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Chapter Eleven: Midnight Meeting

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"We've all got both light and dark inside of us. What matters is the part we chose to act on, that's who we really are." -Sirius Black

"Why exactly do we have to do this?" Mike asked.

"Because we need to figure out what's wrong with Antonio," Kevin replied.

"And spying on him is going to help?"

"It's not spying-"

"We're watching him, and his every move," Mike argued. "Pretty sure it's called spying. Or stalking."

Kevin sighed and rolled his eyes. "Fine, it's spying but it's for his own good."

"How?"

"Look, that black ranger looked just like him. He shows up after Dayu takes blood from Antonio, and you don't think it's suspicious?"

"It is but-"

"There has to be some kind of a connection between them."

"So you think by spying on Antonio we'll be able to figure out the connection."

"Exactly," Kevin confirmed nodding. "And I have a strong feeling that the nighlock's sudden interest in Antonio, is connected to the connection."

"Connected to the connection," Mike repeated, nodding his head. "So how are we going to do this?"

"I'll take the first watch, since I'm up till midnight anyways. I keep an eye on him at night, and abattoir can take the day."

"Sounds fair," Mike said nodding. "But won't the others realize what we're doing?"

"Maybe, but I doubt it. They're all too busy looking for a way to cure him."

"Jayden and Lauren will probably not be pleased when they find out what we're doing."

"We're doing it for his own good. And if we can solve the confusing puzzle, they might be willing to give us a break"

"I hate puzzles."

-Light and Dark-

Later that night while all the other rangers were sleeping, Kevin trained, and regularly checked on Antonio.

While the gold ranger slept, he dreamed...

He walked through a darkened forest with nothing but the sound of his footsteps reaching his ears. He looked around, but could see no one. He was sure it was night, but he could see the forest as if it was clear as day.

He stopped in front of a dark figure, little more than a silhouette in the dark.

"I'm waiting for you," the Samurai of Darkness said.

"I'm coming," the Samurai Light replied...

Antonio opened his eyes like he'd would naturally. He sat up and threw his blanket off. He got dressed silently ans grabbed his shoes. He opened his door silently and krept into the hall. He closed it just as quiet and tip-toed down the hall, leaving his morpher behind. He walked as silent as possible and let himself out the front door.

Kevin was training when he heard a slight creak. He stopped and walked to the dojo door. He stick his head out and looked around. He couldn't see anyone. Then he saw Antonio. He ducked behind the door, so the gold ranger didn't see him. He watched as Antonio left the house. He set down his practice katana and followed Antonio.

As soon as the gold ranger was outside he put his shoes on and walked across the yard. He left the safety of the Shiba House for good and headed straight into the woods. He walked without need of light, or really taking in his surroundings. Had he been in his normal mind he would've been having a panic attack; being in the woods alone when it was this dark out. He was so focused in his destination he had no idea Kevin was following him; ducking behind tress and bushes, trying not to be discovered.

Antonio walked on in a grim silence. He didn't have a destination in mind really. He just followed followed the feeling. It was if a magnet was directing him to a specific place. He reached his spot and stopped in his tracks. Kevin quickly found cover in trees near-by tree that also have him a great vantage point. He clenched his teeth to keep from gasping. Standing across from Antonio was the black ranger. Kevin was able to get a better look at the evil ranger from here, and he shocked. Looking at the two standing in front of them, he realized if they'd been wearing the same disguise, or ranger suit, he wouldn't have been able to tell them apart.

"Hello, Samurai of Light," The black ranger said.

"Hello, Samurai of Darkness," Antonio said, his voice even and sure. Part of his brain recognized the black ranger. The way he stood, identical to his won stance. Feet shoulder width apart, arms crossed. "Why did you lead me here?"

"I simply wanted to talk, get to know you better."

Kevin shook his head. This didn't sound good. He noticed the black ranger almost melted into the darkness. Compared to him, Antonio was pretty much glowing with light.

"Why?" No trace of accusation or hatred in his voice. Just curiosity.

"So that I may complete my mission."

"Does this mission involve my friends?"

"You're good at this game. And since you asked, yes. But of course you're the important one."

"Leave my friends alone," Antonio hissed, eyes narrowing.

"So protective. I see you also possess selflessness, love, loyalty, bravery... All very good emotions."

"You wouldn't know anything about that, would you?"

"No. And I don't need to. Just remember how this all happened. But of course, you wouldn't..." With that the black ranger took a step back and melted into the darkness.

Antonio stood there for a moment, then turned and walked home.

Kevin followed, keeping with the pattern of hiding, ducking, and following. His mind was running circles trying to figure out what had just happened. It felt like more questions had been created rather than answered; but he knew one thing. Antonio was connected to the black ranger. Somehow; someway; he was.

And Kevin was determined to find out how.