Over My Head
A tale of "What if?"

Tommy had been the only to go save Kira, how would that have affected how Dino Thunder formed. What if they ensured that Kira couldn't escape?

Note: I do not own Power Rangers Dino Thunder. I'm rewriting it though. I do not own "In Over My Head" by The Fray, I do love the song!
Timeline: A/U Day of the Dino Part Two

Everyone knows I'm in over my head
Over my head
There's eight seconds left in overtime
She's on your mind
She's on your mind
-In Over My Head by The Fray

"As hard as this may seem you two need to forget all about this, I'll find Kira." Doctor Thomas Oliver instructed Ethan James and Conner McKnight who had just informed him that not only had Kira Ford been kidnapped but also they had taken the Dino Gems that had gone missing from the Dino Lair.

"But Doctor O-" Ethan said, Conner had been to stunned by his words to move, especially when he cut off Ethan, which the older man seemed too kind to do.

"No buts Ethan, this is too dangerous for both of you. You don't even know what you've done by taking those gems, what this now means for your futures. I can't risk your lives by sending you out on a rescue mission when you two can't even get along on the way here! Kira is in grave danger right now and I know what she's up against, unlike you know I know to handle this, now please, go home and let me worry about Kira. When I get her back, I'll call you when I return, now go," Tommy stated coldly, he knew if Mesogog had his way, Kira would not be seen again.

"Doctor O!" Conner insisted, Tommy turned to face him and though Conner had known him for the span of two days he knew he crossed the line as fury consumed Tommy's features.

"Get out now," he hissed to the teens and by the time he uttered the word 'get' Ethan was already scampering up the stairs. Conner let out a sigh of disgust, he had higher hopes for his new teacher but now he didn't know what to think. Conner glared one last time and then sped for the stairs, disappearing in a flash of red.

Tommy crossed to the computer desk, a heavy sigh escaped his lips as he set down the Yellow Dino Gem, he had given Ethan back the dino gem, though he preferred to keep it since it made Ethan as well as Conner moving targets but now that the enemy had Kira, that would be their focus for the time being. I'm sorry this had to happen to you Kira, I just hope I can get to you in time he silently wished and prayed to the missing teenage girl who unbeknownst to her, would become the newest Yellow Power Ranger. He sat down in his chair and began to search for the invisible portals, knowing that was how Mesogog had gotten Kira so easily. He locked on the one on the entrance of Reefside High School, it was still open but not for long.

He headed upstairs and gathered some weapons, he had years of experience but he knew he himself could not take on Mesogog. After finding a tracker, which would pinpoint Kira's location through the gems powers running through her he made his way upstairs to his bedroom. He grabbed the weapons he was highly trained in, a Bokken sword and a weapon he hoped he would never have to retrieve. Hidden in a locked case in his room lay the sword of darkness, it no longer held dark powers but it was a weapon he knew he could count on, he just hoped he wouldn't have to use it. It reminded him too much of his evil roots as a Power Ranger, a past he would prefer to forget, but if it could help him save Kira, he would do whatever he had to do.

Meanwhile

On Mesogog's Island Fortress Mesogog watched as Kira Ford slept, her chest slowly rising and falling. He's eyes narrowed as he saw that she was unsecured and knew that if the Gem had bonded to her, she could easily escape his henchmen and he couldn't risk it.

"Elsa," he hissed, and within an instant she appeared at his side.

"Yes, my Lord?" the leather clad woman asked, she knew she was in trouble from the blank expression on his face, it was one thing to show anger but it was another to remain expressionless.

"Why is my prisoner not secure? Do you know how easily she could escape from you?" he asked, his voice expressionless as his face, causing her to shiver.

"I do not see her as a threat, My Lord," Elsa explained, and saw the small gem on the Dinosaur creature's head begin to glow. "But I see you prefer her tied down, I will do that immediately, I am sorry Lord Mesogog," she apologized, making her way to the girl who was beginning to wake as she finished tying her down.

"Get out you fool, prepare a cell for our guest, she will not be leaving for a while," Elsa bowed and made a quick exit, glad that she had not received a blow from the gem in his forehead. It caused her physical pain but knew that on a human it could effortlessly destroy their mind and hope he used it on the helpless girl that the drones managed to kidnap.

Kira woke and realized she couldn't move, she struggled but realized it was pointless. Then she realized a giant lizard was staring at her, which was creepy and imitating.

"Who the hell are you and what do you want with me?" she demanded, beginning to struggle again, momentarily forgetting it was useless.

"You have the gem," Mesogog said, Kira's eyebrows knitted together.

"Uhmm that rock thingy? I don't have it! I barely had it! You need to check with Ethan, he has it," Kira answered, wondering how she had ended up in what appeared to be a lab, a dark and creepy one.

"No? You lie…I can see it in your eyes," Kira cringed back as the lizard leaned closer.

"I do not! HEY! You don't even know me!" Kira yelled, struggling, against the table.

"No, but you will help me find the gems, you will help me bring back the reign of the Dinosaurs," Kira stared at him; she had no idea what was happening.

"No I won't! You can't make me do a damn thing!" Kira yelled struggling harder.

"Oh, to the contrary I can. I do have the power to break your mind, to destroy you, leaving you a vegetable, is that how you would like to spend the rest of your life? Why think of everything you'll never have…now be a good girl and tell me where your gem is," Kira could not believe what the giant lizard/dinosaur had just said to her and she almost cried because she didn't know and knew he would hurt her.

"Please, don't hurt me! I don't know where it is!" she yelled, and saw a small grin form on the monster's face.

"Wrong answer," he said softly and she saw a light shine down on her and her mind exploded with pain.