A CLOUD OF HATE PART 2
AUTHOR'S NOTE/DISCLAIMER
Second part of my tweaked version of "Stop The Hate Master". Power Rangers belongs to Haim Saban and Nickelodeon. I only own the subplots, the new monster, and anything else you don't recognize.
All throughout Angel Grove, people argued with each other, and in some cases defaced property. In the juice bar, Ernie watched as various people argued.
"Okay, you know what? All of you out! I don't care what your beef is, I just want everyone out!" he shouted. For an answer, a boy threw a glassful of smoothie at him. The man quickly ran into the back and shut the door, locking him inside. Where are the Power Rangers when you need them? the man wondered. Back in the Command Center, Aisha watched the events through the viewing globe worriedly. This is bad. This is very bad, she thought to herself.
"Zordon, is there some way to break this spell?" Aisha wondered, turning to her mentor.
"I am unaware of a way and will have to search for one," Zordon answered as Alpha programmed the computer to do so. She turned back to the globe. Then, she gasped. A creature with a pitch black and red and yellow eyes appeared in the globe. Zordon, Alpha, and Aisha watched in concern as the monster zoomed around town, infecting people with hate particles and destroying buildings.
"Whoa. I have to stop that thing," Aisha said.
"No, Aisha! You're alone and won't stand a chance against it!" Alpha objected.
"I have no choice. How could I just let it run loose?" Aisha asked.
"I understand and I commend your courage. Let the Power protect you," Zordon said.
"It's morphin' time! Stega!" she shouted. Within seconds, she was at the scene. With a cry, she flipped through the air and hit the monster. He let out a cry and fell to the ground. The Purple Ranger pulled out her Stega winger and struck the monster with it, creating sparks. On the moon, Zedd looked down at Angel Grove.
"What? The Purple Ranger's still on the loose?" he asked in angry surprise.
"Relax, Zeddy! It's just one Ranger! She won't be able to do much by herself," Rita replied.
"Yes, of course. You're right," Zedd agreed. "Goldar, meet me in my chambers," he ordered.
"At once, Sire," Goldar replied and followed him. All right. Be calm. You can do this, he thought to himself. Zedd had regained some of his strength, so he probably wasn't as suspicious, but he still had to be on his guard. As soon as they were in his chambers, Zedd turned to Goldar.
"Have you found out who's draining my life-force?" he asked.
"Not yet, my lord. However, I am searching the palace for any hidden devices or gadgets," the griffin answered, bowing. Zedd frowned. True, he was feeling a bit stronger, but if there was a traitor in their midst, he wanted them caught and destroyed. He waved at Goldar dismissively, and he walked out. Scorpina met him in the hall.
"What's going on?" she asked him.
"Zedd wants me to find out who's been draining him," he replied. She blew out a breath.
"What are we going to do?"
"I don't know, but we can't let him find out Empress Rita's plan." Goldar nodded. Scorpina was right. They would have to protect Empress…no matter the cost.