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Post by GoseiYellow on Jul 14, 2021 1:58:25 GMT -5
Jayden got up, making his way over to Pilar and helped her up. "You guys alright?" he asked. Once he was sure Pilar was steady on her feet, he ran over and helped Marina up, shaking his head. "Yeah, we did. Vile played us like a fiddle, and we fell right into it. Duncan knew what was what and we were deaf to his knowledge. Any idea where the hell we are?"
He helped Jafaar up, patting the Yellow Ranger's shoulder. "Don't worry. We get out of this, we'll get some aspirin in all of us and call it a day."
"Sadly, yes." Pilar answers to Marina's comment before she stands on her feet with Jayden's assistance. After thanking him, she looks at the others before sighing. Have they heed Duncan's warnings earlier, none of this should've happen. They let their arrogance get the best of them. "No clue. Repulsa brought us here for a reason and not in a good way," she answers her Red comrade's question.
Jafaar gave Jayden a "thank you" glance before looking around the strange environment, "I don't know but this place is giving the heebie-jeebies," he said as he felt a shiver go through his spine.
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Post by venomizer on Jul 14, 2021 17:11:28 GMT -5
"If they would have listened.... that sounds awfully familiar." Eddie stood up but opted not to shake Duncan's hand. "I knew something like this would happen." The words 'I told you so' were on the tip of Eddie's tongue but he stopped short of saying it, seeing that Duncan was already going through it and the Green Ranger wasn't that cold and heartless to keep piling on in such a manner.
"I'll find your friends and put Vile down. Once I'm done, I'm tracking down Zaron and finishing this before anyone else gets hurt." Eddie spoke with a steely expression and hardened conviction.
"The hell you are Mr. Big Shot. Oh, I can tell you wanna say "I Told You So." and you know what? You can stick it. Yeah you saved our asses and for that? We are mutually grateful but leave that "I can do it all by myself complex at the door." because if you really could? Your friends would still be alive. Your right. We are new to this game. So was you and your ranger friends when you guys started and I'm sorry they lost their lives but they agreed to be saviors of the world just like we did. We don't need someone who berates us every time we fuck up. We need someone to help us learn from our mistakes and teach us better. Not someone who thinks that maybe if he makes us quit he can avenge his fallen comrades. So go be "Indigo Montoya" some where else. If anyone has a chance in this fight with Vile? It's me. He's a wrestler. I'm a wrestler. You are not." Duncan said as he was sick and tired of Eddie's avenging spirt ego trip.
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Post by Mr.Silver on Jul 14, 2021 17:58:35 GMT -5
Eddie was listening to Duncan but invoking the original team was a low blow from the Black Ranger and it almost got him knocked out. Eddie had become so angry by that one statement, that he tuned out everything else Duncan was saying and lunged at him. Thankfully, Dr. Connor was close enough to grab Eddie before he could take a swing.
"Doc, let me go!" Eddie yelled. "He doesn't have the right to speak of my friends, especially since his might be dead right now because they couldn't fucking listen!"
"Eddie, go cool off. Let me handle this. You're about to pop a blood vessel!" Dr. Connor continued to hold on but wasn't sure how long he could do so.
"Nah Doc. He's got a big fucking mouth that needs to get shut."
"That wasn't a request, kid." Dr. Connor's tone grew firm, showing that he meant business using a tone that Eddie hardly seen him use. Slowly, Eddie began to calm down and he raised his hands in surrender. When the doc felt comfortable, he let Eddie go who wasted no time in teleporting out.
Once Eddie was gone, Dr. Connor sat back down, looking at Duncan as he shook his head. "What the fuck, Duncan!? Real smooth!"
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Post by venomizer on Jul 14, 2021 18:17:39 GMT -5
Duncan seen Eddie coming for him but he was ready. Because if this was what it was gonna take to get through Eddie's thick skull, Duncan was gonna be more than happy to oblige but Doc interviened.
"Oh, So I'm the bad guy?! Screw that guy! He walks around here thinking he's unstoppable! I refuse to sit here and get a lecture from him! Your damn right I meant what I said and I stand by it. If he is so good at his job then why hasn't he done it already?! If he's so good at his job then his friends would still be here because Superman over there would have saved the day. Your right, we are the new team but I'll be damned if I'm gonna let him look at me and talk down to me like that! I refuse to let him dog us out day after day after day like we aren't trying to be better. Mistakes happen and ain't a damn thing he or anyone can do about it. He gets mad when we bring his friends up, why can't I?" Duncan said after Eddie stormed out. "Look Doc, I get it. I get the fact that he wants to stop us from getting killed and ending up like his friends. But that's not his choice to make. Just as much as it was their choice to be rangers, it's our choice as well. The sooner he realizes that, the sooner we can all move on. If he wants to avenge his fallen friends, then he needs to treat us like equals and take down this threat together. Not look at us like we are inferior." Duncan said after saying his piece.
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Post by Mr.Silver on Jul 14, 2021 18:35:03 GMT -5
"For fuck's sake, Duncan, get it through that thick skull of yours!" Dr. Connor was frustrated himself with everything that was going on and was nearly at his own boiling point.
"He knows he's not invincible. He knows that better than anyone." Dr. Connor sighed. "Would it be better if he were here to train you five to keep you from getting your asses kicked? Sure. But you don't get how deep this goes. It's not as simple as just being strong enough for him and I have spent YEARS trying to help bring him back to some semblance of normalcy. I have spent MONTHS trying to get him to warm up to the idea of working with you all but you may have ruined all of that because you want to sit and spin on your high horse."
The doctor was about to go into full details but stopped short out of respect to the Green Ranger. "Even if you think he was being a dick, you do not have the right to get so personal. I get that you're frustrated and want to be able to do your own thing without the criticism but that was low and you need to make it right but there's no time for that now."
Dr. Connor spun around in his chair, turning his back to the Black Ranger and typing away on his computer. "As soon as I find the others, I'm sending you out there so you need to rest up while you can." He said, switching back to business.
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Post by FangZeronos on Jul 14, 2021 19:55:24 GMT -5
"Sadly, yes." Pilar answers to Marina's comment before she stands on her feet with Jayden's assistance. After thanking him, she looks at the others before sighing. Have they heed Duncan's warnings earlier, none of this should've happen. They let their arrogance get the best of them. "No clue. Repulsa brought us here for a reason and not in a good way," she answers her Red comrade's question.
Jafaar gave Jayden a "thank you" glance before looking around the strange environment, "I don't know but this place is giving the heebie-jeebies," he said as he felt a shiver go through his spine.
Jayden nodded, sighing as he looked around. "Five bucks says Duncan's pissed someone else off," he said. "Or got in a fight with Eddie." He shook his head, rubbing his neck and wincing. "That bastard wasn't a joke. I'm gonna need an ice bath after this..."
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Post by venomizer on Jul 14, 2021 20:14:55 GMT -5
"He was being a dick! He's taking all his frustrations out on us and that's fair to no one involved! Not even you! But yet, your gonna sit there and ask me to go apologize for being a dick to him when he was a dick first?! Sounds about right. Yeah, I'm really sorry about what I said. It's ok for you to treat us like inferior people and get away with it. Its perfectly fine to take our choices away and tell us to take our ball and go home. Maybe what I said was personal but you know what? I don't care. Its not about the critics. If it was, I wouldn't be a wrestler. But I'm not gonna just let him just sit there and basically call us unworthy of being rangers when he's not even gonna let us learn and grow." Duncan said as he was done talking. All Duncan knew was that there was a big match coming up and a lot was riding on the line as Duncan teleported out.
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Post by Mr.Silver on Jul 14, 2021 20:46:07 GMT -5
Duncan still wasn't getting. There was a big difference between being a dick and taking personal swipes at someone regarding their darkest, most vulnerable moment. There is being an asshole and there is being cruel. It's not hard to determine which category the Black Ranger fell under with one simple sentence.
Dr. Connor could only shake his head when Duncan left while still in his pig headed state of mind. All the team mentor could do is take his own and advice and keep working to find the other Rangers.
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"My money is on the former." Marina briefly placed a hand on Jayden's shoulder, thankful for the assistance. "He's a good guy but stubborn as hell sometimes where his mouth gets him into trouble." She said of her teammate. "But he was right today though. He knew exactly what type of monster we were dealing with and I plowed forward with my normal weapons like an idiot."
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Post by GoseiYellow on Jul 14, 2021 22:56:48 GMT -5
"My money is on the former." Marina briefly placed a hand on Jayden's shoulder, thankful for the assistance. "He's a good guy but stubborn as hell sometimes where his mouth gets him into trouble." She said of her teammate. "But he was right today though. He knew exactly what type of monster we were dealing with and I plowed forward with my normal weapons like an idiot."
Jafaar sighed, "You're right about that, Mari. But I am getting this strange feeling that Duncan might pull a John Cena and get himself plummeted for his recklessness.
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Post by jedibloo on Jul 15, 2021 0:40:50 GMT -5
"Duncan may have a huge heart with a sense of caution, which we should've been aware of the latter earlier. But his words tend to mislead to the point he inadvertently hurt someone's feelings. I'm not surprised if he does that to Eddie." Pilar adds with a frown before deciding to change the topic. "Anyway, for now we'll have to find a way to escape this."
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Post by FangZeronos on Jul 15, 2021 1:11:39 GMT -5
"My money is on the former." Marina briefly placed a hand on Jayden's shoulder, thankful for the assistance. "He's a good guy but stubborn as hell sometimes where his mouth gets him into trouble." She said of her teammate. "But he was right today though. He knew exactly what type of monster we were dealing with and I plowed forward with my normal weapons like an idiot."
Jafaar sighed, "You're right about that, Mari. But I am getting this strange feeling that Duncan might pull a John Cena and get himself plummeted for his recklessness.
"Duncan may have a huge heart with a sense of caution, which we should've been aware of the latter earlier. But his words tend to mislead to the point he inadvertently hurt someone's feelings. I'm not surprised if he does that to Eddie." Pilar adds with a frown before deciding to change the topic. "Anyway, for now we'll have to find a way to escape this."
"Eddie's another can of worms," Jayden said, shaking his head softly. "Some days I want to punch that dude in the mouth, but I know he'd turn me into a pretzel the minute I did." He looked around, sighing softly. "You're right though. We need to find a way out of here. Wherever or whatever "here" is." His hands clenched and he made a noise. "I got us into this...because I didn't listen. How can I be leading if I don't listen? Fuck...maybe Eddie's right."
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Post by jedibloo on Jul 15, 2021 3:10:13 GMT -5
"Actually I did this too, so you're not the only one." Pilar corrects Jayden, aware that he's having a self-loathing episode. "And don't let Eddie's words get to you. We're still learning." She assures him until her expression shifts, crossing her arms as she realizes something. "Then again, while we're excelling as a team, we're not doing well individually. Hence the result... Dang..."
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Post by GoseiYellow on Jul 16, 2021 15:26:20 GMT -5
"Actually I did this too, so you're not the only one." Pilar corrects Jayden, aware that he's having a self-loathing episode. "And don't let Eddie's words get to you. We're still learning." She assures him until her expression shifts, crossing her arms as she realizes something. "Then again, while we're excelling as a team, we're not doing well individually. Hence the result... Dang..."
"Eddie is something else. I understand his pain in losing his friends, but for him to belittle us when we are really trying to grow as Power Rangers, that's adding insult to injury. Sure we have our flaws, but we are trying our best to overcome them. It's hard," Jafaar exclaimed to the others.
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Post by venomizer on Jul 16, 2021 17:59:42 GMT -5
Duncan had teleported back to the Training center because a lot of time had passed and the scout coaches should have had enough time to deliberate. As Duncan walked in he seen the coaches walk out of the Training Center's head office.
"So, we've had a lot to talk about. Based on your performances, you both looked really well out there. Looking at you guys, we can definitely tell you are student's of your craft." Matt Bloom from NXT stated. "Yes sir. Matt's right you guys. You both have tremendous talent. Reminds me of my younger years." Dustin Rhodes form AEW stated. "That makes two of us, Dustin." Matt Bloom said. "And lucky you guys are in luck. Cause both our companies have only one spot. So it's up to you guys to make the choice of who you wanna go with." Dustin stated.
Duncan then looked at the other prospect as they both were grinning. "I think on behalf of my friend here we can't thank you enough for this opportunity. When do we have to report in?" Duncan asked.
"Well that depends on who you sign with. AEW gives you a full calendar year while NXT gives you 2 months." Matt stated
"Well that makes my decision a bit easier to make..." Duncan stated. "Mr. Rhodes, I wanna join your company." Duncan stated and with those words there was a smile from ear to ear from Dustin Rhodes. "Glad to hear it kid. I've already got your information, I'll be heading back to the company and sending you the contract in a week or so. Welcome aboard." Dustin said as he and Duncan both shook hands.
"That means that your friend here is gonna be our new NXT recruit." Matt said as both he and the recruit shook hands.
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Post by FangZeronos on Jul 16, 2021 18:49:05 GMT -5
"Actually I did this too, so you're not the only one." Pilar corrects Jayden, aware that he's having a self-loathing episode. "And don't let Eddie's words get to you. We're still learning." She assures him until her expression shifts, crossing her arms as she realizes something. "Then again, while we're excelling as a team, we're not doing well individually. Hence the result... Dang..."
"Eddie is something else. I understand his pain in losing his friends, but for him to belittle us when we are really trying to grow as Power Rangers, that's adding insult to injury. Sure we have our flaws, but we are trying our best to overcome them. It's hard," Jafaar exclaimed to the others.
Jayden nodded, his hands clenching. "WHat matters right now is that we need to get out of here. Wherever or whatever "here" is. Find Vile and break his neck, and shove him so far up Repulsa's ass, she has to get a whole new dress size," he said. "Or die trying."
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