A new beginning Chapter 34

*Taker/J.J.*

That looked too easy. Taker thought watching Kane put Ringmaster into the ropes and pound on him a minute. Is Ringmaster playing at something?

Get him Kane. J.J. thought as he watched her husband in the ring.

*Kane/Ringmaster/announcers*

"That looked painful King." JR said watching Kane splash his opponent into the turn buckle.

"Yes it did." King agreed

Ringmaster came out of the corner stunned. But when Kane moved in he was caught with lefts and rights from Ringmaster.

"Ringmaster has got Kane's number now." King said watching the action.

Kane suddenly blocked Ringmaster's blows and returned the favor.

"Not so fast." JR said. "Looks like Kane has some flying fists of his own."

Kane moved quickly knocking his opponent to the ground then stomping on the smaller man.

Not gonna happen Kane. Ringmaster thought, rolling out of the ring.

The ref started counting ten but Ringmaster stayed on the outside till eight before rolling back in.

Moving in Kane grabbed Ringmaster by the arm and swung him into the ropes then gave him a big boot coming out. Then Kane wrapped him up in a sleeper hold.

"Kane's got that sleeper locked in tight." JR said surprised that Kane was using the move.

"That's a choke if I ever saw one." King complained yelling at the ref to break the hold.

Kane felt Ringmaster grab his head but didn't have time to release the hold.

Ow shit. Kane thought finding himself face down on the mat.

"Stunner, stunner." King yelled.

"Yes king that was a stunner." JR agreed.

"Ringmaster is going for a pin." King said jubilantly.

"Kane kicked out after one." JR said. "It's still too early for a pin."

Kane kicked out by throwing Ringmaster halfway across the ring.

Rolling over Kane found himself face to face with a very pissed Ringmaster.

Ringmaster straddled Kane and began raining blows down on him. But Kane grabbed his arm coming down and rolled Ringmaster off of him.

Ok I've had about enough of this. Kane thought still holding Ringmaster's hand. Once standing Kane pulled Ringmaster's arm around behind his back and yanked upward.

He's gonna break my arm off. Ringmaster thought as Kane continued to pull it up toward his head.

Then Kane tripped the Ringmaster landing him flat on his face without ever letting go of his arm.

Gotta get out of this. Ringmaster thought trying to break Kane's grip.

I will not tap to a hammer lock. Ringmaster thought even though his arm felt like it was nearly dislocated.

I can't pin him on his stomach. Kane decided releasing his opponent's hand. Then letting him get to his knees before attacking again.

Can't let him get ahold of me again. Ringmaster thought trying to keep out of arm's reach until he could feel his arm again.

Kane watched Ringmaster stretching his arm and circling him keeping just out of his reach.

I'll get my hands on you eventually. Kane thought lunging for the younger man only to have him dance out of reach.

"Looks like Ringmaster is about done." JR said, "He's trying to keep away from Kane now."

"He's just trying to set the pace for the match." King replied. "He isn't avoiding Kane."

Just when Ringmaster thought he had his arm back and the pace set Kane moved very quickly grabbing him and putting him in a military press before dropping him face first.

Ug Ringmaster groaned the wind knocked out of him.

"He's going for the lariat." King said watching Kane climb the turnbuckles.

Come on just a little closer. Kane thought watching Ringmaster getting up and stumbling toward him.

"And Kane's flying. He's caught Ringmaster with that punishing flying lariat." JR said calmly into the mic.

"That move should be banned I'm telling you." King yelled. "He could break someone's neck with that."

Picking Ringmaster up again Kane put him into a sidewalk slam and executed it perfectly leaving Ringmaster winded and dazed.

"Now it's Kane into a cover." JR said.

One thud

Two thud

"And a kick out at two." King said sounding relieved.

Ok Kane thought swinging a now standing Ringmaster up onto his shoulder Kane put him in position for a tombstone.

This should put him out for a bit. Kane thought as he dropped to his knees ramming Ringmaster's head into the mat.

Kane rolled into the cover.

One thud

Two thud

Three thud

Got him. Kane thought getting up after the three count.

"And your winner and STILL champion Kane" The timekeeper yelled into the mic while the ref raised his hand in victory.

A moment later he was handed the title.

Kane looked around a moment.

J.J. right look at all the signs directed at me. He thought. Then raised the title over his head to a loud raucous cheer.

Smiling Kane flipped over the top rope and down to the mats heading up the ramp.

*Taker/Beefcake/announcers*

Taker looked over at Beefcake and saw the man looking at him wild eyed.

"I'll have to watch out for those sheers of his. Not that he could use them on my hair like I've seen him do to others. He's not going to get the chance. But they could make a formidable weapon." Taker said to himself as he watched Kane leave the ring.

My match is next so I can congratulate Kane as he goes by. Taker thought smiling a little.

He did it again. Boy is Vince gonna be pissed. Taker thought.

YUP. Taker thought beginning to laugh when a loud cry of NO NOT AGAIN and a loud thud resounded through the halls.

Was that Vince. Beefcake wondered.

"Congrats." Taker said as Kane cleared the curtains.

"Thanks." Kane said in return.

Taker waited while Beefcake was introduced then climbed on the bike preparing to head down to the ring.

When his music hit he moved to the top of the ramp and revved the engine a moment before heading down.

Once there Beefcake rolled out of the ring. Taker stepped in and raised his arms to loud shouts from the fans.

Then he turned and faced Beefcake outside the ring.

Come ahead boy. Come into my yard. Taker thought giving the come on gesture.

You want me you got me. Beefcake thought moving to enter the ring.

Taker waited patiently while he entered then as soon as Beefcake was inside the ring he went for him.

"Looks like Taker is going to wait while Beefcake gets in. Unlike what he did to Hunter last night." JR said.

"Last night was a fluke." King said. "Hunter should have won that and he would have if Taker hadn't cheated with the turnbuckle."

"King, Hunter left the ring and lost by count out." JR reminded him. "And that was after the rest of DX got involved."

Throwing the smaller man against the ropes he caught him with a clothesline coming out knocking Beefcake onto the flat of his back.

"That was one hell of a clothesline." JR said.

Gotta be faster than that. Beefcake thought as he landed hard.

Rolling to his feet Beefcake found himself face to face with Taker. He tried to back away but he was again too slow as Taker started pummeling him.

"Look at those rights and lefts. Beefcake's head is bouncing around like a speed bag." JR said.

"He needs to open his hands. That's illegal." King shouted.

Taker enjoyed the sound of UGH coming from the younger man's mouth with every blow.

"I told you this is my yard boy." Taker told Beefcake stopping his onslaught when the ref told him to open his hand.

He won't be too hard to take out. Taker realized. He's already wobbling.

Have to stop his momentum. Beefcake thought, trying to move out of Taker's range.

Stepping forward Taker set him up for a choke slam.

NO. Beefcake thought ducking out of Taker's hand and slamming his shoulder into Taker's midsection.

Not bad kid. Taker thought. Quickly scooping the man up and hitting him with a powerbomb.

Oh my god. Beefcake thought when he hit.

Taker rolled into the cover.

One thud

"Kick out in one." King said again sounding relieved.

Grabbing Taker's arm Beefcake rolled him into an armbar.

It took Taker a couple minutes but he powered out of the move. Then rolled the kid up.

This should do the trick as he locked in the triangle choke.

"That's a triangle choke." King shouted.

"Seems like Kane isn't the only one with new moves." JR said.

Have to get out. Beefcake thought, feeling himself fading.

Tap Taker told the kid silently. Save yourself some pain.

Can you continue. The ref yelled to be heard over the screaming crowd.

Yes. He heard Beefcake say.

Ok. Taker thought cinching it tighter.

You want to quit. The ref said.

No

The ref repeated the question several times each time Beefcake said no. Then he stopped answering.

The ref raised his hand once. Twice and a third time. Beefcake didn't respond to any of them.

Taker released the hold when the ref told him to.

"YOUR Winner the Undertaker." The timekeeper shouted.

The ref raised his hand and Taker raised the other in celebration.

"Well Taker wins another one. Seems like Kane and Taker are both on a roll." JR said smiling.

"They are just lucky." King said half-heartedly.

That was almost too easy. Taker thought watching them half drag Beefcake from the ring.

*Taker/Kane/J.J.*

Well that's it Kane thought. I've defended yet again. But Vince wants the intercontinental champion ship out of my hands. How will he do it? So far he's pitted me against everyone he can think of. But I've still come out on top. He thought feeling an unfamiliar sensation.

I wonder what Vince will do next. I've beaten Hunter easily. Maybe I can demand a shot at it. Taker thought as he headed back to the locker room.

"What's up little brother." Taker asked when he walked into the locker room and found Kane pacing.

"I'm wondering what Vince will pull next." Kane said sounding irritated.

"Just enjoy it while you can." Taker said. "If you spend all your time worrying about losing it Vince wins. He wants you off balance."

"I guess that's true." Kane said.

"I'm so proud of you guys. J.J. said to both Kane and Taker.

"Who would have thought a year ago that not only would Kane be intercontinental champ. But in the hunt for tag team gold with his brother." J.J. said. "If you had asked anyone they would have laughed."

That's true Kane thought.

I never thought there was a chance of reconcilement. Taker thought. I was sure that we were more likely to kill each other than work together.

No one thought they'd ever work together again. Not after the things they had done to each other. J.J. thought.

"Let's get some dinner." J.J. said. "I'm starving."

"And she says I eat a lot. She's always hungry." Kane said to Taker making him chuckle.

They walked out together with Kane and J.J. holding hands.

*Vince*

NO NOT AGAIN. Vince screamed as Kane was announced as still the intercontinental champ. Then he threw his chair across the room.

What the hell. Can't anyone beat those two? They haven't lost a match since they've gotten together. Vince thought angrily. Either together or separately they've been unstoppable its ridicules.

Vince railed for a while finally calming down after a while.

*Sammy*

It's been a day or two. Sammy thought. I really should call him but I'm not sure what to say. I still don't even know why he's interested in me. What could he want from me?

*Taker*

Getting back to his hotel room Taker took as seat. I had hoped she would call tonight. Taker thought. It's been a day or two already and nothing.

"Maybe I should call her?" Taker said to himself reaching for the phone.