Power Within: A Power Rangers Zeo fanfic
Plot: A three part story. Set between Hawaiian Zeo & Good as Gold in the Power Rangers Zeo series.
Jason experiences his Gold Ranger powers weakening as well as his life force, can Kat be able to help him see, in which despite loosing his powers all is not gone for good?
Author's Note: It's been a hell of a long time since seeing PRZ up until now, seeing it on Netflix. Tommy's heart has always been with Kim & since seeing Jason & Kat working together, made me realise that the story should have been with those two together.
Disclaimer: The Power Rangers Franchise, including Zeo is created by Haim Saban & Shuki Levy, who are responsible for this madness of my childhood! Lol!
Hope you all enjoy this! Especially those who ship. JasonXKatherine
Part 1: The Price of Power
"Shit! Not now!'
Mind splitting nausea hit Jason Lee Scott like a tidal wave as he rubbed his throbbing temples. He lurched over the lavatory in Angel Grove High's Men's bathroom, clasping a hand over his mouth.
I don't know how much more of this I can take.
Jason winced, he the former leader of the first Power Ranger team, who had fought against the many deadly foes of Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd and King Mondo of the Machine Empire, had been reduced to this mess, by his own powers.
Or someone else's powers.
These past few days had been a ritual of violent nauseating attacks that inflicted his body, draining his energy. Before that everything seemed fine, if not awesome once he had been entrusted the Gold Ranger Powers 'temporarily' by Trey, Lord of Triforia.
A temporary thing.
He began to recall that feeling, that rush of adrenaline, the sheer ecstasy of fighting death defyingly against the forces of evil. Piloting incredible vehicles called Zords.
He had felt it happen all over again, like a dream, when he first received his Red Ranger Powers, The Power of the mighty Tyrannosaurus Dinozord and the Red Dragon Thunderzord.
Only now, this dream, wielding such an incredible power unlike he had done before was coming to its end.
The Price of Power. He thought grimly.
Suddenly he felt as though his innards were on fire, which caused his body to spasm. He was on the verge of throwing up as another wave of dizziness struck him.
Jason noticed he was sweating profusely and was gasping for air. He listened from inside the cubicle. Good thing it was the end of the High School run.
He had to get out of here.
Katherine Hillard the Pink Zeo Ranger was walking with her best friend and fellow Zeo Ranger Tanya Sloan, after a long day of studying at Angel Grove High for the upcoming exams. Kat hoped that King Mondo as well as Prince Gasket wouldn't attempt to interfere whilst she and her friends were studying. It was the middle of summer and a beautiful time of year.
'So you heard the news?' Asked the bubbly Yellow Zeo ranger.
'Yeah.' replied Kat. 'Tommy got a letter from Kimberly, she'll be back after the exams.'
'Wow, I'll finally able to meet the first Pink Power Ranger!' Tanya beamed excitedly.
'You'll love her.'
It was the honest truth, she couldn't be more happy that Kimberly would be coming back after a whole year in Florida, pursuing her career in Gymnastics.
Kat held great admiration for her predecessor, for her fearlessness and passionate drive into following her dreams. She couldn't be more more happy for Tommy being reunited with Kimberly, only. . .
'Are you okay Kat?' Tanya broke into her thoughts.
'Oh, yeah, it's just I can't believe its happened all of a sudden, Kim coming back.'
Tanya could see that her friend was dealing with an inner conflict.
Kat had developed feelings for Tommy since this past year. Tanya then thought against pressing the subject.
'Hey have you seen Jason lately?' She asked Kat.
Katherine simply shook her head. 'I have seen him since earlier today, I hope he's alright.'
'He's been sapped of a lot of energy.' Tanya said. 'Zordon says there might be something wrong the Gold Ranger Powers.'
'I'm getting worried.' Kat sighed. 'I hope those powers aren't rejecting him.'
'Same here.' Tanya looked down to check on the books she carried.
'Oh crap!'
'What's wrong Tanya?'
'I left my sociology textbook back in my locker, I'm going to need it this weekend!'
the Yellow Zeo Ranger groaned. 'Hey you go ahead, I'll catch up with you and the other guys later okay?'
'Okay.' Kat answered.
'I just hope the school isn't closed!' Tanya said frantically as she jogged back to the campus.
Katherine sighed heavily. I knew it was a bad idea to fall for someone like Tommy.
He still cares for Kimberly, deeply so.
Forget it Kat, it was never meant to be.
She made her way through Angel Grove park, which was usually the quickest route back to her place. She kept her wits about, it's one thing to have strange people try to stalk a young woman on her own or even worse, having to deal with King Mondo's goons.
I wonder how Jason is? The thought came to her mind.
She walked down a pathway that was surrounded by trees. Kat then had felt her pulse quicken, by the slightest sound of the rustling of leaves.
Having being a Power Ranger and facing many dangers in her lifetime, was bound to have her senses heightened as well as her self awareness.
Jason. Katherine's thoughts drifted to the brave veteran ranger. He was such a presence with her and the gang. Such confidence and an expert fighter, he was such a great asset to the team.
She was completely blown away by his Martial Arts skills and grew to respect the former leader. They had fought together on numerous occasions and both helped to look for Tommy, when he had been captured and put under Gasket's control. He was so funny and charismatic too. That amazing smile of his.
Then reality hit her. After the exams, before the end of Term at Angel Grove High, was the Summer Ball. Tommy was bound to ask Kimberly to be his date. And Jason he would ask Emily.
What's the point? Who else would there be to go with?
A pained feeling took over as she realised there hasn't really been a guy who's asked her.
Suddenly came some rustling from nearby bushes, which snapped Kat to attention.
She prepared her fighting stance in case it was another of Mondo's Cog ambushes.
'Who's there?' She called out.
No answer.
Kat summoned the courage to move forward,then came a moan of someone in pain.
What if it's a trap? She prepared for the worst even if she was alone.
It was then a figure lurched from the bushes. Katherine gasped in horror as a young man fell to his knees.
Holy shit! Jason!
'Katherine.' He spoke weakly. 'I had to fin. . '
'Oh no, Jason!' Kat said alarmingly as she just caught the drained boy in her arms. Jason looked terrible as though the light that shone from him was burning out.
She used all her strength to lift him back to his feet. 'Whatever is happening to your power's, it's taking its toll on you! We must take you to Zordon!'
'No! Not now!' He spoke barely audible with whatever strength he had.
'I had to see you, you could help. .'
Kat couldn't believe what she heard as she made her way back to her place supporting Jason, before she felt him becoming limp. She prayed to God for him to stay with her.
'Hang on Jason!'
End of part 1:
A/N: This is my first PR fic, so anything I missed out or got my facts wrong, sorry about that. As my first note above said it's been a while since seeing the series, just getting my head around a few things!
I hope this first part was ok!