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Post by Mr.Silver on Feb 19, 2024 16:49:36 GMT -5
Darius gave Nero a respectful nod before hearing Sky out.
"Darius," Sky said, opening a drawer on his desk and tossing a small box to the Red Ranger. "Two things. Number one. In the garage, hidden in a corner, is a silver and black motorcycle. It was my dads, and I never ride it. You'll need a way to get where you're going, boss. Take it." He folded his arms and smirked. "And two. Don't forget to leave the Magnum, too. I don't think it'd look good having SPD tech showing off like you do out in the world."
Darius grabbed the keys, briefly looking at them before putting them in his pocket. "Thanks." The Showstopper dug out the Magnum and placed it on the desk. "Not a problem. The SPD insignia clashes with my line of work." He said, flashing a small smile.
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Post by jedibloo on Feb 19, 2024 17:08:04 GMT -5
Knute knew that was going to happen. He already had his previous discussions with everyone, his parents, and GQ. “I learn everything over a year. The good, the bad, the ugly. Despite all this, they help me be a better person I can be and I can't thank you enough everyone." He explained, his lips beamed with joy. "With that said, I'm staying here."
GQ handed the VS System and JetRunner on the desk. "My contract is done. I did what I had to do. Now, I'm able to move on with my life." He pursed his lips, mustering enough strength to add the last part he'd mentioned. "A-and most of all, t-thanks everyone for - you know - everything. You all may grind me gears, but y-you're all bloody fantastic." He ended, doing his best to hide his bashful expression.
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Post by FangZeronos on Feb 19, 2024 17:25:46 GMT -5
"I am out." She said with tear forming. "SPD gave me back my legs, it gave me a lot more then that even, but I want to help my best friend lead the normal life she wants." She said turning over her shoulder to look at Kestra and smiled. "Thank you so much for everything." She finished stepping back next to Kestra giving her a slight nudge.
"With that said, I'm staying here."
GQ handed the VS System and JetRunner on the desk. "My contract is done. I did what I had to do. Now, I'm able to move on with my life."
Kiara looked at Becca as she set her gear on the desk, followed by GQ. While it did her heart some good to know that Knute and Nero were staying, losing two friends felt like a blow to the gut. She looked at GQ and gave a smirk. "Awww, you do love us, GQ," she said, patting the Blue Ranger on the shoulder. "All kidding aside, you're pretty fantastic yourself. Do me one favor though. Don't break Knute's heart. If you do, you will not be able to hid from me."
Kestra looked at Becca and frowned. "What about Nero? You're exploring the whole "Shape of Water" shagging a fishman thing. You can't just give that up for me," she said, tears in her eyes. "Becca..."
Sky looked at the array of Morphers, seeing all three Jetrunners and one SirenStriker. "I suppose that's it then. Darius, you're free to go. Like you said, contract's up. Both enemies are smoldering in the ground, and you're not bound to us anymore. I'd say stay out of trouble, but we know that own't happen," he said with a smirk. "If you guys are all done here, then there's not much else to do or say. Those that are leaving, know that you'll have a place here always. And if you're ever in trouble, we'll be there to help." He looked at Darius, Becca, GQ, and Kestra.
"Rangers, Dismissed."
Kestra gave one last salute, turning on her heel and waking out of Command with everyone else. "Fuck...'
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Post by Mr.Silver on Feb 19, 2024 17:59:10 GMT -5
With one final nod, Darius turned and walked away, briefly waving to his now former teammates.
"See y'all around." He said as he walked away, moving forward towards his next adventure and next big score.
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Post by jedibloo on Feb 20, 2024 2:54:32 GMT -5
Kiara looked at Becca as she set her gear on the desk, followed by GQ. While it did her heart some good to know that Knute and Nero were staying, losing two friends felt like a blow to the gut. She looked at GQ and gave a smirk. "Awww, you do love us, GQ," she said, patting the Blue Ranger on the shoulder. "All kidding aside, you're pretty fantastic yourself. Do me one favor though. Don't break Knute's heart. If you do, you will not be able to hid from me."
"Don't get used to it. It's a one-time thing." GQ huffed, his fidgeted hand clutching the fabric of his hoodie. "And there's no need for the threat, Sprinkles. Knute already has plans to kill me if I ever do it."
"It's the truth. That's how I destroyed my previous middle school and the Broker with my stink bombs. Don't mess with the revenge-type like me." Knute chimed in with a snicker. "But, I'll let you join in case."
GQ rolled his eyes amusedly, turning to wave Darius farewell. Then he focused back on the rest. "I’ll, uh, see you around."
"See you guys soon." Knute said before he follow GQ out of the building. As soon as they're farther away, their faces formed into various expressions. Now that Operation Cobra was complete, they would move forward to the next.
"Ready to begin, Vigilante?" GQ asked, and Knute couldn't help but snickered. "You betcha."
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Post by conjuries1108 on Feb 20, 2024 18:10:14 GMT -5
Becca gave a nod and her final salute and smiled. "I don't have to give that up." She said with a shrug while walking out to also look at Kiara. "Just like I will not be giving up my friendships here either." She said with a smile. "I'll just be the cheer leader on the side lines, plus it will be less complicated for Nero and I if he isn't my superior and my boyfriend?" She said. "It's not giving anything up, it's adjusting my life to where I am in life now."
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Post by venomizer on Feb 20, 2024 22:50:26 GMT -5
Kestra gave one last salute, turning on her heel and waking out of Command with everyone else. "Fuck...'
Nero saluted and left but noticed Kestra's body language and demeanor off putting. He walked out and went to catch up with her. "Kestra, wait up." Nero said as he caught up to her. "What's wrong?" Nero stated
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Post by FangZeronos on Feb 20, 2024 23:44:06 GMT -5
Becca gave a nod and her final salute and smiled. "I don't have to give that up." She said with a shrug while walking out to also look at Kiara. "Just like I will not be giving up my friendships here either." She said with a smile. "I'll just be the cheer leader on the side lines, plus it will be less complicated for Nero and I if he isn't my superior and my boyfriend?" She said. "It's not giving anything up, it's adjusting my life to where I am in life now."
Kiara nodded. "Well you know you're both always welcome here," the Gold Ranger said, hugging Becca and smiling softly. "Just promise me you're gonna take care of Kes. She's been alone for too long."
Nero saluted and left but noticed Kestra's body language and demeanor off putting. He walked out and went to catch up with her. "Kestra, wait up." Nero said as he caught up to her. "What's wrong?" Nero stated
Kestra watched as Darius, GQ, and Knute walked off, hearing Kiara and Becca talking. She turned when she heard Nero, her hope of getting away fast crumbling in it's track. "Honestly, Nero....I've been on my own for so long, under someone elses control for so long, that....I genuinely don't know what to do now. My home in Briarwood is gone thanks to Kleptaes, I don't have much money, and...well I can't stay with Becca all the time. I don't know what I'm gonna do."
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Post by Mr.Silver on Feb 21, 2024 13:18:04 GMT -5
As promised, Darius wasted no time finding Sky's bike and riding put, driving it to an apartment around 10 miles away. When he parked, he saw his car which had been gathering dust with all of his time at SPD. He took a moment to reflect on the experience, knowing there was one more thing on his list of things to do before moving forward.
He gave the motorcycle a pat before jumping in his car, speeding off to Leo's workplace. Not only did he need to decide what to do with his stake in the company but to also let the girls know what happened as well as be there for... emotional support.
"It's gonna be weird going back to work after all of this, but there have been too many amateurs out there doing sub par work." Darius peeked at his phone, seeing the many missed calls and texts, mostly regarding jobs. "Time to start living up to the Showstopper again." He buried his foot in the gas, picking up the pace as he drove to Leo's office and his next adventure.
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Post by venomizer on Feb 21, 2024 22:36:24 GMT -5
"Well, I know with recent history that Commander Kida has a portal device. Maybe there's an alternate universe where Briarwood isn't destroyed. Not only that, but maybe Commander Kida wouldn't mind extra help with the new batch of recruits?" Nero said trying to provide some options.
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Post by FangZeronos on Feb 22, 2024 0:22:37 GMT -5
"Briarwood isn't destroyed. My house was blown up," Kestra said. "Because I went against Broker. I'm gonna stay with Becca for a bit until I get my feet under me, but I just....don't know that my future lies here at SPD. Maybe I'll go back to school."
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Post by conjuries1108 on Feb 22, 2024 8:58:36 GMT -5
Becca tightened her arms around Kiara and smiled warmly. "I've got her. Until she get's tired of me that is." She said laughing softly. "We will visit as often as we can, I promise." She finished before turning to face the other two. "Nero, call me?" She said with a blushing smile at her now former leader.
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Post by FangZeronos on Feb 24, 2024 15:41:16 GMT -5
With a promise from the Red Ranger to call, Kestra and Becca made their way to their rooms to clear their things out, opting to go to Becca's house for the time being. Kiara and Nero left, heading their seperate ways for the day. In Command, Sky watched the Rangers and now former Rangers leave the base, and he sighed. "What now, Sky?" Kida asked. "Now? We hope things stay civil for a while," Sky said. "There's a lot of work to get done in the city, but we both know that evil comes knocking quite often." He sighed softly, picking up a gear like object. "And with rumors of these popping up to all past Ranger teams across the Multiverse, we can only bet that something's going to come and rear it's ugly head later....if not sooner. We'll make sure to get new Cadets to take up these spots just in case." "I'll head to the Academy and start running hte usual battery of tests," Dr. Manx said. "Just in case." "I'll catch up tomorrow. I want to make sure Kiara's head is on straight for the night...and probably take a shuttle to Tokyo to get my twins and wife," Kida said. "It's been a long time, but right now I think my girl could use her sisters." "Then we'll meet on Monday," Sky said. "Take Kiara, and the rest of the week, and go to Tokyo. We'll figure things out then." He watched Kida salute and walk out, and he sighed as he set the Gear back on the desk. "Always another threat..." END
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