So as I've mentioned before- I am typically a once shot writer, so I only now thought that I probably should have broken this story up into a series of stories.

But I'm going to be terrible and just keep going. Sorry everyone

Speaking of terrible- I am TERRIBLE at writing for Zordon. I tend to forget all about him, so I then have to go back and insert him in.

Anyway… hope you enjoy this chapter!


"Well?" Tommy asked.

Tanya looked at the scan and over to Billy, who was laying on the treatment table in the main chamber. It was hard to tell if he was just resting his eyes, or if he was actually asleep. The good news was, he didn't seem to be in pain.

Kim was leaning against a console near him, her arms crossed as she kept her attention on Billy. She didn't "hear" him, which made her realize he was asleep.

"There's an energy showing here," Tanya pointed to the screen in her hand.

Tommy glanced over her shoulder, seeing the image of Billy's heart, and almost a glow outlining it.

Alpha made his way over to look at the image himself.

"There seems to be a magical constraint around his heart," Alpha turned to a console and pressed a few buttons. "It is triggered by a rising heart rate that is related to emotions.

"So if he becomes upset, it'll hurt him again?" Kim asked.

"And you," Tommy reminded.

THAT DOES SEEM TO BE THE CASE, Zordon confirmed.

Adam pressed a few more buttons, "the good news is by using the energy signature on this spell, we are actually able to help track Helena. If she shows up, we'll be able to locate her immediately."

"We'll take the win where we can get it," Tommy said with a sigh. He walked over to Billy, studying him.

"So," Kim finally spoke up. "He has to stay calm?"

"He is the most level-headed person I know," Adam voiced.

"He is…" Tommy agreed, "But he's still a passionate person." Tommy thought back to all the times Billy had taken a stand, and how he always did what he could to protect the others.

Just then three flashes, in blue, pink and black, entered the chamber.

"We got here as soon as we could," Jason said, apologetically.

"How is he?" Kat asked.

"He's-" Tanya was cut off by Kim's gasp.

"He's waking up," the Twilight Ranger informed them.

Billy blinked and took in the scene around him.

Where..?

Kim placed her hand in his. You're safe, She reassured him. Back in the Power Chamber.

Right…you and Tommy found me in the park.

He started to sit up, and Tommy grabbed a hold of him to help him.

"Slowly," The Red Ranger advised.

"I'm alright," Billy told him, and gave a smile to his friend.

HOW ARE YOU FEELING, BILLY? Zordon asked him.

"Rested…" Billy replied.

"We found that Helena put a spell over your heart," Tanya filled him in. "If your heart rate goes up, it'll trigger a constraint."

"Which is why it feels like my ribs will break if I breathe too deeply," Billy placed a hand to his chest and rubbed it slightly. He stood up, and Tommy stepped aside to give him space, but kept an eye on him, just in case he wasn't steady.

"What happened when she attacked you?" Jason asked.

Billy looked around at the team and bit at his lower lip. "Well, that's just it. She didn't attack me. I was on my guard when she showed up, but she just talked at first. I was hoping she would give some more information…"

"Did she?" Rocky asked.

"Nothing we don't already know. She mentioned her other sisters. She made some of the usual threats," his eyes glanced quickly to Kim. "It was my own fault. I let my guard down and she got close enough. She said it would stop if I gave her my crystal."

"So what now?" Jason asked.

DUE TO THE SPELL THAT HELENA CAST ON BILLY, WE ARE NOW ABLE TO TRACK HER ENERGY SIGNATURE, Zordon informed the others.

"And I just found her location," Alpha told the group.

I ADVISE THAT BILLY AND TWO OF YOU GO TO CONFRONT HER. THIS WAY WE ARE PREPARED IN CASE MONDO ATTACKS.

"I'll go," Kim said quickly.

"No," Billy said sharply. His hand suddenly went to his chest, rubbing a sharp pain away.

"But-" Kim couldn't help but feel hurt.

"Helena made a point to threaten you," Billy informed her. "She was doing what she could to get a rise from me. If you are there, she'll be sure to target you."

"She'll use me against you," Kim realized, angrily. "Either you hurt yourself protecting me, or the spell hurts you when you get upset about it."

Billy nodded.

"I'll go," Kat volunteered.

"Me too," Rocky joined. Before anyone could say anything, he added, "I know there's a risk. But I have an idea on how I can resist her this time."

"I don't know man," Tommy still had his reservations.

Rocky looked from Tommy to Billy. "I can do this," he said, confidently. "Please."

Tommy turned to Billy. "It's your call," he conceded.

Billy smiled and nodded to Rocky, "Alright," he agreed.

VERY WELL, Zordon said. BILLY, KAT, AND ROCKY WILL GO TO CONFRONT HELENA. MAY THE POWER PROTECT YOU.

"Good luck guys," Tanya said.

"We'll hold down the fort," Jason promised.

"Go kick that witch's butt," Kim added.

They all gave a smile and a chuckle.

"Ready?" Billy asked the other two. They responded with a nod.

"It's morphin' time!"

-PR-

Purple, pink and blue flashed into a garden filled with purple flowers.

"Maybe it's a family color," Rocky suggested, placing his hand on one of the flowers.

"It is a color that used to be worn by important families," Billy noted.

"Well I think we have discovered how important this family is." Kat added.

"You have no idea how important we are," Helena said as she appeared. Her eyes landed on Billy, in his ranger form. She gave a smile, which appeared more like a sneer. "Did you come to give me my crystal?"

"No," Billy said simply, but firmly. He was keeping his breathing steady.

"Ugh," Helena let out a dramatic drop of her shoulders. "This is getting old."

"Well, you would know about old" Rocky shot at her.

Helena straighten immediately, her eyes flaring at the insult. "Why you-!" She made a fist.

"When I walk away today," Billy addressed her, "you do not follow. This is for the crystal. Loser accepts defeat." He walked closer to her and held out a hand. "Do we have an accord?"

Helena cocked her head in consideration. She took his hand, "we do." She immediately raised her other hand to cast on him, but he caught her by the wrist and pushed her back.

"Nice try," he stood in position.

Helena looked to the other two. "This is hardly fair."

"We are here to make sure you play fair," Kat explained.

"Very well," Helena turned to Billy.

She rushed towards him at great speed, which caused Rock and Kat to tense, but Billy's Midnight speed was a direct match for Helena.

They seemed to volley between blocks and both of them getting in hits. Helena letting out a spell and Billy dodging.

Finally it seems like one would land a hit, but Billy raised his hand and a shield seemed to appear. He looked at his hand.

That's good to know.

Kat and Rocky looked at each other. This seemed like it would never end.

Which Helena seemed to think as well, because she turned quickly sending out a blast of energy at Kat.

"Kat!" Rocky warned.

"No!" Billy called, the sharp pain in his chest indicating that he was no longer in control of his emotions.

The blast caught Kat in the shoulder and she dropped down.

Billy and Rocky rushed towards her, Billy reaching her first and dropping down. He was ignoring the tightness in his ribs.

Rocky stood between his friends and Helena, raising his hands at the ready.

"Are you OK?" Billy breathlessly asked Kat, pulling her into his arms.

She felt tired and her shoulder hurt, but otherwise she felt fine.

"I think so," she couldn't help but lean a bit into him.

Helena eyed them, seeing Billy's hand going to his own chest to rub at the soreness that he was feeling. A smile crept back onto her face. She stepped forward, but was stopped by Rocky, repositioning himself in front of her, blocking the other two.

"What a loyal friend you are," she said mockingly, placing a hand to her heart. She kissed her hand and blew at him. "Too bad that's going to change."

Rocky turned and faced Billy and Kat, putting his hands up.

Billy's chest tightened.

-PR-

"Kim, you're going to wear a hole into the floor."

The Twilight Ranger stopped her pacing, looking over to Tanya and Adam, who were sitting at a table, on the upper level in the youth center.

Jason and Tommy were sparring on the mats.

"I'm worried," Kim said, simply, as she walked over to the little railing that separated the two levels, and her from the couple.

"It's understandable," Tanya comforted. "But you're going to make yourself sick."

Kim started to nod, when suddenly she gripped her chest quickly. She let out a pained gasp and leaned forward.

"Kim!" Adam stood, and used his chair as a stool to help him jump over the railing and to her side.

Jason and Tommy looked over at the commotion and rushed towards them.

"I'm OK," she rasped out, leaning slightly into Adam. "Billy…"

"Is he-?" Tommy started, but was cut off by her hand raising for him to stop and the sharp shake of her head.

She needed to concentrate.

"He's upset. And feeling overwhelmed," she tried to focus.

"Do you know why?" Jason asked.

"This far I can't hear him. Just feel him."

Adam turned and lowered himself so he was at eye level with Kim.

"Can you focus enough to calm him?" Adam asked her softly. He saw hesitation in her eyes. "If you can feel him, there's a chance he could feel you."

"I'll try." She gave a nod and closed her eyes.

Billy I know you can't hear me, but please… focus on your breathing and calm down.

-PR-

Billy held onto Kat, protectively, in his arms, as he waited to see what Rocky would do.

He was fighting through the screaming pain in his chest and could feel his arms begin to weaken, but he was determined to keep Kat safe.

"Billy…" Kat winced, she could feel the slight tremble in his arms.

Suddenly Billy got a warm feeling that seemed to sooth the pain in his chest.

Kim.

He let go of Kat and stood up facing Rocky.

"I really don't want to fight you," he told his friend.

"You don't have to," Rocky said quickly, before turning a kick into Helena.

She cried out in surprise and pain as his foot connected.

"What? How?" She back up, and looked at them.

Rocky now stood side by side with Billy.

"Because I focused on a different kind of love," Rocky filled in the blanks. "The love I have for my friends."

"No more tricks," Billy demanded. "We finish this now."

"Fine," Helena said.

"Rocky stay with Kat," Billy instructed as he rushed forward again.

Rocky went back to Kat, and worked to help her stand. She leaned into him.

Helena and Billy were back at blocks and exchanged hits.

Finally Billy swiped her leg and stood over her, a magic blade forming in his arm and pointing down at her.

"Alright!" Helena cried out. "I yield! The crystal is yours…" she stood up brushing off her outfit. "Until one of my sisters comes for it. But it's more trouble than it is worth."

"And the spell you placed on me?" He demanded.

She waved her hand, "gone."

Billy walked back to his friends. Kat was now standing on his own.

"Well, Helena, I would say it's been a pleasure… but it absolutely hasn't been." He told her as he turned.

"Bye," Rocky gave a little wave and the three rangers teleported away.

Helena huffed and crossed her arms.

"Enjoy the parting gift," she muttered out loud to no one.

-PR-

Alpha had called the others, so when Billy, Kat and Rocky returned the whole team was waiting for them.

WELCOME BACK YOU THREE, Zordon acknowledged. I AM GLAD TO SED YOU VICTORIOUS.

"You did it!" Jason exclaimed.

The three demorphed and Kim rushed to give Billy a hug.

"One down, huh?" Tommy noted, giving Billy a pat on his shoulder when Kim released him.

Billy brought his hand up, resting it on Tommy's for a moment, appreciatively.

He turned his attention back to Kim.

"I felt you… I think. Helping me focus and calming me down."

Kim gave a little squeal and a clap. "Oh it worked! Thanks to Adam. He really helped me focus."

Adam flushed a bit at the praise.

Billy nodded his gratitude to the green ranger.

"So what happened?" Tommy asked.

"Helena started to play dirty," Rocky said with a snort.

"But two played that game," Kat nudged Rocky's shoulder. "Helena tried her control trick on Rocky, and he made us all think it worked for a moment."

Rocky looked over at Billy, "sorry if that caused any pain."

Billy shook his head and turned fully back to Rocky and Kat, "it's alright it all worked in the end. I'm just glad I had you both there with me."

They smiled back at him, but Billy caught Kat's expression faltering slightly.

"Kat?" Tanya noticed it too.

"Sorry, I just feel really tired…" Kat brought a hand up to the bridge of her nose when her legs suddenly gave way.

Billy reached quickly to catch her, Tommy coming at her other side to help.

The red ranger lifted her up in his arms.

"Ai, ai, ai!" Alpha reacted. He grabbed the scanner and brought it over to check Kat. "Katherine's energy is in a flux."

BILLY, ROCKY, DID SOMETHING HAPPEN THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THIS?

The two exchanged glances at each other. "When Helena started to lose, she shot some energy out at Kat first. She was hit," Rocky said.

"In her left scapula," Billy added.

"Let's get her to the medbay," Adam offered.

Tommy followed them out.

Billy let out a sigh.

Don't start beating yourself up, Kim's voice sounded off in his head.

He looked at her.

It's hard not to. Is me being a ranger really worth all of this?

-PR-

The park was relatively quiet at dusk.

A portal opened and a woman, dressed as if for battle, stepped through.

"Alright," she held a chain that held a stone at the end. "Where is the Midnight Crystal?"

The stone lifted up and pulled her in a direction.

"Perfect," she smiled.


BTW- My computer was SO determined to keep autocorrecting the "ai ai ai's" into "so" "AU" and "aim"

One down…4 more to go.

Who do you think showed up at the end?

Comments/reviews are always welcome. I know I'm not everybody's cup of tea (mostly because I'm actually coffee) but it's always good to see if I'm not jumping sharks too badly over here.