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AN: Thanks for all the great reviews! Here's chapter 2, enjoy and please leave me more of those reviews. Thanks!
Silver Hope 2: Enemies Return
Chapter 2:
{Location: Cranston Residence}
{Date: Monday February 21, 2003}
{Time: 7:30 am}
It was Monday morning and everyone was shuffling around the Cranston residence. Wesley was eating breakfast, and Billy, Adam, and Trini were getting ready for work. Kat was waiting for Wesley to finish breakfast so she could give him a bath and get him ready for school. Billy came into the kitchen and gave her a kiss. Kat straightened his tie and smoothed his shirt.
"I'll see you tonight," Billy said, as he kissed her again.
"Have a good day sweetie," Kat replied.
"Bye daddy!" Wesley called.
"Bye squirt, be good for your mom," Billy said, as he kissed the top of Wesley's head.
Billy left for the office, while Adam and Trini were right behind him, also leaving for their office.
"Come on Wesley, we need to get you bathed and ready for school," Kat said, as she took his hand and led him upstairs.
"Ah mommy, I just had a bath yesterday, I don't need another one," Wesley complained.
"Sorry sweetie, but you have to have a bath everyday," Kat replied, as she drew his bath water and helped him get clean.
~*~*~*
{Location: Cranston Enterprises. 8201 Airline Ave.}
Billy walked toward his office. He was about to greet his secretary, when he noticed that his vice president and a young woman were waiting for him outside his office.
"Good morning Kevin, where's Anne?" Billy asked.
"I just found out that Anne was in a car crash yesterday. She's in a coma," Kevin Shight, vice president of Cranston Enterprises said.
"That's terrible, what hospital is she in?" Billy asked.
"Mercy, but you'll be happy to know that I already filled the position temporarily. This is Christina Waters. I was interviewing her for secretary duties, since my own secretary will soon be taking maternity leave, but I decided to have her fill this position," Kevin reported.
"Good work Kevin, welcome aboard Ms. Waters," Billy said.
"Thank you Mr. Cranston," the woman said. This woman had blonde hair and intense cerulean eyes. Little did anyone know, this woman was in fact Cestria in disguise. Zedd had been responsible for Anne's mysterious car crash and Cestria had now taken the position. And the part she loved the most was that Billy didn't suspect a thing. After all, she was supposed to be locked away in that canister for eternity. This disguise was the perfect way for her to get close to Billy. And once she had him, she would never let go.
~*~*~*
{Location: Angel Grove Elementary School. 7420 Meredith Dr.}
Kat walked Wesley into his classroom. She was surprised to see that Wesley's class would be having a substitute.
"Hello, I am Ms. Sharp. I will be substituting for Mrs. Stevens for a while. She had to go to the hospital to have her appendix removed," Ms. Sabrina Sharp said.
"Hello, I'm Kat Cranston and this is my son Wesley," Kat introduced.
"Hello Wesley, I have read Mrs. Stevens notes about you. You are quite the smart one," Ms. Sharp said. Wesley nodded shyly and went to take his seat. Kat left thinking nothing of Mrs. Stevens sudden appendicitis. Sabrina smiled wickedly.
'She suspects nothing,' Sabrina, who was really Scorpina thought to herself.
~*~*~*
{Location: The office of Detective Rocky Desantos, Angel Grove Police Department. 8450 5th Street}
"Desantos, I'd like to speak to you in my office," Captain Stone said.
Rocky loved working under Captain, formerly Lt. Stone.
"What's up Captain?" Rocky asked.
"I finally got you assigned to a new partner. It's been almost a month since Miller was transferred," Stone said.
"All right, when do I get to meet him?" Rocky asked.
"Come on in Chris," Stone called.
"Rocky Desantos, this is your new partner, Chris Gold," Captain Stone introduced. Rocky and "Chris" shook hands and went back to Rocky's desk to discuss a case. But Chris Gold was in fact Goldar ready to prey on the unsuspecting former ranger when Zedd told him the time was right.
~*~*~*
{Location: Park, Park, Brown, and Miller Law Firm, Stone Canyon California. 1278 Stone Blvd.}
Zedd and Rita stood in front of the Park, Park, Brown and Miller law office.
"Zeddy, I don't see why we are wasting our time with these little stunts," Rita complained.
"Rita, how many times must I explain it? Hastiness will only tip the rangers off and we are in no position at the moment to wage an attack and win! We are not the same as we used to be. The rangers are anything but stupid, especially Billy. He, Tommy and Jason had always had an altar sense tuned to evil. They have always seemed to pick up signals when something doesn't seem right," Zedd explained.
"All right Zeddy, but where did you send that dolt brain brother of mine?" Rita asked.
"Rito is on his way to the Angel Grove water treatment plant with some toxic chemicals. Angel Grove is about to experience a contaminated water crisis. And the best part about it is, unlike in the old days, no one will suspect me a bit," Zedd told her, as they entered the law firm.
"Zeddy, what are we going to see them for anyway?" Rita asked.
"We'll just pretend to be a couple looking for good lawyers. I will pretend to be a doctor. Doctors need good lawyers, and remember not to call me Zedd while we're in there," Zedd replied.
~*~
Zedd and Rita knocked on the door and Trini answered it.
"May I help you?" Trini asked.
"Yes, we don't have an appointment, but we would like to talk to an attorney," Zedd fibbed.
"Come on in, my husband and I can meet with you," Trini replied.
"Thank you," Rita said, as they followed Trini into the office.
The couple sat down with Adam and Trini and the introductions began.
"I'm Adam Park and this is my wife Trini," Adam introduced.
"It's a pleasure to meet you Mr. and Mrs. Park. I am Edward Malin and this is my wife Rose. I am a doctor and I have just opened up my own practice; that's why we are here. We thought it would be good to find ourselves an attorney just in case something happens," "Edward" fibbed.
"I'm glad you've chosen us. Let's fill out the paperwork," Adam replied.
'Things are going perfectly,' Zedd thought to himself.
~*~*~*
{Location: The Angel Grove Water Treatment Plant. 734 Prospect Rd.}
Rito arrived at the Angel Grove Water Treatment Plant. He proceeded to dump the vile of toxic chemicals that Zedd had given him into the mainstream water flow.
"Drink up Angel Grove," Rito laughed, as he left the plant unnoticed.
~*~*~*
{Location: Cranston Enterprises~ 8201 Airline Ave.}
Kat arrived at Billy's office around eleven to go to lunch with him. As she walked toward Billy's office, she was surprised to see a new secretary.
"Hello," Kat greeted. Cestria looked up at the pretty blonde, attempting to keep her cool around her archenemy.
"Hello, who are you? Do you have an appointment to see Mr. Cranston?" "Christina" asked, playing dumb.
"No, I am Mrs. Cranston, and your name is?" Kat replied.
"I'm Christina Waters, Mr. Cranston's new secretary," she stated.
"What happened to Anne?" Kat asked.
"I don't know all the details on that, but your husband is in a conference," Christina replied.
"Oh well, just tell him I'm here. We're taking some clients out to lunch, I'm sure that's who his conference is with," Kat said. Christina kept herself from glaring her and reluctantly phoned into Billy's office. After a short conversation, she hung up the phone.
"You may go in," Christina stated.
"Thanks," Kat said, not sure if she liked this new girl or not. She and Anne had practically been friends, but this new girl didn't seem to like her at all. But it could be that she was just nervous on her first day.
~*~
"Hi sweetie, where are your clients?" Kat asked, with a kiss on the cheek.
"We're meeting them at the restaurant," Billy replied.
"That's odd, your new secretary told me that you were in a conference," Kat said.
"Well, I was on the phone with them, maybe she meant conference call," Billy replied.
"By the way, what happened to Anne?" Kat asked.
"She was in a really bad car accident yesterday, she's in a coma," Billy said.
"That's awful," Kat replied.
"Yeah, I sent some flowers to her hospital room. But we should probably get going," Billy said. Kat nodded, but not before giving him a long kiss.
Billy and Kat left the office for the restaurant. Cestria watched them walk by her hand in hand with envy.
"I hate her. She will pay and she will suffer," Cestria whispered through clenched teeth.
~*~*~*
{Location: Angel Grove Park}
Rito walked through the park and sat down on a bench. It was time to deploy Zedd's second plan. Zedd wanted Rito to deploy the Tengus, but this would not be the usual Tengu attack. The Tengus would appear and disappear, making people think they were seeing hallucinations.
"All right, you guys know what to do," Rito said, as he sat back and watched the show. The Tengus did their usual sqwacking as they appeared and disappeared. Citizens became scared and startled, as they thought the monster attacks had returned to Angel Grove. The news crews were in the park catching the spectical on video. Rito couldn't wait to see the former rangers' reactions.
~*~*~*
"This is Rachel Blanche live from Angel Grove Park. It appears that giant bird creatures are appearing and disappearing in the park. They haven't attacked anyone, but they are creating disturbances. These birds haven't been seen in eight years and the question is why have they returned now?" she reported.
"Zedd's back Angel Grove and he has a whole lot of plans for you," Rito mumbled to himself, as he watched the frantic humans scatter.
"I have just received a special report from the Angel Grove Water Treatment Plant. We will be going there live with Aaron Williams," the reporter said.
"This is Aaron Williams live from The Angel Grove Water Treatment Plant. I'm here with specialist John Horton. It appears that the water has been contaminated by an unknown source," the reporter said.
"Citizens of Angel Grove, you must refrain from drinking the water. It has been contaminated. We are not sure how it happened, but already hundreds of people have become ill. We have called in the National Guard, and they will be bringing bottled water into Angel Grove from surrounding cities until this crisis is solved. We will also be working around the clock to find out what caused the problem and how to fix it. Thank you," John Horton said.
"Thank you Mr. Horton, back to you Rachel," Williams said.
"Thank you Aaron. The mayor is enstating the town curfew for eight o'clock. And because of the drinking water problem schools will be letting out early and cancelled until further notice," Rachel announced.
{Location: Sunshine Veterinarian Clinic~ 2191 Aurora Avenue}
Aisha had just seen the broadcast while on her lunchbreak. She immediately picked up the phone and dialed Rocky's cell.
"Detective Desantos," Rocky answered.
"Rocky! Have you been watching what's happening in the park?" Aisha asked frantically.
"I'm here now Ish, things are crazy," Rocky replied.
"Are they really Tengus?" Aisha asked.
"I'm afraid so. They aren't attacking,but they are Tengus," Rocky said.
"I'll make calls to everyone," Aisha said.
"Yea, I'm sure Billy will want to meet tonight. Call me back and let me know," Rocky said.
"I will, be careful Rock," Aisha said.
"I will, love you," Rocky said.
"Love you too," Aisha replied, as she hung up the phone and dialed Kat's cell.
~*~
Katherine had just left the restaurant to pick up Wesley. Billy was still there with his clients. She picked up her phone and answered it.
"Hello," Kat said.
"Kat, have you heard what has been going on in the park?" Aisha asked.
"No, what's happened?" Kat asked.
"After you pick up Wesley, come over to the clinic and I'll explain," Aisha said.
"Would you like me to pick up Steve from daycare?" Kat asked.
"Oh, that'd be great," Aisha replied.
"All right, see ya soon," Kat said, as she hung up the phone, and arrived at Wesley's school. Kat picked up Wesley and Steve and soon arrived at the clinic.
"Hi Aisha," Kat greeted.
"Hi Kat, thanks for picking Steve up," Aisha replied.
"What's going on?" Kat asked.
"You'll see a minute. Boys, have either of you drank any water from the fountain at school today?" Aisha asked.
"Nope, we had milk," Wesley said.
"Me too mommy," Steve replied.
"Okay, why don't you two go sit down and play," Aisha said. The boys rushed off to play with the toys in the waiting room of the clinic.
"Aisha, what is going on?" Kat wondered, as she began to worry. With that, Aisha flipped the television on and Kat watched, her brows creasing with worry.
Kat wasted no time and dialed Billy's number.
~*~*~*
{Location: Cranston Enterprises~ 8201 Airline Ave.}
"Cranston Enterprises, how may I help you?" Christina answered.
"Christina, this is Mrs. Cranston, I need to speak to my husband. It's very important," Kat said, almost frantically.
"Mr. Cranston is very busy," Christina replied.
"And this is urgent!" Kat almost yelled.
"All right," Christina replied, as she put the call through to Billy's office.
"William Cranston," Billy answered.
"Billy, something is happening in the park. Turn on the TV," Kat said frantically. Billy did so and nearly dropped the phone when he saw the spectical the Tengus were causing in the park.
"Where are you Kat?" Billy asked.
"I picked up Wes and Steve, and we're at Aisha's clinic," Kat replied.
"Okay, I'm leaving the office now, I'll swing by and get Jase, Dulcea, Tommy, and Kim. Call Adam, Trini, and Rocky, and have everyone meet at our house as soon as possible," Billy said, as he packed up his briefcase.
"Billy, tell me you didn't drink any water today," Kat said.
"I had coffee, but Christina made it with bottled water. Did Wes have any water today?" Billy asked.
"No, he had milk at school," Kat replied.
"Good, I'll see you soon," Billy said.
"Love you," Kat said.
"Love you too babe," Billy replied, as he hung up.
"Christina, I'll be out of the office the rest of the day," Billy said, as he left.
"Yes sir," she replied, with a wicked smirk.
~*~*~*
{Location: Park, Park, Brown, and Miller Law Firm, Stone Canyon California. 1278 Stone Blvd.}
"Mr. Park, you have a call," Sarah, Adam and Trini's assistant said.
"Thanks Sarah" Adam, said as he picked up the phone.
"Adam Park speaking," Adam answered.
"Adam, you and Trini should really be watching the news. Something's happened, and Billy wants us all to meet at our house as soon as possible," Kat said.
"Okay, but what's going on?" Adam asked.
"We shouldn't discuss it over the phone," Kat replied.
"Okay, Tri and I will be there as soon as possible," Adam replied, as he hung up and went to turn on the news.
~*~
{Location: The Red Falcon Dojo and Youth Center. 1001 Angel Grove Dr.}
Tommy, Jason, and Dulcea had cancelled the rest of their classes after they had seen what was happening in the park. Tommy was just about to call Billy, when he came into the dojo.
"Billy, I was just about to call you," Tommy said.
"I told everyone to meet at our house as soon as they could," Billy said.
"Let us close up and we'll be right behind you," Jason said.
"I'll call Kim on the way," Tommy said.
~*~
{Location: Crane Gymnastics~ 7701 Condor Rd.}
Kim had just cancelled the rest of her classes for the day, when her cell phone rang.
"Hello," she answered.
"Hey Kim," Tommy said.
"Oh Tommy, thank goodness. Have you seen what's been happening out there?" Kim asked.
"Yea, everyone's on their way to Billy's house," Tommy informed.
"Okay, I will pick up Kelly and meet everyone there," Kim replied.
"K, Be careful, love you," Tommy said.
"I will, and I love you too," Kim replied, as she hung up the phone.
~*~*~*
{Location: Cranston Residence~8505 Raindrop Dr.}
Soon, everyone arrived at Billy and Kat's home. The adults were watching the news, while the children had gone upstairs to play.
"Billy, what do you think all this means?" Trini asked. Billy had been pacing behind them for almost ten minutes. You could almost see the gears in his brain turning about.
"If Zedd and Rita are back, then why are they attacking like this? It isn't their style," Jason said.
"And even if they were taking a different approach, they would have showed themselves just for spite. They know we can't really attack, until they attack us directly," Adam said.
"They've created such an alluring presence, it's very mysterious," Trini said.
"But I thought when Zordon was killed, his essence cleansed the universe of evil," Kat said. At that moment, something clicked inside of Billy Cranston's brain.
"That's it," Billy said.
"What is it Billy?" Tommy asked.
"I recall a conversation I had with Zordon one afternoon. Zordon told me that in times before he was trapped in the time warp he fought evil on Eltar. He used to attempt to cleanse evil beings that would fight him with Eltarian healing properties. But he told me that it would only work if that being had been forced to be evil and had not chosen the path of evil. So, if Zedd and Rita, and possibly Goldar, Scorpina, and Rito, had all chosen to be evil, then the cleansing would have been uneffective," Billy said.
"I'm not sure I understand where you're going," Rocky said.
"Zordon probably knew that Zedd and the others couldn't be cleansed, so he had a backup," Billy said.
"And what could that be?" Jason asked.
"They're human," Billy stated.
"What?" Tommy asked in wonder.
"They're human. Zordon couldn't cleanse their hearts, so he cleansed their bodies. They're human, just like us," Billy said, as his brows began to crease in worry.
"And that means they could be spying on us all, waiting for the right time to strike," Tommy said.
"And we have no idea how to stop them," Jason said.
"It's time to call Zack and Tanya. Follow me everyone," Billy said, as he began to head for the basement stairs.
"I'll go check on the kids and then meet you guys down there," Tommy said. Billy nodded, as he led the way toward the secret power chamber he had built.
AN: Hope you liked it! Chapter 3 should be out soon. Thanks for reading and please leave a review. Later!