All of the guys are still in high school or at a community college and instead of Iris being 5 years younger than Noctis she's only 2. So ages are Iris 14, Noctis and Prompto 16, Ignis 19 and Gladio 20. Basically very little canon and mostly inspired by the original Mighty Morphing Power Rangers. An evil alien General wants to take over all of Eos in the name of his queen, starting with Insomnia. Fortunately the Astrals saw this coming and commanded Cid to create Magictec armor (that resembles spandex for some reason) and weapons to defend Eos. Now, he must find five young heroes to become . . . Power Rangers Crystal Defenders.
20 years ago . . .
Cid was working diligently at his garage at Hammerhead. It was a scorcher, but that only meant everyone wanted their cooling systems checked or repaired. He looked up from his work to see Gentiana holding a box.
"'Cuse me, miss, but ain't it a little hot in all those robes?" He had to ask. She smiled.
"Master Mechanic, the Gods bid you to create suits and weapons to defend Eos from an evil in the sky." She opened the box. It had several crystals in different colors. "These will be the power source."
Cid's eyes widened. "We're doing this . . . Again?"
Present day Insomnia,. . .
Prompto had fallen asleep in the library as Iris diligently gathered her books for her summer assignments. Both of them had barely touched their summer homework and Ignis had been constantly reminding them for the last month that as retainers to the Crown Prince they had a responsibility to set a good example for their classmates and complete their school work both quickly and accurately. Iris scanned the building for Noctis, but he was no where to be seen. Whether Ignis was lecturing him as well was anyone's guess since Noctis had been working on his summer homework a little each day. Then there was his part time job at the camera shop, training with Iris's older brother Gladio, the volunteer work he got dragged into, and his royal duties . . . at least he did get his nap in everyday. Finally Noctis entered the library.
"I thought you guys were going to wait until a week before school started to begin your assignments?" Asked Noctis. He sat down at the table with them. Prompto yawned as he tried to wake up.
"Well, Ignis wouldn't shut up about the homework so . . . Yeah. I hardly know where to start." Answered Prompto.
"Me either. I thought high school was supposed to be fun, but with this much before my first day I will be lucky to survive. " Sighed Iris. "Have you got much left?"
"A little bit. The math was easy, history done in a week, physics and citizenship done, literature and creative writing are more of a working progress." Said Noctis. "Then there's the independent study. I'm still at a loss for what to do mine on."
"Well, you could make a royal decree banning summer homework. Or maybe ask your old man to." Said Prompto. "After all this school work can't be good for your royal responsibilities and you're always tired."
"He has a minster of education that is pushing for year round school, so be grateful he hasn't agreed to that. I am considering asking him for help though. At least I could get some alone time to finish my book report without Ignis worrying about me if I spend the weekend at the Citadel." Sighed Noctis. He opened up a book on writing. " Then there is this creative writing assignment. I think if I pretend to have the flu I might be able to come up with something. I just have bit and pieces that really don't make sense. How about you, Iris?"
"I decided to do a love story about a damsel saved by a prince as a child who becomes a knight to protect him and eventually saves his life from a fire breathing sea monster and then they fall in love and live happily ever after." Chirped Iris. She smiled. Okay so she wasn't a knight yet and hadn't saved him from a monster yet, but that was as close to a confession of love she had gotten to.
"I think I might write mine on the comedic relationship between a blonde teen who loves photography and his best friend who works in a camera shop and best part . . . His buddy controls time!" Laughed Prompto. "You know Ignis might be willing to help or Gladio if you ask."
"They both do too much for me as it is. I did get the weekend off, so maybe a vacation is in order." He hated admitting he was over worked, but he hated showing his weaknesses to his friends. He was going to be king someday; he needed to figure this out on his own. Maybe he could study the kingsglaives and hear their stories for his independent study. They might even inspire his story. Noctis decided he would talk to Ignis about making the arrangements later. It might actually work and then he wouldn't have to worry about homework until school started back.
"Well, looking after you is their job." Laughed Iris. Gladio snuck up from behind her and gave her a bear hug.
"Yeah, but thankfully Noct isn't too adventurous. So, Iggy wants a status update on your assignments." Laughed Gladio.
"Math is done, working on my creative writing assignment now." Said Iris. She smiled.
"Well, citizenship is done and history. Creative writing . . . I have an idea. And I was on my book report until a minute ago." Said Prompto.
"You finished?" Asked Noctis, a bit unnerved.
"No, I fell asleep on my book." Joked Prompto. Everyone laughed.
"Only the book report, creative writing and independent study left. I'm almost done reading the book." Said Noctis.
"Ignis will be glad to hear that, but how far are you on your independent study and creative writing?" Asked Gladio.
"Haven't got beyond the topic for the independent study."
"And haven't any clue on the creative writing, right?" Said Gladio. He put his hand on Noctis's shoulder as the prince let out a defeated sigh. "Hey, don't sweat it. At least you have an idea for you independent study. I used to wait until three days before school started before starting any of my assignments. I usually didn't finish until after homeroom."
"So, what's Ignis up to? He normally does the whole check up on the prince and company thing himself." Asked Prompto.
"He's busy at the Citadel. One of the king's old friends is visiting and as Noct's advisor and personal steward, he needed to be present for some reason. I think the king said something about not wanting his son to meet this 'friend'. Wonder why." Answered Gladio.
"Yeah, I didn't think Dad had any shady associates. A Nif trying to make trouble? " Replied Noctis.
"Doubt it. More likely someone trying to exploit the king." Answered Gladio. "Could be anything from a rumor to some kinda conspiracy. Maybe an illegitimate heir coming out of the wood work or an old flame back for more."
"I thought the king only had the one son." Said Prompto.
"Well, yeah Noctis is the only child of King Regis and his late wife. The king does keep secrets though." Clafied Iris. She looked down at her books. "He has been a widower a long time. With Noctis moved out he might be lonely."
"I have faith in him. If no one else does, I do." Said Noctis. "Dad wouldn't let anyone into his life, our lives without knowing for sure that they wouldn't hurt us."
At the Citadel in the throne room, Cid stood before his old friend the King. Clarus, Cor and Ignis stood by Regis as Cid revealed his project.
"So, about 20 years ago the Messenger Gentiana payed me a visit and told me to create armor and weapons powered by crystals to defend Eos." Explained Cid. He pulled up the blue prints. " since then, I worked on these things. Now I just need five warriors to suit up if we get attacked from outer space."
"The Astrals told you to make Power Rangers suits. What enemy would require such a thing?" Asked the king. He was troubled. Could such an enemy really be out There?
"No clue. Said to have'em ready by mid summer. So, ya got anyone willing to try on the suits? I know you're a bit too old to get back in the game, but your boy . . . " Started Cid.
"Is only 16 and is to be kept safe. Noctis gladly helps anyone in need. If anything were to happen to him . . ." Interrupted Regis. He paused and looked back at Cid." If you're asking permission to find rangers, you have my blessing, but keep my son out of it! I nearly lost him once. I don't want to needlessly put him in danger."
"Alright, but, Reggie, I remember a young prince about 30 years ago that said it was the duty of a king and prince to protect his people. I know what you went thru, but the prince won't be a kid forever." And with that, Cid left with everyone else in shock.
In space, a giant ship hovers above Eos. From a metal pod, steam released and cyborgs daemon like man emerged with long white hair. He yawned as he looked toward the planet below thru a monitor.
A small robot pranced into the room. "General Zephyr, we have arrived at Eos."
"So that is the new planet to be added to the Yoshi Empire." He said. The monitor flipped between different scenes on the planet. The first was of the Glaciation, life near the train tracks. Next was Altissia and it's walls of water. Then the meteor at Duscue with Titan. Finally, the Citadel with the king watching Cid leave. "Sparx, who is this man who dares look over Empress Koi's new planet?"
"One moment. . . " The little robot plugged into the computer and hacked into computer systems on Eos. "King Regis of Lucis. It seems he has a son he is very protective of." He pulled up a picture of Noctis.
"Well, King Regis, your city will be the first to see the might of General Zephyr." Laughed the general. "Your little prince will be the first to bow before Empress Koi. Sparx, send a Daemon to capture the prince at once."
"Yes, sir. I know just the guy." Sparx pulled a lever and a tube with red glowing eyes rose from the floor.
Ignis dashed after Cid in secret. The mechanic turned toward the young man.
"So, you want to know about the suits?" Said Cid.
"I want know what we are up against that the Astrals would have us be ready." Answered Ignis.
Cid handed him a strange belt buckle with a blue Crystal coin in the center. " You'll know 'em when you see 'em. You should be ready for anything."
Author's ending survey: how do you guys like it so Far? Was this chapter too long? Should I continue with this Story? Does it need actual rangers to be considered a cross over?
