A new beginning Chapter 36

*Taker/Yokozua/announcers*

"He suplexed him can you believe it. How strong is Taker to lift such a huge man." JR said.

"Kickout." King yelled.

Need to move. A stunned Yokozua thought instinctively throwing his arm up and breaking the three count.

Taker once again helped Yokozua to his feet. Then grabbing his wide midsection turned the man over in his arms preparing for the tombstone.

"NO WAY." King shouted. "He's got him up for the tombstone. He'll break Yokozua's neck."

AAG Yokozua thought feeling himself getting lifted.

Taker dropped to his knees smashing the heavy man's head to the canvas.

I've got him this time. Taker thought moving into the cover.

"And there's the cover." JR said.

One thud

Two thud

Three thud

"Your winner by pin fall the Undertaker." Taker heard as he regained his feet.

That took more out of me than it should have. Taker thought as his hand was raised.

I'll just see if she's texted me back yet. Taker thought reaching the locker room and going straight for his phone.

*Vince*

He did it again. Vince thought watching Taker finish Yokozua.

But there is still Kane's match. I'm sure Rakishi can finish his title reign.

They can't keep winning. Vince thought. Their luck has to run out sometime.

*Kane/Rakishi/announcers/Taker*

"Good match." Kane said as Taker entered the room.

Taker didn't say anything he just picked up his phone and checked it.

What's he looking at? Kane wondered watching Taker's face.

Fine. All I get is fine. Taker thought first getting pissed then a little worried.

He doesn't look pleased. Kane thought.

Time to go. Kane thought as he finished his warmup.

Maybe J.J. can get more out of Taker about his problem. I doubt he wants to talk to me about it. Kane decided as he walked to gorilla position.

Kane waited till his music hit and walked out. Rikishi left the ring before Kane got to it.

He set off the ring posts and waited for the big man to climb into the ring.

"This is going to be a great matchup." JR said.

"It's a title defense so it's bound to get rough." King agreed.

He's not getting that stink face on me tonight. Last time he did that my mask smelled bad for a week even though I cleaned it

Here you go. Kane thought handing his intercontinental title to the ref.

I'll get this started. Rikishi thought.

The bell rang and Rakishi came at Kane immediately.

Kane side stepped his charge and landed a clubbing blow to Rikishi's back.

Rakishi dropped to a knee with the force of the blow.

That should slow him down. Kane thought wanting to control the match.

Kane waited for Rikishi to get up then sent him into the ropes. He caught him coming out with a cross body block knocking Rikishi down onto his back.

"Kane's going for a cover." JR said.

"Kick out in one." King said sounding almost enthusiastic.

Kane went for the cover even though he knew it was too early.

Not yet. Rikishi thought throwing his hand up to break the count.

When Rikishi kicked out Kane was not surprised.

Kane rolled to his feet and helped Rikishi to his.

Ow Rikishi thought when Kane helped him up by his ponytail.

Kane immediately took him back down with a vicious clothesline. Then dropped a leg on him before he could get up.

Ugh Rikishi exclaimed as the leg impacted with his sternum.

Kane went to drop an elbow on the still prone Rikishi but the big man moved.

HHuh Kane thought the wind knocked from him as he hit the canvas where Rikishi had been moments before.

Rolling to his feet he saw Rikishi rushing at him but didn't have time to move out of the way.

Kane felt himself being thrown backward and into the turnbuckle.

Kane saw the splash coming and tried to move but Rikishi was faster and the wind was knocked out of him.

"Kishy is going for the stink face." King shouted laughing.

He's gonna try to stink face me. Kane thought as his backside hit the canvas.

Now to really get him. Rikishi thought moving to complete the stink face.

Kane ducked and rolled out of the ring. Leaving Rikishi to hit the turnbuckles with his ass.

Rolling back into the ring quickly Kane caught Rikishi still in the corner and began pummeling him.

Shit. Rikishi thought as the blows struck again and again.

Finally Kane backed off allowing Rikishi to get back up.

He's almost done. Kane thought seeing the glazed look in Rikishi's eyes.

Climbing the turnbuckle Kane waited for Rikishi to get close enough then let the lariat fly.

Nooo Rikishi thought as he saw Kane flying toward him.

"There's the lariat." JR said.

"It shouldn't be legal." King said.

The lariat landed squarely on Rikishi knocking him down with a resounding thud.

"There's the cover." JR said.

"It's too soon." King said. "He'll never get it."

"Looks like he did." JR said when the ref counted three.

Kane waited for his intercontinental championship belt to be handed to him then raised it high above his head.

*Vince*

This is ridicules. Vince thought when he watched Kane being handed the intercontinental title.

He won again. I was so sure Rikishi could beat him. But I've been sure of that since he got that damn title. I may have to find a way to strip him of it. Vince thought. All he has to do is screw up once and I'll take it.

*J.J./Kane/Taker*

"Hi guys." J.J. said when she entered the locker room area.

"Hey" they both said at the same time. J.J. and Kane laughed but Taker just sat there.

Something is definitely not right with him tonight. J.J. decided

I hope she gets to talk to him. Kane thought, trying to come up with some way to leave them alone.

I got it. Kane said. "I'm gonna go for a walk."

"Where to hun? The show is almost over." J.J. asked moving over to the door to kiss him.

"Just around." Kane said.

Well if that isn't him trying to leave us alone I don't know what is. J.J. thought smiling to herself.

"What's up with him today?" Kane asked. "He's not himself."

"Talk to him J.J." Kane whispered in her ear before leaving.

"Taker you ok?" J.J. asked after a minute.

"Yes." Taker said absently, still staring at his phone.

"You don't seem ok." J.J. said.

"Taker what is it?" J.J. pushed walking over and putting her hand on his arm.

"It's Sammy." Taker said. "I think something is going on but I don't know what."

"What makes you think that?" J.J. asked.

"She was supposed to call and hasn't. So I texted her and she hardly responded." Taker said.

"Maybe she's just writing." J.J. said, "You know how it is you get into your work and forget about other things."

I'm not sure about that. Taker thought.

"It's been days." Taker said, "We usually talk about every couple of days. It's been longer than that."

"Why don't you call her tonight?" J.J. said.

"She said she'd call. I just don't want to push the issue." Taker said. "Maybe she's not calling for a reason."

"I'm sure she'd love to hear from you." J.J. said.

I'm not. Taker thought.

"I don't want to push too far." Taker said. "Maybe she's lost interest."

"If she's talking to you she's probably still interested." J.J. told him. "Like I said maybe she's just working."

"I just don't know." Taker said. "I want this to work. But it's hard not seeing her. This long distance thing sucks."

"Have you told her you what you just told me?" J.J. asked.

"Well no. Not in so many words." Taker said.

"Maybe you should. Maybe she is afraid to tell you the same thing." J.J. said.

"Do you really think that could be it?" Taker asked.

"You won't know until you ask." J.J. said.

*Sammy*

Finally I can get back to work. Sammy thought sitting down with her laptop.

I can't believe I almost missed my plane. She said to herself.

She paced while her laptop booted up unable to sit still.

It's about time. She thought when it was up and running.

Sitting down she began to write furiously her hands flying on the keys.

This is going ok. She thought. I still won't be done in time though.

It was a mistake to try to do this book on the road. I was stupid to even think I could do it.

"Who could that be?" She wondered when the ringing phone broke her concentration.