..Thread  for Team events , outside of  game

  The party was  set to start  17n 8:00PM...people started tom arrive at 7:00.  The  Investors and  contributors  were  given little medal medallions  with a  Golden Dragon engraved., not only as a keepsake, but to  ID them to  the Players  and Coaches .


 A wishing well was set, just off the  Manor  with two  Amota  security  , dressed  as Knights...for  'extra  donations'  Tables  with   large BAskets of goods , for a Basket raffle  were set up as well.


  Rows  and rows  of tables, with  everything  from  steaks  to  hotdogs,  fruits. veggies.. and  tons of cakes  and   cookies.. Two  bars were set up.


 down By the LAke  were some   ferry  boats  to   glide  across from  need to end ,  for those  wishing some time away from the   crowd.


 a Children's section  was    roped off with many Kids from the Hospital  as well  Amota  Family Members  children.. with   Mummy pinatas  and  apple bobbling  , crafts  and  other  games.

 Mr amnd Mrs  Amota  were  dressed   like a Viking  KIng  and  His  Queen... Lu-ti  was in her   Costume  Yuto was dressed like  a WWII Aussie   desert rat.

A convoy of cars pulled into the estate, led by a certain distinctive Dragon Green truck. Ben parked up and got out, the robe flapping around his legs as he clapped the pointy hat on his head and retrieved his staff from the gun rack.

He then headed for the festivities.
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  Security people dressed  as Musketteers  greeted the cars  as the  were waved into the parking area. They all got the  same   words  from  each...

 "..Please leave your  keys  in the car..  Warlord Amota  has provided  for  those  who partake  too much, Your   chariots   will remain  safe...."

 Servers   drssed as BArbarian   women and Men with Fur  loincloths  and  tops, with  leather  sandals , sorting   dagger on thier hims, carrier  trays  of  Finger  foods  a round.


 A LArge  Gazebo was set up  about 49 yards  from the Wishing well and  some  'name '  entertainers '  were  singing..


   The  gold medallions were easy to see for all the players  no know who was  an 'investor'... Ivory Collins and His  wife  were present, she looked a good 20 years  younger then him. She was  dressed  as a LAdy Pirate, he  was dressed as  Superman


  Players  scattered  around moving, meeting and greeting   and/or  just grabbing  food  and drinks

 Kids  were taken to the kid  area   by Babarbians   to have  fun,  and play games.. there  was  even a  large screen set up with  scarey Kids  Halloween fare  , running constantly..

 The smell of  food, cotton  candy and  kettlecorn  wafted through the estate..

  Ben was approached  from  the back  a vocie  said,..greetings,  Wizard... you have come to  join my party..Yes?

 Ly-ti  had  a pari of  'woodland' leather   boots up to her thighs,   a Quiver on her back    and a Bow in her  hand  as well  as a thin blade on her  Him.

  The top  5  Group Of  Lana and the Reavers  were playing, alot of   folks in costume were  dancing to popular songs.. after  the LAtest  Song,  Lana  a Slim  Red haired  woman  called out,..Thank you all for turning out  for this   party-Fundraiser  that is being sponsored  by  The Amotas!  there  were  claps  , cheers  and Whistles, as she   laughed   Pointing her free hand at the warlord  and His queen.

 She licked her  lips  a bit    and said,..but?.... I hear this  did not  come without cost?...  Yuto's   Victory party   had to be  canceled to fit this  in... Now?... We in show business have our good luck rites?..  I don't think its  fair, to  sacrifice    good luck, while  providing   for the  Children's   Section of Amota Med?.. am I right...

 People clapped and Cheered  and  she  Nodded her head  as she walked   back and  forth on the Gazebo.

 ... So?.... where is Adam Bronk?...


  Mr  Amota called  out in a laughing Voice,..he had better be here! more laughing.


  Ivory Collins  and his wife were with  the Amotas, as  well as    frank Loften and his wife, the owner of the Titans.. they were dressed  as  a  french  farmer and  his wife.

 Mik was Pushing  Adam  Forward.....I  found the Hoser..um..partner.. I  um.. rounded him  up..eh?

 Lana  waved him up to the Gazebo..... Come on  Adam.. I won't  Bite!... she was dressed as her band  was.. as  Vampires, though her outfit was on..the skimpy side...unless you want me to!

 The  Crowded laughed   as  Adam looked    more  then a little   embarrassed  as  Mik pushed him a  few more steps...

 some of the   investors  who knew  Adam , only from  TV games started   chanting...'ADAM  ADAM..."

 He  walked up on the  Gazebo   and   People cheered.. Lana  greeted Him with a Hug.....Hey there  Adam....

 he returned the hug  a bit awkwardly,..Um....  Hey, Lana...

 she giggled the Crowd laughed  as Adam Looked around, Uncomfortable.....I like the Mustache .. you should keep it... Most of the  folks Booed..some cheers...

 she  smiled at   Adam her  eyes  glistening in the lights,..ahhh,,what do they know ..right?..So..you know why  you're here  right?... You're  Number one   hit song in   The Jacksonville  area...!...Bet  you didn't even know that..huh?

 ..ahh?.. No.. i hear it..but.. that's  just  from the Vid..and...

 She hugged  Him with One   arm as she  Pointed to the  crowd,..so?.. we Know  what  we're  Gonna do..Right?

  Bronk's eyes  got  wide...

  she   hugged him  again with the Mic hand,..Come on?...  You worried  about a  couple thousand people?.... You  play  before  what..60..70 thousand..not  counting TV? I have seen you play.. crowds  don't bother you?

 You  watch   me play? people laughed  and hooted..


Lana  winked to the crowd,..You bet i do?... like a  few Million other Ladies out there....  do You listen  to My music?

 Adam   shrugged, ..I have a few of you..um..CDs   and Vids....

 Mik called out , grinnning,..more then a  few , hoser!.. I've  been in your   car.. I see them...um..partner..

 Lana   Smiled  more,..well  well  well.... a Fanboy?

 ..well.. I ..um..like alot of your songs... so...

 Wow ..Adam.. I don't  know which one   I like More... Shy  Adam... or    the nut  job Bronk!   she pointed to the crowd, the feed  back was  about mixed  with   nutjob' and  'Adam'.

  well?..  Look we have these nice people  waiting to party... so Lets  Get this  done..Umm?

  He pointed out into the darkness, that was lit  only  by torches  and a few  'safety lights', except  for this area......I need Wills  for ..the   one party?...

 a voice   came from the   crowd ,..No way man!..you're  on your own tonight!

 People laughed  LAna   Smiled at Adam,.. you got me  tonight Adam... You do  your part.. I do his part.....come on?.. for me? she  flashes  a  smile   and  fluttered   her  eyelashes...

 Um...sure.. that would keep the Good Luck thing going....

 Lana  says,..you never  know  how lucky you can get!  the  crowd  oooohhhhhh....

 She handed Him her  Mic. and the    Lead  Guitar tossed her  another,..al right  folks?  The Dragon Theme song!  Feel free to  help us out...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt1AR_i5dX4

 The Music  started and  Adam  cleared his throat... and  started to sing.. and slowly gained  confidence  as he  sang  louder  with more  feeling.. Lana  added back round  and  the 'rap'  part of the Song..

   Cindy and some   of the other   reporters  took  vids  and  photos... when Adam  got to the parts  of  "  Take a swing  i can take a hit"  Lana   would     yell WOOOOO!!.. when she  did the rap   part Adam   danced..perhaps not overly well  next to her...

   about halfway through    Lana    waved her hands  for  people to sing along  with " for the Glory"

  when the Song was over  , Lana   was Laughing, Adam was  grinning , people called.....that was great!..but  something is  Missing..isn't it?

 ..The Dragon  stomp!


 she gave Adam  a  Hug,see that LAdies...  Smart and Cute! more laughing.

  .. Ben.. Lu-ti!.. you get started  we have Dragon....

  Lu-ti  dragged  'Bendulf'  tot eh front of the GAzebo  as  dragonettes , players   and player's  wives  heard the  Music..   then, Comign up from the Lang was a   Giant chinese   dragon,   with   people   making it  dance towards the   gazebo   as the     Band   played the  Dragon stomp beats..getting louder   as the  Dragon  Go  neared.. Lu-ti  smilign away as  her and Ben led  the      people  around  the   crowd, waiting  for the dragon to reach them..


 Adam  Went to  leave, and Lana   says,..not  so Fast    flyboy! she   grabbed    Adam's   hips  and  they did   the  stomp on the  gazbeo  with  the   drummers     keeping the steady beat going...

 as players   got in  Line  Bing said asked   Emma,..you think Cap  and  Wonderwoman would  stomp?

Emma had arrived with her old truck. It was her last week with it, so she'd opted to use her own vehicle a bit more often than she usually did. She was dressed in the Wonder Woman costume when she arrived, parking the truck and, per the security people, left her keys in the vehicle.

The woman made a note of the people with the gold medallions. It was certainly a good idea, as it gave a visual reminder of who the money people were.

She'd been hanging out with Bing a bit when Lana pulled Adam up on stage. "He really needs to get used to this sort of thing," the woman commented with a comfortable smile. When Bing asked about the stomp, she nodded. "Of course. Even Cap can relax a little bit," she replied as she went to join the man for the Dragon Stomp.

 The   Giant    Dragon undulated  witht eh poles of the  people  operating it..  as he  grew  ever   Closer.

  Bing seemed  to be havign a Good  Time... and they Noted  Cindy  joined in the Line  behind Mik as the Cam guy used a smaller Cam to  film,.. Ya Know..'Ms  Prince" ..I hope you decide to stay here...Dragons  would  be a bit differant, with out you...

    watching  with His wife,  Mr Amota looked down with Pride  at his  'Dragon Family'...  The Commish   took a sip of his   wine  and said,..I can Honsetly say, I have never seen this    before... its   Like a pep rally...

 Loften  and his  Wife  watched  with slight  smiles,  Frank Point..is that Coach Sims?ed out,

 Nilie Amota   nodded, ..yes... and  his   wife...

 Sims was  Dressed  as Hermes  with the   winged  Helmet... His  wife  was dressed  as  Artemis complete  with Golden bow.. they had   Joined in the Stomp as well.

   People  with Medallions  showed up  at the wishing well  Dropping in checks,  or cash.  Guards   had them sign  a booklet that would later  be used to acknowledge  thier contribution.

Emma smiled at Bing's words before replying. "Well Captain, I can't really think of any good reasons to leave. But that fate is, at least partially, in the hands of the Amotas," the woman commented while they performed the stomp. She wasn't expecting to leave, and she didn't expect that the owners were eager to run her off the team.

This celebration was certainly similar to a college rally than what she expected most of the donors were used to, but she was getting used to the way the Dragons did things. She figured that, at some point, she and the other players would be expected to mingle. But she didn't need to rush off immediately for that.

"Impressive band they've got up there for this. Definitely not a cheap booking. How'd you settle on Captain, anyway?" Emma asked.

   Bing shrugged about the Band, as they  did The Stomp.....Don't know  much about the BAnd, 'cept the  drummer is from JAcksonville.. I think the Singer  chick is a New York Girl....I do know they are Up in the charts though...

 He Chuckles,..the first Halloween,  My parents  said,  i could have  one, 'for real costume'.. and  we  sent to the Shopping center.. no Malls  in decent driving  distance  from my house he    chuckles  again,so we   go into Holiday section of the  Big store  that was there?...  I saw CAptain America.. and   Spiderman... turns out  the spiderman   suit  was one  size  too small, and the Captain America  was  just right... so that was my first and Only 'bought' costume... I took a few  pics  in the Mirror and sent them to My Folks..showed them the  'Movie Bag' it came in.. they'll go nuts..

 Lana  saw  smilign  as  her  and Bronkl  did  the stomp  back and forth  on the Gazebo, while  Ben  lead the long  line  of party folks, waiting  for the Dragon to arrive and finish the stomp.. Yuto Provided  a Tape of the stomp  so the   party folks   could all 'roar' at the   right time.

 Mr Amota   smiles  as he looked at his  wife.....we should be havign  fun too...

 His wife  smiled  and  they  entered the Line  a  few people in front of  Emma  and Bing.

 Ivory turned to   the Loftons  and said,..now?.. I have seen  everything....

 The Commish's  wife  elbowed him,..shush!.. they are havign   fun..it is a party to raise money for  kids... and.. for everyone here to have some fun doing it.... beats those  stuffy dinners  where   everyone rights  out a check after  dinner

Emma smiled. "I'm sure they'll appreciate it. I'm just grateful for a costume that fits alright. Lots of ghosts for me when I was younger," Emma replied. Though they did celebrate Halloween, since they could get free candy, it was a bit different in downtown Detroit than in other places. "I think your build fits Captain America better anyway," Emma added.

She continued doing the Dragon Stomp as she talked. "And yeah, top five charts I think? I don't keep up as much as I possibly should. But I've at least heard of her, so that's something."

  The dragon Arrived, the   leader of  the   Dragon  timing  is  approach  with Ben and Lu-ti  and the head.

 The    Dragon's eha d  shout out  Flames   as    Lana, Adam and the  Band  Yelled  witht eh Final Roar.

…………………………….
 Vicki had  a sorcess  costume that  was slit all the  way up to her hip, she had  some sparkling  makeup on her  arms   ahd cheeks. She was   talking with  Lucas who was dressed  as a Bear...


 Linda  was there  , her  roaring   20s dress and a    tommygun.. she was  sippign on a  fruity drink  and talkigj to a  Guy from the  office  who was  dressed like a WWII paratrooper.

The  Line  broke up  after the  Dragon went on its  way through the  estate.

...........

 Adam   was about to  Lave the Stage  again, Lana   grabbed him by his belt,wait  wait..... Eddie...  You take  this song.. Right..... try... 17?...

 Eddie grinned,..Alright  folks.. a bit of a  slow one  now... Have Fun.....


 The began to Play with Ediie singign ,  While    Lana  Pulled  Adam  out   to Dance,  Holding him  close..  smiling at  Him... and Giggled  at the Song.


 Adam   was  sorta  smiling back,  Lana  was  takign  softly   and smilign as she did...

  Mik was standing  Near Bing  and  Emma,..they look pretty good?.. Mabbe  should both dressed up like smurfs?

 Bing Looks at  Mik,..you aren't  even taller then him?

    Mike  adjusted his  10 gallon hat,..I am With this hat!


  near the  End Of  the Song Eddie leaned Over  the stage and  sang..at Adam.. "what are you waitin for..."

 Adam Looked  At Lanna  she  sorta  gave a Qick nod, and he  Kissed her...some of the Crowd    cheered...

 White was  eating a  ghostshaped  donut.....Must be the  Mustache  ... he Looked at Bing and Emma,  ..what?.. Look?.. I'm Hawkeye.. i don't  have  no  singers    dancing with me...

Ben looked at Lu-Ti.

"You look wonderful, darling."

He laughed with the rest when Adam was hauled up to sing, and was happy to join Lu-Ti in leading the Stomp line. As he took his place, he fiddled with something in his hand, then held it in the air.

In time with the Stomp, he emitted small bursts of flame from his fingers, or so it appeared.

"It's called a Magician's Hand Gun," he explained to Lu-Ti. "I visited a magic store this afternoon and picked up a bunch of tricks."

Emma shook her head. "You know the average height of a guy is right around 5'9", right? He's right around average height. Pro athletes tend to be on the tall side of things is all. Short is like 5'4"," Emma commented. She grew up with a lot of comments about her extreme height, so she understood a bit where Adam was coming from. "Besides, he's dancing with a celebrity musician, so I'd say things are going alright for him at the moment."

She offered a hand to Bing. "You up for some dancing? I'd rather get out there than just stand about, you know?"

  The People around  ooohhhhhh and laughed  at the   magic   Ben created .. when the Stomp was  ended ,  and Eddie took over to sign a  slower  song, So Lana  could  dance.

  Lu-ti pulled him a bit close  and said,..we are taking this   dance. Soon  we will have  to smile and walk around and talk with   people we do not know...

 when the  sound  was    Donwe  Lana   waved  to Eddie  without lookign  Back, and they played  a slower  instrumental, and more, Including  many of the  gold  medal 'winners'..joined in.

  Lana  waved awa  one of the Dragonettes  , who tried to , cut in, for a Dance.

  Collins  was   dragged    down the steps  By his wife  for   the  Dance, and  Lofton shrugged  as he held out his hand  to his  wife.

 Bing asked   Emma  if she wanted to  Dance...  Mik intercepted the Dragonette who  Lana  shooed away... Cidy had her   Camera Guy put  down his  machine and they  joined in.

 a tiny bit of breeze, as the night began to cool down, caused the flames to flicker a bit, on the torches.

 soft strains of a string band  , could be hear  wafting up from the lake.. and   the hapy sounds of  Kids in the  play area  drifted  about..murmurs  and laughter  comign from those who  stood to watch, or   just didn't feel like  dancing.
……………………………………………...

 Lana   rested her  head on  Adams  left shoulder,..this  doesn't seem like a wild , Dragon party....

  Yeah?... it  will  pick up  as every one unwinds  and  we  players  start  meeting  and greeting...Some  of the  Guys  will make a bigger splash..

 ..what  about you?.. Will you make a ..'bigger splash' ?


 he chuckled,..I'm Dancing with a Hot  singer  Chick..who made me  sing in front of  a couple thousand people.. I think My splash has been made...

  She smiled  .....yes it has...

………………………………………….

 Emma and Bing  danced.. as Worth   walked  by    with  some   cards  and   that were  secured together   to   he  could  'shuffle' them in the air... he winked at them  and   Kept moving towards .

  ..so?.. tomorrow    while you guys go through Practice.. I get to    walk around and  do some static  stuff...because   the Docs  say i shouldn't  run until  thursday..Coach says  I am a Game time decison...

 Then he smiled,..you know..after this dance is over, we gotta  go   talk with  folks..but..before  we leave tonight.. I'm thinkin Cap and  Wonderwoman need at least one more dance like this?


.................

  Payne and Wheeler   were havign a 'debate'  Wheeler  says,All I'm saying?.. I should have been  Thor.. and You Heimdal....

 why?..c ause  I'm Black ?

 NOOO..because   I'm Blonde.. besides.. Heimdal was only  black in the movie!

  Payne  shook his head,  Payne's  wife   stood  with  Wheeler's  GF both looked  bummed out as the  two men argued.


  Mik and White  came over,..eh, Hoser  partners? You  gonna  be takin'  long?

 they  both looked  at  Mik.. and started to laugh at his  big hat...

  Mik  Looked at White and they Both shrugged  as they   asked   the two ladies to Dance... Mik  went off with Payne's wife, who as about  6 inches taller then him..  White  went off  with   Wheeler's  GF  who had  abotu   three inches on him.

   they dance the slow dance  with them  and Wheeler Looked at Payne,..um... maybe  we better dance with them next dance?

 Payne  nodded as he sipped from his beer.

"Ugh, the dreaded game time decision status. Hope you heal up quickly," Emma said with a sympathetic smile. A nod was given about the dance. "I think we can manage that," the tall woman replied to the statement about getting in another dance later.

Once the dance ended, Emma would go and start to mingle, as the investors did expect to see team members and interact with them.

  The  second  slow dance over, Lana  Gave   Adam a   quick Kiss on the cheek,..Go make some money for the kids.. I have to go back to work..

 She  went  Up  On  the Gazebo,..Ok!..I'm Back.. a little weak in the Knees  but I'm back... she  laughed    as  some  folks Pounded Adam on the shoulders.


 ..we'll throw a slow  song in now and then?.. but lets  get this  party hoppin!!!

 The  Music  started   and She looked  down  at Adam  when she started to sing...  then    went  across Gazebo with the  Band  backing her  up with whooos…


https://www.youtube.com/watch?...p;list=RDd_s1jBgB_bM

 An Older   waman Tapped     Adam on the Shoudler, his eyes  saw the   medal   in between the    coocnut bra she had  for  her    south pacfic  dancer  costume  and they  she began   dance...

 ..so?.. Adam  Bronk?.. aren't you a bit  small for a Football player?

 he    smiles a suffarable smile,..yeah.. well..footballs  aren't very big or heavy..so i sorta   get by...

 She   laughed  a forced  laugh  and dance

 Lana    grinned at Adam  as she  sang  the  chorus...

>um.....   so.. Yo are friends of the Amota's?

  ..west Coast..San Diego Fan... i hear they are interested  in trading for you?

 Adam   chuckled,..Don't believe  everything you hear... But   San Diego  wouldn't be a bad place to play?..  this is home for me now...something bad  would have to happen to get me  outta here?....   Did you come  for the party?... or to   help out  witht the Kids?.. or....both?

  Both?..  My Company deals  with  the Amota's.. Computer  parts and such.. they  helped     us alot... and we helped  our  community.. so?..only fair  i come out here  to have some fun, and  help out    some kids?

 she smiles,..let's hit that wishing well?.. and   we'll see about another Dance?

 lead the   way, Ma'am...

 MA"AM!.. I'm  not that much older then you....

  Adam   picked up the fumble and ran,ahhh.. not offense.. i was  working on being 'in character  as the   Pilot?...  he offered his arm  and she  took it  as they headed to the wishing  well.

  Jers  . dressed as  any Alien  fighter pilot  with lizard-like    makeup on,watched   Adam  take the Lady to the wishing well,..and that's why the   dude can return kicks...
 he shakes His head  as  two    Guys with medals  come up and start  talking to him about the  upcoming  Titans.

....................

 Emma    saw  a  older man, rather  well groomed.. he  was  dressed like a British Colonial  SGT from Africa. White  helmet,   Red Tunic  and all.

 He  Pointed at her  with the hand that held  his drink, you are  Emma   Reese.. right?.. can't be too many women  who could  pull off that costume... I'm Jake  Needs.. i'm from  Georgia... Your  Dragons  are stealing aot of theThunder from the  Falcons  down this way....

  again the  drink hand  Points  to  Mr  and Mrs  Amota who were trying to dance to faster  Music  with  big grins on thier faces,..The Amotas  seem to have   things    well in hand  down here... How do you feel about Jacksonville ?


........................

  Ben was Approached  by  a couple of Younger people.. maybe, mid  20's  they both had  slight asian features, Both were dressed  as the  Original  Star  trek 'red  Shirt' security people.....You are  Ben?..yes?...  only one can   be that tall!

 the    woman smiled,it is much pleasure.... to meet you...

 Lu-Ti was dragged off  by a fellow dressed as a WWII German tank commander.


 ..you make..much big plays....  you be moving to japan?

 ..after you marry?.. Yes?... you come to Japan?

……………………………………...


 Smokey  had  three people over  at the  wishing  well writing out checks  as they laughed with him  , he stood there in his    old time golfer's  costume. an prop  club that looked like a MAshie..he was telling them stories in a way only  Smokey could.
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Ben enjoyed dancing with Lu-Ti, but all too soon the dance was done and they had to be social.

"Yes, yes, I'm Ben Hope," he said to the younger Asiatics.

"Pleased to meet you. At the moment my horizon is the next game, but yes... it's likely that Japan is in my future. I have already started taking lessons in the language. For now I'm happy here, playing for the Dragons, but I won't be playing for ever. Then I shall have to make a living some other way. I like coaching youngsters, and Mr Amota is hoping to build up football as a sport in Japan, so there may be opportunities for me there."

 They  both    half Bow  and  smile,..That is good..Yes?.. we  have started a  Football equipment  business in Japan.. we are holding   own..against    big  American  businesses... but..we  sell a bit  cheaper.. and we can get through safety   rules  more  quickly.. thus?.. we bring   safer  things  to to players...faster.. there  are   more and more schools havign the  American football... and they turn to us , more then American companies now.. we hope.. to be  big..in few years.

 ..what you think  about this     Hospital ?   Does   Mr Amota  make difference?  or is it  just..another   hospital?.. we would  hate to invest..if it were not  doing  more  good?

Emma smiled at the older gentleman. "Thank you, and you've got it right. I'm Emma, good to meet you." She offered a hand to the man before getting herself a glass of water from one of the individuals walking around with such things.

"Well, I like to think we'll steal the headlines from most of the teams in the league, Mr. Needs. I assure you it isn't targetted at the Falcons in the slightest," she replied with a small grin. "So far, and I haven't been here as long as anyone else, Jacksonville has been a good football town. I come from Detroit, and the Lions have a pretty long and deep history there. I see a lot of that coming out in Jacksonville. They just needed something to take root. I like to think we're providing that for them," the woman replied.

"I can't say I've been to Atlanta yet myself though. Did you grow up in that area?" Emma asked the man before taking a sip of her own drink.

  Needs   smiles  and nods,..just about all my life?... we  came in there  when i was  small... 2?  3?.. I like the place... I like sports, but.. not a big BAseball fan.. I can't say that around alot of  my business  partners..half  of the meetings  are  at the stadium, then we  ..MUST.. watch the Braves...

 ..besides  my main company that deals is software, I have a fringe business... try to get semi-professional  leagues together  for fringe  sposts.. and using, whatever  coverage.. we can get to promote the athletes .. Swimming, Rowing.. Beach Volley ball.. weight lifting..Squah.. Lacross workign on Cycling..but they have thierown things.. so .... we throw names  at the Committie   to try to get some of  these  folks in the limelight... every one of them who  gets a name mentioned.. is worth like...another 100 athletes  for the ..'leagues"... hard to get folks  who  aren't just weekend  warriors though...

Emma laughs a little at that. "Well, it could be worse than watching the Braves, depending on how well they're doing in a given season. I suffered through some awful Tigers seasons growing up." The Tigers were one of those perpetually bad teams that sometimes had a decent few seasons mixed in with the mediocrity.

She listened to the man talk about his side business and nodded. "I've done powerlifting and I'm planning on competing in the Olympics in the offseason." That wasn't anything that wasn't public knowledge, so she felt comfortable saying that. Plus all the details were working out reasonably well. "Smaller sports definitely have trouble putting things together financially. Most of those athletes only get their shot once every year to four years, depending on the sport and how often their big events happen. In powerlifting, there is an event virtually every weekend of the year, but most people don't know about it. The financial burden is tough, so lots of those athletes work regular jobs too."

  He looks at her and  hands her a    Card from his wallet,..if... you are goign to give it a shot?... Give me a CAll.. I might be able to  clear some roadblocks, and it wouldn't  hurt the  other   'minor' Athletes  , two have some one  who is a name,  shine a light , on thier  efforts... too many  wealthy Families out there pushing    thier  kids through the  'right trials', when there are better  Athletes  who simple..don't have the  clout, or the clash?

Ben smiled at the Asiatics.

"That's great, that you are making your own equipment so people don't have to rely on American imports. The hospital certainly seems to be doing good for the youngsters who need care. I have visited several times, although it's really the Dragonettes' baby. They visit often and do stuff for the youngsters."

  They  both bow slightly once more, we are  Akki  and  Wosara... the man said pointing to himself and  the woman.

  ..You please?  Take us over to wishing well, so  we may give?


 …………..


 The wishing well had Smokey there again, with two  Men, each wearing  the medals they were lughing  as they talked , one was  writing out his  check.

 The woman  that was with  Adam  went off  with a  fellow  who  mwas dressed like Loses..or..a shepard? hard to tell.

 Adam  was  talkign  to   a Man and his   Wide, they were  both Like College Cheerleaders.

Ben bowed in return.

"Of course, it's just over here..."

Ben led the way, showing Akki and Wosara where the wishing well was. As they made their donations, he got out his checkbook and added one of his own.

  Two  women came over  , Greeting  Ben,  the DArk haired  one  Dressed  as  a  Flapper, and  a Blonde  one, dress in a skimpy Barbarians costume,   with a  small  prop axe.

  both wore medals   as the DArkhaired One  said,..Hello.. You are Ben Hope.. have to be..right?.. no one else that tall..I'm Asta.. this is  my  friend  and Co-owner  Frida... we sell scents, oils  and all sorts  of Holistic  Healing  and  Meditation items...we have a  few shops  all over Florida?...Tell me Mr  Hope? How Much of This Amota  Industries  is real... and how much , for the press?


  The Blonde  looked at him and gave him a Finger Wave.


…………………………….

 Adam   lead  the    folks he was taking  to over to the wishing well and they  wrote thier   checks , bot laughing at  what  Bronk  was   saying.

Emma took the card with a smile, looked at it and slipped it away into a small satchel that was appropriate to the costume and character. "I'll certainly give you a call when I've worked out all the details on my end. It's important for those who can remove roadblocks to do so, I agree. It's one of the things I appreciate about the team; they do a lot of community work. The area around the stadium has taken on new life, I'm sure you've seen," she replied with a smile. That was, of course, part of what this event was all about. And even if she hadn't been around here long, she knew enough about the city to know how it wasn't nearly as vibrant before the Amotas came in.

  , The Fellow  said,..So ..I believe its  time for you to lead  me to the Wishing Well.. so I may help this Venture, and the Kids?

 he will follow   Emma.. She and see   Ben talkign to  two woman, and   Smokey   watching  some guys  write  checks.

Ben grinned.

"Hello, Asta and Frida. Nice to meet you. I suppose I ought to have come as a dwarf to throw everyone off the scent. No, with the Amotas, what you see is the real deal. They believe in giving something back, to supporting the community. It makes life better for everyone. I feel the same way, don't you?"

  The Blonde  Girl  smiles a  bit,  Putting her  ax on her shoulder  as she says,well?.. we get  all kinds of things... then we check it out and  find  out it is some dodge to make  Money?

 ..we have seen the developement in the area.. and   lots of peope  have jobs... but.. the Hospital thing?.. I mean?.. how   much to they get out of that?...it  seems to me,  the costs   overun would be high?

"Always a good idea to check things out... but you'll find that every dollar that goes into that wishing well gets passed on to the hospital, if that's what you are concerned about. What does anyone get from contributing to a good cause? It's that warm fuzzy glow of knowing you've helped..."

Ben was getting a bit confused. Why had these two come along if they were not interested in the children's hospital?

"I can certainly walk with you there," Emma replied as she walked with the man to the wishing well, making some additional small talk along the way.

   The Brunette  smiled,well... That  gives us  some  bit of comfort.. You must  realize  that  not all  Owners  and developers  have people in mind  when they do things like this?

 The Blonde  girl  nodded her head  rapidly,.. we could not believe there was no charge ..or  a cover charge.. and Look at this  place , its  like a  disneyland...

 It was Dark enough now that the  'bouncy house  ' was  lit up , it looked like   a scary  castle  and    attendants were dressed as  skeletons.

 ..I think.. we  can take a chance on this one... if we  find out later, ti was a con.. we wil  know better next time..  they   thank  Ben  and head to the  Wishing Well


  The well   was a Metal contain, painted to look like  stone.. there was  a Cover  over  top, locked  down  by  pad locks, and a  slit  about   10 inches  long and  4 inches  wide in the middle.

 There were   three  books  attached  to the   well  for   donors to sign.. with amount  and   check number, so they  could  get  receipts if they requested them, for tax purposes.


 Abover the  well was a canopy  with  a Fairy  in the air..blowing   a Kiss.. Under the Fairy it said.. WISHING.... at the other  end of the canpoy, were  two  drawings  on a boy and a Girl  with  lipstick on thier forehads... Under  them it  said...WELL


 Adam     was  Just leavign the Well After  Bring a slim Black man who had sunglasses on and dreads, and a Big old   smile. He was   dressed like Charlie Chaplin, and was a  Rap singer, who does some Business  with Yuto.. He Gave Adam  a fistbump  as he  went to signing his check  and the Book..

  Grabbing   a  tray of  drink  Adam went to the Gazebo   and    offered it to   The  Band  and Lana

 Eddie  grinned his  thanks  as  did the  other Bass  player   and the drummer, and keyboard  woman.


 Lana    smiled   as she    stood next to Adam as they saw folks talking  to players, some  folks walked  away.. others  followed players to the wishing well...so?.. Bomb?  that's what they call you?

Adam shrugged  as he sipped from his  drink,..started in Highschool, when i would catch these deep  passed..    a newspaper  Guy  put  Atom Bomb.. into Adam Bomb.. KInda  like it..makes  DBs  nervous , none of them what to be on an Adam Bronk Highlight  film,

 ..so?.. how do you think the fund raising is going?

 ..I dunno, I took a few folks over.. didn't see what they gave... Saw  some players  toss in some cash? Night's  young though..Lost of  them little  gold medal  people walking around....

  sooooo.. You know  where doing Halftime of your game sunday.... right?

 what?.. No ..I didn't, normally its some Local folks

 ..That means...  I'll be in  town all week.... You know? she looked at him... Adam  Nodded  as he kept lookign around.

 Eddie    smacked his forehead,..DUDE!.. do I have to sing the song again!

 Adam looked at him, then a Lana  who  had a  Hand On   one hip and her   head titled.

 what..oh..OH!.. Um.. gee... There's the Pregame  party on Friday  Night at the Rising Son....

 Ummm Hmmmm.. but that's not a Date.. really... its more like a GAthering...

 Eddie turned an looked at   the Keyboard  chick, who was  shaking her  Head,

 .. I...   there's  Films to study..and...

 ..Ok  Bomb?.. You leave  me  No  Choice....

  yeah , Dude?  she   says that.. you have  no Choice...

 comon' dude?.. WTF? the Keyboard  chick said..

  the  drummer just did a beat and  cymbol hit...

 Lana faced the Crowd  and   called out...Alight Folks.. I need Your Help here....

 everyone turned to the  stage.. Adam  just whispered..'oh damn'....

 ..Now.. Mr  Amota  is  paying us very well,  and?..   My  band folks, some have families... they are gonna  keep thier share, because i won't let them give up a payday....

 Adam Looked to   find  away off the gazebo   But Eddie  was in his  way and just winked at  him...

 So... Here's  what  I'm gonna do...  If  You  Kind  folks... Can get Adam  Bronk.. to ask me out on a date  fro thsi week.. I will donate ...MY..Cut of the Gig.. to the charity... She grinned at Adam.. his eyes  were  wide  as , people he never even saw before   were Pumping  the air with thier hands   saying "...DATE....DATE...DATE.... even   Mr and Mrs   Amota were chanting... Lu-ti  was with a Mexican Bandit  and they were  chanting....

Ben came over, raised his wizard's staff and pointed it at Adam.

"Do I have to cast a spell on you to make you take Lana out?"

   Lana  was   Giggling    as  The drummer   had a    drum roll as they waited  for  Adam to do something.


   Eddie pointed at Ben, and    nodded his head.

 The Commish and His wife   watched  with   smiles... The Titans Owner seemed  a bit..'out off'  by all this..or maybe..he just wasn't used to this  kind of gathering?

 a few more people moved to the Wishing  Well  writing checks  and signing the books.

 MiK  came up  to  Ben and called out,..eh?.. Hoser  partner... I reckon you get  the better of the deal  ..'eh?

Emma had just finished some small talk and with one of the investors over by the wishing well when the whole scene with Adam started. She found herself a little bit of wall to lean against and crossed her arms over her chest. She just fixed him with a casual look and a tilted head, as if to say it was his move now.

    The chanting  and cheers   kept Up..  Lana  put  her free arm around  his shoulders, the Mic  In between both of them.

   Adam   had to clear his throat,..I..Um... would  be ..Happy to Take   Lana  on a Date...

 the   Drummer hit the cymbals.

  Lana  looked over the   crowd  with a big  smile,..Thank you folks!... Money well spent!.. now? lets go over  details?

  ..wait?.. what?

 she  chuckled into the  mic.....now?.. not a  team thing....
 she held the  mic to him,

 ..um.. no team thing.... Movies or something?

 ..Movies    are good... Dinner?

 yeah..yeah, we can do dinner...

 Mik called out  LaTonni's !!!! Lots  of folks   cheered..

 ..oooooo... LaTonni's?.. Can you spring for that, Hot shot?

 um..yeah?..  I guess.. well Have to  get reservations and...

 ''eh... Bambino!.....  You tell me tonight..  what night you want.. For You.. I make sure you have reservations! The owner Of LaTonni's  was there, dressed as a Pizza  chef.. he was grinning   with his  curled  and  Waxed Mustache...

 ..My My My.. Mr  Bronk.. you have some Juice in this town.. don't you??  Mr  LaTonni?  You  find us after this next dance.. I'm not letting him wriggle off the   hook...

 The   Many Nodded   his   head, the   Puffy chef's hat went back and forth,..I will be  at the Wishing Well.. You come , we  talk..eh?

 so?.. Eddie?  Give  us a Date  song.. and  we'll go see   Mr  LaTonni after... she tossed   Eddie the Mic  and   her   and a  rather  embarrassed   Adam  went  down to the portable dance  floor  , again.

  Eddie  waved to the Crowd,..lets get some  dancing , You didn't bring  these ladies  here to eat  shrimp!...

   Lana    was beaming   as she  danced with Adam, who didn't seem to unhappy  about  dancing with her.


  The  Key board   Girl joined in  the  song at the   appropriate  time..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBVGlBWQzuc

 Bing     Nudged   Emma, .. Hey... you heard the  Guy... unless you want to eat shrimp?  he  held out his  hand to   Emma


  Lu -Ti popped up   By  Ben  with her   hands behind her back waitign for him to ask.

  Mik was dancing with an Egyptian Pricness…  Klay was   with a   Balck  woman who was  about  4 inches  taller  and  Dressed like a Voo Doo  woman.

   Sims and His wife   were Dancing.. Lofton  and his  wife    joined  in as  did the Commish and his wife  as well.

Ben lowered the staff and turned to Lu-Ti.

"Would you like to dance, my love?"

He propped the staff against the gazebo and held his arms out.

    Lu-ti  Grinned and Nodded  quickly      and they began to dance... when that Sound  was  done, the Band  Played a slow instrumental  to allow    folks     another   close  dance.


  ..this is  much nicer then  I thought?... I am thinking  the  Children will get much  funds from this night.    It is  nice to see   everyone dressed up.. we must do things like this  in Japan!

…………………………………….

 Bing   Danced , His shiled on his back. ..Man.. they got this thing Going now? They have that Big Trick or  treat  thing tomorrow night?... I  can't wait  until   i see what  they  do for Christmas!


……

 Lana     was  comfortable     dancing with  Adam Her head  on his shoudler,..so?  Mr Bomb?  You having  fun?

 ..tonight has been a ...surprsie.. to say the least...

 ..yeah.. well.. If it wasn't for your   'theme song'..I didn't know how i was gonna get to talk to you...

  Adam Laughed,..So?.. while you have  100's  of Thousands    cheering   you in  stadiums..  You needed  an accidental  fight song, to talk to a  free agent  wide reciever?

 ..whatever.. but  you know  folks  want to talk  to you.. and Your  stats ..well.. Lots  of wideouts  would like those  stats...

  Stats?.. You look at Stats?

 ..hey?.. I'm a New York Girl, I like to follow  my   people..  besides, Jackosnville has been nice to us... that's one of the reasons  why we are doing Half time and a pregame  this sunday.

 ..one of the  reasons?

 Her    Hand  Just patted his shoudler,..Yeah..one of them...

Ben enjoyed dancing with Lu-Ti - even if it was just an excuse to hold her close and that in public!

"Do the Japanese like fancy dress then? Or do they just go for traditional Japanese clothing instead?"

So much to learn.

  ..there is lots   of  fancy Traditon..with robes  and such..pace paint..... there is modern dressup, like  Comic  Cons, and Sci-fi Cons.. Yuto and I mis those.. there is not  as many in this  country.... But there is  more  western  things   taking Hold...

 She nestles  in to Ben,..  We  are goign to have  Thanks Giving  In New York , since we play the  Giants   in the late game there?... goign to be  Big ..all team coming... since we  will be out tehre... Father is  goign to fly  famiily members  to take  part, if they want to come... or  Fly  Players home who want to go  to special home  dinner?.. though.. those players  will have  Late   ..like..one  day..Yes?

"That sounds fantastic. We usually meet up with the Henrys - you haven't met them yet, it's Mom's sister's family - but they are out in Hawai'i, so we weren't sure what would be happening, what with my playing schedule and all. Maybe my parents can come to New York - Dad is stationed in Maryland at the moment."

Ben was more interested in holding Lu-Ti close and breathing the heavenly smell of her.

Emma laughed. "Well, no shrimp tonight at least," she replied as she took Bing up on his offer to dance. "It'll be interesting, the trick or treat thing. I can't recall doing a lot of events around Halloween before, so I'm curious how it'll go. You hear any details about it?" she asked. She, too, had her shield across her back, along with her sword.

 Lu-Ti  nods against his  chest, ..it  will be  a  tough thing. Playign Thanksgiving Night.. so we have very late   Dinner?... Team wis to have off Friday, Saturday   and Sunday... Coach Sims  wants to stay in New York.. because  we have to Go to Buffalo...we  will  work out  in college  Here.. then  fly to Buffalo Thursday Night.

  She  Looks up,..But we have   2 games  here   Titans.. Teh Texas.. before  we go to New York

...........................


   Bing   shrugged,all I know?  They are lookign for Volunteer  Players, Dragonettes  have to go... but  they have the Booths all set up..  and Players   will  man booths, or games... Kids   can win prizes..  they wander through the stalls..... There is gonna be a Petting Zoo... another Bouncy house?..maybe the same one?  who knows

Ben took the opportunity of Lu-Ti looking up to steal a kiss.

"So we are in New York state for about a week? I need to make sure the youngsters know I won't be there for flag football then..."

"I'd have to assume the same bouncy house. It makes way too much sense; those things are a pain to move. Plus it's probably more economical to rent the same one for two days." Emma couldn't imagine it was cheaper to rent from two different companies unless you had a coupon or something. The Amotas certainly had money, but you didn't keep that money unless you were smart with it.

She'd have to look into the volunteer thing. She was sure there'd be an announcement at practice, too.

The woman continued dancing with the man. "How about you? You volunteering?" she asked.

 There  is a smile  after the kiss,..yes?   If I understand Father  and Coach Sims, We will not be having  Monday, of that week off. we will  practice,  that day...and Tuesday here, then Leave   Tuesday Night, to be  In New York For  Wedensday.. to practice  on thier  field..and  Thanksgiving  Morning  we go through walk -throughs...  Father  may change  Big Thanksgiving  Day  Dinner to   Friday afternoon, we will know   by Wedensday of that week... because  much Logistics are in that.. to bring Families to   New York.. and  send   Players    to  thier Homes who wish to have feast   with thier own Families?..It is going to be ..much the headache.!

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 ..Yeah?..   I can't  do much  else  until  " Attlia the Honey" says  i can practice.. and she's pretty damn strict..  he shrugs a bit,..besides.. never  hurts to help out you fan base., Think of how many Thousands of  kids that will be here, Just from around the  area?

 He   gives his ehad a jerk in the direction  of the   Three stadiums,..one thing  the   Team  did  was have that  whole '5.00 Ticket' thing  to watch the games on the big screens  in the other two stadiums.. The Fans  can   just about  hear each other's  cheers, and.. The  Amota's set a record  every  home game  for havign the most fans   'attend '.. Drives that  Cowboy's owner  crazy, he's  as greedy   and full of self promotion  as his   dad  was!....But? Some of the  folks around here?.. that's the closest they'll get to  seeing a  real Program.. Heck?  I never   saw a Pro Game until my  first  Preseason game here!

"They really expecting that many?" Emma asked. You just didn't get crowds like that where she was from, not for something like that. That idea was a bit surprising to her. "I saw a few, but when your local team is the Lions, well, tickets do get given away pretty frequently." That was both the upside and the downside of having a bad team in your backyard. You got to go to free or really cheap games, but the quality of the product was lacking.

"I know this is weird coming from me, but giving the body a chance to rest once in awhile isn't a bad thing. You'll bounce back from it soon enough. Certainly in time to welcome the Texans to our place." As annoying as Mosh was, the Texans were a team that you just kind of liked to beat.

"Do you have to help oversee the arrangements?"

Ben had never really thought overmuch about how things were organised so that an entire team complete with staff and equipment ended up in the right place at the right time. Perhaps it was testament to the quality of Dragons logistics that he'd never had to worry about more than arriving at the complex at the right time for the bus to the airport!

 There was a  slight  chuckle as  Bing stopped himself  from laughing too hard,well?..One thing.. and I am sure the NFL is  watching as well..... how much of this is  because  all this  is  'new" ?


 He  took one  arm from her  arm  and waved at the people, the  returned it,..but one thing that isn't goign away.. at  least , not in the  short term, is the Community?... Three stadiums... a MAll not  far away. Two long  stip Malls  on either  side of the  Parking lot... Housing  set up..Factorie s working..and all the little stuff that sprang up around them?... These folks... they don't know how good they have it...or?..maybe they do?  But  you can bet , folks will be brining thier  kids ehre, to see  Dragons.. Get  goodies..and it won't  cost parents  a dime.

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 Lu-Ti  nodded,..In the end, Father makes the Final decision ..  Yuto  will  pull his people together to get  team  and equipment where it needs to Go... I will help get support people where to go.. for  Thanksgiving?   I will have to work on getting tickets  for people who come here.. and  tickets for player who want to go elsewhere..  she  sighed,..what is goign to be real hard..is the famlies who are   flying out  to the game, so they can fly  to...where ever..home is..after the Game with thier player?.. In the end?  They will still miss  Thanksgiving at Home.... but we  are hoping .... they can make up for it the next day.

 ..Coach Sims   was the one  who insisted  on  makign sure  players get home.. he said , it would be one  less  worry for them


……………………………………………


 Lana    had  Both arms  on Adam's  Shoudler    her  hands   clasped together behind his  head.  They were talking softly, she  had   big smile and would  laugh sometimes.. Adam   was smiling,  , he seemed a bit more ...subdued  then she was.. It didn't  Help that Lana  asked of  one more   slow song, before she  went back to work.


 Bing nodded to   Adam and Lana  as he said   softly to    Emma,..I know  Adam  isn't a   Lime light  guy....  he laughs,..I mean.. not the  way most folks are?... So.. You know he wasn't  hunting  Down   that Singer chick....but why... would she   go through all this?.. she   don't need the Publicity? Don't you think its  kinda odd?  Or maybe? this is a  'thing' she does  and after the  game Sunday,  she'll walk away...Bomb's   a pretty cold  dude... but..


 Lu-ti  nodded  to   Adam and Lana  as well,..it is much luck..  Lana   expressed interest in  singing here, when  father asked  for a 'Name' band?... Adam seems to have   a bit of luck?

Ben smiled down at his beloved.

"It's real good of the Amotas to look out for everybody the way they do. A lot of people say Tough, you have a job to do and leave it at that. My Dad is probably coming to the game, he never tells me if he is or not, but Mom won't. She might come to New York to have Thanksgiving together, though."

He followed her gaze to where Adam and Lana were dancing.

"Maybe she fancies him. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy."

"I suspect they've got an idea, if things were rough before, that things are better now," Emma replied. She'd seen rundown and the recovery of a city. Jacksonville was on a bit of a recovery now, and that was a good thing.

She shrugged lightly at the comment about Adam and Lana. "Well, it proves to be anything more than a couple days while she's in town, I suppose just asking about it is easiest." Of course, that would require at least a little bit of tact, but it was best to just see if it was anything more. "You do hear stories like this about sports players and celebs getting together with some degree of regularity."

The Latest  slow  song  was over,  and  Lana Gave  Adam a Peck on the Check,..go make  some  money for the  kids...

 She  went   BAck  up  On stage and Fist Bumped Eddie...

 The  Beat started.... Lana  began to sing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCp2h5jslKY

  The Coconut   Lady   came upm   to Adam  again,..so?.. Can I get another Dance?.. pr  are you done  with me, since I already made my donation?

Adam  grinned,..we're supposed to be  having  fun, getting the kids  Money, is  a Happy side effect... but ..sure  .. If you wanna  dance...


 then they  Jumped into the  song.. Adam seeming to Move a bit    losser then he   normally  did..


 Bing  Moved, But  was a bit  more...careful As he   grinned.


 Lu_ti   Grabbed   bens  Hands   and   moved     to get him to Dance a bit    faster..

  when that  Dance    ended, Folks  started to  mingle  some more..

  Eddie   sang the end  main Vocals while   Lana gave back up  as  well say   swaying and strutting on the Gazedo..

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYXczDB8VrY

   with    Investors    taking a break of  signing up.. Adam, Worth, Mik and   Mlies (!)..  danced in the front  Middle  of the  Gazebo .. and Mik.. seemed to  be the   worst...!...  Miles  Wife   was Clapping and    hooting   as he the Big man Moved ...

 Worth   Smiled,..you sure you ain't part Brother?

 Bing   backed off the Second  song with a  smile   touching his   ribs, better take one off...

 then the Band    really got  going....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbdeXP7-yQc

  Dragonttes  Ran out  to     dance.. One of them  Pulling Lu-Ti   out...

 Payne's Wife  ran out there  to dance   with     Adam  and Mik....  the  people   whether  dancing  or  not  joined  in the    Shouts...


   Adam was gettign into it..  His   Fist  Punched the   air on the shouts...

 Mr and Mrs Amota    stepped away  and   Mr  Amota  was  Grinning  with a Nod of His  head...

  Lofton    sort   Sniffed  as  he said,Rather   a differant take on a 'fund rasier"....

  The Commish's  wife    gave him a Quick  kiss to   Join in,   Dancing net to Jers  and Santos..

  Ivory  shook his head,well People  are having  fun, kids  are getting Money.. guess    no one's losing  anything here...


  when that   song ws  Over   Lana  took the    front again  and said,..Right   Ladies  and Gents?. Lets keep this  going!


 She   satted out    as   Red  and  Blue  lights  flashed    across the stage...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHdQIFws7A0


      Some folks moved off to get a drink.. others  Moved  On  the    Fllor... Cindy and Her Cam Man    danced..  One of the Dragonette stopped Adam from   leaving  as  Cruz  , Payne  and Wheeler   Joined the      others  to dance..

Ben was happy to dance with Lu-Ti as long as she wanted to. He liked seeing her happy.

When she was whisked off by other Dragonettes he moved to the side of the gazebo and watched.

  Mr   and Mrs Amota  Moved over  to  Ben,  The Loftons and   Collins moved  over as well.

  ..Mr  Hope...  Nilie elbowed him.. I am sorry...Ben.... This is   Mr  and Mrs Lofton, owners of the Titans  and  You KNow  Mr Collins from our Chat this Morning...and this is   His  Wife..he  left the Introduction hang...

  Lofton   Smiled a bit,Call me   Frank... This is My Wife, Lilly....

 She smiled,..Nice to  meet You Mr  Hope. I like You Costume, it goes  well with  with  Lu-Ti's

 Ivory Shook Hands  with Ben,..Good to see you in peson, This is   my  Wife Banna... seems she has become a bit of a Dragon's Fan since your  team Brubbed   the Texans..

 Banna  smiled a dazzling  'showgirl' smile, as she offered her  hand,he is right... I loathe the Texans... and that  excuse  for a Quarterback.....I plan to be back here in 2  weeks  to see you play them again...

 Yes... we will be here  again,  Mr Amota  has kindly Invited  us again...and, to be  full truthful,  I need to watch a few  Games in person... we have conflicting reports from around the league... and  I cannot  find anything in films that willstand  agaist the Dragons... The refs, more or less concede, that the Dragons  are playing ..what one  Head Ref called..'cold blooded  football'... and I cannot say  i see anything against the rules.

 ..We  are hoping to   keep up with you...this is a Big game, and the Colts  are between  you and us?... I hope  not to be   what is beening termed as " the Next Century "... meaning the Team  that has 100 points hung on them.... Vegas  has a new  Line now...100 to 1... for  every  1 dollar you put down.. you get 100 back.. Some folks  are wagering 500  dollars on that...or more!... Rumors have  it, that they  may lower the  payout, or  drop the line  altogether...Lookign ahead?.. they have  already dropped that line  for next week's  game, against the  Texans.

 Mr  Amota Grunted   and spoke  in his gravel tone,It is our  way, to go out and play for the whole game... I must admit..I did not know the  shame Jacksonville  had felt, as thier team was beaten, and make sport of through the years.. the few times they make playoff.. they still get abuse for losing... I wanted to bring Jacksonville  Hope..and Pride...not  just the team... but the area...we have  lifted the  Community...from poverty, for most part..we are far from done...but.. we have Fans...who like to see thier  Team win... and seem to have fallen in love  with  the players...So..Samurai Football will Continue...win..or lose..  The Dragons  will play on...

 Lofton looked  Concerned  as Ivory Nodded,  Banna  had left to Join in the dancing again...do you not think..or  some of the players and Coaches , whose  career  you may  destroy because  of the beat downs you had out...

 Sims    came Upo from Behind, His wife  handed him  her drink and a quick Kiss as she  went to join in the dancing,..Um...That was  My   wife  Betty?... she  doesn't get  to go  to many things like this....

 Mrs Sims   finger waved  and   sorta, wedged  her    way in Next to   Adam  as they Smiled at each other    and   continued to  dance.

.To expond on Mr  Amota's  answer.... I flat out don't car  about other players, or Coaches Careers... I worry about the Dragons... and that's where it  starts and ends....  5 years ago.. I was Caoching DIII..had a great record... 3 stright playoff  appearances.. Two finals .. My team  won one.. and we lost the last one to Bronk's Team..... If you get to  the Rising Son...or Go  into Yuto's office, you will see the  pass Adam through to Yuto, to win the game....

 he sipped   accidently from  Betty's  drink  and frowned, and   then took a sip of his beer,..I  put in for several NFL Jobs.... Teams that i won't mention here.. But Mr Amota  Knows , quite well.... I was  turned  down as a DB  coach... a DC.. a special Teams Coach ..and a WR  coach.. the best offer I got was as a 'scout'

 Pointing to Adam... Mik... and Emma,..what  would your team  say if  i had those three on my 'try out list'....

well? Let's face it..your  running game isn't the best....

    Sims   straightened a bit,.. I see you do not watch ,many of our games.... our runnign game, is there..because  we chose to throw...and if you check our rushing Touchdowns, we  are right up there  with the best rushing teams, meaning...WE..can score in the redzone... Klay..White .. they both could start on anyteam in the league.. but they embrace  the   system.. everyone pulls  for each other.. its a Team.... when Egos get to big, inside the blocker room.. they get deflated, or they get cut...


  Lofton  nodded, he looked to Ben,..what do you thing?.. I mean..I have heard the stuff  that the   NFL  'insdiers'  dish out, or the  interveiws... But how do you  really feel.. Man to man?

 The   party was in full swing  now. more people dancing then not... a lot of  people making thier  way over to the Wishing well.

 There wasn't a player   who wasn't approached , repeatedly by investors.. or 'friends of the team.


 and , from the sounds of the Kids,  they bweren't gettign baoed  anytime soon... The Lake  was well Lit  with   many people down there listens to the string  band... But Lana and her  Band  had the place   jumping.


 Lana  Was   singing the next  song...    and at the refrain she  pointed at Adam while he  danced  with  Sims and Collins Wives..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EU5HSjlvWs

  Then  Betty       Pushed  Him   to Get On stage, he was   Laughing....   Lana pantomimed  being surprised  and   waved her hand   as if    to 'cool herself  off...  and     Strted  Over to Adam   and     Put her   free arm  around Him as she kept singing..at the End of   the Song she   Gave Him  a   deep Kiss...

   Bing  had  Nudged   Emma out on the floor  again  and Danced  as best he could.. he laughed  at Mrs Sims  pushing   Adam up   to the stage...

 ..that poor guy, is never  gonna be the same  again.

  Cindy   and her  Cam  guy asked    them for a couple Pics  as they Danced,.. That Lana   chick?... they  had  a   concert in  Houston in may...big  deal it was.... they ehadlined... The #2  band in variety  was THEIR  opener... anyway... Mosh    sorta forced his way on stage.. trying to   get her  to  go out on a date..or something.... She had Him removed  By security...  thier     Record sales  went  down in Texas  after that..but..went Up in  New York and  Sandiego.... She's selling out in Florida... Look at this....

 She  Pulled  up   her newest   Album  with a Picture  of her  with  a #19 Dragon Jersey  on .. she was posed in the  middle  with a saucy stance , a wink  with one had on her left hip. the band  had    Green  or white jerseys , the    title of the album was "..For the Glory"

Ben removed his pointy hat and swept a bow to the Amotas, before straightening up and shaking hands with everyone he was introduced to.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Sir, Ma'am... it's good to have you all here tonight."

He listened to the conversation.

"As a rookie, playing at this level is all new to me... but it all feels quite natural here. Not that I knew much about the Jacksonville team before I got drafted! But I expected to have to work hard in training and during games, not to give up and coast... we may be athletes, but at the end of the day we are also entertainers. People come to watch an entertaining game of football, so we need to deliver one to everybody who comes to a game or even turns on their TV."

  Ivory  smiled   a bit,..I played   for   Teh Rams  and the    the  Packers.. had a  decent  12 years  as  a defensive  end...  I have never  seen a team demolish teams..  and   keep trowing  fuel on the fire.

 Lofton Nods,..that can lead to alot of  ...hate?

 Sims   speaks  up,..Ivory?  Lets  say you're  movign down field.. you see  there is  2 Minutes left.. and you have all  three timeouts..  you can sue those   timeouts to score... shoudl you use them , or save them for the second half?

 Lofton and   Collins look  at each other,..I don't understand?  You can't save Timeouts   and add them  to the second half...

 that's  right?..nor..can i 'save points" to be used  the very next game..so?.. we'll score  often... and we  won't care... because.. Hate is aimed  at those who  seem to do the Best... or, in the case of people Like  Mosh... deserve it... so?.. we'll take the hate, to   make our people happy...

 Lofton looked  down in his drink and said,..there   is alot of the  same  feelings  you have   for Mosh.. that are Directed  at that  young man... he pointed with his free hand   at  Adam who was on gazebo  with  Lana  , Sims  wife and Banna  clapping and Laughing  near the  front of the  gazebo

   Sims chuckles,..maybe..'around the league"... but   he's  just as nasty as yo want him to be...  I really don't know how he would react to  opposing players  being nice to him!

 Ivory  shook his  , I look forward to     Mr  Bronk  and    The Titans   Battle Axe  Bennis.. he loves to   send   recievers off the field.. most times.. its legal...

 Lofton  looks at Ben, he has a cocky smile,..he likes to hit  Tight ends  as well...

  Eddie    said  something to   Adam.. had  He Pointed to Emma   and Waved her  for where  to Come up on the  gazebo  along  with  Banna  and Mrs  Sims...


  They  wait  for    Emma  to see if   Emma   will  join them.

Emma had let Bing rest for a bit and had gotten herself something to drink. She'd rejoined him a bit later on the floor and had just finished out a song. She noticed that she was being called up to the gazebo. "Be back in a bit," she said to Bing as the woman walked over to the gazebo.

"Evening. Good party," Emma said to the others as she arrived.

   She was  taller then the other   women,   a good bit taller the Lana,..Thanks.. wow?.. you'er  really up there?

 the folks   listening  chuckled, Lana grinned as he patted   Emma's arm,..Ok?... so.. this next one, I got the ladies up here with me, because  they  can  understand where its   coming from... and for  Jacksonville, and alot of the players here.. it may have a meaning , outside   of  what  the  singer  wrote about?

 Lu-Ti  shouts  with a Giggle,..so  why Is   Adam there?

 She  Gives him another one armed hug....eye candy!

 people laughed  a bit... Eddie set up a  Laptop  so the Ladies   could see the 'dance moves'

 ..Ok Ladies?.. help me out  with this... and Adam..just  keep being  cute...

  and the Music  started,  the Ladies    watched the screen, 'cept  Banna  seemd to know the  steps... Lana  didn't  need the screen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn676-fLq7I

  Worth and Miles  Nodded to  each other as   they look 'outside' the  context for  the  'dragon Meaning'...
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Emma glanced at the screen and recognized the song. She mostly knew it, and she could fake knowing the rest either by noting what Lana was doing or making a subtle glance at the screen.

Emma put some effort into the performance, even if dancing for a crowd was a lot different than just dancing at a club. It wasn't like this was more people than playing in a packed stadium on Sundays. Her tolerance for people watching her perform had shot up dramatically over the last month.

She was a pretty reasonable dancer, though nowhere near Lana's skill of course. The choice of song helped as the moves weren't too complicated and she got to play up the Wonder Woman costume a bit with the moves.

 The Ladies  Laughed    when the  Song was over People  Cheered..   Sim s Wife  and Bana   left the  stage  to  Get a  drink.

 ..So?     We got  us  a real Lady Football player here! people  cheered again.

 Well.. so I don't get picked on for  flashing Adam  around..how about  Me and you this   next one as a  Duet...

 Lana Looks at  Adam....yo can go..shoo.... this is Lady time...

 Adam     leaped over the   railing    and Folsk     Hooted    he stood  by those of the Floor...

 She  brought up the file on the Lap top,..Ok dragon Lady.. use the screen if you need it.... Give these  folks  a look at those  pipes...

  The  Band  Started, and   Lana  Nodded to   Emma..

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47y5bo8wtqM

  Lana  would get into  as Much as Emma  would,  trying  not  to  'upstage her"

Ben listened politely to what Ivory and Lofton had to say.

"I understand. Perhaps we play a bit differently to some teams... but surely, isn't this the way the game ought to be played. If we weren't supposed to play 'ball for a full hour, why are all sixty minutes on the clock?"

He listened some more.

"I'm not into all this 'hate' stuff. Adam seems to relish it. I'd rather let my football do the talking!"

He returned Lofton's smile.

"He may try - it's part of the game to tackle after all. I expect to be hit. I expect to be knocked ass over teakettle sometimes... but I get up again and carry on."

A duet, as in actually singing? Well, it was to raise money, right? Hopefully, it'd help raise a decent bit of money. She glanced at the laptop but knew this song, so didn't need it for reference.

Emma let herself get a bit into her character, so to speak, singing the song with Lana. Emma didn't really do things halfheartedly, so the other woman would have an outwardly enthusiastic duet partner. Emma was about an average singer, so she wasn't offensive to the ears, though Lana was clearly much better.

She let herself get into the warrior of the dance, however, and incorporated her sword and shield a bit into it. Whenever the Bang Bang portion of the song came up, she flexed her arms instead of making finger-gun motions.

  Ivory  smiled a bit, ahving played  12  years as i said,  I have seen the best of times...a superbowl win with the Rams...4 pro bowls... one sack short of the sack record for a season?.. and..of course.. 2   'one win' seasons... Injuries.. the last  one ended my career  about 2  years shorter then i would have liked... I We had  teams  run up the score on us  , to make sure they had    'tie breaking' edges for themselves...we had   people , bring in the second team  as well..

 Sims broke in,.. It is  our way, to make sure  we have  ALL   the tir breakers , in hand. I could only coach against one team per  week.. The Dragons?  can only play against, one team per week.. so... we  will beat  down each team, to make  sure there isn't some ..obscure  clause in the tie breakers . he took ma sip of his Beer.

 ..Besides?  Our  contract  format , makes it imperative , that our players  get playing  time, reach stat Goals and the  Like... Only Ben and Steele have.. ' NFL' contracts, and  even those  were watered  down to the base we could pay them, but.. infused  with incentives, to reward them for good play.... You See, Mr Lofton.. If i need to bench a Player..or fine him.. it hurts...so  anyone  playing 'just to get paid".. and decide  they want  to take a day off?..well... that's  money out of thier pocket.

 Lofton Bristled a bit Dick McCune thier  MLB had  been benched  a few times  for  some 'questionable' plays, but the cameras  always  found him  laughing on the side lines.

 so?..what if the league  would develope  your  style of contracts?  wouldn't you lose players  to  Big Markets Like  New York..LA..Chicago

 Sims  smiled,..My team is based   in Florida...EVERYONE..not only gets to play..But  HAS to  play...so?.. even if  we we have a down season.. I can always   find Free Agents  that will play this game for me.... and?  They'll play damn hard.

 Lofton   just  went  Quiet...

 Ivory switched the Subject,..so?..  There  are some records   that have been Broken Ben Here  has 26  Receiving Touchdowns  ..Broke    the Late Randy Mosses   number of  23.. and we have half a season to go... Mr Hope  is also a GAme or two away from Braking the yardage mark as well.....  Projections  have  Duke breaking the   Yards PAssing for a season, and he has  a good chance to  get Touchdown Passes thrown..... Broke  Might  pass the  Yardage   Mark as well.. but he  trails   Mr Hope.. so?.. by the end of the season,  they could be  1 and  2 for a few of the season records..

 Lofton Bristled again,Thier Offesne.. the  way they play? calling time out as the end of the game..  scoring  100 points..just to score 100 points... They are making  a mockery of the record book.

 Sims  brusted out laughing,.. you mean.. by quitting, when   we are too far ahead?...or behind.. You've seen that in our games.. The teams folded thier tents, some as  early as HAlftime..so?.. why did they get paid... what  about the   blue collar  folks in the stand  who came to watch them play, spending  a week's  worth of  salary  to bring   they families..or hang out with thier  friends...Part of the reason, why  we play.. is  to  ..SET.. records... and next year, we'll try to break our own..so? Get  used to seeing  my Team trying to reach that 100 point barrier...

 Ivory says,..as the  'Commish' , I have to tell you, there are some owners that want to  Ban  your type of Contracts...

 ..Good luck  with that...  The NFLPA   Monitors  our  weekly   payouts... they see the  itemized goals  that were reached.. .. and   you will never  see 'guarrented ' Money... You'll play here..and earn here, and if  we  cut you, or trade you.. the   spigot  is turned off, and your new   team  has to  worry about what you will get paid..and?  when the    Union sees  what my players  will bring in at the  end of the season..and that's not  counting playoff and the Superbowl incentives?... I think they will press the other  way..

 Ivory  asks,..How So?

 He  thinks a Moment, then Sims Points  to Mik...see the Guy in the  Ten GAllon  Cowboy hat... He came down with Bronk from Hamilton... he has    knee issues   since he was  cheap shotted, eariler this season. He's an Older  player, but busts his ass , every practice, gives  me all he  has on Sundays... and Gets  his share of Playing time... If I was any other coach, Mik  would  be watching  Klay and White.. and Just get some  scrap work  in the 4th quarter.. but he knows, he can be  as much a factor ..each and every game as  anyone else..  I don't have   1st team  and 2nd teamers.. I have Guys who start the GAme,  and everyone else who plays.. you'll never here  a dragon say ," I was expecting to get in"...

 Lofton looks at Ben,..what do you think, Mr Hope?.. You're  a Player... This is a Party..I'm sure   Coach Sims  won't mind yu...speaking your own mind...

  Whe  the  Song started  and     Emma got into it,  Lana  Smiles   and   pushed her own performance  as well..  The investors would have ripples go  around the crwod  as they 'learned' who  Wonder Woman was...

 When she Flexed    Bing shouted WOOOOOOOO!.. and the  woman  clapped  along, More then One   medal  wearing   guy came up to Adam  and pointed to   Emma  , asking  somethign and Adam  Just grinned  and  nodded or shook his head  depending on the question.

 When the Song  was  done, the crowd   on the dance   fllor was  a might  packed, Lanna   was laughing  and   Gave  Emma a Hug.. then ' presented'   Emma  to the  crowd  with a Bow...

 the crowd  reacted  with More cheers..


 Lana Let  Emma go..  the  Crowd of  men around  Adam    swarmed like a small cloud to Follow  her...

 WOOOOOO!.. Is this fun or what!  the  Crowd  cheered...well.. here's  what we're  Gonna  do... were gonna embarrass  Adam   One  more time, before  we slip into some   slow   songs.... so.. get Up her  Flyboy...

 Bronk   got Up  on the Gazebo  by taking the stairs Lana  said into the Mic,ahhh?..  Taking the stairs  Now , I see.., Jumping over the railings is just  to escape? she nodded and   the  people laughed.

 As they  set up  for  Adam's next  torture,   Fan Boys-Men Crowded  around Emma,   they all talked at  Once  " where  did you learn to play?"..  ' How  Lofton  do your work out"...  "Can you make an appearance  at my Gym"..  One of the Older   Men   waved to teh refreshment  table   and  they  followed  like a Pack of  Puppies.  Reaching the Table, Ivory watched  as well.. its  clear he wanted to speack with her, But he held back   to let the Investors  'feed"

  Lana   and    he talked  eddie  and the  Keyboard    chick    nodded...

 Lana  tuned with a  Smile,..Ok.... I lied.. two songs.. One, By Adam.. the  last  one  will both do.. Then?  We'll let the Poor Guy  go and party? they clapped   and waited.


 Eddie  talked to Adam , The   Wideout   nodded  and said  soem things Looking at the BAnd  that made the Drummer laugh  and Eddie  Smile as he  whacked him on the BAck… Kana  Just Gave her Head a  shake and bite her lip a bit.

  Adam Pointed At Cindy and her Cam   and Nodded.. the   Cam guy went  and Got his Cam...Alright?..   This goes out to all my Fans...and  this  week.. to  the Titans....

 He Looked   Lana   nodded and waved him  to step a bit  forward.. Eddie  nodded with a  Grin, the   drummer  and Keyboard player  stated  , Adam    clicked his  finger s along  with the   Lana  as he    swayed, a bit looser then most folks have seen him

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKopy74weus

 Just a Young Gun  with a Quick Fuse...


 The   Ladies  went   crazy.. and   Santos, Jers   and  Sloan   Screamed  like Fan Boys...


 Lana  waved to the  Crowd to Click along..  Mik  wand  white   were Up front Clicked   along    Wills  and Machins    clapped  from the Back of the crowd..


  when   the Lines  " lighting  and the Thunder "   Eddie's  Lap tow  showed a power point of   Adam  and Ben... Lu-ti  whooped as did  Cindy...

  Lana    and the Keyboard chick did  all the other 'Voices...

  Every  Time he  said "Lighting" he  hit his chest, then Pointed towards   Ben  for "thunder"   and  M ore   People  went Nuts.

 Sims  Laughed  as he and the others   talked  when Adam said ".. Not a yes sir, not a Follower"..That's for damned sure!

 The   People  were  Going  crazy  by the end of the Song..   a few people went to the  Wishing Well, But  had to stand in Line  as   people who flocked there after Emma's song  were crowded  around.

 Lana  Was Smiling  and   Put her  head On Adam's shoudler, The  looked over the Crowd,..Hey there..Bomb?.... I'm hoping you play for a long time..  I don't know    if   i want a  rival in the charts!

 the   crowded  laughed..

 yeah>,,,No threat there.. These Folks  Love  you?  More  Fans  cheered,..and they are  supportive, ebcause they  are... MY PEOPLE!!!

 Again Fans   went  Nuts, even some players   roared out cheers..
 Lana  nodded her  head  as she   Put  an arm around   Adam, and Looked to the Floor, before looking back up to the crowd,...

 well?...  we're gonna  do this song together.... Adam will sing  what the Guy would say... I sing what the LAdy  would  say... and   don't be afraid  to clap  along....or?    Join in?... Lets  Go Bomb?

 Adam Looked  back at Eddie, he nodded to Adam  and the Keyboard  chick  began ….

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJOTlE1K90k


  As Adam Sang, he  got a bit  better, a bit more feeling...

 Lana's   lines   were  full of Feeling..and Cindy   had the camera  rolling..because?..Adam  didn't   say  she Couldn't..

  The First few lines  Ladies    awwwwed,,  abut  as the song Continued and Lana   sang.. the  awes  had a differant  'pitch"
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Emma bowed when presented and then made her way offstage, only to be swarmed by the investors. She gave them a smile and started chatting with them, getting a water and casually walking towards the wishing well while answering questions.

"I learned to play back home in Detroit in middle and high school. I played college ball for Wayne State. A small Detroit school that most people haven't heard of," Emma replied with a smile.

"Like most players, I do some form of workout every day. I do harder workouts in the off-season, of course, since I don't have to consider playing a game on Sundays. I've done powerlifting and am hoping to compete in the Olympics next year before the season starts," she added to the guy asking about how often she worked out.

The one who asked about making an appearance at the gym was asked a bit more about where he was from and details like that, which would dictate her answer. She'd make various talk with the investors for a little bit with the hope they'd perhaps donate a bit more in the well. But she never actually asked for them to donate directly and would let them lead the conversation with their various questions and ask a few questions of her own, based on what she knew of the individuals and their own companies they were involved in. She'd let the others nearby who were donating and the people who were better at that be the sort of background pressure.

Once the investors were fed, so to speak, she smiled as she put the last of the business cards into the pouch. "I'll catch up with some of you later, but I have a few people to speak with. Please, enjoy the party. Smokey here is one of our more entertaining players and can tell stories better than most," she said, gesturing to the kicker.

Once she was free, she made her way over towards Ivory. She took a drink of her water before speaking. "Evening sir," the woman replied at an appropriate moment. "You wanted to speak with me?" She'd caught the look, of course. She didn't apologize for taking care of the investors first, however. She was here, first and foremost, to help raise money for the hospital.

Ben grinned.

"Well, Sir, I signed the contract... after reading it and doing the math! I am enjoying playing here, because I like to go... uh, excuse me, 'balls to the wall' on the field. I'm the same with everything else I do. Full effort, for all the time spent on that particular thing. See..."

He fumbled in his wizard robe for a moment, then reached out and took a silver dollar out of Loftus' ear.

"As I'd decided to dress as a wizard tonight, I went out this afternoon and picked up some magic tricks."

He raised the other hand to the sky and released a small burst of flame. This co-incideded rather neatly with Adam starting to sing about 'lightning and thunder', so he continued in that vein, emitting more flame every time Adam pointed at him.

The   Gym guy gave her a card, it was  for a  'Big Box' Gym near Clear water " Max-Out".. it was called.

   Though one of the few rules  was , not to ask for autographs, One  Guy did  and Pointed to the Bouncy House  were a Little gril was  dressed  as   Black Widow.

  ..My daughter..  Lissa..  do you think you could  sneak one?


  When she    went over  to  Ivory, Sims  winked at her  and stepped  away to take  his  wife to    watch Adam and  lana  sing thier song together.

  Well, Ms Reese  You have taken   this team..and..perhaps the league  by storm... I will tell you this   much  as the Commish?  If you have any problems..at all..with being a woman any type of harrasment.. I want you to report it?... first to    Your head Caoch.. then  to your GM.. if its bad  enough.. You contact my offcie..directly..

 ..now..that  the offical talk is done..... I wnat to ask  how you feel  about playing, you have a few games  Under your belt now?

 Banna  came up and was smiling ,..and?.. I wanna know  what's its like to be around all these hot  guys?...

 Ivory  smield, more then a Little Embarrased.

  Ben's   magic  caused a lot of folks  to   jump  and then laugh... clapping each time.

 Lofton Nodded, the party was  over the top now.. full fledged   party time... the wishing well  only had a few folks  pop over now and then, as Most  who were around   made thier  donation. He  and His  wife     left to check out the  food table.

 Mr and Mrs  Amota  circulated, now and the introducing  a player  to   an investor... sometimes just stopping to  just chat with a Player or Dragonette.

  Bing was laughing with Mr  Amota   and Yuto came  over     and they laughed  more.

 Lana  said into the Mic...Ok folks?  we're  supposed to be done here?

 the  fans    moaned , but Lana  held up her hand.Easy Dragon  fans!... As I was about to say... I worked out a deal with My  Band here.. and they all agreed, that if I won't let them Donate thier  cuts to the  Hospital, we can at elast  stay until the end of the party!

 The  crowed  went nuts...

 ..so?.. eddie is setting up a couple  tracks, while we take a Break.. then  we'll be back to party   for the next 2 hours!

 The Musics  that came through were slow dances.  .. and Mr  and Mrs  Amota  went on the floor   along with Sims  and His wife...Payne was  dragged out buy his  way...shorter.. wife as well.

 Lana   Put her  arm through Adams  as they went to teh table..   Band fans     ran over to intercept   the members  asking for    Selfies and such.

   a few    investors  approached her  and Adam, Lana    smiled  an wave to teh Wishing Well  and they followed  as she talked them  out of some Money    wit smiles and Selfies  as well.

   Lana   waved to Ben,..so?  'Thunder ' ?     what can you tell me  about your Roomie   'lighting' here.. is  he  Player off the field?.. Girl's  gotta know these things..right?

 Adam chuckled   as he greeted  another  Investor that was asking him about  endorsing running shoes...

"Sure, I don't mind," she replied. "Though I didn't bring any signing materials with me. If you have a good pen for it and something to sign, I can do that. Or I'd be happy to take a picture with her and give you an address to mail it to so I can sign it," Emma replied to the man. It would give her a unique picture to have signed while still being technically within the rules.

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"Thank you, Commissioner, and it's good to meet you. I'll certainly let you know if there's something I need league assistance with. I expected there to be a bit of an adjustment period, but I think people are starting to figure things out." Emma expected the press to be on better behavior after last week. Most of the players, at least after the game, were respectful.

She took a drink of her water. "I've enjoyed it and I think I'm starting to get my feet under me, so to speak. It's been quite the change. We've only played road games since I joined, so I'm looking forward to playing in front of the home crowd for the first time this week." It'd be nice to play in a stadium that didn't empty out by halftime.

She laughed a little at Banna's comment. "Well, it's certainly not the worst thing in the world. They adapted well to a woman in their ranks. Certainly more quickly than my high school or college teams. Though we'll see how much my performance up there adds to the ribbing I'll get at practice tomorrow." She smiled at the woman as she spoke.

"Are the two of you enjoying yourselves? I imagine this is probably a bit different type of a fundraiser than you usually attend. But I hope it's a nice change of pace." One of the things the Commissioner might notice is that the woman didn't have a lot of difficulties transitioning between formal and casual conversation.

Ben smiled at Lana.

"A gentleman never tells... but I believe he might be available if you are interested. Great music, by the way."

Ben didn't like to admit that he actually had never consciously heard any of her work before, but he had quite liked it despite not really liking that style... he wasn't much of a music fan, and listened to classical on the odd occasions he listened to anything at all.

  lana  grinned, available  Huh?.....that's  nice to hear... I can't wait to see how the date turns out.. I sorta  painted him into a corner.. but..hey.. a Gal has to do ,what a Gal has to do..

  Adam  took  a card from the Guy.   Lana  had  a  soda  and  was  Nibbling on some grapes...so?  I guess i don't have to Introduce you two...

 LaTonni came over   as well and he said, I come to  keep my work..yes?.. what  Night  do  I expect you?

   Um...  Thursday night?

 Lana  nodded  her head rapidly.

  He  wrote  down the date,..i set you for  8:00..nmice  time for   date.. Si?.. so   we see you  there.. You have great time.. I promise...

 Reaching  in his pocket  and HAnds  Ben a card,..you too..bring Miss Amota.. you have good  time..  Just show card....now?.. I must go dance with  wife..before  I have to find another!

 He Moved    off to  dance  with a   dark skinned  Italian  woman who was  dressed  with the   bare shoulders and  feet of a    Gypsy  her  dark hair    flings about    to the Music.

 ..so?.. all thjis Music  going to  wste..Mr  Bronk.. Mr   Hope?...


  as they walked  towards the    'floor',so..Tell me?. how  does a   rookie have so much Juice in this town?..

 ..I'm a dragon... and  I  have a  over powering personality?

 she laughed,..lets stick with dragon for now?

   Eddie  and the  Keyboard   chick  were gettign some  eats  and drinks..  the  other Gutar guy was  talkign to a  Dragonette  amd the Drummer was sitting  down hetting soem   small cakes  and a  cup of  coffee. they all seemed to be havign as good  a time  as the   peopel tehre.

 Bana     smiled  a   knowing smile  and  watched  some of the players o =on the floor, or walkign around. Spencer  was dressed as  Tarzan, he was talking to the 'giant' Halfling Kane.

 Ivory Nodded,its been said before? This..is not a normal  fund raiser.. even for a Halloween party... Tha Singer.. she    pumped up the crowd.... not sure    if her  and bronk planned things out.. but.. there is alot of  people who have..  how  do they say it...

 Banna looked Up  from sipping her drink through the tiny straw,..Hit on her... put the Moves on.. dove in for the Kill....

 yes.. thank you....

 She Looked up with her eyes  and   Emma,..mosh rushed the  stage in Houston. tried to get her  to    go on a date.. and sing a set with her.. she had  security remove Him... Ivory had to  have a settlement  between Mosh and the texans,   with  Lana  and the  Reavers..Big  settlement... didn';t make the Texans too happy..Mosh was goign to try and sue... but the league  talked hiom out of it...a countersuit  would have destroyed him.

  Ivory cleared his throat and tried to smile  as he says,..My wife  serves  as  my traveling secretary.. so.. she knows a good  bit..except  how  , not  to   speak of some things?

 ..any way...  Your  team seems   tight knit.. that's a good thing..I hope it stays that way... And remember if you need    any thing, call ,  either through your  chain of command.. or   straight to league HQ...

"This isn't something Adam would have planned. I'm not one to gossip about my teammates, but I'd assume it's genuine unless proven otherwise. We'll find out soon enough, either way though." Either it'd be a thing that lingered or it'd go away fairly quickly, one or the other. Emma had been a little tied up during the party to grill Adam about it.

The woman just nodded about Mosh, giving Banna a knowing look in return. She was quite sure the other woman knew how Mosh had hit on her. Emma didn't need to comment on it to make her feelings known. "Of course. Let me know if there's anything I can do for the league as well," Emma replied as she gave him a polite nod of her head before moving off. The statement he made was one that clearly was a dismissal, albeit a polite one.

She then made her way over towards the bouncy house to interact with the children so they'd get to meet a real live football player.

 When se  walked towards them, at first she was  Just 'another Mommy dressed up like the Big Girls"

  But    The fellow   followed  her Over  and  waved to  a  small Balck Widow   who coem runnign Over,..hey Honey?.  You know who this is?

 WONDER WOMAN!

 he laughed... Look at her  face....

 she put her tiny hands in front of her  face......EMMIE!!!!!  EMMIE!! The Dragon!

 she released her self  from her  Dad  and  ran and  Hugged   Emma's leg. The  Father  smiled  a  pleases   smile  and Held Up his Phone    so Emma would see it  and Took a  Pick of her holding Onto Emma...

 she  held her  arms  up for Emma to pick her up.

Ben took the card.

"Thank you... I'll see if Lu-Ti is free. I hope she is, I've wanted to eat at your restaurant for a while but never managed to get a reservation!"

He started looking around for Lu-Ti.

 Lu-Ti hand  just  finished talkigfn to a  woman  dressed..as of all things.. a  Kabuki dancer...

  the  woman made her  way to teh Wishing Well.

  .I am  to wonder... as she looked at Ben,..if  i was to walk up to a  read Elf  Warrior woman,, what she would think, of my costume...

 ..you  have come for   slow danicng?  TYhey will be playign again soon... and it  be the fat stuff?

Emma smiled at the girl and reached down to pick her up, setting the girl on her shoulder. She kept a steadying hand lightly pressed against the girl's back. "Good to meet you, Lissa," she said. "I think your daddy wants to take a picture, right? Say cheese." Emma flexed her free arm for the photo. "You having fun tonight?" she asked the girl.

 The  Guy  Took  the Picture   and  then another  to make sure.

  She  was  smiling   her legs  curled  up with a cute little smile,..yeah....

  her eyes  were large    he little smile big as she  turned to  look at  Emma...They  said  Daddy  could  bring me today... he said. maybe I could  meet Emmie  the Dragon!

 The   Guy smiled meekly,..she has had a couple good  day, so they saif  i could bring her..she's..been so excited all day...

"Well, it's good to meet you Lissa," the woman said, making sure she had a solid hold on the girl. Kids liked being high up, but they also had this little tendency to forget about things like gravity. "You get to watch the games?" she asked.

A nod was given to the father, but most of Emma's concentration was on the kid at the moment. It was really for the kids that they were there tonight.

  Lissa   looked   around sorta  curled in  ball on  Emma's  arm,  her hands    cupped in fron to her  tummy,..Yeah....  Me and Daddy..  and  we  watch at Home alot.... some time   Uncle  Mike comes over too...

 The  Man  smiles  his eyes  a bit  damp,..Tell her   who you like to   watch?

    her   arms  and Legs shot Out,...BOMB!

 he  grinned.. ..and?

 ..BIG BEN!.... the   guy nodded,..DUKESTER!...  he waved his  hand, and she  Said ..BANG!... she put her  hands to her mouth,..BING!!!

 who is your Favorite?

 She lurches   sideways   and  Hugged   Emma's  Head, EMMIE THE DRAGON!!!

Emma grinned at that, even as she got her head wrapped up in little kid arms. "Really? Well, would you like me to see if some of them could come over and say hello?" She was sure some of the names the girl picked up from her father, but they were some of the standout players too.

 The Father looked  ,..You think they would Bother.. I mean..

  Lissa  Giggled  wildly...YEAH!!!!!!  See  all the  Dragons..See All EMMIE's Dragons!!

 the father  looked on helplessly

Emma would normally pull her phone out, but given her height and that she was in the same general area as the others, she just scanned the crowd and gestured to Adam, Duke, Bing, and Ben, doing her best to make eye contact to indicate she wanted them to come over. The little girl on her shoulder should be enough to clue them in as to the general reason. It was a little old-fashioned, but it meant there wasn't a bunch of extra texting in the party.

"Won't know unless I ask, right?" Emma replied to Lissa's father. She glanced at the girl. "Well, they're not my dragons. We're a team of dragons, and you're part of it now, right?"

 Adam  was Talking  to   a woman  and   saw the little girl on Emma's  shoulders    as  Lana and the Band  started  to sing again... he excused himself     and made his way  over..

 Bing would have  come anyway, but   seeing that  Emma  had a 'friend ' he made his  way over too

 Duke  gave his  wife   his  Drink and Followed them  Over...

 while they waited  for   Ben ,the  Father    stood there  with  eyes Glistening,,  He had   hsi Phone  taking a Pic  of the Dragons  and His daughter.

 ..Hey!..Lissa !    remember me

  she curled up in  a ball again, and said  shyly,..you are .... BOMB!  Hands  and   legs shot out  again.


 ..You know her ?

 yeah.. couple months ago  we were  at the hospital , Dragonettes   do most of the visiting, but we go down on Monday  when we can.. ...

 ..Adam  Broke the Nurses  Desk... she giggled.


 The Guy looked at Adam, um...yeah..  me and an older kid threw  a ball  and it  went high and   when I   jumped to catch it.. i sorta..fell on  the Nurses station..

 ..nurse  Velma  had  Frowny face...

 ..Yes she did....

 ..You Know  these guys?

 ..DUKESTER!!!... BING!.... and she pointed to the Tall Guy  coming ..BIG BEN!!!
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  Duke  laughed,.. Dukester?.. I haven't heard that   since San Diego?

 Lissa  Pointed  at the Man,...daddy says    to call you that  he said   they called you   that when you were a   Bolt...

 Duke Looked impressed  and Offered  his had to shake, taking the tiny hand,..yep , that's what they called us   over there.. You know why?

 she  looked  around  cupping her hands  together,..because of  'lectric   on your hat.. every one Laughed.


 ..so?.. You know me Huh? Bing smile d and offered his hand..  ( dad was  taking Pics )

  she  nodded here  head  Up and  down in an exaggerated way,..You help  Emmie  tackle bad guys...

  Bing grins.....that's  right... you are a  Fan...

 ..I like  dragons.....

Emma laughed. "Why am I not that surprised you did a bit of property damage," Emma commented. "But yeah, I was visiting with Lissa and she said you were some of her favorite players to watch, so I thought it'd be nice for her to get a chance to meet you. Though I didn't know you already knew Bomb," Emma said, adding that last bit to Lissa.

  Lissa  looked around,..we like him.. he's  little ..like us...

 Bing and  Duke  burst out  Laughing,.. Adam  had a looks of  Chagrin.....yeah...  Ok?...  I"m Gonna  ask You daddy Something, be right back..

 he   Talked to teh Man, it was  clear he wasn't an investor.. he was just a dad, who was allowed to  bring his  kid to the party.

    The fellow   followed as he    Gave   Emma   a Pat on the Back,..Comon, Emmie Dragon..   Bring the Lissa dragon with you...Comon Guys...

 they Moved  through the  crowd,  Ben's     tall hat, and  Emma  with a  little Black Widow  on her shoudler.

 he Pointed at Payne  and   made a winding sound  with this hand,    and he and worth started to get  all the dragons  together..  Sims  watched with Interest  next to   Collins  and  Lofton,..I think I better Go as well..    Mr  Amota  watched  he   sent Yuto  down   to fine out   what was goign on...  Lana  Hand  Just Finished a  Sons  , when    Adam  came up with Emma, Bing, Ben   and Duke,  and  Off Course  Lissa.

  Adam Whispered  something  to  Lana  and she  smiled, and  Handed  him the Mike.. she Got the Keyboard  player to play the  music  for ' For the Glory "  As  Adam Got the mic.

 ..Hey.. Folks? Um.. look...  First of all I have to thank  Emmie Dragon  for  getting  our attention  To  This  Little  Lady here..  now.. I know you might   think  that's  Black Widow?.. But her  Name  is Lissa  Wilkes..  She's here as   one of the Kids  from  the Hospital that we are  are   wishing..Well…  Here is her  Dad,   Danny  Wilkes... Come  on Man... You guys earned this...

   Mr  Wilkes   stepped up, he was kinda of teary.. his    shirt was sorts  ..hanging on him as he tried to talk... he struggle through. and wiped  his eyes  a few times,  He  Looked   around.. Lissa  looked   around  curled up on Emma's  arm  her little eyes   wandering about ,  now and then she would Notcie    who a dragon was  and  wave.. and the big tough  football player  would finger wave back.


 My.. Um.. My daughter.. um  was Diagnosed    about.. a year ago.. it was... um..  to be sure.. the toughest time..of out lives.. My....um...wife left.. she said.. she couldn't..'do ' this...she  has  sicne  remarried..lives..in texas somewhere... never..asks.. about Lissa.. Ilost Mu job, ebcuse of  missing time for  treatmants and such.... he shook    as he tried  not to cry. He Pointed to mr    and Mrs Amota..... but the Amotas.. they   got her in to Amota Med.. childrens... he nodded his head,..they  gave me a Job...  in  the  Computer  factory.. i...i.never have to worry about missing aan appoint ment, or treatment  again.. and ..Lissa's  Bill are  now beign paid through  the Wishing  Well   program...   she.. Um    he licked his Lips as he loked up the happy little Girl.

 ..she  is...  Better.. now?..  we  .. still have   appointmants  to  be checked... but.. the.... um.. the  Docs  said she  should be..good? he sorta  Laughed and  cried......Mr   Bronk..

 ..Adam....

 ..Adam... he nodded to   Bronk,..thought.. that.. it would be..a  good thing.. for you folks to  see, what  your   donations  ..can do... not , just.. for a little girl.. but..her Dad...

 He shook Adam's  hand, then Ben's  and Duke, and  Big, and Finally Emmas…

  Now.. how  about you goign down there  witht eh rest of the Guys.. we  Need Lissia to help us Out a bit...

  Danny went dwon, the player  greeted him with Handshakes  and  hugs, dragonettes  hugged him fiercely …

 Up   with  Lofton  Mr Amota  stood  Proud..  tears leaking  down his  cheek, but he  did not  care...

 Lofton      was quiet..

 Ivory and Banna,   nodded,  and   watched..


…………………………………

  Adam    had the Mike  again, the Keyboard player   kept playing    for the glory in the backround.

 ..so.. next time.. anyone  asks.. whose the toughest folks you know... You tell them  Danny.. and Lissa   Wilkes!    the people  Cheered   Lissa   Clapped.

 Ok.. so.. Liisa   dragon?... I have to ask You.. Who  is  the Funniest Player on the Dragons...

..SMOKEY!

 ..smokey?

 yeah....  she was  curled Up again.

 .. who is  your Favorite  Player?

 ..EMMIE DRAGON!

 people  laughed    and   Adam    nodded, he looked  at her  and leaned  a  bit closer,..2nd  favorite?

 BIG BEN!!!

  He looked  back  at Ben...  and Rubbed his   chin a Bit.....3rd?

 ..BING!  he helps Emmie!

  Adam  stood there and   people were laughing, the players were  Cracking  up..Danny was   smiling  a big smile.

 whatta bout  4th?

 ..Dukester!..  her   arm  waved  like she was passing a football...

 Adam threw up his  hands, and the   people laughed like crazy.

 Lana grabs  the  Mic, For crying out loud!  Give me that.. You just don't Know  the right  question.... Lissa?.. who is the Cutest dragon?

 liisa    curled    Up   then her  arms  and Legs shot Out.....BOMB!!

  Lana looks  down  at  Danny and winks,..she's  smart and cute!

  Lissa   looks  at Emma, can i go back to Bouncy house   people laughed...

 Yuto  told     Danny he would be spending  Sunday in the owner's Box..

 Lana   wiped her  eyes a bit,..that was... soemthing...

 Adam. smiled,..They have  Been through a hell of a lot... But thigns  should be better  now... its its good for people to see that..

Ben grinned at Lu-Ti.

"What are you doing Thursday night. Fancy dinner out?" and he showed her the card.

Then he saw Emma with a small child waving him over.

"Excuse me... or, better, come along... I think we have to meet someone."

Ben led the way over to Emma, and smiled at the youngster in her arms.

"Who's this? And... what's this?"

He produced a silver dollar from the little girl's ear, and handed it to her. Then he shook hands with the child's father.

He tagged along when Lissa and her dad were called up onto the stage, staying at one side out of the way.

   Duke  Looked  at  Ben   after the Gazebo  and   chuckled, ..That thing  with the  Silver Dollar... can you do that with a Football... that  would be great.. might never  throw  an INT  again!

 Bing  went  down to the Bouncy House  with Emma, Lissa and Her  Dad.

 Yuto    was smiling , he looked at the others,...many More people  went over to the Well...  We also have ..big plan now  for Sunday.. You all see.. it will be big fun!

  Adam  patted    Ben on the Back,..pretty neat stuff...

 Lana  smiles  as she looks at the pair of them..... so?.. how did you know that would work out?

 Adam  Said, ..because  I am .... and he threw his arms and  Legs out  like Lissa   did....BOMB...

 Lana  smiled,see you in a Bit... she went back to the  Gazebo to    pick up singing  with the bad again.

"A football is a bit large to palm, even if you have hands as big as mine," grinned Ben to Duke.

He was still smiling as Adam patted him on the back then did his 'bomb' impersonation.

"This guy has an explosive personality!"

As Lana went back up to sing, he turned to Lu-Ti.

"Would you like to dance some more, or shall we find some food?"

Emma nodded to Lissa. "Sure, I'll take you back to the bouncy house," she replied and went with Lissa's father and Bing back there. She set the kid back down at the bouncy house. "Have fun!"

She looked over at the father and pulled a little business card out of her pouch. "Here, take this. Send anything you want signed over to this address. It'll come separately from the regular fan mail, so it'll stand out a bit more and not risk getting lost in the shuffle," she explained. "It was good to meet you, Mr. Wilkes."

  The Fellow  took the  Card,  he was feeling a bit better,..this night?.. was ..like a  celebration for her..for her....'winning"?    She loves the Dragons.. You are her  hero.. I   Put your Number on a  t-shirt and she wears it   all the time....

 He  waved with a hand Back toward the group,..You have  some  Good Friends there... he smiled at Bing.


  don't look at5 me.. I just help her tackle bad  Guys! he laughed  and shook the Man's hand..



 Lissa  came  running Back.. she loked up  at Emma....they said  I don't know   no  Drago9ns.. can You show them?  she grabbed    and  Tugged on Emma's hand.. Bing smiled and shrugged.

   There is a slight  Giggle.. I can  eat  at home after the part.. you  good little dragons, have to go to bed for work tomorrow.. so... I think.. anyone who wants to take to us.. has to find us... everyone  seems to have been greeted...

  Lu-ti  lead  Ben to the Dance Floor.. and Lana    pointed to Eddie  to set up a nice slow  song..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9035AJXSw0

 Lana's  Voice   was  smooth  and soft,  yet able to   carry over the  dance Floor

  She nestled   in and sighed..

 Mr  Amota   and His  wife   came over to the  Boncy House... they  watched Emma  and  Bing head over to  screaming Kids that Pointed at the  tiny girl leading  Wonder  Woman and Captain America  over to the    play area.


 They stood  and watched Stoic...   Mr Wilkes looked  at them and said,..thank you....

 Me Amota  Raised  a Hand  and gave his  head a shake......No... Thank  You... You have made me happy to know .. we can help... and... You have... made  my Team... a Family...

 Yuto  came Running  Over......Mr  Wilkes... he bowed his  head a bit... we   have  some things  to Talk about  Sunday..  so  I can get things  set..yes?

  Adam  walked through the  area  Folks were dancing.. Kids  Playing  , and He  stood   watching   from under a  tree by the   food tables , taking a drink.

 ..Hey  Hoser Partner?...  You ok?

 Adam Nodded  with a  grin, I was at One  Fund raiser in my whole career... remember?

  bah!.. sure  do!... them   edjits  for  the  Homeless  or somthin'?   all dressed up in them suits.. Ladies in  fancy  gowns.. there we are.. me and you in   old  3 Pieces  suits..  getting    handshakes  and  back slaps  form  folk who wouldn't give is  the time o'day  if we didn't wear  Hamilton  Colors... Hosers...

 Adam Nodded to the Folks out   in the  area.. thousands, if you count those  down by the lake,..these  folks started  out like that?... The Amota's  are used to holding things  like this.. they did it in Japan.. but i was ' gaijin '.. I didn't belong.. until I started  scoring Touchdowns  and stuff... then  I as "Adamisen"... These  people... they have seen  what 'real people'  are like.. and  that should be a Good  Thing for  the  Area...and the Dragons..


 If you   say so... I'm just Glad ta Be here!

   Adam     whacked Him on the back and     Kept it on his shoudler.

   Mik  Grinned  as he did the same... then a  woman dressed  as  'the sound of Music  Girl " finger waved  at  Mik...

 ..Um... Bomb?

 ..go..get out of here...

  Mik when     hopping along like  a   Cow  Boy towards the woman  who walked  with him to the food  Table.
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Emma walked over with Bing to see the other kids that Lissa needed to introduce them to. Yeah, the kids were yelling, but what else did one expect, really? They were little kids.

  The Kids  about half the  Kids  gathered   around  and Lissa  Proudly showed on  'Emmie Dragon"   and  Bing..of course some of the  mother-helpers  came over.. some talkign with Emma  about  'what's it Like".. the other HAlf  talkign to Bing  asking him whatever popped in thier heads,  just for him to talk with them..and of course..  dozens of   cell's  where  taking   scores  of pictures.

Emma chatted with the kids and the mother-helpers, telling them what it's like and making sure to paint it all in a positive light (which wasn't hard to do, as it was mostly all true from her perspective). She mostly just ignored the picture taking and let people take the pictures as they wanted to. It was a pretty normal thing, all things considered.

   about 11:00    Yuto    went on the Gazebo and Got the  Mic  from Lana.

    Attention..  friends  and Family...all those who attended tonight.. This is the 1st Annual  Dragon Halloween Party for  Wishing Well. We  thank you all   for what  you have  Given... not  just   from us... But  from, the children , who cannot thank you... but  will  recieve the care  that might not...elsewise..get.

 ..I Thank our  Dragon Family.. from support to Players who  gave up time to meet with you all, and  help make this enjoyable for all!.. we will have announcement in paper  and   TV News, of  what we have raised this night.. and Hope  we can beat that Next year!

 there  was clasping,..now?..Draogon Players  should be getting  home soon, Coach Sims  has   loosened  the curfew.. but.. tomorrow is practcie day!... and the Little ones  need to Go Home...school tomorrow for some..yes?

 Other Guests  are welcome to come into the MAnor  for  a late  drink  before  You leave if you wish...Thank you all again...

 Lana  Took the Mic  and  added,..For our part.. we had a Blast... This  is the best Gig i have ever had.. Eddie,  Sandy. On Guitar.. Misty on Keyboard.. and Crash on the drums... we'll see some of you at sunday's  game, we will open.. and do Halftime... If you can't be there.. catch us on the  TV!..  Thanks  Folks!

  with that, some investors   did make their  way to the MAnor… Mr and  Mrs  Amota    shook ands  and said  good  Bye to others..  Kids  were scooped up  by parents who carried  most of the worn out little ones to cars... a  short Green bus , painted like a Dragon,  and some kids  and    Nurses   enter to take them back to Children's


 Lissa   ran Back to Give  Emma   a Last  Hug,  and her  Dad  carried her   off towards  a beat up van.

………………………………………………………………...

  Lana  Hunted down   Adam and   talked   him onto going for  a walk towards the Lake.

 As they Walked  Ivory and His  Wife  stopped them,..I was hoping to talk with  you Mr  Bronk?.. but you were a Bit busy tonight?


..yes sir..  i gues that's  waht  i was here for..meet and Greet..

 Bana  looked at  Lana   and raised her  eyebrows   a coupel time..Lana winked back.

..You goign to cause  any problems on Sunday, Adam?

..Yes Sir, I hope so.. if  i don't? I'm not  doing my Job...

 The Taller man smiled  and shook Adam's  Hand, as  did  Bana. Have a Good  game, son...

  Lana  shook her head,..is this  normal for you?

 well? It wasn't, but the closer  we get to the playoffs.. the more  Flash there will be.. right now?  we're on a 'win streak'.... Then it will go " can the be the #1 seed ".. The it will be " can they go Undefeated"  and Finally. " can they win the superbowl"...

 ..you have it all figured out?

  the only folks who are goign to want us  to keep  winning, are  JAcksonville fans..and.. maybe  those fans  who..if  we knock off  the team we are playing..helps thier  team get to the playoffs.. noe one   wants   thw Dragons to go undefeated, and they sure  don't want us   in..let alone..win.. the Superbowl.. but?.. That's a Long away down the  road...

 Lana lays her head on His shoudler  as they  go for a  walk...

………………………………………………………………..

 Lu-ti     was with Ben. she  said,..let us take   short walk?  I  will have to go in and talk  with those who stayed...

 As they walked  she  said,..thursday Night   would be good.. I have been to LaTonni's ..they have very good food..but it is.. very expensive..

Emma said her goodnights to people before making her way back to her truck and heading home for the night.

Ben enjoyed dancing with Lu-Ti, and managed a wave for Eddie for the slow song, even whilst his hands were mostly occupied holding his beloved.

As things wound down, he was happy to go for a stroll with her before departing.

"Of course, my love. Then I shall walk you up to the house. I'd better not come in - as you say, good little Dragons need to return to their lairs ready for practise tomorrow. As for LaTonni's... the guy was arranging for Adam and Lana to have their date there, then turned to me, gave me the card and said I should show up with you as well. I'm not going to pass up the opportunity. You've been there, is it a dressy place?"

  Lu-Ti   smiled  at the thought of LaTonni's. They   do not expect suits.. too hot  down here? The  want..   slacks, and   collar shit. or  Nice Polo shirt . Yuto  takes his dates there.. he wears   dark green Dragon Polo  with  little  'Jackie '   above pocket/

 They stand  By the Lake a bit, she just leans  in to him and   the  watch the    last few  dozen folks m, make their last ride across the  lake  before   going home, or the manor.

…………………………………………..

 Lana  Stops Adam  Under a Tree  about Halfway down  to the Lake,..So?  Adam Bronk....  she giggle s and does  a little  pantomime of Lissa,..bomb!... and   laughs   softly.

 Adam  looks   a bit quizzical ..Linda  Corisky...

 Her  eyes  went  wide,..how do yo know that!

 ..Head  cheerleader  for     Carver  HS.. went to  to?  what?   U Conn  for     Lib arts?

  she looked at him.

 ..what was it you  yelled  when i broke the Pocket and ran  down your Team's  sideline?... "break his legs?"...something  like that?

 she put her  hand to her mouth,oh my god? you heard  that?

 Adam nodded  My  buddy..  Benny, he was    our   Halfback  Took out the DB  right where you were  running   his words were, " hey? I think she noticed you"...

 she  Covered her   face  as she giggled,..you ruined  my  senior  Homecoming..you know that...

 ..That's what i said  in the locker room.. Let's ruin thier Homecoming..  didn't help that i was made I had to play QB.. I needed  100 more yards  receiving for 1000... that might have   got me a  Ticket to a DII  team, or  even   a decent  DI... but.. it  didn't happen...

 She Put her  hands on his chest,..well?  it worked out..right?.... I can't   imagine you being in a better place  right now?

  He smiles,..Yeah...  I can't argue...

  sHe  kissed him  softly,.. Come on... Lets  walk  to your  car... The  Band packing things up.. I'm a Diva, so i don't have to  do stuff like that..

  she linked an  arm,..wo..  what do you think aboiut the GAme Sunday?

 we should  win..  its  a   homegame.. we've  been away  a while, I told  Emma  she's never been  to a game like that.. our  Fans are the Best...

 well?   I'm gonna be there  too.. so maybe   we can add soemthing to the noise...

Adam chuckled.....Yuto has  a plan.. Yuto?  Always has a Plan.. anyway..  this  game is goign to be  rocking... and i have to believe  every score  we make   is  goign to  shake  florida all the  way down to the tip..

 They reached  the Car , she looked at the Little Green Mazda,..Really?


..I like it... get used to it.. this is what we're going to La Tonni's in...

 she shook her head......yeah.. That's a Bronk Mobile. she chuckled.

 Go..get rest... she   hugged him  , hung on to a Lingering kiss   then  looked over her shoulder, I'll see you a  few more times, before   Thursday....

 Adam  Pulled out  Beeping horn.. the  roadies    had   the   Van packed, and thier tour Bus  was  ready to  leave.. Ytuo talked to them, and the whole  crew   were invited  in to schmooze  with  the  hangers on..

As Lu-ti leaned in to Ben beside the lake, he made sure that some kisses went her way.

An eternity later, they walked back to the house, hand-in-hand if Ben had anything to do with it.

"See you soon, my love. I'd better go now, like a good Dragon, and curl up in my lair..."

He got his truck and betook himself home.

 Trick or Treat Night))


   Many of the Players  walked to the     massive  maze of  stalls  and  decorations. After  the   Treat Night  was over..  Players  were to autographs soem of the    Inflatables, that would be actioned  off  on Saturday through a Local Radio station, and the fund, would again, go to Amota Med.

  Ghosts  danced   as the Fans    fed  air into them.. Dragons, Pumpkins  and   a Snoppy in a Pumpkin.. other static  displays of skeletons  were wolves  ah the rest   abounded.

   Adam  recivered  his  'station "  he and Mick would be  by a stall that looked  like a saloon. where they would had out Juisce  boxes  and the , Prepared , Dragon goodie  bags.

 there  was  some  'funny ghosts  and goofy Gobbins  for   the  wee small kids... But, the rule was , the kids   had to go in by themselves, so Parents  couldn't 'over do it. Dragonettes  still in   barbarian costumes  would  lead them through a  dozen at a time... at the End   were two paths.. if you took the   'tunnek yo got  a small 'dragon item'.. if you wnet into the hauntyed house.. you got a bigger  dragon item.

Ben turned up in his wizard outfit and wandered around, with a slightly bemused look on his face.

Emma arrived in her Wonder Woman costume. She went over towards whichever booth or station she was supposed to be taking over for the night.

 Ben , Lu-Ti  and Du7ke   had a Booth   were they  gave a  bag of Cotton Candy alo9ng  with the  special dragon Bag. There was a  Castle behind them

 Emma,  Bing  and  White, who was Hawkeye had  bags  of cheese popcorn, Carmel  Corn  Or Pretzels to go with their Dragon Bags. There  was a stall that looked   like  a city street  behind them.

 The  Kids  were lining up..  group was being Led By a dragonette , spooky mnusic  was being played, and  howls and screeches   echoed throuhg the  parting  lot.. spooky   ghosts   would flash  when a Black Light  hit them .


 people were gathered  watchinghe Kids, the Media   took some  pictures , CBS  was goign to  use it  for a pregame spot.

Ben was messing around with some card tricks and other bits of stage magic - shooting flame, making things appear and disappear and so on.

Emma was mostly giving out the food and Dragon bags at her booth. She'd also do some photos with the kids. Occasionally, when one or more of the kids had a good superhero or villain costume, she'd act out a scene 'in the street' with them fighting off the bad guys so their parents could get video or pictures of their kid having fun.

 The  Night started to get into full swing, the    groups of  kids, no more then 10 at a time, no less then 6... were goign through... screams of    fear and delight  came from the 'haunted house' at the end of the maze of stalls. added to the Music  and sound  effects.

 Laughter   and  Giggle s from   the Dragonettes and Paretts  who had to  stay 'outside the path" of the maze, but  could still get pics   at The Stalls.

 Big   grimaced a bit  as he   picked up a  rather..heavy little  Girl who had a brace on her  leg , and was dressed  as  The Scarlett Witch .. the Girl  smiled   wide  as her   parents  took   pics, and   'Captain America   Carried  her  to the Next   stall that Had  Smokey, Sloan  and Spencer  dressed in thier  costumes .. the parents got  a video  of him   carrying her  and setting her   down.. she   Gave  Him   a hug around the Legs , before turnign to the Task of getting candy.

 Spencer was   Drested  as 'The Thing'  with his face orange  with   lines  drawn while his Costunme  added  a bit More  Muscles.  He   took Up the   Little   Girl  as  well  and  walked with her  to The  next both with   Miels and Sloan   stood  with   thier  Knight   costumes And  Cruz  dressed up like a Jester.... Miles , in turn   pciked up the  Girl to carry her to the next booth...

   Mr  and Mrs Amota  made a  surprise    appearance   and waited  at the  'exit ' part of the  Trick or treat.. they  gave the parents   envolupes  that had  Dragon Team checks  in. 'scouting' by the  dragonettes  would point certain  parnest oput  who  ...were not well off... They recived 300.00... 'well off' parent s recived   50 -100   to make the   awards   seem more  like  random  treats  then...'help'  from the Team

Emma interacted with the kids as well. The younger ones were always the most enthusiastic. They weren't old enough to have that need to be 'cool' at all times. She passed out Dragon bags and pretzels to the kids when she wasn't interacting with the kids. The goal was to give at least a couple minutes to each kid or group of kids so it didn't feel like they were just being funneled through from station to station.

  There  were media  Folks, Mostly Local news  covering the Big  event ( big from the kids view!)

  But  some folks asking   the parents  about  the  Event and  the  Dragons... lots of  Little kids  held  up Dragon Bags   and   yelled  'yay Dragons"  or   'Go Dragons"

 there were some   Teens  who went through  with just some make up on, and were  surprised to be Given treats and  stuff like anyone  else. And they Really like the 'older kids ' haunted house

 Then, what seemed like a surprise to all (  except Mr and Mrs Amota ) .. a White      flatbed tow truck  pulled up.. the   truck was painted  to Look like a  Dragon, and On the  Back was  Lana  and her Reavers,  dressed like Vampires  again.

  when the  struck stopped Lana  grabbed  a   Mike and the speakers   set on  either  end of the Flatbed  were turned up.

 ..hey Folks!.. You all having a good  time?....Well me  and  My bad had such fun yesterday... we decided to come out   here  and Provide  some Music  for you!.....Hope  , those of you who can't make the GAme Sunday.. will catch us on TV.. we're  doing   the pregame.... the anthem ..Halftime  and a postgame  party  at the  Dragons Lair!

 People cheered  and she Nodded to Eddie... and  they  began to Play

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9We2XsVZfc

 There  were some  Kids  dressed up   and  were damcing around  , surprised to here the song...

  They Follwo3ed up with..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUxAMitKA04

 and   this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TkdB_LycE0


 after there  that they played   some older Halloween songs  like Monster Mash..

Ben sang along, let off some more bursts of flame, and generally enjoyed the music.

   With the    Halloween event  winding Down.. Tired  , but happy Kids were leaving, Lana and the Reavers   signed  pictures   and had  a big  plastic  Pumpkin-looking, bin.  Kids could  reach in  and pull out one Item.. they would    either Get a T-shirt  with Lana  singing on it.... or a T-shirt with the whole band..  a CD..or a DVD  of there  3  best Videos.


  as  most of the People were leaving,  the Goodies that were left  we're given to players  who had  Kids, as  well as  all the security folks... Lana  made sure   the security  Folks got  T-shirts (that fit!)


  A white Limo Pulled up..beeping the horn , wanting to get through... The Security  wouldn't  let them,  two tall  , well built  Black men got out  of the back, one  had a white   suit on, the other had a  suit  with  his   coat  thrown over his  shoudlers  Like a Cape.

 Mr   Amota    approached them ( still in costume).. Adam came   jogging over  as soon as he saw them get out of the car.

  The  man with the   funny hat and sunglasses ( yes its  dark out) Flashed  white teeth,..Oh?.. I hope i didn't disturb your party.. But   I'm BattleAxe  Bennis.. this is my associate  Link Lomes.. we come to get a look at the locker  room and Field...

  Mr Amota    said simply.. 'no '


 The  smile went  away,..did you  not hear, who i am?

 Adam   Blurted out,..oh?..He heard..  but no one here gives  one  lousey Damn.. get in your car and Go..

 ..WTF   are you dressed up for.. Bronk?..right you a Snoopy wannbe?

 ..Me?..  I'm a WWI British LT  figther Pilot...   I like  that you  went all out with the Limo?... with Lomes looking like Mr Roake  and you as down- on -his-  luck Pimp...

 Both Men's  smiles went away..... listen , you little fuck.. I'll beat you to a pulp now...

 we both know you won't..'cause  i can see you coming?.. you guys?  you're only good at hitting  people whose  back is turned...and.. I'm telling you  straight up, Huggy Bear.. if  we  fight.. you'll be in Amota  Med for the game.

  Mr Amota  says,..you wait  Until friday.. with  rest of team.. you   walk through that gate,  I press charges  and you go to jail.. that is fact..

 who the   hell are you, old man?

 ..Huggy Bear, Mr Roake.. may i present. Mr  Amota.. the owner of the  Jacksonville Dragons...

   Bennis   frown was  in an instant,..I..I am so Sorry..I  meant no disrepsect..I..

 ..SILENCE.... you did mean..disrespect... you come here.. dressed like..like  urban clowns?.. You ..make  sport of  our  event   for  children.. You Insult  me, and My players... You go now.. out of my parking.. I give you 20 seconds. to reach  edge,  or I call police..

  Bennis    was  angry..and  embarrassed.....of..of course.. we'll elave... Bronk?.. this  ain't over  between you and me..

 ..this  from  a Guy who left a naked  pimp , somewhere in the streets of Nashville ... I'll see you  sunday, Huggy Bear... if your   smart.. you don't show up..'cause  i'm   gonna be playing hard.

 The two men got in their  car...  and left...

  Wills came up  behind  Adam,..Huggy bear?.... Mr Roake?

 ..old time TV..look it up...

     with that. Mr   and Mrs  Amota  gave thanks to the players  and dragonettes... and left

 Adam started to walk towards    the townhouses, Lana  ran after  Him,  giving him a T-shirt with her one the front...we have to put the   stuff away?... You have time for a drink or a  snack?

 .. well?.. I'm going home and watch some Film/.. You wanna  stop  By, they'll let you in?.. But I'm, going to slip around  12:00, got an early day tomorrow?


 ..alright?.. If    we  get done  i might stop over  before  12?.. If not , I'll see you tomorrow, we're going to be  doing sound tests... she  gave  him a  quick  Kiss   and Jogged off to the truck..he was  walking   back alone. some others  were in groups  laughing and  Talking. , Adam's eyes   focused on the tail lights  of   the white limo as he hit the on Ramp to the   'visiting Teams" Hotels.
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Ben was helping tidy up, but he made sure to find some time for Lu-Ti.

Once White had taken off, Emma looked over at Bing. "You still good to hang out for a bit and risk my cooking?" Emma asked the man easily. She wasn't sure if all the kid lifting had strained him more than expected with his injury.

  Bing nodded  ,..You bet?...  I've eaten alot of  fast food, Dragon's Den, and  restaurant  food  in the last  few months..be nice   to see how some one else cooks..

  he Puts  his shield on his back, He  Gets  Bright  to take a Pict of   Emma   and  Him in costume together, in which he brings the shiled  Back out.

Emma got her shield out for the picture as well. Once finished, she nodded. "Alright, sounds good. I'll meet you there." Since they'd arrived separately and all, they did need to move their vehicles.

Once that was all taken care of, she left for the townhomes.

  Lu-Ti looked   tired,  and  waved at the  workers who were comign in to start  taking aprat the   stalls, and Loading  up the   signed decorations, for the action.

 ..I have.. 1 Hour?..  Let us go yur place  for  soem  quiet time?.. it has been..long day, yes?

Ben nodded and led Lu-Ti to his truck for the short drive over.

"Do you want anything to eat or drink?" he asked as they arrived and he opened the door for her.

 Premier of  CAptain Lighting Movie...( after  Giants game, 1st season)

 The   Carpet was black with   shining stars  woven  into it. 3 inch  by 3 inch squares   would  be  cut and sold over the  internet  to fans , the Money going to  Cancer research..

 In Chicago  the same thing would happen with proceeds going  to children's hospitals.

 The Busses  would  arrive  for people to gather  before the Hosts  came to 'cut the ribbon' and  let people into the lobby

   Pulling up to the   Theater . Regal E-Walk 4DX & RPX.

  Over  top over the roof  was a   Fighter that Looked Like  an ESN  Mantis, as if it  exploded from the wall.. 'Captain Lighting , The Delta Quad'

 a large  area  was  roped  off  Addition  cover  was added, looking  like  'the hull' of a Cap ship, for the   people to  gather  under, as they awaited   the Hosts.

 There was a Guy  with a megaphone  telling the    Dragon  folks to   move   behind the ropes  on the right  hands  side, while  all  'others' went to the Left hand  side..  Adam's   4  friends  were there in thier   Dragon PArkas   and they managed to slip over to the Dragon side of the  roped off Carpet.. the sidewalks were clean, and at the Moment  no rain or  snow. though the  Breeze  was a bit  chilly

  The  newspapers  and TV  folks were out   enforce, as they took  pics  of the people walkign down the CArpet from the    Bus.. some of the 'normal' people who watched  would shout out  Player's Names  and  take Pictures.. Ben Got the Biggest   Shout outs  of  the players that were  there...

 Heather , Alice  and Peg  walked  down the carpet Camera's flashed .. soe Guys  yelled out  to heather  so they could get her Pic.. This was like a  surprise 'egg' for the fans, because they didn't Know  who was comign  off the Bus... Mr   and Mrs Amota  talked with some   reporters as the  people moved off  to  take thier   places.

 A reporter  from the  Today Show   asked Heather  , amid the  screams  of fans, Bust we3ek  for you , MS Montomery?,  2 NFL  games  in 6 days..now a Movie premier , We understand  that  Linda Flame and CArl Lordes  managed to talk some of the players..and even the Owner to come?,Are you a Fan of the Movies?

Meanwhile Ben was  cornered  by an Entertaiment tonight  reporter, she was  slightly talker   then Lu-Ti and a bit more...'filled out'.. she   leaned  close  to Ben as she tried to  talk over the crowd,MR Hope.... The crowd here is very loud,  It seems the Dragons have  added to the excitment a Bit... I am surprised  so many players  are intereted  in the Movie...  Have you followed  Captain Lighting  before?

Ben waved to the fans calling out to him. Ever-prepared, he had a Sharpie in his pocket amd was happy to sign a few autographs although he made a point of saying that this event was for the Movie folks, not a passing football player!

He smiled down at the Entertainment Today reporter.

"Yes, they are a bit loud. All very exciting for them. Oh yes, I'm quite a fan of the TV show, looking forwards to seeing them in action on the big screen. Football players do other things besides play football, you know. You'd be surprised some of the things we do in out free time. And with Linda Flame coming to the game, of course we want to come and support her in our turn!"

 Heather smiled as she got off the bus with Peg and her Mother. Heather would stop, and smile for pics when she was called out too.

 When the reporter from the Today Show stopped her and asked her about her whirlwind week and if she was a fan. Heather stopped smiled and answered,Yes it has been quite the week for me, two great games for us both wins, the one last night was tough for me at first but once I fixed a cleat problem it was alot better. Still amazed by the record free kick. Oh my yes I am a huge fan of the movies and of Miss Flame, cant wait to see this one, I am just so happy Miss Flame invited me and the rest of the team, happy to be here, go Dragons. 

 Heather then headed inside to see where they would be seating. Heather than said to Peg, I didn't think there would be so much press here, I will warn you the press might hound you now that you have been seen with me, answer them ignore them that is your call okay Peg. I am very glad you decided to come. Heather still wasn't sure if Peg liked her as a friend or could it be more so she didn't push anything but she did leave her hand close to Peg's if she wanted to hold it.

  once the   Bus  pulled  away the   street was blocked off.  The  Announcer   said...I think out Hosts  are Coming  Now!

 in the  air, what looked to be , a Shuttle  from the  ESN Taurus  was  'flying' down towards  street

 The helicopter  that carried the  'Craft' on  some 50 feet of Cable..   the  shuttled    took some  time to  land  with special effects of   Thrusters  and   smoke..Lights flashed  all around it.. the  cable  detached   and the helicopter  rose  straight up into the sky.

 the  ramp came  down , three 'troopers  came out  with Light boarding armor  and thier  weapons ready...

 people cheered.

 Then a Tall , Blue  skinned  fellow  walked  dwon the  ramp, his 4 arms waving at everyone.... Behind  him, In a  enviro suit  that hugged her   curves, compete  with weapons Belt , a shorter  slim  figure stepped  down the   ram, Removing her helmet, giving her hair  a Shake  and smiled at the Crowd... Even more cheers. As   Lita  Star  waved  at the people..  Guys  screamed out  Lita's Name.. camera's  and  cell photos  Lit up the  street as the  two  reached the   edge of the carpet at the street.

 In her Mic  on her uniform, she  Said,..SGT  Sarre?   It appears  we  are know  here?

 The   'Sanri' s   tow   lower  arms  still waved  while the uper hand   pointed to the marquee  and the  display,..Yes, LT  Star.. I believe  they were  expecting us!...

 Very Loud  Cheers....

  Lita  frowned,..AGGIE!... get out here...

 The  fans  started  to   mummer  and  get  excited.

 Stepping  down the  ramp was a Figure , maybe an inch or two taller the Lita. he  had  on  an Enviro suit  , as well as a fighter Pilot's  flight  JAcket., his  weapons  get was complete  as well..The Crowd  grew to a nervous   quiet.

 People  of Earth?... May i introduce , Lt Aggie Johnson!...,   The Helmet came off, and  Adam  smiled at the People  as he waved...  New yorkers  went  crazy  and  Dragon people cheered.

 well , Lita?  Sgt Sarre.... I'm thinking we need to go and  see what this is all about?

 Carl looked shocked  but smiled,  Linda  grinned,Indeed..let us see what these earthers have to offer!

 the three   walked up the CArpet,  Adam on once  side, the 'Sanri' on the other  side..Linda up the Middle.  When the   reached the End Of the   CArpet,  Cark took the  Mic  from the  Announcer,..Thank you all for Coming out!.. I hear that many bodies   are  left in stores on this 'Black Friday"

 Lita leaned to the Mic,what do you think , Aggie?... Is this a safe  place to be?

 Black friday?.. Monday... Wedensday?  this is New York... People    are tough here..Its New York!  People   laughed and cheered...

 Then Adam Added,Except for the creatures they Call Giants?.. I hear Dragons  atev most of them...

    some  folks Moaned   others  laughed..Linda  and carl were surprised  again.

  The announcer   Guy  Brought  a  big TV  screen out..

 ..Lt Star!.. we have a COM-Vid  comign from Captain Lighting!

 The  three  turned to the TV  and a Feed  showed  Captain Lighting  and LT Broadsword..who had  stepped out of the 'hover  car'...

  The Actor  who played  Captain Lighting  said,Lt Star?  i saw your shuttle Land.. that was....surprising....

 Lita smiled  as   SGT Sarre  said,we were told, you need that to beat the traffic  here!

 The Hot  looking , tall  woman  smiled, This is Lt Broadsword.... more cheers.

  what are your  Numbers  there?

 the   two actors  and   Adam  looked to the Announcer  said....the official numbers  are...2505 paid  and 37  invites...

 The Captain Lighting  Actor  waved    thier announcer over who  said, "... 1598 paid..300 minvites!...New York Wins! "

 Very loud Cheers  erupted  as  Lita  Jumped Up and down  Hugging   Adam and   Carl.

 The  Captain Lighting   nodded  with a  smile,..Conragtes LT STar...um..who is that with you?

 before Lita  could  say  anything,  'Aggie  ' gave   the ESN  Salute,..LT Aggie  Johnsons, Sir.... I...wanted to escort  LT  Star and SGT Sarre on this   landing...

   Captain Lighting Looked  at LT  Broadsword , she Shrugged  with a smile, they Both looked   at thier TV  to   Carl and   Lita, CArl  just Held Up his   4  arms  in the  'don't look at me"  motion.

 Did You desert your Post! he said  firmly.

 Oh, No Sir!..Axel has the patrol, he figured  I'd be better  choice  as   an escort...

 Linda  was lovign it as the   improv was going on.

 ..LT? When did you....sign on ..the away team?

 ..Monday. LT Broadsword.. i..um..was  up late, and ran into  Lita, it was then I learned I would be coming on the mission...

 new Yorkers  screamed  and yelled ..

  The two in Chicago   nodded with approval. yes..now that you mention that..I remeber hearing your name brought up.... Well.. we have these earthers  to enteratin.. See you three when you get BAck to the Taurus!....

 Aye, Sir, Already  done!

 the TV screen went off and  were wheeled   away...

 Linda  Hugged Adam,OMG!..that was great!...  Carl's  two left arms     patted  Adam on the BAck...

  Linda  turned to all the people and   said loud,Thank you all for  coming out!....Food and drink is on   The CAptain Lighting Show..Please go help yourselves..and.. for those of yuou who might not  Know?  Adam Bronk has  joined the Show  as LT  Auggie  Johnson...

 people cheered... One of the prop men came to take the Helmets    and  weapons  belts away.. the  3  would pose  for pics  with  people in the LObby as they waited for people to be seated... the three would be seated in the Balcony  with the Amotas' ben and his people..heather  and  most of the    Dragon's players.

 Linda was off posing with  FAn Boys,  Carl  signing autographs .. Adam had a  soda  and posed  with some   girls  and   a few Guys, they talked about  the   TVshow, Vid games and Comics.

 Adam found time to approach  Ben's Father and Uncle, Hi?  I don't know if you remember me?.. I'm Adam, Bens  teammate.... Sorry feel goofy with this Unifrom on with you guys wearing Uniforms you earned.. he offered his hand  to them

Uncle Victor smiled at Adam.

"I'm sure you will 'earn' your uniform soon enough once you are on the show, Mr. Bronk. In the meantime, may I advise you that it's customary to salute a senior officer, and wait for the salute to be returned before you shake hands with them. Like this...."

He turned to Ben's dad and snapped off a smart salute, which the Army general returned, with a smile and "At ease, Captain Henry."

The two officers, now grinning broadly, turned back to Adam.

"Congratulations on your new role, Mr. Bronk. Does this mean you'll give up football for acting, or is this a sideline or maybe a career for after you retire?" asked Ben's dad.

Ben stayed in the background, giggling at the antics of his father and uncle.

 Adam    chuckled, I dunno, Sir? I mean, they may have thought it a god  Idea sitting behind thier desks, but we'll have to see  once  the whole  'table reads' and   shootings  go? Who knows, I might   be so bad,they kill off  poor Auggie!

 Then the smile  dimmed a bit,..It took alot of  work and struggle to get into the league. I still have alot  to prove here, and..I suppose, I have to see how much  i like it.

 Linda   came over  and Caught the Last part,..you better   be liking it alot..working with  your Girlfriend  and all!

 She offered her hand to  the two officers ,..nice to see you two gentlemen again. I hope you enjoy the Movie. This  is only my second one in the Captain Lighting Series.. They didn't  bring Lita Star  into  the Cast Until the  3rd  year of the  se3ries, and  then added her to the Movies... I think Last Movie  i was in, like..4 scenes?.. most of them in my fighter.

 Adam  smiled slightly,One the TV show, Auggie is just  in COM Voice...never get to see him..

 well..Mr  Bronk, Season 4 starts  with you in the frist Eipisode , so that's a  good Sign.

  A thin balding man   with a decent suit  comes Over.excuse me Linda.. I need  Adam, CArl and YOu But  those  stand up posters, for  some  PR pics?...

 Of Course... Gentleman, Adam... this  is   Cy Betterbaum[. He's the Producer of  CAptain Lighting, The Series?.. I was  Hoping the Director  would be here too, but he went to Chicago..Guess he wanted to be with the 'established' stars...

 Cy Shook hands witht eh Officers   then  Adam.  Giving  Linda   'cheek kisses",..Thank you Gentlemen for Coming.  This  will add some Cred to the  franchise when they see  Unifroms in the Crowd. Lets get thos ePictures out of the way... Make  sure you get  things to eat and drink.. I think you'll enjoy The show alot..has a little bit of  everything.

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  They went over  by Standup cutouts   Of  Lita Star  with her HAir Bowing in the wind.   and SGT Sarre  firing  side  arms  with   two lower  HAnd while  upper  hands  fired  a Pulse rifle..   after  a few dozen pics  were  taken , Adam whistled  for his  4  Buddies  to come over..  Carl stood behind  and between Linda and Adam , while two of  his  friend  stood on other side, and the other  two kneeled in front.. The PR man took a few pics  of them, Adam  Told  Lou to give them  the BAr's  address  and a Box of Pics to be  sent there for them  to  hand out  or sell...

………..

   The  demands  were slowing  down  now  as most folks  took/got   selfies  and pics, autographs and such , and were gettign foot  to  take into the Theater.

 The  people who worked there   were  checking clip boards  send Ben  and others of that group to the Balcony while others made thier  way into the  main area of the   theater.. 4 of the Film area  were showing the film, all would start at the  same time. But the  bigger of the Theaters was  'the main'  group where   the Stars  would be   along with the Amota's

………..

 As Linda  Pondered over  what to eat  and  Drink  with   Adam's Buddies in front, Adam whistled  for    Heather  and her people  and Ben and   Lu-Ti to come over.

  Hey Guys, This is  Lou,Mick, LaVelle and Himmie.. I grew up with these guys,  they came to the Game   yesterday, and its  thier sports bar were going to , tomorrow night..Guys?.. THis   Is Ben..Lu-Ti.. Heather , ,Alice  and..um..um....Peg!

  The Guys  smiled  and offered  hands,  Lou pointed out they Met Lu-Ti in the   owners  box  as well Alice. Adam added, Peg works  near Cental Park West?..

 Lou picked up on it  right away,  Yeah..yeah  we   go through there sometimes... Its sorta outta our league, but we get some ideas  for  stuff for the BAr there..food..drinks

 Peg looked  Embarrassed...I'm Sorry for not recognizing  you at the Hotel, Mr  Bronk.... we don't see that many Dragon's  Games up here... and you looked..meaner and bigger on TV...

 Himmie  laughed,..see? football makes you taller!

  not a problem, Peg..when i played  for Mellon , I was late  getting into the hotel , in Rhode Island,  and they wouldn't let me  in, they thought i was a Kid trying to sneak into the Hotel rooms..

 Mick  laughs as his  Irish  accent, shows,Its not the TV , that makes the lad look mean.. he's   as mean  as ya see him, and that's me sayin'

 Lavelle Grins,.. ain't no one  who will do more  for ya, if he likes ya..and no  one who will do more to you..if he hates you!..

 Lu-Ti still seemed uncomfortable around Linda.

 The PR  guy said,get your   eats,  people are   wanting to see the show!

 Alice smiled at the four men she met in the Owners box she would, " Good to see you gentleman again, I hoped you liked my pies at the game. I am sorry I wont be able to go to your bar, I am heading back to Boston tomorrow, but I am sure Heather and Peg would love to go." Alice was trying to help things along between Heather and Peg, and Adam's friends did seem nice even though they where rough under the collar so too speak.

 Heather smiled as she met the four men and she knew what they did for Peg. She smiled and said ," Nice to meet you guys, and I would love to come to your bar tomorrow night. I can sign things for you if you would like that as well."

 Heather looked at Peg and then said quietly too her," See I told you Adam wasn't upset, he does look bigger on TV for sure. I do not know what you have planned for tomorrow Peg but I would like to spend more time together if that is something you would like to do."

 Heather than smiled at Adam, he was a good guy and she agreed to what his friend said, if he likes you he will do anything for you, if he doesn't like you well he will do anything to you. Heather was really glad he liked her, Peg and her Mother. Then Heather would say," Yes let's get some food, even though I am still full from the Dragon's dinner, but I have to have popcorn at a movie, and Adam, Linda where are we sitting?"

    With   people  filing towards  the  entrances  to the   theaters , Linda  would say, we are in the Main  theater , and the  next three   aslo are showing the  Film. But  ours   is resevred  for the Group...  Lets get  are goodies  and Go...

 as  the  people got there  snacks  and drinks,  they were shown to teh stair s for the balcony. they moved   up.. the  two actors, Adam.. Mr  and Mrs Amota, Yuto, Ben and his people  and Heather and her people settled in.

 Adams  Buddies were seated behind  him.. Payne  and his wife  along  with Worth and his wife where close  by as well.. others  were  Business folks of the  actors   and  agents  ect ect.

 when the Lights   went down, some trailers were shown.. then the CAptain Lighting Theme  song played.. at first.. a fellow sitting behind  a Desk smiled at them...welcome to the premier of CAptain Lighjting  2. I am  proud to be the director of the two movies,, and I am slated for the  3rd that should be out   for the Christmas  season next year... Please..enjoy the show, out people  put alot into  the making, and thier love for thier  work shows  through. At the time i am recording this  prolouge , We are  selecting actors  for some of the characters who have  yet to be  fully introduced  to  CLU....The  SEC troopers, a Few More  piltos. Notable.. Lt Aggie Johnson, who? will have a very active part in  the upcoming season of Captain Lighting, as well as our  Movie CL3.. finding the  right actors, who can both..fit the character, and Commit  to the role, is not as  easy as it sounds.... but..that is    the future ..I hope you enjoy the show!...

 The  screen  went  black, and the   song started  again... stars  began to  appear as the music got  louders... The ESN Taurus  came into View  as Big Letters  paged up.." Captain Lighting 2...."..

 Heather was excited they where going to sit with them, she stayed close to Peg, as a friend but she hoped it might blossom into more, but she wasn't going to push. Heather got a large popcorn covered in lots of butter, and a large Sprite. Alice looked at her and shook her head," That has always been your weak spot Heather." She smiles, she got a small popcorn and a drink.

 Once they had their snacks they sat down , Heather sat next to Peg, and right before the movie starts," I am glad you came, I hope you are having a great time." She smiles at Peg as the lights go ddown and she watches the screen.

  as the director  spoke   Peg whispered,this is crazy!.. there are por football players  all over the palce... there are  two  leading actors of a TV series and Movies  ..like..5 yards away!/..we were on TV...!//its like a whole new  world!

 Heather decides to make a small move and takes her hand and quietly says," We are just people just more in the spot light that is all, and I am a football player as well Peg, well I hope you like this world because if we stay friends you will become part of that world. Lets not think of that now lets enjoy the show shall we." She looked at her and smiled and she will release her hand if Peg seems uncomfortable.

  Peg  jumped  at big at heather's hand.. but  she  gave   Heather a weak smile and settled into the Movie.

  Adam had a  box of   choco covered raisins , and a  big soda., he shared some  with Linda  who had a lemonade and  popcorn.

 The Movie  went in to a  Mission   Broadsword  and  Lighting  goign at it  with thier   passive aggressive   style.

 Lita was on the hanger   Dec  lookign over her  Fight  while her  Brother Axel  was loading his belts.

  Axel asked her  about   goignto the Rec Dec with one of his Buddies   but she  said  no, which lead to an argument  about Auggie.. Axel wasn't thrilled  about his  sister  liking the   other pilot.. Lita  made it worse by saying Auggie was   the ebst pilot on the ship...after   Braid sword and Lita..

   then the   bell sounded   for  Piltos   to get to thier aircraft... incoming  empire  vessels  were found  By Auggie's   flight who were on point..

 Battle stations  sounded  as the  sce3nes  showed Gunnery  techs  getting to their weapons , the  gun ports opening...  piltos  running to the hanger  and   Troopers getting their  armor on

 Heather felt Peg jump and she will go to release her hand if Peg wants her too, she saw the weak smile and was thinking that Peg just wanted to be friends and Heather was okay with that but she really liked her and of course wanted more but she didn't want to push it, because she definitely wanted Peg as a friend. She will see how Peg reacts, smile at her and then watch the movie.

 The movie started off fast and Heather watched and also waited to see how Peg was reacting to her hand.

 Alice sat on the other side of Heather and sat with her popcorn and watched the movie, it seemed very good and intense right from the start.

  Peg   relaxed a bit  and started to watch these show. there  was some whispers   as  someone explain to someone else  what was going on, but for the most part, people watched. She would look over  at heather  from time to time.

  The movie  progressed.. battles  interactions and Broadsword  with Lita  and her brother   trying to   out  duel  Demons and LArgrans

 While Broadsword and Lighting  danced around  their  unspoken love.. and  Lita  fended off advanced  from  4  differant people, while trying to find  word on Auggie  who disappeared  when  his  flight  found the  Empire Vessels .

 The  show ended  with L:ighting and broadsword, finally gettign to ' that kiss' on the OB dec.

 Lita was on the hanger  dec, sitting  By her   fighter  she  was wiping her  eyes  as she drank from a  bottle of  wine...when  grounds  crew started  rushing towards  the   landing  bay with emergency Lights  flashing.

 a  Crippled Mantis  hit the dec  hard, the skids  gone, scores of holes  in the   wings and  fuselage . the  Cockpit  Popped.., and the camera  swung around   to  she the   shadow of a Head  and shoulders  as  the pilot climbed out .

 the Camera zoomed in on Lita  as she started  to walk the  run to the battered  aircraft..AUGGIE!!!

 the CAmera   showed the  two silhouettes of  of the pilots  together  as  groundcrews   sprayed the aircraft with  fire-kill

 the Creds  rolled....

 Heather watched the movie, and looked over at Peg as well, she kept her hand in hers unless Peg made an effort to move away. When the credits rolled Heather turned and looked at Peg, " Wow that was really good, I am so happy Auggie made it, well I guess he had too Adam will be playing him on the show. Did you like it?" Heather will look at Peg and smile damn Heather wanted to kiss her but she knew she wasn't ready for that.

 Alice stood up and clapped and looked over and Linda and said," Oh my goodness that was great Miss Flame I really enjoyed it. Well it is good they didn't kill you off Mr. Bronk before you even started."

  Peg nodded  rapidly,yeah..its was  good..I watcehd the TV show.. My6 ex  didn';t like it, so i8 only got to see it  went he went out  by himself.

 Adam Chuckled,well?  we  see what happens after this next season, they might kill me  off after an Episode.

  Linda  shook her head,..I don't think so, Babe...  You did that improv on the carper   With Lighting?. he was caught off guards..

 ..yeah, well?  that's all Fan Boy stuff.... I just  had to  remember the right   names

 Well.. we  got to go down  and take  any last minute pics  with folsk who want it..then we  got to get back  to teh Studio  and  turn in the uniforms and CArl's  arms!

 Those  are  really neat? how  do you get them to work?

  CArl smiled,....its  stuff based on Military  Exo skeletons... they mad it skinnier..lighters, and it  works of  body movement.. we have some tech folks  who  hand around the SDet, they take nots.. tweak things.. they are making, better stuf  for  wounded  Military folks  so they can get around... you watch at the end of the show? there  is a credit line that says  the  Studio  donates   time and Money to help develope them?..and  these things   get a work out on the set..not only by me, but  by the Sanri  extras...so they get 'field tested' right then and there.

 As   they turned to go down to the Lobby, Adam said  to Ben,some of  us who stayed behind   are hitting Mellon in the morning bus  is taking us over  at 8...bring us back by 11:00.. if your  Dad  and Uncle want to come  and check out the school and  watch an 'volunteer ' practice. heather? If you're not sight seeing or anything.  you may as well come...from the sounds of it, Buffalo has more snow  now then we got here..and it might   keep comign  from that LAke effect stuff.

 as they Filed out  Adam smiled to Alica ..Yeah?  I wonder  if I'll get paid?... Maybe   they want me to work for free?

 Carl LAughed,you're on the clock already , bronk?  This is a PR thing, we get paid for this... and so do yuou... Linda's  agent  had the contract signed  and  Faxed the  day after you were on the  Ladt Night Show..

 wait?..what?..I didn't sign anything?

 Yuto  smiled as he came over,..You forget, My Brother... I am your 'wealth Manager'..I have the rights   to sign proxy for you?... we made..very good deal, i think for   a person who never  acted  for pay?...   Adam Whispered   to  Adam Adams eyes got  Big...

 NO  WAY!

 Yuto Grinned.

 Linda and carl leaned in and   Yuto  whispered, both actors looked  mad...NO!... that's  way too low!

Adam looked  at the two,.too low????

 Yuto raised his hands  to calm them down,we were on  phone with Studio.. they had   an actor from Cop show  who was interedted..but knew nothing of show.... there was also  a very tall  actor froma Netflix  series..but he was too bit   for  Auggioe  Johnson... Ms   Flame's  agent, pointed out that Adam was a fan, and..since he was Linda's  boy friend.. there would be more...um..um...

 Linda  tilted her head,Chemsirty?

 Yuto snapped his fingers and pointed at her,..yes..that is   word!... But.. I have also saw the rates other  actors  were getting... so we made Dragon deal...Adam starts out at that..

 starts out!..christ!...

 nif show climbs in rankings and viewer share..Adam gets  10% more... if show   its  top 3.. he gets more... if show is number one.. he gets  was  actor who plays Axel gets..Studio liked that..so we  sign..

 Carl nods  and says,Adam? you have to  join the Guild? if the show does  well.. you might be getting alot of offers.. if you are union, you get a higher scale, and  some places  won't take Non-union.

 Adam  was still stunned,well? yeah?.. every one i always admired were union folks..

 ..lets go do our jobs...

 as they were going  down the steps  Adam asked CArl what they were getting paid  for tonight..CArl  whispered something and Adam said,..holy hell!..where does this  money come from!

 Linda Giggled,you see the  price  of  action figures  and Movie tickets!

 Heather smiled at Peg, she was glad she liked it, then she talked about her ex. Heather would say," Peg you can watch whatever you want whenever you want no one should dictate what you watch Peg. I am really glad you liked it I am a big fan, we can watch it anytime together if you want Peg that is."

 Heather would walk out with Peg she hoped there would be more between them but Heather had to realize peg was very new tot his and she didn't even know if Peg saw Heather as a possible girlfriend. She would smile and say to Peg," The bus is taking us back to the Hotel if you want to join us for a little while before you head home."

 Alice smiled and stayed a little behind Peg and Heather a little space, Peg has met most of Heather's girlfriends and Alice could tell Peg was very new to spending time with a woman like Heather, but Alice liked Peg and she hoped it would work out for them, but if not hopefully they will be at least friends.

   Adam  , Linda  and Carl  got pics  taken with  fans..Mr  and Mrs  Amota  even got  a pic  with the three of them  with Yuto  , photobombing.

  once the 'dragon folks' got thier pics. ( which Included  Payne Flexing standing next to Carl who flecked his    4  arms. )

 the Bus  left, Adam had  to stay with the two actors   as they  did  some interview  for the newspapers  and   some  TV  magazines.

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  Peg was trying to figure out whether to go the  Hotel or not.  Lou and Lavelle came up to her and Heather,..Hey, Miss? we'll make sure   ya get to your   place safe? Lou  asked.

 Lavelle  nodded,if  ya goin to teh Hotel,  you'll be  alright, 'cause them Amota   folks  we'll make sure   you get home? Yer  Call?

 Peg smiled  at the two, the other two guys  waved  from   under the Marquee ...you guys are soooo nice!.. I think I'll go back to the Hotel though I really thank you guys...

 Lou  just gave a Thumbs up...and handed her a  card, the top number is the bar?.. the bottom number is my cell.. you need somthing? You call us. we'll do what we  can fer ya.. They each gave a wave  and    walked towards thier   other two buddies.

 Heather smiled at the guys and said," Thank you guys for the offers, I know Peg would be fine with you guys." She then looked at Peg when she said she would go back to the Hotel, Heather smiled and said," That is great Peg and yes we will get you a ride home from the Hotel, shall we head back then." She turned to her Mom and said," I hope you enjoyed the movie Mom, Peg is coming back to the Hotel with us for a bit."

 Alice smiled and that was a good step, and answered Heather," I loved the movie it was really good, everyone did a great job, Peg I hoped you had a great time, I am so glad you could join us tonight."

The people  secured on the bus, they left the theater  to go back to the Hotel, the time  was  about 11:00 Pm

>>>> to  traveltimes-hotel  when you are ready.

Ben and his dad both enjoyed the movie, but it was a revelation to Uncle Victor who said that he'd be looking for the box sets of the TV show to take to sea with him. All three agreed to go to Mellon in the morning with Adam.