Mike: (*hugging*) I love you! I love you! I love you!
Me: Alright Mike. I get the point, you know what's happening. (*sigh*) And you're supposed to be the older, more responsible Corbett here. You're acting like a child!
Mike: Don't let Leo catch me. That I've been acting like a happy-go-lucky creep.
Chapter 3: Attacked
(Scene switch: Main Square, Terra Venture City/Kendrix' POV)
I strolled down the streets of Terra Venture City. The city is finally built, just needs some finishing touches that's all. I looked at the sky, the sun was setting. Already!? God time flies on Mirinoi. I began to make my way back to Leo's apartment, it was beginning to get dark. I was starting to get jumpy. I looked back, no one was following me, but why do I feel I'm being stalked? I quickened my pace.
«Come on! Leo's apartment is only a few blocks down!» My heart was pacing. I felt fear building up inside me. The same fear I felt in my nightmare. I was about to turn the corner, when a hand came out of nowhere and pulled me into an alley. My mouth was covered, so my screams were muffled and then, I was against the wall. My eyes widened, it was the Ranger from my nightmares. Shadow Pink.
"Hello Kendrix, we meet at last! Finally we will become one!" Using all my will-power, my ranger instincts finally kicked in. I raised my fist and drove it down on the joint where the elbow meets, breaking the contact. I kicked Shadow Pink in the stomach and she took a few steps back. I tried to maintain my defensive position, but my fear of her was slowly gripping me. I tried to hide it.
"Who are you? I mean who you really are!" I demanded,
"Well then. I'm the original Shadow Galaxy Pink Ranger. My name is Athena." Athena? Like the Goddess in the Greek Mythology? Weird. Athena unsheathed her Shadow Quasar Sabre, it was all too familiar. She swung her Sabre with much speed and I barely dodged it. I elbowed Athena in the back and did a Round-house Kick.
While she was stunned, I made a run, but she caught up and fired a laser at my shoulder and leg. I fell, god those lasers hurt! My ankle wasn't too bad and it was just my left leg. That's fine, I mostly use my right when I lash out kicks or sweeps, but my shoulder took quite a beating. Athena walked next to me and grabbed my throat. I was gasping for air, hell she has a grip!
"Enough running! Come on Kendrix, how did you feel when you used my powers?" She then threw to the ground. I landed with a THUD! I slightly groaned. Why would she ask that question? Those powers of hers took over and corrupted me, making me do things I would never do. She continued to taunt me,
"Did you feel stronger? Unbeatable? Like no one can hurt you? Admit it Kendrix, you felt something that you didn't feel with your powers." She teased,
"The only thing I felt was evil and corruption. I will not become a Shadow Galaxy Ranger again!" I growled,
"Doesn't matter. When I was trapped in my own Quasar Sabre, I chose you. I watched you, when you became the Pink Galaxy Ranger of Light.",
"Of all people, why me?",
"Personal reasons. You're a very capable warrior, a lot more than your weak friends and that pathetic boyfriend of yours." Angered by her statement, I got up and quickly launched a kick to her chest and she flew, then landing on the ground.
"You don't talk about Leo that way! No one does!" I yelled,
"This is exactly why I chose you. You may have noticed yourself, you let your anger fuel your attacks. This is your problem, you can't control your anger. Is this because if your past?" Athena laughed. I shook, how does she know my past?
"When you used my powers, I sensed your temptation and anger to kill your old family and the brother who stole your life. Am I right?" I swallowed a lump hard,
"I put that behind!" Quickly, Athena got up and swung her Sabre at me. I dodged, but not at the right time and it struck my arm, wounding it. I let out a Sweep Kick and when she was down, I ran at full speed, disappearing into the shadows.
I tightly held my wounded arm, feeling the blood seep through and covering my hand, damn it stings! I'm guessing everyone is hanging out on the Astro Megaship, so I'm making my way there. I got to get my arm treated and fast, I'm losing blood quickly and I felt my ribs were a bit bruised. This is just what I feared and it came true. The others will have to know now.
(Scene switch: Astro Megaship/Leo's POV)
I was playing cards with Mike, Kai, Damon and Karone. I checked my watch, 6:30pm it read. I frowned to myself, Kendrix is out for quite a while. She wouldn't be out for this long. I turned to Maya,
"Hey Maya!" Maya looked at me, in response to her name. "Have you seen Kendrix lately?",
"No. Sorry Leo. I haven't seen her around the village.",
"Oh." I said sadly. I'm getting worried now. Suddenly, I heard a noise. I put my hand up to signal them to be quiet. We all listened as we heard something clatter outside. I got up, with the others behind me. I listened carefully to where the source of the noise was coming from, which led us to the Store Room.
I signalled Mike and Damon to cover me on the other side of the door. I got Maya and Kai on the other end and Karone next to me. I mouthed to Maya to open the door and had Karone use her Telekinetic Powers to pull our infiltrator out. In a split second, Maya opened the door and Karone used her Telekinesis and a familiar figure was thrown out and painfully hit the wall on the other side. Our mouths dropped.
"Ow!" Kendrix said groggily. What happened to her!? She was clutching her arm, I noticed blood was seeping through her sleeve and her uniform was torn in several places. Her shoulder was seriously red, must've been damaged by a laser of some sort. Kendrix stood up, looking really scared and anxious, but instantly lost her footing and she fell. I quickly caught her in my arms, but she wheezed in pain, gasping for air. That meant there was damage done to her ribs. Worry took over me,
"Kendrix! What happened to you!? Who did this?",
"Sha- Shadow-" But then she lost consciousness. She lost too much blood. Whoever did this to her, will pay very dearly. No one hurts my girl and gets away with it!
"Come on! Let's get her to the Medical Bay!" I said and we ran, with Mike behind us, with Kendrix in his arms.
(Scene switch: Medical Bay/Leo's POV)
I paced outside, Alpha's been a while in there. My stomach was in knots and there was anger building up inside me. I'm going to find that attacker and make him pay that he'd crossed paths with her!
"Leo will you calm down! You're pacing doesn't make anything better!" Maya complained,
"She's right Leo. You're just adding more tension to the situation." Karone said, supporting Maya's point. I sighed as I ran my hand across my hair.
"You're right you two. Sorry. It's just… whoever did this, I won't let him get away with this!",
"We'll find the attacker Leo, together, as a team. Remember our one rule? "There's no I, in team"." Kai reminded. Alpha then, came scuttling out of the room. I turned around, waiting for feedback.
"How is she Alph?" Asked Damon. Wow, he's worried about her too!
"Kendrix is lucky. She suffered a broken and bruised rib-",
"That explains the painful wheezing when I caught her." I butted,
"And she also has severe slash wound. It wounded her arm clean and I had to stitch it. She'll have a nasty scar in the end." Alpha finished,
"Damn! Who on Mirinoi would want to hurt Kendrix? She's done nothing wrong!" Maya exclaimed,
"This is starting to turn into an Assault Case." Said my brother Mike. We all stayed silent, until we heard an ear-piercing scream from the room. My heart jumped in an instant,
"KENDRIX!" Pushing Alpha out my way, I bolted into her room. My breathing nearly stopped, she was in a bad state, covered in cold sweat and shaking non-stop! I caught Kendrix by the shoulder,
"Kendrix! Listen to me! You're safe! It's OK! Kendrix!" She suddenly jerked up, gasping for breath and saw me me next to her. Kendrix locked me in a tight hug, looking for security and comfort. I brought her close to my chest,
"You're fine Kendrix. You're safe, with me here." I said softly,
"Kendrix!" Maya said in a worried tone and the others came running in,
"What happened!? That was seriously scary!" Karone commented,
"I'm sorry for scaring the hell out you guys. It's just a bad dream." I gave her skeptic look,
"Keni, I think this is becoming more than a "bad dream". You got to tell us the truth. What's going on? What are these bad dreams about?" Kendrix looked away from me, looking away from us, to try and avoid answering my query.
"These nightmares are linked with my attack on the streets." She paused for second, sitting up but it was painful for her, as her ribs were still healing. Kendrix continued to talk,
"Remember when you guys destroyed the Shadow Galaxy Rangers?" We all nodded in reply. I don't like where this is going if she's bringing them up again.
"You destroyed only four of the five powers. The Shadow Pink Quasar Sabre somehow avoided destruction and… Athena, the original Shadow Pink Ranger, she's after me. She's the one who attacked because…",
"Because what?" Mike asked,
"She wants me to become a Shadow Galaxy Ranger again." I clenched my fist, my anger was turning into rage,
"Oh god! This is Psycho Pink all over again!" Kai said, he's obviously scared now,
"I'm gonna kill her! There's no way, over my dead body, that I'm going to let her take you." I growled,
"And don't forget Leo, we don't want a Round 2 of fighting our own close friend." Damon reminded,
"You got lucky Kendrix. I don't know how you managed to escape Athena's clutches." Said Karone,
"Yeah, I did lucky, very lucky. She almost had me, but I fought back.",
"You guys, we're back in business again. Mike, while we're battling this… Athena, I'm putting my trust in you, to protect Kendrix. That ranger must not lay a single hand on her!",
"No need to be so harsh towards Mike, Leo. Without his Magna Powers, there's only so much he can do." Kendrix defended. I sighed,
"I'm sorry Mike. I hate to do this Kendrix, I know you want to help but… Karone has to be the Pink Galaxy Ranger again, in your place. Shadow Pink wants you and I'm not losing you again." Kendrix accepted that term. I can't afford to lose her twice.
"But where's Kendrix gonna stay?" Mike asked, "I need somewhere secure and that I can get to her quickly." I thought,
"I would've said my apartment, but it's too easily accessible and there's no security cameras or defense mechanisms. Shadow Pink will get in there way too easy. The Megaship would be the only place and plus, Alpha would make sure D.E.C.A has security on 24/7." We agreed. But I was still worried about Mike himself, how will he defend himself if Shadow Pink makes her appearance and they engage in combat? He's an easy target without his Magna Powers. I can see Kendrix' point. Then we heard a familiar voice speak,
"You're brother, Leo, will protect the one you love with my help. He will defend her to end." I slowly turned around, everyone was gobsmacked! My jaw dropped,
"Magna Defender!" We said at the same time.
Me: And Mike will be back in action, better than before in the next Chapter! I'm glad ye like this so far!
