Power Rangers Neo Defenders
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN POWER RANGERS, PERIOD.
Chapter 21: Relate on Being Betrayed
Back at the castle, Zophicles looks at the latest battle footage as the red ranger managed to defeat Khanstan. He is furious as he is starting to be on a war path. "Those rangers are really getting on my last nerve. Khanstan is one of my tougher monsters". Zophicles said to himself as he watches the moments when the red ranger destroyed Khanstan.
Xolicernic walks in the room as he notices the footage when Ash summons the Jurassic dinosaur spirit power to defeat Khanstan. 'That Tyrannosaurus Rex and Pterodactyl spirit, I wonder'. Xolicernic thought to himself. "Losing a tough monster can be a huge blow to any evil team Zophicles". Xolicernic said to Zophicles.
Zophicles looks at Xolicernic as he turns to him. "Yes it is Xolicernic. I was so close to eliminating that red ranger. He just had to dig down deep to destroy Khanstan". Zophicles said to Xolicernic.
Xolicernic nods as he gets more intrigued about the red ranger. "Do you have other monster like Khanstan or the design of Khanstan"? Xolicernic asks Zophicles.
Zophicles looks at Xolicernic as he is intrigued by it. "Yes to both questions as of matter of fact I do why"? Zophicles asks Xolicernic.
Xolicernic looks at Zophicles as he has an idea. "There is something about the red ranger. If I am right about this, the other rangers has something just as unique like him and that purple ranger". Xolicernic said to Zophicles as he went to the lab.
Zophicles shrugs as he went to the monster chamber. He picks another monster. "I want you to destroy the rangers". Zophicles said to the monster.
The monster nods to Zophicles as it leaves the castle. Zophicles has an evil grin on his face as he wants to get to the Rangers.
That night at the Woods residence, Harry sighs as he is looking at the stars. He has his journal on his lap as he is trying to find some inspiration to write a 4 line poem that he normally writes in it. He can not stop thinking about the most recent ranger battle where the team nearly lost Ash.
Leo walks outside as he spots Harry looking at the stars. "You have been awfully quiet tonight". Leo said to Harry. He sits down next to him.
Harry looks at his dad as he nods to him. "It has been a hard day dad. It must be nice not hearing you and Jerry arguing for once". Harry said to Leo.
Leo looks at Harry as he frowns as he hears him calling him by his first name instead of grandpa or grandfather. Jerry is out with his old buddies from the police force tonight. "Your grandfather is a complicated man, Harry". Leo said to Harry.
Harry looks at his dad as he has some questions. "Dad, do you know what my true purpose in life is? For the longest time, I do not know what I am suppose to do on Earth". Harry said to Leo.
Leo looks at Harry as it is a hard question to answer. "I can't answer that question son. It is something you have to figure out on your own.
Harry sighs as he figured as much. He looks at Leo. He has a lot on his mind still. "I figured as much dad". Harry said to Leo.
Leo looks at Harry as he noticed something about him. "You used to be so open about things? Did something happen to cause it"? Leo asks Harry.
Harry looks at his dad as he nods to him. "My best friend betrayed me. He did something that he should not have and took the word from another friend that it was me that reported him to the principal. He and his friends beaten me up, and I have been closed off about things since". Harry said to Leo.
Leo looks at Harry as this is disappointing that a friend did hurt him. "Some people do cruel things to others Harry". Leo said to Harry. He is thinking about the cruelty from his father about getting rid of Harry because not being his biological grandson.
Harry nods as he looks at his dad. "Good night dad", Harry said to Leo as he goes up to bed for the night.
The next day at school, Harry sighs as he is at his locker. He looks at the other girls as he is developing a blush on his face as he looks at one of them in particular. Just as he goes to class, he gets cornered by a couple of guys who hangs out with a former friend of his. "So where did you think you are going"? A guy asks Harry.
Harry frowns as he looks at the guy. "Class", Harry said to the guy. Just as he steps aside, he gets stopped by another guy.
"I don't think so because word is that Daniel has been sitting with people outside of his crew. You are going to tell us why". The guy said to Harry.
Harry looks at them as he shakes his head. "I am going to say no". Harry said to them. He tries to leave again, but his way gets blocked.
The second guy looks at Harry as he has fists in his hands. The bell is ringing as it is a warning to get to class before you are late. "You got a few hours to think it over. Otherwise, it will be a repeat from before". The second guy said to Harry. As both guys walk away, they don't know that another guy saw the entire thing as he felt guilty about it. 'I will make things right'. The guy thought to himself.
Harry sighs as he pulls himself together. He went towards class as he notice the girl that he was blushing over is off to class. "Today is not going to be my day". Harry said to himself.
At gym class, Mel notices Harry being by himself as she went up to him. "Hey are you ok"? Mel asks Harry. She has small smile on her face.
Harry looks up at Mel as he nods to her. "Not really, do you ever get the feeling that you feel betrayed by those in your family and friends"? Harry asks Mel.
Mel looks at Harry as she nods to him. "Yeah I do. Being betrayed is the worse feeling in the world. You think the person you call your family or friend someone you care about, but in reality that person turns your back on you". Mel said to Harry as she knows that feeling all too well.
Harry looks at Mel as he is curious about it. "You mean you have been betrayed by someone before". Harry said to Mel as he is surprised by it.
Mel nods as she looks at Harry. "Yeah my former step mom and my ex boyfriend. It is a complicated and long story". Mel said to Harry as she looks down on herself.
Harry looks at Mel as he truly wants to listen. "I will listen to you, Mel. Plus we have not gotten to know each other yet, but there is nothing wrong to start now". Harry said to Mel.
Mel looks at Harry as she smiles to him. "I suppose you are right about that Harry. My ex boyfriend and I were very close. We started out as friends and our relatives blossomed to become boyfriend and girlfriend. He was there for me when I needed it most especially when it came to my ex stepmom. What I did not realize was that my ex step mom gotten really close to him. One afternoon, my dad and I came home early from shopping and the library. I walked into my room to discover that they were having sex in my bed. To my surprise, they have been having a secret relationship for almost a year. When my dad heard me screaming, he was beyond horrified to see this as well. My dad kicked both of them out. Not only my relationship ended with him. It also ended on my friendship with him. The kicker to all of this is that my ex step mom is pregnant and is not sure if my dad is the father or my ex boyfriend is the father. My dad filed for divorce from her. The divorce is the talk of the town in Middleton right now. The day the divorce gets finalized is the day my dad and I will celebrate". Mel said to Harry.
Harry is stunned by Mel's past. "Woah being betrayed by a friend and a family member, that must be really harsh". Harry said to Mel.
Mel nods as tears does build up in her eyes. "It is harsh. What's even worse is that my ex step mom did not have any remorse on what she had done. It is like she did not even care about the consequences of it had on me and my dad. Plus the police got involved because she had sex and a relationship with him who is still a minor. My ex boyfriend's parents wants her in jail, and she could be getting jail time". Mel said to Harry.
Harry looks at Mel as can related on being betrayed. He nods as he looks at Mel. "If anything, your ex step mom is worse than your ex boyfriend". Harry said to Mel.
Mel nods as she looks at Harry. "Yeah my dad even had a restraining order against her to prevent her harassing me and my dad while the divorce is being finalized". Mel said to Harry.
Harry winces as he looks at Mel. "I am glad that you told me this. Plus that ex boyfriend is a huge loser". Harry said to Mel.
Just as Harry add something else, an orange cladded teenage girl walks towards them. "The hurt from the past is what makes the two of you can bond so well together". The girl said to them as she walks away from them.
Harry looks at Mel as the encounter is awkward. "Have you met her before"? Harry asks Mel.
Mel shakes her head to Harry. "No, that was really strange and awkward though". Mel said to Harry. Harry nods in agreement with Mel as he is bonding with her.
As school is ending for the day, Harry grabs his books to bring home for homework. As he closes the locker door, it gets closed for him. "You took your sweet time on what we asked you this morning". The guy said to Harry.
Harry looks at the two guys. He frowns as he is being confronted again. "I am not going to tell you two anything". Harry said to them.
The other guy looks at Harry as he has a deep frown on his face. "You are going to regret making that decision". The other guy said to Harry. As the two guys takes Harry, Harry's morphor goes off as he manages to sneak away from them. The two guys look at each other as Harry got away.
Harry runs as he meets up with the others. He spots the monster and Rampigs attacking outside of the school. "Harry", Ash said to Harry.
Harry looks at Ash as he nods to him. "Sorry I am late you guys". Harry said to them. He silently thanks the alert that got him away from the two bullies.
Aiden nods as he looks Harry. "You are on time man". Aiden said to Harry. He grabs his morphor out.
"Neo Defenders Execute the Power", the teens said as they morph into ranger form.
The monster glares at them. "Rampigs get them. The green ranger is mine". The monster said to the Rampigs. It is going at it on Harry.
Ash frowns as he remembers how Khanstan gotten all over him. "Harry heads up", Ash said to Harry.
Harry looks at Ash as he grabs his weapon. He was aware of the damage that Khanstan did to Ash, and this monster is going at him. "Right", Harry said to Ash.
The monster has this hateful attitude as it glares at Harry. It is like the monster's main source of its strength and power is being towards hateful and deceit. As it is going on a rampage, the monster's arms is swinging all over at it is aiming at Harry.
Harry is dodging them with ease as he is a calm fighter.
Verna frowns as she notices that the monster is bent on getting to Harry. "I am not going to let that monster get to him". Verna said to them. She went in as she has her fireballs ready. She has been getting training with her fire power from Phoenixous.
As the monster sees the incoming fire balls coming at him, the monster gets hit by them. He glares at Verna as he sensed that she had warm feeling for others. The monster fires a beam at her. "Hate MUST RULE". The monster said to them.
As the beam makes it mark on Verna, Verna gets sent back flying as she lands on the ground. "Verna are you ok"? Liz asks Verna as she rushes over to her.
Verna looks at Liz as she gets back up again. "Yeah that freak is going down". Verna said to Liz. Liz nods as she is happy that Verna isvgetting back up again.
The Rangers frown as this monster is focused on hate and darkness. It is giving it more power as it continues to go on a rampage.
"This monster is hyped up on hate and it is giving it more power". Mari said to them.
The monster glares at Harry even more as it is attacking him twice as fast and hard. "Yeah plus that monster is aiming all of it on Harry". Liz said to them.
Will frowns as they have to help him. "It is like that monster wants to destroy those who has a lot of love for others". Will said to them.
Daniel nods as he looks at them. "Love for others", Daniel said to them. It is in a way it is foreign to him.
Mel looks at Daniel as it is not that strange to her. "Harry is a loving kind of guy Daniel". Mel said to Daniel. Daniel nods as he can get that.
As the Rangers finish off the rest of the Rampigs, they are helping Harry against the monster. The monster glares at them like it is getting on its last nerves. "Why do you pathetic Rangers care about the one that has been hated and betrayed"? The monster asks them as he sends a powerful punch on Harry.
Harry gets hit in the stomach as he is knocked to the ground. Mel glares at the monster as she is furious at him. "I care about him because he is a worthy friend to have. We can relate on being betrayed by those who are closest to us. You can not destroy love. It is a powerful force. It can spark like electricity". Mel said to the monster like she has bonded with Harry.
Harry hears what Mel is saying. He feels a power within him. He feels a surge of green electricity around him like he has a special quality with in him.
Ash notices something happening with Harry. 'It is like what happened with me'. Ash thought to himself.
As the monster is about to go on a rampage on Harry. Harry fires green electricity at the monster. The monster gets hit directly as it is electrocuted. As it gets destroyed, Harry has a sense of pride on his face. "That monster really gotten electrocuted". Harry said to them. The Rangers nod in agreement as they teleport back to the cave.
Back at the cave, Harry looks at them as he nods to them. "I almost ran late because a couple of guys cornered me and wanted me to tell them why Daniel is not hanging out with his usual crowd. I refused to them a thing, and it made them really mad". Harry said to them. He sighs as he gets support by Mel.
Daniel frowns as he is angry about it. "Did they hit you"? Liz asks Harry. Verna and Kara looks like they are ready to kick their butts.
Harry shakes his head to them. "No I managed to sneak away when I got the alert". Harry said to them. As he explains who the guys are, Rory has a full mind to report them.
The teens gather around Harry as they are supporting him. "We will never betray you, Harry". Ash said to Harry. The others nod in agreement as they look at him. Harry smiles as he looks at them. He gets a strong feeling that he can start telling the others about things.
End Chapter
Yeah Harry bonded with Mel about being betrayed. Plus some Mel's past is revealed as well. Where did the electricity power comes from within Harry?
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