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AN: Hiya readers! Here's chapter 16, enjoy and please leave a review!

Silver Hope

Chapter 16

Katherine stirred in her sleep and cuddled closer to Billy. He tightened his hold and opened his eyes. Billy kissed her forehead and tenderly stoked the forming bruise on her beautiful face. He clenched his fist in anger.

'They'll pay for hurting you Kat, that's a promise,' Billy thought.

Kat's eyes fluttered open.

"Morning," she said sleepily.

"Morning gorgeous," Billy replied with a warm smile. They shared a kiss, before getting up. They both cleaned up, and got ready for school. Billy and Kat exited their quarters and went into the main chamber. They passed Kimberly, who was pounding on Tommy's door, attempting to wake him up.

"Tommy! Get up!" she called, but received no answer.

"Tommy Oliver, get up now, or you're going to be late!" Kim yelled.

Billy chuckled at her, but she gave him a look that told him not to mess with her.

Billy and Kat waited for Tommy and Kim in the main chamber. Kim came storming out and eyed Alpha.

"Alpha, I need that item I asked you to get please," Kim said.

Here it is Kimberly," Alpha said, as he handed her the item. Kimberly marched back to Tommy's room, and the others listened. Suddenly, they heard a loud horn sound, which was followed by a yell from Tommy.

"What the hell! Ouch Kimberly, my ears! What was that for!" Tommy yelled.

"I've told you to get up! We're going to be late if you don't get your butt out of bed!" Kim yelled. Tommy grumbled, as he got up, and got ready for school.

About ten minutes later, Tommy joined Billy, Kat, and Kim in the main chamber.

"You didn't have to put a blow horn to my ear you know Kim," Tommy said.

"Well, you wouldn't get up, so you left me no choice," Kim said.

"Whatever, let's just go," Tommy replied. Billy and Kat could hardly contain their laughter at the couple.

Billy teleported to the high school with the others, before heading to the campus. Kat and the others went to their classes.

Kat had first period with Aisha and Adam. It was Ms. Applebee's government class, and the teacher was giving a lecture. Violet also happened to be in that class. Violet stepped up to sharpen her pencil. She began walking back to her seat, but not before dropping a small piece of paper of Kat's desk. The bell rang, and Ms. Applebee dismissed class. Kat cautiously opened the piece of paper and gasped at what she saw.

The words: YOU WILL DIE, were written in black marker. Also below the words, a single drop of blood stained the paper.

"Kat, what is it?" Adam asked. Kat handed him the note, and Adam's eyes became concerned. Violet smirked evilly, as she got up to leave.

"That's a promise little kitty," Violet said, as she left the room. Aisha and Adam walked with her. The rest of the day passed by normally. Kat thought the piece of paper was just something to scare her, and she was going to try and not let it bother her.

Classes were finally over for the day, and the gang walked to their lockers, which were around each other's. Kat put in the combination, and opened her locker. Kat screamed and dropped her books when she saw what was inside. She began backing away from the locker, and tears began fall down her cheeks. Rocky and Adam, being the closest, rushed to see what Kat had screamed about. The others were right behind them, and soon they could also see the gruesome site in Kat's locker.

"Oh my God," Adam said, as they all stared at the site. Aisha and Tanya hugged Kat to try and comfort her. Tommy brought his communicator to his lips and spoke into it.

"Billy, this is Tommy, I think you need to get over here," Tommy said.

"I'm on my way," Billy said, with concern in his voice.

Inside Kat's locker, a dead kitten hung. The kitten was white, like the one Kat had been when she was under Rita's spell. A sign hung above it and read: This is what's going to happen to you kitten.

Violet and Sean watched the scene with amusement. They had not been behind that one, but were taking pleasure in watching Kat suffer.

Cestria laughed hysterically at the site she had just witnessed. She and Wil had put the dead cat in Katherine's locker, not only for a threat, but also for the enjoyment of torturing her.

"Cestria, why are you wasting time with stupid pranks like that, when you should be destroying the rangers," Zedd asked.

"Please my lord, I am focusing my attention of the pink zeo ranger. I want her dead, but not before I torment her. Once I destroy her, the rest will follow," Cestria replied.

"All right, but you best not screw any of my plans up. I will be sending down my newest monster soon," Zedd told her.

"A new monster Zeddy?" Rita asked.

"Yes Rita, this monster is one that will follow the rangers no matter where they go. They won't be able to escape him," Zedd boasted.

"Sounds wonderfully evil, my dear husband," Rita replied.

Students had gathered around the scene, whispering things to one another. Billy arrived, practically running into the school. Tommy greeted him, and showed him the site. Billy's eyes widened, and he felt the anger burn inside him. He pushed it aside, knowing that now was not the time for it. Kat was sitting down with Tanya. Billy came over and took her in his arms. Kat wrapped her arms around his neck and rested her head in nape of his neck.

"Why Billy? Why are they doing this? Why can't they just leave us alone?" Kat cried. Billy tightened his hold.

"I don't know Kat, but I promise you that I'll make sure nothing happens to you. They won't hurt you, and they won't come between us," Billy told her. She nodded and he gave her gentle kiss. Suddenly, his communicator beeped. The rangers gathered around Billy to listen.

"This is Billy," he said.

"BILLY, ZEDD HAS RELEASED A MONSTER IN THE PARK. YOU AND THE OTHERS MUST STOP HIM. I UNDERSTAND IF YOU WISH NOT TO FIGHT KAT. I BELIEVE THAT THE OTHERS CAN HANDLE THE MONSTER," Zordon said.

"No, that's okay. I'm fine," Kat said.

"Are you sure Kat?" Billy asked her.

"Yes, I don't want them to think that they've won. I won't let them do that to me," Kat replied. Billy smiled and kissed her forehead.

"We're on our way Zordon," Billy said.

"Dulcea will meet you there," Zordon replied.

"It's Morphin Time!" Jason called.

"Mastodon!" Zack called.

"Pterodactyl!" Kim called.

"Triceratops!" Aisha called.

"Saber-toothed Tiger!" Trini called.

"Tyrannosaurs!" Jason called.

It's Morphin Time!" Billy called.

"Zeo Ranger 1-Pink, Power of Wind!" Kat called.

"Zeo Ranger 2-Yellow, Power of Sun!" Tanya called.

"Zeo Ranger 3-Blue, Power of Water!" Rocky called.

"Zeo Ranger 4-Green, Power of Earth!" Adam called.

"Zeo Ranger 5-Red, Power of Fire!" Tommy called.

"Power of Pegasus, power of the Wolf, Silver Ranger Power!" Billy called.

Hoards of Arachnids and Tengucogs were waiting for them. Also, with them, was a monster. But this monster didn't look threatening like many of Zedd's other monsters. He resembled the wizard of deception greatly.

The rangers began fighting the Arachnids and the Tengucogs. Billy kept an extra close eye on Kat. He was sure that Cestria was around, as well as Wil.

The monster raised his wand, and created sound waves that sounded with an eerie, high-pitched noise. The sound became unbearable, and the rangers clutched their ears in pain.

"Rangers, I am the Wizard of Dreams. Your dreams now belong to me," the wizard said, as the sound ceased, and the wizard disappeared. The rangers put an end to the Arachnids and the Tengucogs, and then teleported to the power chamber.

"It is done Lord Zedd. The sound waves I released have allowed me to see into the ranger's dreams. I know all about them. I know all their worst fears, and I will use them to destroy them all," the wizard said.

"Yes, good work Wizard of Dreams," Zedd replied evilly.

"Ooh, I can't wait to see what's in those dreams," Rita said evilly.

"Yes, this should prove to be very interesting," Zedd replied.

"Zordon, what was that all about?" Billy asked.

"THAT WAS THE WIZARD OF DREAMS. HE HAS THE POWER TO SEE INSIDE YOUR DREAMS AND REALIZE YOUR WORST FEARS," Zordon said.

"Man, Zedd is really getting low," Adam said.

"And let me guess, there's not a damn thing that we can do about it is there," Tommy replied.

"I'M AFRAID NOT RANGERS," Zordon replied. He too was getting tired of having no answer for his charges.

That night, Aisha and Rocky were staying in the power chamber with Billy and Kat. After what had happened at school, Billy was even more worried about the security of the power chamber.

The lovers went out onto the mountain top, above the power chamber. It had become one of their favorite places. Aisha and Rocky had already gone to bed for the night.

The couple kissed intensely under the stars. They broke the kiss, and snuggled close together.

"I love you Kat," Billy said.

"I know, I love you too. Despite everything that's happened in the past few days, I still feel so safe in your arms," Kat replied. Billy smiled, and helped her up. They went back inside the power chamber for the night.

The wizard of dreams peered down at the earth.

"Hmm... now they look like they're both having a peaceful sleep. I think I'll have to do something about that," the wizard said, as he watched Rocky and Aisha sleep.

"Ooh, I want to watch!" Rita said, as she pushed her way to the wizard's crystal ball.

"Let me see," Zedd ordered.

"Quiet!" the wizard grumbled, as he began to use his magic.

Rocky's dream

He watched the girl he loved trek across the African savannah. She was needed elsewhere, and had given her zeo crystal to another. He wanted to cry, but he didn't. He would never see her again, and he never got to tell her that he loved her. Plus, he was given the blue powers, and Billy didn't get any powers. They went on to fight the Machine Empire, and things were normal for awhile. He wasn't happy without Aisha, but he was okay. Then things began to change. Kimberly broke up with Tommy in the worst way. She had sent him a letter from Florida telling him that she had fallen in love with someone else. And then the Billy left for Aquitar, because he had fallen in love with Cestria. But the worst part of the dream came after that. He was competing in a martial arts tournament with Tommy and Adam, when he made an error, and injured his back. He was taken to the hospital and had to give the power up. And he gave the power to a kid who was only 12. And that was it, he wasn't a ranger anymore. He wouldn't be able to do martial arts for a while, if ever again. And the worst part of it all was he would never see his one true love again. For the first time the joke was on him.

Rocky jolted upright from his bed. Perspiration beaded Rocky's forehead.

"Man, what a nightmare! This has to be the work of that stupid wizard. Rocky got out of bed, and slipped his pants and tank top on, and went to the main chamber.

Aisha's dream

The disgusting creature slithered up her leg. One of her worst fears just had to be crawling up her leg. Not to mention, it was filled with evil venom ready to turn Rocky, Adam, and herself evil. She could see the blue ranger rushing in to save them. But before he could get to her, she felt a sharp pain in her neck. The snake had bit her. Now she was forever Zedd's pawn. She had the desire to be a good person and help people. But that desire could never be realized.

"Rocky, I never got to tell you how I felt. I love you," Aisha said.

But there was no answer. The blue ranger got the snake before it bit Rocky and Adam. She felt the evil creep up in her.

"No, this can't be happening. Rocky! Adam!" she cried. But no one heard her.

"NOOOO!" Aisha screamed, as she bolted upright in her bed.

"Oh my gosh, what a horrible nightmare. I think I need to go talk to Zordon," Aisha said to herself.

Aisha got dressed, and padded out to the main chamber. She was relieved to see Rocky already there. She rushed up to him and hugged him tightly.

"Ish, what's wrong?" Rocky asked, as he took her in his arms.

"I had a horrible nightmare," Aisha said.

"So did I. It's got to be this dream wizard," Rocky said.

"YOU AND AISHA SEEM TO BE THE FIRST EFFECTED BY THIS," Zordon said.

"I don't get it Zordon, what is Zedd going to gain by this?" Rocky asked.

"ONCE THE MONSTER HAS CONTROL OF YOUR DREAMS, YOU WON'T BE SAFE. FEAR WILL EVENTUALLY CONSUME AND DESTROY ALL OF YOU. HE MUST BE STOPPED," Zordon said.

"But how?" Aisha asked.

"WE MUST DESTROY THE WIZARD, AND OVERCOME THE FEARS IN YOUR DREAMS," Zordon said.

"Our fears? Well, in my dream, I feared a lot of things, but none more than the thought of never seeing Aisha again," Rocky said, as he looked at his girlfriend.

"My fear was losing you," Aisha replied.

"I think we can over come that. I'm pretty certain that we're going to be together for the rest of our lives," Rocky said with a killer smile.

"As long as we have each other, nothing else matters," Aisha replied. Rocky lifted her chin, and guided her lips to meet his in a passionate kiss.

"VERY GOOD RANGERS, I HOPE THE OTHERS CAN BE AS STRONG AS YOU BOTH," Zordon said.

"Poor Billy and Kat. They're living a nightmare right now. And now they won't be able to escape it even in their dreams," Aisha said sadly.

"Hey, those two have already overcome so much. We're all going to make it," Rocky told her. Aisha smiled brightly, and nodded.

Zedd laughed.

"If this goes on every night, those pesky rangers won't ever get a good night's sleep again," Zedd said.

"Poor power brats, they'll be scared to even go to sleep at all!" Rita ranted.

"They handled the first one all right, but the future ones will be much more brutal," the wizard said.

"I can't wait for little kitty's dream. It will be good to finally see that traitor pay!" Rita ranted.

"Yes, and Billy and Tommy will be easy pickings as well," Zedd replied.

The evil villains laughed maniacally, as they watched their plans unfold.

Billy and Kat walked through the corridors of the power chamber. Kat rubbed her sore shoulder and winced at the pain.

"What's wrong?" Billy asked.

"Oh, it's nothing. My neck is just a little sore from...yesterday. I'm sure the pain will be gone in the morning," Kat said.

"Come on, let's go to the medical wing," Billy said.

"Billy, I'm fine," Kat replied.

"I know, but you'll be even better when you take some of Billy's miracle pain killers," Billy said.

"Billy's miracle pain killers?" she asked with a chuckle.

"Okay, so Alpha helped too. But this cream is amazing. It has Eltarian healing natures, and when you apply it to the sore spot, it kills the pain almost immediately," Billy said.

"Well then, let's have some of this miracle cream," Kat said.

Kat sat on the medical bed and shrugged her cardigan off, leaving her in a spaghetti strap tank top. Billy began rubbing the cream on her neck and collarbone area. Kat sighed happily as she felt the pain go away.

"That stuff is amazing, but so are your hands," Kat said. Billy smiled back and kissed her lips. Suddenly an alarm began to go off. But this alarm was not like the alert alarm. This alarm consisted of short, staccato blasts.

"Billy, what does that mean?" Kat asked, with fear creeping into her voice. Billy was frozen in his tracks. What he had feared had happened. Cestria was here, and she had come for Kat.

"It means there's an intruder," Billy said. Kat clutched his arm tightly, and he wrapped his arm protectively around her waist. They quickly slipped into the main chamber, where they met Rocky and Aisha.

"It means intruder, doesn't it?" Rocky asked. Billy nodded.

"Aye yi yi! Teleportation has been cut off. You're stuck here rangers," Alpha said. Suddenly, a voice came over the speakers.

"That's right my friends, there is no way out of here. I shut the security system off. It was simple really, since I helped to build it. But you can all go free if you hand over the little kitty," Cestria said.

"You know that WON'T happen!" Billy yelled.

"Then I guess we'll have to take her by force. Wil is also here by the way," Cestria said.

"Come on guys," Billy said.

"Where are we going to go?" Kat asked.

"She may know the security system, but I know every crevice and corridor in this complex. If we can't escape, we'll hide. I won't let them get to you Kat," Billy said, as he led the way a door that led to the docking bay. Kat never let go of Billy's arm, and Rocky, Aisha, and Dulcea followed him.

"Run all you want! But I'll be right behind you! And when we catch you, Katherine will die!" Cestria screamed.

The rangers sprinted into the zord bay and Billy ran to the wall, where he opened a compartment. Inside the compartment, were two blade blasters. He tossed one to Rocky and kept the other one himself.

"You can't hide Billy. I can see you with the cameras, because I control the security. You're all in the zord bay, and it's only a matter of time before I catch you," Cestria said.

"Oh God, she can see us," Kat panicked. Billy pulled her close.

"It's all right Kat, I promise, it's gonna be all right," Billy said with rasped breaths. Suddenly, the doors slid open, and Cestria, and Wil entered. Kat uttered a frightened gasp. Billy wrapped his arms around her, and the others surrounded them on all sides.

"It's time for the final face off," Cestria said.

AN: Hope you liked it! And I know, it's a cliffhanger, but it really couldn't be avoided. I promise to get the next chapter up as soon as possible. Thanks for reading, and let me know what you think! Later!