Chapter 73 A Distressed Damsel in Yellow

Ryan leaves the shop without telling Todd anything.. He gets in his car and drives off to his apartment.. When he gets there he takes off his oily clothes and jumps into the shower.. As he washes himself he starts to think about what just happened between Nakia and himself a few minutes ago.

Nakia, Zelda and Kimberly goes over to the auto shop, they find Todd but see no sign of Ryan or his car. Nakia walks into the auto shop and asks Todd who's now looking a bit frustrated and asks.

Nakia-Hey have you seen Ryan?

Todd looks at Nakia from the soda machine.

Todd-Yeah he was here earlier but took off.

Nakia-Do you know where?

Todd-No, he was supposed to help me work on a car today.. He didn't tell me anything.. I took a break and when I came back he left.

Nakia-I wonder whats wrong.

Todd-Sorry I wouldn't know.

Nakia walks back outside and tells her friends what Todd just told her.

Zelda-What? Maybe he went looking for you..

Nakia-Ryan had no reason to look for me.. He said he was going to be here all day helping his friend out.

Kimberly-Hmm, strange he took off like that.

Nakia-I'm going to find him.

Kimberly-Maybe you should just try to call him.. If you actually look for him we'll all be tired before its over.

Nakia-Or maybe I'll just go over to his apartment.

Zelda sighs.

Zelda-Oh his apartment is so far from here.

Nakia realizes the distance and sighs too.

Nakia-Well I guess I'll call him from my house then.

Zelda-Good idea.

The girls leave the auto shop and soon they part.. Nakia gets home and rushes upstairs to her bed room.. She puts her bags in her closet then jumps on her bed. She picks up her phone and dials Ryan's number. The phone rings and rings and rings but Ryan doesn't pick up. Nakia says in a stern tone as Ryan's phone continues to ring.

Nakia-Pick Up Ryan! Pick Up!

She soon hangs up her phone.. She lays back on her bed and says.

Nakia-Oh I wish I had some way to search for him.

Something in her mind snaps and she slaps her forehead slightly.

Nakia-Of course! My communicator! Duh!

She chuckles.

Nakia-I'll just use my communicator to talk to him.. He's probably out driving somewhere.

Nakia turns on her wrist communicator and presses the red star button.. She then says.

Nakia-Ryan, come in, this is Nakia..

She gets no answer, but continues to say.

Nakia-Ryan, come in! Where are you?!

She growls.

Nakia-Ugh! Where are you Ryan?!

Again no answer. She turns off her communicator and sighs again..

Nakia-Where is he?!

She figures that he will get in touch with her later on.. Time passes and Nakia falls asleep without changing into her usual night gown.

At Ryan's apartment, he is sitting on his couch wearing nothing but a pair of red shorts, he is trying to watch TV but he really is having a bit of trouble because his mind is filled with frustration and his heart is filled with hurt and anger as he continues to think Nakia broke up with him for Jacques. He says to himself..

Ryan-Why did this happen! I thought we were happy together!

He angrily flips through the channels using the remote control, then when he finds nothing he wants to watch, he throws the remote across the living room.

Meanwhile, at Jeremy's apartment in one room, Jacques stares at the painting of a woman's hand holding a skull as his eyes flash continuously and listens to the same faint woman's voice speak to him.

Faint Woman Voice-Phase one has worked. The strong Yellow Ranger is confused and so now is the time to capture her!

Jacques says in a monotone voice.

Jacques-Yes, as you wish..

Everything fades to black.. A school day arrives and so Nakia is found waking up, she slaps her alarm clock once again and hops out of bed.. She scratches her head a bit, yawns and realizes Ryan hadn't gotten in contact with her. The time now is 6:30 am. Despite the earliness, Nakia decides to call Ryan now.

She picks up her phone and dials his number. It rings, and rings, but finally it is picked up. A very sleepy sounding Ryan answers in a sluggish tone.

Ryan-Hello..

Nakia says frantically.

Nakia-Ryan! I have been trying to call you all night, well not all night, I fell asleep, but I've been worried.. What happened to you?!

He doesn't answer.

Nakia-Ryan? You there? Hello?

Again he doesn't answer. Nakia thinks maybe he fell asleep on her so she says again but louder.

Nakia-RYAN! TALK TO ME!

Before she knew it, Ryan actually hangs up on her. She gasps for air in her mind, as if her mind lost all oxygen.. But the only thing that means is she can't believe he hung up on her like that. She tries to call back but all she hears is a busy signal. She tries calling again after she gets out of the shower and dressed for school (which is a black jean skirt a yellow blouse and tennis shoes) but again, all she gets is a busy signal. She angrily hangs up the phone..

Nakia-What is wrong with him.. Jeez!

She sits on her bed and starts to feel bad.. So bad that she doesn't want to go to school.. Soon her phone rings, she picks it up and says.

Nakia-Hello?

An unexpected voice answers.

Jacques-Hello.. Pretty one.

Nakia gasps.

Nakia-What do you want from me?!

Jacques-Only some time to talk to you.

Nakia-I don't want to talk to you… I told you, I already have a boyfriend

Jacques-No you don't..

Nakia-What?! What are you talking about?

Jacques-You don't have a boyfriend anymore.. But I will fix that quickly.

Nakia-Stop calling me!

Nakia quickly hangs up on Jacques.

Nakia-Weirdo.

Nakia leaves her house and decides that even though she really doesn't want to walk to school, she feels she has no choice.. Besides the walk might do her mind some good..

She crosses the street and heads over towards Main street. When she gets there she walks along the very long sidewalk that is until a few unwelcome guests appear. She gasps as three demon knights surround her.

Nakia-Oh! Not now! I'm really not in the mood!

They attempt to grab her but she fiercely attacks. She super back kicks one onto its back, and then leaps up and over the one in front of her. When she lands on her feet she kicks that one in the face and knocks it down. Then finally the last one falls due to Nakia's floor sweeping swoop, but it doesn't have a chance to hit the ground.. She quickly gets up and does a super tornado kick which sends the demon knight flying straight to the ground.

A few seconds later all three demon knights explode into a heavy black smoke. Nakia says victoriously.

Nakia-Well that takes care of them!

Suddenly a very ugly monster with a plump cylinder shape body frame and wearing a whacked out but colorful outfit appears right behind Nakia. She turns around and gasps.

Nakia-What!

The monster says in a boring but over done falsetto tone.

Artissimo-I am Artissimo and you're coming with me Yellow Ranger! We have special plans for you..

Nakia exclaims.

Nakia-I'm not going anywhere with you fat boy, so get lost!

Nakia prepares to transform but the monster blasts her with its power. She falls on the ground.

Nakia-Ugh!

Artissimo grabs Nakia and smirks.

Artissimo-You were saying?

He laughs and soon they both disappear.

Later on during the day, Zelda begins to worry since she hadn't heard from Nakia at all during the day, and when she called her house, she found she wasn't there. Zelda also tried calling Ryan's apartment but she got no answer. She walks by Kimberly's locker (wearing pink jeans, a white and blue stripped shirt and tennis shoes) and waits for her to show up, which eventually she does. Kimberly is wearing black pants, a white tank top and tennis shoes.

Zelda says to Kim..

Zelda-I'm really worried.. I haven't heard anything from either Nakia or Ryan today.

Kimberly-Maybe they're skipping school to spend some time together.

Zelda thinks for a minute.

Zelda-Hmm I never thought of it like that.. But I'm still worried because they're not answering their communicators either.

Kimberly-Of course they wouldn't, if they're out together.

Zelda sighs a bit with slight relief.

Zelda-I suppose so.. But I still think something isn't quite right.

Meanwhile, in another dimension and inside of a cavern Nakia can be seen laying on a very large and rocky stone. Her arms and legs have been subdued due to chains being connected to her. She yells out into the mist but gets no response. Not the kind she wanted anyway.

A familiar figure comes walking out of the mist holding a painting. He soon comes into view and this makes Nakia gasp even more. She says.

Nakia-Jacques!? You?! But..

He doesn't say anything.. Instead his body begins to glow brightly. When the brightness dies down Nakia sees Jacques on the ground and the hideous monster standing before her holding the painting of a skull being held by a woman's hand.

Nakia-Whats going on here?!

Artissimo answers.

Artissimo-You aren't a bright one are you?!

Nakia-Kiss my ass!

Artissimo-Hahaha! You have been chosen by our great and powerful master to serve as a host!

Nakia-A host?! For what?!

Artissimo-If it weren't for that human.

He looks at Jacques and continues to say.

Artissimo-Then I would of never been able to paint this beautiful picture of my fallen master.

He shows the painting to Nakia..

Nakia-But that's only someone holding a skull.

Artissimo-Oh yes, someone very powerful and important to our cause.

Nakia-Let me go!

Artissimo-I had to break you and the Red Ranger up in order for you to become slightly angry and confused. The results will soon show.. As I drill into your soul and open a door way.

Nakia-You're crazy!

Artissimo-Its almost time to start the ceremony!

Nakia-My friends will stop you and save me!

Back at Terra Falls High.. Zelda and Kimberly leave the school to go out to lunch for a bit.. As they walk through the parking lot Zelda notices Ryan's car. She stops walking and so does Kim..

Zelda-Oh my stars!

Kimberly-Ryan is here, but where's Nakia then?

Zelda-I really wish I knew, I am so worried now, more worried than I was.

Kimberly-I'm starting to think you were right all along Zelda.

Suddenly Zelda hears her communicator beep. They look around and see no one around so she answers.

Zelda-This is Zelda, whats going on?

Its Jeremy and he says.

Jeremy-Hey I was using my scanners and just now I was told that Nakia is no longer here.

Zelda gasps and so does Kimberly.

Zelda-Do you know where she is?

Jeremy-No.. Her life force energy has completely disappeared from all my scanners. You'd better tell Ryan..

Zelda-Why haven't you told him?

Jeremy-He didn't answer my contact.

Zelda sighs.

Zelda-All right we'll find him and tell him.

Jeremy-Okay.. Jeremy out.

Zelda turns off her communicator. She looks at Kimberly and says.

Zelda-Come on we've got to find Ryan..

They are about to rush off when they get a surprise. Ryan is seen walking out of the school and over towards his car.. He is wearing blue shorts, a brightly colored red t shirt and black sandals. As he walks closer to the girls they can see he looks really upset.

Zelda walks over to him and says.

Zelda-Ryan.

He says nothing, instead he walks right past her. Kimberly then says.

Kimberly-Ryan?!

He doesn't answer.

They both go over to his car and start speaking.

Zelda-Ryan, whats wrong? Nakia's missing..

Kimberly-Yeah, Jeremy says she's just disappeared.

Ryan turns to them and says.

Ryan-Yeah? Well who cares.

The girls becomes totally shocked..

Zelda-What do you mean who cares? You of all people should care.

Ryan-Well I don't.. She can do whatever she wants for all I care.

Kimberly-What are you talking about?

Ryan-Just leave me alone, please!

Zelda-Don't you care that she's missing?

Ryan-Missing?

He lets out a fake chuckle.

Ryan-She's not missing.. She ran off with Jacques.

Zelda-Whoa whoa whoa here.. You're going too fast for me.

Kimberly-She didn't run off with Jacques.

Ryan-Yes she did. After what happened yesterday I'm not at all surprised.

They continue to talk.

Back to Nakia who is really starting to sweat in worriment as Artissimo magically places the painting right over her body. He looks up and then down at her as he says.

Artissimo-Ah yes.. Soon it will be time to bring back my master.. Then all will be right! Hahahahaha.

Nakia says to herself.

Nakia-Ohhhhh I really can't be taken out this way can I? I hope my friends get here before its too late for me..