All characters and their personalities are based upon people I know, but for their privacy sake, none of the names in this story are real.

I do not own the Power Ranger Universe, they belong to Saban and Disney. Any similarities or actual depictions are the sole copyright of Saban & Disney.

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Command Chamber

"What do you mean I have a different path?" Megan asked the image, as if she was talking to Vincent and not his hologram.

"When I was looking for the rest of the coins, I was only able to recover five of the seven. Unfortunately, neither one matched either of our DNA. I will admit that each time I tested a coin with your DNA, I had a lot of hope that you would be incompatible."

"Why? And why is it that it seems as if I'm talking to you in person?" Megan began to question the hologram.

"Because I set this hologram up to be different from the others. I figured you would ask questions so I connected this message to my brain. I may be a hologram, but this isn't a recording."

"So you're really alive?" Megan asked with hope.

"Yes, but barely. The green powers may not have been meant for me, but it's keeping me in a coma state for the time being while my body heals from the constant drain from being incompatible with it and the blast I took from Goldar. I figure a recording wouldn't be sufficient in answering all of your questions."

"Okay," Megan said while giving Vincent a glare, "but you are avoiding my other question. Why were you hopeful that I would be incompatible?"

"Because..." Vincent began while not looking at her, "out of everyone, you're the one I didn't want to drag into this war the most."

"Why Vincent? You don't think I can handle going up against them? That I'm not capable?"

"It's not that!", Vincent cried out incredulously, "I know you are more then capable in holding your own. It's just that...I can't say it here."

"Why not? We have the privacy and unlike the others, I'm not talking to some recording of you. You're here, in the flesh, or so to speak."

"That's the thing...I...I really don't know how to answer that question without telling you everything."

"What are you talking about?" Megan asked before hearing some thing in the background, "Wait...why does this music sound so familiar to me?"

"It's the one that I showed you a week or so ago."

"Oh yeah, you never told me what it was for."

"I will, all in good time."

"Okay then," Megan said before continuing, "When?"

"Talk to the actual me in person, face to face. I'm sure he will give you a straight answer this time around. He better."

"Alright, so let's continue, what is my mission?"

With a flash of lightning, a map suddenly appeared in Megan's hands.

"This map will help you find the powers. It was said that both the red and yellow powers were buried together. It's location is actually close to where we were hiking today and I would have secured them if it weren't for the fact that Goldar decided to attack the trail. The map works very similar to that of the Marauders' Map, so I'm sure you know how to use it. Also, pleast take this as well."

In another flash of lightning, a pair of yellow fans were in Megan's hands.

"These are the Guin Fans. They were suppose to be part of the yellow powers, which I have a very good feeling will be tied to your DNA. Hopefully the others will be able to distract Necros and his forces while you complete your journey, but if not, these fans should provide some help. Be careful out there Megan and may the power protect you."

Before Vincent's image could disappear, Megan shouted, "Wait, Vincent...I want to know...what is it that you can't tell me?"

The image of Vincent became solid again as he walked over to Megan and put a holographic hand on her cheek, "Some times, good things come to those who wait. All I can say is that I hope I didn't wait too long."

With that, Vincent's image disappeared, along with the sound proofing force field that surrounded Megan. As she returned to reality, she looked around to see that there were three others that had joined them, one of them being Alicia.

"Alicia, Monique, Jamal? What are you three doing here?"

Monique Crawford, a 5'3 college graduate, was a friend of the group that was usually too busy to hang out, but was definitely considered as part of their circle. Currently trying her best to get into Law School, Monique worked for public services, helping those who need it try and get better access to services from the government that they were eligible for. Although showing a tough exterior, Monique had a heart of gold and was always willing to be there to listen to those who need it. She would never back down from a fight nor would she take crap from anyone or allow any of her friends to take crap from others. Strong, independent, and a mama bear at times, Monique embodied the true meaning of being a protector of her friends.

Jamal Jones, a 5'8 college graduate, was also a friend of the group that wasn't always around because of the fact that he was always so busy with trying to further his music career. With a God-given talent in composition and music, Jamal was currently trying to establish himself more in the music world. As someone who takes pride and believes strongly in his principles, Jamal has never been one to compromise his beliefs for the sake of peer pressure, but at the same time, he wasn't a stone either. Jamal understood the idea of breaking the rules every once in a while, but always stood firm on certain principles that he would never sacrifice. A good heart and wonderful ear, Jamal was the confidant that anyone can go to and although he may seem cruel in his decisions at times, one would always understand any decision that he makes.

"Morph decided to bring the other three here while you were in the recording, how was it?" Jesus asked as Alicia gave Megan a hug.

"Eventful to say the least. I know what I need to do, you guys just need to save the world. I got other things to save," Megan answered as she looked at the sleeping Vincent.

"So what's this I hear about saving the world?" Jamal asked.

"Mr. Jones, if you would place your hand on the console, all will be answered."

"I guess I'll do what the computer says," Jamal said as he placed his hand on the console, transporting him to the same place that both Salena and Jesus had been. Once again, Vincent's image appears in front of Jamal.

"Hi Jamal, it's nice to see you again. Jamal, we've been friends for almost half of our lives and I could not have gone through half the things I did in high school without your guidance and support. Granted we were the same age, but I've always felt you were older and wiser then I ever was. While I was bull headed and wanted to charge ahead of everything, you were always there to reign me in. I value your opinions and advice and I hope that I have given as much into this friendship as I have taken away from it. Jamal, I hate to ask this of you, but I know you've always be the first to help, especially in situations such as these. Your DNA were compatible with the black powers. Along with them is your own personalized weapon, the Growl Spear. I hope that with your addition, the earth will have a strong fighting chance against the forces of evil. Also, I have placed you as second in command next to Jesus. He and I are very similar in terms of how we act at times and I feel with your help, you two will make a great leadership team. May the power guide and protect you always. Good luck Jamal."

As the image of Vincent faded and Jamal returned to the others, Monique took her turn next as she placed her hand onto the console. Like the others, she saw Vincent's image in the sound proof shield.

"Monique, my dear friend from high school. I am glad that we've gotten to be re-acquainted with one another the past year or so. You've never lost that fire that I saw back in high school and I'm glad you still have it now. We'll need it, especially against these guys. Monique, your heart for others and the protectiveness you feel for those you care about makes you an admirable person, one who is worthy of the powers. The blue powers have decided to choose you Monique as it's champion and along with it, comes your own personal weapon, the Bear Daggers. Use them with precision and strength, continue to show those who would harm this world what you are capable of. Be there for your friends and help them, give them strength when needed and a good wake up call when it's asked for. I believe in your discernment, may the power protect you."

Similar to everyone else, Monique returned to the Command Chamber, a little dazed from the trip into the hologram and needed a little time to gather herself. As Jesus and Jamal helped Monique on her feet, Salena and Megan were a little befuddled by the fact that Alicia didn't walk towards the console, but towards Vincent instead.

"Hey twin," Megan called out, "aren't you going to see what Vincent has in recorded for you?"

"No, I have another plan. Why don't I take your precious leader away from you instead?" Alicia said as she began to laugh evilly, her eyes flashing red while doing so.

"WHAT?" Everyone in the Command Chamber shouted as Alicia suddenly changed, gone were her normal clothes, replaced by a golden armor similar to that of Goldar's and in her hand was a large boomerang.

"Oh no...it can't be her..." Jesus began to say as Alicia let out a blast that would have struck everyone had Morph not activated the force field, protecting the other rangers.

"So I see Vincent was able to come up with some defenses, but no matter. I doubt he would have been able to shield the entire chamber."

"As a matter of fact, Mr. Sun did come up with a shielding device. Dark magic or the forces of evil cannot and will not be able to enter nor exit this place because of it," Morph said.

"Clever, however, my human form is still good, so before I am completely transform, I will be taking Vincent to Necros. Say goodbye to him forever, especially you...twin..."

Alicia laughed as she grabbed Vincent and teleported out of the chamber, escaping the shield.

"VINCENT!" Everyone shouted as they disappeared.

"No...no...no..." Megan muttered as she dropped to her knees, as she began to cry, thinking of the last thing Vincent had said to her, "All I can say is that I hope I didn't wait too long."

How did Alicia become evil in the first place? Will Megan be able to complete her quest? Will the others save Vincent in time?...Find out next time.

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