Chapter 16: Revealing the Dark Past
(Scene switch: Angel Grove Park, Angel Grove/Kendrix' POV)
I decided to take a walk in the park. God, I spoke to Mike and the others for like 4 mins and the signal already broke. That pissed me off. I sat down on the bench to take breather before I had thoughts about morphing and taking my anger out on innocent civilians of Angel Grove. But to be honest, I was glad to speak to them and I'm placing all my trust in Alpha and Zordon to bring me back to my respective dimension.
"Kendrix?" I turned around to see Tommy, Jason, Billy, Zack, Trini and Kim. I gave a faint smile,
"Hey you guys. I'm sorry I stormed off. Guess I have a few anger issues.",
"Don't sweat it Keni." Tommy replied. I looked at Kim who was giving me hard stares,
"What?" It tried playing dumb,
"Don't play dumb with us Ken. We're not stupid. You seem very attached to this Mike, yet there's no resemblance between you two." I gulped,
"Kendrix, you said Mike was your brother but I don't think he is." Said Trini,
"You lied to us!" Zack exclaimed and I couldn't take it anymore. I stood yelling,
"ALRIGHT YOU GUYS! JUST SHUT THE HELL UP!" And they piped down. I sighed and sat down. I tried to keep my anger in control before I hurt them with the Spirit Horse Galactabeast.
"I didn't exactly lie to you. I treat Mike as if he was my brother. He's the only family I got." Once again, I felt my resurfacing.
"What do you mean by "only family"?" Jason questioned,
"My parents were alcoholics, gamblers and they regularly hit me." My voice began lower, they knew I didn't like talking about the topic we're on. Kim sat down next to me,
"Hey, it's OK. I was abused too. My dad was an alcoholic and a smoker. I was hit by him on several occasions before he was thrown into jail and my mom moved to Los Angeles." I clenched my fist, she's on the same wave length, but not exactly. I stood up, towering over Kim, who shrunk back into the bench,
"Dammit Kim! At least your parents are alive because mine committed FUCKING SUICIDE TO AVOID BEING ARRESTED!!" I yelled once again. I felt Trini place her hand on my shoulder,
"Oh Ken. I'm so sorry." I sharply moved shoulder to shake Trini's hand off,
"Don't be. I suffered enough in my life." And in anger, I punched my fist through a nearby tree trunk. I removed my hand, shadows floated around and a hole was left from my hit. I took a deep breath to calm myself. I shouldn't let my temper get the best of me.
"Kendrix. Are you telling us you never a had good childhood?" Billy asked me. I shook my head and unrolled the sleeve of my left arm to reveal two large scars. Everyone's jaws dropped, they never seen scars like these,
"Is this enough proof for ye? My mom struck me with a kitchen knife when she was seriously out of line." In other words, drunk but they got my point. I sighed,
"I really don't wanna talk about it you guys. I enjoyed my time here with ye in Angel Grove but, the reason I left for Terra Venture, was that I could start anew and forget home.",
"I understand." Said Tommy. Then their communicators went off,
"Yes Zordon?",
«Rangers, I have good news. Especially for the Shadow Ranger. Alpha and I have finally created a device to send her back home.» My heart pounded, they finally created a device! Mike, I'm coming home!
"That's great Zordon. We're on our way." Tommy grabbed my arm and I stared into his blue eyes,
"Remember, I understand your past, but when you get back, you have to be strong. Stand up to your past and face your demons." I nodded,
"Thanks for the words of wisdom Tommy." And with that, we teleported.