Reflections 12
Cruger on team
Everything I've hoped and more…
I knew it would be hard from the start. Trying to merge five strong willed young adults and make them a team. Most would think I'm crazy. But they never let me down. They often doubted my faith in them but I never doubted my faith in home. They always compared themselves to the A-squad, but I reminded them if the A-squad were so amazing they never would have been captured in the first place. They had never been captured.
Each of them has grown over this past year. They've become everything I've hoped and more. Sure it was difficult at the beginning with the tension between Jack and Sky and the general adjustments of each other. But they never wavered in their commitment to SPD or each other. When duty called, they answered without fail. They will be remembered as one of the greatest teams of SPD ever.
Five rangers, five different personalities. Jack Landors, strong and wise; patient and determined. He became the leader I saw on the street. He took care of his team, leading by example, and defending them when necessary. He was respected by each of his teammates. Sky Tate was the epitome of the SPD cadet. Determined and the strongest member of the team, he became even stronger when he let go of his jealousy of Jack. Slowly he became the man his dad would be proud of.
Bridge Carson relied heavily on his instinct. Despite his goofy demeanor, he was seriously devoted to his teammates. His powers were great and often a hindrance to him personally, but he never complained about his gift. He was determined to use his gift in the fight of good against evil.
Z Delgado is the fire of the team. She will go to the wall for you, and always up for an adventure. Her free spirit got her into trouble sometimes, but everyone knew that she was loyal to the core. There was a spark in Sydney Drew's eyes that made me notice her. Despite her beautiful appearance, she was always in the fight and never let her teammates down. She was the glue of the B-squad, her friendly cheerful manner kept the group relaxed. Syd as she was affectionately called by her friends was the most trusted member of the team. The two girls had the power to make the males on the team do pretty much whatever they wanted without them knowing it. How else did Bridge, Sky, and Jack end up in Syd's fashion show?
Jack's moved on now, and Sky has been promoted to red ranger with Bridge following him up the ranks to blue. However they turned down the offer to be A-squad. They didn't need the recognition, they knew who they were. The best SPD officers the Academy had to offer. I'm not sure what the future holds once this war is over, but I know the best is yet to come for each of them.