Later...
Liberty: *Eye twitch* I AM AT THE END OF MY ROPE HERE!
Freefall: *Trying to calm Liberty down* Easy there.
It was a while but they finally out drove the predators, however most of Rusherz were beginning to reach the end of their minds with all the dangers. The racing in their hearts was not helping either.
Jack: I agree...this is getting insane.
Dean: U-Umm...are you guys o-you know what given your reaction you guys are not okay.
Beast sighed as he finally looked around seeing his friends, he could understand just how frenzied the past days with all that had happened. Fang eyes widen when he say Soar's condition, but decided to wait till things had calm down..and he could tell Beast agreed with the decision.
Peg-Leg: The-The important thing is that we got out of their fast. No one got hurt just, that was a heart pounder right there.
Jessica: Agreed. We should be good for now...
It was quiet for a long time, after all who wouldn't want some quiet after being chased by predators.
At the HOK...
Arron sighed as he finished a panel of information. Slowly but surely the HOK was coming back to life. Arron turned to see Warren sighed in relief at the map.
Arron: Everything alright?
Warren: So far no more of those Blitzborgs around them, but they did appear to have a confrontation of sorts.
Arron: Best bet is predators, they are in the outback.
This made the both of them even more glad that before RZ and the HOK shut down, he manage to send them a vehicle to avoid even the predators of the world. They could still remember what happened.
...
Days ago...
Arron ran through he wind that was picking up in the cloudy sky. He knew something was up and the bright blast in the sky moments ago was proof of that. He accidentally bumped into someone.
Arron: Sorry about that-Warren?
Warren Zimmer looked at him and helped Arron up.
Warren: Good to see you...you are seeing this too right?
Arron: Yeah, that's why I'm heading to the HOK.
Warren: I was too to be honest. I think it's best we talk later.
Arron nodded and the two continued to run to the Hall of fame. They got in and noticed Sandra not there, paying for her safety they ran through the glass portal to the HOK...and Warren covered Arron when he saw the electric sparks flying.
Warren: DANG IT!
Arron: WHAT THE-RZ?
The two caught a glimpse of the AI, who was starring at them in fear.
RZ: *Static* F-Find-t-th-them-s-save-the-the-HO-K-
And then the area was blinded by a bright light...then darkness.
...
That was the last thing RZ had said before the HOK went dark. The first thing Arron and Warren did was try and contact Sandra; first by call, then by text which worked...turns out she, her husband and the rest of the Guardians families were evacuated into shelters, unable to leave. So, it was up to the two of them to get the HOK back in progress. Arron looked at the now ever expanding group of Megacores the two had started to get once they manage to stabilized the portals. It wasn't perfect, but it got the job done. Arron had hoped that with that his friends, both Guardians and Rusher, were able to come back...BUT portaling back to Canton Ohio was still a no go thanks to that storm.
Arron: Urrg! I have a mention how much I hate Sinous.
Warren: Many times.
Arron: Just wanted to make sure. How's it going on your end?
Warren nodded bring up another panel and a check-board.
Warren: So far lighting and plumbing are still good. We had manage to contact most of the teams on the situation and currently they are watching the cities for any activity of the new borgs and Sinous. They are aware not to make contact with Sinous at all cost. The commissioner is also aware and has decided to contact the other Countries on the situation. I was told the British area has given their okay to use the military in-case Sinous decides to strike the states with the Guardians and Rusherz gone. Even Canada, Japan, Mexico and many others had also given their support to join the fight.
Arron: *smiles* That is the best news i have heard. When you have time, please ask Goodell to tell them we thank them for their support and would love to have them by our side.
Warren smiled back.
Arron: And Warren...thanks, for helping me and being here for all of us.
Warren couldn't help but let a tear fall.
Back in Australia...
It was nighttime outside, everyone present sat around a fire eating. Needless to say this scene was necessary after what happened earlier today, and both Hunter and Dean were in the loop properly now.
Hunter: Okay, so...what now.
Freedom: Well, our next's stop were heading west. It appears we are still on the course Joseph and Stephen planed.
Traitor: The portals are so far only able to take us to places not of the NFL or Canton, we also had manage to break through a bit in the HOK service.
This got everyone attention.
Ish: I-I just got one question, me and the others had been wondering but-we didn't want o add on to the stress..
Freefall: I think I know...go ahead.
The Guardians nodded and looked at the Crusherz.
Guardians (minus Jack): Are our families okay?
The Crusherz looked at them in honesty.
Amp: Your families from what we gathered are at a shelter, they are unable to get out due to the storms around Canton...But they all are fine and healthy.
Harpy: They and Arron and Warren are able to communicate via text due to them being in the same area as the storm, which explained the reason why other sources of communication is not working.
They could not help but have tears in their eyes and relief appeared on their faces. Jack smiled a bit
Ash: Their-Their okay...their all okay...
The Guardians tears fell, some of them sobbed in relief at the news, with Jack actually being the one to comfort them. The Rusherz allowed themselves to sigh in relief. That was a fear they wished and prayed would not come true, for the Guardians to not end up in a situation like them, for Jack and Hunter a second time. So to hear their families were safe in a location was a relief to everyone.
Liberty: *Looking at the sky* I figured it was your doing, you folks up there...Thank you...so much.
The high being, whoever helped made the planet and these beliefs, Liberty hoped they heard his thanks, he figured they had to. Now though, despite everything, everyone would definitely have a good sleep tonight with the news.
To be Continued...