Chapter 8: The Second Attack

The group got into Tommy's Jeep and Conner's sports car and took off towards Hayley's Cyberspace. Luckily it was just after 8:00 pm, so Hayley should be closing up right about now. They quickly got out of their respective cars and ran to the door just as Hayley was just about to lock up.

"Tommy?" She said in surprise, "What are you all doing here."

"You want the long version or the short?" Stryder asked, "Because right now, we don't have time for either of them. We need to use the Morphing Grid."

Hayley's eyes widened and she quickly let us in. Tommy ran over to an arcade machine and pressed the button behind it. The floor opened up and the familiar piece of rock that was the Morphing Grid rose out of it.

"Ah, hello again Tommy," he said, "I was wondering when you would return. Considering how bad things are right now."

"Look Grid," Stryder said, "We don't have a lot of time, so can you do whatever you do to give powers back?"

"Yes, of course. Tommy, Conner, Ethan, Trent... Place your Dino Gems upon me. Kimberly... Place your hand on me."

The five did as they were told. The Dino Gems began to glow, as well as Kimberly's hand. When the light faded, the Dino Gems flew back into the Dino Rangers' bracelets and a morpher appeared in Kimberly's other hand.

"Kimberly... You have reacquired your Crane powers you originally got from Ninjor."

Despite once being neutral about becoming a Ranger again, Kimberly looked as excited as the guys.

"That is all for now, but I have the feeling you will need me again soon. You must destroy Ivan Ooze before he destroys us. And Stryder..."

Stryder turned toward him.

"Your time is fast approaching. When it comes, you will know what to do."

And the Morphing Grid lowered back under the floor.

"Oh come on!" Stryder exclaimed, "I do not need anymore cryptic speeches in my life right now!"

"Whatever he meant, it can wait," Kira insisted, "We need to get going!"

Stryder nodded and they all took off.

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Wes and Eric took a tumble after getting blasted again by Ivan, who cackled. They barely managed to stand up. Then the others ran up.

"Wes! Eric!" Lily yelled as Casey and Conner helped the two up.

"Ahh, you've got reinforcements," Ivan chuckled, "Won't make a difference."

"I think it's time to show him what we're made of," Stryder stated, bringing out his solar morpher.

"Let's do it!" Kimberly grinned.

Everyone else got their morphers out and got ready.

"Dino Thunder! Power up! Ha!!"

"White Ranger! Dino Power!"

"Time for... Time Force!"

"Quantum Power!"

"Pink Ranger Power!"

"Jungle Beast! Spirit Unleashed!"

They all morphed and got into fighting positions.

"Come on out children!" Ivan said as he summoned more Ooze minions, "Daddy needs you!"

"Just like old times, huh Tommy?" Kimberly said.

"Kinda," Tommy shrugged.

The Ooze minions charged and the group started fighting. The minions were as durable as ever, but were quickly overwhelmed by the power the Rangers possessed. Completely overpowered by super attacks, the Ooze minions were defeated.

"You're next Ooze!" Casey yelled.

"I'm just trembling in my boots," Ivan said, his voice dripping with sarcasm, "Give it your best shot!"

"You asked for it!" Conner said, bringing out the Shield of Triumph, "Triassic time! Battlelyzer!"

He transformed, flew into the air, and aimed his shoulder cannons at Ivan, "Fire!!"

The laser blast headed straight towards the pink and purple villain, who just chuckled and held out his hands. And Ivan caught the blast. As the fire dissipated, the Rangers all stared at him in horror.

"W-What the-?!" Stryder stuttered.

"There's no way he's that powerful!" Ethan exclaimed.

"I knew he was strong," Kimberly said nervously, "But this is too much. And I've fought him before!"

Ivan cackled, "Ah yes, it feels good to be at 100% power! There's no hope of you ever beating me!"

"We'll see about that!" Trent said as he and the other Dino Rangers crossed their arms and the Jungle Rangers brought out their Claw Boosters.

"Super Dino Mode!"

"Jungle Master Mode!"

The group charged and Ivan grinned. He fired a ball of electricity at them and they quickly dodged it. The Jungle Rangers zoomed ahead and began slashing. But just like before, Ivan tanked the attacks and knocked them away.

Kira swooped in but Ivan dodged and grabbed one of her legs. He swung her around and sent her careening into the oncoming Conner and Ethan. As they crashed to the ground, Trent zoomed straight into Ivan, pinning him against a wall.

"Oooooh," Ivan muttered, "Scary!"

He laughed and pink energy exploded around him, blasting Trent away. Ivan then fired a ball of electricity at the charging Wes and Eric and they went flying. Ivan cackled as the Rangers regrouped.

"As I said before," he taunted, "You have no hope of beating me!"

Then he was interrupted by four sets of laser blasts hitting him. He stumbled back and looked at where the blasts came from and saw four figures in white jumpsuits wielding strange looking pistols.

"Oh great," Ivan groaned, "More of them..."

"Jen!" Wes cried out in joy, "Guys! You're here!"

Jen smiled at him, then turned and grimaced at Ivan, "I don't think I've ever seen a more disgusting enemy..."

"You should've seen me in my giant form," Ivan mumbled.

"Enough talk!" one of the Time Rangers, he had blue trim, said, "Let's finish this."

The Time Rangers held up their left hands, showing their morphers.

"Time for... Time Force!"

(A/N: Cue awesome Time Force theme song!)

The four morphed into their uniforms and prepared to fight.

"Umm," Stryder said, "I hate to be that guy, but I don't see how this is gonna make a difference."

"He's right you know," Ivan chuckled, "You basically showed up just in time to be useless."

Jen growled a bit as they joined the Rangers' side. The thing was, she knew he was right. The other Rangers were battered and tired from being knocked around and Ivan looked as refreshed as ever.

"So what do we do?" Trip, the Green Time Ranger, asked.

"...We fight to the end," Stryder said, demorphing and bringing out both his morphers, "No matter what, Ivan Ooze has to be stopped."

Tommy patted his shoulder, "Couldn't have said it better myself."

Kimberly stared at the two with interest. She suddenly began thinking that if things had turned out differently all those years ago, she would be right there next to Tommy, telling Stryder the same thing... She shook her head free of those thoughts as they got into fighting positions.

Ivan cackled and scoffed, "You're all so pathetic. You know what? I'll give you another week to live. Until then, I'll be around. One week from now, meet me back here... If you think you can give me a worthy challenge."

And thus, Ivan flew away and the Rangers stared after him in shock.

"So..." Katie, the Yellow Time Ranger, said, "That was a thing."

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So yeah, the Rangers have one more week to get together and defeat Ivan. Till next time guys!