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Post by conjuries1108 on Jan 21, 2022 21:22:19 GMT -5
Once showered and changed, Becca pulled her back into a tight pony and double checked her uniform in the mirror. She had to look perfect if she was actually meeting the commander. Grabbing her small items, she slid them in pockets, clipped them into place, then exited her her room to head out for command. Her thoughts still racing about what they could be being called for. She was honestly terrified to find out what was going to happen. Yes she had come a long way, but maybe it was far enough after her injury. With a deep breath, she continued her walk.
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Post by FangZeronos on Jan 21, 2022 22:49:24 GMT -5
Dr. Manx looked over as she spotted Becca. "Ms. Conway," she said with a smile. "You seem as if you're doing better."
"She's kicking as much ass as we are, Kat," Kiara said, pulling her hair up as she walked up beside Nero and Knute. "So...you guys ready to see what Commander Tate has in store for us?" ___________
"Don't get it twisted, Sweet Kes. Even if by some once in a billion phenomenon that I get arrested, I'd break out long before I see anyone's gen pop. Besides, I know you'd miss me too much if I went inside." Darius winked before sitting back in his chair.
"Miss you like I'd miss my cramps once a month," Kestra said, sticking her tongue out at Darius and smirking. She sat back down, folding her arms over her chest. "So...we're waltzing into SPD, breaking into Dr. Manx's lab, stealing experimental tech, and blowing hte doors up at the same time. I got five bucks that says this goes sideways."
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Post by jedibloo on Jan 22, 2022 0:04:01 GMT -5
Knute turned his head around to meet Dr. Manx. He greeted her quickly, not completely surprised by her sudden appearance. "You're probably right, Doc. We can't be worryin' for too long." Once he saw Becca and Kiara, he greeted them for a moment before sighing, sporting a smile.
"Yeah." Knute answered to Kiara. "As worried as I am at first, I'm actually excited." ________
"Don't get it twisted, Sweet Kes. Even if by some once in a billion phenomenon that I get arrested, I'd break out long before I see anyone's gen pop. Besides, I know you'd miss me too much if I went inside." Darius winked before sitting back in his chair.
"Miss you like I'd miss my cramps once a month," Kestra said, sticking her tongue out at Darius and smirking. She sat back down, folding her arms over her chest. "So...we're waltzing into SPD, breaking into Dr. Manx's lab, stealing experimental tech, and blowing hte doors up at the same time. I got five bucks that says this goes sideways."
GQ returned to his seat, putting his hands behind his head as he leaned back. "Cut me off a slice of that action. The odds are high for us to have and to use," he commented.
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Post by Mr.Silver on Jan 22, 2022 0:18:03 GMT -5
"Nothing wrong with a job going just a little sideways. It gets the creative juices flowing." Darius smiled as he put his feet up.
"The cameras are being handled and you know where the doc's lab is so that minimizes the fallout. The only point where the risk of a snag is high is during the exit. If that happens, we rough up some guards, take a bow and pop open the champagne to celebrate."
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Post by jedibloo on Jan 22, 2022 1:47:53 GMT -5
"Nothing wrong with a job going just a little sideways. It gets the creative juices flowing." Darius smiled as he put his feet up.
"The cameras are being handled and you know where the doc's lab is so that minimizes the fallout. The only point where the risk of a snag is high is during the exit. If that happens, we rough up some guards, take a bow and pop open the champagne to celebrate."
"Woah. For once I concur with you, Sparkles." GQ tilted his head, his tone seemingly surprised until it turned to his normal monotone. "But don't get used to it when we celebrate."
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Post by venomizer on Jan 22, 2022 1:54:11 GMT -5
"She's kicking as much ass as we are, Kat," Kiara said, pulling her hair up as she walked up beside Nero and Knute. "So...you guys ready to see what Commander Tate has in store for us?"
"Ready. Nervous but ready. I was told that being nervous keeps you alert." Nero stated.
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Post by conjuries1108 on Jan 22, 2022 8:52:14 GMT -5
Becca smiled at Dr. Manx and gave her a gentle nod. "I'm trying really really hard." She said in response. Then hearing Kiara, she smiled over at her team mate with a thankful smile. "I'm as ready as I can be." She said giving a soft shrug.
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Post by FangZeronos on Jan 22, 2022 14:54:47 GMT -5
"The cameras are being handled and you know where the doc's lab is so that minimizes the fallout. The only point where the risk of a snag is high is during the exit. If that happens, we rough up some guards, take a bow and pop open the champagne to celebrate."
"Woah. For once I concur with you, Sparkles." GQ tilted his head, his tone seemingly surprised until it turned to his normal monotone. "But don't get used to it when we celebrate."
"Even though those guards are armed with new concussion rifles and cuffs that short our your nervous system," Kestra said. "The rifles can stun or kill, and just hope there's a rookie on watch. THey'll shoot at anything that moves, but mostly end up shooting themselves in the foot." She folded her arms and leaned back against the couch, and she sighed. "Just hope that Captain Frost-Yamagura isn't on patrol tonight. You don't want to get captured by her." ___________
"Ready. Nervous but ready. I was told that being nervous keeps you alert." Nero stated.
Becca smiled at Dr. Manx and gave her a gentle nod. "I'm trying really really hard." She said in response. Then hearing Kiara, she smiled over at her team mate with a thankful smile. "I'm as ready as I can be." She said giving a soft shrug.
"Then let's get moving," Dr. Manx said, giving the four a smile. "I'll escort you since I'm needed anyway." She tapped the case in her hand. "Let's go."
Kiara nodded, following beside Dr. Manx. "Give me a hint on what's in there, Kat."
"Sorry, kiddo. Much as I love you, I won't spoil the surprise," Kat said, nudging Kiara and smirking. "That worked when you were a kid. Now you're a grown woman. Can't always get what you want."
"Damn. It was worth a shot," Kiara laughed.
Soon the five made their way into SPD Command, Kat making her way over to Commander Tate's desk, Kida already in the room. "Welcome to the Command Base, Echo Squad," Commander Tate said, standing up and smiling. "I'm sure you're all confused as to why you're here."
"Thought crossed my mind," Kiara said.
"Kiara," Kida snapped.
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Post by venomizer on Jan 22, 2022 15:47:34 GMT -5
Soon the five made their way into SPD Command, Kat making her way over to Commander Tate's desk, Kida already in the room. "Welcome to the Command Base, Echo Squad," Commander Tate said, standing up and smiling. "I'm sure you're all confused as to why you're here."
Nero stepped forward and saluted Commander Tate before speaking. "Thank you for hosting us, sir. I think I can speak for all of us sir or at least most of us when I say that you definitely have our attention and our curiosity. It's not often that one of us at our level is called to your desk let alone the four of us. I believe the first and only time we were in your presence was when we graduated from training academy." Nero spoke with a tinge of nervousness in his voice. He didn't want to be out of line in anyway shape or form.
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Post by conjuries1108 on Jan 22, 2022 16:04:04 GMT -5
Becca smiled as they entered the commander's office, a slut going up next when he spoke to them. "I think we are all kind of confused yes sir." Becca said sheepishly, for fear of getting snapped at by Kida as well.
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Post by jedibloo on Jan 22, 2022 16:17:19 GMT -5
"Even though those guards are armed with new concussion rifles and cuffs that short our your nervous system," Kestra said. "The rifles can stun or kill, and just hope there's a rookie on watch. THey'll shoot at anything that moves, but mostly end up shooting themselves in the foot." She folded her arms and leaned back against the couch, and she sighed. "Just hope that Captain Frost-Yamagura isn't on patrol tonight. You don't want to get captured by her."
"She's well known around SPD, right? More than just an officer but also a Power Ranger." GQ implied, wanting to be sure who they're up against. _____
"Well, she's not wrong." Knute quickly defended Kiara from her mother following his salute to Commander Tate. Then he glanced at the said Commander and nodded his head in agreement to Becca and Nero's explanations.
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Post by FangZeronos on Jan 22, 2022 16:32:02 GMT -5
Kestra nodded. "Not just any Ranger. She was on the team that took down Ridenio fourteen years ago. Him and his whole group of weird animal monsters," she said. "Then a year after Ridenio's death, she disappeared and showed up in front of SPD again, rambling about a multiverse and showing off an odd set of Ranger powers based around a dinosaur, and said she fought Ridenio again. Her daughter, Kiara, was in my cadet class." ____________ Kiara looked at Nero, resisting the urge to roll her eyes and say something stupid. She didn't want to get snapped at again, and she folded her arms. Commander Tate chuckled. "No need to be so formal, Nero. Yes, it has been a long time since you've been in front of me. But, like training graduation, this is a good reason," he said. "We've been developing a new set of Ranger Powers. The old B-Squad suits just don't hold up as well anymore, not with criminals getting their hands on better and better weapons tech. They cannot keep up anymore." "And even with my other Dino Steel Powers, I'm having a hard time keeping up," Kida said. "I go home bruised more nights then not anymore." "Which is where you come in," Commander Tate said. "Dr. Manx?" Kat smiled, setting the first of two cases onto the table in front of the four and opening it up. "This is the Variable Singularity System, or VS System. It allows three of you to use these, the Sirenstrikers. We've been training you all for one specific reason. We're implementing a new branch of SPD: Echo Squad. That is you." "Kat...you said three," Kiara said. "But there's four of us. Why?" "Because you have all been the same class," Commander Tate said. "Yes, there are only three Strikers, leaving one of you out. But...you should not feel ashamed or let down by being the unchosen for Echo Squad. You'll all still be friends and comrades, even if you're not all out fighting together." Kat nodded, taking the three VS System guns in hand. She handed them to Knute, Becca, and Nero before grabbing the three Sirenstrikers, handing Red to Nero, Pink to Becca, and Green to Knute. "Congratulations, Rangers. You are now the Echo Squad Power Rangers." Kiara bit her lip and looked down, her heart sinking as she watched her friends get Ranger powers. "Congrats, guys," she said, trying to smile but failing.
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Post by conjuries1108 on Jan 22, 2022 17:04:15 GMT -5
When seeing the new VS system, Becca was both blow away and beyond excited to see them in action. Then the Sirenstrikers were presented and her heart did yet another flutter in anticipation. Then she realized as it was being said, there were only three that would suit up as the Echo Squad of rangers. Her heart sank. She knew that out of the four of them, she would be least likely to be chosen. Her recovery had just taken too much time from training for her to be up to the standards of the others. Then being handed the VS system and pink Sirenstriker, she stood silent looking from Dr. Manx to the commander and then finally at Kida. Surprise was all she could really feel at the moment. Hearing Kiara congratulate them, her heart again sank for her friend. This was all she ever wanted. "T-thank you." She studdered.
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Post by venomizer on Jan 22, 2022 17:26:43 GMT -5
Upon hearing Dr. Manx, Mrs. Frost, and Commander Tate's explanation of why the 4 where brought here and then learning how the SPD powers needed an upgrade, how the VS system came to be, and then the presentation of the VS system and the Siren Strikers, Nero was speechless when Dr. Manx presented him with the VS system and the Red Striker. "Commander, I..." he stammered as he then realized it was only three and not four. He then looked down as he knew that Kiara had not been chosen for the ranger roles. "Thank you, Commander sir. This is a great honor and privilege. We won't let you down. Thank you to all of you for trusting us with these roles. We hope to make you proud." Nero stated as he looked at the others.
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Post by jedibloo on Jan 22, 2022 17:41:01 GMT -5
Kestra nodded. "Not just any Ranger. She was on the team that took down Ridenio fourteen years ago. Him and his whole group of weird animal monsters," she said. "Then a year after Ridenio's death, she disappeared and showed up in front of SPD again, rambling about a multiverse and showing off an odd set of Ranger powers based around a dinosaur, and said she fought Ridenio again. Her daughter, Kiara, was in my cadet class."
"That's... very intriguing." GQ said, impressed by Kestra's explanation regarding Kida. "With family history along the multiverse mention, it's no wonder she's bloody hard to avoid." ______
"Thanks Commander, I'll make sure to serve my role well." While Knute was happy to be honored as the Green Ranger, he took a glance at Kiara and his smile fell. "But what about Kiara?" He asked Commander Tate.
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