Parents and the AFC South
Part 3: Mused Life
Cyclops groaned as he slowly opened his eyes-
Cyclops: Hospi-
-he jolted up in panic. He looked around seeing he was indeed not outside but in the hospital...with Spot no where in sight.
Cyclops: *panic* Where's Spot? WHERE IS SPOT!?
The nurse next to him went over fast as Cyclops frantically looked around.
Nurse: Cyclops he's okay-
Cyclops: *panic* WHERE IS HE THEN!? WHERE IS-
The door opened as Spot appeared, eyes widening seeing Cyclops up.
Cyclops: *relived* Spot.
Spot eyes filled with tears again as he ran and jumped onto the bed, Cyclops hugging back with his free arm as Spot sobbed in relief.
Cyclops: Oh geez Spot, sorry for scaring you like that.
Spot shoke his head as he buried his face in. Matt, Sandra, Stallion and Toro appeared, the Nurse going to the side and out as they walked in. Cyclops eyes widen seeing them.
Cyclops: *surprise* M-Matt, Sandra how-Stallion Toro what-
Sandra: *gentle* Easy, *eyes Spot* let's wait for a bit.
Cyclops nodded as he brushed Spot's head, calming him down once again.
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Cyclops: Can someone tell me what happened? I don't remember much after I pushed Spot out.
All present were sitting around the bed Cyclops was in, Spot curled up next to him purring.
Sandra: Me and Matt were heading to the Hall of Fame when Spot stopped us on the road and grabbed our attention, he took us to where you guys crashed and you were brought here. You got a concussion and a broken ribs as well as some stitches.
Cyclops sighed, Spot looking up at him...The titan Rusher had a look of guilt on his face.
Cyclops: Spot I-I am so sorry for that I just-blanked out. I-I didn't want you to get hurt not in this weather not again-
Spot hugged Cyclops, Stallion and Toro going over and sitting on the bed, grabbing his hands.
Stallion: Cys none of that was your fault, you were separated from us and had no idea these guys weren't Anticorians.
Toro: Don't go beating yourself up about this, you had no control over what had happened.
Cyclops: -sighs- I know I know..Been working on that since what happened with Steed.
Lt. Matt quietly cleared his throat politely, the Rusherz turning to him and Sandra.
Lt. Matt: Pardon but-did something happened that made your afraid of Spot getting hurt during the winter?
Sandra: And what this about you being separated from the others and us being mistaken for Anticorians?
Cyclops bit his lip in worry, but Spot head butted his head gently looking at the three.
Spot: You guys can tell them, I think they deserve to know.
Cyclops sighed nodding with a small smile, as did Toro and Stallion.
Stallion: Well, we all weren't together when we landed back in 1920. Actually got separated from Cyclops for about a year.
Toro: We looked and search for any information or sightings of him but no luck-*trails off*-*concern* Uhh I think we should of talked about the timeline and the year we landed with you two sooner.
Sandra and Matt where in shock starring at them.
Sandra: *shock*-HOW OLD ARE YOU ALL AGAIN?
Cyclops: We-normally go by the day our teams were founded. As for our actual age we-don't know. When you live in a temple with no idea what day or year it is you lose track of time.
Spot: Sudden Death really took to Zatu's orders for complete destruction, so the rest of the Rusherz lost their own special day.
Stallion gave a smile as he ruffled Spot's head.
Stallion: ONLY one was able to keep it and it was just an estimate, course it was our little Spot here. As well as that Chief was born three years after Arrow-Head.
Spot blushed at this.
Cyclops: A-Any way...it was the day before the first of December, everyone was getting ready for the Holiday season and Spot-Spot overheard how those Holidays involved wishes. So he ran out and did research before a massive snow storm hit. H-He-*tears form* He was c-caught-in the Blizzard a-and-and-
Cyclops' tears fell as he took a raspy breath, Stallion giving him a hug, Toro placing a hand on his shoulder and Spot nuzzling up against him.
Toro: He nearly froze to death, Hypothermia got him and hard. And the first person to find him, was Cyclops. H-he got help and thank goodness that the president at the time let us stay at the white house for the year...but-Cyclops was shaken by that event.
Sandra eyes filled with tears as Matt held her.
Sandra: Cyclops...
Stallion: We told him it wasn't his fault, it was bad timing weather wise...not to mention he was separated from us so he had no idea that these Humans were not the Anticorians.
Cyclops went quiet, Spot curled up next to Cyclops noticing something else was on his mind.
Spot:-Cyclops...is something else bothering you?
Cyclops blinked as the tears fell faster, nodding. It caught on with the others fast.
Toro:-*clicks;sorrow* Oh Cys.
Cyclops: -sniffs- I-It's only been a few months and I-I still can't beleive he's gone. Just-miss him, alot.
Stallion: I know-we all miss Mr. Adams too Cys.
Sandra went over a sat next to the bed with her husband, placing a hand on his shoulder.
Sandra: He was a wonderful owner Cyclops. He would be happy you and the team have blossomed so much since your founding.
Cyclops: *weak chuckle* Yeah-I have a feeling he's gonna do flips next season if this streak goes on. *smirks* He was in WWII, and let me tell you he still got that bite.
Spot smirked, shaking his head with a idea forming in his head.
Spot: *sly* You guys do as well given you and Stamps screaming match at him and Ralph after Bud's-gesture.
Sandra had to hold in a laugh, Matt snorting upon hearing this.
Lt. Matt: Oh no don't tell me you two were there.
Cyclops: *chuckles* CENTER STAGE IN FRONT OF A LARGE CROWD OF PEOPLE MIND YOU. Me and Stamps were as red as apples that game I swear!-*realization* Shards of the core you don't know that story?!
Sandra and Matt shoke their heads trying not to burst out laughing, the Rusherz doing it for them.
Toro: SHARDS THAT WAS BACK IN 2009 AND THEY WERE SO LOUD ! How'd ya miss it?!
Sandra: Work, not to mention Ish had caught a serve cold that time.
Stallion: Oh shards Cys you GOTTA tell them it was COMEDY GOLD!
Cyclops: *Chuckles* Alright Alright, got their interest so no hiding. Now then, little incite on this, Bud and Ralph, BEST RIVAL BUDS. Both were in WWII, both owners and both I swear had the gusto ta boot. Now, it was November 15, 2009; another gave between My team and the Bills, Bud and Ralph were at that game too. It was a legacy game, given it was the fiftieth anniversary of the AFL founding, so lot of big names were appearing. So, end of the game, Titans 41-17...AND I WAS READY TO TROTTAL BUD-
November 15, 2009; LP Field...
And with that, the game had ended. Stampede nodded, knowing full well his opposing team-
Cyclops: *stern;LOUD* KENNETH STANLEY 'BUD' ADAMS JUNIOR PUT YOU FINGERS DOWN!
All turned to see the now laughing Owner of the titans giving a-certain gesture.
Cyclops: *stern;LOUD* BUD I MEAN IT PUT THOSE DOWN THERE ARE CHILDREN HERE!
Stampede: *eye twitch* That man-*hears laughter beside him;turns-Stern;LOUD* RALPH YOU ARE NOT HELPING!
All soon turned to see Ralph, the owner of the team currently being given the double special with them, laughing at Bud with Stampede trying to calm him...soon the stadium was filled with laughter as Cyclops spotted a camera man who was aimed at his team's owner.
Cyclops: *stern;LOUD;TRYING TO BLOCK THE CAMERA* WHAT ARE YOU DOING SERIOUSLY THIS IS NOT APPROPRIATE FOR TELEVISION TURN IT OFF! YOU FOOL!
The team had to either fall to the ground or grab the closet object laughing as Cyclops was poorly attempting to block the camera with Stampede going to the center of the field, both faces red from embarrassment while their owners was one of laughter.
Stampede: *stern;LOUD* NONE OF YOU ARE HELPING! THIS IS NOT APPROPRIATE AT THE GAME! MOST OF YOU ARE PARENTS HERE COME ON! ACT YOUR AGES ALL OF YOU!
Needless to say seeing these reactions, no one was ready to stop the fun, NOT EVEN the commissioner who was at the game. Yes he would fine Bud later for that, BUT-
Cyclops: *stern;LOUD* BUD!
Who was he to stop this glorious chaos?
Present...
Sandra and Matt were not able to hold it in after that, both of them laughing hard as Cyclops blushed and the others laughed with them.
Cyclops: I-SWEAR THOSE TWO.
Sandra: *calming down a bit* O-OH MY GOSH-it escalated that fast?
Spot: *calming down a bit;nods* We couldn't stop laughing when we saw the footage later before they came back.
Cyclops: Needless to say, the quiet was a blessing thank the shards-
November 15, 2009...
Bud Adams: AND-*hands the check*-$250,000, no regrets.
Roger shoke his head with a smile as Cyclops was in the corner as red as a tomato.
Roger Goodell: I swear this is going to be talked about for a couple of weeks...and you knew that didn't you.
Bud Adams: Oh yeah, knew i was gonna be in trouble but that win made it all worth it-
Cyclops: And turning me and Stampede in blushing maniacs was worth it?
Bud and Roger chuckled.
Bud Adams: Bonus.
Roger Goodell: That..okay yes that was a bonus for you.
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Cyclops walked into the HOK, shaking his head and readying for the laughs...but, nothing.
Cyclops: S-Surprise it's quiet.
?: Figure we get it out before you and Stamps got back.
He turned to see some of the Rusherz at the stairs, waving him over. Cyclops walked over, before slumping in a sitting position.
Beast: You doing okay?
Cyclops: -sighs- Yeah I'm fine, Bud had to pay a fine for his little gesture to the league. About $250,000.
Thor: Head about that on the site, surprise they didn't add you and Stamps yelling match to your owners.
Cyclops: *eye raise* REALLY? They didn't add that.
Steed: Well think they plan on making this event one of those 'gotta look into' moments. Ya know like the time those pranksters tried to prank Lasso and he responded-
Chief: *blushing* OH SHARDS THAT GAME. That was one no one at that game forgot-least we're safe from pranking.
Cyclops slowly smiled a bit.
Cyclops: *leaning back* What a day, sure hope the games later are calmer than the one we had.
Rampage: Don't jinx it Cys, we got another rivalry game with the Colts and Patriots.
Alto gave a chuckle as he patted Cyclops' back.
Alto: How about we just enjoy the peace before evenings game. Know you need it.
Cyclops nodded as he closed his eyes, listening to the sounds of the past on the screens. The others following suit.
Present...
Cyclops:-Really glad the others caught wind fast before me and Stampede got home, needed that break before-Well, all chaos broke lose again thanks to the 4th and 2 controversial play shards poor Freedom was hidden from the press at Bill's request for two weeks. Needless to say most of us took Monday off before that evening's game, just to have some down time from yesterday's games.
Lt. Matt: Understandable, always good to have some down time.
Cyclops leaned into the pillows a bit more relaxed, a smile on his face.
Cyclops: Oh yeah-*ruffles Spot's head* Needless to say I'm gonna have some until I'm off IR. Know Susie and Amy is going to keep me there until the stitches are gone too, those girls. *looks up* The girls actually want to meet with your son and the Guardians when the season is over, want to get the information on the ins and outs working with them.
Sandra: I'll talk to my son about it and we can set up a date.
The rest smiled at this-
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When your owner was a WWII veteran, one of the founders of the AFL, the supporter of the merger, AND had the playful streak that was infectious you know your in for some calm and chaotic times. Cyclops had all those rolled into one when Bud Adams was alive, to the point the owner had pulled in the other Rusherz into the fray. But even so, they would all laugh and enjoy those moments as much as the calm moments. Cyclops would muse on these moments, even in the current position he was in.
KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!
Ish's voice: Mom, Dad, you and the guys in here?
Their smiles grew upon hearing the first Guardians voice.
Lt. Matt: Yes, we're all here.
The door opened as he and the rest of the Guardians came in, Charles giving the thumbs up and a smile. And despite the smiles, they couldn't help but wince.
Ash: Oh, ouch.
Cyclops: Yeah-believe me I was not a pretty sight when your parents found me. I'm glad they were the first to know how bad a bleeder I am than you guys.
Marty: Bad bleeder?
Toro: Yeah, His veins can get banged up fast and badly; bruises like a banana and it can get messy when he gets cut up.
Stallion: You gave Bud a heat attack when you got a nose bleed the first season.
Cyclops chuckled as he shoke his head.
Cyclops: Poor guy was in a panic.
Troy went over and scratched Spot's ear, the Jaguar Rusher purring.
Troy: We saw the others coming in so they should be here soon.
Sandra: Thank goodness, *looks outside* cause it looks like we will be here for a while.
To Be Continued...