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Post by GoseiYellow on May 3, 2024 16:56:35 GMT -5
"He may have made the decision, but what caused him to make that decision. That's what we don't know. Was he forced? Did someone manipulate him? Put a gun to his head? Or did he wake up one day and said "Today I choose violence." We don't know. Only he does." Colt stated.
"But does it even matter, Colt? He tried to kill us many times. Hell, he even nearly killed Tyler when he tried to save our friend from getting vaporized," Mackenzie countered. "Regardless if he made a choice or not, nothing can reverse what he had done."
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Post by venomizer on May 3, 2024 20:42:28 GMT -5
"It matters because I want to know why or how that choice was made. Your right. Nothing is ever going to reverse your pain. But I've gone through so much shit that I could have snapped and become like Crow and killed my dad.. I got my own personal demons that I fight with every day. Sometimes, even with all the strength you have? The demons win. I'm not saying what you feel isn't deserved. I'm saying that not everything or everyone is a black and white story. At least in his case, he's admitted to what he's done. He's ashamed of what he's done, knows he has to live with it, but at least he's trying to start on a better foot. Not many people will either admit or be ashamed. Not like my father. He'd do what he did to me and mom all over again if given the opportunity. " Colt said.
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Post by GoseiYellow on May 3, 2024 21:59:53 GMT -5
"It matters because I want to know why or how that choice was made. Your right. Nothing is ever going to reverse your pain. But I've gone through so much shit that I could have snapped and become like Crow and killed my dad.. I got my own personal demons that I fight with every day. Sometimes, even with all the strength you have? The demons win. I'm not saying what you feel isn't deserved. I'm saying that not everything or everyone is a black and white story. At least in his case, he's admitted to what he's done. He's ashamed of what he's done, knows he has to live with it, but at least he's trying to start on a better foot. Not many people will either admit or be ashamed. Not like my father. He'd do what he did to me and mom all over again if given the opportunity. " Colt said.
"But do you know if he's actually trying to change?" Carlos asked worriedly. "Because mostly guys like him are good at manipulating others."
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Post by FangZeronos on May 4, 2024 14:19:33 GMT -5
"Here's the thing. As much as I'd love to do what I want to do on this, I gave my word." Derek went silent for a moment, almost regretting being honorable. "Even if other people are out of pocket, I made a promise and if I go back on it now, I'm no better than the people I've been venting about."
"Yeah, it sucks having a moral compass," Amara said with a smirk, leaning up and kissing Derek's cheek. "We just have to work harder to finish this and hope we can make everyone fall in line and get on the same page eventually."
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Post by Mr.Silver on May 4, 2024 19:02:57 GMT -5
"I hope so." Derek said with a half hearted smile. "Because if I have to hear one more time 'Do you know his story?' when we already got the full backstory before Ty almost got clipped and Astraios did get clipped, I may lose my mind. At least now, I can focus on not dying and worry about those guys later."
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Post by GoseiYellow on May 6, 2024 12:11:43 GMT -5
Tyler looked at Colt and then at Carlos, "We don't know what's going to happen, but what I do know is that we're not letting our guard down," he said to the Black Space Ranger.
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Post by FangZeronos on May 6, 2024 12:28:26 GMT -5
"I hope so." Derek said with a half hearted smile. "Because if I have to hear one more time 'Do you know his story?' when we already got the full backstory before Ty almost got clipped and Astraios did get clipped, I may lose my mind. At least now, I can focus on not dying and worry about those guys later."
Amara smiled softly and nodded. "Yeah, because you ain't allowed to die until I fucking tell you," she said, grinning. "You die, Boss and I will bring you back and kill you again, babe."
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Post by Mr.Silver on May 6, 2024 15:42:39 GMT -5
"Damn right!"
Derek cracked a smile, hearing Boss's voice come out of the speaker of his computer, confirming that she had been listening in from her office. "Guess you two are stuck with me."
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Post by venomizer on May 7, 2024 2:20:19 GMT -5
"But do you know if he's actually trying to change?" Carlos asked worriedly. "Because mostly guys like him are good at manipulating others."
"Well, right now its hard to tell given his past history with kenzie, ty, and the rest of the group. So far, he hasn't given me any reason to doubt him given his recent actions and the fact that he was chosen to be ranger. It's like driving in a dense fog waiting for it to clear up, however I have been keeping tabs on him. But so far, he's been pretty smooth. Do I have my suspicions? Of course. I just hope for the rest of us, I'm terribly wrong." Colt stated.
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Post by GoseiYellow on May 14, 2024 5:11:39 GMT -5
Well, right now its hard to tell given his past history with kenzie, ty, and the rest of the group. So far, he hasn't given me any reason to doubt him given his recent actions and the fact that he was chosen to be ranger. It's like driving in a dense fog waiting for it to clear up, however I have been keeping tabs on him. But so far, he's been pretty smooth. Do I have my suspicions? Of course. I just hope for the rest of us, I'm terribly wrong." Colt stated.
"Yeah, but I'm still not convinced though. We must keep our guard up," Tyler said to Colt and Mackenzie. "If he crosses one line, all bets are off."
Carlos nodded, "Exactly. I will let Alistir and the rest of the Space Rangers know about this as well," he said to the three.
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In the Saigaima Cave, Crow was hung in his chains, looking bruised and beaten thanks to Tengusuke's new power. He looked around his surroundings and coughs weakly knowing that he had been in his prison for days and was unable to escape. Cursing mentally, he could feel the pain from the chains wanting to escape and kill Tengusuke for using him as a punching bag. However, he mentally spoke too soon when he saw Tengusuke still in his monstrous form approaching him with Kagemaru and Dokuyami's spirit.
"And here he is. The former Space pirate in the flesh," Tengusuke boasted, presenting his prisoner.
"You actually captured him, Tengusuke? I'm highly impressed," Kagemaru said, smirking underneath his mask. "It looks the power boost from Lord Dokuyami has paid off."
Dokuyami lets out a snort, "Do not take my power lightly, my pupil. I may not have my physical form but my power is still intact. But I do must wonder, have you captured the Gold Ranger powers?"
"I have, my master and it didn't take long for me to make this prick surrender this amazing power. Out of all of the Keys of Ryusaul, this one is the most strongest and it's enough for us to use it to kill the Power Rangers in no time," Tengusuke explained.
"I do hope you are right. I am sensing that the Power Rangers' mentor is finding a way to give them an extra source of power. She has sent that Ryusaulian to find what appears to be the White Energem," Dokuyami explained which Kyuubiko, Yokaku, as well as the Terror Twins, heard.
"The White Energem?" Kyuubiko asked. "I thought there were only ten of them."
"No, there are eleven of them. The White Energem is said to be the most powerful out of all the Energems. Its power and the DNA of the dinosaur is unknown but it is strong enough for anything. If that Ryusaulian gets hold of that Energem, there is a chance that the Power Rangers will claim victory once more. Now that we have the Gold Ranger in our hands, there's no doubt that we will have them begging for mercy," Dokuyami interjected but he heard a weak laugh from Crow.
"You think they will beg you for mercy? That's pretty funny. They've kicked your ass many times, even before I showed up," the former Space Pirate sneered. "If you honestly think they will surrender to you, then you have another thing coming!"
"You... shut your fucking mouth!" Tengusuke yelled out, using his tail to smack Crow in the face, making him cough out more blood. "I would just kill you now, but I will save that once I finish the Power Rangers once and for all!"
"Tengusuke. Leave the pirate be, you have him enough of a beating. For now, find those Power Rangers and make them beg for their lives," Kagemaru ordered.
"Wait, Tengu-honey. Please, take me with you. I still have a bone to pick with those two bitches," Kyuubiko said, referring to Amara and Mackenzie.
"As much as I would love to, this fight is only meant for me. You must stay behind and let me do my mission. I have a perfect execution to start their upcoming demise," Tengusuke said before disappearing into thin air.
Yokaku lets out a scoff while the Terror Twins watch him leave, "Shall we follow him, niisan?" Seiryuzo asked in a whisper and Suzakuro smirked.
"Took the words right out of my mouth," the elder twin said snickering darkly. _____
Back in the dojo, Tyler took a deep breath and looked at Colt, "So, it looks like we have some kind of an understanding here. Do you have anything else in mind?" he asked the Black Ranger.
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Post by FangZeronos on May 14, 2024 8:57:24 GMT -5
"Damn right!"
Derek cracked a smile, hearing Boss's voice come out of the speaker of his computer, confirming that she had been listening in from her office. "Guess you two are stuck with me."
"Wouldn't have it any other way," Amara said with a smirk
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Post by Mr.Silver on May 14, 2024 22:23:01 GMT -5
"I'd hope so. Until then, we wait. I'm sure we'll be getting that call soon." Derek walked to his desk drawer, opening it and grabbing a bag of hot cheetos, showing that he was starting to feel at least a little better.
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Post by venomizer on May 16, 2024 0:41:34 GMT -5
Back in the dojo, Tyler took a deep breath and looked at Colt, "So, it looks like we have some kind of an understanding here. Do you have anything else in mind?" he asked the Black Ranger.
"Keyword: WE. I doubt that I can get the other two to understand my point of view but honestly I'm so tired at this point, I'm not even gonna try. But, thank you to both of you. I know I've been a pain in the ass. I know where your stances are. But at least you see it from my perspective as I do with you and that's all I wanted. To be on equal ground to a degree." Colt said with a smile and relief.
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Post by FangZeronos on May 16, 2024 14:00:10 GMT -5
"I'd hope so. Until then, we wait. I'm sure we'll be getting that call soon." Derek walked to his desk drawer, opening it and grabbing a bag of hot cheetos, showing that he was starting to feel at least a little better.
Amara smiled and sat down, rubbing her head softly. "I still hate that Gold Ranger was Crow. I selfishly hoped it was Astraios or someone else."
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Post by Mr.Silver on May 16, 2024 14:22:07 GMT -5
Amara smiled and sat down, rubbing her head softly. "I still hate that Gold Ranger was Crow. I selfishly hoped it was Astraios or someone else."
"I wish a lot was different. Like you, I wish Astraios or someone else was the Gold Ranger. I wish that Colt would truly understand why we feel the way that we feel, regardless of how this turns out instead of the snarky commentary or the complaining because we refuse to embrace Crow like he has. I wish that we weren't the ones that always have to put our feelings aside when we've done nothing but keep our promises. Hell, I'd settle for humanoid dinosaurs practicing what they preach. Unfortunately, none of the above is an option and we have to make peace with that. It's now clear that when the rubber meets the road, I know where everyone stands. It's not the same lane and I get that now."
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