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Chapter 9 Jason's Twin

At the Youth Center, Jason was teaching his karate class. He found himself teaching more and more with Tommy now. More adults wanted to learn karate, so Ernie made the suggestion to Jason to have a partner to help teach. The class he was teaching now wasn't adults, but young kids.

"Alright class, remember the things that we've been going over today and past two days. I'll see you all tomorrow, and don't forget to practice for Friday," Jason said.

Jason dismissed his class and walked up to a familiar boy.

"Good job today, Ryan," he said. "You're really getting the hang of this."

"Yeah," he sighed, looking down and crossing his arms angrily, "but I'm not as good as you, Uncle Jason."

Jason looked down and put his hand on the small boy's shoulder.

"You'll be there soon, Ryan. Trust me," he smiled.

"I'm not getting anything," he snapped.

"It takes time, that's all. It took me time and practice to get where I am today," Jason said.

Ryan sighed and walked away. Jason walked over to the table where Zack, Billy, Trini, Kim, and Tommy were.

"That Ryan," he sighed, shaking his head as he sat down by Trini.

"He's really trying," Billy said. "It took me a great amount of time to learn karate. I also know that there's much more to learn."

"You've come a long way, Billy," Trini smiled, covering his hand with hers. "I'm very proud of you."

"Ryan will get it, Jason," Tommy said.

"Yeah," Kim replied, "he's a smart kid."

"He can pick up things like that," Zack said.

Ernie came walking up with their drinks.

"Here are your drinks kids," he said.

"Thanks," they smiled.

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The next day at practice, Ryan walked into the Youth Center, dressed up exactly like Jason. Jason looked back from Ryan to another student, then back to Ryan.

"Ryan," he gasped, walking over at him, "what are you doing?"

"Well," the young boy said, "I figure if I'm going to be as good as you, I have to look like you too, right?"

Jason put his hand on his forehead and laughed.

"It doesn't always work that way, Ryan," he said.

"Well, it's a try," he replied.

Trini and Kim were sitting at a table, watching Jason teach his class.

"Alright class," Jason said, walking to front of the class, "have you all been practicing really hard for tomorrow?"

"Yes, sensei," they replied, bowing their heads.

"Good," Jason smiled.

"Kim," Trini said, taping her on her shoulder, "look over there."

Kim covered her mouth as she let out a giggle.

"Oh my goodness," she cooed. "That's too cute."

"Yeah," Trini said, "but I don't think Jason likes it very much."

They watched Jason talking to Ryan.

"Hopefully he doesn't mind it," Kim said, turning her attention back to her paper.

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After class, Jason walked over to Trini and Kim. You could tell he knew what he was about to say.

"Can you believe him," Jason asked, sitting down.

"He just needs help, Jason," Kim said.

She closed her book and looked at him.

"That gives me an idea," Jason said.

"Huh," Kim asked.

Trini just shrugged her shoulders.

"How did I give you an idea," Kim asked.

"I need to work with him outside class," Jason told her.

"Oh," Kim said.

Jason turned to his nephew.

"Hey, Ryan, come over here for a sec," he called.

"Okay, Uncle Jase," he said.

"What would you say if I asked you to come to the park with me," Jason asked. "We'll see what you need help on. It'll give you time to work harder for tomorrow."

The little boy's face lit up.

"Really, Uncle Jason," Ryan asked. "You'd do that for me?"

Trini and Kim smiled seeing the excitement in Ryan's voice.

"Under one condition though," Jason said.

"What's that, Uncle Jason," Ryan asked.

"Promise me to stop trying to act like me, okay? You can't be someone you're not," Jason said.

"You got it," Ryan smiled. "Just let me go home and change."

"Kids can do the craziest things sometimes," Jason laughed, watching Ryan walk off.

"I thought it was cute," Kim said.

Jason looked over at Kim, whose eyes were on her paper.

"Was it something I said," Kim asked, lifting her head up.

Jason and Trini started laughing.

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Rita walked outside.

"So," she said, looking through her telescope, "I see that Jason is taking care of a little brat. Well, I'll just send my putties down to the park to get the young boy."

"Then we'll see how Jason feels after that," Goldar laughed.

"Putties, attack," Rita commanded.

"Jason would never forgive himself if something were to happen to this child," Goldar laughed as the putties disappeared.

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Meanwhile at the park, Jason was teaching Ryan some new moves.

"Did you understand that," Jason asked, putting his hands on his hips.

"I sure did, Uncle Jason. Thanks again for helping me," Ryan said.

"No problem, Ryan. Like I said before, all it takes is some practice," Jason smiled.

"I think I'm improving a lot," he said, kicking into the air.

"You sure are, Ryan," Jason laughed.

Suddenly, putties appeared. Jason pulled Ryan behind him. In the back of his mind, Jason knew something like this would happen.

"Putties," Jason yelled. "Run, Ryan!"

"Um, yeah, sure thing," he said.

Ryan quickly ran behind a tree. As Ryan watched Jason fight putties, five putties grabbed him from behind.

"Let go of me," he yelled.

They took him into some cave.

"Ryan," Jason yelled. "Man, this isn't good."

He called the other Rangers on the communicator.

"You guys, get to the park as soon as you can. Something has happened," Jason replied.

"You got it," Tommy said.

The Rangers teleported to the park and ran over to Jason, who was sitting under a tree, head back.

"Jason, what is it," Kim asked.

"You sounded so worried," Zack said, kneeling next to Jason.

"The putties took Ryan," Jason replied in a very low voice.

"Let's get to the Command Center and tell Zordon about this," Billy said. "He should know what to do."

Trini helped Jason up, and they teleported to the Command Center.

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Jason seemed to be off in his own little world. He was driving himself crazy thinking about what was going to happen to Ryan if he didn't get to him in time.

"Zordon, is there any way to get Ryan back," Billy asked.

Jason looked at Billy, and then put his head back down.

"This is all my fault," he said.

"That's what Rita wants you to think," Zordon replied.

"There is a way to bring Ryan back," Alpha told them.

"How," Tommy asked.

"Jason, morph on your way to where Rita is holding Ryan, and get him out. Alpha has the location," Zordon said.

"Right," he nodded. "It's morphin time!"

Kim bit her lower lip as Jason vanished. She knew it was killing his inside not knowing what Ryan was going through.

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Ryan was waiting for someone to save him. He just sat on a rock in the empty cave.

"Help," Ryan yelled. "Is anyone there?"

"Ryan," Jason asked, "is that you?"

He could hardly even see. Jason had to fight off a pack of putties before entering the cave.

"I'm over here," Ryan yelled.

Jason shot his head towards Ryan's voice.

"I'm coming," he yelled, running to him.

"Wow," Ryan said in shock, "the Red Ranger!"

"Who did you expect," Jason laughed.

"I just never thought I'd ever see you," Ryan said.

"Let's get you home buddy," Jason laughed.

Ryan looked down and sighed.

"Uncle Jason is going to kill me when I get back," he said.

Jason looked down at Ryan and gave him a puzzled look from underneath his helmet.

"I don't see why he will. I'm sure everything's going to be alright," he said.

Jason took Ryan back to the park and went to the Command Center.

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Jason told the rest the good news after he returned to the Command Center.

"I think you should be getting back to Ryan," Trini said.

Jason demorphed and nodded.

"Yeah," he said.

He figured he'd give it about ten minutes before getting back to Ryan. They had been keeping an eye on his through the viewing globe.

"Was he surprised to see the Red Ranger," Tommy asked.

"Yeah, he was. See you guys back at the Youth Center," Jason said.

Jason teleported back to the park and the others teleported back to the Youth Center.

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Jason smiled when he finally saw Ryan.

"Hey there," he said, walking up to Ryan, who was sitting under a tree with his arms crossed.

"Uncle Jason," Ryan smiled, getting up, "I thought you had left."

"Me leave? Never, Ryan," Jason said.

"Where were you," he asked.

Jason had to think on his feet. He had only been in this position a couple of times with his parents. Emily was still oblivious to everything still. Jason was dreading the day that she would find out.

"I was looking for you. What did I miss," he asked.

"When I was in that dark place, the Red Ranger came and saved me," Ryan said. "It was too cool."

"You don't say," Jason laughed. "The Red Ranger?"

"It's not funny," Ryan frowned. "I'm telling you the truth. The Red Ranger really did come."

"I'm not laughing, Ryan. I do believe you. Honestly, I do," Jason said.

Jason put his hand on top of Ryan's head.

"Let's practice a few more moves, and then you can show everyone tomorrow at class," he said.

"That sounds cool," Ryan smiled.

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The next day, Tommy walked up to the table where everyone except Jason was sitting at.

"What have I missed," he asked, sitting next to Kim.

"The class is about to start," Kim said.

"Man, I can't wait to see what Jason worked on with Ryan," Tommy replied.

"Me neither," Zack said.

The five looked on as their fellow teammate began his class.

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Halfway into class, it was finally Ryan's turn to show the rest of the students what he had learned from Jason. He took a deep breath and began his routine. The student's mouths dropped open. They all clapped for him when he finished.

"Wow, Ryan," one of his friends said, "that was really cool. When did you learn all of that?"

"I had a little bit of help from Jason," he smiled as Jason walked up.

"No fair," said another boy, "he's your uncle."

"You see, Ryan," Jason replied. "You can do anything you want if you put your mind to it."

"Uncle Jason," he said as everyone left, "sorry for not calling you uncle right now."

"I don't mind. It makes me feel older anyway," Jason laughed.

They laughed as they returned from their short, unofficial, break.

"Alright class, the last five people come to the front and that'll be it," Jason said.

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Jason had to admit, he was glad the week was over with.

"Ryan improved," Tommy said as Jason walked up to the table.

"Yeah," Jason smiled, "he has been doing really well."

Jason sat next to Tommy.

"He has worked hard," Kim said.

Then, Bulk and Skull walked in.

"Hey, Jason," Bulk called, pulling him up from his seat. "I want you to teach us karate."

"You're way too late, Bulk," he said.

"Besides, it's only kids' six to twelve," Billy told them.

Everyone started laughing as Bulk and Skull walked away.

"Bulk and Skull," Kim said, shaking her head.

"When will those two ever learn," Zack asked.

"I heard that you geeks," Bulk yelled from a distance.

"That was my last class anyway," Jason said, finally sitting back down.

"Why," Billy asked.

"I only sighed up to teach a week long class, and what a week it has been," Jason sighed.

AN:

Well, what do you think? No definite pairings, only the obvious. You'll be hearing more from Ryan towards the end.