CH 8

Stephanie came down the stairs looking around for her sister. She was worried after not finding Sabrina in her bedroom. The downstairs was filled with the sweet smells of breakfast. She went through the hall till something caught her eye. She looked into the sitting room seeing Sabrina and Taker sleeping together. Taker had a tight hold on Sabrina as she slept with her head resting on his chest. Stephanie's mouthed dropped not believing her sister was with Taker. Stephanie heard footsteps seeing Batista coming here way.

"Good morning Steph," he smiled kissing her cheek as she pointed to the sleeping couple.

"That's cute. You better come with me," he snickered pulling Stephanie back towards the dining hall. "You don't want to wake up Taker. He can be grouchy first thing in the morning. How did you sleep last night?"

"Like a baby. I never have slept so well in my life," Stephanie smiled as the butler appeared with coffee and pastries. "How about you?"

"Pretty good, had some strange dreams about you," Batista looked into her eyes.

"What kind of dreams?"

"Nothing kinky so don't worry," Batista laughed. "I was a knight and constantly meeting with you about the King's plans. You were married to another knight Sir Randy and he was always at the meetings too. You were brilliant knowing every enemy's weakness and the best way to attack."

"That fits into Sabrina's dreams," Stephanie frowned. "I didn't dream at all last night. What do you think is going on with Taker and Sabrina?"

"She was married to him in her past life," Batista said it so casual Stephanie shook her head. "I dreamed about them too last night about their wedding."

"This is all getting too strange," Stephanie sighed.

"Its cool all our lives are entwined one way or another through this castle," Batista looked around. "Check this out Steph." Batista grabbed some apples lining them up on the table grabbing a sword off the wall. He swung the blade into the air slicing the apples in half in one swift movement.

"Wow how did you know how to do that," Stephanie watched him smile putting the sword back.

"It just came to me naturally. By the time I leave here imagine all the things I'll be able to do," Batista winked at Stephanie. "Isn't Kane supposed to be here?"

"Yes, he should arrive today," Stephanie looked around again. "I can't believe my sister was married to Taker in the past."

"Taker is not a bad guy," Batista defended his friend. "You just don't know him very well."

"Know who?" Randy joined them looking refreshed from a good night's sleep.

"Isn't Taker a nice guy?" Batista pulled out a chair for Randy to sit down.

"As long as you don't piss him off he is cool," Randy noticed the apples sliced on the table. "What happened here?"

"Batista was demonstrating his new skills," Stephanie laughed. "Did you have any dreams last night?"

"Yeah, had a nightmare I was married to you," Randy broadly smiled. "You were always bossing me around and you father was constantly in our business. Your sister was married to Taker. They had an adorable little boy."

"I guess that pretty much confirms why Sabrina and Taker are all cozy right now," Stephanie looked out the door anxious for her sister to awake.

Sabrina felt a tickling feeling. She opened her eyes realizing it was Taker's chin resting against her forehead. She felt so warm in his strong arms she didn't want to move an inch. She heard the light chatter coming from the dining hall realizing the others were already up. Sabrina slowly tried to turn in Taker's arm hoping not to wake him.

"Are you going somewhere?" his deep sleepy voice startled her.

"To entertain my guests," she said softly feeling his embrace tightening.

"They can entertain themselves and the staff is around," he whispered kissing her forehead. "Keep me warm for a few more minutes."

"Just a few minutes than I have to get up," she laid her head back down on his arm watching him open his eyes.

"What is the rush baby girl?"

"I have to run into town this afternoon and pick up a few supplies."

"Can I go with you? I'm curious about the town," he gently caressed her arm.

"Sure you can. I would enjoy the company. Don't you want to be here when Kane arrives?" Sabrina felt Undertaker tense at the mention of Kane's name.

"Doesn't matter I'll see him when we get back," Taker avoided her curious eyes. "Come on let's go have breakfast." Sabrina felt that he didn't want to talk about Kane and she couldn't help being curious about why. Sabrina went upstairs to get dressed while Undertaker went to join the others. When Taker entered the dining hall, Batista, Randy and Stephanie gave him a funny look.

"What none of you ever slept with someone without doing the deed?" Undertaker glared at them sitting down in a chair.

"I sure haven't," Batista grinned, "especially if I cuddled with a pretty sexy woman like Sabrina. I wouldn't be able to resist the temptation of making things very hot."

"The reminds me I better check on Rob," Stephanie laughed rushing back up to her room as Randy and Taker shook theirs heads at Batista.

"You need to find a woman soon," Randy hit Batista in the arm.

"Hey you don't have a woman either," Batista responded making Taker roll his eyes.

"Maybe the two of you should hook up," Taker grinned as Batista and Randy looked at one another shaking their heads.

"What is the plan for today?" Batista leaned back in his chair.

"I'm running into town with Sabrina, you guys want to come?" Undertaker took a sip of the strong coffee.

"I'll go I forgot to bring a few things. What about you Batista?" Randy asked.

"Sure, I need a break from riding horses. Shane will probably being doing that all day," Batista tried not to think of the soreness from riding for hours yesterday.

"I'm going into town with all of you," Shane joined them. "I want to check out Sabrina's hotels and restaurant."

"Your sister is incredible," Randy blurted it out turning red in the face when they all looked at him. "All I meant is Sabrina is a beautiful sexy woman and smart that is like the perfect woman."

"She is the perfect woman," Undertaker said softly getting up from the table rushing out of the room leaving them all in stunned silence.