Zekedavis: Yeah, I guess. RIP Stan.
darkstel: Lemon's are coming... eventually.
TaitanoRules555: More like Jason is the only 'morally good' one and the others are more 'morally grey'
Rales Mckoy: We have a LOT of plans.
ashton millman: Because OF COURSE the FIRST REVIEW is about that overhyped character!
Yes Tommy is in the story, we have plans
Here are a few reviews answered by Ghost:
ashton millman: Yep, we've got plans for Tommy.
Rales Mckoy: Thanks very much for enjoying it.
Howlstone16: Possible, but nothing is certain.
Zekedavis: Yes it does. RIP Stan Lee.
Co-Writer: GhostKaiser23
Disclaimer: We do not own Power Rangers, that belongs to Hasbro. Although it use to belong to Saban and Disney... and then Saban again... at least now it's hopefully in good hands. Some ideas belong to BOOM! studios. And others belong to Lionsgate.
Authors Note:
Wow I am surprised with all the positive feedback from this story, man am I proud of that.
Well, here we go with the next stage! It is time for the Rangers to go through the consequences of their choice, of using the power given to them by Zordon. Will they accept the call? Or will they abandon this power and go on with their lives? And will Angel Grove survive?
And a reminder, I update this story once a month. However there is also a special announcement I must make
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
This story shall be updated on December 31st/January 1st alongside four other cards as my New Year update... and then I am going on a hiatus for the month of January. I shall not be updating ANY of my stories for the first month of January, I just need a break from my content upload of two a week. I hope that you all understand this and enjoy
Power Rangers Unworthy
Chapter 2: Day Of The Dumpster Part 2 Choices
The Rangers were coming down off their battle high, entranced by what they heck they had done, since they were at each other's throats only a few hours ago. They had not deactivated their transformations, only having removed their helmets
"I take it that you might reconsider becoming Rangers?" Zordon asked politely "However that is a talk for later. How are you all? Are you hurt?"
"Um, well." Jason tried to answer
"Are we gonna get broken feet and hands at the end of this? Cause I'm sure I bruised something fighting those things." Trini asked
"Your powers heal you from injuries once you have morphed. Well, shallow ones at least." Alpha explained
"Good to know." Zach sighed in relief.
"So what now? We're 'Rangers' now?" Billy asked
"If that is your choice." Zordon explained "You used your powers for self defense. To protect yourselves from Rita's forces. I ask that you stay here for a few hours and then we shall teleport you home. I shall then teleport your Morphers back here, for now just relax and talk. Let the powers heal you. You where right, this is not your war." And with that Zordon's face disappeared from the tube
"Right. Thanks. Good talk." Kim answered, rubbing the back of her neck. She looked down at herself, looking at her suit 'Pink? Really?' She thought sadly.
SLAP!
"Hey!" Kim snapped lightly, feeling somehow slap her backside
"That suit DOES look good on you." Trini grinned, her hand now resting on her hip
"Sheesh. Really?" Kim asked as she saw Trini's grin.
"What?" She grinned "Just stating facts."
"Oh dear." Billy covered his face and ears, not wanting to get involved by that.
"Hey, Billy. Good work." Zach spoke, giving honest praise.
"Th... thank you." Billy stuttered
"I have a question." Jason said as he looked between Kim and Trini, then turning to look at the yellow ranger "Are you a lesbian? I mean, it's cool if you are. I've got no problem with it. I just feel like everyone should know if this is playfully banter, girls complimenting each other or flirting."
"Yeah. I am. Or... At I'm at least more comfortable around girls." Trini answered "I like to call myself a lesbian, it's rare I see a guy I find attractive or interesting. While girls? Overall, like them more. You could call me bisexual with a preference for girls, but just easier to call myself a lesbian."
"Yay, now I feel even more uncomfortable." Kim joked and rolled her eyes
"That... That might be why your suit does not have a skirt." Billy said nervously
"Huh?" Trini blinked and looked down at her costume, and saw that Billy was right. "Huh, okay. Wait, were you checking me out?"
"W... What?! Nononononononono!" Billy gasped and yelled, crying and blushing like he was having a mental break down
"Trini, that's not funny." Jason frowned, going over to Billy to try and calm him down.
"Is? Is he okay?" Kim asked, seeing such a serious breakdown
"He's been very... Stunted in the social interaction department." Jason explained
"Wait. Really? So he doesn't know about flirting or lesbians or anything like that?" Trini asked
"No." Jason answered simply.
"I mean, well, he knows about them but hasn't done/seen/interacted with them. It's why he froze up the way he did when we all looked at him earlier and when he spilt his drink on you."
"... That explains so much." Trini blinked in realization as he thought back to how Billy had acted since they had met
"Hey, look. I'm all for this sharing and shit, but maybe we should have a look around this place." Zack stretched "I mean it's pointless in us analysing these suits or whatever, we aren't keeping them."
"I guess so." Jason answered heavily. He looked down at his hand, flexing his fingers and sighing
*Time skip*
The group were looking around the 'Command Centre' as Alpha called it, Billy had soon since calmed down but things were still a little tense. They had gone their own ways, exploring the place
Jason was looking at the front side, Billy was exploring the computers, Zach was on his own looking around, trying to find anything cool.
Jason soon found himself on the roof, staring in amazement "Whoa. Look at all this." He whispered, seeing a tapestry of what the Command Center has seen.
The beautiful landscape
The setting sun
The colours
Jason smiled, sitting down on the edge and looking out "This... How could anyone want to destroy this?"
*elsewhere*
Back inside the Command Center, Trini and Kim were together...and it was a little awkward. "So... When did you decided you preceded girls?" Kim asked
"A while ago." Trini answered
"l... Er..." Kim blinked, unsure what to say. She was hoping Trini would have gone into more detail
"Okay, I was fourteen. I was in sex ed class and... something just clicked." Trini answered "Thinking about them? I just realized stuff about the female body just sounded a whole lot more appealing to me. And thinking about it? That covered everything about them. I prefer their company. The feel of their skin. Their hair. Their voice. Their smell. Their personalities. It just... Fit with me better."
"Wow. Okay. I-I guess that makes sense." Kim answered
"Yes it is." Trini nodded "What about you?"
"I... what?" Kim was struggling to answer. She didn't want to seem weird or abrasive, but she had to give Trini an answer
"Please. I noticed you checking out me AND Red." Trini smirked
"Okay, okay. Yeah. I like checking out girls and guys." Kim huffed "I'm bisexual, okay? I've just had so much shit in my life recently I've not even thought about my orientation."
"Well, that's good to know." Trini smiled
"Good?" Kim tilted her head
"Yeah, cause I know I have a chance." Trini answered making Kimberly start to laugh "What? Why're you laughing?" Trini asked
"That's a great way to lighten the mood." Kim nodded
Trini rubbed the back of her neck and accepted that "Yeah, guess it is." She nodded
*Elsewhere*
We find Billy and Zack, the two having found a kitchen. "Wow, who would've thought a floating head would've had a kitchen?" Zack commented
"Maybe he has set it up for his 'power rangers'?" Billy asked
"True." Zack answered. "WHOA! Look at this!" He pulled out a box of food.
Billy blinked, looking at the box. Inside were packets of food that were labelled 're-hydration packets'.
"It's like space food!" Zack grinned
"I. I guess it does." Billy smiled, finding a bit of a friend with Zack bonding with space stuff.
"So... Why you so shy?" Zack asked as they put the packets into a machine labeled 'dehydrator'
"I. I've been sheltered. All my life." Billy reluctantly answered, still nervous around Zack.
"Sheltered?" Zack asked
"My parents. They home-schooled me and kept me inside. I. Don't know...I don't know how to talk to many people. One on one...MAYBE. But, mostly just to my parents." Billy frowned, curling into himself. "My mother refused to let me out of the house. Refused to let me watch TV. I'm not allowed to answer the door or the phone. She cuts my meals for me. I wasn't allowed to dress myself until I was 14 and I was forced to write in crayon until I was 15 since she was scared I'd hurt myself."
"...What the FUCK is wrong with her?" Zack looked stunned and confused as he heard all that "No wonder you're fucked up, no offense."
"Today was a trial run... That my eventual escape plan would work." Billy muttered
"Wait. What 'escape plan'?" Zack asked
DING
"Ooh, the thing's done." Zack pointed out
"... I have been thinking." Billy said, doing his best to change the subject "Our suits... They are different than Jason's. Our suits are green where his is white."
"Huh? Oh, yeah. I didn't notice that." Zack answered
"I wonder why." Billy frowned, his fingers brushing the Triceratops coin on his belt
"I dunno. Chicken?" Zack asked handing one of the bags to Billy.
*elsewhere*
We zoom back up through the command center, Jason still taking in the beauty of the surroundings when he heard a door behind him opening. He looked over his shoulder, seeing Kim walk through it "Hey, Red." Kim spoke, seeing him sit there.
"Hey." Jason smiled softly "... This... It's so beautiful. I don't get why people would ever want to destroy this."
"Maybe cause people want destruction?" Kim thought cynically
"Huh?" He blinked, paying full attention to her
"Maybe some people think that the world is worth destroying cause that's how they vent." Kim answered
"But there are limits." Jason frowned "Why would you destory beautiful things like Earth just to vent? There would have to be a moment where stop... and you realize all the wrong you've done." As Jason finished he looked down at his hands, his fists tightening as flashes of memories appeared before his eyes
"By then... It's too late." Kim sighed heavily, thinking back to how her whole world was being destroyed by her parents' arguing. She remembered how often she fell, unable to hold her balance from lack of sleep.
Remembering that week and how, even when they tried to support her... They just could not let it rest for five minutes
How... It all might be her fault.
"... Yeah." Jason mumbled, that ambulance still ringing in his ears
The smell of exhaust from the rushing car
The blood on his hands
"... You know Red... You're too good." Kim said suddenly as she sat next to him, hugging her legs
"I. I'm not-" Jason tried to respond, but saw how she was hugging herself.
"You defended Billy even though you don't know him that well." She commented
"He's my neighbor." He tried to argue
"Who you said never leave the house." She countered "And then there is me. You came over to thank me after I payed for your drinks, no hesitation."
"I was only being polite." He argued, as if trying to put himself down
"And the rest of us had to talk you down from taking up Zordon's offer. You where ready to charge in, sword ready to protect the world from something that is none of your business." She smirked slightly "Heck you trusted big Z completely. You didn't hesitate to go and use that Morpher of yours. And even though you where kicking ass, you never stopped thinking about protecting us. You, Jason, are TOO good for this world."
Jason rubbed the back of his neck. He didn't know what to do with this praise. He just did what he thought needed to be done.
"If you choose to stick to this job, I know you'll be a great leader." She smiled, some pride in her voice
"Thank you, Kimberly." Jason answered, getting flustered by her words. He smiled gently, reaching out and brushing her hair behind her ear
Kimberly blinked but didn't mind, having this innocent thing be done. Jason was too kind for anything sinister. She could relax, she didn't need to keep her defences up around such an overly nice but honest person
It was nice
"Rangers! I ask that you return to the main chamber!" Zordon's voice echoed as their helmets materialized in their hands
'Damn it.' She frowned.
"We better get going." Jason answered
"Yeah." She nodded, blinking suddenly. The reason? He was holding his hand out for her, already standing tall "... Heh. Too good, Red. Too good." She smiled gently, putting her hand in his and letting him pull her to her feet with their faces so close their noses nearly touched
"I guess." He answered with a smirk, their eyes sparkling slightly, the two heading inside.
*time skip*
Back inside the Command Center, the Rangers gathered...with Zach and Billy faintly smelling like chicken "What's going on Zordon?" Jason asked as they looked up at the giant head
"Rang... Children." Zordon started, only to correct himself and guilt filling his voice "Look into the viewing globe."
"What is-?" Trini asked as they saw the viewing globe
"Oh my goodness!" Billy gasped, seeing a strange golden manticore creature and an army of those grey monsters they fought not long ago.
This ARMY attacking Angel Grove!
"This... Rita has worked out where you are from and sent Goldar with an army of Putty's to take revenge. I am so sorry... But I must ask you all this." Zordon said sadly "I must ask you... Do you wish to become the Power Rangers? You do not have to. You can walk away from this conflict. And seeing this, Rita will no longer target you or your home. You can just walk away and no one will think any worse of you. You can stay and fight, but it will be a long battle full of headship. Or you can return to your normal lives. Please, I am asking for your choice." And his question was met with silence
"Ay-yai-yai, I knew they would not have the courage." Alpha whispered from near Zordon
"... I'll do it." Jason said firmly, taking a step forward. His eyes where blazing with confidence. Nothing could shake his conviction "People are out there, INNOCENT people, getting hurt! And this will stop if we give up our powers, which can help them?! I don't think so! Rita wants to take over the earth, you said so yourself! How can I turn my back when I can save someone?"
The group looked at Jason, seeing this fire in his eyes.
"... Too good, Red, you bloody White Knight." Kim laughed softly before she looked at Zorodn "I'm in to."
"Seriously?" Trini blinked
"Seriously." Kim nodded
"... Yeah, why not." Zack shrugged and laughed "Let's do this!"
"Well, I'm in too. Can't let all YOU have the fun." Trini smirked
Billy was silent, looking around nervously
"Billy? You gonna join us buddy?" Zack asked
"I-I don't. What if I'm not strong enough? I-I'm not a fighter." Billy mumbled
"We can help with that." Jason commented gently
Billy gulped as he looked at the group. An almost full team...and they were waiting on him. Zordon wasn't forcing him to do anything, the Rangers would back him up...
He could have friends.
They wanted to be his friends.
To help him
"O-Okay. I'll join." Billy answered, feeling some form of courage flowing within him
"... Are you sure about this?" Zordon asked, hole in his voice
Jason looked at the group, who nodded. He smiled, looking to the head and nodding "We are, Zordon." He stated calmly
"Well then, I am proud to call you 'Power Rangers'." Zordon smiled fatherly "Now, I believe it is time for you to get back to action. Jason, may you please give the call and defend your home?"
"Right. Ready?" Jason nodded and turned to the team
"Ready." They responded
"IT'S MORPHING TIME!" Jason proclaimed
"Mastodon!"
"Pterodactyl!"
"Triceratops."
"Sabre-Tooth Tiger!"
"TYRANNOSAURUS!"
In a massive flash of five lights the group vanished.
*elsewhere*
We rush through the world, returning to Angel Grove. Five lights landed atop a building, the lights fading. The people of the city stopped, as did their attackers, as they looked up at the five figures standing proudly atop the tall building
"Huh? What the?" The people looked on and saw the five figures.
"People of Angel Grove!" Jason called out "Do not fear! We are here to protect you! We, are the Power Rangers!"
"'Power Rangers'?" They asked, still running for their lives but heard the Red Ranger.
"Let's go guys!" Jason ordered, jumping down with an almost over eager energy
"Okay." Trini and Kim leapt off
"Oh man. That's a long drop." Billy gulped almost seizing up from the sheer drop
"Don't worry man, we've got this!" Zack grinned as he grabbed Billy's arm... And jumped off, dragging him down with him "BOOYAH!"
"BAD IDEA!" Billy yelled
"Rangers. Alongside your side arms, the BladeBlasters, you also posses individual power weapons. Good luck in this battle." Zordon informed them over their helmets systems
"'Individual weapons'? Sounds neat." Trini smirked
"Ranger's, let's get to work." Jason ordered
They landed and split up, facing the army of Putties
In a flash of yellow light two small knives with yellow hits baring the Sabre-Tooth Tiger coin symbol appeared in Trini's hands, in a reverse grip position. She smiled, spinning then softly as she used one to block an attack a Putty tried to throw at an innocent civilian "Hey, now that's not fair!" She smirked, slashing with her other dagger and sending it flying back only to crumble apart
Zack and Billy where fighting more or less back to back, Billy shooting wildly with his BladeBlaster's gun mode, when a large black axe with yellow extra markings and the mammoth symbol near the top of the blade appeared in Zack's hands "Incredible." Billy blinked
"Hell yeah, this is what I needed!" Zack grinned, spinning 360 and cutting down a large wave of Putties around him
"Watch it!" Billy squeaked, almost not having enough time to duck that attack
"Woops. Sorry man." Zack laughed
They've~ got~!
A power and a force that you've never seen before!
"Hiya!" Jason called, preforming a spin kick and knocking a Putty's head off, before he raised his arms to block one of the Putty's using a street sign as a bat "Oh no you don't." He frowned, stumbling back and holding the steel pole
They've~ got~!
The ability to Morph and to even out the score!
Jason gave a mighty tug, sending the Putty flying towards him and into his fist "And stay down!" He ordered, the Putty turning to a puddle
Kim gave small gasping breaths as she flipped again and again, dodging Putty's who randomly jumped at her while also herding them
No one can ever take them down!
As Kim stopped flipping a flash of light appeared in her hands, a large white bow with red accents appearing clasped in her left grip "Time to put those archery lessons to good use." She commented, raising a silver arrow with a pink tip in her right hand and noticing it
The power lies on their si-ei-ei-ei-eide!
Kim unleashed the arrow, another appearing in her hand which she fired. She began to shoot as fast as she could, her arrows piercing the Putty's in the heart and head and reducing them to shards of pottery "Alright!" She grinned
Go Go Power Rangers!
Trini yelled as she jumped off one Putty's shoulder, her feet breaking it's neck as she jumped high. And as she came back down, daggers held tight, she stabbed another Putty in the chest with both blades and reduced it to nothing as they both bit the floor
Go Go Power Rangers!
Trini rolled, getting reading to spring back up only for Jason's hand to be in her face "Need a hand, Yellow?" He smirked
"Thanks, Red." She nodded, accepting his hand as he helped her to her feet
Go Go Power Rangers!
You Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers!
Zack and Billy kept up the fight, Billy having summoned a blue staff with three silver blades at either end and the Triceratops coin in the middle of each set of spikes.
Zack gave slow powerful swings while letting Billy give quick and wider reaching hits with his staff... And Billy was doing rather well
They~ know~!
The fate of the world is lying in their hands!
"This is incredible! It's like instinct!" Billy gasped as he down his staff, altering it's balance and bringing it down against a Putty's chest
"I know, right?!" Jack grinned, suddenly shifting his axe around. He was now holding it in a way that looked like a gun, the bottom of the handle being the barrel... And as Zack moved a small portion at the base of the blade towards the tip of the handle he smirked "Say hello to my little friend!" He grinned as he pulled the trigger, shooting an energy blast
They~ know~!
To only use their weapons for defense!
Kim was now using her bow at a slower pace, working it into her jumps and kicks. She frowned, pulling out her BladeBlaster and unleashing a few rapid blasts at a small group of Putties. As the Putty's fell it revealed a small family hiding behind a destroyed car
No one will ever take them down!
"You okay?" Kim asked as she ran towards them, the daughter hugging her
"Thank you!" The girl cheered
"Thank you Ms Pink Ranger." The father nodded
"You're welcome, now get out of here." Kim nodded, smiling as she saw them run away 'So that's what that feels like.'
The Power lies on their si-ei-ei-ei-eide!
The Putties numbers where greatly diminished, now only about two hundred where left. As well as their boss.
Jason had managed to summon a red hilted sword with a silver blade decorated in ancient symbols, the middle of the bike having the Tyrannosaurus coin inbeded
He gave a few mighty swings, the sword requiring him to have a twin handed grip, as Trini jumped and rolled around him, slicing at the Putty's
Go Go Power Rangers!
By now the five had gathered, forming a circle as they worked as one
Go Go Power Rangers!
Kim was shooting with her bow, changing direction every second to take another shot. She was moving clockwise, shooting Putties the others couldn't reach
While she was quick, Zack was being strong. He only shot once every three seconds, going counter clockwise with his powerful shots blowing up three or four Putties a try
Billy was swinging his staff, using it like a shield to ward of Putties and only stopping to let Trini or Jason get a hit in
Trini was using her daggers to their full extend, giving quick and savage slashes every chance she had to any foe that got too close
Jason, meanwhile, was the calmest and most middle ground of everyone. Letting Billy do his defense, Kim and Zack handle the foes in the distance and Trini getting the ones up close. He focused on the middle, slashing his sword fast and eloquently to rip the Putties apart
Go Go Power Rangers!
You Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers~!
After another few moments of this the Putties where all gone, Jaden slashing as he blade glowed red and made the Putty explode
The crowed cheered at this, the Rangers turning to Goldar
"Go back to Rita and tell her Earth is defended! We are not letting her take our home!" Jason called
"What sort of brats have the GALL to tell ME what to do?!" Goldar roared, his wings flapping... And it was as if a switch was flipped in their minds
"Mastadon Black Mighty Morphin' Power Ranger!" Zack called, pulling his axe-cannon
"Pterodactyl Pink Mighty Morphin' Power Ranger!" Kim called as she took a stance similar to that of a bird in flight
"Triceratops Blue Mighty Morphin' Power Ranger!" Billy called, getting into a stance where his staff's blade was pointing at the monster
"Sabre! Tooth! Tiger! Yellow! Mighty Morphin'! Power Ranger!" Trini called as she threw her dagger into the air, caught it and did a few rappid slashes
"Tyranosaurs Red Mightt Morphin' Power Ranger!" Jason called, slashing with his sword that he held in his right hand and resting it against the back of his left forearm with the tyranosaurus coin pointing outwards
"I WILL DESTROY YOU!" Goldar roared as he charged at them, flying
"Not today dirt bag!" Jason ordered "Move it Rangers!"
No! One! Ean ever take them down!
"HIYA!" Billy and Trini yelled, jumping off Zack and Kim's shoulders respectively. They flipped, soaring over Goldar, and slashing his wings with their weapons
"Ah!" He roared in pain
"Iyah!" Zack and Kim yelled, spinning and using their weapons mele-style to strike Goldar across the chest as he was falling. The momentum made him flip in midair and came crashing down.
The power lies on their si-ei-ei-ei-eide!
Goldar snarled as he quickly stood, drawing his sword and striking.
Jason acted quick, raising his sword and blocking the strike.
The two held on evenly, the strength seemingly equal
"Give up Ranger!" Goldar threatened
"NEVER!" Jason roared with all his might, giving a powerful push and knocking Goldar back
Go Go Power Rangers!
Jason give a series of quick and powerful slashes, leaving deep cuts in Goldar's armour, before he gave a spin kick to his chest and knocked him back
Go Go Power Rangers!
As Goldar stumbled, Trini and Billy acted again. They charged forwards and slashed at Goldar's back, clipping his wings again
Go Go Power Rangers!
You Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers!
Not giving him a chance to recover, Kim and Zack rolled out from behind Jason and unleashed quick blasts from their weapons. The arrow and energy blast exploding against his armour
Go Go Power Rangers!
Go Go Power Rangers!
Jason charged forwards, his sword glowing red once more, and gave a powerful horizontal slash alongside Goldar's stomach
Go Go Power Rangers~!
There was a moment of silence before explosions went off all over Goldar's armour making him fall to his knees, supporting himself via his sword "This... Isn't the end Rangers..." He hissed before he disappeared like a phantom in the wind
The Rangers stood tall, still on the high from fighting the Putties and Goldar. But they needed to get the people out of here and in a safe location however they where not able to do that yet as the crowed began to cheer. The Rangers looked on at the people who were cheering for them.
And honestly, it felt great.
They smiled, their chests feeling warm...
"Rangers, move out. We have to help them." Jason ordered as he ran off. He reached down, grasping a bolder. He was prepared to lift it, to use all his strength and do his best... and lifted it effortlessly. He almost lost his footing because of how light it was. But he caught himself before he hurt anyone.
"Hang on everyone." Zack added, lifting up a large slab of concrete. He lifted it up, holding it over his head like it was a pillow! 'This is crazy!' Zack thought as he lifted the concrete away and got people out of the trap.
"We've got you." Kim followed up, going down and helped people get out. She reached down, pulling them up while tightly holding onto the floor
"Thank you, Pink Ranger." The people who were trapped spoke as they were lifted
Trini jumped up onto a building, walking in to see the floor was collapsing a bit with the people who had been in the building against the wall "Hang on, in there. We're coming. Blue! I need an extra pair of hands!" Trini called out
"C... Coming!" Billy stuttered, jumping up to her
"We need to get them out." Trini spoke, pointing to the collapsing floor "I'll throw them to you." She said, jumping to the side the civilians where are
"Okay, I'll-I'll catch them." Billy gulped, having never caught anything bigger than a sponge ball before. He gulped, he... He had to do this! Or these people could die!
"You can do it Blue!" Trini called
Billy looked at Trini and nodded. "I-I can do this."
Trini nodded, picking up a woman "Okay ms, stay calm." She urged before throwing the woman at Billy
The woman squeaked as she was flung towards Billy, who caught her by the hips and set her down away from the wreckage "There we go." He muttered cautiously
"Here's the next one!" Trini called, picking up another man
"WHOA!" The man called out as he was thrown to Billy.
"I. Got him!" Billy responded, catching the man.
There was still a lot of work left to do, they couldn't rest yet
*time skip*
It took about an hour, the police and fire fighters alongside ambulances arriving and further helping "Thank you, Rangers. You've saved a lot of lives." The police spoke respectfully to them. He held his hand, which Jason took
"We are here to help." Jason nodded, shaking the officers hand "These forces where sent by Rita Repulsa, she wants to rule the world. We won't let her. Her monsters are very dangerous, we ask that you try and keep the civilians safe while we take care of her forces. We don't want anyone to be hurt."
"Oh, so sweet. I'm gonna get diabetes." Zack joked. Kim rolled her eyes and gently punched Zack's shoulder, like how a friend would do.
"Let's go Rangers." Jason ordered
"On it." The Rangers responded as they teleported away.
The citizens of Angel Grove looked up in amazement, seeing their new heroes shoot into the sky as streaks of lightning. And it was like they where never there
*At the Command Center*
The team reappeared back in the Center, coming down from the adrenaline that was saving people. They SAVED people.
They began to cheer, high fiving and hugging each other "HOLY SHIT! That was crazy!" Zack exclaimed
"Great job everyone." Jason praised the group. They began to remove their helmets, setting them on the consoles
"Congratulations, Rangers." Zordon spoke respectfully to the teens "I am very proud of all of you."
"Thanks, Zordon." Billy answered
"Yeah, thanks." Kim added
"God, that fight was epic!" Trini smiled "We took out a whole ARMY!"
"Yeah. I... I need five minutes." Zack added, slumping to the floor in exhaustion when suddenly their suits and helmets disappeared in sparks of light
"Wait, what happened? Where'd the suits go?" Trini asked
"Back into the Morphing Grid, once again being stored in your Morphers and Power Coins." Zordon explained "I shall explain more in due time, but you all must be exhausted."
"I know I am." Zack weakly raised his hand
"Alpha and I shall send you home then, to rest. But first, there are three rules about being a Power Ranger I must tell you." Zordon explained "Three rules that you must live by."
"There're rules?" Trini frowned
"Of course." Alpha nodded as if it was obvious
"First, you are not allowed to reveal your identity as Power Rangers to anyone. Dragging then into this conflict will only add more casualties." Zordon explained sadly "Second, you must not escalate the conflict. Only use as much force as necessary. And three, you must not use your power for personal gain."
Billy pondered as he heard that. Those were reasonable rules. Nodding he accepted them
Trini frowned as she thought over these rules 'No personal gain? Really?' She thought to herself. 'And who ELSE am I gonna bring in?'
'So I can't use this to get free stash? Damn it.' Zackthought in irritation
Kim was thinking about being a Ranger full time. She wasn't committed to a job, she had free time...It could be okay. She had to admit, the fact she had to keep it a secret sucked
Jason remained last. Having to save people, keeping this secret. Not bringing innocent lives into this "We understand Zordon." He nodded
"Good." Zordon answered "I wish you a good night, Rangers. Alpha?"
"Yes Zordon." Alpha nodded, pressing a button and making the rangers disappear in bursts of light
The Rangers were all teleported back to their respective homes, just outside their doors so it wouldn't look like they broke in "So Alpha, what do you think of the Rangers now?" Zordon asked, asking for his honest opinion
"Early days. But...They MIGHT be better." Alpha answered "But those four... They are in contact with the dark side of the Morphing Grid."
"I noticed that too, Alpha." Zordon frowned, knowing EXACTLY what he was on about "However I have confidence they will not be seduced by its power."
"I hope so Zordon." Alpha muttered
*With the rangers*
The five appeared on the streets of Angel Grove, looking around they all knew it was junction that lead to different housing estates and residential areas. They sighed in relief, seeing as their homes were just around the corner.
"We should exchange numbers." Jason said suddenly
"Huh?" Kim, Zach and Trini asked
"J-Jason, I live next door to you. Wouldn't that be a waste of time?" Billy asked
"But they don't." Jason said "We have our own lives. No guarantee we'd be able to get in contact with each other any other way. Exchanging numbers so we all have each others numbers, everyone has everyone's number, there would at least be a peace of mind. That we CAN contact each other if we need to."
"...That's kinda smart." Zack answered, getting his phone out.
"Makes sense to me, Red." Kim followed up, getting her phone "Just don't send me dick pics." She joked
"I promise." Jason responded with a soft smile
"Fair to me." Trini added
"I... Er... Don't... Have... A phone..." Billy muttered shyly
"Seriously? Don't you have a phone? Who doesn't have a phone in this day and age?" Trini asked making Billy lower his head
"Hey, it's okay man." Zack encouraged and patted Billy's back. He swung his bag a kind and unzipped it, pulling out a mint-in-box new phone "I was gonna pawn this off but here."
"What? A-Are you sure?" Billy gasped as he saw this brand new phone.
"Of course dude, you need it." He nodded, smiling, before he whispered "And if you ever need some help, your mum being a bitch, call your big brother Zack, I'm a great listener."
Billy looked at the phone and began to tear up. He couldn't believe that this was happening. Having people to talk to
He had... friends
"Well, looks like we have to set your new phone up dude." Jason chuckled
The group sat down, showing Billy how his phone worked and sharing numbers. Some of them gave joking nicknames to each other as their contact name, others being more formal.
Like how Kim out Jason down as 'Red', Billy put Trini down as just Trini, Jason put Zack down as 'Tusky' and so on. Turns out Trini and Zack already had their numbers, everyone laughing at Zack's contact name for Trini 'Angry girl'. He got a punch on the shoulder for that nickname, but it was in good fun.
"Wow. It's getting late." Jason blinked as the sun went down "Anyone want to go to a kabab place or something?"
"I can go for one." Zack licked his lips.
"There's a fish and chips down the road." Kim pointed out
"Who pays?" Trini joked. The group chuckled at Trini's joke and headed out, going to the local chip shop. The group smiled, friends spending the evening together
*Time skip*
"I can't believe you just got plain fish and chips." Kim hiccuped as she talked to Billy.
"I've never had it before." he shrugged
"Really? NEVER?" Trini asked
"No. My mum always chose our meals." Billy answered
"Well, I'd say its fine for us to go our own way." Zack commented
"Yeah... See you guys tomorrow?" Jason asked
"Later Red." Kim commented, blowing a playful kiss
"See you guys." Zack waves, walking off
"See you around." Trini stretched, following Zack "Later Pinkie!" She called, winking at Kim flirting
"Have fun dreaming about me kitty cat, that's the closest your getting to it!" Kim joked back
"I. Oh man." Billy blushed, feeling his collar getting hot.
"Let's go Billy." Jason shook his head and smiled
"R-Right." Billy nodded and followed Jason back to his own house
They walked off, the five going in different directions "See you later, Billy." Jason spoke as they arrived at their own houses, literally right next door to each other.
"Bye." Billy said sadly
As the two entered their homes, Jason was greeted to a relieved mother, who thought that he was dead; but glad that he wasn't. He was met with a warm embrace, one that made him happy. Especially when his father joined the hug
Next door Billy had snuck back into his house, luckily just in time as his mother burst through the door a second later talking about how scared she was she hugged him, babbling about never letting anything hurt him
Zack arrived home to a small rundown house, he was surprised it was still standing. His mother lying in bed in the middle of the living room, looking as pale as ever "Hey, mum." He whispered gently, holding her hand as he knelt down.
"Zack? You're okay." She mumbled happily
"Yeah Mum. Don't worry, I got your medicine." he smiled, pulling out some of the pills from his backpack
"Such. Such a good. Boy." She panted gently, looking up at him with glazed eyes.
"Don't worry mum. This will make your pain go away." He said gently, slipping two pills into her mouth and picking up a glass of water. He brought it to her mouth, helping her drink so she could swallow the pills
Trini sighed, entering her home. She felt exhausted after today and just wanted to go to bed. But she knew she'd meet either of her parents near the stairs. "I'm home." She said sarcastically under her breath, counting down in her mind how long it would take for them to appear
"Trini!" A man's voice called out, running to the front door as he heard it shut. The man being an elderly Asian man, the man hugging her tightly "Thank goodness you're alright." The man sighed and held back tears.
"I'm fine dad." She grumbled
"Your mother and I were worried sick. We thought you were dead!" He answered, pulling back to look at her.
"Me and my friends hid while the attack happened, until those Power Rangers dealt with it." Trini lied
"You have friends?" Her mother asked as she walked in, clearly not meaning it in a mean way
"Y-. Yes, mum. I've got friends." Trini answered, tired and not wanting this to go on longer than needed. "They are all nice and Kim is hot. I'm going to bed. Night." She said, pushing past them and going upstairs
"'Kim'?" Trini's parents looked at each other.
"As in...'Kimberly'?" Trini's mother asked in confusion
Speaking of whom, Kimberly had snuck into her house; hopefully her parents were asleep from their daily row as well as all the chaos from today 'No one's up. Great.' Kim thought to herself as she sneakily went upstairs to her room only to hear a soft sobbing 'Huh? Mum?' She thought, hearing the cries. She neared her parents room, opening the door gently.
Her mother was curled up on her bed, crying
'Oh god. Must've been a bad one.' Kim thought sadly. She wanted to speak but...what could she say? Grab her attention? Sit down next to her to let her know she's okay?
She looked around nervously, hugging herself. She didn't realize that the light from the door was casting a shadow. Not that it mattered. Kim's mother wasn't paying attention... And then she saw it.
On the floor
Divorce papers
Kim's eyes widened as she saw them. "Oh, mum." She whispered. It had finally happened. Kim went over to her mother and just sat down next to her. She rubbed her mother back gently, the joy she had felt today crashing
She felt the weight in her pocket, her morphed. Reaching into her jacket pocket she held it tightly, supporting herself.
This had to be alright... It had to
*On the moon*
Rita was sitting on her throne, seeing Goldar kneel before her as he explained the failure of the assault. "I am sorry, My Queen. The Rangers took us by surprise." Goldar apologised
BOOM!
Goldar was sent flying, hitting a wall from a an energy burst from Rita's wand. It wasn't enough to hurt him and it was clearly no effort from Rita, simply her showing her displeasure
She took a deep breath and then exhaled slowly. "Zordon. Always the defender." She groaned and rubbed her eyes. She frowned, her wand sparking "It appears those children must be taught a lesson."