Dynamic Power Rangers

Chapter 5: Shining Song

Dr. Lark Walker glanced at Taylor Hicks. "I know you aren't entirely interested in the abilities of the Power Cards but I thought this one might interest you," she said and tapped her tablet, which she'd interfaced with the Lab's computer. A black part of the wall lit up; with a schematic of the Power Cards they use to access certain elemental attacks.

Tay raised his brows. "I gotta admit, that looks pretty cool," he commented as he read the name and intended use of the Card. He ignored it when she smirked at him. "Just because I acknowledge the fact that the Power Cards, by tapping power from the Morphing Grid, may be produce more power than I can using my ki doesn't mean I'm going to slack off on your training," he said.

Enrique Ramon ducked his head and pretended he wasn't trying not to laugh.

Lark shrugged it off. "Why would I have thought any differently?" she asked. This was a complete lie. She was just not getting it and they both knew it. The only difference is; he wasn't willing to give up and she was.

Taylor gave her an unbelieving look. "Think outside the box once in awhile," he said. "Anyhow, I have a shift. Don't want the new boss on my back," he said and patted his new sidearm.

Ram did snort with laughter. Considering Gregory Houston was the 'new boss', Taylor really had to mind his P's and Q's for awhile. Whistling, nonchalantly, he left the Lab.

Lark pursed her lips together. "Think outside the box. Like that's so easy," she grumbled under her breath. "What are you snickering at, Ramon? Get back to work," she snapped at him and left the Lab. Ram quickly ducked his head and went back to sorting through the alien programming, looking for bits of code that went together and made sense.

She was in high dudgeon as she passed the Infirmary and almost ran over Tempest Strong. "Oh, pardon me," she said.

Tempest took the opportunity and hooked her arm through Lark's. "No problem. Off to lunch? Let's go together," she suggested.

"I wasn't. I just wanted some air," she said.

"Then we'll grab it and eat outside," Tempest said easily.

Lark realized she had little choice. In a matter of minutes they had an assortment of dining room options spread out on a table made from the same unidentified white substance that made up almost everything on Sky Base. They said in the Citadel's courtyard. "Is this because I wouldn't go on a 'spa day' with you?" she asked.

Tempest looked at her askew. "Uh, no. I took Grace anyway. Have you seen her lately? Doesn't she look amazing? You missed out," she said with a smile.

Lark nodded politely. She hadn't noticed whatever it was Tempest was talking about. She tended not to observe people too closely. She was also quite inept at social niceties. And forget about small talk.

Tempe surveyed the other girl for a moment. She opened a veggie burrito and dug into it. They were quiet a moment. "Tell me a little about yourself," she prompted.

"Excuse me?" Lark asked, surprised.

"You know everything about me. School, jobs, psychological profile, medical history. The only thing I know about you is that you're name is Lark Walker and you're a doctor. Tell me," she prompted.

"Um, well. I was home schooled and graduated when I was twelve. I got have several degrees in Computer Sciences, Physics and Mathematics. Papa wanted to make sure I had a well rounded education so he also made sure I studied karate and earned a black belt. I started working for Astral Dynamics. I worked mostly with my father. This is the first project I've lead. It was because I figured out how to work the teleport device the archaeologists found on the mountain," she explained.