Chapter Seventeen: That's Him!

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You arrive at Bayley's apartment and your crew stands behind you firmly. Ricochet having taken a small bit of time to run errands he still doesn't know your story. 

Bayley's door opens and she immediately rushes up to you, "You would have the nerve to come to my house. Give me one reason why I shouldn't drop your ass right here and now!!!!" She hisses.

"You drop her, you get dropped," Tay says stepping forward.

"Ohh, so this is what you've stooped to. Two on one because you can't fight your own battles?!" Bayley accuses.

"I'm not here to fight you. I'm here to talk about something serious." You explain. "But me and London would definitely fight you if we had to." Tay adds.

"Wooooooooooooo!" Sammy and the others cheer.

"Eat dirt and die trash." Bayley says attempting to slam the door. Your foot being in it stops her. "I know about your wish. I came to figure out what happened so we can go back!" You say.

She hesitates but sighs. She steps away from the door, "Don't touch shit, don't ask about shit, try not to even breathe my air." She says going inside.

You and the others follow and settle in her living room. "Talk. Now!" She says.

"I came here yesterday and I want to know how I can go back. I want to know about the bounty hunter too." You explain.

"If I could go back don't you think I'd have already gone? And the bounty hunter, he's more like a reaper. Because we don't belong in this world his job is to get rid of us. Meaning you'd have all memories of the other world erased, once your memories officially fade you cannot ever undo the wish." She says.

"That's impossible. I didn't live the life everyone thinks I did." You reply.

"You didn't, but a lie no one remembers becomes the truth. Except the wish erased any proof of there being a truth." She explains.

"So this is the same world. Everyone is just brainwashed?" You ask.

"No. It's been merged with a theoretical alternate reality. For some reason we're both here, meaning we wished for something similar." She answers.

"That's impossible. I just wished Damian wouldn't be upset with me and that Ricochet would be healed." You explain. "What did you wish?" You ask.

"That I was the top wrestler in WWE." She answers.

"That doesn't make sense." You say.

"It does actually," Fuego says. "London, you were going to be the top Superstar in WWE. So in her perfect world, you were released and sent to AEW." He explains.

"That's kind of badass though. I mean you're such a good wrestler you got removed by default when she wished to be the best." Alan says.

The crew agrees. Bayley rolls her eyes.

"Bayley, you're the top star here but you want to go back?" You ask.

"I am the top star, rightfully so. Still, this world is different in a lot more ways than just the ones you've probably seen." She answers.

"I hadn't thought about that." You reply.

"London, it might sound crazy. But what's the reason you want to go back?" Sammy asks.

You think over your answer. You'd like to have the Damian that at least loved you at some point back. Your WWE career back. Who knows what else you lost. "Just Damian and my NXT career." You say.

"Damian? Wait, you're dating Damian Priest in the other world?" Alan asks. "I  mean he's a handsome dude," Sammy says. "He's not hard to look at." Aaron agrees.

"I was dating him but we broke up. I was hoping to make things right." You explain.

"You'd give up your entire career as the top wrestler in AEW to go back to NXT and your ex-boyfriend?" Fuego inquires.

The group doesn't voice their opinion. "She would because she's in a stranglehold for him. You should have seen them. I was always nauseous." Bayley accuses. 

"You sound hella jealous," Alan says. "Hella." Tay agrees. "Ignoring Bayley the butt wipe. London, what do you want to do?" She asks.

"I wanted to go back, but now that you've mentioned it......... I don't really know what to do....." You admit.

"Well, whatever you choose we got your back," Sammy says.

Your phone rings and you answer;

Ricochet: London, there's someone here to see you.

London: Me? Who is it?

Ricochet: He says his name is The Undertaker.

"That's him," Bayley says sitting up.

London: Am I on Speaker?

Ricochet: No, why?

London: I need you to lie for me. You have to convince him I'm out of town.

Ricochet: Okay but we need to discuss this later.

London: Okay.

Ricochet says an I love you and ends the call with your thank you for a reply. You turn to the group, "The bounty hunter is there. I don't know how he knew." You say.

"It's hard to guess. He'll be on your ass like ants on a picnic." Bayley warns.

"How do I stop him? You have to know, you seem okay?" You ask.

"I don't leave the house or tell most people my address. When he comes I leave and move without notice. There is a silver lining though." She answers. 

"What?" You inquire.

"When he catches his bounty he has to lift them into the air and peer into their eyes. His eyes will glow, if you stare into them he will erase your memories and seal you to this world. And even if he doesn't catch you, you're still not safe. Your memories will start to fade naturally. Once they are all gone....." She begins. Pausing for a moment of sincerity. 

You place your hand on her shoulder, "We'll figure this out." You say. She nods.

"Let's find you somewhere safe for the night. We can fill Ricochet in." Sammy suggests. You agree and join the crew as they begin to leave. You peer back at Bayley as she still seems fixated on her thoughts. 

Who could have guessed your arch-enemy would be the only one to understand you.

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