1Thunder Storm Huddle
Hall of Fame, Canton Ohio...
Troy bolted inside followed by a gust of wind and rain, slamming the door shut as a jolt of lightning brighten the dark sky.
Troy: Okay, safe. Yikes that was too close.
Troy got out his phone and texted his parents he was okay and waiting out the storm, going further into the Hall of fame. Because of the storm it was empty than usual, everyone staying inside.
Troy: -sighs- Stay for football practice and almost get struck by a lightning bolt, things can't get-
The lights went out fast leaving the building in total darkness.
Troy: *annoyed* REALLY!? -groans- GREAT. Just great, now the power is out. *walks* Had to open my...*stops* mouth?
He heard someone, whimpering. Troy started to cautiously look around with his phone light on, going to every spot in the HOF.
It wasn't until he got to the bust room where he saw...he dropped his phone in worry.
Troy: Alto.
The Saint Rusher was on the ground shivering and panting, a look of fear in his eyes with his sunglasses off. Troy immediately went over and knelt next to him.
Troy: *concern* Alto, bud? You okay?
Alto gulped in response, though also surprise to see Troy here.
Alto: *fear* J-Just not a-a fan of st-storms.
Troy: *concern* Alto, you look terrified. I can understand why given what happened with Katrina and-
A loud bang of thunder roared as Alto charged into Troy.
Alto: *Terror* WE'RE GONNA DIE WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!
Troy: *very concern* Alto it's okay! W-We're safe inside your going to be okay.
Alto tighten his grip on Troy who was doing his best to calm his Team's Rusher.
Troy: *very concern* I knew it was going to be bad but THIS, Alto-
?: OVER HERE LADS!
Troy looked up before covering his eyes from the bright light. His eyes quickly adjusted to the lights and soon saw Peg-Leg carrying a electric lantern. Appearing next to him as Toro and Thor.
Peg-Leg: *surprise* Troy? What in the world are yer doing here?
Troy: G-Getting away from the storm. The power went out, and-well...
He eyed a terrified Alto, Toro going over immediately giving him a small hug.
Toro: *calm* It's okay Alto, it's going to be okay we're here.
Thor: We better get him away from the windows and out of sight of this storm.
Peg-Leg: *nods* Right, Troy come with us. Best you get yerself warm up too after being in this weather.
Troy: *small smile* Thanks guys.
Troy got up as Toro grabbed Alto's hand, leading the two away from the storms view.
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Rusherz Quarters...
Troy: -And he screamed there saying we were going to die. I know he had bad memories of Katrina but, never thought it would be this extreme.
Troy was sitting next to the fireplace with the Rusherz who were relaxing here explaining what happened, Alto on the coach with a blanket draped over him and Toro calming his nerves.
Rampage: *sorrow* He has a bad history with severe storms, even before Katrina he gets like this. We've been doing out best to make sure he's in here or away from storms like this.
Talon: Just lucky you found him Troy, we were searching for him and the power going off like that wasn't helping at all.
Troy: *small smile* Just at the right place...*smile falls* He's, going to be okay?
Toro: He's calming down, will be okay just a few shakes here and there.
Alto sighed nodding, heart calming down as he leaned back.
Alto: *tried;downhearted*...Sorry you had to see that Troy, not something that I want anyone to see and not cause i'm embarrassed just...*quiet* Scary sight for someone to see.
Troy: *turns to Alto* It's okay, I'm glad I know now how bad you get with these. You, don't need to tell me how it started if it's still uncomfortable for you.
Alto nodded, curling up in his spot more. He flinched as thunder roared in the background, Peg-Leg grabbing his hand.
Peg-Leg: Safe inside Alto. Your safe.
Alto gulped but nodded.
Alto: *tired;shaken* W-When is it over?
Thor: -sighs- Afraid it won't be till later. Stampede did say we're getting that storm front from the west-
At that moment a loud clap of thunder was heard, Alto gripping his head shaking as tears formed again. This further the others worry..then Troy got up.
Troy: I think I have an idea. My uncle did this with me and my sis alot when he came over to babysit us when we were little. Be right back.
Troy ran off leaving the group confused, even more so when he came back with a large sheet and pillows.
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It took him a few minutes, but Troy smiled at his work.
Troy: There we go!
The Rusherz looked around from their spot on the floor, now covered in pillows with a large sheet hanging above them, but not too far up. Troy crawled in smiling as he sat next to them.
Toro: *confused* So um...what is the pillow and sheet fort for?
Troy: My uncle always told us when we get scared this was super extra security. It helped me out alot when I was little.
Alto, felt a little bit more comfortable even hearing the thunder outside. He basically melted in the pillows feeling a sense of relief.
Troy: Now if only we had a battery powered radio-
Thor: Hold on, Peg-Leg don't you have one in your room?
Peg-Leg: *nods* Aye, I use it at work for some ambience. *crawls out* I'll snag it, know a good station with calm tunes.
Peg-Leg vanished from the group, Troy smiling.
Troy: We got some light and warmth from the fire so we're good with that.
Rampage: Your uncle sounds like a fun guy.
Troy..gave a soft smile, one that worried the others.
Talon: *worried* Troy don't tell me he was the one who-
Troy: *shakes his head* No, but my aunt did. My cousin was born prematurely, but he's doing okay thankfully. It was awhile before I saw him again, he moved closer after the hurricane. He currently lives with my grandparents in Altoona PA. Last I saw him was for the Spring holiday.
Troy leaned back as Peg-Leg entered back in, overhearing the conversation.
Peg-Leg: A single father raising a child with his folks, not a feet that is easy.
Troy: *warm smile* -warm chuckle- You should meet my uncle then. Even though we lost my aunt, and he was down for a while, once my cousin got out of the NI-CU he went straight into father mode. He's gotten back to his normal self, he still misses my aunt, but he always told me he's smiling for her too.
Alto: *small smile* I-I'm glad to hear he's-he's okay.
With a click soft gentle music surrounded the area.
Troy: Think we should be good for a while right?
Peg-Leg: Yes. This radio got power that will last for hours on end, we will be good.
Alto sighed as he could feel his heart calm down at last, making the others relieved to see this.
Toro: Will say Troy, your a good problem solver.
Troy: *smiles* Always been my thing, was obsessed with the mystery games my uncle would bring me and we would play hours on end.
Thor: Good to know you have that ability when your not giving us heart attacks.
The others chuckled as Troy playfully nudged the Viking Rusher.
Rampage: In any case, we'll be able to ride out this storm in comfort.
Alto: Yeah...Thanks Troy, I owe ya one.
Troy smiled warmed as he gave a one arm hug to the Saint Rusher.
Troy: No need, I'm just happy to see you calm and relax.
Alto smiled grew as the group sat back and listened to the music.
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Troy...Troy...Troy.
Troy moaned as he woke up, sitting up to see Cyclops in the entry way of the fort. The others had fallen asleep as the music played.
Troy: C-Cyclops? Wha-yawns-What time is it?
Cyclops: 6:45. Power came back on and we found, *looks around* This.
Stampede poked his head in with a smile.
Stampede: Will say this is a nice fort you made here TK,
Troy: *sheepish smile* Hehe, thanks. Must of fallen asleep there.
Stampede: Not just you. You got ALTO to sleep through that storm, that's an accomplishment there kid.
Cyclop: Not easy for him to sleep through these types of storms so gotta give credit. *looks around* I take it involves all this?
Troy: *nods* Yeah, helped calm his nerves but I think he'll be more at ease with this.
Troy turned to Alto, lightly shaking him.
Troy: Hey Alto, the storm's gone and everyone is home.
Alto: *waking up* St-storm is what?
Troy: Storms gone, and everyone made it home safely.
Alto slowly got up stretching, looking up to see Stampede and Cyclops smiling at him.
Cyclops: Well good evening Mister sleepy head.
Alto jumped, which woke the others up fast.
Alto: *surprise* How-The power came back on?
Stampede: Yep, and the storm broke apart to. Glad to see your alright through.
Alto smiled and nodded, turning to Troy.
Alto: The guys had some back up.
Talon: *remembers* OH TROY YOUR FOLKS!
Thor: Right their probably heading over here.
Alto: *nods* Knowing them they would want to drive you home.
Troy: Yeah, better meet up with them.
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Troy's father was waiting out in the car outside the hall of fame when he saw Troy walked out. He became surprise when the Saint Rusher and a few others followed him out and over to the car, Troy opening it.
Mr. Kang: *surprise* What brings you all out here?
Alto: He-ran into me during a freak out moment, you know I'm not good with serve storms and all that.
Stampede: So your son helped Alto through the storm, wanted to let you know he was in good hands.
Mr. Kang smiled as Troy got in, lowering the window and closing the door.
Troy: You going to be okay?
Alto nodded with the others.
Rampage: Just get home safe okay? Roads might be flooded.
Toro: And stay safe okay? Know the storms gone but can never be to careful.
Mr. Kang: We will, have a good evening boys.
Rusherz: Same to you.
With that Troy rolled up the window and waved them goodbye till tomorrow.
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Mr. Kang: You did the right thing helping him Troy, I have a hunch you used your uncle's techniques during storms.
Troy: *nods* Yeah, hey can we visit him, grandpa, grandma and my cousin soon? Just cause.
His father smile warmed as he nodded.
Mr. Kang: You know, that is a wonderful idea.
Troy smile grew as he looked out the window musing.
Troy's thoughts:...I might have to talk to the others and RZ but, I would love to tell my uncle about you Alto.
With that the car drove off home as the sky slowly cleared, a red bird flying in the sky.
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