Chapter 11: Chapter 11
A/N: This chapter will be dedicated to the Rabid Wolverine, Chris Benoit, toothless aggression will live on…
Live Fast…Fight Hard
Trenton, New Jersey
A month after Felicia's violent encounter with Copeland, she made sure to keep a close eye on him to make sure he didn't make any moves on Ashley. Plus, she had been gaining baby weight like crazy, but she didn't mind. Randy took great care of her while traveling, but once they reached the Marriott Hotel, Ashley's cell phone started ringing.
"Hello?" Ashley answered
"Oh hey uncle Vik, to what do I owe this surprise call…" Ashley cut off
Her face went pale and tears started welding in her eyes.
"What happened?" She choked
"What do you mean you don't know? How could you not know?" Ashley started crying hysterically and John took the phone out of her hands.
"Hey Vik, what's going on?" John asked
"A car accident, are you sure?" John asked again
"Okay, thanks for telling us. We'll be there." John said before hanging up
"Guys, what's going on?" Felicia asked worriedly
"My mom, my step dad, and my baby brother were in a car accident." Ashley cried
She couldn't stop crying and just fell into John's chest.
"There were no survivors." John said quietly
Felicia brought her and to her mouth in shock, and Randy just started rubbing her shoulders.
"Ashley I am so sorry." Felicia said as she tightly hugged Ashley
"I can't believe this. This can't be." Ashley cried
Felicia just rubbed Ashley's back and let her cry. Randy and John got them checked into the hotel, and left Felicia and Ashley in the hotel room to talk.
"Don't you think you should be in Georgia helping make the funeral arrangements?" Felicia asked
"Yeah, but my grandma wouldn't want me to stop just to help make the arrangements. Plus, she has my uncle Vik helping her, and no one knew my dad better than uncle Vik did." Ashley said as she grabbed another tissue from the box.
"So, what do you think McMahon will do tonight?" Felicia asked
"They'll probably hold a memorial for him. I mean my dad was Chris Benoit, the Rabin Wolverine and one hell of a wrestler. I would think that Vince would dedicate this Raw to him." Ashley said as she grabbed her cell phone.
"Who are you calling?" Felicia asked
Ashley held up her index finger, signaling Felicia to hold on.
"Hey Steph, its Ashley, do you know what's planned for tonight?" She asked
"Okay, thanks. Yeah, I'll miss him too." Ashley said before hanging up
"So what's going on tonight?" Felicia asked
"McMahon is having a memorial for my dad. So the entire show will be nothing but a bunch of my dad's memorable matches." Ashley said
"Alright, again I am so sorry Ash." Felicia said rubbing her back
"You know, I remember when I first met Chris. He was so nice, and he used to always call me 'his little princess'. Then when him and my mom got married, it was like my perfect family, you know? I mean, we had our little arguments, but we always made a mends, but now everything's changed. My entire family is gone, and now I don't know what I'm going to do." Ashley started crying again
"Well that's not totally true, Ash. You still have us. Me, Sadie, Randy, Dave, and John. We're all here for you no matter what happens." Felicia said hugging Ashley
"Thanks Felicia, I really appreciate you being here." Ashley said
"Now what are friends for? Friends are always there for each other through thick and thin, no matter what, right?" Felicia asked
"Speaking of, where is Sadie?" Ashley asked wiping her cheek
Just then there was a banging on the door. Felicia got up to answer it.
"Hey! Where have you been?" Felicia asked
"Sorry it took us so long, our flight was delayed. John called and told us what happened. Sweetie, I am so sorry." Sadie said giving Ashley a hug
"John never learned how to keep his mouth shut." Ashley said
"So are you going to be okay?" Sadie asked
"I'll be fine; it's just kind of hard to believe. I mean one minute they're here, and they're gone the next. I just don't understand why God had to take my family?" Ashley started crying again
Sadie and Felicia sat with her on the bed and let her cry. Ashley cried until it was time for them to head over to the arena. When they had arrived there were fans standing outside with "We'll miss you Chris" posters and "R.I.P Rabin Wolverine" posters. Ashley was grateful to the fans for their sympathy and their kindness. As the crew walked into the arena, several superstars shook Ashley's hand or hugged her as they passed by. As Ashley walked into her locker room, she couldn't help but cry. All the thoughts of her step father came flooding back to her, she couldn't control it anymore. As she sat at her vanity, she looked at herself in the mirror and thought about the last time she saw her step dad.
Flashback
"Hey Chris, can you help me get this box in the car?" Ashley asked as she tried to pick up a heavy box off of the ground
"Sure." Chris said
He walked over to the side of the car and tried to help Ashley with the box.
"What exactly do you have in here?" He asked
"A lot of things. Tooth brush, toothpaste, tampons, pads…" Ashley was cut off
"Okay, that's a little too much information, princess." He laughed
"Well, you asked." Ashley smiled as she pushed the box into the backseat
"So, are you ready for college?" Chris asked as they walked inside the house
"Ready? I was born ready. Besides, Felicia is going to be there." Ashley stated
"Oh really? So I guess your mother is right? You two really are inseparable." Chris said
"She's my best friend. Best friends are usually inseparable." Ashley smiled
"Now, there are some rules that I want you to follow while you're there okay." Chris said
"And what would those be?" Ashley asked
"One, absolutely no sex. If I find out that you have turned into the campus slut, I'm telling your mother. Two, no drugs. If I find out that you have been smoking week or anything other substance, I'm telling your mother. And three, if I even hear that you're failing any of your classes…" Chris was cut off
"You're going to tell my mother." Ashley finished
"Actually, I was going to say that I would beat you myself, but telling your mother would be second best." Chris said
"Chris, you have absolutely nothing to worry about. We both know that I'm not into sex and drugs like you and my mom were in the seventies." Ashley laughed
"Ha, ha very funny. So, have you decided on what you're going to do after you graduate, because I'm telling you right now, moving back in with us is a hell no." Chris smiled
"Well, thanks Chris, but no. I was thinking about becoming a WWE Diva. You know, pulling some hair, causing havoc that kind of thing." Ashley said
"And does your mother know about this?" Chris asked
"Well, not yet, but I'm going to tell her." Ashley said
"You know she is going to have a fit once she finds out that I've let her only daughter join the WWE." Chris said
"Oh come on, Chris! Please, you'll be there, and I'd travel with you. That way, you wouldn't have to worry about those Neanderthals trying to hit on me." Ashley smiled
"Is this something that you really want to pursue?" Chris asked
"Yes, and Felicia is going to be with me." Ashley said
"Oh no, absolutely not. I am not having that wild girl follow you everywhere. You two are together all the time as it is. Now, she's following you to the WWE?" Chris asked folding his arms
"Chris listen, Felicia and I have somewhat of the same goals in life. We both plan on being great WWE Divas and we both want to make an impact. So what better way to make an impact than to join together? We would be the most dominant female tag team ever to step foot in a ring. So, what do you think?" Ashley asked
"I think you're crazy. I mean you two have got to be the craziest girls I've ever seen in my life. But you're right. I've seen you two practicing at the gym, and I was impressed so I have no doubt that you two would make it in the WWE." Chris said
Ashley had a large smile on her face. She couldn't believe that her step father was actually going to let her join the same business that involved broken necks and career ending incidents. But she wanted to do it, so why not?
"Hey, do you know what time it is? You better hit the road before you're late for orientation." Chris said
Ashley smiled and ran up to Chris, and gave him a hug, "Thanks a lot, dad. I'll miss you."
"I'll miss you too, princess. Take care of yourself." He said
"I will." Ashley said before getting into her car
As she drove off, she could see Chris waving through her rearview mirror, so she honked.
End of flashback
Thinking about him just made her hurt even worse. She loved him like a father, and nothing could ever change the fact that he was always there for her when she needed him the most. And even though he was gone, he was alive in her heart. That night Raw was dedicated to Chris Benoit and his entire wrestling legacy…
We'll miss you Chris Benoit aka "The Canadian Crippler"