Me: I know my main focus is generally Kendrix, but I thought it'll be different if I try to write in the POV of other characters, just for a change. I thought it'll be nice to see how concerned the friends would be. They're not that stupid, of course!
Chapter 2: Worries of the Team
(Scene switch: Command Tower, Terra Venture City HQ/Mike's POV)
As I was working within the Command Tower, my mind was partially focused on the job. I overheard Kendrix and Karone talking, she was worried about the ex-Pink/Shadow Pink Galaxy Ranger. God, I shouldn't say that. I would be strangled alive if Leo, Kai, Damon, Maya and Karone cuff me mentioning Shadow Pink. It's understandable though, there just trying to protect Kendrix, on a psychological level.
Anyways that's off the point. I heard she wasn't getting enough sleep and what is Keni having nightmares about? What are they about? I wonder have the others noticed anything about Kendrix' strange behaviour. I guess it just the events of what happened Five months ago, it has affected her badly. I feel bad for her, I can sense the insecurity she has, as if… she doesn't feel safe, but at least she has my little brother, Leo.
He's a great guy, they deserve to be together, after all the hell that got in their way and Kendrix' death, all this crap made Leo a stronger person, that he's willing not let the past happen again. He's not going to lose her and not after the Coma she was in, nor let what happened on Rashon replay.
I do blame myself that I wasn't there that day. I could've stopped her! Or Leo and the others. I could've been there helping the Astro Rangers battle Psycho Pink! But no, I stuck to my current position, the Command Tower and stayed there. I should've given Commander Stanton an excuse to leave. None of the others realise I doubt myself about that day. I should've been there. Some Magna Defender I was. I'm sure the original Magna Defender is looking at me, right now with disgust.
Yet, there are days, I… I wish I had my Magna Powers, forget about the incident and vow to protect my friends. Especially Kendrix. She maybe tough on the outside, but there are times I notice she can feel vulnerable, unable to protect herself. Sometimes, pink can be such an innocent colour, it's very instinctive for the Red Ranger to protect the Pink. It's just pure natural instinct. Of I was the Red Ranger, I would've done the same thing.
My thought were broken when Commander Stanton started yelling at me,
"Officer Corbett! Debriefing in five minutes!" He ordered,
"Sir yes, Sir!" And I saluted. Go to get a move on.
(Scene switch: Barracks, Near Command Tower/Kai's POV)
Commander Stanton has me working in the Barracks. To be honest, it's a job that actually suits me quite well, with me that I grew up in a family with a Militant background.
My mind kept pondering about Kendrix, she looked like a damn wreck coming into the cafeteria. I already figured in a state like that, there's no way Commander Stanton would let her work! I'm worried for her, it doesn't look like she's recovering psychologically after her ordeal with the Shadow Galaxy Rangers. Of course it's harder for her since she was one of them.
I can't believe those sick, low-lives did this to her. I can only just pray that Leo can comfort her and give her the strength to get her through this. I can't bear to see her like this! We're slowly losing the friend we once knew.
(Scene switch: Engine Room, Astro Megaship/Damon's POV)
"Alpha, pass me those wire-cutters please." The little robot passed the tool I needed. The Astro Megaship is completed, in structure, but it'll be a while before she'll be ready to fly again.
The problem is the engines. I snipped the wire I wanted to cut, but sparks flew in my face and I yelped jumping back.
"Oh man! Where's Andros when I need him? He knows the ship better than I do!" I fumed,
"Damon, have you noticed anything… off about Kendrix?" Alpha asked me. I put down the wire-cutter and scratched my head.
"Well I have noticed she was off-form today. The previous days she was fine." I answered,
"Why do you ask?",
"I don't know, she just seemed sad today. Plus, I don't think she's gotten a lot of sleep last night.",
"I overheard Karone saying that. Kendrix did look a little drained. I think she's hiding something from us, yet she doesn't want to worry us.",
"Ai ai ai! Poor Kendrix. I hope she'll be OK." I nodded in agreement and I got back to working on the engine. Engine No. 2 in fact.
(Scene switch: Mountain Side/Maya's POV)
I was sitting down, talking to Kendrix' Wildcat. There was concern in the Galactabeast's eyes. I felt pity for her.
"I know. You're worried about Kendrix too, huh?" The Wildcat let out a soft, low growl.
"Something's not right and I know it. Kendrix thinks she can easily hide things, which of course she's good at, but not with me. She is hiding something and it's eating her up inside." Then the Lion Galactabeast appeared. I learned off my Wolf Galactabeast that the Lion has finally given into his feelings and expressed his love to the Wildcat, which of course she did return. I smiled, I just love seeing the bond between Galactabeasts. It's just a beautiful sight. The Lion growled,
"Oh, you're worried about Kendrix too huh?" He growled again,
"I understand. I should go talk to her and it out of her. If it's affecting her so bad and it's affecting her sleep, then she really needs to talk. But it's something Leo should do, I can't interfere!" I told him. Then both Galactabeasts let out a huge roar that nearly blew my ear-drums.
"OK OK. Only if push comes to shove alright?" They both agreed. I sighed, I forgot how stubborn those two can be, like Leo and Kendrix. I left the Mountain Side, leaving the Galactabeasts to rest.
Me: I know I left Leo and Karone out of this. I did it deliberately cause they already know what's up, but not exactly, yet they're tuned in.
If you missed that, the clues are all in Chapter 1: Nightmares and Concerns.