Deep gravitation
Part 9: Slow and steady progress
Georgia Dome; November 26, 2014...
Jerry Jones: Mr. Blank.
Arthur looked up from his desk and paperwork, surprised to see the owner of the Cowboys at the door.
Arthur Blank: Mr. Jones, I was not expecting you here especially given Thanksgiving is tomorrow. Is everything okay?
Jerry walked in, sitting down across the desk.
Jerry Jones: Just wanted to check on you given what happened two weeks ago, know from experience a sight like that don't leave you quickly.
Arthur whistled in agreement. He and Matt had a hard time explaining to the Falcons on what happened, though horrified they were also relieved to hear that Talon was alive and recovering.
Arthur Blank: Yeah, still get those sights in my dreams but slowly their vanishing. When the Holidays come those will defiantly vanish with all the events.
Jerry Jones: True fact there, the playoffs were our help with out nightmares after what happened with Lasso...How is Talon doing?
Arthur Blank: *small smile* Doing good. Still can't move so Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow he's gonna need some help. *Smile grows* But he's so happy and grateful to all of us. Freefall said once he starts unwrapping places we will be able to see him.
Jerry Jones: *Smiles* That's good to hear he's doing well, especially emotional with what you boys told us.
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It had been two weeks since that fateful event, and the Falcons made it known in the Sports media. THE LEAGUE WENT NUTS hearing what had happened. All the gossip, all the controversy that were still looming from months ago...GONE. COMPLETELY VANISHED when Arthur went on air and told everyone what had transpired.
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Jerry Jones: *smirks* Heh, will say I was quite amused that you didn't hold back. I thought that one guy was going to faint.
Arthur and Jerry chuckled at that.
Arthur Blank: Well I couldn't be dishonest now could I. *Smirks* Oh the look on their faces when I described what I saw, will say despite the nightmares seeing those faces pale was worth it given the stress they gave the Rusherz this season.
Jerry Jones: Agree, though really wish you didn't have to join the club with me and a few others.
Arthur Blank: True. Can't argue with you on that wish. Just, promise me you guys put on some good games for Talon. He's stuck at the HOK for a while recovering.
Jerry Jones: *nods* Think he would like some good games too Arthur, we'll do our best tomorrow.
Next day, HOK; Thanksgiving...
All Rusherz were busy after their morning in New York City, Beast and Grizzly having gone to their game an hour ago. The Guardians were given the okay to stay at home, knowing the three rouges were still shaken over Talon's little stunt.
?: HELLO!
RZ and the others turned, smiling as Freedom wheeled Talon in with Freefall.
Talon: Guess who got the okay to be out of his room full time!
RZ: *Chuckles* It is good to see you out and about Talon. I was wondering if you were going to be coming out soon. How are you feeling?
Talon: Alive, living, and not glowing up like a holiday tree. Still can't move so I'll still need help. Gonna be, awkward eating dinner tonight.
Freedom: Hey, it's only for a little while longer. Besides Freefall said you should be able to start some upper movement in two weeks.
Talon: True. Thanks again for helping me during your free time.
Freedom smiled as he wheeled him over to the others.
RZ: Freefall, are you doing well?
Freefall: I am, been compiling all the information on our aliments and illnesses from our old home in a book. Still going to be checking up on Talon for a while, but so far he's doing good.
RZ smile grew a bit there as they turned to where Talon was.
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Toro: So, you got a idea on when your get the wraps removed?
Talon: Freefall wants to start from the top with my arms and then remove the rest as the days go by. He's still going to give me check ups for a while, want to make sure I don't relapse.
Freedom: Been making it a weekly thing, it's going to be a while till Freefall's feels okay to stop.
Talon: *blushes* After my stunt I do not blame him.
Talon looked at the screen, seeing the game was on.
Talon: Glad to see a good crowd at the game, It's the lions 75th anniversary of playing on Thanksgiving. Beast and team must be going all out for this game.
Fang: I bet he is, loves this holiday to bits alongside Pillage.
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Freefall slowly smiled as he brought up a screen.
TALON, FALCON RUSHER;
HEALTH-70%-PROCESS IS SLOW
ENERGY LEVELS-90%-PROCESS IS SLOW
EMOTIONAL STATUS-STABLE; HAPPY
INJURIES-HEALING
ILLNESSES-NONE
STATUS-STABLE
LOCATION-HOK
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RZ: I am so glad you suggested this to Sandra, Soar, and Sonar a few months ago..
Freefall: I had no idea this would come in handy so fast. Who would of thought all this would of happened. Still, would rather it not happened but..
Freefall turned back to looking at Talon, who was laughing with the others. He slowly smiled.
Freefall: They were right back in May. Think we all need to open up more.
5:30, AT&T Stadium...
Lasso and Swoop were sitting watching the game.
Swoop: Can't beleive it's been twenty five years since we play a Turkey game.
Lasso: Well last time it was the Bounty bowl AND *wincing* YEAH y'all know what happened that game.
Swoop winced and cringed, remembering that day all to well.
Swoop: Now i remember. Can see why the league held off on us playing on this day for that reason.
?: Hello boys.
The Cowboys coach walked over, a smile on his face.
Lasso: Howdy Jason, games pretty slow huh?
Jason Garrett: Yeah, you got some good players on that team Swoop.
Swoop: *small smile* T-Thanks coach. You got some good players on your team this year too.
Jason smiled back, before looking around then back at the two.
Jason Garrett: How's Talon?
Lasso: *Warm smile* Healing up nicely. Still wrapped up like crazy, but so far no relapse or broken stitches.
Swoop: *warm smile* His team has been checking up on him video wise and we've been giving the league updates.
Jason smile grew hearing this.
Jason Garrett: That's really good to hear. I hope he gets better before the winter Holiday.
Jason turned, ready to continue the game after the time-out.
Jason Garrett: Tell him me and the others wish him a fast recover!
Both: We will!
With that Jason went back on the sidelines, thoughts happy to hear more good news.
Meanwhile, Troy's house...
Troy was sitting with his family as they ate their Thanksgiving dinner.
Troy:-And he's been recovering well. Their hoping to start removing wrapping in the next two weeks.
Troy's mother: That is very good to hear. And it seems those three Rouges are still spooked from whatever he did.
Troy: *nods* It has been silent from them for a while. Not a bad thing, gives us some down time to plan and think.
Troy's father: And for you to concentrate on your studies, which I have noticed you've been extending to not just school.
Troy gave a sheepish smile nodding.
Troy's sister: Any reason why? This is new even for you.
Troy: Well, this whole experience has been a huge help for me. There's alot of things we don't know about the Rusherz, or there's still some history in the league just waiting to be discovered. Even the Rusherz might have no idea about their past given how they were kids when that history got wiped out. Not to mention some the information is either lost or mixed up with what is true or not. I really want to help them out more with that in the future.
Troy's father gave a smile, knowing what was on his son's mind.
Troy's father: You thinking of getting a job as a investigator, perhaps for the sports league?
Troy gave a smile, not answering vocally but he didn't need too.
Troy: In a way, I'm sure it would help if there was a Guardian who could help even off duty.
Troy pondered for a moment, then something popped up in his head.
Troy: Hey, mind if i ask you all a question?
Later...
Beast smiled as he placed the last bowl of food on the table, Lasso and Swoop running over greeting the others.
Beast: Perfect timing...*loud* READY!
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All sat at the table eating and chatting. Talon smiled gratefully as Freedom helped him out.
Talon: I so owe you one for this buddy.
Freedom: Just happy to see you alive and well.
He smiled, before turning to Lasso and Swoop.
Talon: Saw your game you guys, dang Swoop. You keep getting guys with that power on your team you might reach the top.
Swoop: *blushing* Well, Jeffrey hopes we can reach the Super Bowl in a few years. Don't know about this year but, second place in our division is great!
Lasso: You throttled us today too so, this is your second Turkey day win.
Swoop: STILL gotta catch up, you guys have six wins on Turkey days with us.
Freedom: Yeah, and both games had a theme of the winning team having over thirty points.
It was now Beast turn to blush as Grizzly chuckled.
Grizzly: Oh yeah, your team was on fire today.
Talon: *chuckles* Will say, was not expecting the high score one team game but, man was that fun!
Toro: Things are going to get much better once we get those wraps off you-
Freefall: EVEN THEN, Talon's going to need some rehab after they come off.
Talon: *smiling* I'm going to put my all in rehabbing next then! That will be my playoffs!
That got them laughing as Talon looked on in determination...and deep down, he knew he would have to tell them about the past soon...he felt more comfortable and braver to face it now, he had his loved ones next to him again.
To Be Continued...