To The Moon And Back... (Becky X OC) Book III (COMPLETE)

Life Without The Man

2 WEEKS SINCE LONDON
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
(Brandon POV)

So... that happened, WrestleMania was amazing in every sense of the word, and the trip overseas was a pleasant surprise. Sadly, Becks requested time off just to like relax and stuff. Completely understandable though, I know time on the road is taxing and some people just need a break. It's still gonna feel weird not being on the road with her for awhile but I'll get used to it, life goes on.

I showed up that afternoon for RAW in Tampa and parked the car in the arena parking lot. I was soon on my way to my locker room to get dressed for the night. Tonight I had a US title defense against Buddy Murphy who had just moved up from 205 Live. I had a promo before then just talking to the universe about what's about to go down so I headed to gorilla to prepare for my entrance.

https://youtu.be/iPsnzNqojwg

As the fire shot up from the stage, I walked out in my gear with lights on and a mic in my hand as the crowd roared. As I entered the ring and my music cut off, I paced around the ring as the fans chanted my name.

"Jackson Mississippi what is up!?"

The crowd roared in response and more chants rained down.

"Well, Those of you... that aren't aware, earlier this year at WrestleMania, I... single handedly... beat Kevin Owens to become the new United States Champion!

The crowd cheered then soon chanted "you deserve it" in unison.

"no no no... You deserve it."

The crowd cheered again as I continued.

"You guys deserve a true, fighting champion no disrespect to Owens, but I plan on defending that title whenever I see fit, and I think it's about time we have a title match... tonight!!

The crowd exploded as yes chants filled the arena.

"But first... as most of you very well know, I'm usually accompanied out here by a certain RAW and Smackdown Women's Champion..."

The crowd roared in suspense.

"But... But sadly she isn't here tonight. apparently the one thing the man isn't immune to is the good old common flu."

The crowd weren't too happy with this as expected and booed the flu, I think I even heard "Fuck the flu "chants at which point I nearly lost it.

"I know, I know believe me I'm just as devastated as you are, but... I know she'd never miss an episode of RAW, so... on the count of three so the whole world can hear us. I need you guys to give her some of that good ol'fashioned Mississippi love you ready!?"

The crowd erupted signaling their readiness.

"1... 2.. 3..."

And on cue, the Becky chants rained down like an thunderstorm. I saw a cameraman standing to my left and I threw up a heart with my hands to the camera and mouthed "love you" as I handed the mic to one of the crew guys before turning off my gear lights and removing my jacket. I soon focused in as Buddy made his entrance with boos accompanying him to the ring as ring announcements were made.

As the bell ranged, we locked up and initiated a period of chain wrestling before going to blows with vicious right hands. Buddy soon used his athleticism to his advantage and started letting his feet fly with explosive kicks. I gotta admit, those kicks hurt. the match admittedly was going well... until the lights went out.

and you'd never believe what happened next.

When they went back up, Seth Rollins, and AOP appeared in the ring. I was against the bottom turnbuckle at this time and Murphy was staring them down.

After a few minutes, the four turned to face me and immediately in my head I thought, "oh shit." as the four teamed up to beat me up to what felt like an inch of my life. then, a pause. I was laying face down in the middle of the ring surrounded by the four in the ring when I feel something wrap around my neck which makes my blood run cold.

Rollins slipped a chair around my neck and set himself up in the corner, I knew that if he did what I thought he was gonna do, my career was over. He was about to nail me with the curbstomp when I heard Kevin Owens' theme hit and the crowd went nuts. Owens rushed to the ring to help fend off  Seth's goons , but he was out numbered by AOP, that was until Samoa Joe Joined the fray. eventually out numbered with the help of Murphy. That was until a theme hit that nearly blew the roof of the place.

WWWEEEEEEEEEELLLLL IT'S THE BIG SHOW!!!

Show rushed down to the ring and started knocking fools out left and right as Owens   removed the chair from around my neck, helped me up and checked on me to make sure I'm alright.

"Hey kid... you alright?"

I nodded and he helped me up for the final stare-down to end the show. It was Owens, Joe, Show, and myself staring down the Monday Night Messiah and his "Followers" to end the segment and the show.

Us babyfaces hung out with the fans at ringside for awhile before heading backstage.

After doing post show interviews, Kevin and I walked and talked as I made my way to the locker room.

"So... the flu huh?"

"Yeah... If my memory serves me correct she got it from our London trip earlier this year. She didn't want me to get it so she requested time off so she could get better so.. I guess I'm riding solo for awhile."

"Damn man, that's gotta suck, well hope she get's better soon. I kinda miss you guys kicking ass together like you guys usually do."

"Thanks Kev, that means a lot."

We fist bumped as I reached my locker room and entered it to shower and get changed. As I was packing my gear up and getting ready to go, I got a call from my amazing wife.

"Hey Becks! How ya feeling?"

"Better now that I'm talking to you... still kinda shitty though."

"Oh... ok."

"I nearly cried at that tribute thing that you did before your match. That was really special."

"I did that because I care for you Becks. We all do..."

I heard soft crying, but I knew it was tears of love.

"I wish I could hug you right now... I love you... so much."

She said between sobs.

"I love you too." I said softly as we said our goodbyes and I finished packing. when I exited the locker room and turned the lights off, I plugged in my headphones and listened to S-X as I walked to my car and drove from Jackson to Detroit for the next rotation of live shows.

I felt so alone when I reached my hotel because I was used to traveling with her. I knew she would eventually return, I just didn't know when.

(END POV)