Old Pai Zhua, New Tricks Chapter 1: Camille's Plan , A Long Vacation, a power rangers fanfic

Author's Note: I haven't decided if it will be serious yet, but there WILL be nods towards various shippings. I'll keep them mild for now until I decide what to do with them. So if you don't like it, don't read. Simple as that. (I ship DaiShi/Jarrod x Camille, Theo x Lily and Dom x Fran )

Camille walked through the halls of Dai Shi's temple, her hands clasped in front of her and her heels clicking nervously on the ground. As she approached the throne room, the doors creaked open slowly revealing the human vessel Jarrod sitting, eyeing the chameleon impatiently. She made her way to the center of the room and then knelt before him, her head bowed.

"Dai Shi." she said staring at the ground. "I know that the last plan... backfired."

She grimaced as Dai Shi let out a low, angry growl.

"But! I have a new plan! One that is SURE to work." she added quickly and softly. Dai Shi put a hand under his chin.

"I am listening."

Camille smiled and chose her words carefully. " I have found out that some information Jellica gave us before was wrong. She said that there were no more Pai Zhaq Masters left on earth... She lied."

"Oh?" Dai Shi said, a hint of interest peaking in his voice.

"Yes, my Lord. It turns out that there are hidden sectors of Pai Zhaq that have other Masters guiding them."

"That's all very informative." General Snapper said annoyed from his position behind her. "But if the Power Rangers find them they will grow even stronger!"

"That is why I propose.." Camille said glaring at him from her position on the floor, annoyed, her voice raising slightly. "That we get to them first and capture them and their students. If we can convince them to side with us, then our army will become more powerful than ever!"

"How are you supposed to get them to join us?" General Whiger asked skeptical.

"We make them... an offer they can't refuse."

"And if you can't convince them all to join us, what then?" Scorcher yelled angrily, obvious disbelief in his voice. Camille smirked.

"Then we take their animal spirits and keep them for fear instead. Either way, our army will grow stronger!"

Dai Shi smiled evily. "It's brilliant!"

Camille looked up at him from under her thick eyelashes.

"If this plan works, you will be rewarded greatly!"

"Thank you, Master. There are two sectors that I found. One in the Mountains, and one in the woods near the river."

"Very good. General Scorch!" Dai Shi yelled.

"Yes, Master?" he said, he and the other two Generals kneeling before him beside Camille. "As you're final test of loyalty, I want you to go with General Whiger to the Mountains. I want you to capture all of the Pai Zhaq that reside there. General Snapper, you and Camille will go to the Woods to do the same."

Snapper looked like he was going to protest, but he bowed his head.

"As you command, my Lord."

Camille smirked.

"Now go. And do not fail me again!"

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"Welcome to Jungle Karma Piz-" Casey chimed, turning as he heard the door open behind him. "-za." he finished, his face falling.

"Sorry, Case, just me." Theo said turning his hands up, shrugging. "Slow day?" he asked, sitting at the counter. Casey groaned.

"More like slow month!" Fran looked over at him smiling.

"Oh, come on. It's not so bad." she perked up from the side. "It's actually doing pretty well."

"This…" Casey said motioning to the smathering of people around the restaurant "is doing well? You're kidding, right? There's nothing to do! The foods all stocked, the entire place is clean from top to bottom, and the lunch rush just finished." he said grumpily.

"And you complain there's too much to do when we're not here…"

"Hey!" Fran said putting her hands on her hips. "There aren't always six people working here! I'm normally all by myself! Besides, half those things wouldn't be done already if you hadn't come in early today and finished them," Dom looked up from his book in the corner of the pizzeria.

"Yeah, Case, lay off." he said. Casey sighed.

"Sorry Fran. I guess I'm just a little... edgy lately." he lowered his voice. "The last Rinshi to attack was that one that came to the loft last month. You know, to fix the TVs? And we didn't even have to physically fight. I feel like... it was just a diversion. What if Dai Shi is up to something horrible? And I'm just sitting around doing nothing!"

Fran frowned. "I'm sorry Casey. I didn't mean the crack about six people working here. It's great to have some company around for once." She smiled genuinely, bunching her shoulders up then sighing.

"And that company is driving MY Company right into the ground." RJ joked coming out of the kitchen. "I never thought I would be paying so many different employees." he said. "And one at three times the normal salary."

Theo and Casey laughed nervously. "Sorry about that again, RJ."

"Well... how about you make it up to me by taking a break? I think Fran can handle it from here." Casey looked at him in disbelief. "A break?"

"Yeah. You know. Go out. Take a walk. Sniff the flowers." RJ said swaying slightly in place. Casey took off his apron, sighing and tossed it on the counter. "Fine." He groaned.

RJ smiled. "Good. If you need me, I'll be up in the loft, surfing the tube. Dom, keep an eye on things down here with Fran, will you?" Dom nodded smiling.

"No problem, boss."

"Oh, but before you go...!" RJ said turning back to face them. "Lily's up in the loft waiting for you, Casey. Said something about... the community center?" Theo and Casey exchanged looks and the pair followed him, disappearing up the stairs. Fran watched them leave and then turned to Dom.

"So... what on the itinerary today?" she said. He got up and sat at the bar, then began to lean in close to her.

"Are you ready to join in on the adventures of a girl and her daemon?" Dom said in an English accent. Fran giggled, hugging the empty pizza tray close to her.

"Hey Casey, Theo, RJ." Lily said pausing from her dancing and turning off the stereo.

"Hey Lil… you said you wanted to see me?" she looked confused for a moment and then her face lit up. "Oh!"

She ran over to the table next to RJ's chair. "Well… I know that you're been kinda… down because of you haven't been too busy lately." She walked over to him.

"So, when I was in the Community center the other day for my Hip Hop class, I saw this ad and I thought it was perfect for you!" She passed him a flyer.

"Oh man, Lilly this is perfect!" Casey said excitedly.

"What is it?" Theo said trying and failing to look over Casey's shoulder or rather, around him.

"A Kung Fu instructor! I'm gonna go take my break to see if the job is still open." Casey said rushing out of the loft. Theo smiled.

"That was great Lil. Good thinking." She looked at him with a wide smile. "Well Theo… I know it isn't the second of the month, but it is a Tuesday… how about we find somewhere to have a late lunch?"

"Really?" Theo said smiling nervously. "Uh, yeah! Sure!"

"Great! Let's go then!" she said grabbing his hand. "See ya, RJ!" she said as they ran out of the loft. RJ smiled, shaking his head and grabbing the remote. He plopped down into his chair, pulled the lever and leaned back.

"Judge Jamie, here I come."

End of Chapter one.

It's my first Power Rangers Fanfiction, let alone Jungle Fury. Hope I got the voice right. Now that you've read… please review! Critisim wanted, Comments appriciated, Flames not always ignored. Stay tuned for more!