"I am not unaware of the emotional attachments between my rangers." Zordon had said "These bonds are...of vital importance in the development of the team, and Tommy and Kimberley's was particularly intense, though there is potential for equally intense relationships." Billy had blushed at that comment. "Nonetheless, I must speak with Tommy and remind him that as leader of the Power Rangers he must learn to curb his actions."

Billy had nodded, surprised at the leniency of the verdict.Jamie sighed. "My name is Jamie Zedden. I'm the Purple Zeo Ranger of Earth, and my father was Lord Zedd," she replied, looking him in the eye.
          The man raised an eyebrow. "I have heard of you, my half-sister. I am Zarador."
          Jamie bowed. "Your Majesty." She did NOT kneel, a fact which did not go unnoticed by Zarador, who grinned.
          "I would appreciate it if you and your Rangers would accompany me back to the palace."
          "Of course," Jamie agreed. As the group headed back towards the Palace, Rocky asked the question on everyone's mind.
          "What happened back there, anyway?" He hesitated, contemplating his food. It was several moments before he answered, and she started eating while she waited for his response. It sometimes amused her that she could stump him like this at home when he had never once been at a loss in front of others. It was part of being an empath, she supposed, that he could be better with other people's feelings than with his own.

"I feel relieved," he said at last, looking up. "It is selfish, but you seem somehow--closer, now. But..." He paused again, studying her expression. "I worry that perhaps you have done this more for me than for yourself."

          "We are the bearers of the Elemental Blades, or at least those four which are in Zarakin possession," the woman accompanying Zarador replied. "I hold the Sword of Heart, Xaran owns the Sword of Wind, the Sword of Water belongs to Brador, and Marak is the owner of the Sword of Earth. When the four of us summoned our blades at the same time, it caused a chain reaction and your friend's blade reacted, being in close proximity."
          "Ah," Katarina replied. There wasn't really anything else to say.

Zordon had continued with his summation of their failure to find anything to work on. "It is a natural condition and embedded in the genetic level. The Morphin' and Zeo Powers supplement the natural healing processes of the body, they do not rewrite the genetic code - which is where this condition originates."

"We cannot be out of options yet! The healing capabilities of the Powers seemed like a logical place to start, there may be other ways." Billy said vehemently. He rubbed his eyes as they ached and burned with tiredness.