Hi! This story is a tribute to Wrestlemania last night…it was so good and really enjoyable to watch. This is a warning in case you haven't seen it yet, this story acts as a spoiler for the HHH/Batista match.

Just a correction from Chapter 2, the main part of the story is taking part in 2007. Both Chapters 1 and 2 say they are set in 2006, but in Chapter 1 is right and Chapter 2 is meant to be in 2007, referring to Wrestlemania 23.

Enjoy!

Disclaimer: WWE owns stuff, not me!


April 2005

Stephanie's heart was beating like crazy as she stood behind the curtain. She waited for the man she was desperately in love with patiently. She could hear all the fans chanting 'Batista' and she knew that it was all over. She was so proud of the guys but so worried for her husband.

After what felt like an eternity Flair appeared with HHH in tow, without the title. It was worse than Steph had thought, blood was oozing from Hunter's head, his body shaking from the adrenaline. They weren't many times when Steph saw him this bad.

"Paul! Paul I'm so proud of you! That was such a great match. I love you baby!"

Steph flung her arms around him. She wanted to kiss him but almost every inch of his skin was covered in blood. She looked into his eyes, their whites seemed more protruding against his red face. She saw him look at her and then his eyes seemed flutter, as if he was losing consciousness.

"Steffie…?" he mumbled.

"We better get him to hospital, he's lost a lot of blood this time." Ric said to her.

Steph watched disappointedly as Hunter was carried off to the ambulance. She would have to stay at the arena for several more hours before she could be with him. Her heart broke as her plan in her head fell apart, she reminded herself that it wasn't Hunter's fault.

In amongst the hectic crowd Steph didn't notice the Animal come up behind her. He put his hands on her shoulders and she jumped with fright.

"Whoa Steph!"

She turned around to see Dave body like a brick wall in front of her. His physique reminded her so much of her husband, his body was even covered in his blood.

"Dave you scared me. Congratulations!" Steph said, not as enthusiastically as he had expected.

Dave was disappointed. He was hoping that Steph would smile and be happy, throw her arms around him so he could smell her hair…his crush was taking a grip on him.

"What's the matter Steph, Hunter's gonna be Ok isn't he?" Batista looked concerned.

"Uh yeah, you know Paul…he's the best in the business." A tear rolled down Stephanie's cheek.

Batista lifted her chin and watched the tear fall off her cheek to the floor. Steph wasn't intimidated by his touch, he was kind and gentle with her.

'Oh God! Does she know about Hunter and the Hotel Receptionist?' he thought to himself.

Batista didn't want to ignore everyone who wanted to congratulate him on his Wrestlemania victory, but Stephanie just meant so much to him. He knew barely anything about her but he valued her friendship more than any other relationship he had in the WWE.

"What's happened?" he finally asked her, straight out and blunt.

Steph smiled and wiped another tear away. "I just wanted to tell Paul…but didn't get the chance…I think I'm pregnant."

At that moment Steph let go a mix of sad and happy tears and found comfort in Batista's body. She wrapped her arms around his chest as far as they would go and sobbed. Batista barely moved. His heart was breaking, for her and him. He wanted to be with her more than anything, but she was so happy with Hunter. She was oblivious to the real Hunter, the man who bragged about his conquests in the locker room and talked of how one day he would be running the company. Dave wanted her to tell the truth, but couldn't bring himself to be the one to break her heart.

"I'm really happy for you."

Steph looked up and grinned at him. "Well I'm really happy for you Dave. The title couldn't have been dropped to anyone more deserving. You really deserve this."

Batista couldn't help thinking about her words. He looked down at her, pregnant, wrapped around his body, the title on his shoulder.

'You really deserve this Steph. You deserve a lot better than what you have. You should be with me, the baby, the title…'

His train of thought was interrupted when he felt her hands slip from around his waist. Steph wiped the tears away from her face.

"Have fun tonight Dave, I'm gonna go see if I can find Paul…I really want to tell him."

She tried to kiss him on the cheek, but with the haste and height difference missed and ended up kissing his neck. It sent tingles through Dave's body. He watched her run off down the corridor, before his attention came back to reality…and he suddenly notice the dozens of people swarming round him on congratulate him.


Aww I hope you like the Chapter, I was going to make it a small reference but decided that this flashback could stand as a chapter on its own. Thanks to the WWE for giving us Wrestlemania and inspiring me in the writing of this story!

Also thanks for all your reviews, I really love reading them and they encourage me to keep writing. Thanks!