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Chapter 22 : Weary Travelers
Week Late - Training Facility
A week after Grace and Andy went to Mexico they walked back in the door of the training facility to find Chase and Storm helping Chris to get back into ring shape after KHAOS broke his leg in the wreck .
" Weary travelers are home . " Cassidy said when he saw them .
" Yeah , " Grace said as she looked at her dad back in the ring .
" What ' s that on your shoulder ? " Storm asked as Andy gave Chase a brother hug .
" Oh , this ? Well , you know it goes well with what I ' m wearing . " Grace holding up the AAA Championship .
" You won the tournament ? " Cassidy asked .
" No , Cassidy , I took it off of a bum walking down the street . Of course , I won the tournament and the Championship on my shoulder . " Grace said making AMW and The Naturals laugh at her sarcasm .
" She becomes champion and then she gets cockier . " Chase said .
" Sarcasm doesn ' t go away just because you have a little extra weight to carry around , Chase . " Grace said .
" I have a champion for daughter . " Chris said hugging her .
" Aw , dad , I see you are getting back in the ring , " Grace said .
" Yeah , I ' m done with therapy and now I can get back to fighting . " Chris said .
" I ' m disappointed in you , Chase . " Andy said .
" Why ? " Chase asked .
" You forgot to mention that Grace was afraid of flying . " Andy said .
" Oh yeah , did she white knuckle it all the way to Mexico and back ? " Chase asked chuckling .
" Naturals don ' t make me kick both of your tails , " Grace glared at the two .
" Daddy , " Talia running to her dad when she saw him in the building as Rosie and Katie walked in .
" Hey Princess , " Andy picking her up .
" Yay , you ' re home , " Talia said .
" Have you been good while I was away , baby ? " Andy asked .
" Yes sir , Bubba and I spent part of the week with Uncle Chase while mommy was helping Mrs. Jessie and Aunt Traci . " Talia said .
" Yeah , your son was a big help putting the crib together . " Chase said .
" You are already putting a crib together and haven ' t even painted the room yet ? " Storm asked .
" I can ' t paint the room until we know the gender of the baby . " Chase said .
" So , why are you putting the crib together now ? " Chris asked .
" Traci ' s orders , " Chase said .
" Oh , " AMW said .
" Whatever the wife says , goes , " Andy said .
" Good point , " Chris said .
" You ' re going to do good Chase . " Storm said .
" What do you mean ? " Chase asked .
" Helping Traci before and after the baby gets here . " Chris said .
" It ' s not like this is the first time I ' ve raised a kid or helped take care of a kid . " Chase said looking at Katie , Grace , and Talia .
" No , but it is the first time you ' ve experienced having a pregnant wife , brother . " Andy said .
" True , " Chase said .
" I don ' t get it . " Rosie whispered to Grace and Katie .
" Me either , it must be a guy thing . " Grace said .
" Yeah , definitely a guy thing , " Katie said making the three girls laugh .
" What are you three laughing at ? " Cassidy asked .
" Guys are weird . " Rosie said .
" Yes , they are and remember that when you get older . " Chris said .
" And dad is the weirdest . " Grace added making Rosie chuckle .
" Hey , " Chris said as jaw dropped open .
" Love you dad , " Grace and Rosie both said .
" My girls , " Chris said putting his arms around both of them .
" Aw , " Grace and Rosie said .
" So , now that everyone is back in the U.S. we can get to that meeting Jarrett wants the entire family at to deal with Nash and KHAOS . " Storm said .
" Yeah , I need to talk to MMG and Devine as far as that information Cledus sent me before the trip to Mexico . " Grace said .
" Did anyone follow you guys to Mexico ? " Chase asked .
" No , we didn ' t see anyone , " Andy said .
" Meaning that they are keeping quiet about what they are doing . " Shane Douglas said as he walked into the building with the Dynamic Duo .
" They ' re planning which means we should be planning a way to deal with whatever they are coming up with next . " Grace said .
" Precisely , " Andy said .
" And with dad back in shape , " Rosie said looking at the Wildcat .
" It means everyone is back in action to deal with KHAOS . " Grace said .
" Meaning they ' ve waited for to long to make a big move on us . " Chris said .
" And the Dynamic Duo is coming along very well , " Shane said looking at the boys .
" We ' re ready and willing , " Andy Jr. said .
" Ready and willing indeed partner , " Dakota said as they high-fived each other .
" Team motto and all , " Grace said .
" The future of the tag team division is alive and well in us , Grace . " Andy Jr. said .
" You better believe it , " Dakota said .
" Hmm , " Rosie said .
" What ? " Grace asked .
" I ' m not exactly incapable at bringing the fight myself . " Rosie said .
" Don ' t worry sis , we need you to rough up these weirdos , too . " Grace said .
" Yeah , " Rosie said with a devious smile .
" Oh boy , " Andy Jr. said .
" You ' ve gotten Rosie riled up , Grace . " Dakota said .
" Good , because a Harris that ' s ready to fight is the worst possible situation our foes could get themselves into . " Grace said .
" I love these kids , " Chase said .
" Naturally , Uncle Chase , " Talia said making them all laugh .
" That ' s my girl , " Andy said .
" I fight , too . " Talia putting her mean face on .
" Hey now we have a wild one here , " Dakota said .
" I believe you baby , but you ' re not old enough or big enough for fighting just yet . " Andy said .
" But , we will need you one day to lend us your aid little one . " Grace said .
" Yay , " Talia cheered .
" You ' re so happy . " Andy Jr. said picking up his sister .
" Bubba , " Talia hugging her brother .
" Alright , lets contact the rest of the family and get this meeting started , so , we can put these issues in a deep , dark hole like the ones we ' ve dealt with in the past . " The Cowboy said .
" Jarrett and the others should be here soon . " Shane said .
" And I have an open challenge to throw out as well , " Grace said making Shane , AMW , and the Naturals look at her .
" To who ? " Cassidy asked .
" Domino , " Grace said making Shane shake his head .
" You ' re not going to allow that right there to go to your head are you , Grace and start making foolish decisions ? " Shane asked touching the belt on her shoulder .
" No , I ' m taking out Domino before he has a chance to strike as I haven ' t dealt with the damage he caused to my shoulder months ago and I still haven ' t dealt with him going after Chase to get to me . " Grace glared at Shane before leaving the training facility .
" Where did that come from ? " Storm asked .
" No clue , she was really calm coming home . " Andy said as Chris looked at the door his oldest daughter left from as Chase starred at the door concerned .
" Hmm , " Chase said looking down at the floor wondering what was going on with Grace before following her out the door .
" Chase ? " Cassidy asked .
" Let them be , " Chris said .
" Chris ? " Shane asked .
" Chase knows what he is doing and I ' ve trusted him for along time with Grace ' s well being . " Chris said .
Chase followed Grace to the field not far from the training facility which had a pond on it that the Cowboy often used for fishing . When he walked up to her sitting in the grass he noticed she was deep in thought as he sat next to her .
" Do you think I ' m being foolish , too ? " Grace asked as she glanced at him .
" I think you have your reasons for doing the things you do , like the rest of us , but I also know you can be a bit reckless when it comes to protecting this family . " Chase said .
" That ' s my job , Chase , above everything else when evil shows themselves I am suppose to protect the family and KHAOS is evil so I will help stand against them starting with taking out Domino before things get worse . " Grace said .
" Can I ask what your thought process is behind going after Domino first ? " Chase asked .
" He ' s the one that seems to be ordering KHAOS when they are out causing us problems , so , it seems best to go after him first . Plus I still need to get him back for messing with my favorite big brother and all of the other times Domino has pissed me off . " Grace said .
" Favorite big brother ? Who would that be ? " Chase asked confused .
" You , " Grace said poking Chase in the arm .
" Sweet kid , just promise me you won ' t go overboard with going after Domino and if you need help you will let one of us know . " Chase said .
" I promise , Chase , " Grace said .
" And ? " Chase started thinking about it .
" And what , Chase ? " Grace asked .
" I was wondering if you would help keep an eye on the new baby like you ' ve done with Talia and Leia ? " Chase asked looking at her .
" Chase , you know I would like you and Andy have done for me . " Grace said .
" Then I have peace of mind with you helping us , Grace . " Chase said hugging her .
" Yeah , brother . " Grace said as she looked down at the AAA Championship she now held .
" And as far as that belt , you did good American Kid . " Chase whispered in her ear .
" Thanks Chase , but I wouldn ' t have got very far without the help of the family . " Grace said .
" It has just as much , if not more to do with your hard work, as it does the help you have gotten from the family . " Chase said .
" I understand that , but shouldn ' t I be grateful to those who have helped me get this far , Chase ? " Grace asked .
" Yes , you should , but don ' t forget the work you put in yourself , little one . " Chase advised her .
" I won ' t , " Grace looked at Chase happy he was still advising her when she needed it .
" What ? " Chase asked seeing her looking at him .
" Andy approaches . " Grace said seeing the other Natural from the corner of her eye .
" You ' re good kid , " Andy chuckled .
" American Kid , dear manager . " Grace said making Chase chuckle .
" You forgot , partner . " Chase said .
" Yeah , Jarrett and the others are here , we ' re going to have the meeting at the Harris House . " Andy said .
" Good , it ' s about time we talk over kicking this dumb ass group out of our lives like the rest of the groups we ' ve had to face . " Grace standing up to walk to her house as Andy stopped her .
" Grace be careful , please . " Andy said .
" The only ones who needs to be careful is Domino and the rest of KHAOS for pissing me and the rest of the family off , Andy . " Grace said with meaning before walking home leaving the Naturals there Andy looking at Chase .
" Is she going to be okay ? " Andy asked .
" I think she is more than okay , Andy , I think Grace isn ' t any different from the rest of us in the family . " Chase said .
" Reckless ? " Shane Douglas asked as he approached .
" Willing to deal with some group trying to harm the family , I think we forget that Grace has seen the worst this family has dealt with and she is ready to deal with what we had to in the past . " Chase said making the two look at him .
" Chase ? " Andy asked .
" Does anyone be sides me remember Aces & Eights , Trifecta , or Biohazard ? " Chase asked shaking his head .
" No , " Shane said .
" Or what about the people that tortured the poor kid ? " Chase asked .
" No , Chase , " Andy said .
" Then let Grace do what she has to , she knows that if she needs someone to have her back the family is here , but that doesn ' t mean we get in the way of her doing what she has to do . " Chase said before the three of the left to the Harris Home themselves .
" We understand , Chase . " Andy said .
" Good , " Chase said .