This chapter is gonna get dark.
Readers please proceed with cation.
Sorry this one took long, was gonna release it sooner but, what happened happened and I, needed some time.
Rush Zone Legends Retold
Season 2 retold
Episode 16: Troy's Determination
Troy-HAD NO IDEA WHAT WAS GOING ON. He had no idea what he was seeing but he knew one thing...it was horror.
First, the area and building were on fire; second and most important, there were BURNED DEAD SMALL BODIES EVERYWHERE.
Troy: *creeped out* O-Kay, this is creep zone here. Can't believe I'm saying this but I rather have Dropkick than this in my dreams. If this is what Ish and Marty are talking about dream wise I am NOT A FA-
He froze when he heard, crying. Some one was crying. He quickly followed the sound and-his heart stopped. It was Rush Lee, holding a dead body of-ANOTHER RUSHER. It clicked, those bodies WERE RUSHERZ
Troy: *heartbreak* This-Rush Lee!
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Rush Lee: *tears;crying* Please wake up.. please. I can't lose you too, I can't-
RUSH LEE!
Rush Lee: *tears;crying* Please let this be a nightmare.
RUSH LEE!
Rush Lee: *tears;crying* PLEASE!
RUSH LEE!
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Troy's house, midnight...
Troy: *shaking Rush Lee* RUSH LEE WAKE UP!
Rush Lee watery eyes shot opened as he shot up panting and shaking. His eyes were pinprick as he hyperventilated, Troy grabbing his shoulders.
Troy: *concern* RL, Listen to me! Can you see me?!
Rush Lee slowly looked up..his breathing finally calming down as he looked around, seeing he was in the bedroom he and Troy shared.
Rush Lee: *Tears* I-I just-Troy?
Troy: *concern* Yeah its me. Dude are you okay? You were having a nightmare and I don't blame you from what I saw.
Rush Lee eyes widen as he tears fell faster.
Rush Lee: *Tears;horror* I-I-Oh shards Troy you were not suppose to see that.
Troy: *concern* What do you mean?
Rush Lee was shaking, Troy nodded as he helped him out of bed.
Troy: Come on, know something that can help.
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Rush Lee: *drinks the hot chocolate* -sighs- T-Thank you Troy.
The two of them were sitting in the kitchen, Troy having prepared warm drinks to help the Legend Rusher nerves.
Troy: Of course, but something's wrong. That dream began with Dropkick and this weird placed and ended with basically War trauma! You seem to know what's going on with these dreams lately given your reaction.
Rush Lee nodded sadly.
Rush Lee: T-Tonight confirms it...those aren't dreams, their memories.
Troy was in shock hearing this.
Rush Lee: It, makes sense given what I heard from the Twins and Torgo. But-Troy, I am so sorry you had to see that memory.
Troy:-Was-was that your home town back on Cordalion?
Rush Lee: *Shakes his head* No. It was a Dojo. I was sent there when I lost my parents as a toddler. Couple years later, the Dojo was attacked and they killed everyone but me. M-My mentor who took me in protected me with his final breath. *tears* My Mentor, taught me all I know about my weapon and acrobatics...Why of all things is that horrible night appearing in my mind, and why did you have to see it-
Rush Lee was surprised to see that Troy went over and hugged him.
Troy: It doesn't matter. If you are having those memories again I will make sure you wake up from them every time. And if you can't wake up, I'll protect you in them till you do. Thank you-for telling me this.
Rush Lee blinked, but hugged Troy back in tears of gratitude.
Rush Lee: T-Thank you Troy, for listening. M-Maybe it's from that bad feeling I've been getting lately. I-I need to open up about this more.
They were like that for a minute before breaking, Troy grabbing his cup.
Troy: Let's bring these up to our rooms. Know your gonna be out once you finish your drink.
Rush Lee gave a small smile as he grabbed his cup and the two went back upstairs.
Morning, HOK...
Needless to say, Rush Lee was mostly being lead inside with Troy's help given he didn't sleep well last night. Even with the bit of sleep he got, Rush Lee was still tried and that got everyone concern.
Ish: *concern* RL okay?
RZ: *Concern* Yes, even if it's early for a summer morning and on short notice he looks very tired.
Troy: He's been, having some bad memories coming up. I rather not talk about it unless he wants me too.
The Legends and Cyclops looked in sorrow hearing this.
Shock: Oh Rush...
Rush Lee: *tired* I-I'll be okay. Right now, is all well in Nashville Cyclops?
Cyclops: Not yet, but I want to keep it that way. What's being going on all off-season and K-9's reports on Dropkick and Wildcard appearance has given me a bad vibe.
RZ: Indeed, with the Colts and Chiefs Megacore in hand, as well as one being used to attack someone, to have them get three in hand will be catastrophic.
Troy: *nods* We can't let that happen, however we need to be cautious with this.
All turned to Troy surprised as he continued, Rush Lee watching in pride.
Troy: Ish, you mentioned to Torgo and Bolt recently to be cautious with those two especially with those Blitzbots. So I think we need to be on high alert cause there's going to be alot more on the line
Ish and Torgo nodded in agreement.
RZ: You are right Troy, an honorable and perspective view on this. You are right, this mission is more than just protecting the Megacore.
Cyclops: Right, we have one of our most important community events starting up, and we all need to have everyone safe.
Ish: No problem for us. So, what's the event?
Torgo: Player appearances-nah that mostly a part of their job right now.
Cyclops: I-*Thinks*-actually you got a very good point there.
Ricky: What about training camp?
Spike: Right idea, few weeks off.
Cyclops: He's right, we don't start till July 24.
Tua: OH! Family fun day!
Spads eyes brighten hearing that and Cyclops smile grew at that.
Cyclops: Getting close BUT I know who to call for that day given your reaction Spads.
Spads: *small smile* I-I like the sounds of that day.
Marty: Uhh, OH A RIDE ON A SPACESHIP!
Cyclops: What-
Legends: *excited* YES!
That idea got the Legends beaming and the Guardians laughing. Even RZ was smirking at this.
Torgo: *excited* Okay just that concept alone sounds amazing, I mean..FOOTBALL IN SPACE!
Spike: *excited* Cys dude you guys GOTTA DO A GAME IN SPACE THAT SOUNDS EPIC!
Cyclops: *flustered* Uh well we-
Freaky D: *excited* Yeah! I mean you play across seas-
Deaky D: *excited* Why not across the cosmos!
Spads: *excited* We can ask NASA to make a stadium spaceship too!
Cyclops: *Flustered* Now hold on this planet is still tryin to find out about the moon! Let's figure more about that orb first before we go universal!
Troy looked down, seeing Rush Lee with a tired smile on his face. He was happy he was cheering up but-he kept on looking at Cyclops with worry in his eyes.
Ash: Oh! I know, lots of the teams do this at this time of year. It's summer camp right?
Cyclops: *blush fading;smiling* Bingo, and I need all Guardians undercover with us Rusherz to protect the campers.
Rush Lee: Summer-Camp? Like, camping in the woods?
Troy: It's alot more complicated than that. Summer Camps are mostly locations that kids and teens go to spend most of their summers at for education and teamwork.
Cyclops: Indeed, most of these camps are to help these kids with academic works or physical training. There are various types of camps but ours is a sport camp.
Rush Lee gave a tired smile hearing this.
Rush Lee: So-are they sleeping in the locker rooms or-
Cyclops: *chuckles* No no, their are dorm rooms for them. Don't you worry. So, what do you all say?
They all nodded in agreement.
Ish and Torgo: We're in!
Ricky: Same here.
Troy: *To Rush Lee* i think we can continue those lessons at summer camp, got a great teacher by my side.
Rush Lee smile grew..and the others looked at eachother hearing this new info.
Cyclops: *Beaming* Knew I could count are you guys! Let's get moving.
The team ran over to the portal.
Rush Lee: Can you tell us more about your team Cyclops?
Cyclops froze, turning to see the worry in Rush Lee's eyes. He smile reassuringly, yet he felt worried for some reason too.
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Cyclop: Well, my team's history is, strange. We were founded in 1960 and joined in 1970. BUT, here's the thing, the team was called the Oilers till 1998 and we were stationed in Houston till 1997. This was way before Toro's team the Texans came in 2002.
Spike: That-one major jump there.
Cyclops: Oh yeah. But we've gotten nine division titles, a conference championship and appeared in Supper Bowl XXXIV so these big jumps have lead us to places.
Tua: And to think some of those were from your old team's name.
Cyclops: Oh yeah. Well, here we are; Bapist Sports Park, training center of the Tennessee Titans!
Tennessee, Bapist Sports Park...
The team landed, Rush Lee coming out only to fall asleep. Troy caught him fast seeing he fell asleep.
Troy: Oh boy, note to self look up ways to help with sleep.
Ish: Yeah, he looks so tired.
The team walked to the entryway, Troy setting Rush Lee under a tree to rest a bit as he came back over.
Cyclops: Well. Welcome Jr. Titans!
Marty: SWEET. I can already taste the hot dogs and watermelons already.
Freaky D: Let's save that for when lunch comes.
Deaky D: Job comes first, so we're gonna work up an appetite.
Tua: This is so cool! It's football camp!
Cyclops nervously laughed rubbing his head.
Cyclops: ABOUT THAT-
They looked over-and the Legends laughed with grins.
Spike: Oh this is amazing!
They saw a group practicing acrobatics, somersaults and stretches. The Guardians looked at Cyclops who was a bit red in the face.
Ish: *Stunned* CHEERLEADING CAMP?
Cyclops nervously laughed again, shuffling.
Cyclops: I mean-These guys are important to powering up the Megacore. Cheerleaders, bands and Mascots area huge booster to them so-
? HEY CYCLOPS!
A man came over to the group with a smile.
Man: These the special recruits?
They Guardians blinked coming back to reality.
Tua: Uh-yeah.
Coach Tank: Well welcome to Jr. Titian Camp. Names Coach Tank.
Shock: Well it's nice to meet you. This is where we need to be?
Coach Tank: Most of you, some of your are going over there *points to where T-Rac is* to Mascot camp.
They turned to see T-Rac entertaining a group...however Troy kept on looking at the Cheerleaders. Cyclops nodded, seeing the coach was here he knew it was time for him to do his rounds.
Cyclops: I'll check around the place, meet with you later!
Cyclops left as Troy's thoughts went back to a still sleeping Rush Lee.
Few months back...
Troy sighed, happy to see that he was not finding remaining spots from what his family now called the 'Jello fiasco'. He was about to go to the living room...when his eyes caught Rush Lee outside training. He decided to go outside as he watched in awe at the swift movements and acrobatic skills. Rush Lee landed satisfied, before turning to see Troy.
Rush Lee: Troy? Is everything alright?
Troy: Huh? Oh yeah! I am just-your so agile.
Rush Lee gave a warm smile as he sat next to Troy.
Rush Lee: Well, it took some practice in psychical, emotional and mental.
Troy: *eye raise* Physical I see but, why emotional and mental?
Rush Lee sighed looking at the sky.
Rush Lee: There will be situations that sometimes require certain emotions, but most of the time a calm mind is a huge boon in battle or in performance. When the time however comes to unleash those emotions, let them all loose.
Troy nodded with a smile.
troy: So, how do you keep a calm mind?
Rush Lee: *crosses legs* Well, meditation is what I do to calm down. Just let you mind wander and your body calm.
Troy followed Rush Lee's lead, the two closing their eyes and just the sound of nature being heard...both slowly smiled.
Present...
Coach Tank: So, whoever wants to go over to Mascot camp come with me, but I'll need one lucky volunteer to stay here for-
Troy: I'll go.
The Guardians turned fast seeing Troy's hand in the air.
Coach Tank: Fast decision there, any reason?
Troy: *nods;small smile* Yeah. See, I have this friend whose been helping me alot recently, even training me with ways to help me in football. I got my mind and emotions down, so I want to get some agility in before we go to the next part of his coaching. Wanna surprise him.
Legends: *clicks;shock* WHAT?
Coach Tank: *smiles* Well I'm sure he will be very surprise with you gift.
With that he went over to the side, Troy going over to Rush Lee sitting next to him...The Legends were speechless and their shock was evident.
Torgo: *shock* -NO. NO WAY.
Spike: *shock* He finally is telling some one.
Ash: Um, everything okay?
Marty: You all seemed shock.
Shock: *shock* W-Well yeah, Rush Lee-before we met him he trained at a dojo that was focused on three aspects of football; Agility, Mind, and Emotions. He-he lost someone dear to him in a Blitz raid, and has never spoke of what he learned to anyone, NOT EVEN US!
Freaky D:*shock* Dang, to think Troy's learning those secrets, Lucky Saint there.
Tua: Why didn't he tell you guys?
Spads: Well, He said he wanted to find the "right student', before he tells us. Says when he sees his student at his peak he will tell us.
Ricky: Wow, that's a big goal.
Deaky D: And it looks like he's getting close to it.
Coach Tank: THIS WAY YOU GUYS.
With that the rest waved to Troy, who waved back before looking at Rush Lee...he had tears in his eyes.
Troy: Nightmare huh...not tired...*remembers* Oh!
Troy sat crossed legs and closed his eyes, letting the sounds take over.
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Troy opened his eyes, seeing the familiar fiery scene.
Troy: Whoa, it worked! Now i gotta find Rush Lee.
With that Troy run off looking around. He shivered at the scene around him.
Troy: Oh man...Wildcard, you really want this to happen?
Meanwhile...
Dropkick: WHAT. IS ALL THIS?
Dropkick had to refresh the screen a couple times till he realized, this was real on the screen.
Dropkick: All this-what is all this. *closes screen* Oh well. I got the information I needed to attempt my own mystery Guardians...so long as those THINGS DON'T GET INVOLVED.
He got up turning to see Wildcard walking in.
Dropkick: Hello Sir, something is wrong?
Wildcard: YES. My charging station is not working properly; it is taking to long to replenish me and it barely holds power for more than a day.
Dropkick: Strange...perhaps it's not the suit by your body losing energy. But then again that might not be the case given your age is fine. Would you like me to get you some more power?
Wildcard looked at him more questionably now more than ever.
Wildcard: I'm beginning to think you have a screw loose somewhere with how compliment you have been. What are you even doing?
Dropkick: Making getting more power more convenient, as well as a bit of entertainment on the side.
Wildcard: *eye raise* ENTERTAINMENT?
Dropkick began to lead Wildcard back to his location.
Dropkick: Bit of my own win, trust me you will be feeling better in now time once I upgraded the charging station.
Wildcard: Trust..you know it's not one of my strong suits. So why do I feel very, disturbed with this, ENTERTAINMENT OF YOURS.
Troy finally froze hearing the sounds of crying. Turning around, he saw Rush Lee holding the dead body of a Rusher.
Rush Lee: *crying* Please...please don't leave me alo-
Troy: RUSH LEE!
Rush Lee froze, looking around before his saw Troy.
Rush Lee: *Surprise* Who-*blinks;eyes widen* TROY?!
Troy ran over as the body in Rush Lee's arms vanished, Troy tackling him in a hug.
Troy: Oh man Thank goodness I found you!
Rush Lee: Troy, how in the world did you get in here without sleeping?
Troy broke the hug, winking at Rush Lee with a smirk.
Troy: Meditation.
Rush Lee was silent, before he laughed trying and failing to wipe his tears.
Rush Lee: Excellent idea Troy! I'm so proud of you.
-Troy froze with surprise. Rush Lee-WAS PROUD OF HIM.
Troy: Well I-I have a great teacher-*shakes his head* -but right now we need to figure out why is this constanrly showing up.
Rush Lee: *Shivers* That bad feeling-it's worse now more than ever.
The two sat in silence when-
?: YO-HOO!
Both froze and turned to see-two girls.
Both: *VERY CONFUSED* PARDON?
Girls: THERE'S NO SLEEPING IN CHEERLEADING!
Rush Lee:-Did I forgot to eat this morning?
Troy: No you ate just..NOW this feel like this is a very strange reality TV show...
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Girl 1: Come on you two!
Troy opened his eyes fast and went back to a sitting position seeing the two girls.
Girl 2: *surprise* OH! So you weren't asleep?
Troy: I wasn't, meditation..however my friend was.
Rush Lee moaned as he finally woke up, stretching as he sat up...he froze seeing the two girls.
Rush Lee: *worried* O-OH! I am so sorry for nodding off-
Girl 1: Well, your friend here was right next to you wanting to keep you company. You have a really sweet friend and teammate.
Rush Lee: T-Thank you umm...Troy, details.
Troy: Oh yeah, I volunteered for Cheerleading camp while the others went to Mascot camp.
Rush Lee blinked in surprise as Troy helped him up.
Girl 1: Well let's get going you two! You don't wanna miss the first Spirit Rally!
Rush Lee: *confused* S-Sure?-Troy where are we going.
Troy: *reassuring smile* Trust me, this is gonna help with those lessons.
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Marty: LOOK AT ME!
Marty was running around in the mascot costume with the twins laughing, the others on the side smiling.
Torgo: Player, commentator, analyst, and mascot material. Oh boy if K-9 wants him he's gonna have to pull out all the stops.
Ricky: Yeah but-this kinda smells weird.
Ish: Yeah, -sniffs- agree with the smell.
Spike: Ehh, not that bad. Heard from the rest of the Rusherz the strangest smell comes from the team coming in after a weather game.
Tua: Really? Well, they do have experience with stuff like this. What does it smell like?
Spads: They described that it smells like mud, grass and sometimes mold.
That got the Guardians cringing.
Marty: GIVE ME THIS ANY DAY THEN. MOLD? NO THANK YOU.
Shock: Yeah, not good for those with mold allergies.
Ash: Not to mention this is just laundry soap...I do think maybe we should tell Cyclops to remember the fabric softener.
Freaky D: Maybe with all that's be going on the team forgot. There has been a few times things have been forgotten.
Deaky D: Our question is..you kids alright wearing those in this heat?
The Guardians nodded with a smile.
Tua: Just itchy, but we'll make sure to stay hydrated.
At that moment a coach came other with another man.
Coach: OKAY CAMPERS! It's time for our special guest-
Guardians: Chris Johnson!
Spike: *confused* Who? Still trying to catch up on whose in and the draft really set me back a bit.
Spads: Chris Johnson, he's from Cyclops team and he's the Running Back with the number 28. It's only his second season when he's made a name for himself.
Shock: Oh yeah, he won the NFL Rushing title with a 2006 yard and breaking the record of total yard from scrimmage with a number of 2509.
Ish: *nods* He was also Offensive player of the year in 2009 and became a three time pro-bowler.
Ash: *goes forward* It's nice to meet you Mr. Johnson.
Chris Johnson: It's nice to meet you too Ash.
Ash eyes sparked there as Chris smiled.
Ash: He knows my name.
Chris Johnson: Heard you were invited by our Rusher. We're very happy to have you guys here. Mascots and cheerleaders are very important to the sport communities. Spreading team spirit at our games and even around the world. They have preformed for the troops here and overseas, veterans, seniors, school, and hospitals. If I recall, I do believe the Mascots are having their own Hall of Fame being build in Whiting Michigan.
Marty: *awe* That sounds cool.
Chris Johnson: It is. So no matter what uniform you wear; Player, coach, cheerleaders, *T-Rac flips over;high fives him* or these, remember who you are representing. Just work hard, have fun and be your best. I know you will me me and the team proud. And T-Rac is a great example.
The Guardians smiled hearing this.
Meanwhile...
Dropkick mused as he planned, he knew exactly what to do next.
Wildcard: So-what's wrong?
Dropkick: Well, what you need is a dramatic event! Something to get the energy flowing like Blood! OH YES LIKE BLOOD!
Wildcard: -Why is it you saying that is both un-nearving and unsettling?
Dropkick: Well it has proven true in the past, events like that give a human a boost of energy in a instant! Now then, in order to do so we need to get a Guardians attention. AND I know the perfect volunteer!
Wildcard finally was convinced...Dropkick was losing his marbles.
Tennessee, Bapist Sports Park; Jr. Titian Camp...
Troy: Whoa...this is pretty organized.
Rush Lee: *Awe* It's so surreal, it almost feels like the dojo.
The two watched the others doing flips and turns as Coach Tank walked over.
Coach Tank: I see you have an eye for this, Rush Lee right?
Rush Lee: *nods* Yes.
Troy: *Observes* Okay...so, what do i do now?
Coach Tank: *chuckles* Eager, great to see that. Well for one, the ones on top are called flyers and the ones on the bottom are called bases and they tend to be mostly men.
Rush Lee eye rose at this intrigued.
Rush Lee: REALLY? Huh, guess humans are built differently.
Troy: So-are their any requirements?
Coach Tank: Well how about we give you two a demonstration.
Rush Lee eyes sparked at that making the two smile as they sat down with Tank going over.
Coach Tank: BLUE TEAM, DEMO TIME! ON THE LINE! *Team goes into place* ALRIGHT! LET'S DO THIS.
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In an instant the tow were leaning forward as the team somersaulted in the air, hand stand, twisted and turn to the point Troy wished he brought a note pad. Rush Lee heart raced seeing this, tears falling from his eyes as the team finished.
Troy: You, are, kidding me? That is insane-Rush?
Rush Lee blinked looking at Troy seeing his worry. He gave a small chuckle was he wiped his eyes.
Rush Lee: Sorry Sorry, just-*Coach walking over*-reminiscing.
Coach Tank: You get all that?
Troy: Not even close, but you did manage to get Rush Lee nostalgic.
Rush Lee sighed, before he made a determined smiling getting up.
Rush Lee: Alright then Troy, you ready?
Troy: YES.
Rush Lee: Good but-Please don't panic, would you mind if I hold your watch during this? Safety reasons for this.
Troy looked confused, be he figured unlike players cheerleaders did not wear jewelry or watches. He smiled nodding as he handed Rush Lee his NFLR.
Troy: Always trust you with it.
Coach Tank: Good, you ready?
He smiled.
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Cyclops was patrolling the area, a very bad feeling in his stomach as he turned a corner-
Troy: HERE WE GO-
Coach Tank, Rush Lee and the others flinched at the impact on the ground.
Rush Lee: Less focus on the gravity, more on the stability.
Troy: Got it!
-Cyclops mouth dropped seeing this scene, Rush Lee having the NFLR in his hands as Troy practiced.
Cyclops: No way...it's happening.
Troy took a breath, closing his eyes. He took a leap backwards, hands hitting the ground before going back up; However he accidentally somersaulted again for the amount of the push.
Coach Tank: *worry* TRO-
-To everyone's awe, Troy's one hand his the ground as he turned as stood right back up on his own two feet.
Troy: W-Whoa, saved it there. *looks up; concern* Um-
-Troy soon found himself on the ground as he was tackled in a hug by Rush Lee, who was laughing in joy.
Rush Lee: *pride* TROY THAT WAS MAGNIFICENT!
Troy: *smiling;laughing* R-Really? That was good?
Rush Lee: *breaks hug; looks at him; pride* YES! You just did a one hand lateral and a leg swipe back to a standing position on YOUR FIRST TRY! That was brilliant!
The rest of the blue team applauded at the move, seeing that it caught the Legend Rusherz attention.
Coach Tank: *walks over* Gotta say never seen a move like that. But that was a good job there. Shall we take a break?
Troy: *shakes his head;joy* We just got started! I wanna be able to see what else I can do!
Rush Lee beamed at this as they got up and talked to the others...Cyclops mouth was dropped as he starred.
Cyclops: *Speechless*.
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A bit later...
Everyone was enjoying their meal as the remaining Guardians and Legends talked.
Tua: This place is great!
Spike: I know, didn't think I would have fun with this type of camping-
Rush Lee: HEY GUYS!
They turned to see Troy and Rush Lee walking over..RUSH LEE WAS BEAMING.
Ash: There you two are?
Shock: You guys looked like you had alot of fun, RL is beaming like crazy.
Troy: Hey guys.
Ricky: You two are in a better mood.
Marty: *smirking* That's because he's che-
Rush Lee: *pride;joy* TROY DID A ONE HAND LATERAL LEG SWIPE UP TO STANDING POSITION ON THE FIRST TRY!
Spads grabbed his nose as his drink went up it in shock, Torgo almost choking on his food as he coughed with the rest of the legends in shock. Ish patted Torgo's back.
Torgo: *Shock* SH-SHARD-Coughs-!
Spads: *shock* Troy did it on his first try!?
Rush Lee: *pride;joy;nods* YES! You should of seen it it was a sight! Even Coach Tank was in shock! I haven't even taught him the medium skill set yet!
Freaky D: *Shock* Dang, that is big news. REALLY BIG NEWS.
Deaky D: *Shock* Never thought I see that move not from you RL.
Tua: Um..confused kids here?
They looked to see the rest of the Guardians very confused, Torgo breathing again after choking in shock.
Ish: Must be a big deal.
Torgo: It is. From what Rush Lee told us that move is from the moderate skill set of his training at the dojo. To hear Troy manage to do that on the first try.
Troy was actually blushing at this point hearing this, but a smile was on his face.
Marty: WHOA...I was about to make a cheerleading joke but-NEVER MIND.
Troy smiled as he stretched.
Troy: I'm gonna go for a run, keep me posted.
With that Troy walked over with a grin on his face...Rush Lee froze as he went to his pockets and took out the NFLR.
Rush Lee: OH TROY! YOU WATCH!
With that he ran off after him.
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Troy was beaming as he ran, feeling the wind pass him. He never felt so happy hearing what Rush Lee had said about him, he was BRAGGING for pete sake. He stopped panting a bit.
?: You running out of steam already?
Troy looked up and his was surprised to see Chris Johnson smiling at him.
Troy:: *Smiling* Just taking a breather.
Chris Johnson: That's good, cause i was hoping you were up for a race.
Troy: *surprise* For real?
Chris Johnson: *nods* Yeah, you up for it?
Troy: *Smirks* Yeah, let's do it.
Both got into position, before bolting down the field. After a good few yards they stopped, panting.
Chris Johnson: Impressive, got a good set of wheels.
Troy: Thanks. I am pretty fast on the field. *Stands up straight* But right now I'm on Cheerleading duty.
Chris Johnson: Pardon?
Troy turned to him with a smile.
Troy: Well, I joined the cheerleading camp to work on my agility and flexibility. My friends were gonna tease me on it but-another friend of mind, whose been like a mentor to me, he was beaming and even bragging on how I was doing. It's-*blushes* Kinda weird but flattering.
Chris Johnson: *Smiling* Well, one shouldn't judge someone or something by what others say. Sometimes you gotta try for yourself. But your friend, he sounds like a great teacher. He seems to have shown you some pretty cool techniques and even world view. No better way to learn about someone thank to walk in their shoes, even if they're cheerleaders shoes by the sounds of it.
Troy nodded as he and Chris high fived.
Chris Johnson: Catch you at the bit show.
Troy: Same!
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Rush Lee: TROY!
Troy landed on his feet from a handstand as Rush Lee came over, handing him his NFLR.
Rush Lee: Found you, you almost forget to give this back to you.
Troy: *smiling* Thanks, *trying to put it back on* Almost forgot too-*frowns* oh no.
Rush Lee: *worried* What's wrong?
Troy looked at his NFLR, seeing the clip was missing.
Troy: Aw man, looks like the clip broke off, can't put it back on-
Cyclops: HEY!
The two turned to see Cyclops running over.
Cyclops: Am I glad I found you two! Just picked up a signa-
The two were tackled away from a blast seeing the Blitzbots in the area.
Rush Lee: I take it that's the signal?
Troy: Yeah visual proof glaring at u-SCATTER!
Both Troy and Rush Lee lept out of the way of a blast, Cyclops going to the side.
Cyclops: Troy you need to get into Guardian mode NOW!
Rush Lee: We can't the clip broke off, won't stay on!
Cyclops eyes widen at this when one of the Blitzbots blasted a tree, almost falling on him-
Troy: *Frantic* CYCLOPS LOOK OUT!
Rush Lee: *Frantic* RUN!
Troy and Rush Lee tackled him out of the way with the tree. Cyclops wanted to go help them, but the Blitzbot started to blast at him.
Troy: *Frantic* PLEASE CYCLOPS RUN!
Cyclops, heartbroken, ran off as the Blitzbot chased him.
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Troy looked around, seeing Rush Lee was missing.
Troy: Must of done the LINK..but, where is he? Did he get knocked out getting the-
?: TROY (STATIC REACTION)!
A electric shock sent the Blitzbots back as the rest of the Guardians and Legends appeared.
Ash: RZ saw your NFLR on the fritz so he figured you needed back up. We got your bac-Where's Rush Lee?
Troy: FOCUS!
She nodded as the Blitzbot blasted and she responded with a Super Kick. The other on blasted a Tree which Tua grabbed and SMACK it hard against the Blitzbot.
Spads: TIMBER!
Spads slammed a large branch on it's head, Troy having to flinched at the down attack. With that both of the Blitzbots fell to the ground.
Marty: *trying to get the tree off* You okay Tro-
Troy: I'm fine, *Tua helps lifts tree off* Rush Lee's K.O LINK wise and WE NEED TO FIND CYCLOPS!
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Cyclops: *running* WHAT THE SHARDS DID I EVER DO TO YOU-AH!
One blast hit the ground, Cyclops grabbing his leg in pain. As soon as he looked up, the Blitzbot grabbed him and went flying.
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Cyclops' voice: HELP!
All turned to the air seeing Cyclops in the clutches of the Blitzbot...and Troy went in PANIC MODE.
Troy: *panic* NONONONONO!
Ricky: I got this!
Ricky went into flight mode and tried to reach the two, the Blitzbot blasted him out of the air. Spike ran to try and grabbed him, only for Tua to catch him.
Spike: You okay?
Ricky: Yeah, T-Thanks you two.
Tua: Of course but-
Dread filled them as they watched the Blitzbot vanish.
Later, HOK...
Remaining Rusherz: *Panic* IT TOOK WHO NOW!?
Torgo: *dread* C-Cyclops. It took Cyclops.
The HOK was on full red alert once they got back, the Legends calling the others on the situation. Troy was covering his face with Alto next to him fiddling with his NFLR.
Troy: *heartbreak* Losing a Rusher, this is so much worse than a Megacore-
Alto: You did you best trying to protect him Troy.
Ash: Yeah this-this a freak accident. Right now we need to try and track him.
Troy: How-
Sonar: *notice something* Hold on Troy, may I see your NFLR?
Troy nodded as he handed it to Sonar, who looked it over.
Sonar: Hmm, looks like a part of it is missing. And the Clip is stuck inside. RZ, can you try to track that missing piece?
RZ: Yes, I will see if this works.
RZ went to work as the others pondered.
Ish: Here's a thought, what could Wildcard and Dropkick do with a Rusher?
Troy: I-I have a feeling, a bad feeling.
Shock: Does it have something to do with those nightmares you mentioned Rush Lee's been having?
Steed: Nightmares?
Troy took a breath, sighing.
Troy: I-I really don't want to talk about it without his permission but-I think he would understand why with the situation. But, before I do, he confirmed to me something. Ish, Marty, your dreams and mine..aren't dreams.
Both looked confused...before it turned to a cold shiver and shock.
Troy: Their the Legend Rusherz' memories.
Marty: *horror*-W-WHAT?
Ish: *horror* So-those are their memories? I-I mean, that explains why you looked like the way we meet the first time.
Liberty: How? How is that possible-*clicks* The LINK.
The pieces slowly got into place as realization hit them in awe.
Marty: It makes sense. Whatever is causing those nightmares at the beginning is being bounced back by our respected LINKED Rusherz. That Link is changing our nightmares to their memories, it goes from Guardian stuff to literally memory whiplash.
Tua: Oh yeah! Troy, before you entered Rush Lee's memories what did you see.
Troy eyes narrow as determination filled him.
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Troy glared as he looked at DROPKICK, WHO WAS HOLDING TWO MEGACORES. He lept up to catch him and-then he saw fire.
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Troy: Dropkick, with TWO MEGACORES. Colts and Chief.
RZ: *Stops* You said, Dropkick, had the two missing Megacores?
Troy nodded, making plans on the situation.
Ricky: So, not Wildcard. That, is not a good sign.
RZ: It is, it appears Dropkick is operating more and more independently. Arrow-head...do you remember what Blitzbot attack yo-Arrow-Head.
Arrow-Head had paled during the conversation, shaking in a cold sweat with Chief trying to calm him.
Chief: Arrow?
Arrow-Head: *pale* It was him...Dropkick was the one.
Silence...Horrifying silence.
Ish: We need to get Cyclops back.
Torgo: *frantic* RZ give us some good news here bud.
RZ: *Opens map* I managed tracked the missing piece of Troy's NFLR but there is a high amount of high-frequency interference.
Ash: Where are they heading-?
K-9: Hold on...let me take a look at that.
RZ nodded as the map came down to K-9. K-9 opened another screen, showing the footage of Dropkick entering the waters outside the Brown's Stadium...His eyes widen.
K-9: *Shock* THIS IS IT! RZ this is where we've been seeing Wildcard and Dropkick appear and disappear!
All came in fast seeing the two screens.
Shock: *Shock* Shards of the core he's right! Could this be-
Freaky D: *shock* Gotta be it has to be!
Deaky D: *shock* No way this is coincidence!
RZ: *shock* Then-We have located the one place we have yet to penetrate.
Troy: *shock* His lair. We found his lair.
RZ shoke his head, calming himself.
RZ: This is new invaluable information, where exactly in the river needs to be located. For now Guardians and Legends, return and protect the campers while we investigate.
They nodded..But Troy, had other plans.
Meanwhile...
Wildcard: *anger* HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND! THIS IS THE MOST MONUMENTAL MISTAKE THAT YOU HAVE MADE!
Wildcard was fuming at Dropkick, who was chill.
Wildcard: *anger* Don't answer I already know, it is due to the fact you are A EQUALLY MONUMENTAL IMBECILE! WHAT ARE DOING WITH THIS-THIS TITAN RUSHER!
Cyclops was tied up looking at the two.
Cyclops: Warren, y-you can let me go that is a good option-
Wildcard: *anger* NOT, APART, OF THIS CONVERSATION!
Dropkick: Master relax, this is all part of the plan. Troy's NFLR is broken and that legend out of commission. I shall subdue him and bring him here, I'll see to it myself.
Cyclops: *Anger;Struggling* YOU LEAVE TROY ALONE YOU RUST BUCKET!
Wildcard sighed, shaking his head.
Wildcard: I am questioning you, but perhaps there is more going on in your thick head. Do not fail me.
With that he walked away...AND DROPKICK COULD BEAM. He turned to Cyclops, calling a Blitzbot over.
Dropkick: Oh, dear MASTER, why would fail.
In a flash the Blitzbot snagged the Titian Rusher, covering his mouth tight as panic and a horrifying realization hit him.
Dropkick: *cups Cyclops' head* Do what you desire with him, I know you Botz would want some FUN.
-CYCLOPS HAD NEVER FELT SO MUCH FEAR IN HIS LIFE.
With Troy...
Troy managed to get away from the others. He hoped this plan would work despite the current situation.
Troy: Dropkick comes to our dreams when we sleep. If I fall asleep I might either find a clue to Cyclops, or the other option.
Troy sighed as he leaned on the tree, clutching his broken NFLR.
Troy: I could really use you RL...I can't do this alone.
He closed his eyes, and fell asleep.
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WAY. TO EASY.
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TROY? TROY WAKE UP.
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Troy opened his eyes seeing a silvery wall and-
Troy: *shots up; hugs-* RUSH LEE!
Rush Lee was surprised to see Troy hugged him, but the sense of relief from his Guardian told him all he knew as he hugged back.
Rush Lee: I'm sorry for the scare there. Gotta say we put ourselves in one sticky situation.
The hug broke as they looked around the prison cell.
Rush Lee: Where are we? What happened?
Troy: Wildcard's lair. We're here to save Cyclops-
Rush Lee: *fear* They have him!?
Troy: *nods* Yeah. *check around him* And he's got my NFLR. We're gonna have to get creative.
Rush Lee saw Troy's determination and nodded, taking out his weapon and turning the knob.
Rush Lee: I can bust us out, but after that we're going off script.
Troy: Got it. *steps back* Floors all yours.
Rush Lee gave a smirk as he turned to the cell bars. In a swift movement of his weapon he slashed the top and bottom, breaking the cell opened. Troy smiled as the two ran out.
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PAIN. ABSOLUTE PAIN. He was surprised he still could scream. How he even manage to escape was a miracle. He had to get out, he had to warn the others!
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Troy and Rush Lee looked around the place.
Rush Lee: This structure appears to be a reminent of a old temple back on Cordalion. I have heard the others found our old relics fall here on earth.
Troy: No wonder this place has electricity, wondered what this place was in my dream before seeing your memories-
? AND WHAT-!
Both turned to see Dropkick, holding two Megacores.
Dropkick: Are you doing out of your cell!
?: AND WHAT-!
All three turned to see Wildcard.
Wildcard: *anger* ARE YOU DOING WITH TWO MEGACORES!
-Dropkick, laughed. A laugh that sent shivers down even Wildcard's spine.
Dropkick: AMAZING RIGHT! You should have seen them against a Rusher! I could of made Kansas more red!
Wildcard anger turned to disgust.
Wildcard: PARDON WHAT!?
Rush Lee hit Dropkick with a water wave before grabbing the Megacores running, Troy catching his NFLR. Dropkick went after him followed by Troy and then Wildcard.
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Voices! That was them! He just needed to get to them.
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Rush Lee made it to the main room before turning around, Dropkick looming over him.
Dropkick: This isn't a game Rusher-
Troy: HEY!
Troy and Wildcard made it to the room.
Wildcard: Okay! Nowhere to run any of you-!
SLAM!
Cyclops: *Terror* WARREN YOU NEED TO TURN THEM OFF NOW!
-All turned and quickly paled in horror. Cyclops was covered in lacerations and burns and he had the look of terror on his face.
Rush Lee: Cyclops what's going-
Cyclops: *Terror* WE NEED TO GET RID OF THEM ALL NOW!
Wildcard: W-Why would I get ride of them off I NEED THEM-
Cyclops: *Terror* WARREN I'M SERIOUS LIVES ARE IN GRAVE DANGER YOU HAVE TO TURN THEM OFF NOW!
Wildcard: *questioning* How do I know I can trust you?
Cyclops: *Terror* WARREN FOR THE LIFE OF THE CORE THE BLITZBOTS ARE UNDER SUDDEN DEATH'S ORDER TO KI-*pain* AH!
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Dropkick glitched, and then fell to the ground.
Troy felt his blood run at what he just say, Rush Lee eyes filled with tears, and Wildcard-he couldn't believe at what he was seeing.
Cyclops was froze in place, slowly looking down-
-Seeing the sharpen blade going through his body. He looked at Troy, Rush Lee, and Wildcard.
Cyclops: *pain* S-So-Sorr-Sor-ry-
Cyclops body crumpled to the floor once the blade left his body.
Rush Lee: *tears*-*tears falling*-*PANIC* CYCLOPS!
Rush Lee dropped his weapon as well as the Chief's Megacore as he bolted over, not caring of the enemies around him and held Cyclops.
Rush Lee: *panic* Cyclops! Cyclops are you awake?!
Cyclops eyes were glazed over as blood dripped from his mouth. Rush Lee emotions were haywire and he shoke.
Rush Lee: *hysteria* PLEASE CYCLOPS DON'T DIE PLEASE! I CAN'T LOSE YOU TOO! NOT AGAIN PLEASE NOT AGAIN!
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Grabs the weapon.
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The Blitzbot loomed over him, ready to take his next prey. Rush Lee brought Cyclops close as he cried, not knowing he was glowing a golden glow.
Rush Lee (echo): *Hysteria* PLEASE! PLEASE NOT AGAIN PLEASE!
The Blitzbot was about to strike-
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ARRRRRAAAAAG!
SLICE!
The Blitzbot fell backward at the new scratch. Rush Lee froze, looking over-TROY, WITHOUT HIS GUARDIAN SUIT, HELD HIS WEAPON. AND STOOD STRONG. His eyes glowed in Rush Lee's eye colors; One look said it all-RAGE AND TEARS.
Troy (Echo): OKAY! I DRAW THE LINE RIGHT HERE! YOU WANNA FIGHT THEN FIGHT ME!
Troy sliced the Bot again, managing to slice the arms off. He lept and parkour on the walls before he smashed the weapon hard on the Blitzbot, denting it severely. He lept off as the Blitzbot frizts, Troy landing as he decided to finish it.
Troy (echo): AQUATIC SLASH BLAST!
Troy sent the Legend Rusherz signature move and hit the Blitzbot. It fell to it's knees then the ground in a loud thud. The area, was quiet as the glows vanished between the two.
Rush Lee: *tears;awe* T-Troy..
Troy ran over checking the two over.
Troy: Oh man that wound is bad. We gotta get back to the HOK.
Rush Lee: *tears* But-But how?
Troy: Figure something out.
The sounds of a humming was heard as the Blitzbot struggled to get up. Troy held Rush Lee's weapon ready to take it down when-
-A blast took off the head as it bounced on the ground. Shocked, they turned to the only other person able to do that in the room.
Wildcard: Well, that's one disaster dealt with.
Rush Lee: *tears* W-Warren...
Troy eyed him over, not knowing what he was going to do as he grabbed the Colt's and Chief's Megacore. He looked at them, then the Guardian and Legend.
Wildcard:-*tosses them over*.
Troy and Rush Lee caught then in shock at the move.
Troy: Warren-
Wildcard: Go, use them to get you all back. This is not over but-I refuse to be the one who sheds blood.
Troy was in awe, but nodded.
Troy: Rush Lee help me.
He nodded as the two concentrated on the Location. In a flash, all three were gone leaving the Blood puddle in the room. Wildcard sighed as he looked at Dropkick.
HE FELT DISGUSTED.
Wildcard: *Disgusted* I. AM. SO REWIRING YOU AFTER THIS DAY.
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The HOK was busy as the rest of the Rusherz looked at the screens when a bright light filled the room. Even RZ had to close his eyes for a moment, but when he opened them-Steed and Stallion screamed in terror at what they saw.
RZ: Troy what is-
Troy: *serious* CAN WE PLEASE GET SOME HELP HERE!
IT'S CYCLOPS!
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CYCLOPS!
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CYCLOPS!
...He moaned..
?: CYCLOPS CAN YOU HEAR US!
Cyclops had to squint from the bright light, before he manage to open his eyes halfway seeing Steed and Stallion over him in tears.
Cyclops: *Bit of pain* W-What-?
Steed and Stallion hugged him tightly in quiet sobs, then turned to see the others in tears and relief.
Arrow-Head: Thank goodness your awake. You were out for two hours.
Cyclops: *bit of pain* Two-what happened?
He tired to get up but clutched his side in pain-and it all flooded back as his eyes widen.
Cyclops: *pale* O-Oh-Oh shards Troy and-and Rush Lee they saw me-I-I was-shards I was-
Steed: *tears* I doesn't matter! None of that matter's they-sniffs- They got you out! They-they got you out.
Stallion: *tears* We're so glad your alive. W-When you came in you-you were bleeding so much and-they saved you.
Cyclops eyes widen as he was helped up by the two. He turned to see RZ, who nodded.
RZ: Yes. Troy and Rush Lee got you out, Warren even gave them the Megacores stolen to get you back here fast. They were scolded for doing such a dangerous mission without telling us but-Seeing how you came in this was a exception.
Cyclops was speechless upon hearing about all this, that Wild-no, WARREN, gave them the Megacores back. He took a breath, nodding.
Cyclops: H-hey, mind helping me with this.
Tennessee, Bapist Sports Park; Jr. Titan Camp...
Troy was sitting under the tree, still trying to calm a shaken Rush Lee with his friends. Once they heard what Troy and Rush Lee did and all that transpire, they were by their friends sides fast.
Torgo: Rush, H-He's going to be okay. You know Cyclops is a bad bleeder, I-I'm sure he's fine.
Rush Lee said nothing.
Ish: Troy..are you going to be okay?
Troy: -sighs- I'll be okay once RZ tells us HE'S OKAY.
Troy was shaken as well, be he kept a calm pace for Rush Lee. For his friends.
Spike: I can't believe at what we heard we-we knew this was gonna happen if-
Ricky: We had no idea any of this was going to happen. Don't blame yourselves now.
It was quiet between the heroes for a while.
Deaky D: C-Cyclops..I don't want him to die.
Freak and Marty brought Deaky in a hug at that.
Freaky D: He won't Lil bro. Too stubborn to die.
Marty: Y-Yeah. Heard it's hard to kill a Rusher-
?:- So why are you all sounding like I died.
-AT THAT VOICE, they turned fast to see Cyclops gauzed up and being helped by Stallion and Arrow-Head. All three with smiles on their faces-that soon turned to a pained wince for Cyclops when Troy and Rush Lee tackled him in a hug.
Troy: Okay never just stand there when we're in enemy territory anymore okay.
Cyclops: *pain;wincing* P-Promise hey-stitches.
Both let go with sheepish smiles as the rest ran over.
Shock: Cyclops your okay!
Stallion: He wanted to show you he was alive, even though he's suppose to be on bed-rest.
Cyclops: Couldn't in my conscious have you kids worried and in sorrow...
Arrow-Head: We know, but once we all get back your on IR no excuses.
Cyclops turned to Rush Lee, seeing him completely drain of his emotions today.
Cyclops: Rush I-I am so sorry if this event brought up that memory-
Rush Lee: *weak smile* YOU LIVED. *Hugs him gently* You were saved by the Guardian, by my protege, BY MY INVALUABLE FRIEND. This is all I need right now.
Troy warmly smiled, before he snapped his fingers remember something.
Troy: Almost forgot-
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The Heroes and Rusherz watched as Troy got into position on this field. He took a breath as he followed the rest of the cheer team in the cheer.
..He had felt so many emotions today; WORRY, CONCERN, JOY, DEDICATION, AWE, SHOCK, ANGER, SORROW, FEAR, DETERMINATION.
-He wasn't thinking, he was letting his emotions drive him as he ran to two cheerleaders.
All these events, all the things that happened up to that this moment.
-Troy jumped on the hand hold and launched himself in the air, aweing all around as he twisted his body around...RUSH LEE KNEW THAT MOVE FROM ANYWHERE.
The day they meet-has come full circle.
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Troy landed to the sounds of applause, looking up to see everyone even the cheer team applauding for him. The Rusherz and Guardians were in awe at this.
Cyclops: *Small smile* Think he did it.
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Troy smiled went over to Rush Lee and the others; Rush Lee was smiling with tears of joy and pride.
Troy: Not perfect but-it's a start.
Rush Lee: *pride;joy* It was better than that-Peak. That was your peak performance Troy.
At that moment the Guardians and Rusherz knew their training against Wildcard was about to be ampt up as Troy went down as hugged Rush Lee.
Troy: Rush Lee, thank you.
Rush Lee: I should be thank you, Troy. You-you gave me a second chance I never thought existed. Thank you. For being you.
Troy couldn't help but allow his tears to fall at last with Rush Lee, as both smiled in the hug.
End of Episode.