Title: Steel and Sunshine(Scott x Summer – Power Rangers RPM)--Summary:Scott, the strong and sometimes distant leader of the RPM Rangers, keeps his emotions locked away behind the demands of leadership. Summer, his bright and optimistic teammate, has always seen through the tough exterior. When a rogue Venjix bot threatens Corinth with a new, dangerous weapon, Scott finds himself in a race against time to stop it. As the danger grows, he realizes that keeping Summer at arm's length might cost him more than he's willing to lose.--Chapter 1: Walls of SteelScott Truman stood in the command center, staring at the screens in front of him. His fingers hovered over the controls, and though his posture was rigid and confident, inside, a storm of uncertainty brewed. The Venjix virus had already taken too much from the world, and now there was a new threat emerging in Corinth."Scott, are you okay?" Summer's voice echoed from behind him. He didn't turn to face her, his eyes fixed on the mission."I'm fine, Summer," Scott replied, keeping his tone cool and detached. "We've got a mission."Summer, however, wasn't so easily dismissed. Her bright, sunny personality had always been a foil to Scott's steely demeanor, and today, her intuition told her something wasn't right. She walked closer, crossing her arms and leaning against the console beside him."You've been like this for days," Summer said softly. "You're shutting us out, Scott. You're shutting me out."Scott clenched his jaw, the words a bit too close to the truth. He had always carried the burden of leadership on his own, refusing to lean on anyone—even those closest to him. But something about Summer's presence made it harder to keep up the facade."I'm not shutting anyone out," he muttered, his voice a little softer than he intended. "Just... focus on the mission, Summer."Her eyes softened, but she wasn't going to let him push her away. "You can't do it alone. You never have to. Not with me, not with the team."Scott remained silent, unwilling to admit the weight that had been slowly crushing him for weeks. It wasn't just the pressure of leading the team—it was everything. The constant battle against Venjix, the danger to his city, and the fears he buried deep inside. And then there was Summer. Beautiful, brave, and always there, no matter how distant he tried to be.He couldn't afford to care about her. Not like that. But every time she looked at him with that concern in her eyes, the walls he'd built around himself started to crack.--Chapter 2: Unseen ThreatsThe alarm blared, cutting through the tension between them. A new Venjix bot was detected, and it wasn't just a standard attack. This one had the ability to hack into Corinth's systems and shut down key defenses."We need to move fast," Scott said, his voice all business again.Summer didn't say a word, but she nodded, knowing this was Scott's way of coping. He had to focus on the task at hand, and she would follow him—just like always.The RPM team suited up, and within minutes, they were on their way to intercept the rogue Venjix bot. But as they raced through the city, Scott's mind wandered back to the conversation with Summer. Her unwavering faith in him, her constant brightness, was a light he had been resisting for so long.The fight was intense, with the Venjix bot proving to be more than a match for them. It was quick, agile, and had advanced weaponry capable of evading most of their attacks. Scott's leadership skills were put to the test, but something felt off. He was distracted—by the battle, by the nagging feeling in the back of his mind that he wasn't leading the way he should."Scott, focus!" Summer shouted as she leapt into action, using her agility to take down one of the bot's defense drones. "We've got this."The sight of Summer, her bright smile still managing to shine even under pressure, gave Scott the strength he needed. It wasn't just her fighting skills he admired—it was her ability to keep going, no matter the odds.And when the Venjix bot used a pulse weapon that knocked everyone back, Scott found himself rushing to Summer's side. She was lying on the ground, her suit sparking from the impact."Summer!" Scott's voice cracked as he knelt beside her, his hands searching for signs of life."I'm okay," she said, her voice weak but reassuring. "Just... just a little dizzy."Relief washed over him, but it was fleeting. The bot was still standing, its pulse weapon charging for another attack. Scott's thoughts raced—he couldn't lose her. Not like this."Summer, get back to the others," Scott said, his tone sharper than before. "We need a strategy."But Summer reached up, grabbing his hand before he could leave. "No, Scott," she whispered, her grip strong despite her condition. "We do this together. You don't have to do everything alone."For the first time in ages, Scott let himself acknowledge what had been growing inside him. He couldn't do this alone. Not with her. Not with anyone.--Chapter 3: The Truth Comes OutThey faced the rogue Venjix bot together, coordinating their moves and overcoming their doubts. With the help of their teammates, they were able to defeat the bot, but Scott couldn't shake the feeling that something had changed within him.Back at the base, as they celebrated their victory, Summer pulled him aside."I meant what I said, Scott. You don't have to shut me out." Her voice was gentle, but there was an edge of determination in it.Scott sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I know. It's just... I didn't want to put you in danger. You don't deserve to be caught up in my world."Summer's smile was tender but full of resolve. "But I choose to be in it, Scott. And I choose you. So let me in. Don't push me away."For the first time, Scott let his walls fall. He stepped closer to Summer, his heart pounding as he looked into her eyes—the eyes that had always seen him for who he truly was."I don't know what I would do without you," he confessed, his voice low.Summer reached up, her fingers brushing against his cheek. "You'll never have to find out."And in that moment, amidst the chaos and the danger that surrounded them, Scott realized that he had been wrong. He couldn't do this alone. He needed Summer—they needed each other.--Chapter 4: A New BeginningThe battle had been won, but there were many more to come. The world was still at war with Venjix, and Scott knew that he couldn't afford to let his guard down. But now, he had something more—someone more—to fight for.As they all stood together, looking out at the horizon, Scott couldn't help but smile. The storm was far from over, but with Summer by his side, he knew they could weather anything."I've got your back," Scott said quietly, turning to Summer."And I've got yours," she replied, her smile as bright as ever.Together, they would face whatever came next. And together, they would rise above the storms.--
The End.