Normal POV

Three days later, at Antonio's apartment, Traci walks into the kitchen. Antonio sets a plate with their omelets on it down on the table.

"Morning, how is your ankle today?" Antonio asks.

"It's sore, but I must return to the Shiba House. I said that I'd be back in three days." Traci answers.

"Okay, do you want me to walk with you?" Antonio says.

"No, thank you, A-man, I'll be fine," Tracy says confidently.

"A-man," Antonio questioned, raising his eyebrow.

"Sorry, I'll come up with a better cute nickname when I ask you to be my boyfriend," Traci says.

Antonio walks over to her and kisses her on the cheek. "Are you asking me out?"

"Yes, I think we'd better eat before those omelets get cold," Traci says, blushing like a fool.

At the Shiba House, Mentor Ji and Jayden reveal that the new Power Discs can form the Battlewing. Jayden decides to keep the Tiger Disc. Mentor Ji gives the Swordfish Disc to Kevin. JI is about to tell them who gets the beetle disk when the front door opens. They look towards the hallway and see Traci walk in. She looks over at them.

"Hey guys," Traci says.

"Traci, why did you run away?" Mike asks.

"Didn't you find the note I wrote?" Traci asks.

"Yes, but why were the letters in the note written backward?" Mike asks.

"I was upset when I wrote it," Traci says.

"The note said we deserve a teammate who grew up in a loving home with two parents who loved you. What did you mean by that?" Kevin asks.

"My parents are divorced," Traci says.

"How old were you when it happened," Jayden asks.

"I was four, so my mom focused on finding us a place to live and a job to ensure that I had food and clothes to wear." Traci says, "I've only been training over the summer before my senior year instead of doing what a typical high school student would be during that time," 

"I'm impressed that you were able to master your symbol power in that short amount of time," Kevin says.

"Thanks. What are you guys doing ?" Traci says.

"We are about to find out who gets the beetle disk," Mike says.

Traci walks over to them and sits down in the extra chair. She takes off her book bag and sets it down next to her.

"Who gets the beetle disk?" Traci asks.

Jayden picks up the disk. He hands it to Traci. She slowly extends her right hand out to take it from him. After thinking about it for a second, Jayden watches her quickly put her hand back to her side.

"What's wrong, Traci? JI and I decided you were the best person to help Kevin and me pilot the Battlewing." Jayden says.

"I'm sorry, but I can't accept it. I ran away, and when I came back, you gave me a new power disk. It's like you're rewarding me for making a bad decision." Traci says.

"Traci, no one is mad at you for running away. You said that you would come back. You just needed some space to clear your mind about what happened." Ji says.

Mike quickly gets up from his chair and tries to grab the beetle disc."Since you're still hurt, I think I should hold onto the disc till your better."

Mia grabs his wrist and pulls him back down into his chair. "Slow down, Mike.

"Yeah, just because I'm hurt doesn't mean you get it," Traci argues.

"Yes, it does. You said that you didn't want it," Mike argues back.

"I never said that." Traci snaps.

"Yes, you did," Mike snaps.

Traci decides to end their argument. She extends her hand out again and takes the disc from Jayden. Mike gasps in disbelief as Jayden returns to his chair and sits down. The Red Ranger looks down at Traci's ankle. "Your ankle still looks swollen. Didn't Antonio offer to walk with you?"

"He did, but I wanted to see if I could make it back on my own," Traci says.

"Well, it's time for training," Ji says.

The team, except for Traci, leaves to change into their training gear. Ji and Traci watched them. Mike trains hard by himself while the others spar. Twenty minutes later, the group goes inside for lunch. Afterward, Traci goes to her room and sits down at the desk. The beetle disc fell out of Traci's hoodie pocket when she took out her morpher to call Antonio. It rolled out the door and stopped in front of Mike. He picks it up just as the gap sensor goes off.

Desperaino begins his attack on the city. The city is filled with rain that upsets the citizens. Green Ranger jokes that everyone has turned into Kevin. Desperaino reveals his plot to the Rangers. He blasts the Rangers to the ground. Blue and Green Rangers prepare to use their Discs. Mike fails to harness the Disc's power. Desperaino uses the opportunity to retreat.

Back at the Shiba House, Mentor Ji lectures Mike on his actions.

"I have one question how did you even get the disc?' Traci asks.

"I found it in the hallway outside your room," Mike answers.

"Why didn't you give it back to me?" Traci snaps.

"I just wanted to help you," Mike replies.

"How is stealing the disc helping me," Traci retorts.

"Mike, hand over your Samuraizer." Ji orders.

"Why," Mike says.

"One, you stole the disc that Ji trusted me with. Two, your selfish actions let the nighlok getaway, and not to mention the others could have gotten hurt." Traci says.

"I wasn't asking you," Mike shouts.

"I'm afraid Traci is right. You're not ready to be a samurai until you understand your actions' consequences." Ji says.

Mike uses Symbol Power to attack Mentor Ji. The leaves of plants in the pot behind Ji wrap around his walking staff. JI struggles to get it free. Traci tries to remain calm when she hears the pot smash as it hits the floor. She jumps and backs up into the corner.

Mike sets his Samuraizer down on his chair and picks up his jacket before leaving the room. "Whatever,"

The group's attention quickly turns to Traci when they hear her hyperventilating because of the flashbacks from the day her father got drunk at the house and hurt her so badly that she ended up in the hospital. They turn around to see her sitting in the corner, hugging her knees with her head in between them. Ji walks over to her. She slowly looks up. Instead of seeing JI's face Traci sees her father's.

"I'm sorry, please don't hurt me," Traci says wobbly.

Ji sees the look of absolute fear in her eyes as a few tears start to roll down her cheeks. As he gets closer to her, Traci quickly gets up and tries to run away. Her right ankle gives out, and she starts to feel dizzy, then falls backward. Ji catches her before she hits the floor. The other dash over to them. When her vision clears up enough, this time, she sees Ji's face.

"Mentor, I'm sorry," Traci whispers.

A few seconds later, everyone sees her face turn white before she faints. Jayden leaves and comes back with a bowl and damp rag. Ji lies Tracy down on the floor. He takes the damp rag from Jayden.

"Traci, wake up," He says, dabbing the rag on her face.

A minute later, Traci starts to wake up. Ji hands the rag back to Jayden, putting the bowl down on the coffee table. Ji carefully helps Traci to her feet.

"Are you okay?" Emily asks.

"I think so," Traci answers.

"Why did you freak out after the pot shattered when it hit the floor?" Kevin asks.

"When I was three and a half, my dad watched me while my mom was at work. I went into the kitchen and saw my father drinking even though my mom told him not to." Traci answers.

"Did he get mad and chase after you?" Kevin asks.

"Got mad - yes. Chased after me - no." Traci answers.

"Based on how bad that flashback was, he must have done something worse than just chasing after you," Jayden says.

"Yes, he picked me up by my shirt collar and carried me back to the living room. He ensured that either side of my head hit the wall along the way. He threw me towards the far back corner when we got to the living room. After he punched and kicked me a few times, he smashed the beer bottle in his hand." Traci answers.

"Did he use the shattered bottle to hurt you even more?" Emily gasps.

Traci nods.

"That's terrible," Mia gasps.

"I know, and no matter how hard I try, that memory won't go away," Traci says.

"That was a very traumatic event. I have a good friend that can help you talk about your feelings about what happened and help you move past it." Ji says.

"I've never liked spilling my emotions out to a stranger. I want this memory to go away and move on," Traci says.

"Good, I'll call Dr. Hernandez," Ji says.