Chapter 2 : Locker Room Meeting
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The Impact Zone - Conference Room
" So , does anyone have a clue why the whole Impact Zone is here ? " Bully Ray asked looking around at his fellow wrestlers .
" Nope , not a clue . " Garrett Bischoff said leaning back in his chair next to Devon , who was acting oddly silent .
" Maybe they found headless zombies in the locker room ? " Showtime , Eric Young thought outloud .
" EY , if you don ' t stop coming up with those crazy ideas . They are going to put you in the loony bin , dude . " AJ Styles looked at him .
" I think somebody needs to go find out what is taking them so long , bro . I have a tanning appointment in ten minutes , hamsters . " Robbie E said , while Robbie T stood there like a bouncer daring anyone to touch the Jersey Shore want - a - be .
" Hamsters , ewww , I hate rodents . " Madison Rayne and Gail Kim screamed really loud .
" Could you ladies quit scream ? " Jeff Hardy asked .
" Could somebody freakin anwer my question ? " Bully asked shaking his head .
" Why don ' t you sit your ass down dushbag and find out like the rest of us . " Ken Anderson ( Anderson ) screamed at him .
" That lady can stop screaming , too . " The Tennessee Cowboy , James Storm said holding his ear because he was sitting right next to Mr . Anderson .
" I take it this meeting isn ' t that important as Dixie Carter said because they would be here telling us what is going on . " Bully Ray giving up getting an answer from the rest of the locker room .
" My schedule is booked and the It Factor is here waiting for someone to tell him when he can leave . Do they not realize that I am the World Champion and I have other business to attend to ? Bobby Roode doesn ' t wait on nobody . " Robert Roode said shaking his head .
" Do you have a problem , Bobby ? Because I can sure fix it . " Storm looked at Roode annoyed , he couldn ' t stand being in the same room with his former Beer Money partner . Those days of happy memories were long gone and broken away like the beer bottle Roode had used on him the day that their tag team and friendship vanished .
Just then the door opened and Dixie Carter , Sting , and Hulk Hogan walked in looking very worried .
" Why have we had to wait for you so long ? " Roode asked getting up .
" Bobby , stop and please sit down . We don ' t have time to mess with your BS today and what this meeting is about is important , I guarantee it . Something has happened that we all may need the Impact locker room to help out with and that includes you , Roode . " Sting said without raising his voice .
" Why do you guys look so worried ? " RVD asked feeling the emotions from the three .
" Because , one of our former stars has gone missing . He was taken from his hometown last night and we can ' t locate him . We were kind of hoping that one of you may have heard from him last and may know if he was in any kind of trouble . Please , we need everyones ' full support . Jarrett come in here since you know more about what is going . " Hulk said to the group . The companies founder , Jeff Jarrett , walked in with a pregnant , young lady .
" Hey , that isn ' t Karen . " Daniels said .
" Shut up , Christopher . " Jarrett said to him
" Jarrett , what is going on ? " Storm asked glaring at Daniels .
" Glad you asked James , but first let me introduce y ' all to my friend . This is Jessica Fisher Harris , she was known as Jessie Fisher in AAA and in ROH as Jessie Harris , but that is not why she is here . Jessie is Wildcat Chris Harris ' s wife and she needs our help . " Jarrett said to the group .
" You are Chris ' s wife ? " The Cowboy looked at his former AMW partner ' s wife .
" Yes , we met four years ago the same night I went to Ring of Honor . I guess you could say love at first sight . You must be the Tennessee Cowboy , James Storm ? " She asked the Cowboy .
" Yes , I am . " Storm said to her .
" Jessie do you want me to tell them or you ? " Jarrett asked .
" Tell us what ? " Kazarian asked .
" I will , but if I can ' t handle it , take over for me . " Jessie said to Double J who nodded his head yes .
" So , what do you have to tell us , Jessie ? " Styles asked . Gail Kim was looking at Jessie because she also use to be apart of AMW as a valet and the Wildcat was a very close friend of hers .
" Chris is missing . He was taken from the nearby store in Fort Wright , not to far from our home . At first I didn ' t panic , but when it started getting late I got worried so I called Jarrett . He and Jarrett kept in touch after Harris came back last year . Chris didn ' t want to lose contact with TNA as a whole , so , he just stayed in touch with Jeff . " Jessie said stopping for a minute to recompose herself .
" If I remember Harris correctly , he like the Cowboy over there liked to party and drink , has that crossed your mind ? " Roode asked being mean .
" Shut up , Bobby . " Storm said to him .
" Roode , Chris may like to drink and still does on occasions . But , he hasn ' t been out that late in a while , except when the Indies call him to wrestle and even then he calls home no matter how late his matches are . He wouldn ' t just not call me if he was coming home late . He knows I get worried if he does and right now my stress level can ' t be up , it is to unhealthy for me right now . Chris ' s car was still at the store , but the Wildcat was gone . So , I know someone took him . " Jessie said trying to fight the tears . She wanted her husband and she prayed to God that he is okay .
" Jessie , we will find Chris . I promise you , but don ' t let your stress get to you . " Jarrett said seeing her emotions and anxiety rising , and it was not healthy for an expecting mother or the unborn baby .
" You okay ? " Storm asked Jessie
" No , Storm . Chris and I are expecting a child , so , Wildcat being missing has me worried and my stess level goes up when I get to upset . Reason Chris hasn ' t had to many matches over the last five months and decided to take vacation time from the Indies , until the baby got here , he want to watch out for me because of my stress . I am a worrier by nature , so , it makes it more difficult to control my anxiety and worrying at the same time . " Jessie explained .
" Then relax , duh . " Roode mumbled to himself .
" Roode , if you don ' t stop being a selfish dick . I will tear your miserable hide , son . Jessie come on , we need to talk . " Storm said to the It Factor and then turned to Jessie .
" But , what about Chris ? " She looked at Storm .
" Jarrett can handle the rest , but you don ' t need to stress yourself out , darlin . " Storm said getting up and moving to the door . She followed him .
" Storm , good call , man . " Jarrett said .
" Yeah , " Styles agreed glaring at Roode for being a prick .
" Don ' t worry about it , guys . " Storm said as he closed the door behind him and Jessie .
" Roode , you really need to watch what you say about her and Chris . Chris was one of the guys that helped start this company and if this company wasn ' t here you wouldn ' t be World Champion . " Jarrett said to him
" Now , we are not asking for much . But , we do want to know if you hear anything or know anything about Harris ' s disappearance . Please , his family needs him as you already heard . " Dixie Carter said to the locker room .
Storm ' s Locker Room
" Thank you for what you did back there , Storm . I owe you one . " Jessie said once they got to the Cowboy ' s locker room . She was grateful to the Cowboy for sticking up for her when Roode was being a jerk .
" Don ' t mention it , sweetie . I couldn ' t let that jerk talk to you like that . Chris would kill me if I let Roode be mean to you . So , please relax and don ' t stess yourself out to much . " James looked at her calmly .
" You know Chris still misses you being around . He won ' t openly admit it yet , but he misses the old days of TNA , not the stess and the constant battle trying to get people to notice Impact instead of WWE . But , he does miss the good memories and a lot of his old friends . Even though he went to WWE , I still think TNA was his first love and his real home in wrestling . " Jessie said thinking of the Wildcat .
" Those were bitter sweet memories , Jessie . Chris knows that we had it rough when the company first started and having to compete with WWE was not fun . But , when we raised that bar and met the next goal for the company it was exciting for all of us . Jarrett , Myself , Chris and Styles we were the first in this company . Chris and I was apart of Cyberspace , so technically we were with the company before it even became TNA . Jarrett saw something in us . " Storm said to her .
" America ' s Most Wanted was the first real team in TNA then ? " She asked .
" Yes ma ' am . " The Cowboy answered .
" I think that Jarrett still sees something in both of you . I know he does with Chris . I think that was the reason Chris didn ' t mind staying in contact with Jeff Jarrett after the match you guys had last year . I think he realized that Jarrett still wanted contact with him and still believed he had the ability to still become a World Champion . " Jessie smiled a little at the thought .
" You believe it , too don ' t you ? " Storm asked .
" Yes , I do . He mentioned coming back to TNA a month ago , but he wasn ' t sure if he wanted to now or wait until after the baby is born . We ' ve already discussed me going back after the little one is at least a year old . But , he wasn ' t sure about what he was going to do yet . " Jessie said . She wished Chris was here .
" You are still stressing out aren ' t you ? " Storm asked seeing how sad she was .
" Yes , I just wish he would call . " Jessie said reaching into her purse and pulling her cell phone out checking it .
" I understand darlin , but you got to stay calm . Worrying won ' t help us find Chris and it is not good for you or the baby . Why don ' t you tell me how you and Chris met ? Or about your wrestling career ? " Storm suggested hoping that talking would keep her calm . AJ Styles walked in with Gail Kim at that moment .
" AJ , Gail . What can I help you with ? " Storm asked . His protective nature coming to the surface .
" Relax , James . I just wanted to tell Jessie sorry for Roode being a jerk . " AJ said . Storm nodded his head relaxing .
" You don ' t have to apologize for him , AJ . " Jessie said looking at Styles and then to Gail Kim , " You were AMW ' s valet weren ' t you ? "
" Yes , I was , I ' m Gail Kim . I am sorry for Chris missing and I hope you find him . " Gail said hugging her .
" Thank you . " Jessie said .
" No , you don ' t have to thank me . Chris and James helped me with my career , being a valet first help me understand being around the ring better . So , when I started wrestling it helped that I had that kind of ring experience . So , I owe both of them and I will do anything to help you find Wildcat . " Gail Kim said to her .
" I appreciate it . " Jessie said looking back down at her phone hoping it would go off .
" So , what are we talking about ? " Styles asked .
" Her wrestling career and Chris . " Storm said .
" How did you get into wrestling , Jessie ? " Gail asked .
" I wasn ' t actually into it at first and had no idea what wrestling was . But , I had a friend in school who loved wrestling and she brought tickets to one of the local shows to school one day asking me to go . So , I went with her and loved what I saw . I went from watching local wrestling to watching everything I could get my hands on . Then when I got into high school a time came when I had to choose a career pathway and I chose wrestling . I am from Houston , Texas , so , I got trained by Booker T and went from there to people calling me up to do random matches . Then Booker got a call from AAA saying that they needed a female wrestler to feel the spot , because one of their talents got injuried and would be out for a while . So , Booker suggested me and I went to AAA , they liked what they saw , spent time on me and used my talent for about two years . Then I wanted to come back to the states , but didn ' t want to go do the random match thing again . So , I asked Booker if he knew of anyplace that might take me that was in the states . So , he began looking around for me and I began looking around , but I continued to wrestle for AAA . Then I got a call from ROH saying that one of their people had come to watch one of my AAA matches and wanted me to wrestle for them . I have been with ROH four years , so between Ring of Honor and AAA I have six years of wrestling under me . " Jessie said thinking of her career in wrestling .
" You were trained by Booker T ? " AJ asked .
" Yep , hey don ' t give me that look . Jesus Christ , Wildcat , gave me that same look when he heard for the first time that Booker had trained me . Look I know he was not the favorite of most of the TNA locker room after he was with Main Event Mafia , but outside of MEM and the heel promos he has done . Booker is a nice guy and great trainer , I have learned a lot from him . Plus , going to his school ment I could still live with parents while I was training . I didn ' t have to worry about traveling expenses or meal plans . It was the smartest decision I could ' ve made . " Jessie said to Styles .
" Why was it the smartest decision ? " Gail asked confused .
" I didn ' t have a privileged up bringing . My family was dirt poor . My dad worked double jobs and mom was an elementary school teacher . I am an only child , so , having only one other mouth to feed was easier on them , too . But , they did the best they could with what they had . So , when I chose to go to Booker T ' s wrestling school , it ment the only costs I had to make was gas money to drive and the schooling itself . I worked between a car wash and as a bartender until I had enough money , but once I had payed for wrestling school . I dropped the car wash business and just continued to work as a bartender until I graduated from wrestling school . I went to school during the day and worked in the local bar at night as a bartender . " Jessie said to them .
" Bartender , damn girl . Does Chris know this ? " Storm smiled a little .
" Yes , he does . " Jessie said .
" So , how did you meet Chris Harris ? " Styles asked .
" Uhm , I met Chris after my debut in ROH , he said he was there to watch the show . After my match , which I won by the way , I saw him backstage again . Chris said he was impressed with my skills and that he wanted to take me out to celebrate . We started dating about a week later . He has a great heart and good character , but at the same time he is tough in the ring and takes good care of me . We got married last year , it was a private wedding . Just us and our immediate family . And now a kid on the way , I need him back . This baby needs it ' s father and I don ' t want to raise the baby by myself . " Jessie said .
" You won ' t have to raise the baby by yourself . We will find , Chris Harris . I promise . " Storm said to her once again .
Then " Guilty " played on her cell phone .
" That is Chris . AJ go get Jarrett and hurry . " Jessie said as she answered the phone . AJ looked out the locker room to see Jarrett coming down the hall .
" Jarrett , we got Chris on the phone . " Styles called to him .
" What ? Let me talk to him . " Jarrett said coming into Storm ' s locker room .
" Chris , I am putting you on speaker phone . Jarrett is here , babe . " Jessie said as she switched the phone to speaker phone .
" Chris , where are you ? " Jarrett asked .
" Jessie , Jarrett . Hey , quit touching me . " Harris said through the phone .
" Shut up , boy . Listen carefully Jarrett , because I am go to disclose the location of where to find the Wildcat . You better hurry to where he is cause I am sure he is going to need a hospital room or a morgue . It is up to how fast you can drive , but it ' s not that far from the Impact Zone , so listen carefully . " An unrecognizable voice said through the phone . He then gave them the location .
" I swear to God when I get my hands on you . . . " Jarrett started to say .
" Or what ? You keep talking to me like that and kitty cat will get burned . " The voice warned .
" Ahhh ! Stop that burns . Please stop . " Chris screamed .
" Quit hurting him . " Jessie said upset . Storm and AJ were both pissed off . Gail was in shock that someone would treat the Wildcat like this .
" Okay , now it is up to you to find him and don ' t waste time . " The man laughed as the line went dead .
" Chris , we have to go and get him , Jarrett . " Jessie looked at Jeff Jarrett .
" We will , lets go . Gail stay here and let Dixie and the locker room know we found Wildcat . AJ , Storm we may need you two , so , come with us . " Jarrett ordered . Gail took off out the door straight to Dixie ' s office .
" We are with you guys . " AJ said .
" Yeah , lets go get Chris . " Storm agreed .
The Location / Warehouse
Jarrett pulled the car into an abandoned warehouse . Everyone got out once he stopped .
" This is where the guy said Chris is ? " AJ asked .
" Yeah , it is . " Jarrett said .
" It looks kinda deserted . " Storm said looking around .
" I don ' t care as long as we find Chris . " Jessie said , " What was that other two numbers thing about ? "
" Could be warehouse numbers . " The Cowboy said looking at the top of the building where numbers were listed .
" But , there are also numbers on the side of the building . " AJ said looking at the side of the buildings .
" What was that whole thing about , Chris ' s past and the date of destruction hold the key to finding the Wildcat ? " Jessie asked .
" Don ' t forget the three colors hint they gave us to Chris ' s past . " James said .
" Hey look at the side of the building what are those sheets of paper ? " Styles asked going over to side of the building . He pulled one of the papers out of a holder on the building .
" There are numbers on it , with boxes . " Jarrett said confused .
" It is a map of the area . " James realized .
" Of course , this place must of use to be used as storage units . So , the numbers on the side of the building is the number of the building and ones on top is the storage unit number . But , what numbers are on here that associate with Chris and what about the colors ? " AJ asked .
" Can I see it ? " Jessie asked .
" Yeah , sure . " AJ said confused .
" Let see three colors are the hint to Chris ' s past and the date of destruction is the numbers of the warehouse he is in . I ' ve got it . " Jessie said .
" What is it ? " Storm said .
" 9 / 11 . " Jessie said walking to the 9th building .
" How did you figure that out , Jessie ? " Jarrett asked her amazed .
" Three colors was the hint to Chris ' s past , right ? " Jessie asked .
" Yeah , " AJ answered .
" Red , White , and Blue are the colors . The colors of the USA , and there is only one past I know of where Chris was associated with those three colors . These guys knew about TNA and Chris ' s past , so , Chris ' s past has to be TNA related . " Jessie said walking up the 9th warehouse looking carefully at the storage unit numbers .
" America ' s Most Wanted . " Storm said .
" Right . The Second clue was the date of destruction . The man repeated the clues in this exact way after he gave them ' three colors are the hint to Chris ' s past and the date of destruction are the numbers to the warehouse he is in ' . " Jessie explained .
" What does that mean ? " Jarrett asked .
" It means that the colors are not just the hint to Chris ' s past with AMW , but also the hint to the date of destruction . Red , white , and blue is a symbol of patriotism in the USA , just like it is with America ' s Most Wanted . There are only 12 warehouses here and 12 units on each row , a day of destruction came to the USA on September 11 , 2001 . September 11 , 2001 in shorter terms is 9/11/01 , even short is 9/11 . 9/11 is not just a date when terrorists came to the US , but 911 is the national number of emergency for both the US and Canada . Chris is in trouble and that guy said hospital on the phone . What number do you call in an emergency ? " Jessie asked .
" 9 - 1 - 1 , " Storm said as Jessie stopped at the unit with the number 11 above it .
" This is it . " AJ said . Storm went over to the door and pulled it open . They had to let their eyes adjust first . But , once they did there on the floor of the warehouse was Chris Harris and the ones who captured him were gone .
" Chris , " Jessie said as she kneeled beside him , " No , Chris please speak to me , honey . "
She put a hand on his chest and he flinched at the touch , because he thought the Aces & Eights thugs were going to hurt him again .
" Sshh , Chris no one is going to hurt you again . I promise , baby . " Jessie spoke to him softly .
" Jessie , " Harris said opening his eyes to look up at her .
" Hey , baby , it ' s okay . Jarrett call some help please . " Jessie turned to look at Double J .
" Already on it . " Storm said to her , his cell phone to his ear .
" Okay , thanks Cowboy . " She said grateful .
" Jarrett , I need to talk to you . " Chris said breathing heavy .
" Of course Chris , what is it ? " Jarrett asked coming over to him , Storm and Styles behind him .
" Is that AJ and the Cowboy ? " The Wildcat asked .
" Yeah , it is , " Jarrett said , " What is it you need to tell me , Chris ? "
" TNA is in danger . " Chris said grimacing . His whole body was in pain from the torment those thugs did to him .
" What do you mean in danger ? " Jarrett asked .
" These thugs are going to show up soon . Cowboy watch out for them , they are going to try and frame you . They are going to take out the former Fortune members . Sting will be the first one they attack . " Chris said before he passed out from pain .
" Chris , baby please stay with me . Please wake up , our baby needs you . I need you . " Jessie cried as she put a hand back on the Wildcat ' s chest . He flinched again .
" Why does he keep on flinching like that ? " AJ asked .
" No clue , but what concerns me is what he told us . " Jarrett said .
" TNA invaded doesn ' t sound good . " Storm said to them .
Jessie kept trying to wake Chris up , but she felt like there was more to his flinching than just fear .
" He said they tortured him . " Jessie thought to herself . She looked at his shirt on his body and realized there were bloodstains on part of it . So , Jessie reached down to the coattail of his shirt and pulled it up .
" Guys look . " Jessie said as she saw the whelps on Chris ' s body . There were also cuts from what appeared to be a small knife and burn marks from hot , metal objects .
" Damn , what kind of person does this to another human being ? " Storm said clenching his teeth . He was pissed off at seeing his former AMW partner ' s body tore up like this . It pained him to just imagine half of what was done to him .
" No , wonder he was flinching . It causes him pain whenever you touch him . " AJ realized .
" Oh , Chris . I - I wish I could ' ve found you quicker . " Jessie said as the sirens to symbolize that an ambulance had gotten there to take Harris to the hospital for medical treatment . She pulled his shirt back down .
Soon Chris was loaded into the ambulance and taken to the hospital .
" I need to go to the hospital guys . I need to be there when he wakes up . " Jessie said .
" Then we will take you and then go back to the Impact Zone to tell Dixie , Sting , Hogan , and the locker room and staff what is going on . If TNA is going to be invaded we need to act quickly with the information Wildcat gave us . " Jarrett said .
" Okay , " Storm and Styles agreed .