here's the other half of the story. I'm trying o write more. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Oh, yes. I spoke to you over the phone. I’m Haley,” Haley said standing up from the tabling and reaching out to shake Jezlyn’s hand. “When can you start?” “Today?” Jezlyn replied. “Good, follow me.” Haley made her way from behind the desk and led Jezlyn back up front. “Trent, could you show Jezlyn what to do?” “Sure,” he said standing behind the bar, handing someone their drink. “All you have to do is…” “Hey, Trent,” Conner called as he, Kira, and Ethan made their way in. “Oh, hey guys.” He then turned to Jezlyn. “Just one second.” He walked out from behind the counter and over to them. “What’s up?” “We’re going looking for the Orange Ranger,” Ethan whispered. “I thought Dr. O told you not to go looking for him.” He then looked at Conner. “Conner?” “We can’t just sit around forever, can we?” Conner replied. “Kira?” Trent asked, hoping she would side with him. “Sorry, Trent. They’re willing to help me get my gem back.” She sighed. “Besides, Trent, you have no room to talk. You told Conner not to and what did you do?” Ethan reminded Trent. “Ok, whatever. You’re doing this on your own.” Trent then turned around to walk away. “Oh, and I’ll… I’ll have to tell Dr. O.” “I thought he would help us,” Ethan said as they turned to leave. Conner stayed a moment, watching Trent as he showed Jezlyn what to do. “Looks like Trent has a girlfriend,” he said following them out. “Like this?” she asked, pouring the drink slowly. “Yeah,” he said standing back watching her. He chuckled a bit as she set the bottle down, and his smile turned to a frown. “What’s wrong?” “Oh, it’s nothing.” “I may not know you well, but I can always tell when someone is feeling bad. Is it your friends?” Trent looked at her and smiled, smirking a bit. “Yeah, sorta.” He breathed out deeply and pushed off the counter he was leaning on. “They’re doing something stupid and I can’t talk them out of it.” “Well,” she said, walking towards him. “It seems your friends can take care of themselves.” “Yeah, but…” he trailed off, then smiled. “I guess your right.” He glanced at the customer standing at the bar. “You going to serve him, or not?” She giggled and turned around. “What can I get you?” Trent watched as she helped the man, but he couldn’t help but think the way she moved and the way she talked seemed really familiar. He shrugged it off, grabbed a notepad, and made his way around to take orders. ~+~+~ Trent was showing Jezlyn around the town, not a week later. They were walking out of the Cyber Café, after work, holding hands. Conner, Ethan, and Kira where sitting a block away as they waked out. “You know, the Orange Ranger hasn’t showed up once since she moved here,” Conner said picking up a sandwich. “Yeah, what are you trying to say?” Kira asked. She eyed Conner as he took a bite of his sandwich. “Isn’t that a little odd,” Ethan said, before Conner could try, spitting out his sandwich. “Maybe the Orange Ranger’s hiding low. Trying to trick us into getting comfortable.” She looked at Trent and Jezlyn as they walked out of view. “Trent could have tried that when he was evil.” She had pulled her cup of coffee to her lips to muffle her voice. Trent and Jezlyn were walking towards the park. As they entered the park, Jezlyn turned to Trent. She smiled and turned away as he looked at her. Trent looked away from her, looking off to the side. As Jezlyn was about to say something, the Tyrannodrones showed up. Trent stepped in front of Jezlyn to protect her. “Watch out.” The Tyrannodrones circled them, swinging their spiked hands about. Trent was about to attack one, when another attacked him from the side, kicking him away from Jezlyn. He rolled to his back, hand to his side. Two Tyrannodrones grabbed Jezlyn as he climbed to his feet. He raced forward, knocking them away from Jezlyn. “Are you…” he started to ask as the Tyrannodrones grabbed him, pulling him away from her. He tensed up trying to pull his arms from their grasp, but got knocked in the stomach. “I’m fine Trent,” she said, standing with a Tyrannodrone at her side, “but you are not.” She morphed into the Orange Ranger. “Jezlyn…” he said, shocked. He was pushed to his knees by a punch to his stomach. “Why?” “Why? Because my Master orders it.” She eyed him, circling slowly. “And I’m sure, he’d love to see you again, Trent.” She nodded to the Tyrannodrones and they disappeared into an invisiportal. ~+~+~ “Have you guys seen Trent?” Dr. O asked as Kira, Ethan, and Conner walked down the stairs. “He was with Jezlyn,” Kira replied, flopping down on the couch. “I can’t find him on the computer. I lost him about an hour ago.” “That was when he left the Cyber Café with Jezlyn and headed to the park,” Conner said, sitting next to Kira. “Well, we can find Trent later,” Ethan said, looking at the screen. “The Orange Ranger’s back.” He looked at Dr. O, then back at the screen. “Uh, Dr. O. There’s Trent.” Dr. O glanced at the screen, the Orange Ranger standing in the middle of town, Tyrannodrones circling about. Among the Tyrannodrones, Trent was tied to a lamppost, a cloth about his mouth. “Come on, guys. Let’s go.” ~+~+~ “Hello, Rangers,” Jezlyn said as Conner, Ethan, and Dr. O raced up, morphed, Kira following behind. “Come to save your friend.” Trent snorted as Jezlyn walked towards them. “Hand him over,” Dr. O ordered, pulling the Bracio Staff out. “How about we make a little deal. Your gems… for his life.” She stopped in front of the Tyrannodrones. “Never,” Conner replied. “Then I guess he doesn’t mean that much to you.” “Wait,” Kira said, stepping forward as Jezlyn was about to order the Tyrannodrones to destroy Trent. “Trent means more to our team, than you could ever understand.” “What are you suggesting, Yellow Ranger?” “Kira,” Trent yelled, his voice muffled. The Tyrannodrone at his side pulled the spike on his hand up to Trent’s throat, hissing. “I’m not suggesting anything. I’m just saying, you could never understand how much Trent means to our team. We won’t give up, without a fight.” “Ready,” Conner said, looking at Ethan. “Super Dino Mode.” Conner, Ethan, and Dr. O went into Super Dino Mode. “Get them,” Jezlyn said, pointing at the Rangers. She walked over to Trent, removing the cloth from his mouth. “How many Rangers does it take to defeat me?” “You won’t get away with this, Jezlyn,” Trent snapped. She grabbed his jaw, shaking his head. “Wrong. Not only will I get away with this, but I’ll also have your friends Dino Gems by the time this is all over.” Trent jumped up, trying to kick her away, but she grabbed his leg, and grabbed his throat, slamming his knees into his chest. He gasped as she tightened her grip on his throat. “Now, now, Trent. Be good, and you’ll live.” She smacked his cheek softly, and then released him. Trent shrank down a bit, and sighed. The Tyrannodrones threw Conner, Ethan, and Dr. O back. Dr. O used his Bracio staff to fend off the Tyrannodrones, Conner used his Tyrano staff to fight off the Tyrannodrones, and Ethan used his Tricera shield to knock the Tyrannodrones away. Kira raced forward, trying to make her way to Trent. Jezlyn stepped before her, blocking her path. “Where are you going, Kira,” Jezlyn asked, pulling the Tigra Whip from her side, and snapping it before Kira. Kira stepped back startled, glancing at Trent. “Kira. Don’t,” Trent yelled. “Shut up,” Jezlyn yelled, snapping her whip back, it wrapping around Trent’s throat. “Hey,” Kira snapped, dashing forward and kicking Jezlyn in the head, knocking her to the side. “I’m your opponent, not him.” Kira dashed forward, grabbing Jezlyn by the arm, and flinging her away. Jezlyn rebounded, landing on her feet. She pulled the Drago sword out; cutting it threw the air, and sending the arrows at Kira. An arrow hit Kira, flinging her back. She landed on her back, doubling over, falling unconscious. Her legs hit the ground, rolling to her side. Jezlyn walked towards Trent, pulling the whip from his neck. “Leave her alone,” Trent cried as Jezlyn started to walk towards Kira. Jezlyn turned back around, pointing the Drago Sword at him. “You are in no position to give me orders.” She then proceeded to Kira, picking her up by the hair. She grabbed the back of Kira’s shirt, and flung her at the other rangers. Hitting them square on, she caused them to fall back. “What do you say now, Rangers? Hand over your gems and no one dies.” Conner and Ethan kneeled, holding onto Kira, Dr. O standing at their side. “I hate to say it, but I think we have to give up our Dino Gems.” “Dr. O! You can’t be serious,” Ethan squeaked. “We aren’t giving up without a fight,” Conner replied. “Rangers,” she called. Conner, Ethan, and Dr. O looked up at Jezlyn. She was holding Trent before her, the Drago Sword at his throat. “Last chance.” “Care to reconsider, Conner.” Dr. O stepped forward, demorphing. He pulled the gem from the band and stopped in front of Trent. “I’m sorry, Trent.” He handed the Gem to Jezlyn and walked away, backwards. Conner and Ethan looked at each other shocked. “Did he?” Ethan squeaked. “Yeah,” replied Conner at the same time. Dr. O stopped beside them, looking at Trent. “Go on, Conner.” Conner looked at him, shocked. “Do it, Conner.” “No,” Conner replied, unable to think. “I-I can’t.” “Power Down, Conner,” Dr. O ordered. “We can’t win, and you know it. Ethan.” Ethan powered down, but didn’t pull his gem away. “I won’t give up my Gem, Dr. O,” he replied. “Oh, please,” Jezlyn whined. She sliced the Drago Sword threw the air, and flung the arrows at Conner and Ethan. The Arrows hit Conner and Ethan in the chest, throwing them back. Conner demorphed, Ethan lying at his side. She threw Trent to the Tyrannodrones and walked over to Conner and Ethan. She pulled their gems away and looked at Dr. O. “My Master thanks you.” She then jumped into an invisiportal, followed by the Tyrannodrones taking Trent. “Dr. O,” Trent yelled as he was taken into the invisiportal. “Trent,” Dr. O yelled, running forward some. Conner and Ethan both climbed to their knees, griping their chests as Dr. O stopped. “She tricked us,” Conner said, looking at Dr. O. “Now we have no chance of defeating them.” “I’m sorry Conner. But some things are out of our control.” Dr. O looked back at them. ~+~+~ Appearing back in Mesogog’s lair, Jezlyn took Trent, leading him top Elsa. She rounded the corner and threw Trent to the ground. Trent landed slightly on his left arm, his hands still tied behind his back “You have caused my Master much trouble,” Elsa said stopping in front of Trent as he rolled onto his stomach. She kicked him in the side, rolling him onto his back. “But thanks to Jezlyn, and you,” she said placing her hands on her hips. Trent rolled his head to look at her, pain gritting his teeth, “my Master’s plan will now be fulfilled.” Zeltrax stepped forward, jerking Trent up. Trent stumbled for his footing, but before he could find it, he was shoved towards a chair. He stopped before the chair, turning to face them. He looked at Jezlyn as Zeltrax stepped towards him, grabbing his shoulder. “Jezlyn, please. Don’t let them do this,” he pleaded as Zeltrax pushed him into the chair and strapped him in. “Silence,” Elsa snapped, covering his mouth with a cloth. She looked up as Mesogog entered. “My Lord, everything is ready.” “Excellent,” he snarled. “Prepare the ray.” He walked around the chair holding Trent, glaring down at him. “Your time has come, traitor.” Trent looked up at him pleadingly. “Start the extraction!” Jezlyn watched as Elsa prepared to fire up the ray. She turned around as the extraction ray was fired on to Trent. Jezlyn slammed her eyes shut as Trent grunted in pain. As she turned back to face him, she felt her heart break inside her and realized she couldn’t let them do this. She pulled the whip from her side, and lashed it forward, catching it on the ray. Jerking it quickly, she pulled it towards her as she raced towards Trent. The ray bounced about the room, causing Zeltrax, Elsa, and Mesogog to dodge to the floor to avoid the ray. She hovered over Trent as the ray raced towards him, hitting her gem. She pulled the straps from him quickly, helped him up, and led him out of the lair. ~+~+~ Appearing in the woods, Jezlyn laid Trent down, taking the cloth from his mouth, her power gone. She untied his hands, laying him on his back gently. She stood up slowly, looking around to make sure the Tyrannodrones hadn’t followed her. Seeing that none had followed she sat beside Trent, running her fingers through his black hair. “I’m sorry Trent,” she said, tears streaking down her cheeks. She glanced up slowly as Dr. O, Conner, Ethan, and Kira raced towards her. “Get away from him,” Kira yelled. As she started to stand, Jezlyn felt Trent grip her wrist lightly. Kira raced forward, pulling Jezlyn away from Trent. “Stay away from him.” “I’m sorry,” she cried as Kira glared at her, tears streaming down her cheeks. “What did you do to him?” Kira stood up and tried to charge Jezlyn, but Conner held her back. “It was Elsa and Mesogog. They were trying to extract his life force.” She placed her face in her hands, slumped on the ground. “I tried.” Kira fought loose of Conner and raced to Jezlyn, smacking her hard. Jezlyn stumbled to the side as Kira screamed at her. “Why should we trust you?” Conner raced forward, grabbing her. “You were trying to kill him.” Conner pulled her back as Jezlyn placed her hands to one side and leaned over, crying. “Kira,” Ethan called, “let’s go.” Kira glared down at Jezlyn from Conner’s arms as Jezlyn leaned back up and stared at Kira. Tears streamed down her face as Ethan and Dr. O helped Trent find his footing. “Kira, I’m so sorry. I wish I could go back and change everything, but I can’t.” Kira then broke away from Conner and ran over to Dr. O. “I’m sorry, Trent!” She dropped her torso to the ground, shaking with tears, and jagged gasps of air. ~+~+~ “Jezlyn is telling the truth,” Trent said, sitting on the couch in the lair, a washcloth on his forehead. “How can you stick up for her? She tried to kill you,” Kira asked as Trent lay on the couch. “She saved my life, Kira. If she hadn’t changed at that moment, I wouldn’t be here,” Trent breathed out deeply. “How can you say she’s changed?” “I though you would understand,” Trent said, glaring slightly at Kira. “You stuck up for me… when I was lost.” Kira started to reply but he stopped her by raising his hand. “I just need you to trust me.” “How can we?” Ethan asked. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What do you think so far? Well let me know and if you have any ideas, just let me know and I might add them in.