"Sometimes I feel like my life
Is a wild beast
Trapped in an unlocked cage;
And it is awfully afraid
Of what lies on the other side.. "

✘✘✘

"Nicole..." I heard my mom as we walked down the hallway.

"Yes?" I whispered as I was scheduled for surgery in the next hour.

I had been booked into an hotel room on bed rest when I got off the plane to help ease the pain as I had been in a strenuous match but in the end they decided surgery was the best way to go.

"I know you are scared but we are all here okay?" She leaned in and slowly whispered.

I gave a small smile and sighed as I walked on with my family as well as Paige and Foxx.

They were announcing everything either tonight or tomorrow so I had to record a short video in about five minutes.

I felt okay after the sedative kicked in and I had some sleep but I felt okay before and Chris was adamant about me getting surgery as soon as possible.

Since my entire family lives in Arizona they were all flown out with me as well, courtesy of believe it or not Hunter.

The same Hunter, who was currently walking along with us.

He hadn't been at the arena , but got the call to use the jet so I could fly out. He then sent a car to my mom's house and here we all were .

Dean and Renee were scheduled for Raw and the show had to go on , I couldn't expect them to just drop what they were doing.

Although I could use their craziness as my family tried their best but they couldn't hide their concern.

It was a risky surgery, my nerves were all over the place so looking at their concerned faces wasn't helping.

I had no distraction.

No lunatic brother.

No lunatic sister.

No cocky beastly boyfriend..

I should've chased Hunter out as soon as I woke up to find him in the hotel room but I simply didn't have the energy and Stephanie was the reason for it all.

I tried to give up multiple times but Charlotte didn't give me a chance..

I guess I should thank her.

Maybe he was somehow involved in taking me down but I had to believe he did care..

Considering Brock was M.I.A I needed someone other than my family as well and while he didn't provide much of a distraction.He was strong and would take charge if need be .

"You ready?" I heard Hunter as he placed his hand on my shoulder.

"Yeah" he motioned for a cameraman to film me.

"Hi Bella Army. I am getting neck surgery this afternoon with an amazing doctor Dr Uribe and I am getting a bone fusion ... I kind of have a rare injury because my disk has gone behind my vertebrae..."

I sighed as I stared at my family behind the camera before continuing.

If I hadn't pushed myself , I would have had weeks to prepare for it.

Weeks of rehab to maybe see if that could work but no, Fearless Nikki simply had to finish her feud .

I breath a deep sigh and Hunter was about to tell the guy to cut but I spoke as I pushed back my tears.

They had seen enough last night..

"... I started feeling the pain earlier this year and overtime I just knew there was something not right with my body and I tried to fight through it, but here I am a day later after defending my title and I have no choice but to have surgery. I would have liked to have been able to continue but I guess last night's match was just too much for me. It was a blessing in disguise as well so now I am finally able to see to myself"

I breath in and out slowly as I was nervous but I didn't want it to show either ..

"We don't know what exactly has caused it, it could just be wear and tear.
I don't know if anyone has showed up with as big an entourage as I have but today I have my Team Bella Paige, Foxx and Brie unfortunately Dean has to compete tonight and I have my brother and my mom and my step dad. I am so appreciative to everyone who is here as I don't know what I would do if I had to be alone."

I smiled and the camera then focused on Brie.

"Being her tag team partner and sister, I'm so used to being by her side and I think I have more anxiety because this will be a setback for Team Bella but of course FearlessNikki reigns. It will take some time but my sister is truly one of the strongest people I know and the love she has for the company has shown and she will be taking her place as the Fearless Queen once she returns as the WWE WOMEN'S CHAMPION "

I wasn't sure if I was going to be keeping it or stripped of it, but considering Hunter hadn't cut her off. I guess that was a good sign.

"After the surgery I will have to remain here for about 24 hours for observation and then I will head home for three months straight.."

I paused a bit as I wasn't really sure where home was but I was only focused on getting done with the surgery and that would follow after.

"I think this will be the first time since high school that I will be at home for two months straight. There's really no rehab with my neck, its really just keeping it straight as possible and getting rest. The bone fusion will work as best as it can.
Its going to be hard being out of the ring for the next few months but I know that I will get back as soon as possible and defend my title. Even with a neck brace I am going to stay your Fearless Champion and it will definitely be worth the wait, So watch out!"

I smiled brightly as the camera cut.

"So what time will Brock be here?" I frowned at JJ who was seated with Brie opposite my mom as the girls and J had gone to get some coffee .

"Hey I know I might have been on the guy's case before but if he could put up with you, I'm sure his fine."

I nodded but didn't answer him, as of course my brother would choose now to be tolerant of my boyfriend .

I sat down with my mom, "where is he Nicole?"

"I have no idea mom.. I would just rather not think about it"

I needed him and for all I knew he was with Team Flair due to the contract.

Paige told me that he left during the match but the fact that he wasn't with me proved that didn't erase anything.

He wasn't answering any of my calls either, so whenever anybody asked I just avoided it because I knew what they were thinking.

You're injured.

Where's Brock?

His supposed to be right by your side...

I wish he..

"What's wrong?" I heard Brie and realized I was crying.

I shook my head and wiped my tears with Hunter's handkerchief that he set on my lap , "What time will Renee and Dean be here?"

"I have a jet waiting for them, flying in as soon as they are done.. I think you should probably get ready " He spoke.

I had just changed into the gown and gotten helped into bed by Paige and Brie as we switched on the TV for Raw.

Hunter had decided to leave and would be back after the surgery as he had some NXT business to take care off.

They were displaying the line up for the night, and Brock was scheduled to come out with Paul for what I didn't know, but they simply showed them arriving to the arena.

So he was definitely there and not on his way to me.

I sighed as there was some quick segment and I just wished I hadn't seen him there.

He hadn't answered any of my texts or phone calls, I had been worried for a bit as well.

But he looked perfectly Beastly...

So I was extremely confused, the only thing he could have been mad at was me shoving Charlotte into him, which was an accident.

But even if he was...

I heard his music playing and saw him enter the arena.

"Where's Charlotte?"

Brie whispered out loud but I didn't respond as I simply watched, ignoring all the thoughts in my head.

My family hadn't known about any break-ups simply because I didn't want them to know so as far as they knew.

Everything was just a storyline hence them being confused as to why Brock wasn't given the night off while I was confused as to the fact why he walked out of a match but couldn't find me.

"So my client is meant to come out here and apologize for his actions last night. His actions of choosing to leave during the Championship match of Charlotte vs Nikki because as her acquaintance he is supposed to be there.."

Brock simply held a blank face as he stared into the camera as he always did when Paul delivered a promo.

I didn't want to be mad, but I called him and texted him. Even if he couldn't fly down, his voice would've been enough.

We hardly spoke on the phone but you'd think these were those rare occasions..

".. Stephanie stated that my client The Beast had to come out here and apologize to everyone. Including the employees who he disrespected by allowing Nikki to win . Because Stephanie believes my client cost Charlotte Flair a victory, while my client does not feel that way at all.
My client had no intention of causing any distraction... But alas! We are here because what Stephanie wants is best for business."

"What the hell is he doing?" I heard Paige as she frowned while we watched him walk around outside the ring shaking the hands of several commentators.

I sighed as he was under contract so I should have known he had to be there...

He then moved to the steel steps and lift it and threw it into the ring before getting in himself .

He stepped onto it as Paul spoke.

"Ladies and Gentleman I feel it in my best interest to offer an apology in advance as well for what my client is going to do, because while what Stephanie McMahon wants may be best for business.
My client's needs are what is Beast for business and frankly my client is sick and tired of being the acquaintance of Miss Charlotte .
The Beast was not meant to be caged and that's how he has felt with this storyline, but he has had enough. That is why he walked out, not because he wanted to cost Charlotte the match but because at that moment he decided, he simply had enough. He had just come off an impressive victory against the Lunatic showing the Beast he is so why should the Beast stand by ringside? So the Beast doesn't! The beast leaves and what does he do?"

Paul wavered to the screen and I saw a picture of what looked to be Stephanie's office being destroyed.

"The Beast destroys the office of Miss McMahon. Why? Because she thinks she can control the Beast, she thinks that the Beast needs the company but no the Beast doesn't .
The company needs Brock because the fans want Brooooooock Leeeeeeesnar so why should the Beast follow the orders of The Authority?
He is no Seth Rollins. Brock Lesnar does what Brock Lesnar wants and tonight? Oh The Beast is going to show you that the Beast does exactly what he wants.."

"What..." I heard JJ but before he could speak Brock had already slid out of the ring.

He picked up a steel chair and slammed it onto the announce table, "Is there anyone back there who would dare come out here and be a victim to my Beast ?"

Brock stared looking straight ahead.

"Seems there's none.. "

He laughed and immediately continued throwing the contents of the announce table off.

He then slipped off his tee and tipped over the announce table burying Booker T as well as JBL underneath it, I guess he had been apologizing for what was to come to them.

His face held a glare as he grabbed the bell ringer and threw him over the other announce table and did the same with Byron.

I saw Cole trying to run away but Brock immediately caught him and I doubt Paul realized what Brock would do as he seemed shocked as well as Brock chucked Cole into the ring.

"Is this scripted or..." my mom turned to me but I couldn't speak.

"Brock he didn't do anything he didn't..." Brock ignored him and got into the ring.

He lift Cole onto his shoulders and delivered an F5.

I saw him glancing around the arena as the crowd cheered regardless of them being in shock.

He then moved to the corner and immediately pulled the cameraman over the ropes, he lift him onto his shoulders but before he could do anything I heard Stephanie's voice.

He turned with the man fixed on his shoulders and stared at the approaching Stephanie.

"Of course she has to interrupt the show" Paige screamed out in annoyance as I heard my brother laugh.

"BROCK! STOP IT RIGHT NOW! Put that man down. Brock this is unnecessary! You signed a contract and you will stick to it if you know what's best for you. So put that..."

He laughed and even though I was confused I couldn't help but smile as he did.

I wished that smiling Beast was with me though...

He dropped the poor guy down but only in doing so he delivered an F5 and I was sure that's not what she meant.

He moved to the rope as his smile was gone and he glared at her.

"Fuck you!" He screamed and he then spat out.

"Daaaaaaaaamn!" Paige laughed along with the rest of the room as they sat waiting for what he would do next.

I heard the door opening though and saw my doctor and glanced over at the time.

"Brock , your actions have consequences and you know what? You're out of here ! you're suspended! You know what? You're suspended indefinitely get out!! Get out of my building now"

"I swear a vein is about to pop!" JJ chuckled as he was almost off of his seat.

"Now! NOW!" She screamed.

"Please calm down Brock ! Please..." Paul stood in front of him.

"Miss Garcia , we need to get you into the OR so.." I nodded even though I would have loved to see what was going to happen next.

"Er are you guys going to continue to watch my boyfriend or..."

Their heads snapped to me as I was being wheeled out and they immediately jumped up causing me to laugh as my last image of my Beast was him lifting the cameraman up yet again...

BROCK POV

"Brock you made your point, you pissed her off. Defied Authority, you need too..."

I couldn't stop. I only found out about Nicole going into surgery before I came out.

"I'm only fucking here for Nicole. I didn't get to see her last night" I grumbled as we walked into the building.

"Whose fault was that?" I glared at him.

"I am not saying I had a problem with it. But your destruction caused us both to get kicked out."

We simply went to the airport and flew my jet to Georgia as it was the next city.

"Well.Well.Well if it isn't The Beast The Conqueror" Stephanie smiled and I frowned as Nicole had mentioned Shane taking over but I guess that was being pushed back.

I ignored her and walked on.

"See, I thought you would have learnt by now Brock, that attitude gets you nowhere" I breath in and out deeply but continued walking, looking for the fucking list with the locker room names on it.

"Please don't tell me you are looking for her" I frowned and turned back to her but she simply shook her head and turned down the hallway.

I followed her only to wind up at the Gorilla.

"Where the fuck is she?" I whispered .

"Oh she's not here.. I thought you'd know. But then again in your destruction of my office you did forget your phone"

I glared as she held it, not because she had it but because she could clearly see my wallpaper was Nicole.

She had been annoying one day as she forgot her phone and needed to take a picture of her outfit, after a lot of persuasion she convinced me to.

I promised to take one and only one, safe to say I had dealt with a grumpy girlfriend when we got home and she saw it.

"You are going to go out there and apologize to everyone for costing Charlotte her victory."

"Why the fuck would I do that?"

"Because if you don't. I will strip Nikki of her title" I glared and grabbed my phone from her hands and saw several texts from Nicole.

"Where are you Brock? Nicole has been asking for you"

Brie or whoever must have texted from her phone.

"We just landed in Florida. She's sleeping, doctor wants her to get some sleep for the night and then we will see how she's doing.."

"Just woke up. Thought you would be here. Brie texted you .. Hope you're okay 😘😘😘"

"I'm heading over to the hospital, not doing good. I need my Beast😢😢"

I saw a voicemail and held the phone to my ear.

"Hey I'm about to get ready for surgery. I just recorded some diary shit about it.I know I shouldn't be mad but I am because everyone here is scared I can tell and I just need you. Dean isn't here nor Renee.."

I heard her voice fade.

"..I thought you left to help me but I guess you didn't so I'm pretty sure you're still with Team Flair. I'll see you whenever you can make it."

I sighed as I heard the line going dead.

"I gave you your phone so you could realize what happened to Nikki because she was too stubborn. Not go through it all!"

"You'll get your fucking apology!" She smiled as I left her and handed my phone to Paul.

"What do you want me to do?" Paul asked as I heard my music.

"Do what you do best while I do what I was made to do..."

I shook my head as I pictured Nicole's face, I didn't have to be there to realize how it must have looked as she left the message, thinking I didn't fucking care.

I couldn't blame her, I was meant to be there.

I lift up the cameraman , she could be stripped of her title but I couldn't stop myself I F5'ed him again.

I was about to lift him into a suplex when I heard a sound I didn't think I would hear.

I dropped the man and turned, to see Mr Perfect himself running down to play hero.

John fucking Cena....

NIKKI POV

"Aunt Coco you made my daddy sad"

"What sweetie?" I frowned as this was my first phone call with them and prayed they hadn't watched Payback on Sunday.

"We were calling you last week. You didn't pick up whole time. He was sad"

"I'm so sorry Turk."

"Its okay, he will smile again when he sees you"

I laughed as Rena did in the background.

"And why is that?"

"Cause Coco makes daddy laugh"

"You know this is your fault right? She didn't want to stop because of her feud . Because she thought she had to compete .." I heard Brie's faint voice.

"Brie, you're just concerned . Please.." I heard Bryan not sure when he got here.

My eyelids felt heavy.

"I'll go get some coffee for everyone"

Dean.

"Brie come on, Paige went to order us some takeaways. We can go down and eat and come back. The doctor said she would wake up later today. Its only been a few hours. Let's just leave them alone.." I heard Renee.

Them?

I forced my eyes open, looking over the blurry room. I realized someone was holding my hand.

I stared down at it and then at the person it belonged to as he ran his free hand over his face in frustration. I guess because of Brie.

As he dropped them, his blue eyes burned into mine realizing I was awake.

A/N:

I used:

Brock's attack in March 2015
Brocks apology on Raw in June 2015
And of course Nikki's surgery video ( with my own twists of course )

So we had Nikki without Brock.

Brock's destruction.

John Cena.

Her waking up and staring into blue eyes...