The Power Within (Power Rangers FanFic)

I wrote this story way back in 1996. Enjoy!

Part One

She hesitated at the entrance to the Angel Grove Youth Club with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. She was excited at the prospect of meeting new friends, but what if she didn't? What if no one wanted to be her friend?

"Stop that Kitara!" she muttered to herself. "You came here for a purpose. Let's get that done and then see what happens."

Kitara took a firmer hold on the bag she was carrying and marched through the door. She was standing in what seemed the refreshment area. People sat at the counter drinking milkshakes, while other young people sat laughing and talking at small tables. She sighed. They all looked so together, so happy, so...so gorgeous!

Kitara had caught glimpse of a young guy teaching some sort of class. At the far end of the club was a floor of mats on which the class of children stood. As she moved closer, she could see that it was a martial arts class. But it wasn't the class she was looking at. The guy looked even better close up. Black hair framed a face which was serious and focused as he talked to the children. Dark, thoughtful eyes were intent on the move he was demonstrating. Kitara began to think that maybe he was too serious, but suddenly he smiled. The shy smile lit up his face, making those dark eyes sparkle.

"I've got to meet this guy!" she thought.

But how? She wasn't a shy girl, but she couldn't just walk up to him and start a conversation. She needed an excuse. Suddenly she laughed.

"Of course! How could I forget why I'm here, it's the perfect excuse!"

Smiling to herself, she put down her bag and waited for his class to end.

Adam bowed to his class of children. "That's all for today guys."

As they dispersed he smiled to himself, pleased with this morning's work. The kids had tried hard, and were improving rapidly. He brushed his black hair out of his eyes and started trying out a few new moves that Tommy had been showing him earlier. He finished, and was surprised to hear the sound of someone clapping. Startled, he whirled around and saw a beautiful girl walking towards him. She moved gracefully, and as she brushed her long black hair from her face he was greeted by a pair of large violet eyes. Her eyes were incredible! Blue within purple within lavender within mauve within...he could stare into those eyes for ever. Adam swallowed nervously, girls -especially this one- always made him tongue-tied.

"Hi, I'm Kitara." the girl said, smiling at him. "I'm new around here, and I was wondering if there were any Tae Kwon Do classes being taught at the youth club?"

"Yeah, sure" answered Adam, her smile and easy manner putting him at ease. "I teach them. Are you are a beginner?"

"No, I've been learning for about five years."

He saw his chance to get to know this girl better.

"Um, would you like to get a drink with me or something?" Adam asked shyly. Kitara smiled.

"Sure, love to." 

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On the moon, Zedd stalked the floor of his castle irritably.

"What is wrong, my lord?" ventured Goldar.

"I can sense power!" snapped Zedd.

"The power rangers..." began Goldar, but Zedd interrupted him.

"No you fool! If it was Zordon and his pesky power geeks I would know. This is different."

He stopped pacing abruptly and faced Goldar.