At the arena, a week after last chapter

3rd Person POV

Gionna runs towards Caleb and Paul, who were going over the plan for tonight.

Gionna: I have a plan!

Paul: Well you sure are excited today, Ms. Daddio. So, what's your plan?

Gionna: IknowIhaveaconcussionandthatI'mnotmedicallyclearedtowrestlebutwhatif-

Caleb, chuckling: Woah woah, slow down babe. Take a breath, and then speak.

Gionna, after calming down: Ok, so what I was saying was: I know I have a concussion and that I'm not medically cleared to wrestle, but what I stayed by your side? So you could continue your storyline with Reigns.

Caleb: I like it.

Paul: As do I. Tonight, Caleb Winters with Liv Morgan and Paul Heyman, will face Seth Rollins in a qualifying match to determine the final person on Team SmackDown.

Caleb: Sounds good to me.

Timeskip

Caleb's POV

I stand across from Seth, Gi and Paul on the outside, and I'm ready to face this "messiah".

Seth: I am the messiah.

I just shake my head with a smirk. This asshole is in for the beating of his lifetime. The ref rings the bell and Seth and I approach each other. He goes for a lockup but I kick him in the midsection. I drive my hands into his back with an axe handle before hitting him with a European uppercut. He stumbles back into his corner when I irishwhip him into the opposite corner, run after him, and hit him with a splash. I keep a hold of him and hit a belly-to-belly, tossing him across the ring. Rollins slowly makes it to his hands and knees and, as he does, I bounce off the ropes and my right boot connects with the side of his face. I make my way to his legs before lifting him up and driving him back into the mat with a powerbomb. Not letting him get comfortable, I drive my elbow into the side of his knee. This is more than just a qualifying match. This is a chance to send a message to Reigns using his former Shield brother. I grab his left leg and stomp away on his hamstring and knee. I look dead at the hard camera while locking in the Figure 4, really applying pressure onto his left leg. Placing my hands flat on the mat, I push myself up, increasing the pressure on his left leg and knee. He sits up, screaming in agony. Whenever we lock eyes, I make my eyes go wide before screaming back at him while smiling evilly, mocking his pain.

Me: Ain't nobody here to save ya, Seth! You're all alone, boy!

Whenever I said "boy", I made sure to sound a little like Kratos from God of War. I know what you're thinking. "But Caleb, you aren't normally this psychotic. Why are you acting like this?" Well, the answer is quite simple: it's part of Gionna's new plan. She figured it'd be cool for me to become more destructive. Back to the match.

I keep the Figure 4 locked in as Seth flops onto his back. As soon as his back hits the mat, I violently fling my own back against the mat. I smile as I look at Gi, who is upside down from where my body is positioned. She's smirking while clapping. I'm fairly close to the ropes so she walks up to the apron and leans on it like she used to for her Riott Squad entrance before resting her elbows on the apron and her head in her hands.

Me: Hey darlin'.

Gi: Hey baby. Whatcha doin'?

Me: Just hangin' out.

Seth: Ahhhhhhh!

I quickly lift my right leg up before driving it back down onto his left ankle, causing him to shut up as the hold is locked back in. I raise myself up, quickly turning it into a Figure 8 before dropping back down into the Figure 4. Seth still refuses to tap, but he doesn't have much left.

Me: Some people are so rude. I'll talk to you in a minute. Gotta handle some business first. Love you.

Gi, laughing: Love you too.

I release the hold and stand up. I pick Seth up Aleister Black style then irishwhip him. As he runs back to me, I pop him up and hit him with the Winter's End. After hoisting him up onto my shoulders in a fireman's carry, I hit him with an Assassin's Torch before calling for the end. As he makes it to his feet, I drive his skull back into the mat with another Winter's End. Rather than go for the pin, I go to his legs and lock in a Figure 4 Sharpshooter. I need to ask Gi about naming that move. Anyway, Seth screams in agony and it isn't long before he taps out. I continue to hold it in until he passes out from the pain. I feel the ref trying to pry me off, but I don't budge. That is until the familiar, small and warm hands of Gionna Daddio touch my arm and back. As soon as I feel her touch, I release the hold.

Gi: What do you wanna do now?

Me: Send Reigns a message.

I pick up Rollins and hit him with another Assassin's Torch, staring at the hard camera the whole time.

Me: Come on, Reigns! Come on!

I pick Seth up again and hit him with a Southern Superkick before popping him up and connecting with a Winter's End.

Paul, to the camera: Roman, I'm begging you. For Seth's sake, come out here.

Roman's music hits and the Universal bitch himself shows up. As he stares down to the ring, I pick Seth up again and hold him upside down, waiting to hit the Cemetery Bloom. I decide to play mind games with him by shouting lyrics from Parkway Drive's "Cemetery Bloom".

Me: All! Hail! Mine!

I drive Seth's skull into the mat with my modified Tombstone. Roman and I stare at each other as the show goes to commercial.

Timeskip

Gi and I are just sitting on a production crate as the show goes on. By Gi and I, I mean me. Gi is sitting in my lap, leaning her back against my chest, my back up against the wall.

Billie: Awwwwwww. So cute.

The sound of people running and metal clanging against them concrete floor echoes throughout the hall.

Me: Gi, do you think you can fight and not get injured more?

Gi: I guess. What's going on?

Me: We're being invaded by either NXT or RAW. Either way, I'm gonna need some help. Billie, go get the rest of the roster. We aren't gonna be pushed around by them.

Billie: Ya got it.

Billie leaves as cameramen come running backwards and a mob of NXT superstars approach. Most of the SmackDown roster comes and stand around us. Gi and I stay next to each other as the NXT Champion Finn Bálor and NXT Women's Champion Charlotte Flair lead the charge. I look to the front and see Roman and Sasha. The Universal Champ looks back at me and we nod at one another as Gi and Sasha nod at each other as well. Our rivalries have to be pushed aside for now. Tonight, we stand together as SmackDown. The champions stand before each other and stare one another down. I look back a little and see Ruby, Carmella, Billie, and Bayley.

Me, to them quietly: Watch over Gi.

Ruby: Got it.

The four line up near Gi as I start moving towards the front of the group.

Gi: Where are you going?

Me: To kick some ass.

I stand in between Roman and Kevin Owens, Walter standing across from me.

Me: He's a big sumbitch, ain't he?

Kevin, chuckling: Good luck.

We just stand there, waiting for the other group to strike first. I should've known NXT would attack today. They attacked RAW on Monday. Shane McMahon stands in front of us while Triple H stands in front of NXT. Ol' Helmsley starts the brawl when he surprise attacks Shane. We all rush at each other, everyone fighting anyone from the opposite brand. Walter charges at me, but I surprise him with a Southern Superkick. It doesn't knock him down, but it does make stun him. Let's see how many of these assholes I can knock out in one go. I lift Walter up onto my shoulders and yeet that motherfucker into several other NXT superstars with an Assassin's Torch.

Me: Who's next?

I roll my eyes, cursing myself. I just had to ask, didn't I? As I look up, all four members of Undisputed Era are standing there. They must be using the numbers game to take on one person after the next.

Adam: You think you're fighting us? You're fighting...

The four members step aside to reveal my brother.

Me, quietly: Oh for fuck's sake.

Adam: Isaiah! Winters! Bay bay!

Isaiah stands there dead silent. We lock eyes and stare each other down. We rush each other and trade right hands. He boots me in the stomach before hitting a stunner, which he calls the Perfect Insanity. It doesn't take me down, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't rocked by it. I reel from the Perfect Insanity as Isaiah gets back up, ready to continue his assault. He runs at me and hits me with a Spear. The way he hits his Spear is kinda like how Edge used to do his. Anyway, he stands up and the Undisputed Era celebrates around him, patting his back as I groan while doing a sit-up. My brother turns to me and brings me to my feet before lifting me up for a vertical suplex. I drive my knee into the top of his head before landing back on my feet. After my feet touch the floor, I lift him over my head and hit him with a Jackhammer. The Undisputed Era members are now facing Big E, Dolph Ziggler, and the Miz. Even though E can handle himself, no one can really last in a two-on-one assault, so I go after the head of Undisputed Era. I grab Adam by the back of his neck and whip him into the brick wall. I go for a right hand but Adam ducks under it. I turn around and strike Cole with a right. He turns around and I take advantage, hitting him with a release German right into the wall.

Isaiah: I'm not done with you yet!

Oh shit. I turn to him and we lock eyes once again. I raise my right hand and shoot him a bird, which clearly gets under his skin. As he's fuming and without breaking eye contact much, I grab Cole and drive him into the ground with a Uranage. As my brother and I approach each other, I break eye contact a little to look in the mob for Gi. I see her and it's like falling in love with her all over again. Watching her beat down on Rhea Ripley is definitely a sight to see. She notices me looking at her and quickly winks at me before we both focus on our respective opponents. My brother goes for another Perfect Insanity, but I catch his foot before pushing it back and driving my knee into his jaw. He responds with his WMD, which causes me to use a nearby wall to stay standing.

Gionna's POV

I leap up and lock in a Guillotine Choke onto Rhea and, as she slowly fades, I watch Caleb fight his brother. Then Caleb gets rocked by a WMD. He got hit hard. So hard he's using the wall just to stand up. Either he's hurt or he's playing possum.

Caleb's POV

I hear my brother charge at me so I push off the wall, causing him to run right into it shoulder first. We begin to trade right hands when someone run towards Gi's direction. I hit my brother with a Southern Superkick before hitting the person, who turned out to be Pete Dunne, from behind with a clothesline. Poor Dunne never saw it coming. I get to Gi and she jumps up into my arms. We hold each other close as the invasion ends. SmackDown managed to fend off the attack. Vengeance will be ours.

Timeskip

3rd Person POV

Gionna and Caleb climb into Betty White and start heading away from the arena. Caleb places his hand on Gionna's thigh as he drives and slowly moves his hand up and down her leg. She looks up at him with a smile before kissing him on the cheek and holding onto his arm. The invasion from NXT took a lot out of both of them, but neither one wants to sleep.

Caleb: You can go to sleep, Gi.

Gionna: And leave my baby all alone? Not a chance.

Caleb: You've fallen asleep before.

Gionna: This time is different.

After awhile of silence, Gionna speaks again.

Gionna: Thank you for allowing me to fight today, babe. Most guys wouldn't have let me fight tonight.

Caleb: Look, I ain't your boss. I'm your boyfriend. I know it's rough on you not being able to wrestle. I knew this could be your chance to fight without having to be in the ring so, I figured I'd encourage you.

Gionna: You're a big softy, you know that?

Caleb, chuckling: That's what I hear. Do you remember the first time you called me that?

Gionna: It was Christmas Eve. You and I stayed together in my apartment, even though you had your own apartment across the hall. You and I both had pretty messed up weeks and I saw you cry.

Caleb: You gave me a hug and you wouldn't let go. Technically, that counts as one of the first times we slept together.

Gionna, laughing: Yeah. No funny business, just cuddles.

Caleb: That's what you told me because you thought I was gonna take advantage of ya.

Gionna: I...just didn't want to make a mistake and lose the only person that loved me.

Caleb: I have and always will love you, Gionna Daddio.

Gionna: Awwwwww. You know how to make a girl feel special, ya big softy.

They smile before turning on music. Gionna picks the songs and dances around to some of them, singing with Caleb at different points in the night.

Caleb: Hey Gi?

Gionna: Yeah?

Caleb: I need a name for my Figure 4 Sharpshooter.

Gionna: And you want me to pick the name?

Caleb nods his head. Gionna looks around the cab of the truck and finds a Breaking Benjamin CD. She flips it over and looks at the list of songs before looking back at Caleb smiling.

Gionna: What about...Dear Agony?

Caleb: I love it. Nice pick, Gi.

Gionna: I'm very talented when it comes to naming things.

Caleb: Mmhmm, I bet. You can put the Breaking Benjamin CD down.

Gionna: There's no getting past you, is there?

Caleb: Nope.

As they continue the drive, Caleb looks at the time before looking at Gionna, who is trying not to go to sleep. They are still an hour away from her farm.

Caleb: Gi, do you want to go to sleep?

Gionna, in a babyish voice: No. I wanna stay up.

Caleb: Whatever you say, ya adorable monster.

Gionna: I not a monster.

Caleb: Fine, tyrant. Whatever. (To himself) Yeah, we're going to my house.

Timeskip

The two pull into Caleb's garage before closing and locking up the house. They go to the bedroom, change into clothes they're comfortable in. Gionna is in a sports bra and sweatpants while Caleb is shirtless and in shorts. Caleb closes the door before laying down with Gionna in the bed. They cuddle up close to each other before kissing each other goodnight and laying down in the same position they fell asleep in on the bus. Gionna is laying on top of Caleb's chest, her arms wrapped around his neck and her legs straddling him, while Caleb has his arms wrapped around her back, holding her close to him. The two soon drift off to sleep.

End of chapter

A/N: Thank y'all so much for reading and Merry Christmas. I know that the day I'm releasing this is the day after Christmas, but who gives a shit? Anyway, happy holidays, thank y'all for reading, and I'll talk to y'all next time.