Chapter 41 Pink Ranger Danger
A new day begins and the time for school arrives. Zelda walks into the high school building wearing a pink jean skirt with shorts underneath, a white tank top, white tennis shoes and she has her hair up in a ponytail.
She walks to her locker to put up a few books and gather more for her early morning classes. She then walks down to the counselor's office to speak with the secretary about getting a part time service job there instead of going to her study hall. The counselor's office is not big but its not small either, its medium sized with two tables sitting next to the small offices of the two counselors. And also the secretary's desk is the first thing you see when you walk into the main part of the counselor's office.
Zelda walks in and speaks to Mrs. Patterson who happens to be in her late 50's, is medium in weight and height, she also wears small glasses that sometimes hang down her nose. Today, Mrs. Patterson is wearing a white and blue rose dress with comforter shoes.
Zelda-I'd like to see if I'm able to get that job today.
Mrs. Patterson looks up from her paperwork and responds.
Mrs. Patterson-Well Zelda. Your grades have been observed and it appears that you might not need study hall for this term. So I believe you'll qualify for this service job.
Zelda smiles. She continues talking with Mrs. Patterson until she hears a guy who's a few feet away from her screaming at one of the counselors. The guy she hears is 6'1, has dark hair, blue eyes and is wearing blue jeans, a white shirt and a blue jean buttoned outer shirt, he's also wearing black sneakers.
Zelda looks at him for a bit and notices his handsome face but she doesn't really pay much more attention after that since all he's doing is yelling.
When he scuffs by her and leaves the office, she turns back and before she has the chance to ask something, Mrs. Patterson already answers.
Mrs. Patterson-He's a troubled young man. He's not nice at all. Yet he is still allowed to go at this school. I say all he needs is a good friend. But.. I'm not really sure if that will help him..
Zelda-How long has he been here?
Mrs. Patterson-He's been here for 2 months now. He's in the tenth grade. And he's not doing well in his classes.
She whispers to Zelda.
Mrs. Patterson-Finding out such information about anyone in this school is a benefit of working in this office. I guarantee that.
Zelda seems concerned about the guy so she asks.
Zelda-What's his name?
Mrs. Patterson-Chet Summers
Mrs. Patterson becomes inquisitive herself.
Mrs. Patterson-Why? Is he interesting?
Zelda-Oh I dunno. I guess. I was just wondering.
The first bell rings but Zelda doesn't pay much attention to it. Mrs. Patterson on the other hand says she has to get to the teacher's lounge to get some coffee before anyone else does. She also states that if she isn't the first to get some coffee then it'll be too cold and nasty tasting later on, because that's when she would have time to get it.
When she leaves, Zelda gets the urge to be really nosey, and with no one in the main part of the office her urge increases a bit. So just for a second she decides to take a look at Mrs. Patterson's computer and type up Chet's name. So she walks over to the other side of the desk and sits down while feeling very nervous. She quickly types up his name and very quickly the computer gives her the information she wants. Zelda hears Mrs. Patterson's voice as she clicks on the print command. She quickly gets out of the chair as the printer activates and prints out Chet's school activity record. Mrs. Patterson walks back into the office with a hot cup of coffee just as Zelda puts Chet's record sheet in her book.
The second bell rings and Zelda says she'll back later on, and as she walks out of the office, Mrs. Patterson notices her computer with Chet's school record pulled up and so she says.
Mrs. Patterson-Zelda?
Zelda stops and mentally slaps herself for not having enough time to delete Chet's school information from the computer screen. She stops and slowly turns around and responds slightly.
Zelda-Yes?
To Zelda's surprise, Mrs. Patterson doesn't mention Chet's record, instead she says.
Mrs. Patterson-Don't worry, you're a shoe in for the job here.
A lot of pressure leaves Zelda's mind and body as she responds.
Zelda-Yes.. Thank you.
She leaves just before the last bell rings. Mrs. Patterson sets her coffee down as she sits down in her chair and smiles. She looks at Chet's record sheet and says to herself.
Mrs. Patterson-Perhaps all he needs is you, Zelda.. I'm sure you'll do your best to help him as much as you can.
The day rolls on and Zelda runs right into Chet during lunch hour. He finds a spot and sits by himself in a table located at the very end of the cafeteria He looks very angry but at what, Zelda wonders. After Zelda gets her lunch, she decides to sit at the same table as Chet. Now, Zelda is kind of nervous so she really doesn't know what how to introduce herself to a guy with an obvious temper like his.
She lets time roll by till about 5 minutes of the lunch hour is left. She hasn't even eaten any of her lunch at all. So what she does now is moves over to where Chet is sitting, well next to him anyway. He looks up and asks in a mean tone.
Chet-What do you want?! Do I know you?!
Zelda clears her throat and suppresses the resulting feeling she gets due to Chet's rudeness and says.
Zelda-I'm.. Zelda. And I was.. Well.. I want to..
He says.
Chet-Want what?! Don't waste my time!
Zelda-I just thought that it would be nice to get to know you.
Chet-What?!
Zelda-Yeah.. What do you think?
Chet lets out a mean laugh and gets up from his seat and leaves with his lunch tray still sitting in the spot he left it in. Zelda is looking very upset but is determined to find out what's bothering Chet if she can..
Later on when the school day is over, Zelda leaves the building and meets up with her friends, Nakia, Ryan and Kimberly across the street in the student parking lot She tells them all about Chet and they figure that maybe he has a good reason for acting the way he does. They all get into Ryan's car and he drives them to the riverside park which happens to have a beautiful river flowing in the center of the park. They get out and take their books along to a table with a bench attached to it. Nakia smells the air and sighs.
Nakia-Ahh, wonderful..
Zelda starts reading over Chet's record again and see's something that she hadn't seen earlier. At the end of his record she see's that he likes to spend some time at the beach, she smiles a bit but frowns again when she see's the last word in big bold faced letters which happens to spell "ALONE!"
Zelda sighs but thinks. She comes up with an idea and she'll need Ryan's car to be able to start her plan. She asks him as he sits down.
Zelda-Ryan, could I borrow your car?
Ryan responds.
Ryan-Borrow my car? No..
Zelda-Why not?
Ryan-Because its my car.
Nakia giggles and says to Zelda.
Nakia-Girl, he won't even let me drive it.
Ryan-That's right.
Nakia nudges Ryan a bit. Zelda then pleads.
Zelda-Then can you drop me off at the beach then? I have a feeling Chet will be there.
Ryan-The beach? Sure..
Zelda-Thanks. I appreciate it.
Nakia says.
Nakia-But wait, what if he's some maniac?
Zelda-Well if he is then well.
She gives Nakia an obvious look that says "I'm a Power Ranger, like you, remember?" Nakia understands but still says.
Nakia-If you need us, call.
Zelda-Don't worry. I will.
Nakia-Good.
On Sinistar's moon palace, Dragonlord asks her questions about Emperor Makai.
Sinistar-WHAT?!
Dragonlord-Will you join forces with him?
Sinistar-NO! NOT NOW, NOT EVER!
Dragonlord-Perhaps he can help you defeat the Power Rangers.
Sinistar-ENOUGH OF THIS! I can deal with those Rangers myself!
Dragonlord-Yes.
Sinistar dismisses Dragonlord and looks into her viewing dome. She spots Ryan dropping Zelda off at the beach and so this intrigues her. She sits down in her seat and comes up with an idea as Ryan drives off.
Sinistar-Hmm. Perhaps if I create a monster that can jam the Pink Ranger's communicator, then maybe she'll be finished! Hmm..
Meanwhile at the beach, Zelda looks around and see's that its totally empty. But a few minutes later she hears someone driving up. She doesn't make herself noticeable, not until she finds out that its Chet. He walks over to the edge of the land and starts throwing in small pebbles into the water. Zelda comes out of hiding and says to him.
Zelda-Hey, that's not a good thing to do. You could hurt a fish.
Chet whirls around to see who's talking to him, when he see's who it is all he does is turn right back around without saying a word.
Zelda walks a bit closer. Chet whirls around again but this time he speaks.
Chet-What do you want from me?! Huh?!
Zelda stops walking.
Zelda-I just think you need a friend, that's all.
Chet-Don't you think that's for me to decide?!
Zelda-Yes.. But you can't keep going on like this. You could end up hurting yourself really bad emotionally.
Chet-Hurting myself? What?!
Zelda-I know you're lonely, and upset at something. And so if you keep feeling this way then you'll end up being a lot more hurt than before. Your mind will become destructive.
Chet-No it won't!
Zelda-I believe it will. And what I mean is you'll end up getting into serious fights just to relieve your anger.
Chet-I just want to be left alone! I..
He stops talking. But Zelda continues to pursue him.
Zelda-You can talk to me. Now a guy with a temper like yours wouldn't like spending his time at the beach if he didn't have a soft spot, right?
Chet-You couldn't possible understand me! No counselors do, or anyone!
Zelda-Try me. You just need a friend..
Chet-No I don't! What I need is to be left alone! So don't come near me!
Zelda sighs.
Chet starts to leave the area when a monster by the name of Volta appears right in front of him. Volta is a female monster with spiky steel hair, a metal body, and an evil mind. Chet gasps out a bit as the monster says in a mono robotic tone.
Volta-I am Volta. And you two are my prisoners!
Zelda turns around and is shocked a bit emotionally. The monster then plunges her hand into the sandy ground and causes a force field to arise and trap Zelda and Chet inside.
Zelda says.
Zelda-Oh no!
Zelda tries to use her communicator to call for help but she can't get through.
The monster touches Chet's shoulder and shocks him very badly, he falls onto his knees in absolute pain. Zelda rushes over to him and stands in front just a few feet. Volta laughs and says.
Volta-I'm going to destroy you, now!
Zelda responds to that.
Zelda-I don't think so!
Chet falls onto the ground and is barely conscience. Zelda turns around and leans down towards him as she says.
Zelda-Don't worry Chet. Everything will be all right
She stands back up and prepares to morph. The monster looks and laughs as Zelda shouts out with her right hand arisen.
Zelda-PINK STARLIGHT POWER!
Very soon after a pink beam emerges and shines on Zelda, a few seconds later Zelda becomes the Pink Ranger.
The Pink Ranger stands in front of Chet's form as Volta begins her attack. She immediately materializes a sword and causes a black essence of evil to surround the Pink Ranger. Once she's completely surrounded, the monster's sword starts to glow and then she waves the sword around and zaps the Pink Ranger with a heavy energy blast that causes the evil essence to become electrified and zap the Pink Ranger along with the monster's sword blast at the same time. The Pink Ranger screams out in agony as she falls onto her back.
Pink Ranger-UGHH!
She gets up as Volta rushes over to her and the fight begins. Volta attempts to strike the Pink Ranger with her sword but she ducks and does a floor sweeping swoop that makes Volta fall onto her back. But now, Volta kicks the Pink Ranger in her stomach as she lays on her back and sends her flying across the area and crashing into the other side of the force field with shocking results. She screams out again as her body falls.
Pink Ranger-Ugh! Can't let this thing beat me!
Volta gets up and rushes back over to fight the Pink Ranger. As she attempts to strike her again, the Pink Ranger gets up and leaps over the monster's body. When she lands on the other side, the Pink Ranger materializes her weapon and whips Volta with her whip a few times, but all this causes is Volta's metal body to surge with electrical power.
The monster gets angry and so she charges at the Pink Ranger and gives her a triple thundering punch in her stomach. She groans out as now the monster does a full turn around kick right that knocks the Pink Ranger back down to the ground again in pain.
Volta lifts up her metal sword and is about to deliver the final strike when something knocks her sword out of her evil hands. She turns around and see's that its Chet, looking very weak but there helping the Pink Ranger.
The monster gets very angry and picks him up by the neck, she then starts laughing as she also starts rushing so that she'll crash into the other side of the force field with Chet's body in hand. The resulting crash will start a powerful surge that will flow through Chet's body and destroy him once and for all.
The Pink Ranger gets angry as she stands up again. She then transforms her whip into a saber. She hurls the saber towards the running monster and soon she stops running due to the saber plunged into her metal back. The pink energy starts to shock the monster and causes her to drop Chet and scream out in pain. She tries to get the saber out of her back but she can't reach it.
Meanwhile, Nakia, Kimberly and Ryan decide to get to the beach after wondering if Zelda okay or not. When they get there they see everything.
Nakia-Oh no! We've got to help her!
They rush over towards the force field and just before they get to it a band of dragon warriors appear.
Ryan-Aww man, these things again!
They spread out and take on the dragon warriors.
Nakia does a back flip and when she's back on her feet again, she does a hard back kick which sends a dragon warrior flying. She then does a front kick, then a side kick and a floor swooping sweep to knock down a few more. When she notices just one more threatening her, she leaps up into the air a bit and does an awesome thunderous bicycle kick.
Ryan takes two dragon warriors and push them together hard, they end up disoriented and fall onto the ground. He then does a back kick and a full high leap, when he gets closer to his opponents he does a final tornado kick and knocks them all down.
Kimberly grabs a dragon warrior and kicks it in the face from the side, she then does a back flip and grabs one by the head, she then proceeds to bring it down onto the ground. When she's back up again she does a back kick and then a powerful front kick to finish off the remaining dragon warriors.
They rush over and quickly morph, but they find out that they can't penetrate the force field.
Yellow Ranger-What do we do now?!
Red Ranger-We'll break it open.. Combine the power from our weapons.
Yellow Ranger-All right!
Inside of the force field, the monster becomes weak. The Pink Ranger consoles Chet a bit then looks up. She lets him rest as she leaps up into the force field very quickly. The monster stands in the middle as the Pink Ranger quickly strikes her from the air once, she then makes her way to the front of the force field and when she hit's the front part she pushes off to keep her air speed and she does the same when she hit's the back part of the force field and then from both sides all very quickly, and with each time, she delivers heavy strikes towards Volta.
With the quick strikes all ready delivered to the monster, she screams out in pain and falls onto the ground as the Pink Ranger lands in front of her.. When Volta hit's the ground she explodes into a heavy dust that destroys the force field.
The Pink Ranger takes back her weapon and makes sure Chet is all right. The other Rangers stand there a bit in shock but they come back to their senses.
Yellow Ranger-You did it..
The Pink Ranger looks up and nods. She then says.
Pink Ranger-We've got to get him to a hospital. He's not well at all.
Yellow Ranger-Okay.
They all leave the beach area to get to the hospital, but as their normal selves.
Meanwhile, an angry Sinistar sits on her throne saying to herself.
Sinistar-One of these days I will destroy those Power Rangers! ONE OF THESE DAYS THEY WILL BE GONE! GRRR!
Her eyes start glowing brightly red..
