CHAPTER 4
Truly, Zordon had every right to be concerned. With no way for the other rangers to help these ladies were on their own. Dulcea quickly sized up their individual abilities and the foes they would face. Trini's description of them as the legendary four horsemen gave her pause but quickly made her decide.
"Trini, you must battle the horseman of War. Kim, Conquest must be beaten at all costs. Katherine, you must do battle with Famine." Kat was silent for a moment with horror dawning at the implication of her orders. "What about you, Dulcea?" "I am the master warrior of Phaedos. I will challenge Death itself; and pray I prove equal to the test."
Trini was hard-pressed in her battle and was left with no choice. She knew Trini Kwan could not win this fight; but she did know who could. Reaching into the pocket where it was kept she withdrew the morpher she had cared for and kept ready. Holding it aloft she cried out "SABER-TOOTHED TIGER!" In a moment she was clad in her familiar yellow uniform and ready for battle.
But battle was what War was about and she was losing ground quickly.
Whatever happens, Billy I love you
Kimberly was similarly fighting a losing battle with Conquest; conquest, after all, was about strategy and that was for Jason or Tommy not her. She had seen Trini and realized she had her own trick. Vaulting away from the horseman she cried out, "NINJA RANGER POWER NOW!" And when she touched ground she was clad in the familiar ninja robes of the pink crane. She was faster and more maneuverable, but would that be enough?
She struck and moved, employing hit and run tactics but she could swear he was almost amused. At one point she thought she had caught him careless, then realized he had baited her like a fish on a hook. It had been a long time since Kimberly Hart was afraid, but looking up she was well and truly frightened.
Stay safe Billy
Katherine was facing Famine and he was scary. Something about the thing suggested that it could destroy not just food around it but was capable of corrupting the meals you had already eaten. That she realized would destroy her vitality. Kat saw the more experienced rangers and knew she also had no choice. The battle was vital. Crossing her wrists to summon the power she cried out, "ZEO RANGER I, PINK!" Immediately she morphed into her armor and felt some reassurance that this would give her at least limited protection.
It was still nasty and Kat had no idea how long she would be able to fight the good fight without backup or some Zord capacity to help her. At the lowest point in her career as a ranger she felt well and truly screwed. It was only a matter of time.
I wish I had told you how much I care
As a master warrior Dulcea knew she could not have sent those girls to battle the worst of the four. She had the most experience and was the strongest fighter. She was also the only one who had no right to Billy's love. She was much older and not even from earth. But by the power, they would pay for what they were doing to this beautiful planet.
I faced many foes but could not face my own heart
What happened next shocked her speechless….