This was my favorite chapter to write. It has my favorite scene in it and we get a good look into what Kaleb's twin brother and sister are like. I hope you all like it!
I don't own Power Rangers, and if I did, we'd go back to the original series, because it was the best one.
My brother turned on the television to the Harvey Garvey show, where it was showing scenes where the rangers were fighting some sort of villain. The scenes ranged from close-ups of Aisha kicking or the Thunder MegaZord slashing a monster.
There was a commentary going along with the scenes. "You've come to know them and love them as superheroes, battling against impossible odds. Fighting monsters of all shapes and sizes, protecting us from the forces of evil. They are components of goodwill and brotherly love and here they are in their first national television appearance as the world wide ambassadors of the International Education Council, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, the one and only, Mighty Morphing Power Rangers!"
I watched as Adam, as the Black Ranger, cartwheeled into the set. I smiled, glad he didn't goof up. Then came Aisha, doing something similar, but added a flip with no hands, before posing. Billy leaped into view, kicking at nothing, before punching a few times. Kimberly did some limber back bends and flips and then kicked way above her head. Rocky, as much as I didn't want to watch, flipped onto the set as well, but then bent down on his knee and sweep kicked. Hey, he stole my move! Tommy underwhelmed me, by just running on set and kicking, showing his blade off more than showing his moves.
I sighed, still angry that I couldn't be there. Still, it was nice to see people I actually knew on T.V. They all took their seats, with the host clapping and complementing their entrances. Adam interjected for a moment, "Um, Harvey, before we actually start, I want to say something."
Oh no Adam, don't embarrass yourself already!
"I'd like to just say hi out there to our good friend Kaleb Rodrigues." He announced. I paled, not wanting to explain this to my siblings. I'd rather have Adam embarrass himself...
My brother looked at me in shock, "You know the Power Rangers? And you didn't tell us?"
I just laughed nervously, "I may have run into them once or twice." Try hanging out with them everyday and going on missions with them. "Now, shut up, or I'm turning it off." I snapped.
Harvey smiled, "It is just so wonderful to have you on our show."
Since they were wearing their helmets, I couldn't see their faces, but I can only assume that Tommy smiled and nodded, "Well Harvey, we're here to spread a message to kids all over the world." He pointed to the camera. "The way to be cool is to stay in school."
I slapped my forehead. "Why did he just say that? That was awful!" I muttered. Skylar just turned around and shushed me.
Aisha agreed, with Rocky following, "It's the only way to get ahead."
"Yeah, or you could be born a genius, like Billy, and already be ahead." I commented. Tyler, this time shushed me. I rolled my eyes. Ever since they saw a news coverage of the ThunderZord fighting ScatterBrain, they've both been obsessed with the Power Rangers.
Harvey just grinned, "That is great advice." He then pointed to the camera, "Don't go away. We'll have more Power Rangers after this short commercial break."
As the commercial came on, both my little brother and sister got excited. Skylar bounced in her seat, "This is so cool! The Yellow Ranger is so awesome!"
Tyler shook his head, "No! The Black Ranger is better!"
Skylar glared, "No, the Yellow Ranger is the best."
Tyler got up her face, "Black!"
Skylar pushed her forehead against his, glaring, "Yellow!"
I pushed them away from each other, "Okay, that's enough. They are all amazing." I told them.
Skylar gave me a look, "Then who's your favorite?" She asked, tilting her head, "You've met them, so you know them right?"
I shook my head, "I haven't spoken with them, but they've saved me from these weird monsters a few times." I lied. No, I wasn't being saved, I was helping with the saving. I just had to lie to my siblings, so they would butt out.
Tyler pouted, "I still say the Black one is coolest."
Skylar stuck her tongue out, but I gave her a glare, and she stuck it back in. The show came back on, with Harvey starting to ask questions already. "Now, did staying in school help you in becoming Power Rangers?"
Billy spoke up from the end of the couch, "Well, let's put it this way, you can't become a Power Ranger without first developing your mind." I grinned, nodding. I agreed completely with the Blue Ranger. Aisha pointed to herself, "And try to get good grades." She joked. I rolled my eyes.
Adam started speaking, "Our education has even helped us outsmart some of Lord Zedd's evil monsters."
Good job Adam, no stuttering, no repeating words and no freezing up. We told you it was going to be fine.
Tommy spoke up, "Every single one of those monsters we faced has a special skill that required us to use our heads." He spoke in a voice that I thought was meant for like a three year old, not a worldwide interview.
Harvey spoke up, "Can you give us an example of that?"
Kim nodded, "Sure, there was this monster called Porky Pig who was devouring the whole world's food supply. The planet was in terrible danger. No one was safe." She shook her head for emphasis. "He seemed so unstoppable, it was horrible." She just looked down, before looking back up, "He even ate our weapons."
Harvey looked worried, "Well, what'd you do?"
Billy spoke, "Well, we used our heads to figure out that he couldn't stomach spicy foods."
Kim continued, "So we fed him some spicy radishes and made him so sick. It was totally gross." She said, letting her teenage side get the best of her for a moment. I just sighed and shook my head. She really needed to work on that. "But it worked, and that porker began to spit up all of our weapons." She gave a little laugh at the end.
Billy nodded, "In the end, the radishes completely incapacitated the monster."
Harvey looked thrilled, "Fantastic! You really do use your heads."
I sighed, not even going to bother the fact that Billy was still using those huge words during an interview for kids and their education. Just because you say them, doesn't mean everyone will know what it means.
I watched as Aisha and Rocky helped Harvey learn how to do a jump kick. I smiled, remembering how long it took me to master that. I was looking forward to watching that.
At least, I was, until my communicator started beeping. I stood up, "I gotta go to the bathroom. Be right back you two. Don't start trouble." I told my siblings.
I walked away and hid behind a corner, "This is Kaleb. What's up Zordon?"
"Kaleb, Lord Zedd has created a camera monster known as Showbiz. The rangers are still busy with their interview and I can't reach them. You'll have to make sure that monster doesn't get into the city." Zordon explained.
Nodding, I answered back, "Alright Zordon, I'm on my way."
"Be careful Kaleb. Without being a ranger, you could get seriously hurt." Alpha warned me. I just grinned, "Relax Alpha, I got it covered."
I went to go teleport, but realized that if my mom or sister got home to see that I left the twins home alone, I'd be grounded for life. I sighed, "Hey Twins!" I called, walking out into the living room. They turned around, and luckily it was a commercial.
"Something came up and I have to get to the park right away. Please come with me. I can't leave you alone in the house."
They looked to each other, before looking back to the T.V. then looking at me again. Skylar sighed, "And just when the Power Rangers were getting to the good parts."
She stood up, along with Tyler and they walked over to me. I smiled, "Thank you. Now, we have to hurry, so lets go!" I told them, opening the door. They ran out in front of me and we all took off towards the park. I hope I wasn't going to be too late.
This monster sounded really dangerous, but I couldn't leave my siblings at home. Besides, they'd love me forever if they saw the Power Rangers in action. I smiled at the thought. It took us maybe ten minutes at a running speed to reach the park, and it was obvious, by the way that this monster was attacking people, that it was a camera monster. I looked around, seeing a big bush. "You two, go hide in that bush. You'll be safe there." I told them. The twins nodded and ran to the bush.
I turned to the monster and grinned, "The show's over you mechanical freak!" I called to him, making him turn around.
"Oh, but my friend, the show has only just begun!" It taunted, charging at me. I ducked as it swung an arm at me, and punched it in the stomach. Showbiz then tried to sweep kick me, but I jumped and kicked him in the head.
He stumbled to the ground, before rolling to a standing position. "I admit, for a human, you are pretty good." He muttered, before charging again, but this time, unsheathing a sword. Uh-oh.
I looked around and saw a large stick. It'll have to do. I picked it up and swung it. Both the sword and the stick collided, but obviously the sword won, and I had to flip backwards to avoid getting it. I should've checked before I flipped though, because I ended up hitting my back on a tree. I winced, sitting down and holding my shoulder. It hurt like no one's business.
The monster grinned, "Well, it was fun, but this is your final curtain call. Too bad you won't be getting an encore." He taunted, raising his sword to slash down at me. I closed my eyes and braced myself for my death, when I heard a clang.
I looked up and saw my brother and sister both throwing rocks at Showbiz. "Leave our brother alone you over sized tin can!" Skylar yelled out. Tyler nodded, throwing more rocks, "Get away from him metal head!"
I groaned in pain, "Skylar, Tyler, stop. You'll only make him mad." I warned, but it was too late. Showbiz just grinned, "Ooh, some young actors are trying to upstage me, eh? Well, let me just cut them down to size."
My eyes widened, as I tried to get up. It hurt, but I eventually was able to stand. "Twins, run!" I called out. Showbiz just took off after them, and even though the twins were ahead, Showbiz was catching up and fast. I pulled myself together and watched as the twins ran over to me and hid behind my back. I winced again, falling on one knee. My shoulder and back really hurt.
Showbiz walked up to us, almost in a teasing kind of way. "This scene was quite fun, but now it's time for the grand finale!" He announced, pointing his sword at me and the twins. I closed my eyes, hugging the twins tightly to my body.
I'm sorry guys, I tried, but I wasn't strong enough. I thought.
I could see the light of him charging up an attack, and I could only sit there and brace myself for my imminent death. It was fun while it lasted, I guess.
Ah, cliffhangers, what would you do without them? So, the twins and Kaleb are in trouble and the Power Rangers are still held up at the T.V. station. Will Showbiz actually succeed in killing Kaleb and his siblings?
Hehe, I'll let you guys decide that, so bye! Have fun reviewing!
