Chapter 30 A Sparked Memory

Myndor asks the Wizard's Pool to send out a blue energy surge to find out where Sinistar's whereabouts are. The Wizard's Pool does so, and as it finishes encircling the planet, the blue energy surge leaves the earth and floats around space, that is until it enters Sinistar's star ship.

The end of the school day comes quickly but not too quick for some students. Nakia, Zelda and Ryan meet each other outside of the school Nakia is wearing a pair of black jeans and a yellow t shirt with comforter shoes, Zelda is wearing a pink skirt, and a white t shirt with tennis shoes and finally Ryan is wearing a red t shirt and pain blue jeans with tennis shoes. Nakia asks Zelda as they stand by Ryan's car.

Nakia-You want us to take you home today?

Zelda responds.

Zelda-No not today. I'm supposed to meet Corey out here soon.

Nakia smiles. She then starts to playfully taunt Zelda.

Nakia-Corey? The star football player? Ooooo.

Zelda tries not to show it but she smiles.

Zelda-Its not what you think. I'm just going to help him with his homework tonight.

Nakia-Oh yeah sure.

She smiles again.

Ryan and Nakia say bye to Zelda as they drive off. A few minutes later a nice muscular guy wearing a Terra Falls High School Jacket, a pair of blue jeans and a white shirt comes walking up behind Zelda. She gasps but notices its Corey. Now Corey is quite handsome, he's 6'3 in height, weighs 185 pounds of muscle so this means he has a very nice muscular build, he has brown eyes and short black hair.

Instead of just wanting to go back to his place, Corey says to Zelda as he leads her out of the student parking lot.

Corey-Why don't we go walking through the park? It's a nice day. And maybe the fresh air will be better than being cooped up in a room.

Zelda smiles and responds.

Zelda-Sure. I'd like that.

Meanwhile, the evil Sinistar and her minion Dragonlord watch Zelda and Corey as they walk through another local park in Terra Falls. They don't notice the blue energy surge at all. Sinistar is struck by the energy surge slightly through her right eye but she doesn't pay much attention to it. Dragonlord is very eager to please Sinistar so he asks without haste.

Dragonlord-Shall we attack the Pink Ranger?

Sinistar immediately responds.

Sinistar-No. I want to see where this is going. I shall keep a close eye on this situation and tell you when to attack!

Dragonlord bows.

Back in the Park, which happens to be a very beautiful place located close to Zelda's house. The two of them sit down on a bench and as soon as they do Corey says something to Zelda, something Zelda takes very seriously.

Corey-You know I've been thinking about you lately.

Zelda-Really?

Corey-Yeah you're nice. I've only spent a couple of times with you but you're really nice and smart.

Zelda smiles.

Zelda-Thank you. You're nice too Corey.

Corey-I was also thinking about something else as well.

Zelda-And what would that be?

Corey-I was wondering if you wanted to go out with me.

Zelda exclaims.

Zelda-Go out with you?!

Corey looks at her and nods.

Zelda-But.. I thought you just wanted help on your homework.

Corey-Well yeah and to go out with you.

Zelda-Why me? You could have any cheerleader on your team.

Corey chuckles.

Corey-I don't want to brag so I won't. I just think you're different from all the other girls I've been out with.

Zelda-Well sure I'd love to go out with you.

She chuckles and says.

Zelda-I've never been out with a star high school football player before.

Corey smiles again and says.

Corey-Well its time for a change then babe.

The next few days pass and Nakia notices how happy Zelda is. Nakia is wearing today her favorite outfit, which is a yellow blouse that isn't really bright along with a blue jean vest, and she's wearing a blue jean skirt and her yellow tennis shoes. Zelda is wearing a pink and white mini skirt with a white tank top. They walk into the school building right before the first bell rings. Zelda looks at Nakia and says to her as she straightens up her hair a bit.

Zelda-I've got to go and meet Corey.

Nakia smiles and says playfully.

Nakia-Okay, go ahead.

Zelda dashes off very quickly. Nakia walks to her locker and opens it. She notices two girls who are about two lockers down talking about Corey and Zelda. One girl who's name is Holly is about 5'6, she has dark brown eyes and black hair, the other girl's name is Kristin, she's 5'7, has blonde hair and blue eyes. They both stand there looking angry and talking of course as they wear their cheerleading outfits for their first hour class which happens to be Gym. Nakia listens in and without being obvious. She hears Kristin speak in a really snotty tone.

Kristin-Really Holly, Corey said he'd be back with you in a few days. I mean he's just asking that.

Her voice turns super snotty.

Kristin-Boring girl "Zelda" to help him with his work.

Holly responds in a snotty tone.

Holly-Yeah well anyways. I know Corey will put the move on her. I mean he's a hot guy who thinks every high school girl wants him. If I didn't love him I'd leave him so fast!

Kristin-But that's your problem. You do love him and you take the good with the bad.

Kristin looks in her locker at the mirror, she then starts straightening up her hair.

Kristin-I do pity that Zelda girl. I mean all he's going to do is pretend he likes her to get her to do what he wants, then when he gets it he'll dump her so quickly.

Holly-And he should, since he's with me! The only reason why I'm agreeing to letting him do this is so he'll get a passing grade in English so he won't be kicked off the football team.

Kristin-Ah, the things you allow your guy to do. I'd never be so careless.

Holly-Careless?

Kristin-Yeah. I mean what if by chance he fell for her.

Holly-Not in a million years. Zelda is not his type. He likes cheerleader types. Like me.

Kristin-Yeah yeah, but don't underestimate him.

Holly-Corey will come back to me. And I'm sorry that he has to hurt that brainy girl in the process.

On her star ship, Sinistar listens to the conversation as well. Then something happens to her, a sharpened spark of the blue power that entered her body through her eye starts to slightly surge through her mind. Her face starts to look better, as if the evil is slowly washing away. The blue surge of power takes Sinistar back into her past so that she may view what she was once again and what her life was in depth before she sought out on her own to vanquish the evil from Prince Caleb's land as Kastra.

Flashback:

A beautiful woman shows up in the land of Cawdor because a friend of hers thought she might like to visit, or maybe even live. She presents herself to the Prince and tells him why she wants to live there. The Prince who seems to be intrigued listens to her plea.

Kastra-I request that I be allowed to live in your land. I know this land has no sorcerers or sorceress' so I thought I would be able to be of service to you as a sorceress and adviser.

The Prince smiles and accepts her offer. Months pass and the Prince watches Kastra performs her magic. She rids the land of outside enemy kingdoms as soon as they are about to invade. Her magic seems to be getting stronger every day. When Kastra rids the land of another enemy kingdom, the Prince tells her in his chamber room.

Prince Caleb-You have been here for many months now and I have grown to love you.

Kastra smiles and tells him.

Kastra-I spend most of my time thinking about you. I love you too.

Prince Caleb-You have done very well with protecting my Kingdom. And some day perhaps you will rule by my side.

Kastra-I would like that.

Kastra didn't know it yet, but her love for the Prince would render her powerless. For the emotion she felt only concentrated on the Prince and not her magic. More months go by and Kastra has lost half of her magic. The Prince's heart seems to be turning colder and colder each passing day. When she goes to his castle to try and speak to him he has the bridge closed so that she will not be able to get in. His druids have informed him that Kastra's love for him has evaporated her powers. That all of her focus is just on him. He tells them that he really didn't love her, only her powers and what she could do for him and his land.

The Prince regretted inviting Kastra to his ballroom dance. He thought with the way he has been treating her was enough of a sign for her to leave him be, but no, she shows up because she believes he still loves her.

Kastra is wearing a beautiful gown with white pearls on the end of it as she walks into the Prince's ball room. Many people who were just talking, stop instantly. She hears one of the ladies give a snotty remark.

Cynthia-Who does she think she is. The Prince shouldn't be going with the likes of her. I mean she's not even royalty.

One other woman agrees. Soon the Prince is presented as he sits on his throne in a magnificent handsome outfit. He allows Kastra to stand next to him but not really close. As he tells his people to start dancing again he looks up at Kastra and says.

Prince Caleb-Kastra. Keep your distance.

Kastra's smile turns into a frown.

Kastra-Why are you being mean to me again?

Prince Caleb-I have my reasons.

Kastra-What reasons? You told me you loved me. And I have grown to love you too.

Prince Caleb-I don't think that is appropriate to talk about now.

Kastra-Then when is it?

Prince Caleb-When I say so!

Kastra cowers down. She then says in a sad tone.

Kastra-Sometimes I feel you only love the magic part of me. And not me as a person.

Prince Caleb scoffs and gets up off of his throne. He then says as he walks off.

Prince Caleb-Think what you want, my dear.

One of the ladies, who's wearing a beautiful white dress accepts Prince Caleb's invitation to dance. Kastra starts looking very sad and asks herself.

Kastra-What is wrong with me.

Her eyes start filling up with tears as she walks out of the ballroom.

End of Flashback:

Sinistar just looks up as into her own space.

Back in the high school. Nakia runs into Kimberly. Kimberly is wearing blue jeans and a white t shirt with the logo Terra Falls High. Before Kimberly has the chance to say hi Nakia immediately starts talking and telling her what she overheard earlier.

Kimberly-Oh no! Are you sure?

Nakia-Of course I'm sure! I overheard them talking about it. Corey doesn't care about Zelda. I know she's going to end up getting hurt.

Kimberly-What do you think we should do about it?

Nakia-I want to come straight out and tell her but I don't know how. She won't believe me.

Kimberly-How do you know?

Nakia-Its just a feeling I have.

Later on that day, Corey and Zelda walk into the cafeteria together holding hands. He starts whispering in her ear and this causes her to giggle. Nakia, Kimberly and Ryan all watch them as they eat their lunches. Kimberly leans over and says to Nakia.

Kimberly-I can't believe the nerve of that guy! I mean who does he think he is.

Nakia-He's going to break her heart.

Ryan-Why don't we just go and tell her the truth, while the punk is with her?

Nakia-I don't want to cause a scene Ryan. This means a lot to Zelda. And I don't want the whole school to know.

Ryan sighs.

Ryan-So we're just going to watch as Corey pretends he likes Zelda just so she'll do his work for him, right?

Nakia-I hope Zelda won't be naïve.

Kimberly-This is not right.

Corey and Zelda sit down at a table not too far from Nakia and the others. Corey says to Zelda.

Corey-You know these last few days have been the very best of my life.

Zelda blushes.

Zelda-Really?

Corey-Yeah, babe.

Corey hugs her and says.

Corey-I love you so much. I really do.

Zelda responds.

Zelda-I love you too Corey.

The next day, Zelda ends up spending most of her time with Corey again, her friends try and talk to her but she doesn't really listen, she always responds like "I'll talk to you later." Or "I'm sorry but I have to meet up with Corey for a while." Sinistar still watches and without saying a word. As she watches this she slowly transforms back into Kastra unwillingly of course.

Everyone walks into Mr. Spears English class, readying themselves for his big test. Wesley, one of Corey's jockey friends leans over and asks him.

Wesley-Hey did Zelda help you out the way you wanted her too?

Corey responds in a smug tone.

Corey-Yeah. The dumb girl actually did my homework.

They chuckle. Then Zelda walks into class and is about to say hi to Corey when she hears.

Corey-I mean I can't believe it. Zelda is really dumb. She's so dumb that all you have to do is tell her you love her and she'll do anything for you. Now is that dumb or what dude? Zelda's a smart chick, but she's not really not my type.

Wesley immediately stops smiling as he notices Zelda standing at the doorway looking both angrily and sad. He says to Corey.

Wesley-Uh Corey.

He points to Zelda. Corey turns around and gasps. He gets up because he knows Zelda heard what he said, he attempts to walk over to her when he calls out.

Corey-Zelda, babe!

Zelda takes off running. She knows the news of her being so naïve just because she thinks a guy loves her will be all around the school by late afternoon. Nakia and Kimberly see Zelda running and attempt to stop her but they can't. Nakia yells out as Zelda leaves the building.

Nakia-ZELDA!

Kimberly looks at her and says.

Kimberly-I think we'd better go after her.

Nakia-Yeah.

Nakia's eyes start watering. They immediately leave the building in search of Zelda, but they can't find her anywhere. They stop running when Nakia says.

Nakia-I know, I'll ask Myndor.

Kimberly-Okay.

Nakia turns on her communicator, and when she hears Myndor's voice she asks.

Nakia-Myndor, Zelda is really hurt and upset right now. She's run away, can you help us find her?

Myndor responds in a choked up but clear tone.

Myndor-Zelda is here. She teleported here. She..

Nakia's concerned voice turns frantic as she asks.

Nakia-What is it?! Myndor!?

Myndor finishes.

Myndor-She wants to quit. All together.

Nakia gasps.

Nakia-What?! We're on our way!

Nakia and Kimberly look at each other, they then look around so no one can see them teleport away. When they get to Stone Henge, a very teary eyed Zelda decides not to look at her friends. She's embarrassed, and very hurt. All she does is give her starlight gem to Myndor and asks him in a whisper to teleport her out of there. Michael and Joshua are also close by standing near the Wizard's Pool. Nakia says to Zelda in a sympathetic tone.

Nakia-Zelda. We know what Corey was doing. We tried to tell you but you wouldn't listen to us.

Zelda looks at her friends and all the crying has stopped up her speech a bit, but she manages to say.

Zelda-I'm sorry.

Nakia's eyes start watering again and so does Kimberly's. They walk over to her and hug her as Nakia says in a stern tone.

Nakia-YOU HAVE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO BE SORRY ABOUT! NOTHING AT ALL!

Zelda pushes them away slightly and asks Myndor to teleport her out again. He does so and sends Zelda to the park close to her house. Nakia says.

Nakia-I have got to stop her. I have got to talk some sense into her. She can't just drops us like that. We're friends! She's the Pink Ranger! What are we going to do without a Pink Ranger?

Joshua answers.

Joshua-She can't quit! We need her.

Michael adds.

Michael-I really can't see anyone else being the Pink Ranger other than Zelda, she is a great fighter and without her I think we'd actually end up losing future battles.

Myndor-Its Zelda's decision to leave. I cannot force her to continue to being a Power Ranger.

Nakia-All she's doing is quitting the Ranger team?

Myndor-No, she says she's going back to Australia. That she can't be here and be taunted and teased about her naive ness.

Nakia-Oh gosh!

Joshua says.

Joshua-She is hurting bad, I understand her pain but maybe she needs to learn how to deal with it instead of running away from it.

Nakia-I am going to try to help her deal with it.

Instead of going straight home. Zelda sits on a park bench, no one is in the park so she decides to stay a while and think.

Back on her star ship, Sinistar has seen everything except the part where the Rangers were in Stone Henge. All she can see is what happens outside of the place. She doesn't really think about hurting anything now anyways, she just watched them teleport and watched Zelda return. She stands up and puts down her star staff, she then waves her hand over her body and transforms unwillingly into Kastra. She's wearing a lovely nice fitted red and blue dress with flowers, and she's wearing comforter shoes.

She then disappears from her ship and reappears on earth. Zelda is crying, she stops when she feels someone touch her shoulder. She turns around and notices a woman who whom she has no idea is Sinistar.

The woman sits down next to her and says.

Kastra-I know what you're going through.

Zelda responds in a choked up tone.

Zelda-Oh? Is it all around the high school now?

Kastra-Listen to me. I know your heart is in terrible pain now but you must listen. People go through hardships all the time, yes you go into a relationship thinking he is the one especially when he's telling you that he loves you and he turns out to be something totally opposite from what he was showing you before, but you must be strong and move on.

Zelda says.

Zelda-I am moving on! I'm going back to Australia where I don't have to go through things like this!

Kastra-You can't run away when things get tough. You deal with your problems. And it would be easier to talk to friends, friends that will help you heal.

Zelda-I guess so.

Kastra smiles.

Kastra-You show him how strong you are. You show him that what he did was wrong and he should pay for it! You show him that you're not a weakling and you can go on without him and his phony promises.

Zelda looks at her and dries her tears. She says.

Zelda-You're right.

Myndor, Nakia, Michael, Kimberly and Joshua all watch through the Wizard's Pool. Myndor can't really tell but he says.

Myndor-That woman who's speaking to Zelda looks familiar.

Nakia-Huh?

Kimberly-I've never seen her before. I can't really see her face anyway.

They see Zelda looking better and thanking the woman for her advice. Zelda then runs off. The Wizard's Pool still has its focus on the woman as she obviously goes from looking happy to looking very angry but then happily again, her expressions seem to be totally confused. Myndor gasps and so do the others as they see the woman transform into Sinistar.

Nakia-I don't believe it! Sinistar! Of all people!

Myndor says in a whisper.

Myndor-But how, why?

The Wizard's Pool answers.

Wizard's Pool-Sinistar has been affected by the energy surge we sent out earlier. This has caused her to think about her past without really wanting too. We can only assume she was monitoring the event with Zelda and her friends. But now she's back to her evil self. And one last thing. The energy surge has established that Sinistar's home base is on a star ship floating out in space.

Myndor gasps and says.

Myndor-If this happened, then there's still a chance for Sinistar.

Wizard's Pool-Anything is possible.

Nakia and Kimberly teleport out of Stone Henge with Zelda's starlight gem in Nakia's hand. Meanwhile, Sinistar returns to her ship feeling very differently. She asks herself.

Sinistar-Why did I help her? How could I have helped my enemy? Is it that we're not as different as..

The blue surge of power emerges again but so does Sinistar's very own energy, a yellow surge of power overcomes and destroys the blue surge of power. Sinistar is back to her normal self, she says in a darkened tone.

Sinistar-I will destroy those Rangers and Myndor!

Back at the High school Zelda pays no attention to Corey as she walks into her English classroom. She speaks to the teacher for a while and after she's done talking to Mr. Spears, he asks Corey to see him after class.

Later on, Kim and Nakia meet up with Zelda who's now feeling a bit better. Zelda says to her friends as they walk out of the school.

Zelda-I explained everything to Mr. Spears and Corey has to do every assignment over and then some extra ones Mr. Spears will give him. And he's going to have to do it all in detention hall for the next three months..

They all laugh.

Nakia explains what they saw. She also tells her who that lady really was.

Zelda-What? You're joking.

Nakia-No. Something the Wizard's Pool did earlier caused Sinistar to change back.

Zelda-Wow, well I really have to thank her for giving me some helpful advice.

Nakia-Uh I don't think you'd wanna do that now.

Zelda-Why not?

Nakia-She's back to her old self.

Zelda-Okay, its better to thank her spiritually anyway.

They giggle as Nakia gives Zelda back her starlight gem, she thanks her as they all walk off of the high school grounds.