"Searchin' for a hero"
A John/Ashley fanfic
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Disclaimer: I don't own anything; the title of this chapter is taken from a line of Fall Out Boy's song "The Carpal Tunnel of Love".
Chapter 52 "Miserable and Stunning"
-Looks like the champ is in trouble JR!-I know King, the Great Kahli seems ready to knock him down with a vicious headbutt! –Jim Ross commented as the Punjabi giant got hold of John.
-But it's Ashley! –Then King exclaimed- She's coming down the ring to help her boyfriend!
-She'd better be careful, the great Kahli is a very dangerous man.
-I'd rather say giant, actually! –King echoed.
Meanwhile the dirty diva had arrived at ringside and immediately slid into the ring; it was a "no holds barred" match at One Night Stand so she could interfere without getting John DQed. As the Great Kahli was lifting John up, she started to hit him with her 'good' leg and with series of punches just on the back of his knees. Of course the diva's strokes couldn't hurt the giant but they were enough to irritate him, so he left John who felt on the mat and turned to the petite figure behind him. Ashley's terror was all over her face when she realized that her trick had worked but now she had to deal alone with the fury of the Punjabi giant. The punk diva walked backwards trying to escape before more damage could be done to her already injured leg, but as soon as she slid one foot on the apron, the Great Kahli grabbed her hair and forced her back inside again. She screamed when he lifted her up with both hands tightly secured around her jaw; she instinctively closed her eyes waiting for the impact… which then arrived much softer that she could ever expect.
-Go John! –King exclaimed- Just in time!
-With two powerful shoulder blocks the champ has just saved his lovely Ashley and now he seems ready for the 5 knuckles shuffle. –JR explained.
Ashley sighed with relief understanding that John had hit the Great Kahli just in time to make him let go of her, and so she started to slowly stand up helping with the bottom rope.
-You okay? –John asked with a concerned look glancing sideways at her as the giant laid on the mat after one of the champ's trademark moves.
She just nodded giving her boyfriend a small smile to reassure him and slid out of the ring.
-Then the FU came and they all lived happily ever after.
-I didn't hear you, -Ashley literally jumped on the couch and turned to see her boyfriend standing behind her and chuckling.
-Didn't mean to scare you, punkie. –He said joining her as she turned off the television- But can I know what the hell is my girlfriend doing here at 3 AM? –He smiled.
-I was watching again how I rescued your ass last Sunday. –She giggled.
-You? –He said amused- Baby, I hate to ruin it for you but if I didn't act he would have crushed you.
-I know, you're always my hero. –She giggled- But the same goes for you… or you want to watch that part again?
-Fine, we're fairly equal then. –He rolled his eyes and chuckled taking the remote away from the self proclaimed dirty diva who giggled as in the process he tickled her. She was wearing a pair of yellow shorts that brought out her tanned legs and a simple white tank top while he was wearing only a pair of Chain Gang boxers.
-BTW, -he then added serious- you shouldn't have come to the ring baby. It would have been dangerous in normal circumstances and even more with your injured leg. You could have got hurt. –He sweetly said.
-I know, -she sighed- but when I saw what was happening I couldn't stand still and just watch… I had to do something and I guess I didn't think at all of my conditions.
He slightly nodded cause even though naturally concerned for his girlfriend, he understood her… he would have done exactly the same thing at reversed roles, even if with both legs injured.
-You mad at me? –She inquired pouting and giving him her best puppy dog eyes.
-Nah, I was just thinking how much I love you punkie. –He chuckled opening his arms and she immediately leaned in and adjusted herself between them, smiling widely. –But I want you to be careful with that leg, 'k? No more runs to the ring to save my butt, promise? –He said kissing the top of her head.
-I can try, -she faintly smiled wishing to be already full recovered- but I won't do anything that you won't do in my place. –She added almost giggling knowing too well that he would have done the same.
-Fiiine. –He gave up rolling his eyes but with an amused smile.
-Gotcha champ. –She commented with a huge grin.
-Anyway… don't you never dare to leave me again in the middle of the night cause then I miss you. –He said kissing her neck and starting to tickle her.
-John! –She protested laughing.
-C'mon there's no Randy in the bed in front of us who can hear, what's the advantage of having a whole house to ourselves then? –He said with a smirk.
Ashley rolled her eyes trying to hold a laugh and slightly slapped his hand before wrapping it around her waist again and making herself again comfortable in his arms. –You have to go back on the road tomorrow and I want you to be enough rested for Raw.
-I can sleep on the plane. –He immediately offered making her laugh.
She then moved her face from his chest and turned to meet his eyes and gave him a long passionate kiss. –That could do for now. –She then giggled.
-You're killing me punkie. –He pouted.
-Shut up. –She laughed as he linked fingers with her on her lap.
They peacefully stayed like that for a couple of minutes, then John spoke again. –But what do you mean by 'I have to go back on the road'? You're not coming? –He asked genuinely puzzled.
She sighed already knowing that the question was coming. –I don't think so…
-But why not?
-Because… there's no need baby, I'm useless right now.
-What are you talking about baby? –He said bringing both them in a single position- Don't say such things.
-But it's the truth John… I can't compete, I can't train… I have to be at Raw just to surrender my title and see it be won by somebody else? They already showed a footage of my surgery so everyone knows and you can bring there the belt, it's all set.
-No, it's not. –He disagreed- Is this only about the title, Ash? Cause it happens… it happens to everybody… Batista surrendered his title last year, Mr. Kennedy had to give up his money in the bank shot… it's our job baby, it happens. –He sincerely said- You will win it again and again and again… I'm sure. –He said trying to reassure her.
She nodded and sighed. –I know…
-And so? What's the matter? –He sweetly asked.
-I don't have a reason to be on Raw, John… I can't compete and I don't have anything else to do till then.
He smiled, -You can accompany me to the ring.
-Don't joke baby. –She protested.
-I'm not Ash, I'm serious. Why couldn't you be at ringside with me? It's not the first time we do it… and everyone knows we're a couple. So it'd be totally normal.
-You're not asking this cause you feel sorry for me, are you? –She sadly asked.
-What? No, I'm asking because I love you, because I trust you as my 'manager', and because I know we'll kick asses together.
-Cause you know… -she continued as he hadn't spoken- Torrie would give everything to be your valet…
-But I don't want a valet and I don't want Torrie. I only want you. –He sincerely said.
She nodded and seemed to consider his offer when he suddenly smirked. –But if in meanwhile you wanna stay at home I have nothing against it… of course it means that you're totally cool with me being alone when also Torrie is. –He teased her.
Ashley's jaw dropped as she looked at him in disbelief. –John Felix Anthony Cena! That was a low blow! –She exclaimed.
-But it'll be enough to make you accept, won't it? –He grinned.
-Fine! I'll be your valet, manager or whatever it is till I can fight again. –She gave up rolling her eyes and trying to hide that she was actually glad of his proposal.
-That's my punkie. –He commented amused trying to hug her who instead stood up and led him by pulling his arm.
-Let's go to bed, we have a flight to catch tomorrow. –She said rolling her eyes.
-I knew it. –He beamed.
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…you better hold on tight, cause I want to love you nice…
-What an amazing way to start Monday Night Raw, JR! It's Ashley! –Jerry "the king" Lawler exclaimed as the women's champion walked to the ring.
She was wearing a pink top that showed underneath a black bra, fishnets sleeves, a black mini skirt under a belt with a skull + crossbones in the middle, and her combat boots. Her long blonde hair was straight and she wasn't wearing any cap since Torrie had stolen her Chain Gang one. The self proclaimed dirty diva entered the ring and adjusted the title on her shoulder before grabbing the microphone Lillian handed her.
-Good evening to everybody, -she started as the crowd cheered for her- these last months had been the best of my career so far. It has been truly a honor to win the title from the best women's champion we've ever had: Trish Stratus. –The crowd clapped- And it has been even a major honor to defend my title at Wrestlemania… I still hardly can believe it. I'm not accomplished yet, I'm still far from being perfect in the ring and I'm still learning and training… but I've worked hard to make you guys proud of your women's champion, to deserve this title. –She said patting the belt- And as I proved so many times lately to Melina, I'm not just an eye candy or a playboy cover girl… I'm a fighter and I've fought and defended my title. Then you all know what happened a couple of weeks ago… how Torrie Wilson deliberately attacked me in the backstage. Well and you also know that because of her I had to go under surgery again and so now I'm obviously unable to compete. I'm not happy. I've been injured before and I've been out before and I can accept it when it happens in the ring, but I surely won't take it nice when it's all because of Miss Torrie and her jealousy. So now I'm forced to surrender the title… but I will be back and I promise that, whoever will be then the women's champion, I'm going to take it back. –And with that she kissed the belt and handed it to Coach who was standing behind her. She exited the ring and slapped a few fans' hands; then before disappearing she blew a kiss and waved at the crowd who was chanting her name.
Then Ashley walked through the backstage, wiping a tear from her eyes; she was going to wait for John who was having a meeting with Vince, when she spotted a well knows superstar sat in a corner.
-Hey legend killer, -she tried to sound cheerful and jumped on the trunk where he was sitting on.
-Hey, -the gloomy superstar responded- how are you?
-I've been better. –She admitted with a sigh.
-Yeah, I'm sorry for your title, I really am.
-Thanks Randy. –She faintly smiled- Andy you? Are you okay?
-I've been better. –He echoed making both them smile weakly.
-She didn't call, did she? –Ashley sympathetically asked observing her friend who was staring at their feet.
-Nope, -he shook his head- isn't a whole week enough to fix things with her husband, Ash?
-I don't know, I ain't got any news from her neither. –She sighed- But she said that she needed time… I guess we have to wait until she's ready to come back to us.
-I know… but when will she be? –He sighed.
-It's difficult for her Randy… I'm not saying that it isn't for you, but I mean… well she has to tell her husband that she cheated on him and that she's pregnant of this other man… and then she has to deal with whatever Chris' reaction will be… without forgetting the pregnancy and you…
-I know… I don't say this to be selfish, I swear, it's just that you know… I need to know what's going on and what will happen…
-I know Randy, it's normal… you're not being selfish, what happened had messed up your life too, -She sweetly said.
-I mean, -he continued- if you and John fight or whatever and you need time to think or anyway to be far from him, well John knows you and he will know exactly what you're going through or why you're upset or what hurt you…
The dirty diva nodded gesturing him to go on.
-But I don't know what she thinks of this whole situation. And even worse, I know instead what she thinks of me… what everybody else thinks… that I'm just a lady killer who doesn't care of anything else-
-You're not like that. -Ashley faintly smiled interrupting him- I know that you're different.
-Yeah… but you're you, Ash…
-Randy, we spent almost everyday of this last year together… I know exactly how you are and I love you as I love my own brother… and Trish is my best friend, you can be more than sure that I'll talk to her if she has any doubt on you.
-Thanks Ash, -the legend killer weakly smiled- I wish that could be enough.
-Do you remember when I was with John since just a couple of months and you told me how I was different? Like you could properly talk with me? (A/N chapter 15)
-Yeah, sure… I still think the same.
-Well, then I guess you have to find your way to Trish too… you have to make her understand that you're not "the legend killer" but just Randy…
-How? –He asked meeting her gaze.
-You just have to talk with her.
-And what if I'm afraid of failing?
-You care about her, right?
-Sure. –He embarrassedly said.
-And so you have to be sincere… just talk to her like you talk with me, tell her what you really think… that's the only way you can get her to know the real you. –Ashley sweetly smiled.
-Thanks Ash. –Randy truthfully said.
-Anytime Mr. RKO. –She smiled placing an arm around his neck as he pulled her closer placing his around her waist- Geez, look at us… -she commented amused after a couple of minutes- tonight we look miserable!
-But we're so stunning at the same time! –Randy added with his trademark smirk before both them burst out laughing- Ouch! –Then he exclaimed rubbing his neck- What was that for? –He asked turning to his left when John had just appeared.
-Take a girlfriend of your own, Orton. –He glared amused at the younger superstar.
-Jealous idiot. –The legend killer muttered.
Ashley rolled her eyes amused by the usual behavior of the two best friends before kissing Randy on the cheek and standing up. –What did Vince want?
-Oh just tell me that they're going to decide who will be my new opponent the next week.
-Ok… I don't have my title anymore. –She pouted.
-Awww poor baby, -John said placing his own championship around her neck- here you go.
-That's heavyyyy! –She exclaimed.
-Tell me about it. –He rolled his eyes amused.
-Can I have a spin on my next title too? –She asked with her puppy eyes.
-We'll see. –John chuckled.
In the next chapter we'll find out who's John gonna facing for the title, who is the new women's champion and... Trish will come back!
