leeta468 - i could drop it off on the last chapter, but i'm not, this chapter is the last chapter and will conclude this story, i'm glad you really liked the story.
Chapter Six – Rainbow Restart
A chilly wind blew past him as he walked in town. It was Christmas Eve and every shop was holding last minute sales, then closing early. He had already bought everyone a gift, except for Swan. Sighing, Doggie zips ups his leather jacket as he looks around. Swan didn't want any jewelry, since it would get in the way of repairing the Dekamachines. Suddenly his license goes off. Grabbing it, he opens the communications.
"Hey, boss, just thought I let you know that Ban is coming to visit for Christmas." Hoji's voice said through Doggie's license.
"Thanks for letting me know, I should find him something." Doggie said.
"No problem." Hoji said, then cut the line.
Kruger suddenly started to chuckle softly as a thought cam to mind. Walking into a nearby store, he looks around until he spots two water guns sitting on the shelf. "Won't he get a kick out of this?" He whispered to himself, picking up the package and heading to the check out.
On his way back to Dekabase, he is attracted to a nearby commotion. Looking behind him, he spots someone running, with someone chasing him, yelling "thief, give me back my purse". Cocking his head, he watches the man as he got closer, and once in range, grabs his arm and holds him.
"Hey, let me go!" the thief said.
"Why?" Kruger asked calmly.
" 'Cause I don't want to hurt you."
"Go ahead and try." He said. The thief attempted to trip Doggie, who snapped his grip long enough to adjust himself. Within a matter of seconds, the purse was in his hand.
"Uh, what!" the thief looked at his hands, then at the dog.
"You're lucky I'm off duty today." Kruger said, handing the purse to its owner, "you're also lucky it's Christmas time, otherwise I'd arrest you here and now for theft."
"Y… you're a cop?"
"SPD." He said, flashing his license.
"Th… Thank you." He muttered. He seemed pleased not to be arrested.
"But…" Doggie said, causing the thief to stop, "…If I catch you again, or anyone from SPD or the Police, it's double time." He warned.
"Understood." He said, then took off running.
"Thank you for stopping him." The lady said.
"Even off duty, I'm here to stop any crime." Doggie said, "but you are most welcome."
"You seem troubled." She said. Kruger recognized her to be an ESPer. He nodded to her predicament. "You should go to a small time jeweler, I think he had something of unique value you may want to see."
"Where is this shop?" Doggie asked.
"Oh, not far from the Dekabase, you'll probably pass it on your way back." She said, walking off. "You'll know it when you see it."
Doggie didn't have a chance to say 'thank you' before she rounded the corner and vanished. Shaking his head, he starts back to Dekabase, keeping an eye out for that shop. Ten minutes later, he walks into the shop the lady told him about. It had poor lighting and was only slightly warmer then what it was outside. He didn't see the owner anywhere, so he started to look at what he had. Each item had its uniqueness, even those that looked identical, Doggie could see where they were different. Just when he was about to leave the counter, he spots something hidden.
The item, a bracelet, was gold with gems embedded in it. There were only seven gems on it, each he could identify in the dim light to correspond with each color of the rainbow. It didn't take him long to figure out where the gems came from, but he gold he didn't recognize.
"You've spotted my finest work." A scared, shivered voice said. Doggie looks up and sees a human walk forward. "I'll let you know, it took forever to gets those of which made what you see."
"I figured that, seeing how bad this place is and what kind of business you get." Doggie said softly, "That and Anubis Gems are an extremely expensive import."
"You know those gems?" the man asked, walking over.
"Of course, I'm an Anubis Seijin." Doggie said. "I'd recognize them anywhere."
"I see." He said.
"But I don't recognize the gold, it's not Earth's gold."
"Chiryo Gold." The man said, "another expensive import." He said, "I made the bracelet in this very shop, thus making it an Earthen Bracelet."
Anubis Gems embedded in Chiryo Gold, made here on Earth? Doggie thought, looking back at the bracelet. Swan would love this. I just know it.
"How much is it?" Doggie asked.
"5 million bon." The man said, "surely, no one like you would have that kind of money, considering what you Dekas get for salary?"
"That really depends." Doggie said, grabbing his wallet, "On how long one has been in the Special Police, and if they save up money from their paychecks." Grabbing his card, he looks at the man with a smile in his eyes.
"Alright, then, let me see the card and the bracelet is yours."
"Take an extra 5 million and fix this place up." Doggie said, "Consider it my Christmas Gift to you."
The man looked at Doggie, surprise in his eyes, but he quickly nodded and took the 10-million bon out of Doggie's account, then gave the card back and took out the bracelet.
"This place will be much better come this time of year next year." The man said as Doggie put his card away and picked up the velvet case with the bracelet inside.
"I'll be sure to visit." Doggie said, "Now I must take my leave, I have to wrap up another present and prepare for the party the base is having tomorrow."
"Farewell." The man called as Doggie exited the shop and hurried back to the base. The sun was started to set at this point and he didn't have a lot of time to finish getting ready for the party.
Half an hour later, Doggie was back in Dekabase. Stopping by his room real quick, he drops off the water guns and velvet case and heads to the Dekaroom. Inside he spots Hoji working at one of the computers.
"Did Ban say when he was going to arrive?" Doggie asked, walking over.
"Sometime tomorrow." The blue deka said.
"Okay." He said, stopping by his desk. He grabbed something, though Hoji couldn't see what, then left the room.
"Huh, wonder what has his fur sticking together?" Hoji wondered aloud before getting back to work.
The next day, everyone gathers in the hanger bay waiting for Ban to arrive. There was tension in Swan's eyes, and one could easily tell she was not getting enough sleep at night. For three nights she has evaded sleep because of a haunting nightmare she had when she collapsed in Doggie's arms a few days ago. She stood next to Kruger, hoping the voices in her head would go away, they only soften, nothing more. As the ship came in, Swan looked up.
When Ban got out of the ship, Murphy, who was happy to see everyone, followed him. The robotic canine raced over to Umeko first, to which the other dekas surrounded them. Ban walked over to Doggie and Swan.
"I convinced Rou to have Murphy returned here." Ban said softly, so the others didn't hear, "My gift to my old pals, you know."
"You have other robotic canines to fulfill the battleizer?" Doggie asked in the same tone.
"Yup." He says.
"Shall we head to the Dekaroom and begin the party?" Swan asked, her voice tired.
"Yes!" the team shouted, causing Doggie to back up slightly. Kruger, Swan, and Ban all watched as the team heads off with Murphy right behind them.
"When I accepted Numa's offer in being a Chief, I certainly didn't know what I was getting into." Doggie commented as the trio follows behind slowly.
"So what's been happening recently?" Ban asks.
Doggie looks at Swan, who lowers her head. Putting a comforting hand on her shoulder, he looks at Ban, and then shakes his head. Ban quickly took that as 'not now' shake. Once they entered the room, everyone was already singing Christmas carols.
"Everyone, Grab the one gift you are going to pass out." Doggie called, "that'll be the last gift handed out." Everyone was quick to obey, grabbing a gift and sitting down in a circle. Sitting down next to Swan, Doggie looks at Murphy. "Pass the gifts." He says, and the robot nodded.
...A Solar Eclipse...
Later, the team was down to the final gifts. Doggie held what he was going to give to Swan in his hand, his eyes closed as he listens to everyone chat. Jasmine had just gotten her gift from Umeko, which was a new pair of gloves. Opening his eyes, he looks at Swan out of the corner of his sight, she looked ready to fall asleep.
"Swan-san, your turn." Umeko said as Jasmine slowly took off her old gloves to put on the new ones. Swan nodded, then turn and passed her box to Doggie. Surprised only slightly, the Anubinoid readjusted how he was sitting and took the box. He muttered something in his native language, which Swan smiled to, as he opened the box. Inside was gold bracelets and collar, much like the silver ones he wore. Smiling, he held back a laugh.
"Thanks, Swan." He said, then removed his bracelets to put on the gold ones. Swan got on her knees and helped him with his collar. Once the gold collar was on, he looks at the team. "It doesn't stand out, does it?"
"No, it actually looks great." Sen said. Tetsu nodded in agreement.
"Your turn, Boss." Hoji said.
Doggie sighed, then pulled out he velvet case he has been holding. He passes it to Swan, who takes it into her own hands. Opening the case, Swan found a piece of paper inside. It read: Anubis Gems embedded in Chiryo Gold, a masterpiece of Earth, just think for a minute… I'm from Anubis, your from Chiryo, we now live on Earth… fits doesn't it? Removing the piece of paper, she saw just what Doggie's note meant. Pulling out the bracelet, she noted each gem was a midnight color of Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet, she couldn't wait for a rainbow to show, remembering when Doggie told her how Anubis Gems worked.
"They're, dull." Tetsu noted.
"Just wait for a rainbow to appear." Swan said, putting it on, "It'll come to life then." She then turned to Doggie, a tired smile on her face.
"Is that everything?" Doggie asked, looking at Ban.
"Just once last thing." Ban said, taking in on the cue, "Murphy is staying here when I leave."
"Why isn't he returning with you?" Sen asked.
"Murphy misses you guys." Ban said, petting the canine, "So he's staying here now."
Umeko jumped up with a cheer, causing Swan to back up against Doggie, worried that the excited deka would hit her accidentally. Jasmine also stood up, dancing with Umeko as the boys stand off to the side, shaking their heads. Doggie stood up, and then helped Swan up. Ban then turned and looked at Doggie, his license just in view. Doggie nodded gently, not wanting to give it away.
"Let's go to the beach." Doggie said, winking at both Swan, then at Ban.
"Okay, everyone follow me!" Ban said, then left the room. The others quickly followed him, with Swan and Doggie taking the rear.
"We're not really going to the beach, are we?" She asks in a low voice.
"What would you tell them in order to get into the training room on their day off?" Doggie asked, as they quickly took a shortcut to the room.
"Good question." Swan said.
Hiding in the darken room, Doggie and Swan waited for the team to show up. They didn't have to wait long before the group entered, Umeko obviously having an upset face on.
"I thought we were going to the beach?" Umeko said.
"One second." Ban said, then went the panels in the room. After pressing a few buttons, the room simulated a beach. Then Dekamaster and Dekaswan appeared. Tetsu looked ready to fight upon seeing them.
"We'll try to make this painless." Doggie said, punching his fist into his palm. Swan nodded. "The scenario this time, me and Swan have just committed a robbery and you are trying to catch us for questioning."
"Sounds easy enough." Ban said as he and the rest of the team activated their suits, "Right?"
"Uh, Ban, sorry to tell you." Tetsu said, walking over, "Boss can block my Super Lightning fist."
"We can take them still." Ban said. Doggie only looks at the team, a smile hidden under his helmet.
"Ban, don't spaz if you lose." Doggie said.
"Heh." Was Dekared's only response.
"This is going to be fun." Doggie said.
...A Solar Eclipse...
The team exits the training room after only an hour of facing both Swan and Doggie, they were soundly beaten. Night was beginning to settle in as they headed to the dekaroom.
"Well, I think I'm going to retreat early to bed." Jasmine said when they were in the Dekaroom.
"Goodnight." Sen said.
"Hey, I have to jet." Ban said, "It was great seeing you guys."
"Have a safe trip." Tetsu said.
Tetsu, Umeko, Sen, and Hoji were still in the dekaroom. Swan went off to work on adjustments to the base and Doggie sat down and began to work upon the report he had to send to Numa. As the evening slowly changed into the night, the team slowly disperses out of the room. Before long, Doggie realizes he is in the room by himself. He continued to work on his report, wanting to get it done before he heads to bed himself.
Having lost track of time, and so focused on his report that it startled him when Swan laid a hand on his arm. He dropped his pen as he felt his whole body tremble.
"Sorry." Swan whispered.
"It's alright." He says. He glances at his computer clock, it was nearly 11 p.m. "I should head to bed, it's getting late."
"I was wondering if I could…um…" Swan started, but she didn't know how to finish it. Doggie looks at her as she fidgets nervously.
'Poor girl's wondering if she could spend the night in your room, Tang's spirit's been haunting her.' The Guard Dog said tiredly.
You didn't get him to the gate? Doggie wonders in surprise.
'The Jerk literally fought me off, lucky I didn't get hurt.' The Guard Dog said. Doggie smiles mentally. 'But I know a way to get at him again, if you help me out.'
Walking over, he grabs Swan's hand and leads her out of the dekaroom. He knew the only way to help Swan was to be with her for one night and get into her dreams. Stopping outside his door long enough to unlock it, the two enter quietly. Removing his uniform, Doggie tosses it onto his bed and walks over to his fridge to get a bottle of water out. Swan found herself walking over to his closet, where his leather jacket was hanging.
Swan has heard Doggie talk about a picture he has never seen, but knew it was taken. Whenever she asked him where it could be, he would always say 'My dad promised he would always keep it with him, so it's probably gone for good.' Gone as in the fire. Swan thought as she looked on the inside of the jacket Doggie had. As her fingers traced the inside, one of her nails got caught on something. Finding that odd, since Doggie claimed to be no inside pockets on the jacket, she takes a closer look. A small pocket, just big enough to hide something, reaching into it, she feels a small case. Grabbing it, she pulls it out.
What she held was a small protective case, inside it was a picture of a dark blue dog, and light blue dog and a pup between them. The pup looked just like Doggie, and she knew this was what he always wanted to see. What a way to round off Christmas. She thought as she looked over her shoulder. Doggie was sitting on the couch he had, sipping his water. Walking over, careful to keep the picture hidden, she sits down next to him. I think I'll give it to him tomorrow, though, it's late and I'm tired. Swan thought, then cuddled next to Doggie.
The Anubinoid looked down at her, it wasn't long before she was sound asleep. He was happy, she needed her rest. After watching her for a few minutes, Doggie himself dozed off. Finding himself in the spiritual realm, he looks around. He spots Swan not to far away being harassed by another spirit. Getting over there, he finds an invisible barrier between him and Swan.
"I have to find her wavelengh." He muttered softly, placing his hand on the barrier, "Stay close, Guard Dog, it you want to get in."
"Consider me close." The black and red dog said, then stood in front of Doggie, "Just get the barrier open."
Focusing, Doggie soon had a small portion of the barrier down, enough for the Guard Dog to slip past. Watching the black dog, he quickly tackles his prey. As soon as the spirit was away from Swan, the rest of the barrier dropped, allowing Doggie to get in. going over to Swan's side, he recognizes the spirit as Tang.
"You cannot get rid of me." Tang said, standing his ground, "Nothing you do can get rid of me."
"That's were you are wrong." Doggie said, "The Devil will be here any moment to take care of you for good."
Tang jumps after Doggie, but is intercepted by a strange being. The newcomer pushes Tang back, and walks forward. The creature had no visible body, only armor that was red and purple, he also had a staff he held on too.
"Enough evading, ruining one's rest only adds to your time." His voice was like a volcano ready to erupt.
"I will never go in until Swan is mine at last." Tang said.
"Corruption, temptation, blind desire…" the creature said, "had you not these, then maybe you and Swan would have gone far." He then turned and looked at Doggie and Swan, who just stood there. "Enough dreaming, rest and recover, leave this to the guards and I."
"Thank you." Doggie said, then he and Swan left the dream world to a dreamless sleep.
Swan woke first when the first rays of the sun entered Doggie's room. She felt rested and ready to take on the day. Upon realizing that Doggie was still sleeping, Swan tried not to move to much as she tries to get the picture of Doggie's family into her free hand, Swan looks at it again. They were a happy bunch, an innocent family. Slipping from Doggie's grip, he mumbles something in his language as he collapses onto the couch. Holding back a laugh, Swan looks around for a piece of paper and a pen. Once she found them, she wrote up a message and placed the picture on top of the paper, then left the room quietly. Going to the dekaroom, she finds the team sitting around. She takes quick note it's almost 10 in the morning.
"Sleep in?" Jasmine asked, looking at Swan.
"Sort of." Swan said, then glanced outside. A rainbow was sitting out there. Lifting her hand up, she looks at the bracelet, where the gems were shining to their fullest color. The team walks over and looks at them.
"They were dull yesterday!" Tetsu said, unable to believe the sight.
"Anubis Gems," Swan said, lowering her arm, "Whenever a rainbow is in the area that the gems are in, they glow."
"That's so cool." Umeko said.
"So when the rainbow vanishes, so will the glow?" Sen asked.
Swan nods. "I don't know when Doggie will be up, though." She says
"That's alright." Hoji said, "He looked like he needed rest as much as you did."
"You look better today." Jasmine noted, "Did you sleep well last night?"
"Yes, I think so." Swan said, she then sighed softly, "Let's just hope things remain quiet for a while."
...A Solar Eclipse...
Doggie woke up on the couch by noontime. Pushing himself up, he tries to shake the sleepiness out of his body. On the table by the couch were his bottle of water, which was still half full, sat, he spotted a note and some sort of a case. Sitting on the couch, he reads the note.
'I know how badly you wanted to see that picture of your family. You told me that leather jacket was your father's then I remembered that you often said your father would keep that picture on him wherever he went. You've always had the picture, you just couldn't find it.'
Doggie read the note again. It was Swan's handwriting, but she didn't leave her name anywhere that he could see without moving the small case. Slowly, he reaches out for the case and picks it up, underneath the case said 'with love, Swan', and he knew this was important.
Flipping it, he just stared at the picture. Swan had found the one picture he wanted to see when he was a pup. He felt himself quiver slightly, he was happy, yet he wanted to cry. After a few moments he puts on a white shirt and then he grabs the leather jacket and heads up to the Dekaroom.
"Boss!" Everyone said as he entered. He nods to them, then looks at Swan.
"Want to go to the Dino Restaurant?" he asks Swan, and she smiled.
"Sure, they have some good curry." She said. As they started to leave, Doggie turns back to the team.
"Behave yourselves, we'll be back later tonight." He said.
"Boss, when have we let you down?" Hoji asked.
"I'm just saying." Doggie said, then left.
Jasmine smiled. "With this, Case Complete." She said, then the team went about to play some games and work on some work.
And there ends the story, but another is on it's way, one that will talk more about the tragic fire that took Doggie's parents away.
Next Story: Arsonist
Our favorite blue dog loses his temper big time when an old face shows up near a crime scene. Will he be able to trust the Gold dog again, or will the memory of the fire burn away any remaining ashes of their former friendship? What plans does the Gold dog have, and what lies in store for the Dekaranger team? Don't give up, Dekaranger! Fight on, Tokosou Sentai Dekaranger!
Keep an Eye out! Will be up within a week to two weeks!