Spot gets well in time to show the Rusherz the wonders he saw on his mission.
Painting the town Rush Zone Style
December 15, 1920...
Freefall shut off the small flashlight as Spot closed his month. The two were one of the living rooms of the White House, the Seahawk doing a check on on Spot.
Freefall: Well, good news is your breathing is normal now. Your back to regular body temperature as well.
Spot: So-does that mean my Hypothermia is gone?
Freefall gave a happy smile nodding.
Freefall: But I would like it if you take it easy, no running around yet.
Spot beamed as he lunged at Freefall into a hug laughing.
Freefall: *happy* Thank you so much Freefall!
Freefall: Do-Don't just thank me, Dean and the professors at University have been very helpful with helping me learn more of the ins and outs.
Both broke the hug.
Freefall: So, what's the first thing you want to do now since your off IR?
Spot could GLOW with the smile he was giving.
later; in Town...
All thirty one Rusherz were in awe at the town, Spot grinning as they looked around. The first thing Spot wanted to do was keep his word and show the others Washington DC during the holidays. All were bundled up for the snowy weather, and Spot was given a bit extra due to the scare.
Peg-Leg: *awe* Spot, Lad...THIS is what you saw?
Spot: I know! It's so beautiful right!?
Bolt: *awe* Just-look at this place, it's incredible!
Cyclops: *awe* Agree. This place looks amazing actually seeing it.
Spot: So, where do you guys want to go?
Freefall: *awe* I-Where do we even begin? There is so much.
Liberty: I got suggestion form the staff to check out a place called the Eastern Market. Let's start there.
All nodded as they followed the map the president gave them-
WELL, gave wasn't really what they would call it. HE PRACTICALLY TOLD THEM TO BRING ONE TILL THEY KNEW ALL THE LOCATIONS, NOT JUST DC.
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Beast: *smells the air* Oh I like this place. Look at all this!
All looked in awe at the market places at Eastern Market, stalls of food and crafts aligned the interior of the Building.
Fang: *awe* Wow...so many places.
Pillage: *awe* Yeah, this place is huge w-where do we start?
Liberty: *smiles* Well let's just walk and see what's in store! We don't have any time limit on anything so we're gonna play it by year!
They smiled as they headed off .All soon were looking at the stalls in awe of the crafts and skills of each person. Each stall had it's own charmed from fruits, to vegetables, to painting, sculptures, and even a band played in the background that got them swaying as they walked. All around there was so much to see in the decked out Market.
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Freedom soon whistled them to a stall, all quickly going over. They watched as one cleaned the fish, then handed it to a man who felad the fish with speed and precision. He sent two of the finished fish to another who soon wrapped it and another who placed it on ice behind a glass shelf.
The process repeated in perfection each time.
Thor: *awe* Dang, you think you will be able to do that soon Beast?
Beast: Um-maybe?
Swoop turned his head-freezing in place as he slowly walked away.
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The Eagle Rusher was awe as he looked over the plants dotting the rows. He looked at a makeshift wall seeing the wreaths hanging on there, then looked down at the small bundle of leaves tied together. He picked on up looking it over.
Swoop: *lifts it over his head* Wonder what this-
Little girl: MAMA! LOOK! MR. SWOOP UNDER MISTLETOE!
Mother: S-Sweety I don't think you should-
-Swoop was soon as red as the berries on it as the little girl planted a peck on his cheek giggling.
Little Girl: Your under the mistletoe Mr. Swoop! You gotta kiss someone under the mistletoe.
Swoop was frozen in place, shock on his face as the mother ran over and swept her daughter in her arms.
Mother: Oh goodness I am so sorry Swoop. *to her daughter* Sweety, we don't go around kissing random people on the cheek.
Little Girl: But Grandma says you have to kiss someone under the mistletoe though.
Mother: Grandma meant you family sweety-
?: WHOA SWOOP!
The Rusherz ran over seeing Swoop still red.
Lasso: Dang, why you so red?
Mother: Apologies, my Daughter was following instructions from my mother. That plant has a tradition to it and my mother was telling her what to do if someone was under it; my daughter thought it was for everyone while it's mostly for friends and loved ones.
Liberty: AND-What is it they you do under it?
Swoop: *stunned*-Mistletoe-equals a kiss.
All starred at the planet hung over Swoop's head.
-Blow-Torch immediatly took the plant and put it back onto he table.
Blow-Torch: I THINK we should avoid going under these during the season.
They nodded fast as Scavenger took Swoop's hand and they left, giving nods of thanks and holiday wishes to the women and her daughter.
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Stampede: Okay. Well, that happened. Will admit this is a very interesting place, I can see why it's very popular. How's Swoop?
Scavenger as sitting next to Swoop outside the market, the Eagle still in shock.
Scavenger: Still blue screening.
Liberty sighed rubbing Swoop's back.
Liberty: I know you should respect and learn from your elders, but detailed information to the young.
Scavenger: I think we might need something to help calm his heart.
Freefall: *Thinks* I think that's a good idea, not to mention we all might want to take a break from walking. *looks at the clock* Wow, we were in there for hours.
Stampede: *looks around* There's some good restaurants here we can check out. *opens the map* Let's see here...*spots one* OH! How about this one? *shows it to the others* Old Ebbitt Grill.
Rampage: Looks like a good place. You all wanna check it out?
All nodded, Swoop giving a small one still being in shock.
Old Ebbitt Grill...
They walked in from the cold, taking in the warmth of the restaurant. Swoop had luckily calmed down a bit from the shock.
Toro: -whistles- Nice place, decked out too.
Waiter: Hello, welcome to Old Ebbitt Gri-*sees the number of Rusherz*ll
He had to stop seeing THIRTY TWO RUSHERZ inside, looking around.
Liberty: Hello, we would like to eat here if that's alright?
-The Waiter dropped the papers in his hand, giving a 'one moment' signal, before running off.
Waiter: MANGER! WE NEED MORE TABLES AND CHAIRS! BIG GROUP!
The Rusherz blinked in confusion hearing this.
Grizzly: Um..okay. Guess they are not use to large parties?
Pack: I read on the pamphlet they do so-*shrugs* Guess they didn't expect thirty two in a group.
The manger came running in, freezing in place seeing the Rusherz.
Stampede: I-Suppose you never had a large group of thirty two?
Manager: I was not expecting such a turn out. What brings you all here if you don't mind me asking.
Freefall: Stampede pointed out this place on the map. It sounded like a nice place, and needless to say by the interior and exterior the results certainly show.
The manager smiled at the compliment, nodding.
Manager: Well, I was not expecting a large party to show but please come in! We'll place you at the bar, AH no alcohol though. I heard what happened last time.
Thor nervously chuckled with the others.
Thor: Ahahaha, seems your not the only one with lore Lib.
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They were sitting at the bad, looking at the menu.
Chief: Hey these look really good. So much to choose from.
Arrow-Head: Maybe we should try the specialty here. This is the first time we're ordering at a resturant.
They nodded as the waiter came over.
Waiter: Anything you gentlemen like?
Pillage: Ah, mind if we try your specialty? This is our first time at a restaurant ordering, so we thought it would be a good idea to try the most ordered one.
Waiter: *smiles* Ah yes, that would be our famous oysters...*looks at some of them* Umm, can i ask a strange question?
All Rusherz: *very confused* Sure?
Waiter: Can you tell me what kind of food eaters you are? You know Herbivores and such.
All Rusherz: *very confused* -Omnivores?
All starred at eachother for a moment.
Waiter: ALL OF YOU? Even the Birds, Equine and Dolphin Rusherz..they eat meat?
All Rusherz: *Very confused* YES?
Again, quiet.
Waiter: Huh...that's, very interesting. *smiles* That's actually relieving to hear, will be honest all the restaurants got worried about what kind of foods you eat. So hearing your all Omnivores is a weight off our shoulders.
Beast: I had no idea there was a debate about that with us. Is it possible to let them all know we're all Omnivores?
Waiter: Of course. No then, about those oysters-
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Claw: *licks mouth* Okay, these are really good.
The Rusherz ate with smiles on their faces as the Waiter and tender watched in awe.
Tender: *awe* And their all Omnivores?
Waiter: *awe* Yep.
Tender: *awe* Even the ones considered Herbivores on our planet?
Waiter: *awe* Yep.
Tender: *awe* I-Will be honest, it's really weird seeing a Dolphin EAT OYSTERS.
Waiter: I wonder if they have differnt beliefs when it comes to eating-
Sonar: The answer is yes. *both turned to him* You have to finish eating the meat till none is left, it is meant to show respect to the creature that was hunted and made into the meal.
-Both were in awe at the answer.
Waiter: Wow...that, is a very deep way to think of it. *smiles* Heh, learn something new everyday.
K-9: AND I know where to go to when we come into town. Man this is so good!
They smiled as the Rusherz ate the oysters.
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Liberty: *hands the cash over* And keep the change. We promise we will come back here.
Manager: Thank you so much! Have a Happy Holiday!
Liberty waved as he was the last to re-enter the winter landscape.
Swoop: Oh that was so good, and needed.
Steed: Yeah, and your out of your blue screen too Swoop that's-*looks over-awe* Beautiful.
All turned, and froze in awe struckness. The dusk sky had painted the sky, and the lights gleamed in the snowy world.
Stallion: *awe* Oh wow...
Lasso: *Chuckles* Now that's one beaut of a site.
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They walked down the road, looking at all the excitement of the town. Children were running around throwing snowballs and building snowmen. Adults were talking amongst eachother, some holding warm drinks walking or sitting in smiles. Music played in the air with the falling snow.
Cyclops: *awe* I didn't see this during the blizzard.
Peck: Probably everyone was inside staying safe that day, well other than us.
Pack: Will say, I would like a team that plays with this setting.
Grizzly, Thor and Beast: SAME.
Stampede: *chuckles* I would like that too.
Spot was beaming-when he felt a hand on his shoulder, turning to see Liberty.
Liberty: Though I want you to never repeat what you did that day...I will say today was really fun, so I'm glad you took a peak at this.
Spot warmly smiled as he hugged the others; surprised, but they soon smiled and hugged back.
Spot: -I'm so happy i got you guys.
Later, White House...
President Woodrow Wilson: *Smiling* Ah hello boys! I see you had a fun time in town.
The Rusherz smiled as they set their winter cloths to the side and off the ground.
Freefall: It was amazing Woodrow. The whole place was decked out it felt like I was in a whole new place.
Rampage: We had a-minor incident regarding 'MISTLETOE', but it was a laugh later. We also ate at a place called Old Ebbitt Grill, REALLY GOOD.
President Woodrow Wilson: *Chuckles* I'm glad you had fun...AND, *sly smile* I might had left out that information on the Mistletoe for some payback-
Freefall and Swoop: *blushing* YOU-
The others couldn't help but laugh as Freefall and Swoop's feathers ruffled.
Swoop: *blushing* WHY'D IT HAD TO BE ME!? I DIDN'T INITIATE THE CLASS SESSION!
Woodrow bellowed in laughter with the others. It took a while but they calmed down as he smiled.
President Woodrow Wilson: Oh yes, your all going to have a visit from Mr. Carr and a few of the owners on the 20th. They want to see you all before the 25th.
Liberty: Well i bet they also want to meet Cyclops and check on Spot. Know Carr was in a frenzy when I got a call from him on this month's first.
Cyclops blushed a bit there, rubbing his head.
Cyclops: I didn't know I would cause such a ruckus. I will admit, I'm curious on seeing these guys.
Spot: AND, I need to apologies for scaring them like that.
He smiled...and then something popped in his head seeing Spot talking to the others, remembering a conversation.
Back in January...
President Woodrow Wilson: -Wait so, you raised him as a newborn?
Liberty nodded as the two sat in his office.
Liberty: Yeah, few hours born too. We basically took him in and raised him up.
President Woodrow Wilson: So-you-
Liberty: Yeah, we don't have the paper work though. *Worry* To be honest, it worries me what will happen if we had to go to places where they would need proof. -sighs- Me and the others always wished we could make it official.
present...
AN IDEA...A GLORIOUS, WONDERFUL IDEA FORMED IN HIS HEAD.
THE PREFECT GIFT FOR SPOT FROM THE THIRTY ONE RUSHERZ. AND HE WAS GONNA MAKE IT HAPPEN.
So...what is Woodrow Wilson gonna do for the Rusherz ;)?