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Hey there everyone,

I know the event is already over, but I wanted it to be digested by any of you. In the last chapter I asked you for suggestions for Y/N's gear and entrance for Takeover XXV.

@ghost360117 has brought 'Us' onto my view and I have to say: that's a great idea. The movie really got me going for today. But...I will also add a few aspects from another movie called 'The Lords Of Salem', a Rob Zombie movie.

I hope you enjoy the event and the chapter. This is only the beginning of weird and wonderful things I have in story.

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Tonight is the night. Tonight is your first Takeover. A lot of things have been going through your mind, considering what you're gonna wear to disturb the crowd. You asked fans and friends for ideas, but settled on something that mixes two very different movies. Of course they're horror related, just like most of your stuff. Yes, the build-up to the event has been a roller coaster of ups and downs, knowing how much the world expects from everyone who's performing tonight. Critics will review every little nook and cranny they can find, either giving positive or negative remarks. Your Twitter has been blowing up with questions and fans trying to cosplay as you. It's funny and quite impressive when you see how much time and effort they all take to dress up like you, but there's always one fact they're missing: they're not you. Recalling your promos is a nice feeling and it makes you smile, but they don't know what really goes into the process. Writing all of this stuff is hard since you have to keep it family friendly and yet interesting. you're no new Undertaker, no second Bray Wyatt or anyone. You're Y/N L/N and that makes you special after all. That's why your firends like you, that's why Taynara loves you.

Right now you're backstage at the table of WWE's makeup artists. You tell them exactly what you want since it's supposed to be one of a kind. Next Takeover will be something else entirely as you plan. The ladies respect your decisions for tonight, having done such things for years. They know what to use and where to start as you lean your head back and let them work their magic. But the silence doesn't hold long as Jaxson, Steve and Wesley come by to have a good look at you. Jaxson is the one closest to you, examining the face paint you're gonna have on.

Jaxson:" Making yourself into a painting, huh big guy?"

Y/N:" Takeover XXV is a very special night for NXT and I need something new for tonight. So I thought I'd borrow some ideas from two of my  favorite movies."

Jaxson:" And that involves putting paint on your face. I see."

Y/N:" Hey, I'm known for doing something like this. I have very weird ideas, compared to anyone else. And the match itself won't be boring either. Velveteen will get what he deserves."

Wesley:" I hope he does. The stuff he has said about in interviews and on his social media makes you look like the bad guy...Oh wait."

Y/N:" I am the bad guy in this feud. I was always the bad guy in any storyline. And it fits me well."

Steve:" That's true. I just hope you keep the gimmick fresh every week."

Y/N:" Knowing me, I always pull something new. I haven't even started doing the most messed up crap I can think of. This far...everything was childs play."

Jaxson:" Another movie there...Anyways, we're not gonna stop you from getting ready for your big night. You'd make a greit champion."

Wesley:" Take care, buddy."

Steve:" Yeah, stay the way you are. Tonight is your night to become a main stay on NXT."

All of you chuckle for a moment and so The Forgotten Sons leave you alone with the makeup artists again. It's always nice to have the respect of others while you respect them as well. You're a gentleman after all and that goes well with most people. Not everyone. Then again, you'll prove the ones who doubt you wrong anyways.

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About 40 minutes into the show, you recapp the first two matches. Matt Riddle has beaten Roderick Strong and the Street Profits have won the nXT Tag Team Championship. You don't really like their gimmick, but it's working well. It's getting the crowd and the more modern touch to it is fub for the younger audience these days. You grab your jacket for your entrance and make your way towards the side of the stage. Velveteen Dream is already in the ring and the cage has been lowered down before that even. Then, the arena goes completely dark. Leafs rustling can be heard, the wind is howling as the TitanTron lights up, showing a shack in the woods. This is meant to be your home and so a person steps into view. They have something in their left hand, revealing a long pair of scissors and they make their way towards your shack. A few seconds later, your laughter can be heard and the lights come on again, revealing people the same hight as you with the same hairstyle and wearing masks with your face on them. Two kids have climbed the cage, sitting across from each other.

They seem to play for a moment and they chuckle at the confused viewers. It's quite the freakshow until you step into view. You don't wear a mask, but your face paint and outfit for the night is revealed, showing influence of Rob Zombie.

(the striped shirt is not included in your outfit)

A wicked grin comes to your face again and as you walk to the ring, the group of masked people follows you and surrounds the cage. The kids are back down and in a safe environment. You wouldn't risk a kid being hurt at any time, but this match called for such an opportunity. You climb the steps, take off your jacket and give it to one of your followers before taking stand across from your opponent.

Announcer:" The following match is a Steel Cage Match. And it's for...the NXT North American Championship!"

The crowd is already soaking in the atmosphere as the introductions begin.

Announcer:" The challenger: from (your/hometown), weighing (weight) pounds. Y/N L/N!"

You smile and climb up the ropes, biting the cage as your fingers grip the metal. It makes you feel good to be in the cage right now, knowing Velveteen Dream can't get away from you that easily. When you get down, you stand back in your corner and focuss on how to start while your enemy is getting introduced.

Announcer:" And the current NXT North American Champion. From Capitol Hill, Washington D.C., weighing 227 pounds. The Velveteen Dream!"

He of course sells the act as it comes. He raises his arms somehow in a Randy Orton-style fashion. He smirks egotistically and gets himself ready when the bell rings, starting the match. When you get closer, Dream tries to avoid you as he tries to climb the cage immediatly. But you don't let that happen. You pull him down and hit him with repeated Forearm Strikes to his face. The rage you have inside is slowly boiling up already, but you don't let it rise yet. You perform a Neckbreaker, putting the man on the matt. This is gonna be fun as much as you expected and the steel will be your friend in this. When you get back up, you drag Dream over to a corner and start stomping at his upper body. No, the referee can't do anything, so you keep it up for approximately twenty seconds. thus move has always been a staple of Stone Cold Steve Austin and he may wanna have a word with you because of that, but you laugh silently.

Y/N:" You have yet to beat me, Velveteen! Hahahaha!"

This trash talk makes you catch a right hook though, Dream not taking your comments lightly. He fights back more and gets you startled with a Suplex. It doesn't faze you as much, but the selling you put on is great. You both are getting fired up as time goes on when you two meet in the middle of the ring. Locking up, some chain wrestling is getting displayed.

https://youtu.be/kmHbWtq5JGk

It makes the fans wonder what NXT can't do as every episode goes on with new storylines, ne matches, new people. It's great and you love the roster every day, every time you enter the Performance Center. A second later you lock in a Crossface on Velveteen Dream going for a Submission victory at the moment. The pain is visible on his face as he tries to break free and does so by rolling over and trying to pin you. The cover goes to 2 when you suddenly kick out. You become more enraged and so you grab Dream again and throw him against the cage, face first. Once, twice, thrice...You do that on every side of the cage, bruising his head in every spot you can reach. Dream looks quite busted already, but when you get closer again, he hits you right with a Low Blow. It's a big clash of heels between you two, but also the styles are very different when you analyze them. You're more of a powerhouse guy while Dream is more of a show-off. And that pisses you off greatly. The aspect that he thinks he's the bigger star is making you puke inside, but right now you're fighting to stay in the match. Dream is climbing up again, but two of your followers meet him half way up and they crank his fingers in very painful ways, making him fall. And you catch him on your shoulders, throwing him down with a TKO. It's far from finished though as you go into a top Mount position and start to hammer away at his head, not caring about injuries right now. When you see a red stain on one of your gloves, you look at it and smile, getting off of Velveteen. You raise your hand with the blood on it and then, in a quick motion, you lick it off and smear it across your face. This adds to your looks for the night as the ref checks on your opponent. The docs from ringside are also getting involved and patch up the cut as best as possible for now. The crowd response isn't very nice as they chant 'Fuck PG' while you lean back in the corner and wait for a statement. As the ref is about to call off the match, Dream gets up again and stumbles back towards you, fists raised and ready to finish what you started. It amuses you, so when his fist gets closer, you just swat it away and play with him. The commentators find it undoubtedly disgraceful of you to make a hurt man continue this war, but then one of your followers unmasks and gets into the cage. Dream is stumbling to the side as the other man reveals himself to be Adam Cole. He stands in front of you and looks to be ready to attack you when suddenly his attention turns to Dream who gets struck down with a Superkick, followed by Adam's Finisher, the Last Shot. Fans are out of their minds right now, seeing the leader of the Undistputed Era helping you. Adam pulls Dream into the middle of the ring and offers his carcass to you, but you shake your head. It shocks his as well, but you don't mean to say you won't win like this. No, you mean you'll finish it after your own moves. So you pick the pieces again and lift Dream up, only to drop him with a Brainbuster, followed by a Yokozuka Cutter and going for the pin. The referee counts.

1...

2...

3!

So the match ends with you winning. Your followers have already left the arena while Adam is smiling on the stage as you get the championship and look at him. He has a mic in his hand and lets your music cut.

Adam:" Now would you look at that? Y/N L/N is your new NXT North American champion! You've done good for yourself around here, but......I helped you tonight. So you owe me a favor...Maybe in the Main Event...Maybe later, but I will hold you to that. Because I AM...ADAM COLE!"

The crowd shouts 'BayBay' right after and Adam leaves after he said what he wanted to. You on the other hand have to realize what just happened. Yes, you had a great match and you loved every second of it, but the moment Adam uncovered himself has left you in shock. It makes you think about how that will affect the future for you.

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When you're in the back again, you're engulfed by a pair of arms as you see the blond hair of your girlfriend. Taynara obviously is very excited and proud of you, now being a champion. You've become her champion before, but now you have a belt to prove it.

Taynara:" There is my champ. Ooohhh, I'm so proud of you!"

Y/N:" Thanks a lot, sweetheart. You've brought me this far and I see you winning the NXT Womens championship very soon. Las estrellas se alineearán para unfuturo más brillante."

Taynara:" Did you learn spanish?"

Y/N:" Just a bit. I don't want you to feel like you have to adapt to the american style all the time, so I'd like to talk to you in your native language."

Taynara:" You're kind of an idiot, you know?"

Y/N:" Yes, but I'm your idiot."

Taynara:" And I love you, you idiot."

You two chuckle and then share a tender kiss. The time after the match is always full of celebrations and well wishings from fans, friends, coworkers and many others as you put everything into it. Whether the outfit, the face paint, the outfit or the moves you performed. The event isn't over yet, but the script hasn't incorporated you anymore as the Womes Championship match and the NXT championship match are left. You and Tay go back to a more secluded space and spend the rest of the evening with each other, celebrating and watching the show further.