Chapter Thirty – Seven
RJ saw Master Finn, Dustin, Casey, Jillian, Lily, Theo, Dominic and Amaya, all of them with expressions of horror, anger and sadness across their faces.
God, please no! RJ thought as he closed his eyes, Please don't let them hear that Kelly raped me!
The Wolf Master opened his eyes and not only were they present but Rekino was also present now, as she was now confused at what was going on.
"Like Kelly said," Nathan said, "we'll meet again."
Moments later, the griffin warrior vanished in dark energy. Then he faced his friends and family again.
"RJ?" Master Finn looked at his son.
"Are you okay?" Dustin asked.
"Nathan was lying, right RJ?" Theo added.
RJ found himself in the terrifying memories of that assault. He remembered it all too well. The Wolf Master found himself restrained on the bed and tried to get her off him despite being bound and drugged. Kelly was on top of him and riding him, enjoying herself as he was uncomfortable, unable to get her off of him.
"RJ," Rekino called out.
The Wolf Master was shaking in fear and was completely out of character. He staggered to some bushes nearby and threw up.
"Oh God," Dustin felt sick from the sudden revelation.
Master Finn hurried to his youngest son's side and attempted to hold his shoulder. Jillian did the same, but RJ jerked away from them, causing him to stumble onto the ground.
"RJ," Jillian walked closer to the Wolf Master, with Casey right behind her.
"How can either of you stand to touch me after what you just found out?" RJ barely spoke up to where they could hear him.
The others looked on in shock at the revelation. Dominic and Jillian looked at each other in shock, What did she do to him?
Amaya could only pray at the sight of this.
"RJ," Dominic spoke up, "we're your friends. We want to help you."
"I couldn't stop her," RJ shook his head, "I couldn't stop her. I couldn't stop her."
The tears he refused to let Kelly see finally spilled down his green eyes, "I couldn't stop her."
Master Finn hurried to his son's side, and then in a surprising move that was out of character for him, RJ buried his face in his father's chest and started crying. Casey, Lily, Theo and Dominic in particular were all surprised as they've never seen RJ cry before.
Master Finn held his son close, letting him cry on his shoulder, "It's all right, son. You're safe. I'm here now."
"As am I," Dustin joined his father and brother in the group hug, "Kelly is never going to touch you ever again. Over my dead body."
It took a little bit but RJ calmed down and looked at the others before looking at Casey, who was now trembling.
"No," Casey muttered before he cried out, "No. No! Damn it, no!"
The Tiger Master slammed his fists to a nearby wall, "No!"
"Casey?" Lily looked on in concern.
Casey looked at the others with tears streaming down his face, "RJ, it wasn't your fault. I failed. I failed as a leader. I promised I'd keep all of you safe, and I failed! I..."
"Casey," Theo assured the Tiger Master, "there's no way you'd know this was going to happen."
"None of us did," Lily added, "if anyone's to blame, then it's Kelly. She's the one who fucked RJ's life."
"Language!" Amaya yelled at the Cheetah Master.
"Chill, Amaya," Dominic glanced at the Torrent guardian, "she was telling the truth. Kelly screwed things over."
"Still," Jillian hugged the Wolf Master to comfort him, "we need to be there for RJ right now. Who knows what the Dark Elite will do, if they'll use this to their advantage."
"Something I'd rather not think about," Kimberly said as she walked in the area with Tommy and Master Swoop in tow.
"Mom, Dad," Jillian looked up, still tending to her boyfriend, "what all did you guys hear?"
"We heard enough," Tommy answered, "this almost reminds me of your mother's attack years ago."
"I think I've heard of it in the past," Jillian shuddered, "and how you got pissed when you found out what happened."
"That's an understatement," Tommy nodded.
"Kelly never knew love," Master Swoop spoke up, "that's why she could never really love RJ or Dustin. I may be blind physically, but I can tell, even as Tiffany, she never really had any love in her heart."
"Sad," Dustin muttered.
"I hate it that the witch played two of my sons in a period of time!" Master Finn exclaimed.
"Kelly drugged me while I was captured," RJ revealed, crying again, "she then got on me, and forced herself on me. I tried to get her to stop even though I was restrained, but that proved to be futile. She even went as far as to say that I enjoyed it, but I didn't."
"She's crossed the line this time," Lily stated, "that bitch is not going to get away with what she did."
"That's for sure," Dominic nodded in agreement.
"Jillian," RJ held his girlfriend's hand, "I love you, but you don't need damaged goods in your life. You deserve someone who's not messed up and..."
"Robert James," Jillian grasped her boyfriend's hands, "I will decide on that, you hear me?! You're not damaged goods. We've came this far, and I'm willing to stick it out till the end. What Kelly did was forced upon you. You didn't ask for it. Nobody asks for that sick thing to happen to them. RJ, Robert James, I love you for you, all your strengths and faults, and nothing will change my mind."
"You've been my best friend for as long as I've known you," Casey added, "you're the smartest guy I know, and you taught me important advice."
Theo, Lily and Dominic soon joined the others.
"You're a calm, kind person," Lily added in, "any woman would be lucky to have you. Don't let that red head bitch tell you otherwise."
"You're one of the wisest masters I've known," Theo spoke up, "I recall the day you trained me in the woods to help me get my confidence back. I'll always be grateful for that."
"You've always been like a brother to me," Dominic chimed in, "you welcomed me like a brother when I first came to Ocean Bluff, and back when we were at the academy together."
"No matter what happens," Jillian assured her boyfriend, "you will always have your friends and loved ones."
"Thank you," RJ hugged his friends in a group hug, "Thank you."
Dustin broke away from the hug and noticed something was off.
"Um," Dustin glanced around, "has anyone seen Rekino Sanada?"
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Rekino glanced around the area outside the Fortress of Despair. She was waiting to make her move. To say that she was pissed was an understatement. RJ was her closest friend and she hated that Kelly took advantage of him and not only abused him, she raped him!
She wanted to make Kelly Halloway pay for what she did to RJ, her closest friend. She was going to hunt her down and take her out whatever it takes.
"Kelly," Rekino muttered, "you are going to pay for what you did to RJ."
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Jarrod and Camille made their way to the corridors of the Fortress of Despair. With everyone distracted with RJ, this allowed the two cubs to make their move.
"You do know that the last time we were out on our own," Camille spoke up, "we nearly got taken out by the warriors."
"I know," Jarrod replied, "but I believe that Kartras is hiding something sinister and I don't like the feeling of it."
"I wonder what it could be."
"I'm not sure, but I have a bad feeling about it."
There was a pause of silence as the two cubs went further down the corridors leading down to the chamber room.
"I hope RJ's okay," Camille spoke up.
"Camille." Jarrod looked at his lover.
"He seemed very..."
"Freaked out?"
"Yes," Camille nodded, "when the Blue Dragon warrior was near him."
"Kelly."
"RJ is usually calm, laid back and chill," Camille noted, "Not only that, he's the strongest member of the Jungle Fury team."
"From what Casey has mentioned," Jarrod explained, "not that it's any of my business, RJ was dealing with an abusive, lying, cheating, manipulative ex girlfriend."
"We saw the initial gist of it when the rangers fought the Heartbreak monster months ago," Camille nodded, "back when she was under the alias Tiffany. Like I said, I hope RJ is okay."
"Me too," Jarrod nodded in agreement.
Camille shushed him before saying, "I hear something."
The two cubs found themselves at the main chamber room where Kartras and the four warriors were talking in the room.
"RJ seems to be shaken by the news I tried telling the others," Kelly gloated.
"And it seems that some of the others know about it now," Nathan stated.
"Oooh," Geneva smirked, "I trust Kelly had a lot of fun then."
"I sure did," Kelly replied, "Using him was a lot of fun. More fun than I had when I dated his boring behind."
Jarrod started to growl, but Camille shushed him.
"It seems that this reality's Jungle Fury team has more members than I remember," a voice spoke from a dark orb of energy, "allies as well."
Kartras glared at the energy, "The only additional Jungle Fury ranger is the Pink Ranger that I created, and it turns out she is the daughter to the original green and pink rangers. As for the allies, I had no idea the Ronin Warriors and Lady Ronin Guardians would be as powerful as they are."
"Not to mention," the voice chimed in, "four of the ranger allies are from the original team, including Tommy Oliver, who is the original green ranger that I mentioned."
"Should we do something about this Tommy Oliver?" Kartras asked.
"That will not be necessary," the voice answered, "I want the honor of destroying Tommy Oliver to be mine."
"Understood."
"When I am finally free," the voice declared, "not only will I destroy Tommy Oliver, I will take his green and white ranger powers, his Zeo powers, his Turbo powers, his Dino Thunder powers, and even his Ninjetti powers."
"What is..." Camille started to ask, but Jarrod shushed her.
"Can you do me a favor?" Kelly asked the voice in the dark energy, "Can you allow me to destroy the Ninja Storm Yellow Ranger and Jungle Fury Wolf Ranger? Afterwards, you could have their morphers, once you are freed of course."
"I take it they are your ex lovers," the voice stated, "which is none of my concern. Very well, as long as I can have their morphers, you may destroy them."
"Good," Kelly smirked, "very good. I will have so much fun using both RJ and Dustin till the very bitter end."
"RJ and Dustin are humans with feelings, you witch!" Jarrod yelled, attracting the enemy's attention.
"Those cubs again!" Kelly exclaimed.
"They just don't know when to quit," Keith stated, annoyed as he, Geneva, Kelly and Nathan armored up.
"Suit up, Camille," Jarrod told his lover. He suited up to his lion armor and then, Camille suited up to her chameleon armor.
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"She's done for," Master Finn got his swords out, preparing for a fight, "Absolutely done for."
"Master Finn?" Casey looked up concerned.
"This is not the way to handle this," Amaya sternly told the shark master.
"Kelly hurt two of my sons, Amaya," Master Finn glanced at the Torrent guardian, "he played and used my oldest and did worst to my youngest son by using him and raping him. She has to pay."
"She will," Master Swoop approached his friend, "but Finn, you know as well as I do that this is not the way to deal with this. Besides, RJ needs you right now."
The shark master took a few deep breaths before saying, "You're right."
He then faced the others, "I'm sorry. I should have handled this differently."
"It's understandable," Dominic nodded.
"I wouldn't have minded," Dustin glanced at his father, "but yeah, helping RJ through this situation is the top priority at the moment."
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Amaya looked up after she finished praying.
Guys, we have a problem.
What is it? It was Mia
Rekino has taken off. She is probably on her way to the Fortress of Despair.
Her too? Someone made her mad, didn't they?
Pretty much so. It has something to do with what I was feeling earlier.
Something happened to RJ?
Yes, he had been sexually assaulted by Kelly, must have been while he was captured.
You guys better hurry. Chances are, Rekino is going to hunt down Kelly.
Sounds like a plan. On my way.
Amaya faced the group, "I need to meet with the Ronin Warriors and my fellow guardians at once."
"Regarding Rekino?" Dustin asked.
"Very much so," Amaya answered, "we will find her to try to keep us from doing something stupid."
"Sounds like a plan," Casey nodded.
"Armor of Torrent! Dao Shin!"
Amaya was fully armored and then seconds later, she took off to meet with the Ronin Warriors and fellow guardians.
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The rangers all heard their communicators going off.
"Come in," Tommy answered his communicator.
"Guys, we have a problem!" it was Minh.
"What is it, Minh?" the legendary ranger asked.
"It's the lion and chameleon warriors have taken off to the Fortress of Despair while we were distracted," Billy answered.
"Damn," Dominic stated, "Jarrod is seriously digging his own grave here."
"Camille too," Lily added.
"No kidding," Tommy nodded in agreement, "We'll meet up with you guys."
"What happened with RJ?" Adam asked, "Is he okay?"
"He's fine ish," Kimberly answered, "we'll talk about it later."
"I understand. See you guys at the fortress."
The rangers prepared to leave, but RJ grabbed Jillian's arm, "Stay with me."
"RJ?" Jillian and Casey looked at the Wolf Master, confused.
"Please," the purple wolf ranger seemed adamant.
"Kelly," Dominic stated, "I think it's a good idea that he shouldn't be near that bitch."
He as well as Casey, Lily and Theo in particular all looked shocked by RJ's demeanor as those four knew the Wolf Master longer than the others. They thought he was strong. They thought no matter what happened, he would never be knocked down, but at the end of the day, RJ was still human.
"Jill," Kimberly walked over to her daughter, "I think it's best you stay with RJ. I know how he's feeling and what he's going through. We'll take care of the battle."
"I'll take with him as well," said Master Finn.
"Me too," Master Swoop added, "in case Kelly tries to come here to try something."
"You guys should take RJ out of here," Casey suggested, "get him to safety."
"Good idea," Master Finn nodded, "Dustin, you should go fight Kelly and the rest of the Dark Elite."
"For RJ's sake," Dustin nodded, "what about Rekino?"
"What about her?" Jillian asked.
"I know she's ninja like I am," Dustin glanced around, "but do you think that she would kill Kelly?"
"I hope not," RJ shook his head, "As much as she deserves it, I hope not."
The rangers prepared to fight.
"Jungle Beast, Spirits Unleashed!"
"It's Morphin Time!"
"Tigerzord!"
"Pterodactyl!"
"Ninja Storm, Ranger form, ha!"
Casey, Lily, Theo, Dominic, Tommy, Kimberly and Dustin made their way to meet with the others at the Fortress of Despair while Master Finn, Master Swoop and Jillian took RJ back home.
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Jarrod and Camille fought against the four soldiers. Two against one for each cub.
Jarrod fought Keith and Nathan. The lion warrior easily defeated the griffin warrior but he was still fighting the red dragon warrior.
"Once evil, always evil," Keith taunted the cub.
"That is not true," Jarrod glanced at the warrior.
"You'll never change who you really are, you'll just be the mean spirited bully that..."
"That is far enough with your attitude!" Jarrod prepared for action, "Spirit of the mighty lion!"
"Spirit of the red dragon!"
The lion and the dragon spirits fought hard, but eventually, the lion overpowered the dragon and Jarrod defeated Keith.
Camille was fighting Kelly and Geneva. The chameleon warrior managed to easily defeat the python warrior but she had some time dealing with the blue dragon warrior.
"I don't get you," Camille glanced at the red head, "you turned your back on your ranger allies and even your own family."
"So?" Kelly replied, "I don't have any allies or family. My mom was a backstabbing man child loving dumb ass, always coddling a teenage brat. Also, the rangers kept their identities from me. I blame them for my business shutting down."
"From what I heard," Camille replied, "the state shut it down."
"True, but the rangers barely helped me get on my feet afterwards, then I was stuck with my conservative family."
"You could have handled it differently." Jarrod spoke up.
"Not really!" Kelly yelled, "The rangers took everything from me!"
"And from what the rangers told us prove otherwise," Camille replied calmly, "that you have no one to blame but yourself."
"Bullshit," Kelly replied, angry now, "Bullshit! RJ and Dustin will pay for my life being ruined and I won't stop till they lose everything they have, starting with RJ dying!"
"That's not gonna happen!" Jarrod glanced over, preparing to help the chameleon warrior with the blue dragon warrior.
"Spirit of the blue dragon!" Kelly unleashed her animal spirit to knock down Jarrod, causing the lion warrior to fall to the ground and demorph.
"Spirit of the chameleon!" Camille unleashed her chameleon spirit to fight Kelly's animal spirit. The chameleon managed to overpower the blue dragon and Kelly fell to the ground and demorphed.
Then suddenly, Kelly was surrounded in dark energy and she felt her sould and mind turn completely evil, "No!"
"What?" Jarrod gasped, shocked. .
"What is that?" Camille asked, shocked.
"It is too late, Kelly Halloway" the voice in the energy orb spoke, "there is no escape. Your once innocent soul is forever damned."
When the dark energy cleared, Jarrod and Camille looked on in shock to see that Kelly looked way less human than she once was, almost demon like. Her skin was now scaly blue and her eyes were blood red.
"Yes," Kelly smiled an evil smile, "I will forever serve the forces of evil."
She left the throne room in a hurry, leaving Jarrod and Camille in shock.
"What now?" Jarrod asked.
"Kelly might go and kill RJ," Camille answered, "possibly Dustin too. The rangers need to..."
She was cut off when Rekino suddenly barged into the throne room.
"Where is she?!" Rekino demanded, "Where is that sick perverted mother fucking arrogant red head bitch?!"
Jarrod and Camille glanced at each other before saying in unison, "That way."
They pointed at the area where Kelly left as they were certain she was unaware of Kelly's sudden transformation.
Rekino nodded before making her way to her target.