"This is jamming," Zack said to Billy later that night. "How come we never had parties like this when I went here?"
Billy smiled. "Well this is a commencement party," he said. "You did not graduate from this school," he said after seeing the confused look on his friend's face. It was just like old times for the two friends.
"We had a huge party the night of the graduation at the Peace Conference," Zack said. "I had to leave early because of my flight. But it was nothing like this."
Billy saw Kat standing by herself near the Juice Bar. "I'll be right back."
"You okay Kat?" He asked coming up to her."
"Oh hi Billy," she said turning to face him. "I'm okay just thinking about stuff."
"I know how that is," Billy said. "You hear back from that ballet school yet?" He asked remembering how Kat had applied for a ballet school in London."
She nodded. "My mum handed me the envelope this morning. I'm too afraid to open it."
"Would you like me to open it for you?"
"That'd be great." She said and handed it to him.
Billy opened the envelope. "Dear Katherine Hilliard," he began. "We are pleased to be writing to you to let you know that you have been accepted into the Royal Dance Academy for the upcoming winter term. Congratulations Kat!"
"I got in?" Kat asked in shock she took the letter from Billy. "Winter term that's perfect." She was happy and relieved. The past six months had been hard for everyone but she was glad to see things were starting to get better, at least for her anyway.
Tanya handed the mic back to Mrs. Allen, the school chorus teacher, who had been manning the karaoke booth. She would have loved to continue singing but there had already been a line developing.
She walked over to Adam who was reading a piece of paper. She put a hand on his arm and he jumped. "What are you reading?" She asked.
"It's a letter from Aisha," he answered. "She said her parents have agreed to let her come back to Stone Canyon for a visit. Her Grandfather still lives there."
"That's great!" Tanya said. She couldn't forget how Aisha had changed her life by coming to Africa on a Zeo Quest. A feeling of uneasiness came over her as she remembered how Adam and Aisha used to date. Did that apply with the rewritten history of Earth? She wasn't sure. "When's she coming?"
He looked at the date on the envelope and grinned. "Tomorrow."
"We should definitely go see her," Tanya said. "We can all hang out."
"Sounds like a plan. I know the others will want to see her."
The mystery person stood there listening to Detective Stone explain once again how to make smoothies. He just couldn't seem to get it. "I'm useless." He finally said.
Detective Stone smiled. "I've worked with Bulk and Skull for over a year and I don't believe anyone is useless. You'll get the hang of it."
He nodded. He had been glad that Detective Stone had said he could stay with him until he could figure out whom he was. The first thing he did was put him to work on the party. He said they would call Angel Grove Police Department tomorrow.
"You do need a name. Does any name stick out to you?"
He thought about it. For some reason the name Lee was sticking out in his mind. "Lee I guess. I don't know it just feels right."
Detective Stone smiled. "Maybe you are remembering things. Maybe Lee is your first name," he saw the worried look on the younger man's face and said, "don't worry though. It'll come back to you in time." He looked at the garbage that was accumulating at the food table and said, "Why don't you clear off that table?"
"Sure," he said and went over to the table. He turned and saw someone standing there working on a huge plate.
"Hi," he said as he started to clear the table.
The guy swallowed whatever he had been chewing before saying "I'm Rocky."
"I'm Lee, I guess." He said with a shrug.
"Are you from around here? I don't remember seeing you before."
"I don't know. I'm staying with Detective Stone though."
"You don't know?" Rocky asked.
"No. I can't remember anything. I don't even know if Lee is my real name."
"Sorry to hear that man. I hope you remember soon."
Smoke filled the room and everyone started coughing. When the smoke cleared a large creature with fur and scales stood there.
Rocky moved away from Lee and went to stand with his friends. What could they do? He wondered. This creature was in the Youth Center but they couldn't morph. They also couldn't let anything happen to the other teens.
"What are we going to do?" Tanya whispered to Rocky.
"Why don't Billy and I start to evacuate everyone from the building. That should give you guys enough time to handle this…thing."
"Sounds like a plan," Rocky said.
Zack and Billy hurriedly removed everyone from the Youth Center. The Rangers made sure that everyone was gone before Rocky called, "Shift into Turbo!"
Notes: Action next chapter. Wanted to keep this one somewhat light.