on his game's demise

[morphitudinous]

So in the end we never made it through. The war's lost. Is trying again in another location even a possibility for us, or is this where we say goodbye? If I could give my opinion on the matter...

It's been a long time. I'm tired, and I've been through a lot of pain that turned out to be all for nothing. Part of me wants to surrender, throw in the towel, and never speak of it again. I can part with my memories, return to my old life, and live through the natural course of events, but those don't end any more positively than this.

On the other hand, I know that there are other crises out there. And even if I won't remember any of this, we both know now that I'm strong enough to stand on my own and fight. I won't become exactly who I am now again, but maybe I'll be even better. Or worse, possibly, but I think I've had enough pessimism for one day.

That's not a solid opinion, is it? Sorry.

Comments

[zerodeparture]

I understand your pain, I've been in limbo myself for quite a while because where I was went away with no ending and I haven't found a place to be in.

Sometimes though, the fight of just staying alive in the ether is something, making it so one day there is the potential for another home instead of just fading into oblivion. In the end, its just deciding if you can handle that.

[morphitudinous]

I think I'll be fighting in the ether for a while, as you put it. Or floating on it. That sounds nice.

It's hard not to feel lost.

[zerodeparture]

It really is hard. That being said, if you have a close enough connection to someone's headspace eventually something new will come. Usually.

[morphitudinous]

I think I like those odds.

[badluckbabe]

If you don't stop moping my mun is going to app Bulk and send him after you wherever you go.

[morphitudinous]

It's been years since the threat of Bulk could scare me.

[badluckbabe]

Oh no, we're not looking to scare you.

Just annoy you out of love.

[morphitudinous]

Oh! That. Well...

Maybe he will annoy me. It'll be a new universe and my world won't be gone. And I won't know it, but that will be a great gift.

[shiest_sunbeam]

It's fine... it's not the end. Just... a hiccup.

[morphitudinous]

Hiccups are what happens when I get to work too soon after eating. And then you have to flip me upside down and make scary faces, right?

This doesn't exactly feel the same. But it's not so terrible if we haven't forgotten each other, right?

[shiest_sunbeam]

I don't think I could even if for some reason I wanted to.

This just seems like a nightmare that won't go away, but you're right, as long as I have those memories, the feelings will never go away...

I just wish it could have been different, we were so close...

[morphitudinous]

Yeah. And we would have gone home...your family would've put me through my paces, my friends would've had smoothie drinking contests with you.

But who knows? Maybe that can still happen.

We still have the choice to build a new future, right? I have some unfinished business I need to fight for.

[alwaysfaithful]

My mun would like to say he knows just how you feel Billy. He also says that it's been a privilege to know both you and your mun.

[morphitudinous]

Chris!

It was great to work with you, honestly. Your mun as well. Thanks for everything.

[alwaysfaithful]

Good to see you Billy.

Same here. My mun says if you are eventually sent to another game to let him know. For it's just quiet.

[morphitudinous]

It's quiet for me too. I'll probably be in a smaller adventure game, I'll let you know when I'm up and running.

[ay_yi_yi_yi_yi]

Ay yi yi, Billy. I'm sorry to hear that but I'm certain that wherever your adventures take you, the Power will continue to protect you.

[morphitudinous]

Alpha!

[Billy reaches him in three steps, staring in awe. It's been far too long.]

I know. I think I'm already being prepared to start somewhere new. I'll try to represent our team the best I can again.

[ay_yi_yi_yi_yi]

[If the automaton could smile, he would. He does seem happy to see Billy.]

I'm sure that you will. Zordon chose the best rangers I'll ever see.

[spd_red]

My mun's saying if anyone can manage, you can.

[morphitudinous]

Mine doesn't know you as well, but she knows you're someone I should listen to.

Being a Power Ranger sure has changed.

[spd_red]

That's nice of her. Mine's damn fond of you, and said she enjoyed having a green samurai- ohhh, the crankyass green guy in her headspace, on the meatship with you for a while?

Holy crap, man. You've had some experiences.

[legacyyellow]

Just because a war is lost doesn't mean it wasn't worth fighting for, Billy.

It still looks like you gained something valuable in your journey.

[morphitudinous]

Trini...

You're right. I wouldn't trade those experiences away. I'm only hoping to succeed next time, and then I might come home.

[legacyyellow]

[Waves and grins.] Hey Billy! Long time no see, right?

[She clears her throat and tries to readjust the mood a bit, but she can't stand to see him down on himself like this.]

Sometimes the ultimate goal isn't what you initially set out for. You'll adapt just fine. You always have.