🎶Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh🎶

"I should have been there. I should have seen it coming. How could I let this happen?"

🎶 We were caught today In the haze of your eyes🎶

A voice could be heard In the seclusion of the training room, as Antonio's emotions boiled over, his fists striking the training mat with raw, unbridled fury.

🎶We were so sure, We run, we hide in the moment 🎶

He muttered to himself, his voice tinged with self-condemnation. "I'm supposed to be the Gold Ranger, strong and vigilant. Instead, I let my guard down and put Jayden in danger."

🎶 And I am so afraid🎶

Mia and Emily, sensing Antonio's distress, made their way to the training room, their expressions a mix of sympathy and concern.

🎶My heart is empty unless I'm with you🎶

"Antonio, you can't blame yourself for what happened," Mia said gently, placing a comforting hand on his shoulder.

🎶How can I say I've always loved you?🎶

Antonio shook his head, his voice bitter and laced with sarcasm. "Easy for you to say, Mia. You weren't the one who failed to protect your best friend."

🎶Look at the stars, they shine when I'm with you🎶

Emily stepped forward, her eyes filled with empathy. "We're a team, Antonio. We face challenges together, and we support each other. Jayden wouldn't want you to carry this burden alone."

🎶And I'll be yours today🎶

Antonio’s resolve had crumbled like the walls of the Shiba House under an enemy's heavy siege. His self-doubt echoed through the empty training room, a stark contrast to the supportive words of his friends.

🎶Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh🎶

Antonio's frustration mounted, his tone sharp with self-directed criticism. "I'm not good enough, Emily. I'm not cut out for this. I can't keep risking Jayden's life because of my own wannabe samurai dreams."

🎶Can we fly away to a place where our dreams become so real?🎶

"Antonio, you can't blame yourself for what happened. We all face challenges, and this was one of them." Mia tried to reason cutting her hand on her fellow Ranger's shoulder but Antonio brushed it off.

🎶We can play all day time stands still🎶

Antonio's gaze flickered to the samurai morpher on his belt.

🎶if you just believe in me🎶

With a heavy sigh, he unclasped it and handed it to Mia. "Take this. I'm done. I can't bear the thought of putting Jayden in harm's way again. I won't be a part of that risk."

🎶Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh🎶

Antonio. We’re family,” Mia implored, her voice steady. “And families don’t let one of their own walk away when it’s clear they need each other the most.”

🎶My heart is empty unless I'm with you🎶

Antonio’s laugh was more of a scoff. “Family, huh? I don’t recall families putting each other in danger because one of them can’t tell a katana from a butter knife in battle.”

🎶Look at the stars, they shine when I'm with you🎶

Emily took a step forward, her own frustration bubbling to the surface. “That’s not fair, Antonio. We’ve all had our moments. Remember when Kevin got trapped in that Nighlok’s illusion? Or when I almost gave up my symbol power? We didn’t give up on each other.”

🎶How can I say I've always loved you?🎶

He glanced at the morpher, the weight of their words heavy on his chest. “Maybe I’m just the weak link then.”

🎶And I'll be yours today-ay-ay-ay🎶

Mia's eyes widened with disbelief as she accepted the morpher. "Antonio, you can't be serious. We need you, and Jayden needs you. Quitting won't solve anything."

🎶And I'll be yours today🎶

Antonio's resolve remained unyielding as he turned away, his voice tinged with bitterness. "I can't take that chance again. I won't."

🎶Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh🎶

Before anyone could protest, Antonio left the training room, his footsteps echoing down the corridor as he disappeared from sight.

🎶If you just can stay 🎶