Chapter Twelve

August 3rd, 2006

Chloe's POV

Shawn is up to something... We have a few days off and he literally said hi and bye before leaving for the airport. His lame excuse was that he needed to do something important for Hunter... But Hunter is all mum on everything. What are these two bozo's planning?

On top of everything else, I have an in-ring interview with J.R. in twenty minutes before I can officially be on break. It will be my first one since coming back to the company. The fans loved my return a few months ago.

They've been itching to hear from me and only me since I'm about to be re-debuted as a singles competitor. Whether they love me for the Kliq, DX, the best matches of my career with Mark and Glen, or all by myself... My fans have been loyal and consistent and that's more than most performers can say.

Speaking of the Big Red Machine, I'm just about to pass him in catering. " Hey, Glen. "

" Hey, Chloe! " He says putting his plated down to give me a hug. " How ya' doin'? "

Shrugging I say, " pretty good I can't lie. I've been getting pumped for my first match back. Melina really thinks that she has a chance. "

" Not when I helped train you. " He says with a wink.

Grinning I say, " I've had the best of the best training me since I was sixteen, she's toast. "

" Haha! I can't wait to see it. " He says looking at the clock on the wall. " Hey, don't you have an interview with J.R. soon? "

I nod. " Yeah, as a matter of fact, I was heading his way. "

" Well, I'll let you get to it, have a good one Chlo. " He says ever the professional.

I wave before walking off. " You too Glen. Say hi to the wife and kids for me. "

" Hey J.R., you ready for this? " I ask just before he heads out to the ring.

He sakes his head. " I could ask you that too but I'm not sure I want the answer. " He says as his generic music plays and he walks out into the stadium.

I watch him go out there from the titantron.

" Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining us tonight for a special interview with the people's choice for women's champion, Chloe Andri. " He introduces. " The woman that is single-handedly the cause of me growing my first white hair. "

Suzi Quatro's Wild One plays and I run down the ramp and slide right into the ring. I'm handed a mic and before I sit down I say, " oh come on J.R. man, you know I'm your favorite Kliq member. "

" I believe I tried to convince you to stop hanging out with those yahoos... " He says not amused. " I think it's safe to say that all of these degenerate fans are glad you didn't listen. Myself included. I think what we all want to know is why you decided to come back after nearly six years. And why with DX? "

" Why not with DX? That's my blood. We're three-sixths of the legendary Kliq. " I say putting up the Turkish wolf head.

Diesel! Razor! 1 2 3!

I throw up the TWH again to see just how many of our fans are here tonight. It's truly astounding to see almost everyone in the front with their hands up.

" You three and even nine outstanding members of this regime have truly become legendary in this business. Owen Hart would be so proud of what you've achieved and I mean that. " He says getting sentimental.

I place my hand over my heart. " Aww J.R. is that a tear I see in your eyes? You big old softie! "

I'm so not crying in the middle of the ring over that right now.

" Yes well...Let's get back on topic. Can we have a real answer now? " He asks

" I feel like the first time we came together as DX it was so we could teach the people that run this company a lesson. From what I've seen every week for the last two years it's time to do it again. And it's true that some people backstage think we shouldn't be doing any of this. " I say looking right into the camera.

I give them my signature smirk before continuing. " We're too " old " to be acting like this. Blah, blah, blah. The thing is we have never cared about what anyone thinks. The only important opinion to me is the fans cheering in the audience. And they want to see us do what we want around here. Tough. Noogies. For. You. "

DX! DX! DX! DX!

" Now you're about to take on Melina, one-third of MNM. Are you at all nervous? " He asks just as professionally as ever.

I look at I'm straight for a minute before bursting into laughter. I go on and on for at least five minutes in a display that would rival the great Shawn Michaels.

I look directly back into the camera before saying, " The girl has dodged me twice with weak excuses. I'm in the best shape I've ever been in and I'm ready for you Melina. I've been ready and if you're not down with that, the Kliq/DX army has two words for ya... "

Suck it!

I give the camera a crotch chop before climbing out of the ring.

Calgary, CN

The Hart Residence

Shawn's POV

My stomach is in knots. Thirty-two-year-old me would have loved to rub what happened in Montreal back in ninety-seven in Bret Harts face then and there... Now at forty-two, it's like closing that chapter and opening a new one since the Hart family is Chloe's family. In every sense of the word.

That's why even though I don't want to, I'm going to be a man about it. I'm not going to apologize for Montreal because he knows he deserved that. I still feel that way after all of these years. But at least I can arrest easy knowing I asked all of the important people in her life for their blessings.

Taking my phone out I send her a quick text message letting her know that I'm thinking about the next time she'll be in my arms.

Bang. Bang. Bang.

Looking up from my phone I see an angry Bret Hart. " What the hell are ya doin' here? "

Chloe's POV

When I get backstage I damn near squeal with joy. " Rori! "

Hunter and Stephanie laugh at my reaction. I look into the stroller to see my sweet niece wide awake. " Hey, sweet girl. How ya doin'?

" It's like we don't exist. " Hunter says quite annoyed.

Steph covers her smile with her hand. " Stop it's cute. Badass auntie Chloe loves her niece. "

I shoot a glare at both of them. " They just don't understand how much fun we're going to have when you get older. Huh? " I ask in baby talk. "

My cell pings and I take out my front pocket.

I'm really missin' you darlin'. I can't wait for the next time I have you in my arms. I'll be back soon.

Rolling my eyes I put it back in my pocket.

" What was that? " Steph asks giving me a look.

Rolling my eyes I say, " it's your husband's work wife. I'm not talking to him. "

" You poor thing. " Hunter says poking my cheek. " Just can't stand not knowing. "

Slapping his hands away I fold my arms like the immature child that I am. " Duh! "

" Come get lunch with us. It will take your mind off of things. " Steph says elbowing Hunter in the ribs at the same time. " And I know this one is hungry too. " She says gesturing towards Aurora.

I still want to pout, but my stomach growls effectively ruining my bad mood. " Fine. "

Author's Note: Hey guys, it's a short/filler chapter but I hope you enjoyed it anyway.