CFL- FROST FIGHT!
Part 2- The Frosted Rush Zone
The smells of wood, aloe, chamomile and lavender filled his nose; Stampede took in the aromatic smell, his mind finally returning after an unknown amount of time.
He moaned as he slowly woke up, his vision blurry and shaking before merging and forming.
He saw he was in a cabin like bedroom, light quilt over him as he laid in a bed made of wood. He looked around seeing a diffuser and a first aid kit on a table. One move of his hand and he could feel a dull pain. He could see the small injuries ranging from cuts to burns being covered in ointment and gauze.
Stampede: *raspy* Where...Where am I? -Takes a breath- H-Hello!? Is anyone here?!
He heard loud footsteps, the sound of what appeared to be hooves on the wooden floor.
His eyes widen as a Elk Rusher walked in, holding bag with a red cross on it and rag. White fur with golden antlers, hands and hooves, as forest green eyes looked at him. He could see the Elk Rusher was wearing a uniform and a golden beaded saddle belt as he went over.
Elk Rusher: -reveled sigh- Stampede, thank goodness you have woken up.
It took a moment for Stampede's mind to the current situation.
Stampede: *confused* Um Yeah...sorry but, w-who are you? I don't recall meeting you.
The Elk Rusher smiled as he check the wounds on the Bills Rusher.
Esk: My name is Esk; it's my nickname as It was shorten due to, valid reasons. I'm the Elk Rusher of the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football league. *unwraps wounds* We heard about you and the others from the sport stations, heard all of your ventures actually.
Stampede:...*mind clicks* Oh yeah, the CFL. W-We have been wondering if there were Rusherz involved in the league for a while after what happened last year. H-How um, what happened?
Esk: *takes out a vial* Well, given what we saw and you injuries; *puts ointment on rag;dabs wounds* It appears you were fighting Blitzborgs and you all fell off the falls, falling unconscious after impact given the head wound. You all also were caught in the wildfires after the large plummet to the waters and only you survived.
Stampede could had shoke in anger and fear if not the fact his body was numb and Esk was cleaning his wounds.
Stampede: How long was I out?
Esk: Given your wounds, *finishes the last wound* I would say most of the day. It's a miracle that your wounds did not get infected given the current environmental crisis we've been having.
Stampede: *looks at himself* Surprise too..dang my team must be in a panic. *tries to get up* Listen I-
...He gasped as he grabbed his chest, Esk grabbing his shoulder as Stampede panted in pain.
Stampede: *pain* M-My-
Esk: Stampede you are in no condition to move or travel. Like I said, your lucky your wounds were not infected...inside and out.
Stampede eyes widen as he looked down, now seeing the gazed around his chest.
Esk: There was one wound that needed immediate attention; the wound was a hole that showed your heart, *re-wraps the wounds* which was a burning red and nearly caught in the cross fires of the attack, waters, and flames. I have no idea what caused such an injury, but thank goodness your cloths were not damage cause they stopped the bleeding and prevent your heart from further damage.
Stampede looked at himself closely, seeing he was wearing a different outfit than his usual during the season. Short sleeves and shorts with the leagues logo on the side had replaced the clothing.
Stampede: Um..w-where are my cloths? And is their anyway I can contact my team?
Esk: *soft smile* They are currently in the wash, we got you some from the gift-shop for you to wear while their being cleaned. And *finishes* If you do wish for help in contacting your team and friends, I can take you to Argus and he will tell you everything.
Stampede took some breaths as the pain died down, the medication working it's charms fast.
Stampede: Y-Yeah. Thanks Esk, I-I would like to ask and talk to him.
Esk nodded as he helped Stampede to his feet, the Bill Rusher wincing at the injuries.
Esk: Take it slow and easy okay, your body still numb from what you been through.
He nodded as the two walked out.
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Stampede was in awe at the area he was in. It looked like he was in a cabin in the mountains, giving a cozy feel to the air.
Stampede: *looks around* Um, where are we?
Esk: *Warm smile* Your in our HQ hidden in the Canada Football Hall of Fame. Lovely place isn't it.
Stampede: *awe* Y-Yeah, really cozy too.
Stampede looked forward, eyes widening even more seeing the main room. It was nostalgic to the HOK in Canton, screens showing the past and present games played in the CFL. But instead a large red/orange/yellow crystal was in the center, glowing a glow that reminded him of a warm fire around a camp or on a snowy night.
Looking at one of the screens was a Rusher, dressed in a uniform with some articles of clothing that of a sea captain with a uniform and hat, both being in colors of Cambridge and oxford blues. His fair skin and black hair glowed as Esk came over.
Esk: Argus, *Argus stops, looks at them* Stampede has woken up and wishes to speak with you. He wanted to get up so I have brought here, still numb from the fall but bone and muscles are still functioning well and properly.
Argus: *grateful smile* Thank you Esk.
He turned to face Stampede, sea blue eyes sparked in the light as he looked at the Bill Rusher.
Argus: Stampede, it is a honor to meet you, though I wish it was under better circumstances. *bows* My name is Argus, Rusher of the Toronto Argonauts and leader of the CFL Rusherz.
Stampede: N-Nice to meet you and, agree with wanting to meet in better circumstances.
Argus: Come, why don't we sit. I can tell your shaking even just standing.
Esk lead Stampede to the coach sitting him down, Argus following.
Esk: I shall let the others know of this update, need to let my team know what's going on still.
Argus: *Smiles* Thank you.
With that, Esk walked away leaving the two alone to chat.
Argus: I take it Esk has told you of your injuries.
Stampede: Y-Yeah. Just...I have so many questions right now.
Argus nodded in understanding the confusion.
Argus: One of which I know you wish to know; Why we did not tell you we were here?
Stampede: Y-Yeah. I mean, you guys are a country away from us so, why hide?
Argus: -sighs- To be fair, we felt we would inconvenience you on your mission to protect the core. That added stress given the state of the Rusherz of the core might have been more of a hindrance than a help at the time.
Stampede...could not argue given the state they themselves were in at the time. The emotions and stress would have been bad news for all parties involved.
Argus: But times have changed indeed, it appears that we are to join in the battle now... -chuckles- strange, it's only been sixty five years now since we arrived in this world, to think how we started our new lives here before this point...
Argus leaned back a bit, musing as Stampede watched and listen on.
Stampede: Oh? So, you guys arrived around the leagues founding?
Snow fell around the desert snow land, the sounds of crunching and lights shown.
Argus voice: Around that time, yes. When we landed, we roamed a still cold landscape..no sight of civilization. It felt like yesterday that we fought for our lives, only to be casted out to the space and then into a snowy world.
Argus lead his group through the wilderness.
Argus Voice: Without any knowledge on the new world we had landed on, we knew fast times had drastically change for all; We lost our world along side the traces of our past, even more so than ever.
Argus helped Esk with his lantern as they stop, looking at the now forested area they had reach.
Argus voice: So, we bid farewell to them even with our hearts broken. Sorrow would not help us survive. We decided to follow the stars; roaming for weeks, months, years? Lost track of time to be honest; We were surviving on what we began to know about the planet, to adapt.
The sounds of wild predators roared as one appeared, ready to attack the group as the fought on the defensive.
Argus voice: We pushed eachother forward, step by step (A lion Rusher roared as he glowed sending a glowed claw at the predator, making it run). We were ready to fight, and face the consequences.
The Rusherz tripped onto the concrete road..
Argus voice: Till finally, we were found. Hope was found. Civilization at last.
The lights shown on the tired and tattered Rusherz, who looked up in worry seeing the humans for the first time.
Argus voice: And finally, we had found our place to call our own, friends who would help us. Our new lives BEGAN...we were able to continue.
A man walked over offering his hand to Argus.
Argus voice: The Frost Bite Zone, would thrive and survive.
Argus, shakenly took the man's hand..feeling warmth radiating from it.
Present...
Argus opened his eyes, the flames of the fireplace dancing in them as Stampede looked on in awe.
Argus: *small smile* We remained on the defensive until now, but seeing how Blitzborgs have attacked you on our territory we are going on the offensive..we are joining the fight with you all. I can tell you are worried for the others as well. As what had happened to you before we found you, we only know you fell off Niagara falls and you were attacked beforehand.
Stampede: Yeah, I..I don't remember what happened to me before then. But really want to let the others know where I am and that I'm, semi-okay.
Argus: *nods* Agree. We had Cordes make a message and he flying over to give it to your team and friends.
Stampede tilted his head hearing the name.
Stampede: Cordes...I must ask, which Rusher is with each team, and where you guys use to live? I have an idea on where you all might be from originally but, want to make sure.
Argus smile warmed, happy to see Stampede curious on his team.
Argus: Of course. For starters, we are Rusherz from Mepa. Mepa as you remember resembles Canada, and we are known for strength and endurance, hence why we survived in the wilderness for many years. I, Argus, am the leader of the team and Rusher of the Toronto Argonauts. I've been making sure things are kept up right especially given these current events.
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Argus: Esk is the Rusher of the Edmonton Elks and is currently one of my commanders when I am not around.
Stampede: OH! Is he also by the looks of it you doctor?
Argus: *chuckles* He prefers the term Healer but yes. Was the one who treated you too. He loves the indigenous history here on Earth, was taught by one of their healers long ago and has that belt around him. He also loves aroma's, and is proficient in aroma therapy.
Stampede: That was helpful when it comes to the burns. Only pain I felt was the cuts not the burns.
Argus: *nods* There is Renegade who is the Redblacks Rusher, he's a red/black Red-Necked Grebe..well, minus the neck. He actually like Freefall and Talon in looks, and is also our woods-bird who helped design the HQ and makes wood art, using fallen woods or replanting areas after getting wood.
Stampede looked around, shock and awe evident on his face.
Stampede: *shock and awe* HE MADE THIS? *impressed* Dang he and RZ will be great friends on designs.
Argus chuckled, nodding.
Argus: Cordes however is like Peck, Scavenger and Swoop. He is the Montreal Alouettes Rusher and is a white/red horned Lark. He's our negotiator and songster of the team, he's always got a song in his head and on days off he helps with the theater scene.
Stampede: He sounds very soothing.
Argus: He is, as smooth as his voice. He, Renegade and Canad make our flight team. Canad is basically our Soar and is the Rusher of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, he's our defense specialist making smoke and dust bombs. I'm sure he and Soar would be friends immediately.
Stampede smiled, agreeing with the idea that the two jet pack Rusherz would be friends.
Argus:...*musing* Though, I believe he and a certain Viking would be very close friends as well given a shared, now late dear friend.
Stampede eyes widen, remember that the famous coach of the Viking was also with the Bombers.
Argus: Now we have a very special member on our team called Wisp, he's the B.C Lions Rusher and as the team name suggests he is a lion like Beast. He's got a very special ability to communicate to with spirits. He even got a familiar in the form of a fox, something that even surprised the Canadians when he revealed them. That lion can control will'o'wisp and given the power boost we got when we came here it is very powerful.
Stampede: *intrigued* A spirit finder, very nice. A very rare gift for a Rusher to have.
Argus: *smile grows* Indeed. He's gotten powerful since we got here on Earth.
Stampede made a mental note on this.
Argus: Now Rider is our arsenal expert, then again he is the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He is a honorary Mountie, heart of gold and just. He is good with any weapon, so he has a collection of historical and powerful weaponry in hand.
Stampede: DANG. Well it think it's safe to say we know where to ask for more help for arms.
Argus smiled in pride nodding.
Argus: NOW, let me ask you a question; Who is the only team in your league with a perfect season?
Stampede: That will be the Dolphins. Why?
Argus: *chuckles* For us, it's the Stampeders. Cheval is the Rusher of this proud team. He is our little sunshine of the team, always ready to lend a hand. I should warn you, if we are to see more of eachother..Cheval MIGHT get bashful seeing Sonar. He gets like that when he meets important people.
Stampede: Perhaps maybe i can arrange for both perfect season teams to meet. Make it a party.
Argus: *chuckles* You would be Cheval best friend if you do that.
Stampede: One more correct?
Argus was...hesitant.
Argus: THIS ONE, is very confusing to explain so bare with me. Battalion is the Rusher of the Hamilton Tiger-Cat, so he's a hybrid and is very dedicated to the team. He actually was pieces of newly made soul reborn into a Rusher and remembers one of his soul pieces previous life, and unlike us we found him on Earth a few years after we began working with the CFL.
Stampede: *intrigued* Really? What piece of the soul's memories was it about.
Argus: Yeah um, well it's...kinda confusing, something about a pirate, a feline, and music.
Stampede had to do a double take there.
Stampede: Was he..*Shakes head* talk about it later.
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Argus: And that's my humble crew.
Stampede: Well It looks-coughs...I-It look-
Stampede covered his mouth as he coughed, Argus going over fast as Stampede shoke as he coughed.
Argus: Stampede?
Stampede finally stopped looking at his hand...BLOOD.
Stampede: *bit of pain* Oh-oh.
Argus: Oh dear, do remember Esk said you gotten a bruised lung too.
Argus sighed as he took a breath.
Argus: *loud* ESK! YOUR THEORY WAS RIGHT, STAMPEDE IS COUGHING UP BLOOD!
Stampede: *bit of pain* Dang, got the volume of a ship captain...*realization* Shards Argus t-there's someone else you should know about!
Argus turned fast as Stampede could hear hooves running over.
Stampede: *bit of pain* So..There's a Rusher in England.
To Be Continued...