And here is Tua's story! These chapters will be named after CERTAIN weathers the four states go through. ALSO, later on a certain recently late man will play a major role in the story, so keep your eyes peeled like Bananas ;).

Enjoy :)!


Part 1- Fog

Tua was ON A ROLL on the sleds today for training. He still has some rage to Wildcard on trying to frame his friends, and the added stress on the Rusherz who did TWO WHOLE NIGHTERS revealing the true forms of the clones and putting them on the media for the public-giving the Rusherz NIGHTMARE FUEL for two days with what the clones true forms were.

Coach Jones: *wobbles on the sled* Whoa Tiny, your defiantly focused today.

Tua gave a nod. He WISHED he had more of the leadership before things escalated like they did in Washington. He sighed as he stopped going to the benches to take a break.

Ish: *Walks over* Hey Tiny, you okay? I noticed your a bit, angry.

Tua: *looks up* Oh hey. Just still ticked with what happened. I've been thinking maybe, with me being Captain this season, I could get some tips with being a Leader. Just to make sure history doesn't repeat itself.

Ish smiled, nodding.

Ish: Well, with the others visiting the Rusherz-why not yours. Your division has the most experience with top notch leaders as well. I'm sure Grizzly and the others would love to tell you about them.

Tua smiled at the idea, nodding.

Tua: Okay then, after practice I'll see him.


Later, HOK...

Tua:-So can you let him know I'm heading his way. I know the Rusherz would like us to let them know when we're heading to the cities labeled as dangerous.

Tua stood in front of the AI, who nodded with a smile.

RZ: Of course, I am certain Grizzly would love to help you with your goal. He has been wanting to tell you more about his division when he was told you became a Guardian.

Tua smiled hearing this as RZ rung up Grizzly.

Grizzly (screen): Grizzly the Bear Rusher speaking, what's up RZ?

RZ: Tua has requested you help with something. {Grizzly (screen): oh?} With him being named team Captain he wishes to learn more about leadership. So he is heading your way-

Grizzly (screen): *beaming* REALLY!? OF COURSE! I would love to help Tua, I'm sure the others are in today too, so they'll be more than happy to help! I know a certain someone who would love to talk about the big man himself, you know how he is.

RZ: *Chuckles; smiles* Of course, he is your best friend and hearing your fan needs help he would jump right in.

That perked Tua's interest.

Tua thought's: Best Friend huh, I wonder if their player or Rusher?

RZ: *Nods* Your all cleared Tua. I hope you have fun.

Tua: *Smiles* Thanks RZ!

With that he ran and jumped into the Bear's portal.


Soldier Field, Chicago...

Tua stepped out seeing Grizzly running up to him, smiling.

Tua: *Smiles* Hey Grizzly, thanks again for doing this.

Grizzly: Of course! I'm more than happy to help you Tua. *motions* Come on, we'll talk in my office.

Tua smiled as he followed Grizzly.

Tua: So, how has preseason been?

It had been a few days since the hall of fame and preseason had begun, week one coming and going.

Grizzly: Well, so far it's back and forth with plays, first preseason game was a good start despite the loss. We should have a good idea on what kinda of season this will be when we start on September 8th. How's training going for you Tua?

Tua: Trainings going good, will admit I'm angry at Wildcard for those clones so-kinda vented on the sleds.

Grizzly chuckled.

Grizzly: Good, good idea to vent on the sleds than a person. I take it you also heard of our two night damage control.

Tua: OH YEAH.

The Bear Rusher could still hear the venom in his fan's voice, After seeing what he saw-Grizzly did NOT BLAME HIM.

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Grizzly: *steps out of elevator* Welcome to my humble den Tua!

Tua whistled as he stepped off. It was cozy, just like his friend's said it was a combo of a lounge and a office.

Tua: Nice place. Very nice place.

Grizzly: *smiles* Thanks. Nice to have a warm place during the winters here, reason one of our names is called the Frostbite Division.

Tua smiled, then stopped at a picture. He picked it up seeing-his mouth dropped a bit when he saw who was in the picture.

On it was none other that THE George Halas. Beside him with a loving smile was a women, two children beside them and Grizzly smirking. Grizzly turned to see Tua looking at the picture, going over and seeing himself-a look of nostalgia and longing in his eyes.

Grizzly: I'm glad this caught your attention first.

Tua: *looks at Grizzly* Your very close to the family. I recognized George but, that-his wife and kids right?

Grizzly: Yep. *points at the women* That there's Minnie, she was a gem let me tell you. Sweet as can be and a go-getter ta boot. When we first meet by in 1920, those two did everything together I thought they were married at the time.

Tua: Were they?

Grizzly: Two years a bit early on my end, but can you blame me when their bond was so strong. *points to the kids* Those two are George Jr. and Virginia, *points to Virginia* This little lady is currently owner of the team.

Tua: Whoa! Really?!-*realization* Wait-what about his son?

Grizzly smile fell fast, and Tua knew he hit a wound.

Tua: *worry* Oh no, I-I'm sorry i-i didn't know that-

Grizzly: No no. I-It's just-Poor George, he was hit hard with tragedy. First he lost his beloved wife in 1966, then we lost Brian in 1970 with that cell cancer, C-Chuck died on the field next year which caused an uproar, a-and then his son died unexpectedly in 1979. Even all that...he kept going till he died. I think he knew someone had to keep an eye on me during that time, so he made Mike Dikta coach for that reason as well.

Tua was both sadden, yet in awe on the team founder.

Tua: *Thought* Wait, whose Chuck-*realization* Chuck Huges.

Grizzly looked at him fast, surprised to know a child knows of him so early.

Grizzly: *surprise* Hold on, you know of Chuck?

Tua: Yeah, Chuck Huges. My grandpa told me all about this, he was the only player to have died on the field. He told me it caused a huge uproar, to the point someone was assaulted at night and left near death. Guy was arrested on the spot for that.

Grizzly looked at him, it was silent between them for a while till finally-

Grizzly: Your grandpa's wise. But here's the bombshell; it wasn't a human that was assaulted...it was a Rusher *Tua paled* IT WAS BEAST.

Tua: *pale* Beast?

Grizzly: Yeah. Some folks blamed him for Chuck's death cause of this stupid 'curse' he and Bobby Layne joked on when he was traded to the Steelers. One wacko took it too far and attacked him-that imagine of finding him next to a dumpster covered in blood haunts me a few times now.

That idea sent shivers down his spine. The idea of finding someone in such conditions.

Tua:-gulps-Y-You found him?

Grizzly: Yeah. To be honest 1971 was hard after that incident happened, was the first season we were here actually. I was scared so much that I didn't come back here for the rest of the season and when Beast was found assaulted I started to-

Tua got worried as the Bear Rusher trailed off, closing his eyes.

Grizzly: -Sighs- I think George knew something was up. So he made a call to a old friend-


1972...

George Halas: I must thank you Mike for coming all this way, even though you are with the Cowboys I feel you might be able to help us out with this.

Mike Ditka nodded as the two sat in the office.

Mike Ditka: Of course Halas, what's the trouble?

George Halas: *Serious* Vandalism.

Mike Ditka: *stands up* WHAT?!

George Halas: *Serious* Yes, here on our stadium. The bricks and foundation are found every morning torn up, like someone wants to tear down the stadium. I would ask Grizzly but he's-he's still recovering from the shock on what happened with Chuck and Beast.

Mike nodded, remembering being there at the hospital for both admittance and when Beast woke up. To lessen this new worry on his dear friends here, was at the forefront of his mind.

Mike Ditka: *nods* Sure thing Halas, I'll look into this. I'm sure the Cowboys would understand as well.

George smiled with a nod.

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That night was a odd site. Mike Ditka, who was on the Cowboys, was currently on look out with the current coach Abe Gibron.

Abe Gibron: Soo-this is what we're doing?

Mike Ditka: Yep. They seem to come at night so; we find them, then get them.

Abe Gibron: Not a bad plan but-this, this is weird. I mean, your on the Cowboy, I'm with da Bear.

Mike Ditka: Have no clue how I'm gonna explain this story to my kids..

Both froze when they heard roaring.

Abe Gibron: That's sounds like Grizzly!

Mike Ditka: He must of run into them come on!

Both men lept out of there spots running to the sound. They turned a corner seeing the cracked walls, as well as the falling sidings, they-

WERE MET WITH A HORRIFYING SITE. The person who was trying to tear down Soldier Field, the 'vandal' was-

Both: *Shock* GRIZZLY?!

-Grizzly turned, hands bloodied and eyes sunken with tear stained. He was shock to see both here, Mike especially.

Grizzly: *Shock* W-What-What are you-

His question was stopped when a piece of the stadium smacked on his head.

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Grizzly! GRIZZLY!

Grizzly moaned as he opened his eyes, seeing Mike and Abe over him in worry.

Grizzly: *bit of pain* W-Wha-*realization; panic* Um-Uhh-

Abe Gibron: Grizzly what on earth are you doing this?! Why are you trying to tear down Solider Filed!?

Grizzly starred, laying on the ground...then started to shake when he saw the look of confusion and sorrow on their faces..something, SNAPPED.

Grizzly: *hysteria* IT NEEDS TO BE DOWN! IT NEEDS TO BE DOWN! I CAN'T TAKE ANYMORE!

Both men went back as Grizzly stood up fast shaking and tears falling.

Grizzly: *hysteria* I KEEP SEEING HIM ON THE FIELD! I KEEP HEARING THE SILENCE AND THE SORROW! I KEEP SEEING BEAST BLOODY AND MOTIONLESS BODY EVERY SINGLE TIME I GO NEAR THE DUMPSTERS! I KEEP SMELLING THE BLOOD! I KEEP SEEING THEM! THAT'S WHY THIS NEEDS TO COME DOWN! IT'S CAN'T HAPPEN, NOT AGAIN, NOT AGAIN!*Clutches his head* I WANT THOSE VISIONS GONE! OUT OF MY HEAD! I WANT IT OUT OF MY HEAD!

Mike had NEVER SEEN GRIZZLY THIS SCARED as the Bear Rusher pounded his head hard making it bruise.

Grizzly:*hysteria*GETOUTOFMYHEADGETOUTOFMYHEADGETOUTOFMYHEAD-!

Mike immediately hugged him as Grizzly shoke repeating the same line, stopping him from further injuring himself. Grizzly kept going till finally he was just crying, Mike comforting the Bear Rusher.

Mike Ditka: *calm* Let it out Grizzly. Just let it out okay?

Grizzly wailed into the night as Iron Mike comforted him with Abe.

...

Mike sighed as Grizzly leaned on him, asleep after crying himself to exhaustion. Abe had finished wrapping his wounds sighing.

Abe Gibron: He's not healed up yet. No way he can help us in this state and if we leave him he'll just try to tear down the stadium again. He needs more time.

Mike Ditka: I know...that's why I think it's best if he takes a off season.

Abe looked at Mike, surprise at his suggestion.

Abe Gibron: Would he do it? I mean, I don't think he would, so, would he even say yes.

Mike Ditka: *Shakes his head* Your right, he's not in the emotional nor mental state to do so alone. We're going straight to the top for this.

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Two days later...

All three men (Abe, Mike and Halas) were around the bed with Liberty, finishing telling him what was going on. He and Halas shared the same heartbreak as they did. Grizzly sat there, emotionally drained.

Liberty: *Sorrow* I-I figured Beast would be the tipping edge for him. I-I can't believe he tired to tear down the stadium though.

George Halas: I know, I was in shock too. But his injures and the cracks on the stadium match. It's gonna be a bit while longer for him to heal so-will you please let him have the season off?

Liberty nodded.

Liberty: *Sorrow* You don't need to ask me twice after this fiasco. I'm sure some time off will help him further, especially now since Beast is up. Thank you three for finding out about this.

George Halas: Grizzly has been there for us, through good and tragic. So we wish to help him too.

George Halas went over, gently grasping Grizzly bandage hands as the Bear Rusher looked at him.

George Halas: Grizzly, I want you to rest for this season. *Grizzly was about to speak-* now don't go telling me your okay cause-your not. You tried to tear down a WHOLE STADIUM, and your injured too...Minnie wouldn't want you to hurt yourself over something you did not do.

That got Grizzly.

Grizzly: *raspy* B-But I-

George Halas: AND DON'T you go saying it's your fault. You didn't know this would happen, we didn't know, Beast, his team, NO ONE KNEW THAT WOULD HAPPEN. Minne would tell you not to put the blame on something you had no control over and a certain someone told you that too *Grizzly eyes widen there*, so-

George gave a small smile, as some tears fell.

George Halas: Please don't blame yourself anymore okay. F-For Minnie and Me?

The mention of his late wife, and the familiar line he and his wife would use-Grizzly tears fell as he sobbed, a weak smile forming as he nodded.

Grizzly: *raspy* Y-yeah-For-For you and Minnie.


Present...

Grizzly: Halas knew the right words, Abe knew the situation, and Mike knew the right actions, they all knew what I needed. *Grizzly looked up at Tua* A leader knows when one needs to rest or needs help, even when they don't ask. A leader keeps an eye on those who work for them, make sure their environment is stable for them not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.

Tua was in awe, yet also sadness hearing what Grizzly tried to do. He went down hugging Grizzly surprising him.

Grizzly: *surprise* What T-Tua?

Tua: Never blame yourself if something like that happens again, please.

Grizzly froze, but he hugged back sighing.

Grizzly: Just pray it doesn't a-and if it does-pray for a happier ending.

Tua nodded as both broke the hug.

Tua: I can't imagine the heartache everyone went through, it must of taken awhile to heal up from that.

Grizzly: Thing is Tua, media was still small back then. There are those to this day that don't know about Chuck or that tragic day..I'm going to be honest, I-I'm glad your family knows about this. That day was the start of defibrillators upgrading and the medical field increased as well, so a-at least something good came just-wished it did not happen.

Tua: Agree...what about you?

Grizzly gave a small smile.

Grizzly: Was placed on Reserve and sent to stay with a friend. Of course when he heard what was going on he welcomed me in with open arms, *chuckles* Then again he always ready to help. Always putting his all in work and training, making sure he checks up on us when he's away, not to mention powerful to boot can take a hoard of Blitzbots if he could-

Tua: *smirks* Sounds alot more than just a regular friend, BEST FRIEND RIGHT?

Grizzly: *smile grows big* THE BEST ONE! He's the coolest guy I know!

Tua was getting more and more curious about the Bear Rusher's best friend.

Tua: *smiles* SOO, why not introduce me?

Grizzly immediately opened the portal right there in the office hearing Tua asked this.

Grizzly: We're actually going there next! He's in Green Bay so he'll be there.

-Tua had to do a double take.

Tua Thoughts: GREEN BAY? Is his friend working with the Packers now?

Grizzly motioned Tua to follow him and both went through the portal.

...

Grizzly had seen alot in the decades he and the Rusherz been here. As one of the three that help start the NFL he had the most experience with seeing leaders of all kinds, and these leaders knew how these Rusherz worked. Halas, Abe and Mike were prime examples as they knew when Grizzly needed a break, and one that required healing his mind and heart. Tua could see the admiration and gratefulness when Grizzly talked about them..

And with this best friend he spoke highly of, he knew Grizzly would be in good hands in the future.


Later, Lambeau Field...

Tua never thought he be in the stadium of one of the oldest unmoving team's in the NFL (next to his team the Bears). He was running through the players or coaches that was with the Bears but now working with the Packers as Grizzly looked around.

Tua thoughts: I can't think of anyone that matches Grizzly description, all of them are candidates.

Grizzly stopped, smiling as he gave the hush sign to Tua. Tua nodded before he watched as Grizzly crept towards someone cleaning the statue of Curly Lambeau, giving a tiny chuckle at the fact that the Bear Rusher's small stubby tail was able to wag.

Tua: I swear these guys can be cute.

Grizzly slowly went to the side, before he lept up and-

Grizzly: SURPRISE TACKLE *laughing*!

TUA MOUTH DROPPED. THIS, THIS WAS A HUGE SHOCK. The being Grizzly was speaking highly off, the one who offered his help in the hardest and tragic of times; GRIZZLY THE BEAR RUSHER BEST FRIEND WAS-

Pack: *laughs; on the ground with Grizzly* DANG IT GRIZZ, EVERY TIME! COME ON MAN!

Grizzly: *laughs* ANOTHER WIN IN MY BOOK!

-PACK THE PACKER RUSHER.

To Be Continued...