Smackdown : 27-12-2001.
Valerie sighed,he just wouldn't leave it alone.She shifted her weight,only half listening to his ranting.Her body still hurt all over but it was getting better.The cameras were already on and the whole world was watching and Valerie didn't know if that was something to be glad about.
"Joyful,are you even listening to me?" Taker asked.
Valerie turned to him and said:
"Come on dad,just give it a rest"
"How can I give it a rest when you almost lost your ability to walk?" Taker asked.
"I never said it was the smartest thing I've ever done.I just didn't want the Rock to get hurt and doing what I did was the only thing I could think of" Valerie said.
"Great,so the next time something like this happens…" Taker started.
"...I'll do it all over again" Valerie finished.
"Rocky's not worth it" Taker stated.
"Oh but you're wrong,you see in my opinion a friend you can truly count on is worth dying for" Valerie said firmly.
The fans cheered as she said that and chanted her name.
"I don't agree" Taker said.
"Well than don't agree" Valerie snapped.
"Valerie" Taker said,angrily.
Valerie literally jumped back when he said that.
"What?.What's the matter?" Taker asked.
"You called me Valerie,again" Valerie said.
"Joyful,come on…" Taker said.
"And not exactly for the better.But you know what?.It doesn't matter.I'm not daddy's little girl anymore.So what if you call me Valerie,it doesn't bother me.When I'm fit to wrestle again and I should get into trouble,don't bother to come out.I don't need you.If I get my ass kicked so be it but I am not going to be dependent of you anymore" Valerie ranted.
Valerie turned around and wobbled to the door.Undertaker walked to her and stopped her by grabbing her arm gently yet insistingly.Valerie looked at her father with tears in her eyes.Taker was shocked to see her in tears over it.
"I am truly very sorry,I had no idea how much your nickname meant to you" Taker said.
Valerie couldn't get herself to speak.She broke down in tears and Taker understood that it wasn't just the name that made her break down.It was everything put together.He hugged her and allowed her to cry in safety.Valerie felt very safe in her father's arms.
The show started about five minutes later and the moment approached.Valerie would be forced to forfeit her title.Valerie knew she didn't have a choice,she wouldn't be able to wrestle for atleast 2 weeks and it was her own fault.The Women's title would be declared vacant and there would be a match later on to decide who the next WWE Women's champion would be.
Valerie sighed bitterly as she sat in her dressingroom,holding her title in her hands.It wouldn't be her title for long and it would be someone else's title for a while.She was interrupted in her thoughts by Jazz,who boldly walked into Val's dressingroom.Jazz laughed as she stood in front of Valerie.
"Saying goodbye to your title huh?" Jazz asked,mockingly.
Valerie got to her feet and towered over Jazz.
"If you have something to say to me..." Valerie started.
"I got something to say to you alright,watch your back Valerie,I'm hunting for you" Jazz said.
"No need to hunt Jazz,I'm right here" Valerie said confidently.
"You can't fight me now,you're nothing now" Jazz snarled before walking away.
Valerie watched her go and scowled.Bitch.Valerie shrugged it off and sat down again.The Dudley Boyz were taking on Spike and Tazz in a non-title match and to say that Valerie wasn't interested in the match was an understatement.Just beat eachother to hell and get it over with.Valerie sighed and looked around her room. She had one of the bigger dressingrooms in the building courtesy of her father,although she didn't know why. She was all by herself and she didn't need alot of space.
Valerie winced as Bubba Ray smashed Spike into the turnbuckle but she quickly turned away from the match again.Spike and Tazz won the match after which Vince McMahon came out to the ring.Vince McMahon,the man she would have to give her title to after forfeiting it.
The promo ended when Ric Flair told Vince McMahon that they would be wrestling at the Royal Rumble and Ric knocked Vince on his ass.Valerie couldn't help but snicker.
The next match was Christian vs Rikishi.Valerie huffed as Christian attacked Rikishi from behind,that was just about the only way Christian would ever beat Rikishi.Christian actually got the Stink Face during the match, making Valerie laugh so hard her stomach hurt,but Test came out and interfered in the match resulting in Christian winning the match.What a fluke.
Not long after that Vince McMahon came walking out and told everybody that today the Women's title would be vacated.
"Sadly,Valerie Calloway has gotten hurt and she will be forced to forfeit her championship" Vince said.
"Yeah,sadly.I bet he's just heartbroken" Jim Ross remarked.
"What do you mean J.R?" the King asked.
"Look at him smiling,he's not sorry,not sorry one bit" J.R spat.
Well,I guess this is it,Valerie thought as she walked through the hallway and to the curtains.
"Valerie,be so kind to come out so we can do this properly" Vince said.
Valerie's music hit and she came out to a huge pop from the crowd.She has her title over her shoulder as she climbs into the ring.She steps to McMahon and listens.
"I'm really sorry that you now have to forfeit your title but you know what they say Valerie…"
Vince leans in and says:
"Shit happens"
Valerie's mouth dropped open as the fans booed.
"What?" the King said.
"I told you,that cold bastard" J.R spat.
"Now,be so kind to hand the title over to me and be on your way" Vince said.
Valerie couldn't believe it,here she was handing over a piece of herself and Vince McMahon was mocking her. Vince was holding out his hand and apparently expecting her to just give it to him.He had a smug grin on his face as he looked at her.Valerie grabbed a microphone of her own.
"You want me to give it to you?" Valerie asked.
"Yes I do" Vince answered.
"Alright" Valerie said.
Valerie shifted her weight and kicked Vince straight in the head.Vince fell down and held his head.The fans cheered loudly as Valerie smirked.
"Vince McMahon,Vince McMahon is down" J.R yelled.
"Oh my god" the King said.
"There you go" Valerie said,throwing the belt to Vince.
Valerie walked out of the ring as the fans continued to cheer her on.In the mean time Christian was trying to wash the taste of the StinkFace out,only to be laughed at by Funaki.
"You have a stinky face" Funaki said.
"Yeah,very funny.But you know what?.I just beat Rikishi,something you could never do.I'm not only the Champion of Europe,I'm a giant killer as well" Christian said.
Valerie walked by them on her way back to her dressingroom and Christian smirked.He stepped to Valerie and blocked her path.
"Hey there" Christian said.
Valerie tried to sidestep Christian but he wouldn't let her.
"I heard about you vacating your title.I'm so sorry to hear it" Christian said,mockingly.
"Shouldn't you be more concerned about washing your face after that Stinkface you got?" Valerie asked.
"Why you little…" Christian started.
Valerie took two steps back but Christian didn't get the chance to do anything.Edge walked up behind Christian.
"What's up Christian?" Edge asked,angrily.
Christian turned around and stood face to face with his older brother.
"What's up Edge?" Christian replied.
For a second Valerie thought Christian would be stupid enough to hit Edge but he didn't.He stepped down and backed away.He scowled at Valerie before walking out of there.Edge flashed Valerie a dazzling smile.
"Are you alright?"
Tears welled up in Valerie's eyes and Edge's smile faded.He stepped to her and gently put his arms around her.She sobbed into his chest as he held her close.
"How could he mock me like that?.He's supposed to be my boss,he's supposed to care"
Edge didn't know what to say so he just held her close.Edge knew holding Valerie did more to him than it should but he couldn't help it,this was the woman he was madly in love with and he was holding her tight.Valerie sighed and wiped her tears.
"I'm sorry I'm bothering you with this" she said.
Edge tilted his head.
"Bothering me with it?.You'll never bother me,you know that" Edge said.
Valerie blushed and suddenly became aware of their position.She quickly broke the hug and said:
"Thank you"
"You're very welcome" Edge said smiling.
"I'll see you around" Valerie said.
"I hope so" Edge said.
Valerie nodded and walked away.She mentally kicked herself for letting that happen,the last thing she needed now was for Edge to think she felt the same.As she entered her dressingroom she saw that her monitor was still on.The Rock and RVD were taking on Kurt Angle and Lance Storm.And suddenly it became too much,the forfeit of her title,Vince McMahon,Edge,RVD,Jeff…she had to run to make it to the toiletbowl.
She emptied her stomach and dry heaved for a while.When her body finally calmed she was shaking like a leaf.She crawled into a small ball and hid behind the toilet.Her body was worn out and tired and she couldn't stop trembling.
She managed to calm down after what seemed like hours,she fixed herself up as best as she could and she went back into her dressingroom.She looked at the monitor and saw that Trish was taking on Molly Holly for the vacant title.My title.
Molly hit a snap suplex on Trish.1,2 but Trish got her shoulder up.Trish flips over a Suplex and goes for the Stratusfaction but Molly blocks,so Trish goes under her legs and rolls her up,1,2,3.The fans cheered as Trish's hands were raised in victory.
Valerie walked out of her dressingroom and met with Trish halfway through the hallway.
"Congratulations Trish" Valerie said,trying to sound cheerful.
They hugged and Trish rubbed Valerie's back,knowing that this was hard for you.
"Oh Valerie,you look a mess" Trish said gently.
"I am a mess" Valerie said bitterly.
"The second you're cleared to wrestle,you're getting a shot at the title" Trish soothed.
"Thanks Trish" Valerie said with a sigh.
They broke the hug and Trish smiled at Valerie.Suddenly Trish's face turned shocked and she grabbed at Valerie.Trish whirled herself and Valerie around,catching a chairshot meant for Valerie,to the back.Valerie fell down as well and looked up to see a smirking Jazz with a steelchair in her hands.
"Oh how sweet,little Trish sacrifices herself for her friend.I guess the belt will have to be vacated again" Jazz sneered.
Valerie,not being able to physically attack Jazz,threw some of the biggest and most colorful swears in Jazz's face.Jazz snarled and raised the chair to hit Valerie with it but it was pulled from her hands.When she saw who was holding the chair she backed away and walked out of there.
Valerie didn't even take the time to see who it was that helped her,she assumed it was her father.She quickly kneeled down next to Trish.
"Trish,can you hear me?" Valerie asked.
But Trish was down and out.Valerie whimpered as she saw blood on the back of Trish's head.
"Why are you still standing…" Valerie said turning to who she thought was her father.
Valerie's jaw dropped when she found herself looking at Kurt Angle.
"Kurt" Valerie said.
Kurt nodded and said:
"I already told one of the stagehands to get help"
Valerie nodded slowly and turned back to Trish.Valerie stroked Trish's hair until the ambulance came.Trish was loaded into the ambulance as Valerie worriedly looked on.Many wrestlers came out of their lockerrooms after hearing the sound of an ambulance and when Triple H saw Valerie standing next to it,he walked to her.
"Hey kiddo,are you alright?"
Before Valerie could answer Triple H turned to Kurt and grabbed him by the shirt.
"What the hell did you do to her?" Triple H growled.
"Hunter,don't.Let him go.He didn't do anything" Valerie said,pulling at Triple H's arm.
"Get out of my face" Triple growled at Kurt,giving him a vicious shove.
"I'm sorry Kurt" Valerie said turning to Kurt.
"It's alright Valerie,we'll talk later" Kurt said.
Valerie nodded and Kurt left.Triple H turned to Valerie.
"What happened?" Triple H asked.
"Jazz happened" Valerie simply said.
In the mean time Taker was in Vince's office.
"Why did you mock my daughter,McMahon?" Taker snarled.
"I didn't mock anyone" Vince said.
"Don't play with me" Taker growled.
Vince backed off and said:
"Alright,I may have been a bit harsh on Valerie but…" Vince said.
"She didn't deserve that,that title meant alot to her and what did you do?" Taker asked.
"I was out of line,it wont happen again" Vince said.
"It better not.In the mean time I can take care of Flair for you if you want me to" Taker said.
"I can take care of Flair myself.I just wanted to tell you how much respect I have for you lately.What you did to the Hardys and Lita took a man,a big man,a bad man" Vince said.
Taker snorted,there would have been furniture flying all over the place by now if his daughter had been here to hear him say that.
"And what you'll do to Tajiri tonigh will certainly make me respect you even more.And perhaps Torrie…" Vince said.
But Taker just laughed.
"I've been pissing my daughter off enough lately" Taker said.
Taker walked out of there and left Vince McMahon behind.Taker's match was up next and Valerie was watching it backstage.Taker bullied Tajiri throughout the match but it wasn't Tajiri Valerie was worried about,it was Torrie.She shouldn't be out there,Valerie thought.Taker never touched Torrie but he did pick Tajiri apart. The Big Show ended up coming out and helping Tajiri by running Taker off.
The Big Show challenged Taker to come out to the ring and pick on him and Valerie expected her father to come out and fight him.Taker did come out but instead of getting into the ring and fighting Big Show,he got on his motorcycle,riding it to the back.
"I don't believe it,my father backed away" Valerie muttered aloud.
Valerie watched the next match with great interest.Edge vs Kane.Her uncle lost the match.His mask almost came off and he had to use both of his hands to put it back on.In doing so he allowed Edge to spear him and score the 1,2,3.Valerie never really understood why her uncle insisted on covering his face up.
She was one of the few people who had ever seen Kane without his mask and personally she thought the scars didn't look bad at all.As her mind began wandering,she thought back to the title,it was still hers in a way,she hadn't lost it fair and square.Valerie sighed bitterly.Trish deserved the title and Valerie knew that but she couldn't help but long for having the title back.
A/N : Please,please,please review everybody.