A/N: The date is no longer relevant. It was in the first eleven chapters so you could see how quickly everything was happening. Now it's maybe a couple of weeks later. Audrey has been thinking about the decision she has to make, but she's still unsure. Zedd has thus far left her alone, but have you known Zedd to leave people, especially potential rangers alone for long?

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riverkirby: Yes, Audrey's friends are still coming. If they don't show up in this chapter, they will be back soon.

ThePink1 at Reefside: Thanks for your reviews. Yeah, I've had close calls without a spotter before too, so I know the feeling. I'm also glad to see someone has caught my hints about a certain character.

Disclaimer: I still don't own Power Rangers, I do own Audrey, Mallory and Alana

Chapter Twelve: Captured

Evans Home

Audrey wrote down all of the pros and cons about accepting this responsibility in a notebook. So far, the list was pretty even, it was a tough decision to make. She was now sitting in her bedroom after school, looking over the list again. She sighed heavily. Jason, Tommy and Kim had been training her to fight, even if she didn't accept it, they figured Zedd wouldn't stay away from her, so it was best for her to be able to defend herself. She still didn't know. She'd have to fight and that was one thing Audrey Evans was not. A fighter. It was also pointed out several times that Zedd wouldn't leave her alone, regardless of her choice. At least if she accepted it, she would have the power to defend herself. She loved helping people, but she didn't want to become some local hero. They had told her she was to keep her identity secret if she did accept it. At least if she became a local hero, no one would know and she could live her life as normal. So many choices!

This was one decision Audrey really wished she could have others make for her. They had all said they would stick by her no matter what decision she made, but they hadn't said more than that. She closed her notebook and curled up on her bed. What would she do?

Parker Home Orlando, FL

Alana was packing some of her things while Mallory made flight plans. They would be in Angel Grove within the next week and they were both extremely excited. Too bad Audrey didn't know and couldn't share the excitement. The surprise was going to be worth it though, they knew Audrey was miserable there and maybe, just maybe having her friends there would make things better.

Alana heard her sister get off the phone and walked out into the living room. "So?" She asked.

Early next week. Mallory answered with a smile.

Alana smiled. "Great." She said, wishing it were sooner, but hey, a week was good. "So are are things with James and Celeste?" Alana asked her sister.

"Not so well." Mallory said. "Celeste thinks he's dating her because she acts so much like Audrey."

Alana shook her head. "Isn't he?"

Mallory shrugged. "He says he sees her as a little sister now."

"Celeste?" Alana asked. "Or Audrey?"

"Audrey." Mallory sighed. "I also think he's dropping out."

"What?" Alana asked. "Why?"

"I don't know, but he was there getting withdrawal forms when I was. He said he was dropping all classes."

Alana's eyes widened. "Weird."

"Tell me about it."

Angel Grove Park

Later that night, Audrey walked through the park, the same decision running through her head. What was she going to do? Could she really accept the powers? Just then, Zedd appeared once again. "Ready to join me?" He asked her.

Audrey rolled her eyes. "I thought you gave up, but I guess not even you are that smart."

"Silence!" Zedd had figured this was going to be the way he had to go, a light shot from his staff and Audrey fell to the ground. They disappeared together.

The Next Day, Kimberly's Studio

After Kimberly's class let out, Tommy ran into the studio. "Have you seen Audrey?" He asked. "She wasn't in class this afternoon."

Kimberly gestured to the three girls on the mat, getting ready to leave. "Nope, she missed my class too."

Tommy shook his head. "This is the first time she's missed all year."

Kimberly nodded. "She rarely misses classes, the only days she missed mine were when she was going to quit." Kimberly and Audrey had discussed that shortly after her return to gymnastics. She felt bad for the girl, but she explained her own incident and almost ending her own career. It seemed to be what Audrey had needed. "Come to my office with me." Kimberly said, she was getting worried.

Tommy and Kimberly walked into her office and she dialed the Evans' home number. She got no answer and hung up. "She's not home either." She said with a sigh. She looked over Audrey's registration form and found her cell phone number. Again, it rang and rang, but no answer. "Tommy, what if Zedd's behind this?"

"Come on, Kim, let's go talk to Jason." Tommy and Kimberly walked out of her office. Kimberly sighed. Whatever happened to Audrey wasn't looking good.

Jason's Dojo

Jason was teaching a class when Tommy and Kimberly walked in. He saw they looked distressed and asked his assistant to take over. The three headed into his office. "What's up?" He asked them.

"Audrey's missing." Kimberly answered.

"She wasn't at school." Tommy added.

"Or in gymnastics class." Kimberly said.

"Kim tried both her home and cell phones and she's unreachable."

Jason shook his head, this wasn't looking good. With Zedd being after Audrey, the looks were he got her. He only hoped he was wrong. "I need to have a little talk with someone. I'll get back to you guys as soon as I can. Hopefully we can get to the bottom of this."

A/N: Who will Jason talk to? What's going to happen to Audrey? Why did James withdraw from school? Sorry this chapter is so short, but I didn't want to give too much information too soon. Things will pick up real soon. Read and review please!