A/N: So, welcome back, to the final chapter I will write of this What If? I will be passing the torch of this story onto KiranTheRay. He has asked me for the opportunity to write it, and I am not Vince McMahon, so I'm willing to let him have it. I've said this before, and I'll say it again, I have had a great time writing this and developing Foxdre as a character. Thank you all
Chapter 11: The Wedding
Anthony had just finished an NXT show, facing Samoa Joe, and winning. He wasn't prepared for what he had to tell William Regal and Triple H at the same time. He took a deep breath, and walked into the office. Regal and Triple H were talking NXT.
"There's the star of the night!" Regal welcomes Anthony in with a pat to the shoulder. Anthony shakes hands with HHH, and goes serious.
"So, Anthony, we've taken in some consideration, and, we want you to be called up to the main roster." Anthony forgot what he was going to say for that moment.
"You're kidding me right?" Anthony was shocked.
"No, you've killed it down here in NXT, and we want you to debut on the main roster next week." Anthony's heart was slowly breaking.
"Hunter, I um," Anthony's voice trailed off. "I am honored to be called up, but I can't, and I am in fact asking to take a leave of absence."
"What for?" Hunter asked.
"I am going to get married, and Cynthia is having a baby." Anthony's nerves were pumping, and he was ready to go into tears, but not in front of Hunter.
"Anthony, that's wonderful news!" Hunter got up from the desk and started walking around to him. Anthony looked into his eyes, and tears started welling.
"I don't want to leave, but I love her." Anthony wiped the tears, and Hunter patted him on the shoulder.
"You choose family over this, I can respect that. Take as long as you need, and come back ready, you hear?" Hunter asked.
"Yes sir." Anthony shook Hunter's hand, and Regal's hand on the way out the door.
x.x.x
Outside, Anthony had broken into tears, and suddenly someone appeared next to him. It was really dark outside the Full Sail University, and Anthony couldn't make out who it was.
"You okay kid?" The voice asked, obviously male.
"No, I just gave up what I love doing for someone I love." Anthony wiped the tears, and didn't bother to look up to try and see who was talking to him.
"Oh, believe me, I know what that's like…" The voice replied.
"Yeah, well thanks for the sympathy, but I'm going to go drown my sorrows at the nearest bar." Anthony left.
x.x.x
Anthony asked for another shot of Bud Light, his fifth of the night. The bartender, who was female, stayed with him for his fifth one.
"What's up with you, you normally come in here, have one shot, and leave, what's up?" She asked, concerned.
"It's personal, and I'd rather not talk about it." He signaled for another shot, and she took the glass away.
"You've had enough for one night." She started to leave him.
"Wait," She turned around, and leaned over the counter to listen to him tell her of what just happened.
"So, you gave up wrestling to be with your 'Fiancé', and you're upset about that?" She questioned.
"But I really love her, and she loves me." Anthony said, drunk.
"You need to get home to her, and tell her how you actually feel. Don't let it do this to you!" She snapped at him, and he came back to reality.
"You're right, thank you." Anthony pulled out his wallet, and put a twenty on the counter, and handed her another five before leaving.
x.x.x
Anthony took a deep breath, realizing he had just walked all the way home, and his car was outside Full Sail. He hoped it would be fine, and that he'd be able to get it tomorrow. He arrived at his house, and knocked. Gene opened the door.
"Anthony, come in." He invited him in, and Anthony was confused. He walked into the living room, and saw the whole group was there. Edwards, June, Ricky, Sid, Lily, and Brittney were all sitting on the couches and in chairs spread around the room. Cynthia was standing in the middle, rubbing her stomach. Anthony stepped into the middle of the room.
"What's going on guys?" Anthony asked nervously.
"You guys are keeping something from us." Brittney said.
"Well, um." Anthony put her arms around Cynthia, and his hands on her stomach.
"I'm having a baby." Cynthia said, to the applauding of the group.
"Also," Anthony held up Cynthia's hand, which had an engagement ring on it. "We're getting married!" They got applauded again.
"That's awesome you two!" Sid said, taking a sip of whatever he was drinking.
"The thing is, you two are going to have to make Fight Club great without me, but who needs me when you got Shinsuke and Finn?"
"Wait, what?" Gene was confused.
"I'm taking a leave of absence from WWE and NXT for a while." Anthony finishes
"Oh, well then…" Gene is in shock.
"You all are the first on the guest list for the wedding though, and Gene, I would like for you to be my best man." Gene stares in disbelief.
"I'd be honored Anthony." He replies with a smile.
x.x.x
Two months later…
Anthony is at the altar, wearing a white tuxedo at a church in Atlanta Georgia. His palms are sweating, and his face is blushing a bright red. The Organ started playing, and Cynthia walked down in a beautiful white dress, the cliché bride outfit. They stood face to face at the altar, and the priest started speaking.
"We are gathered here today to witness the unification of Anthony Dre and Cynthia Queen. If anyone objects to this union, please speak now or forever hold your peace." No one objected. "If you have any vows you would like to say, please." The priest waved his hand, and gave them the floor. Anthony nodded to Cynthia, allowing her to go first.
"When you fall, I will catch you; when you cry, I will comfort you; when you laugh, I will share your joy. Everything I am, and everything I have is yours, from this moment forth, and for eternity." Cynthia says, with tears welling in her eyes. Anthony smiled, and looked towards the people that were attending; they included the whole group of friends, and both the couple's families. Anthony's mom, dad, and sister were sitting near the front, and they were sitting beside Cynthia's mom and dad.
"My vow can't top that…" Anthony says to laughter from the crowd. He cleared his throat, and went for it. "I bring myself to you this day to share my life with you. You can trust my love, for it is real. I promise to be a faithful mate, and to unfailingly share and support your hopes, dreams, and goals. I vow to be there for you, always." He smiles as he says the last line. Cynthia starts turning red from tears welling.
"Well then," the priest is clearing his throat. "Anthony Dre, do you take this woman to be your loftly wedded wife, to live together, through anything, and to always love her?"
"I do." Anthony slips Cynthia's ring onto her trembling finger.
"And do you, Cynthia, take this man to be your loftly wedded husband, to live together through anything, and to always love her?"
"I do." Cynthia slips Anthony's ring onto his trembling finger. They hold hands at the altar.
"Anthony, you may now kiss the bride." Anthony removed the hood from Cynthia's face, and kissed her, to the pleasing of everyone there.
x.x.x.
The two have been married a month now, and have been living happily for that month. It's been tough getting used to life without wrestling for Anthony, as he was always getting up, lifting some weights and doing other stuff that Cynthia wouldn't do until she had the baby. Anthony woke up one morning, and found Cynthia lying on the floor, screaming.
"Honey, you okay?" Anthony was by her side immediately.
"I think the baby is on its way!" She was in pain, and Anthony knew it. He pulled out his phone, and dialed 911.
To be continued…
A/N: This is where I pass the reigns of this story onto KiranTheRay. I am giving him full reign of the sequel to this. I have built to this point, and he has asked if he could take over. I'm concentrating on UWA, and I haven't really touched up on this, and I felt I needed to. Thank you all for reading, and thank you Kiran for taking on the challenge of this, I hope you do just as well with it. Thank you all again!