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Here's the next chapter guys! It's a little shorter than usual but exactly how I want it to be. I was going to add something extra just to make it longer but my internet keeps coming and going and I know you'd prefer to have a short chapter up than nothing at all. I'm unsure whether I can update tomorrow but Wednesday I definitely will. Enjoy!
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Damn it, another mistake. I've now changed it to, 'She's nice to look at'. Damn, I should have you proof reading it before I post stuff. But when you update as regularly as me your mind gets frazzled. Lol.
You know he doesn't have the time but he doesn't. Realistically if he thinks he has enough time he's not going to make a move soon is he? I mean, first of all he wants her to have forgiven him properly and second, he wants to tell her at an appropriate time. Ooh, what's your perfect way? I want to hear!
Yes well he is serious about Iris being able to rely on him and the others understand that so its all good. They do deserve to know as her friends but she doesn't want them to worry. They already do that since she is pregnant.
I like that, 'worst mother of the year'. Ha ha!
Here's some tissues! (Hands out tissues)…yep he does. I worked for so long on it cause I wanted it to be just right. I read over it like 10 times, cutting stuff out and adding stuff in before I was finally happy with it! We'll see what Ariana thinks of it all later, maybe she's ignorant when it comes to this part?
You know me, I love a good cliffhanger. I know you love it.
CHAPTER 37:
SETH POV
I finish playing the messages Iris has sent me and look up at everybody. I figured that if we decide anything then it'll be together. I didn't want Iris to worry, that was the last thing I ever wanted. We'd heard Ariana's messages as well.
"Hah! You're the one who came up with the whole bloody thing!" exclaims Dean.
"We need to talk you out of it more like," says Ariana. "Do you think we should call her back? If she's getting worried then it might have a negative effect on her," she points out to us all.
"True but we've already angered Kane so something's going to go down tonight, whether its controlled or not is up to us," says Roman, making a very good point.
"I say we go ahead with what we've got, there's no way tonight is going to end up without a massacre," says Dean, agreeing with Roman.
"Ok," I say, nodding my head. "Ariana, send Iris a message that nothing is going to happen to any of us and we'll be fine. Us guys are going to go ahead with what happens next, you know where to be right?" I ask her and she nods her head, leaving us to it.
IRIS POV
"Oh come on!" I shout at the TV, then pipe down when I realize we have neighbors. I've been watching and seen nothing happen for the last twenty minutes. All of a sudden Kane's music hits and he comes out, an angry face present. He gets in the ring and picks up the microphone.
"We can only assume Kane is out here to respond to Seth Rollins," says Michael.
"Moments ago I went into my locker room and found it trashed," starts Kane, looking directly at the screen and I look away, avoiding looking into his eyes. "So watch out Shield because tonight I'm going to get blood on my hands and by the end of the night your bodies will be lying around the ring," he says as I visibly gulp. I look to the corner of the screen, expecting any one of my friends to come out but they don't. Instead, John Cena's music hits and he makes his way out.
"That's all you have to say?" asks John, staying at the top of the ramp. "You attack an innocent defenseless pregnant girl and instead of apologizing you decide to come out here and act the big man?" he questions as I smile. I can't be surprised though, he did save me. "Now, I don't know about everyone here but I won't stand for that," he then says.
"Come down here then and we'll sort it out," offers Kane, having picked up his microphone again.
"Yeah, which is why I've been talking to some people and they talked to other people who talked to more people," says John, stretching it out in a comical way as usual. "And I've managed to get myself a match with you tonight!" he exclaims, the crowd roaring in what I'm guessing is happiness.
"Really?" asks Kane, smirking at the prospect.
"Yeah, and I swear on the girl who didn't deserve what you did," starts John. "That you're going to get everything you deserve, tonight," he finishes and his music goes off. Both men stare off and John says a few things before leaving. Ok, things just took a turn. I don't think the guys were expecting this. Because after the break, Dean, Roman and Seth are in the ring. And they don't look too happy.
"Everyone knows the Shield aren't big fans of John Cena," starts Seth. Ariana's not there, I hope she's ok. Unless she's up to something. All I've gotten off her is a message saying they know what they're doing and no one will get hurt except for Kane. Not exactly comforting.
"But he's overstepping boundaries tonight," says Dean. "Iris, she's part of the Shield. Which means we get to protect her. Anybody else can just hop the fuck along," he says.
"Really Dean?" I say at the TV. "The guy helped me!"
"And we don't need anybody's help in taking down the monster," Roman says his piece too.
"But since we can't do anything about this match, lets get one thing clear," says Seth. "Kane, you're going to pay for your sins and Cena, if you get in our way then you'll pay too," he finishes, their music hitting at the end of that. Have they all lost their minds? They should be teaming up with John, not berating him for defending me. The drama shifts backstage because the next thing that happens is we see Kane on the big screen.
"The Shield think they know what they're talking about," starts Kane, a huge smirk on his face. "But if you want to blame someone for any of this, blame Seth Rollins," he then says, Dean and Roman both glancing at Seth. "You betrayed them and then betrayed me, so I'm only doing what they did. They came after me because I was in line with you so I went after Iris for the exact same thing. And if you don't stop your immature acts then I promise she won't be the only girl I go after".
"Ariana," I can see Dean mouth as my eyes go wide, realizing that Kane might have gotten to her.
"Don't try and waste our time by playing mind games," says Seth. "If you want us, come out and get us!" he says and I can tell he's taking Kane's words to heart. A part of him blames himself for Kane going after me and whilst its partly true, he shouldn't feel guilty. He did the right thing by betraying Kane and coming back to his true friends.
"Why would I do that?" questions Kane, a sick, sadistic, twisted smirk on his face. "Why would I do that when I have one of you already?" he questions, holding up a black watch.
"No," I say as I realize its part of Ariana's Shield uniform. They all wear watches with their initials on it somewhere. The guys start talking amongst themselves, Dean looking very unhappy.
"If you try anything tonight, say goodbye to your precious girlfriend Dean," says Kane before his face disappears. The next thing I see happen, is completely unexpected. Dean punches Seth, who goes down on his knees, holding up a hand to his jaw.
"Its your fault!" exclaims Dean in a frightening maddening way as Roman pulls him back. Dean then leaves the ring in a fit of anger and Roman goes after him. Seth watching on as if he doesn't believe what just happened. I told them something would go wrong! But no, nobody listens to me. Kane's been in this business a lot longer than all of them and he knows exactly what to say and do to get under people's skin. He knows how to create havoc. And he's just managed to create a rift in the Shield using Ariana. These guys never learn their lesson. I pick up my cell and call Dean, I don't know when he'll hear this but I hope he feels bad when he does.
"Dean Ambrose, how dare you do something like that!" I say, obviously because I've reached voicemail I have the guts to say something like that. "What you did was disgusting and bang out of order! Seth didn't know that Kane would take Ariana and I swear to God if your hurt Seth again I will march down there, grab your ear and give you a good telling off!" I say, the whole time thinking about what Ariana would say if she was in my place. "Now go back to Seth, apologize and make up or I swear this pregnant lady will kick your butt when she sees you next!" I hang up and then look at my cell. Oh, what the hell have I done? That'll just make Dean even more mad. I am such an idiot sometimes. But I can't help the anger I felt when I saw him punch Seth. Regardless of the fact that Seth hit him with a chair like eleven times when the Shield went through their first biggest rough patch.
"I wonder what's going to happen now, does this mean the Shield are breaking up for a second time?" asks Michael, leaving that question unanswered. "Still to come to you, our main event. John Cena takes on Kane later on tonight," he says after which they go to a break. I need to talk to the guys, Kane has my best friend and they need to get together and figure out a way to get her back. But what is Kane going to do. Get the Shield to promise to leave him and then let go of Ariana, I don't think so. There's something more there.
"Nikki," I say as she answers the phone. "I need you to find my stupid friends and get them on the phone to me," I say, saying it as nice as possible.
"Oh, sure," says Nikki, sounding happy to help. Ever since we had that talk we were still in contact. She's actually been giving me tips on what's good for me to eat at this stage in the pregnancy.
"Um, thanks for the advise on those oils, they worked a treat on my feet," I start.
"Oh that's alright, one of my friends back home said it worked wonders for her and I'm glad it did for you too," she says. "How are your ankles?" she then asks.
"They're better, not as sore as before and I definitely don't dread getting up and going to the bathroom," I say, making the both of us chuckle.
"Here, I found Dean," says Nikki, sounding kind of scared.
"Just growl at him if he says anything," I advise her. "He may act all tough but he's a softie. Oh and don't tell him its me because he won't take it," I quickly add on.
"Dean," I hear Nikki say. "Its for you," she says.
"Who the fuck is it?" asks Dean but Nikki just says she doesn't know from what I gather. "Who the fuck is this?" he then says to me.
"Charming," I say, shaking my head. "What is going on?" I demand an explanation.
"Iris," sighs Dean and I can only guess he's giving Nikki the evil eyes. "Before you say anything I got your message so I'm not in the mood for another lecture," he tells me.
"Oh really?" I ask him. "Then why didn't you call me back?"
"Didn't feel like it," replies Dean, all the cockiness in the world in his tone. "In case you didn't know, my girlfriend has been kidnapped so I'm a bit…preoccupied".
"In case you didn't know, my best friend has been kidnapped," I then say, mimicking his tone. "You might have known her for a while but I've known her since I was five so don't you dare act like this".
"Since when did you adopt a Mother role?" questions Dean.
"Since you all decided to act like kids and do something that would result in all of you getting into trouble," I answer. "Now, what are you planning on doing about it?" I then ask him.
"Well…" starts Dean but I stop listening as Kane's face appears on the TV. It shows him locking a room and he smirks as he puts the key into his pocket. "Are you watching this?" Dean asks, that's why he must have stopped talking.
"Yes," I manage to get out.
"If the Shield wants their precious Ariana then they'll need to give me what I want," says Kane. "One girl for another," he says darkly before he's gone again.
"W-what are you going to do?" I ask Dean, afraid of the answer I'll receive. What can they do anyway? I can't even be used as bait because I'm here and not there.
"Whatever I can," says Dean, ending the call as I try and figure something out. I may not be there but I can help in coming up with an idea of what we should do. They need to find out where that room is which is the most obvious thing. The next thing I see is Seth on screen.
"What's wrong Rollins?" it shows Randy passing him by. "Got no friends left?" he mocks him and walks off with a laugh as Seth just looks to be in deep thought. He then answers a phone call.
"This better be good news," says Seth into the phone. Who could he be speaking to? He then turns around and walks fast, back the way he came. The screen then shifts to Kane who's now with Randy. Should have known Randy was also involved in this.
"Don't worry, she isn't getting out of there," says Randy, leaving Kane. Kane doesn't even get a chance to breathe as Seth comes and attacks him with a steel chair. Kane pushes Seth who falls back but defends himself with the chair. The only thing Kane manages to do is hit Seth against the wall. The chair is lost by now but Seth manages to find something and hits Kane on the head, who drops down.
"I don't need any friends!" exclaims Seth and kicks Kane before leaving. He doesn't mean that. All of us mean a lot to Seth. This has to be an act of some sort.
"What the hell have you done?!" demands Dean, walking. "This monster has my girlfriend or did that small thing not come into your mind?" he then questions, Roman trying to hold Dean back.
"Like as if she can't take care of herself," says Seth and tears brim my eyes at his response and his lack of care at what's going on. "She shouldn't have been wandering around alone if she couldn't handle it and you shouldn't have let her!" he then points the finger at Dean.
"What are you doing?" I say.
"You're blaming me for Ari getting kidnapped?" questions Dean, Roman standing in the middle. "Who's the guy that went befriending Kane in the first place? Oh yeah, that was you! You can't make up your mind about who to be friends with so you pick and you choose, but I'm not having your stupid decisions affect the rest of us!" he all but screams.
"Its not my fault people turn stupid and I can't stand around and be associated with it!" Seth argues.
"You're calling me stupid? You don't even know what you're doing!" shouts Dean.
"Lets all just calm down," says Roman, putting a hand on both their chests and getting them to stop. "If you're going to act like this then we don't need you in the Shield," he says, looking at Seth. "We protect everyone in here and you just seem to be doing that for Iris. I don't care if you're on a guilt trip but if you're not going to help, then stay out of the way. And if you don't need friends then we don't need you either," he states plainly and coldly, trying not to show how hurt he is. Seth walks away and Dean and Roman in the opposite direction.
"How could he?" I say aloud, despising Seth for what he just said. How could he hurt them both like that after...no, I can't jump to conclusions. I ring Seth and he answers the phone. "Seth! Seth what is going on?" I ask, not being able to take it.
"What you just saw," says Seth casually.
"Seth, its alright," I tell him. "Look, I'm not over there so if this is part of your plan then please just tell me now so I can relax because I won't be able to watch if what I saw is the truth".
"What you've seen is what actually happened," he tells me as I shake my head.
"Seth, I refuse to believe you'd desert my best friend," I say. "I know you, I know you wouldn't make the mistake of doing this again and telling me won't ruin your plan".
"The moment Ariana got taken was the moment the plan got buried," he then tells me. "I know you're going to hate me right now but I'm only doing what's best for you," he says. "Stop watching the show because its over," he says in a monotone voice and then ends the call. Tears fall down my eyes as I sit there in shock.
RANDY POV
Everything is going according to how Kane wanted it. That was until he got attacked by Seth. I look around asking people where Seth is but nobody seems to know. When Kane went after Iris, that was his personal business. I knew Seth wasn't above turning his back on us, especially since he did that with his own supposed 'brothers'.
"Orton!" Seth calls me and I turn around, ready to attack him. "I have a proposition for you".
"If this involves me having a chance at kicking your ass then fine," I tell him, squaring up to him.
"Actually, it entails something entirely different," he lets me know. "Tell Kane, this is over. I don't care what he does with Ariana, but as long as he leaves Iris alone I'll leave him and the Shield".
"You really expect me to believe that?" asks Randy with a bitter laugh.
"No, but I can try," says Seth. "If Kane's doing all this because I betrayed him, then I'll make sure Dean and Roman are offered up to him on a silver plate. I've had enough of them bringing up what I've done in the past and I've done enough to make up for it but they can't get past that," he explains.
"So what's your plan? Leave Shield and then what?" I question, arms crossed over my chest.
"I said I don't need any friends," Seth repeats himself. "I give Dean and Roman to Kane and he can keep Ariana as well. The I'm going to go solo, I don't need all this drama," he explains.
"Kane wants Iris and you're not offering her up on a plate, are you?" asks Randy.
"She stays out of this, that's my only condition," says Seth, anger flaring in his eyes at the mention of Iris. "I don't care about anyone but she is staying out of this. Tell Kane I will do anything he wants, as long as he keeps away from Iris," he says and then leaves. I immediately go to Kane and relay everything Seth said.
"The only reason we were doing this was to get back at Seth but since he himself is bent on destroying himself, what do we do?" I question, Kane looking deep in thought.
"Find Seth before my match and tell him that if he wants to make this all go away, he joins us once again," says Kane with a smirk. "Tonight, we're going to make sure the Shield are ripped apart. For good," he says and I nod my head. They've been a pain in the ass for way too long now.
"Are we really going to let him off the hook for everything?" I question.
"No," smiles Kane evilly. "Once his girlfriend comes back, we're going to make him do something unforgettable," he says and then gives me a nod to leave. I leave and go to check on Ariana. I start to unlock the door with the key Kane gave me when I hear a noise inside. I work my hands quicker and open the door.
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