Ricky and the NFC West
Part 5: Homecoming
Freefall: *knocks on the door* Ricky, we got your call. May we come in?
Ricky's voice: Yeah.
Freefall opened the door and walked in with Peck, Pick-Ax, and Pete...and immediately all three got worried seeing the tears in Rampage's eyes.
Peck: *worry* Rampage are you okay?!
Rampage: *weary; tears* Y-Yeah. Ricky, listened to some music with me and gave me some good words or wisdom. Just, thinking about someone special.
All four knew exactly who he was talking about.
Pick-Ax: *sorrow* Oh Rampage.
Rampage took a raspy sigh with a weak smile.
Rampage: *weary* I-It's okay, like I said Ricky gave me some words of wisdom. One which I, REALLY needed to here.
They smiled as Freefall went over, checking on Rampage.
Pete Carroll: I'll do my part now and talk to ours and the other owners, we need to set up a meeting.
Ricky, though curious on what the meeting was about, he decided to wait to be told of it later. Rampage was top priority.
Ricky: *To Rampage* You ready to go home?
Rampage smiled, nodding a bit.
HOK...
Steed: *unbridled rage* I want to kill him. I want to kill that no good bot slow and painfully.
Stallion: *trying to calm Steed* Easy Steed.
Needless to say the Guardians, RZ, and the Rusherz got the security footage from the Rams, who asked them to give them first dibs when they saw what happened. The scene of Rampage being forced into a hole in the wall and the Ninja Blitzbot sealing it shut.
Marty: You know, I'm beginning to think Dropkick should be the one we should be watching carefully. He makes these bots so he must of added THIS.
Ish: We should focus on the present and Rampage right now. Yeesh poor guy is now more traumatized.
Troy, Tua and Ricky turned at that, Ash looking down in sorrow.
Tua: Oh yeah, he was one of the Rusherz who got blitzed.
Ash: AND it was from his OWN STADIUM. A stadium Bot was accidentally used in building the stadium, imagine being in his place.
All three paled hearing that.
Troy: Dude's gonna be afraid of walking close to it now.
Stampede: I know...-sighs- and now this.
RZ: Their coming back.
All turned as the portal from Seattle opened, All three NFC West Rusherz stepped out with Ricky carrying the still drained Rampage...and nearly was tackled by Steed.
Steed: *Panicked* SHARDS RAMPAGE ARE YOU OKAY!?
Freefall: *calm* Easy Steed, it's just a case of a mild dehydration. Some days off and some rest he'll be back on his feet.
Steed sighed in relief, backing away a bot.
Steed: Sorry for nearly taking you down Ricky.
Ricky: It's okay. You were worried completely understand that given he's was MIA for two days.
RZ: Not just that. We have received the footage from the Rams, it appears the notion of the Ninja Blitzbot being the cause was true.
Ricky could see the still fuming rage in Steed, and the worry on the others.
Ricky: Oh boy, was worried that was the case.
Pick-Ax went over to Steed, placing a hand on his shoulder.
Pick-Ax: Hey Steed, why not you take Rampage to the Quarters for some rest. He probably would want to make sure his dear friend knows he's safe now.
Rampage nodded as Ricky gently placed him in Steed's arms with a smile on both faces.
Rampage: *weary; smiles* Heh, I swear you look like you were ready to tear down a whole army of Blitzbots.
Steed, couldn't help but smiled as he helped Rampage to the Quarters.
Steed: *smiles* Well hearing you were sealed in the wall like a horror scene course I was ready to throw down.
Rampage weak chuckles were heard as they left, the Rusherz and RZ sighing in relief.
Stallion: Thank the shards he calmed down. Smart move Pick-Ax.
Pick-Ax gave a warm smile as Ricky went over with Freefall.
Ricky: We have some updates regarding Rampage to be honest.
Liberty: I take it revols around the stadium.
Freefall nodded with Ricky.
Ricky: He confirms it, he's terrified of his stadium and the last two events regarding the Blitzbots is the cause.
All formed sorrow on their faces hearing the confirmation.
RZ: We were talking about that actually, but to hear this is true...
Freefall: Pete, actually told me something important regarding the stadium.
All turned fast at the Seahawk Rusher, who was looking over the paperwork.
Freefall: Regarding the stadium it had not been fully repaired since that day two-three years ago. From the footage we received while we wait it was obvious you could hear him..NO ONE RESPONDED THEN.
Everyone could hear and see the growing anger in the Seahawk Rusher.
Freefall: *shaking in anger* The stadium was repaired poorly, the unreasonable agreements, the noncompliance act, rejecting the renovation, and now the fact they didn't even tell the team OR US THAT RAMPAGE WAS FORCES INTO A WALL BY OUR VERY ENEMY...THEY DO NOT CARE.
Slowly, Freefall's eyes went red with the rage building up.
Liberty: *going over; calm* Frees, let's calm do-
Freefall: *rage* THEY DON'T CARE IF RAMPAGE WAS ALIVE OR DEAD! LIBERTY HE COULD OF DIED HAVE NOT FOR RICKY AND PECK GOING OVER AND DID A THEROUGH SEARCH! ALL THEY CARE ABOUT IS A STUPID TAX PAY! DO THEY REALIZE SOMEONE COULD DIE IF THEY DON'T GET THOSE REPAIRS! RAMPAGE COULD OF DIED!
Liberty immediately grabbed Freefall shoulders, all present watching in tense. Ricky had NO IDEA Freefall could get this mad, but he didn't blame him. Now though, he was wondering what the Giant Rusher was going to do.
Liberty: *calm/stern* Freefall. CALM, DOWN. You getting mad isn't going to solve this whole mess. Trust me I'm peeved off too, but let's focused on right now than them...*closes his eyes* Besides, Pete called me before you got here...I assume you know what all this will end in.
Freefall eyes went back to normal, blinking in shock. In fact Ricky was surprised that Liberty was in the know as well.
RZ: What do you mean?
Liberty sighed as he let Freefall, who had calmed down, take the reigns.
Freefall: Pete told me that with all that's going on-*To everyone as well* in the near future, the Rams will be relocated back to LA.
...
THAT GOT THEM ALL TALKING. The Guardians we silences as was RZ, the Rusherz were all talking at this bombshell.
Pillage: I heard rumors, but I had no idea they were true.
Toro: I mean it looked like the team wasn't popular with the city in recent years, I guess this was inevitable.
Alto: So are they going back to the former stadium or are they getting-
...A NEW ONE, WITH NO TAXPAYER SUBSIDYS.
All went silent and turned to Bolt.
Ish: Hold on you knew?
Bolt: Alex told me, he's been keeping me in the know since the year began. The Rams owner bought the land since it wasn't suitable for a Walmart. This is the nail in the coffin for the conflict.
All were silent hearing this.
Ash: So...that's it.
RZ: Oh dear, this will be a typhoon for the media.
Stampede: -groans- GREAT. Well, thank you Freefall-A-And Bolt for the news. Least we'll be prepared for the media storm.
Freefall: THERE IS A CATCH. The owners are gonna have to vote since we got more than one team moving there.
? thoughts: More than one huh...think I know what he's talking about, Haven't even told them. But-Rampage mental health depends on this decision.
Ricky: Well what ever happens we'll support them all the way right guys!
The rest nodded, reassuring the Rusherz hearts.
Liberty: Thanks kids, we might need your help if things go south even after the final vote.
Ricky heard his phone ring and took it out, seeing a text.
Ricky: Hold on it's nine P.M.!
All looked at the clocks and time.
Marty: OH MAN YOUR RIGHT!
Pick-Ax: Oh boy, you kids been working all day can see time flying.
Peck: We'll get you guys a good excuse on why you were late to those who don't know your occupation.
All turned to the Rusherz.
Peck: We'll just say you ran into us and offer help into looking for Rampage. Kinda the half truth.
Troy, Tua, Marty: *grateful* THANK YOU.
Ricky smiled sighing...he was drained.
Ricky's house...
Ricky face planted in his pillow, pajamas on and HAPPY to be in his room.
Ricky: What a day..long day.
Ricky heard a knock, the door opening and his father walked in.
Don Cervantes: Hey there, long day?
Ricky: YES. We found the Ram Rusher, Rampage, but it turned out he was forced into the wall of a stadium his team isn't gonna be in for long.
Don whistled hearing this, sitting on the bed.
Don Cervantes: Sounds like this is going to be a media fireball.
Ricky: -groans- It will be...least Rampage's got his music to calm him on those days.
Don interest perked with that.
Don Cervantes: Music lover isn't he?
Ricky: *sits up;smiles* A collector! He has a bunch of albums ranging from the 20s to the late 90s! As much as this was a worrisome mission, I got to see another side of the Rusherz though the NFC West division.
Don Cervantes: *Smiles* May I ask what they do when their not doing football?
Ricky: Well Pick-Ax, the 49ers Rusher, he really lives up to the miner name. He goes to historical and abandon mines and finds a bunch of gems and artifacts.
Don Cervantes: And Peck?
Ricky, though a bit worried, was honest.
Ricky: Well, it regards my hat-it got ripped. BUT LOOK!
Ricky brought over his hat as his father looked it over, seeing no rips or hole.
Don Cervantes: *Awe* Did he-fix it?
Ricky: YEAH! He's a semester! He was able to sew it shut so fast that It looks like it never existed! He learned how to do it from Violet Bidwell.
Don was surprised, but he slowly smiled.
Don Cervantes: Mrs. Violet Bidwell Wolfer, I had a feeling she had a feeling she had a hand in this. She was the one who thought of these hats for sale when they were still in Chicago. I figured Peck would know how to fix it from the lady of the Cardinals. Happy to see she still has a strong influence on the team. And Freefall?
Ricky mused on that question.
Ricky: First time I've seen Freefall in leader mode, in fact first time I seen him be the doctor of the team-
Don Cervantes: *interest* He's a Doctor?
Ricky: Yeah, he and Coach Carroll were doing stocked when we came in. I haven't asked him about it but-*Smiles* Yeah, I think I'll visit him as asked tomorrow.
Don nodded in agreement with a smile.
Don Cervantes: I think that's a good idea, but for now you need to get some sleep. You look eshuasted.
Ricky nodded as his father left, turning off the lights as Ricky fell asleep.
HOK...
Freefall sighed as he put Rampage's medical records away. He was mentally drained, but he was happy that Rampage was home.
Freefall: Never a dull moment.
He got up from his desk as left the room, turning off the lights. He went to his room getting into bed.
Freefall: I have a feeling Ricky's gonna come in for me tomorrow for questions-*Smiles* I don't mind sharing.
Freefall laid down as he yawned, finally letting sleep take him.
Meanwhile...
Packers representative: So we wanted to ask you since you were there during their first tenure in St. Louis, are you okay with this Kurt?
Kurt Warner sat around the owners as they informed him of the situation and what was to come, given his history with the Rams. He sighed, shaking his head.
Kurt Warner: I care about the safety of Rampage and the team, if this is where were heading than it's the only option we have. Just didn't think they go down that path with the team, but after hearing all this-no turning back. My main priority is making sure RAMPAGE IS OKAY.
All nodded with the Cinderella star's opinion, wanting to hear his words.
Paul Allen: So, the big question now is-who will go with them? We need a second team to go in order for this to work.
All the present owners (minus one) mulled over the information.
Mark Davis: Gonna be honest, been rethinking on the location. I know well that we might lose the bid, and Pillage-*chuckles* Well you know Pillage, he want's to make sure my father's name is remembered. He always finding ways to think about him so-we have a back up plan, but that's later down the line.
All nodded as the Cowboys Owner shoke his head, still wrapping it around the horror he just heard.
Jerry Jones: I just-can't beleive NO ONE heard that Rusher behind that wall. I mean, HOW CAN YOU FORGET YOUR RUSHER?
Malcolm Glazer: I know, that's a horrific act on any accounts. But let's be glad Rampage is okay-back to the big question, who will move in with the Rams-
A knock was heard, surprising the owners.
Jeffrey Lurie: Now who is here in the middle of a owners meeting?
Norma Hunt went to the door, opening it-she did not hide her shock nor did the others.
Norma Hunt: Why what brings you here?
?: Pardon me but-would you mind, if my team's owner will allow it, if I make a offer?
He walked in as the door closed. As soon as Kurt saw who it was-his mouth dropped with why he was here.
Kurt Warner:*shock* -THIS, THIS is gonna be a media typhoon.
To Be Continued...
Put a pin on who went to that meeting with the owners.