Chapter 17- The new norm

Daniel Bryan's head was swimming. The room continued to spin until he was finally able to regain himself. At first, he didn't know where he was or how he got there. The floor he lay upon was cold as ice, his head supported by his carry on bag that contained his wrestling gear. As he slowly looked about, Daniel Bryan found himself in the arena for Raw. Strangely still, across from him, passed out against the wall, yet still on his feet was Roman Reigns! "Reigns? You awake?" Daniel asked.

Roman's head twitched, he began to slide sideways before he woke himself up and catching the wall. "What the hell…" he muttered.

Looking about he appeared just as confused as Daniel was. Reigns stared at him lying on the floor. "Bryan, why the hell are you down there?"

"That's what I want to know."

Slowly, he eased himself up off the ground before taking in the hallway. Nothing appeared out of place, nor was there any damage anywhere. So he wasn't jumped. But still, he wondered how he ended up on the floor?

That wasn't the only strange sight.

As Daniel regained himself and opted to look for the locker room, he heard an odd dispute occur in the hallway. It was Kane, yelling at Paul Heyman. "I told you, I don't know how it happened!"

"I doubt that sir. My client does not take kindly to people pilfering his belongings!"

"Paul, I told you before and I will tell you again. Why would I want to take his gear?"

"I don't know, just explain to me why you are wearing it!"

Daniel just peered around the corner where he saw Paul Heyman stand with his arms crossed. Kane, strangely enough stood in Brock Lesnar's wrestling trunks! "I suggest you remove those at once and get them cleaned, or so help me…" said Paul.

Kane nearly went as far as removing the trunks, however stopped. His face flushed with embarrassment as he did a quick look down the shorts. "I… I will return these at once… as soon as I am done with them…" Kane said with a flustered voice.

Heyman soon realized why Kane was talking so apprehensively. "Never mind, I will be sending you a bill. Pay it the moment you get it!"

Daniel Bryan couldn't hold back any longer. He began to laugh aloud to Kane's situation. It didn't help matters when Kane heard him loud and clear. "Bryan! You did this!"

Daniel froze. "Whoa, wait just a moment there. One I would never go through Brock's stuff. Second, I wouldn't pants you even if the opportunity presented itself! Why the hell would I do that to you? Not to mention how could I? I just got in, you've been here what, all day?"

Kane was about to rebuttal the comment, but realized Daniel was right. He was in the arena all day, so it couldn't have been him. Kane walked away without another word, trying to understand how he ended up in someone else's clothing.

Daniel could care less. It was funny as hell!

THE END