2 weeks after the leak*

Tyler was finally contacted by Hunter and Matt Bloom to come back to work, and since it's been two weeks of no show he'd need to redo everything.

The head trainer of the Performance Center informed him that he'd need another physical before he could go back to work.

And as for Toni, she was in this heated rivalry with Rhea Ripley as their friendship was torn apart after her betrayal of joining Undisputed Era.

Even though there was tension between the two, all the guys were still trying their hardest to try and convince Toni to join; no one was ever successful as she officially had a dispute with Adam about the situation, and it ended with her slapping him and walking away.

The NXT Champion and leader of the arsenal faction would respond on social media, letting everyone know that was her last chance. No more.

While this was happening, Adam was getting frustrated on the disappearance of Tyler, and also went on Twitter to call him out.

He wanted an answer by this weeks taping, and his return.

Wednesday morning*

Toni and Tyler have been together since their first official dispute over the video leak between him and Scarlett.

She would stay the night over at his place and vice versa. Toni didn't want to make Tyler seem like she was still mad over the whole ordeal, so she made sure that he was always in her sight until she had to leave for tapings.

That would all change since Tyler's schedule is going back to normal this week.

All of the NXT brand and fan base knew of his return as the producers made a match with him and one of his great friends Matt Riddle, for his NXT North American Championship.

Tyler wasn't worried at all as he atleast had someone behind his back, whatever happens today.

Alarm*

As the room in Tyler's apartment filled with the loud sound of the clock going off, that quickly woke him and Toni up as they would be starting their day a little early.

He quickly unwrapped his arms from her and turned off the alarm, then slid off his side of the covers.

But he then felt the covers come completely off as Toni slowly sat up, rubbed her eyes and looked at him when she opened them.

Tyler: Oh sorry, didn't mean to wake you.

Toni: Nah, wasn't you. The damn alarm clock did.

That made him laugh a little as she crawled to his side of the bed and sat next to him.

Tyler was on his phone looking through Twitter as alot of fans were having a war between who was winning tonight.

Some were on Tyler's side, but alot were on Riddles since hes been getting a huge push. So the side was with "The Bro" for tonight.

Toni: Hey, are you ok?

Tyler: Ok? Yeah I'm fine, why?

Toni: I don't know, the past two weeks have been amazing with you. But if it wasn't because of the video then that wouldn't have happened, so why was it so special?

He figured something may have caught her eye and made her wonder why they were doing alot since.

Tyler: Alright, sighs*. It is from the video that came out, it made me realize how much I have, and how much I can lose. So I wanted to show how much you mean to me Toni.

Toni: Aww Ty, you didn't have to do that. You've already shown me how much you care, and that's why I love you.

She puckered her lips and they leaned in for a quick, light kiss before getting their day started.

Tyler watched her grab some of her clothes that shes stowed away in his empty drawers, then walk in front of him and close the door to the bathroom.

It wasn't long before he heard the shower turn on, so it will be a bit before he can get in and get ready.

He laid back down and scrolled through his social media to see that a new pet store opened up near Full Sail, so he wanted to take Toni there after their little lunch date and check it out.

But before he starts to think about getting a pet, he had to make sure it didn't say anything in his contract that he's leasing from.

Sadly, when he scrolled to the second to last page, there were worlds in bold that said "No Pets Aloud!". So that means he wouldn't be able to get anything until he moves out.

30 minutes later*

Tyler was out of the shower and changed, ready to go today.

He wore his "We Are NXT" shirt and a Tapout zip-up, with black sweats to match and his new running shoes.

Toni wore almost the same, she had her NXT shirt on and black sweats, but she wore one of Tyler's sweatshirts.

When they were officially ready, Tyler grabbed her hand and walked her outside, locked up his apartment and followed her down to his Jeep.

She jumped in the passenger seat while Tyler hit the drivers side and started up the car.

Just before they knew it they hit the on ramp to the interstate that leads to downtown.

20 minutes later*

Tyler jumped out of the car and walked around to meet Toni on the other side.

She jumped out, closed the door and grabbed Tyler's hand as they walked up to a nice little mom and pops restaurant.

It wasn't very busy as they were right next to bigger restaurants, which was perfect for the couple since no one may not recognize them.

Isnide*

Tyler and Toni were waiting at the front, still holding hands and looking around.

There, they only saw another couple sitting on the other side of the place, then an older couple seated near the door. So this made them the third couple to walk in, then there waitress walked up.

Waitress: Just two?

Toni: Yes.

Waitress: Awesome, follow me!

She walked them to the other side of the restaurant and seated them at the window next to where they parked.

Toni sat across from Tyler as they ordered their drinks and started to look at the menu.

Tyler: Mh.

Toni: What?

Tyler: I'm honestly not sure what to get.

Toni: Well whatever it is it'll have to be light.

He put down the menu so she could see his face as he made her laugh.

Tyler: Yes mom.

The jokes were starting to flow out as their waters came and they gave the waitress their orders.

When she walked away, they started to talk a little until the food came extremely quick.

Tyler: Woah, that was quick.

Waitress: Well when you're this dead, the cooks in the back all do one order and get it out. Is there anything else I can get got you two?

They both declined and she left them to their food.

As they dug into their plates, Toni had to ask Tyler something about his health.

Toni: Oh, I forgot to ask. How was your physical?

Tyler: It was good.

Toni: Did you tell them about your back pain?

Tyler: Yeah, he put pressure on it and nothing. They had no idea what it was.

Toni: It doesn't hurt anymore?

Tyler: I mean I can feel it, but whenever I'm in the ring then that gets taken over by other things.

Toni: Maybe you should go get a second opinion.

Tyler: I'll look into it.

They smiled at each other and continued to eat.

20 minutes later*

Both had finished eating and left after paying the bill and leaving a tip.

Toni got back into the passengers seat while Tyler was quickly taking down the top.

She watched the roof fold up into his arms and he stowed it away in the back since the weather was nice.

They then were on there way down the road a little, and when they parked; Toni looked at him wondering what they were doing?

Toni: What are we doing here?

Tyler: I want to check out this new store.

Toni: New store?

She looked around and didn't see any signs, no fliers, nothing.

He then opened his driver side door and got out, which then Toni followed as she was still confused.

That was until they walked into the front door and there were a litter of puppies there to greet them at the window.

Toni's face light up as she was mesmerised on them, so she was squatting down and petting them all as she fell in love quickly.

Tyler was watching her interact with them all.

She then turned to him with a face like she knew something was up.

Toni: Are you getting s puppy!?

Tyler: I wish.

Toni: C'mon. Look at that face.

She held one and he smiled at the little golden retriever pup.

Tyler: I would if we weren't so busy, plus it's in the contract to not have animals.

Toni: Well maybe you can talk to the landlord.

Tyler: Good luck with that.

She was trying hard to convince him to talk to him.

Later on that night*

After the pet store, Tyler called the landlord and somehow made an agreement to pay an extra one hundred and fifty dollars a month, and then he can get a dog.

Toni was head over heels now since he would be getting one soon.

But then they hung around the house and watched a movie before having to leave.

Toni walked back to her apartment and grabbed her clothes as she was not on the card for tonight. But she was in a last minute segment, which she knew involved Tyler.

He had his bags and walked outside and waited for Toni.

They now carpool, even though it's not that far away from their place.

After a couple minutes, they were on their way to the famous gym down in Full Sail.

NXT Live*

The camera crews have been following Adam Cole and the rest of the Undisputed Era around all day since they've been trying to find Tyler, but they've had no luck.

All four were on a hunt to try to find him or even Toni, they figured they would be able to tell them where he was.

But no luck on finding her either.

What had happened was since his return, Tyler and Toni now have their own locker room together. So they were hiding out in there until his match st the end of the show.

Main event*

This was it, time to lay it all on the line and show up.

Matt was walking around the ring after he flung his flip flops into the croud.

Then a theme that they've heard a million times.

Shock the System*

Then on the titron came up Tyler Black which had him on ease since the rest of the crew was on a hunt, looking for him.

So this match may not go the way he was hoping since he was always looking over his shoulder.

Then both men were in the ring, presented by name and with the title.

Matt was hyping himself up until the bell rung.

He then held his hand out in the middle of the ring, a sign if respect and Tyler returned the favor.

The crowd was invested in this soon to he thirty minute match.

Tyler ran after Matt and was thrown to the ground by an arm drag and held into a hold.

End of the match*

Matt and Tyler were about at each holding their own against each other in this match. No one was dominating the other so it was pretty fair.

Tyler stood in the corner charging up for a corner enziguri until his paranoia came over himself and he looked over his shoulder for a second.

That's when he saw Bobby and Kyle sitting on chairs at the top of the ramp.

He then looked over for a split second and was hit with a nasty running knee to the back of the head.

Mauro: Oh!! That's it, he's out cold!!

The commentators stood up and watched the referee count to three and Matt stood in victory.

He had won his first championship in the WWE.

Then he went down and checked up on Tyler who had woken back up and was shocked on what happend.

All clear from Tyler; Matt walked out and walked up the ramp and backstage to continue celebrating.

Back in the ring*

Tyler was standing back up as Rhea, Adam and Roderick walked from backstage and followed Kyle and Bobby down to the ring.

All got in the ring and just looked at Tyler as he was a little upset that he lost his title.

Adam had a microphone and it was time to express his opinion.

Adam: Tyler, what the hell has gotten into you? First we don't hear from you in three weeks, then you come out here and lose the NXT North American Championship in thirty minutes. What the hell? Now if you're not willing to live up to your standards with us, then I want to hear it! Are you in? Or are you out!?

At this time they all were intimidating a wounded Tyler until croud started to cheer.

The cameras panned over to the NXT UK Women's Champion walk out.

Toni walked to the side of the stage and stood in front of the commentators table as her boyfriend was about to answer.

Adam looked over and smiled as this was all a joke.

Adam: Aww, your little girlfriend is here. So what is it then Ty? Is it us? Or her?

The cameras were panning back and forth through Toni, then the ring as Adam handed him the microphone as everyone was waiting.

Tyler: *Breathing heavily* I choose.. her.

The croud heard it and were in shock as the rest of the Undisputed Era needed to hear it again.

Adam: What did you sa-

He was interrupted by a superkick to the face delivered by Tyler, he had made up his mind as he had chosen Toni.

Tyler looked over at her for a second until he was hit with a big boot by Rhea.

Everyone knew he couldn't fight her so she had to attack as well.

Then, Roderick got Adam up as Tyler slowly got up.

He was then hit by Kylie and Bobby's finisher, "Total Elimination".

That laid him out for a final time as Adam gave him a quick kick before they all headed backstage.

A minute later*

The cameras were still on Tyler as the croud continued to cheer as Toni jumped over the barricade and slid into the ring while leaving her title on the outside.

She crawled over to him and sat down, held his head in her lap as he was in pain all over.

He looked up and saw her smiling face looking at him.

The cameras picked up this little remark before showing something amazing.

Toni: You choose me.

Tyler: Yea-

He was interrupted by her pressing her lips against his, they shared a passionate kiss in the middle of Full Sail in front of the croud.

This was the beginning of something that Tyler nor Toni have ever been apart of.

Something new.

END OF CHAPTER 26