The following story is based on the abandoned Hexagon plan for Power Rangers - season 11 as originally envisioned by Amit Bhaumik. It was meant to be a follow up to Forever Red and tie together plot points from all ten previous seasons of Power Rangers. For more info on Hexagon, you can visit post/38658236644/hexagon and read all about it, why it never came to be and why it can only exist here in fan fiction. I felt I should make note of this so that credit can go where credit is due. Note: I neither own Power Rangers or any related characters. They are the property of Saban Brands.
"If there's one thing we should take away from this incident, it's that these threats have the ability to resurface and that we need to be ready to deal with them at a moment's notice. That's why I've gathered you here together today."
In a private meeting room in a nondescript office building in Los Angeles, Tommy Oliver addressed a small group of people. It had been a matter of days since the incident on the moon with the remaining generals of the Machine Empire and the event had taught him something: there is no escaping your past and no hiding from your destiny. He was now, and always would be, a Ranger. Many considered him the greatest Ranger and it was time he started acting like it, living up to the legacy that he had unknowingly fostered.
That was why he had gathered these people here today. He looked around the table at the allies assembled: Wesley Collins and Eric Meyers, leaders of the Silver Guardians, Captain Bill Mitchell and Angela Rawlings of Project Lightspeed, and his former teammates, Jason Lee Scott and Billy Cranston.
"What I'm proposing is a new team of Rangers, but different than we've done it before. It won't be just a handful of people against the universe anymore. I believe that if we pool our knowledge and resources together, the Rangers can become a proactive force for good, responding to threats before they cause the damage our previous enemies have been allowed to."
"What did you have in mind?" asked Captain Mitchell.
Tommy activated the projector and it began to display an image for a massive six-sided structure. "Welcome to the Hexagon, my proposed headquarters for the new Ranger Initiative. From here, I intend to train and monitor the next generation of Power Rangers, possibly all future generations of Rangers. No more isolated teams dealing with isolated threats. Our enemies have always been out to conquer the Earth so we show them that Earth is ready for anything they can throw at us."
"It's an interesting proposal, Tommy" Billy chimed in, "but where do we come into this?"
"All of you have something unique to offer this organization. Billy, you and Mrs. Rawlings are among the finest technical minds on the planet. I want you to head up the technical division of the organization and create the equipment our Rangers will need to face these threats. Wes, your father's company, combined with Project: Lightspeed can offer the resources we'll need to get started. Captain Mitchell has many connections within the government that can help us out. Wes and Eric have proven themselves as effective leaders who, along with Jason, can train our Rangers for action."
Everyone seemed to nod in approval, with the exception of Jason. Tommy continued to display slides as he further explained his proposal. Finally, the lights resumed in the room as he turned to the assembled group. "So that's the gist of it. You all have copies of the proposal if you want to look it over further or if you have any questions."
It was Wes who spoke first. "Well, I've heard all I need to. I like the idea of doing the same kind of work Eric and I have been doing on a larger scale. I'll have to talk it over with my father, but I think I can safely say we're in." Eric, seated next to Wes, nodded his approval.
"Lightspeed will be happy to donate any resources you need. Mrs. Rawlings and I are at your disposal, Mr. Oliver," replied Mitchell.
"Likewise," Billy added. "I'm excited to lend my expertise to this project. I'm already full of ideas on how we can improve Ranger tech." Tommy smiled at his old friend and the others, excited at the prospect of this new team.
"No."
Every eye in the room turned to Jason. He stared at Tommy with a stern look. "No what, Jase?" Tommy asked.
"No, I'm not in."
Tommy, a look of disappointment on his face, asked "Why not, man? I figured this would be right up your alley."
"Look, I like the idea of all of us working together and fighting the good fight, but you're talking about turning this into a military organization. I'm not down with that. I'm out." He stood up and walked towards the door. Before walking out, he added, "I hope you all know what you're getting yourselves into."
Tommy watched after him as he left. "Well, I can't say I'm not disappointed." turning to the others, he continued, "In any case, I have contingencies for this and I'm pleased to hear you're all on board. I have some arrangements to make and then we can begin. I'll be in touch with all of you directly."
Everyone left the room, excited about the new work they would be doing. Only Billy remained behind to speak with Tommy. "Without Jason, what next?"
"We need someone to train these new recruits. We need to find Ninjor. He's the key to everything."
"Okay, but are you sure about this?"
"I'm sure, Billy. The world needs us. Project: Hexagon is officially a go."
He and Billy left the building and headed out to start their new venture.
"Let's get to work."
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