DISCLAIMER – I do NOT own Power Rangers, Dino Thunder, or any character other than Austin.


(DinoThunder theme plays)

"This isn't good," Hayley remarked worriedly. Tommy gave his son a gentle squeeze.

"Sorry about this, Austin. I guess you'll have to stay with Hayley for now," he apologized. The young Blue Ranger squeezed back.

"That's fine, dad; I'm just glad you're not frozen anymore," Austin replied. Tommy ruffled his son's hair.

"So am I, son," he responded, smiling, "Come on guys, let's get some rest."


While Tommy adjusted to sleeping in a helmet, Trent- controlled by the evil White Ranger- discovered that Anton Mercer shared a body with Mesogog. Now, after eating breakfast, he began his morning with a training session using Tyrannodrones. Anton Mercer watched his son fight with disdain; this was not the path he'd intended for his son. Although it was entirely possible that the person fighting those drones wasn't his son at all.

"Ugh, I need more competition! I wipe the floor with these guys every time!" Trent complained, sitting down at a table.

"Yeah, I see that," Mercer replied, "Look son, this change that's happened in you… I don't like it."

"This white dino gem is making me stronger every day. Soon no one's gonna be able to stop me, dad. Isn't that what you wanted?" Trent questioned.

"No, that's not what I wanted. That's what Mesogog wants. Look, we share the same mind, but… I hate what he's done to you," Mercer answered. Trent seemed confused.

"But you iare/i Mesogog," he argued.

"Not by choice," Mercer responded. Anton calmly recalled the accident that caused his initial transformation; that he was on the verge of a scientific breakthrough. He had to test it on himself, but things didn't go as planned.

"But our plan to bring back the era of the dinosaurs; it's all within our reach!" Trent continued.

"That's not my plan. That's what I'm trying to tell you. This creature, Mesogog, he's poisoned my mind. I never wanted this for you; do you understand that?" Mercer questioned.

"Well it's too late for that now, isn't it?" Trent responded angrily. Fed up, the White Ranger stood and walked away.


The Rangers find themselves challenged by yet another monster, this one appearing to be made out of giant bell peppers. Its arms, however, were made from some kind of machine. The Rangers engaged it, only for it to throw bell pepper bombs at them.

"Oh, you're gonna pay for that! Tricera Shield!" Ethan responded, pulling out his weapon.

"Copy!" the monster cried, holding out one of its arms. Within moments it had an exact copy of the Green Ranger's weapon!

"What the-?" Ethan sputtered. Even Austin was at a loss for words. The monster took advantage of this momentary stall and blasted them back.

"Alright, now I'm mad!" Conner growled. The other Rangers brought their weapons, only to meet the same results. As the battle continued, Trent watched from nearby, planning to fight the winner. Before the chance arose, however, Mesogog dragged him through an invisiportal to his lair.


"This is what you get for betraying me yesterday!" Mesogog growled. Forcing trent down onto the lifeforce extractor, he strapped the White Ranger down and activated the device. "Goodbye, Whte Ranger…" As he was slowly killed, Trent appealed to Mesogog's other half.

"Dad don't… it's me… Trent… your son…" he begged weakly. Suddenly a change overcame Mesogog as Anton Mercer suddenly took over. Rushing over to his son, Mercer broke off the laser of the machine killing his son. The laser ricocheted throughout the lab before striking the dino gem on Trent's wrist.

"Trent?" Anton asked, "Son, are you alright?" Trent came slowly around, his vision hazy at first. Anton quickly removed his son's restraints, and soon the teen stood up from the machine.

"I'm fine…" Trent answered, "I feel like my old self again…"

"The explosion…" Mercer remarked, "The explosion must've shattered the evil encoding on the Dino gem."

"Does that mean there's no more White Ranger?" Trent asked.

"As far as I can tell," Anton responded, looking at the gem, "The power is still active."

"Great, what do I do with it now?" Trent questioned, lost.

"Now you'll be able to use it however you choose," Anton responded. Suddenly he collapsed to his knees as Mesogog began taking over again.

"Dad, are you alright?" Trent asked, "I can help!"

"No!" Anton responded, "You have to get out of here. I'll find a way to deal with this, but until then, promise me you'll use your powers for something good."

"I promise," Trent replied. Anton nodded.

"Now go!" he urged. Trent quickly fled as Anton lost control to his evil other side.


The copy machine was starting to try the Rangers' patience, as they couldn't defeat it even with Tommy showing up as backup. Suddenly, the White Ranger nearly ran over the monster on a white ATV that matched his suit perfectly. The monster fought back by copying the Drago Sword, but was eventually defeated when the White Ranger activated his own Super Dino Mode.

"Hey, whose side are you on?" Conner asked. Suddenly, the monster was reborn in his gigantic form.

"That's not important right now; get to the zords!" Tommy ordered. The teens nodded and formed the Thundersaurus Megazord to take on the monster. Meanwhile, Trent powered down and approached the Black Ranger.

"Don't come any closer," Tommy remarked.

"Dr. Oliver, you gotta listen to me." Trent replied calmly. As Tommy hesitantly listened, the other Rangers fought off the monster and his exploding peppers. However, they weren't having much luck defeating it.

"Guys, here's a big help! I just found the Ankylozord!" Hayley radioed.

"I'll take that!" Austin taunted, taming the zord. Conner glared daggers through his helmet as Austin attacked the new zord in place of the Tricerazord. "Thundersaurus, double drill attack!"

"So not cool," Conner growled. Meanwhile, the Megazord used the Ankylozord and the Tyrannozord drills to destroy the hideous monster.

"Guys, Tommy wants to see you back at base. He's got a surprise in store," Hayley announced.

"On our way!" Conner responded.


"I wonder what the surprise is," Ethan remarked as he and the others neared the secret entrance to the base. Conner shrugged as they reached the door, which slid upward to let them in. The Rangers were shocked to see Trent waiting for them, and immediately assumed defensive stances as a precaution.

"What's he doing here?" Conner questioned tersely.

"I let him in," Tommy answered, walking up from behind the White Ranger.

"How can you trust him?" Ethan questioned. Trent listened as the others talked.

"You forget, Ethan; my father was once an evil ranger as well," Austin interjected. Tommy nodded.

"Exactly. That, along with the two Dino ATVs he stole from Mesogog, give me reason to trust him," he concurred.

"Alright; if Dr. O's fine with it, I guess I am," Ethan responded.

"Me too," Kira added, smiling.

"Okay, but isn't there a rule that says newbie Rangers have to wash all the zords?" Conner taunted.

"You're kidding me, right?" Trent questioned. The Red Ranger shook his head, grinning.

"And you guys say I'm immature…" Austin grumbled, heading upstairs. Luckily for Trent, Dr. Oliver put a stop to Conner's prank and sent everyone home for a good night's rest.


Half an hour after the other Rangers left, Austin finished packing some clothes into a duffel bag. Since his stay with Hayley would be continuing, he needed to bring a few more outfits over. Finished with his packing, he hoisted the heavy bag onto his shoulder and plodded downstairs. Tommy and Hayley headed for the door upon hearing his heavy footsteps, reminded that his smaller frame was much worse with heavy loads. Eventually they all met in the entryway, Austin dropping his duffel with an exasperated sigh. Tommy dropped to a knee to say goodbye.

"Be good for Hayley, alright?" he instructed.

"I will," Austin responded, "Bye, dad." The two Oliver's shared a hug before Austin headed out the door with his mom.


Just over an hour later, Austin was dressed in pajamas and climbing in bed. Hayley stepped into the bedroom she'd pulled together for him and walked over to his bedside to tuck him in. As she began to do so, however, she was met with some most unexpected words.

"Mom… you're going to get dad back to normal, right?" Austin asked worriedly. Hayley took a deep breath.

"Austin, you know I can't make any guarantees, right?" she questioned. Austin nodded sadly, so Hayley pulled him close. "We both want to see Tommy back to his old self. I promise, I will do everything I can to make it happen."

"Thanks, mom," Austin responded, hugging her. Hayley smiled and hugged back.

"Good night, kiddo. I love you," she remarked.

"Love you too, mom," Austin replied. The two finally separated; Hayley turning out the lights as she left her son alone. It wasn't long before the young Blue Ranger had drifted peacefully off to sleep.