Chapter 20 A Betrayer's Trusting Mistake

Skylark lingers around in the old rooms of Sinistar's temple, she searches for many hours to find something that can help her in her plan to seal Sinistar completely away and without Dragonlord finding out. She realizes she can't use the eye of Cawdor since it will only obey Sinistar, so instead she summons a creature from the dark realm. This creature is half woman and half bat who has the ability to go anywhere unnoticed, she has ninja powers which aid her in anything she wants to do and this intrigues Skylark very much for she feels that Ninjara's powers will be very helpful in her task to get rid of Sinistar completely.

The being appears out of thin air wearing a pair of wicked cool black spandex shorts and a top to match and also she wears a mask over her mouth. She looks over at Skylark and nods her head without saying anything.

Skylark-Welcome Ninjara. It is very pleasing to have you here.

Ninjara says nothing, she just nods again.

Skylark-I have two jobs for you actually.

Ninjara says nothing, instead she just stares at Skylark. Skylark continues to speak.

Skylark-First I want you to lead me to where Sinistar's corpse is being held in this time, if anyone can find it, I know its you! And the second, I want you to destroy the Power Rangers! You will be rewarded handsomely for your services.

Ninjara nods again. She then very carefully materializes a crystal ball, and inside an image of smoke, the smoke clears up and reveals the place where Sinistar's body is being held which is the hospital in downtown Terra Falls. Skylark looks into the crystal ball and smiles.

Skylark-Excellent. Then it shouldn't be too difficult sealing Sinistar's mental energy away for good! Ha!

Ninjara dematerializes the crystal ball, she looks at Skylark and quickly pulls her black sword from the back of her pouch located on the back side of her top. Skylark looks at the sword and immediately responds.

Skylark-Yes, Sinistar will be destroyed. And I'm the only one to do it.

Ninjara nods again.

Skylark-And now is the time to attack the Rangers. I'll start then you finish them.

Ninjara nods once again.

In the city of Terra Falls, Ryan, Nakia, Zelda, Joshua and Michael all meet up at the local ice cream parlor to relax a bit and eat up some good ice cream for a few hours. Since Michael and Joshua have never been to an ice cream shop before Nakia volunteers to explain what it is.

Ryan is wearing a red t shirt and red pants with tennis shoes, Nakia is wearing a pair of yellow biker shorts with a white skirt over them, a black tank top and tennis shoes, Zelda is wearing a pink skirt with blue shorts, and a white blouse with tennis shoes, and both Joshua and Michael are wearing what they always wear, they don't feel the need to change clothes they say because they want to get back to their own time as soon as possible.

After getting their ice cream everyone walks over to Wayland Park which has lots more than the main park in central downtown. Feeling that the day might be pleasant, they all decide to maybe go to a movie, but as they continue to walk through Wayland park a band of bird warriors appear. Zelda notices first and gasps.

Zelda-Oh no, trouble!

The others notice and gasp as well.

Nakia-Oh jeez, not today!

Skylark appears right in front of her warriors who are all standing in front of a large swing set. She smirks and says to her warriors as she points to Ryan and the others.

Skylark-GET THEM!

Everyone scatters away and sets themselves up at a different part of the very large park. Nakia is followed by a few bird warriors as she flips up onto a picnic table. Zelda is followed as well as she rushes over towards a perfectly leveled balance beam which is connected to a very large slide. Ryan stays over by the swings and takes on Skylark and Joshua rushes over to the end of a gate, and finally Michael rushes over to a small area filled with sand and a small baseball field.

As the bird warriors attempt to attack Nakia, they all surround her as she stands on top of the picnic table, but she kicks a few of them out of the way, she then does a back flip off of the table and as she lands on her feet she picks up the table and hurls it at the remaining bird warriors and knocks them completely down and out.

Zelda leaps up onto the balance beam as a bird warrior tries to swipe at her with its claws, then seconds later two bird warriors leap onto the balance beam standing at opposite sides of Zelda, as the bird warrior on her left side tries to hit her she does a marvelous back flip and knocks down the bird warrior that was on her left side. Now on her right side, she lands on her feet and ducks quickly as it tries to swipe at her, she then punches it in the stomach and jumps up a bit and kicks it right in the back which sends it flying off of the balance beam.

Michael kicks a lot of sand into a bunch of bird warriors eyes, when they become blinded and frustrated he does a twirl around side kick and knocks down one, he then does another but this time heavier which causes a lot of sand to rise and turn into a cyclone like weapon to send all of the bird warriors threatening him far away into a large explosion.

The rest attack Joshua as he leaps up on the top of the gate, but he isn't knocked down, no he stays on the top of the gate and as the bird warriors leap up and attempt to hit him again, he fly's off of the gate and delivers thunderous kicks to each of them, they land on the ground in loud and dangerous explosions as Joshua lands on his feet.

Finally Ryan is fighting off Skylark, she swipes him with her claws and uses a few feathers to sting him and knock him off of his feet, when he falls she steps on his chest hard, he groans out a bit, she laughs and says.

Skylark-You're finished!

She materializes a very large sword with a silver feather handle, as she is about to deliver what she believes a fatal hit, she's stopped by Nakia. Nakia leaps up a few inches off of her feet and kicks Skylark in the back, she groans out as she is knocked down.

Skylark-UGH!

Nakia lands on her feet and leans down to comfort Ryan.

Nakia-Are you okay?

Ryan says.

Ryan-Yeah, thanks for your help.

Nakia-Not a problem.

They both smile.

Everyone regroups as Skylark stands up and glares at them all. She smirks as she holds her sword up and says.

Skylark-You haven't won yet!

She points her sword at them all and causes a huge band of white lightning and multicolored energy to emerge and strike Ryan and the others with a vengeance. They all scream out in pain as they are all hit with the tremendous amount of stinging dark energy, they all fall onto their knees and backs slowly.

Ryan-Ugh!

Zelda-UHH!

Nakia-UGK!

Joshua-AHHU!

Michael-UGHHH!

Skylark laughs again, she then points her sword to the ground, and on her right side a huge smoke of power appears and disappears therefore revealing a kneeling Ninjara. Skylark looks at her and says.

Skylark-Finish off these pathetic humans! I have more important work to do!

Ninjara nods.

Skylark finishes to say.

Skylark-I trust you will not fail.

Skylark waves her sword around her body and it causes her to completely disappear in a wave of heavy feathery smoke.

Ninjara looks at Ryan and his friends, she pulls out her black sword and looks as if she's going to attack, just then they all stand up and remain side by side. Ryan looks at his friends as he stands in front and says.

Ryan-Its time to Morph!

Nakia steps forward next to him and says.

Nakia-I couldn't agree more.

They materialize their morphers and swing them around once as they remain on their arms, once brought together the power phase begins. Ryan, Nakia, Zelda, Joshua and Michael all touch the center stars on their morphers they all then say together.

Everyone-STAR FORCE, POWER UP!

Then one by one they say.

Ryan-RED!

Nakia-YELLOW!

Zelda-PINK!

Joshua-BLUE!

Michael-BLACK!

Once said they all start glowing their rightful Ranger colors and completely transform into Star Force Power Rangers.

They prepare to defend themselves but notice Ninjara not making a move. She stares at them with her dark beady eyes for a minute then drops her sword. The Rangers don't know what to make of this, they figure she'll make the first move.

Skylark appears in front of the hospital entrance. She realizes she won't be able to get through the hospital looking like she is now, so she decides to change her appearance. She waves her sword over her body again and transforms into a woman with long brown hair, brown eyes, a slender build and a semi wicked smile, she has on a pair of black shorts and a white t shirt with comfortable looking high tops. She says to herself as she feels if this plan works.

Skylark-I will rule the evil side with Sinistar gone! Dragonlord and the others will have no choice but to serve me and only me! Ha!

She walks into the building and wonders where she has to go exactly. So instead of really finding out on her own she walks up to a lady sitting at a desk and typing up some sort of information on her computer. The lady is wearing glasses and has a beehive hair do, she is wearing a long white business type dress suit. As Skylark walks up the lady notices and stops typing, she turns around and asks.

Ann-Yes, may I help you?

Skylark responds.

Skylark-Yes, I'm here looking for someone.

Ann-And who is this someone?

Skylark-Um, someone who was hurt and brought here.

Ann-Hon that could be anyone in this hospital. I'm afraid you'll have to give me a bit more information. By the way what is your name?

Skylark-Sky.

She stops as the lady looks at her from the tip of her glasses and asks.

Ann-Sky?

Skylark gives in without a fight and says.

Skylark-Yes, just Sky.

Ann-O.k. Never heard of anyone with that name, but hey who I am.

She chuckles and then asks.

Ann-So do you have any idea of who this person you're trying to see is?

Skylark-Yes.

Ann-Well?

Skylark-She's sleeping I was told. Or have been sleeping for a long time now.

Ann-Hmm. You wouldn't be talking about the coma patient on the next floor would you?

Skylark-Yes, I think so.

Ann-Well hmm. Let me see here.

She turns around and types up the information into her computer, she looks back at Skylark and says.

Ann-It'll just be a minute. Sometimes this computer is quite slow.

The computer finally beeps and gives the lady an answer. She looks and says.

Ann-Oh yes, she's on the second floor. But I'm going to need some type of identification from you in order for you to be authorized to visit her.

Skylark says sarcastically.

Skylark-I'm a friend. A dear friend. I've been worried ever since I was told about her being hurt and brought here to be under this facilities care.

Ann-Well I'm still going to need some identification before you can leave to go and see her. We can't just let anyone go into any patient's rooms here. We're under a strict policy and there are regulations that cannot be broken.

Skylark-I see and I do understand.

Skylark's eyes start glowing white as she says and looks into the lady's eyes.

Skylark-But those regulations can be broken by special situations, right?

The lady's eyes start glowing a bit and she responds in a monotone voice.

Ann-Yes, of course. I'm sorry for keeping you here. You must have an important reason to be here. Please go on with my permission.

Skylark says in an evil but cheery tone.

Skylark-Why thank you.

Her eyes stop glowing and so does Ann's. Skylark leaves and Ann returns to normal as if Skylark has never been there.

Skylark makes her way to the second floor, she makes it past another large desk with a lady sitting there eating some sort of candy.

Back with the Power Rangers. No fight goes on, Ninjara looks at the Rangers and they can tell she's smirking under her mouth mask, they figure she's going to do something now which she does, but not what they expect, no she picks up her sword and disappears in a cloud of smoke. The Rangers all look at each other in confusion.

Yellow Ranger-What was that all about?

Red Ranger-I don't know. But we'd better be prepared for the worst.

Pink Ranger-Yeah I think so too.

Blue Ranger-I wonder what's going to happen this time.

Black Ranger-Whatever it is, one thing for sure, it won't benefit us.

Back at the hospital Skylark finds a very scared looking guy not willing or wanting to be there but feeling like he has too. She senses something about him and follows him, and with luck he leads her right into the room where Sinistar's body is being held.

He turns around and gasps.

Carlton-Who are you?

Skylark-I'm just a friend.

Carlton asks frantically.

Carlton-A f..ri..end of who's?

Skylark-Well you are caring for my friend aren't you?

Carlton-You mean her?

He points towards Sinistar's lifeless body.

Skylark-Exactly.

Carlton whispers to Skylark now.

Carlton-I don't know what she is, but she's not human.

Skylark-Of course she's not! And neither am I!

Carlton-What?

Skylark materializes her sword and closes the door, she waves it over her body and transforms back into her birdlike self. Carlton gasps very loudly and tries to get away but he is stopped by Skylark's sword. He asks in a scared tone.

Carlton-What.. A..re… you.. Going to do to me?

Skylark-This!

A small electrical charge of energy emerges from Skylark's eyes and zaps Carlton, he soon falls onto the floor unconscious. Skylark walks towards the bed slowly and with her sword tightly in her hand, she hears a noise from behind her and turns around, she see's Ninjara appearing and bowing. Skylark says.

Skylark-Why are you here?!

Ninjara says nothing, instead she stands up and opens her hands. Skylark gasps with astonishment as she see's five star gems glowing with power. She looks at Ninjara and says.

Skylark-I don't believe it, you did it! I cannot believe it! You destroyed the Power Rangers and now you have brought me their star gems! This is magnificent! Well, there's one last piece which will be eliminated shortly to ensure my rise to power!

Ninjara nods and smirks.

Skylark-You have done well Ninjara, you will definitely be made a general in my armies yet to come.

Ninjara nods again.

Skylark says in a stern tone this time.

Skylark-Step aside! I will do this myself!

She turns back to the bed and looks at Sinistar's fallen body, she raises her sword and says loudly.

Skylark-TO SEAL SINISTAR AWAY FOREVER!

She's just about to strike Sinistar's body when her sword is cut in half, it falls onto the floor, she turns around and gasps at what she sees. Ninjara has broken Skylark's sword in half with her own sword. She says nothing but continues to smirk. Skylark gets angry and says.

Skylark-WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING!?

Ninjara delivers a very fast turn around kick, she knocks Skylark right onto Sinistar's body and as soon as she touches it her energy starts to drain at a very rapid pace. Skylark screams out in agony as her body starts to become nothing more than a skeleton.

Skylark-HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO ME?! I WAS GOING TO RULE THE EVIL WORLD! MY ENERGY IS LEAVING ME, AHHHHHHHHH!

Soon the entire bed starts to glow brightly white Ninjara stares as the glowing energy opens a portal. Just before the portal is completely open Ninjara picks up Skylark's skeleton and throws it on the other side of the room. The portal is now open and Sinistar's mind energy is seen the energy arises from the portal quickly and shines over the body and bed, soon the portal closes and the mind energy enters the lifeless body of Sinistar. Once all complete, her body starts glowing slightly and soon it becomes a bit electrified.

An obvious grin is seen as Ninjara happily awaits for Sinistar to awaken. The return of Sinistar is near, the battle is far from over.