Shout Outs To:

White Time Ranger

TF Princess

Magnamaniac

Chapter 8

“Now that was the best time of my life!” Ransik’s voice rang out through the prison ship.

Nadira crossed her arms and Ransik smiled at her, “Don’t pout dearest the rangers getting captured was the second best time, my first was getting you as my child.”

Nadira beamed a happy smile in her father’s direction and Queen Bansheera snickered inwardly. That girl wasn’t smart but then again neither had her son Olympus and that probably meant villains shouldn’t spoil their children.

She had spoiled her son long ago before they had been imprisoned by that warrior and after she had returned that son of hers had failed time and time again, just like that good for nothing Diabolico.

She clenched her fists, when she ruled again he would pay for that beating he had given her so that cursed Red Ranger could escape. Not only that Diabolico had warned him what was about to happen.

Betrayal; it had a price and her betrayers would soon get theirs.

“Something wrong Queen Bansheera?” The voice belonged to Ransik.

“I’m glad we captured some of the rangers but the others are still out there.”

Ransik smiled, his blue eyes lighting up. “Don’t worry we’ll catch them.”

Dana walked in her eyes glowing, “I can lure that Red Ranger he seems to be quite concerned about me but my loyalty is to you.”

Bansheera smiled; “Yes you will lure him in and you’ll pay a price if you betray me.” She handed Dana the mirror that had been used to capture some of them. “Now go deposit them in one of the lower cell levels and bring this mirror back to me.”

Dana bowed; “As you command.”

“Dana you have to listen to me.”

Dana looked at the dark skinned ranger, “Why Green Ranger?”

Joel’s dark eyes bored into hers, “You are Dana Mitchell, you’re a doctor and the Pink Lightspeed Ranger; you fight for the side of good, you are under a spell.”

Dana giggled; “You’re entertaining for a captive.”

Kelsey broke in; “We’re best friends and you have a father and brother who love you very much. You also have Carter.”

“Who’s Carter?” Dana wondered why that name sounded familiar.

Kelsey looked into the glazed over eyes of her friend, “He’s the man you love; he’s the Red Lightspeed ranger.”

For one brief moment her eyes seemed to focus, like someone was actually home then filled with anger, “More lies!”

“Dana!” The three rangers; Kelsey, Trip, and Joel cried out her name but she had gone out of earshot.

Dana soon returned to Bansheera’s side; “I released them from the mirror like you showed me they are now confined.”

Queen Bansheera smiled; “Excellent you may go.”

After Dana left Ransik spoke, “Just out of curiosity how can she be released?”

Queen Bansheera produced another mirror, “This is the blocker of goodness and memories. I can control what that person remembers. It must be broken and the person can be brought back to normal if someone who means the most to them is there to talk them back to their old self. If the Red Ranger is destroyed she’ll be evil forever.”

The two villains laughed evilly.

The remaining Lightspeed and Time Force Rangers had returned to the clock tower and were met by Eric and Ryan. “Where’s Dana?” Ryan asked breathlessly.

“She’s…” Carter couldn’t say it.

“She’s under some sort of spell to make her think we’re the enemy.” Jen said. Even she winced in surprise when Ryan struck the table with his fist.

Wes touched his shoulder; “We’ll get her back along with Trip, Kelsey, and Joel.”

“Circuit scan all files you have for the Crystal of Neomia and that demon, find out what spell was cast on Dana.”

“I’m on it.” Immediately lights began to come to life on Circuit.

Jen and Wes were watching Carter, “We got our second chance.” Wes commented.

Jen took his hand; “We’ll give them theirs to. Go talk to him Wes.”

Wes soon stood by Carter, “We’ll get her back.”

Carter’s shoulders were slumped and his blue eyes held sorrow. “I failed her, I should’ve protected her.”

“Carter it wasn’t…”Carter spoke angrily before Wes could finish

“YES IT WAS!” He stormed out of the room and Wes began to go after him.

“Wes let him go.” Jen said.

Carter sat on the roof of the odd jobs building. ‘Someone help me figure this out.’

He closed his eyes and soon a fog came in and a figure stepped out, “Diabolico?”

The golden monster nodded he seemed to glow in the grayish haze. “The spell can be broken when her second mirror is broken.”

“What?”

“Queen Bansheera has a second mirror which can also become a necklace, the Pink Ranger is now wearing it, it must be broken and you must be there to help her back to her good self. Love and faith is the key.”

“If I fail?” Carter whispered.

“She’ll be evil forever.”

“Why are you helping me?”

“The queen needs to be stopped.” Diabolico’s face filled with hatred.

“How do I get Dana to even meet me alone?”

“Leave that to me.” The haze thickened and Carter found himself back on the roof overlooking the city.

“Hang on Dana, just hang on.”