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Chapter 3 - Losing Battle
"Where is Cadet Carson?" Cruger asked the line of cadets in front of him.
"I haven't seen him all day," Z replied.
"I saw him in the hallway at three today." Jack offered.
"I saw him walking down the hallway with a notebook in his hand," Syd said.
"The last time I saw him is when he was getting dressed," Sky added.
Cruger walked up to Sky. "I want you and Syd to go find him, Cadet."
"Yes Sir." The cadets said saluted Cruger and left the room.
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"What do you think's going on with Bridge?" Syd asked, trying to keep up with Sky.
"I wish I knew. I mean, the only thing he tells me about is the nightmares he has been having since he got back," Sky said, walking even faster.
Syd had to quicken her steps to keep up. "Do you even know where you're going?" she asked, feeling it hard to breathe trying to keep up with him.
"I'm going to start with our room," Sky said simply. Syd didn't feel like arguing with him at the moment. They walked for a few minutes in silence until they reached the door to their room. "Ready?" he asked. Syd gave a nod of her head. The door opened to reveal the mess Bridge had made.
Shock was clear on Syd's face, "What happened here?" she asked, stepping into the room.
Sky was already in there looking over the mess. "I have a theory," he said, walking into the bathroom. He noticed the smashed glass and looked at his reflection in the shattered mirror.
"Do you think someone came in here and took Bridge against his will?" Syd asked, picking up the broken alarm clock.
Sky was only half listening to her; he was busy trying to piece together what had happened. After a minute he had the answer, "Bridge did this himself."
Syd looked at him, "Why would he do this?" she asked, walking towards him.
"Because he hates himself for being one of Broodwing's pawns. He kept it all inside himself, not telling anyone, until finally it became to much for him and he lashed out," Sky said, picking up a page from Bridge's notebook.
Syd looked at him, "Using that criminal profiling you know so well."
Sky smiled sadly and said, "Yep, and want to hear something else?"
Syd gave him a curious look, "What is it Sky?"
Sky stood up and motioned for Syd to follow him out. Once in the hallway walking away from the room he told her. "My guess is he wants revenge, so he's going after Broodwing right this minute.'' Sky had a serious look on his face.
"We should tell Cruger about this," Syd said.
Without answering her, Sky took off running. Syd sighed and followed.
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Piggy place…
Bridge walked into the café-like area Piggy ran. Piggy was cleaning a table when he saw Bridge.
"Hi. How can I help SPD today?'' Piggy asked, trying to sound helpful.
Bridge stopped right in front of him, "Where is Broodwing?" he asked in a cold voice.
Piggy jumped a little at the sound of Broodwing's name. "Broodwing? How would I know where he is?" Piggy said in a shaking voice.
"Don't play games with me! Where the hell is Broodwing?" Bridge said in a loud voice.
Piggy fell to the ground shaking like a leaf. He looked up into Bridge's eyes; they were filled with anger. "Ok, I heard rumors of him having a hide out at Pier 16."
Bridge looked at him for a long moment and said, "Thank you," and walked away.
Piggy waited for him to leave before pulling out the communicator that Broodwing had given him.
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SPD Base…
Sky explained everything that had happened in his room and told the others what he thought might have happened to Bridge. There was long pause; each ranger lost in their own thoughts.
Cruger was sitting in his seat with both hands folded. "We need to find him before he finds Broodwing," the Commander finally said, breaking the uneasy quiet. The rangers saluted and ran out the door. Cruger sat in his chair and gave a little growl. "Carson what is wrong with you?" he asked the empty room.
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Pier 16…
Bridge arrived at the pier. The smell of sea air filled his nose. He went to remove his glove on his right hand but saw he wasn't wearing either of his gloves. Bridge shrugged it off and waved his hand, trying to find Broodwing's energy signature. After a moment he hit gold. A nearby warehouse was glowing with evil energy. Bridge smiled and walked towards it.
"I have the upper hand on this bat freak," Bridge said to himself as he approached the door. With a wave of his hand the door blew inwards. Thank you Broodwing for giving me these powers to destroy you with he thought to himself with a grim smile as he entered the warehouse. It was empty expect for the giant robot in it.
Bridge looked up at it, "Well Broodwing I see you have been keeping busy," he said it. Bridge then began to walk around the robot, checking it out. "Nice tech," he said as he circled the robot for the second time. "To bad I have to blow it up before bat brains can use it," Bridge added as he pulled out his morpher.
"SPD EMERGENCY BATLLIZER MODE!" Bridged yelled and in a flash of light he morphed into the Green SPD Battlizer Ranger. The Green Ranger was about to jump in the robot when he was hit by a strong beam of energy that sent him flying hard in a nearby wall. The Green Ranger fell face first onto the floor and demorphed.
Bridge looked up at the figure coming out of the shadows. "Broodwing," he hissed as he tried to get up.
Broodwing was carrying a laser gun on his shoulder. "Hello Bridge, nice of you to drop by after all this time." Bridge just glared at him. Broodwing laughed as he walked closer to injured ranger.
Bridge managed to get onto his knees. "You're going to pay for what you did to me and my friends." He then suddenly got to his feet and charged at Broodwing.
Broodwing threw out his left hand and it hit Bridge, sending him flying a few meters away from Broodwing. "Don't even think you can defeat me little man," Broodwing said as he snapped his fingers and an Orange-head and Blue-head Krybot appeared out of nowhere and each grabbed one of Bridge's arms.
Bridge tried to fight back but his chest was killing him. "I will kill you Broodwing; you will pay for you done," Bridge yelled at Broodwing.
"Load him into the robot so I can get this new plan into action," Broodwing ordered. The Blue and Orange-head did as they were told and dragged Bridge into the robot. Broodwing laughed as Bridge cursed and struggled to get free. After they had successfully got him inside, Broodwing said out loud, "Thank you Piggy. For once you did something right." Then he entered his robot too…
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Chapter three is done. Chapter 4 coming soon. Please review.