 Conner meets the lovely Krista who is trying to save a tree and is determined to woo her. She, on the other hand, is unimpressed and is almost disgusted by his insincerity. Shocked at being rejected and overwhelmed when Dr. Oliver tells him to believe in himself as a ranger, he reflects on his life and actions and wants to change. Conner is furious when Krista is taken prisoner by Zeltrax when he turns her tree into a monster. He pursues them and has to fight Zeltrax alone and rely on his inner strength to see him through.