Triforia; Tri Kingdom;
After a few minutes of walking, the Royal Triforian family had reached the tallest tower of their palace.
"Everyone ready to greet the people?" asked Trey.
His son, Tri, nodded his head and his wife gave him a peck on the cheek. They passed through the golden silk curtains and found themselves on the balcony, in front of millions cheering people as Trey began his address.
"Dear civilians of Triforia, I welcome you all today and thank those who made the long journey just to be here today. I am here to speak of the planet's current status, in our health, in the economy, and our sense of order. Before I begin, I wish to remind you all that no matter obstacles cross our path, we will stand strong, we will be united, we will--"
Suddenly the whole planet began to shake and the people screamed and panicked in fair.
"People, remain calm, it is just a minor—" Trey broke off as a particularly strong temor knocked him off balance. Clutching the railing, he screamed as a sharp pain tore through his brain.
The shock waves grew stronger, and the Gold Ranger slowly began to remember bit by bit. He stepped back in shock as he came to terms with reality. None of this was real. He wasn't home, nor did he have a wife and son. It was just a mental illusion.
His simulated wife and son were concerned as he just stood there with his back facing them. "Dad, are you okay?" asked Tri as he reached his arm out to his father's shoulder.
He turns around and faced them, tears streaming down his face as his heart broke into a million pieces.
"Darling, what's wrong?" asked the wife, her concern and love evident on her face
Without saying a word he moved forward and brought them into his arms. "Just remember this," he said, his voice breaking. "No matter what, I will always love you both."
Suddenly everything surrounding him faded into white space. His gaze never left his wife and son until finally they had faded completely as well, everything disappearing in a blinding white flash and sudden silence.
Angel Grove; forest by the park
Jason stood, anxious and concerned. He waited with baited breath to see whether he had caused his friend's destruction or salvation. Slowly, the plant detached itself from Trey and plopped to the ground. Trey collapsed onto the ground and laid there, motionless.
"Aw man. It's true. What have I done?" said Jason as guilt began to swell inside him.
"Well done, Power Ranger. Instead of destroying me, you have just destroyed your fellow member. Here, let me put you out of your misery." King Sphinx smirked. He leveled his staff and began to strike at the Red Ranger continuously causing him to fall to the ground, dropping his blaster.
Jason reached down to grab the blaster, but the winged beast slammed his foot down onto his wrist, holding him in place.
"It's been great seeing you again." said Sphinx as he prepared to skewer Jason with his staff. Inside his helmet Jason closed his eyes, waiting for the blow. Sphinx lowered his staff and stopped mere inches from impact. The Red Ranger heard the sound of two metals clanging
"What the?" replied the monster with confusion, backing away from the Red Ranger.
Jason got up to reveal the Gold Ranger's armor on his costume. He looked down wonderingly then turned around to look at Trey.
There Trey stood in his Ranger form, minus the armor, his right hand gripped tightly with his left.
"Trey! You're alive!" Jason said joyously, feeling as if a great weight had been lifted from his heart.
"Yeah, I'm alive." The Gold Ranger turned to the Sphinx. "And I have a serious bone to pick with you!"
He pulled out his Golden Power Staff his and unleashed his rage on the winged fiend, using his weapon to strike him again and again. "You decide to play with my mind. With my heart! With my dreams! And that something I cannot tolerate!"
The Sphinx attempted to counter with his own staff, but he was no match for Trey's righteous indignation. Jason joined in the battle, bringing down his Power Sword and breaking the staff in two.
"Ah! No problem. Try this!" King Sphinx began flapping his wings rapidly causing the two to be pushed back some.
"Ready?" Jason asked Trey.
"Ready!"
"Hyah!"
They both unleashed a single point of power into their weapons, causing them to brightly glow, and dashed straight forward through the mighty gust. With all their might, they struck down King Sphinx, causing him to fall the ground and explode.
"Now to help the others." replied Jason.
"Right."