Disclaimer: I do not own Power Rangers Dino Charge. This story is fan-made.

Kendall stood across the street from the school, watching as all the kids ran out from the front doors as the day reached its end. It was finally summer for the students and they were excited for the time off and the warm weather. Many of them spoke of plans with their friends as they walked past Kendall, some headed to the park, others headed home.

She never liked summer. By the time Kendall started school, her parents were always bickering. The more time she spent at home, the more she had to hear her parents screaming at each other and calling each other names. Summer was the time of year where Kendall learned about hate from her parents, and how to tear someone down without mercy, without regard to the fact that in spite of all their flaws, they were still people, they still had feelings.

After her father left, her mother started drinking. During the summer, Kendall couldn't make plans to go away on vacations. She couldn't brag to her classmates that she was headed to some exotic destination to enjoy the hot summer sun, the white sands and the cool blue waters. During the summer, Kendall's mother continued to drink and it was Kendall's responsibility to look after her.

When she moved in with the Fishers, the summers didn't get much better. Kendall did get to travel with her foster family, but she didn't feel like she belonged. Something always felt strange and Kendall preferred to be in school. She liked studying, she liked learning. She liked the challenge of being presented with something new and working hard until she had mastered the challenge.

"Kendall!"

Summer wasn't the same for Cammy. She had been talking about school letting out for a few weeks already, excited by what the open days could bring. She had soccer games to look forward to, friends to see, pools to swim in. The Fishers even had a trip up to their cottage planned. Kendall had been a couple of time and knew Cammy was going to have a blast up there with her family.

"I got my report card," Cammy said as she ran up to Kendall and presented an envelope. "Open it! I think I did good!"

Kendall took the report card and opened it up; feeling a little excited herself to know what was inside. Cammy had done well all year, earning herself many praises from her teacher as well as enough cat stickers to complete a whole collection. Kendall was certain her report card would reflect that, and already had the other Rangers waiting for them at the cafe with plenty of sundaes to celebrate. As she read over the report card, she saw plenty of positive comments, highlighting Cammy's extraordinary growth throughout the year, and a long line of As and Bs as Cammy's reward for her hard work.

"This is awesome, Cammy!"

"Is it as good as yours?" Cammy asked, a smile beaming from her face. It was no secret the little girl admired her older sister. She had stated many times since meeting Kendall that she wanted to follow in her footsteps. Since Kendall's life was very academic, Cammy already knew she had to do well in school to achieve her dream.

In the third grade, Kendall remembered receiving straight As. She was already starting to reach the top of her class, and a few months into fourth grade, her mother would be called into the office to discuss Kendall skipping a year (which her mother would decline, unable to believe her daughter truly was skilled enough to skip ahead).

Academically, Kendall had done better than Cammy. Not by much, but just enough. However, academics didn't matter. The marks on the report cards weren't what counted. Kendall read over the comments again, how Cammy was always showing up to school happy, how her homework was always completed on time, how she knew how to take leadership in group activities, but also knew how to follow the lead of other classmates when the time called for it. She read how Cammy was able to goof off and have fun during free time or recess, but was always serious about her work when it was time to focus.

Cammy was well-rounded. She was smart, she was happy, she was making friends and being a good friend to the people in her class. She was enthusiastic, she was polite and she was always eager to do her best.

"This is better than mine, Cam," Kendall smiled as she handed the little girl her report card back. "Much better."

"Really?" Cammy asked, unable to believe it. She had been sure the couple of Bs in math and history would really hurt her chances of being just like her sister, but Kendall had never lied to her before. She looked back up at Kendall with a smile. "Awesome!"

"How about to celebrate, we head back to the museum. I think the others have a little surprise waiting for you?" Kendall suggested.

"A surprise?" Cammy looked up curiously. "Really? But they haven't seen my report card yet."

"Are you really going to question a surprise?" Kendall asked with a little smirk. Cammy seemed to think about it for a second and then shook her head as she took her sister's hand.

"Nope! Let's go!"

-Dino-Charge-

"I am seeking to understand the purpose for this celebration," Ivan asked Shelby as he helped the pink Ranger set up the streamers in the Dino Cafe. It was Cammy's first end of school year with her new family and knowing that she was really starting to thrive as a child, the Rangers and her parents all wanted to do something special. They shut down the museum cafe so the little girl could have a party to herself. "The third grade, this is some kind of stepping stone in a child's life?"

"Not the third grade in particular," Shelby answered, only half paying attention to Ivan as she climbed up the ladder, streamer in hand. She was eyeing the wall for a good place to set it.

"Ah, then achieving the end of the scholar year is reason for celebration. Many children do not make it?"

"They pretty much all do," Shelby shrugged her shoulder and hung up the streamer. Now she needed to take a step back and be sure it looked right.

"Then, what reason do we have to close down the entire cafe just to give one child a free sundae, when we are turning dozens away at the door who are willing to pay?"

"Cammy is special," Koda offered as he passed by, carrying out some of the extra tables and chairs so the room wouldn't feel too crowded.

"Yes, I am well aware of that," Ivan agreed. "But not once have we shut down business for the child without true purpose."

"Kids in Cammy's position have a harder time than other kids," Riley explained as he came by with a tray of burgers. They were ready to be dressed so that when Cammy arrived, everyone could start eating. "She's doing a lot better than expected already and we think that's cause for celebration."

"Besides," Chase chuckled, stealing one of the burgers from Riley's tray when he wasn't looking and passing it over to Koda. "When the boss tells you to stop working and throw a party, you do it."

"This makes sense," Ivan nodded.

"What time is it?" Mr. Fisher asked as he approached the group, checking his watch while he asked. Kendall had promised to pick Cammy up from school and walk her straight to the museum. The walk itself shouldn't have taken them more than twenty minutes, plus he gave them a few extra minutes because he was sure Cammy would want to say goodbye to her friends for the summer. He had even afforded them several extra minutes, in case they were walking slowly, in case Cammy's teacher wanted to speak with Kendall, or for some other unforeseen reason. It unsettled him now that all the time he planned on them taking had ticked away and there was still no sign of them down the street.

He knew not to be paranoid. Kendall was a grown woman, and had been taking care of herself for a long time now. Cammy too, unfortunately, had already learned how to look after herself. He had no reason to think that they wouldn't be able to get from the school to the museum. However, since he had learned Kendall's secret, since he knew the identities of all the Rangers and their missions, he couldn't help but worry.

"They should be here any minute," Shelby assured him. Mr. Fisher nodded and tried not to look worried. His wife was in the room and if he let on that there was something to wrong, she would start to panic too.

"Have burger?" Koda offered when he noticed that Mr. Fisher seemed a little unsettled. Food always made the blue Ranger feel better. He thought maybe it would be the same for the older man.

"I guess it couldn't hurt," Mr. Fisher accepted the sandwich and took a bite. Riley watched, frowning slightly as he realized that the tray in his hands was short one burger. He turned to Koda, glaring, wondering how the caveman he had been keeping an eye on had snuck a burger from under his nose. Noticing the glare, Koda pointed to Chase, who immediately rushed across the room to avoid the lecture from Riley about eating before the whole party was in attendance.