Chapter 3 A New Team
Justin was in complete shock. Tommy, Adam, Tanya, and Kat were all leaving their lives as Power Rangers and had passed on their powers to T.J., the new Red Ranger, Carlos the new Green Ranger, Ashley, the new Yellow Ranger, and Cassie the new Pink Ranger. He would still hold his mantle as the Blue Ranger, so at least he wasn't going to leave the team. Before the former Rangers left, they had given their numbers to the new team, like they had given to Justin, to call in times of trouble, advice, or just to talk to. Justin was still in his Turbo suit when T.J. came over. "Hey, um, Justin right?" he asked. Justin nodded at him. "Ok, Justin, we're going to the Youth Center for some smoothies and to get to know one another a bit better. We really want you to come, since you're the most knowledgeable Ranger present. That OK with you?" asked T.J. Justin was hesitant. He felt weird being around this new team, but then realized they were the Rangers now. "Sure, what time?" Justin asked. "Around 6 tonight. See you there." T.J. said. He then teleported out of the Power Chamber.
Dimitria looked at Justin. "Young Justin. This is a time of great change for you, losing your old teammates and gaining new ones. But always remember, when Rocky gave you his powers, it was a great change for Tommy, Adam, Tanya, and Kat as well. You will always have the past Rangers in your life, as they will have you in theirs. This new team needs you and your knowledge of holding the Power, and your experiences. T.J. needs your knowledge of Tommy's leadership, Carlos needs your knowledge of Adam's wisdom, Ashley needs your knowledge of Tanya's heart, and Cassie needs your knowledge of Kat's grace. The former Rangers gave you their phone numbers in times of trouble, advice, and if you needed to talk. Talk to them before you go to get to know your new team." Justin nodded and teleported out of the Power Chamber, back to his house.
Justin had just changed into a different pair of clothes when he picked up his phone and began looking for a past Rangers phone number. He then decided on someone who he knew would defiantly help him; Adam. He dialed Adam's number and it rang a few times. Finally Adam's voice came through the phone. "Hello?" Adam asked. "Hey Adam, its me Justin." Justin said. "Hey Justin what's up?" Adam asked. "Well, I'm meeting the new Rangers tonight for smoothies at the You Center, and I kind of feel weird around them. Like, I know they must have been good for you guys to choose them, but still I just feel awkward around them still." Justin said. "Well Justin, it is going to feel awkward for a bit. It was awkward for Tommy, when he took over as leader when he became the White Ranger when Jason had been leader. It was awkward when me, Aisha, and Rocky took over for Zach, Trini, and Jason when they left for the Peace Conference. It was awkward when Kat took over for Kimberly. It was awkward when Billy stepped down as a Ranger and when Tanya took over for Aisha. Its just you learn to fight alongside someone for so long, its just awkward when someone else takes over. Its nothing big man, it will blow over in a few days. But Keep us in the loop of things, alright bud?" Adam finished. "Don't worry man I will. Now I have to go meet my new team!" Justin said. He hung up and grabbed his jacket and went to the Youth Center.
The getting to know the new Rangers had been the best time of Justin's Ranger time. T.J. was a baseball player and was looking to go pro, and Justin could tell he would be a capable leader. Carlos was a bit funny, and played soccer. Ashley was simply amazing. Justin actually believed he had a crush on her. Cassie was an aspiring singer, and she was really good. They then asked Justin about his life, interests, and Ranger experiences. After telling them stories, they all left and went home. Justin couldn't wait until their first battle as a team.
