Rush Zone Legends Retold
Season 2 retold
Episode 17: Beautiful Nightmares
Ash looked around the stormy halls of her house. She knew what this was, after what they found out at Titan Camp she knew. She just needed to find Shock.
Charles Reynolds: ASH (Door to the left)!
Ash stopped at the left door, taking a breath.
Charles Reynolds: HURRY (Open it)!
Ash: *small smile* Thanks Dad. Even in my dreams you still help me.
She opened the door and ran in and-
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Nothing.
Ash: *confused* HUH?!
It was the space she had first met Shock in but, NO SHOCK.
Meanwhile...
Dropkick: Still the same as before my damages sir.
Wildcard looked very confused at this.
Wildcard: Well, that explains why you had been having problem with their dreams before i had to fix your-psycosis.
OH YEAH. He was NOT letting Dropkick do stuff like this alone anymore, not after seeing someone being STABBED IN FRONT OF HIM. A clean sweep and a memory changer to that to make it appear it was damage from Dropkick's work should of help with this but-even still he was shaken still by the event. He sighed at this and the current information.
Wildcard: It is nothing to worry about, as long as we get the information you will do what you need to do. AND THAT IS?
Dropkick: Build the exact replica clones of the Guardians programmed to do your bidding.
Wildcard: GOOD. *serious* SO-I won't need to see someone else bleed to NEAR DEATH IN FRONT OF MY EYES?
Dropkick nodded his head.
Ish's House...
Ash slowly woke up, first seeing Shock asleep next and in her arms.
Ish: Hey Ash.
Ash looked over seeing her friends, the Legend Rusherz asleep next to them...very close to them. Needless to say they all were more cautious with their Rusherz and the others after that fateful day. The team thought playing video games would help ease their minds, turned into them venting their anger towards the whole situation which was actually helpful.
Ash: Hey, miss anything
Troy: Not much..anything in you dreams?
Ash: Just that place me and Shock met in. Nothing else. It does help I've been putting in a lot at the community center so I've been having them less.
Ish: Oh! Yeah, it's really cool with what you have been doing giving back.
Tua: I know you've been going back even after you got you one hundred fifty hours done; How is that going?
Ash smiled as she opened her pad and showed the center.
Ash: It's been a blast. I would do it even if it wasn't our summer homework assignment. This is such a fun project. *sets it aside* So, what community service gave you guys been doing?
The frowned as they looked at their Rusherz, sleeping soundly.
Marty: Gonna be honest, with what happened back in Cincinnati I've been-busy. Been worrying about the twins getting bad memories.
Tua: Yeah, Spads been getting them too and I shudder to think about what he had to go through with that Zatu guy.
Ricky: -sighs- Spike's hasn't been sleeping well either. Told me he seen some crazy stuff and would rather save me the images but-still worries me.
Ash looked in shock and worry.
Ash: It's gotten that bad? So-with all this you, haven't started yet. Any of you?
Ish: *shakes his head* No. Me and Torgo have been working and investigating on these memories at the HOK, especially with Scavenger and Cyclops getting these weird dreams with us...I think we don't need an explanation with Rush Lee.
Troy looked sadly at his Rusher, knowing full well why.
Troy: Just-dang he basically saw what happened to his mentor all over again. I mean, I'm glad I manage to change it but-it's becoming constant. I wish there was some way to distract him and the others from this.
Ash gave a thought-then nodded with a smile, shaking Shock awake.
Shock: *sleepy* W-What's going on?
Ash: Sorry to wake you..*gets up and turns off the tv* I have a idea that can help with both problems. And I know just the person to help us.
Later, HOK...
RZ: *Warm smile* That is a wonderful idea. I'm happy to help you all out.
Ash had explain to RZ the situation, with the rest of the Legends up and awake now. Toro, Freefall and Talon were in the HOK that day so luck was on their side.
Torgo: This, would be a nice distraction. And we really want to help out more in the NFL community.
RZ: *Nods* It is a very rewarding experience. Giving back to others is a gesture we all, both side, can benefit from.
Freefall: Indeed. It also feeds the Megacores and the core, energizing the communities and the surrounding areas.
RZ: *turns to the three* Thank you three for allowing your teams to help with their summer assignment.
Talon: *Smiling* Of course! Can't wait to so you what we do during these events.
Toro nodded, he looked-tired, but he gave a smile as well.
Freaky D: So-who goes where?
Talon: Troy, Marty, the twins and Rush Lee are coming with me.
Toro: Tua, Spads, Ricky and Spike are with me today.
Freefall: And Ish, Ash, Torgo and Shock are going with me to help. Please do not be afraid to ask any questions to us.
Deaky D: NICE! I can't wait to see what we're doing in Atlanta!
The others talked making the Guardians, RZ and the three Rusherz smile.
Freefall thoughts: They need this, they all need this-why am i worried?
Meanwhile...
Wildcard sighed looking at the screens.
Wildcard: *looks at two* AND-NOTHING. Dropkick, why do I see nothing?
Dropkick turned, looking confused at the two screens.
Dropkick: Strange-I do not recall those two. I'll confess, we might need to take counter measures to get them asleep.
Wildcard nodded, least Dropkick was still compliant.
Wildcard: Very well. My sonic sleep ray Blitzbot should iron this out. I will not wait, I HATE BEING IMPATIENT.
Wildcard was about to leave when-
Dropkick: You have not seen the Raven Rusher again?
He stopped in his track...he was not going to give him the true answer.
Wildcard: NO I HAVE NOT SEEN HIM, NOR HAVE I BEEN SEEING THE TITANS RUSHER.
-IN THE WAKING WORLD.
Houston; Reliant Stadium...
Spike: So-your team's the newest one?
Toro nodded as he looked around the area, leading the group.
Toro: Joined in 2002 as an expansion team, but were founded in 1999. Our team became the successors to the Houston Oilers after they moved and became the Tennessee Titains, We cliched our first playoffs and won the AFC South back in 2011. So, we're starting to get some steam in.
Spads: Hasn't the name Texan been used alot in the sport's history.
Toro whistled nodding.
Toro: YEP, I ACTUALLY LOST COUNT WITH THAT.
Tua: Still though, really happy you got your team in.
Toro gave a small smile at this, then saw someone on a lifter.
Toro: *waves over* Arian we're over here!
The group turned to see Arain Foster driving over, parking the vehicle and coming out.
Arian Foster: Great to see you guys here.
Spads: Your number 23, Arian Foster, running back?
Arian Foster: Yep, see you been looking into me.
Spike: *Smirks* We've been trying to catch up on you guys. Nice resume here if I may add; most rushing yards of any NFL player in 2010 with a total of 1616 yards and leading the NFL in total touchdowns in two season, No wonder you been asked to the pro bowl three times.
Arian went down and fist pumped the two Legends, then looked at Tua and Ricky.
Arain Foster: Tua and Ricky right? *they nodded as he shoke their hands* Thanks again for coming. We always could use extra hands here.
Tua: Thanks, means alot coming from you.
Arian Foster: Thanks, but right now I'm using them to drive bad boy to get this sports equipment packed and shipped off to kids who can't afford their own.
Spike and Spads hearts broke hearing this, and it caught on with the three humans.
Spads: You mean they might not have enough for even meals.
Spike: Shards poor kiddos, no one should have to go through that.
Tua and Ricky went down comforting them.
Toro: It's hard, but we are doing our best to combat that and get them some help. It's a team effort .
Arain Foster: I agree. Sure it's busy alongside being a pro, but everybody no matter what has time to help out in these situations. Something I really believe in.
Ricky: And that's why we're here, just tell us what we can do Arain.
Arian and Toro smiled at this, cheering up the legend Rusherz.
Tua: Right, where do we start first.
Arain Foster: Well you guys follow me, the next load is right over-
Toro: Arian..down.
At that all present ducked as the looked up seeing a flying machine.
Ricky and Tua: Trouble.
At that moment the Blitzbot blasted at them-
Spads and Spike: GUYS NO!
-Toro was thrown to the side as Spike and Spads shield their friends-
Meanwhile...
Dropkick: What the-!
Dropkick starred as all five of them fell asleep.
Dropkick: I-Only hit the Legends..sir! SIR!
Wildcard: -groans- *walks in* What?
Dropkick: Look at this, I hit the Legends but the Guardians and the extra were effected.
Wildcard watched as Toro went in a panic seeing them sound asleep.
Wildcard: Must be cause of that connection they have the the Guardians..as for the player-figure that out later.
Baltimore...
John Harbaugh: Scavs hasn't woken up yet. Tried everything but nothing. Anything on Cyclops?
Ruston Webster sighed, the general Manager of the Titans shaking his head.
Ruston Webster: He's not waking up either, and let me tell you he has the look that tells me he's having nightmares. If this keeps up his wound is going to get ripped open...John I think we might need to go to the top.
John nodded turning to see a shaking, sleeping Scavenger. The Raven Rusher had a look of fear on his face as John turned back to face-time.
John Harbaugh: We need the Guardians and RZ.
Atlanta, Park...
The group walked around the park looking for their destinations
Troy: City is cool looking.
Marty: I know! I've never been here before either so I'm excited; And I still can't believe we're meeting Tony Gonzalez.
At that Marty, making sure no one was looking, took out a screen from his NFLR and gave it to the twins. Both they and Rush Lee looked at the info.
Freaky D: Tony Gonzalez is number 88 and the tight end of the Falcons. VERY GOOD STATS to boot too.
Deaky D: Yeah; NFL all time leader in career passing receptions, as well as yards and touchdowns as a tight ten.
Rush Lee: He's also been to the pro bowl thirteen times-
The sounds of laughter stopped them as they seeing various activities around them. The area dotted with trees, planters, and banners as kids ran around in joy. They now had a full view of the city skyscrapers, all three legends in awe.
Freaky and Deaky D: Whoa-this is your place Tals?
Rush Lee: What an event, this park is beautiful.
Talon blushed nodding with a sheepish smile.
Talon: T-Thank you...If you guys like, there's a botanical Garden we can check out later.
Rush Lee smile grew hearing that, the Twins nodding in agreement as Talon looked around.
Talon: Been though alot with this city since we joined back in 1965 during the great merger. Five devision championship and a appearance in Super Bowl XXXIII, lot has changed since that day..lot of good memories.
That was when someone caught Talon's eye.
Talon: OH! TONY!
Troy: MR. GONZALEZ!
Tony looked up, smiling seeing the group walk over.
Tony Gonzalez: Was wondering where you flew off too.
Talon: Yeah, wanted you to meet some very special for you too.
The two Guardians waved as the legends nodded, making Tony smile grow.
Tony Gonzalez: Nice to meet you, Thanks again for coming today.
Marty: Happy to be here...so, what's the game plan?
Tony turned to the largest of the banners in the park.
Tony Gonzalez: You see over there?
Twins: Yes?
Tony Gonzalez: Well today, we have over hundreds of kids getting fit. Most of them would of been stuck at home or other places if we didn't help out.
Rush Lee: So, this event is getting fit?
Tony Gonzalez: It's also helping kids interact with one another, we all come from different places and raised in many differnt ways. It's important to learn about eachother in order to get a wider horizon on our planet.
Troy: So, what do we do?
Tony Gonzalez: Just get out there; be active, exercise and play.
That, caught both of the Guardians off Guard.
Marty: So-that's it? We just, play with other kids?
Talon: Not what you expected?
Troy: Yeah-we thought it would be some less, fun so to speak. We know there are some the are a bit, sad.
Tony Gonzalez: Understandable; but community services doesn't have to always be that or a grind. Volunteering can also be something your good at too.
Talon: Not to mention they can really help clear the head on worries for not just them but the volunteers too.
That got them all smiling with nods.
Tony Gonzalez: Now then, i heard you guys can play some good ball. Shall we start a game.
All five: SURE!
Talon: *chuckles* Alrighty, then let's do this!
With a victory charge they ran to the entryway.
Century Link Field...
Shock: Ya know-You all REALLY should of looked into the whole NFL/AFL feud before you, ya know-NEARLY KILL THE RUSHER WHO WAS FROM BOTH!
Pete had to nerviuosly laugh as Freefall chuckled.
Freefall: It was the fifties and beginning of the sixties, crazy times back then. Besides we started once all was settled in 1976 as an expansion for the AFC before we settled in the NFC west.
Torgo laughed as he leaned on the truck Ish and Ash were unloading.
Torgo: And you get all the rights to say your boys are the only team to play in both championship of AFC AND NFC along with those seven division titled and a spot on Super Bowl XL-
Torgo caught a heavy box from Ish fast.
Ish: Thanks, sorry for almost getting your foot there Coach Carroll. Man these are heavy.
Pete Carroll: It's alright.
Ash: *sets box down* I think you were going to finish by saying to a certain and current head couch of the Seahawks that this team got a pupil of a Mr. Bud Grant.
Pete Carroll: Oh yes, Bud. Now those were interesting times before I became head coach for the Jets, Patriots and now here-
Ish: With a perfect home record last season and the only NFL team to do so that year. Not to mention you lead them to their second playoff appearance.
Freefall was blushing a bit as he tired to hid his face, Torgo and Shock smirking.
Torgo: Need we say more mister 'gonna get our ring this season'-
Freefall: HUSH. *Blush vanishes* Besides, I gotta get down the the vault to check on the Megacore.
Shock: Alright alright, but we're just telling the truth.
Freefall turned before they saw him blush again as he ran off.
Pete Carroll: Ah..good times. Thanks again for the help you guys.
Ish: No problem, it must get overwhelming at times. You know, with so many people needing help.
Pete Carroll: We take this one person at a time; every bit counts not matter how big or small it is.
Torgo: All have a part to play, everyone is important.*sets box down* Any more?
Pete Carroll: Yeah, the local market called with a few more donations.
Ish: Sweet, *To Torgo and back* We'll go get it. I've got alot of hours to make up for.
Ish and Torgo ran off..Shock felt a shiver up his spine.
Ash: You okay Shock?
Shock: Yeah, I better check on Freefall just in case.
With that Shock ran off.
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Ish and Torgo looked around for the boxes when Ish's NFLR beeped.
Ish: YOUR KIDDING. BOT ALERT, NO-
Torgo: *Panic* ISH LOOK OUT!
A Blitzbot flew in sending a blast as Torgo covered Ish-One hit was all it took to send both to the ground in slumber.
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Pete Carroll: *worry* That was Torgogo right?
Ash: Yeah, something must of happened. Get inside and check on the others, we'll keep you posted.
The coach nodded as Ash ran off.
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Ash: RZ, do you have a lock on them?
RZ nodded as Ash looked at her NFLR.
RZ: They are still in the area but unresponsive.
Ash heard buzzing as she ducked, going into Guardian mode fast.
Ash: FOUND OUT WHY! We got a flying Blitzbot in the area!
Ash aimed as she blasted at the Blitzbot, it flying away each time a blast got close till the blast hit the barrels, revealing Ish and Torgo.
Ash: Guys!
She ran over, forgetting the Blitzbot as she looked them over. Ish was sound a sleep as was Torgo.
Ash: RZ, Shock; Ish and Torgo are out and-
She stopped when she heard chucking. Looking down she saw Torgo had made a small smile on his face, making her sigh.
Ash: No idea what's going on but-Torgo looks like he's having a good dream.
Shock (otherline): Okay, that's-kinda good.
RZ: Please come back to the HOK at once. Tua, Spads, Ricky, Spike and Arian Foster are in the same situation-
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RZ: Please come back soon.
Shock: I'll grab Freefall and we'll be there shortly!
He hung up-and that's when he heard a loud screech and a bang. Shock heart froze as he bolted down the hall and slammed open the vault door-just in time to see Freefall hit the wall and the flying blitzbot remains falling to the ground.
..PANIC.
Later, HOK...
Toro: *inner panic* OKAY, this is bad. Very bad...extremely bad.
All present watched as the seven slept on the beds.
Talon: How are you hanging over there boys?
Troy: Atlanta all clear, no Blitzbot yet.
Marty: How are the others?
Ash: Still asleep, and no sign of Shock yet.
Freaky D: Any memory relapses going on over there?
RZ: I am detecting some discomfort, especially from Spads.
Deaky D: Dang it, he's gonna need help getting out of that one.
Rush Lee: I and all of us would like to know how this happened RZ.
RZ nodded as he brought up a schematic screen.
RZ: When I was still human, i had some dream projects I have been working on.
Ash: Dream projects?
Rush Lee: You mean like entering dreams like the sand man or that jester?
RZ: In a way yes. I though if we could monitor dreams, I could help those overcome there fear...I was not expecting to tap into memories or that Wildcard would be the one to discover this notion.
?: Then-does this explain this situation as well?
Both turned and froze in horror seeing John Harbaugh and Ruston Webster coming in, both carrying a sleeping Scavenger and Cyclops. Both Rusherz shaking in fear.
RZ: *Shock*-Impossible. They were not hit, nor even on the radar here.
John Harbuagh: I know, we caught the tail end of the situation.
Ruston Webster: So, whatever is going on with them is happening to Cyclops and Scavenger too. They haven't woke up.
Talon: *horror* Okay-okay, this is getting worse so much worse.
Ash: So-we might need some extra help. We need to call the others and-
Shock: *panic* PANIC ABSOLUTELY PANIC!
All turned to see Shock-and a very still Freefall...
PANIC ENVELOPE THE RUSHERZ PRESENT FAST.
Talon: *panic* He got Freefall SHARDS HE GOT FREEFALL!
Toro: *panic* Dang it-DANG IT!
Rush Lee: *panic* So we should all be VERY CONCERN ABOUT THIS.
Troy: Okay let's calm down-
Toro: *panic* KID NOW IS NOT A GOOD TIME TO KEEP CALM ESPECIALLY IF A CERTAIN GIANT RUSHER FINDS OUT HIS DEAREST FRIEND IS OUT! YOU SAW HOW BAD HE GOT WHEN HE FOUND OUT YOU LEGENDS SURVIVED, YOU SAW HOW HE WAS AFTER THE INCIDENT IN APRIL. THIS WILL KILL HIM!
Shock: I-I think he might be more than out-Freefall had hit the wall after he destroy the Blitzbot.
Twins: SO A C-COMA...
RZ even paled at the concept and in realization.
RZ: If he see's this situation, and Freefall not waking up, this would make him riot.
All went silent in panic..Ash took a breath and sigh, turning to RZ in determination.
Ash: RZ, how do we fight this and wake everyone up.?
RZ: *Nods* A proper counter attack would be to combine your energy as one in your dreams. Whatever is going on with Scavenger and Cyclops might be from the recent events back in January and three weeks ago.
Talon: Hold on, dreaming at the same time-
Marty: It's possible, we're linked to our legends so anything is possible.
Troy: But we're gonna need a boost.
RZ nodded as some shield coins appeared; Ash, Troy and Marty grabbing them.
RZ: With these special coins inserted in you NFLRs, you'll be able to find eachother through your LINKS.
Ash: All we need to do is sleep, meaning losi-
Troy: YEAH no...sorry but losing on purpose is not on the menu.
Rush Lee turned to him-his eyes widening fast as it clicked for him.
Rush Lee: Troy you genius!
This caught everyone's attention fast.
RZ: I'm sorry but-you found a way to enter dreams and memories without sleeping?
Troy: *nods* Meditation. Tried it back in Titan Camp and it worked.
Shock: Do you think it will work Ash?
Ash: Worth a shot..Alright,well-let's try that first.
Shock nodded as he carried Freefall over before placing him on a bed with Cyclops and Scavenger.
John Harbuagh: You guys be careful.
They nodded as they jumped in the portal.
Toro: *take a breath*-RZ, call everyone except Liberty..shard knows what he would do if he finds out Freefall might never wake up.
PAIN...PAIN...
SO MUCH PAIN...
SO MUCH RAGE...
SO MUCH TEARS...
...
?: So-this is what happened...
I WILL NOT LET THIS CONTINUE.
Atlanta, Georgia...
Rush Lee took a breath as Ash, Troy, Marty, the twins, Shock and himself sat under the tree, away from prying eyes.
Rush Lee: I must say-this is not what I visioned when I finally taught you all what I learned from the dojo.
Ash: It's okay, thank you so much for this RL.
Rush Lee nodded with a small smile, that vanished as he calmed himself closing his eyes with Troy.
Rush Lee: *calmly* Focus..
Everyone closed their eyes.
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FOCUS ON WHAT YOU DESIRE TO SEE, TO HEAR, TO SENSE. VISUALIZE THE DREAM, THE VISION.
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DEEP BREATHS.
Meanwhile...
Dropkick was watching the monitors, not bothering with the broken one that was of a certain Seahawk Rusher, when he saw three more screens go one making his startled and fall down.
Wildcard: *comes over* WHAT HAPPENED?
Dropkick: *shock* S-SIR! We got them all! I-I have no idea how but we got them!
Wildcard: -groans- Through the Blitzbot you-
Dropkick: THEY WERE NOT HIT! AT ALL.
That-caught his attention.
Wildcard: Without even being hit...send me in. I'll make sure their nightmare stays nightmares. We'll figure out what to do with that player later.
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Ash took a deep breath as she opened her eyes..finding herself in her house again. Knowing where to go she went to the same door opening it-
-soon finding herself in the white space again. She had to find Shock.
Ash: SHOCK! SHOCK WHERE ARE YOU?
?:-ASHLEY.
Ash turned-but gasped in shock seeing her Rusher.
She remembered all too well the condition he was in when she and the others found him, thin as a rake...there he was, in the same position as he was two-three years ago on the ground.
Shock: *weak smile* Y-yeah...I-was hiding from you in this dream for a reason.
Ash ran over and hugged him tightly.
Ash: Shock i had no idea you were still being haunted by that.
Shock: I didn't tell you for a reason I-I know your worry about losing your dad.
Ash looked away for a bit-but nodded.
?: Kinda glad i ended up in here then.
Both jumped and looked up to see Arain Foster coming over, looking around.
Arain Foster: RZ found me and brought me here. Gotta say, this is one trippy place. I heard this was where you talked to the Guardian but-yeesh, can see it being a scar too.
Shock looked away in sorrow.
Shock: I guess..no matter what I'm still messed up.
Arian Foster; *sits down next to them* I think your not the only one who still have some lingering fears.
Arian turned to Ash, who had a sad look on her face as she nodded.
Ash: Yeah-There is-on fear I still haven't face yet.
Shock: *shock* T-there is?
Arian Foster: May I ask what are you afraid of?
Ash sighed, nodding.
Ash: Losing my dad, losing the people I love. I just-I can't lose him..I CAN'T LOSE YOU.
Shock looked up at that fast as Ash held him close.
Ash: Even being a Guardian, even with the power, I'm worried it won't be enough. And what Troy told us-if I lost YOU, OR FREEDOM, OR ISH I-*Hug tightens* I really don't want to think about that.
Shock: Ash. I had no idea you-*trails off*.
Arain Foster: Ash...Wildcard will never take them away from you Ash. Never. Just by this scene alone, you grown strong in your own way. It's okay to still have some fear, but remember that fear comes from alot of love. And that's pretty powerful.
Ash looked at Shock, who grabbed her arm.
Shock: You grown so much I just-didn't want to add on to that worry.
Ash: Shock you would never do that not on purpose. I wish you would of told me about all this on your mind, if just being an ear to listen is all you need I can do that.
Shock eyes filled with tears, hugging her back.
Shock: *awe* Ash-thank you. I promise your not going to lose me, after all-YOUR THE ONE WHO FOUND ME.
..With that the area of white cleared to a shimmering blue landscape.
Arain Foster: Wow.
Ash helped Shock up into her arms as they both smile.
Ash: Come on you guys, let's go find our friends.
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Marty remembered this scene all to well, the twins surrounded-ready to be attacked. This time though, he wanted to see what happened. A shout was heard as Marty saw Torgo and his team tackle the Blitzbots away and into the brush.
Marty: *appears* So-they saved you guys?
The twins jumped and turned to see Marty watching where they vanished too.
Freaky D: Oh yeah-you never saw the whole thing did you?
Deaky D: You said you were running over to save us and bonk!
Both: Woke up.
Marty sighed nodding as he sat down.
Marty: I will admit...I have to thank Wildcard for this.
Freaky D: *Confused* How so?
Marty brought the twin in a hug.
Marty: Well..I got a better understanding on my brother. As mush as this whole dream/memory is strange and worrisome, it has helped me grow to. I guess, well, ya know-
Deaky D: Sometimes fear can be helpful-*Sees something; eyes widen* WHOA...
Freaky D: What is it Bro *looks up* DANG SHOCK.
Marty looked up as well eyes widening seeing the condition Shock was in, Ash carrying him and Arian Foster besides them.
Marty: Shock...what kinda nightmarish memories did you have?
Shock: Being in a coma and in a white plan of existence doesn't boone much bad memories, but-when I saw how bad I was once the others found me-yeah.
Freaky D: *Heartbreak* Oh Shock.
Deaky D: *heartbreak* No idea-
Shock: *Small smile* I'm okay now. Besides we gotta get to the others.
Ash: We're just happy we found you guys...what is this place?
Marty: Where the twins meet the others. Long story.
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Torgo: *wincing* Okay, we need to find a way out and the others ASAP and no way out is not helping.
Ish and Torgo were on the sunset beach like before, looking around for an exit.
Ish: I know-you going to be okay given your condition.
Torgo gave a small smile, his body wrapped in ripped up cloths and Ish in a white tank top.
Torgo: Yeah, feel bad about your shirt.
Ish: Just a dream but i would still do that. Can always get another-
Arian Foster : ISH! TORG-WHOA.
Both turned-freezing seeing their some of their friends staring in horror at Torgo.
Ash: *horror* Oh my gosh.
Marty: *horror* How are you even alive?
Freaky D: I mean-I don't even think any of us would survive injuries like that.
Deaky D: Even with our strong will, it's amazing you survived with all that.
Torgo looked away-then he saw Shock.
Shock: *Tears* S-Shards Torgo y-you-
Torgo: I-I know it's bad but-I don't think about how I survived. I'm just glad Ish and his folks found me. *Small smile* I'm happy that I was able to see you all again.
Shock tears fell as Ash went down, allowing Torgo to hug Shock with Ish coming over.
Ish: I take it you found a game plan and know what's going on.
Ash: Yeah, it's complicated but we have a idea.
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Ish, Ash, and Marty: *horror* OKAY-NO!
Torgo: *heartbreak* Rush I had no idea it was this bad.
The group walked around the war torn area, burned bodies of Rusherz on the ground. Freaky held his brother close to him as they searched.
Arian Foster: *disturbed* Okay, maybe after this you guys can get some therapy cause DANG.
Shock: This-sadly isn't the worse they can do.
Troy's voice: We're over here!
They turned to see Troy, Rush Lee in his arms as he covered his eyes.
Rush Lee: Is that them Troy?
Troy: Yeah it's them.
Marty: Man are we glad to see you...look at this.
Troy: Um, not planning to let him see anymore of this. Some fears are best not to be seen too much, and if they are to best not to do them alone.
Arian Foster: That's true...Can we leave the area-
All present: YES (Yeah let's do that) (sooner the better)!
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Ricky looked around the rainy area, the cold chilling him to the bone.
Ricky: Turn here, and then-
He stopped seeing the small fire and Spike close to it, a sad look on his face..
..He was surprised when a familiar red cloth was placed on him.
Spike: What the-
Ricky: *Small smile* You looked cold, even with that fire.
Spike turned to see Ricky next to him with a warm smile, another one returned back.
Spike: Heh, glad to see you here in this place. Will admit, i do not like this kind of loneliness.. At all.
Ricky: I agree with you on that.
He looked up to see the others looking for them, Ricky nodding as he got up offering his hand.
Ricky: Come on, let's go meet the others.
Spike: *chuckles; hold Ricky's sweatshirt* Greatest idea Lil' bird.
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At that moment, the wall of the stone cliff was SMASHED opened. Ricky grabbed Spike as the others came over.
Ash: You okay?!
Ricky: Y-Yeah. Who was-
Spike: *bit of fear* OH oh...
..TUA STOOD THERE IN ANGER, Spads curled up in his arms with a look of shock and awe on his face. Spads has the appearance he had when he meet Tua for the first time.
Silence rang for a while..
Spads: *quiet;shock/awe* So cool...
Marty:..Okay can I just say that was the most epic entrance I have ever seen.
Twins: Agree.
Tua walked forward, taking a breath to calm himself.
Ash: Tiny..you al-
Tua: *to the other Legends;calmed anger* You all. Your gonna tell us all you know about this Lord Zatu later.
They gulped, but nodded...none of them ask Tua what he saw in Spads memories.
THE, RIGHT, MOMENT...
THEY WAITED.
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FOR THIS PERFECT MOMENT.
The group jumped out of the portal, seeing they were in a stadium.
Torgo: Have a hunch whose this is.
Ish: Yeah, Wildcard-
At that moment right on cue-
Wildcard: *appears* YOU, WILL, FEAR ME!
Ash held Shock close to her, determination on her face.
Ash: Just a dream guys, we get through this well start finding Scavenger and Cyclops. We'll wake up then.
Wildcard: Maybe, maybe not. I'VE SEEN YOUR NIGHT-*Sees the Legends* mares..
Wildcard got a good look at the Legend Rusherz; their conditions ranging from tattered cloths to basically bloodied bodies.
Wildcard: I apparently also seen something else.
Needless to say the Guardians were ticked as they nodded.
Tua: *anger* Yeah, THEIR MEMORIES.
Troy: *anger* You basically made them RELIVE their trauma for the past summer!
Wildcard was actually taken aback by this revelation.
Marty: *shock*-YOU DIDN'T KNOW?
Wildcard: I thought those were their nightmares.
Spads: Yeah-THEY ARE. THE WORST KIND OF THEM ALL.
Wildcard: HOW ARE THEY THE WORST-*thinks;shudders*-Never mind, I can see where you are going with THAT!
With that be blasted at them, making them jump out of the way.
Ish: Okay guys! No holding back!
Guardians: ENTER THE RUSH ZONE!
...NOTHING.
Ash: *Shock* W-What?
Ricky: *Shock* Impossible, we-we conquered our fear.
Spike: *Shock* Yeah, where's the transformations?
Wildcard laughed at this.
Wildcard: Oh this is perfect! You will be defeated and remain trapped in this dream world of my making forever! THIS IS THE END OF FOOTBALL.
HOK...
Sonar: Alright, I hope this works.
RZ: Thank you all for you quick actions and help with this. I cannot stand by while they are in their.
RZ had called the remaining Rusherz with the exception of Liberty; the reason-
Soar: I hope this works RZ. I-I know you maintain your old life memories but-you sure this dream machine will work?
Yes, they had replicated the dream device to try and contact the Guardians and Rusherz inside. Installing it into the HOK, John took a breath nodding.
John Harbaugh: Okay, hope this works.
RZ nodded as he pulled up a screen-
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HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU.
-Wildcard felt his blood run cold and his eyes shrank, as he and all present (in the dream world and the waking world) all turned to the center of the field.
-SCAVENGER, WITH SUNKEN RED EYES, LOOK AT WILDCARD WITH A DARK SMILE.
Scavenger: GETTING RID OF FOOTBALL, WILL CHANGE NOTHING.
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Shock: *creeped out* S-Scavenger?
Freaky D: *Shaken* Okay that energy feels so wrong.
Marty: *bit of fear* Y-Yeah. W-What happened to him.
Scavenger walked a few steps before he sighed.
Scavenger: I swear, I told you so many times these past months but you are SOOO STUBBORN.
Wildcard: *shaken* H-How are you here? HOW ARE YOU EVEN IN HERE?!
Scavenger: Well, it all thanks to you updating that machine Dropkick had been using. You are connected to us thanks to those events soo-Yeah bad idea on your end.
Ish: H-HOLD ON. *Scavenger turns to Ish* W-What do you mean by-US?
The smell of copper was in the air as someone limped forward and-
Arian Foster: *Disturbed* OKAY That's a huge no on my end.
Cyclops appeared, the wound he gotten that fateful day gushing as blood dripped from his mouth; his eyes too were red and sunken.
Cyclops: Surprise?
Wildcard was now visibly shaking as he gulped, the Guardians shaking at the sight.
Tua: T-Troy, R-Rush is-Is that how bad the wound was?
Troy nodded as Rush Lee trembled.
Cyclops: Oh boy, you really messed up big time. But, on the bright side, we'll finally be able to finish this.
Wildcard: H-How? Who is in charge of this WHO IS DOING THIS!
At this-one finale being stepped forward...all paling in terror at who it was.
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RZ: *worry* Oh no.
Ish: *panic* This is bad.
Torgo: *disbelief* Y-Your kidding.
Wildcard:-*fear* NO.
...
FREEFALL LOOKED UP SLOWLY, EYES FULLY RED.
Freefall: So-this is what I find out. You basically break my friends bones and bodies, you nearly kill Scavenger and Cyclops, and most of all-YOU MADE LIBERTY STRESS.
All felt a cold dark dread in their bodies as Freefall laughed darkly.
Freefall: I must applaud you Wildcard! You gave me a full visual on what you let Dropkick do, on what you done and didn't know, so as a reward LET US GIVE YOU ONE BEAUTIFUL NIGHTMARE!
At the last word he screeched sending all back as Cyclops and Scavenger went in to the attack.
Shock: *frantic* THEY CAN'T SEE US IN THIS STATE BAIL BAIL BAIL!
Ash: *frantic* RUN!
All ran away from the attacks of the blinded raged Rusherz.
HOK...
Ruston Webster: *panic* Oh this is bad extremely bad!
All in the HOK was in horror upon seeing the three sleeping Rusherz RED EYED in their dreams.
Stallion: *panic* We have to wake them up now! I don't care about taking Warren down to reality we gotta wake them up!
Steed: *panic* Does it look like we can in this position!
Stampede bit his lip as he looked through the screens.
Stampede: *frantic* RZ, WE NEED A SOLUTION. PLEASE SAY YOU GOT ANYTHING!
RZ was in a panic too, not showing it for the sake of the Rusherz and staff in the room-Then his eyes landed on John, Swoop, and Pick-Ax.
RZ: This-may not work, but it's our only shot.
The team went under the benches after narrowly escaping a Super Soar from Scavenger.
Arian Foster: *panting* Okay, we should be safe for now.
Ash: What do we do now...this is completely differnt from facing fears and the past, their literally using that as fuel.
The Guardians and Arian were at a lost..however, the Legends nodded.
Shock: *shakenly gets up* A-Ash...kids, stay here. Foster, keep an eye on them.
Ish: W-Where are-
Torgo: -takes a breath- Trust us. We just-need to handle this ourselves.
Shock: You helped us this far, but now-this is something we have to do ourselves.
The boys were about to question, but Ash stopped them.
Ash: They need to conquer this as well you guys, it's not just us facing our fears. It's them facing their troubles and past to save their friends.
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Freefall sent a screech to Wildcard who dodge it as the score board was destroyed. Scavenger and Cyclops landed as Freefall sighed.
Cyclops: I'm getting bored of this.
Freefall: Yeah-me too. Lets fins-
?: GUYS!
All three turned-and their faces fell seeing the battered up Legend Rusherz appear, the Guardians and Arian behind them.
Ash: *quiet* We're with you guys, don't be afraid.
Shock gave a small smile, before it fell as he and the others turned to the Rusherz.
Torgo: Guys, I know your upset on how things have been going in the past months.
Spike: B-But this isn't going to help you. I get facing your fears and your past is one thing.
Spads: But this!-This isn't healthy for you guys. I get it, it sucks, super sucks I know form experience.
Freaky D: You gotta face them sure, but do it in a way that is helpful and not harmful for you.
Deaky D: YEAH! As much as fear is a stresser it's also a blessing, Fear protects us not harm us!
Shock took a step forward, determination in his eyes as Wildcard watched on not moving.
Shock: Freefall, Scavenger, Cyclops. I get it, you want to let out all your fears and worries with all that's going on, that's the proper thing to do sure...but, not if it's causes damages and harms yourself and others. You can talk to us, let it help with sensing danger..for the shards of the core fear itself can actually hep manage stress and relax you from what I read. So...let's just talk okay. Just-hear us, please.
The three Rusherz eyes narrow as the stepped forward. The legends shakenly got into battle stances.
Wildcard: *shock* Your joking-YOU WILLING TO FIGHT IN THE CONDITIONS YOUR IN!? ARE YOU INSANE!
Spike: Yeah-cause those are our friends.
Spads: We refuse to stand down despite this.
All Legends: WE'RE NOT AFRAID OF OUR SCARS.
..That hit a cord in Wildcard as the three Rusherz prepared to attack. The Guardians ran out, armor finally on, hugging their Legends in protective hugs, surprising them.
Torgo: Kids what ar-
Ish: Not alone remember, we're not afraid of getting scars either.
With that the Rusherz aimed at them-
?: SCAVENGER!
..Scavenger froze, looking at the sky.
Scavenger: W-What?
HOK..
John, Swoop and Pick-Ax were at the microphone, looking at the screen.
John Harbuagh: Scavs, bud, you hear us.
Pick-Ax: Come on Scavs that's enough!
Swoop: *frantic* PLEASE STOP THIS ISN'T YOU SCAVS!
Scavenger (on screen): J-John, P-Pick-Ax, S-Swoop...
Pick-Ax: We're all here! Listen, I don't know what happened at the beach that day but-I get it, you wanted to protect us, you don't want us to get hurt.
John Harbaugh: But you blindly attacking isn't helping. The last thing any of us want is YOU GETTING HURT AGAIN.
Swoop: *frantic* PLEASE JUST STOP!
Swoop was actually shaking as he gripped the table, tears falling.
Swoop: We don't want to lose you again, we can't...
Scavenger eyes widen as his eyes returned to normal, tears falling from his eyes.
Scavenger: Swoop I-I didn't mean to scare you and the others I-Wait. *Looks around* Where am I?
The Guardians and Legends were in shock, Arian coming out.
Arian Foster: Scavenger! You okay?!
Scavenger: *surprise* A-Arian, Guys what-where am I? What is going on here!
Shock: You have no idea what you were doing?
Scavenger walked over as the remaining two were confused.
Scavenger: N-No, I was working and then-I woke up here.
Ash: Your not awake, your dreaming.
Scavenger: D-Dreaming?
Shock: Yeah...whatever is going on it has something to do with Wildcard.
Scavenger eyes widen as he turned to see Wildcard up on the roof, staring in shock.
Scavenger: *shock* WHY IN THE WORLD ARE YOU DREAMING OF ME?! WHAT DID I DO!?
Wildcard took a breath.
Wildcard:-TELL ME, WHAT WOULD GETTING RID OF FOOTBALL DO.
Scavenger was confused at first, then-it came to him, that day at the beach. It all came to him fast.
Scavenger: *awe* Oh shards of the core, I said that to you.
The team eyes caught Cyclops and Freefall readying their attacks once again.
Marty: Talk about that later-!
?: WHOA CYS DON'T!
Cyclops flinched as he looked around, as did the heroes.
Tua: How is this happening?
Spads:-Y-you think the guys?
At that, the team smiled in realization.
HOK...
Steed: Cyclops you do that your gonna hurt our friends and believe me I wish for all of us to be intact before the season begins!
Steed had rush over and taken the microphone seeing Scavenger had returned mind wise and Cyclops ready to attack.
Cyclops (screen): Steed? How-
Ruston Webster: *goes down* Don't question it! Important thing is we are stopping you from making a HUGE MISTAKE BUDDY.
Cyclops (screen): Ruston.
Steed: I know you want Warren back and to find that mooch who caused all this as much as we do but FEAR MONGERING AND SLICING THE OTHERS TO PASTA IS NOT GONNA HELP!
Stallion had ran up, Steed handing him the Microphone.
Stallion: Yes Steed is right! You can talk to us too! Remember when my arm got broken a few months back and my lash out, the others told us we could tell them anything! That they will always lend an ear when we need it.
They could see Cyclops weapon shaking in his hands.
Steed: Come on Cys, you don't need to face them alone.
Stallion: You don't need to hold it in Cys, you never needed to.
Cyclops dropped his weapon as he fell to his knees, quietly sobbing as he wiped his eyes.
Cyclops: *tears* I never wanted you all to see that, I never wanted you guys to get hurt I-*Looks up* What-?
Ricky: ALRIGHT! Cyclops your back!
Spike: Mind set wise that is!
Cyclops: *turns to the others* W-What are you talking about? *goes over* Where are we? Last thing I remember was dozing off due to the medication the doc gave me.
Twins: Still dreaming.
Cyclops: *shock* What?
Wildcard: *Stunned* HOW?!
All turned to see Wildcard standing up, forgetting that there was ONE MORE RUSHER at play.
Wildcard: *Stunned* HOW!? HOW ARE YOU ABLE TO BEAT THIS!? I HAVE TRIED FOR MONTHS AND NOTHING!? HOW ARE YOU ABLE TO BEAT IT!?
Ash stood up at this.
Ash: Cause even if it's one of us, we're not alone. Together, we'll be able to face anything-
Shock: *panic* Even a full on energy force of a Hawks Squawk?
All: Pardon charged up what-
All looked up to see Freefall looming over them and Wildcard.
Ish: *frantic* FREEFALL STOP YOUR GONNA KILL US!
..Nothing.
?: FREEFALL DON'T DO IT WAKE UP!
...Nothing.
RZ's voice: FREEFALL CAN YOU HEAR US!?
...NOTHING.
Torgo: *frantic* WHY IS HE NOT RESPONDING!
At that moment-
Dropkick's voice: SIR YOU MUST RETREAT AT ONCE!
Wildcard: What-
Dropkick: I looked into the dark screens; the one hit, Freefall, he's not responsive to anything! HE CANNOT WAKE UP CAUSE HE IS IN A VOID WHERE NO ONE CAN CALL HIM!
All: WHAT!?
Spads: *horror* What did you do!?
Shock: *sorrow* Well w-when Freefall hit the wall-he's not dreaming anything. That's just his body, NOT HIS MIND.
Ash: So your saying we're fighting his body and his mind is locked away-*thinks* It's like sleeping beauty?
Rush Lee: Sleeping who now?
Troy: It's a fairy-tale.
Ash: It's about a women who is cursed to sleep forever till someone wakes her.
Twins: *Panic* WELL FIND SOMEONE WHO CAN WAKE FREEFALL!
Marty: Who though!?
They looked up to see the sky darken even more, with only Freefall's red eyes glowing in the dark.
HOK...
ABSOLUTE PANIC.
John Harbaugh: *frantic* THIS IS GOING DOWN BAD AND FAST! FREEFALL WAKE UP!
Ruston Webster: *frantic* FREEFALL YOUR GONNA KILL THEM IN THERE!
Toro: *frantic* FREEFALL COME ON SNAP OUT OF IT!
Spot: *frantic* PLEASE FREEFALL WAKE UP!
Soar was in a panic as well-then, what Ash and Dropkick said hit him.
Soar: -Gasp- *runs off into a portal*.
Freefall flew fast as he tackled Wildcard to the ground, landing next to the heroes.
Wildcard: Let me guess, you have an idea to stop this. *eye roll* As usual.
Ash:-NO. We don't...that's hid body not mind.
Wildcard froze as he looked at them.
Wildcard: YOU MEAN-
Shock: Freefall's trapped in some mind void, none of us can reach him.
Arian Foster: So-brace yourself.
Freefall eyed them, before dive bombing as the others in the waking world yelled for him. The Guardians hugged the Rusherz protectively as Arian protected the Guardians.
Everyone: *panic* NO!
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FREEFALL STOP!
...Freefall stopped and fell to the ground, getting up and shaking his head. The heroes looked up surprised.
Spike: W-Who was-
PLEASE, FREEFALL, YOU HAVE TO WAKE UP.
Their eyes widen as the looked up at the sky to the voice.
...Liberty was shaking as he gripped Freefall's hand in one and the Microphone in another, tears falling from his eyes. Soar panted as he leaned next to Stampede as all watched on.
Liberty: *tears* F-Freefall...please...you have to wake up. You-you promised; M-me, Stampede, you, w-we promise that we would protect the core together o-on our way to find it. -shaky breath- Y-You can't sleep forever, and you can't hurt our friends. This isn't you. Your a healer, not a killer.
The screen went static for a moment, as Liberty took a breath.
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SO PLEASE, COME BACK TO US.
Freefall's eyes teared up as he looked up, one falling to the ground. At that moment, the area became a blinding light as all were blinded by the light.
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Ash, Shock, Troy, Rush Lee, Marty and the Twins gasped as they opened their eyes, seeing they were back. They got up and ran to the portal made.
HOK...
Ish and Torgo groaned as they sat up, followed by Ricky, Tua, Spike, Spads, and Arian.
Ish: Okay-that was intense.
Bolt: Are you all okay?
Torgo: Yeah-granted I'm scared to bits on what almost happened but we should be good.
The portal opened as the rest of the Guardians and Legends ran over. Ash hugged Ish as Shock hugged Torgo.
Ash: Thank goodness we made it out.
Ish: Same. *looks at the others* How did you guys manage to reach us.
Freedom: RZ manage to replicate his dream machine in the HOK, Soar and Sonar helped build it and we manage to reach you in time.
Spike: -sighs- Thanks RZ, we owe you one.
RZ shoke his head.
RZ: I'm just relived to see you all okay, that all that matters to me and everyone here.
Marty: What about-
?: Oww-don't tell me I pulled a stitch.
All turned to see Cyclops waking up, Ruston helping him up.
Ruston Webster: Cyclops you okay?
Cyclops: *looks around; small smile* I am now.
Steed and Stallion ran over gently hugging him in relief. Scavenger groaned as he opened his eyes, though not able to move.
Scavenger: Well-I'm not gonna be moving till tomorrow after this event.
Swoop hugged Scavenger as Pick-Ax sighed in relief with John; K-9, Fang, and Blow-Torch fell to their knees as the adrenaline finally left them.
K-9: I swear we need to put a bell on him.
Fang: I know, I can't handle the amount of heart attacks.
Freaky D: So-what about Freefall?
Deaky D: I-Is he going to wake up?
..At that, Freefall groaned as he slowly sat up, stretching and rubbing his head.
Freefall: Ow..stupid Blitzbot-
He was cut off when Liberty hugged him tightly in tears.
Troy: WE DID IT! YEAH!
All cheered in relief at the fact everyone had woken up.
Liberty: Thank goodness your awake!
Freefall: *confused* L-Liberty? W-What happened? Why am I back at the HOK.
RZ: It is a long story; but as for the short version how Soar, hearing what was said, grabbed Liberty and brought him here to help wake you.*to the Guardians and Legends* Well done everyone.
Ash: Thanks -*To Arain* and Thanks for the pick me up. We needed that boost of courage to face this.
Shock: We-we owe you one big time too.
Arian shock his head as Toro lean the bed rim sighing in relief.
Arian Foster: Naw, the power was in all of you the whole time. Just helped you find it, you brought it out on your own accord.
Spads: S-So, are the memories and dreams-
RZ: Yes, their are your own again. Both of you have nothing to fear.
Tua took a breath, sighing as he looked up...He had a sullen look on his face.
Tua: Afraid that's not the the case.
He turned to the Rusherz, Spads wondering what Tua was doing.
Tua: We need to talk; I know we have been though alot today but-AFTER WHAT I SAW, AFTER SEEING WHAT SPADS HAD TO GO THOUGH, WE NEED TO KNOW.
Everyone's eyes widen as Tua confirmed that he was in Spads memories-AND THAT THEY WERE OF HIS IMPRISONMENT.
Tua:-*Hidden Rage* WHO, IS, LORD, ZATU?
Meanwhile...
Wildcard sighed in relief, despite his dream machine being destroyed.
Wildcard: WHAT POWER. Never have I felt such rage form him, even destroyed the machine. Least we got what we needed.
Wildcard looked over seeing Dropkick nodded.
Dropkick: Very happy you are safe sir. I manage, to some degree and with luck, to capture the dark energy essence of the Guardians from their fears while they were looking for eachother. The clones we shall built will be obedient to you and only you...I sadly will say I cannot replicate the dream model due to my damage from that event.
Wildcard nodded, knowing one of the things he erased was the design of the dream machine. He was not taking any chances after that event.
Wildcard: It's alright, we got what we needed. You will be upgraded with the creation of these clones, SO DO NOT FAIL ME.
He had no idea what was harder;
The fact they were facing Warren-of telling them of their past with lord Zatu. Things were escalating...he had to do something otherwise they would lose him or the others forever, mind and/or life wise.
He sighed looking at the paper in front of him, a map of Ohio.
He marked all the location and when he found the hideout..
...HE WOULD MAKE SURE IT ALL ENDED EVEN IF IT COST HIM WAKING UP AGAIN.
End of Episode...