A/N: I know I haven't uploaded for a while, but hopefully you guys and gals are enjoying this story. In this chapter, a new Ranger helps the team which spells bad news for their enemies. Enjoy!

As soon as the Rangers showed up where the attack was happening, they knew something was wrong. Poor civilians were being chased by both Tyrannodrones and metallic beings that most of the Dino Rangers were unfamiliar with. Tommy groaned in response to seeing the strange new creatures. "You have to be kidding me. Not only do we have the Tyrannodrones to worry about, but now we have to face those stupid Putties." An evil laugh rang out from not far away, followed by the chilling voice of the Rangers mental tormenter.

"I'm so happy you remember what they are, Tommy. I see old age hasn't affected your memory much. I think you'll recognize these two particular enemies as well. Time for a small reunion between old foes." From behind Z stepped Zeltrax and an unfamiliar golden figure. Tommy took a step back in shock. "I thought you two were dead!" All of the Rangers looked at their teacher in confusion. The gold monster stepped forward and spoke. "Allow me to explain, Rangers. I am Goldar. Tommy and I go back to his early days as a Power Ranger. In fact, I really should thank him and the others for destroying me. If they hadn't, I would have never been in service to my current master, Z."

"You mean you don't serve Rita or Zedd anymore? Why? I thought you were loyal to them." Goldar laughed. "I was. But now, I see they were weak. Z is strong. He will succeed in his goals since failure is not an option." Zeltrax stepped forward and started speaking. "Surrender now and you will be spared. Resist and be destroyed." Trent let out a chuckle. "Yeah, right. We won't fall for something as stupid as that. Don't you guys get it? Good wins, evil loses. It's that simple." Z let out a malicious chuckle. "That's what you think. Go get 'em, boys!" At his command, both Zeltrax and Goldar ran at the Rangers with their weapons drawn. The Rangers ran forward as well, clashing with the two villains before noticing their enemies' new strength and power.

It wasn't long before the Rangers found themselves on the floor with the villains standing above them. However, before the two could finish the Rangers, something golden sent the two back to Z's feet and on the verge of defeat. "I recommend you leave, Z, before this gets ugly." Z growled. "Well, if it isn't Mr. Goody Two-Shoes. I thought I left you behind in the Wasteland. Oh well, guess I'll have to leave empty-handed." Z then held up a purple orb of electricity, showing off his prize to the six Rangers. "Actually, I won't be leaving without some form of prize. Looks like I found the key to a little project you had been working on, Tommy. I would like to thank you for designing it just for me." With a laugh, he, Goldar, and Zeltrax vanished.

The Rangers then turned to the newcomer. Tommy started to question this new Ranger. "Who are you? How do you know Z? I hope you're on our side. I really don't feel like fighting anymore today what with the surprise of seeing Goldar and Zeltrax again." The Rangers all de-morphed, including the new Golden Ranger. His blonde hair was in a style unknown to the Rangers, while his clothing was even stranger. The guy looked like he was literally drenched in gold, with even his eyes having a gold tint. "To answer your questions, Dr. O, I suggest we go to your lab. I'll explain everything then." Tommy nodded and started towards his jeep, Kira, Trent, Conner, and Ethan right behind him, before turning back to look at the newcomer. "Aren't you coming with us?" The new Ranger looked up and shook his head. "I'll catch up. Go on ahead. There's something I need to do first."

A short while later, Dr. O and Hayley sat in front of the computer, Tommy facing his team and the new Ranger. "Tell us who you are, please." The Ranger spoke. "I'm called a lot of things, but A seems to be my nickname so I guess you can all call me that." Tommy nodded and inquired about how A came to Reefside. "I arrived by means of a time warp of my own creation and before you ask, yes that means I can travel through time at will." That bit of news shocked the other Rangers into stunned silence. "How? That's nearly impossible." A shrugged and responded in a somewhat bored tone, albeit unintentionally. "I think it's a combination of the gem's power and the Wasteland. Honestly, though, I have no idea."

Hayley spoke up without looking away from the computer. "You keep mentioning this Wasteland. Is it some kind of realm or area on this world?" A shook his head. "The Wasteland is home to me and Z but the past refers to it as the land of mutants. It was brought about by nuclear war combined with machine uprisings. An example." A reached up and delicately slid his eye out of its socket for about thirty seconds, just long enough to see it was robotic in nature, before placing it back into place. The Rangers all grimaced at the act, both frightened and intrigued if not a bit disgusted. "As for how I know Z, he's my brother. While I can travel through time, Z can see gateways to different dimensions and travel through them via teleportation."

Tommy looked thoughtful for a moment. "So, that's why Goldar and the Putties were there and alive. Z must have gone through these gateways and plucked villains from different timelines. Who knows what other villains are under his command now." Meanwhile, Z was not happy. "Arrgh! I should have known my 'heroic' brother would show up and ruin my fun. Grr." After Z's outburst, Zeltrax and Goldar were understandably worried about their master. "Master, is there any way to get rid of him? You do still have that orb. We failed but they seemed shocked to see us." Z was about to strike Goldar when realization made him grin an evil, sadistic grin.

"How could I forget? My prize was easily obtained, and will provide me with the means to exterminate the Rangers. You two, follow me." Goldar and Zeltrax followed behind their master down to a large room they hadn't seen before. Inside lay a giant, deactivated Zord, one that strikingly resembled the Tyranno Zord, but it had a large fin protruding from its back. However, that wasn't the only Zord in the room; on the other side, opposite of the first Zord, lay a deactivated Zord that resembled the Drago Zord but in black. Strange robots with tools on their hands scurried on multiple legs across the Zords, appearing to fix any major deformation to the two Zords.

Z walked up to a female behind a control panel and observed the robots before him. "Now", he exclaimed, "is the time for revival. With the power contained within this orb, my Zords shall lay waste to those pathetic Rangers. Nothing will stand in my way! NOTHING!" As Z said this, the two Zords activated and roared in time with their master.