Chapter 1
Reefside High was quiet the night after Prom. No teachers, no students and no more attacks on the city. A young lady approached the school in a shimmering purple convertible with the hood down and her short hair flowing in the wind. As she exited the vehicle, she placed book bag on her shoulder and a notebook in her hand. Closing the car door behind her, she looked up at the high school. Her hair was brown, ear length and glowed in the sun. She wore a purple tank top with the words dance in gold and silver rhinestones with a light purple cardigan covering her shoulders. Her black boot leg pants were sleek with a purple streak down the sides. After a deep breath, she approached the school. As she approached the front door of Reefside High, she pondered what was going to happen. "I know everything will be just fine but what if he can't help me. Don't psyche yourself out Thea. If Dr. Oliver can't help you, than no one else can. Well, it's now or never,"she thought to herself. Thea opened the door to Reefside High and entered the main office. She approached the front desk and looked at the secretary. "Excuse me, I am looking for Dr. Oliver's room. I am his new student teacher,"said Thea. The secretary looked at her and smiled. "Just go down this hall and make a right. His door is the first one on the left,"she said. "Thank you,"said Thea as she turned around and exited the office.
Thea walked through the halls of Reefside High as she thought quietly to herself and placed her notebook into her book bag. The did exactly what the secretary had told her; down the hall, take a right, first door on the left. "I can do this. There is nothing to fear. Dr. Oliver is just another teacher like the other ones you have been a T/A for. Nothing to fear." Thea approached Dr. Oliver's classroom and peered in through his open door. She saw him at the board writing down his lesson for the class. Thea steeped away from the door and leaned herself against a row of lockers. After placing her book bag on the floor, Thea looked down at the necklace that hung from her neck. It had a thin gold chain with a pendant hanging from it. On the pendant was a picture of a phoenix; a purple phoenix on a silver background with her name engraved in purple cursive letters. Thea held the pendant tight in her hand and squeezed. She lifted the pendant up so she could see it and then opened her palm revealing the phoenix. "I will save you. I promise,"she whispered. With a sigh she let her pendant go and had it dangle around her neck again. Thea picked up her book bag and stood in the door way of Dr. Oliver's classroom. She gently knocked on the door and entered slowly. Dr. Oliver turned around and smiled at the young woman standing in the doorway. "Hi Dr. Oliver. I am Thea Reynolds, your new student teacher or teacher's assistant; whatever you wish for me to be." Dr. Oliver chuckled and removed his glasses from his face and placed them in the pocket of his lab coat. "It's nice to meet you Thea. By the way you can call me Tommy. I'm not your teacher and besides, if we are going to be working together we might as well become friends right?" Thea smiled as she placed her book bag on one of the tables. "Sure, why not." Thea pulled up a stool and sat down at the table where she set her book bag. Tommy pulled up a stool next to her and sat down. "So Thea, why don't you tell me a bit about yourself,"said Tommy. Thea looked down at her hands and twiddled her fingers and then looked back up at Tommy. "Well. I going to be a freshman in college. I will be going to Reefside academy of the arts on a performing arts scholarship. I have been dancing since I was 3 and I really enjoy pottery. I have a studio at my house; it replaced my attic and I have some kids come by once in a while to learn dance routines. I have auditioned for many Broadway roles but haven't made it. To top it all off, I just moved here from Angel Grove and I have no idea why I'm rambling on right now so shut me up anytime." Tommy smiled at Thea and laughed at the sarcasm in her voice. "Okay enough about me. Tell me about you,"said Thea as she put her hand on top of Tommy's. "Well, I used to live in Angel Grove; back during my high school days. I went to college and studied palenotology and now I am here." Thea smiled. "Now I know there is more to the famous Tommy Oliver than that." Tommy smiled. "That's all I am going to tell you right now. You will learn more about me eventually. In the mean time why don't you help me with some filing." Tommy walked over to his desk filled with papers and student files. He pulled out a green folder and handed it to Thea. "These are the rosters for all of my classes. I need you to sort all of the student files into the correct periods and then put the appropriate information with each student. There are filing materials, you know, folders, tabs, boxes underneath the sink. So go ahead and grab what you need." Thea smiled at Tommy. "That's all? Piece of cake." Thea walked over to the cabinet and pulled out a filing box and folders and brought it over to the table where she would be working. As she sat back down at the desk and skimmed the rosters in the green folder. She looked at some the names of the students in the first hour class and came upon a familiar name. "Skyler Lyn Clark. That's his sister. I wonder what she is doing here. I am going to have to talk to Dr. Oliver sooner or later. Now isn't a good time but I desperately need his help. What am I going to do?"she thought to herself. As Thea began to rummage through all of the student files and paperwork in front of her, a voice came from the door way.
"Gee Dr. O, I didn't know that you have detention students do your work." Tommy looked up from his desk and walked over to the doorway. He saw the familiar faces of Conner, Ethan, Kira, and Trent standing before him. "Hey guys,"greeted Tommy. Kira walked over to Tommy and wrapped her arms around his neck in a gentle embrace and soon found his arms around her waist. "Life hasn't been the same with out you." Tommy released his grip from Kira and looked at the others. "Don't be shy come on in and you guys can call me Tommy. I am no longer your teacher but I am still your friend right,"said Tommy. Kira looked at Thea and then at the mess of papers in front of her. "Is this what you make the kids do in summer school?" Ethan walked in the room and hovered over Thea's shoulder. "No way. I've been in summer school. The work is much more brutal than this." Thea turned around in her chair and looked at Ethan. "I am actually Tommy's teacher's assistant. My name is Thea, Thea Reynolds. I just moved here recently." Thea offered her hand out to Ethan as a welcome gesture and watched him accept it. "Thea, I forgot to introduce you. These are some of my students from last year. This is Conner, Ethan, Kira and Trent,"said Tommy as he indicated each of his friends. "It's nice to meet you all,"said Thea as she let Ethan's hand go. "Oh Tommy, before I forget, this is for you from Haley. She said it was important,"said Trent as he pulled out a disk from his pocket and handed it to Tommy. Tommy saw the ranger insignia on it and knew that it was urgent. Taped to the disk, there was a note. It said "The lab is rebuilt and everything is running smoothly but take a look at the disk when you get home. There is something on there that you need to see. Tell the other rangers to be there with you. See you back at the lab. -Haley." Tommy looked up at Trent. "Thank Trent. I'll...uh, look at it when I get home." Tommy placed the disk into a case and placed the case in his briefcase. "Um...Thea, there is something I have to do right now. Can I have you come in and do this some other time?" Thea looked up from her paperwork and put down the class rosters. "I'll do you one better. I have nothing to do tonight so why don't I take this home with me and work on it there." "That would be great. I hope it isn't to much trouble for you,"said Tommy as he packed up his briefcase. "It's no trouble at all. I actually like this kind of stuff. It keeps me occupied. Thea put all of the papers into the filing box. "Thanks a lot Thea. I will see you bright and early tomorrow,"said Tommy as he watched Thea bolted out of the classroom with the files in hand. Tommy made sure Thea was out of the hallway before he talked to the others. "I'm gonna need you guys to come by the lab tonight. Haley and I have some things to show you tonight and bring your Dino gems,"said Tommy. "Tommy, what's going on?"asked Kira. "Mesogog is back and he has a friend, Zabia. Haley has found a way to energize your gems back to their full potential so you can be rangers again." Conner looked at his teacher with a dumbfounded look on his face. "I can't believe it! How can Mesogog be back? We destroyed him. The gems power-." "The gems power didn't fully destroy him. Our powers just weren't strong enough. Mesogog was able to find a power source and rejuvenate himself,"said Tommy. "But you said he has help. Where did this dude Zabia come from?"asked Ethan. "Zabia is actually a citizen,"said Tommy. Thea began to walk back down the hall to go back and get her book bag when she heard the others talking in the classroom. "Zabia is under Mesogog's control,"said Tommy. Thea stopped dead in her tracks. "Zabia! That's him!"Thea thought to herself. "How can Zabia be a citizen and a villain?"asked Kira. "I will explain everything tonight at the lab,"said Tommy. Tommy grabbed his things and was about to walk out when Thea walked back in. "Sorry! Left my bag. I can't go perform anywhere without this,"said Thea. "You know Tommy, I have a performance today. My partner Damien and I are doing a few numbers over at the Haley's Cyberspace. Would you like to come and watch?" Tommy looked at the others. Kira was the first to speak up. "I think it sounds like fun and I would love to come watch." Kira motioned to the guys. "Oh yeah. I have work at the café today so I will get to see you no matter what,"said Trent. "What the heck. I think it will be nice,"said Ethan. "Great! I'll see you all at the Cyberspace later today!"Thea said as she ran out of the building. Tommy followed behind her. "Remember guys, tonight at the lab,"he said.
