This is definitely not my best chapter. I never realizes how hard it was to write "possessed" people while trying to stay in character and cut in multiple instances of violence. This chapter may be confusing to some so I'll leave a few notes.

Bold Italicsare possessed Kim or Jason.

Regular Italics are their actually personalities.

In a flash of flames and smoke, Jason finds himself standing back up on the edge of the volcano pit. The heat billows up but as hard as he tries he cannot make himself move. A hazy fog clouds his vision as he stares at the churning lava below him.

"Kimberly? Jason?"

He recognizes Tommy's voice but it sounds so very far away. I'm alright. He tries to answer but his words only echo inside his brain. What's wrong with me?

You are mine. A deep voice answers his thought as his body turns without his consent. Through the haze he can see the Rangers standing in the center a few yards in front of him. And so are they. His hands rise and the demon controlling him snaps the chains connecting the wrist cuffs like it was nothing.

Jason tries to fight for control as his body jumps down and moves toward his friends. His eyes find Kim just as the Red Ranger grabs her shoulders. An unexpected spark of jealously surges through him. Yes… He tries to shake off the unwanted feeling but his demon has latched onto his deep seeded resentments. He will take her from you again.

No! Jason yells at the evil holding him captive. He feels a hand on his shoulder. As the creature turns his head he sees his reflection, eyes glowing red, in helmet if the Blue Ranger for a split second before the demon grabs the hand and pulls it away with a crushing strength. A strong punch to the gut followed quickly by a kick to the ankle soon has the ranger on his back and the Pink Ranger running to his aid. The monster inside him quickly dispatches her as well with a swat to the head and a kick in the chest.

I have to fight this. You are strong but you win. Jason finds himself being overwhelmed with feelings and memories he thought he had long banished. The demon makes him watch as Kim battles the Green Ranger with as much ease as it had done with others. There is a sudden glint in her eyes as she spots the Pink Ranger.

Oh no… Yes, now you are beginning to understand. Jason realizes that the evil that is controlling them is their own.

Oh God… Kim feels like she back in the ocean fighting against the wave. Her body moves but she has no control over what it does. A small sneer crosses her face as she is turned to face the crowded room. Welcome to 'your' worst nightmare. Her sneer turns to a smile as her shackled hands raise up in front of her and are snapped apart.

Jason?! His name rings loudly in her head she tries to call out him. Her body leaps skillfully to the sandy floor. He can't help you. No one can. Her eyes seem Jason to her left but he doesn't show any signs of acknowledging her.

"Kim?"

Tommy?! She tries to speak but no words will come out as her arms toss the Red Ranger away like he was nothing. She catches sight of Jason fighting the Pink Ranger and feels a sense of satisfaction when he knocks her to the ground.

"Kim?"

Adam's voice distracts the entity in her head. With no ability to stop she watches a her leg sweep up and kick him across the face. He attempts to grab her but she repeatedly knees him in the stomach followed by a punch to the head before she is pulled away from behind.

She pivots quicker than she could have thought possible and her hands find the throat of the Yellow Ranger. A small smile lifts her lips as her hands squeeze with an incredible power. She can feel the woman weakening as she struggles under her grasp. There is a flash of pink in the corner of her eye and without warning she tosses the Yellow Ranger aside.

Yes, time to make her pay…just like you have always wanted. No!

"Kim," Kat's voice is almost desperate as she raises her hand to warn her off. "You gotta fight the evil."

"Evil is like evil does." Her own voice sounds foreign to her ears as she gets closer.

"Don't do this." Kat cries as Kim grabs her outstretched arm and bends her forward sharply.

"No!" Tommy's voice carries over the battle being fought. "Leave her alone. Kimberly, no."

Kim feels herself being yanked back and in once again facing the Red Ranger. Ah, he does seem to have a thing for 'pink'. She stares as the he removes his helmet. He is looks older but is still mostly the same as when she last saw him. Tommy… She tries to speak again but nothing happens. Ah, ah, ah…I'm in control here now.

"No. Look at me, Kim." His eyes plead with her. "Look at me. It's me. It's me, Tommy."

He is so pathetic. What did you ever see in him?

"Yes, we're your friends." Kat's voice seems to twist a nerve in her brain.

"Friends?" Her voice asks before letting out an evil laugh. "I don't have any friends."

A smile stays on her face as she watches Jason approach and spin Tommy away. Now, that's a man. Kim feels a wave of guilt as she is forced to watch her new boyfriend fight her old one.

"Oh yeah and sweetie…" Her other self speaks again as her attention is drawn back to Kat standing behind her. "Pink is out." With a swift kick to the Pink Ranger's gut, Kim's eyes are once more directed toward the two men battling across the room.

"You're mine, Ranger!" Jason is shocked at the anger he hears in his voice.

"No. I don't want to hurt you." Tommy slowly backs away from his friend.

Like he could. Stop this. His body doesn't listen as his leg kicks up only to be blocked. His right arm swings out but Tommy quickly ducks before coming up and grabbing it. Shaking off his grip, Jason double punches the other man's chest knocking on his back on the wall surrounding the volcano pit.

Perfect! Before he can fully process the situation, Jason is crouching over Tommy on the low wall. His right hand goes to the Red Ranger's throat as he hears a growl of satisfaction leave his mouth. There is a perverse pleasure coursing through him as he watches man struggle under his hold.

"Into the fire. Into the fire."

"Do it. Do it. Maligore's power will exceed. Do it. Throw him into the fire."

Fuck Maligore! The voices of those prompting him only serve to aggravate his evil side. "NO! THIS ONE IS MINE!"

The voices and sounds around him turn to white noise as his forced to watch himself strangle his best friend. His mind is flooded with images of the past. Tommy as the evil Green Ranger. Kim's eyes sparkling as she hangs on Tommy's every words. Finding out Tommy was taking his place as leader. "Now, I'm the one with the muscles and the power."

"Yeah, that's right Jase." Tommy chokes out as he tightens his grip on Jason's wrist. "But you're not using your brain power."

Using all his strength, Tommy manages to pull Jason's hand away from his neck as he kicks his knees up to knock him off-balance. The world seems to move in slow motion as Jason flies over the edge of the pit. Tommy quickly rolls over and catches his friend's wrist. "Hold on!"

Fear washes over Jason when he sees the lava and flames below him once again. The evil force in control of his body tries to free itself from grasp of the man holding him up. After the guilt of everything that he has done a small part of him want to fall as well.

"Tommy! Hang on!" Kim's voice stabs at his heart.

Yes, this is all your fault.The evil in him gloats as it continues to try to shake them free of Tommy's hand. They are all going to die and there is nothing you can do to help them.

"Come on, Jase. Don't fight me." Tommy calls to him keeping a tight hold on his arm. "You gotta remember. Remember all the good."

NO! The voice in his head protests as Jason recalls all the good things he ever did. For a moment Jason is able to relax his muscles and stop his body from moving. He can feel Tommy's other hand grab him and start pulling him up.

No, I'm in control. Jason's control is brushed aside as his body begins to struggle again causing Tommy's hands to slip a little.

"No!" Tommy tightens his grip but doesn't know how much longer he can hold the dangling man. Suddenly another set of hands grab a hold of Jason's arm. He is surprised by the face he sees when he looks up, "Kim?"

"I'm with you." She assures him with her familiar and normal voice.

I told you he would take her again.Jason's head turns up where sees Kim grasping his arm helping to keep him from falling. No, he's not! Jason yells at the voice in his head. They are trying to save me. He can feel himself slowly starting to rise as they work together to begin pulling him up.

NO! I WON'T LET THEM! His body struggles harder as it continues to rise. Suddenly a burst of built up gases surges up from the pit tossing them all clear of the hole. NO!

This isn't possible…Jason's body feels so much heavier than he remembers. He can feel the grief and disbelief of the evil personality as it forces them to both wander around the chamber. You failed. Good always wins.

Out of nowhere, Kim pops up in front of him. She gasps as she is startled by his presence. He can read the concern and fear in her eyes as she stares back at him. The look eats at him as he watches her chased off by Divatox's henchmen. He tries to make himself help her but still lack the control of his actions.

What? No! The voice in Jason's mind slowly fades as he feels his body begin to tingle. All around him he is surrounded by swirling balls of light causing his head to spin. His eyes close as the weight resting on him is suddenly lifted. Opening his eyes he realizes he has stopped moving. The fog that clouded his vision is gone and he finds he is able to turn his own head. Looking around he sees the battle being waged around him.

"Out of my face."

Jason hears Kim's voice causing him to turn. He sees one of the fish-face creatures grab her from behind and quickly rushes over. "Excuse me." He taps on him on the shoulder and is pleased when the creature turns its head. He throws a quick punch before turning and kicking the idiot away.

"Why, thank you." Kim's smile warms his heart and causes him to smile as well.

"Anytime." He responds trying to sound a nonchalant as possible. Kim slaps his chest before darting back off to the fight.

As Jason move after her, the battle suddenly ceases. The natives in the chamber begin to drop to their knees facing the open-pit in the center of the room. He looks toward it but sees nothing. Then he hears it a low rumbling that is gradually getting louder. He moves to Kim's side just as a clawed hand rises from the pit. Together they watch as Maligore emerges from the flames and the Rangers engage him.

The whole chamber begins to shake as tremors tear through the ground. The various henchmen and natives quickly scurry from the nearest exits. Good idea. Jason nudges Kim's shoulder with his hand pushing her toward Lerigot and his family. Following behind her, he stops at the doorway and glances back to see the Rangers disappear out the way they came.

"We need to get out of here. This place is gonna blow." He says looking back to Kim.

"Right." She agrees.

Together they help the alien family back through the winding corridors of the mountain temple. Jason takes up the rear watching out for anyone who might choose to follow them. As they clear the entrance, he continues to herd them until they are in the forest and clear of the volcano.