In this episode, the romance take of the story is more explored upon. I like how this part came out, so I'm just working on the next few parts. Speaking of, I really would like to know if you'd prefer the parts (Pt1, Pt2, and Pt3) or just have me put all of the parts in one chapter. Please tell me.

I don't own Power Rangers, except for Kaleb. I own him. And to give you an idea of what Kaleb looks like, think of Zayn Malik (Look Him Up if you've never heard of him). Kaleb is like that, except with out the tattoos.

The weekend after the scavenger hunt was a strange one. It was the middle of November here in Angel Grove, so you'd expect it to be cold, right? Well, apparently in California doesn't get cold that often, so when it's Christmas, I think the only powder that will be falling is the sand at the beaches. Seriously, it is warm and sunny here 24/7! Why don't you ever have snow? I like snow. Snow meant no school and hanging out with friends, throwing balls of snow at each other.

But alas, there was no snow. Now, it being November, you'd have to understand my shock when Rocky announced to us that he'd be volunteering as a lifeguard down by the lake. I was used to it being November and it having rain and cold winds, with the heavy jackets, but no! In Angel Grove, you can wear shorts and t-shirts and still get sunburnt and a tan.

Apparently, our day was going to be circled around the water, as Aisha and Billy were going to be hanging out near the lake, just chilling out together. Tommy, Kimberly and Adam were going scuba diving, and that left me to go with Rocky to the lake.

I didn't mind it that much, as it was a beautiful day, and I loved being outside, so I went without a hassle. I grabbed all of my essentials for today, including my morpher and communicator. Rocky ended up walking with me to the lake, which thrilled my mother for some reason. I guess she really liked him.

Speaking of my mother, she hasn't had one depression burst since we've moved here. I still don't know what it is, but I'm welcome to the change. She's finally back to being the mother I used to have.

Anyways, at the lake, I just sat down towards the back of the beach, on my towel, as to not get sand all over my legs, just writing down stuff in my notebook. I always had an interest in creative writing, and my new friends gave me the perfect inspiration. It was better than being in the water anyways.

I looked around and sighed. It was just a beautiful spot. The beach was big enough to have a lot of people, with only a few lifeguards around, Rocky being one of them. It warmed my heart to see that he was watching over the kids. When one kid was having trouble, Rocky didn't hesitate when he bent down and addressed the issue.

The sight just made my day that much better. I went back to my writing, before placing my notepad in my bag. I looked around again, thinking. Today has been just a little too perfect so far. In fact, this whole weekend has been. Lord Zedd hasn't tried attacking in a while, so I was kind of on edge.

I lifted my wrist to my mouth, "Alpha, are there any signs of Lord Zedd anywhere?" I asked.

"Negative Kaleb, why are you asking?" The robot replied, concerned. I just laughed, "No reason, just figured I'd check."

"Don't you worry Kaleb, I'll contact you if anything happens." He replied. I loved Alpha. He may have been a robot, but he's more than that to me. He's one of my friends, and let me tell you, for a robot, he sure feels and acts like a person. He just doesn't look like one.

"Hey Kaleb!" I heard Rocky call out. I looked up and saw him running over to me. I raised an eyebrow, "What's up?"

He just gestured to the water, "We've been here for at least an hour and you haven't set foot near the water. Why aren't you swimming?" He asked, giving me a confused look.

I just shrugged, "I don't feel like getting in the water right now." I told him, bluntly. He just sighed, sitting next to me.

Rocky just raised an eyebrow, "But why?"

I glared at him, "I just don't feel like it! That's why!" I snapped at him. He looked a little taken aback, making me soften my gaze. "Sorry, I just don't think I need to have a reason for not wanting to go in the water." I explained, defending myself.

He smiled, nodding, "I understand. I just thought you were still trying to avoid me again."

I rolled my eyes, hitting him, "Rocky, I told you, I'm over it. I wouldn't have come to the lake if I was trying to avoid you." I told him. He just laughed and scratched the back of his neck, nervously, "Well, yeah, I guess you're right. You can't blame me for being worried though." He said, giving me a nervous smile.

I nodded in understanding. He then walked away, while I just chuckled. He was such an idiot sometimes.

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Rocky's PoV

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Walking away from Kaleb, I started patrolling the beach. The kids in the water were just splashing and having fun, but they looked like they were going a bit deeper than the should've been. I called out to them, "Remember guys, it gets real deep in the lake, so don't go too far and you'll be fine."

I got replies back like 'Thanks Rocky!' or 'Will do!' making me chuckle to myself. I don't know why, but having some sort of authority just really made me feel comfortable. Being the Red Ranger, I was second in command, which, in retrospect, was awesome. Tommy was a great leader, but sometimes, he had some really hairbrained ideas.

I walked farther down the beach, just making sure there were no problems. Of course, Bulk and Skull were here, so they were bound to find some kind of trouble. A little kid named Dougie and his friend came up to me, asking about monsters in the lake, which I assured him there weren't any. He shrugged and went into the water with said friend. I smiled at that. Even though he thought there were monsters, Dougie still went swimming.

That was one stubborn case down, and one more to go. I looked over to Kaleb, to see him just laying there, scribbling something on his notebook. I then looked into the sky, covering my eyes, because the sun was really bright. I just don't understand why he won't go in the water. It's really hot out, and he must be burning by now, but he refuses. I don't even think he's even moved since we got here.

I heard footsteps coming up behind me, and I felt a hand on my shoulder, "Hey Rocky!" I heard Billy's voice sound. I turned to face him and saw that Aisha was with him. "Hey."

He looked around the beach, "How's volunteer lifeguarding going?"

I just turned away from him, looking at all the people. "Great! I'm a little worried about Kaleb though."

Aisha turned to face said boy, "Why?"

I shrugged, "He won't go in the water and every time I ask him why not, he gets snappy with me." I explained. It was really weird behavior. Is it possible that Lord Zedd put a spell on him to make him avoid water or be snappy with me so he can cause infighting with the Rangers?

No, because what would avoiding water have anything to do with taking over Earth?

My Yellow Ranger friend sighed, "I'll go talk to him. He's bound to tell me."

I grabbed her shoulder, "No, don't. Leave him be for now. I'll talk to him later."

She shrugged, "Whatever you say."

All of a sudden, there was a bunch of screaming and hollering, making me look out to the water. There were shark fins cutting through the water, heading towards the beach. I glared at the water, seeing that Lord Zedd must've sent a monster to attack the beach. I looked to Billy and he nodded, "Trouble."

He took his glasses off and ran over with me to a jet ski. Normally, I'd be the one to drive, but he got there first, so I let the guy have a turn. If it was a monster, we'd have to warn Aisha and Kaleb to get everyone to safety.

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Kaleb's PoV

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The screaming took my attention away from my writing. I looked up and saw that Aisha was standing by the water, looking out. I watched as Rocky and Billy sped through the water towards what looked like shark fins. From what I've learned about sharks is that there are only a few species of them that can survive in freshwater, but they are not native to California. It has to be some sort of prank, or Lord Zedd must've sent a monster.

My first theory proved to be correct, as I saw Bulk and Skull's heads surface with the fins on helmets. I stood up, walking over to Aisha, "What's going on? Where are the others?" I asked her.

She turned to me, smiling, "Well, well, well, look who got off his butt and decided to be social." She said, crossing her arms and smirking.

I just made a face at her, "Well, well, well, look who got off blah blah blah! What's going on?" I repeated, seriously wanting an answer.

Aisha just sighed, "Fine then, party crasher. Rocky and Billy are checking out those shark fins and the others are still on their scuba trip. We're all meeting here for lunch."

I nodded, "I see."

She then gave me a curious look, "Why don't you want to go in the water? You have Rocky concerned."

I looked out to where Rocky and Billy were heading back. I then turned to face my friend again, "If I tell you, it has to stay between us. No Kim, no Rocky, don't even mention it back to me again." I reasoned. She nodded, making me sigh.

"I can't swim." I muttered. I looked up to see her just smiling at me. "That's it?" She asked, incredulously. I nodded, "Yeah, I can't swim and I'm terrified of open water."

Aisha just raised an eyebrow, "Why are you so scared? It's just a lake."

I sighed, "I nearly died because of the water."

She gasped, over dramatically, making me give her a dirty look. She laughed sheepishly, "Sorry, not appropriate."

I continued, "When I was five years old, my family went to a beach in Connecticut. I was playing in the shallow water, when a huge wave crashed over me and pulled me out, away from the sand. I couldn't touch the bottom either, and I was too far from shore to call for help. I couldn't swim, so that made my problem even worse. All I know is that I went under the water, and woke up on a hospital bed three days later. I have never set foot in a pool, lake, ocean, etc. since." I told her. That was my story, and why I couldn't stand being near the water.

Aisha's eyes widened, before she hugged me, "I'm sorry. I didn't know."

I smiled, "No one does. It's just one of those things that I don't like telling. I mean, come on, I'm seventeen years old, and I don't know how to swim. How sad is that?"

"You don't know how to swim?" Rocky's voice asked from behind me. Curses! Me and my big mouth.

I turned around to see Rocky and billy giving me confused glances. Ah well, the cats out of the bag now. Looks like my secretive conversation with Aisha was just pointless. I repeated what I told Aisha and Rocky just gave me a smile.

"Kaleb, the water in a lake is nothing like an ocean." He informed me. "There are no waves, no underwater currents or anything. It's just still water."

I shook my head, "It doesn't make a difference to me. Water is water and there isn't anything to change that." I closed my eyes and crossed my arms.

I felt a hand wrap around my left wrist, and started pulling me. I opened my eyes to see Rocky, pulling me towards the water. I started to try and pull myself from Rocky's grip, ignoring all the butterflies in my stomach from having him this close to me. "Rocky very funny, now let me go!" I demanded, still trying to pull me.

He just smiled at me, "No, come on!"

I shook my head, "You are crazy! I just said I couldn't swim and now you want me to go in a lake?"

Rocky just nodded, "Yep."

I glared at him, "I knew it. I knew you were out to get me!" I turned to Aisha and Billy, who were watching with amusement as I was being pulled closer and closer to the water. "Help me! He's gone insane!"

They just sat down on my towel and watched.

Traitors, I thought.

I would've teleported, but that would've revealed me as a Power Ranger, and I can't let that happen. I turned back to see how close we were, and it was too late for me to stop him, as our feet had just entered the water. I tried one last final tug, and Rocky let me go. I fell into the water with my full body, and I started thrashing about. I was swallowing water and everything when Rocky walked over to me, the water barely reaching his knees. I stopped moving and looked up at him. He just crossed his arms, looking amused, while I blushed red and stood up. "Hehe, oops." I said, nervously.

Rocky laughed, before pulling me further into the lake. I decided that I'd stop struggling, because if I fell now, I'd surely drown. But that didn't stop me from shaking like a chihuahua. I was actually scared that I was going to shake so much that my clothes would fall right off. Rocky grabbed my shoulders, "Relax! I'm not going to drown you." He said, calmly, looking into my eyes.

I just whimpered, scared of having the water going up to my waist. "Then what are you doing?"

He just smiled, "I'm gonna teach you how to swim." He said. I rolled my eyes, "Yeah, good luck with that Rock-What are you doing?" I switched my thought process in the middle of my sentence as Rocky slid his shirt off.

He gave me a look, "It's dangerous to swim with a loose shirt on. The weight could drag you down." He informed me. Curses again! Why did I choose today to where a tight white tank top?

I nodded stiffly, doing everything in my power not to look anywhere below his face. If I did, I'd probably be lost forever.

Lord Zedd, if you're listening, kill me right now, please!

So there's that. The Romance thickens and next time it'll pick up right where this one leaves off. Keep reading and I'd like to know what you guys think.

Bye bye for now!