Everything I Can Do You Can Do Better
By: Kryptonite
_____Power Boosts And Wins____________________________________
We can't beat this thing!
It's too strong!
Just a little... more... power. Shane gritted out.
We've given it all we got! Tori yelled back through the com link.
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I can't give you any more power. There just isn't anything left to give! Cam yelled at the fighting rangers. Shane yelled in frustration over the link before it was severed.
There is nothing we can do now.
There has to be a way to find more power. Somewhere! Cam typed furiously on the database keyboard.
Kara stood, staring feverishly past him to where the voices of the rangers could be vaguely heard, screaming in pain.
I have to help. The whisper that came out from her sore throat wasn't heard, even by Sensei's acute hearing. What the father and son did hear, however, was Kara transporting to where the rangers were fighting.
What just happened? Cam looked from where the sound emanated to his father, confused.
Kara woke up. And has decided to help. Sensei nodded his head once and turned back to the screen.
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Hey, who's that? Tori asked, pointing her gaze to the ground.
What the hell? Why is someone down there?
Kara? Hunter and Dustin spoke at the same time.
What's she doing here? I thought she was sick. Blake spoke this time, confusion clouding his voice.
The rangers struggled to comprehend Kara's appearance and to get their zords off the ground and back in the fight to protect the planet from Lothor's diabolical scheme to take over the earth.
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... help. I have to help. I have...'
Green Thunder Zord ascend! Kara finished her arm movements by punching her fist into the air.
A wailing like noise filled the air, causing the monster to flinch and clutch his ears in pain. Kara jumped into the air and straight into the Zords control compartment. Her fingers flew over the keys and the zord started fighting, helping the rangers considerably.
It took all the zords and the six rangers working together to defeat Lothor's newest and strongest monster.
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Kara gave us the extra power we needed. Dustin smiled at his little sister and went to hug her. She ducked out of his way.
No hugs. She held up her hands to ward him off. Hunter was tempted to come up behind her and surprise her but he didn't. I take it you didn't get the information from Katey?
No we did.
Then why the hell did you need me to give you the extra boost?
What? Everyone said at once. Kara started laughing.
That information was a new power source. Did I not finish translating that? Cam popped the disk in and pulled it up.
Oops. I must have sent her the back up file. Sorry guys.
That's okay.
I'll give you the correct file another time, okay Cam?
Soon, if it really is another power source I want a look at it.
So, what do you think of being a ranger? Dustin butted in before she and Cam could start talking technical.
I'm better than you are. Kara said, sing-songily and pushed at her brother.
Yeah right. He pushed back. Kara's watch started beeping.
I have to go. I'll talk to you all later. Bye. Kara practically ran from Ninja Ops.
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Kara stood outside a fading blue door waiting for someone to answer her ringing of the door bell. It opened to a smiling young woman.
Hey Katey.
Hey Kara. Everything better now?
Sorta. Thanks, though I screwed up and sent you the wrong file.
I figured you might have. Wanna come in? Kara nodded and opened the screen door to walk through.
Thanks.
So, still going with that cute guy you brought by a while ago? The two girls started giggling as they headed to the basement.
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Mom? Kara called, walking through the door in the kitchen.
Shh! I'm listening to Dustin. Kara had been hopeful that something at home would change. That hope died.
Mom, I'm not anymore important than Kara is. Their mom looked flustered as she looked between her son and her daughter. Dustin walked over to Kara and put his arm around her shoulders.
I never said you were dear. Nancy tried to smooth over the situation she always did whenever her husband brought up the same point.
But you act like it mom. That director wanted to give Kara the lead role but you wouldn't let him. Their mom's happy facade dropped and was replaced by anger and a sneer.
She's not good enough for that. But you were Dustin! If she hadn't come, you would've gotten the part. The little brat was probably talking bad about you before we came in. You're a little bitch. Dustin looked in horror at his mother. He had known it was bad but not to this intensity. While he struggled for words Kara spoke up, anger of her own spilling out of her voice and her eyes.
And you, Nancy, are sick. Kara turned and walked quietly but quickly up the stairs to her room where she just as silently closed the door.
I'm not sick. I'm sorry you had to hear that. You're my baby, my precious baby. Nancy was desperate and Dustin saw it in her eyes.
You are sick mom. When dad gets home I'm going to suggest counseling.
Dustin followed his sister up the stairs and to her door, listening as their mom broke down and cried.
Kara? Dustin knocked politely on the door. It opened immediately. Dustin was surprised there were no tears or anything in her eyes.
Yeah? By the way, in case you didn't know, Hunter and I have been going out since that day I brought your lunch to Storm Chargers.
I figured something like that. I want you to know I'm sorry for how I've acted all these years. I never thought it was so bad.
It's okay. Hunter's been helping me get over it. Now if you don't mind I'm going to go for a walk. I may not be back until late so don't wait up. Kara walked past her speechless brother.
Even after getting kidnapped? He called down the stairs.
Hunter will be there. She called back.
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Hey Hunter. Kara said, not even looking at the boy as he climbed up the cliff face.
Hello Kara. I'm glad you're okay.
You saved me. Hunter sat down next to Kara, pulling her into a long hug.
I wouldn't have been able to if Marah had told me how. I just wish we could have helped her too. Are you sure you're okay? Hunter cupped her face in his hands. She grabbed onto his wrists.
I'm fine. They kissed, happy to be sitting together, both safe and sound.
So, still think what you thought the first time I brought you here? Hunter teased.
Kara pretended to think for a moment. Yep, pretty much. Hunter frowned, pretending to think.
Well, ya know... I've never kissed him so I wouldn't have a clue. Give me ten minutes and I'll know. Hunter went to get up but Kara stopped him from leaving. Laughing, Kara pulled Hunter into another long kiss, just as the sun started to set.
Dustin told mom off.
He did? Hunter feigned disinterest.
Yep. Told her off right in front of me. Even agreed with me when I said she was sick. He's planning on telling dad that mom needs counseling.
That'll be good for you. Kara twisted her head up and around so she could grin at him.
That'll be good for everyone at that house.
I love you Kara.
I love you too Hunter. And I can do anything Dustin can. But I can do this better.
The two stayed there all night, simply kissing and reveling in each others company. They sat watching the sunset over the water and then the sunrise from the same position on the rocks.
The End
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A/N: I've been working hard to finish the stories I'm typing on my i-Book (this one and two others) so that way when I have to turn this crappy but heavenly machine into the school, I don't have to worry about trying to work up the initiative to type on the comp at home.
I had the end already planned but I'm not great at fight scenes so I just skipped those. Hope those of you who didn't like Kara's mom were happy with that small section. It wasn't in here originally but I got at least one review mentioning how Kara's mom treats her. Please review and tell me what you think. Thanks. I'll recognize everyone who reviewed in the next section.