I am now on my way to training. I felt like going for a walk so I could clear my mind. Suddenly I felt someone's arms around my waist. I looked down and saw ... Chloe! I immediately got down on my knees and wrapped my arms around her. Chloe buried her face into my shoulder. "I've missed you, Isa." Chloe said into my shoulder.
"I missed you too. I actually miss everyone." I answered.
"Then why don't you come home?" Chloe asked.
"I can't honey. When the Hero League sees me at home, they are going to question me why I was gone and then I'll probably be watched more closely. And I can't leave, I have my responsibility here." I explained.
"What are you supposed to do here?" Chloe asked.
"Has Phoebe explained to everyone what I am?" I asked in a whisper.
"Power Ranger?" Chloe whispered.
"Indeed, that's the reason I can't get out of here." I said.
"What is that a Power Ranger?" Chloe asked.
"Actually they are superheroes without super powers but with cool weapons." I explained.
"Cool!" Chloe said.
"Chloe, do mom and dad know you're here?" I asked.
"Yes, they said I could go." Chloe said.
"Are you sure? Didn't you use your superpower to visit me without them knowing?" I asked to be sure.
"Yes I'm sure." Chloe replied. Then my phone rang.
"Hey." I answered when I answered.
"Bella, where are you?" Levi asked.
"I'm on my way to base. Why?" I answered.
"Because you should have been here already. We thought you were in trouble." Levi explained.
"There is no problem, but I have been delayed." I said while looking at Chloe. Chloe started to giggle when she saw me looking at her. I quickly put my finger in front of my mouth to signal that she should be quiet.
"What was that?" Levi asked.
"Nothing to worry about." I said. "Is it okay if I bring someone?" I asked while I looked at Chloe who nodded violently as a sign that she wanted to come along.
"Who do you want to take with you?" Levi asked.
"That's a surprise." I said laughing while I hung up. "Come on Chloe! I'm already late." I said to Chloe. I took her hand and started running to the base. When we arrived I first looked around the corner to see if the others were outside. The moment I wanted to continue walking I was stopped because Chloe had clung to my leg. "Chloe, you don't have to be nervous or shy. They're very nice." I reassured her. I picked her up and put her on my hip. Chloe nodded, but she still buried her face in my shoulder. "Sorry I'm late." I said as I walked up to them.
"Bella!" Levi shouted as soon as he approached me.
"Take it easy, nothing happened." I said to reassure him.
"We were worried. We thought something had happened because you were not on time and normally you are always here before the agreed time." He explained as he gave me a side hug.
"And someone was worse than the rest." Brody said referring to Levi. Levi turned and glared at him before letting go of me.
"Who is that?" Calvin asked while pointing to Chloe.
"Guys, this is my sister Chloe." I said as Chloe buried her face deeper into my shoulder.
"But her age is not consistent with her year of birth." Sarah said.
"It's different with superhero babies. For instance: when she was two months old, she was not physically two months old, she was three years old. it's normal for superhero babies to have these growth spurts until they turn five." I explained. "Anyway, are we going to train or not?" I asked as I put Chloe down.
"We are going to train. Bella we're going to train together." she said, getting into her fighting stance.
"I'll go easy." I said, smirking as I also got into my fighting stance. I charged at Sarah and swung as she deflected my blow. She flipped over me and attacked, but I leaned back and she missed. All of a sudden Chloe was standing next to me. "Chloe, we're training. Get out of the way before you get hit baby." I said to her before she teleported. I kicked Sarah's legs out from under her and pointed my blaster at her. I smirked as I helped her up. "Wow! You're good." Sarah told me, catching her breath.
"My father has been training me as a superhero since I was 6 years old. Later weapons were also added." I explained.
"What?! That's unfair! Dad won't start training me until I'm at least 10. He said that this morning." Chloe called.
"That's his choice." I said as I went under Sarah's arm making her miss me. "If it makes you feel better, Bily and Nora didn't start training at that age either." I said as I caught Sarah's fist and pushed her away. I threw a couple of hits towards Sarah, but she dodged them all. Just as I was about to kick her, Chloe teleported right in front of me. "Chloe, please stay out of the way. I don't want you to get hit." I said.
"But I want to spend time with you." Chloe said with a sad face. I looked at Sarah who nodded.
"Okay, what do you want to do?" I asked.
"I want you to sing to me." Chloe said enthusiastically.
"W-what?" I asked stuttering. "Chloe, you know I haven't been singing since that night." I said.
"Pleaseeee?" Chloe asked. I sighed but nodded.
"You're lucky my guitar is in the base." I said as soon as I took her hand and walked to the base. I picked up my guitar and sat down. "What do you want to hear?" I asked. Chloe shrugged. "Has mommy ever sang 'All is found' to you?" I asked. Chloe nodded enthusiastically. "Did you know Mommy used to sing that to me before going to sleep?" I asked.
"She does that to me too! Just like you used to do!" Chloe said enthusiastically. I started playing the tune on my guitar.
{Isabella}
Where the north wind meets the sea
There's a river full of memory
Sleep, my darling, safe and sound
For in this river all is found
In her waters, deep and true
Lie the answers and a path for you
Dive down deep into her sound
But not too far or you'll be drowned
Yes she will sing to those who'll hear
And in her song, all magic flows
But can you brave what you most fear?
Can you face what the river knows?
Where the north wind meets the sea
There's a mother full of memory
Come, my darling, homeward bound
When all is lost, then all is found.
Chloe clapped and cheered. "Why don't you sing anymore?" Chloe asked.
"I don't want to talk about it." I said quickly. There was a moment of silence until Chloe came up with an idea.
"Why don't you sing another song?" Chloe asked.
"Why would you want to hear another song?" I asked.
"Because you can sing very beautifully." Chloe replied.
"Would you like to hear a song that I wrote with Nova?" I asked. Chloe nodded enthusiastically.
"What is the song about?" Chloe asked.
"About being in love." I answered.
"Have you ever been in love?" Chloe asked.
"If it feels like the way Nova described it, then I think I'm in love." I answered.
"Who are you in love with?" Chloe asked.
"I'm not going to say that. But what I can tell you is that I almost always smile when he's around. Are you ready?" I said.
"I'm ready." Chloe said as I started to play the tune.
{Isabella}
Putting my defenses up
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If I ever did that, I think I'd have a heart attack
Never put my love out on the line
Never said yes to the right guy
Never had trouble getting what I want
But when it comes to you, I'm never good enough
When I don't care, I can play 'em like a Ken doll
Won't wash my hair, then make 'em bounce like a basketball
But you make me wanna act like a girl
Paint my nails and wear high heels
Yes, you make me so nervous that I just can't hold your hand
You make me glow
But I cover up, won't let it show
So I'm putting my defenses up
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If I ever did that, I think I'd have a heart attack
I think I'd have a heart attack
I think I'd have a heart attack
Never break a sweat for the other guys
When you come around, I get paralyzed
And every time I try to be myself
It comes out wrong like a cry for help
It's just not fair; pain's more trouble than love is worth
I gasp for air; it feels so good, but you know it hurts
But you make me wanna act like a girl
Paint my nails and wear perfume for you
Make me so nervous that I just can't hold your hand
You make me glow
But I cover up, won't let it show
So I'm putting my defenses up
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If I ever did that, I think I'd have a heart attack
I think I'd have a heart attack
I think I'd have a heart attack
The feelings got lost in my lungs
They're burning; I'd rather be numb (rather be numb)
And there's no one else to blame (no one else to blame)
So scared, I take off, and I run
I'm flying too close to the sun
And I burst into fla-fla-flames
You make me glow
But I cover up, won't let it show
So I'm putting my defenses up
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If I ever did that, I think I'd have a heart attack
I think I'd have a heart attack (heart attack)
I think I'd have a heart attack-tack
I think I'd have a heart attack (oh, I think I'd have a heart attack)
I think I'd have a heart attack
"I didn't know you could sing." Levi said as he entered the base.
"How much have you heard?" I asked him nervous as I put a lock of my hair behind my ear.
"I've heard the whole song." He replied.
"You saw him come in, didn't you? Is that why I had to sing another song?" I asked Chloe.
"Yes, I saw him come in and I thought if you heard it from someone else you might start singing again." Chloe explained.
"You know the reason why I don't sing anymore." I said.
"I know, but I saw how happy singing made you. And I also saw how you could cheer yourself up by singing. Since you stopped singing you are less happy." Chloe explained as she walked away. "I'll wait outside." Chloe said as she walked out of the base.
"You have a beautiful voice. Why don't you sing anymore?" Levi asked as he sat down next to me.
"That's because of my best friend Nova. We both loved making music and singing. If you needed us at school, you could always find us in the music room." I said while tears came to my eyes.
"You don't have to tell me if you don't want to." Levi said.
"No, it feels good to talk about it." I said with a smile. "I don't sing anymore because I lost her because of it." I said while putting my guitar away.
"How is that possible?" Levi asked.
"As I told you before, I was a Superhero in Hiddenville. Phoebe and I took turns patrolling. One day Phoebe asked me to take over her patrol and I said yes. That night I was in my room playing my guitar and singing when I realized that that night I had to patrol. When I realized that I immediately put on my superhero suit and started my patrol. I saw my best friend Nova being attacked by a criminal. And I saw her die right in front of my eyes. And it's all my fault. If I started my patrol on time, I could have saved her. " I said looking at my hands.
"It's not your fault." Levi said as he took my hands.
"If I hadn't been so obsessed with singing and playing guitar, I would never have been late on my patrol." I said with tears running down my cheeks.
"Listen to me, Bella. It wasn't your fault!" Levi said while squeezing my hands. I turned my head towards him. We looked into each other's eyes as he put his hand on my cheek and wiped my tears with his thumb. I smiled at him for a moment. I saw his eyes move from mine to my lips. My eyes did exactly the same and we both leaned in. Our lips touched and I felt sparks fly everywhere and my heart was beating like crazy. Our lips moved in sync. I felt happy and calm as we kissed and I didn't want it to end. When we pulled away I was confused about what just happened.
"Is it weird that I liked it? I understand if you didn't like it but I really like you. You make me feel crazy, but like the good kind of crazy and I just don't wanna ruin anything between us because you're my friend and-" I rattled but was interrupted by Levi kissing me again.
"You talk to much." Levi said when he pulled away. "I really like you too. From the moment I saw you I liked you as a friend but later I realized that I liked you more than just as a friend. So do you want to be my girlfriend?" Levi asked. Instead of answering I kissed him again.
"Is that an answer to your question?" I asked.
"Yes, it is." He answered as I laughed.
"I think I should talk to Chloe for a minute." I said to him while I got up. Levi nodded and got up too. He put his arm around my shoulder while I held onto his hand and we walked out of the base.
"Finally, there they are!" Preston said when we arrived.
"Okay, what have we missed?" Brody asked when he saw how we were walking. I ignored everyone and walked towards Chloe after letting go of Levi's hand. I saw that Chloe had tears in her eyes before she looked down. I got down on my knees in front of her. I put my finger under her chin and lifted her head so that she looked at me.
"I'm so sorry!" Chloe said.
"Chloe, listen to me." I tried but she ignored me.
"I shouldn't have done it. I know why you didn't sing and I shouldn't have forced it. And you have every right to be mad at me." Chloe said.
"Chloe, I'm not mad at you. I want to thank you." I said with a smile.
"Wait, what?" Chloe asked, confused.
"If you hadn't made Levi hear me sing, I might not have come over my guilt feeling for Nova's death at all." I explained as I hugged her. "Remember what you asked me just before I sang my 2nd song?" I asked her. She nodded on my shoulder. "I have my answer now." I said with a smile while looking at Levi.
"So you're not lying? I really did something right?" Chloe asked as we pulled away.
"Yes, thanks to you we are together now." I said. "Do you know what I'm missing?" I asked her.
"Our family?" Chloe asked.
"Yeah, but what I meant was your baby superpower." I said before I started tickling her causing her to start laughing. Then my phone rang. I looked at who called me and saw that it was Phoebe. "Hey Pheebs." I said when I answered.
"Do you know where Chloe is?" Phoebe asked.
"Why?" I asked looking at Chloe.
"Because she's not at home." Phoebe said.
"So she left without saying anything?" I asked while looking at Chloe.
"Yes. Would you like to join the search for Chloe?" Phoebe asked.
"That is not necessary, because she is here with me." I answered.
"Okay, I'll come pick her up." Phoebe said.
"No, Phoebe I will-" I said but was interrupted by Phoebe hanging up. "Chloe, why didn't you say nobody knew you were here?" I asked her.
"I thought you would send me back home." Chloe said.
"Oh honey, I never would." I said to her. "If you had said you wanted to come over, I could have arranged something with mom and dad." I added.
"Guys, there are buzz camms active downtown." Mick said.
"Okay, let's go there." Calvin said.
"Chloe, I want you to stay here." I said to her. She nodded and I kissed her forehead.
"Are you being careful?" Chloe asked.
"Always." I said as I walked towards the rest. "Let's go." I said. We all ran towards the coordinates Mick gave us. We ended up by a plaza where we saw the monster.
"Hello Rangers." Crusher said. "You're going down!" He shouted.
"There is only one that will be going down and that is you." I said.
"It's morphin time! Power Stars!" Brody exclaimed
"Lock-in! Ready! Ninja Spin!" We said as we morphed into Power Rangers. Crusher summoned some Kudabots and we started to fight off the Kudabots. I used my Star Blade to knock away a few Kudabots and kicked away some more. I then kicked another Kudabot away.
"Element Star Ninja Ice attack!" I said as an ice blast came out of my Star Blade and destroyed all of the Kudabots. When we had taken out all Kudabots, we started attacking Crusher. Suddenly I saw something appear in the corner of my eye. I turned my head and saw Chloe standing there. "Chloe?!" I asked surprised. Just as I was about to run to Chloe, a blast came past me and a second blast came past Chloe, almost hitting her. "Cover me!" I screamed.
"On it!" I heard Levi answer. I ran to Chloe and got her to safety.
"What are you doing here?" I asked.
"I wanted to help." Chloe replied.
"You do that by staying in the base. So go back and stay there." I recommended. She nodded and teleported away. I hit the side of my helmet. "Mick, don't lose sight of Chloe again." I said.
"Why?" Mick asked.
"Because she was standing next to me a few seconds ago. If I hadn't sent her away on time, she would have been hurt." I said. I quickly ran back to the rest with my super speed. "Okay, I don't mind you attacking me, but don't touch my family." I said furiously.
"Oh no! I'd watch out if I were you!" Brody said to Crusher.
"Element Star Ninja fire attack!" I said as I used fire mode and attacked Crusher knocking him away. "Element Star Ninja ice attack!" I said as I used ice mode to attack Crusher.
"Stop that!" Crusher complained
"Nice move Bella." Levi said.
"Thanks, now let me finish this." I said before I activated Steel Slash "Silver Ninja Strike Steel Slash Ninja Spin final attack!" I said as I used Steel Slash and struck the monster, making him fall and get destroyed while everyone else ran over to me. A few moments later a purple beam came down making a 30ft version of Crusher appear.
"Zord stars!" Brody said as we all ran our fingers down the blade.
"Lock-in, Activate, Ninja Spin!" we all said summoning our Zords.
"Ninja Steel Megazord combine." Brody said making our Zords combine. "Ninja Steel Megazord ready." Brody said once the Megazord was formed.
"Bull Rider Megazord combine! Ninja Spin!" Levi said. "Bull Rider Megazord ready." Levi said once the Bull Rider Megazord was formed.
"Ninja Master mode," we all said summoning the master mode.
"Ninja clone Star!" Brody said, looking at the star as he locked it into his sword. "Lock-in!" Brody yelled as more Megazords formed, surrounding the Crusher. All clones attacked Crusher. We hit Crusher a couple of times. But after a while, Crusher had disabled the clones.
"The clones didn't stop you but I will!" I yelled as I hopped out of the Megazord and Hawkeye Zord disengaged. The two of us flew towards the Crusher. "Lets get him, Hawkeye!"I said as we flew straight towards Crusher. We struck him twice. "Let's finish this!" I yelled as I looked at the Crusher.
"Rock storm guitar activate! Bull Rider Megazord rodeo rapid-fire final attack." Levi said.
"Ninja Master Blade ... Activate," Brody said activating the Master Blade. "Ninja Steel Megazord Slash Final Attack." Both Megazords sent a blast towards Stonedozer making him collapse and get destroyed. But just before Crusher was destroyed, he fired another blast at me. It didn't only hit my Zord, but my side as well. The force of the blast made me fall off my Zord. I grabbed my side in pain while demorphing.
"Bella!" Levi called out when he saw me lying on the ground running towards me. I groaned as he took my hand.
"What is going on?" Calvin asked as he and everyone else came our way. I gently took my hand off my side because I felt something wet. I looked at my hand and saw that it had a little bit of blood on it. I grabbed my side again and then tried to get up but once I got up my legs sagged. Luckily Levi caught me in time. Levi put my arm around his neck so that I could lean on him.
"We have to get to the base now." Sarah said.
"Bella, can you teleport us?" Hayley asked.
"No, if I do that while I'm injured, the chances that the wound will get worse or that I'll pass out are very high." I explained.
"Then we'll have to run." Preston said. The moment I wanted to start walking, my legs were lifted off the ground. While the rest ran to base, I was carried by Levi. When we arrived at the base, I was immediately placed on a table.
"Okay, what happened?" Mick asked while he cleaned my wound. I hissed in pain before answering.
"We were fighting giant Crusher and just before we destroyed him, he fired a blast at me and it caused the cut on my side." I explained.
"You would be careful." Chloe said.
"I was, but that blast came unexpectedly." I said to her.
"Isabella, I cleaned your wound and bandaged it. I'd be careful for the next few days." Mick said as Levi helped me up.
Not much later the others were training. I decided not to participate so that my wound wouldn't reopen. Suddenly I felt a hand on my shoulder. I took that wrist and threw that person over my shoulder so that it lay on the ground in front of me.
"What was that for?" Phoebe asked who was now lying on the floor.
"Sorry, reflexes." I apologized while helping her up.
"I'm coming to pick up Chloe." Phoebe said.
"Are you here with the Thunderbus?" I asked.
"What do you think? That I came on foot?" Phoebe said. I ran to the Thunderbus as quickly as possible, keyed in the password and entered.
"Are my improvements still working?" I asked.
"Yes. Glad we can turn off intruder mode with our fingerprint." Phoebe said.
"I'm happy with that too. I don't want to go through it again." I said. "And when is Dad going to change the password?" I asked while walking out.
"Why should he change the password?" Sarah asked who had now arrived at the bus with the rest.
Me and Phoebe looked at each other before answering. "Hanburger." we said at the same time.
"What about that?" Preston asked.
"That's the password." I said.
"Anyway, me and Chloe have to go." Phoebe said. I kissed Chloe on the forehead and hugged her.
"Will you be careful next time so you don't get hurt again?" Chloe asked.
"I will if you promise me that you are going to be honest about using your superpower without someone knowing." I said. Chloe nodded and walked over to Phoebe while I joined the rest. I saw Chloe wave to me from the window. I waved back as Levi put his arm around my shoulders.
"You're going to miss her, aren't you?" Levi asked.
"Of course, but I'm glad I saw her again." I said.
"That's the most important thing, that you are happy." Levi said before kissing my head.
"You still have something to explain!" Sarah said referring to how me and Levi walked out of the base as she and Hayley pulled me away from the group.
"Okay, we'll pack our things and I'll explain everything at home." I said. And when we got to my house I told them everything. From singing to Nova and from guilt feeling to the kiss.