I dreamt that night of a world without rangers, without evil mutants, without hate or rivalry. I dreamt of nothing but sunshine and warm clay, banishing the cold of space to the recesses of my mind. I was safe in Dustin's arms that night, and nothing could change that. The next day we went back to being enemies, but not without the memory of each other.

Our battles escalated, the both of us ignoring our hearts as we fought against one another. Watching Kapri attack the megazord after my half-hearted attempt failed was one of the hardest things I had ever done. Not only was I forced to fight him, but I knew exactly what would bring her down and had to keep it to myself.

Uncle turned on us in the end, and it was far worse for me. I had picked my evil life over my heart, and it ended up with the same result. Kapri was good at being evil; I wasn't. I was torn between two worlds, and when Cam came to rescue the ninjas I couldn't help but ask for Dustin. Of course they both thought it was superficial, but I intended it that way. I didn't know how he'd react to my turning good, or even if he forgave me.

After the Abyss shut, it was Cam who suggested we join the Academy. Cam also convinced Tori to be my instructor, sensing that Dustin and I had some unfinished business. Cousin really isn't as self-absorbed as everyone thinks he is.

Once the Academy settled down in routine, I began to wonder where we were. Dustin had been busy with the new students and I was getting used to the intense ninja training. With our elements still undeclared, Kapri and I had our regular training with Tori and then biweekly lessons with Uncle Sensei. Seeing Dustin was all but impossible because of his teaching schedules, not to mention that we were not so subtly avoiding each other.

Then came that fateful day. Kapri and I were in lessons as usual, and then there was this huge flash of lightening and who should show up, but Uncle Lothor. He was back, and with a vengeance. The students all tried to fight back, but Uncle and his monsters were too strong. Then the wind rangers came.

We ran up to them and told them that Uncle was back and Dustin said "We know, isn't it great."

I backed away numbly and watched with unfocused eyes as Uncle recaptured the trainees. Soon, we were the only ninjas left and Kapri managed to convince him that we would be an asset. After nudging me in the ribs, I started to lie too, and before I knew it, we were evil again.