CAUTION; CONTAINS VERY SCARY SCENE. READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED
That Winter Night
June 15, 2014; HOK, training room...
Lasso: *smiles* Great form there kids!
The Guardians were in full training mode as Lasso and RZ watched on.
Lasso: No sign of trouble?
RZ: Affirmative. Nothing has happened as of yet, I am still monitoring the areas.
Lasso: Good idea, last thing we want is a-
Ish and Ricky had sent a fire and ice blast to Ash, who kicked it away...and on the ground close to Lasso, sending him to the ground as it exploded.
Ish, Ash, and Ricky: *worry* LASSO!
All six ran over in panic de-transforming fast.
Ish: *worry* Lasso we're so sorry, are you okay?!
Lasso: *getting up* Don't worry, I'm fine. *turns around* Not a burn to be found, see-
He saw the six kids looking at him in shock and worry.
Lasso: *worried* Hey, it's okay. It was an accident I promise-
RZ: Lasso...that's not why their staring.
Lasso looked down, seeing his shirt had been burnt off a bit-but enough to show a large scar on his abdomen and back.
Lasso: Oh dear.
Marty: Whoa...what-what the hey happened to you?
Lasso: *removes his shirt* Oh *points to scar* This? *small smile* Heh, that was from an accident back in the 90s. Nothing to worry about.
Troy: *concern* You sure, it looks..painful.
Tua: *concern* Yeah, and it goes to the other side as well.
Lasso: *reassuring* I promise you kids everything I'm fine, everything turned out okay. I'll tell y'all another day I promise but for now, I think we're done for the day.
Ash: Well..okay, we trust you.
Ricky: Just make sure you tell us soon okay.
Lasso gave a thumbs up smiling...but RZ was wearing one of worry.
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The Guardians waved goodbye as they left, RZ returning to his position.
Lasso: -sighs- Peck is gonna panic seeing the burns, least it was just the fabric and not skin.
Lasso was about to leave when-
RZ: *Serious* You'll have to tell them eventually.
Lasso froze in place, sighing as he turned to the AI.
Lasso: I'm...not sur' if that's a good idea. Yeah their twelve, gonna be thirteen soon but...their still kids. How do I explain that winter to them 'specially after what happened back and after the draft a month ago. It's not an easy pill to shallow even to this day Richard.
RZ gave a weak smile shaking his head.
RZ: Still calling me that?
Lasso: Well, it is your name. Even if your an AI now your still the same man we befriended. Course I'm callin you your name, 'specially after we found out who you were.
RZ couldn't help but have his smile grow a bit there, an idea coming to him.
RZ: I have a solution. With the Guardians family now aware of their occupation, tell them first to see what your next course of action is?
Lasso: *smiles* Good idea. I'll check with Sandra and see if we could set a date.
Lasso went to his NFLComm and turned it to private.
Lasso: Hello, Sandra? It's Lasso. Can you see of the others parents wouldn't mind coming in for a meeting...Well, it's, complicated.
Few days later...
Lasso had never felt so nervous in his life as the Guardian's Parents sat around the table of the meeting room.
Lasso: Thanks y'all for coming in on such short notice.
Charles Reynolds: Of course but, is everything okay?
Mr. Stevens: *concern* Nothing is wrong with our children right-
Lasso: Nono! Their fine just..well, during training they saw something and..I Want to ask y'all this first before I tell them, it's..not an easy topic.
Sandra: Of course, but Lasso what could possibly be bad to not tell Ish and his friends immediately?
Lasso sighed as he got off the chair, removing his shirt...the adults froze in shock seeing the scar that showed on his back and front of his abdomen, a dark part on his side connecting to the scar.
Mrs. Kang: *shock* O-okay we-we can see your concern.
Mr. Tupola: *worried* What happened to cause such a scar?
Lasso: That's..where the problem lies. Listen, this isn't gonna be an easy story to tell so..bare with me.
Lasso took a deep breath, sighing as he touched his scar.
Lasso: Do y'all remember the feud between Tom Landry and Jerry Jones? *they nodded* Oh boy, that was a mess. I was basically doing damage control while making sure no one tried to kill someone. Needless to say my efforts never went unnoticed by the team, specially from Tom and Jerry. You feel pretty bad for the way you react to a situation and the two slowly started to mend the rift but...It was a bit too late when that winter came...DECEMBER 1992, what my team considers one of the worst moment in our history books-
December 1992, first day of winter...
Lasso was patrolling the city, making sure no trouble was going on. The season was going, pretty great, with the motivation of next season being their year urging on the excitement...that excitement turned to annoyances when once again Lasso saw another argument turned physical.
Lasso: *annoyed* Oh for the love of-*serious;runs over* HEY! KNOCK IT OUT YOU TWO!
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Simultaneously, Tom and Jerry were driving back to their homes when they saw the crowd blocking the road.
Tom Landry: *gets out*What the-
Jerry Jones: *gets out* You got to be kidding me-
Tom Landry: *notices Jerry* Jones?
Jerry turned to see the former coach looking at him.
Jerry Jones: Landry? *walks over; looks at the crowd* What is going on here?
Tom Landry: Beats me, sounds like a fight is going on though.
They over heard some of them talking.
Women: I heard they nearly caused someone to crash, a truck heading to the scrap yard had to park but they manage to break the trunk. There's sharp objects all over the place!
Lasso's voice: *stern* CAN Y'ALL BOTH CALM DOWN!?
Both turned fast to the crowd, quickly going over and through the crowd.
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Lasso: *trying to break them apart;Stern* Now come on! Let's all be civil with this!
Lasso was struggling with this fight as he tried to stop it. One of them got even angry with the fact the Rusher was trying to stop them.
Man: WILL YOU JUST CHOOSE A SIDE ALREADY!? JUST CHOOSE ONE OF THEM ALREADY!
Lasso: *trying to break them apart;bit angry* I TOLD Y'ALL I AM NOT CHOOSING BETWEEN THEM!
The other one got just as angry as his opponent.
Second Man: HOW CAN YOU NOT CHOOSE!? WHY ARE YOU SO STUBBORN WITH THIS!
Lasso: *stern; bit angry* Y'all think this is bad, it could be much worse! SO MUCH WORSE I'M NOT GONNA ARGUE OVER SOMETHING THAT ISN'T GRAVE! I WON'T CHOOSE-
Both man: *Pushes him away* THEN GET OFF US!
Lasso fell back and-
SLICE!
Lasso: -gags-!
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Women screamed in horror as Tom and Jerry, who had arrived at the scene, starred in horror at what they just saw.
Tom Landry: *horror* #% $ LASSO!
Jerry Jones: *horror* Dear lor-LASSO!
They ran over pushing the men away and..
..they could vomit at what they saw. Both men, normally cool and collected, was a complete 180 as Tom was in inner hysteria and Jerry trembled in fear; that fear and hysteria turned to rage as both grabbed the two men by the collar.
Tom Landry: *rage* HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO HIM! THAT'S OUR RUSHER YOU IDIOTS!
Jerry Jones: *rage* THIS IS CROSSING THE LINE! LOOK WHAT ALL THIS HAS CAUSED FOOLS!
IT GOT LASSO IMPALED!
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Lasso vision swam as he looked around at the scene. He saw Tom and Jerry in anger at the two men. Strangely he could also taste something copper in his mouth.
Lasso's thoughts: T-Tom...M-Mr. Jones...why are they anger? A-Are they hurt?
He tired to move his body, but couldn't. He reached to what was holding him in place.
Lasso's thoughts: Huh...is this stopping me?
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Man: *fear* L-Listen it-it was just an accident-
Jerry Jones: *rage* You call this an accident!?
Tom Landry: *rage* And all this cause of our li-
A glowed appeared behind them as they all turned...AND WISHED THEY NEVER SAW WHAT THEY SAW.
Lasso was in his aura form as he pushed his body out sideways of the rusted skurid, landing on the ground with a thump and out of his aura from as well...blood began to pool fast.
SILENCE.
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Tom Landry: *horror* OKAY NO! ABSOLUTELY NO DRAWING THE LINE RIGHT THERE!
Jerry Jones: *horror* What the heck was that? WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT TOM?!
Tom had no answer as to the horror they just witness. Lasso looked up at them, and all the horror left them as they ran over. Tom gently lifted Lasso up looking at the wound.
Tom Landry: Dang it we need to stop the bleed, *looks around* SOMEONE CALL 911 AND FAST NOW!
One of the bystanders ran off as Jerry Jones took of his jacket and pressed on the wound, both entry and exit.
Jerry Jones: Dear lord Tom; he's losings blood, ALOT OF BLOOD. We need to get some back up here fast.
Tom Landry: I know I know but-*thinks;groans*-arg, Freefall and Swoop are at their team's meeting currently.
Jerry Jones: -sighs- Up to us now-*horror*- hold on is he still wide awake?
Both looked at Lasso in the face; his eyes were still wide open looking at the two, but they were glazed over.
Tom Landry: *horror* Dangnabit he's still conscious, how is he still-
Lasso opened his mouth, blood falling out as he tried to speak.
Tom Landry: *calm;gently* Hey Champ, t-try not to talk okay?
Lasso shoke his head weakly.
Jerry Jones: Lasso listen to Tom okay, your in a very bad state.
Lasso weakly grabbed their hands.
Lasso: *gagging* I-WILL-NEVER-CHOOSE-BETWEEN-YOU-TWO.
..THEIR HEARTS BROKE AT THE WORDS.
Meanwhile, HOK...
Chief: How's it looking Richard?
The scientist looked at the placement of the stairs, nodding with a smile. The two were working on the aesthetics of the new Hall of Knowledge, given the portals and technology had been completed though still in testing mode.
Richard Zimmer: Good, perfect place Chief.
Chief: *smiles; marks spot* Man I can't wait to see the finished product Richard, this will really make traveling and checking on the league much easier.
Richard Zimmer: *Smiles* Thank you Chief, I am happy that I'm able to help you all out...I-I am still grateful for your help as well especially after...*smile falls* well, me and Warren lost her.
Chief looked up seeing longing in the scientist's eyes.
Chief: I understand, been years and it's still hard; Just make sure you don't overwork yourself okay? You still got Warren to take care of so take it easy.
Richard gave him a small smile as he brought down a screen...his smile feel to terror at what he saw.
Richard Zimmer: *terror* C-Chief...please, do not panic.
Chief looked confused as he walked over and looked at the screen showing the Dallas News-
...AND SCREAMED.
Later; Dallas, hospital...
Tom and Jerry sat in the waiting wing of the ER, horror written in their eyes. Tom was clutching Lasso's hat close to him.
Jerry Jones: This-I should had never forced you to retire, shouldn't have done that! if I just talk to you-
Tom Landry: I should of just talk to you about all this instead of being stubborn. It's my fault If I just talk it over-
Both trailed off and went silent as they looked at the floor.
Jerry Jones: Safe to say we're both at fault for how this has escalated.
Tom Landry: Yeah. We-we really went in deep with this, the others are-
?: WHAT DID YOU DO!?
Both looked up fast seeing Chief running in, Freefall and Pillage trailing behind him. Chief eyes were red with tears.
Chief: *tears;fear* WHAT DID YOU TWO DO TO LASSO!?
Tom Landry: C-Chief as much as we feel we instigated this feud from the beginning, we were just as much in the state your in as well-
Chief: *tears;fears* THEN CAN YOU EXPLAINED WHO IMPALED LASSO!?
Jerry Jones: It was two men fighting that pushed him in that direction, right in our sights when we came to the scene swear it's true.
Chief was about to yell at them again when Pillage grabbed him gently.
Pillage: Chief let's calm down, they are just as much in a panic as all of us. W-We had no idea the fued was still going on while those two cooled off screen.
Chief went quiet as he quietly sobbed nodding. Freefall went over to the two.
Freefall: The team gave me a early leave when a janitor told us what was going on, and Pillage was at the HOK when he heard, others should come soon. I will say you two did quick thinking covering the wound.
Pillage: But I have to ask...how did you get him out?
Both men shivered as they gulped.
Jerry Jones: *horror* Oh what we saw will haunt our nightmares for weeks.
Freefall: What do you mean?
Tom Landry: *horror* Lasso, basically went aura and PUSHED HIMSELF OUT.
..All three paled as Freefall bolted into the ER.
Freefall's voice: *loud* GET ME IN THERE!
Pillage: *pale* Shards he did that in front of all you. H-How is he still alive I-No idea we could do that...*trails off*
Chief sobs began to gain sounds as he fell to his knees, Pillage trying to calm him.
Tom Landry: Listen you two, *both look at Tom and Landry* w-we are so sorry for how our antics was the instagator for this.
Jerry Jones: Same on my end. I swear to you boys, including you Tom, that i never had any intent on any harm coming to Lasso.
Tom Landry:...Heh, You really care about him too, huh Jerry.
The owner looked up at Tom, a weak smile on his face.
Tom Landry: Can't hide It. Even when the media was up in arms with me leaving, you never mentioned Lasso in the dispute. You always avoided telling them where he was in all this.
Jerry gave a weak chuckle nodding.
Jerry Jones: Okay, call me a softy with him but...he's the only one who i can just, vent to. Been doing that since I got here and just having someone to listen to other than my family just, nice.
Tom Landry: Figures you would get attach fast, happens to alot of us when we join the league. I just...feel bad we dragged Lasso into this whole mess, not to mention he's in the ER due to our spat.
Chief: -raspy sigh- It's not you two's fault.
Both turned to Chief, who manage to calm down and was sitting next to them along with Pillage.
Chief: I know you both care about Lasso very much and you two are very stubborn but..We can't have this happen again.
Both nodded as the room fell in silence, the only sounds being the doctors working and the harmony of monitors going.
Tom Landry:-Swear to me.
All three looked at Tom, who had a serious yet sorrowful look in his eyes.
Tom Landry: *to Jerry* Swear to me on the core you'll do all you can to make sure Lasso never has to got through this again.
Chief and Pillage's mouth dropped in shock at the request, even Jerry was in shock for a moment.
Both Rusherz sat wondering what Jerry would say to such a request...he took a breath and a look of determination was on his face.
Jerry Jones: I don't just swear on the core; I swear on every single shard on it once and when it's together that I WILL PROTECT LASSO from such events. I'll make sure whoever runs this team after me and those in the future take this vow, and I WILL PUT ALL THIS IN WRITING.
Silence...Tom made a sad smile reaching his hand out.
Tom Landry: Thank you, Jones.
Jerry did the same as the two shoke hands, and then they remembered the two Rusherz with them.
Pillage: *awe* Dang...you both made a promise you can't break now, not after hearing all that.
Jerry Jones: I don't plan on breaking it.
Tom Landry: Now we just need to wait for-
?: TOM! JERRY!
All four turned to see Gil and Tex running over, panting.
Tex Schramm: *worry* How is he? How is Lasso?!
Tom Landry: He's still in there, Freefall actually ran in after what we told him..how did-
Gil Brandt: *worry* Media is exploding right now! I basically dropped everything when I finally got the hospital name you all were at and just bolted.
Tex Schramm: *worry* Same on my end. The others are heading over fast so they should be here soon, and FYI it's everyone that has is been on the team.
Jerry Jones: *surprise* Tex-
Tex Schramm: *to Jerry* We have to be here for him Jones, now more than ever forget the whole feud we-we could of lost our Rusher. WE COULD OF LOST LASSO.
Jerry nodded as the group sat and began the long wait.
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It felt like days for everyone as they waited. The group of six soon became a large gathering, the Rusherz managing to get to Dallas in time and the entire Cowboys franchise was crowded in the ER waiting room. Veterans, rookies, those traded or moved on from the team, retirees, all of them were waiting in baited breath. The rest of the league was on standby, waiting for any news from Dallas and keeping an eye on their teams just in-case.
Toro: S-So, you said he got out with his aura form?
Jerry Jones: Yes, it was the most horrifying sight in my life. It will be forever burned in my brain.
Tom Landry: Same here, gonna be having nightmares awhile..will he be okay from doing that?
Liberty: I-I'm going to be honest I don't know. I-I never heard of a Rusher doing that, even after getting impaled of all things.
Arrow-Head: *comforting Chief* -sighs- Lasso, is one of the most mentally strongest Rusher out of us. H-He'll be okay, he has to-
The door opened at last, and Freefall walked out. He looked tired as he slide on the wall sighing.
Freefall: Shards.
Cowboys: *worry* HOW IS LASSO?
Freefall looked at the team fast, wanting to know the answer. He did not hesitant to answer them.
Freefall: I was in a panic hearing he got out with his aura form but, I'm going to be completely blunt here, if Lasso didn't use his aura form to get out he would had infections to the max. And, being honest again...he would of ended up paralyzed if he didn't do that.
Everyone eyes widen hearing that.
Pick-Ax: Temporary or-or permanent?
Freefall slowly nodded, not wanting to answer either of the bombshell question..and deep down no one wanted to know either.
Troy Aikman: So, what happened that prevented either of those outcomes?
Freefall: Well, turned out when he went in his aura from his spine manage to reconnect with eachother as he freed himself. I had no idea we could do that in aura form so, me and the other doctors are going to look into this discover. Not right now as I, really need to clear my head on what I just saw.
Chief: *tears; concern* But Lasso will-will be okay, right?
Freefall: He'll need to be on leave for a few months and there's defiantly going to be a scar, *small smile* but he will be okay.
At that moment the team let out relieved sighs, some falling to their knees.
Gil Brandt: *relieved* Oh thank goodness. He's going to be okay THANK! GOODNESS!
Tex Schramm: *relieved* I swear the amount of times that Rusher has scared us these years.
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The doctor escorted them down the halls to the room Lasso was in.
Doctor: He's still tired from the painkillers, so be calm and quiet okay.
They nodded Thanking the doctor as he left.
Arrow-Head: *looks at the two* Tom, Jerry, you go in first. We know you two were at the scene first and been worried for the longest. We'll wait outside so tell us when you ready.
They nodded as both former Coach and the New owner walked in.
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Lasso was laying on the bed with an oxygen mask strapped to him, hospital cloths replacing the bloodied uniform he had on. His abdomen was warped and padded, both could smell the medication on where the wound was.
Jerry gave Tom a nod, and Tom went over gently brushed Lasso's hair. He mouned as he weakly open his eyes, vision clearing as he saw Tom and Jerry next to him.
Lasso: *weakly* C-Coach...M-Mr. Jones?
Tom Landry: *gently;small smile* Hey Champ, glad you woke up. How you doing?
Lasso: *weakly* I-I'm a bit sore. A-Are you two okay?
They couldn't help but quietly laughed.
Jerry Jones: Even after what you gone through today, your asking us if we're okay?
Lasso: *weakly;bit confused* W-Well yes..W-What did happen? I-I got myself out but-my whole body hurts. Whys that?
Both of them looked at eachother, nodded, and took a breath.
Tom Landry: Lasso you gave us all the fright of our lives that's what happened...you were impaled.
Lasso: *weakly* I-Imp-*eyes widen;horror* IMPALED?! I WAS IMPALED?!
Lasso, though still looking tired, had horror on his face when he realized he got himself unstuck with his aura from from being IMPALED RIGHT IN FRONT OF THEM. The heart monitor raced with this notion in mind.
Lasso: *weakly;horror* I-Oh gosh you guys I am so sorry that y'all saw that -
Jerry Jones: *calmly* Lasso breath, your gonna go into shock.
Lasso nodded as he took some breaths, calming his heart as did the heart monitor.
Lasso: *weakly* O-Okay. S-Sorry-
Tom Landry: Don't be, your the victim here. It-It all was just a horrible accident that thankfully didn't end in tragedy according to Freefall. Be glad your just gonna have a scar.
Jerry Jones: Besides, you were just trying to help all of us. But let me and Tom assure you this feud was over, and it will be made public. After this ordeal...We have to make this public.
Lasso was silent..then he weakly chuckled.
Lasso: *weakly* Your tellin me all it took was for me to be shiskabob to get them to stop-
Both: *Pale* PLEASE NEVER SAY IT LIKE THAT AGAIN.
Lasso: *weakly* Heh, sorry but...*smiles weakly* I'm glad you two are on better terms.
Jerry and Tom nodded as Tom placed Lasso's hat back on his messy head.
Tom Landry: *Smiles* T-There we go, now look at you. Looking better already Champ.
Jerry Jones: Deja vu for you Tom, after all you gave him that hat. Suits him of course.
Lasso: *Weakly* Well my old one is dust on rubble and...this is my precious possession after all.
Tom and Jerry nodded with a smile as the two soon called the others in.
Present...
Lasso:-Needless to say no one ever forgot that day. I manage to heal up, but because I got out with that form it made my scars more noticeable; T-Tom, Tex, Gil, Jerry...my team old and new to this day are still uncomfortable seeing this scar. They-rarely talk about that day, brings up ol mental and emotional wounds. I didn't know about the request until Tom passed and Jerry showed me the paper he wrote up.
Lasso hesitantly looked up..as he expected the Guardians parents were in horror, but also tears.
Mrs. Stevens: Oh Lasso.
Lasso: Y'all see why I'm hesitant on tellin them this. My team and fanbase are basically traumatized from that incident. It took a whole year for the other Rusherz to be alright seeing my scar. This whole situation alone is one of the prime reason the league tries to keep us out of humans disputes and situations like this. How in the world am I suppose to tell the Guardians who are still children this?
It was quiet between them, a tense quiet. It was there Don took a breath.
Don Cervantes: This, is a very serious topic. I must ask, what happened to those two men?
Lasso: Well, arrested. But they were just as traumatized as everyone else; all they wanted was to prove their point, and it ended with it almost costing my life.
Lt. Matt Taylor: I can see that, weighs on them more with them commenting the act. *looks to the other parents* We can't avoid this topic forever though, they saw his scar and they would want to know.
Mrs. Stevens: I suggest we be there when he tells them, to answer some questions and support.
Lasso eyes widen there in surprise.
Lasso: Y-Y'all don't mind, I mean like I said this story is a hard pill to shallow.
Mr, Kang: It's better than letting this fester. You won't be doing this alone Lasso, we'll do our best to help you with this situation.
Mr. Stevens: Besides, if anything you need to get all that off your chest. Not healthy to talk about just as much as what you are doing jumping in like that.
Lasso took a shaky breath nodding..he couldn't argue with them; JUST HOW MUCH DAMAGE DID HE DO TO HIS BODY PROTECTING HIS LOVED ONES.
Lasso: O-kay. Okay then, we'll-we'll tell them when they get done with school. T-Thank you.
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Few hours later...
Lasso was even more nervous telling the Guardians about his scar, closing his eyes as he explained. He was glad thier parents were here while he explained cause he was a nervous wreak.
Lasso: A-And that's what happened.
Lasso shakenly opened his eyes...only to be tackled in a hug by Ash.
Lasso: A-Ash-
He manage to see tears in her eyes, as were the others.
Ish: Just...wow.
Marty: I heard it was bad but, dang. I mean-your really lucky you got out of that with just a scar.
Tua: But, I can understand why it's such a touchy subject. Especially around your team.
Lasso: Y-Yeah...it's, not easy to talk about especially with the rookies. Gotten to the point Jerry had to record a reel talking about this incident just to avoid remembering that scene.
Troy: Can't Blame him. Just..and you had no idea all that happened till they told you.
Lasso: Y-Yes. I'm sorry you kids had to hear about th-
Ish: No! No no absolutely not your fault there. We understand why you were hesitant on telling us.
Ash: *brakes hug* We're just so glad you ended up okay in the end.
Ricky: Yeah. Listen if something like this pops up again, call us and we'll be right by your side to make sure you don't get hurt.
Lasso let out a sigh and breath he had been holding all day, relieved.
Lasso: Thank you and I am so glad you guys aren't scared from this. I was so worried about telling y'all about the story behind my scar.
Tua: *nods* We understand your worries, you said it yourself it's not an easy story to talk about. But it's okay to be worried.
Ricky: We just, want you to do us a favor.
Lasso: ANYTHING.
The Guardians looked at eachother nodding, then turned to Lasso.
Ish: You need to not jump into the fray, with all the stories we heard plus this one no matter what you always get hurt. It's not healthy for you and certainly not helping the other's worries either.
Lasso sighed nodding.
They were right..He really needed to stop doing stuff like that, it has been nothing but trouble and worry for the others.
Lasso: Y'all are right...I just, don't want the people I love to get hurt...I CAN'T BARE TO SEE THEM HURT.
Mrs. Kang: We understand that too, but their in the same way as well with you.
Mrs. Stevens: You need to understand you getting hurt is just as worrisome, Chief has mentioned how worried he gets when you-
?: Lasso-W-What?
All turned to see Chief in the doorway, confusion on his face seeing both Guardian and their families in the room.
Chief: Lasso, what's going on? Why are the kid's parents here-
Chief froze mid-sentance seeing Lasso's scar, immediately putting everything together as Lasso trembled with what they all been asking and telling him throughout the afternoon.
Chief:...*sorrow* Oh..I figured you all would find out eventually. Lasso, are you going to be okay?
The look of sorrow yet worry on his dearest friends face, the idea on how much worry he put on him and the others, the thought of his team having to look back on all those wounds and injuries seeing the medical bills..
..Lasso couldn't help but have tears fall and sob as he gripped Chief in a hug, the Rusher of Washington surprised at first but hugged back fast.
Lasso: *tears;raspy* I-I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry for scaring you all those times I got hurt.
Chief: *comforting* Lasso...
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Both waved goodbye to the Guardians and their families, the decision to go home and let Lasso calm his mind from revealing the truth behind his scar and the revelation oh what he was doing.
Chief: *to Lasso* You going to be okay?
Lasso quietly sighed, his eyes tired as he looked at Chief.
Lasso: *tired* Tired, emotionally tired..mind telling Lib I'm taking the rest of the day off.
Chief gave a warm smile, placing a hand on his shoulder.
Chief: Will message him, you look like you could use some company. Best rest is with friends.
Lasso wearily smiled nodding.
Lasso: *tired* Rest...I'm, gonna need ta do that more often. I can't have myself overwork and worry anymore.
With that new determination in mind, Lasso and Chief headed back to their rooms...Lasso vowing deep down this thought.
Lasso's thought's: I swear, I'll make sure I don't jump into the fray and get myself hurt like that winter night again. Promise Tom, Promise Chief..I PROMISE KIDS.
As soon as they reached the living room and couch, Lasso was out like a light leaning onto Chief. He couldn't help but smile seeing Lasso taking it easy.
Chief: I have to thank you guys on a later date.
Lasso sleepily smiled as Chief laid his head on a couch pillow, bringing a blanket down and letting the Cowboy Rusher get some well deserved rest...one that took decades to realized he needed.
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