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Hiya! Welcome back once again to the Fanfic that is now on the favourite list of twelve people, pretty good considering that I thought no-one would ever read it, as Miz would say, HOO-RAH! Anywho, last time we discovered that John Cena is pushing Paul Heyman into signing Jason for the new ECW, also Mara decided she'd had enough of the emotional wreck that was her boyfriend and has gone back to her parents. How will Jason cope? Is he ever gonna recover? Will CM Punk show up? Will I ever shut up? NEVER! Anyway, on with the show.

Here We Go!

Brotherly Hate-Chapter Fifty Five-RAW Surprises

It had been almost a week since Mara had left and Jason still didn't feel any better, her departure from the Michaels household had been peaceful although Jason and her weren't speaking, he because he felt she was abandoning him and she because she felt he needed to grow up, Jason had refused to go with Shawn to take her to the airport instead deciding to stay in his room and wallow in his self pity, a task he had been doing quite well recently. It was Monday which meant two things, one was that RAW would be on and two, it was going to be a crappy day, all his Monday's seemed to be, especially now he was on his own, the one thing he looked forward to… or had been looking forward to was his birthday which was tomorrow, now that Mara was gone he would have no-one to celebrate it with, well there was Shawn but Jason doubted he would notice, he didn't even know, very few people knew when his birthday was outside of his family. He was enjoying his usual pastime of sitting in his room thinking when he heard Shawn outside.

"Kid? Can I come in?"

"Sure".

Shawn came in and sat down on the edge of the bed, Jason sighed, this obviously meant he wanted to talk, something Jason felt he didn't need.

"Kid, I'm worried about you, I hardly see you out of this room, you hardly eat, you haven't talked to me since before I went to Smackdown…."

"That long?" Thought Jason, it didn't seem like that. "I don't see why you're worried, I just need some time alone".

"Kid, there's a difference between needing time alone and alienating yourself from society, the reason I'm so worried is because I know what it's like, I've been there, alone, feeling the whole worlds against you, shutting yourself out, you can't do that to yourself. You know what happened to me when I did, I ended up popping pills just so I didn't have to face reality, I don't want the same to happen to you".

"Why do you care about me so much Shawn? After everything I did to you why do you feel you have to keep helping me?"

"Like I said, I've been there, me and you, we're more alike than either of us would like to think, you're like a kid brother to me now".

"Trust me Shawn, the last thing I need or want is a big brother right now".

"How about a friend? Cause like it or not I am your friend, and I ain't gonna let you destroy yourself if I can help it".

There was silence for a few minutes before Shawn spoke again.

"Mara was asking about you on Friday".

Jason didn't even acknowledge that Shawn had just mentioned his girlfriend, or ex-girlfriend considering the condition of their relationship, Shawn kept trying.

"She uh, she asked me to give ya something" he dropped an envelope next to Jason. "She said not to give it to ya until tomorrow but I figured you could use some cheering up" still no acknowledgement. "Well, if you ain't gonna open it I will" he opened it and a small card dropped out. "Oh, why didn't ya tell me it was your birthday tomorrow?"

"My birthday isn't something I tell people about, especially now that I have no-one to share it with".

"Ya got me, Rebecca, Cameron and Mara still cares about ya or she wouldn't have sent ya this card, c'mon kid cheer up, life ain't all bad".

"Isn't it?"

"No, anyway c'mon, you ain't staying in here all day".

"Where are we going?"

"Didn't I tell ya? RAW's in town tonight, I'm gonna go see some of the guys and you might as well come along as well".

"Yeah right, how many people are actually gonna talk to me?"

"Don't be like that, some of them don't harbour any grudges against ya, besides, you'll never know unless you get out there, so what do ya say?"

Jason sighed. "Yeah alright".

"Cool, see ya downstairs in half an hour".

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When Jason and Shawn arrived at the arena it didn't take too long for the teen to start feeling out of place, he felt like everyone was staring, in actuality most people just glanced at him and left it at that although some did look twice to see if it was actually him, he felt so nervous that he was considering asking Shawn to take him back home when he turned to him.

"Well kid, I'm gonna find someone to talk to, you might as well do the same".

"Can't I just stay with you? I feel like most of the guys round here probably hate my guts".

"Don't be stupid, besides you'll never know unless you speak to them won't ya?"

"I guess".

"Off ya go then".

Shawn headed one way while Jason went the opposite, he wasn't too keen on meeting anyone, most were ignoring him although a 'hello' and slap on the back from Val Venis improved his confidence a little, he headed deeper into the backstage area and found in the middle of two arguing Scotsmen.

"Sorry guys, wasn't watching where I was going".

"Ah, no worries lad" the bald one replied. "Wait, are you Jason Cena?"

"That's what everyone calls me".

"Nice to meet ye" the bald one shook his hand. "Ah'm Rory McAllister, and this here's ma cousin Robbie".

"AH'M ROBBIE!" Screamed the other one as Jason held out his hand causing the teen to jump.

"Is he… is he always like that?"

"Aye, Robbie! Calm down!" Rory yelled slapping his cousin across the face.

"He lets you do that?"

"To be honest, Ah think he likes it, anyway, we were wondering, with ye being a former champ an' all, what advice could ye gie us to win the tag titles?"

"Well, I dunno why you're asking me, but the only advice I could give ya is go out, start a few fights, raise a little hell, sooner or later you'll get the belts".

"Ah see, well thanks lad, see ye around eh?"

"Yeah, take care guys".

"AH'M ROBBIE!"

Jason laughed as the Highlanders headed off, slightly cheered up he walked around the backstage area, a few of the guys talked to him, he also apologised to Eugene for some of the comments he'd made about him, Eugene accepted then introduced Jason to his mentor 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan.

"Hey Hacksaw, do that thing you do".

"What thing?"

"You know, what Lita is".

"Oh, you mean…. HOOOOOOOO!"

Jason laughed then felt a pair of hands grab him from behind and found himself face-to-face with the Ho in question and her boyfriend Edge.

"You think you're a funny guy don't you?"

"Well, I wouldn't say funny…"

"Shut up! All night long people have been making a big deal about you being here, so I figured I'd come and see what the fuss is and what do I find? A sad little loser hanging around with all the freaks because they're the only people more pathetic than you are!"

Jason took a step back and wiped the spittle off his face.

"Firstly, say it don't spray it, secondly, you get in my face like that again and I will rip your vocal chords right out of your damn throat!"

Ooooh, tough words coming for a guy who ran crying when his brother turned on him, when my brother turned on me I went and kicked his ass!"

"Well considering your brother is a creepy little…"

"You know what I think? I think you're just a scared little kid who just tried to piggy back his way to the top, and once that failed you ran away like a little bitch!"

"Well if anyone knows about bitches it's you".

"Kid, if you don't shut up right now I will slap the taste right out of your mouth!"

"Really? Go right ahead, and make it a good one because it will be the last thing you ever do!"

Edge stared him down then turned and walked off, Jason smirked then yelled after him.

"It's true then? Lita does have more balls than you!"

Edge responded by flipping him off and disappearing round a corner, Jason laughed to himself, if anything this little trip to RAW was helping him get his attitude back, it was a start.

"Well, well, well, look what the cat dragged in".

Jason grinned then turned round.

"I wondered when I was gonna see you again Randy".

The 'Legend Killer' and World Heavyweight champion stepped forward.

"Nice to see you again kid, how long has it been?"

"Jeez, since Wrestlemania twenty I think".

"That long? Where did the time go?"

"Yeah I know, I was gonna ask how you've been doing but that belt over your shoulder says it all".

"Yeah, I'd ask you but considering what's happened… you holding up alright?"

"About as good as I can, all things considering".

Randy nodded. "Look Jason, I know you and I ain't that close and even though me and your brother go way back together, in fact we're still close now, I don't condone what he did to you".

"Nice to know someone doesn't".

"Look kid, a lot of people feel for you right now, even if they won't admit it".

Jason didn't reply, Randy patted him on the shoulder.

"Look Jason, I gotta go, but if you ever need help or anything give me a call OK?"

"Yeah, thanks Randy".

"Don't mention it, see ya around".

Jason sighed and headed off, he was hoping to find Shawn, maybe get a ride home, he bumped into someone, before he could even apologise he heard the guy mutter. "Oh great!" And saw Paul London glaring at him, he stared back into Paul's eyes and saw disdain, hatred and maybe a little pity, he stepped out of his way, muttered an apology and kept walking, he looked back over his shoulder and saw Paul still looking after him, his expression was softer but he could still see traces of dislike, they stared at each other for a while before Paul walked off.

"Penny for your thoughts?"

Jason gave a small smile and turned to the diva. "Hey psycho bitch, what's up?"

Victoria laughed. "Not much, what brings you to the A-show?"

"Shawn wanted to visit some friends, brought me along for the ride".

"Where's Mara?"

"Right now? LA probably, we had a fight and she went back to her parents".

"I'm sorry".

"Don't be".

"What was it about?"

"Well, she says she just needs time with her parents, but I think it's cause I've been a little unbalanced since… you know".

"Yeah…"

"I don't blame her really, I was getting really bad, almost hit her once".

Victoria put a hand on his shoulder, it'll work itself out, you're a nice kid, once you clear your head you'll be fine".

"You think?"

"Yeah, you'll work things out, just do one thing. Call her tonight when you get back and apologise, the sooner you do it the easier it'll be".

"I'll do that…. Thanks".

"No problem" she replied hugging him. "See you around".

Jason continued to look for Shawn, eventually he found him sitting with none other that the Nature Boy Ric Flair.

"Hey kid, wanna hang with the old timers for a while?"

"Sure, maybe I might learn something".

"Oh I think you will, so Ric you were saying".

"OK where was I? Oh yeah, now the fourth time I became World champion…"

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Later that night Jason and Shawn finally got back home, the trip to RAW had, had somewhat of an effect on Jason, he had cheered up considerably during the night and had enjoyed talking with Ric, they went in and went to their respective rooms. Jason grabbed his phone and took a deep breath before dialling Mara's number, as luck would have it she answered.

"Hello… hello…. Hello?"

Jason tried to force out some words but none came, he hung up the phone and sighed before throwing it away, he pulled the covers of his bed over him and went to sleep thinking of any way to salvage his life.

End of Chapter

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Just when they think they have the answers I change the questions, then again even I think this chapter was a waste, but hey I think everyone and their dog knows what I'm leading up to eventually… or am I? Anyway the good news is I'll have more time to finish this now that my school decided that I ain't worth a damn to them (Yes, I'm looking for sympathy, how pathetic am I?)

R&R

HOO-RAH!