1Love/Hate Relationships in the Making
The Mystic Rangers froze when they heard their teacher speak. It was almost as bad as being caught acting up in school by the principal. Seeing Daggeron's face twisted in confusion and disappointment made Nick and his friends cringe. Clare tried to cut through the stifling tension in the room by uttering the words:
"Ummm...I can explain..." She started.
Jazz looked at the new person who walked in and her breath left her. She laid her green eyes on his wavy, black hair and dark brown eyes. He was a couple of inches taller than she was and his facial hair was cut perfectly. When he spoke she lost herself in his smooth, dreamy accent. As she looked at him, only one thought dominated her mind:
"How can anybody be that handsome?" She thought.
That thought was interrupted by Clare's continuing explanation of the series of events that culminated to where they were now.
"Well, long story short, I goofed up another magic spell and...brought them here. TA-DA!"
She held out her hands like the proverbial magician's lovely assistant; she tried so hard to make her screw-up not seem so...screwed up. She gave her winning smile that no living soul could stay mad at...not even Daggeron who just sighed and chuckled. Somehow, he had a feeling that was what happened.
"And blue boy here was yelling at his teammate for believing in magic!" Vida added with venom.
Sky gritted his teeth in frustration, he had to set the record straight once and for all and he didn't care who he offended in the process.
"For the last time, THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS MAGIC!"
Hearing Sky shout made Jazz cringe uncomfortably and Daggeron noticed immediately. He walked up to the SPD Blue Ranger prepared to defend his team...and the woman who was looking down at the ground.
"You're wrong, my friend. Magic does exist. And it seems this young lady believes in it almost as much as Chip does." He says as his eyes fall on Jazz. "Although I don't think that's possible." He thought chuckling.
He stood in front of Jazz who was still looking at the floor; there was something about her that he felt the need to protect. He took his hand and cupped her chin, gently lifting her face to look into his. When he looked upon her face, he was instantly enchanted by Jazz's honeydew green eyes and fiery red hair. He was nearly rendered speechless and the only word he could think of was:
"Beautiful." He thought.
Jazz looked into Daggeron's smiling eyes and her heart was nearly beating out of her chest. Having him stand so close to her; he looked strong, but his touch was so tender. Her mind was having a very difficult time trying to put together a cogent thought and even if she could, she could barely speak. He literally took her breath away. After standing there like a mannequin for a few minutes, she found her voice and risked sounding like a squeaky mouse to ask her question.
"Um, not to sound rude..."
Everyone glared at Sky when she said that word.
"...but who are you?" She asked in a quiet tone.
Daggeron smile reached his eyes and that just made Jazz flush a bit.
"I am Daggeron, the Solaris Knight and the Mystic Rangers' teacher." He took a step back and bowed slightly at the waist in front of the purple ranger. "And you are?"
Jazz couldn't believe it...a real knight. Not just a guy who claims to be one and acts the part, a real living, breathing...handsome knight! "Just like in my books! Oh, wow! If this is a dream, I don't wanna wake up!" She thought to herself. Finally finding her voice again, she looked at the knight to give her answer.
"I'm Jasmine...nice to meet you." She replied shyly.
"Milady, the pleasure is all mine."
Daggeron gently took Jazz's right hand and kissed it the way a true gentleman would...no, the way a true knight would. Jazz let out a small gasp, blushed lightly and turned her face away. What was he doing to her? Whatever it was, she liked it. He made her feel...pretty. All the girls who were standing behind her and were watching the scene unfold, squealed. The Rocca sisters whispered to each other during such a romantic display.
"Can you say Love Connection? Vida asked her mermaid sister.
"Definitely a perfect match." Maddie agreed.
"Oh, I don't believe this!"
Sky groaned in annoyance and his face twisted as if he was about to lose his lunch. The females in the room shot daggers at him and the comment he made. A few of the other guys stepped back; they knew better than to pick apart romance and if Sky wasn't careful, HE was the one who was going to be picked apart. Syd, who was a staunch defender of affairs of the heart, stood in front of her ex-boyfriend shaking her head in shame.
"What, Sky? You don't believe in romance either? I happen to think it's sweet." Syd replied.
"No, what I don't believe is how someone, who has basically sworn off men back home, gets suckered in by this guy so easily. But then I guess someone who believes in something as silly as magic is dumb enough to fall for anything."
His friends just couldn't believe that Sky said what he did. As if his comments he said to her before arriving at Root Core weren't scathing enough; he topped himself this time. Jazz's face that had such a bright smile, instantly fell and she resumed her previous action of looking at the ground sadly when she heard Sky's cutting remark. Daggeron's face furrowed in anger and went into 'fearless protector' mode. He marched towards Sky and stood between him and Jazz ready to defend the red haired damsel.
"How dare you! I will not stand here and allow you to insult this lady!" He shouted angrily.
Jazz didn't know what to think at this point. Here she was, having Sky insult her, like he usually does, and a real knight comes to her rescue. This really was a dream come true for her. He had a fire in his eyes that even shocked his students. The SPD rangers only saw one person talk to sky like that...Commander Doggie Cruger.
"Whoa, remind me never to make him mad." Chip thought to himself.
"I didn't insult her, I was telling the truth! You can't be too intelligent if you believe in something as ridiculous as magic! And that includes you!"
"Batten down the hatches, we're going down!"
Xander shouted as he pushed his teammates and new friends back from the imminent blowup. But Alli had a better idea. She walked to Daggeron, who was two seconds away from tearing Sky out the frame, and pulled him back to make her suggestion.
"Allow me, Daggeron." She offered.
"Of course."
"Get the crash helmets ready, V!" Xander shouted before moving back.
END OF CHAPTER 8
Okay, Daggeron was PISSED OFF! And Just what does Alli have planned for Blue Boy SPD? We'll find out in the next chapter. I doubt Sky wants to know, though. ;)
