War of the races
Meeting Raine
After Lothor's defeat, the Rangers were enjoying of a sunny afternoon at the Academy. Finally Thunder and Wind academies joined together, under the guidance of one Sensei, Cam's father. So Cam became the head teacher and all the former Rangers became Senseis too, teaching the new ninjas all their abilities.
When Lothor and the Power Rangers faced their last battle, they were close to the Abyss of Evil and finally with all their powers drained by Cam's amulet, the ninjas and the samurai called upon their inner ninja powers…
"Power of air" shouted Shane.
"Power of earth" followed Dustin.
"Power of water" said Tori.
"Power of thunder" cried Blake.
"Power of lightning" said Hunter.
"Power of the mind" said Cam.
And all of them facing Lothor with their arms pointing at him started feeling how their inner powers came out from their bodies and took the form of light. Lothor couldn't resist the strength of the six rangers and while he was falling down the Abyss of Evil, Cam ran to him and retrieved the amulet, risking his own life while resisting the power of his friends.
They all were enjoying the sunny day when they saw a big black truck entering the academy grounds. The truck parked and a figure got off. A girl, dressed in black, started walking to the front door.
"Who's coming?" asked Dustin.
"I don't know. It's a girl", answered Cam raising an eyebrow.
They waited until the girl was almost there and went out to welcome her. They could recognize what looked like a training suit. But it was different. The jacket was shorter and they could see the girl's hips. She was also wearing a leather coat and a black velvet ribbon around her neck.
"Hi" said Shane. "Can I help you?"
"Hi, yes" said the girl. "I'm looking for Sensei Watanabe".
"It's me" said Cam, looking at her. Her black eyes had a mysterious look.
"No, I'm looking for your father", said the girl cracking a smile. "My name is Raine Bauer and I received a letter from Sensei Watanabe. That's why I'm here".
"Cam, did you father tell you about a letter he was writing?" asked Hunter.
"No, I don't remember any letter," said Cam.
"Of course not, my son, I sent the letter by myself" said Sensei Watanabe coming from behind the group. "Welcome, Raine"
"Thanks, Sensei" she said kneeling in front of him. Hunter recognized that respectful attitude as part of the Thunder Ninja training.
"Come in with me. We have many things to talk about" he said and entered the main hall leading her to his office.
They saw her following Cam's father in silence.
"Who's she?" asked Hunter, "Did anybody know that there were more ninjas?"
"I don't know. The question is how my father contacted her" said Cam.
"No, the question is why?" said Tori.
The friends were asking questions and speculating on possible answers when Sensei Watanabe opened the door, almost an hour after, and walked towards the group with Raine following him.
"Senseis, please pay attention," said the Sensei, "I want to introduce Raine Bauer to all of you. She will be part of the Academy from now on"
"As a student?" asked Shane looking at her.
"No, Shane, as a Sensei" said Sensei Watanabe smiling, while all the ninjas, except Tori, were looking at him astonished.
"Raine, this is Sensei Shane Clark, an Air Wind Ninja" said the Sensei, while Shane shook hands with Raine.
"This is Sensei Tori Hansen, a Water Wind Ninja" Sensei continued. "Hi, welcome!" said Tori.
"My Son, Sensei Cam Watanabe, a Samurai and head teacher of the Academy" said Sensei. Cam couldn't resist the touch of her hands. "Welcome, Raine" he said almost shaking.
"Here are Sensei Hunter Bradley and his brother Sensei Blake Bradley, Thunder Ninjas" said Sensei. Raine looked at them smiling but the eye contact with Hunter and the touch of his hand was a little longer.
"And finally, Sensei Dustin Brooks, an Earth Wind Ninja" said Sensei smiling at her.
"Hello everybody, and thanks for your welcome" said Raine with a small bow.
"Do you have something in your truck? We can help you with your baggage" offered Hunter.
"Thanks, I just have two cases. One with clothes and the other with my guitars" she said. Hunter and Cam were to the truck to pick them up.