Tanzania...

Marty was looking out the window when he saw Athena and-his eyes widen and he bolted out of the duckboat with the others looking out.

Marty: K-9!

K-9 eyes widen as he was tackled into a hug by Marty, tears falling in relief as K-9 hugged back.

K-9: Thank goodness your alright Marty. What happened?

Marty: We got trapped in maze before we broke out and ended up on Mt. Fuji.

K-9: Oh well that explains-*shock* MT. FUJI!?

Jessica: Long story.

K-9 looked at Marty in shock, Athena grabbed both of their attention looking at Scavenger.

Athena: I'm sure you have alot to catch up on, but let's get Scavenger inside before his fever gets worse.

The two nodded as the team helped them on the Duckboat as they headed off.

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Scavenger breathed heavily as Athena placed a wet rag on his forehead.

Athena: it's fascinating how Rusherz immune system helps fight off illnesses fast. He should be fine in a day or two.

K-9: *Sits next to him* I've been doing my best cooling him off out here. We been trying to contact you and try to find the others but, he overworked himself and got sick.

Blow-Torch: *comes over with a small band-aid* Figured he would do that, cares about us and ignoring his health he's gotta stop doing that. *places it on K-9's nose bridge* There we go.

K-9: Thanks. You have no idea how happy I am to see you all.

Joseph: It's good to see you both too.

Stephen: Not to mention you guys seems to be left unscaved-well, psychical wise but health wise-

They heard Scavenger moan as he curled up under the covers, Athena gently giving him a small pet.

Athena: He is very lucky to have a good friend like you K-9.

K-9 frowned as he looked away.

K-9: Friend. A friend who still can't keep most of his fans under control with his team.

The others knew exactly what he was talking about.

Blow-Torch: K-9 none of that was your fault.

Marty: We know you do your best when it comes to that situation.

K-9 gave a weak smile, before placing a hand on Scavenger's head.

K-9: It still bothers me.

Athena: I know, we all know. But so long as he's got friends like you he's gonna be okay.

K-9's smile grew nodding. Athena sighed clapping her hands together.

Athena: So, where to next?

Joseph: You really are not turning back are you.

Athena was on his FAST, smirking playfully and making the others snicker.

Athena: Nope. You stuck with me for now Eagle.

Joseph face went bright red as the others chuckled.

Swoop: Okay, i wanna see this play out.

Ish nodded as he took a breath.

Ish: Crusherz, onto the next location!

Crusherz: RIGHT!

With that they were on the move once again.

Meanwhile...

Sinous: So, let me get this straight-and OUTSIDER is helping the Guardians and Rusherz?

The Voodoo Blitzborg nodded, Sinous actually being a but surprises-A BIT, not alot.

Sinous: I see...well she's defiantly not be an issue, given i see no power from her. Personality wise yet but not Guardian power. You are excused.

The Voodoo Blitzborg nodded as it left. Sinous saw Zich walk up and bowed to him.

Sinous: Soo-did it work?

Zich grumbled in their native language.

Sinous: Good. I am happy we managed to at least capture one to do this experiment. How is he fairing?

Zich grumbled once again as Sinous nodded.

Sinous: Interesting. He is quiet stubborn as Sudden Death's and Endgame's notes say. I must say he's quite powerful given the torture training i have been given years before. Soar appears to also be fighting, but he's still in a losing battle with all his energy in me. As for Cyclops-

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Sinous: We might need more time on him.

Cyclops was chained behind to the wall, struggling to break free with anger on his face. He was bloodied, bruised, and tired but he was still fighting. He stopped panting as he looked up, eyes sunken from lack of sunlight.

Cyclops: Come on, there's got to be a way out of this.

Zich appeared walking up to the chain Titan Rusher, who glared at him.

Cyclops: Your enjoying this aren't'cha?

Zich grumbled as he went to the side, picking up his helmet-Cyclops eyes widen seeing the tracking beacon was NOT DAMAGE. Thinking fast he grabbed a small stone in his mouth before throwing it, hitting the helmet away-but not before seeing the small red light glow. Zich's eyes narrow.

Cyclops: I don't get why torturing me ins a experiment?

Zich went to the burning open over, before taking out a hot metal rod. Cyclops breathed hard, knowing full well what he was gonna to with it -but he took a breath and gritted his teeth-

HE WOULD NOT LET SINOUS GET HIM TO SCREAM.

Democratic Republic of the Congo...

Kronos : WE GOT CYCLOPS LOCATED!

All turned to see the flashing red light on the map, running over.

Steed: Angola?!

Alex: He must be there-and given the signal he must be in trouble.

Sam: Then we gotta get there fast!

Steed: *Worry* Cimarrón go all in ASAP!

The accelerator was pushed as the heroes sped through the country.

HOK...

Warren and Arron saw the red glowing dot appear on the map, still working on the HOK.

Arron: Cyclops seems to be located in Angola. I have a bad feeling he may be in trouble.

Warren: Just pray that he is found so-

Suddenly the center flashed to life as they looked up. Reforming in the center, after who knows how many days-

Arron: RZ!

RZ blinked as he looked around, both men sighing in relief.

Warren: Dad thank goodness we got you back up an running. That's one big situation down.

RZ: Warren, Arron; I am glad to see you are okay, *looks a one of the few screens* And that i have manage to send the shield coins to Guardians and Rusherz. *to them* Please, tell me what has happened while i was out-

Arron: Brace yourself.

Arron turned the screens to outside...and RZ saw Canton and parts of the US swarmed by a massive storm. News being talked about the weather as well as the Guardians and Rusherz being sited in various locations around the globe.

RZ: *Speechless*

Warren: And we still cannot contact or teleport them here either, just locate them. The Crusherz are with them so-We've been working on the HOK.

RZ: Then let us not make haste, with me online i can help you speed up process to the best of my ability.

Both: THANK YOU!

RZ nodded as he looked at the screens.

RZ: Guardians, Rusherz, please stay strong.

TO BE CONTINUED...