Chapter 20

Two days later...

Hunter watched the night sky from his room from the orphanage. He always like watching the night sky at night when he was thinking. So much had happen in a span of a few weeks. New enemies, Endgame haunting them from the dead, Jack's step father nearly killing him...He was surprised that he wasn't collapsing on his bed when he got back. If this was not enough, he had discovered that someone, a family, wanted to adopt him. His mouth dropped at that when he was told he would meet his potential family this weekend. He fell back into his pillow, worried and excited on this potential new life.

Next Day..

Dean came running up into the HOK, a smile on his face. He was so excited for the weekend to come soon. RZ noticed the rookie guardians heading to the simulator room.

RZ: You seem happy today Dean.

Dean: For good reason. Something really good.

RZ: And that would be?

Dean turned to him and gave the AI a wink.

Dean: My secret.

That all he said as he walked off. RZ then saw Hunter walk in.

Hunter: Hey RZ, you need me?

RZ: Yes, I need you along with Ash an Arron to each location to update the Megacore vault.

Hunter: Gotcha...where are they?

RZ: Ash is in Tennessee and Arron is California.

Hunter nodded, but noticed on the map that Ish was at a new location

RZ: RZ, why is Ish at Las Vegas?

RZ: With the Raiders planning to relocate, Ish has volunteered to accompany Pillage to Las Vegas to look at the location for the stadium.

This information caught his attention.

Hunter: Las Vegas?

RZ: Final request of the late Al Davis. Though the initial move to the state will be awhile, i estimate that 2020 would be the year they move.

Hunter: Gees, this is a huge step for them.

Chief walked over to Hunter.

Chief: Not the first time it happened, the Raiders once went to Los Angelas for a few years. So far their the only team with wins from different locations.

Hunter turned to the Rusher in surprise.

Hunter: What brings you here Chief?

RZ: Chief wishes to accompany you to Denver.

Chief: I just thought having two Rusherz is better than one.

Hunter looked at Chief carefully, noticing him glancing back and forth at his own team's portal.

Hunter Thoughts: Is he, lying.

Hunter internally shoke his head, nodding to RZ.

Hunter: Let's head over to the mile high stadium.

Chief nodded as the two ran through the portal.

With Ish and Pillage,

Pillage: THIS IS IT!

Ish and Pillage looked at the large plot of land, recently bought by the Raiders in Downtown.

Ish: Looks like a nice place.

Pillage: Belive me, finding a location was the hard part. I rather deal with the paper work than scouting for locations. But it was worth it.

Pillage took Ish around the land plot.

Pillage: The stadium is going to have the team colors, turf is going to roll out for other events when Football isn't going on..

Ish: The city seem to have a good idea on what to make the stadium look like.

Pillage: Yeah, but i have a personally favorite.

Ish cocked his head in curiosity. Pillage took Ish over to where the north end zone would be, taking out a blueprint.

Pillage: This.

He opened up and held it up to the locations. Ish saw it was a blueprint of a large torch with one word at the bottom 'AL'. Ish gave a look of understanding as Pillage looked at the blueprint with a look of longing in his eyes.

Pillage: The city and the team wanted to make sure Al Davis was remembered when we got here. Just wouldn't be the Raiders without our flame.

Ish placed a hand on his shoulder.

Ish: Al would be proud of you guys.

Pillage eyes pricked a but at that. He closed the blueprint and both he and Ish jumped at the sight of his twisted form. His form was cracked in places,, his spikes covered in dried blood, and eyes teary.

Pillage: How in the world did that thing find us?

Ish: Persistence, that's how.

Ish was ready for a fight, but Pillage stopped him.

Pillage: Let me handle this.

With Arron and Pick-Ax

Pick-Ax: Can you hand me the wrench Arron.

Arron: *Hands him the wrench* Sure. How is it looking so far?

So far there was a little bit of improvement to the panel of the vault that had sort circuit from a storm.

Pick-Ax: So far the main frame is not damage, it appears to be a few wires and screws that need to be replaced. Thanks again for helping me with this.

Arron: No problem. I'm glad I'm able to help.

Pick-Ax gave him a smile as he took out the screw.

STOP IT.

The two of them froze.

Pick-Ax: Dang it...

Arron armored up and the two got up and turned. They were soon faced to face with Pick-Ax twisted form. His twisted form had to be the most unique. He looked savage and cannibalistic, his ax was stuck on his helmet as he black teared lifeless eyes starred at them.

Twisted Pick-Ax: SO IMMATURE.

Arron: Think I know what he's talking about.

Pick-Ax: Even from the beyond Endgame is using those rivalries to her advantage.

With Ash and Cyclops...

Cyclops was looking at the newly fixed stature, making sure not a single crack on it.

Ash: Cyclops, I think it looks fine.

Cyclops: Sorry I just, want to double check.

Ash gave a small but understanding nod. The incident was still fresh in the Titian's head after Endgame had attack and destroyed the statue...She could still hear him sob when she headed to the simulation a few days after that incident. Cyclops suddenly stopped, freezing in place.

Ash: *Concern* Cyclops, is everything alright.

Cyclops turned to Ash.

Cyclops: Something is wrong...really wrong.

As Hunter and Chief landed on the floor of the stadium and started to look for Steed, a figure was watching them from a far...and he was not alone.

HATE, SO MUCH HATE.

PAIN, SO MUCH PAIN.

GUILT, SO MUCH GUILT.

MAKE IT END...

To Be Continued...