Disclaimer: I don't own Power Rangers, Sentai Rangers, or any of the characters, thoughts, or ideas involved. However, this fanfiction is based on my own imagination.

Author's Note: This chapter explains in detail an important concept/element of the story. I tried to explain it as thoroughly as I could. If you still don't understand PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE comment. Like I said, it's important, and I don't want anyone missing the point.

"It's so nice to see you getting along with your dad." Lily said happily.

"Yeah, who would have thought that the wolf and the shark would go camping together?" Theo commented, laughing.

"It's all because of Casey." RJ said with a nod towards the spiky-haired teen. Casey smiled and shrugged his shoulders.

"Glad I could help."

RJ's father entered the loft. "You all ready to go? It'll be a rough trip." He said adjusting his pack. RJ and smiled. "No problemo dad. I got the spirit-" he jumped into his Muy Thai stance "of the wolf on my side."

"Yes, well… we shall see."He said smiling and shaking his head. RJ turned towards the group.

"Now remember you guys… I don't know how long I'll be gone. But I would expect at least a week. And until I get back-"

"Yeah, yeah we know RJ. Everything will be fine." Theo said.

"What about the shipment?" RJ said raising a eyebrow.

"RJ, we got it. It's not the first time you went away. Now go." Casey said pushing him playfully towards the stairs.

"Alright. Oh, and remember to pick up the--"

"Got it RJ."

"See ya then. Wait, don't forget the delivery bike needs-"

"Already taken care of."

"Good. Oh, one more thing…"

"RJ!" the team chimed, laughing.

"Alright, I'm going!" he said, and the two Masters set off.

"Come on Lil, we got Kitchen duty." Dom chuckled.

"I hope we don't forget anything…" Fran said, furrowing her brow. The others stopped and looked at her in disbelief, laughing.

"Come on, Fran." Dom said grabbing her. "We'll need your help too."

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"Something tells me this isn't a simple father son trip." RJ gasped, guzzling down half a canteen of water in one gulp.

"Was it that obvious?" Finn said smiling wryly. "When did you figure it out? It was sometime around the last cliff dive, wasn't it?" RJ laughed.

"It was actually more around 'Hey RJ. It's you dad. You wanna go camping?'"

"Sorry" Finn said gruffly. "I did want to spend time with you."

"I know dad. You've just never been one for this kind of thing. You're idea of quality time was something more like training in the same room." RJ said smiling. "So… you wanna tell me what's going on?"

"It's an old secret to the Pai Zhua. It's about one of the other sectors. " Master Finn said sitting down on a rock and putting a hand to his lower back, stretching.

"Other sectors? What other sectors?" RJ asked , his brow knitting in confusion. Finn sighed.

"I'm breaking the rules here… but this is too important to worry about that now. Yes, other sectors. There are three Sectors of Pai Zhua still in existence."

"Three?"

"Yes not many people know of the others. In fact, only one master from each school is entrusted with a location of another sector. That means that two separate Masters from each school know of a location of one separate sector. But they are sworn to secrecy, to never tell another. The reason they are kept a secret is simple. If the evil of the Dai Shi were to ever be released, the Chosen Three would arise to fight him. However. If one or all of the three should fail, there would be another set of Guardians to be erected from one of the other sectors."

"A bit pessimistic, don't you think?" RJ said. "But it's a smart idea. It's always good to have a backup. But why do the three not know of each other?" Finn smiled, sighing.

"Simple. If Dai Shi invaded one of the temples he would still be clueless to the other two. And we would still have a chance to defeat him. Besides, if the Chosen Three knew that three others were set up to replace them, do you think that they would fight as if the world depended on it?"

"But why didn't I know? I am a Master after all. And my Master told me nothing about this."

"Like I said. Only two Masters from each sector, six Masters in total, know of the other two. I was entrusted the location of one and Master Swoop was entrusted with the location of the other. From what I know, Master Phant has no knowledge of any of this. And before you ask. Two separate Masters for each location because if one Master were to compromise the location of one, there would still be one safe."

"That's a lot of precaution." RJ said, taking all the information in.

"Dai Shi is the most evil being on Earth, and we are the only ones that could possibly hope to put a stop to him. It's only wise to be cautious."

"So what does this all have to do with Camping?" Finn let out a small laugh.

"The other day, when I was meditating, I got an urge to visit the Jungle, our, Pai Zhua temple. Besides the fact that it's beginning to look like it was never inhibited, I saw nothing of great importance. But then I found a dead rabbit on the grounds. While unfortunate, it wasn't something I was concerned with immediately. But upon closer inspection, I discovered it was a spirit rabbit."

"Spirit rabbit? You mean the physical manifestation of a rabbit animal spirit?" RJ asked, shocked. Master Finn nodded grimly.

"Exactly. And the only reason a spirit animal would be dead is if the Master itself had passed. It disturbed me greatly. What if one of the other sectors was in danger, such a great danger, that it tried to contact the Jungle Pai Zhua? I fear it is the only explanation, and that Master Mao contacted me to help. Unfortunately, I do not know how long the rabbit was there. And since it was already dead… we may be too late."

Master Finn had hunched over and rested his arms on his knees, cradling one fist with his other hand. RJ let out a long, low sigh, his jaw clenching with serious contemplation. The two sat in silence for a moment, RJ processing all that he had just heard, Finn waiting patiently for his response. He had had a couple of days to think it over himself, and had known of the other sectors for years, while RJ on the other hand had just had a mass of information thrown at him all at once, and would need a moment to think.

"So… that means we're headed off to check on your sector." RJ stated more then asked.

"Yes, we are going to the Wood Pai Zhua."

"Then… let's go! There isn't a moment to lose!" RJ said determined, getting up from his own sitting position. Finn nodded, a solemn grin gracing his face. The two went on their way, faster then before.

"… Dad?" RJ said hiking next to his father on a muddy incline.

"Hmm?" the old man said, not looking over at his son.

"Thanks for telling me."

Finn smiled, a warm glow filling his tired eyes.

"Thanks for coming, Robbie."

End of Chapter two.

Hopefully it wasn't too painful, right? There are some interesting tidbits in this chapter, and "deep" concepts. I read and re-read over the chapter to make sure it explained it simple enough while still staying in character. Hope I succeeded! Please Review! Although I started writing this for my own entertainment, I want to know your reactions and comments as well!