Disclaimer: Everybody knows that I don't own the Power Rangers. I do own the Sword of Kismet. Kismet is another word for doom. I also own the character of the Morphin Mage. Lame name, I know, but what can I say?
Author's Note: Here is my revision of one of my best, most well-received stories. It's best if you read the first seven chapters of my Season 4 first, especially the last one.
BACK TO DINO
Chapter 1: Return of Scorpina
It was the day after the mid-summer dance was held at the Youth Center. Kimberly had left to return to Florida that morning. Lord Zedd and Rita Repulsa hadn't sent any monsters lately, but the Power Rangers knew that they would at any moment. Until then, they were enjoying themselves at the Youth Center. Adam and Rocky were sparring while Tommy was teaching his karate class, which included Jenny. Kat was teaching her ballet class while Aisha watched Adam and Rocky. Billy and Trini, who had surprised everyone by returning the Angel Grove the previous Saturday, were chatting.
"So, why did you decide to come home?" asked the Blue Ranger.
"Well, we didn't realize it when we first selected, but our stay in Switzerland was only supposed to last as long as it did," explained the former Yellow Ranger. "Once our initial term as ambassadors was up, were offered the option to go home or stay. The three of us enjoyed our time at the peace conference, we really did. We feel like we did a lot of good. But we were homesick, so we decided to leave."
"Then why didn't Jason and Zack come home?"
"Oh yeah, I almost forgot. The three of us were able to get part-time jobs while we were there. I was actually relieved that we were allowed to work while we were there. Sometimes, sitting at the conference table talking can get really boring. Anyway, we saved our money, and Jason and Zack decided they would travel Europe and do some sight-seeing for the rest of the summer. They've already talked to their parents about it and gotten the okay, so they plan to travel and come home in time for school."
"Have you told the others yet?" asked Billy.
"No," answered Trini. "I wanted to get reacquainted with my surroundings first." She then grinned and slowly took Billy's hand before adding, "And I wanted to get reacquainted with you. I've missed you."
Billy blushed at the feeling of Trini grabbing his hand. Finally, he responded, "As I have you."
At that moment, Kat and Tommy finished up their respective classes while the others dropped what they were doing. They all ordered drinks before joining Billy and Trini.
Meanwhile, at the Lunar Palace, Lord Zedd was sitting on his throne, tapping his talons on the armrest. Rita Repulsa screeched, "Zeddy, we need a plan to destroy the Power Rangers! Why are you just sitting there?"
"Will you shut up, Rita?" screamed Zedd in anger as he glowed red. "Can't you see I'm trying to think?"
All of a sudden, someone they didn't expect teleported into the throne room. Goldar and Rito Revolto had been in the room with their masters when it happened. Goldar's jaw dropped as he realized who it was. "Scorpina?"
"Scorpina, what are you doing here?" demanded Zedd. "You left my service after you failed to destroy the Rangers."
"Quite right, Lord Zedd," said Scorpina. "But I wish to aid you in your conquest of Earth once more. And to help you do that, I have returned bearing three gifts."
"Oh?" asked Zedd. "And what might these gifts be? And this had better be good!"
"Oh, trust me, it is," said the scorpion-woman with a smile. "Your first gift is this." She pulled out a sword. Zedd, Rita, and Goldar already knew that it wasn't her own sword. Rito had never worked with Scorpina before, so he just looked confused.
"That looks like just a sword to me," said Rito. Scorpina smiled again.
"A sword, yes. But, 'just a sword,' no. This is the Sword of Kismet."
"The Sword of Kismet?" asked Zedd in surprise. "How did you get that? I've spent the last 3000 years searching for that sword!"
"I came across it quite by accident, my lord," explained Scorpina as she told her story.
Flashback:
"After I left, I did some mercenary work. I had been hired by the space pirate Divatox in her plundering of the planet Triforia. She had spent centuries searching for the sword like you had. Divatox believed that if she could retrieve the Sword of Kismet, then it would enable her to destroy Trey, the Prince of Triforia, also known as the Gold Ranger. Of course, she hadn't told me or her minions about this.
Over the course of several months, we were able to wipe out the entire planet's population. Soon, all that was left was Trey, his soldiers, and a few villages. One day, we stormed the Royal Palace of Triforia. While Divatox's forces and I did battle with Trey's soldiers, she was able to sneak off. I noticed this and wondered why she wasn't fighting. After killing a Triforian soldier, I followed her. Soon enough, she entered a hidden room in the palace, using a map she had stolen.
I wasn't sure what she was looking for until I heard her say, 'Yes. The Sword of Kismet. After more than 700 years of searching, you are finally mine!'
Divatox reached for the Sword of Kismet, but I threw my own sword at her first. It went right into her back. When she collapsed, she turned to me. Her last words were, "Scorpina? You. . . traitor!"
With that, she died. I smiled and took the Sword of Kismet for myself.
End Flashback
"With that, I was able to easily dispose of Trey and his few remaining soldiers. I stabbed the Gold Ranger right through the stomach and dropped him into his own dungeon," finished Scorpina with a sinister smile.
With the story apparently finished, Zedd said, "Impressive story, Scorpina. But now that you have the sword, how do I know you won't betray me?"
"I couldn't harm you with this sword even if I wanted to," said Scorpina. "Let alone destroy you. According to legend, the Sword of Kismet can only be used against good. I can never harm an evil-doer. And I know first-hand that it is true."
"Really?" asked Zedd skeptically. "Prove it."
"Very well," said Scorpina. "Bring in one of your Putties."
"We no longer use Putties," said Rita. "Rito brought us some Tenga Warriors."
"Tengas?" asked Scorpina with slight surprise. "Very well, bring in one of the Tengas."
The Tengas were nearby. One of them said, "I'm not gonna let her just stab me, I don't care what the so-called legend says."
Suddenly, Scorpina threw the Sword of Kismet at the Tengas. It struck one, surprising them. But, just like Scorpina had said, it bounced right off. Once their shock wore off, the Tengas started cawing.
Zedd nodded at this. "Now that I know you can't usurp me with the sword, what are your other gifts."
"Ah, yes," said Scorpina. "I present your second gift: The new, improved Putty Patrol!"
Scorpina pointed her sword to a vacant spot in the throne room. There appeared Putties that looked like the ones Zedd once used, minus the "Z" spot. "Those look just like Zedd's old putties," said Rita. "Except there's no 'Z.'"
"How observant you are, my queen," said Scorpina. "During my spare time, I've been studying how to create stronger minions. As a result, these new Putties are faster, stronger, and much more difficult to defeat than any of your minions in the past."
Rito seemed offended by that. "Hey! Are you saying that they're stronger than the Tengas I gave Rita and Ed here?"
"That's Zedd, bone-brain!" yelled Zedd.
Scorpina chuckled to herself as she heard the evil lord correct Rita's idiotic brother. Finally, she said, "Yes, that is exactly what I'm saying."
"Oh yeah?" asked Rito skeptically. "Prove it!"
"I will," said Scorpina with a smile. Turning to Zedd, she asked, "May I?"
"Yes," answered her emperor. "I wish to see these things in action before I send them against the Rangers. Putties, Tengas, prepare for battle!"
Watching from the balcony of the palace, all the assembled villains watched as the Putties and Tengas gathered outside. "Now, fight!" ordered Zedd.
The Tengas cawed and charged the new Putties. Suddenly, some of the the Putties jumped into the air and drop-kicked some of the Tengas. Several more began brawling. The new Putties seemed to be able to fight as well as Tommy. After less than ten minutes, the Tengas were down, unable to stand from the beating they had taken. Victorious, the Putties turned to the balcony and bowed.
Nodding, Zedd said, "I am pleased with what I've seen, Scorpina."
"I knew you would be, my emperor," said Scorpina.
"So what's your third gift?" asked Rita.
"That will come in due time. But right now, may I request sending the new Putties to Earth? I would like to show the Rangers just what they are up against now."
"Very well, Scorpina," said Lord Zedd. "It's been a long time, but. . . send down the Putties!" With that, the new Putties teleported to Earth, Zedd, Rita, and their minions laughing.
TO BE CONTINUED