A new beginning Chapter 35
*Taker*
NO Taker thought putting the phone back down. She said she'd call I have to let her make that decision on her own. Maybe she's not as interested. Taker decided.
But I'd really like to hear from her. Did she watch the show? He wondered.
If she did I wonder if she liked it. Taker asked himself.
I really wish she would call. Taker thought.
*Sammy*
NO I'll call in a day or two when I finish these chapters. Maybe then I can slow down and have time to talk.
I can't seem to concentrate on anything but getting this done. She realized. I told them I would have it done by next week it needs to be done for next week but how. I never should have agreed to the deadline but I really thought I could do it. Now I'm not so sure. Her mind was running a mile a minute the whole time she was typing.
I wish I could pace and write she thought when sitting still became too much. I need to move but I need to write. She tried pacing with her laptop but found she couldn't type effectively.
I'm such an idiot to have agreed to this deadline. She thought berating herself even as she continued typing.
Dawn came and still she was writing not even realizing she had worked through the night.
*Kane/J.J.*
"Taker was really restless tonight." J.J. said as they entered their room
"Yeah." Kane agreed.
"It was like he was waiting for something to happen." J.J. continued.
"True. He was pretty antsy." Kane said wondering where she was going with this.
"Maybe he was waiting for Samantha to call." J.J. said, "He seemed to want to get out of the restaurant right away."
"That's true." Kane said, sitting down on the couch. "But I appreciate that you didn't ask him about it."
"Why?" J.J. asked.
"Because it's not really our business." Kane said. Pulling her down beside him.
"You need to stop thinking like that. He's your brother you guys have to start communicating. And not just about Vince and wrestling." J.J. said laying her head on his shoulder.
They need to build up to it I know but they have to start somewhere. J.J. thought.
"I'll try." Kane said after a moment.
But I don't know how. Kane thought.
"I can't tell you how much I wanted a sister or brother when I was growing up. I had some in some of the foster homes. But being that I was never there for long it was hard to try to get to know them." J.J. continued.
I was so alone most of the time. J.J. said to herself.
"Even as children before the fire Taker tried to keep me out of his business. I wanted to go everywhere with him but he would almost never let me." Kane said. "It's hard to get close to him now after all that has happened."
He's done so much to push me away. How can we change that?" Kane wondered.
"If you're going to have a relationship you need to let that go. Forgive him and move forward." J.J. told him.
A relationship with Taker would be great. Kane thought, I never thought that could happen.
"I wouldn't know where to start. Having a relationship I mean. I'm still working on forgiving him." Kane said.
"Well that's a start. You know he didn't start the fire and what happened afterward was all Paul's doing not his." J.J. said.
I know that now. But it doesn't change who we are. We're both pretty private. Kane thought.
"Yeah but breaking us up was all him." Kane said. "That's the hardest thing."
"We're back together now." J.J. said. "So that is over with."
They talked a bit more before heading to bed.
*Vince*
Do I give them their title match tonight or make them wait another week or two. I want to set this plan in motion but I think it might still be too early. Vince thought as left the arena.
Maybe there is something I can do in the meantime. Vince thought.
I'll set Kane up against Rakishi. He outweighs Kane and can be very tough to beat. Vince thought that would get me through another event.
Now what to do with Taker. He beat Hunter very easily but I don't want to give him a title shot. Not yet. Vince decided.
Maybe Yokozuna. He thought. That should keep him busy.
Maybe one of them will be injured and I can wait even longer for the plan. Vince thought maliciously.
*Sammy*
Who's that? Sammy wondered when a knock on her door startled her. It's the middle of the night.
"Housekeeping." She heard a moment before the door started to open.
Housekeeping what time is it. She wondered looking at the clock.
It's almost eleven. She realized.
I have a plane to catch at 2. She thought beginning to panic.
I have to pack.
I have so much to do. She told herself.
Rushing around the room she threw clothes into her bag and packed her laptop.
I'm never going to make it. I can't write on the plane because I can't use my laptop. Sammy thought frantically. How am I ever going to get done in time?
Will you hurry up? Sammy commanded of the elevator.
Finally she took her bags and headed down the stairs.
"Checking out." She said breathlessly to the clerk when she got to the desk.
"No problem ma'am." He said.
What is his problem? He's so slow. Sammy thought impatiently. Looking at the lobby clock she realized it was now eleven.
I only have three hours till my flight. And I still have to get to the airport. She thought frantically.
*Taker/Yokozuna/announcers*
He's not his usual pre-match self. Kane thought watching Taker pace. Usually he's calm and collected before a match, matter of fact he's usually calm all the time.
I know she said a couple days. Taker thought, as he waited in the locker room for his match with Yokozuna.
But it's been almost a week. Taker thought, wanting to hear her voice.
I'll just send her a text to make sure she's alright. Taker thought digging out his phone.
Maybe she just got busy and didn't have time to talk. But I'd like to know she's ok.
Sending the text he began pacing.
I should be planning my match. Taker thought, knowing Yokozuna was not an easy win.
His match is next and he hasn't warmed up yet. J.J. realized. "He's not following his usual pre-match routine at all.
Huh what? Taker thought when he felt someone touch him.
"What's up?"
"Time to go." Kane said touching Taker's arm.
Wow it is. Taker thought watching the monitor for a second.
Taker nodded and headed out the door.
Taker got off the bike and looked at Yokozuna standing in the ring.
Gotta make sure he doesn't get a chance to throw that weight around. Taker thought. His cardio sucks if I can get him winded he's done.
Taker stepped into the ring and began circling the big man.
Gotta get warmed up a bit. Taker thought moving his arms to do it.
What's he waiting for. Yokozua thought watching Taker.
Ok Taker thought feeling the blood flowing now.
"Looks like Taker wants to take it slow tonight." King said watching Taker moving around the ring.
"Yes, he's giving Yokozua plenty of time here." JR agreed.
They locked up.
Shit Taker thought as Yokozua moved him easily back to the ropes.
You're mine. Yokozua thought pressing Taker back into the ropes then letting go.
Not happening. Taker thought when he saw Yokozua's arm going up.
Ducking the blow Taker quickly moved behind Yokozua and began hitting him in the body with rights and lefts.
Yokozua turned around and Taker danced out of his reach.
That's it Yokozua come after me. Taker thought keeping out of his reach.
Then grabbing the fat man's arm Taker used his weight to propel the man into the ropes. He caught him with a boot coming out. But it only rocked Yokozua.
Ok Taker thought when the man didn't go down. Let's try this.
Taker bounced off the opposite ropes and came at Yokozua with a clothesline. But he still didn't go down.
Yokozua moved to grab him but Taker again kept out of his reach.
Stand still will you. Yokozua thought beginning to get winded.
Moving in Taker bent scooping the huge man up for a slam.
Shit he's heavy. Taker thought as he brought the man up then slammed him to the mat.
Ugh Yokozua grunted when he hit the canvas.
"Taker just slammed a five hundred pound man." JR said sounding shocked.
Straddling him Taker rained blows down on him then rolled off when Yokozua began to block the blows.
Gotta get up. He's too dangerous when I'm down. Yokozua thought.
Taker waited for the big man to get back up then again moved out of his reach.
He's losing his breath. Taker thought knowing it was almost time to put the man away.
Yokozua managed to get Taker's arm and whip him into the corner.
"Oh a big splash from Yokozua" King said sounding excited.
Oof Taker groaned as the splash hit.
Taker watched as Yokozua backed up to do it again. But he wasn't fast enough to get out of the way. The second splash took Taker's legs out from under him.
Need to move. Taker thought sitting in the corner.
Taker felt Yokozua grab his ankle and pull laying him out.
He's going to try to squash me. Taker realized watching the enormous man begin climbing the turn buckles.
"Yokozuna is gonna crush Taker." King yelled.
"No he's not." JR said. "Taker moved out of the way."
"OH that had to hurt." King said when Yokozua missed Taker landing hard on his ass.
Using the ropes to get to his feet Taker looked at Yokozua.
Now he's ready. Taker thought seeing Yokozua breathing very hard.
He waited for Yokozua to get up then grabbed the big man's head from behind and sat down.
"OH a neck breaker." JR said. "And the cover."
One. Thud
Two. Thud
"Kickout at two." King said quickly.
He's stronger than I thought. Taker thought standing above Yokozua.
I wonder if I can get him up for a tombstone. Taker thought. I had trouble slamming him so probably not.
Yokozua gained his feet and Taker bounced off the ropes slamming shoulder first into Yokozua
Then he did it again.
That's got him rocking. Taker thought taking Yokozua's arm and beginning to work it.
He could hear Yokozua's harsh breathing but continued to work him.
"Taker's going to the top rope." King exclaimed.
"How a man his size can balance on the top rope I'll never know." JR replied.
Walking the rope for a moment Taker jumped off slamming his forearm into the back of Yokozua's head bringing the man to his knees.
Picking the big man up by his ponytail Taker pulled him close and did a belly to belly suplex.
"Taker's going for the cover again." JR said.
One thud
Two thud.