Power Rangers GPX SIU episode 3: Grab the Bull by the Horns
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"Um, is Sean okay?" Hitomi asked while Sean sulked on one end of the table at the Student Center the next Monday.
"I'm not sure," said Maria. "He looks kind of depressed."
"That's because the Bears lost yesterday," Rob said, interrupting their conversation (while still dressed in his SIU police uniform).
"Oh," said Hitomi. "Is that bad?"
"It's very bad," said Rob. "I would suggest not going anywhere near him for a while, he needs to be left alone. Don't say anything about that loss. In fact, don't say anything to me or anyone else today, either."
"It's just a game," said Maria.
"It's more than that," said Rob. "It's kind of like how soccer is big in Brazil."
"Oh," said Maria. "Now it makes sense."
"I'll probably have to keep the Packer fans away from the Bears fans," said Rob, "I don't want any trouble."
"Good luck," said Maria. "I think I saw more green than blue." Rob cursed and left, giving Sean a tap on the shoulder. He replied weakly.
"Should we—"
"Just leave him alone," said Maria. "That's how I look after seeing Flamengo lose."
"But you're Venezuelan," said Hitomi, "Oh, you've been living in Brazil. Gomen nasai."
"Esta bien," replied Maria.
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After the lecture class that afternoon, even Kevin noticed Sean's mood, but did not say anything about it. Whenever Sean was in a bad mood, usually the best remedy was to leave him alone. Plus, Kevin had other things to worry about, like what Professor McDonald was going to say about his skipping out on office hours on Tuesday. Okay, enough of that. Kevin had more important things to worry about, like his work with Professor McDonald. "Did you do anything this weekend?" another TA (Teaching Assistant) asked.
"No," said Kevin. "I was too busy with grad school work."
"Oh," said the other TA. "Still sucks that you got transferred out of your section, though."
"It's no big deal," said Kevin. "I didn't want to be teaching that particular section anyway."
"I was afraid you'd have to go in front of a conduct review board," said the other TA as the two walked out of the hall. "I guess Professor McDonald thought it wasn't worth it."
"I asked to be transferred," said Kevin. "The pay dock was his idea."
"That sucks," said the other TA.
"It's sad that Kevin can't be our TA, right?" Maria asked a depressed Sean while the two walked out of class. He didn't answer. "But I guess it's fine anyway. We can't have him getting in trouble for unprofessional behavior." No answer. Then Maria remembered something Rob told her; the best way to get Sean to feel better is to remind him there's still the Bulls and Hawks.
"What do you think of the Bulls?" she asked. He looked at her and shrugged.
"I think they've got something good this year," he said.
"He speaks!" she said with mock jubilation.
"Shut up!"
"Well it got you to talk!" she said.
"Is that what you were trying to do?"
"It worked, didn't it?"
"Whatever," he said. "Just don't say anything about yesterday."
"I'm not going to," she said. "We have some time off, do you want to go to the library?" he stopped and looked at her like she just said something weird.
"Huh?"
She pointed to Morris Library as if she thought he was being an idiot. "I know what you're talking about!" he said, "I just want to know why."
"No reason," she said with a giggle. Sean shook his head. "We can study there."
"Fine," he said. "Might as well."
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"I am getting very weary of these delays, Cedric," Drake said to his second-in-command. Cedric stood across from Drake's desk, looking very nervous as he tried to explain things, wiping his black hair out of his forehead. "Tell me now why I should not relieve you of your duty."
"We cannot have a set timeline," said Cedric, "Especially when the Rangers get involved, like they did last December."
"Ah, yes," said Drake. "Either way, the other members are getting restless and want me to terminate our project if we do not finish on time."
"Yes, I understand," said Cedric. "But the Rangers, SWORD, FBI and local authorities have undermined our plans."
"And yet they are still nowhere near figuring out our plans," said Drake. "That gives us the advantage. But do not think I am letting you 'off the hook', as the slang term says, any time soon. I want this project done by May at the latest."
"I shall see," said Cedric. "But I can make no promises."
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"How about this one?" Maria asked, picking out a movie in Morris Library.
"I Am Curious Yellow?" he asked. "Why do you want to see that?"
"Because it's such a good movie!" she said, "And because—" she leaned in and whispered in his ear, which made him blush ten shades of red.
"You pervert!" He whisper-shouted.
"I am a modern woman in touch with her sexuality!" she said. "What's wrong with seeing that stuff?"
"I'm just wondering if that's the only thing you like about it," said Sean. "I know you like the romantic stuff, but for the most part, you're not going to find anything. Most of the stuff that could be considered quote, 'romantic' are about affairs."
"Yeah, I don't like that," said Maria. "What do you think?"
"Maybe Castle of Cagliostro," said Sean. "Or some Indiana Jones stuff."
"No," said Maria. "Maybe I could just watch some of Hitomi's anime… if only I could understand it."
"Yeah, good luck with that," said Sean.
"Maybe we could find something about alchemy here," said Maria.
"Good luck with that," said Sean. "I already looked on the website, I didn't find anything."
"Nothing?"
"Well, the Carbondale library probably has something," said Sean. "And maybe there's something at Barnes & Noble over near University Mall. I think Bridge might find something at B&N, because she likes to go over to that part of town."
"She'd do that for you?"
"Maybe, I don't know," said Sean. "I'll have to ask, and she'll probably wonder why."
"Maybe there's someone on campus," said Maria, "Although that's very unlikely."
"Looks like FMA will have to do for reference," said Sean.
"For now, anyway," said Maria.
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Part of the problem of being a Power Ranger is the constant waiting for an enemy attack. As the Rangers are unaware of the location of the Ouroboros Society or what their plans are, this can sometimes be a while. In the mean time, they can fill up their time by going to SIU Salukis athletic events, even though the basketball team is crap circa 2011, despite a Sweet Sixteen appearance in the 2007 NCAA men's basketball tournament (non-American readers can consult Wikipedia for reference).
The Dawg Pound, SIU's student section, was once the most intimidating student section in the Missouri Valley Conference, but bad times have turned the Dawg Pound from loud and proud to quiet and sad. The author himself was forced to watch this transformation from year to year.
SIU Arena was half-filled for SIU's game against Wichita State out of Wichita (DUH!), Kansas. The Salukis (it's a dog, BTW) and Shockers used to be rivals during the middle of the decade, but ever since Saluki basketball went into decline, the Shockers have turned the rivalry one-sided.
The fight song was playing after the Saluki starting line-up was introduced. For reasons related to copyright, the official lyrics will not be printed, but instead these parody lyrics that are quite popular among SIU students, as sung by Sean, Maria, Aaron and Hitomi:
"Go, Southern go,
That's all the words we know,
Go Southern go,
That's all the words we know
Come on and
Show, Southern show,
That's all the words we know,
Something, something, something now,
Something, something, something,
GO! Southern go!"
"Why do they sing that?" asked Hitomi.
"Don't ask," said Sean. With the Saluki pep band providing the beat, the crowd stomped and clapped for the tip-off, which SIU won. The Salukis took the ball up the court but failed to score and the Shockers scored on their ensuing possession. SIU did not score for 3 minutes and it wasn't until the Senegalese center's lay-up that the Salukis were able to score and the crowd could sit down, save for some of the students.
"I don't want to sit down!" said Hitomi. "I'm going to get behind our team!"
"Yeah, good luck with that," said Sean.
The Salukis played hard, but the Shockers were better. They passed better, shot better, defended better and got all the rebounds while the Salukis could not get their shots off. It was just another bad game for the Salukis, and this was only the first half.
Rob was off-duty and decided to go to the game with Bridget (Sean's older sister) and their daughters, three-year-old Allie and baby Cassie. Cassie was squirming in Bridget's lap while Rob tried to explain the game of basketball to Allie. "You're persistent," Bridget said, pushing some of her brown hair behind her ear.
"I try," Rob said, rubbing his short, dark-blond hair.
"Is this seat taken?" a voice interrupted their conversation.
"Kevin, hello!" said Bridget, a young woman about 26. "No, that seat is not taken, so ahead!"
"How are we doing?" he asked.
"Badly," said Bridget. She had some of the same bluntness Sean had.
"Ouch," said Kevin.
"So what is it like being a TA?" asked Rob.
"It's stressful, but I like it" said Kevin. "If I mess up, then I get a bad lecture from Professor McDonald or some student gets the wrong grade. There's a lot of pressure to get things right."
"I think you'll do okay," said Bridget.
"Kevin, why don't we get some snacks?" said Rob.
"But I just ate—" Kevin didn't get a word in edgewise as Rob picked him up and dragged him into the concourse. "Why did we just leave?"
"We can come back if we have our tickets," said Rob as he led Kevin to a secluded spot outside the arena. "Any progress with the… you know?"
Kevin wasn't sure what Rob was talking about until it hit him. "We had a fight Saturday in Murphysboro. Other than that, no."
"I had a little training with the Carbondale Police last week," said Rob. "I wanted to talk to Chief Granger, but he just blew me off about the Ranger fights, even the transmutation circle we destroyed."
"What do you mean?" asked Kevin. "Why would he be uninterested?"
"I don't know," said Rob. "For all I can guess, he's already busy with ordinary crime in Carbondale."
"Or maybe he thinks SIU police are beneath him," Kevin joked. Rob was not laughing.
"He respects Marines like me," said Rob. "I just don't understand this."
"I think we should focus on the Ouroboros Society," said Kevin. "We can't worry about the police chief."
"I suppose so," said Rob. "And how come you haven't been spending time with Sean?"
"I'm a TA," said Kevin. "I have to be professional, after all. I transferred myself out of his class for that reason."
"I see," said Rob. "Fine, then. By the way, if you want tickets, Bridge works for the Athletic Department, so she can hook you up."
"Thanks Rob," said Kevin.
"Don't mention it."
"COME ON, WHERE'S THE FOUL, REF!?" Sean shouted from the Dawg Pound. "Man, the league hates our guts!"
"Is that true," said Maria, "Or is it persecution complex?"
"It could be both," said Sean. "OH, COME ON, ASSHOLE!"
"You stink, ref!" Hitomi shouted, making Sean double over in laughter.
"I can't say I'm surprised," said Maria, "Considering she's around you so much."
"Yeah, but you're already around me a lot," said Sean. "And she's around you more often. What's she getting from you?"
"¿Por qué no te callas?" she replied.
"Well, what is she getting from you?" Sean persisted.
"Both of you SHUT UP!" someone from the crowd shouted. Even an SIU Arena usher had come near them and even though he didn't say anything, was clearly not happy with their behavior tonight.
"Fuck it," said Sean.
"Look at those two," Rob said after swallowing some of his pizza, "Are they ever going to stop arguing?"
"Might as well get it out of the way," said Bridget. No one there understood what she meant.
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"Cedric, how are the plans proceeding?" asked Drake.
"It is proceeding on schedule," said Cedric, reading off a report. "But we will still need time to complete it and keep the Rangers away."
"You keep saying that," said Drake. "I told you, we have a tight schedule. But if we need to keep the Rangers away, Neville will secure that objective. I shall discuss this with him immediately."
"Yes, Drake," said Cedric.
"However, do not let up with your mission," said Drake. "I may be an affable man, but I will not tolerate failure, so you understand?"
"Yes, Drake," said Cedric.
"Neville!" Drake called.
"What is it Drake?" Neville asked, poking his head out of his laboratory.
"I need a monster to unleash upon the Rangers," said Drake. "Can you have one ready?"
"It will be a while," said Neville. "But I have been checking in with our contacts. So far, the Rangers are none the wiser."
"That is good news," said Drake. "Take your time."
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"I think I know why Americans are so fat," Maria said when she got a look at the pizza at Quatro's. This earned a look from Sean.
"You wanted to come here," he said. He took a piece of the pan pizza, some of the cheese stretching.
"But that was before I saw this stuff," said Maria.
"You don't have to eat it!" Sean replied. "Eat your salad if that's all you're going to eat!"
"Maybe I will!" she said, stuffing her mouth with lettuce.
"How un-ladylike," he said. "Oh well, all the more for me." She paused and took a slice of the pizza, giving him a glare all the while. He chuckled and looked out over the Thursday night scene at the Campus Shopping Center. Seven-Ten Bookstore was closed and he could see the Brush Towers in the distance.
"Wow, real smooth," Aaron said from the table next to theirs. Sean replied with a prominently displayed finger. Hitomi ignored them, blissfully eating her pizza slice. "Is that all you have to say?" asked Aaron. Sean extended a finger on his other hand in response. "I guess not."
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Neville had his materials and went down to the Transmutation Room. He set up his materials within the circle. Drake watched while Neville stepped out of the circle and activated it. The circle began to glow as the materials—a bull beanie baby and some clay—merged together. When the process was done, a minotaur-like monster stood before them.
"Outstanding work, as usual, Neville," said Drake. "What shall we call him?"
"Minotoro," said Neville.
"Not the most creative moniker, but it works nonetheless," said Drake. "Very well then; Do you want the armored Mannequins or the standard Mannequins?"
"The armored Mannequins," said Neville. "I am getting quite tired of the Rangers always destroying my creations."
"Not before I destroy them!" said Minotoro.
"He is spirited!" said Drake. "And one more thing; I want you to bring Ronald with you."
"Ronald!? Why?" asked Minotoro.
"He has been getting restless and I do not want him to destroy headquarters," said Drake. "You might as well take him out. And, it will give you a numerical advantage over the Rangers, something he might be happy about."
"I know he will happy about that," said Neville. "Ronald, come to the Transmutation room!"
Ronald did so, still dressed for battle and eating some barbecue (where did he get it from?) chicken. "What is it?" he asked.
"You are to accompany Minotoro to Carbondale," said Drake. "And battle the Rangers.
"With another monster? HA!" Ronald replied. "Are you kiddin' me? He'll just be blown up like the other—"
"You will be there to provide a numerical advantage," said Drake. Ronald thought about that for a moment and then his mouth spread in a sadistic grin.
"YES!" He shouted. "When do we leave?"
"We shall teleport you to Illinois Avenue in Carbondale, immediately!" said Drake. "Now then, I must find Bellatrix, she must be getting bored herself. Oh, and take the armored Mannequins with you."
"Gladly!" said Ronald as he and Minotoro stood in the transmutation circle. Neville made some changes and activated the circle. The two phased out like in Star Trek.
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"… And Marty, he's flippin' out, he thinks he's just condemned his ass, he thinks Rob's gonna kill him, and we're all trying to keep from laughing and trying to look dead serious, but it was just so funny, and Johnny just couldn't hold it in."
"So what happened next?" asked Maria.
"Marty heard him," said Sean, "And he gets a look at all of us, and he realizes we're fuckin' with him and he looks at the model and he realizes, it's not Rob's, it's his!"
"And then what?" asked Hitomi.
"He turns to us and he says, 'fuck you'!"
Just then, they heard a BANG that shook the restaurant and interrupted their conversation. They all looked around, stunned, until they realized there was only one thing that could cause that bang. It also happened when they got their check. "You're paying for all of this, right?" Aaron asked.
"Hey, you're paying for your shit!" Sean replied as they ran up to the payment window and dumped exact change on the counter as did Aaron. The person at the counter could only accept their money and the two were out the door following the ladies.
They ducked around the side of the strip mall building, making sure no one was looking. "Okay, let's do this!" Sean said. They covered their faces and ripped a patch off their jackets, revealing their number-over-tire insignias. "LET'S GO!"
Nicknamed "The Strip", Illinois Avenue is the main drag in Carbondale and is named for all the bars and restaurants frequented by SIU students. The Strip is usually hopping on Saturdays, but tonight it's hopping, too (I already said SIU is a party school, didn't I?). And that's when Ronald, Minotoro and a company of armored Mannequins appeared. A police officer pulled out his gun but a Mannequin jumped up and bit him in the neck. Bar goers ducked inside the bars for cover.
"Where are you, Rangers?" Ronald growled. Suddenly, he noticed the soles of a New Balance shoe approaching. He ducked and the shoe made contact with Minotoro's face.
"Great, first a bear, now a bull," the figure said when he landed. "Is someone fucking with me?"
"Red Ranger!" said Ronald. He sounded happy.
"Oh, great," said Sean. The others caught up to him.
"Where's the Blue Ranger?" asked Ronald.
"He's not here yet!" said Sean. "Maybe in a couple of minutes."
"Forget it!" said Minotoro. "Get them!" The Mannequins charged the unmorphed Rangers.
Sean knocked a Mannequin aside, spun and elbowed a Mannequin in the back of the neck. He ducked, caught a Mannequin's forearm and twisted the arm around. He kicked a Mannequin that had snuck up behind him, and used that same leg to knee a Mannequin in the gut. He ducked and tossed a Mannequin to the side.
A Mannequin lunged for him, but Aaron jumped on top of a fire hydrant, and kicked the Mannequin in the head. A Mannequin's sword came close to chopping off his legs, but he jumped up and stomped on the Mannequin. He punched a Mannequin in the face, jumped around and kicked a Mannequin in the face.
Maria jumped on top of the 710 Bookstore building and then leapt onto a group of Mannequins. She kept in the air for a couple moments before landing and blocking a Mannequin kick with her leg and then reverse roundhouse kicked a Mannequin in the cheek bone. She ducked and then flipped over several Mannequins.
Several Mannequins watched while Hitomi jumped over them. She landed and kicked on in the gut. She twirled to dodge the attacks and punched two simultaneously. She ducked and spun on her hands to know several off their feet, popped up and blocked a chop with her forearm. Then she countered with a jab to the face.
Minotoro and Ronald braced themselves when Sean ran up to them. He leapt in the air and tried to kick Ronald in the face, but then his danger senses kicked in; he was unmorphed and double teamed. So instead of kicking Ronald in the face and starting the fight, he vaulted off Minotoro's head and flipped backwards several yards before landing what he hoped was a good 20 yards away, enough room to morph.
Meanwhile, the Strip had been cleared of people and the others joined up with him. "We got room," he said. "We gotta morph."
"But Kevin—"
"NOW!" said Sean. He didn't get to say anything when another figure came out of nowhere and attacked Minotoro and Ronald before joining the Rangers. "About time you got here," said Sean.
"Can you blame me?" asked Kevin. "I live in Neely!"
"Well the gang's all here anyway," said Sean. The Mannequins charged them to catch them of guard. "Let's do this! READY!?"
"READY!"
"GPX, START IT UP!" They jammed the AcceleKeys into the AcceleMorphers and morphed in a flash of light right before the Mannequins could get to them and they were met with five fists.
"LET'S DO THIS!" Sean cried. They pressed their belt buckles and their weapons materialized in front of them. They grabbed their weapons and attacked.
In probably one of the worst timings one could imagine, and it was simply not his fault, Marty McAuliffe had the bad luck of being at Wise Guys Pizza on West College St, near the intersection of Illinois Ave and West College and right across from Sidetracks and next to the train tracks. He was trapped in this small pizza store with several other patrons and people who escaped the melee right before the Rangers showed up. He was huddled behind the counter with several employees and patrons. They had locked the door (it's folly but you might as well try) in hopes the bad guys would go away.
When they heard the sounds of a fight outside, they began to wonder what was going on… again. Marty, in all his infinite wisdom, got out from behind the counter. "What the fuck are you doing!?" said one employee. Marty was not listening. He unlocked the door and opened it.
And found himself face-to-face with a Mannequin.
The Mannequin screamed and so did Marty. The Mannequin lunged at Marty, but Marty reacted, punching the Mannequin in the face and knocking it back out onto the street.
Then, the Mannequin screamed again and a sword blade stuck right through the Mannequin's chest. Then the blade retracted and then decapitated the Mannequin. It was then Marty found himself face-to-face with the Red Ranger himself. "Don't go anywhere," he said. "Just get back behind that counter." Marty didn't need any further advice, but before he did, he looked down and shuddered at the green blood coming out of the Mannequin.
Kevin fired a couple of shots at a Mannequin and then grabbed one in the collar and shoved it to the ground and shot it in the head. He used the butt of his rifle to whack a Mannequin in the head. He noticed Sean decapitating a Mannequin before going back to his work. He wound up and punched another one and then felt a slash to his back, kicking the perpetrator in retaliation.
Across the street, Aaron and Sean (who'd just joined up with him) were tag-teaming a squad of Mannequins. Sean nudged a Mannequin at Aaron who chopped it down with his Mountain Axe. Then the two swung their blades at a Mannequin and dismembered it. Sean thrust his blade into the chest of a Mannequin and Aaron finished it off by decapitating it. Sean drew his sword and noticed Ronald and Minotoro getting ready to attack the rest of the city.
"Let's get 'em!" Sean shouted as he and Aaron made a break for Ronald and Minotoro. But Aaron was stopped by some Mannequins while Sean was stopped by Ronald.
It was the same problem with Maria and Hitomi. They thought they had their Mannequins taken care of, but they were again surrounded. Instead of complaining, they went to work, Maria hacking away at the Mannequins and Hitomi shooting them with her arrows. Maria thrust her Daggers in the neck of a Mannequin. Hitomi drew her bow and shot the Mannequin in the head.
Sean was outclassed by the double-teamed Ronald and Minotaur. Minotaur had a bag halberd while Ronald just transmuted the pavement to create a big rock club. "Oh, fuck," said Sean, right as Ronald clubbed him. He skidded across the pavement, stopping right in front of Wise Guys. He could see Marty looking out the door, but he ignored him and grabbed his Octane Blaster, letting off a couple of shots. Unfortunately, Minotaur used his big halberd to block his shots. "Dammit, where the hell is Rob?" he muttered to himself.
He charged Ronald and Minotoro again. Ronald blocked his attack with his club. "I'm going to enjoy smashing you to a pulp!" said Ronald.
"Sorry to disappoint!" Sean replied, throwing Ronald off of him. He—suddenly, he felt the wind knocked out of him. He backed up, holding his gut and seeing Minotoro retracing his fist, looking just as sadistic as Ronald, holding his halberd to his neck.
Luckily for Sean, he didn't get so much as a pre-mortem one-liner in before sparks flew from him. Sean was hopeful, and he sighed in relief when he saw who it was. "What was it this, time, Silver?" he asked.
"Tampon run," said Rob, dressed in his Silver Ranger costume. It was just like the other Rangers' suits, but the pants were black, the rings were gold and, well, his color was silver. "I'll take care of Ronald," said Rob. He turned his Silver Blaster into his Silver Blade and attacked Ronald.
Sean prepared himself and made a "Bring it" gesture at Minotoro. Minotoro snorted, stomped on the ground and charged Sean. Sean grabbed Minotoro by horns. The wheels on his boots spun and his soles screeched like tires as he tried to keep the bull still. Compounding his problem, a freight train began to approach from the north and Sean was right on the tracks. He grit his teeth and pushed Minotoro off the tracks right before the crossing gate came down.
It was then a streak of blue came out of nowhere and tackled Minotoro. Kevin got off Minotoro and let Aaron come in and swing his axe. Their axe blades ground together, Minotoro gaining an upper hand quickly, but then he suddenly bellowed in pain. Maria drew her dagger from Minotoro's back and when Minotoro turned around, she reverse roundhouse kicked him in the gut. Hitomi got in the act, thrusting her Am Staff (a pink naginata) in Minotoro's face and then slashed him in the chest.
Meanwhile, Rob and Ronald were locked in single combat in the corner parking lot next to the Country Goddess store. Ronald was shoving Rob backwards and he almost found himself against the wall but ducked out of the way. Ronald took a big cut with his newly-transmuted sword but Rob ducked and got a look at the store. "Huh; Bridge would like this place," he said. Then he stood up and thrust his blade at Ronald.
Even though he was a relative rookie (he was not one of the kids trained by SWORD to become Power Rangers), he was still a Marine reservist and practitioner in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. Yeah, he's got some skills. Their blades clashed and sparks flew, their battle of almost equal (Ronald is actually better than Rob) skill.
But Rob found an opening, throwing Ronald's sword off and slashed at Ronald. Sparks flew and Ronald screamed. "Silver Strike!" The Silver Blade began to glow and Rob took a cut at Ronald. Ronald screamed and teleported away before anything else could happen.
Sean locked blades with Minotoro and elbowed him in the head. Kevin shot Minotoro and then Aaron took a big cut out of him. Maria stabbed the monster and so did Hitomi. Minotoro staggered away and then bellowed in pain when Rob took a big cut out of him.
"LET'S DO THIS!" Sean shouted. His blade started to glow and he and Aaron charged Minotoro. "GT STRIKE!"
"Turbo Blast!" shouted Kevin.
"Tornado Spin!" shouted Aaron. Their attacks hit Minotoro but he was still standing.
"Lightning Throw!" shouted Maria.
"Super Slash!" shouted Hitomi.
"Silver Strike!" said Rob. Their attacks hit too and a shower of sparks erupted from Minotoro. But he was still not done.
"Let's finish this!" said Sean. "SUPERCHARGE!" They got out their AcceleKeys and jammed them into their weapons. Rob just changed his sword into a gun again and pressed a button. Their weapons charged up and they prepared to strike. "DO IT!"
They all unleashed their attacks, save for Sean. Their attacks hit and Minotoro erupted in sparks. Sean raised his sword in the air (again, just for dramatic effect) "GT STRIKE!" He swung his sword and that did the trick, the beam hitting Minotoro and making him fall to the ground and explode.
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"NOT AGAIN!" Neville cried, slamming his fists on his desk. "At least I can take solace in the events to come," he said, a grin on his face.
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"Well that's done," said Sean. "So what took you?" he asked Rob.
"I told you," said Rob. "Tampons."
"Is it Bridge's… time?" asked Maria.
"Unfortunately," said Rob.
"Then you'd better get going," said Sean. "And so should we!" The cops were coming and the Rangers scattered.
And at the same time, Marty was watching from Wise Guys, amazed at what he'd just seen. Little did he know…
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Okay, how was that? Was it any good? Tell me if I made any mistakes.
Regarding the fight song, yeah, a lot of people did sing it that way, but they only did it because college students are smartasses sometimes.