Disclaimer: Well, as you all know, the rangers don't belong to me. I only
own the new characters.
AN: Well, here you go! I got it done so now you can review hopefully! Some of you are probably wondering why I am taking this thing as slowly as I am but trust me, it will all come together in the end. Just be patient with me though cause I have a lot of things on my mind right now. Ok, so on with the show eh? And please review people! I want more than 'this is great.' I want some real reviews! I want to know what you think of the story and chapters not just whether it is ok or not. PLEASE??????
Chapter 24: The Shock Treatment
THE NEXT MORNING ON AQUITAR
Cestria opened her eyes and smiled. As she sat up, her idea from the night before renewed itself in her mind. Maybe I should do it while he is asleep. She got up and checked on her friend before retrieving his pdc from the table. Ok, let's see if he locked it.
She sat down at his desk and turned it on. When it didn't ask for his thumbprint, she smiled. "So far so good!" She opened the link to the Internet and saw what she assumed to be Trini's username. She sent a regular message asking if it was and was relieved when the message came back as yes. She then replied back saying that it wasn't Billy but a friend and that she needed her help.
Trini replied saying she would help if she could. Cestria smiled and started to tell Trini about her plan. After a few minutes, she heard a noise from Billy's room and quickly turned the pdc so he wouldn't see what was on the screen and continued typing. As Billy walked into the room, she closed the screen and smiled. "I hope you don't mind. I wanted to look up a few things from your planet's databases."
Billy nodded slowly and shuffled into the kitchen, trying not to bump into anything in his hung over state. "Sure, just let me know when you are done. I'm going to get something to drink and then get dressed." He then reappeared with a mug of hot tea and disappeared into the bedroom.
Cestria turned the screen back on and continued typing to Trini. She typed in her own username so that she could contact Trini and not have to worry about Billy finding out about their plan. When Trini responded with a surprised message, Cestria smiled. She then told her that Billy had made devices for his Aquitian friends and father as well as for his earth friends and Ernie.
She heard a noise and looked up to see Billy emerging from his bedroom. She quickly told Trini she had to go and that any other message to her would be from Billy. Then she said to contact her through her strkeeper username when she wants to talk to her.
Cestria cut the link to the Internet and stood up. "It's all yours bb. I'm going to go get changed."
"Okay." Billy plops down in the chair and finished his tea. "Oh man! Now I need more tea!" He quickly stands up and immediately falls back down into the chair holding his head. "Ooooohhh!"
Cestria runs back into the room after hearing his moan and laughs. "I told you about getting a hangover!" She laughs harder when he lifts his head out of his hands and frowns at her.
"Yeah, yeah." He turns his view screen on and then quickly closes it. "Damn!" Why does she have to be on right now?
Cestria came back into the room with another mug of hot tea for Billy. "Here's some more tea for you. What's the matter now?"
Billy shrugged. "Thanks. The problem is, Trini is online and I look terrible. I can't turn my view screen on without scaring her!" He took a sip of tea and shook his head as his device beeped. "See, she wants to talk!" He put his head on his hands.
Cestria opened the view screen and patted his shoulder. "I'm sure she'll be okay with it. After all, didn't she fall in love with you and not your looks?"
Billy smiled. "I guess. Thanks Ces." He watched her go back into his room before contacting Trini. What he saw on his view screen took his breath away. "Wow!"
Trini blushed and smiled back. "Wow yourself! You look like you just woke up." As Billy blushed, she laughed. "It's okay Billy. You actually look like you had too much to drink last night." She winked as he turned a bright red. "Although I kind of like your new look!"
Billy stared at his view screen. "Well, I love yours!" He noticed that her pale yellow shirt was tight and had the word angel printed on it in blue letters. Her hair was in loose curls around her face. "When did you change your hair?"
Trini blushed. "My roommate did it this morning. We are meeting her boyfriend and his friends and family tonight." She watched as he tried to flatten his hair that had sometime during the night, moved into a spiky position. "Leave your hair alone, I like it that way. It makes you look older."
Billy smiled and left it alone. "For your sake, I will leave it alone." He showed off his shirt. "Did you happen to notice the irony in our shirts?"
Trini looked at his shirt and noticed it had a yellow dove on it. "Oh wow, I didn't notice that earlier. Your dad would love that shirt."
Billy smiled. "Your dad would love your shirt." As they both laughed, he grabbed his head again. "Okay, remind me to never get drunk again! My head still hurts."
Trini laughs harder as she notices a girl walk up behind Billy. "I'll try. Hey, who's your friend?" It's probably Cestria.
Billy smiles and pulls Cestria up next to him. "This is Cestria, she is staying with me for a few weeks until it is safe for her to move back into her apartment in a few weeks. I'll tell you about it later."
Trini nodded "Okay Billy. Nice to meet you Cestria." She hears a knock at the door. "Well, I have to get going. Bye Billy, I'll talk to you later." She winks at them and then smiles as she turned the device off.
UP ON AQUITAR
Billy watched as Trini signed off and just stared at his now blank view screen in confusion. What did she do that for? His thoughts were interrupted by Cestria's laughing. "What's so funny?" He turns around to see her bent over in a laughing fit.
Cestria calmed herself down and smiled. "Nothing! You just had the funniest look on your face! What are you so perplexed about?"
Billy shrugged. "Well, she left me in a manner she normally wouldn't. She left with a wink and a smile." The last phrase caught in his mind and he started laughing.
Now Cestria was confused. "What's so funny?"
Billy smiled. "Nothing. I just remembered a commercial from home. It always ended with someone singing the phrase 'With a wink and a smile'. I forget what the commercial was for though."
Cestria smiled. "Earth really has some weird customs." She looked at her watch. "Well, what shall we do today before Orean comes?"
Billy smiled. "Well, I wanted to show you some of Earth's customs that I follow. That is, IF you are interested. He connected his device to the Internet and located the Angel Grove Library website.
Cestria got herself some breakfast and joined him at his desk. A picture on the website caught her attention. "Is that a Christmas tree?" It showed a tree with a star on top and ornaments all over it.
Billy sighed. "Yeah, that's one holiday tradition I'm going to miss." At Cestria's confused look, he explained. "Every year since we became rangers, we've helped Santa on Christmas Eve. I'll miss it this year." He sighed again as he remembered going to the North Pole for the first time.
Cestria smiled. "Well, I'm sure that this Santa of yours will understand. After all, if you hadn't come here, you probably wouldn't get to see another Christmas."
Billy nodded. "I know. I just wish I could see the gang on Christmas or Christmas Eve."
Cestria nodded. "Well, maybe we can do something about that." She laughed as Billy's head shot up in surprise. "I think I can convince Delphine, Zordon, and the elder to let you go home to help Santa and spend Christmas with your friends."
Billy jumped up and smiled. "Hey, it'll only be for a day or two so my appearance won't change! That'd be great if I could go!" He laughed when he imagined his friends' faces when they saw him.
Cestria laughed. "I'll talk to them tomorrow and you can ask Zordon. I'm positive he'll agree to teleport you home."
Billy shook his head. "I'm not so sure. We aren't allowed to use it for personal gains. I'll have to use a ship." He watched as Cestria smiled and looked away. "Do you know something I don't?"
Cestria blushed. "I won't lie to you William but I won't tell you." At his pleading eyes, she sighed. "You know me too well. All right, I'll tell you. But only if you sit down and don't interrupt me."
Billy nodded, turned his device off, and sat back down in his chair. "I'll try to stay quiet."
Cestria took a deep breath and began. "Well, do you remember when you first became niinjetti?" After he nodded, she continued. "Well Kimberly's feelings for Zordon meant more that any of you thought."
Billy was confused but was stopped by her hand when he began to ask why.
"Do you remember what she said to Zordon before you guys found out about Phaedos?" Billy nodded and smiled weakly. It was apparent he didn't like where the conversation was headed. "Well, if I am correct, you all thought of him as another father. Am I right?" Cestria watched as Billy looked away with a tear running down his cheek.
"The six of you were not the only ones to feel that way. When Zordon chose the original five rangers, he knew they would grow close to him." She stopped to let Billy recover from his tears.
"I'm sorry. Please continue." Billy wiped more tears from his eyes.
Cestria nodded. "Well, when Ivan Ooze destroyed his tube, he had realized that he loved all his rangers and former rangers as if they were his children. Only four of you were more than that."
Billy was shocked. Zordon cared about us that much? "Who are those four and why? How do you know all of this?"
Cestria blushed. "Zordon told me while you were in the ship on your way here. He wanted us to take excellent care of his most cherished son. He wanted you to heal and return safely as soon as possible."
Billy was now shocked beyond belief. "He feels more towards me? Why?"
"You and Kimberly lost so much when you were young. Your mother died, and her father left. Therefore, you each had only one parent to raise you. Adam and Aisha lost their closest and best friend. The four of you are more than a son or daughter to him. You are his reason for being." She paused to take a drink of her tea.
"Why are we his reason for being? He was around way before us." Billy was getting thoroughly confused. What does our past have to do with his feelings?
"Billy, the four of you managed to overcome your losses to become four independent thinkers who don't let their impulses get the best of them. Each of you possesses an ability that nobody else has. Think about every ranger you have known and tell me what they have that would lead Zordon to feel so special towards only the four of you. And why." Cestria smiled as he went into deep thought.
Billy thought hard and realized why. "Well, Kim always acts like the mother hen of the group so he would have chosen her for her overwhelming heart of undying devotion towards others." He smiled as he remembered her taking care of him when he would pass out. "Trini, was like our doctor and would always be there if we needed to talk about something. No matter what it was, we knew we could always go to her."
"That's good Billy, now tell me about the rest." She could clearly see why Zordon had such strong feelings towards him.
"Well, Rocky and Zack are the ones who could bring the humor into the darkness and help cheer us up a little when needed. Zack could turn the table very quickly while Rocky was always waiting for the perfect time to crack a joke. They both made us feel better about something that was keeping us down." He chuckled as he remembered some instances where Zack or Rocky would tell a really dumb joke and cause everyone to laugh just by getting them all to groan at the same time.
"Okay, now what about Tommy, Jason, Adam, Kat, and Aisha? There has to be something about them that Zordon would appreciate to allow them to become rangers." She smiled as he thought back to more memories of his friends.
"Let's see, Jason was strong minded but very soft when it came to helping those in need. Tommy was the same way. Neither one of them would let us get hurt without getting hurt themselves if they could help it. They would put themselves in harms way just to make sure we all were safe." Billy sighed when he realized that he still had to think of why Zordon would feel so strongly towards him over all the others.
Cestria saw his take a deep breath and knew he was going to save himself for last. "Okay, now that leaves Adam, Aisha, Kat, and you."
Billy smiled. "Kat is one of a kind. She was brought to us the same way Tommy was but she still had some of her evil in her when she became a ranger. Zordon trusted her enough to allow her to take Kim's coin. She brought new life to the group and still managed to help Kim overcome her fear of the beam after her fall. She always tries her best to fix whatever is bugging us. If she sees a frown, she will stick with you until you tell her what your problem is and then will stay with you until it goes away."
Cestria smiled. "She sounds like someone special to me. I bet she and Kim get along really well."
Billy nodded. "She is like another mother hen to me. They both watch out for me. Aisha does as well, only not as much. Aisha is a lot like Zordon. She is very compassionate about her friends and takes them seriously. Yet, she has a hard streak that would make anyone think twice about hurting her or anyone she is close to. She is very good at hiding her pain and will not let that pain take over her until she takes care of her friends."
Cestria watched him go deep into thought. "And what about Adam and you?"
Billy shrugged. "Adam and I are different. He is shy and quiet but he is passionate about his friends and helping them. He prefers to find a safer and quieter way of dealing with problems and getting past obstacles. He would go to the ends of the earth for us and could possibly be dangerous if he is provoked enough."
"Okay, now that you have them out of the way. Do you know why Zordon feels the closest connection with you?" Cestria watched as he tried to think of a good reason but to see him cast his eyes down in defeat. "Zordon is closer to you and Kim because he was like a second father to her and a mother to you. Think about it. What would you be like if Zordon hadn't chosen you guys to become rangers?"
Billy recoiled at the last question when he remembered what he went through before Zordon came along. Still fighting the images playing in his head, he answered softly. "I would still be bullied and pushed around and being defended by Trini, Jason, Zack, and Kim. I would also be as shy as ever." At this last realization, he knew why Zordon felt more towards him than the others.
"Now you know why, don't you?" Cestria paused as Billy nodded. "Now, tell me why you are Zordon's favorite." As his eyes rose in surprise, she laughed. "Yes, you are the one he feels the most for, as well as being his favorite."
Billy blushed. "He favors me because of my unselfishness, intelligence, and my overall confidence when it comes to technical work and my duties. But most of all, for my willingness to lose everything I have ever worked for so that my friends and loved ones could have everything they need." He let the forming tears fall from his eyes. "Even if it means getting hurt in every possible way and losing my life."
Cestria watched him break down completely and gave him a hug. "Shhh, it's okay Billy. Now that you know all this, you don't have to feel so bad. Your colors chose you for a reason. They are the colors that suit your personalities and skills. The red and white powers are strong physically and spiritually but the blue powers are even stronger." As he looked at her doubtfully, she smiled. "They are strong in mind, body, and soul. The only reason you weren't the leader is because the ninjetti powers enhance the other powers and only with the master powers can the blue ones rise above the others and reach their full potential."
Billy smiled and gave her a hug. As he wiped the tears from his eyes, he asked a question that had been on his mind since they first started discussing everyone. "Well, now that I will be the most powerful, who will be there to help out if something were to happen to me?"
Cestria shook her head. "The blue ninjetti powers are special to every race of being that knows of them. Having someone with these powers on your side means victory for that team. That is why the most technically sound and intelligent people are chosen to wield them. Since you are a genius that surpasses any other, and are a holder of the blue ninjetti powers, you will be able to overcome anything that comes your way."
Billy sat back gingerly. "Well, I am still a teen so what could I possible do with my powers that others can't do? Even after I get the Master Powers, if I even get them, I will still only be a blue ranger."
"Billy, Zordon has placed all his faith in the rangers. And with you as a Master Warrior, he knows that his rangers will overcome any threat that is headed his way. Both him and Dulcea would give their life if it meant that you and your friends could live theirs." Cestria smiled as Billy suddenly looked at her in surprise.
"Dulcea?" When she nodded, he smiled. "Well, I guess I will have to do something for her as well!" He suddenly got up and grabbed his notebook and sketchbook.
"I didn't know you drew Billy!" Cestria watched him open his sketchbook to two folded pages and set it on her lap. He then opened his notebook to a special folder and spread it out on the desk in front of them. "Oh my god! Is that...?"
Billy smiled. "That's right! I think I found a way to do it and all I need are the supplies and a helper."
"I don't know what to say! How could it be possible? And is that other page for Dulcea?" Cestria couldn't believe what she was looking at.
"Yes, I have been sketching and writing the data for zord upgrades, new programs, and weapons, as well as many other things. Do you like it?" He wasn't sure if she would help him or not. "Would you like to help me?"
"Well, if you can get the supplies, I will gladly help you! That is, if my uncle doesn't mind you taking me away from his lab." She now had tears in her eyes. "Oh William, you really are the best!" She gave him a hug.
Billy smiled. "Thanks but let's get these done and see if they work first! I have a feeling the Eltarians would like to help us as well. After all, they did build Zordon's tube and Alpha." He smiled and laughed as an idea came to him. "Of course, I'll have to design something for in the Command Center but that can wait!"
Cestria laughed. "Well, I am sure that Alpha would gladly help you with that part if it means making Zordon happy."
AN: Well, here you go! I got it done so now you can review hopefully! Some of you are probably wondering why I am taking this thing as slowly as I am but trust me, it will all come together in the end. Just be patient with me though cause I have a lot of things on my mind right now. Ok, so on with the show eh? And please review people! I want more than 'this is great.' I want some real reviews! I want to know what you think of the story and chapters not just whether it is ok or not. PLEASE??????
Chapter 24: The Shock Treatment
THE NEXT MORNING ON AQUITAR
Cestria opened her eyes and smiled. As she sat up, her idea from the night before renewed itself in her mind. Maybe I should do it while he is asleep. She got up and checked on her friend before retrieving his pdc from the table. Ok, let's see if he locked it.
She sat down at his desk and turned it on. When it didn't ask for his thumbprint, she smiled. "So far so good!" She opened the link to the Internet and saw what she assumed to be Trini's username. She sent a regular message asking if it was and was relieved when the message came back as yes. She then replied back saying that it wasn't Billy but a friend and that she needed her help.
Trini replied saying she would help if she could. Cestria smiled and started to tell Trini about her plan. After a few minutes, she heard a noise from Billy's room and quickly turned the pdc so he wouldn't see what was on the screen and continued typing. As Billy walked into the room, she closed the screen and smiled. "I hope you don't mind. I wanted to look up a few things from your planet's databases."
Billy nodded slowly and shuffled into the kitchen, trying not to bump into anything in his hung over state. "Sure, just let me know when you are done. I'm going to get something to drink and then get dressed." He then reappeared with a mug of hot tea and disappeared into the bedroom.
Cestria turned the screen back on and continued typing to Trini. She typed in her own username so that she could contact Trini and not have to worry about Billy finding out about their plan. When Trini responded with a surprised message, Cestria smiled. She then told her that Billy had made devices for his Aquitian friends and father as well as for his earth friends and Ernie.
She heard a noise and looked up to see Billy emerging from his bedroom. She quickly told Trini she had to go and that any other message to her would be from Billy. Then she said to contact her through her strkeeper username when she wants to talk to her.
Cestria cut the link to the Internet and stood up. "It's all yours bb. I'm going to go get changed."
"Okay." Billy plops down in the chair and finished his tea. "Oh man! Now I need more tea!" He quickly stands up and immediately falls back down into the chair holding his head. "Ooooohhh!"
Cestria runs back into the room after hearing his moan and laughs. "I told you about getting a hangover!" She laughs harder when he lifts his head out of his hands and frowns at her.
"Yeah, yeah." He turns his view screen on and then quickly closes it. "Damn!" Why does she have to be on right now?
Cestria came back into the room with another mug of hot tea for Billy. "Here's some more tea for you. What's the matter now?"
Billy shrugged. "Thanks. The problem is, Trini is online and I look terrible. I can't turn my view screen on without scaring her!" He took a sip of tea and shook his head as his device beeped. "See, she wants to talk!" He put his head on his hands.
Cestria opened the view screen and patted his shoulder. "I'm sure she'll be okay with it. After all, didn't she fall in love with you and not your looks?"
Billy smiled. "I guess. Thanks Ces." He watched her go back into his room before contacting Trini. What he saw on his view screen took his breath away. "Wow!"
Trini blushed and smiled back. "Wow yourself! You look like you just woke up." As Billy blushed, she laughed. "It's okay Billy. You actually look like you had too much to drink last night." She winked as he turned a bright red. "Although I kind of like your new look!"
Billy stared at his view screen. "Well, I love yours!" He noticed that her pale yellow shirt was tight and had the word angel printed on it in blue letters. Her hair was in loose curls around her face. "When did you change your hair?"
Trini blushed. "My roommate did it this morning. We are meeting her boyfriend and his friends and family tonight." She watched as he tried to flatten his hair that had sometime during the night, moved into a spiky position. "Leave your hair alone, I like it that way. It makes you look older."
Billy smiled and left it alone. "For your sake, I will leave it alone." He showed off his shirt. "Did you happen to notice the irony in our shirts?"
Trini looked at his shirt and noticed it had a yellow dove on it. "Oh wow, I didn't notice that earlier. Your dad would love that shirt."
Billy smiled. "Your dad would love your shirt." As they both laughed, he grabbed his head again. "Okay, remind me to never get drunk again! My head still hurts."
Trini laughs harder as she notices a girl walk up behind Billy. "I'll try. Hey, who's your friend?" It's probably Cestria.
Billy smiles and pulls Cestria up next to him. "This is Cestria, she is staying with me for a few weeks until it is safe for her to move back into her apartment in a few weeks. I'll tell you about it later."
Trini nodded "Okay Billy. Nice to meet you Cestria." She hears a knock at the door. "Well, I have to get going. Bye Billy, I'll talk to you later." She winks at them and then smiles as she turned the device off.
UP ON AQUITAR
Billy watched as Trini signed off and just stared at his now blank view screen in confusion. What did she do that for? His thoughts were interrupted by Cestria's laughing. "What's so funny?" He turns around to see her bent over in a laughing fit.
Cestria calmed herself down and smiled. "Nothing! You just had the funniest look on your face! What are you so perplexed about?"
Billy shrugged. "Well, she left me in a manner she normally wouldn't. She left with a wink and a smile." The last phrase caught in his mind and he started laughing.
Now Cestria was confused. "What's so funny?"
Billy smiled. "Nothing. I just remembered a commercial from home. It always ended with someone singing the phrase 'With a wink and a smile'. I forget what the commercial was for though."
Cestria smiled. "Earth really has some weird customs." She looked at her watch. "Well, what shall we do today before Orean comes?"
Billy smiled. "Well, I wanted to show you some of Earth's customs that I follow. That is, IF you are interested. He connected his device to the Internet and located the Angel Grove Library website.
Cestria got herself some breakfast and joined him at his desk. A picture on the website caught her attention. "Is that a Christmas tree?" It showed a tree with a star on top and ornaments all over it.
Billy sighed. "Yeah, that's one holiday tradition I'm going to miss." At Cestria's confused look, he explained. "Every year since we became rangers, we've helped Santa on Christmas Eve. I'll miss it this year." He sighed again as he remembered going to the North Pole for the first time.
Cestria smiled. "Well, I'm sure that this Santa of yours will understand. After all, if you hadn't come here, you probably wouldn't get to see another Christmas."
Billy nodded. "I know. I just wish I could see the gang on Christmas or Christmas Eve."
Cestria nodded. "Well, maybe we can do something about that." She laughed as Billy's head shot up in surprise. "I think I can convince Delphine, Zordon, and the elder to let you go home to help Santa and spend Christmas with your friends."
Billy jumped up and smiled. "Hey, it'll only be for a day or two so my appearance won't change! That'd be great if I could go!" He laughed when he imagined his friends' faces when they saw him.
Cestria laughed. "I'll talk to them tomorrow and you can ask Zordon. I'm positive he'll agree to teleport you home."
Billy shook his head. "I'm not so sure. We aren't allowed to use it for personal gains. I'll have to use a ship." He watched as Cestria smiled and looked away. "Do you know something I don't?"
Cestria blushed. "I won't lie to you William but I won't tell you." At his pleading eyes, she sighed. "You know me too well. All right, I'll tell you. But only if you sit down and don't interrupt me."
Billy nodded, turned his device off, and sat back down in his chair. "I'll try to stay quiet."
Cestria took a deep breath and began. "Well, do you remember when you first became niinjetti?" After he nodded, she continued. "Well Kimberly's feelings for Zordon meant more that any of you thought."
Billy was confused but was stopped by her hand when he began to ask why.
"Do you remember what she said to Zordon before you guys found out about Phaedos?" Billy nodded and smiled weakly. It was apparent he didn't like where the conversation was headed. "Well, if I am correct, you all thought of him as another father. Am I right?" Cestria watched as Billy looked away with a tear running down his cheek.
"The six of you were not the only ones to feel that way. When Zordon chose the original five rangers, he knew they would grow close to him." She stopped to let Billy recover from his tears.
"I'm sorry. Please continue." Billy wiped more tears from his eyes.
Cestria nodded. "Well, when Ivan Ooze destroyed his tube, he had realized that he loved all his rangers and former rangers as if they were his children. Only four of you were more than that."
Billy was shocked. Zordon cared about us that much? "Who are those four and why? How do you know all of this?"
Cestria blushed. "Zordon told me while you were in the ship on your way here. He wanted us to take excellent care of his most cherished son. He wanted you to heal and return safely as soon as possible."
Billy was now shocked beyond belief. "He feels more towards me? Why?"
"You and Kimberly lost so much when you were young. Your mother died, and her father left. Therefore, you each had only one parent to raise you. Adam and Aisha lost their closest and best friend. The four of you are more than a son or daughter to him. You are his reason for being." She paused to take a drink of her tea.
"Why are we his reason for being? He was around way before us." Billy was getting thoroughly confused. What does our past have to do with his feelings?
"Billy, the four of you managed to overcome your losses to become four independent thinkers who don't let their impulses get the best of them. Each of you possesses an ability that nobody else has. Think about every ranger you have known and tell me what they have that would lead Zordon to feel so special towards only the four of you. And why." Cestria smiled as he went into deep thought.
Billy thought hard and realized why. "Well, Kim always acts like the mother hen of the group so he would have chosen her for her overwhelming heart of undying devotion towards others." He smiled as he remembered her taking care of him when he would pass out. "Trini, was like our doctor and would always be there if we needed to talk about something. No matter what it was, we knew we could always go to her."
"That's good Billy, now tell me about the rest." She could clearly see why Zordon had such strong feelings towards him.
"Well, Rocky and Zack are the ones who could bring the humor into the darkness and help cheer us up a little when needed. Zack could turn the table very quickly while Rocky was always waiting for the perfect time to crack a joke. They both made us feel better about something that was keeping us down." He chuckled as he remembered some instances where Zack or Rocky would tell a really dumb joke and cause everyone to laugh just by getting them all to groan at the same time.
"Okay, now what about Tommy, Jason, Adam, Kat, and Aisha? There has to be something about them that Zordon would appreciate to allow them to become rangers." She smiled as he thought back to more memories of his friends.
"Let's see, Jason was strong minded but very soft when it came to helping those in need. Tommy was the same way. Neither one of them would let us get hurt without getting hurt themselves if they could help it. They would put themselves in harms way just to make sure we all were safe." Billy sighed when he realized that he still had to think of why Zordon would feel so strongly towards him over all the others.
Cestria saw his take a deep breath and knew he was going to save himself for last. "Okay, now that leaves Adam, Aisha, Kat, and you."
Billy smiled. "Kat is one of a kind. She was brought to us the same way Tommy was but she still had some of her evil in her when she became a ranger. Zordon trusted her enough to allow her to take Kim's coin. She brought new life to the group and still managed to help Kim overcome her fear of the beam after her fall. She always tries her best to fix whatever is bugging us. If she sees a frown, she will stick with you until you tell her what your problem is and then will stay with you until it goes away."
Cestria smiled. "She sounds like someone special to me. I bet she and Kim get along really well."
Billy nodded. "She is like another mother hen to me. They both watch out for me. Aisha does as well, only not as much. Aisha is a lot like Zordon. She is very compassionate about her friends and takes them seriously. Yet, she has a hard streak that would make anyone think twice about hurting her or anyone she is close to. She is very good at hiding her pain and will not let that pain take over her until she takes care of her friends."
Cestria watched him go deep into thought. "And what about Adam and you?"
Billy shrugged. "Adam and I are different. He is shy and quiet but he is passionate about his friends and helping them. He prefers to find a safer and quieter way of dealing with problems and getting past obstacles. He would go to the ends of the earth for us and could possibly be dangerous if he is provoked enough."
"Okay, now that you have them out of the way. Do you know why Zordon feels the closest connection with you?" Cestria watched as he tried to think of a good reason but to see him cast his eyes down in defeat. "Zordon is closer to you and Kim because he was like a second father to her and a mother to you. Think about it. What would you be like if Zordon hadn't chosen you guys to become rangers?"
Billy recoiled at the last question when he remembered what he went through before Zordon came along. Still fighting the images playing in his head, he answered softly. "I would still be bullied and pushed around and being defended by Trini, Jason, Zack, and Kim. I would also be as shy as ever." At this last realization, he knew why Zordon felt more towards him than the others.
"Now you know why, don't you?" Cestria paused as Billy nodded. "Now, tell me why you are Zordon's favorite." As his eyes rose in surprise, she laughed. "Yes, you are the one he feels the most for, as well as being his favorite."
Billy blushed. "He favors me because of my unselfishness, intelligence, and my overall confidence when it comes to technical work and my duties. But most of all, for my willingness to lose everything I have ever worked for so that my friends and loved ones could have everything they need." He let the forming tears fall from his eyes. "Even if it means getting hurt in every possible way and losing my life."
Cestria watched him break down completely and gave him a hug. "Shhh, it's okay Billy. Now that you know all this, you don't have to feel so bad. Your colors chose you for a reason. They are the colors that suit your personalities and skills. The red and white powers are strong physically and spiritually but the blue powers are even stronger." As he looked at her doubtfully, she smiled. "They are strong in mind, body, and soul. The only reason you weren't the leader is because the ninjetti powers enhance the other powers and only with the master powers can the blue ones rise above the others and reach their full potential."
Billy smiled and gave her a hug. As he wiped the tears from his eyes, he asked a question that had been on his mind since they first started discussing everyone. "Well, now that I will be the most powerful, who will be there to help out if something were to happen to me?"
Cestria shook her head. "The blue ninjetti powers are special to every race of being that knows of them. Having someone with these powers on your side means victory for that team. That is why the most technically sound and intelligent people are chosen to wield them. Since you are a genius that surpasses any other, and are a holder of the blue ninjetti powers, you will be able to overcome anything that comes your way."
Billy sat back gingerly. "Well, I am still a teen so what could I possible do with my powers that others can't do? Even after I get the Master Powers, if I even get them, I will still only be a blue ranger."
"Billy, Zordon has placed all his faith in the rangers. And with you as a Master Warrior, he knows that his rangers will overcome any threat that is headed his way. Both him and Dulcea would give their life if it meant that you and your friends could live theirs." Cestria smiled as Billy suddenly looked at her in surprise.
"Dulcea?" When she nodded, he smiled. "Well, I guess I will have to do something for her as well!" He suddenly got up and grabbed his notebook and sketchbook.
"I didn't know you drew Billy!" Cestria watched him open his sketchbook to two folded pages and set it on her lap. He then opened his notebook to a special folder and spread it out on the desk in front of them. "Oh my god! Is that...?"
Billy smiled. "That's right! I think I found a way to do it and all I need are the supplies and a helper."
"I don't know what to say! How could it be possible? And is that other page for Dulcea?" Cestria couldn't believe what she was looking at.
"Yes, I have been sketching and writing the data for zord upgrades, new programs, and weapons, as well as many other things. Do you like it?" He wasn't sure if she would help him or not. "Would you like to help me?"
"Well, if you can get the supplies, I will gladly help you! That is, if my uncle doesn't mind you taking me away from his lab." She now had tears in her eyes. "Oh William, you really are the best!" She gave him a hug.
Billy smiled. "Thanks but let's get these done and see if they work first! I have a feeling the Eltarians would like to help us as well. After all, they did build Zordon's tube and Alpha." He smiled and laughed as an idea came to him. "Of course, I'll have to design something for in the Command Center but that can wait!"
Cestria laughed. "Well, I am sure that Alpha would gladly help you with that part if it means making Zordon happy."