The first Rusher has met with the team-it goes in a very interesting direction

The Cardinal and the Team

Peck was nervous, maybe even more nervous than before. Today he was meeting the coach of this worlds Cardinals. The trip to Racine was long, VERY LONG, but Peck knew it would be worth it in the end.

Peck: Okay, this is fine...you can do this.

The door opened up and a young man walked in, stopping in place. Peck looked at him back. He was about in his mid twenties, but had the look of past experience in his eyes. As for John Leo Driscoll, or Paddy as the team called him, he was at first speechless given that he was now looking at the very being that had nearly been ran over.

Paddy Driscoll: So, you are the being that the president wanted me to meet. Peck, Cardinal Rusher, correct.

Peck: *Blinks back to reality* Oh, ye-yes! That's me, your-John Leo Driscoll?

Paddy Driscoll: *Chuckles* Call me Paddy for short. I can tell your nervous, so lets not use last names.

Peck sighed in relief smiling.

Peck: Thank you...gonna be honest I'm nervous. First time talking to someone OUTSIDE the White house so..

Paddy Driscoll: It's quite alright. I heard you and the others story in the paper, please right this way.

Peck nodded as he walked into the coach's office, sitting down as Paddy closed the door and went to his Desk.

Paddy Driscoll: Now then, I do think it might be a good idea to explain our history to you.

Peck was caught off guard a bit.

Peck: Y-You don't mind, I-I mean I'm a complete stranger to you.

Paddy gave the worried Cardinal Rusher a warm smile.

Paddy Driscoll: Of course, truth it was the owners idea.

Peck :*curious* Owner?

The door opened as a man came in, a air or professionalism, dedication and heart was felt by the Rusher.

Chris O'Brien: *Sees Peck* Ah, you must be Peck correct.

Peck nodded, stunned speechless. He expected to see the coach, now he was also seeing the OWNER of the team.

Peck: A-Are you-A-are you-

Paddy Driscoll: *chuckles* Boss he's speechless.

It took Peck a moment to calm himself before taking a breath and holding out his hand.

Peck: I-It's a pleasure to meet you-um-

Chris O'Brien: *shakes Peck's hand* Christopher O'Brien. Call me Chris for short. You can say I formed the team.

Peck: *Stunned* YOU? You made the team?

Christ sat down, prompting the meeting to begin.

Chris O'Brien: Peck, your one special Rusher being the first to join the teams, and a special one too! We have been fighting and thriving since 1898-

Peck: I'M SORRY WHAT?!

Peck bolted up from his chair in shock hearing the year the team was made.

Paddy Driscoll: Yep, this team has survived a world war AND a pandemic. And given how you were left unscaved even AFTER being hit by a vehicle your already fitting in.

Peck blushed a bit, a strange but compartmental line.

Chris O'Brien: *looks him over; grins* HA! He evens matches in color! Told ya, Cardinal Red and a fine one too.

Peck blushed even more at that, smiling as he started to feel bashful. Both men looked on, they couldn't help but smile seeing his reaction. ALL the fear and worried had faded away like they plan but-

Paddy Driscoll: Heh, I have to admit, this Rusher has a cute personality too, the fans AND team are gonna love him.

Peck was now as red as a tomato as he covered his face with his hands. Christ got up nodding.

Chris O'Brien: So Peck, I think it's unanimous that you got yourself a team so, why not meet them?

Peck, though still wrapping his head, nodded.

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Peck: Soo-your the quarterback as well?

Paddy chuckled nodding as the three went to the field, Peck in awe seeing the players practice.

Paddy Driscoll: Yep, few years maybe i will go head coach full time. But for now I'm enjoying it.

They stopped as Chris whistled.

Chris O'Brien: TAKE FIVE BOYS, I WANT YOU ALL TO MEET SOMEONE!

The players went over, all staring in awe at Peck who shuffled nervously.

Chris O'Brien: Boys, this is Peck. He's the Cardinal Rusher you all been hearing about on the news with the others. Today, he starts with us in the Chicago Cardinals. And as promised, we will be helping protect his shard.

The players nodded, coming a bit closer to Peck to get a good look at him.

Joe Carey: Look at him, he's about up to my knees but he's got a lot of strength in him.

Charlie Knight: Yeah, he's literally got the looks too!

George Knight: He's already fitting in to if the bosses trust him.

Peck blushed a bit in nervousness but also feeling right at home.

Clyde Zoia: *warm smile* You nervous.

Peck realized he was being ask so he nodded, the rest of the players warmly smiling back.

Fred Gillies: It's okay, kinda a lot given what you had gone through. You need anything just let us know okay.

Peck soon smiled as the worry vanished once again, nodding. It was the a women went up to Paddy.

Women: Paddy, is the meeting going well.

Paddy turned and grinned like he won the game, walking over to her and bringing her with a arm over her shoulder lovenly.

Paddy Driscoll: Yes, and your just in time to. Peck *lets go* This is Mary Loretta McCarthy, she's very, VERY special to me. Mary, this is Peck.

Mary starred at Peck, who shifted in worry until-

Mary Loretta McCarthy: OH GOODNESS HE SO CUTE!

Peck: Wha-

She went down to Peck eyes beaming.

Mary Loretta McCarthy: This is what a Cardinal Rusher looks like look how cute he is darling!

Peck was now sweating bullets and was a even darker red, he was not expecting ANY OF THESE complements...nor being called cute.

Mary Loretta McCarthy: I mean, I saw in the papers each Rusher, but seeing him up close, Paddy this team is lucky! Everyone is going to love this cutie-

AND Peck was on the ground.

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Chris O'Brien: Well, wasn't expecting that.

Peck was being fanned still as red.

Peck: I-I am so sorry for that reaction.

Paddy Driscoll: I take it your not use to these types of compliments?

Peck: YES...i gotten so us to being blasted this is WHOLE new territory.

Clyde Zoia: That's understandable. But I think you guys need this positivity. Yeah your gonna have the negatives we go through, but we'll make sure you have lots of good moments.

Peck smiled as the red vanished a bit.

Peck: I think the Cardinal Shard is in good hands with this team. Alright then, so my big question-when does the season start?

The team smiled nodding as they showed their new Cardinal Rusher the schedule.

Washington DC...

Peck:*joy*-And we start on October 10! We got two bye weeks so we got plenty of time to prepare.

Peck was excited when he got back to the others, telling them about the team and the history as well as the football schedule for both the team and season.

Liberty: Fantastic news. I'm glad you have found a team to protect your shard Peck, this is one shard we don't have to worry about.

Peck smiled nodding.

Grizzly: Though, I am wondering though how the other teams will react when we join. I mean-Peck you could have a money jar with how many times you were called Cute.

Peck: *nervous chuckles* Yeah. You should of seen the women, it took Paddy minutes to get me out and one of them was his girl. I'm wondering if that is going to be a trend for me.

Pack: So, the question is-what now?

Stampede: We shall see how this arrangement works. Once that is settled, each Rusher will go and look into teams that will be perfect to protect the shard.

Freefall: Yes the names and title might not match with what we are but if you feel comfortable with them go for it.

Liberty: It is also important that you all take your time finding them, it's not gonna be immediate and might take years but it'll be worth it.

They nodded and Grizzly looked on the map on the table.

Grizzly thoughts: Maybe in a year or two i can try this place..Chicago, Decatur Staleys.

Needless the say the Rusherz have become curious on their future prospects on their teams, as well as what memories both good and bad would come.

Meanwhile...

Chris O'Brien: I'm telling ya these guys are a blast!

Chris was on the with another owner, wanting to share information about his meeting with the Cardinal Rusher. After all he promised him to call with him being interested as well.

? (other line): Hehe, you boys made that kid blush so bad he's gonna have to get us to that.

Chris O'Brien: Yeah-so, after all this, you got a Rusher in mind?

?: Actually I do-

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Chris O'Brien (other line): Oh, who is it Halas?

George Halas smiled from his desk looking at the paper clip he cut out, looking at the Bear.

George Halas: Grizzly, I actually have some changes I wish to make in the close future, and I think this Bear has a bright role in it.

Halas looked forward to meeting him VERY SOON.

Don't worry, once we get through the year we shall speed up history and Halas and Grizzly will meet ;).

And yes, Peck and the Cardinals magnet to women being apart of their team (whether they be coaches or owners) is going to come up in the future as well ;)