TITLE: Biggest And The Best
AUTHOR NAME: Marlena R. Snape
CATEGORY: General
SUB-CATEGORY: General
RATING: PG to PG-13 for strong language.
DISTRIBUTION: Ask and you might receive.
GENRE: Wrestling ( WWE )
CAST: Marlena Russo-Cena (OC), John Cena, Jason Reso, Chris Irvine, Randy Orton, WWE RAW roster. Some Smackdown! Stars, and Tom Edson (OC)
DISCLAIMER: I don't own anything. And I'm not really Vince Russo's daughter. (Could you imagine?) Rebecca/Marlena is credited to me, and Tom Edson is credited to my friend John. And new to the story, Marlena Russo's sister (twin) Candace is credited to my best friend in the ENTIRE world, Candace. :o) Also for reference Marlena's mother Alexandria is based on my mother (how she was, I should say). All of this is fictional, I'm not really married to John Cena away from the ring (God almighty a girl can wish.) This is just a bizarre story to pass time away for me. Any and all comments are more than welcome, and always appreciated.
Chapter Nine: Business and Bliss
When "Bad Blood" went off the air, everything was business as usual. The Midwest Wireless Civic Center began to empty, except for Lew Ford, Candace Russo, Alexandria and Vince Russo, and Dorian Cena - who remained in their seats in the front row for the time being. Dorian was playing with an action figure of Randy Orton, clashing it against the barrier "pow pow!" the little boy exclaimed, as Candace just smiled, shaking her head. Lew pulled out something from his pocket, and it was an Edge action figure, causing Lew to smile as he looked at Dorian.
"Wanna wrestle little man?" he asked, as Dorian's eyes lit up.
"Uwnkle Edge!" He shouted, as he proceeded to hit the Randy figure against the Edge. "I beat you, Moo! I beat you! Pow! Pow!"
"Ahhh dang you're killin' me!" he said, as he dropped the figure to it's back, "1-2-3! Dorian Cena wins again!"
"Yay!" Dorian clapped his hands together with a giggle as he hugged Lew's leg. "I wuv you Moo!"
"He's so good with kids," Alexandria said with a smile, as Candace leaned over.
"He has two of his own, of course he is!" She said with a giggle.
Backstage, Marlena had put her rings on that John had given her back, and she was walking into the offices. She had heard of something that was going on, and when she got there, Vince McMahon was sitting there waiting, with Shane McMahon at his side. She smiled softly, sitting down as Vince instructed her to.
"I'm sorry to catch you at such a late time," Vince said, as Marlena swatted at the air with a smile.
"No worries Mr. McMahon, I'm always around if you need to discuss something. Can I inquire as to what's up?"
"Well," Shane started, "Everybody in your group has new music. Save for Chris who refuses to part with "Megalomaniac". We've been approached by a few bands who specifically wanted to work with Randy Orton to collaborate. We both know how much Randy listens to you…"
"You want me to talk to him?" she asked, "I mean I can do that. That's nothing. Randy and I talk a lot on the road as is."
"Great." Shane said with a smile. "That's one order of business done."
"Oh, and Shane? Given the right choices, Chris would drop Incubus."
"We'll keep that in mind if anything comes up." Shane said with a nod, as he made a note on the paper in front of him.
"The second involves something coming up in December." Vince said, as Marlena looked a little confused.
"But Vince, that's like, a few months away." She said, "What's in December?"
"Well, we've made arrangements with Arthur Meyers, the Director of Armed Forces Entertainment," Vince began, "We're planning on doing something for the troops this holiday season."
"Really?" She asked, her eyes lit up. "That's so cool."
"I'm glad you think so." He said, "Because I need someone not only influential to help promote it, but someone who knows the extremity of a trip like this."
"I know the extremity," she said quietly. "I have a friend there, his name is Tony. I know it's a big deal."
"Well, we're going to take the time to plan it out. The projected trip date is November 29th to December 2nd, but we'd leave the United States at 28th." Vince explained. "Do you think you would like to be a part of that?"
"Vince, like? I'd love to." Marlena said, "I'd be honored to just be considered."
"You're one of the first on my list of asking. I appreciate your eagerness." Vince said with an offer. "Bulletins will be going up soon to get others. We need 15 to 20."
"Alright, there's a third order of business." Shane said. "We're also holding a diva contest, that will have casting calls starting tomorrow when we announce it on RAW from Detroit. We're asking all of the divas if they want to participate in the various stunts and challenges for the diva contestants."
"You mean I get to be rude to newbies and get PAID for it!" Marlena asked, gasping in shock. "I mean, how could I pass that up?"
"Awesome," Shane said, laughing quietly. "We'll get all of that squared away."
"Is that all?" Marlena asked, "I'm sure my family is being impatient…" She laughed a bit, "Especially with my son being here."
"Little Dorian?" Vince asked, "How nice. You're going to have to let me see him one of these days."
"Well, as far as I know my mother is bringing him to Detroit. It's on her way back to Boston anyway." She said, "You're going to be at RAW too, right?" Vince nodded his head, "You can see him then if you'd like. I'm sure he wouldn't mind saying hi to 'Vinnie-Roo' again." Vince smiled.
"I'll look forward to it. You can go. Thank you for taking the time, Marlena."
"Anytime Vince." She said, standing up. "You have a good night sir, and you too Shane."
"Back at you, Marlena. See you tomorrow night in the Mich."
Marlena walked out after Shane's comment, and started toward the locker room where her friends had probably acquired to pelt her with questions upon her arrival. But there was a crowd around the outside of the S.E.X Evolution locker room, which caused Marlena to look confused. Nora, John, Trish, Jason, Chris, Randy, Adam, Eddie - the entire lot of the two big time factions on RAW stood there. Marlena also heard a guitar playing.
"What's going on?" Marlena asked Nora, as Nora glanced toward her with a smile.
"Hear that?" She asked, as Marlena obviously nodded. "That's Tom."
"Edson? He can play guitar?"
"He was talking with me," Randy started. "But I left the locker room for a minute to grab something to drink, I came back and heard this. I rallied up the guys and gals, because they needed to hear this."
"He's good," Marlena said with a smile. "Really good."
They were all whispering, and when Tom was finished playing his tune, the group of superstars outside of the locker room all began clapping and hooting with approval, causing Edson to be taken aback. Tom slowly stood up as they filed into the locker room, and he put the guitar down, resting it against the bench.
"What's all this about?" Tom asked, the color drained from his cheeks, pale with what seemed embarrassment. He was clearly not used to anyone listening to him. "I mean, how long have you been there?"
"Long enough to know you're stellar on the strings." Randy said. "Dude, what were you playing?"
"Beethoven's 5th by Joe Satriani." He said, "The same lad that does my theme music 'Crystal Planet'. He's very talented."
"And so are you." Nora said, "You're really good." Tom's face flushed with crimson, he blushed.
"I appreciate the kind words." Tom said, as he started putting the guitar back in it's case. "So… why are you all still here? Isn't it time to go yet?"
"I had to talk to Vince, so I'm thinking about bailing now. My son needs to get to bed. And knowing my mother and father, they're still out there waiting, with him." Marlena said, "You ready, John?"
"Yeah baby girl, I'm ready." he said, taking her hand. "We'll see ya'll in Detroit."
Everyone made their various goodbyes. John and Marlena walked out, with him holding her hand. He put his other arm around her, as they headed to the arena part once again, where Alexandria, Vince, Candace, Lew and Dorian would have been. When they walked out, the family was still sitting there, with Dorian completely out cold, sleeping on Lew's lap, and leaning against his chest, his little hands gripping Lew's shirt.
"That, is the cutest thing I've seen in a while." Marlena said, smiling softly as Lew looked up. "He really likes you. He has to. The only men he does that with, is his uncles, his grandfather's, and his father."
"That makes me feel real special," Lew said with a shy smile. "I'm glad the little guy has taken to me."
"Well, we're ready to go if you guys are." Marlena said as John tugged her left hand his way, causing her to look at him. "What?"
"This." John said, as he slipped her engagement ring and wedding ring back on her finger with a smirk. "You forgettin' these?"
"No, I was just unsure where you put them…" She said with a smile. "Thank you."
The collective group of Lew (who carried Dorian, holding him against his chest), Candace, Vince, Alexandria, John and Marlena finally headed out of the arena, all going back to their hotel and respective rooms. Marlena and John didn't even bother taking their bags out of the rental car, as the next morning, they were leaving for the airport. Almost immediately from when John and Marlena got to the hotel, they went right to bed, with Dorian sleeping in their room in a small toddler bed provided by the hotel. Lew had brought him into the room and tucked him in, then went back to his room with Candace.
-
The next morning, bright and early, Marlena had an interesting wake up call. As she slept on her side, her back to John, and his arm around her waist - his head resting on her pillow as they cuddled, Marlena felt something grabbing her hand. She heard a little whisper, and along with the tugging, it woke her up slowly. She opened her eyes to see a bright eyed little boy standing by the bed, whispering.
"Mommy…" Dorian was whispering, as he tugged on her hand.
"What baby?" Marlena said softly, looking down at him. "What's wrong?"
"Nuffin'…" he said, "I not wanna wakes daddy…"
Marlena smiled softly as she moved John's arm, and kicked off the covers. She sat on the edge of the bed, and pulled Dorian up, resting him on her lap. He put his arms around her neck as he hugged her and she hugged him, holding him so he wouldn't fall.
"So what's on your mind, kiddo? What do you need?" She asked, as Dorian just smiled.
"Wells…" he started, and it looked like he was actually thinking about something. "I just wants to see yous."
"Well I'm glad. I want to see you, too." She said with a smile, kissing Dorian lightly. He giggled, "Hey, do you want to do mommy a BIG favor?"
"Yeah!" he said with a smile.
"I want you to wake daddy up while mommy gets dressed. Can you do that for me?" She asked, as a grin crossed the little boy's lips.
"Yeah… I wakes up daddy…" he said, as Marlena put her index finger over her lips.
"Shhh… be a lion about it. Careful…quietly…then pounce!" She said in a loud whisper, as Dorian mimicked her motion with the finger over his lips. His grin turned serious.
"Shhh… likes a lions…"
Marlena nodded her head with a smile. She walked into the bathroom, once she grabbed her clothes for the day, and started to change. After getting into her tight blue jeans, she peeked out of the bathroom where Dorian was stalking along the mattress of the bed, quiet, carefully, almost maliciously stalking John. Then…
"DADDY!"
Dorian jumped on his father, causing John to wake up almost instantly. Dorian laid on John, looking down at him with a serious expression, as John quickly sat up, holding Dorian to his chest as he looked concerned.
"What's the matter boo berry?" When Dorian didn't reply, John glanced around, not seeing Marlena. "Where's your ma, baby boy?"
"I ono…" he said, which was a blatant fib. He knew exactly where she was.
"What did you jump on me for?" he asked, as Dorian's serious expression soon broke into a smile, and the little boy giggled.
"Likes a lion! RAWR!" he said, his arms wrapping around John's neck.
"Marlena..."
The bathroom door crept open, and Marlena peeked out with a small, barely visible smile on her face. John just looked at her, trying to look genuinely mad, but he couldn't. Dorian bounced happily on the bed as he was still in his father's arms, and John motioned for her to come out. She walked out in the jeans and a white halter top.
"What?"
"Like a lion…?" He asked, as Marlena clawed at the air, her grin visibly breaking free.
"Rawr, baby."
-
Dorian was dropped off with his grandmother, as his Aunt Candace and "Uncle" Lew were heading to Minneapolis. Lew had a game that night, and had to get to the Metrodome for practice and workout. Marlena and John had to get to the airport because their flight for Detroit was almost ready for take off, and if they missed it, they were going to be in trouble. They would have been late for the show, and with Vince McMahon, that didn't fold well.
The flight they had reserved, ended up being the same flight that Trish, Randy, Stacy, Nora and Adam were taking to Detroit. Marlena sat between John and Randy on the flight, with Adam sitting directly in front of her between Nora and Stacy, and Trish was directly behind her. They talked amongst each other about a lot of things on the way to Detroit, but most of it involved making fun of Adam - who happily was singing along to his iPod of various music, ignoring a lot of what was going on.
"I wonder what happened to the money his mother saved for singing lessons," Randy said with a chuckle, as Trish laughed.
"Randy, we're from Canada. He wouldn't get far on a Canadian dollar."
"We all know Chris Jericho didn't." Marlena said, referring to an old storyline that happened on RAW between Chris and Trish, and the Canadian dollar bet. Everyone laughed, except Adam, who was too busy belting out a tune.
"Remember to let her into your heart, then you can start to make it better. HEY Jude, don't be afraid, you were made to go out and get her," he sang "The minute you let her under your skin, then you begin to make it better!"
"ADAM!" Marlena shouted, causing Copeland to jump, ripping the headphones from his ear.
"WHAT?" he said loudly, but piped his tone down when his ears stopped ringing from the loud music to the quiet of the plane. "What?"
"Do you have any idea how much you're slaughtering my favorite song?" Marlena asked, as John snapped his fingers, realization taking over him.
"Yeah! She's huge into the Beatles, bro. You should see our gym…" John said, "You single handedly ruined that tune."
"Ruined? Well isn't that a bit much?" Adam inquired, as Marlena shot him a glare. Adam just raised an eyebrow. "Maybe not?"
"Man, you honestly just pimp slapped John Lennon and Paul McCartney with your cat chorus. And I hardly mean that as a compliment, my boy." Marlena said as Adam just blinked at her. "What? Think I'm kidding?"
"Honestly…" Adam started, "I was just having fun with it…"
There was a moment of silence, before Marlena broke into a smile. Adam just looked at her, and Marlena chuckled quietly. She patted his shoulder, shaking her head as she looked at him. Adam raised an eyebrow.
"What?"
"You think I'm SERIOUS?" She asked, rolling her eyes with a giggle. "Really, I'm not that much of a bitch."
"Oh, you are…" Adam said, before smiling. "But that's what makes you, you… right?"
"You're damned right about that."
-
In Detroit, Marlena had stepped off the plane, and went with Trish, Randy, and John to get the luggage from baggage claim. As she was checking things out, her cell phone was ringing. John grabbed it from her back pocket with her advisement, and slowly answered it. Marlena on the other hand, was getting frustrated with the rummaging through slips and bags. It was definitely not her day for luggage claim. Trish was trying to help her as well.
"Hello?" John answered the phone, causing the person on the other end to seem confused.
"John? I thought I dialed Marlena's number…" it was his sister-in-law Candace's voice, and John slowly chuckled.
"You did. But she's having a brawl with the baggage claim." John answered. "It's almost cute. She's yelling at everything that moves. Or doesn't move."
"Does she have a second? I need to tell her something severely important."
"Sure, just a sec."
John had to wait for Marlena to throw her bag off of the baggage carrier conveyer belt, which she did with a groan. Trish was trying not to laugh, and Randy just had a smirk on her face, as Marlena was visibly annoyed. Maybe traveling on that given day was not in her best interest! When John walked up behind her, and put his arm around her waist, she jumped at first, then relaxed, and leaned against him with a sigh.
"I sometimes hate traveling." She said, as he kissed her cheek.
"We all get like that, boo." he replied, handing her the phone. "It's your sister, says it's important."
"Severely important!" Candace's voice echoed from the receiver of the phone, causing John to nod his head with a gesture toward the phone.
"That."
"Severely important? If she's pregnant, Lew's dead." Marlena said, as she took the phone, putting it to her ear. But as she did, Candace yelled into the phone again, thinking it wasn't near Marlena's ear.
"I'M NOT," she shouted, as Marlena cringed.
"DO you mind!" She retorted, as Candace's tone got sheepish.
"Sorry…"
"It's fine. What's up? What's uberly almighty important?"
"Well…" Candace started, her sheepish tone turning to more giggling, and more excitement. "It does have to do with Lew…"
"What happened? Is everything okay?" She asked, not thinking there was any chance that Lew would have asked Candace that soon. Candace sounded serious, though. Something may have backfired. God, how she hoped not. "You okay?"
"Yes, I'm fine…" Candace started, "I mean, it happened really quickly… but do you have time? I'll explain it…"
"Yeah, I have time."
Candace's Flashback
Lew walked into the apartment in Minneapolis with Candace, and they were laughing at their car conversation. Something involving the 'dreaded' Chicago White Sox, which was the team Lew's Twins would be facing in a three-game series that coming week. As they made it into the kitchen of their apartment - Lew put his arms around Candace, hugging her close. Candace giggled quietly as she leaned against him, glancing over her shoulder.
"What?" She asked quietly, smiling at Lew, while he held her in his arms.
"Is it bad that I just wanna hold ya?" Lew questioned, as Candace shook her head.
"Not at all." she replied to him, "Just asking."
"Well, there is one thing." Lew said, turning Candace to face him. "I've been meanin' to talk to ya…"
"What about?" Candace looked at her boyfriend, a look of confusion on her face as she did. "What's the matter?"
"Well, nothin' is the matter. I've just got a lot on my mind."
"You know you can tell me anything that's on your mind." Candace rubbed the side of Lew's face with her hand. "Are you okay?"
"Not until I know somethin'."
"Lew, you're scaring me." Candace said, stepping back from him. "Don't talk in circles, please… I need to know what's wrong with you…"
"Candace." Lew said her name, as he grabbed her hand, dropping to one knee in front of her. "I need to tell ya, that you've made me the happiest man alive. But for as long as we've been together… I keep thinkin' that there needs to be somethin' else…"
"What…?"
"Candace Marie Russo, I can't picture my life without ya, and quite frankly, I don't want to. I love you…and want to spend the rest of my days with you. Will you marry me?"
End Flashback
"Well!" Marlena asked, "What did you say!"
"What do you think…" Candace said, her tone quiet, almost meek. That caused Marlena's expression to drop.
"What did you say… Candace?"
"Yes!" Candace exclaimed, giggling out loud. "What else would I say?1 Really…"
"You dumb bitch…" Marlena laughed, "You had me thinking you said no! I was going to ask what the hell your problem was…"
"Well yeah." Candace had a smile in her voice. "We're engaged. I just wanted to tell you. I haven't told mom and dad yet. They're next."
"Great news. Dorian will be thrilled to know 'Moo' is part of the family." Marlena chuckled quietly to herself, "I'll call you after the show tonight alright?"
"Okay. Talk to you later!"
Marlena hung up with Candace, as Trish noticed the look on Marlena's face. Something about the phone call made her happy. Trish found Marlena's bags, and put them near the claim. Marlena soon headed out of the airport, but Trish caught up with her just outside of the airport terminal, a confused smile on her face. She adjusted the bag over her shoulder, as Marlena put her bags and suitcase into the back of John and her rental car. She also put John's in as well, as she half turned her attention toward Trish. She just smiled, almost shyly.
"Marlena, can I ask why you're so happy?" She asked, "I mean, it's absolutely none of my business…"
"Trish…" Marlena laughed softly, "Easy. Okay? I have no problem telling you. Candace was the person who just called me."
"Oh? How is she?"
"She's engaged." Marlena said quaintly, and it took a moment. But once the statement fully registered, Trish gasped.
"What! When did that happen? To that cute guy she was with this weekend? He really was cute…"
"His name is Lew, and yes… to him." Marlena smiled softly, "It just happened, apparently. Like, hours removed. I'm really happy for them."
"Me too." Trish smiled, nodding her head a bit. "We're going to need to throw them an engagement party."
"Completely speaking my language…" Marlena told her surely. "Believe me, Trish…before they know it… the future Mrs. Jon Lewis Ford won't know what hit her…"
"Do you guys have a thing for guys named Jon by any chance?" Trish asked, causing both Marlena and herself to laugh.
-
Later that night, Randy Orton was sitting in the S.E.X Evolution locker room - preparing for his match on RAW. He had a match with Adam on the show - Randy Orton verses Edge… it was something he was really looking forward to. He heard somebody talking outside of the locker room door, and Randy being Randy, was curious. He could almost hear everything outside of the door, so he put his ear to the door itself. He heard his girlfriend Stacy Keibler's voice, talking with Trish Stratus. He probably would later realize, he shouldn't have eve's dropped.
"So you're serious?" Stacy asked, sounding a little stunned. "I can't believe it…"
"Well I know it's true. Because she called and told Marlena, Marlena told me. At the airport." Trish said, "It's the god's honest truth."
"I never thought I'd see the day that Candace would get married…" Stacy said quietly. "It's crazy! This Lew must really be something."
"God, Stace…he really is a great guy." Trish said, "Not to mention, an amazing baseball player. AND he's cute, too."
"Do you have any idea of a date?" Stacy asked, "I Mean, I definitely need to be there. Candace is a great friend of mine, and marriage is huge."
"Stace…" Trish laughed, "They just got engaged. I doubt they have a date."
"Well…" Stacy giggled quietly, "You never know!"
Randy pulled his ear away from the door, and it was as if his worst nightmare had been realized. He just sat back down on the bench, and remained quiet. What could he really sat at a time like that? A short while later, Marlena, john and Jason walked into the room. Randy remained in the same place, the same quiet stature, on the bench as Marlena began talking about the night. As she was discussing it, Nora, Trish, and Chris walked into the room, took their seats, and she covered the final bases.
"Alright, guys...big night." She started. "Trish, you know you Interrupt me while I'm talking about my big Bad Blood win. Then, after I hit you with the STO, Tom comes out with Edge to save. Everything erupts from that, and I say how next week I have a surprise of epic proportion."
"Sounds good, baby girl." John said, "Ya'll cool?"
"Yes" was the unanimous answer. Randy just nodded his head in response.
"You okay, Keith?" Marlena asked, the only time she ever called Randy by his middle name, was when she was concerned. He just nodded.
"Yeah, just thinkin'." Randy told her, "Don't worry 'bout me, got It? I'm fine, Rose."
"What's with the middle names?" Trish asked with a laugh, as Marlena just smiled.
"Between him and I, no worries...double D."
There was some laughter, causing Trish to cover her chest. Randy, didn't even smile. Marlena noticed that he wasn't himself, but she couldn't put her finger on what the problem could have been. Not even a faint idea. The show was only a few minutes from being on the air, so with a sigh, she just ignored the possibility of problems to the best of her ability. It wasn't easy, though.
Marlena walked out of the locker room, and was headed toward the Elite Alliance locker room in her wardrobe for the night. Tight fitting blue jeans, with a silver glitter sparkle belt (equip with a playboy bunny belt buckle) along with a form fitting black corset top that laced up blue, and cut off over her belly button. She topped the look off with silver stiletto heeled shoes, and the Women's title. When she reached the locker room for the Elite Alliance, she knocked. Eddie Guerrero was the one to answer the door. Upon seeing Marlena at the door, Eddie just smiled.
"Orale, mamacita. What can I do for you?"
"Hey, Eddie." Marlena said, smiling softly. "Um, is Adam still here? I really need to talk to him."
"Sure he is. Just a second."
Eddie left the door open as he went to get Adam for her. Marlena leaned against the doorframe, clearly a lot on the young woman's mind. She glanced at the wall clock, knowing she didn't exactly have a whole bunch of time before the show started. She was up after the opening match. She glanced back toward the inside of the locker room as she heard footsteps, and saw Adam, all situated in his black wrestling gear.
"Hey baby, what's the problemo?" Adam asked, as Marlena let out a soft sigh.
"Adam. I want you to be careful against Randy tonight. " She said, and Adam raised a curious eyebrow. "I'm fully serious. Something is bothering him, and he won't tell me what it is."
"You don't think he'd bring his issues to the ring, do you?" Adam asked, "I mean, if he does, babe, I'm going to have to take a round out of him."
"Be serious, Adam…"
"Only for you, baby."
"I really don't know what's wrong with him. And I don't know if he'll bring his problems to the ring. That's what I'm saying."
"Well, I can hold Randy off, and I'll talk to him later tonight." Adam said, as he put his arm around her shoulders. "That make you feel any better, Queen B?"
"Yeah… that makes me feel a little better. Just be careful, alright?"
"You got it."
Marlena smiled, and gave Adam a quick hug, before taking off down the hallway. She had to give John her rings before show time, and before she went on, like she always did. Apparently, the word was, some people didn't know she was married. Let alone, married to John Cena, no less. Apparently they lived under a rock, or they just didn't know about a little thing called the internet...
A/N: Another chapter down, ladies and gents! I'm getting back into this story, so hopefully I'll be able to get another chapter up soon, like after I move. Enjoy it! Comment, whatever. Just let me know what you think. -M.S