Disclaimer: I don't own Power Rangers of course.
Author's Notes: Fortunately my new college has a mid-semester break. And my writer's block is beginning to clear up, so it's time to get this story moving.
Chapter 2: Adventure Begins
Armada Mothership
"Let me see if I understand this correctly." Vrak stated as he paced around the Command room.
It had been only an hour after the attack at the museum. Zilas had returned to the ship to explain the situation to Vrak.
"You're saying that we have another party after that artifact?" Vrak inquired.
Zilas nodded his head. "Yes, sire. And this individual has a great deal of firepower."
Vrak turned around and began walking toward his throne.
"So whatever that artifact is, it's obviously worth studying." Vrak pondered.
Damaras and Levira entered the room from the sliding doors and approached Vrak.
"Sire, our sensors didn't pick up the artifact's signature." Levira informed him.
Vrak turned around, his hand held up to his chin.
"Then we have no choice but to wait for this meddler to appear." Vrak concluded. "In the meantime, Zilas, keep an eye on those Rangers."
"Yes sir."
Ernie's Brainfreeze
The rangers were all gathered around the table. Noah was currently clicking several keys on his laptop. He opened up the Ranger database and skimmed through the information, as the others eagerly watched him.
"All right." Noah stated as he continued skimming down the information on the screen. "Villain files: Maligore, Mesogog, Miratrix…..Ah. Here he is. Moltor."
As he clicked the villain's name on the screen, a screenshot of the villain appeared.
"Whoa!" Jake gapped at the picture of the red demon. "Kinda of jumps out at you, doesn't it."
"It says here that he and his brother, Flurious were the two main adversaries that battled the Overdrive Rangers for the jewels of the Corona Aurora." Noah told the others as he scrolled down the computer page. "He was last sighted in his volcano base during its eruption."
"So he's been alive this whole time?" Troy inquired as he looked at Moltor's picture on the monitor.
"I guess." Noah shrugged. "But I wonder why he's decided now to strike again."
"He can't still be after the Corona Aurora, right?" Gia asked.
"No, the Sentinel Knight protects it now." Noah informed. "But I'm sure that that crown wasn't the only thing that those creeps wanted."
Noah looked at the time on his computer.
"It's almost time." Noah thought.
"Well." Troy said as he slung his leather jacket over his shoulder. "I don't know about you guys, but I'm going out there and see if I can find this Moltor creep. He couldn't have gotten far."
"I'm with you." Jake agreed, grabbing his soccer ball.
"Me too." Emma stated.
Noah couldn't take it anymore.
"Guys, just go." Noah told them. "I'll stay here and see if I can find something about Moltor in the database."
"Good idea, Noah." Troy nodded. "Contact us if you find anything."
"Will do." Noah replied.
And with that, the five Rangers left the restaurant, leaving Noah alone with his laptop. Noah looked at his watch again.
"They should be here by now." Noah worried.
"Hey, Noah." A female voice said.
Noah turned around to see a black haired Filipino woman standing behind him.
"No way!" Noah droned.
He couldn't believe it! Not only did one of the Overdrive Rangers answer his message, but it was one of his personal favorites: Rose Ortiz, the Pink Overdrive Ranger, and one of the most intellectual Rangers of all time.
Noah got out of his chair slowly and approached the former Pink Ranger.
"I don't believe this!" Noah whispered in disbelief.
Rose shrugged. "Nothing really legendary about me, Noah. I'm just a Ranger, like you."
"Shhh!" Noah shushed her as he scanned the Brainfreeze area.
Fortunately, no one was around this time of day, and Ernie was listening to his terrible music again.
"Oh sorry." Rose winced. "I forgot that most of the Rangers keep their identities secret."
"I think we should find someplace safe." Noah suggested. "You know, where people won't recognize you."
"Good idea." Rose agreed.
The two walked outside.
"Where are we heading." Rose asked.
"To my school." Noah replied.
Meanwhile, in an underground cavern
Moltor stood on top of a high rocky pedestal, overlooking several platoons of Lava Lizards.
"Soon my minions, I will have the other half of the Atlas Crystal." Moltor boomed. "And with it I will succeed where my treacherous brother failed. This entire planet will be ours!"
The Lava Lizards cheered.
"Now, onwards to the island!" Moltor commanded.
Harwood County School, Computer Lab
Noah and Rose entered the Computer Lab. Before closing the door, Noah looked down the hallways to make sure no one was watching them. He then closed and locked the door behind him.
"Alright, we should be safe for now." Noah assured.
Rose sat down at one of the desks facing the computers.
"So what's going on, Noah?" Rose asked as Noah took a seat. "Your message sounded important."
"Well, one of your old friends came back." Noah told her.
Noah explained to her everything that had transpired at the museum the other day. After he finished, Rose remained silent for a few seconds, as though she was going over possible solutions in her mind.
"Moltor's back…." She muttered.
Noah patiently waited for her to respond.
"Well, clearly Moltor is trying to obtain something that will help him conquer the planet." Rose surmised. "And what was it that he stole, again?"
Noah pondered for a few seconds. "Um, I think it was something called the Atlas Crystal."
Rose's eyes bulged. She quickly turned toward the computer in front of her chair and began searching several websites.
"Whoa, what are you doing?" Noah gawked.
Rose pulled up an online article on the computer, which featured a picture of the crystal and some information.
"The Atlas Crystal: a powerful crystal that has ability to control the Earth. Legend says it was used by an ancient warrior forgotten by time to raise an entire kingdom into the sky. It is on this mythical island. In order to ensure the crystal would not be used for evil purposes, the ancient warrior split the Crystal in half, hiding one half on the mythical floating kingdom and the other half in a tomb."
"So Moltor must be looking for the second half of the crystal on this floating city." Noah theorized.
"You're right, but we don't know where this flying city is located or even if it exists." Rose reminded him.
Noah pondered for a few seconds before he realized the obvious.
"It's the Animarium!" Noah exclaimed. "That's the flying city."
Rose looked up at Noah, in amazement. "You're right, Noah."
Noah pulled out his Morpher and held it up to his face.
What's up, Noah?
"Troy, Moltor's heading for the Animarium to find the second half of the crystal. Round up the others and I'll meet you guys there."
You've got it, Noah!
Noah hung up the morpher and turned to face Rose, who had gotten out of her seat.
"Let's go." Rose stated.
Noah nodded in agreement and the two turned around to leave when…
"And where do you think you two are going?" A voice growled.
Noah groaned as he turned around to see a figure standing in the doorway.
"Who's that?" Rose asked, as she held up her fists defensively.
"It's Zilas." Noah informed her.
Zilas summoned his sword.
"It's you and me, Blue Ranger." Zilas smirked.
End Notes: That's that. The Next chapter will be a little longer, but the fourth one will be the biggest challenge for this story. I hope to finish this story sometime next month.
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