Gathering of the Power Rangers [Closed for now]

[morphitudinous]

Having posted his call for the Rangers to report to the Command Center immediately whenever they had time, there was little Billy could do but stand in the circle of consoles and wait. With dim blue lights twinkling along the walls, he could just about see his hand in front of his face.

Maybe he should have asked someone to bring a flashlight.

Shaking that thought off, he started preparing a speech for the others in his head, reminding himself of all the rules and ideals. The threshold of a new beginning. What an exciting and nerve-wracking place to be.

I wish you were here, Billy thought as the light reflected off the empty glass tube. But wishing wouldn't bring anyone back, as the past year had proven. The Rangers were his responsibility now, and he'd have to improvise.

Starting with the first few Rangers. He hoped they would make it through the door safely, and further that they wouldn't trip.

((A guest will be dropping in already, but depending on how the conversation goes others might be asked to come by later. Let's go!))

Comments

[potentialmonkey.livejournal.com]

"AUGH!" Came a shout, followed by a series of loud bangs.

"Who the heck put those stairs there?"

[nothawkingbird.livejournal.com]

Why was it so dark in here? Kate moved slowly, feeling along the walls as she made her way inside.

"Ok, we starting on practice already or somebody forget to pay electricity bill?"

[andyallgrownup.livejournal.com]

Andy looked around in the darkness as he walked forward. "So, is everyone here yet?"

[bonnypiperlad]

There's a very faint thud from the general direction of the entrance, followed by a muffled oath. A few moments later, Jamie emerges from the general area, looking vaguely disgruntled.

"Could ye have not mentioned to bring torches, Billy?"

[thewunderkind]

And of course Lash had to arrive last. And just like the others, a trip, a fall and a few pg-rated swears later her head peeked into the room.

"You'd...think I would have noticed that there." Urgh, so frustrating!

Starting Explanation

[morphitudinous]

Once all five were present, Billy could begin his explanation.

"Welcome to the Command Center, the base of all Power Ranger operations on my world. It's not fully functional, and it's normally not as dark and perilous as you all found it today," he joked, awkwardly scratching his neck.

"Anyway, I called you all here to explain the power I was forced to give to you, what it all entails, and ask each of you whether you want to keep the morpher. If you do keep it, there are two simple rules of conduct to follow---there were originally three, but I've broken the third rule so thoroughly aboard Stacy that Zordon would be ashamed."

Strangely, Billy turned and glanced apologetically over his shoulder at the empty glass tube behind him. "I'll explain the nature of the Power at first. As I'm sure you noticed, morphing enhanced your strength, reflexes, and ability to take hits. If you weren't sure what to do, it also provided guidance in combat. The thin spandex-like material is actually composed of a network of nanofibers that distributes the force of blows to soften them, and it blocks most acidic substances. Even when the power's not active, it will speed up your body's healing processes."

Judging by the glazed looks on their faces, he paused. "I'm sorry, I tend to ramble about technicalities if I'm not stopped. Do you have any questions so far?"

((Dustin/Cam/Peter, feel free to be here too, or you can come later.))

Meanings and Oaths

[morphitudinous]

((Keep asking question above! I just want to have this up to keep it organized---tag when you're ready.))

Once everything was reasonably well understood, Billy folded his hands and took a deep breath. This was it---this was their moment.

"All right...now I have a question for you. Listen carefully, because I need to explain what it means."

Suddenly, Billy wished he was a mere head in a tube. He'd probably appear more impressive and imposing than the young nerd standing before the new recruits now.

"So far, you know what Power Rangers do and how the powers work. Individually, we're not exceptionally powerful compared to the other superheroes. A Ranger team's main advantage is its unity. We're a cohesive unit, a team that stands together."

"That's how the original Power Ranger team on my Earth operated. We were already a group of close friends when we were summoned by Zordon, a powerful wizard, to take up his power and engagee in battle against the witch invading Earth. He chose us because we were fairly moral and trustworthy, and we could fight...well, to be precise, they could fight. I was only useful for my brain at first, but they trained me. I'm still training to catch up with the rest of you now."

"When we took up the power, we had to agree to follow three rules: never escalate a fight unless forced to, never use our powers for personal gain, and never reveal your identity as a Ranger to anyone. Suffice to say that I've thoroughly broken the third rule, but I believe the first two still stand. We don't believe in punitive pre-emptive strikes. We fight when the situation calls for it. And with the Ohm as our opponents, it definitely does---they killed almost everyone we knew and thousands of planets in between. If you're going to join up with us, then I ask you to please respect the first two rules. They define us as Rangers. Can you do that?"