THE FOLLOWING DAY
(Brandon POV)

So... last week happened... I honestly felt bad for putting Demi through all that nonsense with Becky. I mean hell, I wasn't even expecting her to show up let alone try and pull what she did. She looked to be in perfect ring shape too! There's something going on here...
Anyways, after tapings last week I thought up an idea to take Demi out on a date, just the two of us, as an apology for what happened. The following morning I made my move.

"Hey Dem?"

"Yeah?"

"So remember what happened last week?"

"You mean the night you were setup?"

"Basically... ah... I felt really... really bad after that, and I kinda felt like I needed to make it up to you so... I was thinking... we go on a date."

She put her spoon to her cereal down and focused in.

"Really... a- a date?"

"Yeah like... go somewhere, hangout.. enjoy each other's company, all that stuff. I felt it'd be pretty cool."

She got up and walked towards the kitchen counter where I was.

"Well why didn't ya just say so! I'm totally do- I mean yeah... yeah that'll be cool."

She tried to play it off like she wasn't excited but I saw right through it. This of course, lead to laughter filling up this side of the house. I guess you could say it's a date.
We knew we had Takeover this Saturday, so we marked it down for Sunday afternoon. That'd give us plenty of time to kick ass on Pay Per View.

"Hey B?"

"Hm?"

"Thanks... for everything. Like I said back when we met. I watched your matches on the daily so this... is a dream come true... even with whatever the hell happened last night."

"Awe... thanks babe! That really means a lot. Just know that I'll always been here for you as best I can. Through love... and war."

"Was that a War-games pun?"

"Ok maybe I kept one thing from my past relationship with Becky... damn was she good with puns."

She laughed a little bit before we hugged for a while forgetting about everything around us and focusing on each other. If I had to describe the feeling in one word.... magical."

Later on we both got ready for an intense workout at the home gym. I linked up with a PT from a Crossfit right down the road, and invited him to come on down and help. Trust me when I tell you we were nearly dead by the end of it, but I guess that's the sign of a good workout eh?

For the rest of the day, I worked on editing some videos for the ol' YouTube channel. It was an elongated process but hey, I was having fun. Demi soon knocked on the door with lunch.

"It's open!"

I replied as my favorite Aussie entered with a Subway.

"Hey babe! Lunch is served!"

"Why thank you very much... is that chicken bacon ranch?"

"Just the way you like it! One of your mates helped me out."

"Shane..."

I muttered to myself with a chuckle.

"Yup... that one."

"Ah that's cool, we just don't really talk as often so... anyways thanks for the lunch!"

"No problem."

She said with a smile.

"Whatcha working on there?"

She said gesturing to my center monitor with her free hand.

"Ah nothing much, just editing a vid for my YouTube channel."

"I'm learning more about you by the day, you have a YouTube channel?"

"Yeah it's nothing much, but I've kept it around."

"Cool, maybe you can show me something sometime."

"Setup's always here."

We shared a laugh as she was getting ready to walk out.

"Right, I'm gonna relax for a little bit. You and I both know we barely get that much time for it anymore. You down for cuddles later?"

"Of course! See ya then."

"Love you!"

"Love you too."

I said as she closed the door and I continued on with my editing, taking a bit out of my sandwich every now and then.
I eventually finished editing, made the thumbnail, and scheduled the video to come out Saturday whilst we were at Takeover. I then joined my beautiful girlfriend on the couch where we watched and fell asleep to Markiplier himself.

It was a good ass off day.
(End POV)

DAY OF WAR-GAMES
(Demi POV)

Good morning and welcome to War-games... or a least the day of. This morning started off as Usual with a little breakfast and a shower. It soon came to my knowledge that my ever so charismatic boyfriend hadn't woken up yet. That's when I hatched a plan.

In his office, for some reason, he has a megaphone that he ever so often uses in his meetups and such... I think you can start to see where this is going.

After acquiring the extraction tool, I slowly and quietly made my way back to our bedroom where he was located. I honestly felt like I was in one of those video games he plays. Once in position. I turned on the megaphone, and as loud as I could shouted.

"WELCOME TO WAR-GAMES!!"

And I tell you the look on his face was absolutely priceless ahaha!!

"Jesus Demi!! Was that really necessary?!"

"No... but the opportunity presented itself!"

"Who are you Edge now?"

"Maybe. On this day!!"

He groaned as I started singing Edge's theme. What I didn't expect the was a pillow to come flying my way. I dodged that shit like the matrix and ran like hell. I guess my strat worked.

After he got freshened up, we packed our bags for the long trip to Chicago for Takeover. Apparently he planned on staying there a few extra days for some meetup with his YouTuber friends so he packed a little extra in his suitcase. Of course gear bags were a must to separate street clothes from ring gear. We eventually finished up, locked the house up and walked to the garage. To be honest I forgot he turned half of it into his own personal workshop. I guess it helps if one of us breaks down. After looking around, we eventually drove to the airport, went through all the preflight stuff and flew to Chi-town.

Once we landed, we booked a rental as well as a hotel and settled down for a little.

"So first impressions on Chi-Town?"

"I mean we've been here before remember mate?"

"Yeah you got a point.., I did see some new buildings coming in."

"Sure you did..."

We simultaneously burst into laughter before relaxing to ease the jet lag.

5:00 P.M.

Right! Now... we get serious, Takeover time! Something I guess he forgot to mention was the fact that he also earned a title match with Mr. Adam Cole and the two signed a contract for the match on the go home show. I'm actually a little bit more excited for his match than mine. Or more nervous, it's gonna be a fun night!

We arrived at the Allstate Arena ready to rock and roll as we split up to tackle various pre-show necessities. I even heard through the grapevine that B somehow managed to make it onto UpUpDownDown which I knew he enjoyed. After all the fun stuff was over, it was time to focus on the task at hand... War-Games

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The crowd roared when the lights came on and just like that War-Games was underway.

The first match on the card put Matt Riddle up against the Prince of NXT in Finn Bálor. To be honest with ya, for an opening match, they tore the house down. Everyone in that arena including some of the guys and gals in the back were watching this potential instant classic. After Riddle had the bromission in for what seemed to be a while, Finn countered and hit a 1916 DDT to score the victory and end the match.

There was a massive pop from the crowd as the bell rang and Bálor celebrated for a bit before walking to the back. I was waiting in Gorilla for my match which was next as he came through the curtain.

"Hey Ferg! Great match mate!"

"Thanks Demi, you up next or something?"

"Yep just waiting for my cue."

"Oh alright, go kill it out there."

"Yes sir!"

I said as we fist bumped and he continued his walk to the back.

Fergal and I met up at the NXT UK Tournament and we've been keeping in touch ever since. He's a good friend. There was no time for reminiscing though because my theme soon hit.

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I made my way out to the roar of the crowd with that almost trademark smirk on my face knowing the feat I could accomplish tonight. And that feet soon came walking down the ramp as I was in the ring. That feat being the NXT Women's Championship currently being held by arguably one of the best women's superstars in this branch of WWE. That was about to change.

After ring introductions finished, the referee showed the title to each of us before showing it to the crowd and then handing it to the timekeeper's area. Finally, he checked in o see if we were both ready before ringing the bell to start this championship match. If I were to mention that I had no nerves coming into this match, I'd be flat out lying, but now was no time for that. The match started out pretty slow with a test of strength here, some grapples there, basic stuff ya but the athleticism started to peak through when I went for a lariat, but missed as Shirai ducked under and hit me with her own, I guess karma's a bitch right?
Anyways, later on in the match after many rights, hard ones at that, she got me with both of her knees into the bottom turnbuckle, only to setup for what she thought would be the finish of the match, but not to be denied I kicked out to another big pop from the crowd who were highly invested in the match.

She then tried a head scissors but I caught her and got her in position for the Riptide, which connected beautifully might I add. After that I covered her for the win and my FIRST EVER NXT Women's Championship. Yeah you could argue the UK title was my first, but there's nothing like winning a proper NXT Title. I almost cried in the center of the ring when the bell rang. You can ask Brandon, he knows I've been working for this moment for my entire life. And now that I'm here, I can say that it was all worth it. But hey, only way from here is up huh?

As I was handed over the title by the referee I celebrated with the fans as not just a thank you... but a "we did it." It was insane. When I got to the back, everyone was clapping and congratulating me on this occasion. Everyone soon backed away as none other than Brandon slowly walked through towards me. With no words, but a smile on his face he stuck his fist and I returned the favor to complete the fist bump and hugged as the gathering clapped some more.

Then all the champ stuff took into affect. I had my pictures taken, nameplates were changed, Kayla interviewed me... it was good night, but... didn't I say there were two title matches happening tonight?

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(Brandon POV)

I do believe she did! While champ over there was doing champ things, I was gearing up for my title match with Mr. Adam Cole Bay Bay... why is that so catchy?

And you know what the funny part is? He's working double duty tonight. Not only does he have to face me in a championship match, he's got to go to battle... go to War against Lee, Dijakovic, Ciampa, and a mystery forth person with the UE of course by his side. Do you know how demoralizing it'd be him if her were to walk out there again without a championship while his partners do? Oh man I can't wait.

The camera was on me as I walked out from my dark alley towards Gorilla. I could here the crowd roar so I automatically assumed the live feed was showing to the titantron and to the network. I turned my jacket on focused in a little before my eyes and the camera caught the new women's champ. The cameraman widened out to fit us both in the shot. We stared each other down briefly before she patted on the shoulder.

"Go get 'em bud!"

She said as she walked away.

"Ye-Yeah! will do..."

I said as I continued my walk and the theme for War-Games which of all things was "RICKY" by Denzel Curry. I mean I fucks with it but still.

Anyways, the feed cut to a promo package for the match as I made it to gorilla. Triple H gave me a good pre match pep talk before my theme hit and I waited until the drop to walk out like I usually do.

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My pyro shot up and I walked out to another  huge pop from the crowd. Something tells me either me and Demi that damn good, or someone posted a picture of us on Instagram, I wasn't mad though, the fans were gonna find out some way or another.

I stepped in through the ropes and zoned in while I waited on my opponent, The Champion, to make his way out. He soon did, and the crowd of course in typical UE fashion egged him on to the ring where he did his signature taunt as the fans joined along. With that the two of us settled in for ring intros.

"The following contest, scheduled for one fall..."

"ONE FALL!!!"

"... Is for, The NXT Championship!!"

The crowd popped as the lights focused in on the ring.

"Introducing first, The Challenger, from Jacksonville Florida, weighing 236 pounds, Brandon Powers!!"

"POWR Down"

The crowd chanted as I did my pose in the corner, not breaking my gaze once with Cole.

"And his opponent, Representing the Undisputed Era, from Lancaster, Pennsylvania weighing 210 Pounds, he is the NXT Champion! Adame Cole!!"

"Bay Bay!!"

The crowd screamed all at once. I sarcastically clapped at that incredibly overhyped introduction and waited for the bell. As it rang, both of us walked forward from our corners and faced off with each other, trying to play the intimidation game. When it seemed neither of us were budging, Cole slapped me dead in the face to the surprise of everyone in the crowd. I took the slap no problem but I took my time regaining myself to let him know that slap did him no favors. I slowly turned my head back to face him and shook my head in disappointment before decking him with a right hand. From then on it was an all out slug fest, which worked well for me, I didn't have another match after this. So I took it to him like no one else could.

To be fair though, he mounted a comeback when he pulled the ref in front of him to dodge an attack. As you could probably guess, the ref went flying out of the ring and was out for a while. That while was enough time for Cole to low blow me, and for the rest of his boys to come out to Ringside.

"This is MY TITLE!!! My ERA!! Ain't no way you're taking this shit from me!!"
He said with aggression as Fish, O' Reilly and Strong got up on the apron and were about to make there move when all of a sudden....

"Hey! That's... That's Tommaso Ciampa, a-and Kieth Lee and Dijakovic! These guys have a match against UE later tonight, but clearly they've seen enough."

"Yeah but it's Four on three, unless Team Ciampa finds that forth man and fast, there gonna be up a creek without a paddle come Main event time."

At that moment, something happened that shook the entire crowd to their core.

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"Holy Bleep indeed Mauro! Kevin Owens has returned to NXT!! And here we go team UE and Team Ciampa going at it out side the ring."

"You see Cole telling his troops 'go get em because he knows he's still in a title match, and he knows it's only a matter of time before the referee wakes up and sees all this, so he's gotta be careful even though he has champions advantage."

As Adam was directing traffic while both War-games teams were brawling to the back, he had no idea that myself along with the referee were back on our feet until he turned around and ate a super kick to the delight of the crowd.

I then backed up into a corner adjacent to him and started the "POWR DOWN" chant with my foot alla Seth Rollins, waited for him to gain his wits...

Then I pulled the trigger...

"POWR OUTAAAGGGEE!!! Cover!"

1...

2...

3...

"Mama Mia!!! What a match we have Witnessed here tonight ladies and gentlemen! We have a New NXT Champion!!"

"Here is your winner, and NEEEWWW N-X-T Champion!!! Brandon Powers!!!"

I rolled off Cole and laid face up to the lights with my hands on my head... time, at least for me, stood still. I was trying to process what just happened, but I couldn't do it. It became clear when I sat up and the ref held the title out in front of me... it was surreal. I slowly reached out and grabbed it and the ref patted me on the back.

"Good job kid, hell of a match."

He said as he went to check on Adam.

I slowly rose to my feet as the crowd went absolutely ballistic. I could tell they were waiting on this moment for a long time, and you what, I feel it was all worthwhile.

I climbed to the top rope and raised my newly won championship above my head. Sure I've won a few titles in my time on the indies, but nothing compares to that first WWE title win, and trust me, this won't be my last. I'll tell ya something though, my body doesn't wanna do this anymore ahaha!

I soon walked backwards up the ramp, title on my shoulder, saluting the fans one more time before walking to the back. The same cheers that met Demi in Gorilla were there for yours truly too, maybe a smidge louder... hehe

With all the Champ stuff completed, I took some time to myself sitting on a lighting crate to think about what just happened. In my mind everything had settled down a little bit, but that was before...

"Well holy shit!! There's my new champion!!"

Demi walked up with a smile on her face and her championship in tow,

"And what a hell of a match is was... phew I'm pooped!"

We shared a laugh together before I hopped of and hugged her.

"You did awesome tonight."

"So did you mate... I owe it all to you though."

"Ah it's alright... you don't have t-"

She stopped me by putting a finger on my lips.

"I know you don't understand it now, but you were my inspiration to even do this. I watched thousands of your matches all around the world before you even came that NXT Tournament that one day. Without you, I don't even think I'd be here right now, especially with this... So thank you... for everything."

She said with a smile as we briefly kissed.

"So... you too tire to take a couple more champion pics?"

"No ma'am!"

I said with excitement as we headed over to the photo area.

I swear Demi is one of a kind, I thought Becky was pretty and yes we had something going for a while, but Demi is freaking amazing, she's easy to talk to , she's easy just to be around, and she's honestly my best friend. I can't wait to see what else comes our way.

As we got undressed and packed up ready to head out. I remembered our little date we had planned for tomorrow and admittedly got a little nervous, but I knew it was gonna be fun, hell everything's fun when I'm around her.

Talk soon y'all.

-BP
(End POV)