Power Rangers: Nitro Blaze (Game)

"Yeah, we had something you might be able to call a home until Lenny here decided to be selfish." Paul said, not mincing words before turning to look at Lenny directly. "You screwed over the people who haven't done wrong by you for what? Because someone else fucked you over? That shit ain't sweet!"

"Paul, I get you're angry, but isn't this a good time to let the fool explain himself? Maybe even apologize?" Methos looked at the two men, hinting at what the guys needed to do in the form of a question, but the look on his face made it clear that he wasn't asking.

Paul took off his helmet and walked over to grab a glass and pour some whiskey. "We're listening." He said, willing to hear Lenny out.

"Okay, first off, Methos. I don't need you to defend me. Second of all, Mr. Soldier: you don't know me like that. None of y'all do. And it's not just Jaguar who fucked me over, it's everyone else that I have encountered. All my life I have been tossed aside and for what? Because my own father doesn't want to be a parent? For my mother to leave me for another druggie? For the kids to push me out when living at the orphanage? Y'all honestly think I'm gonna just put on a fake happy mask and pretend that everything is gonna be a-okay? Like some kind of Disney movie? Fuck that," Lenny shook his head.

"Yes, I've messed up and I'm sorry for that. But the reason is that I wanted to make you hate me. It's bad enough that I was forced into a place where I don't belong and I know that after what happened, y'all don't want me back and to be honest, it's better that way. Say what you want me putting a self-pity party, but I know the reading of the room. Y'all may think Jaguar did me a favor in joining SPD, but to me it still hurts to be left behind like that. I don't care if you think that's selfish, you don't know my feelings like that. I realized after being hurt for too long, that no matter how many people say they care, they end up leaving you in the end. Sometimes it's better off being alone. Where no one can hurt you. Where no one can use you for their own volition," Lenny finished.

"You need glasses." Paul spoke, quickly adding on to what sounded confusing by itself. No one wants fake happy. We're in a fucked up situation and like it or not, you made a choice, just like we did because the alternatives sucked ass. One thing you'll learn is that we're all we have. And me, I've never left a man behind." Paul said as his soldier's mentality was kicking in. "But you're wrong about two things. One, there's strength in our numbers. It's unfair to judge us based on what others have done to you, so cut that shit out. No one ever said we didn't want you back and if that's what you think, then yeah... you need glasses because you can't read the room for shit." Paul smiled slightly, speaking in a way that Lenny would better understand.

"I know your body language. I'm not stupid," Lenny said looking Paul straight in the eyes. "I've been around people around me long I can remember, and trust me, they are the most two-faced I've seen, so if you think I should 'cut this shit out', then you're sorely mistaken. How do I know you're not lying to me, huh? How do I know you're not pretending to be nice, only for you to talk shit behind my back? How do I know you're not here to use me only to toss me aside when you get bored, huh? I'm sorry, but I don't believe you."

A laugh came out of his mouth, showing that he was on the verge of getting emotional. "I don't believe you. I don't believe that I could be in a team where all I can do is not trust anyone. Regina George made the worst mistake in dragging me into this Ranger bullshit. As you said: You can't help those who don't wanna be helped."

"Ummmm... why would I talk shit behind your back when I've talked shit to your face? If you're asking that, then you dont know me, or my body language." Paul couldn't help but laugh as Lenny's logic was comical with the Blue Ranger trying everything to justify being a dick. "Never mind. I'm tagging one of y'all in.... wait, hold on. Before y'all go. One last question. If you don't want to be helped then why the fuck did you come back? Because even you had to know this was coming."

"Because one, I had a feeling something was going on and I wanted to see for myself, and two, Jaguar and I talked it out. He said that he was sorry for everything he had done, and he told me that I had to make up for my past mistakes. Yes, I am angry at him and I still am, but he told me 'never say never', whatever the fuck he means. I came back because if I went back, it will be over for me. But after seeing how much you don't fucking care, not I know that you really don't want me back. So I will say this, I'm sorry for putting you guys through hell. I'm sorry for getting you exposed to Zephyr and his bitches. And I'm sorry for wasting y'all's time. I said my part and you can continue stroking your ego. So, tell me you don't want me back. Tell me right in my face that I'm bringing you down, so everyone can be happy and I will kindly go back now that I've seen your true colors. And no, I'm not manipulating you or guilt-tripping you. I'm saying what it is. So, tell me now and I will be on my way, and you guys can be the Four Musketeers again," Lenny said, and this time he was serious. He knew that if he stayed, it wouldn't be pretty for everyone, not even Methos.

Wayne of all people spoke up to Lenny. "I don't think that's fair... logically in order to 'know' someone doesn't care you'd have confirmation.... you have bot confirmed with any of us whether we care or not. You add to our strength. While you may be hotheaded, there are things that im sure you add value with. Street smarts, dealings with the black market. You definitely play the intimidation card well against those that don't believe they can match what you bluff." Wayne said matter-of-factly.

"I hope you know you contradict yourself. When anyone attempted to appeal to your better nature, you snapped at us then ran away... but yet you say we don't care about you. There has not been an opportunity to care." Wayne said kicking the dirt a bit.

"Oh yeah? Tell me why you think my time in the streets will add value to the team," Lenny asked, still calm looking at Wayne sadly. "Give me one reason why I add to your strength when clearly all I did was weaken this so-called circle. I know what I've done, alright? I know. And I can't change that, but do you really think that would be fair to you if I kept giving you flack?"

"You really must have a rejection kink or something. You want us to say that we don't want you so you can justify leaving, but guess what? I'm not gonna give you that satisfaction. Yeah, you put us in a bad spot and you've been unnecessarily dickish, but at the end of the day, you're still one of us and everyone deserves a chance to get their shit straight... including you." Paul finished.

"I ain’t got no rejection kink, thank you very much. I don't trust anyone, and just... being part of this team is going to make things worse. I'm saying this only because you deserve someone willing to take on the task. I only did it just to please Methos, but now I'm seeing that I was wrong to come back here. I'm sorry that I don't please you. And to be honest, maybe it's best if I do keep my distance from you just to make you happy. You're better off as the Four Amigos anyway," Lenny finished, knowing that even if they said he was one of them, he felt he should be the lone wolf.

Lenny looked at Kestra for a moment, surprised that she and the others wanted to look for him. That made his heart ache even more and he clenched his fists.

"You wanted to find me. I... really don't know what to say. And honestly, I don't know if I can. Because from the looks of it, everything is not going to last long and it's gonna go back to what it is after," Lenny shook his head to Kestra, feeling exhausted. "I'm just a drug dealer, we don't have love for no one. Not any other criminal, now that I know my homeboy has left me as well. The streets ain't for everyone, or me. Not everyone is your friend.."

"Why do you think I tried this morning Lenny?" Corrie said stepping up. "Sometimes you can be a lot, sometimes even annoying.." She said stopping for a small chuckle. "But as I said before, you're apart of this team and we are all in this boat together. Wanted or not, we only have each other now. So get used to us chasing your lone wolf ass around!" She said with a smile and a nudge.