Hello my lovelies, I know I am taking a long time on my other stories, but this particular story couldn't be put off. I want to post this to see what you think of it. Since this is a new story, we have no magic However, I still have a little quote to put in front of the actual story. Without further ado, here we go!

"The garden is growth and change and that means loss as well as constant new treasures to make up for a few disasters."

-May Sarton

o0o0o0o0o Ninja of the Stars Ch. 1: The Garden o0o0o0o

The sound of twittering birds and the sighing of the trees acted as a background noise to two teens who cruised through the town of Briarwood. One of the teens was 5'6" tall boy with kind of short brown hair wearing a pair of khaki cargo shorts and a black long sleeve shirt under a green button up shirt who rode a skateboard. Next to him was a girl with gorgeous tawny skin with thigh length hair that was a mixture of turquoise, blue green, purple, and pink who was dressed in a lower thigh length light purple dress with a white cardigan over top and silver and gold roller blades on her feet.

"Do you wanna go to the skate park?" the boy asked the girl in an Australian accent.

"I would love to," the girl answered in a slight New Orleans accent. "But I have my martial arts class."

The boy groaned in exasperation while his head rolled back and looked at her out of the corner of his eye.

"Why are you taking the classes again?"

"Because Xander," the girl giggled. "I have been taking classes for so long, I can't find myself not going."

"But Belle…."

"No Xander. I'll be back before ya know it. And if I'm not, I'll call ya."

"Promise?"

Another giggle escaped the girl when she skidded to a stop on her skates, causing the boy to stop as well, then held up her right arm out to him.

"Of course. Unbreakable vow."

A charming but goofy grin spread on his face when he put up his own right hand to grip Belle's right wrist so that she could grip his.

"Unbreakable vow," the boy agreed before he pulled Belle into a hug via her right arm. "I'll see you later."

"Later Xander."

Belle then stood up on her tiptoes to peck a kiss on his cheek before she sped away to the edge of the forest. After Belle checked to make sure no one was around, she traded a pair of light brown heeled boots for her skates then bounded across the trees at unnatural speeds until she reached a beautiful clearing in the heart of the forest. Flowers of every shape and color grew amongst the wild grass while woodland creatures scurried along the ground. Well, normally. Today the creatures moved around cautiously, like they knew something bad was going to happen. This caused Belle to stop and take in all of her surroundings. She could sense the impending disaster, but she could tell that there was still some time before it occurred, however small a window of time it was. I need to warn Sensei, she thought as she strode toward the large, crystal clear lake in the middle of the clearing and stepped onto the watery surface. Unlike what the laws of physics dictated, Belle did not fall in. Instead, she walked easily across the water only to vanish in a flash of light at the center of the lake. On the other side of the portal was a vast meadow like place with a large Japanese structure in the background while on platforms in front of the structure held numerous people dressed in black ninja suits sparring. While ventured through the clearing, people threw out 'hello's which Belle cheerfully returned as she tried to suppress her own feelings of unease. Belle's target it seemed, was the tall Asian man at the very front of the group of sparring ninjas who was watching over them like a hawk.

"Ah, Annabelle," he greeted Belle who had stopped to bow to him."You are right on time. As usual."

"Sensei Tsukiyomi," Belle returned warmly. "There was something I wished to speak to you about?"

"Yes, yes," Sensei Tsukiyomi answered back. "If you would please follow me to my office."

Belle did not hesitate to follow behind her sensei into the building obediently.

The inside of the building resembled a maze with how many twists and turns that one could find themselves lost in, but Sensei Tsukiyomi easily maneuvered through it. When they reached Sensei Tsukiyomi's office, Belle settled on a floor pillow seiza style. Sensei Tsukiyomi poured two cups of traditional Japanese tea and handed Belle a mug before he himself lowered down onto a floor pillow.

"What you want to discuss is about the animals, isn't it?"

"Yes," Belle confirmed after a sip of tea. "On my way here, I noticed how the animals were being cautious of their surroundings. Is something going to happen."

Sensei Tsukiyomi looked troubled at her question as if he didn't want to answer her.

"As you are aware, you are the only ninja as Cosmic Ninja Academy who has been categorized in the Star Style in almost one hundred years."

A nod while she sipped her tea was all Belle gave to prompt her sensei to continue.

"With this style, there are certain privileges that come with it. Because your style blends the Lunar Style and the Solar Style, you are to be the protector of this school."

"As a Power Ranger?" Belle ventured.

"Yes, as a Power Ranger," Sensei Tsukiyomi agreed in surprise. "How do you know of the Power Rangers?"

"I've heard stories about them from the upper classmen. I had a hunch when you started talking about me being in the Star Class."

"You are definitely exceptionally bright for your age ," Sensei Tsukiyomi mused. "You are also aware that Lothor has returned?"

"Yes."

"The Wind Ninja Academy has fallen to Lothor's hand leaving three students. They have already taken up the responsibility of rangers and they could use all the help they can get."

With this Sensei Tsukiyomi rose from the floor pillow to retrieve a beautifully carved wooden box that had stars painstakingly carved into the dark wood and then sat back down.

"This is the only Cosmic Ninja Ranger morpher in existence," Sensei Tsukiyomi explained, opening the box to show a sleek morpher that was an irridescent white lined with metal that changed from silver to gold.

"I want you to take it and help the other rangers defeat Lothor and rescue the students and their senseis."

Tears pooled in the corner of Belle's chocolate brown eyes as she strapped the morpher to her left wrist, all the while a knot settled in her stomach and a lump formed in her throat. Belle felt so devastated at her sensei's words. He was talking like she wasn't going to see him again. Her father figure was going to be taken away from her.

"Sensei," Belle choked out. "Why-,"

Belle was cut off by a large explosion that shook the foundation of the building. A slightly panicked look crossed Sensei Tsukiyomi's face at the explosion.

"Go Annabelle," he insisted in a rush. "Lothor has arrived and you are not ready to face him."

"But Sensei-,"

"Just go Annabelle!" Sensei Tsukiyomi shouted. The tears that had built up in Belle's eyes now streamed down her cheeks as she pulled a light brown wooden stick with a white gold star on top from a strap she had under her skirt.

"Sensei…"

"I have always thought of you as a daughter I never had," Sensei Tsukiyomi smiled to Belle before her figure erupted into a shower of silver and gold sparkles.

About five miles away in a unique room with heavy nature influences, Belle reappeared and dropped to the ground which left the stick rolling out from her hands as heavy sobs wracked her body.

"Anna!" two women, one with red hair and dressed in white while the other had black hair and was dressed in silver, exclaimed when they saw the girl collapse. The raven haired woman was the first to Belle's side to take so that she could comfort Belle.

"Anna, what's wrong my little star," she cooed to the distraught girl.

"M-M-M-Mom," Belle cried inther her mother's shoulder. The redhead also came over to join in the hug to comfort her family.

"Let it all out Anna," the woman in white urged the younger girl.

Roughly fifteen minutes had passed, in which time a young girl around Belle's age also came to join in on the family group hug, and Belle had finally gotten the crying out of her system.

"My-," she cleared her throat before she continued on. "My school was attacked."

A pair of concerned light blue eyes rested on Belle as both women rubbed soothing circles into her back.

"And I have have to go to Blue Bay Harbor."

This time their eyebrows rose in surprise.

"Blue Bay Harbor," the redhead echoed in shock.

"Yes. I am a Power Ranger now."

Belle flashed her morpher for emphasis.

"I am so proud of you my little star," her mother praised her daughter, her face lighting up with joy until it fell in sadness. "When do you have to leave?"

"Tomorrow morning," Belle decided. "I don't want to take my chances of running into Lothor or his goons."

That marked the end of the family group hug so everyone rose to their feet.

"I wish you good luck and hope you stay as safe as you can," the blonde told Belle with a squeeze of her shoulder.

"Thank you Clare," Belle chuckled softly. "I appreciate it. Before I go Aunt Udonna, can I take my broom with me?"

"I don't see why not," the redhead, Aunt Udonna, smiled. "Just remember the rules about having it."

"Of course."

A round of hugs was passed around the group for goodbye before Belle held out her hand for her broom to fly into her hand. The broom was quite beautiful with a thick white gold handle, bushy white bristles, and moon, sun, and star charms hung from the bound part of the broom's bristles.

"You really put some love into that broom," Belle's mother commented as she looked over her daughter's broom.

"Of course. My broom is a part of my sorceress's tools. I need to make sure that I am as connected to my broom as I can get. What other way to do it than customize it and pour my magic into it."

Pride welled up in Udonna's and her sister's eyes at Belle's words. With a squeeze of the broom, it shrunk into a miniature broom that fit perfectly in the palm of her hand.

"To the trees."

By the time mother and daughter returned home, it was the evening.

"You should get some sleep sugar," Belle's mother suggested.

"I will Mom," she promised. "I just want to talk to Xander before I head to bed. Would it be alright if he came over tomorrow for breakfast before I leave?"

"I have no problem with it."

"Thank you."

Belle then tiredly dragged her feet up the stairs to her room where she used her wand to pack up her things while she dialed Xander's number.

"Hey Belle," Xander greeted cheerfully. "How did practice go?"

There was silence as a new wave of tears threatened to fall at Xander's words. She knew that he was only trying to innocently ask about her day and he didn't know that he was unknowingly upsetting her.

"Belle?"

"It...It was something Xan."

"Do you want to talk about it?" he ventured softly.

"No, but...can you sing to me until I fall asleep?" Belle requested brokenly.

"Sure."

Xander's alto voice then came through over the phone that had Belle, who had curled upon her bad after she had finished packing, slowly closing her eyes until she fell fast asleep.

o0o0o0o0o Ninja of the Stars o0o0o0o

And there you have it lovelies. The first chapter to my new story. Hope you like it. Remember, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to leave a review or shoot me a pm. As always, reviews are magic!

-White Wolf