There was a knock on the door of my room.
"Come in!" I called.
Billy walked in and held up the coin, "Got it."
He handed it to me and I felt my arm ache and the thorns quiver a little.
"I also dug this out. I had a few extras made in case the other ones broke." Billy said and gave me a Communicator with the sides painted with pink paint just like mine.
"So did you get a hold of your replacement?" he asked.
"Yeah. She'll be here soon." I replied looking up from the Communicator.
"Good. Are you sure you're okay with this?" he asked.
"I'm sure Billy. I knew I wouldn't keep them forever. I just thought I'd have them longer than this." I replied.
Billy smiled and I heard the front door open.
"I told her just to come straight in. I wasn't sure when you would be back and I didn't want to risk the stairs in case I start fainting again or something." I replied.
"That's fine." he replied.
The person who had come in came up the steps and a moment later a blonde head poked into the room.
"Hey Izzy…what's-oh my god! What happened?!" Amanda asked looking at me with wide eyes before running over to the side of the bed.
"Don't worry it's not as bad as it looks." I replied.
"Amanda? This is who you chose?" Billy asked.
I nodded and Amanda turned around and looked at Billy, "Chose? What do you mean?"
"Sit down. We have to talk." I said motioning to the bed.
"Okay…" she replied uncertainly and sat down on the bed next to me.
"I'll leave you two to it." He smiled and left.
"Alright Izzy what's going on? Why are you at Billy's and why do you look like you just lost a fight with a cactus?" she asked.
I sighed, "If I tell you this you have to swear to keep it a secret. No one can know."
"Fine! Just tell me what's going on before I lose my mind!" she said.
"Well first I should go back to last summer when Ethan, Tasha, Jakob, Ryan and I showed up randomly at your house. We weren't there because we were passing by. We came there with a purpose…to find the sixth member of our team. Amanda, the six of us…well seven if you count Chris…we're the Power Rangers." I said.
"Oh I found that out a long time ago." she said tossing her hair over her shoulder.
"What? Really?" I asked.
She nodded, "I overheard you, Nathan, Tasha and Ethan talking one day when you were over to study. You mentioned something about Zords and monsters and whatever. Then there was a beeping and then this sqeaky voice called you Rangers. I did the math." she smiled.
"And you didn't say anything?" I asked.
"It wasn't my secret. It was yours. If you wanted everyone to know you would tell them. The hardest part though was keeping it from our parents. Do you know how many lies I had to tell about where you guys were?! I still don't think Dad believe me." she said shaking her head.
"About that…you know what? Never mind. On to what I had to talk to you about." I said and pulled the Power Coin out from under the covers.
"This is a Power Coin and it's what gives us our powers. I'm the Pink Ranger and my animal is the Crane, agile and swift." I told her showing the bird on the front.
"What is this about?" Amanda asked.
"Amanda something's come up. A few months ago I was attacked by one of the monsters we fought and lapsed into a coma. Billy created an antidote and I was cured but recently we found out that there are still some after effects which are made worse by the Power." I replied.
"Is that why you have the thorns all over you?" she asked.
"Yeah. And to get rid of them I have to give up the Power." I said.
"Give it up? Wait…are you asking me?" she asked.
I nodded, "I am. You don't have to do it. I mean it's totally up to you. It's not easy being a Ranger but you have the others. You know for a fact that as your big brother Nathan will take care of you and Ethan do the same. Ryan will make you laugh and Jakob will be right there along with him one moment then there for you to talk to the next. Chris is sweet and helpful and Tasha will keep you sane when you're about to tear your hair out from being around the guys for so long." I laughed and before I could stop them tears began to fall from my eyes.
Without hesitation Amanda reached up and wove her fingers between the half inch thorns that covered my face and wiped away the tears. Any tiny concerns I may have had disappeared.
"So do you accept?" I asked, unable to keep a sniff in.
"I do. I'll be the new Pink Ranger." she said.
I smiled and placed the coin in her hand, "The Power is all yours now." I smiled and the pink static that was more than familiar now covered her hand.
"I won't let you down Izzy." she smiled.
"I know you won't." I replied.
"Oh! And this…is yours. It keeps you in touch with everyone." I said and handed her the Communicator.
"Thanks." she said.
Billy knocked again and came in, "I'm sorry but I couldn't help but listen in. Congratulations Amanda." he smiled.
"Thanks Billy." Amanda replied.
"I think it's time that we went to the Command Center so you can meet Alpha and Zordon and so we can introduce the others to their new Pink Ranger." Billy said.
"Oh! Okay." Amanda said standing up.
"Are you going to be okay Izzy?" Billy asked.
"Yeah I'll be fine. You guys go." I replied.
"Alright. I'll be back soon to check your vitals. If you need anything get a hold of us as soon as possible using your Communicator." Billy said.
"Gotcha." I replied.
Billy and Amanda headed downstairs leaving me alone. I grabbed the remote from the bedside table and flipped on the TV. Tuning into some talk show with out of control teens who wanted babies, I leaned back into the pillow. I felt the thorns pierce the pillow and it's case.
I was happy with my choice but the longer I sat on the couch I felt the tears fall down my cheeks. It wasn't easy giving up my Powers but it had to happen. That was what I told myself over and over again until I fell asleep.
And...AMANDA IS THE NEW PINK RANGER! Most of you guessed it right! However k drama queen was the first and got the virtual cookie! So congrads! The next chapter is in the works right now! Lots of drama to come from both Izzy and the Rangers! Until then may the power protect you!
(sorry kinda on a sugar high XD)