Behind The Scenes
AN: So this is my first time doing a Power Rangers story so bear with me. I really wanted to do this story the way I have it because there are gaps in Dino Thunder that allow me to play with it.
AN as of 7/25/09: The prologue was beta'd by 3 people actually. BeAWarriorCasseau, Prophet144, and JasonLeeScottfan. So thanks to you all for doing it so I could get this out to my fans.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything of Dino Thunder including all the characters and the MMPR and others I mention later. I wish I did but sadly the belong to Saban/Disney.
Summary: Ever wonder why Tommy does not mention the Originals in DinoThunder? Well this is my take on why. What if Tommy let everyone believe that he died when the island exploded and had a good reason to do so? This is the behind the scenes of the episodes. This also begins after the island and before DT, and will include after DT too.
When you see this * it is Tommy's and Jason's thoughts, which are also italicized.
News reports and Places/Times are bolded.
Prologue Part 1
Dear Jason,
Hey, things are going really well on the island. I'm learning a lot from Anton. I can't wait to see you all again when we are done here. I was glad to hear from your last letter that my parents, Uncle Sam and David are doing well. I'm glad I was able to give David time to get used to me being a ranger and then not being one. I'm glad you are dojo is working out; make it a hit like the Youth Center.
Your Bro,
Tommy
Tommy folded up the letter and put it in the envelope. He then put the address and stamp on the envelope and sealed it. He walked out of his room and down the hall to the mail room. In the mail room he deposited his letter. He glanced down at his watch and decided to head to dinner.
A couple of days later Tommy was in the infirmary getting scanned.
"Well Tommy nothing seems to be wrong. Whatever it was that hit you when your experiment exploded seem not to have caused any damage" John the medic said as he put away his instruments.
"Thanks John, Anton wanted to make sure. He is concerned that our experiments might harm humans that when any mishap happens he gets concerned. I tried to tell him that I was just doing a simple one with bio-signatures and I was not hurt but he made me come here anyways."
"That is Anton for you Tommy. I have known the guy for years and he has always been like that. Now you are getting to see that. Now get out there and dig stuff up. Go on, scoot."
Tommy left the infirmary waving goodbye to John.
Angel Grove:
"Hey Jason, the mail's here and you have a letter in it." One of his students called out.
"Thanks Chad, but shouldn't you be getting home, I am about to close for the day."
"I was about ready to leave. See you tomorrow boss."
Chad left the dojo to head home. Jason walked towards his desk and checked the mail. He saw his letter and sat down to read it. Once he was done he got on his email and emailed out on his "special" email that Tommy was well. (Special because it is a Ranger only email network. Billy set it up.) Then he grabbed his things and his keys and went to the doors, he set the alarm and went out into the night. Walked to his red and gold hummer and drove home.
Island in the middle of the ocean:
On the island as it starts to explode Tommy is in a corridor breathing hard, he takes a breath and starts running again. *Why do always end up in these situations?* He runs down the hallways into a doorway just missing an explosion from behind him and he keeps running. Down the stairs comes this hideous looking creature. He addresses these monsters to "find him" and "whatever it takes". Tommy continues running through a room and into another hallway. One of the monsters is hot on his trail. *Now my own experiments are chasing after me, this was not what Anton and I programmed them for.*
Bang. *I just barely missed that one.* One big explosion sends him flying outside into some shrubs and onto the ground. He gets up and breathing hard, he starts to run again.*Man I really have to get off this island; it is starting to self destruct.* Meanwhile the island is still exploding around him. Tommy is running through the trees, when two monsters fly behind him. He looks back as they descend upon him and send him to the ground. The monsters surround him leaving him with only one option, to fight. *Okay this is not a fair fight but I have been in tougher situations before. I can take these guys, heck I helped build them.*
He kicks, punches, and round house kicks all the monsters, but he is severely out numbered and gets kicked and thrown to the ground. He gets up and rolls to avoid a couple of monsters. He flips some monsters with his legs. Kicks more but the island explodes behind him sending him to the ground again. *Man those guys were tougher than I thought.* Some of the monsters fall too and the island explodes further. Tommy gets up and starts running away. He makes it out of the forest and onto a field of grass. *Yes almost off this island.* He continues running as the monsters run out of the forest. Tommy makes it out to the cliff, with nothing but vines and water bellow. He looks back as the monsters are getting hit by an explosion. *Oh shit!* The explosion encroached further leaving him no choice but to jump off and dive a huge distance into the ocean with scraps of the island following him on to the water. He resurfaces in time to see the whole island explode in fire!
*Great, Oliver, you have three Dino gems but are stuck in the middle of the ocean. That explosion was huge so the Coast Guard or Navy is bound to see. Plus once Jason finds out he will send LightSpeed Rescue. I can't let them find me. This is partially my fault anyway, I helped create this mess. I don't want to bring the others in this. I need to get to Reefside, Hayley may be the only one who can help. Looks like I am in for a long swim.* Tommy sets off swimming.
Angel Grove/Reefside:
Breaking News: It appears that the island where illustrious Anton Mercer and others were working on exploded. The Navy and Coast Guard are responding but no word yet on if there are any survivors. We will keep you updated.
Jason grabbed his cell phone and called Carter Grayson of Lightspeed Rescue. "Carter did you see the news?" He asked once the LightSpeed Rescue leader had answered.
"Yes, Tommy was on that Island," he replied. "Do you want us to help?"
"Yes that would be great. Keep me informed." Jason hung up when he got another call.
"Jason its Hayley, have you heard anything from Tommy?"
"No but I sent Lightspeed Rescue out to look. They should be able to pick up Tommy's bio-signature and ranger energy. Don't worry he's a fighter."
Angel Grove: A couple days later
Breaking News: The Navy and Coast Guard have called off their searches for possible survivors from the island that exploded earlier this week. The consensus is that there are no survivors to be found. Representatives from the company, Anton Mercer Industries, have stated that they will be notifying the families and responsible parties.
Jason just walked into is family room when the phone rang. He looked down at the caller Id and saw that is was Carter.
"Jason, it's Carter. We could not find his bio-signature or ranger energy." "Either something is masking it or he was so deep in the ocean that our best scanners can't pick it up." "He is gone." "If you want I can get a hold of Wes and see if the labs his father owns might have something stronger but it is highly unlikely."
"Thanks for the help, Carter, but I am not sure what to do now. Tommy and I never planned on being separated," Jason told him.
"Jason you may have to except that fact that Tommy is gone. I know that is hard because I am freaking out too. Just don't forget to take time to mourn Jason; you don't have to put on a front and be the leader for us all," he replied.
