Power Rangers: Nitro Blaze (Game)

"Not yet. You were my first call. Jag is next once we're done." Brooklyn responded. "And if you need transport, the cops there should help you. At worst, they can provide an escort."

In a large empty room, Joey was surrounded by a dozen Raizers. Saying nothing, the SPD Ranger turned immortal surveyed his opponents and drew his sword. The Raizers went on the attack with Joey slicing through his opposition with deadly precision. When he was done, blood and body parts from the Raizers littered the floor.

Watching the training, Lord Drago, or Zephyr to those that know him personally was clapping slowly, handing a towel to the former Red Ranger. "You know, your technique isn't quite as sharp as Valentine's, but you've managed to convey your sharpshooter accuracy to pinpoint swordplay... a rare skill indeed."

"Thanks, I guess." Joey wiped the sweat off of his face before draping the towel over his shoulder. "Tell me, why not just let me deal with the criminals myself? I'll make it quick."

"It's not necessary. While I don't doubt your strength and acknowledge your improvements over these last months, they need to fear, they need to truly grasp that I am not to be fucked with and disrespected."

"I get it." Joey nodded. "There's one thing you're missing though."

"Oh do tell!" Zephyr said sarcastically.

Joey narrowed his eyes. "SPD. It's only a matter of time before Brooklyn corners them and they're gonna want to fight you if you just so happen to be there when they do. I'd still prefer to keep them alive."

"You know... you're going through a lot of effort to keep your old comrades alive." Zephyr looked at Joey. "I know that Porter girl may have some tantalizing kitty, but as you age, you'll have thousands of beautiful women to help keep your bed warm."

"Maybe, but I want to cross that bridge when the time comes. Besides, sooner or later, I'll have to come in from my "undercover assignment". Having SPD in DRAGO's back pocket would be an asset, especially after Storm was taken off the board."

Zephyr thought about it and scratched his chin. "Okay. You can come along, but if SPD gets in my way, I'd highly encourage you to prepare for some slow singing and flower bringing."

"Fair enough." Joey nodded his head, accepting Zephyr's terms, sensing that things were coming to a head very quickly and that if a move was going to be made, it needed to be soon.

Wayne nodded as he looked to the ground as he then looked at his morpher. "I'm getting the hang of things I think... being a ranger I mean... I still get scared at times... but you guys... you guys help me not be so scared." Wayne was beginning to gain confidence and the thought of ditching the morphers wasn't as appealing anymore. But at the same time they brought the group nothing but worry and problems. "Pinky Promise if you decide to go you'll tell me?" He held out his pinky to to Yellow Ranger.

Corrie got out of her zord to stretch her legs and found Wayne standing next to Kestra's vehicle and she smiled softly. She walked over and smiled only hearing the "Pinky Promise" part and smiled. "What are we promising?" She asked lightly.

Kestra felt a pang of guilt in her chest. She'd opened her mouth before thinking and was digging herself a hole she couldn't get out of. She knew she had to take Wayne with her if something happeend because God knows she couldn't trust Lenny or Paul to keep the Green Ranger safe and out of trouble for too long. She held her hand out and hooked her pinky arouund Wayne's. "Promise," she said. She looked over when she heard and saw Corrie, and she smiled softly.

"Hey, girl. Wayne and I were talking, and I told him if I got a chance to cut I'd probably take it. He asked if I'd leave him behind and I said no. So I'm promising to keep him in the loop when I get the chance to ditch the yellow and go running," she said. If she was going to be truthful to Wayne, she had to be truthful to the girl she thought of as a best friend too.

"Thanks man. I'll see you soon." Brooklyn ended his call with Flynn. "Okay. One down, two to go." The SPD Commander dialed up Jaguar, hoping to connect with the Yellow Ranger next.

Jaguar, who was still in the cafe, felt his phone vibrate and took it out, revealing to be Brooklyn. His face changed and he answered the call, "Allo?" he asked.

Wayne looked down sat at the thought of leaving everyone but he knew he wanted to stick with Kestra. Before he could think too deep he saw Paul making his way over. "Good morning Paul."

A5 floated over to the girls as Wayne went to greet Paul. "He's come a long ways." The AI stated to the ladies.

"Morning." Paul gave Wayne a pat on the shoulder. "Am I interrupting?" He asked with a sly grin, motioning to the girls that where Wayne just was at.

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"I won't sugarcoat it. Reconciliation may be difficult after what's about to happen. I need you to come in. Your friend and his teammates have only gone on to cause more problems since London and I need the team to stop this." Brooklyn spoke plainly, choosing not to beat around the bush.

"Mhmmmmm..." Paul said. "Well, chat away then. Just be ready to move. We should be on dry land soon." He said before turning to walk away, allowing Wayne to resume his time with the girls.