Chapter 39
The show had ended and medical teams were attended Dave and anyone else who was injured some how. Kitten brushed off the medic that was trying to check the bump in the back of her head. She was more concerned about Dave. Dave who had come back into consciousness was moving his limbs and talking to the medics around him. They managed to get Dave to sit up and breath easy. Kitten was next to him watching him for any sign of pain. "Dave?"
"I'm okay, Kit"
"Any pain?"
"Just in the arm and upper back…. But I'm okay"
"How's that okay?"
"Because I'm not bleeding or incapacitated."
"You were though" Rey came in.
"Not helping Rey." Dave replied. Rey just smiled and shrugged his shoulders. Dave shook his head and raised his arms as high as he could. "Help me up."
"oh sure" Kitten said as she grabbed Dave's right hand and put her own hand on his back to help him up. Rey did the same on the other side. JBL, Bobby and Randy came and helped Dave as well. "Thanks guys"
"Oh we're so going to Raw" Randy blurted out.
"You bet your ass we are."
"Rest Dave" Teddy said as he came to them all. "I want you to rest before we head to Raw."
"I said I was fine, Teddy."
"You maybe, but I'm not gunna take any chances." Teddy said sternly. "I want you to rest this weekend. No house shows for you."
"Kitten should watch him" Rey interrupted. Kitten stared at him and shook her head.
"I was just thinking of that. You beat me to it" the GM said said. Rey smiled at him. "Kitten, I want you in charge of him. Make sure he rests this weekend."
"Uh…" Kitten was trying to think up an excuse to get out of this. She honestly didn't think this was a good idea. Sure she and Dave made up, but she knew full well that when Dave was injured somehow or some way, he was really hard to deal with. She watched as Randy and Bobby helped Dave walk towards the ramp. She sighed and cursed under her breath before nodding. "Fine I'll do it… but don't be surprised if Dave hasn't rested too well. He's not good with injuries."
"Just do your best." Teddy replied. Kitten sighed again before following the guys up the ramp. When they got backstage they headed to where the medical office was. A medic had wrapped Dave's chest and right arm up. Randy and Bobby had left Dave and Kitten soon after they helped him in. As soon as Dave was bandaged up, the medic left too. There was as silence between the two Evolution members. It lasted for a minute before Dave broke the silence. "Are you okay?"
"Just dandy" Kitten replied.
"You got thrown into the security wall, so no you're not dandy" Dave replied. "come here"
"Dave--"
"Kitten, come on. Don't be stubborn." Dave said sternly. Kitten let out a frustrated breath and slowly came over to him. Dave turned her around and checked the back of her neck since he saw her hit the wall back first, he neck jerked back wards. As soon as he moved her hair out of the way, he saw what he had suspected. There was a big bruise forming on the back of her neck. He touched it lightly which caused her to cringe a little. "Okay huh? Kitten put an ice pack on it when you lie down."
"I will if it continues to hurt… now come on, lets get going." Kitten said as she moved towards the door.
"Sounds good" Dave replied as he followed her out.
Saturday and Sunday were as relaxing as they come. Dave had tried not to bother Kitten with his injury too much, which made Kitten pretty happy. She and Dave actually had a good time. They went to movies and ate out. She helped him out when he wanted to work out and he helped her when ever she asked him to do something. Teddy had called them and said that they had to meet him on Monday around seven so they could be caught up with what Smackdown was planning.
So they got on a flight on Monday morning and headed back to Raw. When they arrived, they met with Rey and Randy at a coffee shop. Rey had seen them first as they walked through the doors. "They seem happy."
"I would be too, if Kitten was taking care of me for two day" Randy smiled.
"Come on man"
"What? You honestly wouldn't be happy if she was taking care of you?"
"Kitten is one of my best friends and I'm married" Rey replied.
"Well I would"
"Everyone knows that Randy" Rey said as Kitten and Dave came and sat down. "What's up guys?"
"Hey Kitten, Dave, how you guys been"
"Revived" was all Dave said.
"That's good because we're gunna need you're help with this"
"So what's the plan" Kitten asked.
The night, Smackdown had arrived in the parking lot of the Raw arena. Teddy and Batista called the Raw Superstars out back. In a short moment, both brands were face to face. Dave threw the first punch right at Show's face. Next thing anyone knew complete chaos had erupted. Dave has smashed Show's head into a car window, and then he went after Kane. Randy was dealing with Carlito. Bobby had HBK. Masters was dealing with Rey with a master lock. Kitten ran to help Rey out but was caught off guard when Show ran past her and attacked Dave. Kane pointed downwards with his thumb to Big Show before they both grabbed him by the throat and choke slammed him on the hood of the car. Kitten heard Dave growl in agony as Kane and Show laughed at their actions. Kitten's first thought was to check on Dave but her instincts had another plan. Kitten attacked show and kane legs, hitting them both in the back of the knee. Both of the gigantic Superstars fell to the knee. Before they knew what hit them, Kitten had gotten her night sticks out again and hit them in the back of the head, making them fall and hit the car head lights. Raw security came in to break up the Superstars. The Raw roster was being pushed back by them while the Smackdown roster tended to Dave.
"Dave! You alright" Rey said as he came to the car.
"Shit, injured the back again"
"Batista! He's hurt! Someone get some help out here" Teddy yelled. Kitten jumped onto the hood next to Dave and tried to help him sit up. "Dave…"
"Not as… bad as it was last time"
"You got that right. I actually got a hit in this time" Kitten joked. Dave chuckled as he sat up. The medic had come and was checking his back and arm.
"I was talking about the hit"
"I know… just thought--"
"OWW! Jeez!" Dave yelled out in pain. The medic had touched a spot on his back making him yell.
"You'd need some distraction" Kitten finished.
"How kind of you." Dave said sarcastically. He grunted again in pain as the medic moved up towards his neck. "Could you take it easy?"
"Don't be such a wuss, Dave"
"Lemme slam you twice and see how much a baby I'm being a baby."
"Ooo touchy" Kitten laughed. Dave shook his head as the medic helped him off the car. "You haven't damaged anything that I can see. So you're really lucky."
"I'll say."
"Kitty"
"Sorry." Kitten laughed as she jumped off the car. Teddy followed Dave to the limo as Kitten went to go check up on the rest of them. "You guys alright?"
"Yeah, those punks are gunna get what's coming to them" Rey said.
"Obviously" Randy replied. Kitten laughed as she Bobby and JBL nodded at her. Randy began heading to the car. Rey came by and wrapped an arm around Kitten's shoulders. "How's bout you, mija"
"I'm alright, Rey. Just a bit tired."
"Not to mention worried."
"How'd you--"
"You've got that look in you eye."
"Oh… yeah Rey, I'm worried."
"Dave's gunna be fine"
"I know he is. He's Dave… but still" Kitten sighed as Rey held the limo door open. Kitten went in and he soon taking the seat across from Dave and Kitten. He sat next to Randy who was chatting with JBL. Teddy was talking to Bobby. The limo driver had pulled out of the parking lot and headed to the streets. Kitten and Dave hadn't really said anything to each other, so Kitten thought she should say something to break the tension. "Still hurting?"
"What? Oh, yeah but not as much."
"That's good."
"What were you and Steph talking about?"
"Oh just contract issues" Kitten responded.
"Nothing serious."
"If you mean nothing bad, then no nothing serious." Kitten smiled. Dave smiled back before leaning back. Kitten let out a sigh as they pulled up to the hotel lobby. All of them got out, Dave being last. The Smackdown roster all said there byes and goodnights as they all separated to their hotel rooms. Kitten said bye to Dave before going to her own room. As she got out of the elevator on her floor she walked slowly to her room. When she turned the corner she saw Eddie waiting for her there. "Eddie? What are you doing here?" she said as she gave him a hug.
"Just came by to see you that's all." he replied as she broke the hug and opened her door. Eddie closed it as he came in. "How are you mija?"
"Been better Eddie. I'm just worried about Dave and what's been happening. I don't think he can take anymore slams like that."
"He's an athlete, babe. That's what he does."
"I know but still. I get worried about him. With all the things that's been happening to him, its been really hard not to worry so much"
"He's definitely an animal, that one"
"Yea he is" Kitten smiled. Eddie stared at her. "Oh… I didn't mean it like that… I was just…"
Eddie just laughed at her expression. "It okay baby girl. I'm just messing with ya" he responded. He came over to her and gave her a hug and a kiss on the forehead. "You guys need to work out whatever feelings you have for each other. Love is the best feeling a person can feel, but its also the most dangerous. Take if from a man who took the hard way." he said softly. He held onto her and patted her back before continuing. "Dave loves you and I know you love Dave. This choice you made, isn't wrong so don't think that it is. In time I know you two will finally be able to get together and pray, stay together for a very long time.
"How? How do you know that?"
"Because, I do. I see it happening even now. Even though you guys aren't a couple, the love and respect is still there."
"Love isn't enough, Eddie."
"I know that, but the fact that you still remain close and talk more now then ever, tells me that you two will come together. And in the end, it will be love." he said as he broke the hug and pushed her to arms length. The younger woman nodded slowly Eddie smiled and lifted her chin up with a his right hand. " You, Dave and the rest of the roster are the future of this business. Remember that. It's your responsibility to keep it thriving."
"Uh yea Eddie. Of coarse we will" Kitten said. She wasn't sure where he was going with this, but one thing she learned from Hunter and Flair was to always listen to a veteran. It would really be unwise to no listen to him. Not to mention rude.
Eddie smiled and gave her another hug before leaving. She watched him leave and shut the door before shaking her head and trying to get what was going on. There was a bad feeling in the bit of her stomach "What the hell was that."
Dave had just gotten out of the shower when a knock came on the door. Dave opened the door while drying his hair. "Oh Hey Eddie"
"How are you homes?"
"Ha, been better" the big man replied as he let Eddie in and shut the door after him. "Miss you today?"
"Yeah sorry, I had some things to do with the family."
"Ah alright" Dave replied. He noticed the distance in Eddie's voice which wasn't like him at all. "Hey, you okay?"
"Just came from Kitty's room."
"Oh, how is she? She hasn't really talked to me much lately"
"She's worried about you."
"Coulda fooled me." Dave said to himself.
"Dave, do you honestly think that she doesn't care. She over there worried like I've never seen before"
"Really? Why didn't she say anything?"
"Because she's lost."
"What do you mean."
"She doesn't know where she stand with you."
"She said we should be friends. And that's what we're doing… at least that's what I thought."
"You are friends. That fact she worries about you so much, should give you a red flag."
"I know, but it's hard."
"What's hard?" Eddie asked as he sat down on the bed. Dave shook his head as he began to pace the floor in front of the bed. "This whole mess. I don't know what to do anymore."
"Here we go again" Eddie laughed.
"What are you talking about?"
"I just had this conversation with her."
"You did?"
"Yeah I did. She was worried that you two were through."
"So am I. I don't want to hurt her anymore."
"Same with her. But she doesn't have the heart to separate from you."
"Neither do I"
"Then you need to come together and work it out. The fact that you aren't talking isn't helping."
"I know" Dave sighed. "I just want her to understand that I do indeed love her."
"She knows that. If you work this out, then the wall in your relationship will fall."
"Sounds like you know from experience."
"Yeah I do. Trust me, you don't want it to come to that." Eddie smiled weakly.
"I won't let it" Dave said determined. "I'm going to get her back, I promise"
"Good. That's really good." Eddie laughed. He stood up and patted the champion on the shoulder. "You're a real thorough-bred Dave. You have this industry in your blood, and that's the best champion this business could ever ask for."
Uh thanks Eddie." Dave said. He felt a feeling of relief coming over him. Eddie chuckled. He knew that being the Champion wasn't an easy task, especially for a first time Champion. The look on his face told Eddie he had helped all he could. "Take care Dave. I'll see you later."
"Yeah Eddie. Good night"
"Night" Eddie said as he left the room. Dave didn't know what just happened. Eddie went from talking about Kitten to the business with one swift move. The faintness in Eddie's voice was what was really bothering him. He wasn't his usually goofy, latino heat-self. Dave however wasn't aloud to further the events because his phone rang. "Hello?"
"Hey, its me"
"I was just talking about you."
"Eddie?"
"Yeah"
"That man" Kitten laughed on the other end. "I'm guessing he set you straight too?"
Dave laughed out as he heard her laugh too. "Yeah he did. But there's something wrong with him.
"You noticed it too." Kitten said seriously. "He was way too serious and erie quiet when he spoke"
"And then he went on about--"
"The industry." she finished for him."
"Something's really wrong"
"I was just thinking that."
"We'll go talk to him tomorrow" Dave said more to himself.
"Dave?"
"Yeah?"
"I'm sorry for being so distant. I didn't know I was doing it"
"Same here. I think we should really talk, but not right now."
"I know you're a little sore"
"Uh yeah that too, but South Park's on" Dave said sheepishly. All he heard was Kitten laughing on the other side of the line. He too chuckled as he turned the TV on. "I'll talk to you tomorrow then?"
"Yeah you betcha! Night Dave and say hi to Cartman for me?"
"You're such a loser"
"Hey! You dated me? That makes you a loser too"
"I never said I wasn't" Dave laughed"
"Shut up and enjoy you're cartoon"
"Yes mom" Dave smiled.
"Night Dave"
"Night Kitten" Dave replied. Closing his phone, he laid down on the comfy mattress and watched the tv. Kitten laughed in her own room as she climbed into bed and turned the lights off. Dave too had fallen asleep watching South Park. He soon woke up and turned everything off, before climbing into bed as well. Both weren't prepared for what would happen the next day. As night fell, their friend, mentor, and brother, had passed. Eddie Guerrero was no more (RIP).