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Post by y2j1915 on Feb 4, 2021 14:12:16 GMT -5
Shotaro was pleased at first however Abby and Cory's attacks were just seconds apart from each other giving Gozu ample time to throw up his barrier and reflect their own attacks back at them sending Cory crashing into a car and causing Abby to start falling Shotaro quickly formed the light platform and lowered Abby to the ground unfortunately this left him completely open and Gozu took advantage charging and using his lance to puncture the red Ranger in the ribs stabbing through his suit
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Post by wwff3 on Feb 6, 2021 13:25:19 GMT -5
Cory Hunter
All three Rangers hit the ground hard as Gozi charged his Lance and released a huge blast that struck all of the Rangers as they hit the ground hard, causing them to demorph and writhe in pain. The monster laughed.
"You pathetic Rangers! Clearly you are no match for the Nara clan! Now to destroy you once and for all!"
He readied up another attack before a Portal opened up and Baku appeared. "Gozu! Leave them... we have new orders... these Rangers couldn't stop us if they wanted to..."
The two cackled as they left through the portal. Cory stood up holding his ribs a bit. "Ugh... they got away... so much for that plan of yours..." he aimed to Shotaru before starting to walk away.
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Post by y2j1915 on Feb 6, 2021 13:56:53 GMT -5
"I'm not going to waste my breath arguing with you" Shotaro said holding his own side in pain as he attempted to heal himself "By the light of the grid mend what has been – Ahhh I can't too much damage" Shotaro hissed in pain still he was sure the plan should have worked but right now he couldn't focus on that he just wanted to get back to the dojo and preferably far away from Cory
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Post by venchi on Feb 6, 2021 14:08:54 GMT -5
Since the monster left them Abby didn't immediately get up, fully aware that if she did it would worse. She listened to her two teammates argue but was with Shotaro on this one. As far as she could tell the plan had been good despite what Cory said, they just failed to pull it of. Eventually though she did get up and after thinking it over decided to follow the Red Ranger in this case. After all she did agree with him and big plus he healed her last time she was hurt even if her current injuries were apparently beyond him since he failed to heal himself.
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Post by wwff3 on Feb 8, 2021 12:37:44 GMT -5
Cory Hunter
The Three Rangers made their way back to the dojo, clearly beaten up and worn down a bit. Cory winced as his while body was just sore. Gozu was a much tougher foe than Grazer. He actually had an ability that seems unstoppable.
Cory sat in the corner deep in thought trying to come up with ways to get around those shields and barriers. Isaiah came out into the room with Takashi and extended his arms out questioning.
"What happened guys? You alright?" Isaiah asked.
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Post by y2j1915 on Feb 8, 2021 14:04:24 GMT -5
"Oh I'm just peachy you know for except for this massive gash in my ribs!" Shotaro yelled angrily he then took a breath to compose himself "I'm sorry Isaiah that wasn't called for" Shotaro said apologetically he then turned to Abby "I need to meditate to get closer to the grid's energy and heal myself but afterwords I can help you" Shotaro said with a smile as he limped off towards the dojo's pond and sat in the lotus position as he began to meditate
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Post by venchi on Feb 8, 2021 14:14:01 GMT -5
Despite Isaiah's question Abby was pretty sure he and Takashi had seen what happened so as Shotaro left to meditate she had only one thing to say. "I was really hoping he couldn't use that forcefield consecutively." She wasn't as hurt as the Red Ranger but her legs were pretty much all bruise so she sat down as soon as she could.
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Post by wwff3 on Feb 8, 2021 14:24:13 GMT -5
Cory Hunter
Cory crossed his arms as he shook his head. "Yeah we're fine... except nobody on this team seems to know what they're doing." Cory sighed as he stared at his ninja star.
Isaiah rubbed his temples as he sat down at the computer screen replaying the footage. "Maybe there's something here we can use..." he began to study the previous battle.
Takashi let out a sigh as Cory then stormed outside confronting Shotaru. "Hey! So much for that plan of yours. You give me a lot of grief for not being a team player but you're not so perfect yourself."
"Oh boy..." Isaiah grumbled as he knew another argument was to ensue.
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Post by y2j1915 on Feb 8, 2021 14:50:00 GMT -5
Shotaro stopped meditating as Cory came up behind him and started yelling at him he stood up and faced Cory "I have never claimed to be perfect by all accounts that coordinated attack should have worked and I really wouldn't advise pushing me right now but if you want a fight you can have one" Shotaro said with barely restrained anger
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Post by venchi on Feb 8, 2021 15:06:12 GMT -5
Cory attacking Shotaro over the plan was just stupid in Abby's opinion, sure it failed but it was not like anyone else came up with suggestions. In short they were all responsible for losing that battle. "I think the plan could have worked if we had gotten the timing right, but rather then argue we should come up with something else."
She was a bit worried they were actually going to fight but figured Isaiah or Takashi would be better able to stop if before things got violent.
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Post by wwff3 on Feb 9, 2021 12:47:50 GMT -5
Cory Hunter
"Oh believe me Shotaru... you don't want to do that... I'll lay you out where you stand!" Cory got in the Red Rangers face before a loud shout was heard.
"Enough!" Takashi stood tall as Cory backed off a bit turning to face Takashi.
"This bickering like children... it is unbecoming of a Shinobi! You all lacked something in that battle but you two seem to be the only ones who have not understood that... Cory you are Reckless... and while believing in your own abilities is important... you must also learn to lean on the strength of others as a team.
Shotaru... you are connected to the grid... but you must also learn the same lesson. Lean on your team especially in moments where the connection is weak... just as you are not able to heal immediately because of it. Learn your teammates... you said Cory has nothing to fight for... and yet he is here... putting himself in danger even if reckless... have you stopped to figure out why?
Abby... you of the three at least understand your part in all this.... more faith in yourself will be the greatest advantage to this team. So much potential held back only by inhibitions.
You three will remain here until you can at least co-exist... with that monster out there you all are more of liabilities to the City until you can come together as one... friendship may never form amongst some of you... but you are a team now and Shinobi... learn what that means."
Takashi walked off as Isaiah shook his head turning back to the screen studying the footage.
Cory huffed a bit but then sat down cross legged.
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Post by y2j1915 on Feb 9, 2021 14:21:11 GMT -5
Shotaro took a deep breath allowing his anger to leave him as he exhaled he then sat across from Cory staring him directly in the eyes "Takashi is right about one thing we need to understand each other if we're going to fight together so tell me why you're fighting" Shotaro said being as direct as possible
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Post by venchi on Feb 9, 2021 15:19:14 GMT -5
Abby was right that Takashi stopped things before they got violent but it was obvious the guy was disappointed in all three of them and gave them a pretty scolding speech. When he was done Shotaro confronted Cory again wanting to know why he was fighting and once again noticed the double standard in him not pressuring her about it. After all she was a lot like Cory in that she wasn't from a clan or anything but it seemed that because she didn't constantly criticize him it didn't matter. She resolved to to mention that after they were done talking.
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Post by wwff3 on Feb 13, 2021 13:47:57 GMT -5
Cory Hunter
Cory glared at Shotaru before sighing as he answered his question. "My family aren't all Rangers... my family gets skipped a lot of generations... the last person in my family to have been a Ranger is my great great grandmother... regardless my family has always been loyal to the Ikamashi clan.
I've been training since I could walk to fight... when the Star found me... it elated my family... my training was to pay off... and I could bring honor back to the Hunter name... especially to my father... Zonbu is bad news and he threatens our world with his existence and I have an opportunity to destroy him while representing my family alongside you all..."
Cory sighed as he sat back staring at his Ninja Star.
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Post by y2j1915 on Feb 13, 2021 13:52:55 GMT -5
Shotaro waited until Corey was finished talking and took a breath "I'm not just part of the Hikari clan I might be one of the last Hikari" Shotaro took another breath before continuing "My father Ryutaro was strict and he trained me to be the ultimate weapon of the Hikari clan martial arts training, weapons training, learning how to harness grid energy it was all drilled into me from an early age my mother Asami was worried that my father's conditioning was too rigid she wanted me to have the chance to grow up like a normal teenager so she insisted I attend high school my mother could always convince my father to see things her way and eventually he acquiesced
I attended school I didn't know how to socialize with people so I kept to myself and then one day while I was attending school the Nara clan attacked my home they… They killed my parents and I blame myself I should have been home I could have protected them" Shotaro's emotions began to well up and he shed a single tear as he finished speaking
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