match and they still haven't been told of the new storyline changes.
You see originally they were supposed to just tease at the thought of Evolution turning on Randy Orton, which is the reason behind all of the vignettes earlier that night. But now things have changed and Randy will indeed be exiting Evolution by the end of the night.
And because Eric didn't have the gónadas to tell Paul and the rest of them himself, she's been put in charge of telling them about the change of plans for him.
Yeah, what fun that's gonna turn out to be for me?
Deciding to check her hostile feelings towards them at the door, she made her way inside the room where she took a seat in front of her locker.
"Well done on the win, Catalina. I knew you could do it." Dave spoke in a congratulatory tone.
Nodding she reached over for her towel to wipe the sweat off of her body. Finishing, she placed the towel over her shoulder and looked up at them. "We need to talk, about everything."
They all looked over one another all silently thinking the same question: Why?
"Do you four remember how we were only supposed to be teasing with the possibility of Evolution turning on Randy?"
They nodded and she continued. "Well it turns out that it's not just a possibility, it's a fact."
"What do you mean it's a fact?" Randy half-heartedly asked already knowing the answer.
"It means that tonight you will be forced out of Evolution."
"And what happens to your character, Analiese? Because after all, Catalina is Randy's girlfriend and she entered Evolution along with him."
She laid her head on the fists of her hands in thought. "Nothing happens to my character yet."
"Wait so are you staying in Evolution while Randy's out of Evolution?"
She shook her head at Paul's question.
"So then you're out of Evolution along with Randy?"
Again she shook her head. "No. They don't know what it is they want to do with me yet. Meaning the jury is still out on whether I stay or leave Evolution."
"Damn, that's fucked up. At least I know what happens to my character, but you are hanging out in the cold by a thread with nothing to do."
"Gee thanks for that lovely analogy Randy. That really helps smooth things out between all of us."
Randy shook his head sighing. "So tonight how's this thing supposed to go down then?"
Analiese looked up and began to explain the newly updated main event for the night, ultimately sealing there fates together.
(On-Air: Ringside)
There's no holding me back,
I'm not driven by fear; I'm just driven by anger.
And you're under attack,
I'm just climbing up slowly; I'm the one and only, I...
"Whatever" starts to play throughout the arena as out walks the ex-champion, Chris Benoit. The viewers at home watch as he steps into the ring with a purpose and waits for the reigning champion of one day.
Hey!
Hey!
Hey! (Hey!)
Nothin' you can say (say!)
Nothin's gonna change what you've done to me (hey!)
Now it's time to shine (shine!)
I'm gonna take what's mine
For the second time that night "Burn in My Light" by Mercy Drive sounded through the arena. Randy Orton emerged through the curtains, posing at the top of the ramp showing off the championship belt to the world. He made his way down the ramp and slapped hands with a few of the fans before getting into the ring and immediately starting the match.
The match itself went back and forth with each man getting a few good hits on one another. Towards the end, Benoit had just knocked Randy down and was about to the deliver a Flying Head butt to when the crowd started hyping up at the site of Evolution coming to Randy's aid.
Ric did his usual create a diversion routine by distracting the ref. While Hunter went behind and pushed Benoit off of the ropes, and into Batista's awaiting arms. Batista set him and delivered a devastating Batista Bomb to him. Then he picked him up and Randy delivered the RKO for the win.
Randy got up ecstatic at his win and gave Batista a manly hug and even kissed his cheek which Dave just laughed off. He then found himself being hoisted up on Dave's shoulders and H standing in front of him. He thought everything was all good because Hunter was clapping and giving him the thumbs up sign, but then that thumbs up turned to a thumbs down and he knew he was screwed.
He was immediately dropped on his back as each member began to execute their own finisher on him. First it was Ric with his Figure Four Leg lock, then Batista with his Batista Bomb and finally Triple H who delivered a vicious Pedigree to him. But it wasn't over there because Hunter had went reaching for something on the side of the ring and came up with his best friend the sledgehammer.
Randy winced as he felt the cold steel of the sledgehammer being brought down upon his face and all over his body. Needless to say by the time they were finished, he was left a bloody mess while Evolution stood over his body shouting things at him.
(Off-Air: Backstage)
Randy walked into Evolution's locker room, now sporting a tan band-aid and some dressing on his now bruised ribs.
"Thanks for going easy on me out there you guys. I really had fun getting hit with all of your finishers. It was great fun. We should do it again sometime."
They didn't even flinch at that sardonic tone in his voice.
"Just say the word and we're there Randy." Dave answered, receiving a punch in the arm from Randy.
"So where's the first lady of Evolution gotten off to? She still pissed off with us?"
Paul looked up and shrugged. "Don't know."
"You don't where she is or is it you don't where if she's still pissed off?"
"Both."
Randy sat back and let out a deep breath. "That's just great. You know if she's going to yell at us I wish she'd just get it over with, already. I mean really it'd save me because then I'll be able to stop second-guessing what her next move is."
"I'm glad you feel that way Randy because guess what boys: it's time for us to talk."
They all looked in the direction the voice was coming from and saw Analiese standing in the doorway.
"Damn Baby, please don't ever, ever do that again."
He watched as she let out a little satisfied smirk and walked into the room, closing the door behind her.
Catalina's POV
She paced as she talked to them. "Okay I want to know what the deal was when you four decided to not show up at the pre-RAW meeting earlier."
"Baby-"
"And none of you better bring up the fact that Paul's married to Stephanie McMahon either. Because that is a cheap excuse you use whenever there's something you don't want to do, but have to do regardless of choice."
"Baby-"
"Did you know how much trouble you four caused by not showing up? Not to mention how the blatant absence by you four caused tempers to flare and voices to rise."
When she saw that they didn't respond, she became even angrier than before. And when she's angry, she begins to become more verbose and wordy than usual and Randy being the one who can read her like a book, stopped her before she could start in on them again.
"Whoa, slow down there tiger. Think maybe one of us can get a word or two in there sometime tonight?"
"Don't try and sass me, Orton. If you have something to say to me, than say it already," she snapped, looking at him.
"Well gee, I would if you'd quiet down for a moment and listen."
She looked at him with angry eyes but complied with his silent request to speak.
"Thank you. Now I understand why you are mad. But you are mad at the wrong person here. I tried to come to the meeting. Really I did, but we got held up. Someone needed our help and seeing as it was really urgent that we do so, we stayed and helped."
"Really and what is it that you all so called helped to do?"
They all shared a silent look before looking back at up at her. She guessed Paul wanted to take this one because next thing she knows he's standing in front of her.
"We had to help move some equipment boxes. You see some stage hand had ran up to us and asked for our help to move the boxes. We said yes, because we figured it was just going to be lifting and hoisting them up onto the forklift. So we followed him to the empty part of the arena where the boxes were only to find there were nothing but boxes and no forklift. Naturally we all wanted to back out on our promises then, but out of pity stayed and helped to move them all."
By the time Paul was done with his very long explanation Analiese just stared at them disgusted that they would openly lie right to her face about their whereabouts earlier tonight.
"You expect me to believe that some lonely stage hand roped you four into moving some heavy boxes from one side of the arena to the other? Are you guys serious?"
"Yes we are very serious. What you don't believe us, Catalina?" Dave asked using his moniker for her.
"No, actually I don't believe any of that bullshit Randy and Paul just spouted off. Especially the part about moving boxes by hand from the empty part of the arena to the occupied part."
"If I were to back them up, then would you believe us?"
She looked at Ric, a man who she knew would never willingly lie to her without some explainable reason as to why.
But what if it's not the good of a reason? Then my accepting their blatant lie would solve nothing if no one tells me anything around here.
Having made her decision she looked back up at them all, especially Ric, since he's the one who asked her the question in the first place.
"Usually I would but I'm sorry to say not even Ric confirming your excuse would help to ease my suspicions. But I am willing to offer you four a deal."
"And that deal would be what exactly?"
"Well Randy, the deal would be as follows. You four have to promise not to try and lie right to my face anymore and I'll let the earlier incident go, just like that."
Everyone agreed to the deal, everyone that is except for Ric Flair.
"So how about it Ric, we have a deal or not?"
Ric smirked letting out a little laugh. "You know these three may be quick to take your little plea bargain deal, but me I'm not because I realize there's a catch here. So now I'm asking you face to face what the catch to all of this is."
To everyone's surprise Analiese smiled widely. "Glad to see that sharp mind of yours is always on Ric. And you are right; there is a catch to my plea bargain so to speak. But rest assured it's nothing to difficult for any of you to do, in fact it should be quite easy. All I ask is that one of these days one of you comes and tells me the real truth instead of that lie you guys tried to pull on me."
"That's all?" Ric questioned with slight disbelief.
She nodded. "Yep that's all the catch is."
"Okay fine, I'm sure we can all do that one of these days, because it damn sure won't be today. Now can we go Catalina, or do you have anything else you'd like to get off your chest while you have us stuck in this almost deserted arena?"
She softly laughed at Dave's wise crack. "No come on David. I'm sure you're tired after power bombing my boyfriend earlier."
"Damn straight I'm tired. He's no lightweight you know? But then again you would know, since he seems to always be on you all the time."
Paul and Ric laughed at Dave's joke as they walked out into the parking lot.
"You know I'd laugh if I found it funny, but I don't," Analiese spoke slightly pouting.
"Yeah man, you should really stick to your day job."
Dave said nothing but laughed as watched Analiese and Randy sulked all the way back to the hotel, which was a good hour away.
Evolution's Suite
Later that night Analiese emerged from the bathroom feeling fresh and relaxed from her hot shower, and turned out the light before getting into bed and snuggling deep beneath the covers.
Not even ten minutes later, out came Randy Orton to complete and total darkness.
Man, why does she do this. She knows I hate when she turns out all the lights before I even get a chance to get into bed. I always wind up falling over something and busting my ass leaving a small bruise nine times out of ten.
"Okay, c'mon you're only 15ft. away from the bed. You can, make it there, without sustaining another questionable injury can't you?"
"What the hell? Baby you're actually awake?"
"Of course I am, otherwise I wouldn't be talking to you would I?"
"Do you have to be a smartass all the time?"
"Nope, but I just get so much out of annoying you."
"Whatever, I meant this is the first time I've ever seen you awake after taking your shower."
"That's what you think. All those time you've come out of the bathroom to a completely dark room, I've always been awake. I don't go to sleep until I feel your side of the bed drop down lower than before."
"You mean to tell me you've been awake all of those times I've busted my butt trying to find the bed and you've never once helped me?"
"Yep, that's exactly what I'm saying. So what are you going to do about? Nothing because you can't mange to find the bed in the dark," she teased.
"That's what you think," Randy said, standing behind her and succeeding in scaring her.
"Damn it Randy. How the hell did you get over to my side of the bed?"
In the darkness Randy smirked though she couldn't see it.
"Simple. I followed the direction I thought your voice was coming from," he explained climbing over her to his side of the bed.
Once they were all settled again, Randy took her hand and put it next to his face, lightly blowing on her fingers.
"Good night, Randy. I love you."
"I love you too baby." he said silently, before closing his eyes."Oh, and don't even try and make like you are asleep next time I try and find my way to the bed in the dark."
"What makes you think I'll turn off all the lights next time around?"
"I know you and I know that you'll still turn out all the lights before I have a chance to get into bed too."
He listened as she softly laughed and turned over pressing her body further against Randy's so he'd put his arm around her.
"Sure, you go on and think that. We'll see if it happens."
"Whatever you say Analiese, goodnight."
"Goodnight Randy."
Reader Responses:
Phoenix-Satori10: I'm glad you liked the chapter. Well Catalina didn't physically beat on them, but her tongue lashing said it all in my eyes. Either way, look for so more of her feistiness in later chapters. Thanks for the review.
Exist2Ispire: Well you got your wish, Lissa. You got to read more and for three whole hours too. LOL, you know I'm joking. But seriously thanks again for your honesty and encouragement. You don't find too many people nowadays who'll do that for a rookie author. Thanks for the review.
Myth: Ah, my anonymous reviewer as returned once again. I'm glad to hear you'll be reviewing each every chapter as you put it. I'm glad that you like the Catalina's attitude. As I've said before, she's somewhat of a carbon copy of my personality. She's honest and a realist, which is something I believe more people should incorporate into their personalities. I figured I'd give Evolution a break on playing the "bad" guys for once, but look for them to get into their share of trouble too and not just Catalina. Oh and as for her father just keeps your eyes open because I guarantee you will be surprised when I reveal his identity. Thanks for the review.
XtremeDiva22: My fellow co-author...I'm so happy to see you reviewed my story. I still can't believe that after all the time spent on the subject of Catalina's father, you still couldn't tell who Catalina's father was. I thought for sure it was obvious to everyone. Oh well, guess I was wrong again. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Thanks for the review, Chica.
gurl42069: Hey, you are my newest reviewer out of both my stories so far. I'm glad that you enjoyed the prologue and chapter one. I hope you enjoyed reading chapter two also. Oh and you are correct about Annie, as you've named her. There are some definite past issues between her and her father. Thanks for the review.
randy-john-lover: I'm glad you love my story. I've read and reviewed some of yours and it's safe to say I have a few personal favorites on there. Anyway, Catalina's father will be revealed in due time, but don't worry it won't be much longer now. Oh and Catalina was drunk because she had woken up after having the same recurring nightmare showing flashbacks of her tormented childhood years. Thanks for the review.
Okay and that was chapter two. I hope you all enjoyed and trust me your questions surrounding Catalina and her past will be answered soon.