Part three- Acceptance, shock value, and rides
April 1945...
King George VI: What did he just offer? Did he really just offer his entirety to my daughter.
King George VI and Princess Elizabeth were with the rest of the royal family. Needless to say the offer that Cobra had given them was enough for the two to call upon the Mother and sister.
Princess Margaret: What now? We still have no idea about this 'Rusher', what this deal means to them and how this might change things.
Queen Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon: Not to mention how to tell the public.
Princess Elizabeth was quietly contemplating the offer in her head as her family thought of what to do when-
?: You could always ask me you know, not a Blitzbot so i can answer.
They jumped seeing Cobra, out of bed and looking at them.
King George VI: -How are you able to walk immediately? You were brutally injured?
Cobra walked over and looked around.
Cobra: Not a deep wound, not to mention we Rusherz are pretty resilient even with wounds. If i were sick or extremely injured I would be in bed, that's a drainer in and of itself. *See's the mother and sister; bows* Pardon my manners, I'm Cobra. I assume you are the Queen and Princess?
Queen Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon: Y-Yes, I am Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon. Wife of King George VI.
Princess Margaret: And I am Princess Margaret. Your the one who my sister has saved, and made the offer?
He nodded, noting the tense atmosphere.
Cobra: I appear to have made quite a stir with my offer. I figured I join in and try to explain myself since I am more extremely in the mind now.
Princess Elizabeth: That would be wonderful, yes. We would like some questions answered.
Cobra nodded.
Cobra: What i just offered is the highest regards for a Rusher to offer. It is given to those who have proven themselves in strength, courage, and/or heart. My offer is to offer my services, time and patients to the young lady.
Queen Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon: Almost like a knight fo sorts correct?
Cobra: Correct your highness. As for how the public will react...*smirks* who said they have to know yet.
All four: *Confused but curious* Hmmm?
Cobra: I am a Rusher of Erona, though not a core guardian Rusher, we still have special powers given to us by the core.
Cobra bowed before his cloths, though still tattered, changed into almost formal/armor attire with a mask over his face. He looked up as he touched the mask, the mask soon covering his entire face but not his eyes. His eyes still showed the glints of emotions he was showing. The royal were speechless and in awe.
Cobra: We Eronain Rusher are gifted, the symbols shown on our-*sees that his arms are bandage* Ah, well...i figure you would be concerned. *Unwraps his forearms* There is no need to fear, these markings are not scars...they are birthmarks.
Cobra forearms gleamed with the armor, glowing a soft bluish white with his look.
Cobra: They give a soft glow in this form...i hope, this has answered your questions to the best of my ability...*sees their reactions; shortens the mask* Are you al-
Princess Margaret: Fascinating...
Queen Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon: Incredible...
King George VI: -Sir Cobra...you wish to give your time and patients to my Daughter correct? *Cobra nodded; to Princess Elizabeth* Elizabeth, what do you wish to do?
Princess Elizabeth was quiet. She had been going over both positives and negatives of this offer, and to her surprise she had gotten more positives then negatives; The idea of a new world beyond earth and their culture, the extra strength for her country and family...most importantly-someone to talk to about anything. Princess Elizabeth quietly sighed, nodded, and went down to Cobra's level. Cobra and her family looked on in anticipation, she had her answer.
Princess Elizabeth: Cobra, i accept your offer whole-heartily.
Present...
Pillage: *Rubbing his temples* Oh boy your majesty you accepted alot of crazy with us.
The three were currently at a car repair shop, as apparently Pillage shock caused him to accidentally activate his move and destroy the back window. Cobra sat with the Raider Rusher as Mark returned from talking to the Mechanic.
Mark: Just a window replacement, shouldn't take to long. You alright there Pillage?
Pillage: Just shocked...*To Cobra* Cobra, what you just did back then was HUGE you realized that right?
Cobra: Yes...though to be honest I do not regret it.
Mark: Can one of you explain what you just gave the Queen that caused Pillage to break the window?
Pillage sighed as he calmed himself.
Pillage: You know we Rusherz main survival depends on the combination of our energy and life force...well, Cobra offered Queen Elizabeth the II his life force as a protector of her and those she is close too. In other words, Cobra had given his word on his life that he would follow and protect her, AND SHE ACCEPTED.
Mark face paled, Cobra blushing a bit realizing the Raider owner was new to this information.
Pillage: To offer something as important as our life force is huge in the Rusherz lifestyle, only those who had proven themselves in heart and mind can be offered and given this. So for Queen Elizabeth to receive this is both shocking, and incredible.
Mark sat down, processing the information.
Mark: Whoa...talk about life debt to the extreme.
Cobra: I felt she deserved it. She had no idea about us Rusherz, the conflict, or our past yet she risked her life during a Earth conflict to save me.
Pillage: Not saying your in the wrong, but with everything going on right now hearing this not only is shocking, but it makes sense why we had not met long ago...You wanted to stay by her side during those years huh.
Cobra nodded, the mechanic coming in.
Mechanic: Alrighty, she's good to go.
Mark: *Gets up and shakes his hand* Thank you so much.
Pillage: Mark once again i am so sorry for the window.
Mark: *Went down to Pillage* It's alright Pillage, I know you didn't mean it.
Pillage smiled as the three got up and went back in the car, once again on the road. It was quiet for a bit, till Cobra smirked.
Cobra: Sooo, this happened before correct? Master Mark seemed to have experience.
Pillage flinched as his face turned red and Mark chuckled.
Mark: Long ago yes, back when my father was around. During the 1970s the Rookies seem to had a habit of startling Pillage to the point he again used his powers. The old Oakland Coliseum walls looked like swish cheese by 1975.
Pillage: *Bit embarrassed* I swear...
Cobra chuckled with Mark. Pillage might of still been red, but he was happy to see Cobra smiling. He decided to let the others know how things were going.
At that moment in the HOK...
Pillage (NFLR Text): Things are going pretty well... Cobra is a very loyal and nice Rusher. He did drop a bombshell on me. Turns out he offered his life force to the Queen when she saved him years ago, thought i let you know before we came here so we go into shock again. Gonna be honest we might more then we think.
At that moment Liberty passed out as Stampede caught him, all be it in a shocked state as the rest of them.
Freefall: *Shock* I'm sorry...WHAT?!
Pillage chuckled as he waited for the response, knowing it might be awhile. Mark smirked as he drove on the road, taking the last turn that would lead them to Canton. Cobra watched the world go by outside, observing the states scenery.
Cobra: It's amazing, really.
Pillage: *Looks up* What is?
Cobra: How different yet similar locations are. Feels like i am roaming the grounds of Windsor Castle.
Mark: Speaking of which, you were taught how to ride a horse?
Pillage: That is a good question, her Royal Majesty was known for her love of horses as much as her corgis.
Cobra chuckled at that.
Cobra: Oh boy, that was the oddest conversation for me.
August 1945, months after first meeting...
Cobra had healed up alot since Princess Elizabeth had found him, with that he started his new duty as her guardian of sorts. Whenever the Princess was out in public, Cobra donned his full face mask. The royal family had gave him armor to match his mask, now appearing when he dons it in public and a gift he promised the Royal family to cherish. Today, Cobra was walking next to Princess Elizabeth, looking in awe at the horses around the Royal Mews stables as the Princess looked on amused at his reaction.
Cobra: A-And all these creatures are yours?
Princess Elizabeth chuckled at this.
Princess Elizabeth: Not all of them. Have you not SEEN horses before?
Cobra: Only Horse Rusherz my lady...not these strange creatures? Do they talk, or are they not sentient?
Princess Elizabeth: Animals are wild, they have their own ways that still puzzles even humanity. Have you not wild animals on your old home planet?
Cobra: NOTHING like these...I don't even know what kind of wildlife we had animal wise. What do you do with Horses?
Princess Elizabeth smile grew.
Princess Elizabeth: We ride them.
Princess Elizabeth held in a bellow of laughter seeing Cobra's reaction to her response.
Cobra: *Shock* R-RIDE THEM?! W-Wait, my lady is that what we are doing today!?
Princess Elizabeth nodded as she allowed one out, holding the reigns and bringing the horse over.
Princess Elizabeth: Would you like to pet them?
Cobra blinked, but nodded. He carefully went to the horse and raised his hand up to the equine. The horse went down, Cobra a bit tense as to what they might do...but the tenseness vanished when he horse began to nuzzles him making the Rusher smile and chuckled.
Cobra: H-Hello, yes, it's nice to meet you.
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Cobra: Alright my lady, i trust you. You have more knowledge on how to ride these horses.
Cobra was a bit worried as he and Princess Elizabeth were now on the horse. The princess gave the Rusher a smile.
Princess Elizabeth: Thank you, Cobra...hold on tight-YAHA!
With that the horse went off, Cobra holding onto the neck as they were off. The scene of the warm summer trees soon made Cobra look up, eyes amazed as they rode on. Cobra soon let go of the horses neck as he laughed in joy with the princess.
Present...
Pillage: So, were you taught how to ride?
Cobra: Yeah...it was quite an interesting first few practices before i got a hand on it.
Cobra looked up to see they were now in the area of Canton. Mark smiled as the three saw the bridge for the Football hall of Fame.
Mark: Well boys, we made it.
Cobra sighed and closed his eyes.
Cobra: Here at last...my lady...
To Be Continued...