Sorry for the delay on my stories, I've been having so many medical problems lately and have had little time to write but I will try to stay on top of them as best I can and I hope that nobody is too upset with me. I hope you all enjoy this update, its not my best but it's still relevant to an upcoming story line.

CHAPTER 10: SCHOOL DAZE (PART I)

Joey peered up at the large brick and concrete complex. All battles he faced so far with being a ranger never prepared him for his first day at a new high school. Even his old one sucked and this would be no different which he thought. After several seconds of staring at the entrance he pushed his way through the large crowd of teenagers and looked on the door at his homeroom. Walking inside he begun to look around the seemingly even larger halls. It took a few twists and turns but he was able to manage his way around toward his homeroom. It was also apparent that most of the females were staring at him so finding the room didn't come soon enough. At least once he entered he recognized a familiar face.

"Joey!" Yelled Justin getting his attention which that it worked.

Joey slowly walked over to Justin while keeping his eyes lowered and occasionally looking up to make it known to the others students through visual contact that he is to be left alone. But Justin patted the seat next to him continuously until Joey sat down. "Hey Justin."

"Hey, why so glum?" Justin asked after seeing Joey's arrogant and creepy expression.

"I'm fine," Joey admitted wanting almost of everyone to leave him alone.

Before Justin could say too much more the teacher entered the room looking almost as glum as Joey with a bit more sense of pain. He was a stocky little man with a traditional teacher look. The one that's pretty stereotypical with the black vest and multi colored tie. In his right hand was a stack of papers. "Okay everyone shut up now. I have here your schedule for the semester. When I call your name I expect you all to come up and get it."

So one by one he called up the students and one by one they went on to receive. When Justin and Joey got theirs Justin couldn't help but look over Joey's shoulder out of curiosity. After comparing he clearly saw that they had the same classes, which excited Justin quite a bit. "Dude that's awesome, we get to be battle buddies!" Justin felt like doing cartwheels but contained himself. Joey however closed his eyes and tried to calm himself as he thought damn this is truly hell.

ALI

Ali sat as she looked at her schedule. Little did she realize that someone was looking over her shoulder, which didn't last more than a few minutes. She tried to ignore him but it just got to her and she had to turn around. "Can I help you?"

The boy was kind of tall even sitting down, dark brown hair, matching brown eyes, and a good decent tan to go with everything. Even his voice was smooth yet strong, "No not really." He smiled at her.

She could tell by the way his voice rose and the dilation of his eyes at the sight of her that he was attracted to her. Which Ali was attracted back but didn't let him know that.

"I was just looking at your schedule," he continued, "I'm new here and just looking at everyone's schedule to see if any match. Need to try and make friends somehow." He smiled again trying to sound convincing. His attention was then turned to the sound of the bell in which he noticed all students begin to file out including Ali. So he caught up to her and introduced himself more appropriately, "I'm Troy."

"Ali,"

"So I did notice that we have the same classes, want to walk with me?" Troy asked.

Ali was kind of flattered but still wasn't sure if this was the type of guy to get involved with, so she made up an excuse. "Sorry but I don't think my boyfriend would like that."

Troy could sense her dishonesty. "You have a boyfriend huh?"

"Yes."

"So what's his name?" Troy asked laughing.

Ali knew she was about to be caught until she looked down the hall to see Joey and Justin. Oh boy was Joey looking good that day. "Joey honey!" She called to him. Once Ali realized that she had his attention she ran up, wrapped her arms around him, and kissed him. She then stopped when Troy seemingly backed off and begun to walk passed Joey and Ali to get to class.

"Sorry about that," Troy ended walking away.

Once Troy was gone Ali let go, "Sorry had to get that guy away."

Joey smiled before leaning in close bringing his lips to her ear. "Ever do that again and you won't be happy."

"Well sorry," Ali watched Joey and Justin walk away, "nice, mean, nice, mean; pick one!"

Ali stood for several seconds completely confused on Joey's attitude changes that he has gone through over the past few weeks. And she was getting tired of it.

Walking away Ali headed towards her class.

DRAKONUS' LAIR

Lizarda flipped through the pages trying to find the perfect spell to get at the Power Rangers, but nothing seemed to be right for the job. Instead he began to lose his cool and allowed his blood to bubble as he launched the book in the air.

The book crashed hard to the stone ground and slid smoothly until it halted against a pair of shiny shoes.

Bending down the lawyer called Mitchell picked up the book and brushed the dust off of it before slightly blowing hot air removing more dust. He walked over to Lizarda extending his arm with the book. "Now I know it can't be that bad."

Lizarda snatched the book and just snarled at the human. "Filthy human, one day we will vanquish your kind and rule this plane of existence."

"I have no doubt of that, but first you need your lord Drakonus." Mitchell agreed slicking back his black hair. But he quickly had enough of this underling his business was with Repteal. "Where is Repteal?"

"He's right here." Repteal growled entering the chamber.

Mitchell was quite pleased to see him. He allowed the dragon-human to approach him before asking him how he was this day. Of course Repteal continued to growl before turning his back. Mitchell stood there before continuing his speech. "So now we are close to the revival of the Dragon King, but first we need to do something." Mitchell stepped over to Lizarda handing him a piece of paper.

"What the hell is this?" Lizarda asked.

"We need your magic to raise this powerful creature. It will transcend the rangers into another dimension and the next part of the plan will be put into action." Mitchell told them.

Repteal swiftly grasped Mitchell by his throat and begun to squeeze. "Will the rangers die?"

"That is not the plan, it is merely a distraction from the bigger prize." Mitchell removed the monsters hand from his neck.

"I tire of these games, why not just kill them?" Repteal asked trying to keep his anger at bay with very little success.

Mitchell smiled, "It's not part of the plan. Trust me, you go for too much at once and all will fail." He tried to sway them to his way of thinking.

Repteal agreed and placed the order to Lizarda to raise the creature. But quickly gave warning that his patience wore thin and was not going to go along for too much longer.

The dragon-warlock now stood at the edge of his cauldron. With his dagger in hand he made the necessary cut to let his green blood ooze out. Dripping into the cauldron Lizarda began his spell, "Shadows of past, demons of old rise up again and take the world you hold, Dimenshux!"

The cauldron soon shook and the bubbles poured over the rim. A hand quickly rose followed by a slime-covered creature. It stood six feet, almost humanoid in nature, but by no means in nature. One could tell from its sharp three clawed fingers and blazing red eyes that it was a merciless killing machine. Its smooth silver skin gave off a metallic luster in what little light penetrated the lair along with ceremonial dragon candles.

Lizarda was quite impressed with the creature and quickly gave the creature its instructions. Which it only bowed before bending in image and disappeared. One would call it teleportation.

JOEY & JUSTIN

The class fell silent. It was something that made Joey and Justin look at one another in worry. Like everyone they stared out the window and watched the sky, buildings, trees, and everything else become distorted. Like all else it soon became transparent before everything just seemed to vanish.

Joey and Justin nodded and slowly crept back. Slipping out of the room they now stood in the empty hallway. Looking around they had hoped that Ali would have done the same but she never showed up. So the two rangers stood there. Until Justin noticed the dark shadows on the floor rise and take corporeal form and surround them.

Joey put his fists up and smiled, "Bring it on."

TO BE CONCLUDED…