Hey guys, I'm back! There were some pretty bad storms in the area for a while so the power was out, but, thankfully, it's back on. After this chapter, I'll be getting back to my usual schedule and will be updating Emergency Responders next.

I should mention that there will be flashbacks in this chapter, but it's not really a clip show - I'm showing all of the scene that either led up to Mari's death, or all of the evidence for the rangers feelings. This chapter's also gonna be a bit different than anything I've done before, so I hope you guys enjoy!

Last time on Power Rangers: Guardians of the Galaxy

When Ryder came out of the bathroom, he walked down the hall and was startled to see a hologram-of-sorts showing a man and two women holding Eliza in front of them, her being in handcuffs.

"Who are these guys?" Ryder asked, raising an eyebrow in disinterest.

Liela cleared her throat. "This is Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva, some of the Gods."

"You are correct, Liela." One of the Goddess's, Minerva, spoke. "We request the ranger's presence in the hall of Mount Olympus tomorrow for the trial of Eliza James."

The mentor stared in shock. "What? Why is there a trial?"

"Eliza has broken our word, in speaking to Marissa Williams about her demise before it occurred. She could have caused a catastrophe, and will be punished as such, if she is found guilty." Juno, the other Goddess, responded. "We request the presence of the rangers to determine the ruling. Their words will hold ground on her punishment."

"Okay," Liela nodded, clearly rattled. "The rangers will be here in the morning for transport."

"As expected," Jupiter said, looking down on them. "Failure to arrive will result in the immediate punishment of death to Eliza. We will see tomorrow about her fate."

The hologram message disappeared, leaving the rangers stunned, staring at each other in disbelief.

Now

Liela stood atop the roof of the command center, waiting for the rangers arrival. Standing beside her was Mercury, who was going to be their transport for the day, with a strange looking device in his hand.

She looked sheepishly at him, "They'll be here. They just tend to run a little late these days."

"I don't mind," Mercury shrugged, looking at her. "I'm okay being here with you."

"Oh." Liela raised an eyebrow, blushing slightly. "Really?"

Mercury smirked. "Yeah, I feel like we've definitely gotten to know each other over the last year or so. You're nice to be around - and definitely a good role model for your rangers."

"Well, I..." She trailed off as the door opened, letting Luca and Jackie up to the floor. "Hey, guys." Liela said, pursing her lips at their timing.

Luca nodded in greeting. "Hey," He looked at Mercury. "You always seem to be the God that shows up for everything."

He chuckled. "I'm the messenger. Besides, I don't mind the company." Liela looked to the side as he said this.

"Yeah, that seems to be the thing with you Gods." Luca made a face.

Mercury raised his eyebrows at his remark, "I don't think you should be making comments about my romantic life. Be careful about that."

"What?" Luca looked at him sharply, but Mercury just shrugged and turned back to Liela, while Jackie nudged him. "Yeah?"

"He is the messenger God, which means that it is his responsibility to report information to the Gods," Jackie responded.

"Okay, but what's that supposed to mean?" Luca frowned.

Jackie sighed, as if she was irritated that he didn't know what she meant. "If the Gods are holding us to a trial, that means they not only want our input, but also that they want us to be held to our word and put Eliza away for them with our testimony. They have been watching us to gain evidence to our responses,"

"Wait, that means they can show things we don't say." Luca gaped. "That's impossible. I..." He trailed off when the door opened again, letting Aiden, October, Ryder, and Bella up.

As they flooded in, Aiden and Ryder looking much less than pleased, Mercury came to stand before them. "Are you guys ready?"

"I guess we have to be," Aiden said bitterly.

Mercury nodded. "Alright," He started pressing things on his strange device, making the rangers frown at him until a strange sensation took over their bodies and they disappeared from the roof.

- Cue Opening 2 -

The rangers landed in a hall of sorts and had to catch themselves before they fell, looking around as they steadied. It was a beautiful marble court, with three seats in front of them. They walked forward a bit, seeing Mercury stand to the side of the seats, but stopped suddenly when three beings, Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva, walked out from behind the seats, before moving to sit in them.

Eliza walked out from behind the seats as well, still with her handcuffs on, moving to stand next to Mercury while the rangers stood in front of them all.

"Wow," October breathed out in awe. "This place is beautiful."

Aiden set his eyes on the Gods in front of them, particularly on Jupiter. "You're my father," He spoke, staring at him. "Jupiter."

Jupiter nodded once, "Yes, I am your father." He then picked up a staff from the ground next to his chair and stood, smacking the end of it against the ground. "Let the trial begin." He announced, sitting back down.

"Jacklyn Oberstar, please come forward." Juno spoke, making Jackie walk forward to stand alone in front of the three Gods.

Minerva looked down on her daughter, though Jackie didn't seem phased by it. "How do you plea?"

"Not guilty," Jackie said firmly.

"Jacklyn, how long have you known Eliza?" Minerva responded, looking disappointed by her answer.

Jackie thought for a moment, "Since we were children."

"How long have you known the deceased?"

"Only for a short while," Jackie said. "But I believe she was noble an..."

"I did not ask for your opinion." Minerva interjected sharply. "Do you believe her death was just?"

Jackie frowned, before talking lowly, "Yes."

The other rangers stared in shock, and Minerva spoke with a smirk directed at them. "What did you say?"

"Yes." Jackie repeated louder. "She died to save her best friend. She was aware of the risks, and did it anyway. I do not condone her death, but I do believe that it was her own choice."

Minerva made a face, "You do not believe she should have died, although you respect her decision? Is that what it is?"

"Correct. She should have had a chance." Jackie said. "She was a great ranger."

"She could have challenged the fate of the world with her survival," Minerva kept a straight face. "You believe it would be alright to do so?"

Jackie sighed. "There could have been another way."

"I see," Minerva nodded, before turning to Mercury. "Shall we hold you to your word?"

Mercury walked forward and put a small, metal device on the ground on the other side of Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva, before walking back to stand with Eliza. Minerva gestured at the device, and a projection came up.

- Flashback -

While other rangers interacted, Jackie walked over to Eliza, who had paled considerably at Mari's declaration of saving October. "She's gonna do it," Eliza swallowed hard. "Isn't she?"

Jackie sighed, nodding. "It has always been her destiny."

Eliza scowled. "And I'm supposed to just stand by and let this happen?"

"That's your job, Eliza." Jackie informed her. "I do not want Mari to suffer this fate either, but it is what's going to happen. We do not have a choice in the matter."

The intern shook her head. "We always have a choice."

"Allowing her to avoid this fate could affect the whole world." Jackie responded. "As much as I appreciate what Mari has done, we cannot risk the fate of the world for her to continue on her path as a ranger."

"So, I can't do anything about it?" Eliza looked at her, a broken expression lining her features.

"You know the Gods will punish you if you do different," Jackie said. "You will have to stand trial for your sins - most likely to be sentenced to death. You have lived among the gods just as I have, and you are aware of their brutality in these circumstances."

Eliza took in a deep breath. "Yes, I am."

"Then, you should also be aware that they will punish Mari for your sins," Jackie added on. "They will not just allow this to go on, at the risk of humanity." Jackie looked at the other rangers. "Are you going to tell them?"

She looked at the white ranger as if she was crazy. "What? I can't!" She exclaimed in a hushed tone. "They'll never trust me again; they'd condemn me faster than the Gods ever could."

Jackie observed her. "No, they would try to stop Mari and thank you for letting them know. You do not want them to do so. You are afraid."

Eliza ran a hand through her hair, looking at the ground guiltily. "I can't face the Gods, Jackie. I'm so scared." She admitted. "Please don't tell them. I'll figure something out, just please don't tell them."

"I will not tell them," Jackie told her. "It's not my place. I know you will do the right thing."

"I hope so," Eliza sighed. "I really do."

- End of Flashback -

Jackie stared in shock at the clip of her, and could practically feel the glaring looks from the rangers behind her. "I have changed my opinions on the subject,"

"Obviously," Minerva rolled her eyes. "You were aware of everything before it happened. What do you have to say?"

"Everyone who has been to Mount Olympus is aware of the story of the rangers," Jackie responded. "I only told Eliza that because I was concerned for my friend. I did not want her to stand trial for this, as I was aware of your manipulation of our responses. I also did not want Mari to stand trial just because she survived, which I completely believe she deserved to do after the way she willingly sacrificed herself."

Jupiter's staff hit the ground, and Juno spoke once more, "Dismissed." Jackie stared at her, before shaking her head and returning to the others. "Aiden Miller, come forward, you bastard."

Aiden walked forward, frowning at her. "Bastard?"

"You, like many others, are my husband's mistake," Juno spat. "You always will be."

"Juno," Jupiter held his hand up, his tone scolding. "You have made your feelings clear - quiet yourself."

She glared at him, but didn't speak past that. Minerva cleared her throat, and spoke up. "Aiden, how do you plea?"

"Guilty," Aiden crossed his arms, causing Eliza to stare in shock and hurt.

Minerva raised an eyebrow. "Interesting. What was your relationship to the victim?"

Aiden sighed, "She was a great friend, and a teammate. I've known her for a long time."

"How did you feel when Marissa passed on?" Minerva questioned.

"Upset," Aiden shrugged, looking for the right words. "I was confused and sad. I didn't think it was real, but it was. Eliza knew about it, and didn't tell us. I thought she was our friend, but I don't think so anymore."

"Do you feel that Eliza is to blame for Marissa's death?"

Aiden thought about his response for a moment. Eliza did try to warn Mari, and she willingly sacrificed herself even though she knew of her fate. At the same time, it's possible that Mari may not have done what she did if Eliza didn't tell her. "I believe I have said so in the past. If Eliza didn't tell her, it's possible Mari wouldn't have run into that battle the way she did."

Minerva nodded. "Yes, it's entirely plausible. Do you believe that Eliza should be punished due to her actions?"

"You think she betrayed you," Aiden pointed out. "Because she went against orders. I think she betrayed us by not trying to find another way, with as long as I assume she's known about this. Yes, I believe she should be punished."

The Goddess pondered on that, "You realize that the punishment of betraying the Gods is a high one, correct?"

"It's death, right?" Aiden asked, his expression stoic.

"Correct." Minerva responded.

"I..." He trailed off. "As much as I'd like to say that I think she deserves that, I don't know if I can. I don't think that I could ever sentence a person to death, especially not one that I know."

Minerva stared at him for moment, before speaking again, "And if you had the choice between Marissa or Eliza?"

"I'd pick Mari, no question." Aiden told her.

"But, you do not believe that Eliza deserves to suffer the same fate, especially after she may as well have sent her to her death?" Minerva crossed her arms.

Aiden pursed his lips. "Trust me - I'd love to say yes, but I can't be responsible for someone's death."

"Like Eliza is for Marissa's."

The red ranger swallowed hard against the lump in his throat. "Yes."

Jupiter's staff hit the ground, letting Juno speak. "Dismissed, you stain."

"Juno." Jupiter warned as Aiden walked back to stand with the others, October giving him a look.

Juno rolled her eyes. "Isabella Brown, come forward."

Bella frowned in confusion and walked forward slowly, an uncomfortable look on her face. "I wasn't..."

Minerva grabbed Jupiter's staff and slammed it on the ground. "Silence!" Bella quickly stopped in her tracks. "Isabella, how do you plea?"

"I don't know the situation - I just became a ranger yesterday." Bella said as if it was obvious, raising an eyebrow at the Gods.

The Goddess glared. "Eliza is on trial for breaking her words against the Gods, as she reported that she would not warn Marissa before her death. How do you plea?"

"I guess she's guilty then." Bella responded.

"What is your relationship to the deceased?" Minerva asked.

Bella sighed. "I've known her since we were little, and I've always been told that I was a bitch to her."

"Do you agree?"

"Well, sort of. Most of it happened while we were kids, so that's just me being a bratty kid, but for stuff that happened when we were older.. yeah, I guess you could say I was." Bella nodded.

"How do you feel now that she is no longer with us?" Minerva tilted her head to the side as she wait for an answer.

Bella shrugged. "Remorse, I guess. She may not have been my favorite person, but she didn't deserve to die, or the way I treated her sometimes before she died."

Minerva raised an eyebrow as she asked the next question. "And how do you feel about taking over her powers?"

"It's something." Bella said, looking down. "I've only fought once, but I liked it. I wish I didn't have to be in this position, but it is what it is."

"And what position is that?" Minerva inquired.

She made a face, "As the new yellow ranger. The others hate me, people are going to compare me to Mari, and I don't want that. I wish I could just be my own ranger so that it doesn't happen. The worst thing would be if I was better than she was, because then, I'm gonna look like a jerk when I'm not trying to be - I'm just doing my job."

Minerva smirked slightly. "But, you must have been aware that this would happen."

Bella crossed her arms. "How would I know that?"

"You've known that you were going to be the yellow ranger before anything happened," Minerva pointed out, gesturing to the projection to her side. "Ceres told you, and you confronted Marissa about it."

- Flashback -

She was about to walk up to the lost and found, when she saw Bella standing at the top of the bleachers with her purse in hand, holding it up for her to see.

"Loose something?" Bella asked, one hand on her hip as Mari walked up to her with her head tilted down slightly. Mari went to take her purse, but Bella pulled it back. "First, we have to talk. If I give it to you now, you'll never listen to me."

Mari glared at her and snatched her purse back from Bella, putting it over her shoulder. "You're right - I won't."

Bella saw her start to walk down the bleachers and sighed exasperatedly. "I know you're the yellow ranger!" She announced, making Mari stop dead in her tracks.

"What?" Mari turned around and looked up at her, walking back up the bleachers to be face to face. "How do you know that?"

"That's more like it," Bella crossed her arms and smirked. "To answer your question, it was Ceres. I suppose you know who that is?"

"A Goddess," Mari responded a bit defensively. "Why would she tell you that?"

Bella shrugged, "Maybe it has something to do with the fact that she's my mother." At Mari's shocked expression, Bella nodded. "I'm a demigod, like you. She didn't tell me to talk to you, only your first name, but I knew I had to." She looked her up and down. "I know you don't like me."

"Because you're conceited and judgmental," Mari mocked her position. "I don't know if you've noticed, but it's not exactly something people fawn over."

"I don't care what you think, to be perfectly honest." Bella scoffed. "Your little opinion from your little mind means nothing to me. I only want to know why you're not gonna be a ranger anymore."

Mari frowned. "I have no idea what you're talking about," She said. "I would never quit being a ranger. Not unless I was dead."

Bella made a face. "Well, then why did my mother tell me that you're not gonna be a ranger?"

"I..." Mari trailed off, shaking her head. "I have no idea."

"Well, figure it out," Bella felt a bit bad by the expression on Mari's face, but turned away. "That's all I had to say. Don't tell anyone about what we talked about," Bella took her own purse and left hastily, before Mari could catch up to her and ask her what she was talking about.

- End of Flashback -

"So what is that supposed to mean?" Bella said defensively, glaring at the Goddess. "I didn't know she was going to die - I just knew that a goddess, my mother, came up to me and told me I was going to be the yellow ranger. That's why I confronted her about it!"

Minerva nodded. "And you never thought to tell any of the other rangers this after Marissa passed?"

Bella stared at her in shock. "I.. you can't do this! Of course I didn't tell them! Why would I go up to them and tell them that I'm supposed to take over their dead best friend's powers? You're just trying to twist my words around!"

"Dismissed," Juno suddenly said, Jupiter clapping his staff against the ground. "Luca Johnson, come forward." She said, before Bella could even begin to walk back to her spot.

Luca looked up in surprise and moved forward, passing Bella on his way to stand before them.

"How do you plea?"

He rubbed his arm and answered, "Not guilty." Luca could feel the surprised looks from everyone else in the room, but ignored them.

Minerva regarded him with a slight raised eyebrow. "I see. This wouldn't have to do with your relation to Eliza, would it?"

Luca stared back at her, trying not be phased by the Gods in front of him. "She's my half-sister, but I've only known her for a few months - I knew Mari for a year."

"And what is your relation to Marissa?" Minerva said, a mildly amused look on her face.

"Well..." He cleared his throat awkwardly. "We were good friends."

The Goddess hummed in thought, "Is that all?"

"I know you're just going to use anything I say against me," Luca replied. "So I'm just going to come out and say it: we had a connection."

October gaped a him, "A what?"

"Silence!" Jupiter bellowed, slamming his staff down so hard that the ground shook slightly beneath them.

"What kind of connection?" Minerva continued as if she wasn't interrupted.

Luca sighed. "She liked me, and I didn't know about it. Once I found out.. I guess I started thinking about it too." He knew October was glaring at him from behind, but didn't look back.

Minerva nodded. "How did you find out? Did she tell you?"

He shook his head. "We kissed."

"I guess we should show this evidence to the court," Minerva gestured to the projection that started up.

- Flashback -

She walked outside, seeing the blue ranger sitting on the sand, looking out over the water as the sunset in the distance. She sighed and walked over to him, putting a hand on his shoulder in a comfort as she sat down next to him. "Are you okay?"

Luca didn't look at her. "Not really. I mean, it may seem like just a horse, but she's been around since I was a kid and I remember that I could always ride her when I was upset or anything, you know?" He shook his head. "I just didn't think it would happen like this, or this soon. I wish it could've been a better end, I guess."

"There's nothing wrong with that. No one should wish an ill death like that," She wrapped an arm around his shoulders. "Are you gonna be okay?"

He looked at her now, almost as if seeing her for the first time. "I think so," Luca and Mari stared at each other for a moment, before they both leaned in for a kiss. It quickly ended, but just left the two with their faces close, staring at each other and hearing the other breathe. Then, the two pulled away, and Mari stood up.

She shook her head at him. "We can't do that," She whispered, Luca standing up with her, both looking confused. "We can't. You have a girlfriend. We're not cheaters, Luca."

"What are we gonna do?" Luca asked, tightening his jaw.

Mari looked down. "Nothing. We can't do this. You can't do this to Alice, and neither can I. I mean, I'm not exactly her friend, but I'm not like that. You need to stay with her and be there for her."

"Mari, I'm sorry." He said lowly. "I'm so sorry."

She nodded. "Me too." Mari sighed. "Me too."

- End of Flashback -

"It seems that your relationship was deeper than just a friendship," Minerva pointed out unnecessarily. "Yet you still consider Eliza innocent. Why is this?"

Luca shrugged. "I'm not sending her to die, like Aiden said."

Minerva tapped her fingers on the arm of her chair. "Is that the only reason you declare her innocent?"

"Well, I also can't say she didn't try." Luca said, glancing to Eliza. "She didn't do the right thing, but she tried."

"Dismissed." Juno's voice called out, the tap of the staff on the ground. "Can we really trust the words of a cheater, anyway?" She said venomously as Luca walked back, though Jupiter held his hand up to stop her comments. Juno sighed, "Rhydian Adams, come forward."

As Ryder stalked forward, October looked at Luca. "You cheated on Alice?" She whispered, her face a painting of betrayal. "And you haven't said anything?"

Luca looked down uncomfortably. "It was over before it started. I swear. You saw Mari and I both agree that it was over."

October shook her head. "Does that even matter? You kissed another girl. If you don't tell her, I will - I can't keep this from my best friend. It's wrong."

"Silence!" Jupiter called out once more as Ryder stood in front of them, a defensive look on his face.

"How do you plea?" Minerva asked, after the room was silent.

"Guilty." Ryder ground out, staring over at Eliza with an emotionless look on his face. "She's guilty. Mari is dead because of her."

Minerva seemed pleased with his answer as she continued, "What is your relationship with Eliza?"

"I thought she liked me." Ryder answered, crossing his arms. "I kinda liked her... Not anymore. She's one of the worst people I've ever met."

The Goddess nodded. "What was your relationship with the deceased?"

Ryder glared. "It's Mari - she deserves to be named." He growled. "She was one of the best. She shouldn't have had to die - if anyone does, it's Eliza. If you killed her because of her betrayal, I wouldn't even blink."

Minerva glanced over at Eliza, who stared at him like he had struck her. "I'm surprised you say so. I know you must be upset, but sentencing her to death.. that's harsh. Any reason for that?"

"If it weren't for her, Mari would still be here." Ryder said. "She deserves to know how Mari felt when that happened."

"Interesting." Minerva tilted her head to the side, observing him. "Anything else?"

He frowned. "I just told you. Why would there be anything else?"

"I was going to ask if you're competent to stand trial." Minerva spoke. "Just giving you a moment to confess, but since I have a feeling you won't," She gestured to the projection.

- Flashback -

Ryder scoffed. "This is so stupid." He stood up, blinking a few times as he did so. "I'll be right back. I'm going to the bathroom." He walked past everyone and went into the bathroom, locking the door behind him.

He looked at himself in the mirror, gripping the counter with white-knuckled hands. His arms were shaking slightly, as were his hands, evident when he pulled one off of the counter and rubbed it down his face.

Reaching deep into his pocket, he pulled out a small plastic container of sorts. The outside of his small container had the name LEXAPRO scrawled across it on a white sticker, and when he opened it, there were a few small white pills in the container. He pulled one out and popped it in his mouth, running some water into his cupped hand and drinking the water.

"It's okay," He whispered to himself. "It's fine."

In reality, he knew it wasn't alright, considering he was only supposed to take one of those a day, and that was the second - or was it the third? He thought to himself - that he had taken that day.

He looked back at himself in the mirror, and nodded, closing the small container and shoving it back into his pocket.

- End of Flashback -

Ryder stared at the projection in shock for a moment, before speaking up. "That's my prescription. I don't know why that's a big deal."

"Really?" Minerva asked. "Shall we ask your sister how many of those you're supposed to take a day? Or maybe we'll just ask her what she thinks about you taking a few more than prescribed."

October breathed out in surprise, feeling many emotions overwhelming her at once. "That's why your hands were shaking." She concluded, before frowning. "You do know that you can't abuse those, right? They don't get you high, Ryder."

"Leave it alone, October." Ryder said, though it sounded more like a plead than a demand. "What does this have to do with anything?"

"You are not in your right state of mind and, therefore, you will be forced to be dismissed." Juno announced. "October Adams, please come forward."

Ryder glared. "That's not fair!" He shouted. "I know what I've always thought! Eliza deserves everything she gets! Mari is dead because of her!"

October came up behind him and put a hand on his shoulder, "Ryder, come on. Just go back there."

He pulled away from her. "No! Mari is dead! We've lost too much!"

"I'm sorry." October told him sincerely. "I am, but we can't do anything about it. All we can do is move forward."

Ryder made a face, "Yeah, well I wish I didn't have to." He walked away from her and stood back in his original spot while she turned to the Gods.

"How do you plea?" Minerva asked once everything was quiet.

October looked back at the others. "Not guilty." As she said this, she could see the surprised and some angry looks from her friends. "Eliza is innocent." She said as she turned back.

Minerva looked surprised as well, but continued on as normal. "What was your relationship with Marissa?"

She smiled fondly. "Mari was my best friend. I miss her, but that doesn't change the fact that Eliza isn't guilty."

"Why do you say that?" Minerva crossed her arms.

October looked at Eliza. "I think we've overlooked something. Eliza did warn Mari before she died. She wasn't supposed to, and she was afraid of what you would do to her, but she did it anyway because she cared about all of us. She had no idea that Mari was going to sacrifice herself - Eliza was warning her to make sure she didn't die. Yes, she may not have done it in the right way and she may have broken her word, but you guys got the same result and she tried to do the right thing. Come on, why punish her for what could've happened, if you got what you wanted anyway?"

The three Gods looked at each other for a moment, before Jupiter spoke up, "You truly believe she's innocent?"

"Yes." October nodded. "I do. She was selfless in doing trying for us, and you got what you wanted. My friends may not agree right now, but that's because this is all happening directly after the death of one of our best friends. Over time, I believe that they will come to think like this too."

"I see," Jupiter said. "You want her? Take her, but she is banished from Mount Olympus forever and will be stripped of her powers."

October raised an eyebrow. "You can strip us of our powers?"

"Not necessarily." Mercury butt in. "Your powers are biological, but he can put a block on them so they can't manifest."

"Correct. Eliza James, step forward." Jupiter ordered, and Eliza did as she was told. He pointed her staff at her, and she felt a strange sensation go over her before he stopped. "You will never be aloud back to Mount Olympus, which is punishable by death, should you return. Go back to Earth with the rangers, now."

Eliza nodded hastily. "Of course. Thank you, Jupiter." She turned around and walked over to October, who gave her a small smile.

October gestured back. "Come on, let's get back home. I'm glad you're coming back - I don't want to lose another friend."

"I don't know how I can ever repay you," Eliza breathed out in shock as they walked over to Mercury with the others.

The pink ranger shook her head. "Don't - it wasn't a favor. That's how I really feel. I know the others aren't happy with you now, but they will come around. Until then, you always have me as a friend."

Next time on Power Rangers Guardians of the Galaxy: Luca gets an internship at a vet's office, trying to help all of the animals hurt in Saturn's attacks, but he also has to deal with Alice finding out about his kiss with Mari and a difficult boss. Meanwhile, Bella has a hard time finding her place on the team.

Next Chapter Title: Love Animals

Like I said above, this was different than I usually do, but I hope you guys really enjoyed it! This caused some secrets to get out, and this will affect the next few chapters. Also, if you're wondering why Aiden didn't have a flashback, it's because the Gods were pleased with what he was saying and didn't feel the need to manipulate him for their own good.

I know I ended it with a few things hanging in the air, but don't worry, everything you're probably thinking off will be addressed soon. If you're wondering, by the way, Eliza is not technically a normal human, she just had her powers removed, and her struggle with the rangers will be a story line for a while, and October will be a big driving force to the rangers forgiving her, as she will stick by her words.

Oh, and I'll be doing an anniversary chapter on Earth Defenders this August (long time, I know, but I need to start planning now) and so I have a poll on my profile asking for your favorite character from every season - currently Dino Squad is up, so if you read that series, please vote! Data Surge will be next!

Anyways, here are the upcoming five chapters!

Ep 17: Collision Part I - Ryder focused chapter.

Ep 18: Collision Part II - Ryder focused chapter - possibly have a part III.

Ep 19: No Place Like Home - Aiden focused chapter.

Ep 20: Goddess Of War - October focused chapter.

Ep 21: People Skills - Jackie focused chapter.

I hope you guys liked this chapter, and I'll be back with the next one soon!

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