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Post by GoseiYellow on Jan 4, 2024 12:56:49 GMT -5
Jaguar remained silent, still not believing over Joey being alive after watching him die at the hands of Suduri. He chose not to say anything.
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Post by Mr.Silver on Jan 4, 2024 18:11:59 GMT -5
"D's right. Let's get a move on." Joey said to the team. The team made their way back to Delta Command and what they would find next would shock them to their core. When they entered through the vehicle bay, they noticed that the cell where weapons dealer Paul Cross was housed was open and the former special ops soldier had escaped.
"The hell?! How did Paulie get loose? I didn't get any pings for malfunctions on this cell." Amy asked, surprised to see someone get free.
"Don't know, but I have a feeling we're about to find out." Joey said.
The team was on their guard while venturing to the Command Center, seeing dead SPD personnel and remnants from dead Raizers. When they got to the Command Center, they found one last shocking thing. Storm was sitting on the ground with his gun in hand and a single bullet in his head, seemingly having taken his own life.
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Post by FangZeronos on Jan 4, 2024 18:18:20 GMT -5
Flynn looked around, an uneasy feeling in his stomach as the team made its way through SPD, each dead personnel and Raizer another stone in his stomach. Once they found Storm, the Green Ranger frowned. "Mmm....too easy of a death for you, Storm. I wanted to kick your ass," he said. "Took the cowards way out. Guess DRAGO didn't have use for him anymore."
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Post by wwff3 on Jan 4, 2024 18:28:25 GMT -5
Dorian looked around at everything and shuddered. Flashbacks of events from his own time playing in his head. He crossed his arms retreating into a corner. There was that little boy again as he sighed, trauma still evident. "What... what the hell happened here..."
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Post by Mr.Silver on Jan 4, 2024 19:41:30 GMT -5
"Carnage." Amy looked around then took a knee, looking at Storm's dead body. Yes, he was the one who brought her together with Joey and Brooklyn by extension but even with all he did in the good column, the bad erased damn near all of it.
Joey looked at Storm's dead body with a hint of sadness. He then thought back to what really transpired to cause this death.
"Definitely a coward's way out but at least he's gone." Joey nodded. He'd love to take credit for Storm's death but it would lead to too many questions. So he had to keep it along with his new deal from his team. "We'll never have to deal with his treachery ever again."
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Post by wwff3 on Jan 4, 2024 20:48:17 GMT -5
Dorian clenched his fist. "He got better than he deserved... something about this doesn't feel right... but like you said. It's important he can't cause anymore harm." The Omega Ranger sighed.
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Post by FangZeronos on Jan 5, 2024 12:36:19 GMT -5
Flynn nodded, looking around. "So...who's in charge now?" he asked. "And what happens next?"
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Post by Mr.Silver on Jan 5, 2024 19:20:38 GMT -5
"Don't know. Normally I'd say they'd bring someone else in or give it to Brooklyn, but with everyone except DRAGO fully defeated, it all depends on what the suits want to do." Joey answered. "For now, the clean up crews should be here soon to fix things up around here and notify the families of the fallen. For us, we relax and celebrate tomorrow!"
"On top of celebrating, I'll start working on a way to get you home first thing in the morning." Amy said to Dorian. "After all you've done to help us, it's about time you get to enjoy whatever your new future holds." She spoke with a smile.
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Post by wwff3 on Jan 5, 2024 20:29:45 GMT -5
Dorian nodded quietly. HOME. He hadn't thought about that in a while. It was bittersweet the more he thought about it. The home he was going back to was drastically different. What was changed? What remained the same? Dorian looked to the ground. He would be leaving his friends... Miss Amy. He sighed and nodded. There was time before that would happen so he'd enjoy whatever time he had left with the team. "Okay Miss Amy."
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Post by Mr.Silver on Jan 5, 2024 22:44:21 GMT -5
"You guys are awfully quiet for people who just saved the world." Brooklyn entered, looking at the team, then shifted his gaze to his now alive best friend.
"You'll have to cut us some slack for being quiet." Joey smiled before walking up to Brooklyn, pulling him into a hug.
"Go on." After hugging his boy, Brooklyn clapped his arm. "I'll catch up with you later. You guys deserve some relaxation."
And relax the Rangers did. They retreated to their quarters which were fortunately untouched during the attack. The battle for Earth was a tough endeavor but the Rangers claimed victory but some may think the cost too high if they ever discover the deal that was made that led to their victory.
****
It was the next morning after the Rangers had a chance to relax and get some well deserved rest.
Joey opened his eyes, only to find Amy sitting up in bed, keying away on her laptop.
"You're not tired?" He turned over in bed, laying on his side while staring at his girlfriend. "With the way you were trying to test my immortality last night, I figured you'd at least sleep in."
"Who said I'm not tired?" Amy smirked, still looking at her screen. "But I promised D I'd find a way to get him home, so I don't wanna delay him." She said with a yawn.
"Well wrap that up soon. We're gonna have a good time today and I don't think you'll need a laptop."
"And if I don't?"
Joey slowly closed the laptop and pulled Amy in close, starting to kiss her.
"Sorry, D." She briefly said before resuming her business.
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Post by wwff3 on Jan 5, 2024 23:37:36 GMT -5
Dorian yawned at his cafeteria spot, finishing writing his goodbye letters to the Rangers. He would hand them out separately when it was time. He even had one for his father as he leaned back against the wall as he sipped his juice. He was still solem before a tap on the table he looked up to see Rick Masters standing above him with a smile. "Mornin' Sleeping beauty." The scientist said as Dorian blinked and gave a wave.
"Mind if I sit?" Rick sat down across from him.
Dorian gave a weak smile. "Hey Rick."
"Why do you look like your puppy died."
Dorian shifted uncomfortably before speaking "There's just... something I need to talk to you about."
Rick lended his ear "Shoot, what's on your mind?"
Dorian sighed. "It's just that... I'm feeling a deep sadness. I have to go back to where I came from."
Rick raised an eyebrow. "Go on."
Dorian looked up at the ceiling. "Another time, another place. I came here with a mission... things ended up different... then I grew close with everyone here... and then I met you... look... my name isn't Antonio.... its"
Rick stopped him there before Dorian could go further " Shush, you don't have to explain, you know. Some things are just understood."
Dorian'd jaw dropped. "Wait, you already know?"
Rick nodded and smirked "Call it a hunch. A sense that time can't erase."
Dorian still was in shock. "I didn't think it would be this easy for you to understand."
Rick smirked again confirming what he needed to. "Parents have a way of knowing, even when words don't say it all. Why the sadness about going back?"
"Being here, with this everyone, made me realize what I've missed. I wish I could stay." The Omega Ranger fought back tears.
Rick put a hand on Dorian's shoulder. "Time is a tricky thing. We may not have control over it, but we have control over the moments we create within it."
Dorian nodded smiling throughthe tears. "You're right. I should cherish the time I've had."
Rick nodded. "Exactly. We've got this moment now. Let's make it count."
Dorian places a hand on Ricks. "Thanks. Your understanding means a lot."
Rick gave some more parting knowledge. "No need for thanks. Remember, no matter where you go or when, some connections are timeless."
"I'll keep that in mind. It's been a special moment, and I won't forget it." Dorian got up and gave his father a hug.
Rick hugged back. "Cherish it. And who knows, maybe the future holds more moments like this for us."
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Post by FangZeronos on Jan 6, 2024 16:11:56 GMT -5
Flynn sighed as he sat on his bed, rubbing his eyes softly. "We're done. But...there's still more to do. Clean up, seeing Dorian back to the future, figuring out what happens after that. Wonder waht I'm going to do after today. Never really...thought about it," he said, rubbing his head. He got up and dressed, walking out of his room and heading down the hall.
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Post by GoseiYellow on Jan 6, 2024 17:28:58 GMT -5
Jaguar was seen sitting in his room, trying to reel everything that happened. Joey was back up and running and Commander Storm was now out of the picture. He had unpacked everything but just remained in his room, not wanting to speak to the other at the moment.
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Post by Mr.Silver on Jan 7, 2024 14:51:10 GMT -5
After some early morning "exercise", Amy and Joey got showered up and got dressed. They left their quarters and Murph ran up to them to get his morning pats and to hand Joey a letter.
"Hmmmm... what's this?" Joey opened the letter and smiled. "Ha!"
"What is it?" Amy asked.
"It's from Derek, the guy I met at that convention. He's happy to see that I'm alive and he loved seeing us kick alien ass yesterday. As a thank you, he rented out a room for us at that steakhouse uptown, whatever we want, all on his dime."
"That's....really nice. Should I be jealous of your new friend?" Amy teased.
"Maybe. With that kind of money..." Joey joked, earning a slap to his shoulder. "I'm kidding. He's a good dude."
"Anyways, let's round up the others." Amy pulled out her morpher. "Guys, it's me. Meet us at the steakhouse uptown in an hour."
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Post by y2j1915 on Jan 7, 2024 18:00:53 GMT -5
Ken had awoken early having celebrated with the others the previous night before the drunk to Teeanna's memory model the blue Ranger should've been elated that Commander Storm was dead he knew his job wasn't over until all of DRAGO was dealt with which admittedly was a huge problem but the self proclaimed King never backed down from a challenge before and he wasn't about to start now getting dressed in civilian clothes he heard Amy's invitation before pocketing his morpher just in case he had any reason to use it although hopefully he would be able to return it without issue after this celebration was done and Dorian was safely on the way back to his future
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