White Thunder

Note: This chapter is similar to the episode it's self.

Copy That

Conner sat in the lounge area of the cyber café deep in thought. He was staring out the window thinking about what had transpired in the last few days. He hadn't been able to deal with Kira's betrayal. The revelation of Kira sleeping his nemesis Trent made Conner wanna puke. He shook his angrily thinking back to her excuses. "I'm sorry I lied. I didn't mean for this to happen." Conner shook his head again. He hated the fact that she'd cover for him. He knew how she felt about Trent but he hated the fact that she was lying to them. He realized he didn't handle the situation well either. He called her a slut and gullible. She was. What he didn't know was that Trent had turned his back on Kira the night before. He continued replaying the events that unfolded last night.

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Hayley is wiping the counter watching every few seconds looking up long enough to watch Conner. She wondered what Conner was really thinking. What was his real reason for being upset with Kira? She suspected that Conner has had feelings for Kira and couldn't bring himself to tell her. He's mad because she has fallen for another guy Trent and may have lost his chance with her. Of course this pure speculation. Ethan was watching him to thinking the same thing Hayley was.

"What do you think is his problem?" Hayley asked deciding to speak.

"Besides the obvious?" Ethan asked. "I think he's has the hots for our little yellow ranger and hasn't been able to tell her. Now that Trent's in the picture, it's got the red ranger pissed."

"I thought it was because she lied to us about what was going on."

"Oh yeah. That to." Ethan said smirking. "Personally, I think my first theory is the right one."

"I swear sometimes I think we have esp." Hayley said smirking. She decided to check in with Conner. Ethan followed her to where Conner is seated on the sofa. "Hey Conner."

She said smiling. Conner barely looked at her.

"What's up bro?" Ethan asked.

"Just thinking." Conner said still frowning.

"About Kira?" Ethan asked.

"Is it that obvious?" Conner asked.

"Kind of." Hayley said.

"I still can't believe she lied to us about Trent. You know I could've lived with her saying it was another guy she was dating but Trent? I mean why did it have to be him?" Conner complained.

"Do I sense a hint of jealousy in that comment?" Ethan said smirking.

"What???? Dude, I can't believe you'd ask me that." Conner defended.

"Well that's what it sounds like to me." Ethan said.

"Are you jealous Conner?" Hayley asked him.

"No I'm not jealous of Trent. I hate the guy. I can't stand him." Conner said angrily.

"Let me ask you something, what if it were Devin Kira had been seeing?" Hayley asked.

"What??" Conner asked.

"What if Kira had lied about dating Devin, would you be as upset as you are now?" Hayley asked. Ethan watched Conner's reaction. He thought the question was a legitimate one. Conner had a look of confusion on his face. He didn't understand why she'd asked a question like this. As far as he knew, they should all be upset with Kira for lying.

"What does that have to with Kira lying to us?" Conner asked.

"Think about it, you're more pissed than I've seen you. I wonder if you're mad because Kira lied or because she's with Trent." Hayley asked.

"By the way, I was thinking the same thing to." Ethan added.

"Look, I don't have feelings for Kira in that way. She's my friend or was my friend. She betrayed us and you two are asking me if I love her?" Conner said angrily.

"I never mentioned love." Hayley said.

"Unbelievable." Conner said getting up and walking away from them. He knew Hayley was right. He did have feelings for Kira. He loved her and was upset that she would sleep with the enemy knowing what's at stake. He had to put on a poker face. A part of him felt bad for what he said to Kira. He couldn't help it. The painful words came out of him like a faucet. How would he get pass the betrayal? The better question was could he get pass the betrayal?

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Dr. Mercer watched Trent face off against several tryrannodrones. He was so strong and powerful. Trent was the same shy teen he has raised the last fifteen years. He watched finished off the last of the tryrannodrones before sitting down on the patio chair. Trent took a towel and wiped the sweat beads off his face.

"I need more competition." Trent snarled, having defeated a swarm of Tyrannodrones. He looked up at his father as he neared. "This is too easy. I wipe the floor with them every time."

"Yeah, I see that." Mercer nodded spotting the drones lying around the lawn, scattered. His son sat at a patio table, putting his feet up on it and staring at his Dino gem. "Look, son…this change that's happened in you. I don't like it."

"The White Dino gem's making me stronger every day. Soon no-one's going to be able to stop me, Dad." Trent grinned evilly. "Isn't that what you wanted?"

"No, it's not what I wanted, that's what Mesogog wants." His father sighed. Seeing his son frown, Mercer leaned forward, looking upset. "Look, we share the same mind, but…I hate what he's done to you."

"But you are Mesogog."

"Not by choice." Mercer replied, standing up and beginning to pace. "You know, my research on dinosaur DNA was bold. It was ground-breaking. I was sure I was on the verge of a whole new technology. One that would serve the betterment of mankind…but it was experimental. It was too risky to try on anyone but myself. I had no idea the effects would be so monstrous."

"But our plan to bring back the era of the dinosaurs." Trent protested. "It's all in our reach!"

"It's not my plan." Mercer sighed. "That's what I'm trying to tell you. This creature…Mesogog…has poisoned my mind. I never wanted this for you. Do you understand that?"

"Well, it's too late for that now, isn't it?" Trent snapped, getting up and walking away. Dr. Mercer grabbed Trent's arm. "What is it?" Trent snapped at him again.

"We're not done talking yet son." Dr. Mercer said. Trent turned to him. "We need to talk about you and Kira."

"What about us?"

"I overheard the two of you yesterday. The way you spoke to her was uncalled for." Dr. Mercer.

"Well I'm done with little miss yellow ranger. She's a stupid bitch who couldn't come to my side. She claimed to love me but all she did was turn her back on me. We're through." Trent said walking away from his father.

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Kira sat in her room thinking about what has taken place. Her life was a nightmare. Here she was the yellow ranger fighting against Messogog and his minions to keep him from destroying the earth allowing her self to fall for Trent who turns out to be the evil white ranger. Trent was so nice to her before becoming the white ranger. Since then things have changed. This wasn't what was bugging her. She was sad because she had broken the trust that bonded her, Conner and Ethan. She had also broken her trust that Dr. O and Hayley had in her. How could she repair the damage she has caused? She thought about that day in the museum with Trent. The fact that she had sex with him in that storage closet started this whole thing. It was no secret how she felt about Trent and it showed during their sexcapades. She thought Trent felt the same way about her but found out she was being played. She closed her eyes as the tears rolled down her cheeks. How could Trent use her trying to turn her against the others? Being the evil, Trent would've said anything to get what he wanted from her. Luckily Kira was smart enough not to turn against the others. She didn't know. All she knew was that the others were pissed at her. Especially Conner. She thought about his comments to her. His comments hurt her deeply but she knew he had a right to be angry with her. She had to make things right. But how?

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"Alright, creep!" Conner yelled as he, and Ethan arrived in a parking level of the town center, running up to Copyotter. "We're taking you down!"

"Oh yeah, says who?" The monster cackled.

"The Power Rangers, that's who!" Ethan yelled. Ethan got into a fighting stance ready to attack the monster.

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Still sitting at home thinking about her actions, Kira's cell phone rang. He recognized the number as Hayley's. She was reluctant to answer it but decides to fearing that her friends are in trouble.

"Hello." She answers.

"Are you still apart of this team Kira?" Hayley asked.

"Of course." Kira assured her.

"Conner and Ethan are in trouble and need your help. What are you going to do?" Hayley asked her.

"I'm gonna set things right." Kira said. "I'm on my way." Kira hung up with Hayley and ran out of her house.

Hayley smiled realizing that she was right about Kira all along. Kira was still on the side of good and would prove it by helping her friends.

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"Name's Copyotter! And here's a pepper for you!" The monster shouted, launching a huge version of the green vegetable at the Ranger of the same color. Kira showed up just time and instinctively summoned her Thundermax Saber, swinging at the enemy projectile and sending it right back like a baseball. It hit the monster and exploded.

"Sorry, I'm not supposed to have too many spicy foods." Kira stated. "Thanks anyway."

"Then how about some seafood!" Copyotter yelled, producing a shell. "This is what I call a shell-shock!" The monster said launching the shell, and many others, at the Rangers. Wielding their Thundermax Sabers, they knocked them all away. "You'll pay for that."

"Tricera Shield!" Ethan called, summoning his Power Weapon to hand.

"That's exactly what I was looking for!" The monster cackled, the machine in it's center glowing bright purple. "Now here's my secret power! Copy!" An exact copy of Ethan's weapon appeared in his hand. "Tricera Shield!"

"No way!" Ethan shook his head in disbelief, before a blast of blue energy hit him the stomach, knocking him to the ground.

"How did he do that?" Conner asked as she kneeled down next to Ethan.

"Don't know." Kira shook her head. "Guys, listen I'm sorry about everything. You have every right be mad at me. I want you to know that I'm with you all the way."

"You sure?" Conner asked her.

"Yeah, we may have to fight Trent and if you're with us, you fight him to. You ok with that?" Ethan asked.

"Yes." Kira said remembering Trent's hurtful words to her.

"Now it's on." Conner stated as he and Kira stepped up, pulling out their Power Weapons. "Tyranno Staff!"

"Ptera Grips!" Kira yelled.

"Copy!" The monster yelled again. Red and yellow weapons wound up in his fuzzy paws.

"That's cheating!" Conner yelled as the monster ran at her two friends, attacking them with their own weapons. Soon they too were on the ground.

"He's got our weapons, what else does he want?" Kira said.

"Copy!" The monster yelled, and when next it spoke, it sounded like Kira talking. "Hi! I'm the yellow Ranger! Aren't I cute?"

"Sweet!" Ethan's voice was clear of a huge smile under his helmet.

"That's my voice!" Kira gasped. Conner stood up, pulling her with him. "That's enough!"

"I agree." The monster said mockingly. "I have more important things to copy." And with that the monster ran off.

"How are we going to beat this guy?" Ethan asked.

"It's like any other day." Kira said. The three took off in the direction of the monster.

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"One of Zeltrax's freaks." Trent mused, beating up Copyotter before jumping away onto some nearby steps. "Maybe you'll be a challenge."

"Ah! Just the Ranger I was looking for!" The monster grins, the machine at it's core glowing bright purple as Trent's grip tightened on his Drago Sword. "Copy!"

Soon, a replica of the Sword was in Copyotter's grasp. "Sweet!"

"Hey!" Trent yelled.

"I'll be taking this," the monster chuckled. "Bye-bye!"And with that, the monster was gone in a flash of purple. Trent jumped down from his perch to where the monster had been standing, a frown etched across the features under his helmet. "What was that about?"

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"My laboratory." Mesogog hissed, regarding the trashed area in anger. He picked up a split bottle as Zeltrax watched him. "What has happened here, Zeltrax? Months of experiments, ruined! Who has done this?"

"I don't know master, it's horrible!" Zeltrax nodded, before something caught his eye and he bent down to pick up the white Ranger's Drago Sword from amidst the rubble. "The White Ranger's weapon. It couldn't have been…"

"I knew he couldn't he trusted." Mesogog said in anger.

"But, my lord, why would he betray you?"

"Because he wants all the power for himself…"

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Back at the lair, Dr. O allowed Kira to return giving the circumstances. Since she helped Conner and Ethan, she proved that she is still apart of their team.

"So Kira what happened that you decided to stay with the team?" Ethan asked. Dr. O, Hayley and Conner all stared at her wanting to know the answer to this question.

"You guys were right about him. He turned on me when I refused to join his side." Kira said lowering her eyes. "He wanted me to help him destroy you guys and I refused to do it so he turned on me."

"I'm sorry Kira." Dr. O said to her. He knew how she felt about Trent. "You did the right thing."

"Do you guys forgive me?" She asked knowing that she had broken their trust.

"I forgive you." Ethan said to her. He hugged her.

"So do I." Said Hayley. "Next time, please come and talk to me."

"I promise." Kira said smiling.

"I was never angry with you Kira just disappointed. You proved to us that you're still on our side so you're ok in my book." Dr. O said to her.

"Thanks Dr. O." Kira said. She looked over at Conner. "What about you?"

"What about me?" He asked her.

"Do you forgive me?"

"Of course I do." Conner said smiling. Kira gave him a huge hug. "I'm sorry about everything I said to you. No matter how angry I get, you didn't deserve that."

"Some of it I did but apology accepted." Kira said as they all smiled. Their reunion was interrupted by the alarms going off.

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"The signal's coming from right around here!" Ethan stated as he and the other rangers dismounted their Raptor Cycles near some woods.

"Where is he?" Conner frowned, scanning the forest.

"Looking for me?" Copyotter asked and they turned to see the creature standing there. "I was picking peppers!" A series of pepper projectiles were then launched at the Rangers, exploding one after another and sending the four teens to the ground.

"I am getting sick of you!" Kira said as she stood up.

"Careful!" Ethan warned. "Remember, he can copy our weapons!"

"Then how do we fight him?" Kira frowned.

"We close the head of the Z-Rex Blaster, he copies it, then fires it, and then it explodes!" Conner exclaimed. And the four pulled out their weapons.

"Are you done with your meeting over there?" Copyotter growled as the Rangers formed their blaster. Conner then leaned forward, closing the tip and pointing it at Copyotter. The monster yelled out 'Copy!' and after it's machine core glowed purple, the same weapon wound up in its arms.

"Didn't see that coming." Conner muttered before Copyotter fired at the Rangers with their own weapon, sending them to the ground.

Close by on the hill, Trent stood by the edge of the lake, rubbing his hands together in anticipation. "So I guess I get to fight the winner."

Suddenly a purple light appeared behind him and a claw struck out, latching onto his shoulder. He frowned, before being spun around and pulled through the invisiportal.

The Rangers stood up by the lake, and Copyotter readied the Z-Rex Blaster for another round.

"Alright, I can blast you again!" The monster yelled.

"I don't think so!" A morphed Tommy yelled, running up to the fight with his Brachio Staff in hand.

"Another one?" Copyotter frowned.

"Brachio Staff! Blade Strike!" Tommy yelled smashing the tip of his weapon into the ground and sending a shockwave of energy forward the knocks Copyotter away. Removing his weapon, he ran to the others.

"You shouldn't have done that." Ethan said as he helped Dr. O up. And before he could ask what she meant he turned, seeing that the monster was getting up, with a copy of the Brachio Staff in hand.

"How the heck did it?-" But Tommy was cut off when his own attack was mirrored. He, and the other Rangers were sent flying into the water again.

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"Traitor!" Mesogog hissed loudly, leaning over Trent as he woke, strapped to a chair.

"You'll regret double-crossing me!"

"Traitor?" Trent frowned. "What are you talking about?"

"You cannot be trusted," he stated simply, lowering a laser-needle closer to the unmorphed white Ranger, who paled in fear. "And there, you must be eliminated."

"No!" Trent shouted, shaking his head. "You're making a mistake!"

"Good-bye White Ranger." Mesogog hissed in delight, turning the laser on from a laptop. White light then began being sucked out of the Ranger's body as he twisted frantically.

"Dad, don't!" Trent yelled. "It's me! Trent! I'm your son!"

Mesogog ignored him, turning away.

"Dad…don't…please." Trent pleaded, his voice horse.

The dinosauric man hissed in frustration as his claws began to pulse bright orange, and before he knew it, he fell over, flashes of purple and orange light flooding his body. Soon, the lights faded, and Anton Mercer stood up shakily, running over to Trent.

"Trent!" He yelled jerking the laser away seconds before it went off, blasting into a computer console. It reflected off of this, and bounced around the lab eventually coming to hit Trent's Dino gem. "Trent!"

The White Ranger groaned, his eyes fluttering open slowly. "Are you alright?" Mercer asked undoing the straps holding his son to the chair.

"I'm…fine." Trent nodded. "I feel like my old self again."

"The explosion." Mercer said in awe, staring down at the bracelet on his son's wrist.

"The explosion must have shattered…the evil encoding of the white Dino Gem."

"So…does that mean there's no more White Ranger?" Trent asked hopefully.

"As far as I can tell." Mercer began, examining the gem. "The power is still active."

"Great." Trent said hesitantly. "What do I do with it now?"

"You can use it. You can use it however you choose." Suddenly Mercer falls to the ground on his knees, hissing in pain. Trent jumped off the chair, placing a hand on his father's shoulder. "Dad, what's wrong?"

"You have to get out of here." Mercer said wincing.

"No, I can help!"

"No! I'll find a way to stop this. Until I do, it's time for you to go and use your powers for something good. Go and help the other Rangers."

"The other Rangers?" Trent shook his head. "That's crazy! I can't fight against you!"

"I know you son, I know you'll do what you have to do." His father told him.

"I won't tell them your secret Dad." Trent promised, backing up. "I promise."

"Go!" Mercer yelled, and Trent ran off moments before his father's eyes began to glow red.

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"How's the dirt taste?" Copyotter taunted as the Rangers were thrown back onto the ground. Suddenly, a loud noise found their ears. "Huh?"

A white light blasted the monster aside, and Trent appeared, morphed, flying through the air on his white Dino ATV. He landed on the other side of the creature, getting off his ATV. Kira was shocked at his presence. Was he there to fight them again? If so she'd have to face her former lover.

"You look like you could use some help." He stated as the Rangers pushed themselves to their feet. He pulled out his Drago Sword, and sped forward, attacking Copyotter. Finally, he leapt through the air, attempting to strike the creature head-on.

Unfortunately, all he was met with was his own attack as Copyotter came crashing into him, running at super speed and striking him several times with a copy of his own weapon. The others watched in confusion.

"Whose side is he on now?" Ethan frowned.

"Who cares, at least the copycat is kicking someone else's butt." Conner said.

"Is that all you got?" Copyotter taunted, stepping closer to the downed white Ranger.

"Actually…no." Trent began, getting up. "Super Dino Mode!"

"What?!" Conner yelled. "No fair! He gets Super Dino Mode too?!"

"And I like it!" Trent grinned ducking as a laser blast thrown by Copyotter explodes around him, but he is unaffected.

"Bye now." The monster chuckled, only to gasp when Trent came flying out of the smoke towards him.

"We're not done yet!" Trent yelled, slamming into him and driving him backwards,

where he smashed him into a tree.

"But I thought we were on the same side!" Copyotter whined.

"Not anymore." Trent stated, blasting the monster with blue lightning that caused it to explode as he walked away.

"Trent?" Kira asked weakly, before mentally cursing herself for sounding so frail.

Apparently this translated well into a soft cry for help, as Conner stood protectively in front of her, glaring at Trent through his helmet as he gently took Kira's arm. "This another trick?" Conner demanded as anger and hatred bubbling beneath the surface.

Any responses were cut off by the sound of black and purple rain pelting down onto the remains of the Copyotter. The Rangers groaned glancing over to see the monster grow and grow until it reached building size.

"Aw, crud." The red Ranger muttered, wanting to finish this conversation now rather than later.

He didn't seem to have a choice however, as the Brachio lumbered into view, depositing their Zords nearby. Conner, Kira, and Ethan took one last confused and suspicious glance at Trent, before jumping away and into their Zords, forming the Thundersaurus Megazord.

"I know you can take this guy!" Tommy encouraged them before being knocked to the ground from Zeltrax, who had teleported in silently, ready to attack. Tommy rolled, landing on his back, and glared up at Mesogog's robotic henchman. "You again."

"I've been watching for this moment for a long time." Zeltrax growled, his fingers twitching on the hilt of his sword in anticipation. He raised the weapon, but before it can make contact with Tommy, Trent's Drago Sword comes into view, blocking the hit.

"Get back, Zeltrax!" Trent ordered.

"You!" Zeltrax cried angrily, before being kicked backwards to the ground.

"What's going on?" Tommy asked watching silently as Trent, and Zeltrax battled it out, until Trent ducked behind a tree when Zeltrax fired purple lightning in his direction.

"Okay, now I'm really confused." Before he knew it, Zeltrax was in front of him, knocking him back with a powerful slash of his sword, and landed at Tommy's feet. So Tommy went with the flow of things and attacked Zeltrax, only to be beaten backwards and thrown to the ground.

At least his moves left Trent enough time to recover, and the White Ranger got up, attacking Zeltrax again. Mid-way through their fight, he noticed Tommy in the back, and kicked Zeltrax towards him, allowing the Black Ranger to smash his enemy into the ground.

"You will pay dearly for that, traitor!" Zeltrax roared, looking up at the two Rangers as they stood together, before warping away in a flash of purple.

"You okay?" Trent asked, turning towards the Black Ranger.

"What do you want?"

"Power down!" Trent commanded, doing just that before starting towards his science teacher.

"Whoa, stop right there!"

"Dr. Oliver, you gotta listen to me…"

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"I wonder why Dr. Oliver wants us down here. Ethan asked as he, Conner and Kira walked down the steps that led from the house to the Ranger base. And in answer the saw Trent standing in the middle of the room.

"That's the answer." Conner said as the four dropped into fighting stances. "What the hell are you doing in my home Mercer?!" Conner demanded.

"And just how did you get in here?" Ethan growled.

"I let him in." Tommy revealed, spinning in his computer chair to face the teens.

"What? Dr. O how could you?" Ethan asked in the process giving Trent a furious and murderer glare. "After what he done to us. And to you?" He pointed at Trent as she continued to rant. "It's thanks to him, you can't demorph!"

Conner was bobbing his head up and down. "Yeah! He's.-"

"On our side now." Tommy finished.

"Why should we believe him now?" Conner questioned. "What reason has he given us?"

"He saved my life." Tommy stated.

Kira blinked. What? Her head snapped to Trent. "You saved Dr. O?"

"Yeah." Trent nodded, a slight smile coming to his lips. "I'm in control of the Dino gem now. I wanna use it to fight with you." He said as Kira didn't return his smile. She hadn't forgotten what he said to her.

"I wouldn't have brought him here if I didn't think he was telling the truth." Tommy told them. "But only you can decide whether or not you trust him."

"He has to prove his trustworthy to me?" Ethan huffed.

"And me." Conner added, still not liking the guy in white.

"Well, if Dr. Oliver's down with it, then I guess I'm onboard." Ethan nodded.

"Kira what about you?" Dr. Oliver asked.

Kira slowly nodded. "Whatever." She said then turning to leave the lair. Trent felt bad. He remembered what he had said to her. He treated her like a common whore messing with her head having sex with her and turning on her when she wouldn't help him destroy the others.

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After having cleaned all the megazords from top to bottom, Kira spent the next few days avoiding him. When in class, Trent would write he little love notes and Kira wouldn't respond. Trent knew he had hurt her deeply with what he said. He tried calling Kira at home to apologize. She wouldn't pick up. He decided to go to her house and talk to her there. He arrived there holding a bouquet of flowers. The truth was that Trent actually did have genuine feelings for Kira. The sex was a bonus but He truly loved her. He loved every moment with her but his evil side took over and he was different person. He thought about the horrible things he had said to her. Poor girl ran off crying. Her reaction to his presence today wasn't shocking. He realized Kira was keeping He rang the door bell. Mrs. Ford answered the door.

"My I help you?" She said politely.

"Good evening Mrs. Ford. I'm Trent Mercer. I am friend of Kira's from school. I was wondering if I could speak with her for a moment?" Trent said politely.

"Sure. Come in." Mrs. Ford said standing aside to let Trent in.

"Thank you Mrs. Ford."

"No problem. Wait here." The elder lady said heading upstairs to Kira's room. Moments later Kira emerged down the stairs.

"Hey beautiful." Trent said smiling. Kira didn't smile. Instead her arms were crossed over her chest. "How you doing?"

"Fine."

"You've been avoiding me in school."

"Didn't think you noticed. Besides, I thought you didn't talk to bitches like me?" She asked harshly.

"I know you're mad at me and you have every right to be. I'm so sorry I hurt you." Trent said to her. I was under the influence of the gem. Now that I have control over it, we can really be together."

"I don't know Trent." Kira said turning away from him.

"Do you honestly think that I could say those things to you and mean it?" He asked her. Kira thought about it for a second. The Trent she knew was a nice guy. The Trent that pretended to like her was the evil white ranger. "Kira, the truth is, those days we spent together was great for me. They were the best days of my life. It felt like I was my old self and could talk to you, be with you openly. It was the evil side of the white ranger who tried to get you to turn against the others. I would've never done that." He continued as Kira stared at him. She was beginning to believe him. "Kira, I don't want to lose you. Please forgive me." He asked showing her the flowers. Kira smiled.

"I forgive you." She said taking the roses from him.

"Come here you." Trent smiled lifting Kira off her feet and pulling her into a kiss. "I love you princess."

"I love you to." She said as they both kissed.

The End.