Chapter 22: It's Final
The dreaded night had finally come. It was Monday night RAW, where Batista would make his final decision. They all sat there in the limo, with the exception of the Animal himself.
"I'd just rather drive up to RAW by myself tonight. You guys go on without me," was what he had said.
HHH was still going on and on about how Batista will go to Smackdown. "After all the work I put into it, I'm sure he'll make the right decision," he said.
This definitely caught Lauren's attention. "What do you mean?" she asked him.
"Well, between you, me and Nature Boy, I put a lot of influence into having Batista go to Smackdown," HHH smirked.
"What are you talking about Champ?" Flair asked also seeming interested in HHH's comment.
"Well," HHH started but they had already arrived at the arena. "We'll finish this later," HHH stated and stepped out of the limo. Lauren also stepped out and linked arms with Flair as they made their way inside. A stage hand told them that the contract signing would be held at the end of the show. "Sounds good," HHH smiled.
"Now then, what were you talking about back in the limo?" Flair asked again.
"Ric, you know that sometimes Batista is too stupid to make the right decisions on his own. So I just gave him a nudge in the right direction that's all. I mean, it was hard getting Smackdown footage onto RAW, and finding a stupid white limo with JBL's horns on it, but hopefully it will all pay off," HHH smiled.
"My god H! You're a genius! I can't believe this! That is the most brilliant thing I've ever heard," Flair cheered with a couple 'Wooo!'s.
Lauren stood there speechless as to what she had just heard. "You mean to tell me, that was all you? The footage, and the limo that nearly ran him over?" she asked with a scowl on her face and fists clenched.
"Oh come on, Vixen. It's not like I wanted to kill him with the limo. It was just to–" HHH was cut off by Lauren.
"Yeah I know! Just to nudge him in the right direction! Did you ever stop to think that maybe Batista could make his own decision? Did you ever–" Lauren was now cut off by HHH grabbing her arms and pinning her to the wall.
"Now you listen to me. Batista will go to Smackdown. He will make that decision on his own, and you will respect his decision and keep this between us. Okay?" he asked with a glare.
Lauren just nodded and felt her arms become free as Flair and HHH walked off. "I have to find Batista!" she thought and started running in the opposite direction of HHH and Flair. However, she failed to notice their subject of conversation standing right outside their door, not missing a single word that had been said.
Nearly an hour had passed and Lauren had no luck reaching Batista on his cell phone. "Come on Batista, pick up!" she yelled out loud. "Damn!" she cursed as she slammed the phone shut. What made it worse was that he had stolen her idea for the voice mail he used on his phone. How am I going to talk to him if he isn't even here? Or maybe he is here! I have to find him! Lauren started asking everyone she saw to see if they had seen or spoken to Batista. Someone had heard that Batista was there, but wasn't sure where he was. Lauren had run almost three times around all of backstage, only to come up empty handed. Where is he! Lauren stopped and leaned against one of the walls to catch her breath. At least until a hand covered her mouth and pulled her into a room quickly before anyone could notice. She tried screaming only for it to come out muffled.
"Calm down, it's just me," Batista whispered to her. Lauren muffled a sigh and rolled her eyes. Batista let her go, only to regret it a second later.
Lauren whipped around and smacked him upside the head. "You scared the hell out of me! Not to mention I've been running all over RAW looking for you, calling your cell phone, and–"
Batista stopped her by covering her mouth again. "Sorry! Geez, calm down before someone hears you," he laughed. Lauren pushed his hand away while putting her hands on her hips.
"I don't see what's so funny about this you jerk! Hey wait a minute, how come you don't want anyone to hear me?" she asked raising a brow at him.
"I wasn't expected until the end of the show. I hate how everyone's hassling me about my decision," Batista stated hiding the fact that he overheard what they had said about him before.
"Oh. That makes sense I guess," Lauren pouted turning away.
"Lauren?" Batista looked at her with a strange expression on his face.
"Yes?" Lauren replied noting the look in his eyes. "What is it?"
"What would you honestly think about me going to Smackdown?" he asked her.
Lauren's eyes widened at his question. She didn't see it coming and was lost for words. "I–I guess..."
"Lauren," Batista walked up to her and gently held her arms so she would look him in the eyes. "I want you to tell me the truth."
"Batista I–" If I tell him the truth, he might not do what he feels is best for him but for me. I can't hold him back from doing what he feels he needs to do. "Batista, I think going to Smackdown would be a great opportunity for you. I mean, you could win the WWE Championship, be adored by all the Smackdown fans. They loved you when you went to Smackdown to face JBL. I just want you to be happy, so I think you should...go to Smackdown," she said. The last part almost made her gag.
"You're lying," he told her. Lauren gasped and looked back up into his face to see him glaring.
"I can't make your decision for you Batista! I refuse to hold you back from being happy! I want you to be happy damnit!" Lauren cried and pried herself out of his arms as she ran as far as she could from him.
Batista stood there alone, with a new look of determination on his face. That's it, it's final. He opened the door and made his way to the curtain, to wait for the big moment.
Lauren had run right into HHH and Flair making their way to the curtain as well. "Hey, Vixen, where's the fire? You better change quick before heading out there. You wanna look sexy for your man," HHH smirked walking away. Lauren simply watched him leave with a look of disgust on her face, but left to change all the same. She chose a hot pink corset top with black ribbon crossing down the middle, with a simple black skirt, and strapped shoes that wrapped around her ankles. Lauren walked slowly back to where the rest of Evolution stood at the curtain. Batista took a glance at her, but simply turned away. It hurt Lauren, but she hid it fairly well. Batista's music hit as they all walked behind him down the ramp to the ring. Lauren didn't even bother trying to put a smile on her face as they stepped into the ring. There was the table, and the two contracts, like in her dream.
"Well Batista, here stand two contracts. One from RAW, and one from Smackdown. There really is no choice. Think about it, you versus HHH in..." and Eric Bischoff continued to go on and on about the greatness he could achieve on RAW. Then it was Theodore Long's turn to tell Batista about to wonderful opportunities he'd have on Smackdown. When he mentioned a match against the Undertaker, Lauren felt like she had lost the battle. No one could resist a match with the Dead Man himself.
Then, it was HHH's turn. "You know Batista, this really, is not a difficult decision. You should only be thinking about, what is best for Evolution. When you sign Smackdown's contract, you will win the WWE Championship, and we will run this industry. Bradshaw, and Cena are nothing to you! With me as the Heavyweight Champion, and you as the WWE Champion, we will answer to no one!"
Batista looked as if he was thinking about it. He turned to pick up both of the contracts, one in each hand. The hands Lauren admit to herself, she loved feeling when they held her. The feeling may never come back if he leaves. Batista picked up a microphone and looked right at HHH. "You know H, I've known what I was going to do for a long, long time." He threw RAW's contract to the floor. Batista noticed Lauren whip her head away. However, he simply gave HHH a thumb's up sign, while HHH and Flair clapped for him. At least until, Batista slowly turned his thumb down. Lauren noticed the crowd cheering and gathered the courage to look at what was happening. Batista was glaring at Flair and HHH, with his thumb down. Lauren looked on confused, until she had to jump out of the way. Batista came charging at Flair and HHH, throwing Flair over the ropes. Lauren watched, as Batista undid his tie, threw off his shirt (teehee) and Batista-Bombed HHH right through the table. Batista looked so wild, untamed, and unpredictable. He grabbed a mic, the RAW contract, and looked down upon the unconscious HHH. "HHH, I'm staying right here on RAW! And I'm going to take your title at Wrestlemania!" Batista roared. He threw the mic down and signed the RAW contract. Once he was done, he looked over at the far corner to see a frightened Lauren. She was against the turnbuckles, unsure of what he was going to do next. Batista started coming towards her. The only thing Lauren could think of doing, was running away. She was only able to get one leg through the ropes, before one of his large hands clasped her wrist and brought her back in. Lauren tried pulling away, not knowing what he was planning to do to her. He held her wrist with one hand, while picking up the mic with his other. "There's another reason, I stayed here on RAW. An even more important reason than just a title shot at Wrestlemania," he panted as he looked over at Lauren, who simply looked at him confused. Batista dropped the mic and brought her to his heaving chest. His arm wrapped around her waist, while his hand cupped her cheek ever so gently. A tear slipped down Lauren's cheek, as Batista's thumb carefully wiped it away.
Lauren knew then that he would never hurt her, and she was foolish for thinking he would. She could feel his heartbeat with her hand over his beautiful chest. She smiled sweetly up at him. Batista smiled back as he slowly dipped Lauren over his leg. His lips, forever waiting, finally claimed hers in a soothing, loving kiss. Lauren wrapped her arms around his neck, wanting to deepen the kiss, even if it was in front of all the fans. Batista pulled back, looking down at the angel he was holding, smiling. Lauren smiled lovingly up at him, realizing for the first time in the last few minutes, that he was staying with her on RAW. Batista lifted her up into his arms, and put her over the top rope onto the apron. Lauren held the ropes for him as he stepped out, and watched as he jumped to the floor. Batista looked back up at her, with his arms open. Lauren simply turned her back to him, and fell freely into his massive arms. She laid her head into the crook of his neck, as he carried her up the ramp backstage. I can't believe this is really happening. Batista, kissed me! Now he's carrying me to...hey! "Where are we going?" she asked.
"Back to the hotel," he smirked. Lauren simply smiled and held herself closer to him. Batista carried her all the way out to Evolution's limo, and even there he didn't let her go.
"I was so scared...that you were really going to go to Smackdown," Lauren admitted pitifully. Batista simply cupped her chin and lifted her face to look into his eyes.
"Why did you lie to me then, when I asked you how you felt?" Batista asked her.
"Well, I didn't want you to stay here just because of me, then be unhappy about not going to Smackdown. I just...wanted to make sure that you'd make yourself happy, no matter what I said or did," Lauren explained.
"I would've been unhappy without you, Lauren. I can't imagine being anywhere without you, ever," Batista whispered and captured her lips in his again. This time, there was no holding back. Batista felt Lauren truly become a Vixen, and they both liked it. They finally reached the hotel, where Batista carried her into the elevator, made out, then carried her into his room. He laid her onto the bed, where he gazed as the moon caught her eyes perfectly. It was Lauren's turn to capture Batista's lips with hers, as her tongue explored his, so she would know and own every part of it. They tired each other out, even if they wanted to continue. "Stay with me tonight," he panted.
"Forever," Lauren smiled as she felt him lift her up, and put her under the covers, as he climbed in with her. Batista wrapped his arms firmly around her waist, never wanting to let her go, and Lauren never wanting to be let go. Forever... she thought and fell into a blissful sleep throughout the night.
Lauren's eyes opened as she looked around. Don't tell me it was all a... her question was answered when she felt the same massive arms wrapped around her waist. "Definitely not a dream." she smirked and kissed Batista's forehead as she watched him smile in his sleep.
"Damn right it wasn't a dream," he smirked back with one eye open. Lauren smiled at him and laid her head against his chest. "Goodnight," Batista said kissing the top of her head.
"You mean, good morning," Lauren giggled as the sun's rays poured in through the glass door leading to the balcony.
"Whatever," Batista mumbled and closed his eyes. Lauren joined him and decided to sleep in that day.
Damn Lita and Stacy for being right. They'll never let me live it down. Lauren simply smiled at the thought and finally fell back asleep.
A/N: Hehe, well it's what you've all been waiting for! lol. Now I hope you see why I held off on them kissing until now. Just to clarify, they did not have sex. That's later ;) Anyways, please review and tell me what you think. I hope in the future chapters I don't make it too strong between them, as in overdo it or anything. If I do, let me know. Thanks:)