SPD Thunder Ranger

Reflection Part 1

"I don't see why not." Cruger said.

"I have no other plans." Kat followed.

"Alright it is settled Family dinner tomorrow night at our favorite restaurant at 7." Kiara stated.

"Sounds good to us." Kat said while Cruger nodded in agreements. Kiara nodded and then turn to leave to find the rangers.

In a shuttle craft, Sky headed towards a red planet. "Cadet Tate requesting permission to land." said Sky.

"Are you aware of our security measures?" a man asked Sky.

"I know...all reflective surfaces are to be completely covered and remained covered throughout the entire interrogation." said Sky and enters the hallway full of cells.

"If these are the better behaved convicts, what am I in for?" Sky asked himself. Upon entering the cell, sitting in the center was Mirloc. "A visitor...what a rare treat." said Mirloc as Sky approached him.

"This isn't a social visit. I'm here on official S.P.D. business." said Sky. "I want to ask you some questions."

"What a rude young man you are." said Mirloc. "Now I don't think I'll talk to you at all."

"Oh, you'll talk." said Sky. "I've got all the time in the world. And by the looks of things, so do you."

"You're a tough one, aren't you?" asked Mirloc. "All business, no nonsense."

"Never mind about me. Several criminals have been sighted." said Sky.

"I don't see why I should tell you anything. Goodbye, cadet who-ever-you-are."

"This is important." said Sky. "What's it going to take to get some information out of you?"

"Hmm, I don't ask for much." said Mirloc. "You see, I'm a collector of sorts. I'll give you information, and you give me a small something for my collection."

"Okay. Whatever. Deal...but no mirrors." said Sky, getting impatient.

"No, nothing like that. Now, tell me about these criminals that you seek." said Mirloc.

"Exact duplicates of aliens we've already captured have shown up throughout the city." said Sky. "How is this possible?"

"You say you're looking for several criminals, but did you see them all together?" asked Mirloc.

"No."

"Then it sounds like you're dealing with that scoundrel, Slate." said Mirloc.

"Slate?" asked Sky in confusion.

"As in 'Blank Slate'." said Mirloc. "He's a copycat criminal who's capable of mimicking the exact likeness of others. All he needs is a data scan of their genetic code. My guess is that Broodwing is more than happy to supply him with that, for a price."

"So, we're not up against an army of old enemies, just one new one." said Sky.

"Exactly. Oh, cadet..." said Mirloc, causing Sky to turn around. "Don't forget about our deal."

"If you told me the truth, I'll keep my word." said Sky and leaves Mirloc's cell.

In a dark and disclosed place in the city, an alien with a black body was standing behind Broodwing. "Well?" he asked.

"Wait until you see what I have for you today, Slate..." said Broodwing, handing him a data code. "The genetic code data from the most powerful warrior the rangers have battled. If you want it, it won't come cheap."

"Give it to me! I'll add it to my repertoire!" said Slate.

Back at the base, Sky told everyone what Mirloc had told him. "A copycat criminal?" asked Z. "That makes perfect sense."