After somewhat of a wild week, the time has arrived for another episode of ROH which meant Y/N was finally going to see what the attack and the help from his last match was all about. It was quite a surprise to him to be honest and it stuck with him, even up to now. Dakota, Rhea and Tegan were checking up on the young man frequently to see, if everything was alright and to tell Y/N they missed him very much. The long distance was kind of annoying for them all, because it separated the group for a long time. Yes, travelling was part of the job and it was nice to explore different cities as well as getting to know new people. Sometimes that happened in unusual ways, but it was worth the experience nonetheless. Y/N was very happy with his life and proud of what he achieved in the last few months. Everything was going great. Cheeseburger, Brody, Taryn, Priscilla and a few others also checked in on Y/N whenever they could. The time they would spend together was used well through talking, going out, working out together and similar things to help each other. And that time was worth a lot, since many memories have been made every single time.

Soon enough it was time for Y/N to even out the playing field, so he grabbed a spare mic and walked to the ring with his theme song playing. His hair was loosely hanging down, his eyes full of determination, yet confusion was mixed in as well.

Y/N:" You know...I had my third match last time, fighting Flip Gordon. I had a good bit of fun during that match, until his mates PCO and Brody King got involved. Sure, it was a bad situation and I would've been beaten down...It didn't get this far though."

Y/N ran a hand through his hair and looked out to the crowd and even the commentators. This really bothered him a lot, but now was the time to break it all down.

Y/N:" It's not often that people rush out to help me, so...Mark Haskins, Tracy Williams, get your asses out here now!"

^ Mark Haskins

^ Tracy Williams

Yes, the young man was getting a little mad at the minute. Mark and Tracy were the ones helping him, but was it really needed? Y/N stood back at the far sight of the ring as Mark and Tracy walked out, also carrying mics in their hands. The crowd seemed to love them, evident by a big wave of cheers. Once they were in the ring though, the mood shifted as the fans fell silent.

Mark:" I understand that you're angered, Y/N. We actually had no part in your business."

Tracy:" And we want you to know that we're sorry for interrupting your match like this."

Mark:" However, there was something very wrong."

Y/N:" Oh, and what in all hell was that?"

Mark:" You were outnumbered. The men who were about to attack you are part of  Villain Enterprises. Flip Gordon, PCO and Brody King act under the guide of one man."

Tracy:" That man is Marty Scurll. The mastermind and leader of Villain Enterprises."

Y/N:" Then let me guess. You helped me out to even the battlefield. That's all well and good, but for the people who can't count, we're  3 vs 4, you know?"

Mark:" Yes, we know. But we have something they don't have and that is faith. We have our own guidance here in Ring Of Honor."

Tracy:" You have great potential, Y/N. And we have an offer for you."

Y/N was confused as he paced around the ring like a predator. It was unusual that someone would come up with an offer out of nowhere. Especially at times like these where the wrestling business was full of great athletes and new ideas.

Y/N:" Fine. Then lay it out for me, guys. Show me what you might do for me. I mean what could go with trusting a stranger, right?"

These words were filled with lots of sarcasm, startling Mark and Tracy a little. The two had seen what Y/N did before, so they didn't end up as disturbed as expected.

Mark:" My friend, all around us are these fiends who live off our demise. Tragedies strike and such people come to life. People like the entirety of Villain Enterprises."

Tracy:" Me, Mark and a few others have decided to build our own faction a good while back. We are called Lifeblood."

Mark:" And Lifeblood is all about the unity in mankind, to rid this place of evil and to restore the prestige that Ring Of Honor once had. Our question to you, Y/N: will you join us?"

That was the last word until the lights went out and the titantron flickered. A few different images flashed by, only to show Marty Scurll himself.

Marty:" Hear what these men are saying, Y/N. They want to show you the truth...or at least their version of it. I am not about to do so. What I want you to understand is that even if you join them, you will always be outnumbered... I don't want to take anything from you, Y/N L/N. All I want to do is to give you a chance. A chance to see through the smoke and open your eyes."

Y/N:" I should trust you after your men were about to beat me up? Sorry, but no chance."

Marty:" And here I thought you were smart, Y/N. I actually believed you would be the goat amongst the lambs, but all I see is that you're just as blind as everyone else. Come next week, you and I will have a talk."

Y/N:" Will we? Then find me where no one else dares to go and we might find a way...for me to kick your ass!"

This enraged Marty even more, so he got up and knocked the camera over. Fortunately the lights came back on and there was nobody waiting to attack the three men in the ring. However, Tracy and Mark smiled at Y/N and took a step closer.

Mark:" Does that mean you will join Lifeblood?"

Y/N:" You bet your ass on that!"

Mark and Y/N shook hands right there in the middle of the ring for every single person to see. In Y/N's eyes joining them was better than joining a bunch of washed up no-gooders. Tracy also shook Y/N's hand to officially welcome him to Lifeblood. That moment was one for the ages, but it was clear that there was trouble ahead and it would come sooner or later in the form of Villain Enterprises.
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A few minutes after that segment was done, Tracy, Mark and Y/N were backstage again to talk a little more. They started with the usual stuff like introductions, their beginnings, parts about their private life and the career choices they made. It was a very nice conversation to say the least.

Y/N:" And that's how I ended up here instead of somewhere like WWE or something."

Mark:" Isn't that your big dream though?"

Y/N:" I have no big dreams, apart from keeping friends and family all safe and happy. The constant travelling is part of the job and everyone understands how hard the life on the road is."

Tracy:' How about your contract though? You didn't mention much about it."

Y/N:" It's kind of a developmental contract. The bosses wanna see what I can do in the ring and if it was worth it. After that time is up, I'm either signing a full time multi-year deal or I'm let go."

Tracy:" And if you're let go, what's next for you?"

Y/N:" I haven't thought that far ahead. I wanna enjoy the time I have before thinking about what if and all that."

Mark:" You're right in that aspect. I always encourage everyone to live in the present. The past is gone and done, the future is way ahead of us, so let's not dwell in either of them for too long."

Tracy:" Right. How is Vicky actually?"

Mark:" She's doing pretty good for herself actually, taking care of the kid and all that."

Y/N:" So I assume Vicky is your wife?"

And suddenly the group was joined by a young woman with very dark red hair, dressed in a lot of leather.

Vicky:" You're assuming correctly, young man."

Mark:" Welcome back, sweetie. I missed seeing you."

Vicky:" And I missed you, darling."

Mark and Vicky shared a loving kiss before wrapping an arm around each other. Y/N looked at the couple and smiled because they reminded him of his own girlfriends.

Mark:" Vicky, I would like to introduce you to Y/N L/N, the newest member of Lifeblood."

Vicky:" Yeah, I saw the segment. It's nice to meet you, Y/N."

Y/N:" The pleasure is all mine, Mrs. Haskins."

It was another handshake since nobody wanted to make things awkward at the first meeting. Y/N felt very welcome once again, because now he got to know some more people. Mark was a very nice gentleman who knew his way with words. Tracy was very wise and funny actually. And then there was Vicky, a very good looking woman who seemed to be very nice as well. This constellation would be a very promising one in the foreseeable future.

Vicky:" I saw your matches, Y/N. You certainly are a different kind of wrestler."

Y/N:" I'll take that as a compliment. What I go for in the ring is very different to how I really am, so don't take any of my promos too personal. They're not intended to actually insult anyone."

Vicky:" I haven't taken any offense to them yet."

Tracy:" Neither have I."

Mark:" I have just a little, but I let it slide. It's not like you mean any harm at the end if the night."

Y/N:" You're right about that. I don't really mean any harm when the show is over and the cameras are gone."

Mark:" Well, it was nice getting to know you a little better, Y/N. You're a good man."

Tracy:" I agree. We will see each other  around again soon."

Vicky:" Have a nice night, Y/N."

There was a little tease in Vicky's words as she uttered them to the young male, who couldn't help but to blush softly when he heard them. When the three were out of range, Y/N took a deep breath and muttered something to himself.

Y/N:" Every girl is teasing me upon the first meeting. What is going on in this world?"

A question only experts could answer, but it was true. So far, just about every girl Y/N met teased him in some way which then led to sex. Was that bad? Not yet, apart from counting the women who were either married or had a child already. Y/N was very sure that there was trouble on the way and that it would come in various forms.