Ish and the NFC West
Part 3: Roses and Pillage
HOK...
Liberty: *annoyed* I SWEAR TO THE CORE AND EVERY SHARD ON IT WHY HAS EVERYTHING RECENTLY BEEN ESCALATING!
It was chaos at the HOK when the portals of the NFC east ceased working once Ish tried to go through the Chargers.
Ash: *worry* Okay, so...what now?
Freedom: I have no clue, none of us do! -Groans- Dear shards can we have a-
?: What is going on here?
All turned to the screen to see Sandra and Lt. Matt on the screen.
Stampede: S-Sandra, Matt..
Lt. Matt (on screen): Whats happening over there, it looks like a tornado went through.
Liberty was shaking.
Liberty: I-I am so sorry you two I know your still mad what with Sudden Death's return and Ish with that gauntlet and being possessed and-
Both: *Shock* I'M SORRY WHAT THIS ABOUT ISH?
All of them froze at that, as horror filled the Rusherz heart.
RZ: You're, not aware of this.
Sandra (on screen): *very worried* NO! No one told us that happened!
K-9: What-*horror* BOLT WAS SUPPOSE TO TELL YOU WHAT GIVES!?
Both parents looked down at the Rusherz, and it all clicked for them there.
Peck: He never told them anything. Bolt never told them that day-
Liberty: *stern* ALRIGHT! THAT'S IT!
The Guardians and Ish's parents jumped, shocked at Liberty's tone and seeing he was DONE with all that was going on. Liberty went to a screen and tried to call Bolt.
RZ: Bolt what's gotten into you recently. This is all too much.
Liberty: *stern* BOLT PICK UP RIGHT NOW! WE NEED TO TALK!
...Nothing.
Liberty: *stern* BOLT!
...Nothing. Liberty decided to pull up the video call.
Liberty: *stern* BOLT REPSON-
A large flash blinded the room as a wave sent Liberty flying to the wall with a bang. All present went pale as Freefall ran over.
Freefall: *worry* LIBERTY! *helps Liberty up* LIB ARE YOU OKAY-
Liberty looked up at everyone, including Sandra and Matt-PURE FEAR WAS IN HIS EYES.
Liberty: *fear* You two..get to San Diego and get Ish and any Rusherz there OUT.
Sandra and Matt were very worried now with Liberty's sudden change in attitude.
Sandra (on screen): *worried* Liberty, what's-
Liberty: *fear* Their in grave danger-EVERYONE THERE IS IN GRAVE DANGER.
Oakland Coliseum...
Pillage: *typing* Alrighty. Now just at this here and-perfect.
With that Pillage smiled at the message.
Pillage: Now I'm hoping a differnt second team get chosen. *looks at a picture; warm smile* I want to make your last wish come true Al.
He went to press send-when his eyes caught a orange dot speeding towards the stadium on screen.
Pillage: *confused* Steed?
He got up and ran out, forgetting to send the message to the HOK.
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Pillage ran out seeing Steed stopping as he panted, Ish and Arrow-Head letting go.
Arrow-Head: *Checking on Steed* You okay, you ran through a couple of states.
Steed: *panting* Y-Yeah. I-I'm good.
Ish: *awe*-Eat your heart out hedgehogs and claded heroes.
Pillage: HEY! *running over* What is going on?!
All three saw him running up and stopping when he saw Ish.
Pillage: Your back in action-*shakes his head* Tell me later, what are you three doing here?
Ish: Well Arrow said you could help us with Bolt.
Pillage: Bolt? *looks at the clouded/dark sky, thinking* Okay..*nods; looks at them* Okay, you guys come on in. Steed needs to take a breather for running with two passengers through two states.
Arrow-Head: *grateful smile* Thanks Pillage.
Steed: *grateful tired smile* Thanks.
Arrow-Head helped Steed inside as Ish followed the three.
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Ish: -So that's what's going on.
Pillage nodded as they explained to him the situation, Steed sighing as he drank the gatoraide.
Steed: Bolt acting like this is not like him, so visiting him is our only option.
Pillage: I agree with. Seeing him face to face is the only option we have left now.
Ish: Just-I'm so worried about him. And this odd weather here is not helping my worry.
Pillage placed a comforting arm on Ish's shoulder.
Pillage: We all are worried to be honest. These past three months have been worrisome and stressful, so your not the only one. But you have to admit this is necessary in this situation and not just do nothing for the long run. I mean, you can't go through life full of petals you have to have some thorns in the way. Only way to grow.
Ish blinked at that.
Ish: That's-a very good analogy.
Steed: *smiles; to Pillage* You always were good with words, helps your very artistic.
Ish: *surprise*-Wait, YOUR THE ARTIST OF THE GROUP?
Pillage chuckled nodding. Ish had to lean back; he remember how Ricky learned of the Rusherz having differnt hobbies back in preseason and during that time they learned a bit more on their likes...BUT THIS WAS A SHOCKER.
Ish: *surprise* Okay, will admit, this is a surprise.
Arrow-Head: Your not the only one when someone found out about his love for the arts. *points to a wall* See that painting.
Ish looked over...and was left in awe as he got up and went over. It was a beautiful painting of the Raiders first Super Bowl win, he could see all the Raiders on the field and rose petals falling.
Ish: *Awe* Wow..you made this?
Ish looked back, seeing Pillage with an emotion he could not describe himself.
Pillage: *blushing* Heh yeah. Our first super bowl was-so many emotions from that day was buzzing in me. I-I couldn't describe the emotions it certainly was not like the others when they won their first. Ours shared a day full of roses; the sights, smells, sounds. It was intoxicating and I wanted so much more! I had to do something! I had to capture that moment, I just had to-
January 11, 1977...
Pillage paced back and forth, mixed emotions on his face. Tomorrow was the Parade for the team's first win...and he was FRAZZLED IN EMOTIONS. He had no idea what to do! That image was in there but wouldn't come out. He stopped as he sat down, eventually doodling-he stopped.
Pillage: *realization* No-BIGGER.
He got up and ran off.
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The shopkeeper was ready to close up for the day as he closed the register..the door opened and fast footsteps were heard and well as clanging. He was about to look when a large blank canvas went as well as the sound of paint cans passed him and a good couple dollar bucks were left on the counter.
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Pillage placed the canvas on the wooden stand as he cracked open the paint cans. Grabbing the paint brush he got to work fast as he went on. He could see it, HE COULD FINALLY SEE IT! It was appearing to him now at last! He kept going and going through the night, the colors finally appearing. He did not stop, not till is was fully in his sight.
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Morning...
Buddy Tate: *awe* Your seeing this right?
Dave Casper: *awe* It's-How does one describe this it's-like it was painted right there!
David Humm: *awe* I know! You can see the detail too I can see each player, coach and staff on there!
Virginia Fields Madden: Oh look! There you are dear! He even got your fist pump!
Pillage woke up to the sound of his team who arrived that morning, seeing they were surrounding something.
Willie Brown: *awe* I wanna know WHO MADE THIS?!
Pillage: *waking up* W-what's going on?
All turned to see Pillage, rubbing his eyes from sleep. They all noticed at once the Raider Rusher, had paint dotting his white skin. Al lead him over.
Al Davis: Pillage, did-did you paint this?
Pillage finally got the sleep out as he looked-and he was in awe. The painting showed the team's win mere three days ago now, rose petals falling instead of confetti and each member of the win present; from staff to player to coach to owner.
Pillage: *awe* I-Yes-I did last night-
Carol Davis: *awe* Oh Pillage...it's breathtaking.
Pillage blinked fast hearing this as the team agreed.
John Vella: Yeah this is incredible! You mange to paint all this in one night?
Pillage: Yes I-I did. I-I couldn't get this image out of my head when we won and, one thing lead to another.
All looked at the painting once again.
Willie Hall: This is insane, I was not expecting us in a painting but it's so fitting with the theme.
Ray Guy: I know! Look at all that detail how did he mange to fit all of us on there?!
Pillage was speechless to his team's reaction to his work. He had no idea this would happen and yet-
John Madden: *concern* Pillage? Are you okay?
All turned to see the tears falling down his face. Pillage touched his check feeling it was wet and yet he was still calm.
Pillage: I-I-Why am I crying?
Pillage looked at his hand as tears flowed down, Al and John going over.
Pillage: I-I have no idea why I am crying, I-I thought I got all those emotions out last night.
Al Davis: I think it's just sinking in now. I must admit even I was not expecting us to have our first Super Bowl win at the Rose Bowl of all places. There was alot of emotions that day, I can understand you being in such a state.
Pillage looked up at his dearest friends who were smiling.
John Madden: But look at what you made with those emotions . *all three look at the painting* I can see so much of what you were feeling just by looking at it; Awe, surprise, excitement, speechlessness, amazement-*smiles warmly* and a WHOLE lot of love and passion.
Al Davis: That's your vision you kept seeing, that's something you wanted the world to see. And you should! You need to show the world all that love and passion you feel towards us, the league and your friends.
Pillage slowly smiled as he sniffed, hugging the two.
Pillage: I-I will. I'll show the whole world what I feel and see.
Present...
Pillage gently touched the painting, a look of longing in his eyes as all four were now up and looking at it.
Pillage: I look at this and remember that day. So many good memories even after the three Super Bowl wins.
Pillage gave a small sigh.
Pillage: Few months after I returned from being Blitz for two weeks, did some pieces and all was well...But, When-When we lost Al and I was back home healing from my scar, this was my escapism. It helped me heal-
December 1, 2011...
Pillage was on stairs of the HOK painting. He gave a small smile sighing as he got up.
Pick-Ax: *walking up* Hey Pillage, got your painting done?
He smiled nodding.
Pillage: Yeah, just go done and gonna frame it. *turns it around* What do you think?
Pick-Ax smiled at the painting of Al Davis and his family, as well as John Madden as his with Pillage next to his dear friends.
Pick-Ax: Al would of loved it. I know John will.
Pillage: *Smiles* Thank Pick-Ax. Hoping to show him soon.
Pick-Ax: Sure he would be happy to hear-Oh yeah! You got a call.
Pillage: Oh?
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Mark Davis (Screen): Hey Pillage! How you doing?
Pillage has a small smile on his face when he saw the new owner of the team appeared on the screen, sitting on his bed.
Pillage: Doing better, should be back to see you guys at a game in time for the holidays. How are you and your mom holding up?
Mark sighed with a small smile.
Mark Davis (screen): It's...an adjustment. Mom is doing okay but- she really misses dad and I don't blame her. They been together for so long so she's still healing, she is getting better. As for me well-It so surreal. One moment I'm drinking with a friend and now-I'm the owner of the team my dad created and cherish for years.
Pillage looked worried there.
Pillage: *worry* Mark, are you alright?
Mark Davis (screen): Yeah just-reality hits you hard when an event like that happens. Now I know how dad felt every-time you got hurt or sick. I-It scared me how you acted after the funeral, You-You were there for TEN DAYS PILLAGE. *looks down* The idea that you didn't want to leave and I am being straight honest here I thought you were gonna live there if I didn't send for help.
Pillage eyes soften there as he gave a warm tiny smile.
Pillage:-Heh, you really are like your father there. *Mark looks up* In your own way that is. The amount of times I gave that man a heart attack, hope your ready for all that.
Mark soon smiled warmly, sitting up back as he chuckled.
Mark Davis (screen): You can give me a aneurysm any way you like, I'm going to work hard on our team Pillage...so long as we keep you away from a 49er fan with a eight inch pole.
Pillage snorted as he muffled a giggle.
Pillage: The NFL is making sure we are, no more preseason games between them. Not to mention they caught the guy who shot me too.
Mark Davis (screen): Well I would of prefer if Pick-Ax blundered that man who shot you face's in a bit before they cuffed him, give a facial uplift he deserves.
Pillage soon screamed in laughter at that.
Pillage: *laughing* OH YEAH, you SO HAVE your father's protectiveness. I feel so safe now!
Mark soon join in the laughter at that.
Present...
Pillage:-So, I manage to get back with the team before the Holidays, December 18. *smiles* Those boys, despite the lose that game, they made a HUGE party for me when I came back. Veterans, rookies, staff, retirees, everyone was there and i lost track of time. The commentators had to check on us we partied so much. It was a fun night.
Ish smile as Pillage looked at the painting with Arrow-Head and Steed.
Arrow-Head: You won the Christmas Eve game the next week, AND you all PARTIED, AGAIN.
Pillage nervously chuckled blushing a bit as Steed began to laugh hard.
Steed: This time some alcohol fell in your glass by accident and we found you passed out ON TOP OF ARROW-HEAD STADIUM!
That got them all laughing as Pillage blushed a bit.
Pillage: *flabbergasted* I-I still don't know how i got up there!
Ish: *chuckles* How did you guys get him down?
Arrow-Head: *chuckling* We basically had all of Kansas City fire department on site trying everything to get him down but, it's a stadium pretty large, the fire chief finally had the chance to call Talon once he was free to get you down.
Ish tried his best to hold in his laugh as Pillage blushed red sweating with a nervous smile.
Ish: H-How in the world did you get that bad so fast?
Arrow-Head: Alcohol drinks are instant PLASTERS for us given our energy, so we stay away from those the best we can.
Pillage: *calming down slowly* W-We do have some hiccups and a newbie or jokester slip one in, needless to say they learn fast with the results and them paying the tab at the bar. This was one of those cases where it was a COMPLETE ACCIDENT.
Ish nodded, taking a mental note on this new-and yet strangely funny, information.
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Pillage was one of the four who was only Blitz when unconscious and for a two week tenure, but that was not what got to him. When Al Davis passed he DID NOT TAKE IT WELL, and him getting hurt during a confrontation with a rival team was a hit to his health emotionally. But, he had memories that he would cherish with them for years, memories he would draw and paint to life. He had alot of love and passion just like his team he gives to them, the league and of course the other Rusherz.
Pillage sighed, finally calming down.
Pillage: *looks at Ish* In any case, the four of us will be enough to get some sense into Bolt with whatever is going on.
Ish: Right! Let's get to Bolt!-*thinks* Um, how do we get there.
ALL THREE RUSHERZ SMIRKED at Ish.
Arrow-Head: Why the only way a Raider could Ish.
Steed: In style.
Pillage: RAIDER STRANDED STYLE.
To Be Continued...