Chapter 4 – A test of faith 1

Disclaimer: I don't own the Power Rangers but they own me. I confess; they have stolen my soul…

The first in a series of chapters in which the Rangers must put their faith in each other, namely Grace.

I'm so sorry it's taken ages to update guys but with exams coming up I'm busy, busy busy! Hope you like xxx

Tommy's melancholy thoughts were banished when he saw Conner and Ethan fighting the Tyrannadrones, and Trent facing down Elsa. He rushed to help Trent who had just been knocked to the floor. "Thanks," He gasped, "She's taken some sort of power boost and now I can't seem to break her guard!"

Elsa gave a loud cackle at the sight of Trent and Tommy huddled on the ground. "You think this is tough?" She shrieked. "How about we spread the power and make it a little fairer!" She threw out her sword and blue lightning crackled down its length and shot towards the drones until each glowed blue. The blast of energy knocked the other three rangers to the ground, sending Tommy and Trent running to help them.

Elsa had disappeared leaving the drones to take over, a prospect that none of them were finding particularly comforting. "It looks like four against one." Kira groaned. "Great," Said Conner "They don't sound like such great odds, how about we call the bet off and go home?" He turned hopefully to the others, only to receive a smack around the head from Ethan. "I think we're just gonna' have to go for it guys." Trent said, pulling himself and leaping back into the fray, the others following close behind.

All too soon they found themselves in deep trouble; Trent was steadily becoming exhausted; his fight with Elsa had left him feeling drained. Kira stayed with him but was finding it hard to support herself and Trent. "Come on Trent, you just have to keep going. We can beat them they're still only drones!"

Trent tried to help her but just felt as though his limbs were blocks of concrete, he hated that she had to do this for him; he should be taking care of her not the other way round! Hearing her cry out he swung around to see three tyrannodrones bearing down on her whilst another had its arms around her neck. "Kira!" With a roar of rage he dived into the three, knocking them to the ground, before vaulting over them to throw a punch in the other's face.

Ethan watched as Dr.O swung a drone around by its tail and neck releasing it so suddenly that it flew through the air and knocked another four over. "Nice!" He said to himself; it seemed Dr.O wasn't losing it after all. Conner's yell of pain pulled him back to the fight making him release the drone he had held in a stranglehold. It slipped from his arms on to the ground in a limp pile but he gave it a kick for good measure.

Conner had had his arms grabbed by two of the drones and the third had kicked him, missing his head but landing a foot upon his shoulder. Pain slammed through him and he yelled, he was however dropped as a flash of blue entered his vision and Ethan appeared meting out blows to any got in his way Another flash occurred this time green, and the drones disappeared into the invisiportal.

Tommy watched the four teenagers pick themselves up slowly; Trent was leaning on Kira for support and Conner was lying on the ground clutching his shoulder.

"You okay guys?" He asked worriedly.

"Yeah Dr.O, apart from having our butts kicked." Ethan was the only one to reply.

Tommy hauled Conner to his feet and gently checked his shoulder.

"It doesn't seem to be dislocated but I can tell you're going to have a nice bruise on that. Your powers will make sure you heal faster but I'd expect some pain if I were you."

"Pain?" Conner groaned. "Yep, definitely feeling some pain."

"Tell me about it." Replied Trent ruefully, I haven't felt like this since the first time I morphed.

"Well this is not going to help you guys but I'm afraid lunch finished five minutes ago so you all have to go back to school and just pray Principal Randall doesn't catch you." Tommy couldn't help but smile as the teens groaned at his words.

"Was it just me or did that seem too easy?" Kira said suddenly.

"Easy?" Trent and Conner chorused.

"Yeah, I mean weren't they winning? It just seems a little odd that they'd just go."

"Kira's right." Tommy said with a nod of his head. "Why would they leave when they were winning? I think Mezagog's up to something; this morning with Zeltrax was too easy as well, like the fighting was a test. Something's not right."

"Do you think they were a distraction?" Ethan asked.

Tommy shook his head. "I don't know, I really don't."

"Trent?" A voice broke through his dreams and he lifted his head to discover himself slumped over his desk in an empty classroom. He looked up blearily to see his history teacher stood over him, a worried expression on her face.

"Oh man, I'm sorry I just…" he tailed off dejectedly as he realized he didn't have an excuse, or at least not one he could tell her.

"It's okay Trent." She interrupted. "Well okay you're missing out but I'm more worried about you for the moment; this is the second time this week you've fallen asleep in my class and you were late getting here. Is everything okay with you at the moment?"

"Yeah," Trent replied hurriedly. "It's just been a really long week that's all." How am I supposed to explain that the reason I fell asleep is that I'm a power ranger and I seriously got my butt kicked an hour ago by some powered up dino freaks?

"Is everything okay at home?" She asked still looking worried.

"Yeah, fine." Oh that's another interesting story. My father is the ruler of the powered up dino freaks.

Grace watched as his face took on a momentarily blank look; he was obviously not telling the truth but he looked so tired she couldn't press him to tell her.

"I'm just tired that's all, you know with work and school. It's just that there's a lot expected from me and I want to do the best I can. I don't want to disappoint my father." Where did that come from and why am I telling her? I seriously need some sleep.

"You know if you ever need to talk about anything you can come to me." She said, placing a comforting hand on his shoulder.

Trent felt a warm tingle where her hand had been and wondered if she'd touched one of his numerous bruises.

"I know," He said, and he really thought he did; she seemed to inspire confidence. "Thanks Miss Peyton." He walked towards the door, ready to find Kira and the others for their free period.

"Grace." Her voice stopped him. "You guys can call me Grace, Miss Peyton makes me uncomfortable!" She wrinkled her nose with distaste and then smiled when he nodded and left. She sat behind her desk and rubbed her neck. She was sure she was coming down with something; she'd had a headache since she'd spoken with Tommy before lunch and now she felt as though every muscle in her body had turned to stone. Damn, sorting out people's problems was obviously hard work.

Trent felt great. His muscles had relaxed and he no longer felt so tired; perhaps Kira had been right, even talking about it helped. Speaking of which…

A/N Again its short but I hope you enjoyed it! Oh and it was my first fight scene and I'm not entirely convinced I'm writing it very well, if anyone has any advice it will be received gratefully! xxx