I think we can ALL AGREE what happened in December was unexpected to everyone, and it still going on. With the lose of John Madden, DT from the Broncos, and Betty White passing. Not to mention the news that the Washington Team of the NFL is going to revel their new name and logo on the Second of February 2022, i had alot of ideas popping.

Wanted to let you know what is to come due to these updates in the world :)

Ish:...Soar?

Soar weakly chuckled, coughing in the process.

Soar: Yeah, look pretty bad i know.

The group slowing went over to the bed.

Ash: What happened.

Soar: Illness, bad one...was in a coma for a bit, blinded temporary-

Marty: Are you-

Soar smirked at them.

Soar: Dying...heh, it's gonna take more than a illness to do me in. If a piece of building rubble, infection or galactic mad folk didn't do it this won't.

Bolt weakly smiled at that.

Bolt: Optimistic even when your wired up...

Soar: Working though right...anyway, where were you guys? Bolt appeared and explained to me everything and the HOK isn't responding.

Ish: The last one we don't know, but as for where we were we were trapped in a maze for a while...What about the others.

Bolt shoke his head, coughing a bit.

Bolt: We don't know. Sinous was about to kill us in one go when Freefall sent all of us away just in time. I-I don't know what happened to them. I ended up here and found out about Soar's condition. I have been helping him fighting while finding a way to contact any of you but-

Bolt eyes teared up.

Bolt: I'll be honest, i was so relieved to see you guys when i was looking for a signal. Seeing you guys okay...it's a huge weight off my shoulders.

Ish placed a hand on the Charger's shoulder, smiling a Bolt at him.

Ash: Now, we need to find out how to contact the others and how to help Soar...I do hope Freedom is okay.

Troy: Same with Alto.

Marty: I'm worried about K-9.

Tua: Same with Grizzly.

Ricky:...I have a feeling Peck is alright, call me crazy-

Ricky: But i think they are in good hands.

Romania road...

Stephen took in a breath as he watched the world go by from inside. It was quite hectic trying to contact the of team, and getting in the Duck-boat, given the good news they gotten. He had to admit he laughed when Freedom shoke Joseph asking him to take him into the air and try and get a signal.

Stephen: Least we got some good news...I just hope things go up from here.

-And the duckboat slowly stopped.

Stephen:..I think i just jinx us.

Rustler: Think our ride is dead.

Lasso: DANG IT!

...

Blow-Torch coughed as some smoke went up to his face, Joseph happy being stuck in the armor as he was helping cool off the engine.

Joseph: Engine nearly overcooked.

Juniper: Least it's not dead.

Jessica: Yeah...good thing you were out here and opened the engine in time Stephen.

Stephen chuckled, rubbing his head.

Swoop: So, we're stuck here for a bit.

Liberty: Seems like it...

Freefall: Now what do we do?

Juniper: Let's see if one of the Crusherz can help us, like F-18-

It was there Stephen and Jack saw s flickering in the woods, slowly following the light.

The sound of the fire crackling and the warmth radiating was heard as curled up on the ground was a sleeping Pillage. He was taking a rest after hunting...and looking for the others. He was also avoiding Sinous and bots as well. He jolted up fast, hearing rustling and got up.

Pillage: Whose there?!

Jack and Stephen popped their heads, causing all three to sigh in relief and joy.

Pillage: Boy am i glad to see you two.

Stephen: And I'm glad our vehicle needed to stop.

Pillage rose his eyes, but nodded.

Jack: We'll explain on the way back.

Pillage nodded once again as he doused the fire and the embers that remained.

The walk back was long, but at least it was not worrisome as before. No it was, a bit tense.

Jack: So...you probably did not expect this after the-well...

Stephen: The memorial.

Jack made a bit of a panic yet serious look, but Pillage calmed his nerves.

Pillage: I know you two are worried...It's okay, I'm sure you couldn't predict the arrival of a psychopathic Anticorian solider.

Stephen: Yeah but...

Pillage could see they were still hesitant on the topic they accidentally got into.

Pillage: Look...Madden passing was, unexpected yes, but he was here for a long time. Heh, he lived long than Davis. And from we can gathered, he passed away peacefully and with love.

Jack: Makes me glad he at least saw that documentary and celebrated his anniversary.

Pillage smiled, but it was a bit sad.

Pillage: Madden...he was one guy who wanted to get involved.

Stephen: *Chuckles* Remembered when you told us how he escorted Mrs. Taylor to the old Charger Stadium in San Diego.

Pillage chuckled in agreement.

Pillage: Oh he was on the moon being the one broadcaster who helped the mother of the Guardian to safety.

Pillage laughed...then he felt something fell from his face...tears. They stopped

Pillage: I'm gonna miss him.

Jack and Stephen went down and patted his back in comfort.

Pillage: Just...great man. Really thought he would last to the triple digits.

Stephen: Same with White...lived long, great lives.

Blow-Torch: THERE YOU ARE!

Blow-Torch and Liberty ran over relieved, then they saw Pillage and stopped.

Liberty: Pillage, are you alright? Your not hurt right?

Pillage shoke his head, wiping his eyes and smiling.

Pillage: Y-Yeah, just...reminiscing.

Duck-boat, about an hour later...

F-18: Now turn on the engine.

Swoop gave the thumbs up and turned on the vehicle. It sprung to life without smoke as the heroes cheered.

Pillage: Soo, we can contact the Crusherz...but not the others.

Jessica: Yep, whatever Sinous did is interfering with transmissions.

Pillage: ANSWER ME THIS TRUTHFULLY. IS HE-

Freefall: Still hunting us down like prey, yes. Knows the OG Guardians escape, no clue. Are they safe, yes.

Pillage: Good.

They were happy to see Pillage, out of the Rusherz they found, was not TOO injured. He volunteered to help fight with the others recovering.

Alex: Alright, let's get back on the road.

They nodded as they went back in, Pillage stopping as he looked to the sky.

Pillage: Madden, keep and eye on all of us buddy. We could you use and a whole lot of those Guardian angels.

In Las Vegas...

Sinous looked at the Memorial in curiosity.

Sinous: All this...for ONE Life.

Pictures adored the scene, candles lighting in the still night area. Flowers and gift dotted in some places. He had come here for a megacore...however, it appeared he would have to try another plan given that this place was popular. He turned around, not looking.

Sinous: Madden...I don't like you, but i will admit...you are truly a respected lifeforms.

He vanished.

Carpathian Mts...

The wind howled on the snow terrain, the being looking out from his shelter. He sighed, a puff of air escaping from his mouth. He looked up to see a spark, and his own spark formed.

Steed: DT...seemed you protected me just long enough for my friends to find me. I just hope the others are alright.

To Be Continued...