A couple days after their return*

Toni is back in the states after a successful month in Japan, and Tyler had a great week back home with the ones he loved. But now it was time for them to return to reality as they have a recording at Full Sail later that day.

NXT, William Regal and Adam Cole have been teasing something, and it had to do with Undisputed Era.

No one knew, but everyone in the universe had a feeling that it involved either someone joining or someone leaving.

That had all the members in the group on edge as this could be something big.

In Tyler's apartment*

Today would be his and Toni's return back to NXT after a couple weeks, and for her would be a month.

And now since they are officially a couple to the entire world, they were hoping that this wouldn't turn into a big storyline; If it were to be brought up by Regal then Tyler had a couple ideas.

Alarm*

His eyes quickly opened as he was suprised that his alarm clock was set.

It would never be going off on the day of recording, so that raised flags.

Tyler sat up next to the side of his bed, wiped his eyes and yawned as his phone started to go off.

When he looked over, he saw the culprit that set this all up.

Toni🖤❤: Hey, are you awake?

He smiled as she was planning something since she got him up early, so he had to call her to see what was up.

Ring. Rin-

She didn't let it ring more than twice, she was waiting for this call.

Toni: Well, good morning.

Tyler: Did you set my alarm?

Toni: Me? No.

Tyler: You didn't set my alarm last night, after watching a movie in my room?

Toni: Nope. Not me.

Tyler: Let me get this straight. You, Toni did not set me alarm as you were the only person in my room last night?

Toni: Hmm, don't know what you're talking about Ty. Maybe you have ghosts.

Tyler: Ghosts? Yeah, guess that's it.

He overheard her laugh a little before spilling her plans out.

Toni: Well, since you are awake. How about you come over now to have breakfast?

Tyler: Yeah sure, let me shower-

Toni: Wait on that!

She interrupted him before he could finish his sentence.

Toni: Just. Bring over a pair of clothes. Now hurry!

He then heard the call end, which confused him as he had no idea what was going on.

But Tyler grabbed a pair of clothes as he was told, grabbed his bag with his gear and championship belt and headed out of his apartment with bedhead and still half asleep.

Walking down the hall*

He reached his girlfriends front door and saw it propped open, so he barely pushed it open to hear sizzling with a blond women standing in the kitchen working.

Slipping in, putting his stuff down and looked up at her as Toni quickly turned around.

Toni: Ty!

She turned around, put down the spatula and walked towards him as she revealed that she was only wearing a bra and panties.

Tyler's eyes widened as she grabbed his arms, wrapped them around her as they shared a kiss.

He couldn't study her as she was acting really strange. But he would let it go as he followed her back into the kitchen where they were talking and now eating.

The conversation started up about what us happening tonight.

Toni: So I see your title is going up.

Tyler: My third defense.

Toni: Do you know who it is?

Tyler: Nope, mystery opponent. Hunter wouldn't tell me, neither would William.

Toni: I wonder who it is.

Tyler: I honestly don't think anyone has deserved a title shot, so it better be someone good.

Toni: Maybe it's me?

Tyler: Oh really now?

Toni: I mean, I would make a run at your money.

Tyler: I would kick your ass.

Toni: Oh yeah?

She smiled as the tension was heating up, and he knew something was going to happen as he watched Toni put down her fork and look at him; not blinking until she stood up.

Tyler then stood up as they both squared up to each other.

She started to smile as they were ready to go at it.

Toni: You really want to do this?

Tyler: I'm not afraid to hurt a girl.

Toni: That's how you think this will go huh?

Tyler: What are you going to do? That's right, jack shit-

As he said that, Toni sprinted at him shoulder first and tackled him.

Both then hit the floor as they fight began with Toni already trying to put his arm in a lock, but Tyler got out and both were standing again.

They locked up as no one was going down to the ground at this point, until they pushed a little hard and slipped.

Tyler and Toni's head collided which stopped the fight.

As they sat on the floor in her living room, grabbing their heads and looking at each other.

That instantly made them laugh for a while, then both got up and Tyler went back to eat; Toni then grabbed him and pulled him away from the table as she got closer. She got up to his eat and whispered something.

Toni: Hey, did you bring that pair of clothes like I asked?

Tyler: Yeah, why?

Toni: Follow me.

She finger waved him towards her as they walked into her bedroom, then into her bathroom where all he could do was stare at her.

Toni: Is that all you're going to do? Do something about it.

Tyler: Whatever you say miss Storm.

She hit him on the arm with a towel as they both stripped down and jumped in the shower.

Later on that night*

Tyler was hanging out with Toni in her apartment as they were waiting until they had to leave for Full Sail tonight.

They had sometime to kill, so they continued to watch their favorite show "Peaky Blinders".

But before they knew it, it was time to get ready and leave.

So Toni lifted her head off of Tyler and got off the couch as she had to get her bags.

Tyler couldn't get his eyes off of her, it's like after Japan; They've gotten extremely close and can't keep their hands off each other.

But that mindset had to change for a second as they needed to leave.

Tyler walked to her front door and grabbed his bag, then just stood there wondering that was taking her so long.

Tyler: T, we gotta go.

Toni: I'm coming, hang on!

He waited not even a couple seconds when she came busting out of her room with her bags.

They then walked outside her apartment and the couple walked down to Tyler's Jeep, where he packed their bags and started the twenty minute drive to the show.

34 minutes later*

Full Sail was right in front of them, they've returned home for the first time in a month.

The excitement was already getting to them as they both stepped out and walked inside the building quickly.

Before Tyler knew, he was in his locker room getting the talk from the boys.

NXT*

The show started off with a video package hyping up Toni Storm and her decision on weather or not to join Undisputed Era.

Everyone wanted to know her final answer, so when she popped up on the huge titron after it; Backstage with Cathy Kelly was the Women's United Kingdom Champion.

Cathy: Everyone has been waiting for her words on what Tyler Black and the rest of he stable known as Undisputed Era; Please welcome, Toni Storm.

The crowd cheered the blond walked in with her shades on.

Cathy: Toni, you seem to keep everyone on their toes on what's your situation with Undisputed?

Toni: Cathy, Cathy. I'm going to show everyone how I feel about the amazing opportunity they've given me.

She pulled out the shirt that Tyler gave her a month ago and held it up to the camera as the crowd booed.

Toni: You see this? This is that invitation that I was presented. Now all this is, is a shirt. That's pretty pathetic. If they really wanted me in the so called "Force", then they would've done something more professional.

Cathy: One more thing, and that is that news broke over the weeks where you and Tyler Black are pretty close? Does that affect your decision on whatever you'll do?

Toni: Chuckles* If Tyler really wanted me to join, then he would've gotten on his hands and knees, kissed my hand and my feet begging me to join. Because Toni Storm doesn't need no one!

She then ripped the shirt and walked off screen as the NXT fans cheered since she stayed single and babyface.

The show continued with the opening match, Tyler Black verses his mystery opponent.

Shock the System*

The croud started to boo as he walked out with a new Undisputed Era shirt, and the NXT North American Championship around his waist.

He held up the signature gesture as he was building more heat.

But that all changed when he reached the ring and got in with the ref as they all waited for the mysterious opponent.

Aleister Blacks theme hits*

Tyler looked up at the stage where the cloud of smoke was pooling out as the Dutch Destroyer rose from the shadows.

Everyone in the croud was going crazy as this rivalry was starting back up.

Shock was pouring out of Tyler as his old partner has returned into the scene.

Both are in the ring*

They were announced and the match was official as they stood in their corners.

Tyler was laughing at Aleister as he wasn't moving, atleast until Tyler sprinted at him and tried to suprise assault him.

He was caught with a right high kick.

End of the 30 minute match*

This match took up most of NXT's Network time but it finally was ending.

Tyler was on the defense for most of the match until a uprising starting and he was looking to become the winner.

But when Tyler was charging up for his "Black Plague".

When he started to lunge out at Aleister, Tyler was suddenly hit with a "Black Mass".

The Anti-Hero went for the cover but was interrupted by a theme, as Bobby, Kyle and Roderick ran out to throw the disqualification.

Aleister was getting beat down until the arena went dark.

When they came back on, the Dutch Destroyer was gone.

With Undisputed Era*

The referee handed back his title as the guys were picking him up, until they were alerted to the titron as the leader of the faction was on screen with his NXT Championship.

Adam: Tyler, what the hell are you doing? How did you almost lose that match? You should've squashed the maniac, and if it wasn't for the boys then you wouldn't have that strap.

The guys in the ring were pretty quiet as he continued.

Adam: What has gotten into you? Ever since everyone found out about your behind the scenes little relationship with Toni Storm, you haven't been yourself. We never see you anymore, or even hear from you. It seems like you're pussy whipped.

The croud lost their shit as he fired at his right hand man. Hit a low blow.

Adam: Here's the deal. If you're not going to be serious about this then I'll give you a choice. It's either Toni, or us. I want an answer next week.

He knocked the camera over on its side and walked away as the guys then let go of Tyler and walked out of the ring, they all were showing weakness towards him.

That worried him since they can easily end all of this in the matter of a snap of the fingers.

There was nothing else he could do but walk backstage and figure this out.

Last promo of the night*

Rhea Ripley was finishing up her match by kicking out her jobber opponent out of the ring.

She then grabbed a microphone to try and get something off her chest.

Rhea: I'm sick of this little girl running around this company thinking she's everything. Toni, get your ass out here so I can ruin your career!

It was pretty hostile, but the Aussies met in the ring as her theme hit and the cameras showed Toni walk out with here title.

She joined her in the ring as that was asking for trouble.

As Toni was given a microphone, Rhea smacked it out of her hand so she could be the only one to talk.

Rhea: You shoot down the offer that we, as a faction, a team, a family give you; Like it was nothing to you, which you should feel terrible about.

The croud was wondering what this was all about, but they were about to find out.

Rhea: I'm sick of you running around her with everyone around your finger.

Toni: off mic* what are you talking about?

Rhea: What am I talking about, you saw what happend in the title match kicking off the show. Tyler is star struck and can't preform, all because of you.

Toni started to laugh as she couldn't believe what she was listening.

Rhea: You need to calm down and sit down for a second while I stand over you and run this company. But you can't just do that, you have to feed your ego all because no one likes you.

Toni: ...

Rhea: Why do you think you have no friends here? Huh? Why do you think you've been single most of your life Toni? Because no one wants to be with a selfish bitch.

The croud was really confused but fired up as the heat was building quickly.

Rhea: I'm suprised Tyler agreed to date you, but clearly he'll be the only one that likes you. Not even your own father liked you, that's why he left when you were a little girl.

Toni had enough and hit Rhea with a right hook to the jaw.

That shocked the NXT Women's Champion as she dropped the microphone and her title.

The cameras showed Toni start to tear up and walk backstage.

Backstage*

Toni walked straight into catering and past as she found her boyfriend standing in the hallway, watching a monitor.

He glimpsed over real quick and saw Toni quickly walking to him. He then looked back and watched her go straight up to him and wrap her arms around him tightly and start to cry.

Tyler: Hey hey, its ok.

Toni couldn't say anything as she was really upset, since that verbal abuse wasn't ran by her.

All he could do was hold her and try to calm her down.

After a couple minutes*

Tyler walked Toni to the woman's locker room so she could grab her stuff so they could head home.

Neither head management Triple H or William came up to her and talked to her about it, so that ment it was time to just get out of there.

Tyler was determined to cheer her up a little before they end the night.

END OF CHAPTER 24