Chapter 3
It was like Sky wanted me to use my powers with the way he was walking, or he was trying to lose me. Not that I couldn't have kept up but using my powers left me drained for a period of time after. Finally, we made it to the simulation room where I guessed we would be training, and the other members of B squad seemed to be prepared and as if routine, Sky moved to join the other members of B squad when he was interrupted by a voice from the speakers within the walls, I guessed.
"Now let's start with some Krybots, everyone else lets clear out and see what cadet Cameron's got", Commander Cruger said.
Everyone cleared out and Sky pointed me to where I should stand, and when I got there the scenery changed and I was in some warehouse with a lot of boxes, and in front of me were 3 robots, which naturally I assumed were the 'Krybots' and they charged at me, so I kicked the closest one as hard as I could and it fell back for a moment and got right back up while the other two both leapt for me so I sped past the both of them getting behind the one I kicked and since it was farther away I grabbed it from behind and flipped it onto its back hard, it didn't get back up this time. Then I sped back to the other two and began fighting with them, I raised my arms to block when they attacked, and couldn't help but feel a sharp pang of pain but I ignored it and quickly swept their legs grounding them then I broke a pipe from the wall and took to using it to attack them, I swung the pipe as hard as I could towards their heads and the next thing I knew, I saw their robotic heads lying a few feet away. The bodies disappeared and the scenery vanished.
"That was a good first try, however, I couldn't help but notice how worn out you were when you first sped up and how worn out you are now having only faced three Kryobots, cadet Cameron there will be a lot more than three Kryobots out in the field when facing criminals. As a first attempt this was acceptable but is extremely unacceptable in the field, it is quite obvious you need to build up your stamina and your fighting techniques could use a little work too...Luckily that's why you are being paired with cadet Tate...", Commander Cruger critiqued. Then looking over at Sky briefly he continued.
"I expect he will shape you up, and help strengthen your weaker areas", Commander Cruger concluded. Then he exited the room.
I couldn't help but feel he was right I was tired from the first time I used my speed, and I was exhausted now and it wasn't until I exhaled that I'd realized I'd been holding in my breath, awaiting his verdict. Then I felt a hand on my shoulder, it was another cadet in a green uniform who was called Bridge, "don't worry about that, it is just the kind of impression the commander leaves...but hey you were pretty fast back there, how did it feel?", Bridge asked honestly curious.
"Well when I run everything gets really slow and everything feels heightened and I'm in the zone and then when I stop I get hit by this wave of exhaustion...so that's not fun," I replied. Which rewarded me a chuckle from Bridge and the others who had gathered around during the conversation.
"But hey I heard you guys had powers too what are they?", I asked.
"No time you heard the commander, you need to practise and that starts now...", Sky cut in saying. But as if on cue the alarms went off and the rangers as if it was typical Tuesday, ran right out of the training room, and I followed easily but slower by my standards, I must still be drained from giving my all for the test I thought. The Rangers exited the building but I was stopped by Kat who said I couldn't assist the others to beat Juggerbrunt till I had a morpher of my own.
"Sorry, Kat but that isn't how I do if people are in trouble I have to help", I said and immediately sped out off there to the battle, where I found Kryobots and the other rangers with an ugly looking alien with tough metal skin.
"Ready!", I heard Jack say.
"Ready!", the other rangers replied in unison. Then they all shouted, "SPD Emergency!".
I was dazzled and then with weapons in hand they charged towards the Krybots and alien criminal, I started over to join them and then from the corners of my eyes quickly saw two civilians that were about to be hurt by Kryobots, and seeing the other rangers occupied I sped over and stepped in front of the civilians just as the Kryobots were about to strike the civilians and took the blow for them. I was struck down hard letting out a painful grunt but got back up grabbing the few civilians and running them out of there with the last piece of strength I could muster, and then inevitably took to passing out.
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When I came too, I was in the infirmary again with the Z, Syd, Bridge, Jack and Sky sitting around me. "What are you guys doing here?", I asked oblivious to what could make them want to come down here a second time. At first, I thought one of them was hurt but I counted again and all of them were here.
"Ummm, we're here for you silly," Syd said as if it was obvious.
"But why?," I asked still confused.
"Because you're our teammate and you got hurt saving people today," Z said.
"Yeah that was very brave of you," Sky mentioned.
"...Woah, Woah, woah, praise from you?!" I asked surprised that Sky could muster a word of praise for me since I was pretty sure he disliked me.
"And...now I regret it", he replied.
"What about the criminal?", I asked.
"We brought him to justice?", Jack said smugly.
I stood up feeling amazing since I was healed, the others on the other hand, were quite shocked. "Woah, calm down, speed healing remember", I assured them.
"Well now that you're all healed up let's start training if you really want praise you're going to have to earn it, and that starts with some more training simulations", Sky started with a glint in his eyes, while the others rolled their eyes. I however did not share his feelings and groaned, "Ohhhhh, ahhhh, on second thought I crashed onto the bed again, "Actually, I am not feeling so good, in fact, I think I may have to stay in bed for the rest of my life."
"Nice try", Sky chuckled grabbing me and pulling me out of the bed and while I struggled, and he showed the superior strength as he pulled me out the infirmary. "Noooooo, I said I was still injured", I whined.
