Disclaimer: I do not own Power Rangers Dino Charge. This story is fan-made.

Everything felt different as Kendall made her way down into her lab. Perhaps it was because all ten Rangers were in town as opposed to the usual eight. With James back and ready to help the team, the Rangers had an extra set of hands and a little more power against Sledge, his crew and the dark energem. And Prince Phillip had recently arrived to a nearby hotel, waiting to be called. Perhaps, even, it was due to Sledge having returned. Or, even worse, Sledge had returned to Earth with enough strength in his to take on and defeat Lord Archanon and Singe in a quick battle, putting the dark energem in his possession. The dark energem was really all he needed to wipe out the Rangers.

Impending doom. That was the feeling that made Amber Beach, the museum, and her lab look very different. It was finally starting to sink in that the Rangers were looking at their final battle.

Kendall reached her lab and set her bag down. She started up her computers and took a look around her lab. She couldn't help the feeling that, soon, this would all be over. A part of her wished it wasn't true. As exhausting and nerve-wracking as her job was, it had also blessed her with the life she had now. She feared when that was over, the friends she had come to care for dearly would go their own way, leaving her with little more than what she started with.

With a sigh, she started to work on her weapon. It was a last resort and she hoped she wouldn't need it, but just in case she needed to be sure it was in full working order. It was her do or die weapon, and she really didn't feel like dying. As she began to work, she heard someone coming into the lab. It was a couple hours still before the museum opened, but Kendall had become accustomed to some of the Rangers showing up early for their shift in order to check up on her and her work in the lab. She was surprised when she heard Heckyl's voice ring in her ears.

"I don't know much about the way of life here on Earth," Heckyl stated. "But it has never occurred to me how impressive it is you've managed to keep this lab hidden from nearly everyone."

Kendall turned around to glare at Heckyl, though didn't find herself reaching for her Dino Chargers or morphers. Since she had split him from Snide, Heckyl had been almost harmless and insisting he wanted to do good. All the Rangers had a hard time believing him, Kendall included. However, she hadn't forgotten how he had saved Cammy and Serena. She was cautious around him, but she was willing to give him a little leeway as a thanks.

"What do you want?"

"Sledge and Poisandra are finally getting married," Heckyl stated. "In case you've been wondering why attacks have been slow, as of late."

"Congratulations," Kendall muttered. "I guess my invite was lost in the mail."

"After their wedding, they plan on destroying the Earth."

"They've been planning that for a while."

"Now Sledge has the dark energem to back him up," Heckyl reminded Kendall. "I suggest you take that flying purple dinosaur of yours, take everyone you love and find another planet to call home."

"It's a plesiosaur," Kendall corrected him. "It's not a dinosaur."

"That's not important," Heckyl clenched his fists and Kendall found herself slightly amused to know she was frustrating him. He was trying so hard to make amends for what he had done when he shared a body with Snide that she knew she could push his buttons without repercussion. After all, the worst thing that could happen was that Heckyl chose to attack her, and then she and the Rangers would have no reservations about destroying him for good. "I'm trying to help."

"By telling me the brute who previously tried to kill us is still trying to kill us."

"He's got the power now," Heckyl said. "I've seen the dark energem in action. I've seen the destruction it can cause. You need to believe me. I wasn't hatched from an egg, you know."

"You're sure of that?" Kendall asked but felt her heart go out to Heckyl, hearing that. She had never considered Heckyl had a family. She never considered there had ever been anyone who loved him or cared for him before, but after hearing that, she couldn't help but wonder who Heckyl had been before Snide. Did he have parents? Friends? A loved one?

"Kendall, I'm really trying to help you out here," Heckyl growled. "Snide is working with Sledge. All he's got to do is tell him where your base is and without notice, you could have Sledge and his whole army down here. Maybe when Cammy is around. And he won't hesitate to kill her.

Kendall glared at Heckyl for just mentioning Cammy's name, but she knew he had a point. Sledge could attack without notice and if he did and Cammy was still in town... Kendall couldn't bring herself to imagine what would happen.

"You and your team have made it clear you won't work with me," Heckyl said, "But... please, heed my warning. Get everyone you care about off this planet, before you come to regret it. I couldn't save my family. You can."

Kendall chose to consider Heckyl's warning. Cammy was too precious to risk and with Tracey and Anna back in town, everyone she every truly loved was in the line of fire. Her parents, her sister, her niece and her sister in-law were all in danger.

"Thank you," she said to Heckyl, who only gave her a short nod before he turned around and walked off. Kendall raced into Koda's caves and accidentally woke the sleeping caveman as she reached into the trunk she had long ago disguised as a rock to make him feel at home. She pulled out a large bag while Koda watched her curiously.

"What you doing?"

"Find the others, please," Kendall told Koda. "Tell them to do whatever they need to get their families as far out of the city as possible."

"How we do that?" Koda asked. Kendall took the bag and pulled out a stack of cash. Money meant very little to Koda, but since being thawed he had learned of its importance in the new world as well as its value. He knew Kendall had in her hand a small fortune.

"This should cover any travel expenses their families may have trying to get out of town," she said. "Shelby and Riley especially should consider getting their families away."

"But why?" Koda asked. "What happening?"

"We don't know when Sledge will attack," Kendall said. "And when he does, he's got the dark energem. The power it contains will be enough to easily destroy Amber Beach and all the neighbouring cities."

"Why I do this?" Koda asked. "You not going to help me?"

"I've got my own family to look after," Kendall said and put the money in Koda's hand. "Tyler's mother should be far enough away that the chaos won't reach her, but give Tyler and James some of the cash too, just in case. Chase's family and Prince Phillip's family are far enough away... I hope."

"Kendall..."

"Koda, just do it, okay," Kendall insisted.

"This lot of money."

"Money well spent if everyone is still alive," Kendall promised Koda. He nodded his head. Money meant little to him, but he knew its value. He knew Kendall was giving up a lot of hard work for the sake of her friends. He had to make sure it wasn't in vain. So he put the money in the pocket of his pants and hurried out of the lab to find his friends.

Meanwhile, Kendall took the bag, made sure everything she had packed was still inside and then rushed out of the lab. She had to get to her parents' house quick. Heckyl had done well to warn her. Sledge could attack at any moment.