A/N: Hey guys , sorry for the wait on updating Winds of Change , but I need sometime to plan on what I was going to do next . So , here it is the next chapter .
Disclaimer: I do not own James Storm or any other TNA Wrestler . I do own Alyssa Joan Beth and the story .
Chapter 10 : Jokes On You
Wednesday Afternoon 2 pm , Impact Zone - Jarrett ' s Office
Jeff Jarrett was busy in his office getting ready for the show that night when a knock came at his office door .
" Come in , " Jarrett said as Storm opened the door letting Alyssa go in first and then walked in behind her .
" Afternoon , Jarrett , " Storm said .
" James , you are here early . " Jarrett looked at the clock .
" I know , but I wanted figured I would get here early so I could bring Alyssa Joan Beth by to meet you and then show her around the Impact Zone . " James said putting a hand on Alyssa ' s shoulder .
" You are the one James met on the bus ride from Dallas ? " Jarrett asked .
" Yes sir , I am Alyssa . " Alyssa answered shaking Jeff ' s hand .
" I ' m Jeff Jarrett , Storm called and told me you are looking for a job to get back on your feet ? " Jarrett questioned .
" Yes sir , I just got to Orlando and don ' t really have anyway to provide for myself Jarrett , sir . " Alyssa was a little nervous which may have been the reason Storm put a hand on her back in a sort of comforting way making it easier for Alyssa to relax .
" I have a job you could start at here and possibly work your way up if possible . Storm said you have no desire to get in the ring which is fine , they ' re more ways to work in a wrestling company than you having to wrestle or manage a wrestler unless that is something you want to do later . But , for now I need a personal assistant , one that can run errands for me when I need it . Can you do that ? " Jeff asked Alyssa .
" Yes I can , sir . " Alyssa said .
" Good , as long as you work hard , then I think we won ' t have any problems . " Jarrett said .
" I understand completely sir . " Alyssa said .
" Alright , step outside so I can talk to Storm . " Jarrett said .
" Okay , " Alyssa said looking at James a little nervous . The Cowboy had been silent the whole time while Alyssa and Jarrett talked about the job she would be doing for TNA .
" Its okay darlin . " James said as Alyssa walked out the door .
Once Alyssa had completely closed the door Storm walked around and took a seat in the chair in front of Jarrett ' s desk knowing they were going to have a long talk .
" So , how many people know about her and what she has been through ? " James asked wondering if Jarrett had told anybody yet .
" I have said anything to anyone yet , Storm except that I would be hiring a new assistant to help me . " Jarrett said .
" Alright , " Storm said .
" How many people have you told ? " Jarrett asked .
" Most of them knew that I was bringing Alyssa on the bus with me from Wildcat telling them . But , the only one ' s who know about the abuse is Chris , Christopher Daniels , and Traci Brooks and the only ones that know her full story is Harris and Daniels . " James looked at Jarrett .
" So , there ' s more than just her parents abandoning her as a baby and the abuse she received at the hands of her ex ? " Jarrett asked with a serious look on his face .
" Yes , there is . " James said and he told Jarrett about Alyssa cutting herself during the abuse .
" Is it really over James or is this something we need to watch ? " Jarrett questioned .
" Yes , from the looks of her wrist they are old scars and none of them were fresh wounds on her . " Storm answered deep in thought .
" You care about her , Storm . " Jarrett said .
" Is that a statement or a question ? " James asked curiously .
" More of both . " Jeff said .
" Yes , I care about her and it kills me knowing what she went through . If I had it my way I would go to that prison and make that idiot pay for hurting her . But , at the same time I know that it is wrong to do so and Alyssa has asked me not to go through with my idea . " Storm said honestly it has always been easy for him to be open with both Wildcat and Jarrett when he needed to get somethings off of his chest or need advice on her to handle a situation .
" Storm , your moral beliefs and sense of justice is one of an older time where that was the way things were done . If you caught someone messing with a woman or child in the way that they shouldn ' t , you dealt with and if that meant beating the mess out of them than so be it . But , sometimes fighting isn ' t always the answer , from what you told me the guy is in prison right ? " Jarrett asked .
" Yes , he is at the moment . " James said .
" Then forget about him and focus on helping her . Speaking of that what does need to be done for Alyssa ? " Jarrett asked .
" Not much , the job issue is taken care of and she is staying with Traci and Trinity so the living arrangements are done as well . I asked Harris and Daniels to keep an eye on her from far off , but not in a way that would scare her . I don ' t want her to feel like she is being stalked , but I also don ' t want her feeling like she is alone to deal with the problems in her life right now . " Storm said .
" Alright , James , so how was things in Dallas , Texas ? " Jarrett asked .
" It went really well , Jeff , I think I got the message out loud and clear about TNA being around and being the new alternative to pro-wrestling . Next time , when Harris isn ' t ill I will drag his ass out there along with me . " James smiled his mischief smile at Jarrett .
" I don ' t want to know what else you got into or what you have planned for you and Chris to get into , so , keep it to yourself , please . " Jeff said .
" No problem , so , should I go and show Alyssa around the Impact Zone ? " Storm asked .
" Yeah , go ahead , she will need to know where everything is at before she starts her new job . " Jarrett dismissing Storm .
" Alright , see you later Jeff . " Storm waved and then walked out of the office .
Outside of Jarrett ' s Office
Alyssa was sitting on one of the production crates outside of the Impact Zone when Wildcat walked up with a shorter , bald man that wasn ' t as big built like Harris .
" Alyssa , " Harris said .
" Hey , Chris , " Alyssa said and looked at the bald stranger nervously .
" Don ' t worry he won ' t hurt you . " Chris said .
" I ' m Christopher Daniels , the Fallen Angel , " Daniels said .
" I ' m Alyssa Joan Beth . " Alyssa said shaking hands with Daniels .
" Alyssa have you seen Storm ? " Harris asked .
" In there talking to Mr. Jeff Jarrett . " Alyssa said .
" I told you he was in trouble again , you really need to start putting a leash on him , Wildcat . " Daniels said .
" James isn ' t trouble . " Alyssa said making both of them look at her .
" You sure ? " Daniels asked .
" Hey , I spent three days on a bus with him and he didn ' t cause a bit of trouble . " Alyssa confused at why Daniels thought Storm was trouble and hoping he wasn ' t .
" James doesn ' t cause that kind of trouble Alyssa . He likes playing jokes and pranks on people all in good fun , but he wouldn ' t hurt anyone in the way you are possibly thinking . Daniels don ' t scare her like that . " Harris looked at the Fallen Angel .
" I didn ' t mean to cause any alarm sweetheart , I was just joking around . " Daniels said as Storm snuck up behind Daniels and dropped a book on the floor really loud cause it to sound like a gun shot .
Daniels screamed and jumped in the Wildcat ' s arms . Chris was looking at Daniels like he was out of his mind . Alyssa was trying not to laugh at the two boys .
" I told Jarrett to add more security to the building , but he doesn ' t listen . " Daniels said as they heard laughing and looked to see Storm cracking up .
" Gotcha , " James said this time both Storm and Alyssa laughed .
" Uhm , can you explain to me why you are in my arms ? " Harris asked curiously .
" Because your partner seems to be comfortable with scaring the piss out of people . " Daniels glared at the Wildcat .
" Sounds like a personal problem to me . " Harris rolled his eyes .
Storm was looking at both of them wondering if it was a good idea that he actually scared Daniels . He hoped they wouldn ' t blow up at each other right in front of Alyssa on her first day on the job , it could make her even more nervous .
" Now boys there is no need for hostility between each other . " Alyssa said very firmly like she didn ' t want trouble .
All three boys look at her and then at each other .
" What ? " Alyssa asked like she did something wrong .
" Nothing , its just with that kind of attitude before you even start your first day on the job means you have what it takes to be apart of a wrestling company . You can let anyone give you crap around her and be willing to stand your ground against them if they try to bully you , it will quickly earn you respect from the talent in the locker room . " Storm said in an approving tone that made Alyssa realize that she did something right .
Just then Lance Hoyt also called Dallas walked by and looked at Harris holding Daniels in his arms .
" Wildcat , why are you holding Daniels ? " Hoyt asked confused .
" He had a Scooby-Doo moment , but here you can have him . " Chris said placing Daniels in Hoyt ' s arms .
" I don ' t want him . " Hoyt said .
" Neither do I , " Harris said .
They both looked at Storm .
" Don ' t look at me , I have no use for him . " James said .
" Alright then , " Hoyt walked over to the trash can and dropped Daniels in it , then walked off .
" Hey , that was uncalled - for , you could have at least put me on the ground . Later AMW , Alyssa , I need to give someone a lesson in respect . " Daniels said walking off after Hoyt to give him a firm talking too .
" Good luck . " AMW both said .
" So , who exactly was the big guy ? " Alyssa looked at Storm and Harris .
" That was Lance Hoyt also known as Dallas . " Storm said .
" Is he really from Dallas , Texas ? " Alyssa asked .
" Yes , he is , " Harris answered .
" Makes sense given the large size , everything is bigger in Texas . " Alyssa informed the boys .
" Right , come on Alyssa , " James said putting an arm around her .
" Where are we going ? " Alyssa asked .
" I am going to show you around the Impact Zone and introduce you to some of the other talent and crew around here . " Storm said .
" And what exactly am I suppose to do ? " Chris asked .
James bent over , picked up the book he had drop behind Daniels earlier , and placed it in the Wildcat ' s hands .
" What am I going to do with this ? " Harris asked .
" Its a book Chris , read it . " Storm said as he and Alyssa walked off towards the locker room area .
Harris watched Storm walk off for a moment thinking about what the Cowboy just said until he realized that his partner had pulled a fast one on him .
" Damn it , how do I keep falling for the Cowboy ' s jokes ? " Harris asked himself .
Just then Chase Stevens of the Naturals walked by Harris .
" Chris , why are you talking to yourself ? " Chase asked .
" Here , Chase I got you a present . " Harris said .
" Really what is it ? " Chase looked at Wildcat with a smile .
" A book , but I couldn ' t find you one with a lot pretty pictures in it like you would want Chase . " Harris said walking off with a chuckle .
" You ain ' t right , Wildcat . " Chase called after him .
" No , but the jokes on you . " Chris said before leaving the area .