It's the big day and Spot gets the gift he and the others thought was only possible in dreams :).
From today onward, Together forever
December 25, 1920; White house...
morning...
Spot: *excited* GUYS GET UP! GET UP!
Spot batted Rampage's ear in excitement. Rampage mumbled in his sleep making Spot puff his cheeks.
Spot: *Smirks* Idea...
Spot lifted Rampage up as ran to the window with a battle cry, swinging the window open and dive bombing into the snow waking the others up.
Rampage (voice): SPOT WHAT THE HEY!
The Rusherz ran over seeing Spot laughing in joy, nuzzling Rampage who was also laughing.
Rampage: Dang it Spot!
Spot: Got you good! Took you down fast-
Spot was pelted with a snowball laughing as he looked up seeing Steed laughing.
Steed: OH IT IS SO ON!
The others grinned with competitive fires in their eyes.
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Woodrow and Edith were enjoying their calm Christmas morning waiting for their children and grandchildren, when they heard laughing. They looked out the window seeing the Rusherz in their own winter gear laughing as they pelting eachother with snow balls. They chuckled.
Edith Wilson: Well, I see the boys are up and having a fun morning. Glad to see they are all well rested.
President Woodrow Wilson: And having fun. I do believe they have found their first tradition for this season.
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All over the White House grounds, the Rusherz laughed as they ran or fly throwing snowballs. Even Blow-Torch was getting into the fun started by the Jaguar Rusher, tackling him in the snow. Stampede soon tackled Blow-Torch off laughing before being hit with a snow ball by Pick-Ax.
Freefall and the flight squad spun in the air sending snow to the others laughing.
Pack: HEY! This is my element, I should be a pro at this!
Pack lept up spinning and made snowballs fast, sending them flying to the flight squad and hitting them all laughing. Peck however manage to stay airborne grinning.
Peck: Okay! Let's see you all dodge this!
Peck went high in the air before shooting down and tackling all thirty one of them before all of them slammed into a snow mound. Snow flew from the ground and into the air as laughter was heard. All the Rusherz were covered in snow smiling and were laying on the snowy ground, Peck fist pumping the air.
Peck: VICTORY!
Swoop: Alright Alright, you win.
They all sat up as the snow fell from them.
Liberty: Okay...THAT WAS FUN. I haven't had that kinda of fun in years.
Spot: *grinning* Well it was the only way to wake you guys up! It just escalated from there.
Rampage: *brings Spot in, ruffles his head* Okay okay, you succeeded in that.
All looked up at the sky, seeing the snow falling gently.
Thor: Gotta say, it sure is pretty snowing. You know when your not deciding to try and get yourself kill.
Toro: Agree...we really need to get us to these weather patterns here.
They slowly got up, shaking the remaining snow off them.
Talon: Well, we better head inside before we all decide to gift ourselves with colds.
They all smiled nodding as they headed inside.
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Noon...
Beast: Hey, mind passing me the ham glaze?
Pillage nodded as he handed the glaze to Beast, who smiled.
Beast: Thanks again for helping me with this.
Pillage: No problem, just tell me what to do. Your the head chef.
Beast smile grew as they continued to work in the kitchen.
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The rest of the Rusherz were sitting a round, bundled up and watching the TV. All day holiday programs were playing on the TV, so while Beast with the assistance of Pillage cooking dinner they watched the shows.
Spot: Wonder why it's quiet?
Soar: Television must not be that far in. We must of landed when these were just upgrading.
Spot: Either way, it still interesting to watch something that is more entertainment than for servalence.
Claw: *places arm around Spot* Full agreement there. Maybe these will be in color one day too.
Stampede: One thing at a time. Let's see how they will do it first before we put it on televisions.
Steed: Yeah...Still, you think we could have some games on this day and yesterday in the future?
That got them thinking for a while hearing that idea.
Liberty: Well-that would be good to think about in the future. Let's keep that on the back burner for now but good suggestion.
Steed smiled at this as they continued to watch the programs.
Spot: Can I ask a question?
Freefall: Of course.
Spot: Why were you still up last night drinking tea? I felt you were antsy about something before you all calmed down.
Fang: *nuzzles his head* Got wait a little while. You'll find out soon.
Freefall: We promise, it will be worth the wait Spot.
Spot, through curious, nodded.
Spot's thoughts: Wonder what is going on? Must be something big.
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Time felt slow, but in the good way, everyone was opening gift or celebrating with their loved ones in their own way. President Woodrow Wilson and his wife watched as their grandchildren laughed playing with their new toys and one their children cuddled on the sofas with her loved ones.
President Woodrow Wilson: What a wonderful holiday.
Edith Wilson: Indeed, it's such a lovely day.
She leaned into her husband as he placed a arm around her.
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Evening...
Dusk soon fell across the land as Beast placed the bowl of baked potatoes on the table, smiling with Pillage.
Pillage: Think that's everything. Let's call the others.
Beast nodded as he opened the door-AND ROARED. The place shoke a bit from the sound, but luckily the workers were now use to the random noises from the Rusherz. Beast backed off seeing the others rushing in, seeing the table setting fitting the piney wintery scene.
Peg-Leg: Aye, you make a wonderful dinning setting Beast.
Beast: Thanks Peg-Leg, now then. I think I know how to award the winner of the unexpected snowball competition.
Peck: *curious* Oh?
Beast took a knife and went over, making sure to safely hand it to the Cardinal Rusher.
Beast: Think you should get the first piece winning the game. Good deal?
Peck eyes widen nodding with a smile as they sat down.
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Freedom: I vote we do this competition every year as our tradition for the holiday.
All: AGREE!
The Rusherz were eating the holiday feast in smiles, enjoying the warm meal.
Liberty: Well then, I believe we now have a tradition for this December. Seems your determination to wake us up has created a tradition Spot.
Spot beamed as he took a bite, tail wagging in joy.
Spot: I'm just happy we're all together for today. I was worried we wouldn't find eachother before the end of the year.
Cyclops: *warmly smiles* We're happy you are feeling better. You scared us that day you know.
Spot blushed a bit, though he knew he had a point. He should of told them where he was going, AND brought a map.
Spot: Thank goodness Woodrow allowed you guys to take care of me here so we could be together. I have no idea how it would work in the hospital setting, but knowing you guys you would of come up with something.
-THEY SMILED, Nodding at eachother.
Liberty: Spot, when were done eating, we have something for you.
Spot: *curious* Something for me?
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The door opened as the Rusherz walked in the room, the tree glistening with the combination of ornaments and lights. Underneath was a warped square present with a tag on it.
Spot: *awe* Hey! There's a present here!
Spot ran over, lifting it up and looking it over before seeing the tag.
Spot: *reading the tag* I-It's for me!
Lasso: Yep! Why not you open it up, your gift after all.
Spot nodded as he sat down unwrapping the present, the others both smiling and innerly being a bit nervous. Spot removed the final wrapping paper, seeing it was a paper framed.
Spot: *confused* A framed paper? Odd..got something written here.
Spot blinked a bit to get a clear view on what it read.
Spot: Oh! It says Ado-
...Spot froze mid-sentance, eyes widening as he read it over again.
Spot: A-Adop-*eyes filling with tears* A-Adop-...
The words were as clear as a sunny day as the thirty one signatures.
ADOPTION.
Spot was shaking at this point as he turned to the others, the words final came to him.
Spot: Y-You guys legally adopted me?
They warmly smiled as him nodding in tears.
Liberty: It- It was a process; Woodrow had to get the documentation, then he had to talk to the League and the State Governors and we had to talk. Gave the descriptions and what was gonna happen. With this, we're legally your Guardians now.
Stampede: *chuckles* Guardians..Find it funny they use that word for folks who take care and protect their kids. No armor necessary too.
Spot tears fell fast as he looked at them, Claw going over and nuzzling his head.
Claw: You said we always come up with an ideas when we're in a pickle, well-sniffs-*wipes his eyes* W-We certainly got it for this.
Freefall: Now we're a family; so in case we had to be taken and stay at a hospital, or we have an emergency, we can see eachother.
-Spot sniffed as he tried to wipe his eyes, failing as he smiled.
Spot: Y-You guys are my brothers now, I mean-You are legally my brothers now?
They couldn't help but choke at bit, smiling in tears nodding.
Liberty: Y-yep...it's official. Your gonna be with us from today forward, we're gonna be together forever.
Spot sobbed as he ran to them in a hug, tears of joy and a smile on his face as he softly cried. They hugged him back equally as the thirty two Rusherz comforted their little brother of the team.
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Woodrow Wilson had some tears in his eyes as he wiped them, watching from behind the cracked door with a proud smile. He nodded as he leaned on the wall looking at the ceiling.
President Woodrow Wilson: I will remember this moment, in my career as the president of this country, for years to come. One of my proudest moments, top ten for sure.
With that he left the Rusherz alone with a smile on his face, walking down the halls.
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Spot was warm in the embrace of his now official brothers, tears falling from his eyes as a warm smile graced his face.
Spot: I love you guys, so much.
The rest of them closed their eyes as Liberty placed a hand on Spot's head.
All Thirty one: We love you too, Spot. Happy Holidays.
And from the window looking onto the snowy night, some stars were able to peck and be shown. Shining onward to a new night and a new life.
Well, know you all know what the paper was ;').