A few weeks had passed since Liliana had come crashing through the Dojo. Adam and the others had cleaned the place up and with Alpha 6 took to building a sort of command center in the basement of the building. There Adam, Sky, Bridge and Z put up watches around the city to keep an eye out for any activity that might be Liliana related. So far nothing out of the ordinary had happened, no attacks on the city no disappearances. In preparation for when Liliana would attack again the four of them began training each day. Recently, with Sky being the Red Ranger he took it upon himself to take command. Adam went along with it but still found himself giving out orders now and then as well.

"It's been three weeks and no sign of Liliana." Sky said addressing the three others. "No sign, but one can never be too careful. We know she has a liking for popping up out of no where."

"Sky," Z she said dully, "Why are you telling us things we already know?"

"Well I—"

"Want to play leader, we know." She walked past him and flopped down on the mat and laid back. "We're tired, and we're ready. We just need her to show her ugly face."

"I found her quite attractive really." Bridge stated. Z glanced over at him for a moment

"Why do I bother?" she returned to looking at the ceiling.

"Yeah man," Adam panted, "We're trained and ready."

"We can't under estimate her!" Sky said, "Now get up and give me—"

"A punch in the face? That I will do." Z muttered, "Go away, Z tired leave her alone." She waved her hand and closed her eyes.

"You want to go for some pizza?" Adam asked grabbing a towel, he tossed one to Bridge and Z. Bridge caught the towel, "I could for some toast!"

"I suppose we can fix that up."

The towel landed in Z's face, she pulled it off and sat up, "Pepperoni and extra cheese for me."

Sky walked over to Adam, "You are acting pretty calm for your friend being held hostage by some psycho villain. If you ask me it seems like you don't even care."

"Excuse me?"

"You heard me."

"Where do you get off saying I don't care?" Adam spat, "I do care, me and Rocky grew up together. He's like my brother."

Bridge rushed over and stood between the two of them, "Save fighting for Liliana."

"You think just because you were one of the original Rangers that you are better than any of us!"

"Where is that coming from?" Adam said taken aback by Sky acquisition.

"Face it, you were never Red Ranger and you never will be!"

"Sky!" Z finally got to her feet; she walked over and shoved Sky back. "What is your problem?"

"What's going on with you lately?" Bridge asked. Adam stood there, he didn't retaliate on the last comment he just let it sink into his skin and mind. Fast hatred for Sky began to grow inside Adam.

"You're worried about Boom and Syd aren't you?" Z asked and it dawned on her. Syd was back in 2026 and who knows what was happening. He was worried for Boom and everyone else but mainly for Syd. Sky looked at Z but ignored her comment; he turned around and began to walk away.

"Hey!" Adam called after him, he advanced forward a little. Sky continued to walk, "Hey!" Sky stopped in tracks. "I don't pretend to know everything." Adam began, "And I don't think I'm better at 'this' than everyone. It just so happens I have more experience at being a Ranger than you do. And if being a red ranger means having to act like you than I'll pass." Adam threw his towel down and left. Sky drew in a breath and kept right on walking.

"Are we still getting pizza?" Bridge asked after a minute of silence. Z sighed, "Bridge." She tossed her towel to him and left in the same direction that Adam did.

"What? I'm hungry…"

"Adam?" Z knocked on the door to Adam's room. She opened it a little, "Hey, can I come in?"

"Sure." Adam was sitting on his bed holding a small action figure in his hand. Z walked over and sat down next to him; she took the figure from his grasp and examined it. "It's a Power Ranger." She said.

"Yeah it's me." Adam said half amused. Z looked over at him and smiled and let out a small laugh.

"I don't see the resemblance." She paused, "It's cool you have an action figure of you. I mean, we don't get that job perk."

They laughed for a minute, Adam stopped.

"Sky's right." He said with a nod.

"No." Z said flatly," No he's not. And don't you go giving him the satisfaction thinking he was. You may not be Red Ranger, but the color of the suit doesn't define you as a leader. Sky should know that, he's just being an insensitive jerk right now."

"The red ranger comment didn't bother me. I never was much of a leader when I was younger. It's just everything els—"

Z scoffed and cut him off mid sentence. "You're not high and mighty like he thinks Adam. Over these past three weeks, I don't think I ever thought for one second 'Wow, he's so full of himself.'." she paused, "I can tell you care about Rocky. And some people cope with things like this in different ways, Sky for instance. He thinks about it every waking moment, blames himself and it tears him up inside. You on the other hand—"

"How do you know what I do?"

"Well, I can hear you shouting in your sleep each night." Z pointed out, Adam looked away from her "You're bothered by it but you don't like to let it show."

"You're doing it again." Adam said changing the subject. Z blinked kind of confused.

"Doing what?"

"Being nice." He turned and smirked at her.

Z sat there and tried to explain herself but couldn't get the words out, Adam smiled.

"You see—" Z struggled to get out.

"Yeah uh huh." Adam replied knowing he had her trapped. Z threw the Black Power ranger action figure gentle to him. He caught it and set it down on the side table next to his bed.

"I can be nice when I choose to be." She finally said. "When people aren't being complete jerks." She got up off the bed and headed for the door, she stopped and turned. "Remember you're Sky's elder. Make him listen. Besides I'm fully convinced you can take Sky in a fight. He's a good fighter, but old school always tops new school." She flashed him a smile, one that he returned.

"Guys!" Bridge came flying down the hallway and slid into Z in the doorway.

"We have a problem." He said before Z could complain. They followed bridge to the control room,

"Ai ai ai, Adam monsters are attacking the city!" Alpha said in a panic.

The computer's screen showed downtown Angel Grove where a horde of dark shadow like monsters were attacking the city and the people in it. "Must be Liliana." Adam said.

"Whatever gave you that idea?" Sky muttered from the other side of the room.

"You know I'm getting tired you. You're the one who is acting like they're better than anyone else."

"Uh could you two save the fight for after the fight?" Bridge said he froze for a few seconds, "Whoa, déjà vu."

"Forget it, come on we have to go." Z said, "You guys can argue when we get back."

Sky shrugged indifferently and took out his morpher, "Ready?'

"Ready!"

"SPD Emergency!"

Adam took out his morpher, "It's Morphing Time!"

"Wait a second." Bridge said after morphing, "Isn't all of our gear back in 2026?"

"Great how are we going to get downtown?" Sky said throwing his arms in the air.

"Well, there's always my car." Adam suggested. Z looked over and Sky and shrugged. He sighed heavily, "Fine but I'm driving!" They loaded themselves into Adam's black Lamborghini and sped off downtown. "It may not be our cycles, but hey it's classy." Z said from the back seat.

The car arrived on the scene; Sky quickly jerked the wheel around. They went spinning into a group of the monsters sending them flying. "Hey if you scratch this it'll be the last thing you do on this Earth." Adam said.

"Sorry, didn't see them." Sky said sarcastically. The car stopped and the four of them got out.

"Well these aren't the ugliest things ever." Z stated, "I mean they're just like giant cloaked...things."

"Who cares what they look like, just take care of them!" Sky ordered leaping into action.

The monsters noticed their arrival began to direct all of their attention on the Rangers. Underneath their clock like exteriors were three 2 foot long razor sharp claws. They slashed at the Rangers over and over, and the sheer length of their weapons made it difficult for them to get close enough to the monsters.

"Delta max Striker!" Z took out her weapon and began to parry the attacks, "Take this!" she managed to hit one across the back. It fell to the ground and melted into the ground. Bridge and Sky fighting with their DeltaMax Striker and Delta Blaster while Adam had out his Axe and was taking monster down one after another. Soon all of the monsters had been defeated leaving the Rangers standing on the street alone.

Bridge looked around, "That wasn't so bad." Just as he said that a load cackling filled the air, Liliana appeared from one of her portals and smiled evilly at the rangers. "Long time no see. I can tell my Darklings were simply no match for you." She sneered.

"Liliana! Give Rocky back!" Adam shouted.

"Just him? What about the others?" Liliana showed them an image of five people locked in some kind of chamber with purple bolts of lighting acting as the bars. One of them was Rocky, the others Adam recognized in an instant, Aisha, Kimberly, Billy, and even Tommy.

"How…?"

Liliana let out a fake yawn, "It's been a long 3 weeks, trying to find them all. Not as simple as I thought it would be."

Adam was filled with rage and foolishly rushed at Liliana. Z reached for him but failed, "Adam wait!"

He raised his weapon and swung at Liliana; she sighed and grabbed the weapon with her hand with a bored look on her face. She tightened her grip and cracked the blade right down the center. Adam let go of the weapon and began to physically attack her. However every blow Adam tried to land Liliana only blocked it. "Bored now." She finally said and grabbed Adam by the arm and lifted him into the air with great ease and threw him. He landed on the roof of the Lamborghini causing a large body sized dent.

"Just not strong enough." The other rangers charged her, "When will you all learn?" Liliana raised her hands; her nails began to glow once more. "Saber Striker!" the attack wasn't aimed for Sky, Bridge, and Z but the car Adam was on top of. They all halted in their tracks and turned to watch the attack hit the car.

"No!"

"Adam!" Z shouted.

Adam struggled to get up in time; he jumped off the car as it exploded. They all rushed to see if Adam had survived the attack. Thankfully he had, Adam tumbled to the ground de-morphing as he hit the concrete. Liliana laughed hysterically. "What fun!" she clapped her hands together. "I'll make you a deal Black Ranger."

"Adam are you alright?" Bridge asked as they helped him to his feet. Adam allowed the other to help him up but kept his focus on Liliana.

"I like collecting things I think by my ranger collection I've made that perfectly clear. However, I am willing to trade my collection for you alone."

"He's not some action figure you can trade at will you freak." Z shouted supporting Adam.

Liliana scoffed, "I'll give you one day Black Ranger. You for you friends, if you choose not to take my offer," she paused and stepped inside her portal, "Well, I'll just keep collecting. Think it over." She chuckled as the portal closed and vanished.