Author's Note: I DO NOT own Power Rangers that credit goes to the Gods of Saban but this story is mine, I just borrowed their characters (and the main story line) and added some of my own thoughts to it.
-The Pink Dino Gem
Chapter Seven
After Erica drove off with Kira, Steven returned to the Café. "So man what happened?" Devin asked pulling Steven a seat. "Well," said Steven, "if all goes well we're going to share a smoothie." On the other side of the Café, Conner and Ethan were enjoying their victory over the White Ranger. "Do you guys know what happened to Kira?" Hayley asked. Conner and Ethan shrugged, "We saw Erica take Kira away, and we don't need to blow our cover. What if Erica answers Kira communicator?" said Ethan. "Yeah, you have a point there," said Hayley, "but what if someone attacked Erica while she was taking Kira someplace safe, then what?" Both Conner and Ethan exchanged worried glances and spoke through their communicators. "Kira, where are you, are you okay?" said Conner. "It's alright guys," said Dr. Oliver, "she's already at the hideout. I need you two to head on over here as soon as possible; we need to discuss the White Ranger." "We'll be there soon," said Conner. Hayley looked at the both of them, "Looks like the celebrations over. See ya later." Conner and Ethan ran out the door.
At the Ranger's hideout...
"Dr. O is Kira okay?" said Conner as Ethan and him came down the stairs. "Yeah, I'm fine guys," said Kira. She was next to Dr. Oliver with a cup of something in her hand. Conner and Ethan ran over to her, 'Oh boy, are we glad to see you," said Ethan. "How did you get here?" "I told Erica this was my address, luckily she didn't follow me inside." "Now since that's settled, what about the White Ranger did you want to tell us?"
After Kira told Conner and Ethan the construction site incident, both of them were pacing around trying to get a handle on the situation. "Okay, so Trent not only has the nerve to attack you, but also his own sister!" said Conner. "This is a bigger twist than Galaxy Wars 5," said Ethan. Dr. O, Conner, and Kira all looked at him. "What?" said Ethan, "The main antagonist, the Emperor, tells the protagonist, the Alien Space Cowboy, that he's his father. One of the greatest plot twist in movie history." "Okay, whatever," said Conner. "Now we need a plan to handle Trent." "I'm at a standstill," said Dr. O, "the last reading with the White Ranger was when Elsa and Zeltrax captured him." "Well maybe Mesogog can do us all a favor and destroy him," said Conner. "Conner!" screamed Kira as she hit him. "What?" said Conner, "We're all thinking it, and can you show some hatred to the guy that tried to destroy you?"
Back at the Cyber Café….
Steven was waiting outside for Erica to return, "Okay man, when she comes back….tell her to go inside while you park the car….wait what if it takes forever to park the car and she leaves?" Just then, Stevens' car pulled up and Erica unlocked the doors. As Steven was entering the passenger car, "Okay, I'll let you go inside and….are you alright?" Steven saw Erica; she was pale and sweating bullets. "Yeah," said Erica. "I think I caught what Kira had. Ha-ha. " "You want to postpone, at least till you feel better?" "Nah, I'll be fine, I just need some water." "Are you sure?" "Positive, I'll wait inside," said Erica as she got out of the car. As Erica headed inside the Café she tossed the keys to Steven, 'Thanks," she Erica. Out of earshot Steven whispered, "You kept your end, so I kept mine, but I don't think the deal included getting sick germs in my car."
Near Anton and Trent's House…
Trent was walking towards the house, "Alright I've spent most of my time thinking of what the next step is and here's what I got: Can't trust Dad, Can't trust Kira…so can I at least trust my sister?" Trent was in front the house fighting whether or not to enter, "It's not like I got anywhere to go." Trent entered the house and immediately ran up the stairs. "Trent, get down here!" Anton walked to the stairs and him and Trent locked eyes. "Where were you, your late," said Anton. "Why do you care?" said Trent. "Because I'm your father and I have to know where you've been!" "Wrong question," said Trent. "I meant, why are you asking?" "What?" said Anton confused. "Don't you dare claim ignorance! After the White Ranger disappeared, I hid in the back of the lab! And guess who showed after your partners left!" "No…' whispered Anton. "You did DAD! I heard that whole conversation between you and that monster half of you or whatever it is! You're letting that monster come after me so it doesn't go after Erica!" "Trent you don't understand…."said Anton. "Leave me alone…" said Trent as he continued up the stairs. To break the silence, someone was singing outside the house-it was Erica singing in another language:
"itsu no hi mo kimi wo omou yo
dakishimeta kata no kanshoku
tokete kiete nakunaru mae ni
kimi ni ai ni iku yo"
There was a male voice with her, "You know I kinda see why you took an art class instead of a music class." They were both laughing at the joke. Anton was focused on Erica and her friend talking he didn't notice Trent going into his room until he slammed the door. "We finish this conversation later Tent!" Anton went outside to interrupt them. "Hi Anton," said Erica. Steven walked towards Anton and extended his hand. "Mr. Mercer, I'm Steven." Anton shook Steven hand, "Nice to meet you Steven, now, can you leave? I need to have a word with Erica." Steven sighed and released his hand. 'Right, well I'll see you tomorrow at school, Erica, see ya." Steven walked away from Anton and Erica and got into his car and drove away.
Erica sighed and walked into the house. Anton was right behind her and shut the door. "So Erica…did we ever have the curfew talk?" "Curfew Talk…?" "Okay, I'll take that as a no….Erica, what time is it?" "Umm….7:15pm?" "Starting tomorrow I want you home about 1 hour after you get dismissed." "What?" "Got it?" "C'mon, Anton, that's not fair, it's only my first day here, and I met someone." "So did I, I just met him." Anton smiled while Erica rolled her eyes. "Can't we at least compromise?" said Erica. "What kind of compromise?" "Fine, so I come home after school on weekdays, does that mean weekends are a loophole?" Anton sighed, "If I could, I wouldn't let you." "Fine, if you manage to come home on time every day this week, then on weekends you get no curfew." "Thank You!" Erica said before she turned around and went upstairs. Anthon was thinking as Erica was going up, "Why am I letting her get away with weekends? As Erica was walking up the stairs she thought, "Why aren't I fighting him on this stupid curfew, right, I'm the guest, and I'm too tired to argue. When Erica reached the top of the stairs, she looked right towards Trent's room. Trent was leaning in the doorway, "Well, well, isn't it little Miss. Perfect, how are you tonight?" "Trent, I've had a really long day, and I'm not in the mood." Erica started walking away from Trent when she turned around to face him. "By the way….how was your talk with Kira?" Trent laughed, "Oh you really want to know, huh? Okay, I'll tell you. She hates me. Plain and Simple. I followed your advice, I told her everything, and…she dumped me." Erica sighed, "Trent….I'm sorry." "You're sorry, are you kidding? DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU DID!" Trent huffed and went into his room. Erica went into her room and laid on her bed. "Great, I still feel sick…" Erica pulled out water bottle from her bag and drank some water. "What's so great about this water? I drank some at the construction site and I felt better then….and then at the Café….and then here…now."
The next morning….
Anton was in the middle of paperwork in his office when his alarm went off. "Time to drop Erica off at school…" Anton heard Trent and Erica coming down the stairs, 'I'll see you outside…' said Trent. Erica headed towards the kitchen, where Anton met her. "Do you want me to drop you two off?" "No, Steven's outside, he's giving us a ride," said Erica as she was stuffing water bottles in her bag. "Even Trent?" said Anton. "I heard the argument you two had last night." "Yes, even Trent. He knocked on my door this morning, told me I'm sorry and Can your boyfriend give me a lift? Anything wrong with that, Anton?" "No…"said Anton. As soon as Erica was done she left the kitchen and the house leaving Anton alone. "They did it," Anton murmured, "they isolated me."
After School…
"I can't believe how many empty water bottles are in here?" said Steven with Erica's open bag in his hands. Erica shrugged, "I still don't feel good, okay? Whatever I got from Kira must still be in my system." "Are you really going to use that excuse? Kira was fine today….we saw her in science class, remember?" "What's your issue with a half a dozen empty bottles in my bag?" "You could've just carried one and refilled it during the day!" "Ohhhh, yeah, I guess I could've done that," said Erica. "Well, that was a waste of five minutes," said Steven closing Erica's bag. "Do you want me to drive you back home?" "Nah, I'll walk home. Anton can't punish me if I spent the hour walking home." "Sounds like a plan, I'm in," said Steven. "You're in?" said Erica, "what does that mean? You want to walk with me all the way to where I'm staying….and then walk to your house?" Steven nodded. "Okay," said Erica. As they were walking together they were approached by the White Ranger. Steven put Erica behind him, "Is this the creep from yesterday?" "Yeah…it's him" said Erica. "I don't know what you're girlfriend told you, but she owes me a rematch," said the White Ranger. Erica smiled, "I did, didn't I." Steven turned around to face her, "If you accept his challenge, you're gonna be late for curfew, if your late for curfew, then we won't be able to go on our date on Saturday." "Listen buddy, I don't need you to get in the way of my fight, if you get involved I will attack with my full strength!" 'Relax Steven," said Erica as she walked towards the White Ranger, "I got him. I wasn't lying at lunch, I went toe-to-toe with this guy yesterday. I want to try my luck without interruption."
The White Ranger and Erica took fighting positions, "Erica don't get killed, I get the feeling Anton knows how to kill a man, and I don't want to be a victim" said Steven. On a nearby rooftop, Elsa and Zeltrax appeared from an Invisi-Portal. "You brought the scanner, Zeltrax?" "Yes, I have it here." "Good as soon as the battle heats up; scan both targets, I want to see what their real energy levels are."
End of Chapter Seven
Author Note:
First up I want to thank『IMITATION BLACK』歌ってみた【蛇足×バルシェ×clear】
When Erica was singing, it was part of this song; this title is from YouTube or search Imitation Black and the lyrics I got from: ., so if I'm wrong about the lyrics don't point it out. Also Galaxy Wars 5 is a movie reference, not an arcade reference.This story is not making any money so please don't sue me. I want to thank all my fans!