Author's Note: Selena and Mikaela stand by the boys when they congratulate Bobby. Selena stands stubborn and walks out with Frankie. Selena also has a talk with Jeff Hardy. Mikaela just tries to juggle having four of the five kids. Mikaela also tries to make sure Allen is okay. Thank you to coolchic79260 for reviewing.
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thursday September 15th, 2011, Fortune's Locker Room (Mikaela's POV)~~~~~
We were all dressed well. I was in a pair of black slacks and a dark blue blouse with a pair of black stiletto heels. My blonde hair was straight and caught up in a clip. Mercy and Natalie were in dresses again. Avery and Albey were in t-shirts and dark jeans. I closed my eyes.
I was absently listening to Sting and Flair talk. I wasn't in much of a mood to pay attention. Everything seemed to be going wrong. The only thing that was going right was that Bobby had won the Bound for Glory Series. Daniels was sitting in the locker room but even I noticed the underlying tension. I opened my eyes to see Pope, Devon, Athena and Devon Sawyer working a tag match against Mexican America.
"It's weird to see that." I said.
"It's weirder to see what Karen is doing to the Knockout locker room." Selena said.
"I'm sort of glad we don't have to be in there." Brianna said.
"Thank lucky stars for Fortune." I said with a smile. We had our own locker room for a reason. I watched the match with little to no interest when Brianna piped up.
"You hear?" She asked.
"Hear what?" Selena asked.
"Athena got engaged last night to Tommy." Brianna replied.
"How do you know this stuff?" Bobby asked.
"I talk with people." Brianna said. I shook my head and turned my attention back to the eight person tag match that was just ending. I shook my head at how Karen was acting.
"She doesn't have to be such a bitch to Traci." Selena said. I literally did a double take. Selena gave me a cross look before we watched as she announced the Queen's Qualifier and then Madison Rayne got super kicked by Karson.
"She's got wicked extension." Celeste said. I nodded my head and grabbed Natalie and settled her on my right him and reached for Avery's hand. Celeste mirrored me only with Mercy and Albey. I nodded to Allen and we all left the locker room save Bobby and Brianna. They'd be coming out later. I would stand behind Allen. We walked out and I heard all of the fans talking. Allen and the boys got into the ring. I stood on the floor and passed Natalie in to A.J. before I lifted Avery up. James grabbed a hold of him and brought him in. Celeste handed Mercy to Kazarian and then lifted Albey up into the ring with Daniels's help.
Celeste and I got up on the apron and the two of us each sat on the middle rope and held the top rope open. Selena carefully picked her way up and inside. Once she was in Celeste followed in after her. I brought up the rear. Celeste and I then each retook the kids and we stood behind our boys.
We listened as A.J. called Bobby and Brianna out to the ring. Brianna was walking a few feet behind Bobby. She was going up the steps when Bobby held the ropes for her. Once they were in I walked over and gave Bobby a kiss on the cheek. I'd give him a hug but I couldn't disturb Natalie too much. Celeste and Selena did the same thing.
The boys started going through their speeches and when it came to Daniels I could chuckle with A.J. but I had a feeling he wasn't laughing for real. When Kurt's music came on I reached for Brianna and Selena and pulled them into the corner. I handed Natalie to Brianna while Celeste handed Mercy to Selena. I quickly knelt down to Avery and Albey's level.
"Stay behind Auntie Celeste and me okay?" I asked. Avery nodded his head and Celeste and I stood in front of them. Kurt started talking and when he made the matches of Bobby against Fortune I tensed. I looked behind me and next to me at the girls. This wasn't good. I felt Selena's sharp hiss of breath when he said Kazarian would be facing Bobby tonight. I shook my head and once Kurt left we headed toward the front of the ring. Allen, James, Chris, Frankie, and Bobby each got out. I handed Natalie to A.J. while Avery slid under the bottom rope and Kazarian helped him down. Celeste handed Mercy to a waiting Daniels and Albey slid into Bobby's arms. Celeste and I each held the ropes open for both Selena and Brianna. Once that was done I left first and we headed to the back.
"I'm going to take the kids to catering and see if I can wrangle out some ice cream." I said as I took Natalie from Allen.
"Is it really time for ice cream?" Frankie asked.
"There is always a time for ice cream." I replied as I left with Natalie, Avery, Albey, Mercy, Selena, Brianna, and Celeste.
"Besides it'll give the boys time to talk." I said as we walked into catering. Selena and Brianna grabbed a table and I made sure the kids were with them. Celeste and I walked over to catering and grabbed waters, ice cream, and some various snacks. We walked over and sat down. We were watching the fed as we just chatted. This is what I liked about Fortune we were so open with each other. I smiled when Jamie picked up the victory.
"She deserves that especially after ODB and Jackie interrupted her last title match." I said. Selena nodded her head and we watched as Athena started talking. I smiled to myself. My smile faded a little when it showed Hardy talking to Allen. Allen just about flipped out. I didn't know where any of the boys were either. They weren't in there.
"Just stay here with them. I'm going to go make sure Allen is okay." I said as I stood. My heels clicked as I hurried toward out locker room. I wasn't sure what Allen was feeling. I saw Hardy walk past me as I walked in. I walked up behind him and wrapped my arms around his waist. I was pressed to his back. I could feel how tense he was from the set of his shoulders.
"It'll be okay." I whispered.
"You keep saying that." He said.
"You said it first." I said. He turned around so he could wrap his arms around me. I wasn't sure who was holding who anymore.
"Allen you're tenser then a cat in a bath." I said. Allen laughed.
"That saying is so like you." Allen said.
"Allen, tonight let it just be us. I'll call dad and he'll fly over and watch the kids. I want it to just be the two of us with no worries." I said.
"Kayla it isn't necessary." Allen said.
"I'm not going to hear it. We're going somewhere tonight." I said.
"Fine." Allen said realizing he wasn't going to win that argument.
"Allen I love you." I said as I gave him a kiss. After I pulled back the boys started to filter in. After a little bit the girls came back too.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Selena's POV~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I could see the look of Frankie's face the moment I walked in.
"I'm going out with you no ifs ands or buts." I said.
"Selena no. You're almost seven months pregnant." Frankie said.
"Frankie don't argue with me. It isn't in your best favor." I said.
"Why are you going to fight me on this?" He asked.
"Because I'm not going to let you win." I answered as I put my hands on my hips. I was wearing a pair of flats, maternity slacks, and a big blouse. My blonde hair was left straight.
"Frankie you're not helping her. You're putting more stress on her." Mikaela chimed up from where she was. I could tell Frankie was tempted to send a glare her way but thought better of it.
"Fine. You and Brianna just stay out of the way." Frankie said.
"You're telling me something I already know. I'm not six." I said. Frankie put his hands up and we sat down. We watched what was going on. Sting freaking Hogan and Flair out. Tommy announcing he'd be back in two weeks and shooing his dog away. Matt's match with Joe was intense and you could see the worry on Devon's face. Matt didn't pick up the victory but Joe didn't make it worse.
I watched as everyone left from Fortune save Frankie and I. I almost didn't want to know but Frankie was putting the finishing touches on getting ready when Kurt walked in. I off of reflex put my hand on Frankie's thigh as he talked. I was shaking my head through all of it. I didn't believe a word of what Kurt was saying. Kurt finally left and I looked at the screen to see Devon talking with Jeff Hardy. I nodded to Frankie as we walked out. We went to gorilla and walked out to Fortune's music.
"First from Anaheim, California being accompanied by Selena Kazarian." Christy said. I gave Frankie a kiss before I leaned against the guardrail to wait for Brianna. Brianna came out and stood next to me. We weren't going to do much because we were technically not supposed to do anything. I grabbed her hand when the boys really started taking it out against each other. I closed my eyes before I opened them to again watch the match.
"It'll be okay won't it Lena?" Brianna asked.
"I hope so." I replied. I couldn't help but release a breath I hadn't realized I was holding when the match ended. Bobby had picked up the win by submission but I hadn't carried. Brianna and I picked our way into the ring. Brianna went over to Bobby and gave him a kiss. I was rubbing my head on Kazarian's back.
"Don't do this. Don't be Chris." I whispered. He looked at me before he shook his head and shook Bobby's hand and gave him a hug. I gave Bobby a quick kiss on the cheek before Kazarian and I left the ring. We walked to the back and Bobby and Brianna caught up with us.
Kazarian and Bobby were talking about the match when I saw Jeff Hardy out of the corner of my eye. I didn't move my head to acknowledge him but the camera caught him. Bobby and Kazarian finished and they turned to Jeff who had walked over.
Kazarian protectively wrapped his arms out of me.
"Kaz I'm not here to threaten her I promise. I just want to talk to her." Jeff said.
"Jeff what do you need?" I asked.
"What is your take on this Sel?" Jeff asked. I sighed.
"Jeff I've known you my whole life. We grew up next door to each other. I'm sort of in-between A.J. and Devon." I said with a shrug.
"What are you saying?" Jeff said.
"Jeff you need to clean your act up. I'm behind you a hundred percent but you've got to stay clean. I've got my own family to start thinking about. Jeff you're one of my friends but I will not stand by and let you drag my family into this. Jeff stay clean please. You've got your own family to think about too." I said. Jeff offered me a smile.
"You and Bli were always brutally honest." Jeff said.
"It's who we are. Please Jeff do it for yourself." I said. Jeff nodded his head before he left. I sagged back into Frankie's chest.
"You okay Lena?" He asked as he kissed my temple.
"I'm just tired. Can we go back to the locker room?" I asked.
"Yes." Frankie said as we walked back into the locker room. We luckily got to miss Austin Aries talking by a few seconds. It was time for Sting's match against Flair. I knew Sting would have Serena. I was watching the match and a part of me was pulling for Sting to win the match. I shouldn't have been surprised when Immortal showed up. I was surprised at how easily Sting took them out. I could see Serena waving and trying to get Sting to turn around to see Ray getting into the ring.
Ken's music hit and he came out with a chair and chased out Ray. During this Hulk had given Flair Brass Knuckles that Flair used the moment he turned around. I shook my head but was amazed that he kicked out. Sting managed to pick up the victory and I couldn't help but smile. That was a good thing.
"Looks like he gets what he wants." I said.
"Yes exactly." Mikaela said as she stood. I noticed that Avery and Albey were sort of bouncing around.
"Is that the ice cream kicking in?" I asked.
"No. Grandpa David is going to watch them." Mikaela answered. I raised an eyebrow but declined to comment. That wouldn't be very nice of me to comment anyway.
"Next week should end up better. I'll see you guys then." I said.
"Here's to hoping. We'll have the boys again." Allen said.
"How exciting." Bobby said.
"You're telling us." Mikaela mused.