Kendrix: I always get the torturous parts.
Me: Quit complaining! Contract remember and plus, you're the main character! You better be happy that you're alive in this version than the original.
Kendrix: (*Grumbles*) Point. Taken.
Krone: Keni! You arguing with the author again?
Kendrix: Long story Pinky.
Chapter 3: Child's Play
(Scene switch: Astro Megaship/Maya's POV)
I banged the door again, one last time, but no use. Kendrix refused to come out. I sighed, there no point on continuing. I've been banging on her door for the past half hour. I turned back to the others and shook my head. I myself couldn't believe the civilians dislike her as Psycho Pink, even though she saved a mother's kid!
And now that Kendrix uses the Psycho Powers for good, they still think she's dangerous! How can they so… so judgemental!? We only freed Kendrix from the evil controlling her about less than a month ago and now she's being hated! That would really bring down her confidence a lot, it's no wonder I noticed her hesitate before morphing.
I swiftly turned to hear the door open and Kendrix walked out. She was dressed in her civilian clothes, a basic pair of jeans, pink tank-top and runners and I was surprised to see her wearing a black leather jacket. I looked to just about see her black Psycho Morpher, with streaks of pink going through it.
"I'm going for a walk." She grumbled, "I'll be back for dinner." She was making her way out.
"I'll come with you." I told her,
"OK." Her voice was barely louder than a whisper and we both walked out.
(Scene switch: The Park, Centre Dome/Kendrix' POV)
I silently walked the pathway with Maya. It's been only a few hours after being jeered and hated by the civilians in the Resident Sector. I never felt so hurt. I felt lost. There was anger building up inside me, maybe… maybe I should've taken Striker Red's words and joined his side.
No matter what I do, may it be save an innocent civilian or a child, people will hate me. I swallowed a lump in my throat.
"Maybe it's best if I left Terra Venture. I don't feel accepted and civilians don't appreciate my aid.",
"Kendrix, you are not going anywhere. Lets just sit down and talk this out. This is what I wanted to do, when I trying to get you out of the room for a half an hour!" I nodded,
"Fine. Lets just… find a bench." I said awkwardly. We eventually found a bench and sat down. But then I got side-tracked when I noticed a group of kids playing. I then recognised one of the kids, it was Amy, that girl I saved. Kids are so young, they adore the Power Rangers. I laugh at the fact that they say:
"When I grow up, I'm gonna be a Power Ranger!" We're like their idols. Showing them right from wrong and keeping them safe. Maya noticed I was intrigued with the kids, so we got off the bench, sat down underneath a tree and watched them play.
The oldest seemed to a six or seven-year old boy. There were five others, and Amy. There was a mixed age group, ranging from five to seven-years. I listened to what they were talking about.
"Hey guys! Lets play Power Rangers!" The ruffed, brown haired lad said excitedly. "I begs the Red Galaxy Ranger! Cause he's awesome!",
"Begs the Magna Defender! I hear he's the Red Ranger's brother." Myself and Maya laughed upon hearing that. If the kids knew our identities, the boys behind the masks are brothers. In total, I noticed there was four boys and three girls. I'm guessing they're hanging out after school etc.
"I'm being the Green Galaxy Ranger!" A blonde haired kid said,
"I begs Blue! He's strong, like me!",
"I'm the Yellow Ranger, because she's fast." I snickered at Maya, but not impressed, she playfully punched me.
"I'm obviously the Pink Ranger. She's cool." My heart grew heavy, I used to be the Pink Galaxy Ranger, but now, it's in the hands of Krone, Andros' younger sister. She rightfully deserves them, she's been evil as Astronema much longer than and she deserves to redeem herself.
"Hey Amy, who are gonna be? Do you wanna be a villain?" The child shook her head,
"But there's only six rangers! There's seven! You forgot Psycho Pink! I gonna be her!" Then all kids started to laugh at her. I clenched my fist, no one laughs at anyone!
"Psycho Pink!? Didn't she try to kill the Pink Ranger?",
"But she's on their side now!" Amy wailed,
"I've an idea! You can be Psycho Pink, but we fight you!" I couldn't stick it any longer, even the kids don't like a Psycho Ranger on the team. Maya saw me storm away and she chased after me.
"Kendrix wait! They're just kids!" She tried to reason with me,
"No point in trying to reason with me Maya. Even though no one knows I'm Psycho Pink, my ranger suit alone is enough to make them hate me. I guess should just quit.",
"Kendrix just stop! You're not thinking straight." Maya countered. I sighed with anger.
"I need some time alone." And I walked away from her. Maya didn't bother going after me. When I was far from her, I sat down, against a tree. The people of Terra Venture hate me. What's the point of me staying here if they don't appreciate my help.
Where do I belong? Here, Terra Venture, Biologist? A member of the Galaxy Rangers? Side by side with Leo, Mike, Kai, Damon, Maya and Krone? I don't know. I feel I'm just floating around, outside them.
I remember the day my friends found out I was Psycho Pink, it's clear as day, the image is clear as crystal.
(Flashback/{Note: Through Kendrix' Perspective, when she was evil})
I side-stepped to the right as the Red Galaxy Ranger hacked his Quasar Sabre with much force. I did a Round-house kick to his stomach, and he flew back, landing on top of the Pink Galaxy Ranger.
"Sorry Krone." Galaxy Red said sheepishly,
"It's OK. I saw it coming. Damn! Psycho Pink just doesn't give up!",
"That's because I don't!" I answered with much sourness. I took out my Psycho Bow. Through my visor, I saw Galaxy Yellow charging towards me with her Delta Daggers. I turned and fired before she had a chance to react and it was a clean hit. I laughed.
"I find this so easy. You're pal the Magna Defender was easy enough to knock out." Angered with that statement, Galaxy Red stood up. His grip on the Lion Quasar Sabre tightened. Oh I think I exploded his volcano.
"No one, talks about my brother that way! NO ONE!" He began to charge up his Sabre. I pulled back the line for a charged laser arrow. With both our weapons charged up, we fired at the same time. We both got head-shots and we were surprisingly still standing.
I then saw the Red Galaxy Ranger's helmet crumble. Piece by piece it fell off, revealing a handsome looking young man, with Emerald-green eyes and short brown hair. I knew him: Leo.
My helmet took heavy damage too, my head was down, but like Leo's, my helmet was crumbling away piece by piece. My blonde hair fell to the sides, resting on my shoulder. I raised my head and showed my face to everyone. Their mouths dropped, almost speechless from shock. Maya has hit the hardest as I'm her closest friend, but not anymore.
"Kendrix!? It can't be! We all saw you fall into the crevice!" I scoffed,
"You guys are as naïve! Ye never changed! The real Psycho Pink broke my fall. She used her remaining energy to create my Psycho Morpher. Of course, she passed away but I become her. It's about time you guys cracked the riddle. I'm Psycho Pink." I walked back and forth while talking. I was surprised that my armour stayed intact. I thought I would de-morph.
"Surprised to me Leo? What were last words I said before I fell? Oh right, I said "I loved you". Well, do you love me now?" I decided to taunt him a little.
"You're not the Kendrix I know! The Kendrix I love wouldn't be standing here, trying to kill me! If the Kendrix we all know and love is in there, I know her sub-conscience wouldn't let you kill me and her friends." He finished. I put back my Psycho Bow and unsheathed the Savage Sword.
For some reason it lost its ability to absorb energy with each blow, but at least I can wield it as a normal sword. I rested the blade on my neck.
"Touching Galaxy Red, but it is me you're talking to!" I readied myself to continue fighting. I'm still bold enough to fight, even without the protection of my helmet, so is Leo.
"Prepare to die!" I said darkly and with that, we all charged, yelling at each other, preparing to clash…
(Flashback Ends)
I sighed to myself, with that event, I put Leo in critical condition, yet alone near-death. I couldn't believe I almost killed the man I love. This is one of the reasons I distance myself from him.
I'm afraid to face him, I fear he hasn't forgiven me, deep down, although he acts normal and kind towards me, I feel he hates me and Mike is acting the same. I think they both hate me and they don't forgive me.
"Feeling down Psycho Pink?" I jerked my head upon hearing that voice and only one person properly calls me Psycho Pink. I shot up,
"Striker Red, what do you want?" I demanded,
"I'm here to give you a choice. I see you're not… accepted. Join me and we can both bend the people here and the Rangers to their knees and our will. If not, I have a surprise in store for you. You have until tomorrow to decide." He said and he left.
I feel like I'm standing on the line of Good and Evil. I'm tempted to join Striker Red, maybe he's right. The Psycho Powers were originally created by evil and to be used for evil, not the opposite. But if I don't, what surprise does he have in store for me? It's puzzling, at least he's giving me day or less to decide. I began making my way back to the Megaship.
Shoot! I'm late for dinner! Hopefully Kai left some in the oven. If he had a smart enough brain to remember me. There are days I think he has Amnesia.