Part 6: Wind
Tua: MAD. RESPECT.
Grizzly and Pack: *surprise* HUH?
The two were quite surprise to hear that Tua was not angry with them, quite the opposite.
Tua: To give up the shards to save a life, not to mention the owner of your friends team life and/or your friends life, that is huge and I agree with your decision.
The Guardians nodded in agreement, adding to the two Rusherz surprise.
Ish: That must of been a scary situation, I wish we known sooner or-or I should of gone with you back to Chicago when you got me out.
Grizzly: N-No no, if-if you had gone with me I-I would worry you would be caught in the crossfires. Last thing I want is a child getting involved in such dangerous affairs.
Ash: I just-I heard one of the Blitzbot's went heywire and Sudden Death went MAD hearing this but- I didn't know you two were almost killed.
Pack: I-It's not your fault but-all turned out okay in the end-
?: PACK! GRIZZLY!
Both turned to see Liberty, Freefall and Stampede at their team's portal with the rest of them. The Guardians were surprised to see them, till Marty coughed.
Marty:-So yeah, kinda had the communications on. Through they should know.
Tua: Clever idea Marty, think this should have been done back in 2011 but better now than never.
Grizzly and Pack went red from nervousness, hearing the Guardians talk and hearing that the others heard. They were nervous on what their leaders would say but-
Liberty: *Smirks*-sighs- I swear you two, why am I not surprise.
Everyone agreed with smiles, Grizzly and Pack surprise was even showing on their faces.
Grizzly: *surprise* Y-You all are not mad? REALLY?
Pack: *surprise* Seriously you guys aren't mad we gave up our shards like that?
Freefall: *smirks; arms crossed* You still need to make it up to Virginia for basically scaring the daylights out of her. But no, we're not mad at you two.
Tua: I do beleive they were more worried about you two's safety during that time *all Rusherz nodded*, not to mention seeing how they know you two it's not obvious that you would go beyond to protect eachother and your teams...*Smirks* A leader is willing to make sacrifices to protect the people they love, right.
Both looked at Tua, before smiling as Grizzly chuckled.
Grizzly: You full of surprises, and yeah your right.
?: Hey um-
All turned to see Swoop, worry on his face.
Swoop: I-I hope I'm not disturbing anything.
Ricky: Your not, just some discoveries being made. Is Thor alright?
Swoop: Umm...slight problem.
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Thor: *bit of pain* BUD'S GONNA KILL THEM.
Beast: Easy Thor, Bud's not gonna kill them-their pride yes but not their lives.
Thor was laying on the bed as Freefall was looking over his head as well as the x-ray. Turns out it was not a simple crack, IT WAS A HEAD TRAUMA. It thankfully wasn't too serious as Thor did not need surgery.
Freefall: *cringes* Jeez and what caused this?
Swoop: Tua mentioned a ladder at the new stadium construction site.
Thor: *bit of pain* I got hit by a ladder that got loose from a pile, hit me right on the side, swear this is gonna be troublesome...how bad?
Freefall: Blunt trauma for sure, brains not damage but you defiantly bruised you skull as well. RZ had the right idea to put on on IR, your not gonna be running around for at least two weeks.
Thor sighed in annoyance.
Thor: *bit of pain* GREAT...I gotta call the team and tell them what happened-
Swoop: We'll call them and let them know-and make sure Bud doesn't go irate on the construction company.
Thor: *bit of pain* Blame the 'safety' not the workers.
Beast: We're planning to, thank goodness I remembered the grocery's. Your gonna need a good meal after this.
Thor gave a small smile at that.
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The rest were waiting for the results when Freefall, Beast, and Swoop came back.
Freefall and Swoop: BLUNT HEAD TRAUMA.
All winced hearing that.
Marty: Oh yeah, he's gonna be out for a while.
Freefall: Tua you, Grizzly and Pack did the right thing and took him to Detroit, away from the construction site...*clicks* Hold on why were you-
Grizzly: Tua wanted to learn about being a leader so he was visiting our division.
All smiled hearing this.
Beast: Needless to say, Tua is a excellent and fast leaner.
Tua: *rubs his arm* Guess I'm better at leadership than algebra.
Pack scoffed hearing this.
Pack: PLEASE, algebra. Making a equation out of letters that bizarre. HOW is that gonna help you, math is one this but that mumbo jumbo is just being made to toy with us.
Tua had to hold in a laugh hearing this; something told him that the Rusherz still questioned some of humanity's choices.
Swoop: So he's gonna be out for two weeks. *To RZ* Something tells me you called them about the Megacore?
RZ: It was after Tua called me on what happened, I figure this will help those who are still unease with the Guardians.
Ish: *nods* I agree, we'll take up the shift to look after the Viking's Megacore. So you tell Thor to rest up okay?
RZ: *smiles* We will, now please be careful okay?
Guardians: GOT IT!
The Rusherz and RZ nodded as they armored up and went to Minnesota.
TCF Bank Stadium...
Tua: So the Megacore is being kept here?
The Guardians, in armor, walked down the halls to the temporary Megacore vault.
Ish: Yeah, I've heard nothing but praise from the NFL players and coaches since it opened in 2009. I can see why the team choose this stadium as a temporary home base. They actually hosted a game in December after the roof collapsed for the Vikings.
Ash: It is a nice stadium. I've heard that big bands played have played here in recent years, the next one is in September with Passion Pit.
Marty froze there fast.
Marty: PASSION PIT?! DUDE THAT'S ONE OF THE FAST RISING BANDS IN RECENT YEARS!
Troy: You think that's nuts, I heard rumors that Imagine Dragon will be playing next summer.
All froze hearing what Troy had said.
Tua:-Okay we are all in agreement to go to that concert next summer agree?
All: YES!
They were making plans for next summer already as they reached the temp vault-
?: HEY, GUARDIANS!
All turned seeing Bud Grant himself running up to them.
Ish: Mr. Grant, what brings-
Bud Grant: I heard what happened at the construction site, IS THOR OKAY?
Tua went over to the famous Coach of the Vikings.
Tua: He has blunt trauma to the head so he will be out for a few weeks. Now before you got after those, as Thor called them, 'loons' let's remember Thor is very worried about you and the new stadium as is, so let's not add worry to it.
Bud nodded in agreement.
Bud Grant: Wasn't planning on it, will admit glad you kids are watching over us.
Ash: It's our job si-Kids?
Bud Grant nodded, looking around before giving them a rare smile.
Bud Grant: Being retired and a consultant give you benefits, you kids secret are safe with me.
They de-transformed in awe that the famous former head coach knew their identity.
Marty: I wondered if the staff knew who we were or not. Good to know that now.
Bud Grant: The staff, few players, most of the owners, and a good couple of those retired know you kids are the ones protecting the teams and Rusherz. *to Tua* I must thank you for helping Thor out.
Tua: At the right time to be honest, I'm just happy he's going to be okay..he really needs to take it easy though.
Bud Grant: AIN'T THAT THE TRUTH. I tell him not to worry as well. -sighs- But these Rusherz can be stubborn with protecting and helping us...Mind if I ask why one of you was here?
Tua: Me sir, Just researching on something.
Bud Grant: Research, nothing wrong with that.
The Guardians smiled at that.
Troy: We have to say it's a honor to meet you sir.
Ricky: I agree! You might not have won a super bowl but that doesn't mean a thing with your legacy.
Bud Grant: Well it's an honor to meet you kids. Happy to see you working hard in the Guardian position.
It was quiet as they walked into the temp vault.
Tua: I must ask Mr.-
Bud Grant: Just call me Bud kids.
Tua: *smiles* Bud, do you still keep in contact with your former players and staff?
Bud Grant: I do, want to see how everyone is doing. One of them, Pete Carroll, is really on his game this past preseason. Think this is the year the Seahawks are going go far.
They smiled, the prospect of a first Super Bowl win for a team is always an exciting thrill.
Bud Grant: By the way, Pete wants to thank you personally for helping Freefall with what happened. Make sure you kids see him before the season begin, cause that's when coaches are the busiest.
Troy: We'll defiantly do that.
Bud smiled at them nodding. A though occurred to Tua there.
Tua: Here's a good question; Does Buddy Ryan still talk to you, or the Bears?
Bud Grant whistled at that.
Bud Grant: Yes, and he's gotten better with the Bears than what happened after he left for the Eagles but-hoho boy, he's STILL hesitant around certain individuals.
That caught their attention.
Ash: HESITANT?
Bud Grant: *nods* You kids heard about the fog bowl?
Tua: My grandfather was actually there..If I recall the story he told-
NOW it was HIS TURN to shock his FRIENDS.
Tua: Grizzly got hurt from a double tackle he took for Swoop.
They turned to him surprise, but Bud was smirking.
Bud Grant: You are correct, and Buddy put himself in the line of fire to a certain Packer.
Tua shoke, knowing full well from earlier's conversation on how far the two would protect eachother.
Bud Grant: *chuckles* Crazy Rusher drove all the way to Chicago in a wave of cold and snow, basically slammed the doors opened and was ready to ice the ENTIRE TEAM. Mostly Buddy Ryan who was PETRIFIED seeing the tick off Rusher, a valuable lesson was learned that day by all. *to Tua* A leader needs to not let the past effect them or others, not to let their own vendetta blind their moral judgement..or they shall face the wrath of their consequences, OR a tick off Pack. Instead, use the past to improve and grow yourself and others around you, make sure to keep your mind focused on helping and improving your team
Tua was shocked when Bud looked at him saying that-but then he realized, he knew why Tua was in their division. Tua nodded.
Tua: Thanks Coach.
Bud Grant laughed at that.
Bud Grant: Been a long time since I've been called coach...*Smirks* Still got it.
To Be Continued...
