Disclaimer: I do not own Power Rangers Dino Charge. This story is fan-made.
It was recess time at Amber Beach Public School. Cammy was on the playground as usual, racing around with her friends. It was a welcomed sight to anyone who knew her story. Serena, who was on yard duty, watched from a distance with a smile.
Since her sister had been born, Serena had been the protective type. When she heard stories of Emily being picked on in school, it triggered in her an urge to fight. No one would harm her sister, not on her watch. But as Emily grew older, she grew stronger. She joined the Samurai Rangers and made great friends there who supported her growth. Serena was both proud and saddened to see her sister didn't need her anymore.
Serena's need to protect didn't stop there. It spread, helping her to land a job as a guidance counsellor at a school in Panorama City, then later earning her a similar position in Harwood County where she met Gia and the Megaforce Rangers.
Working with Gia created an itch in Serena that she couldn't ignore. She grew tired of helping kids find their way out of trouble and instead wanted to help them stay out of it. She wanted to grow strong, courageous humans to keep them from feeling damaged and lost. The best way she knew to do that was to become a school teacher.
So she worked at her degree and lucked out. She landed herself a job as a fourth grade teacher in Amber Beach. It was a bit of a commute in to work each morning, but she loved all her students. And while she did love them all equally, there was a special place in her heart for Cammy. She knew the little girl's story. Cammy had an unfair start at life. To watch her grow, make friends, and find her strengths already in school was incredible to watch, and even more amazing to be a part of. However, as the minutes ticked down to the end of recess, Serena began to notice something strange about Cammy. She had let her friends continue to play without her and now was just staring out at the forest that bordered the school's boundaries. She took one quick look at the yard to be sure no other students were getting themselves into trouble then walked over to Cammy.
"See something?" she asked the little girl. Cammy looked up with a shrug.
"I think everyone should go inside," Cammy stated. "And I think I have to call my sister."
"Why?" Serena looked out into the woods. She knew all about the Dino Charge Rangers, but hadn't shared that knowledge with Cammy. It wasn't necessary.
"I just think it would be best."
"Is there someone out there?" Serena asked. Cammy nodded her head.
"It's a bad guy."
"Is it like the last one that came to our school?"
Cammy nodded again. Serena pulled out a walkie-talkie from her vest and relayed Cammy's message to the office. Right away, the bell for recess rang, calling all the students inside. However, Cammy didn't budge. Serena stayed by her side.
"You should head in too," she told the little girl. "The school is going to phone the police."
"No. I need to phone my sister," Cammy said. "Trust me, Mrs. Smith. I have to."
"I trust you, Cammy. You just need to trust me. The school will..." a blast was heard in the distance and Serena felt the ground shake. She grabbed Cammy and held her tight.
"Can I call her now?" Cammy asked. Serena shook her head.
"I'll do you one better," she said and took her Samuraizer from her pocket. Cammy stared at it strangely.
"What's that?"
"Just stay behind me, kid, alright," Serena said. She glanced over her shoulder, saw the school yard was clear and hopped over the fence. Then she reached over and pulled Cammy up and over to the other side. She knew it wasn't wise to take the young girl with her. At the same time, the school's doors would be locked up, with no one coming in or out. In Serena's judgement, Cammy would be safest staying with her.
"We shouldn't be going this way," Cammy warned. "It's a monster I saw. They're super dangerous. You could be killed!"
"It's fine, Cammy."
"But... but..."
"Cammy, it's fine," Serena told her with a smile, then held up her Samuraizer, "Want to see something cool?"
"O-Okay..."
Serena traced her Earth Kanji in the air. The symbol appeared as a bright light right in front of Cammy's eyes. The little girl watched in awe as Serena spun the symbol and then was suddenly transformed into a white Ranger.
Serena removed her helmet and smiled at Cammy, "Ta-da!"
"Which one are you?" Cammy asked.
"Samurai White. From Panorama. Remember Master Xandred?"
"Master who?"
"Big red guy?"
"Nope."
"Remember the Samurai Rangers at least?"
"Nope."
"Oh, come on. It's only been four years," Serena frowned. Cammy counted backwards on her fingers and then held one hand up.
"I was only five," she said. "I didn't know the Power Rangers back then."
"Great."
"So what team were you?"
"Samurai."
"Samurai what?"
"Just Samurai."
"Really?" Cammy asked. "Because we're Dino Charge. Right before us was Megaforce. You're just Samurai."
"Super Samurai?"
"That's stupid."
"How about we just focus on the alien you said you spotted?" Serena asked, feeling a little deflated Cammy didn't recognize her suit. Cammy nodded her head.
"Okay. He looked like... big."
"Be more descriptive, Cammy. It's just like writing. What kind of big?"
"Tall."
"And..."
"Pointy."
"So he's tall and pointy?"
"And red. And black, and white and he has weird shoulders that stick out over his head. He kind of looks like the statue of liberty but... he's really just a bad guy."
"Have you ever seen him before?"
"No," Cammy shook her head. "That's why we need to call Kendall. She's a Power Ranger too. She's purple. The coolest colour."
"White is pretty cool too."
"Okay. But it's not the coolest."
"Whatever you say," Serena sighed. She put her helmet back on then took Cammy's hand. "Just stay close to me, alright?"
"Are you sure you know what you're doing?"
"Yes," Serena nodded. "I am a Power Ranger."
"Can you fight monsters?"
"I... Yes, Cammy, I can fight monsters."
"As good as Kendall?"
"Yes, as well as Kendall. Now shh, we're getting close."
