Disclaimer: Don't own Power Rangers.

A/N: This is an attempt at a more mature level of Power Rangers, though with the FFnet rules, it'll be more toned down in terms of graphic matter, which is fine in some cases, not in others depending on the situation. Anyway, I won't really go past Dino Thunder, cause admittedly, I'm more into the earlier versions, and after Space, it kind of wavered. Plus, I don't care anymore after Dino Thunder, thanks to the return of Tommy Oliver to get me to watch. Anyhow, I'm rather disingenuous towards other versions, so if anyone feels offended, I apologize. It's just I can't anymore nor do I want to, as I want to hold on to the earlier versions, but if people can help inform me better understand the later PR shows instead of me just basing stuff off of the descriptions online, then please do. Otherwise, you're really not going to see much of shows like Samurai or Mystic Force, even after I read online about them.

Prologue: It Begins Anew

Lodged between a pair of mountains in Angel Grove, the Command Center lies in ruins, thanks to an attack led by the space pirate Divatox. In almost fifteen years, the structure has been left undisturbed, serving as mainly a memorial for the creator of the Power Rangers, Zordon. Once a powerful wizard, the might being was trapped in a tube by the witch Rita Repulsa, but Zordon was able to create the Power Rangers. Starting with five power coins, he was able to recruit teens with attitude, who would become the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. It would soon be six, with members leaving and returning. Over time, these rangers were able to become part of new teams until Zordon's Originals retired to let new Rangers arrive.

In 1999, Zordon left the planet Earth to return to his home world, Eltar, to lead the fight against the Alliance of Evil, but he unfortunately was captured. Dark Specter, the leader of the Alliance, was draining his powers to take over the galaxy once and for all, but it was thanks to the efforts of the Red Astro Ranger, It wasn't without a price, however, as Zordon had Andros destroy his energy tube to wipe out the evil present at the time. Remorsefully, Andros did as Zordon asked, and the war ended. Peace supposedly would last.

Of course, evil never rests. New evils would continue to arise in their efforts to do what their predecessors couldn't, yet new teams of Rangers would arise as well to combat them. There were instances of a team of Rangers to work with the preceding team to combat combined evils. There was even one occurrence of a Power Ranger team receiving the aid of five prior Rangers and one team receiving the aid and mentorship of a legendary Ranger. In any case, all of the Ranger teams would prevail.

In this upcoming situation, however, an unimaginable evil would be faced by the Power Rangers, past and present. None of their enemies combined would be this dangerous, and it would even lead to acts of betrayal from arguably the most important Rangers in history. Relationships tested, friendships lost, already some have been stung by betrayal and took their families away from the traitors to start anew. None of that, however, would compare to something from Zordon's past reemerging and the creation of a deadly warrior that would be the complete opposite of what the Rangers stand for.

We return to the Command Center, where underneath the ruins, there were still some functioning systems, albeit weak. It looked as if no one could have possibly entered this building, except there was someone, or something, walking amongst the wreckage. In fact, there was a group of them inside the command center.

A squad of armored robotic looking soldiers was rummaging through what was left of the Command Center, searching for something that the previous Rangers may have never found. Amongst the soldiers was a tall, dark armored looking figure. An athletic figure that was covered by simple Middle Age looking armor, with the main intimidation coming from a helmet that was elongated with apparently no openings for breathing or seeing. Yet, this figure was obviously the leader of the group, for it also carried with itself an aura of fear and power, and in between his hands was a broadsword, staked into the ground. Coming to the side of it was another figure, this one a bulkier version of the first one with armor that resembled samurai armor. It approached the first figure warily.

"Shogun Commander Seppukai", the first figure said, "Status report."

"We actually found Titanus, the Ultrazord", replied the samurai Seppukai, "As well as the tortoise zord known as Torus. We even managed to find remains of the Zeo Zords and carriers that were damaged from the explosion."

"While admirable finds, Shogun", Corvo said, "You know exactly why we are here now."

"Yes General," Seppukai said, "Unfortunately, we have not found the information we seek. I have to grudgingly admit that Divatox made sure the Command Center was, at the very least, thoroughly damaged."

"Unfortunately", said the figure known as Corvo, "She actually succeeded in that. Amazing how the first enemies of the Power Rangers were absolute rubbish. Any successes were few and far in between. Truly bumbling fools."

"Even Darkonda to a certain extent", added Seppukai, "And he was rather devious compared to the others. Still, General, I don't like it, who knows if any of them are still around, considering Zedd and Rita's son appeared fairly recently."

"Do not concern yourself with those fools", Corvo replied, "They are weak compared to us. Our main concern right now is obtaining the lost research on Zordon's, how do Earthlings say it?"

"Dirty little secret, sir", replied Seppukai, "Amazing what the Rangers would feel like once they find out about their mentor's dark secret."

"Indeed", chuckled Corvo, "For now, though we must find it to advance our little project."

"We did manage to obtain undamaged files", Seppukai said, "Though I am uncertain how much can be recovered by our technical experts in order to advance the Chimeran Project. That doesn't consider the fact that Zordon could have taken the plans with him to Eltar, though Dark Specter would have gotten wind of it. It is vital to the master's plans, but recent interference has made it even more difficult I'm afraid."

The General hmmed, understanding the situation at hand. "The master will not be pleased, Shogun. However, we can have our little fun. Several Rangers have already experienced that."

"Yes", said the Shogun, "Unfortunately."

"Don't tell me you're feeling sorry for her", said Corvo, "She had it coming. She married that Red Ranger and now paid for his actions. She had her daughter taken away thanks to her loving ex-husband's, Greyson, inattentiveness. Why, he's right now rotting in a human jail cell, after his side projects were revealed."

"Permission to speak freely, sir", Seppukai said. At Corvo's nod, he continued. "I don't like this at all. Yes, the Pink Lightspeed Ranger left her home city after learning of her former husband's betrayal but she is now searching for her missing daughter. Her brother has issues of her own but is helping as well. Granted, the Lightspeed Team is now disgraced after their leader's betrayal was revealed."

"Ahhh, the sweetest victory yet", Corvo lovingly said, "Yes, planting evidence of Greyson's betrayal and practically kidnapping his daughter right in front of him was rather distasteful to you, Seppukai, but actually revealing his adulterous ways was even sweeter, thanks to our little spy. Not to mention, the Pink Ranger has lost all respect for her former husband and feels like a fool for marrying him. Even the other Rangers shunned him after his actions were revealed and unfortunately, Captain Mitchell wouldn't be able to personally relieve his son-in-law's morpher since he was murdered by said son-in-law."

"Of course General", Seppukai continued, "But it's nothing compared to Katherine Hillard's situation. She has been beyond disgraced, even worse than Greyson. I just rather wish that the plans we enacted for Tommy Oliver would have been used more often."

"An even sweeter victory", Corvo laughed, "Even I was surprised by your actions, but it was certainly beautiful work. Tommy Oliver was even more disgraced, removing him from the equation for the foreseeable future. But why the sudden reminiscence, Seppukai, do not tell me you're having a change of heart?"

"It isn't that sir", Seppukai responded, "It's just that Dr. Mitchell is now working with the person who has been a thorn in our master's sides for months. For all intents and purposes, married to him and receiving help from other sources including Rangers. We may have gotten rid of the Red Lightspeed Ranger, as well as the second Pink Ranger and the greatest Ranger in Oliver. I'm just concerned that they might be on to us soon."

"Yes we have attacked them randomly", said Corvo, "But do not worry, Shogun. We must continue to throw them off guard. It is essential to distract them and when we do give hints of our arrival, it will be far too late. The previous enemies of the Rangers were neither cunning nor powerful enough to attack the Rangers like we have. Our master's plans were spot on. Yes, even I questioned the motives behind such random attacks, but now I realize. Attacking all of the Red Rangers would have certainly drawn attention, and if we attacked another group of rangers by color, it would have been next more scrutinized. Attacking at least one Ranger from each team was the best, and what results we have."

Seppukai nodded and continued speaking. "True that we got rid of Greyson and had the good doctor divorce he for his role in her daughter's disappearance, but the entire Lightspeed team's shunning of him was only the tip of the iceberg. Now he is recently released and struggling. It was genius to have Katherine Hillard seen as a home wrecker, especially her history with the original Ranger teams. Destroying the confidence in Tommy Oliver after his questionable behavior was notable and fractured the teams he was on. His wife didn't leave him unfortunately, to further weaken the Rangers' resolve."

"We take our victories where we can", Corvo said, "Besides, his little birdie already made the mistake once of leaving him. And do not forget the first Yellow Ranger's 'little accident'. What a start it was. That doesn't even include the other Ranger teams."

"I would have liked to face that Yellow Ranger in battle", said Seppukai, "A worthy opponent she was."

"You'll have that soon, Shogun Commander", Corvo said, "We all will and they will face nothing like they ever have before."

Suddenly, a soldier walked up to them, signaling in unintelligible language about something found. Corvo then lifted his sword up as if in triumph.

"We perhaps have made a breakthrough, Seppukai", Corvo said, "Lead us, soldier".

The two generals followed the soldier into a hallway, where it led to the zords hangar. The majority of the zords were either destroyed or off-line for an indefinite amount of time. In the center of the hangar, a group of soldiers were digging with metal tools. As soon as the two generals approached them, they saw the soldiers haul up a metal box of some kind, with a strange codex on top. Corvo approached the box in a wary manner.

"Is this what we have been searching for, General Corvo?" asked Seppukai while examining the box himself.

Corvo didn't respond, only walking around the box in interest. It was a cube shaped box, not particularly big enough to hold a great deal of things but certainly for perhaps essential files. It was for a few moments until Corvo turned to face Seppukai.

"I do not think so", Corvo replied, "I was thinking it would be a computer disc Zordon buried. A box may contain the plans we need to take the project to the next step, but we need to open it. There is a code of course, and I believe I know what it is."

Corvo knelt down and punched in the codex's password, which was made up of letters that Corvo used to enter the password. Corvoe spelled out F-A-L-C-O-N, and a hissing sound was heard.

"Too simple", Seppukai commented, "I would think it would have been Eltar or Earth."

"True", said Corvo, "But that is not to say that Zordon was not being too predictable."

Corvo had two of the soldiers remove the lid and the two generals peered inside. What they found were paper documents rolled up and placed in to tubes of some kind. In addition, there were some discs that must contain recordings or information of some kind. To the generals, their disappointment was hidden behind their helmets.

"A dead end", Seppukai asked, "I was certainly expecting a bit more than this."

"We shall take this back, anyway", Corvo added, "Who knows? Maybe there is something on these documents that we can use for the project. Perhaps even within this box."

While the squad was examining their find, they were unknowingly watched by a mysterious person. The person was hiding within the shadows of the hangar, high above the 'intruders'. The person was obviously very tall, but the cloak did not reveal much else. All the person did was lie within the shadows and observe what these beings were searching for. Subtly, the person recorded the events with a device of some kind while keeping an eye out for possible attackers.

Corvo, meanwhile, stood. "Grievers, seal this box. It seems that we have scoured this place enough, have we?"

"The Grivers say they have", Seppukai responded, "Even searching for hidden rooms, where we found the site of the White Ranger's creation, but other than that and the zords, nothing."

Corvo turned to the Shogun and the foot soldiers. "While certainly better than nothing, our master wishes to find the files that Zordon possessed that will allow us to not only create his own ruthless version of the Rangers, but also create his vast army. The zords can be useful, but it is not worth anything without Zordon's secret plans. They will not only allow us to create even more powerful monsters, but also empower our master to even greater heights. We will then join with those who wish to see this planet ruled over and eliminate all threats to our power base throughout the galaxy. After the Rangers, we shall eliminate 'other' fools seeking to stand in our way."

"Indeed General", Seppukai said, "The prototype morpher is a remarkable success. Our subject is truly a surprise. Soon, he will have even more power, where only our master is more powerful. Those plans will see to that. Those foolish humans will not know what hit them. They should have never even opened the gate, but then again, they're like their ancestors. And even their counterparts are miniscule to us."

"Patience, Shogun," Corvo said, "We shall eliminate them soon. It's only a matter of time, which would have been the case had Earthlings not been attacked by those lords. Still, it's considered a-"

Suddenly, Corvo was tightly gripping his broadsword as if preparing for an attack. The soldiers were all standing around, confused as to the general's behavior.

"General?" Seppukai asked, "What is it?"

"I believe", said Corvo, "We are forgetting something. Or someone."

Just as sudden, Corvo swung his body and launched an energy blade attack of some sort at the metal railings. A bright explosion occurred and the rest of the squadron ducked and quickly stood to attack. The Shogun warrior unsheathed a massive katana sword and took a fighting stance, while the Hematites raised either dagger looking pistols or scythes.

"Soldiers protect the box", Seppukai said and ten foot soldiers immediately surrounded the box while the rest stood for attack.

"Who is here?" asked Corvo, "Show yourself."

All was quiet for a few moments. The two generals knew there was an attacker, while the soldiers stood in confusion. Then, one soldier was knocked down. A second was blasted, and another, and then another. Some of the soldiers were instantly preparing to fire their pistols until Corvo stood them down. The squad tensed for a few moments until Corvo spun his mighty broadsword, along with his body, towards his six o-clock and actually struck a piece of cloth. The cloth was part of a cloak belonging to the spy who kept an eye on the mysterious soldiers. The spy was obviously in an invisible state and was attempting to avoid the two generals and moved towards the mysterious box until Corvo put a stop to that.

Instantly, Corvo swung his broadsword again at the stranger. The stranger ducked and immediately went on the defensive. The stranger made a ducking roll move and was immediately accosted by Hematite soldiers. The ones with scythes took quick swings at the stranger while the pistol wielders fired their weapons. Immediately, the stranger was able to avoid the energy bullets fired from the pistols and avoid the scythes with extreme precision in almost a t'ai chi like movement. A few soldiers were instantly hit by their own squad mates' pistols, and the spy used a scythe to cut in half several more Hematite soldiers. More of the soldiers rushed in but were immediately dispatched.

Suddenly, the Shogun warrior made a lunging jab at the spy with his katana. The spy was able to avoid the sword by bending backwards, but barely. As a result, the cloak was damaged and the spy could only roll out of the shogun's range and ditch the cloak. This action revealed a woman with shoulder-length brown hair, chestnut eyes, a heart-shaped face, and a body that is athletic. She immediately stood up and took a fighting stance, bringing out a pair of sais. Corvo and Seppukai immediately surrounded her with more Hematite soldiers.

"Well, well", Corvo commented, "If it isn't Alma Heiden, the thief who joined the side of justice. What an honor."

"Charmed", the woman Alma said in an Australian accent, "But that won't get you anywhere. I just happened to be wandering around the area and hoping to see the sights."

"Really?" Seppukai skeptically asked, "As if you didn't happen to be hiding within the Command Center and spy on us, my dear?"

Alma raised an eyebrow. "Not like I didn't know what you boys were doing."

"And like we know who you work for", Corvo added, "Well, consider this your last assignment, thief. Hematites, attack!"

Immediately the soldiers charged at the woman, only for the woman to suddenly phase out, and avoid the impending collision. Several soldiers immediately tumbled into a heap and several more were dispatched by the female thief with practiced ease. The woman immediately came back into view and the soldiers were all defeated. Unfortunately, the two generals were still standing.

Seppukai charged and attempted to stab Alma with a forward lunge but she ducked. Alma then attempted to stab Seppukai with her sais using an uppercut motion but the shogun was able to move back, but barely, to avoid the blows. Corvo then charged from behind Alma and swung his broadsword in a semicircle motion to slice her in half. Alma wouldn't stand a chance against the giant sword with her sais. Just as Alma was going to be cleaved, a clanging sound was heard. Something blocked Corvo's attempted death blow, and block was used to reflect the force back at Corvo. The general was thrown off balanced and staggered back. Once he regained his footing, he raised his sword in anticipation.

"Who goes there?" Corvo asked indignantly.

A shimmering occurred in front of Corvo, and another human appeared. This time, this was a male who stood about 5'10, but had dark skin. He is of Saudi Arabian descent, with an athletic body that is both lean and powerful. In one hand is a wooden staff with a ruby gemstone on top and his clothing is indicative of a sheik like position. The man then stood back to back with Alma to watch her blind side.

"About time you showed up", Alma said, "Didn't know how much longer I'd last against these two."

"Don't sell yourself short", said the man, "You would have charmed your way out."

"Ahmad Hosseini", Corvo drawled, "The man of mystery. It would be a pleasure and an honor to eliminate a powerful wizard such as you."

"Flattered Corvo", the man named Ahmad said, "But today is not that day."

"We shall see then", Corvo said, "Hematites, attack!"

Suddenly, more foot soldiers appeared and instantly surrounded the two spies. Soon after, a few of the soldiers started the attack on the two humans, who immediately dispatched them. It didn't take long, however, for more of the soldiers to attack, forcing the two humans to be on the defensive. The numbers were in favor of the squad, but the humans held their own. When the two generals got involved, however, the odds turned against them.

Seppukai was facing off against Alma, who was trying to use speed and her camouflage abilities against the larger and more powerful shogun. Unfortunately for her, Seppukai was one step ahead of her, knowing the location of her parries and strikes, forcing her to be on the defensive. She even used some of the electronics and equipment within the Command Center to channel her technomagical powers but the Shogun was able to counterattack with ease, even with more of the soldiers being dispatched. Ahmad wasn't faring much better, as Corvo was swinging his might sword with surprising ease, making Ahmad duck and roll out of harm's way. His staff, while fairly durable, would be shattered against the general's broadsword in only a few strikes. This forced Ahmad to use his wizard abilities.

"Sultan's Law", Ahmad intoned, "Scimitar Strike."

The man struck his staff into the ground, where the earth shook for a moment. Suddenly, the ground cracked and a scimitar sword made out of rock rose. Ahmad then used his staff to direct the attack, which took out the rest of the soldiers. Corvo, however, dodged and blocked the attack with ease. He then actually swung his broadsword like a slingshot, until he released it and struck the rock weapon, turning it into dust. A dust cloud formed around Ahmad, and he was instantly on guard, raising his staff to defend against possible attack. Suddenly, Ahmad felt a sharp pain in his back. He turned but got another painful blow instead. Corvo used his giant broadsword to land the blows on Ahmad. Fortunately, Ahmad wore special armor but it still hurt like hell. Ahmad staggered a bit but regained his balance.

"Already you're tiring," Corvo growled, "How disappointing. I expected more from a powerful wizard such as you. One would think it was a fluke how powerful magical beings were outclassed by you."

"I'll take that as a compliment", Ahmad growled out. He instantly twirled his staff and launched a lightning attack at Corvo. The general blocked with his sword and launched it back at Ahmad. He ducked and rolled, standing up just as Alma back flipped away from an attack by Seppukai. The two spies were standing side by side, only to be surrounded by more Hematite soldiers.

"Wonder where these guys come from", Alma commented, "They pop out of nowhere."

"That's not our main concern right now, Alma", Ahmad said, "We need to get that box."

"Not going to happen", Seppukai said, "It's ours now and the master will use it to consolidate his power even more."

"With that Chimera project you guys yapped about earlier?" Alma asked, "Yeah, I'm sure that'll turn out great."

"Oh you have no idea my dear", Corvo condescendingly said, "Zordon may have been all about responsibility with power and the good of all, but he was really no saint."

"No one is", Ahmad said, "From what I understand, Zordon always was a mentor."

"And how do you think he became one?" Seppukai said, "If only you knew what he really was like before coming to this planet. Before he became the great creator of the Power Rangers, he was even less honorable than the humans he strove to protect and the ones he chose to be his Rangers. Not even his enemies knew his past."

"You really think that the past matters now?" Alma asked, "The guy is dead and it's not like anyone can ask him to give an autobiography."

Corvo then let out a deep laugh, unnerving the two warriors. "Oh my dear, that is why the Chimera Project is so important. It really ties into his past and it is one he would like to forget and attempted to."

Alma crooked an eyebrow. "Really and that is supposed to mean something big?"

"You have no idea", Corvo said, "But enough of this chatter. Hematites, a-"

Suddenly, Corvo stopped and the Hematites stopped to await his orders. Corvo was in some sort of trance, and Alma and Ahmad were wearily standing guard in case of attack. In a few seconds, Corvo shifted position. The two spying warriors were prepared for a fight, but Corvo surprised them by sheathing his broadsword.

"The master has contacted me", Corvo said, "It seems you two got lucky this time but you won't be the next. All units return to base with the information we retrieved. Seppukai, have the box removed and let us be on our way."

"At once General Corvo", Seppukai said, 'You heard him. Move out."

The Hematites were moving as soon as they received their orders. Meanwhile, Alma and Ahmad were prepared to move. That is, until Seppukai threw some sort of paper prayer enchantments at them. The seemingly harmless paper objects actually grew and wrapped the two up like mummies. The two warriors lost their balance and fell to the ground.

"Consider this your last reprieve from us", said Seppukai, "For as General Corvo said, the next time we meet, you will not get one again."

"At least give us a challenge next time", Corvo said, "At least one that shows us the reputations that you both earned."

At that, the soldiers disappeared and the two generals did as well. The two tied up warriors struggled against their binds for a moment, until Ahmad managed to use his magic to free himself of Seppukai's binds and then freed Alma.

"Not exactly how I planned for this", Alma said, "These guys were a rough crowd."

"Indeed", Ahmad said, "Though I believe they have not yet showed us everything. We only got a sample of it."

"Great", Alma groaned out, "What a joy to now that."

"We need to return to headquarters", Ahmad said, "I'm afraid to know what they have in mind next. They took the Zords that weren't destroyed as well as the files."

"Thankfully I got the latter", Alma said as she brought out a flash drive, "Good thing I at least copied those files and left them the originals. Couldn't leave empty-handed, now could I? Thank goodness that we have flash drives that can download alien info."

Ahmad nodded in agreement. "Hopefully we'll know more about this Chimera Project. It certainly ties into Zordon. I fear that we're going to be in for a tough battle."

Alma put the drive back into her pockets. "No", Alma said, "Not a battle. If anything, those guys may work for a boss, but the boss is at least working with some other tough guys. We're going to be in for a war."

Ahmad grimly nodded in agreement and with that, the two warriors phased out of the Command Center. The previous event only was a taste of what was to come and lives will be ruined for the sake of a dangerous being's agenda and worlds will collide to be part of a greater war than anyone could have imagined. It shall start with a beast's awakening and end with a vicious roar.