You Can Have The Best of Me
Chapter 13: Whatever it takes, I'll be there
Saturday morning had rolled around and it was the day that Kira was going to perform. Conner hadn't spoke to her since he had given her back her lyrics. He was hoping that his efforts weren't in vain. It was a sunny warm morning and Conner was walking the streets of Reefside. Since he had no car, the only transportation he really had was his own two feet. He walked a little ways, looking around. Citizens of Reefside were going about their daily lives. Conner kept on walking passing the music store. He glanced inside the window as he walked not realizing Kira was inside. He stopped in his tracked and took a few steps back to make sure he wasn't seeing things. It was Kira inside. He smiled and opened the door and walked in.
"Hey Kira." Conner called out to her.
She turned around and waved to him, "Hey Conner. What are you doing here."
He shrugged, "I saw you in here so I figure I'd say something to you."
She nodded, "That's cool. Hey listen. About that song.."
Conner scratched his head and looked around, "Yeah, about that. I didn't meant to-"
"No no. I loved it. I wanted to thank you. I've been stuck coming up with words but after reading that. I manage to finish the song." She told interuptted.
"Oh cool!" He exclaimed, "Can I read it?"
Suddenly the door opened and Trent walked inside. He was wearing a white button shirt and black pants that looked like it could hold two people. They were that baggy. He had a sports cap on backwards and sunglasses. He spotted Conner and Kira and walked over to them.
"Hey Trent." Conner turned to him.
He smiled, "Hey. What's going on man?"
"Nothing. You sound better. How's those eyes?" He asked.
Trent shrugged, "The glasses keep them covered." He responded then turned to Kira, "Can't wait for tonight Kira. You'll do good."
She blushed, "Thanks Trent."
Conner glanced at both of them, "I'll be looking forward to it also." He spole up.
Trent shot a look at him through his sunglasses, "Oh you going?"
Conner nodded, "Yeah I am."
"Cool. Try not to be late Conner." He joked, "I'll catch you later Kira." He said and exited.
"I'll catch you later Kira" Conner mocked.
Kira rolled her eyes and smacked him across the stomach., "Conner."
"Sorry." He mumbled, "I should get going. I have soccer practice. Then I will be heading to your concert right after."
Kira nodded, "Make sure you shower first." She joked.
Meanwhile Mesogog was sitting on his chair. Elsa and Zeltrax walked into the room. They exchanged looks and glanced back at their master. Mesogog was looking at the monitor befre he turned to them.
"I hope you have a good reason for showing your faces you two." He spoke viciously.
Elsa bowed, "Of course Master. We have a perfect plan."
Zeltrax took a step forward, "Yes We think we should sabotage the yellow rangers concert tonight."
Mesogog stood up, "You fools. The other rangers will be there. They will be expecting an attack."
"Then what do you suggest we should do?" Elsa asked.
"If you pay attention on what's going on in reefside. You would know what to do. The Red Ranger will be attempting to get to this concert. Make sure he never makes it." Mesogog.
"But sir. What if he goes with the other rangers. Then it will be pointless and we should just attack the concert." Zeltrax pointed out.
"That is why Principal Randall is needed." Mesogog responded.
"That wont be a problem." Elsa spoke up. She bowed once more and turned and walked out.
"Do everything you can to keep him away." Mesogog demanded.
Zeltrax nodded and bowed, exiting also.
Conner had just finished soccer practice and ran home to take a shower. He climbed into the shower stall and began washing, humming a small tune. He was excited to see Kira play tonight. As he washed, he heard the door bell ring. His parents were away for the night and he was home alone. He ignored it and continued washing, in till it stared ringing again. And again.. And again..
"Hold on!!" Conner screamed out angrily.
He climbed out of the shower and wrapped a towel around himself and went to the door. The door bell kept on ringing. Conner was very impatient. He threw open the door.
"What do you!!!--" He started to yell. His voice cracked near the end when he realized who was in front of him.
"Pr-principal Randall!?? He yelled.
Randall looked at him, giving him a weird look, "Do you greet all your guests like this?"
Conner held onto his towel tightly, "Uh.. Come in. Let me go change." He mumbled.
Randall walked into the room and looked around. She fixed her glasses and turned to him.
"Well Conner. You surprise me. Here I thought you would live in garbage and your own filth. Guess you can be civilized."
"Er right Randall." He responded.
She put her hands on her hips, "It's principal Randall to you."
The door bell rang again. Conner sighed and groaned. He turned and opened the door. Ethan was standing there. His eyes widen.
"Oh my eyes! It burns! Put some clothes on man!" He screamed.
"Very funny Ethan." Conner spoke up and moved away from the door.
Ethan looked in and saw Principal Randall inside.
"Uh.. You two must be busy." He looked at them both.
Conner rolled his eyes and exited the room to put some clothes on. He came back out and tossed the towel inside the bathroom before heading into the living room where Randall and Ethan were sitting.
"Can I ask why you're here now?" Conner asked.
She stood up, "I was hoping to talk to your parents." She said.
"Maybe I'll meet you at the concert Conner." Ethan suggested.
Conner nodded, "Good idea. I'll catch up."
Ethan waved and then exited with haste. Conner turned to Randall.
"Since your parents aren't here. Maybe we can talk about your grades."
"My grades are fine." He pointed out.
Conner turned and headed into the kitchen to find some food. Randall followed behind closly as he dug through the refrigerator. Randall changed into her original form and pulled out her sword. Elsa walked slowly towards him. She raised her sword.
"Want something to-" He was about to say as he turned around. He saw the sword swing at him for a split second before he ducked. The sword slashed through the refrigerator. Conner rolled out of the way and stood back up.
"Elsa!? How did you get in here!?" He asked.
"Wouldn't you like to know." She laughed and charged at him
Conner jumped out of the way and she smashed into the wall. Conner ran out of the kitchen and into the living room. He picked up his lamp and threw it at her. She slashed through it and jumped on the couch. Conner ran out of his house with her following behind. He turned around and roundhouse kicked her in the face. He then flipped backwards and pulled out his moprher.
'I should call the others.. but I don't want Kira to be late for her performance. Guess I'm on my own.' He whispered to himself, "Dino Thunder Power up!"
The red ranger charged forward taking out his thunder max sword. He swung and clashed against her weapon. She took her free hands and slashed across Conner's helmet making him break away. He spun forward and tried to hit her but she jumped out of the way and hit him in the back. He stumbled a few seconds and then turned around, hitting her right across the stomach. She stumbled back holding herself.
"Damn. You haven't seen the last of me." She sneered and vanished.
Conner turned and started to run down the street using his dino speed. He was late enough as it is. He jumped over a car and continued down the streets. Suddenly blasts fired nearby. He stopped and turned around to see Zeltrax and a whole bunch of Tyranodrones.
"Great..." He mumbled.
"Attack! Don't let him leave here alive!" Zeltrax commanded.
Conner switched his sword into blaster mode and ran forward at all the Tyranodrones. He fired at each of them. He then jumped in the air and flipped backwards, landing on top of a car. He aimed at one of the street lamps and fired a shot at it. The glass shattered and fell on top of the Tyranodrones, making it harder for them to see. Conner then spun himself off the car and continued firing at them. He landed on the ground and leg sweeped one of them and punched another one near by. He tossed the blaster up in the air and took out his Tyranno Staff, slamming all the Tyranodrones in a 360 circle before catching his blaster and firing it at Zeltrax.
"Your lucky boy." He said and vanished.
Conner wasn't wasting any time. He had enough with all these roadblocks. He was surprised at all the moves he just did. He continue down the road, heading towards cyber space where the performance was held. He was almost there when he stopped in his tracks. The White Ranger stood in front of him.
"Running late?" He asked.
"Move aside before I beat you to submission." Conner threatened.
He chuckled, "I like to see you try me."
He ran forward and took out his white saber and slashed at Conner. Conner fell to the ground and rolled out of the way before struck by another attack. Conner spun around and slammed a fist into the white ranger. The white ranger stumbled back then caught an incoming punch. He flipped Conner over and pinned him to the ground.
"What is the rush? Got a date?" He joked
"Get off me!" Conner yelled, kicking him off.
The red ranger ran forward and shoulder slammed the white ranger into the wall. He then took out his sword and slashed at the white ranger, knocking him farther back. The white ranger went flying into wall. Conner ran inside after him. He walked slowly inside the dark building to make sure he wasn't ambushed. He walked towards the rubble, it began to move. He held his sword out as a figure rose from the rubble. It was Trent.
"Dammit. What happened?" He groaned.
Conner's eyes widen, "Trent!?"
He looked up, taking off his sunglasses, "Conner? Is that you?"
Conner demoprhed and ran over to him, slamming him against the wall, 'What do you think your doing!?"
Trent groaned, "Ugh man. What did I do?"
"You tried to kill me. You tried to kill Kira. Are you mad!??" He grew angry.
"I don't know what your talking about. I don't remember doing anything." He responded.
Conner eased up on the grip and looked at the white brace, "You can't control it can you?"
"I-I can't take it off. I-its not my choice to do this. You have to believe me Conner."
"Come on, we got to take you to Dr O. He'll know what to do."
"No!" Trent begged, "You can't. I can't have Kira know who I am. She will never forgive me for what I did."
"And should she!?" He shot back,
"Please Conner. Not yet." He asked.
Conner sighed, "All right. But you better do it yourself, or I will." He told him, "Come on. We got to go. Were late." He said pulling him.
He helped Trent to cyberspace where they both walked in. The place was croweded and Kira had just walked up onto the stage. She looked over and saw them and smiled. Ethan, Dr O and Hayley were in a corner watching. Trent and Conner made there way to the front and listened as she began.
"I dedicate this song to a certain someone. I'm glad he made it." She smiled, looking down at Conner.
She began to sing, "Your touch makes my bones tingle
I see that in many ways we've grown together
I'm learning to love you better
But sometimes we get thrown apart
I'm learning to love you better
You still hold the key
Only your love nourishes my heart
Conner listened closely as she continued to sing. He glanced at Trent who was looking down at the ground. Conner knew something bad was going to happen if he kept this seceret. He continue to listen as she kept on singing.
"I loved you before the start of us and we
Back when it was you and I
When I had other boys And you had another girl
Desire for the union of your body and mine
sweet farewell to the past
promising future becoming joyous presents
you and I became us and we
as our spirits embraced
I realized how love in life should be
your love tickles my heartstrings
I hope the music never stops
Never stop..I hope the music never stops" She finished with a last few strums on the guitar.
The crowed went wild, clapping and cheering. Conner smiled and clapped along with everyone. He nudged Trent to clap also. He looked up and forced a smile, clapping. She stepped off the stage and went into the back.
"That was a good song." Ethan whispered to Tommy.
"He nodded, "Guess we know the winner is.." He said.
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End Chapter
