Disclaimer: No matter how much I wish it, Power Rangers does not belong to me, it belongs to Disney.
Timeline: This happens in Power Rangers Zeo, during and after "King For A Day"
Author's Notes: This story happens to be Tommy/Jason slash, which means these two extremely hot rangers are getting it on. If you can't handle that, turn back now. Otherwise, don't say I didn't warn you!
Chapter 1: Fighting Friends
Jason stood in arena surrounded by cheering cogs and monsters. Tommy stood in front of him. And he was approaching him menacingly.
"I don't want to fight you, Bro." Jason put his hands up, backing away.
"Then you will be destroyed, Gold Ranger. I, King of the Machine Empire, will rid the universe of the evil of Power Rangers forever!"
"We're not evil." This isn't going to work. He's got to see me. "Gold Ranger power down." He looked at Tommy again. "Look at me, man. I'm not evil. I'm your friend, Tommy. You've got to believe me!"
"No! I will not listen to any more of your lies!" Tommy dealt him a powerful kick to the stomach that sent him flying back into the forcefield. He felt a shock go through his body as he was thrown to the ground. "Now fight me, Gold Ranger. Fight me or die!"
Jason pulled himself to his feet. "I told you already, I'm not going to fight you. You're my friend."
The next thing he felt was a swift spin kick that sent him crashing back to the ground. Oh man. That's gonna hurt in the morning. He looked up at his attacker. "Please, Tommy, listen to me. Gasket's got you brainwashed, Bro. I'm not your enemy, he is! The Machine Empire is evil, the Power Rangers are the ones trying to protect innocents from being destroyed."
"Lies! I have seen the evil the Power Rangers have done in the universe. You bring destruction and death wherever you go. And I will put an end to it, forever!"
Jason struggled to his feet. "No, you're wrong. Come on Tommy, think! Remember who you are, who we are!"
He was rewarded by a firm punch to the temple. For a moment the world exploded in front of him, and just as he was taking a breath to clear it a fist flew at him from the other side. He collapsed to the ground, struggling to keep consciousness. I can't take much more of this without being morphed, and Tommy needs to keep seeing my face. Come on Jason, focus! "Please, Tommy, please believe me. I'm telling you the truth."
"Don't believe him, sire!" Gasket's voice permeated his haze. "He's trying to trick you. He wants to get you to join their side, to do the evil that they do!"
"No! I'm trying to get you to remember who you are!" Through his blurry vision he saw four colored flashes of light. The next thing he felt was a blaster at his chest. He heard Tommy's voice.
"Rangers! You have arrived just in time to see your friend pay for his evil deeds!"
"Tommy! No!" he heard Kat scream.
Breathing hard, he looked up at the red ranger. Damn I wish I could see his face. "Tommy, Bro, whatever happens here I want you to know…" He took a deep breath, wincing as a sharp pain hit him. "I love you. I love you, Tommy, and I always will."
He felt Tommy hesitate. "You…love me?" he whispered. Then he shook his head as if trying to clear it. He pulled away, turning to face the rest of the rangers. "I'll destroy you first!" He launched himself at them. Jason watched as they defended themselves, pleading with Tommy to believe them. Somehow Adam ended up at his side.
"Jason! Are you okay?"
"Just great." Pain was coursing through his body, and darkness was creeping into his vision. He grasped the green ranger's arms. "Please, Adam, help him remember who he is. Don't let Gasket destroy us like this."
"We won't, Jase. We'll find a way."
Jason nodded. Then, mercifully, he blacked out.