Sonar feels homesick, so Woodrow and Edith take the Rusherz to the beach. Sonar discovers ocean life AND the Rusherz discover ice cream :).
Summer Fun
White house, July 14...
Woodrow Wilson, Edith and many others watched in worry from the door. Sonar, the Dolphin Rusher, was sadly looking out the window.
Servant: He's been doing that alot lately.
Chef: Is he ill?
Edith Wilson: He's not running a temperature.
?: Woodrow?
All turned seeing Thomas R. Marshall and Peg-Leg walked over.
Thomas R. Marshall: I heard one of the Rusherz wasn't feeling well.
President Woodrow Wilson: Yes. He's been looking out the window with a sad face.
Peg-Leg nodded, before walking to the door.
Peg-Leg: I'll ask him myself, pardon me *walks in*.
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Sonar sighed sadly watching the world outside, turning to see Peg-Leg sitting next to him.
Peg-Leg: Hey Soni, you alright?
Sonar shoke his head, the Buccaneer could see longing in his eyes.
Sonar:-I miss home.
And his heart broke hearing the sadness and the reason.
Sonar: *pricked with tears* I miss the ocean. I miss swimming. I-I miss Cordalion.
Peg-Leg brought Sonar in a one arm hug in comfort.
Peg-Leg: Oh Sonar-I know, i miss home too.
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Edith Wilson: *broken heart* Oh the poor dear.
President Woodrow Wilson: -sighs- I figured homesickness would weigh in soon.
Thomas hummed hearing this-then an idea popped in his head.
Thomas R. Marshall: Hey Woodrow, you have the weekend off right? You and the misses?
President Woodrow Wilson: Why yes. We do not have an idea on what we will do.
Thomas R. Marshall: Here's an idea-what's the closet Beach?
Edith Wilson: Sandy Point State Park-
Both eyes widen and beamed. All three had the perfect idea.
Few days later...
Sonar: And why am i the only on blindfolded?
All present Rusherz were in a bus as Woodrow and Edith rode smiled, the driver smiling with them. All were confused with all the umbrellas, towels and the fact they were all in what Edith called "appropriate outfits" for the trip.
President Woodrow Wilson: Well, we want you to be surprise. Oh! We're here!
The bus stopped-and all thirty Rusherz mouths dropped.
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Edith: *guiding Sonar* Almost there dear.
Sonar: *being lead by Edith* O-Okay. Um, where are we?
His question was answered as he felt a VERY familiar sensation...SAND. He could hear the sounds of water around him, the smell of salt and water in the air, the warm breeze. He felt the blindfold leave him-and his eyes widen upon a familiar site. A BEACH.
President Woodrow Wilson: We over heard you have been homesick, so we figured time at the beach would help.
Sonar eyes filled with tears, those tears slowly falling as he fell to his knees.
Sonar:-I-I didn't know we were so close.
Edith went down placing a comforting hand on his shoulders.
Edith Wilson: Would you like a closer look?
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Sonar nodded before he darted and lept up into the ocean. It startled the resident's there, making them worried.
President Woodrow Wilson: *calm* Easy Everyone! He is a dolphin Rusher so-
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HE'LL BE IN THERE FOR A WHILE.
Sonar opened his eyes seeing Earth's underwater world. He was in awe as he looked around, swimming around the vast ocean. He stopped seeing a Stingray go by, in awe seeing the new creature. He dived down to a cluster of rocks seeing Rock-fish and perch, while some crabs were sleeping. He saw some shadows, looking up and seeing a school of Flounders go by. He swam around seeing the aquatic plant life and the many creatures around. He was in joy as he darted to the surface.
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Sonar lept up laughing before going in and out again, making his friends smile.
Pick-Ax: It's been awhile since we've seen him smile and laugh like that.
Liberty: *to Woodrow and Edith* Great idea you guys, remind me to also thank Timothy for the idea too.
President Woodrow Wilson: We're happy to see him smiling. I would suggest having his team near a beach when the time comes in the future.
The Rusherz nodded fast in agreement.
Stampede: Oh no questions.
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Sonar chuckled as he picked up a shell, showing it to Fang. The Rusherz were having a ball on the beach; playing a round of football, swimming with Sonar, or sunbathing. Spot was enjoying the later as he was curled up on the blanket next to the president and his wife, who were under the shade. It was then-Bolt caught site of a truck, with a small bell like melody playing. Curious, he walked over seeing a jolly man give a treat to a small child.
Bolt: Hey there, whatcha selling?
Man: Oh! Your the Rusher I've been hearing about. It's nice to meet you! Just been selling the usual Ice cream treat for a nice summer day.
Bolt:-Ice cream?
Ice Cream Man: Ah yes, you probably didn't have that back at your planet. Tell you what, how about a free sample.
Bolt smile, being very interested in treat nodded as the Ice Cream man gave him a vanilla scoop.
Bolt: *looks it over* This is cool, never seen frozen food like this.
With that he gave a lick-
HIS EYES WIDEN.
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?: HEY!
Woodrow and Edith sat up, seeing most of the Rusherz gone and a beach-goer running over.
President Woodrow Wilson: Dear goodness is everything alright?
Beach-goer: Yes well-
Edith Wilson: Where are the Rusherz?
Beach-goer: -Think the Rusherz discovered Ice Cream.
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The Ice Cream man had many reactions to a person's first taste in Ice cream-but he was sure NO ONE in his job had someone tackle him in excitement and was soon surrounded by over thirty one beings wanting more of the treat.
Ice Cream Man: *surprise* First time in my career I've been surrounded and offered to serve in stadiums.
Woodrow and Edith ran (to their ability) over seeing the surprise, and awe, of the spectical.
President Woodrow Wilson: *surprise and awe* oh goodness gracious BOYS! BOYS ONE AT A TIME! ICE CREAM WILL MELT WITH THIS SURROUNDING HEAT!
Edith Wilson: *surprise, and awe* BOYS! PLEASE GIVE THE POOR LAD SOME SPACE!
At this point many beach-goers were watching as the president of the United States and the first lady tired to calm down the enthusiastic Rusherz..and they couldn't help but GRIN at the oddly adorable scene.
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Needless to say it took almost an hour to calm the excited Rusherz, who almost emptied the van. All now were currently eating the now favored froze treat.
Spot: *takes a lick* This is really good! And your telling me you guys made this?
Edith Wilson: Indeed. It's actually been around since the 550 BC. Of course it has changed and grow over time.
Swoop: It's amazing how much you humans have develop *takes a bite; grins*.
Stampede: I can't beleive it took us this long to try this.
Woodrow Wilson: While we are glad to see you love this treat, think it would be best to take it slow trying new foods.
They all blushed nodding.
Liberty: Yeah, we KINDA got a bit excited. I mean, we didn't have this on Cordalion.
Both nodded in understanding.
Edith Wilson: You never had sweets before so these reactions are to be expect, all be it unexpected. If remember you all had, in my opinion, the cutest reactions to trying cake during the Forth of July celebration.
Steed: That was so good.
Both chuckled nodding. Sonar was looking over the shells he collected eating his ice cream. He looked at the clam shell, a small smile on his face.
Pillage: Seems Sonar is enjoying the new findings.
Woodrow Wilson: I do believe we have books on aquatic life back at the white house. I'm sure after this day he will enjoy reading this.
They nodded as they enjoyed the summer treat and sun.
White House, Sunday evening...
The bus stopped as the Rusherz walked out, smiles on their faces.
Bolt: Oh tat felt good. Thanks you guys for bringing us along.
Woodrow and Edith stepped out with smiles.
Woodrow Wilson: Of course, it was quite a pleasant trip.
Edith Wilson: Indeed-oh, where is Sonar?
Stepping out last was Peg-Leg who was piggybacking Sonar, holding a bag of shells. Sonar was holding a pillow with a smile on his face as he slept.
Peg-Leg: *smiles* Ah, Soni fell asleep on the way back. Tuckered out from the trip, so he's gonna be have sweet sweet dreams.
Stallion: We should go back again another day. At least until we find him a beach location for his team.
All smiled as Sonar nuzzled into Peg-Leg's head, making him chuckle. They learned alot this trip, and it was a break from all that had happened. So much to do, and still there was still so much to learn. They looked forward to seeing, trying and learning more new things on their new planet.
This is not the last time the Rusherz will react to a sweet treat ;).