22. ACHILLES HEEL
When it comes to all things social media, there's nothing that gets past the McMahons. The tweet that Bray sent out on Friday had sparked a whole bunch of rumours and media gossip amongst the WWE Universe as to what was gonna go down at Battleground this Sunday.
Along with pictures of Paige and I, and pictures with her hanging out with The Shield all over social media, people had begun to wonder if this feud between The Shield and The Wyatt's stemmed a little further than what they saw on screen.
The fans sure knew their stuff right?! And it wasn't' long before speculation turned into demand....
Given the way she looks, it was apparent that a lot of the WWE Universe were expecting Paige to be revealed as the elusive Sister Abigail this Sunday at Battleground. The rest however, believed Paige would be revealed as The Shields fourth member.
So when Paige and I got the call from Stephanie McMahon early Saturday morning to attend a meeting in her office, it came as absolutely no surprise. It also didn't surprise me either that Bray was at that meeting too...
STEPHANIE'S OFFICE...
''No way!'' I protested, for like the 5th time already ''I don't want Paige getting hurt'' I said, holding her hand under the table. She gave my hand a gentle squeeze, as if thanking me for me for defending her honour.
The meeting was to discuss how to best please the fans for the main event at Battleground, and WWE management thought it would excite them all, by having Paige be at ringside during the match this coming Sunday.
I saw Bray glance down at our hands under the table, followed by one of his sly smirks creeping across his face.
''Dean, it's just ringside'' Stephanie smiled, with a 'awe, look how sweet he is trying to protect her' look in her eyes. If only she knew...
I shot a look over at Bray, but he remained effortlessly calm, even though I could tell he was loving every minute of it.
''I need assurances Stephanie'' I said, looking her dead on.
''What exactly do you think is gonna happen out there Dean?'' she asked, looking curiously between Bray and I.
I can't tell you that without sounding like a right nut job Steph...
''...because if your concerned with anything, I can always ask the doctor's to up your dosage'' she smiled.
I looked up at her slowly, eyes wide, heart beating faster, panicked sweat beads forming on my brow!
''What?'' I asked in disbelief.
''Dean, are you ok?'' she asked, a look of real concern on her face.
I could see both Paige and Bray looking at me out the corner of my eye.
''Yeah, I...I just didn't hear you that's all'' I said trying to remain calm.
''I said if you're concerned about anything, I'm sure I can get creative to amend the script.''
For that brief moment, I felt I had no fight in me anymore. l was hearing things that couldn't be, and seeing things that wasn't there. There was one thing in my life now that made complete and utter sense, made me feel normal despite the odds....Paige.
I looked over at her, and she gave me a very sweet 'everything's going to be ok, as long as I have you by my side' look.
That's all I needed.
''Let's do this!'' I smiled, looking back at Stephanie.
''Perfect!'' she said grinning ear to ear, and clasping her hands together.
Bray just chuckled under his breath, but I didn't mind, I had just had my confidence ignited by that sweet beautiful look from Paige, and I would use it make myself even stronger...I'm not only fighting for family this Sunday, I'm fighting for you too doll, me and the boy's all are. Your special, and I know Bray can see that too, but it'll be a cold day in hell before I ever let him get his hands on you!
After the meeting, I walked Paige to wardrobe where she had a costume fitting with AJ Lee, and the Bella's.
''Bye doll, I'll see you after the show alright, and maybe we can get some ice-cream or something'' I smiled.
''Dean Ambrose and ice-cream, what more could a girl wish for'' she giggled, playfully ruffling my fringe like she loved to do.
I cheekily spanked her butt, and watched as she sauntered off down the hall, singing happily on her way ''#...he's got the whole world in his hands.... he's got the whole wide world...#''
On the way back, I bumped into another WWE Super star who had also had a few run-in's with Bray in the past...
''Hey Balor, wait up!'' I called, running over to him.
''Hey Ambrose, how's it going fella?'' he said, stopping and smiling at me.
''Not bad Finn, how's it with you?''
''Can't complain brother'' he grinned.
''Good. Um...can I ask you something man?''
''Sure''
''What's Wyatt's deal with this whole Sister Abigail thing?''
Balor instantly pulled me off to a corner, while looking round with a nervous expression on his face ''It's not just a 'thing' man...he actually believes her sprit exists''
''You're kidding me right'' I laughed.
''No I'm not!'' he snapped, catching my attention.
He then lowered his voice to a whisper ''...every time he executes that move, he claims it's him channelling her spirit''
''Her spirit?'' I chuckled, looking at him in disbelief.
''He says she makes him stronger, gives him power! But without her...he's weak.''
''But she's not even real'' I protested.
Neither am I buddy, but you talk to me
It's not the same thing and you know it
''To him she is'' Finn continued ''...he's a dangerous man Ambrose, and if he somehow manages to manifests Sister Abigail...he will be UNSTOPPABLE! So, if you boys are to stand any chance of beating him this Sunday, then she's his Achilles heel, because he doesn't exist without her.''
I looked at him, trying to make sense of all what he was saying. It was hard to believe the story he was telling me, but who am I to doubt anything right now, especially after I saw with my own eyes the effect Bray had on Paige without even touching her.
''How do you know all this Balor?'' I asked curiously.
''The demon king knows everything...'' he smiled, and for a brief second I could have sworn his face morphed into something sinister! I quickly closed my eyes and when I opened them again, he was back to his normal self, just smiling at me before slowly walking away.
Later that night, as me and the boys stood in our locker room waiting for the tech guy to call us for our match, all I could think about were Finn's words ''...if he somehow manages to manifests Sister Abigail...he will be UNSTOPPABLE!''
''Guy's?''
''Whassup bro?'' Roman asked, sitting on the bench opposite mine, with Seth beside him.
''I need you to promise me something...''
''Anything man'' Seth said softly.
''If for some reason I fail in protecting Paige, just please please promise me that we'll take out The Wyatt's this Sunday at 'Battleground' NO MATTER WHAT!''
''Already done!'' Roman smiled.
''I second that!'' Seth grinned.
We fist bumped in our usual Shield way, just as the tech gut popped his head round the door and called ''Time!''
*****
''#He's got the while world, in his hands...he's git the whole wide world, in his hands...he's git the whole world, in his hands....he's got the whole world in his hands...#''
''You like that song huh?'' I teased, sneaking up behind Paige, and pulling her into me for a long hug.
''Not really'' she chuckled ''...but I just can't seem to get it out of my head'' she said, gently wrapping her arms round me as she leaned up to give me a nice long kiss.
We were stood outside enjoying the cool night air after another action-packed night in the ring, just leaning comfortably in each other's arms against the rental me and the boys drove, waiting for Roman and Seth to quickly get changed before we headed onto the hotel. It was Tuesday night Smackdown, and they had both had a match tonight against Sheamus and Dolph, the last televised match before Battleground this Sunday.
''What...no encore?'' I teased.
She laughed playfully ''Yeah right, like there's any way in hell I would even make it to boot camp on one of those reality singing shows'' she laughed.
''Don't say that, my girls got an amazing voice'' I smiled, wrapping my arms round her.
''Dean?'' she said looking up at me.
''Yes doll face?''
''You won't let him hut me will you? At Battleground I mean...I don't think he'll be stupid enough to try anything in front of all those fans, but just in case you know?'' she said worriedly.
''If it's the last thing I do Paige, I swear I will protect you at any cost'' I promised her.
She wrapped her arms round me, and I felt so comforted by her touch.
Later that night, we all decided to order our favourite 'Papa Johns' Pizza, and hang out and watch a movie together.
Ring Ring...Ring Ring...
''Yep? Cool man, I'm on the way'' I said putting down the receiver ''Pizzas here you guys, I'll be back in a sec'' I told the boys, feeling my stomach begin to rumble as I made my way over to the door.
''Make sure you get the barbeque dip from him, they forgot it last time'' Roman called out.
''Sure thing bro''
I went down and greeted the pizza guy with a big smile ''Hey man, mmmm smells good!'' I grinned at him.
''You're welcome sir, and the chef put a little extra pepperoni on it just like you asked'' he smiled.
''Sweet dude!'' I grinned again while rubbing my hands together ''How much I owe ya?''
''That'll be $14.50 sir''
''There you go,'' I said, handing him a $20 dollar bill ''thanks man! Oh, um have you got some of that barbeq...'' I stopped when I saw Harper and Rowan pulling up outside in their rental.
I could smell trouble, just like I could smell that pizza.
I had no problem handling Harper and Rowan if it came down to it, but right now I just wanted to relax with my girl, and hang with my boys. I didn't need any family drama tonight, that can wait 'till Sunday.
I quickly grabbed the pizza box and began heading back inside.
''Sir! Your change?''
''Keep it man! Thanks!'' I called after him.
I continuously pressed the lift button just wanting to be as far away from Harper and Rowan before they entered the building. It was taking forever, so I began irritably punching my thumb down on the button 'till it eventually opened...only now wish it hadn't.
Standing there with a look on his face somewhere between sinister and deadly, stood Bray Wyatt.
''We meet again...'' he smiled.
Shit. Okay man, no pussying out now...
Okay....and I took a deep breath, then stepped inside the lift with him.
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