A/N: still don't own anything, except Cynthia…..

Hope everyone will like the story. Other chapters are almost ready, so enjoy this chapter and tell me if you like the story, more is going to come……..

CHAPTER 4THE MYSTIC CUP

' Witnesses told me they saw an army of Styxoids, big and powerful. They saw them use magic, little but strong enough to destroy houses. They were leaded by a knight ,wearing a dark armour. They warned the people that they only wanted to know where the Mystic Cup was. They didn't answer, so they destroyed everything: houses , fields and the container of drinking water.'

'These bastards! They don't care about anything. We have to find them and destroy them!' Vida was angry.

'Yes, V' Cynthia was the first to talk. 'We have to fight this new enemy, but we have to protect the people first. We don't even know who is our opponent. The first thing we have to do is acquire information about them. And…Claire, what is the Mystic Cup?' her voice revealed a tone of curiosity. Maybe a Golden cup, it sounded important and mysterious.

'Well…. This is a very long story. The myth tells that long time ago the Mystic Titans transferred part of their powers into a Cup, just in case the dark magic would have won, the humans would have had a very last chance to save the good magic and the world with it. It is told that they commissioned the loyal family of Silver Lake to hide it in a place where time or magic couldn't damage. The Titans gave the family special powers, to improve their inner abilities, as a payment for the important assignment . They did, as the Titans ordered them, and protected it, passing the information of the secret location for generations. I don't know if this story is true or not, no one ever tried to find it. '

Xander was a bit confused' But how can a Cup be so important? I mean , good magic is all around us, as we learned when we fought the Master. The Mystic Mother herself told us that we are never without magic'.

'U should remember Imperious and the wish he made with Jenji. He wished that we never existed and the good magic too. If the place the guardians choose is really so particular, and the cup really exists, we wouldn't have needed to go to the council of magic'. Jenji trembled at the memory of that day.

' Right Madison. ' Daggeron moved to Xander' Just think about the power that each one of you unleashes when you combine to form the Manticore Megazord. Imagine that extraordinary power in the hand of only one being: that would be the greatest power of the entire universe'.

All the rangers were stunned by the image of such a great power in the hands of the Master, or the new enemy that replaced him.

'The problem is that if our adversary knows about the Cup, and they are looking for it, the stories about it are true and we have to be the first to find it. How can we find a myth?' Cynthia was trying to put the pieces together, but some parts didn't fit in the right way. Claire looked at Cynthia, a motherly look in her eyes. ' I know it's too soon, and you need time to regain your previous life memory , but your former form, Dianna, was the Lady of the Silver Lake, the only heir apparent. It is supposed that you, my child, are the only person alive that should know whether this myth is real or not, and if it is, where the Mystic Cup is hidden.' Cynthia's smile fade away, leaving a thoughtful expression on her face. Madison watched her face and felt sorry for her : it's not easy -she thought- to find out that you are the only heiress of the biggest secret of the world, and the only member alive of a very important family.

' So, it's getting late rangers. Why don't we order a pizza and eat it here together? And Cynthia? Where are you sleeping?' Cynthia seemed to wake up from a dream. She shake her head and closed her eyes twice. ' Sorry? I wasn't paying attention…' ' Don't worry child. Are you sleeping in an hotel in Briarwood? Because I was wondering… there are so many empty rooms here in Rootcore and if you don't mind you should come here and stay for a while. Maybe the closeness with the magical realm may help you to remember more about the past' 'and what If I don't want to remember?' this thought passed in Cynthia's mind ' maybe this is something too big to deal with to me, maybe I should run away and pretend this is never happened… No C, this people need you . That guy, Nick, is in danger, and I am obliged to help him, for Madison and for the future I saw.' 'I lodge in a B&B in Kensington street ……All right Claire. I'll come here. Just give me ten minutes and I can leave the room and move here.'

'All right then. While you go to the B&B we'll order the Pizzas and I'll prepare the room.' Claire was joyful: in a few hours Rootcore would have been crowded again after Udonna's and Leanbow's departure.

Cynthia was directed to the exit of the Dragon's mouth when she stopped and turned to the others, who were looking at her with questioning looks. ' How can I go out of here? And most of all…how can I go back to the B&B?...help!'. Vida smiled at Cynthia's face: she was worried and confused like a baby who got lost. ' Maybe it's better if someone comes with you. So you won't get lost' 'I'll go. It's getting late, and you'll probably have some heavy cases with you to take. Just follow me, and don't worry : you can't get lost with Xander!' 'Yes, I've heard this ones, and if it wasn't for Phineas me and Chip would have become food for the Giant Spider.' Madison remembered the time she, Xander and Chip got lost in the Cimmarian Forest, to search for the Fire Heart. The all group laughed till tears fell on their cheeks . ' This is not helpful dude, you are offending me.' ' Any other volunteers? It's not the lack of trust in you Xander, but you know, I'm new in town and the last thing I want to do is being eaten by a Giant Spider. I'm a bit aracnophobic , I don't even watch see Spiderman on tv….' Cynthia was trying to hold back the laughter. ' All right then, I'll come with you.' Vida reached the two at the entrance of Rootcore and showed Cynthia the exit. ' This way C, can I call you C? it's faster ' Vida's voice became distant as they exit the room. ' Girls… wait!' Xander was the last to go out. Chip and Madison prepared the room for Dinner while and Claire ordered the Pizza at the Fast&Good Take-Away, a small restaurant Phineas and Leelee opened after the fight against the Master. It was in the forest, pizza was good and they should have had a discount since they were good friends of the owners. Daggeron and Jenji prepared Firehaeart's food.

' Claire, can I have a shower before dinner? I need to change, the hide and seek of today knocked me up a bit.'

'Sure Madison, You'll find some clean towels in the main bathroom, the one near your room. Will you stay here tonight too?' Claire's face was a mixture of hope and indifference. Madison pondered the offer than she agreed 'Ok then, I'll send a message to my Sis, maybe she can stay here too' 'It would be GREAT! We can make a 'Pyjama Party'!' Claire was exited at the idea. She never had such a thing when she was a kid. Madison smiled and disappeared in the corridor. She entered Nick's room and opened the wardrobe, forgetting she wasn't in her room. When she opened the door a pullover fell on the floor. She took the pullover and bring it near her nose and breathed. Images of Nick emerged from her memory: Nick lowered on his beloved bike while he is cleaning it with attention and passion; Nick while is training the art of sword with Daggeron; him telling her to take care of his red blanket . 'If only you were here…'Tears fell on her cheeks, head inside the pullover.

' What the hell…. If this is a joke I'm not laughing'. Madison turned her head to face…..Nick!!! Disbelief in her face: Nick was in front of her, sat on a bench, in a very dirty and horrible jail.' Nick, are you… real?' she stood up and moved in his direction 'Yes I am but you are not. How can you be so mean, you used my memory to create this image. You bastard!' he moved to Madison and took her by her arms ' get out of my mind, and tell your boss I won't surrender, NEVER! I want to see the real Madison again and tell her how much I love her. I want to destroy your Lord or anyone who will come. You won't get me, I swear!'. ' Nick it's me! I was in your room, and then…… You're hurting me. Look in my eyes : I'm the real one! I'm here.' Nick did as the vision told him. He looked in those beautiful chocolate eyes: he saw disbelief, fear and then passion and trust. 'Oh my Gosh, Maddy, you're real' he embrace her with all the strength he could. She embraced him too, letting other tears fell free. ' How did you get here? I mean how did you come here. I can't use my magic here, how did you… oh my gosh, you are so beautiful, my memory wasn't giving you justice.' He was playing with a wisp of her hair. She took his head in her hands ' Nick look at me: are you ok? Are you hurt somewhere? Please tell me that you are o' she didn't finish the sentence. Nick pulled her near and kissed her. The kiss lasted for several minutes, then they both needed hair. He took her face in his hands and their foreheads met. ' Why have you been waiting for so long?' Madison was stunned , a minute before she was in Rootcore, in Nick's room, thinking about him, a minute later she was in his arms. 'I thought I had time to reveal my feelings but I was wrong. I wasn't expecting such a moment to do that'. ' I don't care about the moment. I don't even know how did I come here, but as long as I'm with you I know nothing won't hurt me.' The she kissed him again. 'We should try to contact the others. Let me take my morpher. I'll call my Sis'. She opened her morpher and dialled Vida's number.' It's not ringing. It doesn't have the line. What if I…?' She dialled a spell code, but nothing happened. 'My magic doesn't work here, just like yours.'

IN THE MEANTIME, IN BRIARWOOD

'Ok, thank you very much for your service. Bye' Cynthia paid her room and exit the Verona's B&B. Xander and Vida were waiting her outside the building. 'So, did U take everything?' Xander was looking at her hand baggage and the black backpack she was carrying . 'Yep, that's all. If I'll need something I'll buy it.' she smiled. 'All right, let's go then, our Pizzas are waiting for us, and the others too.' Vida was hungry and tired. 'Ladies first. Cynthia..' Xander offered his hand to take Cynthia's bag' this is men's job, let me take it' ' Don't worry Xander, it's not that heavy. Even a woman like me can do such a difficult thing without breaking her nails.' She smiled and went through the tree in front of them. 'You know? I really like this girl!' after that Vida followed the girl into the tree. 'Great. What do I ask more? A perfect duplicate of Vida, maybe worst…. What did I do to owe this?' then he went into the tree too.

BACK IN ROOTCORE

'Here we are guys. Where are our Pizzas?' Xander was starving. 'I'm so hungry that I would even eat Fireheart!' a noise from Fireheart's refuge bewared Xander.' I was only joking….' he answered. ' The pizzas are in the kitchen, in the oven , we were waiting for you and for Madison' 'Where is she?' ' She's having a bath, Vida . But she's taking too long. Why don't you show Cynthia her room and call for you sister?' 'All right then. Cynthia, follow me. Which room Claire?' ' The one in the corner, It's the biggest and the one with the better view. ''I don't need a big room Claire! Any room will be ok.' 'Don't worry Cynthia. I choose that room 'cause I think it can help you. Udonna first created that room to be an observatory. In fact that is the only place of Rootcore where you can see the stars and …the moon., which is, as I know, the element of the Silver Knight. Maybe seeing the moon from the magical realm will help you remember'. She smiled as she turned to go into the kitchen. 'All right then, If there's no choice….' . Cynthia followed Vida in the corridor, who stopped in front of Cynthia's new room.' Here we are. Put the case here, we'll settle everything later…I'm starving! Let's go call my Sis.' Cynthia put the cases in front of the door as Vida knocked Nick's door to call her sister. ' Sis, we're here. Come on, let's have dinner….. Sis, U in there?' Vida entered the room and saw her sister lied on the floor. 'Maddy!' Vida cried out and reach her sister on the floor. 'What's wrong. Oh, my god. Madison!' Cynthia entered the room and followed Vida. They called her ,trying to awake her. Madison was embracing a red pullover. 'She's not here.' Cynthia was touching Madison's head. 'What the hell that means?' 'It means that her body is here, as we can see, but her spirit isn't. She projected herself in another place. I didn't know she was so powerful'. 'And? How can we take her back? It's like she can't hear us. Maddy please, woke up.' Vida was much more than worried. ' Let's call Claire, I'm sure she will know how to solve this problem' Cynthia stood up and exit the room , thinking about a way to help her new mate.

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