Disclaimer: I do not own anything dealing with WWE or the rights to any products or persons mentioned in the story as well.

Warning: There is harsh language and adult themes as well as slash between some of the characters (mostly M/M).

Chapter Ten

Mark sat staring at Vince and the Chairman stared back at him.

"Are you sure about this?" Vince asked.

Mark nodded.

"Is there no way I can change your mind?"

"No," Mark flatly denied.

"How about this," Vince began, "I want you to stay until the Draft is done and complete, okay? I don't know what the outcome will be. You could get drafted to Raw or stay on Smackdown! just like Mike could get drafted to Smackdown! or stay on Raw. After the Draft, I'll give you both two months off."

"Three."

Vince stared at him and finally nodded. "Fine."

Mark smiled and nodded.

"As for the marriage thing..."

"I want my husband."

Vince stared at Mark. He sighed and said, "We'll come up with something."

Mark nodded and stood up. He shook Vince's hand and left. The Deadman slowly walked to his locker room where his brother waited for him.

"So?" Glenn replied.

"He wants me and Mike to stay until after the Draft and then, he's giving us both three months off," Mark explained.

"Wow."

Mark nodded. "As for the marriage, he says that he'll come up with something."

"Do you believe him?"

"Fuck no."

"So, what's your plan?"

Mark stared at him and smiled.

…

The Draft came and everyone waited in anticipation. All three brands were together for this night. Mike and Randy sat together, holding hands. They would look to their husbands who would smile briefly at them. Matt was nearby, being the overly protective brother as normal. Jeff and John stole glimpses of each other.

They watched the matches as they unfolded. Rey Mysterio and Chris Jericho went to Smackdown! Big Show and MVP ended up on Raw.

Ted and Cody's match came up. They smiled because this match was not to decide which got the draft pick but just a match for entertainment and to have a break from the picks. They waited in the ring and smirked when their opponents came out.

Cody was in first against Morrison. Morrison did not stand a chance. He kept him away from Punk as he worked in the older man over. Punches to the face, knees to the stomach and ribs, kicks to the sides, and every legal move he knew.

Cody held onto Morrison and tagged Ted in. They performed a double suplex. Morrison was able to get away from Ted and tagged Punk in. Ted had to be extra careful when it came to the Straight Edge fighter. He was lucky to get in a couple of blows before he had to tag in Cody. Cody faired the same fate when landing a few blows himself. He managed to wiggle out of Punk's GTS.

Punk was definitely on the defensive and offensive. He stayed in so Morrison could rest. It was clear to him that they were after Morrison, his lover, his friend, the most. Punk would glance at Mor from time to time and see that bruises were starting to form. The Straight Edge Superstar growled and became aggressive, but Ted and Cody held their own.

The two thought of Mike and the baby he lost. They thought of how Mor and Punk treated him. They thought of how everyone treated the blond. The two's minds were on how Mike, Randy, Mark, and Glenn went along with the rumor even though they knew where their hearts belonged.

This was their pay back for Mike, who could not fight. They were his warriors. Where Cody was legal in his moves, Ted was illegal, eye racks, low blows, the Hangman to name a few. They performed double suplexes, double choke-slams...anything they could do to do the most damage together.

Cody pinned Punk for the win. The two walked up the ramp backwards, eyes on the two battle-worn lovers. They smirked and ran backstage. All eyes were on them as they walked over to Mike.

They gathered the blond into a hug.

"That was for you," Cody whispered.

Mike smiled and let a tear fall.

The two looked to Randy and winked. He gave a nod and smiled. They sat behind the two as whispered rumors began. Morrison and Punk came limping back. They glared at the two and went to the trainers. Ted and Cody chuckled.

By the end of the taping, Vladimir went to ECW, Matt was sent to Raw, and Punk's new home was Smackdown! Upon hearing the news, Glenn and Mark looked at each other and smiled. There were some other trades, but the group did not care. Randy and Mike went to the Legacy locker room followed by Cody and Ted. John and Jeff managed to sneak off to be by themselves leaving Matt to search for his brother to celebrate his draft. Glenn and Mark disappeared.

…

Mark and Mike still had yet to take their time off together. Mike was not able to wrestle and Mark was planning something, something big. The blond was sad that his husband failed in his promise.

"It's okay," Randy soothed.

"No, it's not," Mike cried. "He hates me. He blames me for losing his baby."

"You don't know that."

"Yes, I do," Mike protested.

Randy hugged the young man and let him cry.

Later that month, there were more trades. One trade was unexpected: Morrison went to Smackdown! Randy suspected Mark had something to do with it but had no proof. Mike and he waited in Mark and Glenn's locker room because their husband asked them to. Mike had not talked to Mark in a week and had to be convinced to come along.

The two sat in the back and watched the taping of Smackdown!

"Why are we watching them?" Mike groaned as Morrison and Punk came out to tag team.

"Glenn told me to watch," Randy said.

Mike sighed and nuzzled into Randy's neck. Randy closed his eyes and tried to control his urges.

They watched as the two won their match. Soon, the lights went out and flames appeared. The lights came back on and in the middle of the ring were the brothers. Cheers filled the arena. The two locked eyes on Punk and Morrison. Mark had a mic and he twirled it around in his hand.

"Well, well, well," Mark began. "Looks like we have fresh meat that we can play with, little brother."

Glenn chuckled.

"Why are you doing this?" Punk screamed as he shielded Morrison.

"Why are we doing this?" Mark asked. "Near the beginning of this year, there was a vacation among friends...a vacation in Vegas. As they say, 'What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas'. However, now that isn't the case. Rumors fly about ruining anyone's reputation. So, let me enlighten you, Punk."

He turns to the Tron and a picture of Mike and he standing at the altar pop up as well as one with Glenn and Randy.

"Yes, I'm married to Mike and Glenn is married to Randy," Mark said as he turned back to the two.

They looked confused.

"Remember this Punk?" Mark asked.

The Tron replayed Punk holding the chair and then losing his grip on it. The chair hit Mike and he went spinning off the turnbuckle to land on his front.

"Needless to say, I'm pissed," Mark said. "I'm also fucking angry that my baby, a life that had yet to be, died. You know what? Angry doesn't cover it. Pissed doesn't cover it. Murderous does. You hurt my husband. You killed my child." He moved his eyes to Morrison. "I'm going to hurt what's yours."

With that, Glenn brought his arms down and flames spewed. The lights went out only to come back on with the brothers gone. Morrison and Punk stared on with shock.

Randy and Mike stared at the screen. They were surprised at what just went down.

"Randy?" Mike asked.

"Yeah?"

"Did that just happen?"

"Oh, yeah."

The door opened and Mark and Glenn walked in. Both younger men turned to look at their husbands. Mark sat down in a chair and sighed. Glenn went to the couch and gathered his husband into his arms. Mike slowly walked over to Mark and the larger man looked up at him.

"Did you just do that?"

Mark nodded.

"Does this mean we can be together?"

Mark smiled. "Yeah. Do you forgive me for not taking you away like you asked?"

"After seeing that...yes."

The older man held open his arms and Mike climbed into his lap and peppered his face with kisses.

"I hope with this news that the person that attacked me will not try again," Randy said.

"After seeing him kick down a door, I won't think anyone would go after you," Mike replied.

"Do you want to get out of here and go to the hotel?" Mark asked.

Mike nodded.

"Cool, let me take a quick shower and change."

Mike got off his lap and waited. Mark came out with his hair still wet.

"I'm hungry," Mike said after kissing Mark.

"Well, what do you feel like?"

"Fast food...Dairy Queen."

"We can do that." He looked to his brother who was in a full make-out session with Randy. "Glenn!"

The bald man pulled away from his husband and glared at his brother.

"Mike and I are leaving," Mark informed. "Since Randy's here, it's safe for me to assume that he'll drive you back, right?"

Randy nodded and grabbed Glenn's head for another kiss.

Mark rolled his eyes and led Mike to the truck. They got dinner and went back to the hotel.

"So, now that is over with, starting on the first of May, you're all mine for three whole months," Mark replied as they sat down to eat.

"Really?" Mike asked.

Mark nodded. "Do you like horses?"

"I don't know how to ride."

"I'll teach you."

Mike smiled.

"Wanna learn how to drive a bike as well?"

Mike nodded.

"It's going to be a great three months."

The blond nodded. "I'm sorry."

"Mike, for the last time, it wasn't your fault."

"I know, but I'm sorry for being mad at you."

Mark stared at him and sighed. "I know why you were angry with me. I should have taken you away like I told you I would, but I had to do this first."

"I'm glad that you did."

The older man smiled and kissed his lover. He ordered a movie and they settled down.

…

Randy walked back to his locker room. People stared at him as he went by. He did not care. The truth was out and he was happy. Yeah, he was married to the Big Red Machine, but Glenn made him happy and he hoped that he made the older man happy as well.

The young man was soon shoved into a room and lips crashed against his own. Randy tried to fight back but was pinned hard against the wall.

"Just because you're married, doesn't mean I'm going to stop," the voice growled.

"Batista!" Randy exclaimed.

The man laughed as Randy writhed underneath him.

"I've always imagined you like this," Batista huskily stated. "Writhing in pleasure."

"Let me go," Randy hissed.

"No," Batista said before biting down on Randy's collarbone.

Randy screamed out in pain.

Batista sucked hard and tasted Randy's blood.

The door opened and Cena stood in the doorway. He growled and grabbed the larger man. He punched Batista in the face. Randy gripped his wound as he watched the fight. Ted and Cody ran in. They looked to Randy and to Cena beating on Batista.

They went to Randy's side and led him away. John came out, knuckles bloody. They all entered the Legacy locker room. John cleaned up his knuckles while Cody looked to the mark on Randy's neck.

"Glenn's going to go ballistic," the young man said.

Randy just nodded. "Thanks, John."

"No problem."

Ted helped John with his knuckles.

"What are you going to tell Glenn?" Ted asked.

"Tell me what?" Glenn asked. He looked from face to face. His eyes landed on the mark on Randy's neck. His eyes grew dark.

"Batista attacked me," Randy breathed.

"What?" Glenn growled.

"Batista attacked him," John replied. "I was able to stop it though."

"I'm going to kill him," Glenn vowed.

"Glenn," Randy pleaded. "Don't."

"If I don't do anything, he'll just hurt you again," Glenn stated as he walked over to him.. "I can't have that. Mine." He gathered the young man into his arms.

"Jeez, possessive much?" Cody teased.

"Damn straight," Glenn said. He looked to the mark. "Fuck!"

"Sorry," Randy whispered.

"It's not your fault," Glenn said as he caressed the young man's cheek. "You want to go to the hotel and spend some time together?"

"I would love that," Randy said.

There was a knock at the door.

Cody went and opened it and stared at Jeff. "What are you doing here?"

"Is John here?" Jeff asked.

"I'm here, babe," John said. "What's up?"

Cody stepped aside.

"I just got away from Matt," Jeff stated.

The Chain-gang Commander smiled. "Come here."

The Rainbow Warrior went and kissed his lover.

Ted and Cody looked at each other.

"Wait," Cody said.

"When did this happen?" Ted asked.

"For awhile," Randy stated as he got dressed.

"Let's get out of here before Matt finds you," Glenn stated.

Jeff nodded and the two couples left.

Ted and Cody stared at each other.

"Why don't we date?" Ted asked.

"I thought we were dating," Cody said.

"We're just friends," Ted said.

"Oh," Cody said with a hint of disappointment.

The older man studied his young friend. "Do you want to date?"

Cody looked up at him and smiled.

"You wanna take a shower together?"

Cody nodded and the older man dragged him to the showers.