Ricky and the NFC West

Part 3: Treatment

Peck: *looks him over;worry* Rampage can you hear us!?

Ricky and Pick-Ax looked over as well. He was awake-but one look in his eyes could make the Guardian tell he was out of it as he heavily breathed. Ricky touched him, feeling the heat immediately.

Ricky: Yeesh he's burning up.

Pick-Ax: And he's been there for two days..we need to get him some help.

They closed their eyes for a moment before seeing Ricky in his armor, using his powers to try and cool Rampage.

Ricky: Should of warn you, sorry-

Peck: No your a genius, nice to have two cold power user in the league.

Ricky was quietly thinking. He thought of anyone that knew the Rusherz best to help Rampage...and ironically, it was a Rusher.

Ricky: Freefall's technically a doctor right?

Pick-Ax: *nods with Peck* Certified and all. I do believe you want to go to him?

Ricky: Well he's technically the closet without traffic thanks to the portals and we might be on a time crunch so, best option.

Peck: *nods* Good idea. Hate to jump in unexpectedly, but Rampage needs help.

With that the portal to Seattle was made and all three ran in, with Rampage in Ricky's arms.

Seattle, CenturyLink Field...

Pete Carrol: Tylonal, expired 2012.

Freefall put a tally on the paper nodding as Pete continued with medical inventory.

Pete Carrol: *looks at the bottle* Alright, all MRSA antibiotics are in season. None are expired.

Freefall nodded as he wrote the information down.

Pete Carrol: Cold liquid medicine, expired 2010-

Freefall: *stops; confused* Hold on 2010?

Pete nodded, making Freefall facepalm as he remembered.

Freefall: We were doing inventory check when the Melee happened, course some got in the back.

Pete Carrol: Least it was in the back and not front.

Freefall: True. -groans- If I could give Sudden Death a piece of my mind he, has no clue on how health is important does he even know dental-

?: FREEFALL!

Both turned seeing Ricky, Peck and Pick-Ax running in the room...Freefall dropped the clipboard and Pete the bottle as soon as they saw Rampage in the Guardian's arms.

Freefall:*serious* What happened?

Ricky could see how fast Freefall face and tone shifted seeing the Ram Rusher in his arms. Ricky went down to allow Freefall to check on him.

Peck: Remember when Sonar and the others said that Rampage was unresponsive, and it showed on the map he was still in the stadium?

Freefall: *looks Rampage over* Yes?

Pick-Ax: Well he was there, IN THE STADIUM. LITERALLY.

Freefall heart skipped a beat there.

Freefall: Where? Where was the wall?

Ricky: Next to a concession stand, it was a hot food one so he was next to a steaming pipe.

Freefall: *pales a bit* Two wholes days without anything to drink in such conditions. Shards.

Pick-Ax: I know, my heart is breaking for him. He's so drained.

Freefall gently lifted Rampage's head, seeing him semiconscious.

Freefall: Breathing hard, semiconscious, he's sweating like crazy. Definitely some of the symptoms of dehydration. It's a miracle he stayed awake for so long. *to Pete* Coach, call the Rams and let them know we found Rampage as well as what happened.

Pete nodded as he ran off, Ricky de-morphed fast looking around for anything. He saw some Gatorade in the cooler.

Ricky: Not sure if it will help but there's some Gatorade over there on the shelf we could give him.

All three Rusherz turned to the drinks, Peck running off fast.

Freefall: No it is genius. You might not know this, but there's more to that drink than just product advertising. That stuff is full of Electrolytes that helps with someone who is dealing with dehydration, use it all the time in the leagues.

Ricky blinked right there...He would NEVER see that product the same way after hearing that bombshell. Peck came back cracking the lid off.

Peck: Hey Rampage, can-can you drink?

Rampage said nothing, Freefall gently turned his gaze on him.

Freefall: *gentle* Rampage, blink once for yes, twice for now. Can you hear us?

Rampage blinked once, all present relieved to know he could still hear them.

Freefall: *gentle* Can you drink something?

Rampage blinked once again, Peck gently helping the Ram Rusher drink from the bottle slowly.

Pick-Ax: He's really drained if he needs help drinking.

Freefall: Not severe though if he's able to drink, so good news there; Medium case of it but even so he need's to rest. Got a iv in the cabinet, so we can lay him down and get some fluid in him.

Pick-Ax nodded as he ran to the cabinet, looking for the IV. Ricky looked down at Rampage-he was uncomfortable with how still and pale he was. If he was to be honest, if Freefall didn't diagnosed him-He would had thought the Rusher was dying given how frail he looked.

Ricky thoughts: Do all the Rusherz get this bad with any illness? That's horrible.

Freefall could tell Ricky was worried and uncomfortable with how ill Rampage was and looked. He gently made Ricky look at him, calmness on his face..and yet also a small smile.

Freefall: *Calm* Ricky it's okay. Rampage is strong, so he'll be back to hundred percent in a few days. I know seeing us like this is scary, but that's just how we get. We're not in danger when we get the usual like colds and fevers, we just can't do being sick.

Ricky gave a small smile, appreciated at Freefall reassuring him.

Freefall: Come on, we'll set him on the bed over there.

Ricky nodded as they went to the bed, Ricky gently setting Rampage on it.

Ricky: He looks really tired too.

Peck: He must of stayed up during his time stuck just in-case.

Freefall sighed, taking of Rampage's helmet.

Freefall: Worried he might be in more danger falling asleep I bet. Going into survival mode can do that. He should be relaxed now since he's out-

Pick-Ax: *fast walking* Got it!

Freefall gave a nod of thanks as he set up the IV, tapping the bag to make sure no bubbles would get into the iv. With that he placed the needle end into Rampage's arm and attached it to the IV, the liquid going in.

Freefall: Alright, all set up here. *To Rampage; gentle* Your good to go. Think it's best you get some rest, you've been up two days straight and next to a hot pipe. You team is being contacted and they will be happy know your okay, so get some sleep.

Rampage blinked..before his eyes fell shut as slumber finally claimed the Rusher of the Rams. Freefall, seeing Rampage had fallen asleep, turned to the two Rusherz and the present Guardian. Ricky saw a fire in his eyes, a fire alight with determination and professionalism.

Freefall: We need to go deep on this. Peck, tell Pete and ask him to tell the team to look at servalence cameras not linked to the HOK (Peck: RIGHT *Runs off*! ) Pick-Ax, alert the Guardians, RZ and the other Rusherz about Rampage as well as what happened (Pick-Ax nodded and run off).

Freefall looked at Ricky, he could see the tiredness in his eyes and he couldn't blame him.

Freefall: Ricky.

Ricky: Y-Yes?

Freefall gave a small smile.

Freefall: You get some rest in my office. We will alert you on any changes.

Ricky: But what about-

Freefall: We'll tell them everything and I will find out what happened from Peck and Pick-Ax. You need some rest given what you went though emotionally . Beleive me emotional adrenaline during a medical emergency can take a toll on anyone. I promise to keep you informed, but I don't want you to get sick too.

Ricky nodded as he left Freefall to observe and check on Rampage.

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Ricky flopped on the couch, sighing as he felt his muscles relax. Freefall was right, he needed to relax.

Ricky: I was not expecting any of this...everything just escalated so fast.

The minute Rampage dropped to the floor everything went fast...and yet-

Ricky: Freefall.

Freefall took reigns of the situation as soon as they came in. He was calm, collective, he asked questions when it was needed and he knew his stuff when it came to the medical field. He was firm, gentle, calm..He was a professional in both fields of medical and leadership, he was experienced; and right there Ricky could see it. He saw the leader that helped control both Conferences of the NFC and AFC with Liberty and Stampede, the leader who took over when one or both were out-

THIS WAS THE THIRD IN COMMAND OF THE RUSHERZ.

To Be Continued...