Tears blurred her vision as she ran away from the laughter. Why was this happening? Everyone she cared about was turning on her, rejecting her in the cruelest ways possible. When she couldn't run anymore, Kenley sank down into a secluded corner. She drew her knees up to her chest and buried her head as the tears streamed down her face. The day's events replayed over and over again in her mind, slowly driving her crazy. Kenley began to rock back and forth trying to wake herself up, hoping that all of this was just a nightmare.

"You're pathetic you know that?" A voice said disdainfully above her.

Kenley looked up at her sister, the one person who hadn't stabbed her in the back…yet. "Go away Kiara, just leave me alone."

Rolling her eyes, Kiara continued as if Kenley hadn't even spoken. "You brought this on yourself you know. If you would just get rid of those stupid powers people would be more willing to accept you. Instead you choose to keep them and isolate yourself."

"What are you talking about?" Kenley asked confused. "You have powers too and I don't see anyone shunning you. Besides we need to protect them against Zeus and Hera.

"That's because I was smart and gave them up at the first chance I could get. And when we found out Metis was lying then it was an easy choice."

Kenley shook her head trying to wrap her mind around everything her sister was telling her. It just didn't make any sense; Kiara had been one of the first to jump on board with the whole ranger thing. Why would she turn against Metis now? Unless Metis really had lied to them, Kenley knew her sister couldn't stand liars.

Hera, disguised as Kiara, squatted next to the girl and whispered temptingly in her ear. "Just think if you give up your powers things can go back to the way they were before. You will be accepted and popular once more. Isn't that what you want?"

Kenley closed her eyes and imagined the way things used to be. Lacy, Cindy, Tara, and her walking to class as they chatted about the current gossip. Ryder leaning against her locker, flirting with her as she got her books. Her mom smiling and talking about their days when Kenley got home from school. She wanted it back, all of it. Kenley was desperate enough to give up her powers so that things could return to normal.

"What do I have to do?" She finally asked looking up at her sister.

Metis looked at her warriors, happy that they were all willing to brave this monster to save Kenley. "It touches me that you all care about her, but I'm afraid I only have power enough to send one into her mind.

Before anyone else could say anything Jeff stepped forward and announced, "I'm going."

Kiara balked, "Are you kidding me? She's my sister if anyone is going to go it's me."

"She my daughter," Kim interrupted. "I'm the one who's going to go get her."

Shaking his head, Jeff explained, "Both of you are too close to the situation. She's not going to believe anyone at first. That will frustrate you, Kiara, and we all know that when you are frustrated it comes out of your mouth. It will only succeed in pushing her further away. Mrs. Bentley you've been used against her before, so it's just going to make her more confused and upset. I'm what she needs, someone from the outside."

"His logic is sound," Blair stated with a small smile of apology to Kiara.

"And just why do you want to go in so badly?" Kiara asked tightly. "Dr. O, Levi, or Blair could go just as easily."

"Because I care about her!" Jeffery admitted.

"We don't have anymore time." Metis interrupted looking towards the globe. "She's getting ready to give up her powers. Jeffery you need to convince Kenley to admit that her nightmare isn't real. You need to get her to wake up and fight this monster."

Jeffery nodded to Metis as she reached out and lightly touched his forehead. His body went tingly, like all his limbs had fallen asleep. Pressure built up in his head until it was about to bust. The next thing he knew he was looking at his body laying crumpled up on the floor with his teammates standing around. With that he went into Kenley's dream world. It felt rather weird to have his mind and body separate, but this was for Kenley. For her he would do anything.

Jeffery was standing, like he had been in the museum, but now he was in the school hallway. He took off running toward where he had last seen Kenley in Metis' globe. Without stopping he ran smack into Kenley, arm snaking around her waist as he jerked her away from Hera. Jeffery continued to run, dragging Kenley with him until he was sure that they were safe for the moment.

"What is wrong with you? Come back to pick on the freak some more. I got your message the first time." Kenley snapped pushing away from Jeffery and crossed her arms.

"I don't think you're a freak and she's not your sister." Kenley just stared. "This is a cruel trick, attacking your phobia of rejection to get you to give up your powers. Think about it, Kenley, has your sister ever treated you like that, have I ever treated you like that."

Kenley felt fresh tears welling up in her eyes as she tried to understand what he was saying. Was this some cruel joke that they were playing on her? Trying to get a rise out of the school freak for a laugh, or were Hera and Zeus truly behind this? All of this thinking was giving her a head ache. She just wanted to go home, curl up in bed and pretend this was a bad dream.

Jeffery saw her thoughts written all over her face and said, "This is a nightmare, Kenley. Your mom loves, your sister has your back no matter what, and everyone cares about you. Come on your Kenley Bentley the most beautiful and confident girl in school. Half the guys on my track team would kill to go out with you. If you don't believe me think back to the last formal. How many guys asked you out? I know I saw at least six. You need to wake up and fight to end this."

"Actually it was about eleven, but…" Kenley stopped to really think about the last dance and what was going on now. She felt dumb as she realized that this was not her world. In her world everyone loved her! She was the queen of the school. "Oh I'm going to kill that bitch!"

"There's the Kenley we all know and love." Jeffery said flashing a crooked grin. "Will you just wake up now so you can kick some ass? This is your show; we'll handle the details later."

She smiled at him before looking skyward and screamed, "Enough!"

The world around her melted and she found herself staring up at a monster so hideous she felt nauseous.

"Dude you really need a makeover," Kenley stated as she flipped off the alter, twisting in midair and landed facing him.

Phobos laughed and lunged forward, claws out. Kenley danced out of the way, spinning until she was behind him. Her leg shot out, nailing Phobos in the ass and sending him flying forward. He quickly bounded up and rushed at her, hands clasping her shoulders smashing her into the cave wall. Kenley choked on his foul breath as she brought her hands up to protect her face. Using her knee she slammed it into his gut, forcing him to let her go. She then stuck her leg behind him and forcefully pushed him backward making sure to pull her hands back so that she wouldn't fall with him. Just as she was bringing her foot down on his sternum, Phobos rolled away and managed to get up. He lashed out with his claws connecting with her cheek. Kenley lost her balance slightly, but recovered enough to block his next attack with her forearm. Suddenly the world went black and Kenley could no longer see. The fist connected with the side of her head, knocking her to the ground.

"You're all alone, Kenley." A feminine voice taunted in her head. "No one is coming to save you."

At first Kenley felt panic well up inside her, as if she were in the dream world. Then she heard Jeffery's voice, reminding her that they had her back that he had her back. Pushing the panic back, Kenley rose to her feet and faced Phobos. She stumbled back when something connected with her stomach, but didn't go down. Using her hearing she managed to the majority of the attacks, even landing some luck blows. Still she knew that she would have to be able to see to finish him off.

Calling on her power, Kenley felt her trident radiate in her hands. A soft blue glow began to fill her vision, not enough to chase the darkness away but enough for her to see by. She brought the trident up just in time to block Phobos's claws from catching her full in the face. Kenley then swung the butt of her trident around, catching Phobos in the head. He staggered back slightly and Kenley took advantage. Using her trident she swept his feet out from under him, knocking him to the ground. Phobos rolled over just as Kenley stabbed him with her trident.

Phobos disappeared with a piercing howl as the cave began to rattle. The darkness was still clouding her vision, making it difficult for her to see her way out. The cave was beginning to collapse around her and she needed to get out now. Kenley stumbled towards what she thought was the entrance when she felt a pull around her middle. The next thing she knew she was falling into Jeffery's arms back in their command center.

So sorry I haven't updated in a while! My gosh you would think I had forgotten about this story. I didn't, but for some reason this chapter has been giving me all sorts of trouble. I personally blame Kenley, she can be so stubborn sometimes. Anyway, yah a little romance is beginning. Not the romance that I had planned on starting, but what can I say. When my characters scream at me to do something, I need to do it. I hope that you all enjoy this and I promise that I won't take another six months to update. Send me a review on your thoughts, questions, concerns or anything else! I always do a little happy dance when I get reviews!