Endlessly ( A Dean Ambrose Story)

Chapter 17: You're On Your Own

We made it to Jacksonville, Florida. Tonight will be the night Paige and I begin our feud. The boys and I went in to the building and ran into Stephanie.

"Hey guys! How was the trip?" She asked.
"Long! But it was good." Tyler answered.
"Good deal. Hey, I need to talk to you all here in about 20 minutes."
"Okay."
We went our seperate ways and started putting our things in our locker rooms.
***Dean's P.O.V***
"So where'd you two go last night?" Seth asked
"I had other plans for us." I answered simply.
"What kind of plans?" He asked with a smirk.
"Not that kind of plan! We just had a picnic in the desert."
"At 10:30 at night?! Why?" Seth asked surprised.
"It's something her and I have in common." I said smiling.
"What's that?"
"Jeez lay off Seth! You're playing 20 questions over there!" Roman said laughing.
"I'm just curious. He's never like that with the other girls he dated in the past."
"Annaleigh's nothing like those girls I dated. She's different. She's very different." I said smiling. Roman laughed,
"My God I think it's finally happened!" He said.
"What?" Seth and I asked in unison.
"I think our Dean's in love!"
"Not in love. But I do like her alot yes."
"So when are you going to man up and ask her out?" Seth asked.
"In time. I want to do this right with her." Seth and Roman exchanged looks, smiled, and shook their heads.
"What?"
"Nothing. Let's get ready for our match loverboy." Roman said.
***Annaleigh's P.O.V***
We waited in Stephanie's office. By that time, Paige had already joined us. Stephanie finally made her appearance.
"Thank you guys for being so patient. Okay, let's get started with how things will play out tonight. Paige, you have a match with A.J where you defeat her. Then you will do your promo and tell the audience why you're the rightful champion. Annaleigh, that's when you'll come out and interrupt her and explain why you're the rightful champion, then proceed to attack her. Thus firing the first shot. You ladies understand? Any questions?" Stephanie asked. Paige and I nodded. "Gentlemen, your match will be a little different tonight. The Shield will step out first and call you guys out. You then will step out and confront them. Tyler, I would like for you to challenge Dean. Roman will step in and defend his friend and that is when you Joe, will challenge Roman. Then Hunter will come out and create a stipulation match between you guys, which will lead to the start of a title run. Jacob, you have no match tonight but both you and Seth will be at ringside. Any questions?" The boys nodded.
"Good deal. Oh! And one more thing boys, you know that as of now, Annaleigh is no longer affiliated with you right?" Stephanie asked. Pretty much adding salt to our wounds, the boys nodded.
"Okay good. Because in Annaleighs match, no matter what happens, you cannot get involved. The same thing goes for boys' match, Annaleigh. You cannot get involved. Tonight, all of you are on your own. I just want to make that clear." Stephanie said. We all nodded in compliance. We departed and went to get in our ring gear. The pressure was on to bring in a good show... I could feel it. It was time for people to how dirty I can get.
After I was ready for my match, I made my way to Catering. I saw Tyler and Jacob at a table snacking, while Joe was flirting with Eva Marie. I made my plate and sat down beside Tyler and Jacob.
"Hey shortcake! You ready for tonight?" Jacob asked.
"As ready as I'm going to get. How about you guys?"
"We were born ready!" Tyler said confidently. I smiled.
"Good luck you guys." I said.
"Thanks Anna. You too." Jacob said smiling.
"Damn! She's playing hard to get!" Joe said joining us.
"Who?"
"Eva! She's drop dead gorgeous and keeps turning me down! That never happens!"
"You do realize that she's married right?" I asked.
"What?! No way!"
"Uh... dude? Look at her left hand. That rock on her finger means she's taken." I said laughing.
"Man! Why didn't she tell me?!"
"Because usually a ring on her left hand is a dead give away!" I said sarcastically.
"Well, on to Nikki." He said.
"Taken."
"By who?!"
"Cena."
"Brie?"
"Married."
"Damn! Nattie!"
"Married."
"Layla."
"Taken."
"Damn! Summer!"
"Interested in Tyler."
"Jeez!"
"Dude! Just give up! Half of the Divas are either taken or married."
"A.J!!"
"NOOO!!!! Give it up man!!!" I shouted. We busted out laughing.
"Alicia."
I slapped my palm in my face. There was no hope for Joe.
"Alright I'm out. Joe, why not find yourself a normal girl?" I said walking away.
"Where would I find one of those?" He asked.
"Look around! They're everywhere. Literally!" I said.
I went to the Gorilla to prepare for my match with Paige. Tonight I had to walk away victorious! My music hit and I got in my zone. I walked to the ring, my sights set on Paige who was already waiting for me in the ring. She too had the look of wanting to win but I will not give her that satisfaction.
The match started and was fast paced. Paige had the upper hand from the start... I was getting demolished! I found rest on the ropes and tried to catch my breath. That's when Paige charged at me. Out of instinct, I threw Paige over the top rope and she landed hard on the concrete. I took this opportunity to bounce back. I hopped out of the ring, picked up Paige by her hair, and slammed her into the steel steps. The crowd was going crazy as I went after her again, but she managed to get back in the ring. The ref was at the count of 5 when I got back in the ring and was met with a kick to the face.
"1...2..." I kicked out at 2 1/2. Paige then delivered a few head butts before I punched her making her stumble back. I got to my feet but was slammed back to the mat by my hair. Paige was setting me up for the RamPaige when I picked my spot and countered it and gave Paige a Facebuster. I went in for the cover but Paige kicked out at 1. This girl was really pissing me off. Frustrated, I got Paige to her feet and whipped her into the turnbuckle. It was time to end this! I ran and gave her an elbow to the face, then delivered a few knees to her stomach.
"Out of the corner Annaleigh! Get her out of the corner now! 1...2...3..." The ref yelled as I broke my hold. The ref was telling me something but I wasn't paying attention. She ran towards me but I flipped her on her back. Paige got up and I set her up for my finisher. I ran towards her and started the Running Bulldog when I twisted and made Paige hit face first in the turnbuckle.Texas Tornado. I went in for the pin "1...2...3!"
The crowd was in uproar. My music hit and the ref held my hand up.
I made my way backstage and was met with hugs from Eva, Nattie, and Naomi. They all congratulated me on my win.
"Nice win."
I turned to see A.J smiling holding her title. "But I hope you know that at Over the Limit, you won't be so lucky. That's all this was tonight; luck! There's a couple of things that I have to my advantage that you lack." She said with a smile.
"Oh yea? What's that?" I asked.
"Talent and skill. You nor Paige have what it takes to beat me or even become champion. You two are not fit to wear this belt around your waist. And at Over the Limit, whether it's you or Paige, I'm going to do what I do best: win. Whether with the Black Widow or by a 1...2...3."
I stepped closer to her to where we were nose to nose.
"Sweetheart let me tell you something." I started. " You're damn good! I'll give you that. You're the longest Divas Champion and you've earned that... for now.But you haven't stepped into the ring with me! That attack was nothing compared to what I plan to do. You may think you have talent and skill, but I have technique. I'll be 5 steps ahead of you, hell I'm 5 steps ahead of you now! Unlike you, I use my mind instead of idiotic tactics. So at Over the Limit A.J., you better come prepared because I will be. And you better enjoy that title while you can because Albany New York will be the last place you'll see it! Don't forget to mark your calendar either A.J, because that'll be the day you face me and trust me you won't forget it!" After that, A.J's facial expression went from confident to worry. With that I left her and headed to my locker. I was halfway to my locker when I turned around and headed my way to A.J again.
"You know what A.J? I was thinking, Instead of talking about how good we are, why don't we prove it in the ring? Say Smackdown? For the Main Event?" She hesitated but then accepted. I headed back to my locker, changed and headed to Catering with Eva, Nattie, and Summer.
***Dean's P.O.V***
Joe, Colby and I sat in our location and watched Annaleigh and Paige's match. It was very entertaining! Annaleigh has amazing talent and to see her face the likes of Paige and A.J, I was very impressed, as were the other two.
"Damn! I knew she was good but jeez!" Seth said.
"Right? It's like she's a completely different person out there! And her mic skills? She almost reminded me of you Jon! She's good! She's really good!" Roman agreed. I couldn't help but smile. Tonight she made me proud! Both Joe and Colby were right, her ring and mic skills were legit for a Diva.
"I'll be right back." I said reaching the door.
"Going to see Annaleigh?" Roman asked smiling. I just shook my head.
"Congratulate her for us!" Seth called.
I began looking for her when I spotted Emma.
"Hey have you seen Annaleigh?"
"No, not since earlier."
"Crap. Okay thanks."
I continued to look for her when I spotted her in Catering sitting with her former team. I made my way towards her.
"Hey beautiful." She turned and flashed me a big smile.
"Hey!!" she yelled.
"I saw your match. Very impressive!" I said smiling. I could feel the ice cold stare from Hillbilly.
"You saw it? Did I do okay? It wasn't too much or too intense?"
"Not at all. Even your segment with A.J was awesome!" I said honestly.
"Thank you." She said smiling
"So I was wondering if..." Just as I was about to ask her out again, a stage hand said that they needed both The Shield and the American Outlaws to get ready for our match.
"Well we better go. Come on guys." Tyler said as he and the other 2 left Catering. "Dean you might as well come along too! Or you can forfeit." Tyler said with a smirk. He was borderline asking for an ass whooping. I rolled my eyes and turned my attention back to Annaleigh.
"Guess I better go." I shrugged.
"Okay." She laughed. "Good luck!"
*Orlando, Florida*
Tonight Smackdown was in Orlando, Florida. The energy from the crowd was insane! It pumped us all up to put on a good show!
***Dean's P.O.V***
"So what do you guys say about exploring Florida after the show?" Seth asked.
"Where?" Roman and I asked together.
"Anywhere! It's Florida!"
"Sure why not?" I said. I was actually in the mood for a beer.
"NO girls! Tonight it's just us men!" Seth said looking in my direction.
"Alright fine. Now let's go kick some hillbilly ass!"
***Annaleigh's P.O.V***
I was watching the boys match getting ready for my own match against A.J. Ours was right after Dolph's and Big E's.
"Hey Annaleigh! Do you have any plans after the show?" Nattie asked.
"No why?"
"Well, a few of us are going out and I wanted to know if you'd like to come." She asked smiling.
"Sure! Who's all going?"
"You, me, Nikkie & Brie, Eva, Summer and Emma."
"Sweet! Sounds like fun!" I said.
"Cool. Since your match is last we'll just wait until you're done."
"Okay."
I laced my shoe and made my way to the Gorilla. I was stretching when the boys appeared.
"Congrats guys!" I yelled.
"Thanks! Are you next?" Jacob asked.
"No. Well, after Dolph's match I am." I said laughing.
"Cool! Nervous?" Tyler asked.
"Nah. Oh hey! Don't wait for me after the show. I'll be at the hotel later tonight." I said.
"Why?"
"Going out with the girls for a while."
"Alright. Have fun but be careful! And don't forget we're heading home around 8:30 in the morning." Tyler reminded me.
"Yea no worries. I'll be back in plenty of time to get up."
"Okay. We'll see you when you get back then. Good luck tonight." Tyler said hugging me followed by Joe and Jacob.
I was stretching when A.J skipped up to the Gorilla. She looked my way and gave me a sarcastic grin. Her music hit and she made her way to the ring. A few minutes later, my music it and I made my way to the ring. The match started and I ruled the ring and I ruled A.J. My strategy was fierce and quick. I talked big game Monday so I knew I had to back it up tonight. 20 minutes into the match A.J was losing stamina. I set her up for the Texas Tornado, but as I made my way to the corner, she whipped herself around me and locked in the Black Widow. That hurt! It felt as if my arm was about to be ripped out of socket. The ref kept asking if I quit and I kept refusing. She was not winning! I slowed down my breathing and began to concentrate. I pictured myself performing a new move but wasn't sure how that would work out. I weaseled my way out of her grip and pulled her arm in front of me. I wrapped my other arm around her legs and formed a good grip. "Here goes nothing." I thought and dropped. The move worked but not without hurting myself in the process. A.J laid there motionless and I went in for the cover.
"1...2...3!" I won. The ref raised my hand in victory as my music rang throughout the arena.
I made my way to the locker rooms and changed for the girls night out. Once I was ready, the girls and I left to have one hell of a night.