24I don't own Power Rangers.
This one occurs on October 24th, 2012.
All right, now I'm all set to start the third Letters fic! YAY! Let the suggestions begin! Also, I apologize for the downer ending.
Forlornly Bridge was nibbling at his buttery toast in a booth at the Surfing Spot. Except for Adelle, he was all alone. Which had begun as a blessing of sorts, as it had meant he could focus on his own emotions. But now that he was sure that he could not see a way to resolve the SPD conflict without bruising or breaking at least one person's heart he felt terribly lonely.
With a heavy sigh he got out his day-pad and looked at the 251st set of letters, which had Alice asking Megan/Lauren about when she'd help out the Samurai Rangers. Next… Bridge winced. Letters 252 had Isinia asking for some of Spencer's cupcakes. After that DECA requests Kai for a second opinion on some data. Then Gemma checks in with Artie.
"Hey, there you are, Bridge," came Rose's voice as the Pink Overdrive Ranger entered the business. "I've been looking for you."
"Why?"
"Just checking in on you. What are you up to?" Quietly she scooted into the seat across from him. Adelle came over to get her order of fish and fries before leaving them in peace.
"Just looking through some letters on the message system."
"That's always a pick-me-up," acknowledged Rose. "Where are you?"
"Mrs. O. and Udonna talking about you-know-what."
"Oh. Well, let's see. Well, after that Ethan's girlfriend Angela and Master Finn exchange random details. Then Kelly and Zen Aku arrange a karaoke night for the people uninvolved with the movie production. Next has Mike Corbett and Ji discussing that fun party you Greens had in late August. After that Kat Manx and Phillips are annoyed by the anniversary celebrations."
Bridge looked wistful but found the next pair of letters regardless. "Letters 260 has RJ trolling Dr. C. He and Zack are the only ones who can do safely, I think. Anyway, next Daggeron and Special Agent Myers hoping for an only moderately chaotic autumn. Letters 262 has Alpha 6 asking for Flynn's aid with some technical difficulties. After that Shane and Will discuss Venjix's attempt to access our morphing grid. Then Alyssa explains to the Professor about Venjix trying to access our morphing grid repeatedly despite continually failing. Next Kira has to lie to Trent about RJ and Fran hosting a pizza party for the villains."
"I'm still not sure why that idea actually worked…"
"Makes sense to me."
"Of course it does," Rose chuckled. "Okay, so then Jason tells Theo to scold RJ for hosting a pizza party for the villains. Next a triple date of sorts is arranged by Eric and Dillon to check out the Dough of Doom. After that Joel checks in on Spike. Then Damon and Cam do some planning for a Green party."
Bridge smiled at the memory. "Letters 270 has Carlos getting Ronny to join a game between Rangers. Next has Leanbow and Merrick planning a wolf guys' night out. That… that didn't end well."
"Nope."
"So letters 272 has Ernie completely freaking out on Doggie. Yeah… don't get Ernie angry. Then Mia checks in with Lily for a possible pizza-making lesson but things are hectic as the JKP so no dice. Then Jen and Taylor plan a rescue mission for the Wolves. Which also didn't end well."
"Yeah," admitted Rose. "Letters 275 has Conner basically trolling Venjix. Then Cy is upset that midst planning another rescue mission Justin jinxes it. Next Zhane and Dax discuss how a new plan is needed for another rescue mission since this one also went imperfectly. After that Clare asks Kendrix to be a guest teacher at Sowfreckles. And after that Sky asks Captain Mitchell if B-Squad could stay at the Aquabase."
"Which we couldn't due to the renovations going on there," Bridge recalled.
"Wait. Why would Jack sitting in RJ's chair be a problem if RJ's captured on the moon?"
"Because when he got back… it wouldn't have been pretty." Bridge shuddered.
Rose remained silent in her bafflement so Bridge took over the summarizing. "Letters 280 has Jason checking in with Hayley on the new plan. After that Mike Corbett asks Lewin for his band to serve as a distraction at the Dough of Doom during the rescue mission. Then your girlfriend asks Blake if the B-Squad can stay at the Ninja Ops. Next LeeLee and Tenaya decide to cosplay when they're at the Dough of Doom during the rescue mission. Awesome!"
"Uh-huh…"
"It is!" insisted Bridge. "After that Max and Kevin are both glad that there are no more captured Rangers. Letters 285 has Dana trying to explain the rescue mission to Circuit."
"That was plain weird. So after that bit of oddness Ashley and Mack decide that our subculture should focus on fixing you guys' issues."
Bridge sighed ruefully. Rose patted him on the shoulder as Adelle brought over Rose's order and more buttery toast for Bridge.
"Thanks," they told the older woman, who brushed it off as she went back to the kitchen.
Rose continued, "Then Alpha 6 worries to Madison about there being an emergency meeting of the first eighteen. Next Andrew and Ji wonder when the battle against the Nighlok will resume. After that Camille and Mrs. Scott worry about a possible impending prank war. In letters 290 Nancy has to rescue Lothor from being a duct tape mummy."
"Poor Lothor," Bridge commented. "Okay, next Willie and Ransik marvel at Lothor's antics while he's at Willie's Roadhouse. After that… uh-oh, Boom informs Ethan that Kat's been missing for a week. And letters 293 has Ziggy and Zack planning an epic Halloween party. I think that'll be fun."
Rose smiled reassuringly at him. "I know it will be."
"I wonder what this winter holds for us…"
"Who knows?" she shrugged. "But we'll manage. We always do. It'll be okay, Bridge."
"I hope you're right."
Rose thought to herself, "I hope so too."
And Bridge, being psychic, heard her and remained fretful.
