Episode 10 "Confessions"

"Hey yo, check this out dude," Rad called to Brandon.

Brandon came walking over next to Rad, "Nice. Wonder how it runs."

"Aww, she's a dandy," said a third voice from behind. The two rangers looked up from the black muscle car to see an older guy who was slightly dressed up, standing behind them. "Ya wanna take it for a test drive?" he asked.

Rad looked at Brandon, and he nodded in approval. "Uh sure," Rad said.

Harlie was sitting in the park leaning on the tree where the rangers had their first encounter with the Dark Ranger. She was meditating. "How could they accept me into the group after all that I have done?" She flashed back to the time when she was younger, and first met Rad. "He seemed so caring. How could I have messed this up? Now he probably hates me; and the others don't trust me."

Jeff was studying a book on criminal justice. He had a notebook on the desk with him and he was taking notes. "Ahh man, this is a lotta work."

Samantha and James were sitting in the Pizza Palace. "James, we ought to go to MoshFest," Sam said.

"Hey yeah, that will be awesome." They were sharing a milkshake, and eating breadsticks. "I know someone who can get us tickets, James said."

"Right on," Sam replied. "You wanna go alone, or should we take everyone else?"

"It doesn't matter, I know Rad will go, but I dunno about anyone else."

"Rad's a tool."

"Yeah, but it's not like it's a real date anyway." James replied.

"Woohooo, Rad, slow down slow down ahhhhhhhhhh!" Brandon screamed.

Rad laughed as he watched the speedometer break 100. "Come on man, speed never killed anyone, it was the brick wall that the car hit." He laughed some more.

"You're gonna kill us dude."

"Nah, I'm a pro at this."

"Rage, why did you let them have Decepta?" an unknown voice spoke.

"Huh? Who said that?"

"It is I, the Wicked One. You have let Decepta go. We still needed her for my master plan."

"I may have let her go, but she is still under our control. We can get into her head any time and twist her thoughts. She will be at our mercy, and the best part is she don't know about it," Rage laughed.

The Wicked One appeared in the room behind Rage. He was same monster who posed as a Grandfather figure to Harlie. "You had better hope that this works," he said to Rage in an intimidating manner, before disappearing.

"Man, this is a lot of work. I'm glad this don't apply to the monsters we fight," Jeff said. "I need a snack." He then got up, and left his study area.

"So whadya think?" the car salesman asked.

"Well it handled well, and it's got some kick to it," Rad said.

"You about killed us," Brandon said, still in a petrified voice.

"How much you want for it?" Rad asked.

"I hear Plague Sayer is headlining," James said.

"Really?" Sam asked.

"Yeah, and the Pouring Souls are gonna be there too."

"Righteous. Oh hey Jeff, what's up?"

"Takin a break. This test is really stressin me out." Jeff said as he walked toward them.

"That's one reason I didn't go to college," James said. "You hear about MoshFest?"

Rad and Brandon are riding down the road, but this time at a much slower speed. "I can't wait to show the others," Brandon said.

"I can't wait to show Harlie," Rad replied.

"What's up with you two anyway? First she's kickin your butt, then you're makin out in the park.

"Huh," Rad chuckles as he starts to flash back, "we go way back. When I found her on the streets, and her dad was kidnapped, I took care of her for a few weeks or so. I was in hopes we would find her dad, and I could reunite them. It didn't pan out, but for that month I was with her, we grew really close. She was a great friend I could talk to, and I listened to what she had to say. She started to see me as someone who would take her father's place. Someone who would give her the love and attention she needed. I didn't want to do that. She was too young, and needed her father. I also wasn't very equipped to take care of her either. I didn't have a real place to live, nor a steady supply of food coming in. So I dropped her off at the Community Center. It's a decision I regret now.

"You had no way of knowing how it would turn out." Brandon tried to help him.

"Yeah, well."

"And how did you end up with this money and stuff?" Brandon asked.

"I had a relative, who thought well of me. When he passed, he willed a small fortune to me, so I could get a good start. He felt bad that the rest of the family wouldn't take care of me, and he couldn't, so his lawyer tracked me down, and got me the check.

"And I always thought Lawyers were crooked," Brandon said.

They both laughed."

Harlie was still by the tree, thinking. "I knew Rad was trying to help me, but I threw it in his face. Why was I so dumb, and blind?

"Hey guys, check this out, Brandon and I gotta new ride," Rad said.

"Yeah, and it is fast. Rad buried the needle earlier," Brandon added.

"Cool, let's check it out," James said.

"Yeah," Sam agreed.

"Wait for me," Jeff called.

"Decepta, come back with us," Rage said, as he appeared with a bunch of Crunks.

"My name is Harlie, and I don't do the evil thing anymore."

"That's what you think."

The Crunks charged Harlie, and they started fighting. Rage stood back as the Crunks wore her down. After a while, the Crunks subdued her and held her by her arms, and brought her to Rage.

The 5 rangers were standing around the new car talking. Rad's micro-morpher sounded, and Harlie spoke, "Guys I need help."

"Aww man," Rad exclaimed.

"Eltarian Force Engage," they all shouted.

"I got you now, you're coming with me," Rage beckoned.

"Never," Harlie shouted.

Just then the 5 morphed rangers jumped over the Crunks and Harlie and landed between her and Rage.

She fought herself free, and called for a morph as well.

"Let's go guys." James said.

The 6 rangers started fighting the Crunks and Rage. After a good battle, Rage decided to make himself grow.

"Eltarian Force Megazord, power up!"

The Zords came charging out and transformed into the Megazord. The 5 Eltarian Rangers fought with Rage, but Rage was getting the better of them.

Alright guys, Falconzord Power

Rad jumped up as the Falconzord combined with the rest of the Megazord.

"Eltarian Mega-Falconzord Online."

The Zord flew through the air, and blasted Rage with the wing tip missiles. The Megazord then went for a flying kick that took him down.

"I have what I want rangers, I'll be back later," Rage said as he disappeared.

"What was that about?" Sam asked.

"I dunno." Rad replied. "Do you know Harlie?"

"No, I wish I did."

It was nighttime, and Rad was driving his car. Harlie was in the front seat with him. There was an awkward silence between the two. "You Ok?" Rad asked her.

"Yeah, just a little depressed. I feel so bad for all I have done."

"It wasn't your fault." Rad reassured her.

"That still doesn't take away from the fact that I did that."

"I know it's hard, but you're not to blame. I actually blame myself, too. I have regretted leaving you at that community center for so long. I'm just glad you're ok, and you're father is safe."

They were now at their destination. It was Harlie's new house. Their old house was declared abandoned and was repossessed by the city. Once Harlie and her father Floyd were freed, and with the testimony of the rangers, the city awarded him with the full market value of all of their belongings and the house that were repossessed.

Rad walked Harlie to the door. She gave him a hug. "You're such a great guy. You're the only guy who ever truly cared for me."

Rad looked down and kissed her on the forehead. She smiled, and let out a gasp. They didn't want to let go of each other.

Floyd looked out the window, and Rad noticed him. He started to break off the affection.

"Good night girly."

Amused, Harlie replied, "Good night."

End Episode 10 – Confessions