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Wounded

"I could finish you right now.. you know this right?" The Green Ranger snarled out as he stood over Jason with his sword drawn.

"So why don't you?" Jason asked as he braced for a blow that didn't seem to be coming.

"Because.. I want you to see something." Green Ranger replied as his sword vanished and he gestured behind him and a screen materialized in the middle of the room. Jason sat up and saw that a picture of the mines. Specifically an empty quarry that he recognized was right outside of the ship.

"What am I looking at?" Jason asked.

"Nothing right now.. but you just keep your eyes on this screen." Green Ranger replied as he disappeared in a flash of green and gold.

Jason stood to his feet and moved closer to the screen in front of him. He watched as the same green and gold flash materialized in the middle of the quarry. He knew what the Green Ranger was going to do. He was going to draw out the rest of the team. Jason clinched his fists and waited.

(****)

"So what are these?" Trini asked as Billy placed a yellow watch in her hand.

"These are what I've been working on." Billy replied as he moved down the line and handed Kimberly and Zack similiar watches.

"Okay but what are they?" Trini asked again.

"Um.. well.. they are communicators." Billy replied.

"Communicators?" Zack asked.

"Yeah.. with these we can contact each other instantly by just pressing this button." Billy responded as he pointed to a button on the side of the watch on his own wrist.

"Okay.. well what does this button do?" Zack asked, gesturing to the other side of the watch.

"That button.." Billy began with a big smile on his face. "That button will teleport you."

"Teleport?" Kimberly questioned as she examined her watch.

"Like... Star Trek?" Zack asked.

"Yes.. exactly like that." Billy replied with pride.

"How...h.. how did you make that work?" Trini asked, amazed at the news.

"I connected them with our coins." Billy answered. "It's all very technical, if you want me to explain."

"We have no time for that." Zordon chimed in as the ground turned to him.

"What's going on?" Kimberly asked, concerned by the tone of voice he had used.

"It's Green Ranger, he is outside." Alpha answered, turning to the group.

"Outside?" Trini asked.

"Correct." Zordon responded.

"So let's get him." Zack chimed in.

"He has to know where Jason is." Kimberly added.

"Rangers.." Zordon got their attention as they all had turned to exit. They turned back to him. "Be careful, it could be a trap."

"It probably is, but we have to try." Billy replied. Zordon nodded silently and the group ran towards the exit of the ship. There was a brilliant glow in the hallway as they morphed before disappearing.

(****)

"Well well well.." Green Ranger said as he stood up from his perch on a boulder at the edge of the quarry. He watched as the four Power Rangers landed in front of him.

"Where's Jason?" Kimberly asked right away as the group lined up in front of him.

"Worried are you?" Green Ranger replied with a slight chuckle. "Cute."

"She asked you a question bud." Zack replied taking a step forward.

"He is fine for now... in fact he is watching this, so you should wave to him." Green Ranger replied as he gave a little mock wave in the sky.

"What do you want?" Billy asked.

"Right now.." Green Ranger began as he started closing the gap between the group. "I want a fight."

"That can be obliged." Zack stated as he took off in a dead run towards the Green Ranger. He lunged at him with a flying kick that the Green Ranger ducked and returned with one of his own that knocked Zack back into the group.

"You okay?" Trini asked Zack as she helped him up.

"I'm fine.. not sure about my ego." Zack replied as he dusted himself off.

"My turn." Billy spoke up as he moved in to attack their enemy. Billy threw a punch that Green Ranger blocked. Green Ranger retaliated with a bunch that Billy ducked. Billy hit him with a straight kick that connected with his gold shield and the energy from it traveled down Billy's leg and sent him flying back into the group.

"Let's go together." Kimberly said as she looked over at Trini and both girls charged at the same time. Green Ranger dropped into a defensive stance as the girls reached him. Trini swung first, followed quickly by Kim. Green Ranger was blocking shot after shot until Zack came flying up the middle and tackled him with a football like spear. Billy came flying over top Zack and landed with a stomp on Green Ranger's chest. Once again he connected with the shield and the resulting energy blast sent all four of the Rangers flying away from him and into a rock wall nearby.

"Okay.." Kimberly said as she got to her feet and collected her breath. "I think it's clear we don't touch the shield anymore."

"Yeah.. agreed." Trini replied as she too got to her feet.

"Watch out!" Billy called out as a golden blast came directly at them. All but Zack was able to jump clear. Zack was blasted back into a hole in the rock wall. Trini rushed inside first to check on him.

"Let's go." Kim turned to Billy and both charged the Green Ranger. Billy flew through the air over top Green Ranger's head, which distracted him enough for Kim to hit a spin kick that knocked their opponent around to where he was now facing Billy. Billy hit a similiar spin kick that knocked Green Ranger back into Kim's arms. She wasted no time grabbing him around the waist and dipping her hips to hit him with the suplex they had learned in the pit.

"My turn!" Trini called out as she came running over and kicked the Green Ranger hard in the stomach as he was trying to sit up. The blow sent him up through the air and crashing hard on his side several feet away.

"He's mine!" Zack's voice joined the fray as they turned to see him charging the Green Ranger as he was just getting to his feet. Zack hit him with a barrage of punches that any prize fighter would have been proud to land. Each blow was sending small shockwaves across the quarry and kicking up gravel and dirt. Zack finished his flurry with a spinning elbow that hit with a sickening thud against the Green helmet in front of him. The Green Ranger stumbled backwards to the ground.

"Where's Jason?" Kimberly asked as the group lined up next to each other at the feet of the fallen Green Ranger. He rolled over and got to his knees and began to laugh.

"So that's it huh?" Green Ranger taunted as he got fully to his feet. "That's really the best you got?"

"No.. but we don't want this.." Kimberly replied.

"No.. of course you don't.. but it's what you got anyway Kimberly." Green Ranger stated letting her name linger on his lips in a way that made her uncomfortable.

"How do you know us?" Billy questioned. Green Ranger considered him for a moment but didn't respond to his question.

"You should have turned the crystal over to Rita when you had the chance." Green Ranger said. "I will not show you the mercy she did."

"She's evil... she'd destroy the world with it.. do you really want that?" Zack asked.

"I want what she wants." Green Ranger replied.

"Because she is controlling your mind." Trini added. Green Ranger turned to her and lingered his gaze on her for several moments.

"Whatever you want to believe." Green Ranger replied, his voice suddenly softer now. This did not go unnoticed by the group.

"Let us help you." Billy said, sensing a moment of clarity coming through for the Green Ranger.

"Help me..." Green Ranger echoed. "Best I can tell.. you are the one who will need help."

"Wh.." Billy began to respond but stopped when the sword materialized in the Green Ranger's hands.

"So who should I take out first?" Green Ranger questioned as he looked up and down the line. Zack didn't give him a chance to choose and lunged at him. Green Ranger responded with a sword slash that was so quick Zack wasn't even sure he had been hit until he felt himself flying to the side of the battle. He landed with a thud and grimaced as he felt a warm pain down his chest.

"Zack!" Trini called out as she watched him go flying.

"You son of.." Billy started as he ran at the Green Ranger and grabbed his arm. Green Ranger sweeped his feet out from under him with a leg sweep and was about to bring the sword down through him when it was knocked out of his hands by a kick from Kimberly. He spun around and grabbed her by the throat. Trini charged and he grabbed her with his free hand. He held both of them now off the ground. He was defenseless in this position though against the large rock that crashed against his lower back.

"Ahh!" Green Ranger cried out in pain as he dropped the girls and turned to see Zack running towards him. Once again Zack tacked him and the two went skidding across the rocky ground. Green Ranger ended up on top in the scuffle and began to rain down fists on the visor of the Black Ranger's helmet, a small crack appearing in it after the fourth hit.

Billy ran over and retrieved the sword from nearby. He stood up and charged at the Green Ranger with it. He had only made it a few feet before a gold charge from the handle of the sword exploded and sent Billy flying through the air in one direction and the sword the other.

"Get off him!" Trini exclaimed as she ran over and kicked the Green Ranger hard underneath the chin, knocking him back off of Zack. Green Ranger rolled through the blow and got to his feet. He picked his sword up off the ground and flung it at Trini. She put her hands up to deflect the blow but was saved by Kimberly's flying kick that knocked it off the trajectory it was on.

"I'm growing tired of this." Green Ranger exclaimed as he ran at Kimberly. He threw a kick that she blocked. He threw another that she ducked. She saw his arm swinging free and grabbed it and threw him over her shoulder in a judo throw she had perfected on Jason in the pit. She smiled under her helmet as the Green Ranger landed with a thud nearby. Trini ran over and picked him off the ground. She hit him with a powerful uppercut that knocked him up and off his feet once more. He landed on his back and immediately kipped up and hit Trini with a spinning kick that knocked her into Zack who was just reaching his feet once more.

"Yo Kermit, head's up!" Billy called out as he came flying through the air and connected with a flying kick to the side of the Green Ranger's helmet. The blow was the hardest hit on him today and it sent him spiraling through the air. Unfortunately for the team he landed nearby his sword once more. Green Ranger retrieved it and stood up. He turned to see the other Rangers recouping as well. He held the sword up in the air and it began to glow a brilliant mix of green and gold. He brought it down and touched it to his shield he then aimed it at the group and a blinding flash of energy shot out towards the group.

"Oh go.." Kimberly exclaimed as she saw braced for the impact. She closed her eyes and waited. After several seconds she opened them to find herself standing in the center command of the spaceship with a very concerned looking Zordon looking down at her. She turned to see the other Rangers coming to themselves as well. They like her were without armor.

"What happened?" Zack asked as he looked around.

"I got you out of there." Alpha said, gesturing to their wrists. "That blow..."

"Could have been fatal." Zordon finished for him.

"But we got to stop him"! Trini exclaimed as she held her sore side. Zack reached over and wiped some blood off of her forehead.

"Rangers, you are in no condition to continue the battle." Alpha informed him.

"So we just give up?" Zack asked, annoyed at the result of the fight.

"For now." Zordon answered.

"Why is he so powerful?" Kimberly inquired.

"He has all of your powers, plus he is enhanced with Rita's dark magic." Zordon answered.

"So how do we stop him?" Billy asked.

"The Zords?" Trini suggested.

"Possibly." Zordon answered. "Although I suspect Rita might have an answer for them."

"We need to find Jason." Kimberly stated, turning to Alpha and Billy. "Billy with this things... do you think you can somehow.."

"Get a trace on Jason.." Billy finished for her as he considered the prospect. "Possibly."

"Then please.." Kimberly responded. Billy nodded and he and Alpha made their way over to a console. Billy pulled out the red watch he had designed for Jason and went to work.

(****)

"Did you enjoy the show?" Green Ranger spoke from behind Jason as he stood watching the screen that faded to black in front of him.

"They almost beat you." Jason replied.

"Is that how you saw it?" Green Ranger answered with a laugh.

"Yes." Jason answered, turning to face his captor.

"If they hadn't ran away.. I would have killed them." Green Ranger stated as he made his way closer to Jason.

"And I would have killed you." Jason replied not able to contain his anger.

"Hilarious.. last I checked you were helpless." Green Ranger taunted crossing his arms.

"You should mind your surroundings more." Jason replied before his armor materialized over him and his sword appeared in his hand. He has swung it at Green Ranger before the evil warrior had realized what had happened and the blow hit him just below his shield and knocked him back to the ground. Jason stood defensively in front of him now as Green Ranger got to his feet and realized what was happening.

"So you figured out you can morph here huh?" Green Ranger said as he dusted himself off. "Took you long enough."

"Yeah.. I figured it out." Jason replied.

"So let's do this then." Green Ranger said as his own sword appeared in his hand and he and Jason began to circle each other. Jason swung first and the shot was blocked as the sound of metal and electricity was deafening in the enclosed area. Soon both were swinging expertly but neither could land a blow. Jason changed it up with a kick that hit Green Ranger's shield and knocked Jason back up and against the wall. The heat from it, prompting Jason to immediately spring off the wall and attack again.

"Take that shield off... and you are not so tough." Jason said as he swung his sword and it was blocked. He was now locked in a test of strength against the Green Ranger for the upper hand.

"Is that so?" Green Ranger replied. "I don't think you know what you are talking about."

Jason squeezed the handle of sword and a red charge went down it and the energy encompassed the Green Ranger and crackled around him for a few seconds before it exploded knocking him to his knees. Jason didn't give him time to recover and threw a knee strike that hit him square on in the face and knocked him backwards in an awkward tumble. Green Ranger's sword flew loose and Jason ran over and picked him up off the ground. He pushed him up against the wall and the heat began to sizzle at the back of the green armor.

"Let me go.. or.." Jason warned as he pressed the sword up against the Green Ranger's throat.

"Or what?" Green Ranger inquired. Jason hesitated. "You won't kill me."

"Won't I?" Jason questioned as he pressed harder and felt the Green Ranger groan in pain. "I don't want to, but you are not leaving me with much choice."

"You fool." Green Ranger said quietly through clenched teeth.

"What?" Jason asked.

"You are the one who is not minding his surroundings now." Green Ranger said. Jason felt a pressure on his own throat and realized he was being pulled away from the Green Ranger. He reached up with his hand and felt a golden staff at his own throat. He heard a whisper in his ear and felt the shiver go down his spine at her voice.

"Now that was not very nice." Rita cooed into his ear as she held him in her grip. Jason fought out of it and spun around. He swung his sword and the blow was deflected by Rita's staff. Jason recovered quickly enough to kick the staff out of her hands. He was about to lunge with his sword when he felt a searing pain in his side and he stopped in his tracks. He looked down to see the Green Ranger's sword sticking out of his side with green and gold energy crackling down the length of it. He felt the energy pumping through his veins as well and suddenly found himself crashing down to the ground.

"Bravery and foolishness... such a fine line." Rita stated as she retrieved her staff from the ground and walked over to kick Jason over onto his back. His armor faded away as the Green Ranger pulled the sword from his side.

(****)

"I got him!" Billy exclaimed loudly enough that it echoed inside the center command of the spaceship. Kimberly was the first to reach his side as she clamped her hand around his.

"Where is he?" She asked locking eyes with her friend.

"It's... space.. I'm not sure, but I think I can bring him here." Billy replied.

"Then what are you waiting for?" Zack questioned. "Bring him home."

"Cross your fingers." Billy stated as he pushed a few buttons and stepped back. He turned to the center of the room and glanced at his side to Alpha Five. After a few moments nothing happened and Kimberly started to speak. She was silenced though when a spark of red light hit the middle of the room. Each Ranger jumped back instinctively. A few more similar sparks later and there was a figure lying in the floor in front of them.

"Jason!" Kimberly called out as she got a good glimpse of him. She knelt down and put his head in her hands. "Jason.. Jason."

"Why isn't he answering?" Trini asked in Billy's direction as she too knelt down. She put her hand on the ground and felt something warm and slick beneath it. She pulled her hand up and saw it covered in red. Her eyes widened at the realization. Kimberly looked up and saw it and the color drained from her face.

"Alpha..he's bleeding out!" Zack exclaimed as he saw what was happening.

"Quick.. get him to the medical bay." Alpha replied. Zack wasted no time in scooping Jason up in his arms and racing him towards the medical bay nearby. Kimberly stayed kneeling down staring at the pool of blood on the floor. She felt a tear cascade down her cheek and a hand on her shoulder. She looked up to see Billy looking down at her with a troubled look on his face.

"Come on.. he's gonna need us." Billy said as he helped Kimberly up and they raced off to their fallen teammate.