Disclaimer: I STILL don't have any claim to World Wrestling Entertainment or any known venues. I did create Drake Williams so if y'all try to steal him away, I will be very angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry. This is just a build up chapter for the coming battle.

Beyond The League: A New Journey
Chapter XII
Haunted

It is official; Drake Williams will defend the WWE Champion against the legendary Undertaker at New Year's Revolution. The sure fire blockbuster main event takes place at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Ironically, that is where Drake Williams made his WWE debut. With a good three weeks until the pay per view, the WWE Champion comes out at the top of the show to address the current situation with the Deadman.

"Ever since the challenge was made," Drake said. "I've been asked the same question."

"Am I afraid of the Undertaker?" Drake looks out to the audience for a quick moment and says, "The answer to that question; you're damn right I'm afraid of him."

The crowd lets out a collective gasp. "Hell yeah I said it; I'm scared to death of the Undertaker. I'm one the very few people in this business who admit to being afraid of a man the caliber of the Undertaker."

"That being said, at New Year's Revolution, I'm going into the biggest and most important battle of my life. I'm gonna have my back in the corner as I stare dead into the eyes of the legendary Phenom."

"He will see my fear and that's all fine and dandy with me because an animal is most dangerous when it's cornered. That means I will do whatever it takes to beat the Undertaker."

As soon as Drake got his words out, the lights suddenly go out like they did before. The familiar and ominous gong sounds in the arena. The dark blue spotlight shines down on Drake and a thick vale of smoke surrounded the champion.

"Williams," says the voice of the Undertaker. "Your honesty is admirable. You are one of very few warriors to admit their deepest fears. But it will not save you from your inevitable fate."

"I ask you this question; do you believe in symbolism?"

Drake William is left to ponder the most unusual question he has perhaps ever heard. Out of nowhere a bolt struck at the stage and the signature symbol of the Deadman burst into flames. The WWE Champion could only stare in utter shock.

"Drake Williams," Taker continues on. "At New Year's Revolution, you will face you ultimate destiny."

"You will REST…IN…PEACE."

The following week would be just as bizarre for Drake. The WWE Champion is wrestling a match with Viscera. Drake shows unbelievable strength in hoisting the big man up and driving him to the mat with the Celestial. Without warning, the lights go out and the gong sound again.

Drake leaves the ring, just as the arena is enveloped in a blue light. As Drake reaches the top of the stage, a sort of torrential rain pours down on him and thunder sounds. Obviously, the Undertaker is getting in the head of the WWE Champion as Drake is freaked out.

The next RAW event, which coincidentally took place on Drake's 27th birthday, was even stranger. Drake walks throughout the arena trying to clear out the cobwebs but he has the feeling he is being watched. The hallway lights suddenly flicker on and off before going out all together. Drake somehow figures this is no coincidence.

"Where are you, Taker?" Drake asked. He gets no answers as several lights in the background flicker on; the Undertaker is right there as they go off.

Drake quickly turns as they light up again and there is no one there. "Show yourself and stop with the games." A hand touches Drakes' shoulder and he gets scared to Hell. It was actually Candice.

"Drake, everything okay?" she asked.

Drake to a second to regain his composure and says, "Yeah, I'm fine, just a bit shaken up."

"I got word that it was your birthday today and..." Candice suddenly stops talking and she lowers her head as Drake looks on confusingly. Candice picks her head up but her eyes are rolled up into her head.

She then says in Takers' voice, "Enjoying your 27th Birthday, Drake?" She had been possessed by Taker.

Candice snaps out of this Trans as if nothing happened and says, "I wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday." She sort of did that already.

Drake just stares completely dumbfounded at Candice and backs off. Later that night, Drake is in his locker room rinsing his face. As he is doing that, Drake suddenly sees Undertaker standing behind him in the mirror. Drake turns around and there is nobody there; he must be cracking up big time by now. Either that or he is getting very angry because he knows Taker is screwing with him.

Not wanting to endure any more insanity, Drake packs up his bags and gets to stepping. He really makes a beeline for his rental car and finally gets to it with no further occurrences. Drake throws his belonging into the trunk and goes to open the driver side door. Then he notices a dark blue light flickering inside the car; and then it drives off on its own. So much for escaping further occurrences.

The New Year official started as New Year's Revolution is a mere six days away. Drake Williams has been through the ringer with the Undertaker basically haunting him at every turn. The champion seems close to snapping with the first pay per view of the New Year on the horizon. All because he openly admitted to being afraid of the Deadman and Taker has taken full advantage of that. Drake Williams stands in the ring near the end of the final RAW before NYR.

"Taker, I'll be first to admit it," he says. "You've gotten in my head. I don't know what's real anymore."

"But as of right now, play time is over. No more mind games; Undertaker, gets your undead ass out here 'cause I'm not waiting 'til New Year's Revolution."

Whether it is a courageous move or just shows complete lunacy, Drake Williams has called out the Undertaker. Drake paces around the ring waiting on Taker until the gong sounds and the thunder billows in the arena. The music of the legendary Undertaker plays and the Phenom appears on stage. Drake stops pacing and waits for Taker to come to him.

Undertaker takes his time coming to the ring, making Drake think about it. Scared to death or not, Drake is not going anywhere until Taker get into the ring. This is no doubt a preview of the WWE Title match at NYR and a treat for the fans. They get to see an early confrontation between a sure fire Hall of Famer in the Undertaker and a Legend in the making in Drake Williams.

The Deadman climbs up the steps and summons for the lights to be illuminated; Drake still stands his ground. Taker enters the ring and removes his coat and his signature black hat, rolling his eyes into the back of his head. Drake remains fixed on his adversary, no longer in fear of the Deadman.

The Undertaker immediately goes right on the attack and Drake ducks out of the way. Drake comes back swinging but Taker catches him by the throat and throws into the corner. The Deadman unloads with huge rights and lefts upstairs and downstairs and Drake is reeling. Drake manages to fight back and now Taker is in trouble.

Drake has Taker literally on the ropes and whips him off the opposite ropes. Drake goes for a clothesline but Taker ducks and grabs him by the throat. He tries for a Chokeslam but Drake get out and hits the Celestial. Undertaker sits right up and stares Drake right in the face; Drake stares back in complete shock.

"OH SHIT!" Drake very audibly swore.

Undertaker stands up just as Drake runs off the ropes and Taker boots him right out of the ring. The Deadman follows and grasps Drake by the throat; he then Chokeslams him right through the announce table. Undertaker lays the WWE Title belt over Drakes' waist and stands over the fallen champion. The Deadman then does his signature throat cut as RAW draws to a close.

After the show went off the air, several officials come out to help Drake to the back. He looks to be completely out of it after being slammed through a table. This whole brawl was merely a warm up for Williams and Taker; the battle for the WWE Championship will begin at on Sunday night. For Drake Williams' reign as champion, New Year's Revolution could very well be the beginning of the end.

Author note: I think it's safe to say that Drake is in for the fight his life; I know I'd be. Short and sweet is all I'm gonna say about this entry so Read & Review.