A/N : Well,I changed the rating to R,there are some minor sex implications but nothing graphic.
Raw : 03-12-2001.
Raw and Valerie was in a bad mood to say the least.She had a number one contender's match for the WWE Women's title that night and the worst thing had happened.She and her father were on the bike when she went to step off,misstepped and sprained her ankle.Now she had to wrestle a match with a sprained ankle.
She sat on the sofa and watched the show.She refused to walk on crutches despite the doctor's insistence,she knew it was going to be hard enough to wrestle like this,she didn't need to be dealing with crutches as well.
She had already changed into her gear figuring it would safe her from having to rush later on.Her father once again wasn't there but her uncle was.
She didn't know why her father wasn't there and he had avoided answering her questions when she talked to him the day before.It wouldn't have bothered her if he hadn't been so mysterious about it,now she couldn't stop thinking about it.
She sighed as she sat watching the show.Chris Jericho was polluting the screen and Valerie wasn't impressed.Kane was in the dressingroom as well,he was getting ready for his match against Bubba Ray Dudley and he was completely focussed.Valerie knew this so she didn't bother him,she could always do that after his match.
She frowned,her match was second on the roster so she had to get ready herself.She got up and wobbled over to her bag,she still needed to tape her wrists.She grabbed the tape and sat down again.Kane turned to her.
"Shouldn't you ask your father if you can wrestle?" Kane asked.
"What for?" Valerie asked.
"He is your dad" Kane said.
"Uncle Kane,I'm 18,I can decide if I'm going to wrestle or not on my own" Valerie said.
"Look munchkin…" Kane said as he sat down beside her "As your uncle I have a responsibility over you,I need to make sure you're safe,I want to make sure you're safe"
"What are you trying to say?" Valerie asked.
"Your dad's gonna kill me if you don't call him" Kane said.
Valerie giggled and shook her head.
"Alright,I'll call him" she said.
"Thanks munchkin" Kane said with a grin.
A messenger came into the room and told Kane that his match was up next.He got up and walked to the door.
"Don't forget to watch my match now" he said before walking out.
Valerie laughed and turned to the monitor.She watched as her uncle took on Bubba Ray Dudley,who was acc-ompanied by Stacy Keibler and D-Von Dudley.She pulled up her eyebrows as Jim Ross commented on the length of Stacy Keibler's legs.Ridiculous,my legs are longer then hers.
Kane whips Bubba Ray into the turnbuckle.Back bodydrop by Kane.Stacy grabbed Kane's leg.Bitch.Kane went to the outside and D-Von attacked him.He was thrown back into the ring by D-Von and Bubba Ray took control of the match.Bubba knocks Kane down and goes on the second rope and missed.Kane picked him up and slammed.Stacy distracted the referee but Kane chokeslammed Bubba Ray and got the win.
Valerie jumped up and down causing her foot to hurt like hell.After the match,D-Von and Bubba did the 3D on Kane but luckily the Big Show came to the rescue and chokeslammed D-Von.
Valerie took a deep breath,in and out.That was weird.She knew her uncle and the Big Show had teamed up before and that they were going to team up together again but she hadn't expected the Big Show to come out. Maybe he was worried about getting those titles,maybe not.Valerie shrugged it off as she anxiously awaited her uncle's return.
Once he had returned and he was alright Valerie decided she was going to call her dad.She walked into the direction of the payphone and passed the APA's "office".Bradshaw and Faarooq both stared at her as she slowly passed.She thought she could hear Bradshaw mutter something like: "Sweet mercy".She walked on and went to the payphone.She threw in a couple of quarters and dialed the number.
"Let's see what daddy has to say" she muttered as she waited.
"Hello" her father's gruff accented voice said on the other side.
"Hey dad" Valerie enthused.
"Hey joyful,it's good that you called cause I've been meaning to talk to you" Taker said.
"About what?" Valerie asked.
"Your match tonight" Taker answered.
Valerie cringed,she had been afraid of that.
"What about it?" she asked,trying to sound indifferent.
"You are not wrestling with a sprained ankle" Taker said.
"But dad,this match is for the number one contendership" Valerie argued.
"No buts,you are not wrestling" Taker repeated.
"Fine" Valerie said.
"Fine?" Taker asked.
"Fine" Valerie said again.
"You're not gonna yell and scream and swear?" Taker asked stunned.
"I don't have time for that,I need to get ready for my match" Valerie said firmly.
"Valerie" Taker yelled,purposely using her real name.
"Bye dad" Valerie said and hung up the phone.
Valerie smiled as she wobbled away from the phone.Her father would give her hell for this but just for tonight it didn't matter.She was going to wrestle that match,no matter what.As she walked back she passed the APA's "office" again,this time Bradshaw turned to her.
"What happened to your leg,gorgeous?" he said looking her legs up and down.
"I misstepped and sprained my ankle" Valerie answered as she walked on.
"Need me to carry you?" Bradshaw said with a smile.
"No thank you,I'll be fine" Valerie hissed through clenched teeth.
Once she was out of view,she stopped and leaned against the wall.Walking with a sprained ankle was more tiring than she thought but she was close to the dressingroom so it didn't really matter.She took a deep breath and than continued her walk to the dressingroom.When she got there,she got in and sat down.
"What did your father say?" Kane asked.
"He said it was alright as long as I'd be careful" Valerie lied.
"You're a lousy liar" Kane remarked.
"I am not lying" Valerie defended.
"Yes you are,you're father would never agree to let you wrestle with that foot" Kane said.
Valerie didn't say anything.Kane sighed and sat next to her as she sat there with a frown on her face.
"Why do you keep defying your father?" Kane asked.
"I am not defying my father,everytime I want something he decides that it's not good for me.He's doing it on purpose"
"You're father's not out to ruin your life" Kane stated.
"No,he's just out to make it very difficult" Valerie said.
"Munchkin…" Kane started.
"It's true.This whole problem he has with Jeff isn't based on Jeff,it's based on the fact that he's my boyfriend. I've had boyfriends before and none of them were good enough.It's the same thing with wrestling,no matter what I want he's always there to ruin it and I don't understand" Valerie said,tears forming in her eyes.
Kane put his arm around his little niece and gently stroked her hair.
"Why is he so bent on making me miserable?" Valerie asked,crying fully now.
Kane embraced Valerie and let her cry on his shoulder.A messenger came to the door and told Valerie that it was time for her match.Valerie startled,she had to get out there and she looked a mess.She cursed herself for being so damn sensitive.She wobbled into the bathroom and fixed herself up as quickly as she could.Once she was done,she rushed out and went to the entrance.Thank god,Molly has gone first.
She looked around and saw Jeff standing there,obviously looking for someone.When he saw her his face lit up and he ran to her,he lift her into the air and whirled her around.He kissed her on the lips and said:
"I came to wish you luck for your match"
"Thank you,I'm gonna need it with this foot" Valerie said with a sigh.
Jeff nodded and he looked worried.
"Are you sure you should wrestle with that ankle?" he asked.
"I'm positive" Valerie answered.
Valerie's music came blaring through the speakers and she gave Jeff a quick kiss on the lips.
"It's time" she said.
She walked to the curtains,Jeff right behind her.
"I'll be watching" Jeff said.
Valerie nodded and took a deep breath.She had to win this match,everything depended on it.When her music became louder,she stepped out and went to the ring,trying to walk as normally as she could.Kane was watching backstage and he shook his head,this wasn't going to work.
Valerie got into the ring as the crowd roared in approval.Valerie didn't pay much attention to it,she needed to focus on Molly,Molly was by no means a pushover and Valerie would need every ounce of strength and concentration to beat her.
"I can do this" she muttered while Molly walked to her.
"Hey Valerie,are you sure about wrestling with that ankle?" Molly asked.
"Why is everybody so obsessed with my ankle?" Valerie asked with a smirk.
Molly smiled back,took a step back and waited for the bell to ring.As soon as the bell rang Molly went for a baseballslide towards Valerie's ankle.Valerie managed to move out of the way just in time,she reached down and grabbed Molly by the hair.She pulled Molly up only to be kicked in the ankle.Valerie cried out in pain and when Molly grabbed her from behind for a German Suplex,Valerie elbowed her in the face sending her flying across the ring.
Valerie was breathing heavily,that kick in the ankle had really hurt.She waited for Molly to get up,picked her up and slammed her down into a powerbomb.Valerie knew she had to finish Molly off quickly because she would never last long with that busted up ankle.Molly also knew that this so she tried to stall and lengthen the match so she could get the upperhand.
Valerie decided to not take any risks and so she immediately grabbed Molly and DDT'd her.She went for the pin.1…2…and Molly kicked out.Molly got up,Valerie DDT'd her again and this time she scored the 1…2…3.
Valerie took her time to catch her breath as she rolled out of the ring.She was met by Jeff halfway up the ramp much to the crowd's delight and they walked backstage together,Jeff supporting Valerie.
When they got backstage the first person they ran into was Kane.He walked to the dressingroom with them.
"Are you alright munckin?" he asked.
"I'm fine.I just need to take a shower and I'll be good as new" Valerie said.
Both Kane and Jeff looked sceptical but Valerie just shrugged and walked to the bathroom to take a shower. By the time she was done taking a shower the Hardy Boyz were already facing Tajiri and Spike Dudley.Valerie sat in front of the tv alongside her uncle and paid close attention to the match.Spike pushed Matt into Jeff,making Jeff fall off the apron.Matt and Jeff got in eachother's faces until Spike and Tajiri rolled them up and almost pinned them.Matt hit the Twist of Fate on Spike and Jeff hit the Swanton Bomb and they get the win.They argued with eachother after the match.
"What is Matt's problem anyway?" Valerie huffed.
"You're biassed" Kane remarked with a smile.
"How so?" Valerie asked.
"You like Matt but you're head over heels in love with Jeff" Kane said.
"I don't know what you mean" Valerie said.
"Of course you don't,munchkin,of course you don't" Kane said.
Valerie blushed and looked away.Lita barged into the room.
"I don't believe it,I just don't believe it" Lita cried.
Valerie got up and stood in front of Lita,despite the pain in her ankle.
"Wow,Lita calm down.What happened?" Valerie asked.
"Matt and Jeff were arguing a couple of minutes ago and I tried to stop them…"
"Oh my god,is Jeff alright?" Valerie interrupted.
"Jeff's fine,it's me you should be worried about" Lita snapped.
Valerie pulled her eyebrows up but didn't say anything so Lita continued.
"As I tried to stop them Matt told me that if I loved him I should take his side.I told him I wasn't taking any sides and he told me that I will be the referee for their match at Vengeance" Lita said in one breath.
"Damn" was all Valerie could say.
"I don't want to be the ref Val,what am I gonna do?" Lita asked.
"I don't know.It sounds like all you can do is be the ref for the match,be impartial and let Matt and Jeff settle their differences in the ring"
"They shouldn't be fighting Valerie" Lita said.
"I know they shouldn't but that isn't going to stop them.Lita,don't worry.They've been brothers all their loves they've fought in the past and they'll fight in the future.It's nothing to worry about" Valerie said.
Lita looked at Valerie and sighed.
"I don't know if all this cheers me up or not but it sure sounds reasonable" Lita said.
"Of course it's reasonable,I came up with it" Valerie said putting her arm around Lita.
She heard Kane chuckling behind her and she gave him a thunderous glare.He stuck his hands in the air in surrender and turned back to the monitor.
"I gotta share that one with your father" Kane muttered,still chuckling.
Valerie ignored him and turned back to Lita with a smile.Lita smiled back and said:
"Thank you"
"You're always welcome" Valerie said,shooting a warning glance at her uncle.
Her uncle was watching the monitor but he had a smile on his face.Valerie shook her head and scowled.Lita left for the Hardy lockerroom after promising to send Jeff over as soon as he had taken his shower.Valerie sat down beside her uncle and watched the monitor.After watching the Chris Jericho vs Steve Austin for a while Kane turned to Valerie with a smile and looked at her.
"Get that smirk of your face" Valerie warned.
"Or what?" Kane asked.
"Or I'll remove it from your face" she said,her face forming a smile.
Kane just laughed only to be attacked by a 6 foot redhead.Instead of fighting him,which she would lose no matter what she did,she did something he couldn't stand.It had become a well-known fact amongst Valerie's friends and family that Valerie was ticklish,what not many people knew however was that Kane was ticklish as well.Valerie tickled Kane into submission.
"Say uncle" Valerie said,giggling.
"But you're not my uncle,I'm yours" Kane said,between laughs.
"Say uncle or I'm not going to stop" Valerie said.
"Uncle,uncle" Kane said.
Valerie stopped tickling Kane,only to be picked up,slung over his shoulder and carried into the bathroom. Valerie squealed as she realized what he was going to do.
"No,no,I'll never do it again I swear,I'll be good"
Kane laughed and turned the shower on,intending on completely soaking her.Just then Jeff came into the room and into the bathroom.He saw Valerie hanging over Kane's shoulder,giggling and complaning and laughed as well.Valerie looked up and said:
"Jeff,Jeff,help me,help me"
Jeff considered letting Kane do it but than decided against it.He walked to Valerie,reached for her and let her grab hold of him.He pulled Valerie over Kane's shoulder and set her down on the ground.Kane sighed,turned around,grabbed both Valerie and Jeff and put them both in the shower with their clothes on.Valerie's foot hurt like hell but she chose to ignore it.Kane walked out of the shower laughing quietly.
Both Valerie and Jeff came out of the shower soaked and laughing.When Jeff looked at Valerie,he saw her with her clothes sticking to her body,her hair all wet and he couldn't compose himself.He stepped to her and kissed her on the lips.She put her arms around him and kissed him back.Jeff gently pushed Valerie against the wall and slipped his hands up her shirt.He looked her in the eyes,asking for permission.She nodded.
About 15 minutes later Kane was watching William Regal taking on Bradshaw.Valerie and Jeff had been in the shower the whole time and it didn't take a genius to figure out what they were doing.Kane didn't have a problem with the two of them being together,Taker on the other hand.Kane chuckled,he'd have a fit if he'd know what the two lovebirds were doing right now.After another 5 minutes both Jeff and Valerie came out,Valerie wearing some dry clothes,Jeff wearing his wet pants but a dry shirt that had a WWE logo on it.
"That was quick" Kane remarked with a sly smile.
Valerie glared at her uncle but Jeff didn't seem to mind.He just smiled.
"I better go change my pants before I catch myself a cold" Jeff said,kissing Valerie's cheek.
Valerie blushed and nodded.
"I'll be right back" Jeff said,before dashing out the door.
Kane looked at Valerie with a big smirk.
"Don't start" Valerie said.
"Who's starting?" Kane asked innocently "You're father would kill him though"
"My father doesn't have to know" Valerie said.
"The boy really makes you happy doesn't he?" Kane asked.
"Jeff's a man,not a boy" Valerie said.
"Obviously" Kane remarked.
"And to answer your question,yes he…what do you mean obviously?"
"Well,by the sound of it…" Kane began.
"You heard us?" Valerie asked,clasping her hand over her mouth.
Kane just smirked and Valerie sighed in exasperation.She grabbed a pillow and threw it at him.
"Careful,I might have to put you in the shower again" Kane warned.
"I'll thank you not to,I just changed into some dry clothes" Valerie said.
"It'd be a good excuse to get back in the bathroom with your boyfriend" Kane said.
"And you call yourself an adult" Valerie scolded but she was smiling.
Valerie,Jeff and Kane watched the last match of the show together.Vince McMahon and Kurt Angle vs the Rock and Trish Stratus.The Rock and Trish Stratus win the match meaning Vince would have to kiss the Rock's ass on Smackdown.
"That I gotta see" Valerie said with a smile.
"You're father will be here on Smackdown,I think he's gonna give you a really hard time for wrestling tonight" Kane said.
"I'll live" Valerie said,shrugging.
Valerie drove back to the hotel with Jeff that night after Jeff promised Kane to deliver her safe and sound. Valerie felt good,she had title shot coming up pretty soon and she felt confident that she would be the next WWE Women's champion.
A/N : Please,please,please read and review.