It has been three weeks since the last monster was sent to destroy the rangers. Dustin was able to get over Marah, and move on. Everyone was hanging out at Storm Chargers. Blake, Hunter, Dustin and Shane were working, while the rest of them were watching t.v. Crystal was at Ninja Ops doing something. She didn't tell them what she was doing. She said that she wanted to be kept to herself. She didn't even tell Hunter what she was doing. She just went to the same spot everyday, doing something, and then comes back all tired and exhausted. She didn't even tell Sensei. So no one knows what she has been doing lately.
"I wonder what Crystal is doing," said Tori.
"Same here," said Cam. "She seems really tired after coming out of her hiding spot."
"That's true. She could be building something new," she said.
"You don't see me tired after building the zords," he said.
"I know but. I wonder what is up with her," she said.
"Same here. I'm worried," he said.
"You are not the only one who is worried," said Hunter. "We've been together for 3 weeks, and she can't tell me what she is doing. It just really bugs me when things are kept hidden from me."
"I'm sure she has a good reason," said Blake. "Just give her some time, and she'll tell us in no time."
Then, Crystal came into the store, and walked up to them. But, she looked tired from doing something.
"Hey. We were talking about you," said Dustin.
"You were?" she asked.
"Yeah. What have you been up to lately?" asked Shane.
"Oh. Just stuff," she said.
"What kind of stuff?" asked Tori.
"Just stuff," she said.
Crystal then walked away, and went outside.
"You better go check on her," said Blake.
"Right," said Hunter.
Hunter went outside, and spoke to Crystal.
"Crystal. Are you sure you are alright?" he asked.
"I'm fine. Its nothing to worry about," she said.
"Crystal. You know that we've been together for three weeks," he said. "Please don't hide things from me. It bugs me that you are not telling me something."
"I'm sorry. I'm just not ready to tell you," she said.
"Alright," he said. "You don't have to tell me now. But tell me when you are ready. Okay?
"Okay," she said.
"Alright then. Let's get back inside," he said.
"I can't. I have to go back to Ninja Ops," she said.
Hunter tried to say something, but she just stormed off. Hunter went back inside, and continued to work. He didn't stop to talk to the others. He just continued working. Everyone tried to talk to him, but he just ignored their questions. This is the first that they have seen him like this. Back at Ninja Ops, Crystal was out in the forest. She was really practicing the ways of the Ninja Master once more. She thinks that she has some special powers that she doesn't know about. One day when she was training, andan ice shardcame out of her hand. She thought that it was just her imagination, but was curious about it even more. She continued to practice to find out more about this power, and see if she could control it. She continued her training, but noice came out of her hands. Then, she sensed that someone was coming. It was Cam.
"Hey, Crystal," he said. "What are you doing here?"
"Just training the Ninja Ways," she said with a smile.
"Oh really. And why are you training?" he asked with a curious look on his face.
"I just want to try them out. See if I could make up a new move with them," she said.
"Crystal. You know its not right to keep things hidden," he said. "Hunter wants to know what you have been up to lately, and he's worried that it might something dangerous. You have to tell us what is on your mind."
"Alright. I'll tell you," she said. "But you must not tell the others. I don't want them to know yet."
"Alright. I promise I won't tell," he said in a serious tone. "So, what have you been up to lately?"
"Well, one day when I was practicing the Ninja moves, something came out of my hand," she said. "It was an ice shardthat came out. At first, I thought it was just my imagination, but it made me even more curious about myself. I thought that if I trained even more, I could learn to control it, and then I could come and help you out there rather than here."
"Okay. That explains why you seem exhausted everytime we see you," he said. "And about this power. I'll watch you train, and see if anything happens. If it is some special power, you are right. If you train, you can learn to control this power. Because if you are unable to control it, someone could get hurt. So from now on, I'll help you with your trainings."
"Thanks, Cam," she said with a smile on her face.
"No problem," he said.
Crystal continued to train while Cam watched her. Crystal didn't know that Sensei was watching her as well. He was surprised that she knew the ways. He was also surprised that she might have some special powers. Crystal really is a mysterious girl. She came out of nowhere, and no one knows anything else about her. They don't know where she came from, or why she is here. All they know is that she is a great friend, and very trustworthy. They know that they can know more about her little by little.
"When did you notice the ice shard coming out of your hand?" he asked.
"Three weeks ago," she replied. "I was practicing the ways the day after you and everyone else defeated Beevil."
"I see then. It seemed strange that you disappeared, and then reappeared all exhausted," he said.
"And you shouldn't have kept it a secret to me either."
Crystal and Cam turned around, and saw Sensei.
"Sensei. I'm sorry that I kept it from you," she said bowing her head.
"You should have come to me, Crystal," said Sensei. "I would have helped you train this power you have. It is better to work as one rather than alone."
"Yes. I know. And I'm sorry for not telling you when I found out," she said. "Forgive me, Sensei. I have forgotten to work as one."
"And you can't keep it a secret forever," said Cam. "You have to tell them sooner or later. Especially Hunter. It's not right to hide things from your friends, especially if you are together with someone you love."
"I know," she said. "Its just...I'm notready to tell them."