Haunted By The Past (Sami and Adrian)

Chapter 17 - Message For Sami

Adrian helped Sami out of the ring and backstage. The "Thank You Sami" kept ringing out until they were backstage. Sami again broke down in Adrians arms.

"It's over..."
"I know. I'm sorry buddy."
"What do I... What do I do now?"
"Maybe talk with Hunter, see if he has any backstage jobs going?"
"Yeah, maybe. I want some time away first. Go someplace away from everything."
"Let's go talk to Hunter. We could do with that."
"Yeah. Even though I can't wrestle anymore Adrian, you won't leave me?"
"Of course not Sami. I wouldn't dare do that. Wouldn't dream of doing that. You got me around for life."
"Good. We can work on that accent-"
"Whats wrong with the geordie accent?"
"I still sometimes struggle to understand some stuff."
"Howay man."
"What?"
"Nothing. Didn't think you'd get that."
"What does how.. aye mean?"
"Howay mean come on. We usually use it while watching the football... soccer. So like, 'Howay, we're losing 1-0. That can't be right.' Thought I told you years ago?"
"Adrian, I've slept since then."
"I think I have too."
"Really? Doesn't look like it. In all seriousness Adrian, those nightmares. Have they lessened?"
"No... After the news you got... they became more brutal."
"Adrian, we need to talk about them."
"But its happening to you..."
"I know but I want to help you. Look at all you do for me."
"I hate being a burden..."
"Hey your not being a burden. I'm the burden here, on crutches and all."
"You aren't."
"Then stop saying you are. OK?"
"Ok."
"So when we get back to the hotel, we talk."
"Alright."
"Until then, let's go back to the locker room and talk to everyone about whatever."
"Sounds like a good plan."

Sami and Adrian stood behind the locker room door when they heard Dean and Randy.
"Put them in your bag!"
"Why?"
"Because I don't cry Randy."
"Oh and I do?"
"Yeah you just did."
"So did you!"
"Only because of Sami's speech."
"You said you said something in your eye."
"As did you."
"Fine I'll put them in. They should be back soon."
"We're back."
"Sami!" Randy quickly shut his case. "Hey. All good?"
"What were you doing?"
"N... Nothing."
"Howay, why you lying?"
"Whata what?"
"What? The howay part?"
"Yeah."
"What about it?"
"What is that supposed to mean?"
"Sami, care to explain?"
"Sure. It's means come on, it's how geordies like Adrian here say it. It's pretty cool. It'll sound weird if we say it though."
"Ok... I think. You two are cheery, considering the situation."
"Just gotta look on the bright side of things." Adrian replied.
"Always look on the bright side of life." Sami sang. Everyone just burst out laughed.
"That was beautiful. Wait, where's Luna?"
"She wanted to go do something. She insisted on going alone." Sami shot a look at Adrian. They would be talking about this later aswell, Luna was a suspect now. Why insist on going alone? She had something to hide. Sami couldn't help but think she could be the one helping Corey. She was the one you would least expect. Sweet, innocent nurse that looked after one of you in the hospital. Great person to be undercover for Corey.

*With Luna*

Luna had just arrived back at the hospital where Sami was treated. She insisted in going alone just incase she was wrong, her gut feeling could be wrong. She wanted to be right for Sami's sake. He should be able to still compete he was still so young.

"Can I help you Miss?"
"Yes, I was hoping to have a word with the doctor who treated a friend of mine a few weeks ago. I called ahead."
"Ok, I'll page him for Miss...?"
"Luna."

A few minutes later, he arrived and guided her into his office.

"What brings you here tonight?"
"I need to talk to you about a patient of yours. Sami Zayn."
"I... uh... He sent you didn't he? I told him what he wanted me to. Please ask, plead with him to leave my family alone."
"What? I don't know what your talking about. Was this he Corey Graves?"
"Ye... Yes."
"You need to tell me something."
"What?"
"You said Sami's wrestling career is over. Is that true from the injuries he sustained?"
"Yes."
"I don't believe you."
"I am telling you the truth."
"Yet you just said Corey was threatening your family." Suddenly a cocky smile appeared on his face. "You lied."
"Appearances can be deciving."
"You asshole."
"I'm not the asshole on this situation."
"You don't know the half of it. Unbelievable." She stood up and left the room. She couldn't believe how heartless this doctor was being.

Luna stormed out of the hospital. She wanted to scream. He really was a heartless bastard. Sami had just been told his dream had been cruelly taken from him and that doctor couldn't hardly care less. Fucking prick. She ripped her phone from her pocket and called Dean.

"Luna? You ok?"
"Yeah, I've finished what I needed to and I'll meet you all at the hotel."
"Ok no problem. Don't be long."
"I won't."
"Stay safe."
"Will do. You too."
"See you soon pumpkin."
"Bye cookie crumbs."

Luna had to cut through a long dark alley to get back to where shr had parked Dean's rental car. Randy had taken Dean in his own car so Luna could take Dean's. About half way through, she felt like there was someone else in the alley, hiding.

Lunas Pov

There's someone else down here that's hiding. I don't know how I feel it but I do. Someone is down here. I know it. Keep calm, don't freak out. Just keep walking like you would usually. I did that until I was pushed to the wall by someone...

"Corey?" Luna panicked. I'm alone, I have none of the guys around to help me.
"Suprise. Didn't expect to see you out all alone."
"Well here I am." Why did I just say that? "Indeed you are here. Give Sami a message for me."
"No." He put his hand around my throat and squeezed, making me gasp for air.
"I wasn't asking darling. I'm telling you. Give him a message."
"What?" I managed to croak out.
"This." Corey punched me in the mouth. My lip spilt, blood pouring out. He then pushed me to the ground. "Like I said sweetheart, give him the message."

No one's Pov

Luna finally arrived back at the hotel room. Everyone was in the same room for a while. She slowly opened the door, keeping her head down.

"Luna you're back! Everything ok-" She lifted her head so Dean could see her lip. "LUNA! What happened? Who did this to you? Your neck? Who was it?!"
"Corey. I was a message to Sami." Dean was fuming.
"I'm going to kill that bastard."