A Rush Zone Thanksgiving
Hall of fame, 6; 00 pm...
Sandra: *On the phone* Yes, i understand, we'll look into this indeed.
Ish was sitting next to his father, concern on his face. News from their new neighbor of a armed thief was very worrisome. Lt. Matt had experience of battle due to his position in the military, but the thought of his wife and child in danger while defending them was the reason of the three still being at the Hall fo Fame. Sandra hung up the phone and went over.
Sandra: Officers have closed off the area, so the their won't escape so easily.
Ish: That's good to hear...what now though? We're basically stuck for Thanksgiving.
Lt. Matt: -sighs- Not sure, but the important thing is we together.
Ish smiled and nodded, before hearing footsteps and the three turned to see Bolt.
Bolt: *Surprise* What are you three still here? Thanksgiving is tomorrow.
Ish: Well...we kinda can't go home right now.
Lt. Matt: A armed thief has been spotted around the neighborhood, even though I have training in battle I'm worried about Ish and Sandra getting hurt.
Bolt frowned hearing this.
Sandra: So, we might have to stay at a hotel for Thanksgiving since none of our relatives are around.
Bolt: Yeaaahh-No. Not gonna happen. Ish? *Ish looks at him* Remember the resident sleeping quarters here?
Ish: Yeah, from last year.
This caught both his parents attention.
Sandra: *To Ish* So that's where you were staying in?
Ish: Yeah, got a guest room with their own place to live in.
Bolt: Yep. Safer that way. What I am asking is, why not celebrate Thanksgiving with us?
All three looked in a mix of some shock and surprise.
Lt. Matt: I figured the Rusherz celebrate the holiday, but are you sure?
Bolt smiled.
Bolt: Of course! We were not able to celebrate properly last year so it will be special.
Now Ish was smiling. He remember just how busy and stressful last season was for the Rusherz, so this was going to be a breathe of fresh air for them. First though-
Ish: *to his parents* I wouldn't mind, but what about you?
His parents mulled it over, before nodding.
Lt. Matt: We're fine with this arrangement if you all are.
Bolt: *smile grew* I think they will like this.
HOK...
Liberty: Yikes, that will definitely bring down the mood.
Liberty was observing the map of New York when Bolt came in with Ish and his parents.
Bolt: Yeah, that's why their staying with us this Thanksgiving.
Liberty closed the map and walked down the stairs.
Liberty: *smiles* Be happy to host you. Think of this as our way of saying thanks for the help, especially before the Super Bowl. But...*worried chuckles* Not gonna lie, holidays with us is pretty interesting.
Lgt. Matt: Most family holidays are.
Bolt: *chuckles* Just be prepared. We start at 8:45.
All three: 8:45?
Liberty smiled big.
Liberty: You'll see *winks*.
Ish had to admit, this was going to be exciting to see how the Rusherz celebrate a holiday.
The evening went by. Ish watched as the Rusherz were each told of the situation of the first Guardian and his parents situation...some of which decided to make a 'pit stop'.
10:30 pm. ...
Ish was asleep while his parents were talking to Liberty and Stampede.
Sandra: It's a shame that the Turkey and food we bought is back at the house. I'm not sure if it'll still be good when we return once this situation is solved.
Stampede: I'm sure it will be solve before then-
Freefall came in, a bit of a amused look on his face. This caught all presents attention.
Liberty: What are you amused about?
Freefall: *shakes his head laughing a bit* Come on you guys, show them what you were doing.
Bolt, Rampage, Soar, Pack, and Grizzly came out. They were covered in soot and holding food, some in bags other in hands. Bolt was holding Turkey in his arms, as he and the others smiled. Liberty and Stampede were speechless as Sandra and Lt. Matt put two and two together.
Lt. Matt.: Did you, go to our house to retrieve the food.
Bolt: We technically did not break in, we did it ala 'man with the bag' style.
Rampage: Granted we came with him cause one, like we're gonna let you go alone while there's a armed man lurking around and two, like you will be able to carry all that food in one trip.
Liberty:...You know, you could have, told us?
Soar: Tried, but Bolt said this was a time crunch.
Stampede: And you do realized you all need a good cleaning climbing down a chimney.
Sandra: Does it help we are appreciative with what you done.
Bolt and Rampage: Yep. (Pack and Grizzly: *sly smirk* Worth it.)
Soar: Plus side more Turkey right guys?
Liberty and Stampede smiled and shoke their heads, Sandra and Lt. Matt just smiled at the antics.
Liberty: See what i mean...
Soar shrugged taking his oxygen mask off.
Soon the sandman had hit the HOK. Sandra and Lgt. Matt slept in the room next to where Ish was. The Rusherz were asleep in their own beds, everything being ready for tomorrow.
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8:45 am. ...
Ish..Ish...
Ish stirred as he opened his eyes, jumping a bit seeing Spot. Spot had a smile on his face, his tail going back and forth in excitement.
Ish: 8:45?
Spot: Yep! Come on, get dress we're having breakfast in New York.
Ish bolted up from his bed at that.
Ish: NEW YORK?
Sandra and Lt. Matt came to the room hearing that, surprise also on their face.
Sandra: What's in New York-hold on.
Lt. Matt: Are you talking about-
Spot beamed.
Spot: MACY'S BABY!
Later, New York City...
Needless to say The idea of having breakfast at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was not what Ish, Sandra or Lt. Matt expected to be on the itinerary of the Rusherz Thanksgiving. They were watching from a hidden room through a window as the parade went one.
Ish: *Excitement* And you do this EVERY YEAR?
Pick-Ax: Since 1925. It started in 1924, but we got involved after Liberty walked into additional construction on Macy's Macy's Herald Square. He talked with the owners at the time and offered his assistance as extra Guard duty, Soar joining soon after.
K-9: Not to mention when the Thanksgiving football games kickoff, the energy from the Parade was still strong, so they offered us that energy for the shards and now, the core.
Sandra: Interesting. I look forward to hearing that story at a later date-
A theme song played as everyone looked to the ground. A group of heroes came out, colored and battle ready.
Ish: OH! I heard of them! There from a show Troy has seen on TV...he says there's this one guy who sounds like what he says 'That is definitely me when i grow up'.
Alto: I think this is the latest entry, 'Megaforce'.
Lt. Matt: It's is the 20th anniversary, and it's the twentieth entry of their series. So they must be going all in on this.
Peck:...Why am i getting Deja vu from this?
Everyone turned to him.
Thor: What you mean?
Peck: Sixs heroes, galactic enemies, high tech..
The Rusherz mind when into blue screen mode with an expression that made Ish laughed, his parents chuckling.
Freedom: Yeah i can see what you mean.
The Parade went on without a hitch and soon they were all back to the HOK to prepare their contribution to Thanksgiving, some good ol fashion football...granted there was a new twist to this year.
Before the games...
Toro was internally PANICKING. This was the Texans first Thanksgiving game for their Franchise, and the one thing Toro did not want was the game to go BAD; whether it be score wise or play wise, or BOTH.
Ish: So this is your first Thanksgiving game.
Toro: Yep.
Ish: I can tell your nervous.
Toro: PETRIFIED.
Lgt. Matt went over, seeing the Texan sweating bullets.
Toro: I just, i got that feeling something is gonna go wrong and I'm not sure if it's my team or not.
Lt. Matt: I'm sure everything will go well. Sudden Death isn't here to mess things up.
Ish: So, just think this...could be alot worse if Sudden Death was still around.
That oddly calmed down Toro there, actually making him laugh.
Toro: You both made good points. Well, better not keep them waiting *heads to the portal but stops* Oh and don't worry, Beast should be back in time to help your mom cook Thanksgiving dinner.
Ish and his father did a double take.
Both: Beast cooks?
Toro: He's the chef of the team, someone has to have cooking skills.
Ish smile grew...this he had to see.
Two of the three games went very well. Texans first Thanksgiving game day appearance ended with a 34-31 OT against the Lions, very well done game. As for the second game, the rivalry of Washington and Dallas ended with Washington leading with a 38-31 score...and there there was the Patriots/Jets game.
Kitchen...
Beast: Seasoning heading your way Sandra!
Beast (Mane tucked up in a chef hat) tossed the bottle to Sandra, catching it with ease. Ish was watching the two cook and he had to say, Beast was a good sue Chef.
Sandra: Thank you Beast, must say you know your way around the kitchen.
Beast: Years of practice, and changes. Hey Ish, any word from Freedom and Soar?
Ish: Yeah, but all i got was a 'heading back'.
This got them worried as Beast jumped down from the step stoll he was on.
Beast: I wonder if that bad feeling Toro mentioned early was-
The door opened and Freedom came in, pale as a ghost. both cooks were happy the hot stuff was already done.
Beast: What happened?
Freedom: Oh beast.
Beast: Freedom what happened at the game?
Freedom walked in shaking his head.
Freedom: It was not pretty. It was DISASTROUS.
Ish: Freedom, where's Soar?
Freedom: In his room...oh you guys it was BAD.
Sandra immediately went down to him, gently grasping his shoulder.
Sandra: What was the score?
Freedom actually gulped.
Freedom:-My team 49 TO 19.
Beast flinched and wince at that, Sandra and Ish listening.
Freedom: Jet's were not spared, you'll see it for a while but 'I' formation FAILED, BADLY, Fumble after fumble AFTER FUMBLE...It's just was not a pretty game.
Beast nodded, before heading out the door with Ish following, Sandra close by but she turned to Freedom.
Sandra: Tell the others dinner is ready, we just need to see Soar, explain to them what happened.
Freedom nodded as she went out.
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Beast: *knocks on Soar's door* Soar, it's Beast. I'm here with Ish and Sandra. Can we come in.
A muffled sound responded, so Beast opened the door seeing Soar. He was on his bed face covered by a pillow as he went over, Ish and Sandra on the side. He jumped on the bed and rubbed Soar's back.
Beast: Freedom told us what happened, you okay?
Soar: *lifted his head up* It was HUMILIATING. I'm going to be hearing this for the next few weeks.
Beast sighed, nodding as Ish walked in.
Ish: Hey Soar, it'll be okay. We all had those moments happen.
Soar: *sits up* Ish, that game was BAD. Lots of people clocked out immediately.
Sandra walked in and sat down beside him.
Sandra: It could have been alot worse. I would rather have a humiliating game than a game where someone got severely hurt.
Soar slowly smiled, a smile that was now visible with the oxygen mask off. Sandra smiled back as did the others, getting up.
Sandra: Come on now, dinner's ready.
Thanksgiving dinner...
The three said grace and now, the feast had began.
Bolt: So, Thanksgiving with us?
Ish smiled big.
Ish: Was fun, lot of unexpected stuff but it was really fun.
Fang: *Cutting roast turkey meat* Well it's always something going on with us, we get into some very strange situations mind you even when there isn't any evil doers around.
Claw: Just force of habit.
Ish chuckled grabbing a scoop of mashpotatos.
Swoop: By the way, heard the caught the guy that was going around the neighborhood. You three will be able to go home tomorrow.
Sandra: *Surprise* Really?
Sonar: Happened this evening really. Turns out he was high as a kite, needs help badly.
Blow-Torch: *Turns to Sonar* You see the stuff they have these days, it's no wonder he was thinking he was flying.
Stallion: Ish do us and your parents a favor and stay away from that weird stuff especially when you get older.
Ish: Gotcha.
This made his parents chuckle. They looked at the thirty two Rusherz, giving them warm smiles.
Lt. Matt: I want to thank you all for doing this for us.
Sandra: This means a lot to us.
They all smiled.
Steed: You three really helped us last season, perhaps more than you realize.
Cyclops: We're happy to have all three of you on board for whatever may come next.
Ish and his parents smiled. This was diffidently a Thanksgiving they would remember
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Outside the Hall of Fame...
Beast voice: Pumpkin pie ready to-PILLAGE WATCH IT!
Pillage voice: Sorry about that.
Beast voice: I swear every year i end up with something on my-
Crash!
Laughter was heard as Beast screamed a 'DANG IT!'. Yep, Thanksgiving in the Rush Zone was definitely interesting.
THE
END
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!