The next morning, Storm, Kane, Chris, and Taker all woke up and headed to the dining hall for breakfast. There was what appeared to be a huge feast waiting them. Paul was already patting his upper lip. Everything he'd had, gone. Taker and the others just stared at him.
"What?" Paul asked with a confused look on his face. Taker just shook his head. "One of these days you're going to stuff yourself and you'll explode."
"Well, it hasn't happened to me yet."
The four sat down, Taker and Chris sat together, Kane and Storm did the same, Paul was at the end. They all watched in amazement as Paul began to stuff himself again. They then stopped gawking and decided to start eating. Chris decided to eat mostly fruit seeing as she wanted to be careful what she put into her body. She drank juice while her husband and the others had bacon, eggs, and french toast. Chris did indulge herself a tad with the french toast, but even then took care how much she ate.
"I see you and my brother have gotten aquatinted Storm." Taker replied noticing the starry eyed look in Storm's eyes. "How did you and Storm meet anyhow?"
"We met over the web. Storm, well, I'll let her tell you how we met." Chris said.
"Well, you see, I have a page with a friend of mine, Elentari, and we did a page called Storm and Elentari's Brides of Kane. I told Kane about it last night. I can't believe how this sweet thing could think no woman could really love him."
"With the way that money honger Vince Macmanhon portrays my brother, it's not suprising. I am glad someone has finally noticed the good in him. I wish this script didn't exist, but unfortunately, you can't put up a straight argument with the boss who signs the checks." Taker said.
"Humph, the way Macmanhon runs things, it's a wonder any of us is working. I can't believe the way this script portrays my son and his brother. I mean, Kane, an amoral monster, and his brother, a murderer, a man who loves prostitutes, the very idea!"
"All right Paul. We don't need stress right now. Especially Chris. She needs as little stress as possible." Taker said sternly.
"I'm sorry. I guess sometimes I get very frustrated."
"That's all right. Go on Storm." Chris said.
"Well, Chris was cruising around for sights about her husband, and she was also curious to know if Kane had any. That's when she found my sight and emailed me. I have a sight dedicated to you as well Taker. Anyway, we started corresponding back and fourth, and that's when I found out Chris and Taker were married. She told me how lonely Kane was, and I told her that I'd lost my heart to him ever since the first time I saw him last year. Eversince, Chris and I have been sharing interest, and somehow, we became linked. And then, she arranged along with Taker and Paul for me to come up here. I'm glad I did. Even though you and I just met Kane, I feel as if you've been in my life forever."
"I'm glad to have found you Storm. Perhaps now life will be easier to bear where this script is concerned."
"Well, I hate to break this up, but we do have a schedule to keep today. I hate going in to see his face, but if we want to keep this house, we have to go along with it. Come on boys."
"I'll be back later tonight love." Taker said kissing Chris goodbye. "I'll be waiting."
"Storm, I have to go now, but I'll be back tonight."
"Be careful Kane."
"I shall."
The two shared a brief goodbye kiss and the three men were off. Chris and Storm finished breakfast. They walked out of the kitchen and into the living room. There was a huge screen TV, and they decided to watch a movie. They talked and then decided to go shopping. Chris would soon need maternity clothes, and today was as good a day as any to go shopping. Just as she was about to get up and get her purse, the phone rang. "Chris, it's me."
"Hello dear. Storm and I were about to go out and do some shopping. I'm going to need maternity clothes." Chris said.
"All right. I just called to let you know I'll be home early. My damn ankle gave out again and I can't wrestle. I'll just be doing an autograph session with Kane and Paul, then I'll be headed home. I'll have to be out of state tomorrow. Macmanhon wants us wrestling in Arkansas."
"Ok, be careful. I love you."
"I love you darling. I'll see you tonight."
With that, Chris went to get her purse, and then she and Storm went to do some shopping. "You must love him dearly." Storm said. "Yes, ever since I realized the bond he had with me was real and that I wasn't imagining things." Chris replied. "Well, let's go find you some maternity clothes." Storm giggled and the two sisters left.
Chris and Storm looked around the mall looking for clothes. Storm stopped for a second. She felt something in her heart. "Storm, what is it? Are you all right?"
"Chris, I....I can feel him. I can feel Kane. His soul is reaching out to me. He's nervous. Afraid to go out into the ring. He's worried about his brother."
"I know. Taker called me before we left this morning. He said he would be home early and that he wasn't to wrestle. His ankle is giving him trouble again. He said he would have to be out of state in the next day or so. I don't think he's going anywhere. The doctors will not clear him. I know he's hurting worse than he's letting on."
"I hope he doesn't do anything to hurt himself further."
"So do I. I think Kane will be all right tonight. He knows now that you truly love him. Send him that love, and he will be ok."
"I do my sister. I do."
Later on that evening, after Storm and Chris had returned, they looked at the clothes she had bought. "I love this velvet shirt/dress. It will go well with the skirt you bought." Storm commented.
"I'll wear it now while I can. In several months, I'm not going to be up to wearing form-fitting clothes. It'll be as loose as I can possibly get as far as clothing is concerned."
Just as the two women talked, they heard a loud slam of the door. "SONOFABITCH!" A voice roared. There was Taker being helped through the door by Paul and Kane. Chris and Storm ran into the front room to see what was going on. "Paul, Kane, what's wrong with Taker?" Chris asked feeling sheer panic. "Now now Chris, he'll be fine. The big oaf was dumb enough to try to wrestle tonight. I warned him! Kane and I both warned him not to wrestle on that ankle, but he wouldn't listen to us!" Paul ranted. Chris ran upstairs to see if her husband was all right. "Taker?" Chris asked walking up to him and reaching out to touch him. "Go away! I just want to be alone."
"Dear, I just want to know if you're..."
"I said go away woman!" Taker barked as he yanked away from Chris. She knew he did not mean it, but his tone of voice and his words hurt her. She quietly walked away, then ran into the room she stayed in that had her computer. Kane, Storm and Paul all heard Taker yell, and hoped that Chris would not have taken it personally. "You have to overlook him sometimes. He can have a hellish temper." Paul said shaking his head in dismay.
Taker rubbed at his ankle, and finally began to cool down. But it was then he went back in his mind to three minutes ago, and realized what he had done. The pain in his ankle suddenly meant nothing to him. He got up and walked to Chris' private room. She lay there on the bed sobbing uncontrollably. His heart sank realizing he'd so harshly raised his voice to her. He walked over to his wife, seeing her eyes full of tears. He sat beside her and took her trembling body into his arms. He cradled her tenderly and dried her tears. "Chris, I'm sorry. I should not have yelled at you. I know you were only concerned. Please, forgive me."
"I was scared for you. Don't you realize how much danger you put yourself in when you don't listen to the doctors. If I ever lost you!"
"All right, all right, now hush. Hush love. It's all right. Shhh, it's all right now." The Dark Lord said gently. He held her close to him and drew her face close to hers capturing her lips in a tender kiss. He picked her up and carried her back to their bedroom. Kane and Storm walked upstairs to see the two holding and undressing each other. "They'll be fine now. Let's not disturb them." Kane said. Storm looked at Kane and put her arms around him. He responded by embracing her in turn. "I love you Kane."
"I love you Storm."
They left Taker and Chris to each other's passions and headed to Kane's bedroom. There Kane and Storm fell asleep in each other's arms.
A week had passed and Storm and Kane grew closer and closer to each other. Kane hated having to leave her to go wrestle far away in another state, but he assured her that he would soon return. She looked up at him, tears in her eyes. She hated to see him go. "Storm, you know I will be back in a few days." Kane said.
"I know. I just hate seeing you leave." Storm said as tears ran down her eyes. Kane kneeled in front of her and removed his mask. He enclosed her face in his large hands and pressed his lips upon hers. The kiss seemed to last forever, though it lasted only a few minutes. He finally broke the kiss. "There, will that tide you over till I return?"
"I guess." Storm replied with a sniffle. "I'll come back as soon as I can. I promise. My brother however will not be going anywhere. The doctors have convinced Macmanhon to order him to take time off. I will have to carry some of his matches, but at least Chris will not spend so much time worrying about him."
"No. She can't overstress herself. It's not good for the baby. I'll miss you Kane. I'll be waiting for you to come back."
"I'll call you as often as I can. At least you and I can communicate till I get back."
"All right." Storm said drying her eyes. She watched Kane leave with Paul. She didn't want to see her beloved go, but she knew the wait would not be long.
Storm and Kane communicated over the phone for the few days he was gone. She would try to sleep and all she could see was the handsome giant in red in her dreams. She missed seeing his beautiful face. She remembered the first night they had spent and how he chose to reveal his face to her when she asked him too. He was just as handsome as his older brother was. Chris could sense the longing in her sister for Kane.
"Storm, are you ok?" Chris asked.
"I...I just miss Kane so much. I never realized how much I miss him." Storm answered as a tear fell from her eye.
"I know how you feel. Before Taker and I got married, I knew nothing of him practically. But he had watched me for years; he'd chosen me to be his bride. That is why he reached out to me. He could feel pure innocence within me, and he needed that to restore the balance he had lost. Eversince Macmanhon forced him into this stupid script; he just hasn't been the same. He needed someone who would love him and accept him unconditionally. Now that I realize my feelings for him and all that he is, he's right."
"You're so fortunate to have him for a husband, and he is lucky to have someone who loves him so much." Storm said giving Chris a hug. They both heard the door open and shut. Kane walked in and went to his room. He found Storm and Chris together. Both could see a defeated look in his eyes. "Damn Vince Macmanhon to hell!" Paul yelled. "Please, can you give Kane and I time alone Chris?"
"I'll be with Taker if you need me."
"Thank you sis." Storm said.
"That low life bastard! How dare he!"
Taker heard Paul yelling and went downstairs. "What the hell is going on down here?" He said wondering what was wrong.
"That bastard Macmanhon nearly ruined my son's life! That is what the hell is going on!"
"Kane. Paul what happened?"
"It was horrible. Big Boss Man ripped Kane's mask off! If I hadn't come out there and covered him up, ohh, I hate to even think..."
"I'll kill that sonofabitch if I get his hands on him."
"No. Kane's upset enough as it is. We can take care of the Boss Man later. You have other things to attend to. No one saw his face thank goodness."
"Damn that man! Has my family not suffered enough!" Taker yelled walking back upstairs. Chris followed him. She gingerly approached him. "Chris, it's ok. Come here, come to me." Taker said knowing not to raise his voice at Chris again. He took her into his arms as she put hers around him. "Why? Why is this happening?" Chris asked.
"I wish I knew. I wish I knew." Taker said holding his wife to him.
Kane sat on his bed, Storm at his side. She laid a small hand up on his bare arm feeling it tense up. "Kane, talk to me. Tell me what happened." She said gently. She saw a tear fall from under the mask. She turned Kane to her so that he faced her. She slowly lifted the mask from his face. The look in his eyes broke Storm's heart. "Oh Kane, it's all right. It's all right." She said pulling Kane to her. She rested his head on her shoulder and stroked his still damp hair.
"Shhh, it's all right Kane. Oh my sweet Kane, everything will be ok."
"He pulled my mask off, in front of everyone. Macmanhon just stood in the back and laughed. My father is furious with him. My brother is ready to kill him." Kane sobbed. His massive body trembled violently. "Shhh, there now my love. It's all right now. You're safe. That fiend can't hurt you here." Storm whispered lovingly helping Kane lay down. She sat at his side lovingly drying his tears away. She kissed his eyes and then the scars on his face. Then she tenderly touched her lips to his own. She put her arms around him laying her head upon his chest. She could hear his heart beating. He put his arms around her, holding her tightly to him. She snuggled closer to him. She loved him with all her heart, and decided she wanted to love him completely. She pulled her head up and looked at his face. To her, it was the most beautiful face she'd ever seen.
"Storm....I...I.."
"I know Kane. I want you too. I love you."
No more words were needed. Kane sat up with Storm still in his embrace. He gave her a kiss as tender as the one she'd laid upon him. She felt her whole body respond immediately. "Kane..."
"Storm, I want you. I love you."
"Kane, I want to make love to you. I want you to make love to me." Storm sighed. She helped him undress as he helped her. Soon they were both completely stripped. Kane laid Storm back, planting sweet tender kisses on her neck. She sighed and wrapped her arms around Kane rubbing his back. She could feel every muscle in his massive body tense with anticipation and desire. She felt hot steel against her belly.
He lay on his side softly tracing the outer curves of Storm's body. Her body tensed and shivered with desire and anxiety. "Don't be frightened Storm. I could never hurt you."
"I'm not afraid Kane. I just want you so much I cannot contain it in my heart."
Kane smiled warmly and pressed his lips upon Storm's. She felt him reach down and touch the spot between her thighs. She groaned in pleasure feeling his gentle touch there. She too let her hand roam and wrapped her hand around him. They touched each other until the sensations were unbearable. They let each other go. "Kane, oh Kane, I'm ready. I want you so badly." Storm sighed.
"I want you too my gentle Storm." Kane whispered. He raised himself over her as she wrapped her legs around his hips. He eased into her slowly, ever so tenderly, cradling her in his arms, nuzzling and kissing her softly. Storm tightened her embrace on him feeling him buried deep within her. "Ohhh, Kane..." She groaned softly. "Storm, oh I love you." Kane moaned feeling her enclosing him, surrounding him making him feel safe and secure. Slowly he began to move inside her, inching in and out making the sensations last for them both as long as was possible. Storm took his face in her small hands and pulled him to her kissing him. Her kisses became more passionate, urgent, as did Kane's. They started gradually picking up speed, he pushing deeper within her. He held her tightly to him, his breathing becoming shallower and his heart racing. He buried himself as deeply within her as he could, his manhood throbbing to the point of being painful. "Kane, oh Kane I love you! I love you!" Storm cried as her release washed over her, crashing over her like rough sea waves. "Oh Storm, my beloved Storm!" Kane roared as he spilled deep with in his beloved. They clinched each other as tightly as possible as the last wave overcame them both. They cried out one last time as Kane shuddered and collapsed beside Storm. They both laid there panting and gasping for breath. Storm reached up wearily and touched Kane's face. He took her hand and pressed it upon his heart. She could feel it still pulsing fiercely in his chest. Kane embraced her and held her close to him. Storm pressed her head upon his chest. They felt as if they could not possibly get close enough to each other. "I love you Kane."
"And I love you Storm."
Kane pulled up the covers and covered himself and Storm up. They lay there naked beneath the comforter in each other's arms and fell asleep.
The morning sun shined through the windows of the mansion like house. Taker and Chris were already wide-awake. They had just gotten dressed. They walked out of their room and walked by Kane's room. They saw Kane and Storm snuggled contentedly next to each other. Chris smiled, as did Kane's older brother. "They're happy. I don't think we should disturb them." Chris said with a warm smile. "Then I guess it's just you and I for the moment." Taker replied.
"Where is Paul? I wouldn't think he would ever miss breakfast?"
The remark made Taker laugh. "He ate early. He had some negotiations to take care of this morning."
"Oh. Ohhh, God I feel sick... I don't think I could eat anything right now. Ohhh, I think I'm gonna lose what little food I did have..." Chris walked into the bathroom and proceeded to throw up. A few moments later Chris walked out of the bathroom wiping her mouth and rolling her eyes up in her head. "Morning sickness. At least I know to expect it." Chris said still catching her breath. "Are you going to be ok?" Taker asked with concern. "I'll be all right. This is to be expected. Hormonal changes. Which reminds me, I better check the calendar for my next doctor's visit. I want to make sure everything is ok."
"It's next Tuesday. I took the liberty of checking for you."
"Thanks. Whoa....help me into the living room. I just want to sit down." Chris said holding her head. She and Taker slowly walked into the living room and sat down on the couch. Within a few minutes, Storm and Kane joined them. Storm saw Chris with her head pressed against Taker's chest. He had her securely in his arms. "Chris, are you all right?" Storm asked with concern. Chris looked up. "I'm ok. Just a little sick that's all. Just my body changing cause I'm pregnant."
"Will you be all right?" Kane asked.
"I'll be fine you two." Chris replied. She snuggled up to her husband as Kane and Storm joined them on the long couch. They all sat together and watched some television. Chris snuggled up to Taker; Storm nestled beside her beloved Kane. Storm and Chris looked at each other, exchanging a secret wink. A secret way of conveying from one sister to the other what happened last night. They shared a secretive smile and then went back to watching TV. An hour passed. Taker looked down to see Chris was fast asleep. "Poor thing. She must be egxausted. You two excuse me while I take Chris up to our room. She needs the rest."
Storm and Kane nodded while Taker carried Chris up to their room. He laid her down on the bed. She felt the soft cool pillow touch her cheek as she began to stir. "what, what happened? Was I asleep?"
"Yes. I brought you up to our room. Why don't you try to sleep for a little while? You'll probably feel better after a nap."
"Yah, I am real sleepy."
"Then go to sleep dear. I'll be near if you need me."