ITT: We are our avatars.

Jasmine: You're welcome.

Asagi: Sweet~!

-Takes and noms on a cookie-

Spirit!Rika: A spirit, but yeah. A ghost. No, I'm not going to spook the shit out of the Aquabase.

(she sits down)

So I see that Mike's cursed. Sucks. We do need to find a way to cure the damn thing, I would hate for Cath to break down and make another funeral.

Catherine: Rather, I don't want anyone else to die. But, Rika...

(she hugs her, and she's phased through)

...how did you manage to...?

Spirit!Rika: Honestly, no clue. But...I think I might have unfinished business. As to what, I have an inkling as to what it is.

Kelsey: What is it? (she's rather spooked, since it reminded her of how Catherine was a ghost...)

Spirit!Rika: Well...I've caused so much shit to you guys in the past. Mostly the Graysons. When I was with Xenos, I kept thinking that you guys...weren't the Red Ranger-types. (she looks down)

Alyx: But why?

Spirit!Rika: Because, Alexander, most of them whined. Now...I can honestly see why they'd be so stressed out. Leading's not an easy thing to do. Likewise with being a hero. Doing both of those things at once? Harsher than hell. Possible mental breakdowns.

(Catherine nods)

I can't honestly see as to why or how Catherine and her crew survived so long, but somehow, you guys beat the odds.

(she likely doesn't know about Michael's short reign)

So...I guess what I need to do on this Earth, before I pass on, if possible...is to help you guys. Though I really hate to leave, because I had a whole life ahead of me. And the kids...

Catherine: They're getting taken care of. They're starting to accept what happened...it wasn't easy.

Spirit!Rika: Oh, really? (she smiles sadly...)

Kotohime: I'm so glad you are still with us, Rika! Maybe as a spirit, you can find out more about Golomois?

Martin: -nom nom-

Chuck: "Soooo..."

Jasmine: So, what's everybody else been doing while I've been off shopping and gambling and baking and stuff?

Spirit!Rika: I hope so. (she smiles) I really missed you guys...and, really, sorry about the blood. Hated the damn fact that it spoiled the wedding.

Catherine: ...Rika...there's no need to worry. With all of us together, we can find out what is going on, and how we can defeat Golomois...without resorting to killing him.

Chad: ...and we'll help out, too!

Joel: Yeah, you'll be avenged!

Kelsey: ...(she just nods)

Dana: And we'll also help Michael out. He was a Red Ranger, too, and even then!

Ryan: I'll go with you guys!

Victoria: ...Rika, Michael, Mom...we're in. Mom, lead the way!

(Michael just gives a thumbs-up)

Alyx: ...Catherine...(he stands by her side)...when you guys ever get down, I'll cheer you up. I will never forget how much you helped me. Now, it's time to pay you back.

(everyone stares at Catherine, and she nods)

Catherine: Everyone...thank you. Let's make sure that no one else will die! Let's make sure that everyone, and everywhere, is safe!

(she takes out her Lightspeed jacket and wears it)

As your leader...we'll make the promises happen!

Chuck: "We've been cleaning the city!"

BOOM. BOOM. BOOM.

-At that very moment, a deep sound resonates through the Mariner Bay HQ. Something heavy is knocking on the front doors to the HQ.-

Asagi: Yup!

-Reapy unblanks-

Reapy: ...?

Catherine: ...guys. Let me handle this.

(she takes out her Ebony Sword of Devouring)

You guys will need to evacuate the Aquabase immediately.

Michael: ...? Mom...

Catherine: Michael, I already made a promise. It might be Golomois. I'll handle him.

Alyx: ...we'll evacuate all the other workers, Catherine. Then we'll join you if you need our help.

(she thinks, and she nods)

Catherine: If you're sure...do it.

(the core Rangers nod and Alyx, and they head off)

And if there's anyone else remaining who wishes to come along with me as backup, follow me. Hide in the corridors until I call for you, understand?

(she takes the lead, with Rika, Michael, Andreus, and Ryan following her every command)

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-There is a massive crash as the doors finally break open. An alarm starts ringing and a sense of panic spreads among the staff at the HQ.-

(the core Rangers, Alyx included, start to evacuate the staff)

Alyx: Keep calm, everyone! We have to get out of here! Follow us!

(Catherine continues to walk over, her bravery growing stronger)

Catherine: ...where are you...?

(her backup is hiding in the corridors)

-*yep, the cat fairy and the mute girl are around again*

-Golomois is standing right inside the entrance, the ruined doorway smoking behind him.-

   Catherine Grayson. I have come for your life, and the lives of your loved ones.   

Jasmine: Ah, cool.

Juliette: Hold on one moment... *She goes to get a can-o-blood*

Kris: Hello Daiyousei, Astrid.

Catherine: ...if it's the others you want...you'll first have to go through me to get them.

(her eyes flash)

...first. We know that you cursed Michael...how do we break it?

Neko!Dai: Hey.

Astrid: *waves*

   My magic can only be broken by me or by my death. If you want to save him, you will have to kill me.   

Catherine: ...

(Motherfucker!)

What if we decide not to kill you? Look...I'm sorry for what happened. I'm sorry that you lost your kind...but it doesn't have to end this way.

   Apologies with no regret in them can not pay for the atrocities of the past. Even now, are you aware of what actions you are apologizing for?   

Chuck: "...sooooo..."