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Post by mariescott on Jul 6, 2020 0:59:41 GMT -5
"Great. More bad news," Carrie said. "If I hadn't gotten that letter they wouldn't have been able to get the gem."
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Post by jedibloo on Jul 6, 2020 3:29:31 GMT -5
"Yes, Alfred will be okay. He's older but he's tough. Knowing him, he'll be up and around in a day or so." Bruce spoke in response, grateful for Carrie's concern. "But you don't have to apologize. This was planned." Bruce looked at the trio. "Your father sent that letter to your home address. The League stole the letter and brought it to the manor, knowing you would see him and sent Firefly to split up the team."
Bruce began to explain the League's plan now that all of the pieces were in place. "That should have been the end of it but all of what happened was just a diversion for their true goal being to steal the white dino gem, the fifth gem of our set."
"Should've known this would happen. After everything you did to hide from them." Wicz purses his lips into a thin line, unsatisfied that the League takes the white dino gem to boost up their game. "I hope that gem would reject them, so that way it made it easier."
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Post by Mr.Silver on Jul 6, 2020 19:36:44 GMT -5
"Should've known this would happen. After everything you did to hide from them." Wicz purses his lips into a thin line, unsatisfied that the League takes the white dino gem to boost up their game. "I hope that gem would reject them, so that way it made it easier."
"It's not that simple." Bruce corrected the Red Ranger. "Just like these four gems chose us, the fifth gem will choose its user. We can only hope that whoever that gem goes to isn't swayed by whatever Ra's may offer."
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Post by jedibloo on Jul 9, 2020 3:41:52 GMT -5
"It's not that simple." Bruce corrected the Red Ranger. "Just like these four gems chose us, the fifth gem will choose its user. We can only hope that whoever that gem goes to isn't swayed by whatever Ra's may offer."
Wicz gives a sad sigh, and his expression becomes pensive, "If this is the case, it's gonna be harder to save the gem. Not to mention facing its wielder."
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Post by venomizer on Jul 9, 2020 17:09:59 GMT -5
Chris takes off his shirt and it reveals several nasty burns and blisters. "Hope you guys aint queasy." Chris stated as let Bruce tend to his injuries. "For a minute, Carrie, you had me worried I was gonna have to go and get you and your father from that building. I'm glad knowing that you were able to morph and get the hell out of dodge." Chris said.
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Post by mariescott on Jul 9, 2020 21:21:55 GMT -5
"Fortunately I was able to morph without my dad seeing me," Carrie said. "He's got enough to worry about without adding me to it."
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Post by jedibloo on Jul 10, 2020 2:42:38 GMT -5
"At least you two reconciled." Wicz says to Carrie. "That's what matters, right?"
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Post by Mr.Silver on Jul 10, 2020 18:23:44 GMT -5
With Bruce tending to Chris's injuries, the team was able to wind down and celebrate Carrie reconciling with her father but in the back of everyone's minds, they knew that the white gem was about to become a major factor in their war against Ra's and the League of Assassins. Now that they were a step behind, they could only hope that they could get to the fifth Ranger before Ra's did but Bruce knew that the odds weren't in their favor.
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Hours later, Adrian walked through the halls of Nanda Parbat. After his humbling bout against Talia, his confidence was fully restored after completing a mission that some thought couldn't be done. The young assassin walked into the training hall, walking up to Ra's, bowing to the Demon's Head.
"So you're back." Talia scoffed, standing next to her father. "You should have used this opportunity to flee. The League doesn't forgive failures."
"But you're still here, so...." Adrian's quip earned murmurs from other assassins training and in one fluid motion, Talia unsheathed her sword, preparing to strike the assassin. Thankfully for him, the Demon's Head raised his hand, stopping the attack.
"You have quite the sharp tongue, boy." Ra's spoke before putting his hands behind his back. "For your sake, you better have good news or I may not be as inclined to stop my daughter again."
"Well master, instead of delivering news, how about I deliver results?" Adrian stood up, revealing the white dino gem in all of its shiny glory, causing Ra's to smile.
"I'm impressed. I wasn't sure you would be able to do it but I'm glad that my concerns were unfounded." Ra's held the gem in his hand, examining the powerful item which appeared more faint than he thought in terms of its brightness.
"I suppose now we'll start our search for the one destined to unlock this power."
"Daughter. I believe we've already found him." Working on a hunch, Ra's handed the gem back to Adrian, prompting it to glow.
"HIM!?"
"No lie, Master. Are you sure about this?" Adrian held the gem, thinking that achieving success only meant he wasn't going to get killed but this was a twist, even for him.
"This isn't my decision, dear boy. The gem is the one that chose you to wield its power. The decision to teach you how to hone that power.. that is mine."
"Seriously? Man this day keeps getting better!"
"Are you sure about this father?" Talia asked, visibly skeptical about allowing this novice to wield so much power. "You know the rules of the gem. If we kill him, we can take its power. He's nothing but a lowly thug. Nobody would miss him."
"You may be right. But we've been presented with a great opportunity to beat the Detective at his own game and I am not squandering that opportunity." Ra's started walking away before stopping near the exit. "Come."
"Yes Father."
"I was speaking to Adrian. Let us begin your training, dear boy."
"Yes sir!" Adrian followed Ra's with a little pep in his step, winking at Talia who was clearly furious with this development. Now that the gem has found its owner, the Rangers would soon be faced with a new challenge, fighting one of their own.
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Weeks have passed since the attack on Carrie's father's workplace and while the physical wounds have all healed, the team was still hard at work, trying to find any signs of the White dino gem or the League in pursuit of its wielder. The four Rangers were out on their nightly patrol, combing every inch of the city as they have been every night since the gem was stolen.
With the trio on the ground, the Black Ranger provided aerial support in his jet to not only cover more ground but to be readily available if one of the trio finds something.
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Post by jedibloo on Jul 11, 2020 3:06:11 GMT -5
Wicz is mostly good as new following the battle with Firefly despite carrying some lingering concussion effects. With the pursuit of the white Dino Gem is now the team's priority, they have to go high and low for it. As he's riding through the city with his Raptor Cycle, he has a strange feeling this night is going to change.
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Post by venomizer on Jul 11, 2020 12:03:26 GMT -5
Chris was cruising by the docs as he was doing patrol. He felt better after the whole Firefly incident. Sad part was that his whole upper-body was peeling like a snake shedding its skin, however he wasn't worried about that as he was more worried about the dino gem and the fact that again, Bruce hid the fact there was another gem and that this hiding information game was getting under Chris's skin.
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Post by Mr.Silver on Jul 13, 2020 17:34:25 GMT -5
While the Rangers were cruising around town, the owner of the fifth gem was safe and sound...in Nanda Parbat. Ever since Ra's confirmed that Adrian was the chosen user of the fifth gem, the leader of the League took it upon himself to train the young warrior personally, foregoing the standard training that Assassins get and thanks to the young Assassin's natural athleticism, he was able to progress very quickly, albeit not without a few bumps along the way.
"Master..." Adrian groaned, sitting up after being knocked to the ground again by Ra's. With all of the bumps and bruises, you knew Ra's was putting him through rigorous training, sending him to the dirt more times than he could count. "I'm sure this training would go much faster if you let me put that power to use. I haven't even had a chance to use it yet!"
"Dear boy. Although you are athletically gifted, training your body in the ways of the League is critical to maximizing your capabilities once you take control of the power. If you commit to your training, I assure you it will only be a matter of time."
"Okay..." Adrian sighed. He was eager to taste the power that he had been chosen for but he knew that arguing with the Demon's Head was pointless and maybe deadly if he continued. Once he was steady on his feet, he raised his sword, going into an attack stance. "I'm ready."
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Post by jedibloo on Jul 15, 2020 2:09:28 GMT -5
Wicz remains vigilant as he drives around Gotham. Nothing's going on so far, which is never a good sign. Last time this occur is when he's nearly hit by Deathstroke's stray bullet, resulting a shaken aftermath between friends. So hopefully, it's not a jinx this time around.
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Post by Mr.Silver on Jul 17, 2020 18:02:36 GMT -5
Like the others, Carrie was quiet, yet vigilant while riding around Gotham on her Raptor Cycle. Like her teammates, she was worried about what may come of the White Dino Gem with it now being in the hands of the league along with the person who is now clearly a target of the ancient organization. Unlike her Blue comrade, she wasn't upset with Bruce as the fifth gem was no secret, seeing as how they all saw the five gems on that fateful day at the exhibit and nobody thought to ask about the missing gem when their team assembled or when Bruce revealed his gem, so it was pointless to blame him when they weren't being mindful. Even so, she wished that something would turn up sooner rather than later and her wish would soon be granted as she rode by a large gathering in a very shady area.
"Guys, I think something may be going on." She spoke to the team through her morpher as she stopped her bike, watching from the bridge overseeing the venue.
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Post by jedibloo on Jul 18, 2020 0:28:06 GMT -5
"Ok. I'm heading in your direction." Wicz informs his Yellow comrade into comms as he rides to her location. He hopes she discovers the location of the White Dino Gem there since it's important. The revelation about Bruce keeping the White Gem all this time doesn't affect the Red Ranger much since he figures out earlier without asking. While he should've mention it earlier, he doesn't want to break Bruce's secret unless he's ready. Alas, moments in life comes back to bite you. Once arriving to Carrie's location, Wicz parks his cycle next to her before looking at the scene. "Woah."
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Post by venomizer on Jul 18, 2020 2:53:08 GMT -5
"I'm on my way." Chris says as he puts the thoughts of the gem behind him and heads to the location that Carrie and now Wicz were located. He cut his engine about a block away and let it coast before braking close to Wicz and Carrie. He then examines what the other two are seeing. "Some kind of cult?" Chris says.
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