Crystal decided to head back to Ninja Ops, and try to find out who this new enemy is. Hunter wanted to help out, but he still had classes to teach. He had to get back to the Academy, and teach the new students. So, Hunter brought Crystal to the entrance.
"I'll come by when classes are over," he said, smiling at her. "Okay?"
"Sure," she said, smiling at him.
"Okay. Do you have a place to stay?"
"I was thinking of staying at Ninja Ops. Why? You want me to sleep with you?"
"N-N-No. It's just that. Well. I was just wondering, that's all," he said.
"I'm just joking, Hunter," Crystal said, laughing a bit. "I trust you."
"I trust you too," Hunter said, smiling. "I love you."
"I love you too."
Hunter then kissed her before leaving.
"See you when classes are done," said Hunter.
"Okay. Take care."
Hunter smiled, and used his ninja powers to return to the Thunder Ninja Academy. Crystal stepped onto the water, and stepped through the portal entrance. She looked around, and saw that things haven't changed. Well, except that Kapri and Marah are students at the academy, and are trying to learn the ways of the Ninja. And that Shane, Tori, and Dustin are now teachers here. But, everyone was still themselves. Crystal found Cam, and decided to walk with him.
"Hey, Cam."
"Hi, Crystal. Did you find anything new?" he asked.
"Just one. These new aliens are a lot more powerful than the ones we've ever faced," she said. "Even my powers are no match for it."
"Well then. I guess you have some training to do."
Crystal turned around, and saw Sensei.
"I always do training, Sensei. Every day," she said, smiling at him.
"Yes, I know. But, you won't be training after your other studies," said Sensei. "You will be training longer hours. Just like before."
"Right. Which brings me to my next question. Is it alright that I use Ninja Ops?"
"Of course, Crystal," said Cam. "Since the appearance of the new enemy, we've been using Ninja Ops. That is, only the former rangers, and father. Since you are a fellow ranger, you can use it."
"Thanks, Cam."
Crystal smiled, and headed down to Ninja Ops. It's been a long time since she has last been there. Before she got her powers, she would stay here, and watch everything. When she first arrived, she stayed in Ninja Ops, and hardly went out to the city, even after the Thunder Rangers joined and when Cam got his powers. That is, until she gave them the Phoenix Sword for the meagzords. After giving the Rangers a new weapon, Crystal decided to leave Ninja Ops, and joined them. Since then, she's been coming out of her shell.
"This place sure brings back a lot of memories," said Crystal.
Crystal then sat down at the main computer, and started to go through some video files. She was tapping into the security cameras, and trying to find the aliens that appeared before she arrived. She wanted to see if she could find the new enemy through these old videos. Of course, even through the videos, the new enemy didn't appear. Just aliens in all the videos, and the voice of the enemy in the background, telling the aliens to return back to the base...wherever the base was.
"So it is true! You have returned!"
Crystal turned around, and saw Kapri and Marah standing at the entrance.
"Yeah. I have. And it is true that you two have become students here," said Crystal.
"Well duh," said Kapri. "Uncle just left us to be destroyed while Cam let us free, and saved us. Besides, Lothor didn't really appreciate us."
"So. I hear you and the Thunder ninja are still together," said Marah, smiling at Crystal. "How are things?"
"Things are good. What about you? Did you apologize to Dustin?" Crystal said. "You know. How you betrayed him, saying that you would help destroy Beevil?"
"Oh...That. Well, you see..."
"She said 'sorry' the moment she enrolled," said Kapri. "Not only that but--"
"We're going out!" Marah blurted out.
"You're going out! Wow. Dustin forgot to mention that," Crystal said, rubbing the back of her head. "How long have you two been going out?"
"Three months, and continuing," she said, smiling brightly.
"That's good."
"Things are going great," Marah said. "He's so sweet, cute, funny. Did I mention cute?"
Crystal let out a small giggle, and just looked at Marah. Well, at least they were on better terms that before. Before, they were helping out to destroy her and the Rangers. Now, they were talking, and laughing together.
"What about you, Kapri? Any boyfriend?"
"No. All the guys here aren't that good looking," she said, letting out a small scoff. "They aren't even worth it."
"Ah. I see."
"She's just saying that because she's jealous that I got a boyfriend before her," said Marah.
"I am not jealous!"
"You so are!"
"No I'm not!"
"Wow. You two still fight. Heh. Guess some things haven't changed," Crystal said.
Suddenly, the alarm went off. Crystal typed in a few codes, and accessed the cameras. It was another alien, the same one that Crystal and Hunter faced earlier.
"Looks like the alien returned," said Kapri. "Going to handle this one alone?"
"The others are busy. I have to face it," said Crystal.
"Good luck!" exclaimed Marah.
"Thanks. Ice Storm! Ranger Form! Ha!"
Crystal morphed, and headed towards the park.
"Well well. Back again are we?" said the alien.
"Same goes for you! This time, you won't escape!"
