Power Rangers Music Force
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Chapter 25: The Gathering of the Three Teams and the Red Veterans
At DT Wave, everyone has a somber mood and looks on their faces. The music force teens got free from the bounds as they rather stay at their headquarters than at their own homes. Conner is really distraught as he learned the news at school.
Flashback
Conner is dealing with the migraine headache as the police detectives arrives in the nurse's office. "I am sorry to inform you that your son Corey is abducted from the park". The first police officer said to Conner.
Conner is stunned as tears are coming from his eyes. "No, where is he? Who done this to him"? Conner asks them as he is really devastated and distraught.
The second police officer looks at Conner ."Where were you when his happened? We have to eliminate people that your son knows. It is a part of the process". The second police said to Conner.
Conner looks at them. "I was in a meeting with the other coaches. All the sudden, I have this really bad migraine headache. I would never harm my son". Conner said to them.
The police officers look at each other as they get the feeling that Conner is telling the truth as the other coaches told them their side of the story. Dr. Oliver is also with Conner.
The first police officer looks at them. "Is there anyone you can think of that would harm your son"? The first police officer asks Conner.
Conner is still distraught and devastated by the news. Dr. Oliver looks at them. "Now is not the best time to question him". Dr. Oliver said to them. The police officers see the true genuine feelings in Coach McKnight as they left the school.
Dr. Oliver drives Conner to DT Wave as he brought him to Kira. Ethan is already there as he is distraught by the news.
End flashback
Conner looks at them. "How could have this happened"? Conner asks them. "I do not know, bro. This is something we never had to deal with when we were rangers". Ethan said to Conner.
Conner looks at Ethan. "Being kidnapped by Mesogog is one thing, but this is on a whole new level". Conner said to Ethan.
The teens are moody as they are not in talking mood. Diana is most upset since she was the one that saw Corey getting grabbed from behind. Matt is still perplexed by what Christopher told him about his moms. Vivian is still perplexed like Matt is on what Christopher told her about her dad.
The spirit warrior rangers are solemn as they stand behind them. They want to say something, but it is not the time to cheer them up.
Outside of DT Wave, the Jurassic Squad Teens and Adam arrive at the building. "A music shop", Artie said to them. "It is fitting since they get their powers from music". Hunter said to them. Adam looks at them. "Guys, I have to warn you now that Corey's dad, Conner, is really distraught and devastated. Do not say anything about Corey, and do not do anything to cheer them up for the time being". Adam said to them.
The teens nod as it dampers on Omar. They went inside of the shop as Adam knocks on the door in the back.
Kira opens the door to see Adam and his team. "Hey guys, come on down here", Kira said to them. The teens notice that a headquarters in the basement of the music shop.
Jared sees how distraught the Music Force and Spirit Warrior teens are distraught just like Conner. "They were not kidding on being this distraught". Jared said to Hunter. Hunter nods in agreement as they went over to the teens.
Adam went towards Dr. Oliver and Conner as Dr. Taylor, Quincy James, and Maeve are with them as well. "We got here as quick as we could". Adam said to them. Conner looks at Adam as just he nods to him.
Dr. Oliver sighs to him. "Conner is really taking this really hard". Dr. Oliver said to Adam. "Who wouldn't be in a time like this"? Adam asks them.
It is not long that Jason, Zane, Zack, and Stella also arrives as well. Jason could not help but to feel bad for Conner as he has been there when Stella was kidnapped by Tir.
Kira looks at them. "Everyone gather around. I know this is not the best of circumstances to come together. However a terrible crime has taken place, and that the evil villains that has been attacking Reefside are not behind this senseless event. Before we get down to it. We should start with introductions". Kira said to them.
The adults nod in agreement as the teens glanced at each other.
Jason looks at them. "I am Jason Lee Scott, the original red ranger. I was also a gold and orange ranger as well". Jason said to them.
Jared looks at Jason as he could not help but notice the leadership in the man.
Dr. Taylor looks at them. "My rangers know me as Dr. Taylor. However my name is Zack Taylor the original black ranger". Dr. Taylor said to them.
Dr. Oliver looks at them. "To my students, I am Dr. O. In the ranger world. I am Dr. Tommy Oliver. I was once the green, white, red and black rangers". Tommy said to them.
Adam looks at them. "My rangers know me as Adam. I was the second black ranger and I was also the green Zeo ranger". Adam said to them.
The teens are stunned as their mentors share some of the same colors as them in mostly the guys, Quincy, and Cora.
Zane looks at the teens. The 24 year old nods as it is his turn. "My name is Zane Daniels, and I was the Elemental Fusion Red Ranger". Zane said to them.
Zack looks at them. "I am Zack Calvin, and I was the Beast Warrior Red Ranger". Zack said to them.
Stella looks at them. "I am Stella Scott, and I was the Unity Force Red Ranger". Stella said to them.
The girls on the Jurassic Squad are in awe of a female red ranger. "Right on", KZ said to Stella.
Stella nods to them as it moves to the Spirit Warriors team turn.
"I am Quincy Stevenson, and I am the Spirit Warrior Red Ranger". Quincy said to them.
Ryan looks at them. "I am Ryan Jackson. Spirit Warrior Blue Ranger". Ryan said to them.
"My name is Callum Yadama, and I am the Spirit Warrior White Ranger". Callum said to them.
Luke looks at them. "Hey everyone, my name is Luke Ford, and I am the Spirit Warrior Green Ranger". Luke said to them.
Elliot nods in agreement. "Hey guys, my name is Elliot Decker, and I am the Spirit Warrior Yellow Ranger". Elliot said to them.
Abby looks at them. "I am Abby Yocum, and I am the Spirit Warrior Pink Ranger". Abby said to them.
Sam looks at them. "I am Sam Yocum, and I am the Spirit Warrior Silver Ranger. Abby is my sister". Sam said to them with her feminine voice.
Cora looks at them. "I am Cora Stevenson, and I am the gold ranger. Quincy is my half sister". Cora said to them.
Susan looks at them. "My name is Susan Donachelli, and I am the Spirit Warrior Purple Ranger". Susan said with her New York accent.
The Jurassic Squad teens went next. "I am Jared Scott the red ranger". Jared said to them. Jason has the I want to talk to the newbie alone look on his face.
Omar looks at them. "I am Omar Ellis the blue ranger". Omar said to them.
Jenny looks at them. "My name is Jenny Callahan, and I am the yellow ranger". Jenny said to them.
Hunter looks at them as his arms are crossed. "I am Hunter Jacobson, the green ranger. I really don't like how someone has taken the kid ranger". Hunter said to them with a serious look on his face. The adults and Conner nod to him as they completely understand.
KZ looks at them. "My name is KZ Walker, and I am the pink ranger". KZ said to them. Zack looks at her as he could not shake the feeling that he is reminded of a teammate of his.
Artie looks at them as it is his turn. "My name is Artie Scott, and I am the black ranger. I am brand new to the team". Artie said to them. The younger veterans look at him as they have the we need to talk look on their faces.
The music force teens are less than open about introducing themselves, but they did it anyways.
"My name is Julianne Wro, and I am the blue ranger, power of blues". Julianne said to them with her British accent.
Matt looks at them with his arms crossed. "My name is Matt Harper, and I am the green ranger, power of country". Matt said to them.
Wally also has his arms crossed. "I am Wally Johnson, black ranger, power of heavy metal". Wally said to them.
Artie is taken back by the music power that Wally has. He is kind of nervous about being in a room with active rangers and veteran rangers.
Bobby looks at them. "My name is Bobby Johnson, the white ranger, power of rap. By the way, Wally is my twin brother". Bobby said to them.
Callum is surprised just like Artie about the power of music he has.
Diana has tears in her eyes as she is still upset about Corey's kidnapping. "My name is Diana Rhodes, and I am the yellow ranger, power of jazz". Diana said to them. Laura is comforting her as she is standing next to her.
Vivian sighs as she feels really bad for Diana. "My name is Vivian James, and I am the pink ranger, power of HipHop". Vivian.
Abby sighs as she looks at Vivian. 'She is really cool, but I might as well deal the fact that her power is based of HipHop'. Abby thought to herself.
Laura looks at them. "My name is Laura Brewer, and I am the purple ranger, power of classical". Laura said to them.
Susan looks at Laura as she nods to her. 'Classical does suit her'. Susan thought to herself.
The more recent veterans look at the new rangers. "Is there any questions you guys want to ask us"? Stella asks them.
Matt raises his hand. "Did you guys ever have to deal with two moms"? Matt asks them.
Zane looks at Zack. "Zack I think this one is for you". Zane said to Zack.
The former Beast Warrior Red Ranger looks at Matt. When he realizes who Matt is, it really hits him in the face. "Oh man, you were the one that got attacked by your moms". Zack.
Matt nods to Zack. "Yeah what was it like to have two moms for you"? Matt asks Zack.
Zack looks at Matt. "Well it was not easy. I thought I was ashamed of them, but they are good people. They raised me and my younger sisters really well. I can not imagine what it was like for you though. I am glad that you are alright, and your moms are waiting for the trial". Zack said to Matt.
Matt nods as he is feeling better about it. "Thank you", Matt said to Zack. Zane could not help but grinning as he sees the maturity in Zack that was not there three years ago.
Artie looks at them. "I was the evil ranger before I turned good. My question is did you guys ever had to deal with an evil ranger that turned good and did they earn redemption? Plus was it easy for that person to earn it"? Artie asks them.
Zane looks at Stella. "I think this one is for you, Stella". Zane said to Stella. She looks at them. "My team did have to deal with an evil black ranger. However we broke the evil black crystal that was controlling a teammate of mine. She did earn trust by rebuilding it with us. She understand that trust has to be earned not given to you. Plus she even earned redemption. She saved us in the most dire of situations. I believe that when the evil forces choses someone to be an evil ranger, the person has some sort of pain within their hearts that the evil forces want to exploit. This pain could be anything from a painful childhood like being bullied or constantly being alone and no one really cares about the person". Stella said to them.
Zane nods in agreement. The current rangers nod by Stella's insight.
Zack looks at them. "I have to say KZ. You kind of remind me of a former teammate of mine. But you are more tame that she was. Plus your initials are unorthodox". Zack said to KZ.
As KZ nods to Zack, Hunter looks at them. "Yeah I have been trying to figure out what the Z stand for. It could be anything like Zedd or something". Hunter said to them.
Jason, Dr. Oliver, Adam, and Dr. Taylor glare at Hunter. "Do not joke about Zedd", the four original rangers said to Hunter.
Hunter gets smacked on the back on the head by KZ. "What did I say"? Hunter asks them.
Adam sighs as he looks at them. "Zedd was our evil villain back in my day with Dr. Oliver, Jason, and Dr. Taylor". Adam said to Hunter.
Hunter looks at them as he is feeling small right about now. "Ok", Hunter said to them.
Conner sighs as he is looking how the teens are interacting. Ethan looks at them. "Can we get back on how to find Corey though? Vivian is my daughter, and I was the former Dino Thunder Blue Ranger". Ethan said to them.
Conner nods to Ethan. "I agree. I am
Coach Conner McKnight, and I was the former Dino Thunder Red Ranger. Corey is my son". Conner said to them.
All the sudden, a knock is on the door. Kira went up and sees the Silver Guardians Eric and Wes arriving. "I am hoping that Conner is here". Wes said to Kira. "Yes, I got company here". Kira said to them.
The group looks at the company. "Talk about a huge ranger gathering", Eric said to them. Wes nods to Eric. "We want to inform you that we are taking over the case. Plus I got some news for you". Wes said to them.
They look at each other as they brave themselves. "We ran the license plate that Sam told us. Unfortunately, the number on the plate does not exist. It is most likely that they place a fake plate on the van to confuse us". Wes said to them.
Eric nods to them. "It will be helpful to all of us to answer our questions truthfully". Eric said to them.
Stella's eyes change color to bright orange as they are telling the truth.
Jared looks at Stella with a surprised look on his face. "Did your eye color just changed"? Jared asked Stella.
Stella nods to them. "Yes, my natural eye color is rainbow, and I can change my eye color freely. Plus my eyes does pick up on things. When my eyes turn orange, it is like a human lie detector". Stella said to them. The teens are surprised by Stella's unique ability.
Wes looks at them. "Is there anyone you can think of besides your ex wife that could behind this, Conner? Someone giving him problems at school or giving him a creepy vibe"? Wes asks Conner.
Conner looks at them. "There was one person that gave Corey the creeps. I do believe his name is Christopher Askew". Conner said to them.
Eric looks at Conner. "Do you remember what the man look like or when you first saw him before"? Eric asks Conner.
Conner looks at them. "He had sandy blonde hair and blue eyes. The first time I saw him was at the hospital because his son Levi was also injured in the attack with Matt". Conner said to them.
Matt looks at them. "He told me that he was the reason why my moms found me so easily. He supplied them with the picture of me". Matt said to them.
Vivian also remembers what the man said to her. "He said thy quote Tell that so called ex-employer of mine, your father, that my vengeance and my long lost dream will be mine". Vivian said to them.
Ethan looks at them as he even remembers now. "Oh no",Ethan said to himself.
Dr. Oliver looks at Ethan as Conner looks at his former teammate. "Ethan", Conner said to Ethan. "Tell us what is wrong"? Dr. Oliver asks Ethan.
Ethan looks at them. "Christopher Askew was a former employee of mine at a science and technology firm that I took over. He is a brilliant man and created various devices. However when I first took over the company, he was not pleased about me being there for the oddest of reason. It is like he hated me from day one. I had the company doing team building exercises. I want to pass on from what Dr. O taught us about team work. However Christopher did not like them at all. After that his devices that he created were good but I did not like them to one reason after another. I beginning to chose other devices over his, and that is when his ranting tendencies was showing. However one night, I saw how psychotic this man was and gave me the reason to fire him. He said really hurtful and really offensive hate speech right in front of me. At first I thought it was pointed at military veterans, but now I know it is pointing to ranger veterans. I fired him on the spot". Ethan said to them. Conner nods as he understand what he did.
Then it also hits Adam, Jason, and Dr. Taylor. "Oh man, don't tell me that it was the same Chris from high school". Dr. Taylor said to them. Jason nods in agreement. "I think it is, man". Jason said to Dr. Taylor.
Adam nods to them. "He had that creepy vibe about him. Plus Christopher Askew went to Angel Grove High with us". Adam said to them.
Jason looks at Tommy. "Do you have an high school year book from Angel Grove High"? Jason asks Tommy.
Tommy nods as he went to a self. "Kim had me organize things so I will remember where things are". Tommy said to them as he grabs a 1994-1995 school year book.
They turn the page where it has the class pictures. "That is Christopher Askew". Tommy said to them.
Wes and Eric look at each other. "Did Corey get anything unusual in his locker that may help us on the motive"? Wes asks them.
Conner hands the threatening notes to them. Susan went up to them. "Can I look at them please"? Susan asks them. "Yeah she is really good at reading between the lines sort of speak". Elliot said to them. "What Elliot means she can decode the note like a profiler". Callum said to them.
Wes and Eric look at each other. "Go ahead", Wes said to Susan.
Susan reads the threatening notes to Corey. She is creeped out by them. 1) All of them are written by the same person. 2) This person feels that a dream of his was taken away by being over looked. 3) He believed that there is another who is more deserving in his eyes. 4) He is mad that Adam, Dr. Oliver, and Jason were chosen more times than others who were chosen once, and he was never chosen at all to become a Power Ranger". Susan said to them.
This takes everyone by surprise. "Are you telling all of us that this psycho is behind this because he was never chosen to become a ranger"? Zack asks Susan.
Susan nods to them. "Exactly", Susan said to them. The music force teens has a sudden realization. "He said by quote. You bratty teenagers with attitude remind me of certain teenagers that has stolen my dream". Diana said to them.
The new realization hits the older veterans like a ton of bricks. "Teenagers with attitude, that is what Zordon said when he first chose us". Jason said to them.
The teens look at each other as the clues are coming together. Wes and Eric has a lot of information on Christopher and Sharon Askew. "If you know anything else or remember anything else just call". Eric said to them as they leave the basement.
The teens see a music saber, music charm, and an electronic instrument on the table. "Hey mom, when did you get these in"? Julianne asks Kira.
Kira looks at them. "I got them today, and it was very unexpected. I was going to wait until you came in for training but you know what happened". Kira said to them.
The teens see the shiny bronze color on the music charm and the electronic instrument. "It is an unusual color". Jenny said to them. "Yeah", Diana said to them. "It looks like bronze". Sam said to them.
Then it hits Quincy. "This is what Sarahis was trying to tell me. An ally with a helpful heart in the color of bronze. I think you guys are getting a new ranger soon, the Bronze Music Force Ranger". Quincy said to them.
Stella nods in agreement as her eyes are bright orange. "She is telling the truth". Stella said to them.
The teens are stunned by this. "Kira looks at them as it is getting late. "Guys it is getting late. We will continue the search in the morning". Kira said to them. The teens try to protest, but the adults told them that they need to rest after the long day they had. The female rangers stayed at Kira's apartment. Half of the male rangers stayed at Dr. Oliver's and the other half stayed at Conner's house. Adam and Dr. Taylor said at Conner's because he could not stand being at his own home knowing that Corey is still missing.
Meanwhile at Levi's house, Levi is watching the news about the kidnaping in town. "The motives behind a kidnapping of a local teenager is unclear tonight. The family and friends of Corey McKnight are asking for information where he is and who are responsible for the crime. I am told that they will be having a pray vigil for him at Reefside High Baseball Field at 7:30 tomorrow night". The reporter said on tv.
Levi sighs he realizes that he should do something. Christopher and Sharon walks in the house. "Turn that off from the news Levi", Christopher said to Levi.
Levi looks at Christopher. "Why it's just the news". Levi said to his dad. Sharon looks at Levi. "I don't it on the news either, Levi". Sharon said to Levi.
Levi turns the tv off as he is getting suspicious of his parents. "I am going to my homework". Levi said to them as he went to his room.
Christopher turns to Sharon. "We did it Sharon. We have him as our prisoner. Tomorrow we will start convincing him to give his morphor and red ranger power to Levi. Once that happens, Levi will become the new red ranger of the Music Force Power Rangers". Christopher said to Sharon as they laugh evilly. What they did not know that Levi overheard it as he learns his dad's true intentions.
End chapter
Another Chapter done in this arc. Plus the next chapter will take another unexpected turn that one one will ever never expect in a ranger story.
Next Chapter: The Battle Within the Mind of the Ranger of Rock and Roll