A/N: Hey everyone. I want to say thanks for the reviews, favs, and follows this story got in its first chapter. :) This chapter is admittedly short, but I didn't want to keep you all waiting forever for another update. Hope you enjoy!

In a bright flash of light, the Rangers teleport into their base of operations; each standing on the platform with their respective color on it.

"Welcome back, Rangers," Alpha greets them.

"Hi Alpha," Billy responds. He extracts the container of Goldar's essence from his suit and tosses it to Alpha, which he catches.

"Hm, you've got just a teensy bit more in here than you normally do," Alpha observes.

"Goldar infected six people instead of the usual five," Kimberly relays as the team's armor disappears from their bodies.

"Using only teenagers to boot this time. Guess no one told him that copying what works for the heroes doesn't work for the villains because, you know, they're villains," Zack jokes.

"I wouldn't say that Zack," Jason comments.

"Are you still on about two of them briefly catching you off guard?" Trini asks. "Newsflash, that's bound to happen when fighting people with greater numbers."

"Hell, when Goldar first started infecting the town, he used like 20 people against us and we still came out on top. Don't forget that was before we got access to some of the weapons and powers we have now."

"The fact that we're more prepared further proves that we shouldn't get caught off guard by small things like this," Jason states. He approaches the center of the base and the Morphin Grid energy manifests itself in the color red. "We're stepping our training up this week, team. Try and get more in touch with the Grid and see what other powers we might have beyond teleportation and our blasters."

"Yeah, like maybe our own personal weapons. How come you're the only one that can call on a power weapon right now?" Zack asks.

"Because I'm the leader," Jason quips.

The other Rangers laugh and approach the center of the room as well; the grid energy shifting to their respective colors. Within the colors, Billy notices the faintest traces of green.

"You know, it's too bad that we sent Rita into orbit before taking back the Green Power Coin. Another Ranger could be pretty beneficial to us."

"It's for the best that the coin is long gone actually," Alpha says.

"Why?" Jason asks.

"Because," Zordon begins appearing in the wall in front of the Rangers. "Rita's evil nature severely corrupted the coin's ties to the Grid. If someone else were to get their hands on it, there's no telling what would happen to them."

"Nothing good," Kimberly says.

"Ay yi yi," Alpha sighs. "Obviously 'nothing good' would happen. The point is that we don't specifically know what and I'd rather not find out. Thankfully that black hole Rita was sucked into dumped her into a galaxy far, far, away." The Rangers all snicker when Alpha says this. "What? What's so funny?"

"Nothing, nothing at all," Kimberly laughs.

"Ay yi yi," Alpha groans again and runs a hand down his face.

"Changing the subject, how's your latest project going, Billy?" Kimberly asks.

"The Morphers? They're coming along. Slowly, but eventually surely," he replies.

"How long have you and Alpha been working on those things?" Zack asks.

"A few months."

"And you still aren't finished?"

"Uh, no. We're talking about containing our powers in what are essentially glorified belt buckles by connecting them to a mysterious and unpredictable source of power that no one, not even Zordon, fully understands."

"I still don't think this is a good idea, Billy," Trini says to him.

"I don't know about you Trini, but I'd rather not be super human 24/7," Kimberly says.

"Maybe you'll see things my way when one of the forces of evil breaks into your room while you're asleep." Trini runs a hand over the scars from Rita's attack as she says this.

"Oh Trini. I'm so sorry," Kimberly apologizes placing a comforting hand on her shoulder. Trini places her hand over Kim's and gives her a half smile.

"I get where you're coming from, Trini. I'm just trying to make this whole secret identity thing easier for us," Billy explains.

"If it helps, Trini, the odds of the Morphers actually working is low. Like considerably low," Alpha says earning a look of disbelief from Billy. "What? A Ranger's power was never designed to be turned on and off. It's a part of you."

"We can worry about this later. Right now, let's all go home before our parents start to wonder where we are," Jason says.

"Or the cops in your case," Zack chuckles as the team moves out.

"That's old news. Quit bringing it up," Jason orders.

"Maybe," Zack laughs again.

"Boys," Kimberly sighs heading for the exit. Trini laughs and puts her arm around Kimberly's shoulder; her doing the same in return as they leave.

"I'll be with you guys in a moment," Billy calls out to them.

"Alright. We'll be waiting for you by the exit," Jason replies. Once the doors shut behind the four of them, Billy turns his attention back to the Grid and its swirling rainbow of colors.

"Zordon, do you know who created the Power Coins?" Billy asks.

"No," Zordon answers. "Whomever it was, they and the coins existed long before I came to be."

"Still, if the coins were actually made by someone, then maybe we could try our luck at making one of our own since we can't get back Rita's."

"Whoa, whoa, whoa. Slow down there, partner," Alpha says. "Your Morpher idea is pushing things already. If you try and tinker with the Grid too much, well, I can guarantee 'nothing good' will happen."

"Can you?"

"Um, ok, I can 90% guarantee nothing good will happen." Billy looks somewhat dejected that his idea was turned down.

"Billy," Zordon says. "I appreciate you attempting to think up new ways to help your friends, but I have full confidence that you five are all that we need to keep the Earth safe."

"Thanks Zordon, but you never know what could happen. I was able to locate the Zeo Crystal on my own."

"Finding an important object and messing with the laws of nature are two vastly different things, Billy," Alpha points out.

"I know, I know. I'll keep my focus on the Morphers for now, but I am gonna come back to this eventually. I'll see you both later." Billy waves to the two and jogs out the exit to the central room.

"Humans. Such odd creatures," Alpha says once he leaves.

"I would say being 'odd' is working out fine for them," Zordon says.

"I guess so. I just hope that will be enough to take on what other dark forces come here in search of the Zeo crystal."

"As do I, Alpha. As do I."