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*Our story begins on a seemingly peaceful day in the Danger Rangers HQ in Mount Rushmore, Kitty is playing basketball with a ball of yarn, she dribbles it and tosses it into the net*
Kitty: Yes!
*She then starts bouncing the ball of yarn on her knee, Sully then walks in on her*
Sully: Whatcha doin’ in here, Pinky?
*Kitty gets flustered and hides the ball of yarn behind her back*
Kitty: Nothing!
*Sully smirks and boops her nose*
Sully: Deny it all you want, Pinky. Besides, I can do better than that! *He says in a teasy tone*
*He then puts the ball of yarn on his nose and balances it there, Kitty rolls her eyes and chuckles*
Kitty: Oh, Blue, you showoff.
*Then Sully sneezes, causing the ball to fall off his nose, both he and Kitty have a good laugh over it, we then see Burble watching them from the door*
Burble: They sure are sweet together.
*Burt then comes by, shivering*
Burt: My, my, has it been chilly today or is it just me?
Burble: I don’t really feel it, I can handle cold climates considering my species and all.
Sully: Same here, I’ve got my blubber to thank for that.
Kitty: And my fur coat.
Burt: You have no idea how much I envy you.
*Squeeky comes in with a tiny blanket around him*
Squeeky: Jeepers! It’s like winter came early or something!
*Just then, Gabriela bursts into the HQ, she’s all disheveled, her feathers have gone wild and she’s shivering*
Gabriela: ¡Ay, Dios mio!
Sully: What is it, GB?
Gabriela: The weather outside is insane! The wind’s really picking up! I could hardly fly without being blown away!
Burt: That’s atypical. I wonder if something’s going on out there.
*Suddenly, as if on cue, an alarm goes off*
SAVO: Danger alert! Danger alert!
*The Danger Rangers follow his voice and approach the AI’s big screen*
Kitty: What’s the trouble, SAVO?
SAVO: A hurricane has come to Miami.
Burt: Goodness me, I haven’t been there since the big science fair.
Squeeky: Did you win?
Burt: No, but I ended up in second place.
Squeeky: Dang it, so close!
SAVO: There’s wind everywhere and items are flying around like projectiles. Most of the town has hidden away safely in the nearest shelter, but there’s one family of penguins that is still exposed to the perils of this storm.
Squeeky: What kinda nimrod would be out and about when this is going down?!
Burble: Squeeky, don’t be so harsh! Those people need us!
Sully: Burble’s right! Off to the hovercraft, everyone!
*They head off to the launch room and run into the hovercraft, they all buckle up and Sully is at the wheel, Kitty sets their coordinates and they take off, it flies out of one of the monuments’ mouths and soars through the sky; it’s already beginning to rain and the winds are picking up more than ever, Burt turns on the windshield wipers*
Burt: It’s a good thing this ship was designed to withstand bad weather.
*The hovercraft arrives in Miami; the winds are even worse over there and the rain is pouring hard, the place is mostly devoid of life, the Danger Rangers step out of the hovercraft and are then caught in the downpour, Kitty’s fur gets soaking wet*
Kitty: Bleh! I just brushed my fur this morning!
*Sully chuckles*
Sully: You look like a wet rat.
Burt: Where the shell could they be?
*Sully then gets a transmission from Gabriela on his watch*
Gabriela: The penguin family should be a couple blocks away from here.
Sully: Got it! Let’s go, everyone!
*They all set off, the wind is so strong that a mailbox is torn out of the ground and it flies in their direction*
Burble: Burt, look out!
*Burt notices the mailbox flying towards him and he tucks his head and limbs into his shell, the mailbox then bounces harmlessly off him*
Burt: Phew! That was close!
*More items are being blown around by the wind, such as a trash can, a bicycle, and a rake, the others cover their heads as they do their best to dodge the missiles*
Squeeky: There’s no way those are gonna hit us, we’re too fast for ‘em!
*He then slips in a rain puddle and a bucket then flies directly towards him, but Burble picks him up and moves him out of the way just in time*
Burble: Don’t get cocky, little pal! And watch your step!
*They pass by an office building; inside, a young adult penguin is still at his computer, he’s looking out the window anxiously*
Penguin: Uh, Mrs. Longhorn? The storm’s getting more intense by the second.
*A middle-aged pronghorn is at her own desk, she gives him an icy stare*
Mrs. Longhorn: And what does that have to do with anything, Mr. Skipper?
Skipper: Well, um…could I leave early? I’m getting worried about my siblings.
*Mrs. Longhorn narrows her eyes*
Mrs. Longhorn: Certainly not! You still have an hour left before your shift is over.
*Skipper is dismayed*
Skipper: B-But, ma’am-
Mrs. Longhorn: Do you even care about getting anything done at all?
Skipper: I do! I just-
Mrs. Longhorn: Enough backtalk! You’re already on thin ice, flaking at your responsibilities will be the final nail in the coffin for your time here! Understand?!
*Skipper sighs and looks down at the floor*
Skipper: Yes, Ma'am..
Mrs. Longhorn: Good! Now get back to work!
*Skipper takes a deep breath and sighs as Mrs. Longhorn stomps off, he once again looks out the window*
Skipper: Stay safe out there, guys. I will come back for you, I promise.
*Back with the Danger Rangers, they continue to rush through the sidewalk, and then they hear someone crying, Burble looks concerned*
Burble: Do you guys hear that?
Woman: Elsie! Where are you?! *She shouts in anguish*
*They look around and see a penguin woman, she’s on her knees and her face is in her hands, she’s gently sobbing, and her kid brother is standing beside her, looking just as distraught*
Penguin Brother: Oh, Gail…
*The Danger Rangers approach them both*
Burble: What’s the matter? *He asks gently*
*Gail jolts in fright and looks up at them, her kid brother cocks a brow in intrigue*
Gail: H-Huh?! Who're you?!
Burt: We’re the Danger Rangers, ma’am.
*Gail averts her eyes timidly*
Gail: Um, hi.
Kitty: We heard about the storm and we’re here to get you all to safety.
*Gail sighs in relief when she hears this, her kid brother’s eyes widen in excitement*
Gail: Oh! Thank goodness! Thank goodne-
Penguin Brother: I’ve heard of you guys! You’re those world-famous heroes! I’ve got a bunch of merch of you guys!
Sully: Do you have any of me?
*Kitty rolls her eyes at him*
Penguin Brother: Totally! I-
Gail: Snowdrop, please, this isn’t the time.
*Gail’s expression darkens again*
Gail: Our sister Elsie’s gone missing. She was right behind us one minute, and then she was gone the next.
*She starts to tear up again, Snowdrop gives her a saddened look*
Gail: And it’s all my fault. I should’ve kept a better eye on her. And now, she could be hurt, or even…
*Burble sets his hands on her shoulders, she looks up at him*
Burble: Listen, it was an accident, and you did what you could to keep her safe. I promise we’ll find her again.
*Gail slowly puts her hand on his, she starts to feel warm inside*
Gail: You will?
Burble: If we hurry, we might be able to find her before anything bad happens to her.
*By this point, Squeeky is already feeling terrible about what he said before, so he speaks up*
Squeeky: Yeah! And that family reunion’s gonna be a good one!
*Gail wipes the tears from her eyes and smiles at them*
Gail: Thanks, everyone, I really appreciate it.
Snowdrop: Now let’s go get our sis back!
*And with that, they set off, Gail looks up at Burble and smiles*
Gail: He’s so kind. And the way it felt to touch his hand… *She thinks to herself*
*She then looks up at the raining sky*
Gail: Oh, dear. The storm surge might get really bad at this rate.
Sully: Storm surge?
Gail: It’s when the sea level rises from the rain and floods result from it.
Burt: That’s exactly right, miss.
*Gail starts to look nervous again*
Gail: Other things such as tornados might come from hurricanes, too. Oh, if Elsie gets caught in it…
*She shakes her head*
Gail: No, I’ve got to focus. She needs me.
*Burble is impressed by her older sister instinct and pats her on the back*
Burble: That’s the spirit, be the big sister you are.
*Gail blushes and hides her face in her hands*
Gail: Uh, thanks, I, um…
*Snowdrop gives her a knowing smile*
Snowdrop: You like him, don’t you? *He whispers to her in a teasy voice*
*Gail turns even redder and gets even more flustered*
Gail: Uh, well, I…
*And then a particularly big gust of wind passes them by, it lifts Squeeky off the ground and sends him airborne, he squeaks in fear*
Kitty: Squeeky!
Squeeky: Oh geez!! Help!!
Burble: Hold on, little pal!
*They all run after him, but he’s getting too far away, it’s especially hard for Burt since he’s a turtle, he pants*
Burt: Now what?!
Gail: Can I try something?
*She gets on her stomach and then slides across the puddles on the ground to pick up speed, Squeeky finally starts to fall, but he lands right in her hands*
Gail: Gotcha!
*He sighs in relief*
Squeeky: Thanks, miss.
*The others catch up to them, they’re amazed*
Snowdrop: Man, Gail, you were great!
Sully: You didn’t waste any time, you got right to it! Like me.
Kitty: Oh, Blue.
Burt: You took advantage of your environment just like us!
Burble: And best of all, you saved our littlest buddy.
*Gail chuckles modestly*
Gail: Oh, it’s really nothing. Though I do think we should hold on to him just in case.
Squeeky: Aw, do I have to?
*Kitty puts her hands on her hips*
Kitty: Do you want to be blown away again?
Squeeky: …Good point.
*They soon come across the park, the trees inside the park are barely managing to stay attached to the ground as the wind violently moves them, just then, Gail hears a familiar giggle*
Gail: Is that…?
*She sees a toddler penguin innocently following a butterfly*
Elsie: Tee-hee, wait up!
*Snowdrop’s expression brightens up, as does Gail’s*
Snowdrop: El!
*Gail starts to run towards Elsie*
Gail: Elsie! I’m here!
Sully: Gail, wait!
*Just then, Elsie passes by a tree, the wind finally uproots it from the ground and it begins to plummet in her direction*
Gail: NO!!! *She screams in anguish*
*She slides forward on her abdomen at Elsie and grabs her, she manages to pull her out of the way just in time, the others watch in awe*
Elsie: Abby?!
*Tears stream down Gail's face as she looks down at her sister, she holds Elsie close to her in a hug*
Gail: Elsie! I'm so glad you're safe! *She says tearfully*
*Her eyes narrow and she wags her finger at Elsie*
Gail: But don’t ever wander off like that again! You could’ve been hurt or worse!
Elsie: Sowwy, Abby.
*Gail sniffs and cuddles her again*
Gail: It’s okay. I’m just so happy to have you back!
*The others come over, they’re visibly touched by it, especially Burble, who wipes a tear from his eye*
Burble: The things siblings do for each other…
*Snowdrop picks Elsie up*
Snowdrop: Man, El, you scared us so bad!
*Burble approaches Elsie*
Burble: Are you okay, little girl? Are you hurt?
Elsie: Uh-uh, I’m all good.
Sully: Okay, now that you’re all together, you should head to the nearest shelter.
Gail: W-Wait! I need to call my brother, Skipper, he's still at work!
Squeeky: What?! He had to work in this weather?! That’s bogus!
Gail: Yeah…I know.
*She then takes out her phone and dials Skipper’s number, we then see him in his car, driving through the storm*
Skipper: Hello?
Gail: Skipper, it's me, Gail!
Skipper: Oh! Abigail! Thank goodness you’re okay! How are Snowy and Elsie?
Gail: They’re fine, but where are you?
Skipper: I’m on the road, I’ll meet you and the kids at the storm shelter!
Gail: You’re driving in this weather?! But your car could get damaged from the flying debris! And if you’re not careful, you could hydroplane or come across floodwater! And what if you run out of gas?!
*The others are once again impressed, especially Burble*
Burble: Dang, she sure knows her stuff.
Burt: She almost knows as much as I do.
Sully: Not to mention me. *He says rather smugly*
Skipper: I…didn’t exactly think of those last two parts. I was in a huge rush to get back to you three.
Gail: What?!
*The wind is heard gusting on the other end*
Skipper: Sorry, but I really need to focus on driving. I’ll see you soon, okay? Be careful out there.
Gail: Wait, don’t hang-
*It’s too late, he’s hung up, she rubs her temples anxiously*
Gail: Oh, sweet snowcones, what are we gonna do?!
*Burble puts a hand on her shoulder*
Burble: Don’t worry, Gail, we’ll find him too.
Burt: I’ve got a splendid idea, how about we take them all to the shelter via our hovercraft? It’s much safer.
Gail: You have a hovercraft?
Squeeky: It’s how we got here in the first place, duh!
Sully: Right this way.
*He points ahead and clicks his tongue*
Snowdrop: Oh, yeah, baby! Now we're talking!
*He then runs ahead, Gail quickly chases after him while holding onto Elsie's hand*
Gail: Hey! Wait up!
*The Danger Rangers run after them, the wind is still going strong, a sign in front of a house saying “For Sale” is shaking rapidly from the force until it is yanked right off its foundation, it flies towards Snowdrop*
Gail: Watch out, Snowdrop!! *She shouts in terror*
Snowdrop: Huh?
*He quickly turns, but before he can notice the sign, Gail stands in front of him to shield him and it ends up banging her on the shoulder, she groans in pain*
Elsie: Abby!!
*The others gasp, with Burble in particular looking extra shocked*
Burble: She put herself in danger for her own brother… *He whispers*
*She kneels down, rubbing her sore shoulder and wincing, the others gather around her in concern*
Burt: Are you alright, miss?
Gail: Yeah, I’ll be fine- ow.
*Elsie clings to her in concern, Snowdrop looks on in remorse and distress*
Snowdrop: Oh, man, Gail, I’m so sorry! You wouldn’t be hurt if I hadn’t run ahead like that!
*Gail looks at him gently*
Gail: Don’t worry about me, Snowdrop. What matters to me is that you’re unharmed.
Snowdrop: But you were…
*Burble then pats Snowdrop on the head*
Burble: Just take a deep breath, Snow, I’ll fix her right up.
*Elsie then gives him sad puppy eyes*
Elsie: Is she gonna be okay?
Burble: Of course she will, kid.
*He looks at her shoulder and finds a bruise on it*
Gail: It’s not sprained, is it?
Burble: Oh, no, it’s just a bruise, but I know how to keep the swelling down.
*He takes out a first aid kit and puts an ice pack on her shoulder before wrapping it up*
Burble: There you go, Nimbus.
*Gail’s eyes widen*
Gail: N-Nimbus?
Burble: Well, you are into the weather.
*Gail blushes and hides her face with her hand*
Gail: Sweet snowcones, that’s such a nice nickname…
*Snowdrop gives her a smug look, the other Danger Rangers aside from Burble look at her with cocked brows and smirks, while Elsie just looks confused*
Elsie: What? Why aww you wookin’ at her wike that?
Kitty: You’ll understand when you’re older.
*In the distance, Mrs. Longhorn is walking through the storm and fighting against the wind*
Mrs. Longhorn: Skipper’s so useless. *She mutters to herself*
*Elsie clings to Gail in fear*
Gail: Oh, no, it’s her.
Sully: Hey, ma’am! You shouldn’t be out in this weather!
Kitty: We can take you to the nearest shelter, we’ve got a safer route!
*Mrs. Longhorn sticks her nose in the air*
Mrs. Longhorn: Don’t be absurd, I can handle myself out here, thank you very much!
Gail: But ma’am, these guys know what they’re-
*Mrs. Longhorn continues to move past them, she holds her hand out*
Mrs. Longhorn: Talk to the hoof, miss!
Gail: Wha-?!
Squeeky: She’s more stubborn than an actual mule. *He mutters*
*The wind blows a trampoline off the ground and it hurtles towards Mrs. Longhorn*
Sully: Hey, look out!
*Mrs. Longhorn just ignores him and keeps walking with her eyes shut, the trampoline ends up striking her and knocks her to the pavement, she shouts in pain*
*Burble runs over to her*
Burble: Are you alright, ma’am?!
Mrs. Longhorn: Do you have to ask?!
*She gets up, only to clutch her right wrist and wince*
Mrs. Longhorn: Thanks for distracting me, cretins!
Squeeky: What?! You’re the one who brushed us off, lady!
Burble: Now, now, let’s not lose our heads. You just need a bandage for this.
*She huffs and reluctantly lets him do so*
Burble: There, now how do you feel?
*She once again sticks her nose up*
Mrs. Longhorn: Terrible! You could've warned me about the flying debris!
Squeeky: Wha- we tried to!
Burble: Look, we just wanna help, y’know-
*Gail takes his hand and shakes her head at him, silently asking him to let her handle it, and then she gives it to Mrs. Longhorn straight*
Gail: Now, you listen here! Not only is my brother in danger because of you, my new friends are trying to keep you safe, and you're not letting them do their job! Are you really willing to risk your life instead of following the people who're in charge of your life?!
Mrs. Longhorn: Well, I-
*Gail gets right in her face, tugging her collar a bit as she does so*
Gail: I am not taking no for an answer! You are gonna come with us! Do I make myself clear?!
*Mrs. Longhorn is stunned*
Mrs. Longhorn: …Crystal.
*The others are astonished, especially Burble*
Burble: Wow. What a tough girl.
Squeeky: You tell her!
Snowdrop: That’s my sister for you!
Burt: Now, come along, we’re almost there.
*With that, they press on and brave their way through the wind and rain, Burble smiles at Gail in pride, the latter giggles slightly*
Mrs. Longhorn: Ugh, this is unbearable. My business is already on the rocks, and thanks to this stupid storm, we just might-
*Gail gives her a nasty look, she finally clams up, and then they see a car going down the road, Skipper is driving it*
Elsie: Skippy!!
Gail: Sweet snowcones! Skipper!
*Skipper sees them*
Skipper: Guys! It’s you!
*Mrs. Longhorn scowls upon seeing him, Skipper tries to brake, but he ends up driving over some water, causing him to hydroplane and spin out of control, he shouts in alarm*
Gail: SKIPPER!! *She screams in horror*
Sully: Hold the wheel steady! Don’t slam on the brakes!
Skipper: I’m trying! I’m try-
*His car ends up crashing into a pole*
Snowdrop: Skip!!
Gail: No!!
*They all gather around the car, Sully whips the door open and finds Skipper in there, he’s still alive, but badly shaken up*
Kitty: Are you alright, sir?
Skipper: Yeah, I’m okay, I think.
*Kitty helps him out of the car, Gail then throws her arms around him, while Elsie clings to his leg*
Gail: Oh, Skipper! I was so scared! I-
Skipper: Ow!!
*Gail lets go of him*
Gail: I-I’m so sorry, did I touch a sore spot?
*Skipper rubs his elbow, which is starting to swell*
Snowdrop: Oh, that looks bad!
Burble: I think that might be sprained, but I know how to deal with it.
*He gives Skipper a sling*
Skipper: Thanks.. I owe you one..
Burble: No problem, sir.
*Gail gives Burble a grateful smile, he gives her a thumbs-up, while Mrs. Longhorn just rolls her eyes*
Sully: Come on, we’re almost there.
*They press on through the storm until they finally come across the hovercraft, Snowdrop’s eyes sparkle in awe*
Snowdrop: Sweet snowcones! I’m getting on the Danger Rangers’ ship! This day’s been so wild!
*Burt leads them to their seats and they buckle up, Gail buckles Skipper’s seat for him*
Burt: SAVO, where’s the nearest storm shelter?
SAVO: It’s on the other side of town.
*He shows a map on the screen, so Kitty sets their coordinates and they take off*
Snowdrop: Yeah, man!
*Elsie looks out the window in intrigue and sees their city from high above, Mrs. Longhorn huffs*
Mrs. Longhorn: Can’t this thing go any faster?
*Kitty gives her an annoyed look*
Kitty: We’ll get there when we get there, alright?
*Gail turns to Skipper*
Gail: How’re you holding up there?
Skipper: Way better than before, now that my siblings are all here.
Mrs. Longhorn: Honestly, Mr. Skipper, I would've thought that you were at least a better driver than you are as an employee, but I guess I should've known better than to assume that.
*Everyone gasps, Gail and Skipper turn towards her, Gail’s eye twitches in frustration*
Gail: …Do you not realize that he could’ve died? *She says in a low yet venomous tone*
Mrs. Longhorn: And if he had, my business could’ve been in danger.
*Skipper clenches his functioning fist*
Skipper: Look, Longhorn, pushing me around is bad enough, but keeping me away from my siblings is just crossing the line! And all you care about is your soul-sucking career?! There’s a reason so many people have quit, because you don’t think of anyone but yourself! Not of your employees, and especially not of their families who love them!
Mrs. Longhorn: Uh, well-
Skipper: Like seriously! Like my sister said, I could've lost my life, and you still chose to run your mouth off at me!
*Mrs. Longhorn narrows her eyes*
Mrs. Longhorn: What do you know about a good work ethic?!
Skipper: More than you! You’re just a stubborn tyrant!
Mrs. Longhorn: And you are fired!
Skipper: Fine! I was planning on quitting soon, anyway!
*Mrs. Longhorn goes silent, he turns away from her and huffs, the others applaud him*
Elsie: Yay, Skippy!
Squeeky: Dang, you sure showed her!
Burble: Looks like an ability to stand up for yourself and others runs in the family. That’s a good trait to have.
*Gail smiles at him, Sully gets an idea and clears his throat*
Sully: You know, Gail, you’ve been so brave today. Almost as much as me.
Kitty: Blue! *She says in exasperation*.
Sully: So, I was just wondering…how’d you like to become one of us?
*Gail looks surprised by this*
Gail: M-Me? You want me to be a Danger Ranger?!
*Gail gets a bit nervous and rubs her arm*
Gail: I-I-I don't know, I'm not exactly a hero like you guys..
Snowdrop: Are you kidding?! You saved me and El!
Elsie: Yeah!
Squeeky: Not to mention me! That woulda been the end of me if you hadn’t caught me in time!
*Gail chuckles modestly*
Gail: Well, I was just doing what I had to do.
Burt: And you knew a lot about the risks of the storm, I find that commendable.
Skipper: She’s been in the meteorology game for a long time, I tell you what.
Snowdrop: C’mon, why would you turn down the chance of a lifetime?
Gail: I mean…I don’t know if I’d ever be as good as them. Besides, I wasn’t that brave, I kept getting scared.
*Burble puts his hands on her shoulders, she looks up at him*
Burble: Trust me, Nimbus, you’ve more than earned it. A true Danger Ranger never hesitates to help someone in need, even if there’s a risk of getting hurt, and you wasted no time in getting your loved ones to safety. And being brave doesn’t mean you’re not scared- it’s pressing on even in the face of fear.
*Gail blushes, she’s visibly touched by his inspirational words, she looks back at her siblings, who are smiling at her in pride, she looks back at Burble and takes a deep breath before sighing*
Gail: Ok.. I'll do it.
*Snowdrop pumps his fist and whoops, Elsie squeals in delight*
Snowdrop: Aw, yeah, man! My sister’s up there with the greats!
*Skipper wipes a tear from his eye*
Skipper: My kid sister’s grown up more than ever.
Kitty: Welcome to the team, Gail.
*Gail smiles humbly, and finally, they arrive at the storm shelter, the hovercraft gets parked in front of it and opens up, the penguin siblings as well as Mrs. Longhorn, who is still stunned silent from earlier, file out*
Skipper: Thank you all for taking us here, we're forever grateful for your help.
Burble: No problem. And as for you, Snowdrop, I’m proud to call you a Junior Ranger.
Snowdrop: WOO-HOO!! Now I’m just like my sister!
*They start to approach the shelter, including Gail*
Squeeky: Just a second, Gail, you’re comin’ with us.
Gail: I am?
Kitty: That’s right, we Danger Rangers live in the HQ.
Gail: Wait what? But…I’ve been with them all my life.
*Elsie clings to Gail’s leg and gives her puppy eyes*
Elsie: No, Abby, don’t go.
*Gail looks back at her siblings, she’s clearly conflicted*
Gail: I don't-
*Before she can finish her sentence, Skipper puts his hands on her shoulders and gives her a reassuring smile*
Skipper: Abigail.. You should go with them.. I understand that you care about us, but you shouldn't hold yourself back for our sake..
*Gail tears up at this*
Gail: B-B-But what about-?
Skipper: I'll be fine.. We all will.
*Gail looks at Snowdrop and Elsie*
Gail: Are you sure?
Snowdrop: Totally, I mean, you shouldn’t turn down something like this.
Skipper: I can still take care of them both, I promise.
*Elsie gives Gail a saddened look*
Elsie: But I’ll miss you..!
*Gail kneels down and hugs her*
Gail: I'll miss you too, Elsie.. But, I'll come back and visit.. *She says tearfully*
Elsie: Pwomise?
Gail: I promise..
*Skipper and Snowdrop join in on the hug*
Skipper: Don’t think of this as a goodbye, think of it as a “see you later”.
Gail: Okay. I’ll see you soon..
*The Danger Rangers are touched by this, Squeeky tears up*
Burt: Hey, are you-
Squeeky: No way! I’m just soaked from the rain.
*Gail reluctantly lets go of her siblings and walks towards the Danger Rangers, Elsie sadly waves to her as the three as well as Mrs. Longhorn go into the shelter*
Elsie: Buh-bye.
*Gail waves back to her, Kitty and Burble look at her in concern*
Kitty: Are you okay?
Gail: …Let’s just go. *She says in a shaking voice*
*They all get on the hovercraft and take their seats, Kitty sets their coordinates to the HQ, Gail’s lip quivers and she starts to cry*
Burble: Nimbus…
Gail: I'm so sorry, I don't mean to get so emotional..! *She says through her sobbing*
Burble: It’s okay to cry, Nimbus. I totally get it. Having to leave someone you love behind is rough.
Burt: And besides, it’s been scientifically proven that crying is conducive to one’s well-being.
Gail: It’s just…they’re all I have left! *She says through her sobbing*
*Everyone goes silent*
Squeeky: Wait, what?
*Gail realizes what she just said and she looks embarrassed, she wipes her eyes*
Gail: S-Sorry, I don’t want to burden you with my problems..
Burble: You are not a burden, and y’know what? Talking about what’s troubling you might help you feel better.
*Gail sniffs and sighs*
Gail: Okay.. My…My parents died in a hurricane..
*Everyone looks at her in concern*
Burt: Goodness, I presume this must’ve brought back some awful memories for you.
Gail: It did.. I was so afraid Elsie would join them when she was lost..
Burble: But thanks to your quick wits, she didn’t.
Gail: She was too young to remember them.. Ever since then, I’ve studied up on the weather and how to stay safe so nothing like that would ever happen again..
*She looks down at the floor*
Gail: I know I shouldn't have put myself in danger like that, but.. my family means more to me than anything.. I can't bear the thought of losing anyone else..
*Burble then wraps his arms around her*
Burble: I understand that. I’m an orphan, too.
Gail: You are?
Burble: Yeah, but my heart went on and I got a new family, and lots of new friends. And now, so have you.
*Gail snuggles up in his fluffy fur and feels how warm he is, she sighs in relaxation and looks at the other Danger Rangers in gratitude*
Gail: Yeah. I guess I do.
*She wipes the tears from her eyes*
Gail: Thank you again, for keeping my family safe.
*The other Danger Rangers nod affirmatively*
Sully: It’s all in a day’s work for us.
*The hovercraft flies inside the monuments in Mt. Rushmore and ends up in the launch room, it opens up and they all step out*
Burt: Welcome to our humble abode! Well, not so humble, but yeah.
*Gail looks around in amazement*
Gail: Wow.. This is incredible! You built all this?!
Burt: Well, I am the tech guy.
*Burble whispers into Gail’s ear*
Burble: Since you just moved in, would you like to share a room with me and Squeeky?
Gail: Oh, yes, that’d be wonderful! *She says louder than intended*
*Everybody gives her odd looks, Squeeky smirks, she sheepishly clears her throat*
Gail: …I mean, yes, please.
*Gabriela then comes in*
Gabriela: I see you’ve come back.
*She notices Gail and cocks a brow*
Gabriela: Hola, señorita, what brings you here?
Gail: Uh, I’m Abigail, I uh.. I'm the new recruit.
*Gabriela’s eyes sparkle in excitement*
Gabriela: Oh my! It’s been so long since we hired anyone new! We’ve got much to cover!
Gabriela: A new recruit should train for any emergency.
Kitty: Uh, GB? Her shoulder’s still injured, so I don’t think she’s in the best shape to train.
Gabriela: No matter. SAVO, can you show her what kinds of emergencies she should train for?
SAVO: Very well then.
*He shows an image of the ocean*
SAVO: One should test their swimming skills in case of a water-related disaster.
Gail: I can do that, I am a penguin, after all. But, uh…what kinds of water-related disasters are there?
Gabriela: Saving anyone who can’t swim is a basic one, but there are worse ones such as tsunamis, or people getting trapped in rushing rivers, or really strong waves at sea.
*Gail looks worried*
Gail: Ts-Tsunamis…?
*She runs her fingers through her feathers anxiously*
Gail: Oh, sweet snowcones..! I didn't think about those..! What if I can’t do those right?!
Burble: ‘Course you will, Nimbus. You’ve got us to help you out.
Burt: We’ll train you for anything, and soon, you’ll have just as much experience as us.
*Gail looks at them in appreciation*
Gail: I’m glad I’ve got so much support.
*Sully strikes a confident pose*
Sully: Yeah, especially from me!
Gail: Yeah, you too, Captain.
*A huge grin comes to Sully’s face*
Sully: Captain?! Nobody’s ever called me that before! Maybe everyone should call me that from now on!
Squeeky: Nope. Not doing that.
Kitty: Besides, you’re already Blue to me.
*Sully shrugs, Burble turns to Gail*
Burble: So you wanna hang out in our room?
*Gail giggles in love*
Gail: I would love to.
*The two depart together*
Squeeky: I’d say “get a room”, but it looks like they’re already on it.
*Everyone laughs*
(The end)