The Disappearing Act
"Okay, everyone," said Paleogog, "I'm sick of this! Those Power Rangers are in my way of universal conquest! We need to stop them somehow!"
"I have an idea," said Permius.
"Great!" said Paleogog, "what is it?"
Then Permius presented Paloegog a small orb.
"What's that?" asked Paleogog.
"It's called the Orb of Destiny!" said Permius, "it has the power to transport the whole city of Reefside to the Dark Dimension, including the five rangers who reside there! If they have no one to fight, the city will be ours for the taking!"
"I see," said Paleogog, "now, how come you haven't told me about this orb?"
"I was waiting until the right time to tell you," said Permius.
"Anytime would have been perfect," said Paleogog.
"I apologize," said Permius.
"Don't do it again!" said Paleogog, "anyway, we can still use this orb. All that we have to do is plant it in the city, and the citizens of Reefside will be transferred to the Dark Dimension. I'm loving this! Since you had the orb in your possession, why don't you go and plant it!"
"I can do that, sir," said Permius, "I'm going, now!"
Permius left Paleogog's lair and went to a quiet location in Reefside behind the school. He took the orb from his pocket and placed it on the ground, and the orb self-activated. Then the citizens of Reefside found themselves in the Dark Dimension, and they were cramped. The five rangers, Keeper and Kendall were also among the people in the Dark Dimension. Keeper managed to keep himself hidden so that he didn't scare anyone.
"Where are we?" asked Trent.
"I don't know," said Kira, "and we can't morph with all these people here!"
"Can't we break the rules just once?" asked Conner.
"No," said Tommy, "we can't. If we do, it will blow our cover forever. We don't want that. If you believe in miracles, let's hope for one."
"I hope you're right, Dr. O!" said Ethan.
"I hope I'm right, too!" said Tommy, "since we can't help, at least, we can make sure that these people are safe."
"That makes sense," said Conner, "let's hope we can do that!"
"Right," said Kira.
Now, Hayley, at the time, was in Florida, and she was getting ready to catch the bus back to Reefside. She boarded the bus and sat next to another young woman.
"Hi!" said the woman, "where are you headed?"
"I'm going to Reefside, California," said Hayley, "and you?"
"That's where I'm going!" said the stranger, "I'm going to meet my brother there. He and I have not seen each other in a long time. He'll be glad to see me!"
"I'm going to Reefside, also!" said Hayley, "what's your name?"
"I'm Maria Fernandez!" said the stranger, "nice to meet you!"
Then Hayley thought to herself for a moment.
"Hey, um," said Hayley, "do you have a brother named Trent?"
"Yeah!" said Maria, "how did you know?"
"I have my methods," said Hayley, "I can take you right to him!"
"Great!" said Maria, "thanks a lot!"
"It's my pleasure!" said Hayley.
After the long bus trip and transferring buses, they both arrived in Reefside. When they exited the bus, they noticed that the city of Reefside was empty and void of people. They also noticed that Paleogog's empire was in the process of destroying it.
"What's going on?" asked Maria.
"I don't know," said Hayley, "come with me; you might be able to help us!"
"Where are we going?" asked Maria.
"Trust me," said Hayley, "it's okay."
Hayley teleported to the Elatrian base with Maria in tow.
Hayley took Maria to the Eltarian base. Maria was astonished by the technology of the base.
"What is this place?" asked Maria, "it's high-tech!"
"It's the Power Rangers base of operations," said Hayley.
"Is my brother a Power Ranger?" asked Maria.
Hayley sighed for a moment.
"Yes," said Hayley, "he is, but don't tell anyone that I told you!"
"His secret is safe with me," said Maria.
"Good!" said Hayley.
"You know," said Maria, "I know some karate myself. If I can be of help to you, let me know."
"I'll let you know if I do," said Hayley.
"Okay," said Maria.
Maria turned around and saw the crystal, and the Dino Crystal began to glow intermittently, and then, suddenly, a pink Dino Thunder morpher came out of it.
"Uh," said Maria, "what just happened?"
"Maria," said Hayley, "the Dino Crystal just chose you to be the new pink ranger!"
"Are you serious?" asked Maria.
"Very," said Hayley.
"Wow!" said Maria, "maybe I can save the city, somehow!"
"Hold your horses," said Hayley, "before you go, we're going to need a plan!"
Hayley thought to herself for a moment.
"I know!" said Hayley.
Hayley went to her closet, brought out two pylons, and gave them to Maria.
"What are these for?" asked Maria.
"You need to take these to Pearson Park and set them 30 feet apart. They will self-activate. Then, stand away, and they will form a porthole for the citizens of Reefside to pass through. You may encounter trouble, so your powers should protect you," said Hayley.
"Okay," said Maria, "I'm going."
"Good luck!" said Hayley.
Hayley went to Pearson Park and set the first pylon down. Then, some Primors appeared before she was able to set the next pylon down. They damaged the first pylon and left the scene. Maria then noticed that the first pylon was damaged, but she knew how to fix it.
"It's damaged!" said Maria.
Maria noticed that there were some disconnected wires, and she reconnected them. The first pylon became active again, and Maria was in good spirits. Then she placed the second pylon, and then the porthole formed. The people in the dark dimension knew that it was a way out. So, everyone climbed through the porthole and safely arrived in Pearson Park. The rangers, Keeper, and Kendall made sure that they were the last ones out. The rangers, Keeper, and Kendall wondered who the pink ranger was.
"Who are you?" asked Conner.
Then Maria took off her helmet, and the others followed suit.
"Hi, Trent!" said Maria, "I'm Maria Fernandez, your little sister."
Trent and Maria hugged each other tightly, and the others smiled.
"Let's discuss this at the base, okay?" asked Kendall.
"Sure thing, Ms. Morgan," said Trent.
They all went back to the Eltarian base.
"Maria," said Keeper, "as you already know, you will be the pink Dino Thunder ranger. Your zord is the Stega Zord. You have a ThunderMax Blaster which doubles as a sword. Your chief weapon is the Stega Hammer. Now, as a ranger, you must fight fair, work as a team, keep your and other rangers' identities as a secret, and you can't use your powers for personal gain. Can you do that?"
"I sure can!" said Maria.
"Good!" said Keeper, "welcome to the team!"
All of the other rangers patted her on the back.
"Now, Trent," said Kendall, "you don't mind having a partner in the Dino Stegazord, do you?"
"Not at all," said Trent, "especially if it's her!"
Trent put his arm around Maria, and they both smiled.
"Good!" said Kendall, "welcome, Maria. Good to have you aboard!"
"Thanks!" said Maria.
"Come on, sis!" said Trent, "we have some catching up to do!"
Trent and Maria left together to spend some time in downtown Reefside. The others went their way.