AAOOOSC! #10

Chapter 27: "Don't Worry, Nacnud Will Get It Soon."

In the main room of the headquarters, there is a serious meeting going on. At the end of the table is Sidney; to the left side are Carter, Pekka, Jonas, and Jonathan; to the right are Matt, Ryan, and Nathan. Antti is standing behind Sidney with a sorrowful, yet proud expression; his hand is planted on top of the oversized swivel chair (compared to Sidney's size) Sidney is in.

"I knew this day will come sooner or later," Antti starts. "I knew of course that I'd have to step down from being the Master of the GHP. My mistakes in my young age found a way to bite me back. And here I am now, giving my final speech to my formal society.
I am proud by how much this society has grown. I remember when it was just Brian, Patrick, and me. Now it's all of you guys. All you guys, protectors of the NHL. I'm so proud of each of you for sticking to the mission and giving all you got to accomplish it.

"Unfortunately due to circumstances all of you are aware of, I won't be able to complete this current mission. Instead, I must pass down my position to someone who is able to hold it with stability and courage. My chosen next-in-line for Master is in injury reserved in the moment, so for now, I must choose one who is physically healthy to carry on the task."

Antti peers down at Sidney. "And it is naturally given to Sidney Crosby."

Everyone begins to applaud as Sidney beams with happiness.

"Once Patrick gets better, you can hand over the Master position to him. But as long as he is on the sidelines, you are the Master."

Sidney peers up at Antti. "Thank you, Antti." He then hops off from his chair and hugs him tightly. "You were a wonderful Master."

"Thank you, Sidney," Antti tells him back quietly. "You're going to be a great Master."

Happily, Sidney pulls apart from him and sits back down.

Antti turns to the rest of the members. "I left all of my equipment tied with the GHP in my room." He turns to Pekka. "Pekka, you are now officially in charge of Ari. Okay?"

Pekka nods his head. "You got it."

He then reverts his gaze at Carter. "And Carter, I truly forgive you. You'll do great in this society just like before."

All Carter could do is smile sweetly.

Antti gazes at the rest. "And that is it. Wish you guys the best in the mission, save the NHL. And I'll be seeing you on the ice as a regular, everyday goalie of the NHL." He takes in a heavy breath. "Good-bye."

He then whisks around the table, going across the room, and disappears into the hallway.

Everyone gazes in the darkness of the hallway, like as if Antti would reappear saying his departure was a joke this whole time. But the hallway remains still, showing an obvious sign that this is the end of Antti's career in the Good Hockey Players' Society.

Sidney clears his throat, gaining everyone's attention back on track.

"Alright, men, time for the next step of our ultimate mission of saving the NHL: saving Jonathan Toews."

Matt stares at him with awe. "You mean the captain of the Blackhawks?"

"Yeah, him," Pekka remarks flatly.

"The ruler of the NHL!" Jonas pipes in.

Ryan gasps. "I've heard about the ruler of the NHL, but I never knew who he was! Toews is the ruler of the NHL then?"

"Yup-a-doo-da!" Jonas exclaims.

"What does he do though?" Matt asks. "Like as the ruler."

"He's suppose to be like our last resort for saving the NHL." Jonathan snorts. "Oh well for that."