//------------------------------// // Episode 11: Recovery // Story: Yu-Gi-Oh! EQG: Duelist Rangers Final Season // by Bahamut0 //------------------------------// Burst heard voices as the fog in his mind cleared. When he opened his eyes, he saw Celestia and Moon waiting on either side of him. "Nnnnggghhh. How long was I out?" "You're lucky you're even waking up.", Celestia said with a sigh of relief as she and Moon hugged Burst lightly. "Whatever power Blitz has now, it's seriously dangerous. Especially since he was able to damage you that much.", Moon noted. "...Then why am I still lying arou-AGH!" Burst felt a sharp pain as he tried to get up. "Easy there Burst. Blitz really let you have it.", Gold cautioned. "He didn't let up until he saw us arrive when he was through with you." "If I didn't know any better, I'd say that scum enjoyed making you hurt.", Inferno growled. "The scariest thing is, you're probably right Inferno.", Sunset added. "I could feel his emotions surging like that pitch black aura around him. He enjoyed cuasing us fear by beating up Burst so badly." "Even when I was at my worst...I'd never be that cruel.", Moon shivered. "Then why're we still just lazing about?", Burst asked. "We've gotta put a stop to him!" "Darling. I admire your committment, but be reasonable! He gave you quite a sound thrashing and you're still recovering!", Rarity stated. "i know I can be reckless, but this is crazy!", Rainbow Dash protested. "Burst, have you lost it?!", Steel argued. "Blitz tore you apart out there!" "DO YOU HAVE A DEATH WISH?!", Ice screamed. "In more calm terms: Don't do something stupid like challenging Blitz alone.", Ace stated. "But guys. As long as he's out there...no one's safe. He's got a zord and stronger ranger powers.", Burst said sadly. "And as long as he's got them, the whole city's at his mercy. There's no telling what demands he'll have just to get the city under his rule. And he probably won't stop there. That's why I've gotta get up and..." Burst tried to get out of his bed, but Celestia and Moon stopped him. Both of them having teary looks in their eyes. "Burst. Please.", Celestia begged. "You've fought hard already. You need to rest. I..no. ALL of us wouldn't know what to do if we lost you right now." "I was alone for so long. And you fixed that Burst." Tears were now falling from Moon's eyes as she pleaded. "I don't want to see you go now. I don't want to lose you so soon after I found you!" Moon then fell to her knees. "I can't bare to lose the one good thing to come from my mistakes...." Celestia helped Moon get toher feet. Burst sighed. "You're right. It wouldn't be fair to any of you. I can't imagine life without my sunshine, or my sweet dream either." "Don't worry Burst. We're gonna finish this.", Shadow said with a nod. "All of you. Please. Come back safe.", Burst said with a small smile. The other rangers nodded as they helped Burst get home. As he lay in his bed, Burst's mind was troubled. 'Why Blitz? Why are you doing this? What do you have to gain?'