Discliamer: No, I do not own the Power Rangers

A/N: This takes place after the last chapter, a few weeks into their year. Also, special thanks to Alma, my co-worker, for letting me use her name, although the character is nothing like the person.

To: Capt. William Mitchell

From: Lt. Dana Mitchell

RE: Operation Lightspeed Rescue: Yellow Search, Final Recommendation.

Name: Kelsey Marie Winslow

Age: 25

Occupation: Professional Skater

Degrees: None. Pursuing degrees: Kinesiology and Athletics, University of California, Mariner Bay

Notable awards: Place second in National Pro-Skating Championship, 1998.

History: Born in Kansas City, Missouri, relocated to Blue Bay Harbor age 8. Began skating at age 8, competing at 10. Graduated high school and spent three years in full-time professional competition. Currently finishing her degree at UCMB while competing either locally, or during the holidays;

Personal Notes: Kelsey Winslow's edgy life style, competitive streak and determined nature are assets to the position of yellow ranger.

Dana faced her father over his desk with Kelsey's file in her hand. "So," Mitchell said, "Why did you choose Kelsey Winslow as yellow ranger?"

Dana hid her smile, she knew this game now, "I selected Ms. Winslow because, of all the suggested candidates, she was the ideal choice. She has courage, strength, determination and a certain fondness for extreme sports that I feel will make her ideal for the role of Lightspeed Yellow Ranger."

"Alma Alvarez was considered the natural choice," Mitchell replied, watching her. "She's also an athlete."

Dana rested her elbows on her chair arms and leaned forward slightly. "Colonel, Ms. Alvarez is an athlete, but she is not a team player, and a poor winner. In looking into her history, I heard much about her domineering traits, her inability to back down, her inflexible condemnation of anyone she beat and her inability to accept that someone else could possibly be better than her. Although she is a champion athlete, and can appear charming, Ms. Alvarez's narcissism and egocentric behavior would have placed the entire team in danger. There was a high probability that she would have died in the early engagements, and possible take her team down with her."

"And the real reason?" Mitchell asked.

"Honestly, I didn't like her," Dana said. "I didn't even get a chance to speak to her, but her complete dismissal of her fans told me a lot more than anything else she could have done."

"Why did you choose Kelsey Winslow?" Mitchell asked.

"She was on our list, and she was competing at the same event as Ms. Alvarez. She made her fans, just by talking to people. She walked by after Ms. Alvarez stalked off and in moments, she had all the girls smiling and the boys were asking for autographs. The difference in the two was stunning. She is weak on her martial arts, but her enthusiasm and strength will, I think, help make up the difference."

"Thank you," Mitchell said, "I agree with you. Although I can't say that officially, Dana. Kelsey was a good choice.

"Thanks Dad," Dana said.