Disclaimer: Power Rangers and their Sentai counter parts belong to their respected owners. All rights theirs.

Ragemoon's Note's: This is another universe of mine and Monkey's Arising Tempest universe. Consider this parallel to the other.
Monkey's Notes: This story will make Christa look basically like a bitch. She is a liar and a very ungrateful brat. Although this story uses some of the timeline from our other stories it is a completely different story and in no way depicts the real personality and habits of Christa or any other character depicted and used.

Thunder Storms

By
Ragemoon
And
Monkey-chan

Chapter 1: Lies and Consequence

In the beach house by the ocean in blue bay harbor, a small female was in her room. She did not appear to be happy at all. She was poking at one of her pillows. She had a particular look on her face.
Chris sat up in her bed. She was very angry. Both Shi and Hunter had forbidden her to ride her bike and motorcycle until after the first of the year. Christa really did not understand either's reasoning. What she did not realize was they wanted her to be truly strong before she started her fave sport. That's what Shi had been doing was slowing building the strength in her room mate's arm.
That was four months away and she had already been ground ridden for eight months because of broken arm. She had been given the news a week ago by the doctor, he had said she could ride again and not have to worry about anything, she had made a full recovery and had rebuilt her strength in her arm to what it was before. An idea popped in her head. She stood and grabbed her backpack and packed her racing suit and gloves.
She dressed and headed into the kitchen to find Shi, Dustin and Hunter sitting and eating. She grabbed an apple from the dish in the center of the table and bit it as she sat down.
"Want anything else?" Shi asked her. Shi eyed her for she sensed Christa was up to something. She had that look in her eye. Shi wondered if Christa was going to lie again to get her way. She was truly tired of all the deceit the little ninja liked to spin. For Christa did not realize she was walking very a very thin line with Shi and Hunter.
Both wanted to treat her like an adult. But she pulls something like what she was going to pull. For Shi could sense it and the two felt like she was not truly ready too be considered an adult.
"Nah...I'm going out with some of the girls today and we're thinking about going out to lunch." she lied. They believed her because she usually went out with her friends. Well Hunter and Dustin did. Shi leveled the small ninja a look and said nothing.
Getting up and taking her apple with her she threw her bag over her shoulder and grabbed her keys. Heading to the garage she grabbed her gear and pads and threw them into the cab of the truck. Her bike was at ops, Hunter and Shi had put it there to keep her from riding.
She knew it was there because it really only took a little to get Cyber Cam to tell one something. So she drove to ops and walked in. No one was there so she headed into the back and got her bike and loaded it into the back of the truck. She pulled out her cell phone and called track management. The track was closed that day to the public but you could call and ride during a scheduled time and ride alone and undisturbed. The said she could come by and ride. So she climbed back into her truck and headed to the track.
She was sitting atop of her bike at the starting line of the track. She was trying to relax herself and flexed her arm before putting her helmet on and starting the engine. She did ten laps and looked at her stop watch. She was ten minutes slower than she usually was.
"Oh well, I'll try again later." she parked her bike and started to take off her gloves when her morpher beeped. Checking for people she gave the go ahead.
"Chris, the other's need you. There in the quarry beside the track." Cameron said in urgency. She could almost feel it. She knew her beloved was not panicked but he was not to thrilled.
Forgetting that she wasn't supposed to be riding she grabbed her helmet and headed off to the others on her bike. She crested the hill and took Choobo and the attacking Kelzacks by surprise. Jumping off her bike and ripping down to her ninja gear she helped the others defeat the enemy.
When the others were talking Chris tried to slip away, but when ones roommate is Shi Tomoe and one's brother is Hunter Trejo, one doesn't get away with much. Both were angry and she could tell.
"I thought we said no riding until the first of the year." Hunter said softly disappointment colored his voice. He could not believe after everything Christa was still lying to get her way.
Christa drew herself up haughtily not caring that her words would almost cost her a home. She would not find a place to live in all of Blue Bay. "No, you said no riding. I want to ride and therefore I will. You can't tell me what to do anymore dear brother. I'm old enough to take care of myself and make my own decisions."
"Damnit Christa-Jean." Hunter growled shaking his head. "You're not eighteen yet. Do you want foster care?"
Chris turned to Shi hoping for a little back up the storm caller was way angrier than Hunter was. Realizing she wasn't going to get any help she faced her older brother alone. They all saw a thunderstorm roll in over head. For the sky was almost black. Christa belatedly realized she really made Shi angry. "Damnit what Hunter? Are you mad because I don't listen to every little word you say?"
"No, I'm mad because you never listen, I almost LOST you, I will not let you lose your life just to ride motoX when you are still not ready." Hunter shook his head. "You need to be conditioned back to do it. I don't want you hurt if your arm gives out."
Christa unaware she was treading on for she did not care. She went on icily. "You won't let me? I wasn't aware I needed your permission, and isn't that the same excuse you used when I asked if you would be okay with me going out with Cam?"
"And what if it is." Hunter eyed her. His sister was not in the best of moods. He also knew that Cameron was watching this. Cameron had agreed with him and the storm caller on Christa needing to take things easy.
He had a feeling his baby sister just messed up more then making Shi mad. Cameron was most likely just as angry. It upset the samurai when Christa lied to get her way. He had a feeling she was not going to get help from that quarter either.
"Damnit Hunter, I am NOT a baby, so stop treating me like the poor defenseless little sister." Christa crossed her arms. Not realizing she was making a mistake. She didn't not realize it till it all caught up to her.
Hunter eyed her. He was trying to give her the benefit. Just like Sensei Omono had told him too. Hunter was beginning to wonder. "But you are, you're my little sister and it's my job to protect you from these things."
"Protect me, Protect me from what. You've already missed every time I needed your protection. Where were you Hunter. Safe or away, that's where. You were never there when I needed you most. And you know what. I don't need you riding in on your white horse to save me and to tell me what I can and can't do. You aren't my father." Christa said haughtily.
Before Hunter could answer thunder cracked and lightening struck overhead. Rain poured from the sky and Chris turned to face Shi. In a split second Shi's hand connected with Chris's face sending the girl backwards.
"You ungrateful brat. I can't believe after all everyone's done for you, you just throw it back in their face." Christa shrank back from Shi. She could tell the older girl was quivering in anger. "If you think you can survive on your own than gather your things and get the hell out of my house. Oh and I am calling the courts when I get home, if you want aaway from me so bad then we'll make it so you are away." Shi turned her back and walked away. Hunter followed behind.
Chris turned to the others. She realized what Shi had said about the courts her eyes widened for Shi was her guardian. Shi could place her in foster care. But at that moment Christa did not care she was too angry to think properly.
"I'm sorry." was all she said before she went to her bike and sped off to her truck. She packed her gear and headed to Shi's. Upon entering her room she grabbed her bag and thrust all her possessions in it and headed back to the truck. Throwing it into the passengers seat she sped off and headed away from Blue Bay Harbor.
Everyone was headed to Shi's minus Shi and Hunter to try and get Chris to stay. Sensei was with them. Upon arriving they ran to her room and were greeted with the sight of nothing. Everything precious to the small ninja was gone. The room held a cold empty feeling to it.
An envelope lay on the bed. It was addressed to them all. Tori opened it and emptied the contents. There was a letter to each. She passed the letters around and set Shi's and Hunter's aside. Each read silently the words of sadness, love and departure Chris had left them.
Blake had tears streaming down his cheeks as did Cameron and Tori. Tori and Blake hugged each other and that's when Hunter and Shi walked in. Pure shock crossed both of their faces, they didn't really think she would leave, but she did.
Tori handed them their notes and followed the boys out.
Shi opened her note and was greeted with Chris's flowing script.

Dear Shi,

I hope you happy now. Monkey has left the building. I realize this is prolly all my fault but in all honesty I don't need parents telling me what to do. I'm sorry I lied, but not that I went riding. I need to make my own decisions and choices. Please take care of Hunter and everything I left is yours to do with as you see fit. I have currently left Blue Bay, but I will be back soon. I will still help you defeat Lothor but I won't be moving back anytime soon.

Laters,
Monkey

Hunter's letter basically said the same thing.

Dear Brother,

I hope you happy now. I realize this is prolly all my fault but in all honesty I don't need parents telling me what to do. I'm sorry I lied, but not that I went riding. I need to make my own decisions and choices. Please take care of Shi and Blake. I have currently left Blue Bay, but I will be back soon. I will still help you defeat Lothor but I won't be moving back anytime soon.

Laters,
Monkey

Hunter felt a piece of himself harden once again. He was still mad but realized what he had caused by trying to keep his sister out of harms way. He sat on her bed and put his head in his hands.
Shi sat next to him and sighed. "I guess we screwed up big time, ne?"
"Yeah, Guess we did." he said chuckling softly.
"Not really." Cameron sighed. "When she comes back we are though." Everyone looked at the quiet tech whiz. "I will not put up with this." He looked at his letter. "I feel like she used me. How many times has she lied to us all. And we are going to forgive her so easy." He shook his head his own heart hardened.
Hunter nodded. "Shi has already called the courts and reported Christa's actions. They will either bring her back here, Or place her in Juvenile detention."
Tori and Shane looked at each other.
"You got to be kidding right?" Shane asked.
"No." Shi sighed. "Christa seems to forget she owns nothing. Yes I bought her the truck but it's in my name."
Blake sighed. "Stolen?" He shook his head.
"Unauthorized use." Shi looked at him. "Christa will be back and in far worse trouble. For I will not let her cool her heels in juvenile detention, If she wants freedom, she will have to earn it. No racing, no driving, no going out until further notice."
Sensei agreed. "Yes she shall be punished for these rash actions. She will not like it but she will serve the consequences for her choices."

Meanwhile Christa looked back in her review mirror and saw flashing lights of a police care behind her. She frowned looking at her speed gauge she was doing the speed limit. She pulled over. The police care parked behind her.
She watched as the police man got out and tapped on her window. "License and registration please."
She gave them to him.
"Can you please step out of the car?" The officer asked.
Christa frowned but got out. "Why am I getting out?" Looking at him.
"This truck was reported as missing." The officer said turning Christa around. "Hands on the truck." Christa did as she was told she felt like ice had been poured on her. She had forgotten that the truck was in Shi's name. "You have the right to remain silent." She heard the officer read her, her rights.
She then allowed herself to be loaded in the back of the police cruiser. She was numb. Her mind went back to something Shi once told her. "Life and choices have consciences. Make a bad one and you will pay for it." She realized at that moment she was.

At the police station, Christa sat in a jail cell brooding. She had called Blake and told him what happened. She knew the others would be coming. She heard footsteps. Looking up she was greeted by Shi, Blake and Hunter.
All looked at her sadly.
"Don't say a word C." Shi's voice was sad. "Cute letters by the way. You seem to have forgotten I am your guardian." She looked at the smaller ninja. "I could press charges you know."
Christa paled at Shi's soft words. She realized she messed up worse then normal.
"Why do you keep up all this lying?" Blake asked her. The question coming from Blake hit her harder then it would have coming from either Shi or Hunter. For Blake had a hurt look in his eyes that cut Christa to the bones.
"But I am not going to." Shi sighed. Shaking her head, Hunter squeezed her shoulder. She flashed him a small sad smile. "Officer Ryan please let my charge out of her cage."
The officer appeared and let Christa out. A subdued group went though and got her stuff back.
They drove back to Shi's beach house. "You know what I just realized Shi." Blake said to break the unease and the quiet that had descended upon the truck. "Your beach house has become the Tomoe-Trejo-Hanson household."
"Very true. You both stay there now don't you." Shi smiled wanly. "I am disappointed. In all of this. Christa's handling of the situation, and my own handling of it."
Christa did not know what to say for once. Silence once again reigned over the truck as Hunter drove back to the beach house that was all their homes now.
Upon entering the house Hunter lead Christa, gently but firmly, to the main room of the house. Everyone sat waiting for them to arrive and Chris felt the glares and hurt radiating from each, Cameron in particular. She realized from the way she knew him and what she had done, that she had just lost the most important person in her life forever.
Hunter sat her down on the couch and sat beside her. Blake sat on her other side and Shi on the other side of Hunter.
Sensei looked at the small ninja who he knew was trying hard to keep her emotions hidden. He spoke softly but firmly, there was no leeway in his words. "I am very disappointed in your actions. Not only did you disobey your guardian and your brother, but you broke the law. You will train for a total of six hours everyday under mine and Shi's supervision until further notice. You are also stripped of your ranger duties until in such time we all agree you have earned them back. You are forbidden to go out unless it is necessary, you will not be driving or riding for a long time. After school you are to come straight home unless you are told otherwise. The first time these rules are broken the consequences will become worse. Do you understand?"
"Yes, Sensei." was all she said. She knew she had messed up big time and there was no easy way to fix this.
Hunter took her morpher off of her wrist. Christa looked at him there was a hurt look in her brother's eyes. "You had to act like a child. You shall be treated like one. Till you can prove to us all that you're an adult."
Christa blushed at her brothers words.
"You can go to your room now, We'll call you for dinner." Shi said. Not even looking at the girl who she held guardianship over. She stared out the French doors out into the ocean.
Chris thought about telling her she wasn't hungry but figured she better not say anything. She got up and walked to her room. She put her things back where they belonged and sat on her bed and sighed. "Way to go Trejo. Fucked yourself real good this time didn't you." She did not even hear her boyfriend come in her room. Not until he spoke.
"Actually you did more than screw yourself." Cameron's hardened voice greeted her ears like a hot iron. His displeasure with her was apparent with his words.
"Cam, I'm so---"
"Your what? Sorry? Save it. If you were truly sorry you wouldn't have lied to us, to me. I thought you loved me, guess I was wrong because people don't lie to those they love. It's over. I can't stand you like this. I won't tolerate it. I opened myself up to you, do you know how hard that was? I loved you, I truly did. But you make me feel used and unloved. Goodbye Chris. I hope you life is a happy one." And he walked out of her life, possibly forever.
Christa threw herself on her bed and cried. For the reality of her situation hit her like a ton of bricks. She lost her freedom. Lost her boyfriend and lost the respect of everyone in less then twenty-four hours.
A knock brought her out of her self-loathing. She hated herself at the moment. She looked up and saw her brother Blake, Tori, Shane and Dustin stood in her doorway. She turned away from them. No one said anything so she did. "If you came to yell at me do it. I deserve it. I screwed up and I'm sorry. I have no right to feel sorry for myself, and you know what I don't. I want to fix this, to bad I can't."
Blake sat down across from her. "Sis, I love you and I always will, but you're right. We are mad at you. You lied to us, disobeyed us and tried to pin it on everyone else. But, we'll talk later in private, just you and me. Come here." She did and he hugged her tightly. "No matter how bad you screw up know nothing will ever make me hate you or love you any less. You're still my baby sister. Now come on, dinners ready."
Chris sat at the table beside Blake and Shane. She didn't eat anything, The guilt and pain was so intense. She pushed her food around and turned to her brother. "May I be excused?"
Blake looked at Shi, who nodded her approval. "Yes, you may." he said facing her. She got up and walked back to her room and fell asleep. Her dreams were terrible and she really didn't sleep well so when Shi woke her up at 4:30 to start her morning training she was exhausted.
She dressed in her workout cloths and followed Shi to the dojo. Sensei was waiting for them and stood on Shi's shoulder as the two watched Chris run through her katas twice before doing 10 laps around the dojo mat and starting all over again. Ten times she did this, not complaining, not stopping, and just doing as she was told.
"You may stop now." Shi said four hours later.
Christa bowed to both, and watched as they left. She collapsed in a heap on the dojo floor. She had never been worked that hard before. She had been pushed way past her limits and she could feel it. The pain in her chest was so intense she thought she was going to explode. She stood on shaky legs and went to get a shower.
She was running late, Shi thrust a breakfast bar at her. "Eat this silly monkey. You will need your strength. Lunch is in your backpack. Don't even think about doing a work out at school."
Christa nodded and gobbled her breakfast and ran to the end of the road to catch the bus. When lunch time came around She debated on working out but decided that having Shi mad at her was not high on her list. Considering her guardian was already not to pleased with her. So she ate the high carb lunch that Shi had made her.
When she arrived home, she did her homework and immediately was back in the dojo to finish her daily workout. She went and got dinner when Blake fetched her. Dinner was taken in silence. No one spoke to each other. After dinner, Monkey did the dishes with Dustin's help. She then went quietly went to her room. She changed into her Pjs and went to sleep. Her dreams were still less then pleasant.
Repeating what she had done that same morning. She went all out and beyond in her workout. Pushing herself under Shi's and Sensei's watch. Once they were gone for Shi was going to make breakfast once more.
Christa collapsed again when Shi and sensei left, only this time when she got up she immediately fell back down. She tried to call for Shi but couldn't. Her entire body went rigid and she could feel herself falling into darkness. Her last conscious thought was, "Some one help me."
Shi was heading back to the house when she felt something very wrong. "Something feels off Sensei." The storm caller frowned.
Sensei sensed it as well. "Go back to the dojo. I fear you may be right. We both my be right."
When she slid open the rice panel she saw Chris laying unconscious on the floor. Shi walked over to the smaller girl. Feeling Christa's forehead she found that the girl was burning up and her body was extremely tense.
Shi shook her head not feeling any sympathy toward Christa. For she knew what had caused this break down. Shi knew it was sheer guilt that had caused Christa's body to react.
She picked the girl up and carried her into the house. Frowning she could not believe this. Though Shi knew she would not back off from what she said. She also knew Sensei would not either. She caught the small sensei's eyes and nodded. They both knew what was causing this.
Hunter was in the kitchen with Dustin when Shi walked in carrying Chris. They both looked at her. For Hunter was cooking waffles that morning. He had just finished them off. Dustin had been sneaking bites. Much to Hunter's amusement.
Blake and Tori shook their heads. And Shane smiled softly at his friend's antics. The only notable person who was not present was Cameron. His not being there really bothered Shi. For she missed the wit of the green wearing samurai.
They all turned to see Shi sat her on the futon in the living area and went into the kitchen and grabbed several ice packs and a bottle of water. Placing an ice pack on her head with a cloth underneath to prevent cold burns she watched as the girls body temp slowly reached its normal level.
Hunter sighed walking over to Shi. "Now her own body is punishing her." He eyed his sister and shook his head. "We should have known that would happen."
"In a way it's a call for sympathy, but she gains none." Shi sighed rubbing her forehead. "This is like all the other times she pulled stuff like this. I am done with forgiving her instantly."
"You're not the only one." Hunter nodded and squeezed the stormcaller's shoulder. "You are most definitely not the only one."
Blake sighed looking at Shi and Hunter. He agreed to a certain limit. He knew his little sister. She was pushing herself and she wasn't sleeping well, but at he same time he didn't hold much sympathy for her either. She had lied one to many times and he was angry with her.
Chris slowly opened her eyes. She looked up into the faces of her not so much friends anymore. They still where her friends. Christa just needed to realize how much she hurt them with her deceit and lies. She winced a little before sitting up. Before anyone could say anything she spoke.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah, no sympathy, I know. I screwed up and I don't expect any sympathy or remorse. Now if you will allow me I will go shower and return." She got up and slowly walked to her room. Showering and changing she made her way to the kitchen again. She ate only a little, still unable to eat very much and left to catch the bus.
That day was terrible. She got into a fight and was sent home with three days of suspension. She feared the worst when Shi arrived to pick her up....Alone.
Shi eyed her charge as she drove. "Three days for a fight you should not have been in." The storm caller sighed. "Community service I think." Christa sighed as Shi spoke and went on. "I think that will help in your attitude. I know of a few places that need people to help. Abused woman's shelter, soup kitchen."
Christa sighed and said softly. "I cannot just stay home and enjoy my three days off?"
"Nope." Shi smirked. "Nope you cannot."
They pulled up in the driveway and Shi parked. Christa went directly to her room feeling dejected.
Shi looked over at Hunter who smiled grimly. "She is lucky I did not come get her."
Shi nodded. "I know. I am going to make a few phone calls."

Chris sat in her room....alone. She hadn't even been the one who started the fight, yet here she was sitting at home. She pulled her shirt off and looked in the mirror. She had bruise all along her rib cage where the boy had kicked her. She reached into the cabinet and sighed when she pulled out an empty pot. It was empty.
"Why is the whole world against me?" She noticed her razor sitting on the counter. She'd attempted suicide before.....but as quickly as the thought entered her head it was gone. She took the razor and threw it into the drawer.
She pulled on a sports bra and walked back to her room. She passed the fulllength body mirror and sighed to herself walking over to the bed and sitting. She'd noticed over the past few days that her body had been healing slower and slower. She ate less and less. Her body, was slowly reverting back to the way it was before she had powers.
She sighed looking at her hands. "Why do I keep making stupid choices?" She wondered aloud. "I hurt those I care for. And they have no choice but to react back."
On Shi's deck, Hunter looked at Arashi and Blake the three stood together and sighed. Hunter ran his hand though his hair. "What are we going to do with Christa?"
Blake sighed. "Treat her with care. Get her back into training. Give her a chance to prove herself." He looked at his brother and his sister's guardian. "That is what we should do."
Arashi nodded. "She can earn what she lost back. I will make sure her training is lighter then what I personally do."
The three nodded and sighed all hoping that Christa would be able to land on her feet and turn around from what she had put herself in.