Author: Jade
Story: Dark Wings
Pairings: Jason/Kim, Tommy/Kat
Disclaimer: I own no one.
Summary: Maligore's Children will have their revenge…
Author Notes: One of these days I'll find something else to say but...Enjoy!
Warnings: Torture, cursing, slash, death, war, etc, you know the drill by now.

Mal: I wasn't looking for a fight! (Jayne confronts him with a really big gun) I always seem to find one, though.
Tommy woke a few hours later in the Power Chamber to find two new warriors and a monster attacking downtown. Fighting against Janus and Lasair was just as bad as facing off against Scorpina and Tyr—they were evenly matched but eventually they hurt each other so bad the twins retreated. Jareth and Khetala didn't stop there, however. That night, the rangers were awakened by Alpha to find a petite young woman destroying buildings and cars in the moonlight district alongside another woman and a young man—Eise, Sorina, and Dwyn according to Zordon.

Tommy had returned home, holding back groans and aware that his chest was tightly wrapped—he'd broken two ribs facing off against Dwyn. He was in better shape than Adam, however, who had been knocked unconscious and suffered a broken arm and wrist courtesy of the female ninja. And so it went for the next few days, they'd fight two battles during the day, with the assassins and warriors alternating the location of the attacks and the attacking party but always refreshed and with backup, and fighting another battle late at night. Eventually, Kat and Tanya had been pulled in to face off against the warriors and even Justin had been called on for help.

Then, suddenly, the attacks stopped. Not a peep was heard from the newly christened Pyro Palace (the change in management came from an unknown source in sporadic contact with Zordon). The Rangers, while confused at the change, remained wary even as they healed.

"Wow." Rocky muttered as he stepped from the cab and took in the majestic building in front of him. Quickly paying the driver, he grabbed his duffle and headed inside.

Immediately he was bombarded with dozens of different languages, all being spoken simultaneously. Stopping to get his bearings, he spotted what looked like a sign in desk and headed that way. Eyeing the teens in various business suits and outfits, he grimaced. In his faded blue jeans, blue tank top, and red button down, he looked like a hobo in comparison.

"Yes, may I help you?" The woman asked in accented English. Rocky gave her his most dashing smile.

"I'm looking for two of the teen ambassadors, the ones from the United States—Trini Kwan and Zack Taylor?" He asked and the woman went to her computer. A few quick key strokes and she smiled up at him.

"You're in luck, they're free today and should be in their rooms. May I ask who's visiting? And I'll need two forms of ID." She told him as he gave her his name and fished out his passport and drivers license. A quick scan and photocopy later, a young boy from Turkey was leading him upstairs, talking a mile a minute in heavily accented English. Rocky, unable to follow his speech, simply listened to the boy babble. Finally, he left Rocky in front of a dorm door with the US flag on it. Pushing it open, he was surprised to find himself in a circular room filled with plush couches and armchairs, a TV, a couples desks, and a fireplace. Doors lined the wall. Looking around, he saw several students working on what appeared to be homework before finding the familiar form of the original black ranger just as Trini came walking in.

"Zack, have you heard from—Rocky!" She exclaimed, running forward and hugging him. Zack, his expression one of surprise, quickly grinned and jumped over the couch to shake his hand.

"Man, what are you doing here?" He asked enthusiastically. Glancing at the curious teens watching them, he gave the two originals a serious look.

"Is there any place we can go that's…private?" He asked and Trini and Zack exchanged glances before ushering him into a room that Rocky immediately knew was Zack's. Black sheets and comforter on the bed, a poster of the Rangers, all fully morphed on the wall, and a pile of tapes next to a large stereo, it was exactly what he imagined the former black rangers room to look like. The room also had a second bed, dresser, and desk and Rocky remembered that Zack had shared his room with Jason before the former red ranger had returned to be the gold ranger.

"All clear." Trini murmured and Rocky looked over to see her holding a small device that was beeping. He frowned.

"What is that?" He asked curiously and Trini smiled.

"Billy, Alpha, and I made it---it detects and alters any listening or video survelliance equipment in the room. This way we can talk without worrying about someone overhearing." She explained and he nodded, impressed.

"So whats up? We haven't heard from anyone in weeks, man!" Zack bounced onto his bed. Trini sat down at the desk.

"First of all, the Zeo Rangers have changed to the Turbo Rangers. Tommy is Red, Adam is Green, Kat is Pink and Tanya is Yellow." He explained. Zack and Trini nodded. Rocky took a deep breath.

"I was in an accident, I hurt my back pretty bad. They needed a blue ranger quick though so the decision was made to give it to Justin, a Billy-level, twelve year old genius." He explained. Though Zack and Trini looked shocked, he could also see compassion and understanding in their eyes.

"Why did they need a blue ranger so quick?" Trini asked, understanding that what he was saying hadn't even begun to cover the whole story. He sighed.

"A space pirate named Divatox showed up on Earth, searching for a small wizard named Lerigot—he held the power to release an evil demon named Maligore. Lerigot refused to help her though so she kidnapped his wife and baby daughter….not to mention Bulk, Skull, Kim, and Jason." He explained. Trini gasped and Zack growled.

"Kim and Jason?" He asked and Rocky nodded, closing his eyes.

"She needed two beings of purity and strength to sacrifice to Maligore in order to free him. She captured them for that." He explained and swallowed when he saw tears spring to the former yellow ranger's eyes.

"She succeeded, didn't she?" She whispered and Rocky nodded.

"Maligore's power turned them evil and not even Lerigot and Lara, his wife, were able to bring them back. They're going by Khetala and Jareth now and they're attacking Earth. Scorpina has sided with them." He explained. He waited, knowing it was a lot for the two rangers to take in. Suddenly, without warning, Zack punched the wall. Trini jumped up, hurrying over to fuss over Zack's quickly swollen and bleeding fingers. Zack turned to Rocky, staring him straight in the eyes.

"When are we leaving?"

Rocky was startled. "What?"

"When are we leaving?" He repeated and Trini nodded, still fussing over his hand. "Evil or not, Jason and Kim are still two of our best friends, we're gonna help get them back."

"What about the Peace Conference?" Rocky asked faintly. Zack shrugged.

"They're already in the process of getting some replacements for others who've decided to leave—they can replace us too." He explained. Rocky nodded, mentally going over the plan in his head.

"I still need to get to Kenya and let Aisha know. You can leave here with me—my flight leaves tomorrow at three—or you can make your own plans and return to Angel Grove by yourselves." He offered. Trini and Zack exchanged a glance.

"I'll go make the flight arrangements to Kenya." Trini said, rushing from the room. She poked her head back in, a stern expression on her face. "Bandage your hand."

Rocky chuckled as Zack gave her a mock salute. "Yes ma'am." He quipped. Trini threw him an exasperated glare before disappearing from the doorway. Rocky and Zack turned to each other, grinning.

"So, Kenya, huh?"

End Notes: Thanks to CoolDiva,zeopurple, Lonly Girl, hewhoreaps, angelrei06, sky's girl forever, Jeremy Shane, and pinkywriter for the reviews!