Dino Thunder: Continuing the Legacy

Beneath the Surface

Disclaimer: I do not own Power Rangers. Only my OCs.

Chapter 9: Beneath the Surface

"Come on!" Ethan muttered as he typed viciously on his laptop. He sat at the table beside the other teens, who were trying to do their homework, playing video games, "Oh no you didn't! Eat laser, you intergalactic freak!" Conner, Kira and Andy exchanged irritated looks as he got louder and more annoying.

"Dude, do you mind?" Conner finally spoke up.

"Made it to level 12!" Ethan cheered, ignoring Conner.

Before the teens could do anything else, someone walked over to Ethan and turned off his laptop, "Hey! What are you doing?" he demanded, looking up.

"Hello." Zoey said, smiling.

"Um... hi." Ethan waved, nervous.

"You seem to be completely unconcerned of the people around you." She crossed her arms, "How about you be a little more considerate of the fact that your friends are trying to do their homework and quit being so rude."

"Yeah, dude, seriously. I can't even concentrate with you blowing up things in my ear," Conner told him, frustrated.

"But it took me three hours to get to that level," Ethan whined, starring at his black screen. Zoey just rolled her eyes and went back to the bar.

"Sorry, but I'm with them on this," Kira shrugged apologetically. "We've got a paper due tomorrow. And why aren't you working on yours?" she asked.

Ethan looked around at her, "Finished it last week. Trent and I jammed on them while you guys were being David Beckham and uh-"

"Oh don't even say it!"

He widened his eyes before turning back to his laptop, "Wasn't going to."

Kira glared at him before turning to Andy, "Aren't you working on the paper or did you finish it last week too?"

"Oh, no, I finished it two days ago." He shrugged, "I got a little behind, what with training my Bear and all. Otherwise, I would have finished it sooner."

"Then, what are you working on?" Conner asked, looking at paper.

"The History of Pai Zhuq." Andy leaned back and stretched, "Part of training is learning about it's history. In order for me to train with Jenna and Zoey and still go to high school, I have to complete these assigned papers and have them delivered by certain dates."

"What's the topic?" Zoey asked, handing him a smoothie.

"The Masters: Then and Now." He took a drink, "A comprehensive look at the difference in their styles, teachings and legacies."

"I like it." She smirked, "Can't wait to see how they compare it to mine from five years ago. It was a real page turner."

"Seriously?" He threw his hands up, "Just great."

"I know. Apparently, Master Mao uses it as part of his mandatory curriculum, now."

"Perfect." He muttered as his friends laughed.

"Hey, where's Trent?" Kira asked, looking around, "I thought he was working today."

"Hayley gave him the day off," Conner shrugged. "I think he's spending some quality time with his dad."

"As long as his dad stays the hell away from me." Zoey muttered, walking away.

Those others glanced at each other, knowing how true that was.