Chapter 23
The rain fell hard once again in the dream. Troy watched as the scene went on over, and over, and over again. Troy eye twitched.
Troy: COME ON! WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO SEE!?
Troy got his answer as he ran over to whoever was about to fall...and froze. The world slowed as he saw the being who kept on falling in his dreams, who blood was falling from his head. Troy's blood went cold as he jumped to catch him, causing them both to fall into the water...
Troy jolted up and he changed his clouths. He jumped out and landed on the night time grass, running to the one place he needed to get answers from. What he didn't know, was that he was being watched.
Step Father: Shall we?
Women?: Lets...
Superdome...
Alto closed the Megacore door as he check off another objective on his list. He began to walk down the halls of the Superdome.
?: Alto.
Alto froze and he turned around, seeing Troy standing there.
Alto: T-Troy...what are you-
Troy: We need to talk.
Alto sighed.
Alto: Now you want to talk to me. I thought you were giving me and the others the silent treatment talking to us when the others are not around.
Troy: I need answers...now.
Alto gave Troy a look.
Alto: What are you talking about?
Troy walked forward, before he gave Alto the biggest shock of his life.
Troy: Why were you falling off the Superdome during a storm bleeding?
Alto paled, dropping the clip board in shock.
Alto: Where did you hear about that?
Troy: So you not denying it, that was you.
Alto: I-Yes, but...How did you-
Troy: Not the point right now! What the hey happened there!?
Alto: Troy...You don't want to know.
Troy hands tightened.
Troy: I have ever RIGHT to know! I spent the last few months having those storm dreams watching that scene over and over again! What makes you think that it was-
CAN'T LET THEM DIE...
They stopped to see Alto's twisted version in front of them. Alto's version had a cold aura around it, his eyes dull and dripping with black tears, helmet crack in places and his cloths were torn.
Troy: NOT NOW! Can't you see we're busy!
It turned to Troy.
Twisted Alto *Endgame's voice*: My my, I never thought i see you talking back with the Rusherz.
Troy: It's for something important!
Twisted Alto *Endgame's voice*: Yes, I know what your talking about...as of what happened afterwards...I'm afraid even I am in the dark.
Troy took a step back.
Twisted Alto *Endgame's voice*: Tell me, was this storm flooding the surrounding areas?
Alto: Endgame i swear-
Troy: Yes...why would you know?
Twisted Alto *Endgame's voice*: That was no ordinary storm, that was a hurricane.
Troy was speechless.
Twisted Alto *Endgame's voice*: As for what happened...I have no idea what even you are talking about. But perhaps we can see for ourselves!
As the twisted version ran towards Troy, his weapon a rusted saxophone ready. Troy was about to attack back when Alto jumped in front. The weapon made contact with his helmet and caused it to crack and break apart...falling to the ground. Troy was shocked that Alto did that, but not as shocked as the Twisted Versions of Alto.
Twisted Alto *Endgame's voice*: W-What the-what the hey did you do...
Troy blinked at what it was saying.
Troy: Alto...
Alto froze and he slowly turned to face him. Troy eyes widen as he saw what shocked even Endgame. Alto had a large scar going from one side of his forehead to the next, his sunglasses having falling off revealing his fearful eyes.
Alto: No-N-No...
Troy eyes flashed his colors..it was all made clear.
Troy was back here once again, even through he was not asleep. He was inside the stadium this time, a large crowd of people inside. He then gasped as he saw the roof collapse a bit, people going silent and even screaming. The scene changed back to outside. Troy looked around frantically and then heard the door open to see Alto holding the shard in his hands, a look of desperation in his eyes. Troy watched as Alto climbed to the roof and screamed to the skies above
Alto: YOUR NOT TAKING ANYMORE LIVES TODAY!
He saw Alto slam the shard on the roof, a glow erupting form it. Then he saw it...what caused the scene he sees in his dreams. Alto was hit in the head, splitting his helmet and scarring his forehead. He falls down and into the waters below...
Troy fell into a sitting position, fear and shock in his eyes. He stared at Alto, who was now shaking.
Troy: Hurricane Katrina...that was during that...you...
Alto shock harder, tears pricking his eyes. He shut them before running off.
Troy: Alto wait!
Twisted Alto *Endgame's voice*: Well...that explains so much, why he was so protected of everyone.
Troy felt his eyes prick.
Troy: All this time...Alto was just protecting me. All this time, despite me being angry at him, he was still protecting me...*Anger rises* ALL THIS TIME I WAS MAKING HIM GO THROUGH SO MUCH!
Troy got up and armored up, covering the tears falling from his eyes. Troy gave a scream of anger and anguish. He kicked the twisted version hard and sent it flying down the halls onto the field. Troy super speed over and tackled the twisted version.
Troy: Alto isn't the villain! THE RUSHERZ ARE NOT THE VILLAIN! IT'S FOLKS LIKE YOU WHO ARE THE VILLAINS!
The twisted version landed on it's feet, taking out his saxophone and sending a wave of sound towards Troy. Troy growled as he formed his own and a part of his armor opened and he blew on it as well. It was a battle of sound waves, the stadium shaking. However, Troy's determination was more powerful and with a large blow, he sent the twisted Rusher flying to the end zone, crumpled. Troy was about to go for the final blow when he felt someone place a hand on his shoulder. Troy turned to see Tua and Hunter.
Troy: Guys...
Tua: Troy, that's enough. You already proven yourself.
Troy gave a sighed of understanding, as the twisted version of Alto dissapeared. Troy armored down as he also calmed down.
Troy: Thank you...
Hunter: Troy, what the hey happened?
Troy sighed and he turned to them.
Troy: I messed up that's what happened.
HOK...
Jack's step father was tinkering with one of the Crusherz, managing to turn it on.
Step Father: There, it should teleport out and to the right location.
Women?: Perfect...I must say, the timing of this was perfect. But as much as i would like to mess around in here...we must flee.
Jack's step father nodded, and the two quietly left before they were noticed.
Superdome...
The morning sun was rising over the city. Troy walked out to see Alto in front of a statue, his hand tracing over the letters on it and sunglasses back on. Troy hesitated at first, but was giving nudges by Tua and Hunter. He sighed as he walked over, Tua ushering Hunter back inside. Alto was not aware that Troy was outside, until he heard the footsteps stopped.
Alto: Surprised you came to find me...
Troy: Surprised that those were your memories.
Alto: Touche...
Troy: I take it this statue means alot to you guys...
Alto sighed..
Alto: About one year after that Hurricane and when returned, Steve Gleason sparked a wave of hope when he blocked a punt by the Atlanta Falcons punter Michael Koenen very early in the first quarter of a game at the Superdome...I remember that day, everyone was so...happy, the commentators were completely silent for thirteen minutes. I-It made what happened that time like a bad dream..
Troy: Alto...i need to know, when the hurricane came through and collapse the stadium roof a bit did you-did you really-
Alto said nothing, but nodded...Troy was speechless and shocked.
Troy: W-What were you think!? Do you realize how dangerous hurricanes are!? Do you realize that you could have been KILLED?!
Alto: Yes but... all I was thinking about were the survivors. Troy *Turns to him* I really didn't want you to see any of that. What I witness during the hurricane was-was-unspeakable. Tory, what the news told you wasn't even close...They all were afraid on how everyone was going to react...Especially how they reacted when Toro found me days later-
Troy: Toro? Where does he fit in this...
?: I was helping out with evacuations when I found Alto laying limp on a tree bleeding.
Troy and Alto turned to see Toro walking up the stairs.
Toro: I heard about what happened and saw you guys in front of the statue...I was worried for a second there but-I guess you know the truth now huh Troy.
Troy rubbed his shoulder.
Troy: I-didn't know about that..
Toro: Be glad...it isn't a pretty site seeing one of your friends laying limp on a tree.
Troy: Wait...so that means the scar-
Alto nodded, gently rubbing the scar on his forehead.
Alto: Got hit in the head hard and it knocked me into the water... I thought it would be the worst thing I felt but you yelling at us...for-
Alto went silent as he removed his sunglasses, his dusty golden/brown eyes glistening with tears as he looked up at him.
Alto: Troy...I never meant to harm you...I-we were forced to keep it a secret but I wanted to tell you. I would never harm anyone especially you. I understand if you don't forgive-
Alto went silent as Troy hugged him tight, a few tears fell from his face. Alto shoke a bit before returning the hug.
HOK, Little while later...
Troy: So i just wanted to say sorry Jessica for how I acted...I-I didn't know the Rusherz had been through so much and I'm sorry for, well, THAT.
Jessica: I forgive you. I'm sorry I had to give you those memories.
Troy: What are you talking about?
Jessica sighed as her close her eyes and opened them, flashes of Alto and Toro's colors shown. Troy and Alto were about to ask what happened, until they were shown a memory of Alto in the Hospital, Toro helping him get well. And then it click.
Troy: *Shock* Hold on...that was...this whole time..the second power is...
Alto: *Shock* THAT WAS YOU!? HOW THE NAME OF SAM HILL DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THAT?!
Jessica: *Blushes* I have some explaining for you guys sooo I believe this calls for a meeting.
To Be Continued...