PINA

Without a word, I lead Rita and Zordon down to the infirmary. I'm absolutely not happy that they are here and that I have to share my information with them, but Dar was right - it's what's best for Tommy. I sigh silently to myself as I push the door open and step inside. I begin speaking, telling them what he was like when I first saw him. I continue all the way to today - sticking with facts and observations. As much as I'd like to, I don't leave anything out.

I see the pair exchange looks more than I care for. My instincts are different from Zedd's and Dar's, but something feels off here. My feeling is confirmed when Rita finally speaks. "Since he does apparently hold a dormant power, the best thing to do would be to either remove it or activate it. Either way, the only one who could do that is the Keeper."

Zordon nods. "We'll have to take him to her."

I shake my head. "He's not ready for that kind of traveling yet. Physically, he's almost there, but-"

Rita interrupts. "We can deal with that. Since he does hold a power I can channel my magic through that to help him heal."

Anger flows through me. "And what are you planning to do about his missing memories?" I ask tartly. "How about his emotional issues? His trust issues? Rita, he was abused in just about every possible way in that place on Earth. I can't even imagine how bad Tommy would have been if Zedd hadn't gotten him out when he did. Even if I were to give him medical clearance, which I won't, there is no way that I could, with any peace of mind, agree to the two of you taking him alone." Never mind that Zedd would never allow it.

Zordon holds up a hand to stop my tirade. "If I may - as they say on Earth, first things first. Rita and I might be able to do something about his physical healing."

"I've been managing just fine on my own, thank you very much. I've just recently started him on some medication that has been doing him a great deal of good in the healing department."

Rita speaks again. Really, I just want to smack the sanctimonious witch, but I force myself to listen to what she's saying. "But there really is no point in waiting for the medication when we can complete the process so much faster."

I can feel Dar's curiosity, most likely at the anger that I'm feeling. I push it aside for now and respond as calmly as I'm able. "Healing and regaining his skills this way, while slower, are also returning his confidence and sense of self worth to him. Those are not things that you can just give him by magic and they are things that he will need when he returns to Earth - whether or not he continues to mentor the Rangers."

I roll my eyes as more arguments come, hoping the others are faring better.