Disclaimer: And no, nothing and no-one's mine, sorry for the disappointment, I thought so too, but no "sighs"
Notes:
--- Not really much happening in this chapter, sorry, more like an Interlude-Chapter before NO MERCY
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Chapter 06
Smackdown
(October 3rd 2008, Green Bay)
After last week's great match alongside Hunter Jeff arrived not only fueled up but confident, there was a flicker of shyness in his eyes when he crossed the Game but seeing him nod friendly he smiled back and exhaled, yeah, he was on the right track when it came to Hunter, he was eager to know what match he would be in since he hadn't been notified yet and was pretty intrigued when he entered Vince's office and found Rey and David there "Hi Boss… Guys…", his gaze clearly telling Vince he was at a loss "Hello Hardy, well, your last team member will arrive late so I'll start briefing you guys, you'll team against MVP, Brian Kendrick, John Bradshaw and Kane", the three wrestlers stared at each other, not sure they were getting where Vince was heading so he added "8-man tag-team-match guys, all-stars, every brand together the way I see fit", Batista was the first to speak up "And who will be our fourth man?", "Finlay", "Uhu"
Dave seemed to ponder his next question as Jeff raised his voice "Well I'm ok with it", Rey grinning "So am I, but guys, make sure to send Kane my way", Jeff gulped and was for the first time facing a dilemma, he didn't want to face a friend, especially when teaming with the only person that-said friend hated to the bone, but he couldn't voice that objection knowing Vince would smack him down, Dave spoke next "Well Jeff's had Brian and Montel more than once, Rey knows how to get Kane, I don't see why we wouldn't stand a chance", "Good, because it's non-negotiable guys, now shush, I've got work to do", they got up and left, stopping in the hallway and looking at each other, Jeff hadn't been around any of them, Rey and Dave knew each other a little, but all three were ready to give it a try and come out victorious, they decided to get ready and wait for their last team-member together…
On his way to his lockerroom Jeff stopped and knocked softly on a lockerroom-door, waiting patiently for Glen to open it, he glanced at him and saw him smirk "Hello future opponent and corpse", Jeff entered, smiling "Hey man, I didn't choose to be in that match", Glen ruffled his hair and hugged him "I know kid, neither did I, and rest assured you're not my prime target, but should we meet in the ring…", Jeff grinned and interrupted him "Yeah, same here Kane, I don't want to go against you, but I'll do everything possible to pin you and bring in the win for my team", "We're on the same page kid", "Yeah, even though I dislike it", "That's the way it goes Jeff, we'll be many, not sure we'll end up against one another", "Yup, still, no hard feelings right", "No hard feelings kid", "Ok, I better get ready", Jeff was rewarded with a Kane-glare "There's no such thing as getting ready against me", he stuck his tongue out and grabbed Glen's groin, massaging it "Yeah there is", Glen looked at his hand making Jeff retrieve it very fast and move backwards as Glen grinned and pushed him out of the room "Out you brat", Jeff laughed and took off, Glen closing the door amused before going back to his own meditation…
Jeff entered the lockerroom he had to share with his brother and some other guys not there yet, Matt frowning and not looking very happy "You're ok Matt", "Not really", What happened?", "Triple-Threat-Match against Chris and Hunter", Jeff sat down sighing "I have to face Kane", Matt looked at him puzzled and Jeff added "8-Man Tag-team Match", Matt was starting to fear for his younger sibling's health and asked "Who are your team-members" and somewhat beaming with anticipation Jeff answered "Batista, Mysterio and Finlay", now Matt couldn't understand anymore why Jeff was upset "Pfff, I have a match against two guys Jeff", Jeff was witnessing his brother's frown that went from bad to worse and mumbled "I know, I'm not saying it will be easier for you Matt, all I'm saying I'm just as fucked as you", Matt smirked "How?", deciding to play it honest Jeff blushed and told him why he was so upset "Well, I really like Glen, and I know I will lose against him, hey, I can take a lot, but Kane? Matt, if I'm in the ring against him I'm screwed"
The truth only made Matt angrier "You're too soft", Jeff stared at him "Excuse-me?", Matt glared at him, really upset by now "Yeah, you can't beat the guy you fuck, it's kinda pathetic bro", Jeff chuckled darkly before trying to explain himself again "No, I can't beat a guy twice my size, that's my problem", Matt snickered, thinking back on all the matches were Rey had done just that lately but decided not to taunt his brother "Tag Batista in", "No, I'll give him Rey", "Uh, great team spirit Jeff", "That's what I mean, I'm torn", Matt got up, shaking his head "You think over your problem, I need some fresh air", "Matt, hey…", Jeff was left to pout at the closing door, not sure how he should interpret his brother's reaction, sure it was a different kind of match but still, it would be hard for both of them…
They met backstage, Dave pushing his body against Jeff's, whispering and making the smaller man all fuzzy inside "You're up first Jeff, meet you in the ring", "Yup, see you guys" and hearing his entrance song start Jeff made his way to the ring, followed by Rey, Finlay with Hornswoggle and last Dave, they took in the ring waiting for their opponents, MVP first who didn't have the balls to enter the ring without his team-members and waited for them outside, JBL and Brian next and Kane last, Jeff shivering as the lights went out and Rey whispered "Yeah, he's scary", Jeff grinned at him and whispered back "Not when I'm around him, but like this, yeah", Dave added "I can give you goosebumps too Jeff", Jeff looked at him discretly, wondering what was up with Batista, but not really knowing the man decided not to try out his luck and only answered "Uhu, but not in this ring tonight ok", "Maybe later tonight", Jeff smirked and put his attention back on their opponents, Kane coming straight for the ring and not caring that his members were still outside, Brian was the first to join him but Kane had only eyes for Rey who wasn't backing out of their staring contest…
Jeff was watching MVP who preferred staying outside but didn't attack them from behind, so he left the ring, Dave coming besides him and Rey standing next to Dave as Finlay started the match against Brian, and Jeff was glad he wasn't Kendrick because what Finlay did to him had to hurt badly, he dragged him to their corner and tagged in Dave who didn't go soft on him either before tagging Finlay back in, they all had settled on an opponent and for now it seemed to go all peachy, and Finlay after a while of torture looked at them and waited for the biggest reaction to enter, Rey was his choice and he went out, settling next to Jeff "Sorry, you'll get your chance too", "No problem man", Rey had Brian winding on the floor and started his little game with Kane, who was pissed he couldn't enter the ring and punch him to a pulp, actually he was pacing outside the cords and was what Jeff somehow mentally quoted as pouting, Rey concentrated back on Brian and tagged Jeff in, who gladly took over his place, getting up on the turnbuckles and jumping on Brian, he had his fun retaliating for the treatment he got last week, unfortunately Brian punched him in the face and Jeff decided to let Finlay terminate him, they wanted more than one opponent and the way Jeff was raging he knew he'd end up hurting Brian and pinning him…
After getting quite a painful treatment Finlay tagged Batista back in, who took his pleasure with MVP before tagging his friend in, Rey getting on his shoulders and standing up there while Dave went closer to their target and then dropping onto MVP before taking care of Brian who was still winding in the corner, before he could make his move on Brian Montel intervened, only with the result that for once Rey had two opponents placed for his move…
Kane had gotten out and pulled Mysterio out of the ring, he was fed up with not being able to join the fun, Jeff moved on the ring-border, the others down and all were headed towards their team-member, Jeff keeping an eye on their other opponents not really wanting to hurt Glen and knowing the others were there to step between, and that's what they did, Kane moving back an angry glare on his face before resuming the match against Rey in the ring and making him suffer before tagging in Brian who after a short time tagged in John who taunted Dave by hurting Rey, as he went for the pin the Animal unleashed and intervened, glad there was no disqualification but the referee took it easy on them all, so many men, sure there would be trespasses, if he stopped the match at any it wouldn't have lasted long, Dave moved back outside and the match could continue "legally"…
Jeff went after MVP and after his Whisper in the Wind got up to find JBL kicking him in the face, he tumbled backwards as Batista went in and after that all went nuts, one after the other attack the next one available, most ending outside the ring, Rey performing his 619 on Montel but rather than pin him he jumped Kane outside, their hatred going both ways so Jeff performed his Swanton and pinned Montel, winning the match, his team-members joined him when they heard the bell ring
Backstage Matt sighed making Mark and Hunter look at him quizzically, Shawn had already made it to wait for Jeff behind the entrance to the ramp "He was shitting his pants before the match now it's him bringing home the match, pfff, that's just typical my brother", Hunter grinned amused, inside quite in uproar but not showing it the least "Yup, your brother is starting to become a force to be reckoned with", Mark slapped him on the thigh and smirked "Uhu, better watch yourself Paul", "I'm no MVP Mark", "Yeah, but you're standing between Jeff and the title, just like he stood between him and the win", "Pff, I'll hurt him, that's all that will happen", as much as Matt was pissed at Jeff he still barked at Hunter "He'll hurt you, and should you hurt him and I'll be waiting for you", "Uh, now I'm scared Hardy, why don't you show me that in the ring later", they were interrupted by first the losing team making it back, Kane glaring so evily it nearly hurt Mark, he got up and followed his brother to talk to him and calm him a little…
Jeff looked around and saw Hunter applaude and nodd, he stopped and locked eyes with him and smiled, making a praying sign and mumbling "two days", Shawn burst out laughing at Hunter's smirk "Yes, that's the attitude Jeff", Matt mumbled "Mattitude, when will you people finally understand that it's Mattitude", Jeff walked over and jumped on the knees of his brother, hugging him "Hey, I know your Mattitude will make you win your match too bro", "Uh, thank you Jeff, now that you're all happy you're capable of thinking of me again, thank you bro", "Hey, no, I was thinking of you before too, but my match was in my mind too, sorry, weren't you one of those telling me to focus", Matt sighed, his hands on his brother's hips and locking their eyes "Yes, but still I sometimes have the feeling you're only thinking of yourself", "Matt, that's not true", seeing the sad shimmer in Jeff's emerald eyes he stroke his cheek "Ok, sorry", "You'll win, I know", Jeff got back up "I'll go and have myself a shower and I'll be back ok bro", "Sure, I'll watch the show here anways until my match starts", Hunter grinned "Come back to witness your brother's loss"
Jeff stared at Hunter and shook his head "He'll win, first he'll beat you then I will", "Show me boys", Jeff had Shawn hanging on his neck as he made it to his lockerroom, whispering "Dave is staring at you", "Yeah, he's been making comments that make me…", Jeff looked around making sure noone could hear him "…blush and feeling all strange", "Uh, the Animal wants a piece of you", "Stop it Shawn, it's not funny", "Why, he's kinda sexy, those huge muscles humm, all hard", "Shawn…", "You prefer Kane right", Jeff stared at him, not believing he'd just had to hear that "What are you talking about", they entered the lockerroom, glad no-one was in there "Oh, well we heard you scream Jeff", "What? When?", "Uh, your brother's birthday", "No", "Yes, don't look like that, relax, I don't think many people realized what it was they were hearing", "Damn", Shawn smirked sitting down as his friend undressed and headed of to the showers, cheeks blushed and lost in thoughts "Well, at least you had a fulfilled night, right kid", "You're so not funny Shawn, what if Matt heard us", "He didn't, I made sure to get him inside when you started your little moaning concert"
Jeff showered very fast and came out, a towel around his hips and still only one subject in mind "Who heard us?", "Relax Jeff, just me, Rey and some of your friends, no-one important kid", "Uhu, Rey, who probably told Dave and that's why I have all of his attention now", "Well, let's say Batista is known for his little escapades Jeff", "Oh, I never heard anything", Shawn grinned like only he could, pinching the top of his nose and closing his eyes before admitting "Well, me and him once…", busy with getting dressed Jeff turned "What?", "Yes, he's… Uh, well-hung and knows what he's doing, so if he's coming at you, and you're available, don't say no, you'd miss a great night of action", blushing again, he pouted slightly "Hey, what do you think I am", "A young man, single and with a great body, plus I'm sure your libido is up and running at maximum", Jeff continued dressing, mumbling "Yeah, and I can live without being the backstage slut", "Oh believe me you're still very far from being that Jeff, very far, I mean the only one I know about is Glen, well I can guess Mark and you had some fun already too, Matt certainly not since he's straight as they come, I know you're interested in Hunter, maybe me", Jeff blushed "Stop it immediately Michaels", "Sorry, I'm just saying you know", "Who have you already been with?", "Oh no, not here, I'll tell you one day, but not today"
They made it back to the screen, Jeff sitting down next to his brother and taking his hand in his "You're ok?", "Yes, saw a doc?", "No, I'm feeling ok Matt", "Jeff…", "Concentrate on your match Matt and not my bruises", they hugged and Matt got up, making his way to the ring followed by Hunter and last Chris, Shawn and Jeff made themselves comfortable on the couch, a third person getting next next to Jeff and making him blush a little again "Hey Hardy, cheering for your brother", "Of course Dave, who else", "Well, let's hope Matt tires Hunter so you have an easier game in two days", "I don't need Hunter tired to beat him Dave", "Is that so kid", "Yes", Jeff kept his eyes on the screen but heard the snicker the larger man gave him, he did his best to ignore it, also the little laughter that escaped Shawn's throat…
Jeff was fidgeting on the couch, sad for his brother and pissed Hunter had won, but when he saw Chris continue his torture on his brother no-one could stop him and he ran to the ring to save him, as he was helping him Hunter realized what was going on and turned Jeff around, a little harsher than he actually had intended and Jeff freaked thinking he wanted to attack him and performed a Twist of Faith on him before setting up the ladder and climbing on top, sitting down and cheering with the crowd, Matt laying outside and catching his breathe, but before Jeff could do anything Kozlov came to the ring and reversed his attack leaving Jeff winding on the floor before he went after Hunter…
Jeff was glad his brother helped him back, Hunter behind them and mumbling things about killing Kozlov very soon, Jeff turned "Yeah, he's getting annoying Hunter, seriously, always coming from behind", "Like you", "Sorry?", "What were you doing in the ring suddenly", "Helping my brother, Jericho was going berzerk with the ladder", "Oh, didn't notice", "Yeah, you were kinda out Hunt", "And why did I get the Twist you asshole", Jeff blushed even more "I thought you were about to attack me, sorry Hunter but I couldn't let my brother alone against Chris", "Uhu, and that's what entitled you to attack me, interesting", Hunter poked Jeff who tumbled back, Matt stepping between them "Don't touch him Hunter", "Boys… One went down tonight, the other will get it in two days, don't get too cocky"
Shawn got up and joined them "Hey relax, nothing happened ok", "Nothing happened?", as he walked off to his lockerroom Hunter glared at Jeff "Your punishment will come in 48 hours kid", Jeff watched him leave and hid his face against his brothers chest, sighing "Damn, he's pissed", "No, he was joking Jeff, he wasn't pissed, I think he's acting differently when really pissed", Matt pushed Jeff up a little "Thanx bro, I owe you one", "Stupid Chris, what the fuck is going on with him", "I don't know, but I'll ask him the second I see his stupid face"
Mark had spent some time with Glen and had talked him out of destroying Rey, he had kept an eye on the screen in his lockerroom and seeing his brother was ok, he let him alone and went to check on Jeff, who was sitting on the bench while his brother was taking a shower "Hey kid, you're ok", "I think Hunter hates me again", "No, he'll be a little upset but that will pass", "He promised punishment in 48 hours", "Yeah, very normal Jeff, what-else should he have said", "Humm", Mark shook his head "Hunter likes you Jeff, he respects you, he won't act childish or backstabbing, all you'll have against you is his resistance and his resilience kid, he won't give his title up easily, you'll have to fight for it", Jeff sighed nodding "I know, I shouldn't have attacked him tonight that's all", "Hey, you talked to him already?", "Yeah", "Well, you're still conscious and alive, so I guess he wasn't that pissed", "No", "See, so relax", he squeezed Jeff's shoulder adding "How's your brother", "Ok, only very pissed at Chris", "Figures, ok, see you when you guys are done", "Ok"
They all met twenty minutes later, after a brawl between Chris and Matt that Mark had to interrupt since both Hunter and Jeff had only watched it happen, cheering and not intervening "You're idiots, both", "Hey, Chris wanted to hurt my brother only fair Matt's allowed to do the same", Mark glared at Jeff who decided not to try his luck and moved and went sitting in the car, knowing he didn't want Mark on his back all the way to Portland, Mark pushed Chris away "You're not coming with us", "I wasn't", "Good… Matt, in the car with your brother, now", Matt started to understand why his brother so religiously had stopped doing drugs and was working out every day, he sat next to him "Wow, when Mark starts", "Yeah", Hunter sitting up front, turned amused "Well, it's good to see both of you are brawlers", Jeff felt the verbal attack swing his way and barked "I wasn't brawling you, it was an accident", "Yeah, watch the accident in two days kid", "Fuck you", Hunter unbuckled, making Matt smirk "What person buckles up before the car starts? Are you like a security freak?"
Shawn burst out laughing, glad he was sitting behind Hunters seat and was potentially in a safer position, Hunter started slapping Jeff who hid his head between his legs, arms on top "Hey, ouch, stop it", "Yeah, I couldn't ask for you to stop, the Twist just rained down on me", Matt started gripping Hunter's arms to make him stop slap Jeff "Leave my brother alone", Hunter looked at him "And you Matt" he started going after Matt too, Shawn having tears in the eyes from his laughter and trying to pull Jeff over into safety…
Mark was looking at them as if they'd lost their mind when he got in the driverseat ignored by all but not for long "HEY", Hunter looked at him and sat down as if nothing had happened smirking, Jeff was keeping Matt back who wanted to slap Hunter "Not now bro" Shawn added "Yeah, not now", Mark looked at them all "Can we drive now?", "If you can drive, we can", "Wiseass", they met with Kane, Batista, Rey who was in an argument with the Big Red Machine when they arrived, Mark lifting Rey and sat him with Hunter and Shawn and taking his place adressed his brother "I don't want to have screams, insults and bickering in the plane bro, that counts for you too", mis-matched eyes locked with his "Oh, is that so?", "Yes, so do me and yourself a favour and calm down, you guys have a match in which you can kill each other, until then I want you to act civilised", to Mark's own amazement calmness seemed to be restored and they could board without any more incidents…
They arrived in Portland late at night and went straight to the hotel and to their rooms, Matt not letting Jeff room with anyone else and Jeff too tired to discuss the subject, at least he had Mark and Glen rooming next door "See you at the gym tomorrow morning", Mark hugged him, messing a little with his hair before letting him go again "I'd say breakfast first", "Whatever", "Nine", "Nine's perfect", "Night kid… Matt", "Night Mark, Night Glen", Jeff threw himself on his bed and yawned "I'm sooooo tired", Matt shook his head, undressing "Then don't jump like that", Jeff undressed too, staying on the bed and yawning "Was the last activity I made for today", "It's four bro", Jeff's clothes ended next to the bed and he slid under the covers "Ok, until I get up then", Matt looked at the mess his baby-brother had created "Jeff, can't you put your clothes on a chair or something", "No, too tired… Night", shaking his head Matt got ready for bed "Night"
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Next comes No Mercy :-), I'll watch the show again, finish the details and post it, there wasn't any smut in it but I'm thinking Jeff Hardy/Randy Orton hehe, you'll see it will make sense once you'll read it :-)