Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2013 2:21:34 GMT -5
He watched as she sprinted away from him, trying hard to hide the tears building up in her eyes. Fighting back his own tears he turned away and made his way back downtown and hailed a taxi to take him to the airport. He knew the best thing for them both now was space. He caught the first flight out heading for Chicago. After landing at O'Hare International Airport he rented a car and headed north on interstate 80. Before long he was pulling into the parking lot of 'Jukebox Saturday Night'. The parking lot was packed. He found a spot as close to the building as possible and walked inside. The doorman recognized him immediately and greeted him as he walked up.
Dusty
Nice to see you again, Night Rider. How has life been treating you?
Night Rider
Not too bad Dusty. How about yourself?
Dusty
Pretty good actually. The wife just had our second child a couple months ago and business has been awesome. We haven't seen you in a while. Are you still wrestling for the WCF?
Night Rider
Yes, I am. That's kind of why I am here. I have a pretty tough match coming up and just needed to get away for a while. Besides, I wanted to check in and see how Diablo was doing.
Dusty
Your brother is doing quite well, Keeping a low profile just like you asked him to do. He's downstairs now with Rick going over the books. If you ask me I think he's going stir crazy.
Night Rider
Well, It will be good to see him again.
Dusty
Should I tell him you are here?
Night Rider
No, I would rather surprise him. Thanks Dusty.
Night Rider walked inside and took the secret stairway downstairs. He could see his brother but Rick was nowhere around. He waited until Diablo's attention was elsewhere before stepping into the room. He slowly walked up behind him and tapped him lightly on the shoulder before ducking. Diablo swung around with a right hook and stopped as soon as he saw who it was.
Diablo
Son of a bitch, Son of a bitch. Night Rider, Damn brother it has been a long time. How in the hell have you been?
Night Rider
I've been better little bro. Going through some shit right now that I'm not sure how to handle.
Diablo
Oh, I see. Is that the only reason you finally came to see me? You were supposed to come back and let me know when the coast was clear for me to get the fuck out of here and get back into action. What's the deal with Corzone?
Night Rider
Corzone has been taken care of. That's another part of the reason I am here now. You have been following up on things and I'm sure you know about Denise D'Evil and myself.
Diablo
The Death Merchant, Yeah she's pretty hot! What could possibly be troubling you about her?
Night Rider
The two of us have gotten pretty close and I think the world of her.
Diablo
Sounds serious. When is the big day? Have you popped the question yet? Don't tell me your afraid of settling down?
Night Rider
It's not that. I haven't even asked her yet. The deal is, She is the current Peoples Champion and I won a number one contender match to face her at One for the title.
Diablo
Oh, I can see where that could pose a problem. How does she feel about it?
Night Rider
She is as torn up over this as I am. It's really getting to her, And me. You know how much winning a championship means to me. Hell, I haven't held a title since Jeff Purse and I were Tag Team Champions fifty years ago.
Diablo
Come on it hasn't been that long ago.
Night Rider
No, But it sure feels like it has been. I've had opportunities but something always seems to happen to keep me from winning. Now this comes up. I don't want to lose her and I'm afraid that this match could tear apart what we have between us.
Diablo
Listen big brother, I think your worrying over nothing. If she loves you as much as you love her then there is no way this match will tear you apart. For instance, If she were to defeat you and retain the title would you feel any different towards her?
Night Rider
Not at all. I would still love her as much if not more than I do now.
Diablo
There you have it. As far as winning a championship goes, Your talented enough that the titles will come in time. Don't sweat over shit like that and just do what you do best. Go out there each week and kick ass like you know you can.
Night Rider
Thanks little brother, I feel better already. How about you? Are you ready to come back and take care of business in the ring again? It would be nice having you back around.
Diablo
Your kidding me right? I have been ready for months. I have my own personal gym in the back here and as you can see I've never been in better shape. Is Sarah Twilight still in charge? She's okay but she's no Seth Lerch.
Night Rider
Yes, The pompous fool is still running things 'Her way'. You talk about being on an ego trip. One of these days she is going to get what's coming to her too.
Diablo
All in good time brother. Like they say, What goes around comes around. Maybe I will just have to make a special appearance at the Staples Center for One.
Night Rider
That would be awesome. I'll have to fill you in on something else we have in the works that will take the WCF by storm.
Diablo
Awesome, lets go have a few drinks and discuss it.
After he finished filling his brother in on everything that was going on and setting up a time for Diablo to join him in Los Angeles Night Rider drove back to Chicago and caught the first plane out west. It was time to look up an old friend. After landing at L.A. International Airport he pulled out his cell phone and made a call. Ten minutes later a Limo pulled up alongside him and the back door opened. Night Rider climbed inside as the door closed behind him.
Unknown
Is everything set for what we have planned? I want to make sure this goes over real good. I want them to get the message loud and clear.
Night Rider
Everything is going as planned. Just make sure your ready when the time comes. We have to all be on the same page for this to work. Otherwise we could be in big trouble and I'm not having that! If you want to be the best you have to take on the best. The only way to do that is to get their attention.
Unknown
Exactly, That's why everything has to be just right. there's going to be hell to pay for some of the elite in the WCF. Someone is about to get burned. Just make sure this match you have against Denise doesn't interfere with our plans. Otherwise I may have to make 'other' arrangements.
Night Rider
What in the hell do you mean by that?
Unknown
Just what I said. If anything interferes with my plans I will remove the obstacle.
Night Rider
So help me if you lay one hand on her I will pull your heart out with my bare hands and show it to you before you die!
Unknown
Your mere threats mean nothing to me. Remember, I have something that you need.
Night Rider
You Bastard! It's going to be a pleasure when I do kill you!
Unknown
Just do what you are supposed to do and everyone will be just fine.
Night Rider
You son of a bitch. One of these days your going to get yours. I'll make sure of it.
Unknown
Yeah, Right. I've heard that before. Here's your information, Now get the hell out of here.
He handed Night Rider a slip of paper as the Limo came to a stop in front of the crown Plaza Hotel and Casino. Night Rider got out and gave the driver the finger as he sped off down the road. He turned and looked at the Hotel.
He knew right away that this was the right choice. It was rated as one of the best and would help keep his mind off of his worries about the match. It was still a long way off and he wasn't going to drive himself crazy over it. He walked inside the Hotel and felt like he was walking into a castle. The waterfall in the lobby area was mesmerizing. He took the elevator up to his floor and located his room number. When he opened the door he was pleased to see a living room area with a red velvet love seat and matching sofa that sat in front of a fireplace and two recliners that faced a giant screen television. Through one door was the bedroom area with a huge king sized bed with red pillowcases made of the softest red velvet. The curtains and the carpet matched with the carpet a thick velvet that your feet sank down into. Through glass double doors you could walk out onto the balcony that overlooks the fountain in the courtyard. He walked through the door on the other side of the room and stepped into a huge bathroom complete with a hot tub. He would make good use of that. Night Rider smiled as he looked around. This was going to be nice.
After showering and changing into a pair of dark blue jeans and a dark blue t-shirt with Angel of Death in blood red that looked like it was actually bleeding. He grabbed his cell phone and dialed the number on the slip of paper he had received. After three rings he heard a familiar voice on the other end.
'Dangerous' Dean Malenko
Yeah, what's up?
Night Rider
Deano, It's me. Night Rider.
Dean Malenko
Night Rider, Good to hear from you again man. How in the hell have you been?
Night Rider
I'm really not doing too damn bad. I have met someone who means the world to me and I'm in a championship match at 'One'.
Dean Malenko
Then why don't you sound happy about that? You aren't hitting them damn roids are you?
Night Rider
No, I still work out the old fashioned way. I earn my muscles. Listen, I'm at the Crowne Plaza and I need to talk to a friend. can you meet me in the casino?
Dean Malenko
I don't know how you knew I was in town but sure. I can be there in about half an hour. I'll just meet you in the bar.
Night Rider
Great, I'll see you then.
He hung up the phone and headed down to the bar. He had barely sat down on one of the stools when the bartender walked up and asked him what he wanted. he ordered a Jack and Coke and handed her a c-note to keep them coming. She smiled and walked away as she tucked the bill between her breasts. Night Rider looked around the bar. Except for a few couples scattered around the place was pretty empty. Of course it was still early. He knew it would liven up once the sun went down and the night life began. By the time he turned back around the bartender had already brought his drink and placed it in front of him. he picked it up and downed it quickly. It felt so good and smooth going down that he could hardly wait until she brought his next one.
It wasn't even ten minutes before Night Rider saw Malenko walk through the door. He grabbed the full bottle of jack and two glasses and headed for one of the tables in the back.
Dean Malenko
damn, You should have let her bring it to us. Just because your taken doesn't mean I'm not looking. Damn she has some nice knockers.
Night Rider
Same old Malenko. Will you ever learn?
Dean Malenko
Probably not but it sure as hell is fun trying. You know me. now come on and tell me what is going on. You just don't seem like yourself.
Night Rider
I told you about my relationship. The peoples championship match I have coming up is against her. She holds the title and I worry what will happen to us after the match. I worry that things between us will change and I'll lose her.
Dean Malenko
Odds are that about eight times out of ten it will lead to problems. However, There are those twenty percent that do make it. It all depends on what is more important, A championship or a relationship? Is one worth losing the other? The winner will more than likely have the same feelings but would the loser? Whoever loses has to be strong enough to separate it from the relationship. Only time will tell. Are you man enough to put it behind you if you lose?
Night Rider
Of course, As long as I know I gave it everything I had it wouldn't bother me at all.
Dean Malenko
Then there you have your answer. Don't worry about something you can't change. Just roll with it like you always have. If it was meant to happen then it will, If not. What the hell. You had fun anyway right?
Night Rider
That's one way to look at it. Hey, Enough of this. Let's hit the casino and have some fun. See who we can fuck with and get pissed off enough to try something. Nothing like a good fight to get the blood flowing.
Dean Malenko
Literally! I can enjoy busting a few heads myself.
The two of them headed for the casino and a night on the town. As soon as the walked out the front door for a breath of fresh air and to have a smoke KITT drove up and opened the doors on both sides. The two of them shrugged their heads and climbed inside.
Night Rider
KITT, What in the world is going on?
KITT
It's your kids Night Rider. They are about to make a big mistake.
Night Rider
Kids? What in the hell are you talking about?
Suddenly the car jerked forward at the speed of light and they could feel themselves moving through time.............
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< to be continued >
