Disclaimer: I don't own Power Rangers, if I did... well, Billy would have been the Gold Ranger, not Jason.

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Final

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Five colors. Six people.

Billy was tired, and anxious. The old Power Chamber had just been destroyed mere hours ago, and his Zords and all hopes of regaining his Ninja Powers along with it. To tell the truth, he was sorta glad though.

Now, Billy knew it was fatuous for him to feel that way, but there was something about being a Ranger that was losing its appeal. He was close to graduating High School, even if the others didn't know it, and maybe... he was too old.

Being a Ranger had been such a large part of him for so long. He had stayed up all night preparing for a fight, and building new inventions to help all the Rangers. He had been beaten, bruised, and emotionally abused all for the sake of beating Rita and Zedd. Hell, he had even worn the same freaking color for so long!

Blue had been his identity for the last 3 years, and Billy wanted to try something else out. It would be only right for him to pass the color along to someone else, and give them a change as well.

But, he didn't want to be labeled with a color again. He wanted to be able to do wear anything, try anything. He wanted a little bit of freedom in his life.

All the other guys, they wanted to be here. They still had that glint in their eyes whenever they entered a fight. They were still hopeful even after the blow that Rita and Zedd had sent them. Billy would admit that lately he hadn't had that glint, that hope.

Looking around, Billy took stock of the battered old Morphin' Rangers. Plus one.

Tanya... Billy didn't know much about her, but if Aisha sent her over then she must be alright. She seemed very determined and level headed, needed characteristics for a Ranger.

Idly, Billy wondered if Aisha felt like she was over being a Ranger as well, and that was the real reason why she stayed in Africa. If that was the case, Billy couldn't fault her.

Rocky and Adam both had been heartbroken when Aisha hadn't come back. Coupled with them losing their powers, both of the usually strong men had crumbled. But, Billy was confident that they would be able to ameliorate. They needed to.

Kat... she would help them out. Sure she was new to being a Ranger, but so was Tanya. The two of them would be able to bond, become stronger, and help the others.

Billy was sure that all of the Rangers would be able to be strong, and they would be able to survive without him. He may have been the oldest Ranger out of them, but not the best. That spot was reserved for one man.

Tommy. God, Billy wondered if anything could stop that man from being a Ranger. He had been through so much, and he had always been able to overcome any boundary. He would be more than able to help the other Rangers and lead them to victory.

Billy sighed, when he saw the others realize that not everyone would become a Ranger. Their reactions were amusing to say the least.

Rocky started to shake his head, and mutter to himself. Tanya stared confusedly, the exact same thing she had been doing since meeting them, while Kat looked troubled, her eyes puckering. Adam seemed lost in thought and a small frown was on his face.

The funniest was Tommy. He was staring at Zordon with a constipated look on his face, and squinting his eyes. Billy supposed he was trying to figure out who wouldn't receive the Zeo powers. Or, he was just acting stupid.

Jeez, if it took the gang this long to understand the situation, then maybe he shouldn't leave. Clearly, everyone would be lost without him. But, Billy had already resigned himself to not being a Ranger, and he wouldn't want to take someone's place.

Thinking, Billy tried opining of a way for things to work out. He wasn't their resident nerd for nothing, and he would find a possible avenue that they could take...

He would be an adviser! If he did that then he would have time to pursue other ventures, while still helping out his rather clueless teammates. Smiling, Billy walked up, and put an hand on Tommy's shoulder.

Things were gonna change, but Billy knew that the Zeo Rangers would be able to succeed. And he would be proud to watch them.

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A/N: This one was hard, because I couldn't think of anything. Shocking, since Power Rangers is about endings and new beginnings. Hope you enjoyed it :D