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** Eric's dad died in the early 1980s and his mother died soom afterwards.

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** Eric's dad died in the early 1980s and his mother died soom soon afterwards.



* RecurringDreams: Since Eric burned the master-tapes of her mom's songs, Jerrica's been suffering from a reoccuring nightmare where she's walking through the remains of the airplane crash looking for Jacqui. It turns out to be [[spoiler:her mother trying to talk to Jerrica through her dreams]].

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* RecurringDreams: Since Eric burned the master-tapes of her mom's songs, Jerrica's been suffering from a reoccuring reoccurring nightmare where she's walking through the remains of the airplane crash looking for Jacqui. It turns out to be [[spoiler:her mother trying to talk to Jerrica through her dreams]].
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* TheyCallMeMisterTibbs: Danse gets upset when Stefan calls her by her real name, Gisele. He's not close enough to call her by name.
* YourCheatingHeart: When Rio starts getting sensual with Jem, Jerrica gets mad and questions about his girlfriend Jerrica. When Rio says the wrong answer - that Jerrica isn't there right now, it's just the two of them - that ruins the mood and gets her especially angry.

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* TheyCallMeMisterTibbs: Danse gets upset when Stefan calls her by her real name, Gisele. He's not close enough to call her by name.
* YourCheatingHeart: When Rio starts getting sensual with Jem, Jerrica gets mad and questions about his girlfriend Jerrica. When Rio says the wrong answer - that Jerrica isn't there right now, it's just the two of them - that ruins the mood and gets her especially angry.
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* AdaptationalSexuality: In canon, [[spoiler:Danse]] only has male love interests. In ''Our Time Now'' and its sequel, she's a lesbian. Her romance with [[spoiler:Stefan]] was one-sided.

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* AdaptationalSexuality: In canon, [[spoiler:Danse]] only has male love interests. In ''Our Time Now'' and its sequel, she's a lesbian. Her romance with [[spoiler:Stefan]] was experimental and one-sided.
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* AdaptationalJerkass[=/=]AdaptationalVillainy:

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* AdaptationalJerkass[=/=]AdaptationalVillainy: AdaptationalJerkass:

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* DoNotCallMePaul:
** Danse gets upset when Stefan calls her by her real name, Gisele.
** After what they've been through, Pizzazz doesn't allow Riot to call her something as friendly as "Phyllis".

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* DoNotCallMePaul:
** Danse gets upset when Stefan calls her by her real name, Gisele.
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DoNotCallMePaul: After what they've been through, Pizzazz doesn't allow Riot to call her something as friendly as "Phyllis".


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* TheyCallMeMisterTibbs: Danse gets upset when Stefan calls her by her real name, Gisele. He's not close enough to call her by name.
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* BirthDeathJuxtaposition: Raya's daughter Selena is born on New Years 1990. At the same time, [[spoiler:Eric]] is shot dead,

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* BirthDeathJuxtaposition: Raya's [[spoiler:Raya's]] daughter Selena is born on New Years 1990. At the same time, [[spoiler:Eric]] is shot dead,



* SixthRanger: It turns out that Clash ''does'' have some musical talent after all. She can't sing, but she can play the drums.
* SlippingAMickey: At Jerrrica and Rio's wedding, Minx slips a drug into Rio's drink. She tries to make it look like Rio was cheating with her so that will Jerrica will run into Riot's arms.

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* SixthRanger: It turns out that Clash ''does'' have some musical talent after all. She can't sing, but she can play the drums. \n With that, she becomes the fifth Misfit.
* SlippingAMickey: At Jerrrica and Rio's wedding, Minx slips a drug into Rio's drink. She tries to make it look like Rio was cheating with her so that will Jerrica will run into Riot's arms.
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** Eric's SanitySlippage makes him more violent and hands-on than normal. He [[spoiler:has Jerrica kidnapped, threatena to kill her, and threatens to rape her]]. In ''The Ripple Effect'', he [[spoiler:tries to kill Deidre (under the misconception that she's Jerrica)]].

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** Eric's SanitySlippage makes him more violent and hands-on than normal. He [[spoiler:has Jerrica kidnapped, threatena threatens to kill her, and threatens to rape her]]. In ''The Ripple Effect'', he [[spoiler:tries to kill Deidre (under the misconception that she's Jerrica)]].
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* AdaptationalSexuality: In canon, [[spoiler:Danse]] only has male love interests. In ''Our Time Now'' and its sequel, she's a lesbian. Her romance was [[spoiler:Stefan]] was one-sided.

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* AdaptationalSexuality: In canon, [[spoiler:Danse]] only has male love interests. In ''Our Time Now'' and its sequel, she's a lesbian. Her romance was with [[spoiler:Stefan]] was one-sided.
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* AdaptationDyeJob: Raya's hair is naturally dark, not pink like in the cartoon.

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* AbhorrentAdmirer: Even on her own wedding day, Riot tries to woo Jerrica away from Rio. She makes it clear several times that she's not interested, but he won't listen.



* RelatedByTheAdaptation: The final chapter of ''The Ripple Effect'' reveals that [[spoiler:Eric]] is [[spoiler:Jerrica and Kimber's]] cousin.

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* RelatedByTheAdaptation: RelatedInTheAdaptation: The final chapter of ''The Ripple Effect'' reveals that [[spoiler:Eric]] is [[spoiler:Jerrica and Kimber's]] cousin.
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''Our Time Now'' also has a sequel called ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2499234/1/The-Ripple-Effect The Ripple Effect]]''.

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''Our Time Now'' also has a sequel called ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2499234/1/The-Ripple-Effect The Ripple Effect]]''.
Effect]]''. It takes place in 1989-1990 and starts with Rio and Jerrica preparing for their wedding. But, life never seems to be simple for Jerrica. Trouble follows the couple.



* AdaptationalJerkass[=/=]AdaptationalVillainy: Eric's SanitySlippage makes him more violent and hands-on than normal. He [[spoiler:has Jerrica kidnapped, threatena to kill her, and threatens to rape her]].

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* AdaptationalJerkass[=/=]AdaptationalVillainy: AdaptationalJerkass[=/=]AdaptationalVillainy:
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Eric's SanitySlippage makes him more violent and hands-on than normal. He [[spoiler:has Jerrica kidnapped, threatena to kill her, and threatens to rape her]]. In ''The Ripple Effect'', he [[spoiler:tries to kill Deidre (under the misconception that she's Jerrica)]].
** The Stinger's sleaziness is upped. Riot just won't take "no" for an answer, while Minx goes as far as to drug Rio and pretend they slept together to make Jerrica jealous.
* AdaptationalSexuality: In canon, [[spoiler:Danse]] only has male love interests. In ''Our Time Now'' and its sequel, she's a lesbian. Her romance was [[spoiler:Stefan]] was one-sided.



* BirthDeathJuxtaposition: Raya's daughter Selena is born on New Years 1990. At the same time, [[spoiler:Eric]] is shot dead,



* {{Continuation}}: It continues directly after the series ends.
* DarkFic: The first few chapters contain more mature material than the cartoon (cursing, alcohol, allusions to sex, etc) but aren't anything out of the normal ''Jem''-level of drama. Then [[spoiler:Eric has Jerrica kidnapped]] near the end and things really get dark.
* FriendsWithBenefits: The Stingers seem to have this type of relationship. It ''might'' actually be a {{poly|amory}} relationship, but it's never described as such. The three have a very strong bond but Riot is still heads-over-heels for Jem.

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* {{Continuation}}: It ''Our Time Now'' continues directly after the series ends.
* DarkerAndEdgier: ''The Ripple Effect'' contains more mature content then ''Our Time Now''.
* DarkFic: The first few chapters contain more mature material than the cartoon (cursing, alcohol, allusions to sex, etc) but aren't anything out of the normal ''Jem''-level of drama. Then [[spoiler:Eric has Jerrica kidnapped]] near the end and things really get dark.
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* FriendsWithBenefits: The Stingers seem DeathByChildbirth: Jacqui was born in a shed in the early '40s. Her mother died after giving birth to have this type of relationship. It ''might'' actually be a {{poly|amory}} relationship, but it's never described as such. The three have a very strong bond but her.
* DoNotCallMePaul:
** Danse gets upset when Stefan calls her by her real name, Gisele.
** After what they've been through, Pizzazz doesn't allow
Riot is still heads-over-heels for Jem.to call her something as friendly as "Phyllis".



* RecurringDreams: Since Eric burned the master-tapes of her mom's songs, Jerrica's been suffering from a reoccuring nightmare where she's walking through the remains of the airplane crash looking for Jacqui. It turns out to be [[spoiler:her mother trying to talk to Jerrica through her dreams]].
* SanitySlippage: Eric slips when he gets fired from his job as manager. After realizing that Jem and Jerrica are the same person, he schemes against Jerrica, however his scheme is ''much'' more violent than his previous ones.
* SixthRanger: It turns out that Clash ''does'' have some musical talent after all. She can't sing, but she can play the drums.

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* RecurringDreams: Since Eric burned ParentalAbandonment:
** [[spoiler:Rio's]] parents died in a car accident 4 years prior.
** It's mentioned offhand that Stormer's parents had died in an accident several years ago.
** Eric's dad died in
the master-tapes of her mom's songs, Jerrica's been suffering from a reoccuring nightmare where she's walking through the remains of the airplane crash looking for Jacqui. It turns out to be [[spoiler:her early 1980s and his mother trying to talk to Jerrica through her dreams]].
died soom afterwards.
* SanitySlippage: Eric slips when {{Polyamory}}: The Stingers have this type of relationship. The three have a very strong bond but Riot is still heads-over-heels for Jem because he gets fired from his job as manager. After realizing believes that Jem and Jerrica are she is the same person, perfect woman for him. In the end, he schemes against Jerrica, however his scheme is ''much'' more violent than his previous ones.
* SixthRanger: It turns out
realizes that Clash ''does'' have some musical talent after all. She can't sing, but she can play the drums. Minx and Rapture are enough for him.


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* RelatedByTheAdaptation: The final chapter of ''The Ripple Effect'' reveals that [[spoiler:Eric]] is [[spoiler:Jerrica and Kimber's]] cousin.
* RecurringDreams: Since Eric burned the master-tapes of her mom's songs, Jerrica's been suffering from a reoccuring nightmare where she's walking through the remains of the airplane crash looking for Jacqui. It turns out to be [[spoiler:her mother trying to talk to Jerrica through her dreams]].
* SanitySlippage: Eric slips when he gets fired from his job as manager. After realizing that Jem and Jerrica are the same person, he schemes against Jerrica, however his scheme is ''much'' more violent than his previous ones.
* SixthRanger: It turns out that Clash ''does'' have some musical talent after all. She can't sing, but she can play the drums.
* SlippingAMickey: At Jerrrica and Rio's wedding, Minx slips a drug into Rio's drink. She tries to make it look like Rio was cheating with her so that will Jerrica will run into Riot's arms.
* SurpriseIncest: Unknown to both, [[spoiler:Eric]] is [[spoiler:Jerrica's]] cousin. She used to have a crush on him and he later had a VillainousCrush towards her.
* TeenPregnancy: Jacqui's mother Marianne was sixteen when she had her.

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* BiTheWay: [[spoiler:Danse]] is dating [[spoiler:Video]].


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* ButWeUsedACondom: [[spoiler:Raya]] had a one-night stand with [[spoiler:Luis]] while in Mexico. Despite being careful, she still ended up pregnant.


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* {{Gayngst}}: In ''The Ripple Effect'', [[spoiler:Danse]] has some of this. She fell in LoveAtFirstSight with her girlfriend [[spoiler:Video]] and they began dating soon after meeting, but [[spoiler:Danse]] still felt uncomfortable with her sexuality. She ended up cheating with [[spoiler:Stefan]] to see if she could fall for a man, but in the end she went back to [[spoiler:Video]]. Her gayngst was put on the backburner until she was reunited with her mother. Upon coming out, her mother reacted negatively and called her an "abomination" to her face.
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Written in 2002, ''Our Time Is Now'' is a ''WesternAnimation/{{Jem}}'' sequel that takes place directly after Ba Nee leaves with her father in the series finale.



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Written in 2002, ''Our ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/960902/1/ Our Time Is Now'' Now]]'' is a ''WesternAnimation/{{Jem}}'' sequel that takes place directly after Ba Nee leaves with her father in the series finale.


finale. It examines the causes behind Jem's creation and what could happen in Jerrica's life after ''Jem'' ended.

Jerrica is wrestling with her double-life as Jem. Her confusing relationship with Rio doesn't help her turmoil. At the same time, the three bands of the series are preparing for big, upcoming events in their careers. Unbeknownst to any of them, Eric Raymond has plans of his own on how to deal with Jem and the Holograms.

''Our Time Now'' also has a sequel called ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2499234/1/The-Ripple-Effect The Ripple Effect]]''.



* BiTheWay: [[spoiler:Danse]] is dating [[spoiler:Video]].



* FriendsWithBenefits: The Stingers seem to have this type of relationship. It ''might'' actually be a {{poly|amory}} relationship, but it's never described as such. The three have a very strong bond but Riot is still heads-over-heels for Jem.



* ReocurringDream: Since Eric burned the master-tapes of her mom's songs, Jerrica's been suffering from a reoccuring nightmare where she's walking through the remains of the airplane crash looking for Jacqui.

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* ReocurringDream: RecurringDreams: Since Eric burned the master-tapes of her mom's songs, Jerrica's been suffering from a reoccuring nightmare where she's walking through the remains of the airplane crash looking for Jacqui. It turns out to be [[spoiler:her mother trying to talk to Jerrica through her dreams]].
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Written in 2002, ''Our Time Is Now'' is a ''WesternAnimation/{{Jem}}'' sequel that takes place directly after Ba Nee leaves with her father in the series finale.



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!!''Our Time Is Now'' contains examples of:

* AdaptationalJerkass[=/=]AdaptationalVillainy: Eric's SanitySlippage makes him more violent and hands-on than normal. He [[spoiler:has Jerrica kidnapped, threatena to kill her, and threatens to rape her]].
* AdaptationNameChange: Downplayed. Jerrica is given a middle name, "Elise".
* TheAlcoholic: Eric turns to alcohol after losing his livelihood.
* BrokenPedestal: Clash worshipped the Misfits until they abandoned her. She still agrees to join their band but she's no longer the fawning groupie she once was.
* {{Continuation}}: It continues directly after the series ends.
* DarkFic: The first few chapters contain more mature material than the cartoon (cursing, alcohol, allusions to sex, etc) but aren't anything out of the normal ''Jem''-level of drama. Then [[spoiler:Eric has Jerrica kidnapped]] near the end and things really get dark.
* MeaningfulName: Clash's nickname comes from her drum skills.
* ReocurringDream: Since Eric burned the master-tapes of her mom's songs, Jerrica's been suffering from a reoccuring nightmare where she's walking through the remains of the airplane crash looking for Jacqui.
* SanitySlippage: Eric slips when he gets fired from his job as manager. After realizing that Jem and Jerrica are the same person, he schemes against Jerrica, however his scheme is ''much'' more violent than his previous ones.
* SixthRanger: It turns out that Clash ''does'' have some musical talent after all. She can't sing, but she can play the drums.
* PrecisionFStrike:
** To show how angry Clash is at the Misfits, she calls Jetta, Roxy, and Pizzazz "dumb bitches".
** Jerrica calls [[spoiler:Eric]] a "stupid belligerent fucker" after [[spoiler:she escapes from his binds]].
* YourCheatingHeart: When Rio starts getting sensual with Jem, Jerrica gets mad and questions about his girlfriend Jerrica. When Rio says the wrong answer - that Jerrica isn't there right now, it's just the two of them - that ruins the mood and gets her especially angry.

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