AN: This is the first part of my three part series premier. Mighty Animorphin' Power Rangers has been a work in process for a while now. I've been tons of research. A lot of time has went into planning the creatures, the episodes, and such. This series begins with "It's Animorphin' Time Part 1, 2, & 3" detailing how my rangers gain their powers and introduces a slew of important characters. After The Three Part Premier, I'm going to focus on each ranger for an episode, beginning with the team leader. These episodes will explain why each Ranger was chosen to be on the team.
Disclaimer:
I do not own Animorphs or Power Rangers. Animorphs is exclusive property of Scholastic and K.A. Applegate. Power Rangers is now back in the hands of their rightful owners, Haim Saban and Saban Entertainment. I do not own all of the rangers used in this fanfic. They were created by: Blaze Productions (Kara Worthy), Arturo Serrano (Paula Rosales), Icrzy (Charlie Walker), AdamTobiasGrayson (Rebecca Thompson), Tobi Fangor and Tyler Berenson belong to me. Special thanks to all those above for your help. And a very special thanks to typhoonboom08 for helping me come up with Tobi's personality. Thanks for all the input!
Walking into the abandoned gas station, Carlos Vallerte wasn't expecting much. But he wasn't expecting what he saw either. The outside appearance was an abandoned building that no one hand access too but himself. The inside however had been outfitted with technology from way beyond Earth's limitations. Running hand through his long black hair, Carlos fought back the urge to laugh. This was a serious mission. Andros had given him the Black Space Morpher back because a Ranger was needed to defend the earth.
"Welcome Carlos. This is your Headquarters. We can monitor the entire city from this location without a problem. No one knows about this location, except for Andros and The Red Rangers. The other space rangers do not even know of its existence," a female computerized voice explained to the latino man.
"Thank you, Decca. What's the current situation I am dealing with?" Carlos asked.
"There is currently an unidentified spacecraft hovering just outside the atmosphere of Earth. A dark presence is on board. Three hours ago, an energy signal was picked up, originating from the ship, descending to earth, then rebounding and ascending to the ship," Decca reported, "That is when Andros called for you to mobilize,"
"So the ship picked up something or someone," Carlos guessed.
"My estimation, they picked up this man," Decca stated, as a hologram materialized in front of Carlos showing the principal of the local school. "Vice Principal Hedrick Chapman. The energy signal Andros detected, was the same one this man used to contact The Yeerks during the Yeerk Invasion,"
"Which is what happened while the other Turbo Rangers and I went to space," Carlos recalled, "I thought they were defeated by a group of teenagers with a different kind of morphing power,"
"They were defeated by The Animorphs. Five teenagers and an adolescent Andalite warrior. Visser Three, who was promoted to Visser One during the invasion, was captured and sentenced to death by the United Nations," Decca reported, "The Animorphs have since left Earth after receiving a distress call from their comrade, the Andalite known as Aximilli-Esgarouth-Isthill,"
"Okay. So we are possibly dealing with-" Carlos was cut off as an alarm sounded. Another hologram screen materialized showing the downtown area being attacked by footsoldiers brandishing laser weaponry. The soldiers all looked like overgrown monkeys, that were bidpedal with one leg longer than the other. They wore dull gray armor and fired their weapons in sequence. Their yellow eyes seemed vacant "What in the hell are those?"
"Those are members of the Gedd race. Enslaved by the yeerks before their war on Earth. This confirms our hypothesis. The remaining yeerk empire has returned looking to destroy the earth and the Animorphs. Carlos, go!" Decca stated.
"I was hoping you would say that! Let's Rocket!" Carlos shouted, bringing his right arm to chest level, flipping his watch open and pressing "3-3-5" on the keypad beneath the watch face.
Tyler and Charlie, childhood friends since the sandbox, were out of quarters at the local arcade. Charlie kept dying on the battlefield and Tyler kept having to give him quarters. Tyler stood slightly taller than his friend, with jet black hair. He was a stocky guy, built with muscles that seemed to ripple beneath his red t-shirt. Charlie on the other hand, was tall and lanky. Most considered Charlie a nerd, due to his glasses and love of Anime. Secretly, Tyler loved Anime too. Charlie was dressed in a black "Death Note" t-shirt and denim jeans today. Tyler was the first friend Charlie had gotten close too since his mother passed away.
"Hey, Ty, isn't that your neighbor over there?" Charlie asked, pointing to a brownish-blonde haired girl wearing a pink crop-top and pink jogging pants, making jokes in front of a crowd of people.
"Yeah. That's Rebecca. Looks like she has finally found a routine," Tyler laughed, picking up his jacket off the back of his chair. "BECCA!" Tyler called out.
The girl turned upon hearing her name, and faux slipped, falling to her face igniting a reaction from the crowd. Uninjured, she joined the two guys. She didn't really know Charlie, but she knew Tyler.
"Hey guys. What's up?" Rebecca asked, out of breath.
"You get some new jokes?" Tyler laughed.
"Where they not funny?" Rebecca asked.
"Actually, they were pretty funny," Charlie chuckled, pushing his glasses up on his nose, "Why did you fall like that when Tyler called your name?"
"Well," Rebecca thought for a moment, "A great comedian has to make a lasting impression. Leaving the way I did, will definitely have those people talking,"
"Excuse me," a voice spoke from behind Charlie.
The three teens turned to see another girl standing there, holding a huge shopping bag. She wore a blue sundress, with blue flipflops.
"Can someone point me towards the closet route home?" She inquired, "I am terribly late,"
"Where do you live, madam?" Charlie asked, removing his phone from his pocket.
"I recognize you. Paula Rosales. The new student from Peru," Rebecca stated, excitedly. "You are a legend amongst my comedic peers,"
"Thank you," Paula stiffled a laugh, "I think. I live in the Student Housing Development,"
"That's near our places," Charlie said, excitedly. "Tyler, Rebecca, and I live in the same neighborhood, only two blocks separate my house from theirs. We could walk you home,"
"Yeah. That construction site just across the street has been a danger prone area for-" Tyler was cut off as the building shook with a tremendous force.
"Earthquake?" Rebecca asked, as the shaking subsided.
"Earthquakes haven't occurred in Diamond Coast in twelve years. The Fault line has been quiet for that time period," Charlie informed them, "Something must have triggered that...an explosion or something,"
"Um, I think the answer is Or Something," Tyler said, pointing towards the invading monsters, brandishing laser powered weapons.
"So cool!" Charlie stated, as the other three teens ran off.
Tyler turned back to grab Charlie, pulling him towards the others. With those creatures rapidly firing at anything that moved, Tyler knew he would have to get these people to safety.
"Becca! Paula! Charlie! Quick, into the Sporting Goods Store. I have an idea," Tyler shouts, as he rushes to the drop gate.
Once his three friends are inside the store, Tyler drops the metallic gate, sealing them inside the store. Breathing a sigh of relief, Tyler turns to his friends.
"Get behind the counter. Stay low and don't touch anything," Tyler instructs, leading the way as he crouched low.
"Won't they be able to fire through those grates?" Paula asks.
"Even with lasers, they shouldn't. Those things are designed to stop an armor piercing bullet," Tyler explained, "I used to work here,"
After what seemed like hours, the four teens dared to venture towards the back of the store. Upon opening the door that would lead them to the rear exit, Tyler sensed something was wrong, and grabbed the baseball bat being swung at them.
"Tobi come out of there. What the heck are you doing?" Tyler asked.
"Protecting myself. Those monkey looking things attacked and everything went to hell," Tobi stated, stepping from behind the door.
Tobi wore a yellow t-shirt that had "Bazinga" in red letters, his lanky frame looking even thinner and smaller standing next to Tyler. Tyler handed Tobi the baseball bat.
"Next time, make sure its not humans you are attacking, you jerk," Paula said, her accent heavy in her voice.
"Come on, We've got to get out of here. Tobi, you staying?" Tyler asked, moving to take point as he intended to lead his group to safety. "No one, knows this mall better than me,"
"Except maybe your sister," Charlie added, as he followed Tyler.
"Maybe this isn't a good time to mention this, but I'm kind of claustrophobic," Rebecca said, as she followed Charlie.
"Why did they have to attack today?" Tobi asked, "I wasn't prepared for an Alien invasion,"
"Does this happen often in this city?" Paula asked.
"No. This is the first time we've had an alien attack," Tyler stated, before motioning for his friends to get to the wall and take cover. "We've got five of those things guarding the exit. I have an idea, wait here," Tyler whispered before returning to the sporting goods store.
When Tyler returned, he had a bowling ball in his hand. It was a bright red ball with a large number 01 printed in the center of it. Tyler took a deep breath before rolling the ball as if he were at a Bowling Ally. The ball cruised down the back hallway, and the aliens chased after it. Tyler pumped his fist and motioned for his friends to follow him.
The five friends raced outside, only to stop in their tracks as they witnessed the barrage of laser beams being fired from aircraft resembling cockroaches, about the same size as a school bus, with two long serrated spears on their sides pointing forward.
"What in the holy hell?" Tyler asked.
Before anyone could answer, a figure wearing black spandex appeared before them, fighting with his personal lance weapon. His martial arts battle cries echoed around them, as he brought down the monkey aliens.
"Is that?" Tyler asked.
"That's the Black Space Ranger!" Charlie exclaimed. "I read all about the Space Rangers!"
Before another word could be said, a large creature with four arms appeared before the five friends, growling in rage. The large humanoid creature with four arms, two large oval eyes, green reptilian skin, and a crooked, toothy smile roared loudly. Rebecca waved her hand in front of her nose.
"Yo, Creepy, get a breath mint," She stated, as Tyler pulled her out of harms way.
The creature swung one of its huge fists, intending on hitting Rebecca, but luckily Tyler had seen the attack attempt coming.
"You okay, Beck?" Tyler asked.
"Just peachy. I mean I was sitting in the mall, doing a routine, then you call me over, and now a four armed monster just roared and got drool all in my hair," Rebecca reported.
"Still joking, so you are fine. Everyone get to safety," Tyler instructed.
"You are going nowhere! Gedd! Attack them!" the creature shouted, as the five teens were suddenly surrounded by the monkey aliens.
"Gedd," Charlie repeated to himself.
"Any bright ideas?" Tobi asked.
"Back to back, everyone!" Tyler called out.
"Right, the Spartans used this formation," Paula added as they all stood back to back. "Anyone know how to actually fight?"
"Bladereaver! Your fight is with me! Not those kids!" The Black Space Ranger stated firmly, as he descended from the sky, striking all of the Gedd with his lance. "Astro Lance! Spiral Strike!" The Black Space Ranger thrust the spiraling lance towards the monster before the teens.
Bladereaver simply deflected it with his four arms. Roaring again, Bladereaver charged, drawing two energy based sabers with two of his four hands.
"DECCA! Teleport the teens to the Power Station!" The Black Space Ranger stated, "I'll join you momentarily,"
With that final statement, The Black Space Ranger charged into battle against Bladereaver, as the five teens were absorbed by columns of bright white light.
"CURSE THAT POWER RANGER!" Visser Five stated, as he paced before his console.
The creatures on board his space ship cower in fear of their enraged leader.
"KREACHER! Send down reinforcements! Overwhelm that Power Ranger until he cannot fight anymore!" Visser Five cackled.
To Be Continued...
AN:
What does Visser Five have in store for Carlos? Will Carlos be able to handle it on his own? Where did Deca teleport those teens too? And more importantly why did Andros disguise Carlo's base as an abandoned gas station? All of this more will be answered next time on Mighty Animorphin' Power Rangers!