Here is the second chapter everyone and I just want to say, thank you for everyone who faved and followed me and my stories. It means a lot. Really it does. Now I also want to thank my reviewers, I love hearing from you guys and I hope to hear more from you all. Now onto the reviews! Blank Core Devil I loved Dino Thunder and Wild Force. They were great seasons. Merendinoemiliano, what I meant to say dude that I had been watching Power Ranger stuff on youtube and it got me in the mood to write for it. That's all. I am glad you liked the chapter and yeah Tommy is going to be fun to write. I just hope I do him justice. As for changes I am still thinking on what to do there, but I have a few arcs that will be set up and this version of Magnus will be seriously messed up by the end... Let's just say that this may be a little darker then the show... Okay a lot darker. Though for good reasons, and I will make sure to have light hearted moments as well. As for enemies from other universes it's a good concept and I may just do that. I don't know if I will add in the Dino Charge Rangers for a future event but who knows. I also agree with you Connor was the better Red Ranger that's for sure.
Anyway I have a question for all of you. If Magnus becomes a Ranger, what Ranger should he be? Should he take the Triassic Ranger powers? Since it was hinted that it could have been a separate Ranger. Or should I give him his own Dino Gem and if so, what color, cillvain power and dinosaur? Now the third option is a good one.
Should Magnus pick up one of the old Ranger powers? Like he is given a morpher from one of the existing teams that still have powers and just that? Let me know in a review. I will see you all in the next chapter!
As Tommy made the call to the future tech wizard of the Dino Thunder team, I went back up the stairs and headed for the kitchen. After rummaging around I found some cereal and settled down to eat, Tommy came upstairs not long after that and made himself another cup of coffee and sat down at the small kitchen table.
"I called Haley and explained some of your situation to her, she'll be here in a little while." The older man said taking a sip from his coffee.
Smiling I nodded my thanks. "Listen Tommy, I just want to thank you for everything you've done so far."
"It's not a problem Magnus." He replied with a small smile. "You needed help and given your situation, I am just glad you ended up in a place where you could get help."
Chuckling humorlessly, I nodded. "Me too, who knows what would have happened if I didn't end up in Reefside. Because frankly you're the only Ranger I think that would understand this situation… Well maybe not the only one, but I'm just glad it's you." Seriously who knows what would have happened if I ended up in Reefside, what would have happened if I ended up in Angel Grove… Well maybe I could have track down Alpha… He should be in storage somewhere and he could be useful.
"Magnus, I think until Haley arrives you should tell me whatever you know about the Dino Gems, from what you told me last night and from my own guesses on how you found me. I am going to assume that something is going to happen soon." The older man said leaning forward.
Frowning for a moment I had a small internal debate with myself, before making up my mind. "First, can you tell me something? What month is it and are you a teacher at Reefside High?"
Tommy raised an eyebrow but decided to answer. "It's May the sixteenth, and I applied a few days ago. I don't start until after the summer. Now why is that important?"
"Well, I am warning you… Telling you too much may change a lot of things. If that happens I won't be able to help you out." Sighing I slowly leaned back in my chair, crossing my arms in thought. "The reason it's important is… When the school year starts back up again, that is when the Dino Gems find the ones they will bond too."
"Let me guess, they will be teenagers with attitude?" Tommy had a small smirk on his face, which almost made me want to laugh.
"Yeah, they will be, but other then that… Well it's dangerous to know to much about your own future, if I am still around for those events… Just trust things will work out." I really wanted to tell the older Ranger everything I knew about what was going to happen… Hell if I could I would try to urge Tommy to find a way for some of the older Rangers to take up the mantle of the Dino Thunder Rangers, if the gems accepted them. Because leading this dual identity thing would be murder on teenagers. Sure, being the Rangers helped all of them not only become better people, but… Well, being a Ranger is tough enough on adults. Let alone teens.
Tommy frowned for a moment. "Your presence here may have already changed everything."
Sighing I rubbed the bridge of my nose. "Trust me, I've already thought about that… It's just if, and I mean if I screwed things up already… Then everything is messed up."
"I guess we'll just have to wait and see." He said with a sigh not pressing the issue. "Haley should be here soon." As soon as he said that the doorbell rang. "Speak of the devil." Standing to his feet Tommy left the kitchen. I could hear a few words being exchanged, followed by footsteps.
Standing to my feet I turned around in time to see both Tommy and Haley Ziktor walk into the kitchen a laptop in hand. I must say Haley is still cute, though she is way older then me but hey I can mention if someone looks good or not without it being weird or not.
"Magnus Maverick, meet Haley Ziktor." Tommy said introducing the owner of Cyberspace.
"Pleasure to meet you." I said holding out my hand, man this is cool! Wait don't fanboy out Magnus, keep it under control!
Taking my hand with a grin on her face Haley nodded. "Likewise, this is my first-time meeting someone from another universe."
"What a coincidence, it's mine as well." Chuckling I took a seat while the adults joined me.
"Now, Tommy told me you need some help, with creating some identification. Since you technically don't exist." Haley cut straight to the chase, which worked for me.
Nodding I crossed my arms. "Yep, though are you sure your able to- "
Chuckling Haley shook her head. "Your talking to the girl that built the Dino Morphers, fabricating an entire history and hacking into a government server? Child's play." Opening her laptop up the red-headed woman smiled. "Now, I'll need some personal information from you, birthday, full name, your parent's names and birthdays, schools you went too. Basically, the whole nine-yards."
Well… There's that. So, I began to tell Haley and Tommy about well… My life, now certain details had to be changed. Obviously, some things had to be changed. Like the fact my history here listed my parents, and siblings as dead. They 'died' in a cart accident and I was left as the only survivor. I had bounced around in foster care until I was taken in by an old family friend Doctor Thomas Oliver.
Now that was one thing I was curious about, why was Tommy going to be my guardian? Not that I minded, I was just wondering why. That is when Tommy and Haley explained that it would make more sense for me to stay with the former Ranger. He could not only keep an eye on me but because if my foreknowledge held true I would be a great asset and I would also be in danger. If Mesogog, found out about me then things could seriously go bad.
So, I was safer here then almost anywhere else.
After giving her all the information I had, which took a couple of hours and by the time I was done talking it was getting close to lunch. We all broke for lunch, which consisted of sandwiches and chips. As we ate Haley told me she planned to slowly put the information into the system over the course of a week, just to make sure no one would get suspicious. After that it was just a simple matter of getting me enrolled at Reefside High.
"So… Until school starts, what do I do?" I asked looking between the two adults.
"We'll have to get you some new clothes, along with a few other things." Tommy said finishing off the last piece of his sandwich.
"If you want, I am always in need of extra help around the café. Plus it would give you a little spending money." Haley offered with a friendly smile. "It would also get your face out there among your fellow teens."
"That's… You're right, that's a good idea. Thank you, Haley, and Tommy once I get the money I will pay you back- "I started to say but the older man shook his head good-naturedly.
"Don't worry about it." He said with a smile. "It's not like I don't have the money, and your in need."
"Thanks, really it means a lot." Returning the smile I looked around, I guess until the start of Dino Thunder this is my life.
The next few months flew by without me even realizing it, and things have been… Interesting. Working at Cyberspace was fun, and Haley was a good boss. She also paid pretty well a little better then minimum wage which was nice. Though since I wanted some extra spending cash, I decided to play on my knowledge of the future and either invest what money I earned or placed a few bets on sporting events. Now I am not at millionaire status, at least not yet but hey it was still useful to have some money laying around. Though Tommy and Haley questioned why I did what I did, and I told them plainly. I needed a way to take care of myself, and I couldn't rely on them forever. Especially if I was stuck here. Tommy didn't agree with it but at least he accepted it while Haley thought it was a smart idea.
That wasn't the only thing I did since coming here, I also trained with Tommy. While I knew I wasn't going to be a Ranger or at least I hopped I wasn't, I knew I would be dragged into the events of the story. So I wanted to be prepared, and Tommy agreed with me, and he didn't just help me improve my martial arts. Nope Tommy taught all kinds of things, including swordplay, knife wielding, marksmanship, among other things.
After learning that Tommy was teaching me a few things, Haley jumped in and decided to help in her own way. Aside from teaching me how to make a mean smoothie, she also began to show me how to repair and maintain the Ranger weapons. She even helped make me a set for myself, which was great. Hopefully it would provide me with some protection when the events of the story started. The first weapon she created was blaster and it wasn't like the Thundermax Sabers she developed as the main side arm for the Dino Rangers. No, instead she made a blaster like the Lightspeed Rescue and Time Force Rangers used.
The second weapon were two collapsible escrima sticks, which I was able to keep on my person. Trust me it was much easier to keep these on me then say a dagger or sword. Plus the blaster I could call to me with this bracelet Haley had made for me. If it wasn't on my person then it was back in the lab. The blaster is connected to the Morphing Grid, that is where it got its power from, same with the braclet. Though I myself wasn't connected at all, I could still use it, luckily. Even with all these factors working for me, I knew the moment the fighting started I would still be at a disadvantage. Seriously with no super powers I would need to be careful.
Fun side note, while living in Reefside I met the future Dino Rangers, and it was interesting to say the least. Connor was as arrogant and cocky as you would expect, though he could be a decent guy from time to time. I had met Connor when I was checking out Reefside's park. He was playing a game with a friend and asked if I would join in when his friend had to leave, not really thinking about it at the time I joined in.
"So tell me you ever play soccer before?" The brown-haired teen asked me as he tossed the ball up into the air.
"A couple of times, but I am not really that good." I admitted, which was true. Being athletic does not mean you have athletic talent.
"Don't worry I'll try not to embarrass you too badly." Connor gave me an arrogant smirk before dropping the ball to the ground.
"Gee thanks." Rolling my eyes I ran for the ball, only to have the future Red Ranger kicked it past me. Stopping in my tracks I turned around and chased after it, hopping that I wouldn't lose to badly...I will spare you all the details of the game, mainly because I got my butt handed to me by Connor. Seriously this guy was beyond good… How is he not a professional already? Sure he plays for the school and a club but damn. Panting slightly I placed my hands on my knees and looked at Connor who was grinning at me. "What?"
"Nothing." He chuckled before shaking his head. "Anyway I never caught your name."
Rolling my eyes I slowly straightened up and popped my back. "You are just asking for it now?" Laughing I held out my hand to him. "Magnus Maverick."
"Connor McKnight." Taking my hand Connor smiled. "Did you just move here?" He asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Yeah, not long ago. I'll attending Reefside High for my senor year." I answered.
"Cool, well I need to get going, but hey maybe I'll see you around." Giving me a wave the soccer player jogged away.
After Connor, was Ethan. I had met Ethan while I was working at Cyberspace. He had been playing on a GameCube that Haley had set up, and he was failing badly at one of the games… So I decided to give him a helping hand.
"No, no, no, no!" The future Blue Ranger shouted throwing his controller down in frustration. "This boss is impossible to beat! I don't get it, I've tried everything and yet he just won't die!"
Hearing the disturbance I wandered over and raised an eyebrow. "Is there a problem sir?" I asked peering over his shoulder.
"Huh?" Looking up at me Ethan sighed and shook his head. "Yeah, I can't beat this guy!" He gestured toward the screen in anger.
Turning my head I looked around and shrugged. We weren't busy at the moment and I hadn't had a break today, so I am sure Haley wouldn't mind if I took a break. Taking off my apron and quickly setting it down on the table next to Ethan. "Scoot over."
"Uh… Why?" He asked though he did move for me.
Sitting down I picked up the controller with a grin. "Easy I am going to show how to beat this boss." Starting the game back up at the last save spot and I began to play through the game. After a few minutes I was now at the same spot that Ethan had died at. "Now, when your preparing to face the boss you have to do three things." I said not looking at Ethan.
"What's that? Because I did everything, it's impossible to beat this thing." Ethan stared at me, but I was too focused on the game.
Smirking I shook my head. "No you didn't, now pay attention. The first thing you need to do is just roll on the ground. Always roll until the boss is done with his combo."
"Okay… What next?" He asked sounding intrigued.
"Second when his combo is over you need to get in his face and just hit him until his stamina is back." I said pressing the 'A' button as I constantly attacked.
"Hey, you're not using the strongest weapon you have. You can do more damage if you switch from that weak one your using." Ethan said.
Shaking my head I rolled my eyes. "Really? I hadn't noticed." I replied sarcastically. "This is your best bet, it will take a while, but you will whittle his health down. Especially since the stronger weapon is way too slow."
"That… Makes sense." Ethan nodded in thought before snapping his fingers. "Hang on you said there was three things, what's the third?"
Grinning widely I switched weapons to the much stronger weapon. "Once he is at a third of his health, switch and with one swing- "I put the controller down as the boss died. "-You win the fight."
Jaw dropping Ethan stared at me in shock before grinning widely. "Dude! That was awesome." Holding his hand up for a high-five I gave it to him with a grin of my own.
"Thanks." Plus this game is easy compared to Dark Souls…. Man I miss that game… I don't know if I can wait for it to come out in a few years.
"You have to show me more." Ethan said but I stood up and put the apron back on.
"Sorry dude, but I have to get back to work. Maybe later." I smiled at the future Ranger.
Thinking on it the teen nodded. "You got it. I'm Ethan."
"Magnus." I nodded at the teen and went back to work.
Finally the last member I met was Kira. If my guesses were right, Trent hadn't moved to Reefside just yet. So I can meet him later, anyway back to my meeting with Kira. I ran into the budding musician at a music store. How we met was well… We both were reaching for the same CD.
"Oh I'm sorry." I said pulling my hand back away the CD with a grin and a small blush, as I had accidently touched the girl's hand.
Looking up at me Kira the future Yellow Ranger smiled. "It's alright." Taking the CD the blonde turned her head. "Funny you don't seem like an Evanescence fan."
"Looks can be deceiving." I said before looking at the rack with a small frown, looks like she grabbed the last one.
"Oh, I'm sorry… Um here you can have it." She held it out to me.
Shaking my head I pushed it back with a smile. "Naw you were reaching for it first, so it's yours."
"You sure? I don't mind." She said turning her head.
Staring at the neo-punk girl I shrugged. "It's cool, plus I like Evanescence but- "Looking around I grinned widely and picked up another album. "I also enjoy DragonForce." Yes Sonic Firestorm! Sure I had this album on my phone, but given the fact that my phone was advance then this time frame and I don't have a charger for it… Yeah, I must buy some music. Oh well.
"I don't think I ever heard of them, are they any good?" Kira asked.
Now this shocked me, she has never heard of DragonForce? Blasphemy! "Yeah they are." Grinning I looked around. "Hey, I have an idea let's trade after we bought and listened to the CDs and we can meet up later and tell each other what we thought."
Thinking over it Kira shrugged. "Sure, oh I am Kira by the way. I think we should at least know each other's names if we're going to be trading CDs."
"Nice to meet you Kira, I'm Magnus." Smiling the two of us both headed to the check out and after borrowing a marker from the clerk, we traded numbers.
I had to admit it was cool meeting all the Rangers before they were Rangers. I enjoyed the time I spent hanging out with them. Ethan practically lived at the Cyberspace, so I saw him almost all the time while I worked. With Connor I only saw him if I ran into him out in town, and Kira? Well I did get to see her when I had some free time in between the training Tommy put me through, and my job at Cyberspace. However finally the day came for school to start…
Which meant… It was time. Well Magnus old boy welcome to Power Rangers Dino Thunder, episode one. Day of the Dino part 1.
