Pretty Lady
Summary – It's always hard to deal with your feelings for someone when you know it won't end well. What about the feelings you have for someone you're supposed to destroy? –Short Story-.
Chapter 01
The screeching of tires still filled her head whenever she gave herself time to stop and think of it. The anxiety of turning and finding a car barreling her way continued to give her pause, as if each step she was about to take would result in her demise.
Kendall continued to wake up from the nightmares. And it was such a silly thing to have nightmares about, she supposed. She had been in much more danger when dealing with Sledge, Poisandra, and all of the other monsters that came from the desire to steal the Energems. But this was the nightmare that continued to haunt her dreams.
However it was the one that saved her that haunted her thoughts. The man that had come out of nowhere and grabbed her, pulling her to safety in the nick of time. She turned to thank him and was surprised at his appearance; brunette hair with blue streaks, a large nose that not many would find attractive, blue-green eyes she couldn't help but stare into. And the way he dressed, though not much unlike her own professional style, was even more so. Who else did she know wore a three piece suit with a matching tie and a pair of steampunk-esque goggles around his neck?
But it was the way he spoke to her. With a confident ease that she hadn't particularly had time for, especially from Chase. But the way he spoke to her, she couldn't help but listen. Of course it was because she hoped he would make the Purple Energem bond with him, but there was something else as well. Maybe it was the suave way he had saved her, or the warm smile he had given her as she tried to thank him.
Or maybe it was the wink he gave her…or that tattoo behind his right ear?
She couldn't help but think about him. Often she found herself staring off into space as she got ready in the morning. Then she noticed her expression and with a quick shake of her head, scolded herself into remembering what was important. It wasn't him; you're the Purple Ranger now. There's nothing more to do with him.
Still…she couldn't help but think of his smile whenever she had a private moment to herself.
Heckyl stretched his legs out in front of him as he tilted his head back against the metal wall behind him. His throbbing headache had plagued him for hours and the only way he knew to let it go was if he got away from the rest of those…idiots. How many times did he have to listen to Poisandra and the others continue to whine and complain about Sledge while he was looking for the rest of the Energems? The stupid monsters and aliens that promised they would help him continue to fight the rangers to steal their powers and they did nothing but lose against them and aggravate him every second of every day. He needed time to himself to figure out what to do next.
With a sigh, Heckyl closed his eyes for a brief moment. He needed to get close to the rangers again. The closest he had gotten to the Purple Energem had been disrupted. And the girl was about to hand it right to him and it had to be ruined. His fingers were seconds away from touching the gem itself and then it was ripped away as quick as a band aid. It still stung.
The only thing that softened the blow as her. The girl…no, woman who was about to give it to him. How was he to know that his chance of saving her would bring her to him? Not just because of the Energem, but because of her beauty alone. As he held onto her, watching as the car he saved her from blew by, he turned to look at her once more and was surprised at how transfixed he became with her eyes. They appeared to be magnetized by the size of her glasses lens but they were still beautiful.
And her smile…when he righted her and told her to be careful, her grateful smile illuminated her face. For a long moment he was mesmerized by her, completely forgetting that he was to look for to help Sledge, so that he could be released from his solitary confinement. But he knew what was being held over his head and had to get away. Then he almost got the Energem, almost revealed himself to her, and had to go into hiding.
But now that he knew she had the gem, maybe it was time to give her another visit…?
Heckyl smiled as he opened his eyes once more.
For the Energem of course.
To get an idea of how to destroy the Power Rangers from up close.
A/N: I had this idea floating around since the episode Wishing for a Hero, and having just finished the opening episode of Dino Super Charge; I knew I had to write it.