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Post by venomizer on Aug 4, 2019 23:42:20 GMT -5
"Alright guys. Back to the cave." Chris said as he mounted his Raptor Cycle and started the engine until he looked back at Wicz. "Remember red, the decision is still yours." Chris said as he drove away.
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Post by jedibloo on Aug 7, 2019 5:00:08 GMT -5
With the others heading back to the Batcave, Wicz decides to do the same until a familiar touch stops him, causing him to slowly meet his sister, who happens to be on graveyard duty with Gordon. ‘Oh crud! It’s Cindy!’ He thought worriedly.
‘It’s Susie. Now’s not the time for nicknames.’ Zephyr reminded his charge. ‘I think she’s saying something.’
“Excuse me, young man. I'm letting you know thank you so much for saving my mom!” Susie expresses gratitude to the Red Ranger, who little did she know is her younger brother. “I never realized she’d be in grave danger by this cruel professor if you hadn't show up.”
“Eh… No prob. I-It’s what I do.” The Red Ranger said firmly, suppressing the urge to rub his head and flee. He should've known he has to comfort his sister after everything their mom went through tonight, so he has to be the strong one for her again.
“Before you leave, I’ve been looking for my brother. He hasn’t called all day so I'm asking if you see him.” Susie asked with worry. “His name is Wicz”.
For a moment, Wicz thinks about telling her he’s right here, in suit and all. But the last thing he needs is spilling his secret, effectively jeopardizing his secret life and his personal life. For the most part, Draven knows this thanks to Chris and Carrie. Immediately, he has his confidants to come up with a lie so she doesn't get herself involve with his work. “Oh Wicz. I happen to ran into him while he needed some space from everything.” He begins lying. “We chatted and I changed his mind and he went back to his place. Don’t worry, you’ll see him there.”
“The boy has his moments but he’s learning to be more open. Just takes time.” He adds the truth in the end, inadvertently gives a tip to himself.
“Thank goodness.” Susie breathes a sigh of relief, grateful that her brother’s safe and waiting.
“Yeah, I’m gonna go now. Bye bye.” By revving the engine of his cycle, Wicz drives away to the Batcave so he can have a long talk to Bruce.
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Post by Mr.Silver on Aug 9, 2019 21:15:31 GMT -5
The ride back to the Batcave was a quiet one. On one end, Wicz had quite a bit to sort through with his family along with his dedication to the team. Chris and Carrie on the other hand exhibited some issues with authority and if a criminal like Pyg was able to cause this much chaos, then the Rangers still had considerable work to do if they wanted to function like and garner the respect of a true team.
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With the trio arriving at the Batcave, Bruce simply sat in his chair, his back facing the computer and his posture perfect, not taking his eyes off of the trio for a moment, knowing that this was about to be quite the debrief.
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Post by venomizer on Aug 10, 2019 2:17:26 GMT -5
As soon as Chris made it to the batcave, he walked up to Bruce and removed his helmet.
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Post by mariescott on Aug 10, 2019 2:27:09 GMT -5
Carrie pulled in behind Chris and made her way over to where Bruce was waiting. She took her helmet off and stood quietly next to Chris.
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Post by jedibloo on Aug 10, 2019 3:27:23 GMT -5
After seeing his sister again, Wicz has his mind occupied by talking to the rest of his imaginary friends as he rode his way to the Batcave. Eventually, he stops speaking as he enters the Batcave, noticing the others are waiting for him. The Red Ranger takes off his helmet and walks next to them.
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Post by Mr.Silver on Aug 10, 2019 12:59:11 GMT -5
"Pyg is safely in GCPD custody. Good work." Bruce started, taking Alfred's advice and starting with some praise which was a lot, given Bruce's current state of mind. "But that doesn't excuse the path that it took to get to this point. The three of you insisted on being here. The three of you chose to continue this lifestyle against my best wishes yet your inner demons and your resistance to authority not only undermines everything that we are trying to accomplish but puts many lives in danger."
Bruce's tone was calm, yet powerful as he focused on getting through to the wayward trio. "You need to think long and hard about what and you want to be. If any of you feel as though you can't continue with this life, now is the time to speak up."
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Post by venomizer on Aug 11, 2019 0:47:10 GMT -5
Chris stepped forward. "I believe that I can do more with what has been gifted to me than just be some random nerd sitting behind a desk. Creating things and making advancements in technology is great and all but, the more tech advances, the more criminal activity advances as well. I wanna stop it. And if this is the best way I find to stop it, then so be it. I may not agree with your methods at times, however, you've been at this for long enough to know what works and what doesn't. If I've learned anything after today, is that a team that fights together is stronger together." Chris said in a firm and just voice
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Post by Mr.Silver on Aug 11, 2019 13:49:34 GMT -5
"I'm with Chris on this." Carrie stepped forward. "I seldom agree with your methods but I can't argue with experience and results. I want to make Gotham a safer place for myself, my family and my friends. I'll do what I must to make sure that gets done. Together." Carrie spoke from the heart as she realized that regardless of how she feels about Bruce's methods, she knew that they had to be aligned or Gotham would surely be lost.
Without saying a word, Bruce's gaze shifted over to Wicz who had yet to speak.
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Post by jedibloo on Aug 12, 2019 3:41:17 GMT -5
For a moment it seemed as if Wicz wouldn't speak, that whatever it is will crumble down from inside. But he begins eventually, eyes diverted to his helmet as he slowly explains, "I don’t know why… I don’t know why I did this to begin with.” He speaks, unable to help but smile humorlessly. Perhaps the whirlwind is starting to come down as he opens up to Bruce. Regardless, everything he mention will serve as a testament to himself.
“I don’t I deserved to be a leader. I’m too f***ed up to begin with. All I did was defend you from the backlash by Chris and Carrie because I know in my mind you’re not that cruel. You’re a good person.” The Red Ranger sighs through his nostrils, focusing his eyes onto Bruce as he continue. “All it takes is a bad day. Between this and a simple misunderstanding at my apartment, I wanted to get away from this. I mean, everyone's got a breaking point sometimes. I was this close of being free from everything… but suddenly I realized I don’t want to leave. Not like this. Not after everything you did to save my life.” He blinks away his tears, suppressing the urge to cry in front of him.
“Look despite everything today, I want to keep going. I have a long way to go as a team leader, a friend, a son, and a good person. If I keep this up, I'll be ready and I'll make you proud.” Wicz said in conviction.
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Post by Mr.Silver on Aug 16, 2019 21:15:46 GMT -5
"Okay." Bruce listened to the trio and more importantly, looked at their eyes and their body language. This experience was a humbling one and with any luck, it would serve to bring the trio closer together with each other but with Bruce as well.
"It's been a long night. Go home and get some rest. I'll see you tomorrow." As a sign of good faith, Bruce cut patrol short for the evening, allowing the Rangers to go home and rest up for he knew that tomorrow, it was right back to work.
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Post by venomizer on Aug 17, 2019 3:39:39 GMT -5
"Thanks." Chris said as he demorphed before heading to the showers and then to his quarters for the night.. Chris might not always agree with Bruce's methods. He just hopes that the dark knight might be a little more open to suggestions..
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Post by jedibloo on Aug 20, 2019 3:56:37 GMT -5
Wicz smiles in agreement, allowing himself to take his stuff and leave in a happy note. Taking the train, the Red Ranger texts his sister that he’s on his way to Gotham General Hospital to check on his mom before he calls it a day. Eventually he made it to the facility where he found his sister waiting for him by the entrance. Without thinking, he calls his sister and runs to hug her, apologizing for leaving and scaring her by his absence. Rubbing his shoulders, Susie tells him that him coming back is what matters. After a few minutes of emotional reunion, the two siblings went inside the hospital to meet with their mother, who is recovered nicely and luckily has no memories of being captured by Pyg’s Dolltrons. Finally meeting her, Wicz’s face crumbles as he ends up in his mother’s arm, apologizing incoherently for running away because she yelled at him and what not. But his mother assures him that it's not his fault and is grateful that he's ok. With today being done in a positive way, Wicz knows it's a beginning of a new day for his double life.
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Post by mariescott on Aug 20, 2019 11:42:44 GMT -5
Carrie just nodded with a tired smile. She gave Wicz a quick hug and the headed off to take a shower and get some sleep.
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Post by Mr.Silver on Aug 21, 2019 11:40:24 GMT -5
With the trio now gone for the night, Alfred reappeared, sitting a tray down next to Bruce with tea and a snack. "That went well, Master Bruce."
"It did. Hopefully it sticks." Bruce revealed a secret compartment containing the two remaining Dino gems with one glowing. There's just one more thing that I need to do."
"Are you sure you don't want to..."
"I'm sure, Alfred. I'll contact Dr. Oliver tomorrow to see if there has been any progress." Bruce slid the compartment back into his hiding place. "Good night, Alfred."
"Good night, Master Bruce." With Alfred retreating for the evening, Bruce remained in the Batcave, monitoring Gotham from a distance. Although things with the Rangers looked positive, he knew that it was only a matter of time before bigger threats hit Gotham and the Dark Knight knew that it was his responsibility to have the trio ready to go to war.
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Some time has passed since Pyg's attack on the city, giving the Rangers more time to gel as a unit since things have been relatively quiet in terms of major attacks. With the occasional drug bust or hostage situation, the Rangers have taken advantage of the opportunity to hone their skills and earn favor around the city.
Night has fallen upon Gotham City and the trio would be due soon prior to going on patrol. While he was waiting, Bruce does something that he doesn't normally do in reminiscing. He was so fixated on his former flame, he wasn't paying attention to his trio who would be arriving shortly.
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