Jenny was no doctor, but she had learned how to check for concussion and brain injuries back while Sarah had been sick. She knew she would need to know quickly if Sarah needed medical intervention and had read all the books and spoken to all the doctors she could.

So when Sarah brought her into the Shop Classroom to talk, Jenny's first focus had been on Sarah's head and making sure her daughter was okay.

However, her attention was shifted quickly when Sarah started to tear up. When she told Jenny what Drex had tried to do, and how close he came, Jenny felt frozen. Sarah's heart completely shattered as she confessed everything, from all the details of Drex's attack, to the way it made her felt, to how she felt about it now.

Jenny could only hang her head in disappointment with herself. She should have been there.

"He's still out there," Sarah said. "What if he…"

"Don't think about that."

"But…"

"Sarah, don't," Jenny shook her head then pointed to the green Star Sarah held in her hand. The one she said gave Drex his armour. "Without that, he's nothing."

"If Madam Oedius makes him another…"

"You'll beat it too," Jenny said. She was completely in over her head. She had no idea what to say to make Sarah feel better, or what to do to make it right. She hated that this had happened and she knew she couldn't keep it from happening again.

Once more, she felt powerless.

"Sarah…"

"Maybe it's supposed to happen," Sarah whispered and Jenny felt terror consume her just by hearing those words. She shook her head.

"No."

"But… my mother…"

"Sarah, no," Jenny shook her head. "I don't care who your mother is. I don't care where or how you were born, where you spend the first four years of your life; this is not supposed to happen."

"But…"

"No, Sarah. No," Jenny said. "Absolutely not. You can't think that way."

"Mom…"

"You… you did everything right," Jenny said. "You fought, you didn't let him win. You hit him, you hit him again, and you ran."

"But…"

"Sarah, this isn't on you," Jenny told her and took her hands to squeeze them lovingly. "This isn't a reflection on you. It could have been anyone up on that ship. Me, Kelly, Hayley. Drex would have done that anyway. He just… he wants you because he thinks he has power over you."

"He does."

"He doesn't," Jenny shook his head. "He's had you three times now, exactly where he's wanted you, and you've stopped him every time… right?"

"Yeah, but…"

"He's scared," Jenny said. "He's scared and that's why he pretends like he's so tough. That's why he tries to control women like your mother and like you. It makes him feel powerful to control you and when you fight him, and especially when you win, you chip away at that sense of power. You beat him, Sarah. You're going to continue beating him."

"You don't know that."

"I do," Jenny smiled and cupped her daughter's cheek gently. "I know that because I know you. Nobody pushes you around. No one controls you. Believe me, your father and I have tried."

Sarah chuckled lightly hearing this. She had never been a difficult child, but there had been times, growing up, where her parents needed her to do something and she outright refused. It always ended with her parents eventually giving up and compromising with her.

"Sarah, I hope this isn't the case but… Drex can try all he wants. You're never going to let him win. I know that. And even if he does. Even if he gets what he wants, that's not a reflection on you, and how tough you are, and on your worth."

Sarah smiled and hugged her mother tight. After a moment, they were interrupted by a knock and then Kelly stepped into the room hesitantly. Her eyes were red and wet and she was trying to hold back tears. Sarah had to assume she didn't like what she heard from Preston and so she pulled away from her mother and let Kelly hug her.

"I'm sorry," she said. Sarah nodded.

"I'm okay," she promised her. "Really, I'm okay."

-Ninja-Steel-

That night, Sarah woke with a start. Her heart was pounding as it took her a couple of seconds to realize she was no longer in a nightmare. This was the real world and she was safe.

She started to catch her breath and glanced over to the spot next to her in the bed to see Kelly sleeping soundly. She knew her girlfriend would want to be woken up, but Sarah couldn't bring herself to do it. Her nightmare was over, she knew she was safe and it wasn't like Kelly had had the easiest day. She had to take over the duties of the pink Ranger, and lost a battle to Drex, then had to fight Galvanax without powers.

She needed the rest. Sarah kissed the side of her head, then slowly climbed out of bed.

Her nightmare had been about Drex – about what he had almost done. Sarah reminded herself of her mother's words, which Kelly had agreed with and Sarah knew were true, but that didn't stop her being afraid. That didn't keep Drex from coming back in her nightmares to finish the job. She knew, for the next little while at least, he would continue to violate her in her dreams.

Wanting to avoid that, Sarah made her way down to the garage. She still had the Power Star that Madam Oedius had created. It was the armour that Drex used in his fight against the Rangers and it gave him great power. His confidence that he had Sarah exactly where he wanted her had made the difference in his fight with her back in the cell, but otherwise, this armour was nearly invincible. Having that kind of power would be a great benefit to the team.

Sarah just needed to make a few adjustments.

She studied the star in her garage and noticed, thankfully, that it was quite like her own. It was a power source that could be harnessed by a host and provide them with protection and weapons on demand.

The armour, however, was a little overkill. If Sarah could tweak it, just right, she was certain she could give her team a bit of a boost.

It took her the rest of the night, and there was a lot of tweaking and tinkering and swearing involved, but by the time Kelly was out of bed and coming to check on Sarah, the pink Ranger was sure she was finished.

"How long have you been up?" Kelly asked, rubbing her eyes. She was clearly still tired.

"Not long," Sarah answered, then looked up at the clock, "Or… not."

"Why didn't you wake me?"

"I was okay," Sarah said. Kelly came over to see what she was doing.

"Is that Drex's Power Star?"

"Not anymore," Sarah shook her head. "It's ours now."

"Like a new weapon? An armour mode?"

"Armour was too clunky," Sarah answered. "Ninjas shouldn't be clunky."

"So…"

"Well, it's not connected to the Prism," Sarah said. "But… I think I made a new Ranger suit."

"What?"

"Hold it." Sarah gave the star to Kelly and then took a step back. "You still think you can't be a Ranger?"

"Considering I've taken your place twice now, I think when it's needed, I can fill in," Kelly shrugged. "Why?"

"Spin the star, like you would mine."

"Is it going to blow up?"

"When have I made something that blows up?"

"The doomsday machine."

"I only designed that, I never made it," Sarah argued. "Just trust me and spin the star."

"Can I go back to bed after?"

"Sure."

Kelly spun the star and then waited for something to happen. All she saw was the star spinning in her hand and Sarah looking to her hopefully.

"Well?" she asked. "Did it work?"

Sarah frowned as she approached her girlfriend, curious as to why nothing happened. Suddenly, a green light encased Kelly then filled the whole room, blinding Sarah. When it was safe to look again, a green Ranger stood in her garage. Sarah smiled brightly.

"Aha!" she said. "And it's your favourite colour."

"Wait? What?" Kelly asked and looked down at herself, seeing she was wearing a Ranger suit, but instead of pink or any of the colours she knew already existed, it was green. "Holy shit, you just made a Ranger suit."

"It wasn't that hard," Sarah shrugged. "Madam Oedius did all the hard work. I just made it… more user friendly."

"I'm the green Ranger?"

"Is that okay?" Sarah asked. "I mean, you don't have to fight by our side all the time but… it's an extra power boost for us to know we have a back up."

Kelly had to consider her choice for a moment. When she first discovered the identity of the Rangers, she knew she never wanted to become one. She saw the trouble her friends suffered and she knew how hard they worked. They had already been in shape before the Stars chose them and then dedicated themselves to training so they would always be ready for whatever came their way. They risked their lives defended the city and often did so without a second thought.

But over time, Kelly had come to realize that if she wanted something, she needed to fight for it. Madam Oedius had used her cowardice against her and it almost cost her Sarah. Since then, though Kelly was still afraid in combat, she knew that fear was nothing compared to the idea of losing her friends. It hadn't been her choice to become the pink Ranger the first time, but she rose to the occasion to help her friends and to help Sarah. When Kelly had to wear the spandex again, she was more than ready for it.

"We'll get to fight side by side now," she smiled.

The door to the garage opened again and this time Jenny walked in. She was still tired and had only crawled out of bed to make sure Sarah didn't need her. When she saw a green Ranger standing in her house, she groaned, "Another one?"

"I made a Ranger," Sarah smiled proudly.

Jenny sighed. Kelly was not her daughter, but since she was Sarah's girlfriend and she had no parents of her own, Jenny felt somewhat responsible for her well-being. Unbeknownst to Kelly, Sarah or even Hayley, she had already arranged to help the Fosters support Kelly when they needed it, whether it was by sending over some money to help pay for groceries or chipping in for some new furniture for the room they were building in their basement to give Kelly, and Hayley, their own spaces.

In other words, Jenny was invested. Kelly was not her daughter, but she was close enough.

"Screw it," Jenny said. "I'm going to get that anti-anxiety prescription. I don't care anymore."

"If you don't care, do you need the anti-anxiety?" Sarah asked.

"My daughter builds a hoverboard, clones, time machines and now makes Power Rangers," Jenny said. "Not to mention, she and her girlfriend are Power Rangers. Trust me, I need drugs."

Sarah and Kelly chuckled as Jenny left the garage. Kelly removed her helmet.

"I think she's proud of you."

"I think I stress her out more," Sarah smiled. She looked to Kelly, "Are you sure you're okay with this? I can always get someone else to…"

"Sarah, I'm sure," Kelly said, then powered down. "I mean, I'm a little freaked out at the idea of being a part-time Ranger. You know, that kind of means that when I'm needed, shit's already hit the fan, but it's going to feel good, knowing I can help out."

"You'll have to guard that with your life," Sarah warned her. "It's not connected to the Prism, so anyone can use it."

"Good to know," Kelly smiled. She pointed to the house, "Can we have breakfast now? I'm starved."