Chapter 11
Disclaimer: I still don't own the WWE.
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Ashley smiled at the Undertaker's encouraging words. "Omnia vincit amor," huh? I'll have to remember that the next time the guys tease me about my relationship. She thought. A realization suddenly popped into her head. The guys! How the hell am I gonna explain all this? She turned to the Deadman. "Hey, Undertaker…"
"Call me Mark. Given your relationship with my brother, it seems pointless for you to call me Undertaker," he said stoticly.
"Ok then Mark, how am I supposed to explain all of this to my friends? If I don't tell them they'll get suspicious about why I'm not hanging out with Kane, but if I do tell them they might try to pick a fight. I don't want to risk anybody getting hurt! What should I do?"
So concerned over her friends: I suppose that's something Kane finds endearing about her. Still, she has a good point. Mark thought it over. "Alright, here's what we'll do; tell you friends that Kane's inner demons are acting up again, so it's best if they all stay away from him. You, meanwhile, will be staying with a friend to ensure your safety, but you'll still make it to the shows. Don't mention the fact that he's specifically after you, just let them know he's very dangerous right now."
Ashley considered his plan. "Sounds reasonable, and I think they'll buy it, but what do you mean I'll be staying with a friend?"
Mark looked at her as if it were obvious. "You'll be staying with me."
Ashley stared at him in disbelief. "YOUR house? Mark, I don't think that's such a good idea. I mean, if Kane ends up loosing control and goes after me, your place is probably one of the first places he'll check!" She neglected to add that the very idea of staying with the Deadman terrified her. After all, even though they were currently on good terms, he was still an incredibly ruthless man, and knowing her temper, she feared she would quickly get on his bad side.
Sighing, he gave her an irritated look. "Listen, my ranch is possibly the safest place for you right now. Yes, Kane will more than likely figure out where you are, but my home is well protected, and there really isn't any other place you can go." He stood up and opened the door. "Get your stuff and meet me back here. I'll book us a plane to New York so we can get anything else you need, and then we'll fly to Texas."
"Texas? I thought you lived in Death Valley?"
He chuckled at her comment. "Don't believe everything you hear, child. Now hurry up."
Ashley poked her head out the door. "Are you sure it's safe?"
Yes. Khali would be even more foolish than I thought if he were to attack you again, especially after the warning I gave him. I saw the fear in his eyes when he saw me. I doubt he'll even come near you now."
Ashley gave him a small nod. "Thanks, Mark. I really appreciate this."
Taker shook his head. "If anything, I should be thanking you for giving Kane a chance. I doubt even a daredevil like Lita would have taken such a risk."
The Dirty Diva's face broke into a grin. "What can I say? I'm not her."
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Meanwhile, Kane was sitting in the corner of his hotel room, attempting to quell his inner demon. He had just seen what Khali had attempted to do on RAW, and the demon was going on a rampage because of it.
That worthless, disgusting cretin! We should tear him to pieces and set his mangled corpse ablaze for daring to touch our Ashley! it raged.
As of late, Kane rarely agreed with the demon, especially when the topic was Ashley, but for once, he was inclined to agree. The Dirty Diva had done nothing to deserve Khali's wrath, and he was about ready to find the Punjabi Giant and teach him what happened when he messed with his woman. He was ashamed that he hadn't been there to protect her, and had let his rivalry with Khali put her at risk. I don't deserve someone as perfect as Ashley.
Perhaps, Kane, but why should that stop you from claiming her? After all, if you had made her yours sooner, this wouldn't be happening. But I'll forgive you if you hunt her down now and make up for lost time. Otherwise, she could fall into the hands of another monster. Really, it would be for her own good; the girl needs protection, doesn't she? Don't worry, I'll take good care of her.
Kane almost believed it when the demon said it would take care of her, its husky tone gave it away. He immediately sensed where its intentions lay when it offered to "take care of" her. Leave her alone, damn it! he mentally shouted. She's done nothing to deserve the pain you'll bring her!
The demon laughed. It was a sickening sound that made Kane's skin crawl. Oh yes she has, Kane. The moment she befriended you, she damned herself and became mine! Not that I'm complaining. The voice seemed to grin. Even though it was just a voice, Kane could almost see the demon's face, a lecherous, sadistic smile spreading from ear to ear. She has such fire for such a tiny little body. Even Lita was a mere candle compared to the raging inferno of our Ashley. The way the demon seemed to draw out her name, almost as if it were caressing it, made Kane sick. The Big Red Monster growled, Stop that! For the last time she's not ours; she never has been and she never will be! I won't let you touch her!
Brave words, Kane, but you seem to forget something; you want her just as much as I do. Those dreams of yours aren't all my doing, you know. Yes, I made them a bit more…interesting, you could say, but it was you that first created them, the demon said. You want her, Kane, and you know it. You want to caress her soft skin, run your fingers through her pretty hair, taste her rich blood, and give in to the pleasure only the sins of the flesh can bring. You want to make her scream your name in pain and pleasure, and I will see to it that this happens.
Kane shivered at the demon's words, not just because he knew everything it said was true, but because he could actually feel its cold fingers brushing against his skin like an icy breeze. Loathe as he was to admit it, the demon was obviously getting stronger, and its plans for Ashley were clear. If this kept up, he knew there would be nothing he could do to stop it.
Ashley, he thought, looking out the window, stay away from me. For your sake, stay away.
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"How could you have screwed this up? Khali's seven feet tall, can crush bowling balls in his hand, and has beaten just about everyone there is to beat! How could that little skank've gotten away?" a shrill, feminine voice shrieked.
Daivari clenched his fists. "It wasn't his fault! Khali told me that the Undertaker has gotten involved, and is now protecting her! Would you want to try and take on the Phenom, Kristal?"
The manipulative Diva glared. "Of course not, but then again, I'm not Khali. He's beaten him before, hasn't he?"
"Yes, but in case you've forgotten, he's also LOST to the Undertaker before. And from what Khali told me, the look in his eyes was even more dangerous than usual. If I were you, I would give it up; you do not mess with the Undertaker, or anyone under his protection. Don't ask me for anymore favors, Kristal. I've felt his wrath before, and I pray to Allah that I never experience it again."
As the Cruiserweight stalked off, Gregory Helms attempted to calm his whore (oops!) girlfriend down. "Don't worry about him, baby."
"But now what will we do? I want to destroy Ashley, but with both Kane and the Undertaker protecting her, how are we supposed to get rid of her?"
Helms smirked. "Don't worry your pretty little head over it, Kristal. I've got a better idea. We won't even need Khali for this."
"Really? What is it?"
He gave a sick grin. "Let's just say that come Wrestlemania, that bitch will regret the day she insulted my girlfriend."
To Be Continued…
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Thank God! No offense to you Atheists out there, but I was beginning to wonder if I was ever going to get this chapter up. Sorry for making you all wait so long, but I've been really busy. My Senior year just started, my basement is getting redone so there's lots of construction going on, I'm in Drama club, which takes up a ton of time, and on top of that I've got homework to deal with. I'm also sorry that this was such a short chapter, but hey, it's better than nothing. I'd still like you guys to tell me if I should bump the rating up to R, and since my birthday was this month, it'd be really cool if you sent me reviews as birthday presents, or perhaps updates for some of my favorite stories (you authors know who you are!) Thanks for reading, and I'll try to update sooner next time. Keep on Rollin'!