Part 2- Ice

Needless to say Tua's mind was completely blown at the reveal, starring as the two Rusherz laughed as they helping eachother up.

Pack: *laugh calms down* Get me every time with that.

Grizzly: *chuckles* Couldn't help it. Tua was with me and we were heading to see you and-just saw the chance.

Pack: *interest peaked* Oh, Tua's here. *Looks over* Why is-

Pack had to hold in a LOUD laugh, covering his mouth as Grizzly looked over. He did the same as Tua had a look that spoke a combo of surprise, shock, and mind blown.

Grizzly: *realization* Oh, he didn't know did he?

Tua: *mixed emotions* I-Just-Who-what-?

Grizzly: *goes over with Pack* Sorry, guess I should had explain-

Tua: *mixed emotions* I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS RIGHT NOW.

Pack: *Chuckles* I don't blame you, not the first time we got this reaction. *pulls Grizzly in a one arm hug* Me and Grizz go way back, since we were kids back on Cordalion. The two of us, we had eachother backs when we survived our home's destruction. Just the two of us till we ran into Peck years later, and then we met the others.

Tua had to blink a few times, before he smiled.

Tua: I will admit, this is one big surprise. At least this one did not involved scaring us half to death-

Grizzly: *facepalms* You take down a group of gang members with the NFLR communications on ONE TIME, and they harp on you for weeks on end about it.

Pack chuckled at that.

Pack: Why not we all go inside. *to Tua* You can tell me exactly why your here in the NFC North on the way in.

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Tua was in awe as he looked around the stadium interior.

Pack: Watch your step you two, we're still doing renovations on Phase II so might have some closed off areas.

Grizzly: How has it been going?

Pack smile grew as he lead the way.

Pack: We got alot done, should be completed in two years if we keep the grove going. We're gonna have so many new jobs available.

Pack nudged Grizzly eyes Tua, both chuckling as Tua was looking around.

Pack: Hard to beleive we've been in this stadium for fifty six years, it has withstand the snowy climate, a Blitzbot raid, and a fire-

Tua: *back to reality* Hold on what this about a fire?

Pack blushed nervously.

Pack: *nervously* WELL, we had a fire during one of the renovations in 2012. Sent me to the wall since it was electrical.

Grizzly: *eyes him* And you gave me a heart attack, you gave EVERYONE A HEART ATTACK.

Pack chuckled as Grizzly gave him a side eye.

Pack: It was a-interesting day for everyone.

Tua: Maybe you can tell me that story later.

Pack smiled nodding.

Pack: Speaking of which, mind telling me what brings you to the Frozen Tundra?

Grizzly: Well, Tua want's some advice on being a leader since he was named team captain this year, figured after me why not visit the team with some of the best.

Pack froze in place, both Tua and Grizzly stopping at that in worry.

Tua: *worry* Pack?

Grizzly: *concern* A-Are you okay talking about them?

Pack was silent-but slowly smiled, even though it was sad as well.

Pack: Of course, I would love to talk about them. I-I would love too.

Tua had a idea that this topic was dear to Pack. His eyes went to see a small silver pendent around Pack...how he manage to wear it without a neck Tua decided not to question, not right now.

Pack: Curly a-and Vince we're very important to the team's history, to the NFL's history. Curly Lambeau manage to get the team together and Vince when he joined lead the team to history and victory. *reaches a wall; opens it* To be honest I was-VERY NERVOUS when Vince joined the team. Not from his personality mind you, but you could sense he had a firm and just mind. *all three went in* BUT even he and Curly noticed my little nerves and soon those turned into quite a venture for them after Vince joined-


1959,

Vince was hard at work training the team, putting all his energy into training them. Pack was never far behind the new coach, as Curly came over.

Curly Lambeau: How's the team Vince?

Vince Lombardi: Still a ways to go but good. I made it clear I was in charge and in complete command here. We should reach the championship this year if we keep up this pass *smacks his hands; to players* KEEP AT IT NOW! KEEP FOCUS ON THE BALL AND GO ALL IN! I WANNA SEE THIS TEAM WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP AND WE HAVE NO PLANS OF LOSSI-Are you writing all this down?

Pack flinched blushing red as both owner and coach looked at him, the team freezing in place when Lombardi called Pack out. The Packer Rusher was covering his lower face with the clipboard.

Pack: *hesitant* WELL-Umm..I-I wanna make sure i-if we keep this logic for years to come I-I wanna have it on paper.

Lombardi blinked at this, surprise the Rusher was writing down what he was doing for future endeavors.

Pack: *Sheepish* I'M GOING TO GET WATER FOR THE BOYS, SUMMER AFTER ALL, EXCUSE ME...

Pack quickly ran off leaving Vince Lombardi speechless there...and then Curly laughed.

Curly Lambeau: *happy* GREAT SCOT VINCE YOU SMITTEN PACK!

Vince Lombardi: *mind returns* I'm sorry what?!

The team went over, smirking and some laughing with Curly.

Bart Starr: *Applauds* Well done coach. And you only been here for a few weeks, one for the record books.

Vince Lombardi: Can you gentlemen please tell me WHAT DID I DO?!

Forrest Greg: I think you just being you with your ideas has caught our Rusherz' attention. He's liking your style, even the strictness which-is needed in SOME areas of the league.

Vince Lombardi:-You telling me he LIKES BEING AROUND ME? ME? All the yelling, all the temper and my-well, *motions himself* all this. He likes this?

Curly Lambeau: Ah that's the Rusherz for ya, they always look past all that for the real person. You keep this up you might as well become his close friend.

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Vince sighed, he was still confused on what he learned that day. But that wouldn't help with the team win the championship as he went into his office in the dead of night, 2:30 am. He opened the door and-

Vince Lombardi: *shock*-WHAT?

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Curly moaned as he woke up, grabbing the phone-

Curly Lambaeu: *half asleep* It's two in the-

Vince Lombardi (otherline): *Shock* WHY IS PACK SLEEPING IN MY OFFICE!?

THAT WOKE HIM UP.

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Vince Lombardi: *To Curly; stunned* CAN YOU TELL ME WHY PACK IS SLEEPING IN MY OFFICE AND NOT IN A HOTEL?

Pack was sitting in worry as both owner and coach talked.

Curly Lambaeu: *worry* I had NO IDEA he was sleeping here! Pack why are you sleeping here?!

Pack: *confused* Well I can't use our team's expensive just for a bed, and the drive back to Canton is KINDA overkill during the season as well as a gas and money waster, so I-I've been sleeping here. The others are doing it so I don't see-

Vince Lombardi: *stunned* Hold it, hold it son. YOU TELLING ME, ALL OF YOU RUSHERZ WITH A TEAM, HAVE BEEN SLEEPING IN TEMPERATURE, CLIMATE CHANGING, STADIUMS?

Curly Lambaeu: *Pack nods; Shock and worry* Oh my gosh Pack your gonna send all of us to early graves, YOU CAN'T SLEEP LIKE THAT ALL FOOTBALL SEASON YOU'LL GET SICK, YOU ALL WILL GET SICK!

Pack: *nervous* W-Well, you got any ideas?

Vince Lombardi: *stern* I DO. If you would help me Curly-

Curly Lambaeu: *stern* Yes we start immediately! Pack your coming home with me RIGHT NOW.

Pack nodded, feeling like he just put his friends in his new coach's line of fire. But it was not of temper-it was of pure HORROR AND WORRY.

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Curly and Vince looked at the blueprint, focus on their faces as the team waited. Pack was not with them as he was sent to the doctor for a check up UNDER BOTH Curly and Vince's orders.

Curly and Vince: Hmmm..

Fuzzy Thurston: They been, starring at a long time. Does that mean they like it?

Henry Jordan: They fact both have been starring for about an hour, yeah they do.

Finally both gentlemen looked up at their team.

Vince Lombardi: Raise of hands, you want this and the others done before the season begins-

Packers: YES SIR!

The answer was immediate.

Curly Lambaeu: *Smiles* Unanimous. We'll get the workers on it fast, telling the teams we got the okay, Oh and DON'T TELL PACK.

Vince Lombardi: *smirks* He surprised me so, gonna get some payback.

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Pack: *blindfolded* So, can you guys tell me why I'm blindfolded and why most of us were not allowed in our stadiums during preseason?

Pack was being led by his team down the halls of the stadium, having been away for a couple of months.

Curly Lambeau: We're making sure you don't give us all heart attacks with your health.

Vince Lombardi: So listen up; Your worried about using our team expensive, we're worried about you guys health. So, me and Curly made a compromise with the other teams. This-is a test run so to speak.

Pack: *confused* OKAY, a test run for what?

Vince reached a certain part of the wall, pressing his hand on it. The wall moved to the side as a stairwell was revealed.

Pack: *concern*..Okay what the hey was that-?

Curly Lambeau: Just follow our lead.

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Pack: Okay, what did you guys do? I'm serious what is-*Blindfold removed* going-*trails off*

Pack was rendered speechless, face going from concern to awe. The area was large, looking like a office/lounge. The furniture was cozy for the city's setting, with box screens showing around the city. The area and furniture had the team colors around.

Pack: *speechless; awe*

Vince Lombardi: *Smirks* Heh, like it. We figured while you guys are here, until you guys get a better transportation to Canton or if your staying overnight, you can stay here. Got some heat going so you won't freeze or get sick.

Curly Lambeau: *Smiles* Not to mention you have a place to work in as well. Know you have been working around the stadium with paper work so this is basically your office.

Pack: *awe*-SO BIG.

Curly Lambeau: *Chuckles* Well yeah, you need someplace to relax. The others are getting to work on your friend's offices too, and we'll make sure the others when they join get theirs too.

Vince Lombardi: AND DON'T WORRY, if your moving stadiums we'll make sure to make them there as well, moving the furniture as well...*looks at Pack* So, What do you think?

Pack turned around at last-tears falling from a smiling face full of gratitude and happiness.

Pack: *joy;tears* I-It's amazing I-*Shakes*

-The team was now left speechless as Pack tackled both Curly AND VINCE LOMBARDI in a hug. Curly hugged back, Vince-was shocked at the gesture.

Pack: *joy;tears* Thank you, so-so much.

Vince blinked, before he slowly hugged back.

Vince Lombardi: *small smile* Glad you love it, Pack.


Present...

The sound of a small music box melody played as Pack, Grizzly and Tua looked at the picture in the pendent.

Pack: *tears* Hehe, biggest surprise of my life. Kinda forgot about that when the whole Ice Bowl fiasco happened till later. Curly and Vince knew what we needed. A leader knows what to do to help those who are working for them health or otherwise. Curly knew that since day one and Vince, He-*shaking* He knew even if it surprised himself. He made sure we were all taken care of when we lost Curly before the merger. Even when he left he-he always-

Tua looked up from the picture seeing Pack shaking, his smile gone as grief took over.

Pack: *tears falling* A-Always-

Pack fell to his knees, clutching the pendent in quiet sobs. Grizzly immediately went down.

Grizzly: *Hugs him* I know..I know, it's okay Pack.

Pack: *tears falling;cracked* It's unfair...

Tua could hear the heartbreak in the Packer Rusher voice.

Pack: *tears falling;cracked* I-I know he had a temper, he was a perfectionist, heck even the strictness in both his coaching and regular life but-he-he had a just heart he-he didn't care where you were from or-or what happened in your past he-he CARED ABOUT YOU. He would visit me and check on me, he trusted the other Rusherz and he-he gave me another chance to have someone to look up to.

Tua heart was breaking too.

Pack: *tears falling;cracked* I-I HATE CANCER. I hate how it took his life, I-I wanted him to see so much. I wanted him to see his bust in the hall of fame, I wanted him to see the medals and honors he's gotten, I wanted him to see the trophy named after him, I wanted-*breaths raspy* I wanted him to see his and Curly's statues, I WANTED HIM TO MEET YOU GUYS.

Grizzly hugged him warmly as Pack sobbed, Tua going down joining them as Pack sobs finally gain sound.

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It took a while, but Pack calmed down with red eyes and a few sniffs.

Pack: -sniffs- S-Sorry Grizzly I-I know Tua wanted to know but I just lost myself there an-

Grizzly: *calm* Don't be. Losing Vince mere few years after Curly, and how close you two were was a huge heartbreak. Even after all these years I know your still grieving from his lose. Don't worry about crying okay?

Pack nodded taking raspy breaths. Tua, seeing this, ran off before back with a bottle of water.

Tua: Think this will help?

Pack nodded, cracking the bottle lid open and drinking.

Pack: *stops* T-Thank you Tua.

Tua: Your welcome Pack I-I am so sorry. I know it's been years but I-I'm so sorry.

Pack sighed after another sip, a small tired smile on his face.

Pack: T-Thank you Tua...He-He would of loved to meet you guys.

Tua gave a small smile as he sat down next to the Rusherz.

Tua: That pendent, it means alot to you then. Not only is it a picture of your team's first Super Bowl, but someone made it especially for you.

Pack: Yeah...Vince last gift to me before he left the world. G-Grizzly found it when he was helping Chief clean his office before the funeral.

Grizzly: *small smile* I made sure I fulfilled Vince's last wish, and-and I'm happy I was able to do that for my Best friend.

Pack smile grew abit, bring Grizzly in a one arm hug.

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A leader will leave an impact, even after they are gone. Tua saw that when Pack spoke about Curly and Vince, he could still see the sorrow, grief and loss in his eyes when he talked about them. But he also saw in the Packer Rusherz' eyes admiration, respect..adoration. Yes, Lombardi was tough, even in his regular life outside of football, but Pack and Curly knew he had a Curly, the founder, had seen so much and saw what each person could bring to the team. Curly gave Vince the opportunity and he ran with it to glory, Vince allowed Curly and Pack to see what Tua could only say was his 'soft side'. Tua hoped one day he too can leave a legacy like that when he got older.

Tua: Thank you so much for telling me about Curly and Vince Pack.

Pack: Anytime time. *looks at watch* Huh, quitting time for me. We should go check on Thor, he's at the new stadium construction site that's gonna start in October.

Grizzly: Yeah, last time he almost missed eating. I know he wants the stadium to open soon BUT it's not gonna be instant.

Tua smiled nodding, happy to see Pack had calmed down.

Tua: I can ask him next then.

All three smiled as they walked through the portal.


New stadium construction ground...

Thor: *on the phone;Stern* LOOK HERE BUDDY, I don't know what these things are BUT THEY ARE NOT CONSTRUCTION SAFE!

Tua, Grizzly and Pack landed in a safe distance, seeing Thor on the phone as construction workers prepped the area for demolition. His eyes furrowed in annoyance and sternness.

Thor: *On the phone;stern* Demolition is in a two months, you keep up with this so called safety equipment I'll personally go to the manager MYSELF.

At that moment a ladder broke loose from a bundled tried from rope...

Thor: *On the phone;stern* LIKE I'M GONNA TO HANG UP YOUR GONNA HAVE TO COME HERE AND STOP ME-!

CLACK!

...Tua and the two Rusherz winced with the others at the ladder's impact.

Grizzly and Pack: *wincing* Oooo, that's gonna hurt.

Tua: *bits lip* YEAH, think we should wait on asking him.

With that both Rusherz ran over to the NOW unconscious Viking Rusher, Tua going to the side and opening his NFLR.

Tua: HEY RZ...just a FYI Thor's out. Knock out by a ladder.

To Be Continued...