'' You did WHAT??''
Laughed Taker, staring at his daughter. Maeve smiled and calmly turned on her feet to face him.
'' I slapped her back daddy. She slapped me first so she deserved it. I cannot wait to get my hands on her next week. We are going to destroy them. Hey dad, do you have a match tonight? I feel like I should accompany you..''
He shook his head. '' Nope darling, only some scaring sessions to do. You know, just coming out and threaten JBL, that's about it. What about you? Are you here to scare the girls? I thought you weren't suppose to be here before the PPV?'' Maeve stopped running her fingers in her curly hair and tried to suppress the malicious smile that was forming on her lips. But her father knew her too well. '' Come on Maeve, tell Daddy your plan. I might be able to help you. I know you got Eddie to help you, like he did yesterday in keeping the other Divas from jumping at you. Are you going to ruin their lingerie contest? Is that why John is the judge?''
Maeve shook her head, laughing. '' I won't tell dad, don't try to make me to. Even John has no idea what I'm up to tonight. Eddie knows, another person knows, that's enough for me. ''
'' Speaking of John Cena, did you two had a fight? Since you met him, you've always been sharing his locker room. Why the sudden need to be with me? Not that I'm complaining or anything.''
She blushed slightly. '' I just felt like spending time with you dad. I mean, since I came back, we hardly spent time together. I was first with Uncle Glenn, then there was John, and all this storyline. It's keeping us from catching up. But you need to know that I love John and he loves me too. Things are going very well, it's getting serious.''
She frowned at the sight of Mark stiffened up, his back to her. She could swear he was bitting his upper lip, his usual sign of anger. But what was she suppose to do? At least she was honest with her father. She couldn't help to envy Callisto though. Glenn didn't mind her relationship with Jeff Hardy at all. But then, Glenn had to raise Callie all by himself when Sharon left. Mark didn't, cause Maeve had been sent away most of her life.
She sighed and went to her dad, resting her head against his chest, waiting for him to close his arms around her. He did, resting his chin on her head. '' I love you Daddy!'' No matter how in love she could be, how much she loved her new life, her new responsibilities, she would always remain her Daddy's little girl. She knew it, even if she often acted like she forgot it. '' I'll never be mad at you for sending me away you know. I'm thankful for that, even if I missed living a normal life or having a family. Sometimes I just wished I had a mom, you know?''
Mark sighed as he tighten his grasp on his precious daughter. '' Why can't you see Sara as a mother figure? She's a nice lady and I've been with her for so long that she knows everything about you. One day, I'm going to marry her.''
Maeve stepped back, frowning. '' Tell me you didn't proposed dad! Please?''
'' Not yet Honey, not yet. I wouldn't do such an important thing without telling you first. But why don't you like her? She's really nice.''
Maeve shook her head, grabbing her traveling bag and walking to the bathrooms. '' It's not that I don't like her, I just don't know her yet. It's not easy for me, I'm doing the best I can not to be jealous. But, I can't help it, I envy her for spending all those years by your side while I was alone. But I'll give her a chance, if you do the same with John. A character is a character, John is a lot sweeter in person you know. He respects me and most importantly, he loves me, you have that in common.''
She locked herself in the washroom, time was running and she was far from beeing ready.
When she was finally ready, she spoke in her father's ears, just to let aknowledge a short glimpse of tonight's events. He nod and agreed not to ask question about the Bathrobe she was wearing, hiding her clothes from his view. She kissed him on the cheek and she left, still smiling. She walked into the Halls, looking for John who didn't knew she was here yet. She found him leaned agaisnt his locker room door, cornered by Jackie and Torrie.
The blondes Divas were flirting with him, trying to win points for the lingerie contest the US Champion was judging tonight. John was the judge because he had to choose the most Patriotic girl, the one who would be hosting the Great American Bash. Maeve could hear Torrie thanked John for saving her from René Dupree last week, while she kissed him on the cheek. Her eyes narrowed at the scene, it was time to go there herself. She cleared her throat and John's eyes imediatly fell on her. The Divas turned to see who John was staring at with such delight and were startled to find Maeve, arms crossed standing behind them. No one had warned them she was there tonight. But they understand it was their clue to leave, Torrie still winking at John, rolling her hips as she did so. Maeve growled and John laughed, his attention was all focused on Maeve since he saw her.
He grabbed her by the hips and pulled her in a passionate embrace to greet her, unaware that they were on air. When he let her free, she licked her lips and looked at him with delight. '' Miam! I missed you two you know my love.''
'' HUM HUM!!! Sorry to interupt you but, you're blocking the way you know. Some of us have important stuff to do tonight.''
John turned around and found René Dupree staring at him with provocation. He threw him an annoyed look.
'' What do you want Frenchie? I don't have time to give you another beating right now, we'll play later. There a contest full of lovely ladies that is waiting for me. I'll see you later Honey, don't do anything I wouldn't do ok?'' He gave her another kiss, glared at René and walked away, followed by the cameraman.
Maeve looked at René and bit her lips not to laugh. He looked back at her but he couldn't contained his laughter.
'' Still up to it? No one suspects a thing, we'll be shocking everyone for sure. I'm not sure your boyfriend will appreciate though.''
Maeve shrugged. '' John knows I'm full of surprises. Besides, work and private lives are two different things, we're just lucky to be able to be a couple on TV too. They will probably break us off soon, when they'll get a better idea. I'll explain everything to John after the show. It's dad I'm more worried about, he won't like my outfit. But Eddie is suppose to distract him during the contest, so I might get out of it in one piece.''
René nod, offering his arm to Maeve, walking her near the ramp. They observed each Diva, Sable, Torrie, Dawn and Jackie do their things, trying to act the sluttier. John was standing in the middle of the ring, saying a special freestyle about each girl. When it was time to declare the winner, René and Maeve stepped out, interupting everyone. John threw them a shocked look, what was his girl doing with his enemy? Torrie was surprised to see them and Dawn and Sable were glaring at Maeve.
René helped Maeve got in the ring and grabbed a mic. John was speechless, still staring at Maeve who was hiding her gaze from him.
'' Sorry to crash your little American party guys. I came here to object the fact that you made a contest between the Divas while forgetting to invite the most beautiful Diva in the show, ShadowLady.'' The Divas exchanged a look, laughing, that girl more beautiful than them? '' Yes, I said beautiful. But maybe you girls are so lost into your superficial ways that you've forgotten what natural beauty, what talent looks like.''
'' Come on Dude, what's with you? Maeve is above those popularity contests, at least she's a real wrestler, we'll win the Inter...''
'' Shut up John! I'm not done . And I haven't asked your opinion yet. I can't deny your tastes in women, that might actually be the first thing you and I agree on. I've thought about it, why Maeve had been left aside of this contest, it's because she wasn't born in the United States. For one that makes her even beautifulier to my eyes, and for two, she has the same hometown than i do, Quebec city. Show them Honey, that we canadian also have gorgeous women, full of ressources.''
With that being said, Maeve took off her robe, revealing not only the cutest dress made from a Quebec city flag, but also two big waterguns. She proceeded to chase the Divas from the ring by watering them, while René was making fun of them. Even John couldn't stay focused, he was laughing too. René got out from the ring, still following the Divas and taunting them. Maeve grabbed a mic.
'' See girls? That is what you get for making fun of me, and also for trying to attack me backstage. Sable, Dawn, I hope you're ready cause I have plenty more in reserve for you at the PPV. I won't rest until you're destroyed in the ring. You'll get what you deserved, that's a promise.''
She threw the mic down on the mat and turned around to leave. But John put a hand on her shoulder and pulled her to him.
'' Where do you think you're going? Do you think you can ruin my contest dressed like that and just run away afterwards? The Doctor is not done with you yet Baby. I think I'm going to give you a special medecine.''
He lifted her in his arms, kissed her and left the ring, the crowd applauding and screaming.
Taker was watching the giant screen, smiling. Alright, he would have to give up, John Cena, the guy he trained himself was really in love with his daughter. They would made one hell of a tag team and he was proud of them. It was time for him to let his girl live her own life. But no matter what was in store for her, he would always be there for her. He couldn't wait for the PPV, to see if they would achieve their goal, to win the Intergender Tag Team Titles for themselves.....
AN: Waoh, I haven't updated this in weeks I'm so sorry!! I have too many personal problems that keeps me from writing.I hope this chapter didn't bored you too much, I for one, am not completely satisfied with it. But anyway, the next chapter will be the last, not planning on a sequel, maybe occasionals one-shot fic later. But for more, read my cousin's fic, Family Matters if you liked our characters. But there will still be a last chapter, the PPV! Thanks.