A few days after the rangers were turn into kids and back into their selves, Tommy was awaken by his mom.
"Mom what's the matter? It's 6 am. on a Saturday, usually you are not up this early on the weekends," Tommy said.
"It's your Aunt Jen," his mom said.
"Is everything alright? Why did you wake me up and not dad?" Tommy asked.
"He is on his way to Turtle Cove," she said.
"Turtle Cove, is something wrong with Uncle Jon?" Tommy asked.
"No, he went to visit him. Tommy, your Aunt Jen, she... is dead."
"Oh man, what happened?" Tommy asked.
"She was driving home after work late last night. She stopped at a red light when a semi trailer from behind smashed into her car. The driver lost conciseness at the wheel. Somebody behind the trailer called 911 from a phone both. The truck driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Jen had to be removed from her car with the Jaws of Life. As soon as she got to the hospital, she was put on life support. Early this morning she suffered a heart attack. Tommy, her heart failed while she was on a breathing tube," his mom said before she started crying.
"Oh man, I don't know what to say," Tommy said.
"Jon believes that the Dr.'s were focused on getting her breathing, they did not pay enough attention to her heart," she said.
"Man, I hate to hear that," Tommy said.
"Jon called us from the hospital. Him and Josh have been there since around midnight," she said.
"Does Jamie know?" Tommy asked.
"I believe so, but even if she got a call and left her dorm as soon as she could, she wouldn't have made it from UCLA to Turtle Cove in time," his mom said.
"You do have a point, especially that late at night," Tommy said.
While Tommy and his mom were talking and waiting to find out anymore information. Alpha and Zordon were monitoring something,
"Ayi-yi-yi her dumpster is in the Milky Way," Alpha said.
"This could be serious. If Rita and Zedd team up, they could be a greater threat for the rangers," Zordon said.
"What are we going to do?" Alpha asked.
"I am afraid the new white rangers powers are not enough to defeat the two of them if they joined forces. I suspect we will need a seventh ranger," Zordon said.
"But Zordon, we don't have a candidate yet," Alpha said.
"Let's create the power before we pick a wielder," Zordon said.
At 8:30 am, Kim called Tommy.
"Hey Tommy, Do you want to get together with the others and hang out at the park?" Kim asked.
"I like to, but I'll pass this time," Tommy said.
"Are you sick?" Kim asked.
"No, my aunt passed away early this morning. Dad went to try to comfort my uncle and cousin," Tommy said.
"I'm sorry to hear that," Kim said.
"Thanks, I am sure the funeral will be in Turtle Cove, and I am guessing I'll be out-of-town for a few days," Tommy said.
"I'll tell the others," Kim said.
"Thanks, I hope nothing happens while I'm gone," Tommy said.
"Yea me too," Kim said.
"Bye," they both said before they hung up.
Meanwhile, Zedd was trying to come up with his next plan.
"What kind of monster shall we create next master?" Goldar asked.
"Hum, I have made a few monsters that almost did the trick. Do you have any ideas for a new monster Goldar?" Zedd asked.
"No, but I think we should call upon Scorpina.," Goldar said.
"Heck no," Zedd said.
Later that day, the rangers were at the park. Tommy found out the arrangements before they gathered at the park. The others gave their condolences Tommy said thanks. Before the rangers went to the youth center, a group of putties showed up.
"I can take these things on no problem," Tommy said.
The rangers made quick work on the putties.
"Just what I do not need now," Tommy said.
"I agree with you," Billy said.
"Let's go to the youth center. I'm hungry," Rocky said.
"You are always hungry," Adam said.
"Before we go, if Zedd unleashes a monster while I'm gone, I'm putting Billy and Kim in charge. Rocky, Adam, and Aisha no offense its just they have been rangers longer," Tommy said.
"None taken," the three new rangers said in unison.
"Shouldn't you let Zordon know?" Adam asked.
"He probably already knows, but I'll contact him in the morning before I leave," Tommy said.
The next morning, Alpha and Zordon started work on the new ranger.
"I'll meet you in the lab as soon as I get everything powered down," Alpha said.
Shortly after Alpha powered the Command Center down, Tommy tried to contact Zordon.
"Zordon Alpha come in," he said into his communicator.
He did not get a reply.
I hope nothing is wrong. He thought.
Tommy decided to call Kim on the phone.
"Hey Tommy, you have not left yet?" She asked after her mom gave her the phone.
"No not yet. I tried to contact Zordon, but neither him nor Alpha answered," Tommy said.
"That is freaky. I hope they are ok," Kim said.
"I agree if you get a chance to talk to either one of them, will you let them know I'll be out-of-town?" Tommy asked.
"Of curse be careful," Kim said.
"Alright, well I got to go bye," Tommy said before he hung up.
In Zedd's throne room, he noticed something.
"Goldar, there is a change in the morphing grid. If this is the same kind of change, than this the perfect time to strike before Zordon is done creating a new ranger," Zedd said.
"But master, we don't have a monster, and the white ranger is going out-of-town," Goldar said.
"Silence! Go down to Angel Grove and destroy the other rangers. "We will deal with the white ranger and the new one later," Zedd said.
"Yes sire," Goldar said before he left.
The five reaming rangers gathered at the park before going to the youth center.
"So, Tommy left this morning for Turtle Cove, wherever that is. He tried to contact Zordon, but he was not able to get through," Kim said.
"What happened?" Aisha asked.
"He said neither one of them answered. I think it is like when Alpha and Zordon created Tommy's new powers," Kim said.
"Another new ranger so soon? Then again, Alpha and Zordon know Zedd better than we do," Billy said.
Without warning, Goldar appeared out of nowhere.
"It's just Goldar, we can take him on without Tommy," Rocky said.
"That's what you think red ranger," Goldar said.
The rangers morphed and fought Goldar. It was a challenge, compared to when Tommy is involved. After awhile of fighting, Zedd made Goldar grow.
"Thank you master," He said.
The rangers called for their zords then they formed the megazord. During the fight, Goldar was having his way.
"Man, we could sure use Tommy right about now," Rocky said.
"The Thunder Megazord Saber should do the trick," Billy said.
The megazord pulled out the saber and before the sword could hit Goldar, he vanished.
"I agree with Rocky, let's go to the youth center. I'm sure we all could use a smoothie," Adam said.
"I didn't say anything this time," Rocky said.
"I know, but I bet you were thinking it. I just beat you to the punch," Adam said.
"I have a feeling we will need all of our strength in the next couple of days without Tommy around," Kim said.