Sam: Hello everyone! The Daybreak Detective here and-
Morgana: I don't know what I'm doing with you, Omega Ranger.
Sam: Hey! Why are you here?! This is where the heroes belong!
Morgana: Tch, whatever. Enjoy the chapter everyone.
The Legend of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Chapter Sixty-Three: Light of Hope! Thoughts of a Villainess
The Moon - Rita's Palace
Morgana
Morgana sat in front of the cell that held the unconscious captives but she didn't care about the others. Her eyes rested on the Omega Ranger. From the moment she saw him and fought him, she felt a familiarity that she had never felt before.
It wasn't until she heard his name that she realized why.
This ranger was Sam…The future version of him at least.
It had made sense to her that it was him. He knew her moves, her name and everything about her. He was truly a match for her. They were friends once…She had used him for Grumm's uses but somewhere in her heart, she liked him.
But now they were enemies.
Anytime they were both on the battlefield, they sought each other out to battle. It never failed. She was in this time because of this rivalry.
But what amazed her was how exhilarating she felt. She would never lie to herself. She had become bored of it all.
Bored of Grumm's pointless grandstanding.
Bored of the countless losses to the rangers.
Bored of it all.
But whenever the white ranger appeared, she could feel her world shift towards him.
And while it exhilarated her, it scared her.
It scared her because once she stepped off the battlefield, her mind would continue to focus on him. His skill, his over-confident attitude but she felt that in his heart was still the hopeful kid she had met so long ago.
She couldn't keep up these thoughts.
She had to end this…thing between them…
"Let's round them up," she heard Robogoat say from behind her before he walked beside her and opened the cage. The putties soon grabbed all of them but when one reached for the object of her thoughts, she stopped them.
"He's mine to take," Morgana said as she walked into the cage and plucked him from the ground and placed him on her shoulder.
He was so warm…It made her heart beat quicken…
"Hey! Empress Rita wants them all together," Robogoat said with a snotty tone.
"Well she'll have them but he's mine to kill," Morgana said.
Robogoat opened his mouth but it was then she heard Rita's voice all around them.
"Let her take him."
Morgana grinned at Robogoat before she vanished in a swirl of purple mist.
Angel Grove - The Command Center
Jack Landers
(Theme of Command Center – Uneasy State from Legend of the Dragoons)
"That monster does not know how to count. He put up three fingers when he said two hours," Syd noted with an amused look.
Jack couldn't help but laugh.
Only Syd would point this out.
"Well, I'm just going to assume we have one hour then," Jason added with a much needed laugh.
"Levity at a time like this," Alpha stated nervously as he pressed on several buttons on the console before him. "Thankfully, with Commander Cruger's Delta Morpher, we are able to locate the signal where the other SPD Rangers are located."
"Let's just hope the others are located with them," Jason said.
After a few more seconds, Alpha said "I have located them. It looks like there are three locations but one of them is in a very far off area..."
"They split them up into three sets of three…" Cruger stated as he crossed his arms in thought. "But one of them is far away from those three. Is that correct?"
"Yes. But I wonder why that is," Alpha replied.
Jack frowned at this and said "There are four of us. We can each go after a location and save them."
"But it could also be a trap," Syd said nervously.
"Then we go in as a duo," Jason replied. "We save two groups separately then come together to save the last two. Not to mention, we'll have more back-up with your teammates."
"Commander, we don't have much time," Jack told him.
"Zordon," Cruger began as he turned to the leader of the Power Rangers. "What do you propose?"
"Both options are dangerous but at least with you four paired off, you stand a better chance at protecting each other," Zordon replied.
"Then we have a plan," Cruger said.
"I will transport you four to the locations of the first two groups," Alpha said.
Cruger nodded at this and said "I suppose it is time to begin this mission."
"Then Rangers, let's suit up," Jason said as he pulled out his morpher and shouted "It's Morphin Time!"
Jack, Cruger and Syd nodded then pulled out their Delta Morphers and shouted "SPD Emergency!"
Morphing Grid
SPD Rangers
(SPD Morphing Theme – Power Rangers SPD)
Jack and Syd held up their Delta-Morphers and with a flash of red and pink particles, their respective SPD Ranger suits appeared briefly before them.
Jack and Syd launched themselves backwards into the air to perform a back flip, their bodies becoming bright white as the red and pink particles of their respective rangers suit flew behind them.
The particles slammed into their bodies as they landed in a crouch, leaving their bodies in their ranger suit. "Helmet on!" The two exclaimed as the duo raised their heads to look forward, allowing their helmets to appear with a burst of red and pink particles.
"SPD Power Rangers!" The SPD rangers finished a wave of red and pink energy exploded from around as the duo did their respective poses on a platform that held the image of SPD's Badge.
Morphing Grid
Anubis "Doggy" Cruger
(SPD Morphing Theme – Power Rangers SPD)
With a shout, Cruger tossed his Commander's jacket from his body, revealing his lower body to be a bright white light before he leapt down and performed a front flip, platinum and black particles of energy swarming around him before he landed, his body in his ranger suit.
"Helmet on," Cruger said as he looked up and platinum colored particles of energy swarmed around his head to complete his helmet.
SPD Shadow stood in a black room as slowly withdrew his sword as he said "Cutting down hundred of evildoers…" Gray flames exploded to life as he swung his blade in an arc which made a gray flaming arc in the sky.
"Hell's Police Guard dog…" The red "100" on SPD Shadow's chest began to glow burning bright red as the sirens on the side of his helmet began to glow.
"SPD Shadow Ranger!" SPD Shadow finished a wave of gray energy exploded from around as he posed on the floor that held the image of SPD's Badge.
Morphing Grid
Mighty Morphin Red Ranger
(Theme of Morphing - Infinity Mijinion Stage from Megaman X6)
In the black void, with red aura flowing around him and his Power sword in his hands, Jason was charging to his power coin which was hovering in the air with a red orb around it.
With a leap, Jason raised his blade and sliced through the orb and the moment he did, red and white lightening encased his sword then his entire body before it exploded, revealing the Red Ranger. The Red Ranger landed on his feet and leapt up into the air from the earth.
With a forward front flip, the Red Ranger landed on the ground in a crouch before quickly rising and slashed his blade in a downward arc before stabbing it in the ground as his personal zord, the Tyrannosaurus, appearing behind him with a red outline and roaring in victory as Jason shouted "Tyrannosaurus!"
Angel Grove - The Command Center
Power Rangers
(Theme of Command Center – Uneasy State from Legend of the Dragoons)
Red leaned against the console, his suit still showing the damage from his battle with Goldar. "Jason, you do not have to go out there," Zordon told him softly.
"I-I need to…These guys can't do it alone…" Red replied softly, small streaks of electricity going against his body.
"Son, he's right," SPD Shadow said as he placed a hand on Red's shoulder.
Red leaned up and said "I'll be okay."
"He will because I'll be there to help him," SPD Red said with a thumbs-up.
Red nodded in thanks and walked over to SPD Red's side and nodded. "I'm ready."
SPD Pink walked in front of SPD Red and said "We'll talk more when we see each other again."
SPD nodded but to his surprise, SPD Pink gingerly placed her hands on the sides of his helmet and pulled his head down so their helmets met.
"Be safe Jack…" She whispered softly as she shut her eyes.
"You do the same," he whispered back as he shut his eyes. "I'll be back…" he told her sweetly.
The two savored the moment for a few seconds longer before they separated and with a thumbs up, Alpha pressed a few buttons before he said "Everything is ready for transporting."
"Be careful out there and never forget, may the power be with you," Zordon told the four rangers.
It was then SPD Red felt crackling energy against his body and with a sudden yell; he was transported out with Red.
Angel Grove (Northside) – Prometheus Tower
SPD Omega Ranger
The sun had just set when SPD Omega lifted his head and shook it, dazed and confused. "W-Where am I?" He murmured before he realized he was tied up in some sort of energy rope.
"What the hell is this?!" SPD Omega exclaimed.
"Don't bother struggling," a familiar voice told him.
His head snapped up and there he saw Morgana. She stood on the edge of the platform, looking out into a city he had never seen before, wearing a dark purple dress, her hair glowing in the gentle breeze. "Welcome to Angel Grove. Circa 1993," she told him softly.
"Angel Grove?!" SPD Omega shouted. "H-How?"
"That monster that came with me and Swan Song, she was able to go back in time," Morgana explained with a shrug. "Grumm wanted you guys sent back, she did it and here we are."
SPD Omega didn't know what was going on. Why did she sound so…different? This wasn't the evil, cocky Morgana he had faced down several times since his time in his time or the past. "It's a beautiful sight…So many different colors below…Looks so different from Newtech City…Don't you agree?"
"It is…" SPD Omega murmured softly as he glanced at the city. He then looked to Morgana and asked "Morgana…What is this?"
Morgana stayed silent for a moment before she asked "How long have we've fought Omega Ranger?"
"Since I became a ranger," he replied. "So from the far future to your current time and I guess since I was little in your present time…" SPD Omega answered honestly. "We've always fought."
"Not always," Morgana whispered softly. "We were friends once…"
"I thought we were but you used me," SPD Omega said softly.
"I did," Morgana replied faintly.
Morgana turned around and for the first time, SPD Omega could see a bitter grin on her face. "You and I have quite the relationship," she said. "From the moment we met to now, we've been across the spectrum…Friends…Enemies."
SPD Omega could hear something in that tone.
Was it regret?
No…He was hearing wrong.
"Omega Ranger…Do you know why you aren't with your other friends?" Morgana asked. He didn't get a chance to answer because she quickly said "Because tonight is when it all ends…" Morgana told him with a firm tone.
Suddenly, the rings around SPD Omega faded away and he stumbled forward. With a purple flash, Morgana now stood in her battle suit, her helmet on her head. With a flash of light, two knives appeared in her hands. "It is time we end this rivalry Sam…" Morgana said, a hint of remorse in her voice.
He knew he didn't mishear it that time.
SPD Omega didn't know why but he felt his heart become heavy but he said "Very well Morgana. Let's finish this."
Angel Grove (Southside) – The Docks
SPD and Mighty Morphin Red Ranger
The moment the pair landed at the docks, SPD Red hunched over and said "Shocking hell man! You guys transport all the time with that?"
"You don't?" Red asked.
"No! We have motorcycles and jeeps and things like that," SPD Red replied. "We are the protectors of the world, you know?"
"Aww that must be nice," Red joked. "I prefer the quicker way of transportation."
SPD Red let out a disgusted sound before he said "Before we get to it, I need to tell you something important…"
"What do you mean?" Red asked.
SPD Red opened his mouth but it was then they heard the cocky voice of Robogoat exclaim "Welcome to my domain and your deaths, Red Rangers!"
(Theme of Battle: Last Surprise REMIX - Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikes OST)
Robogoat landed on the ground before them and summoned his staff as a large amount of Putties appeared around them. SPD Red pulled out his Delta-Blasters as Red summoned his Power Sword.
"There's a lot of them…" Red whispered as he pressed his back to SPD Red's, who shrugged and in response then said "We've faced bigger odds before, I'm sure."
Red smirked beneath his helmet and said "You got that right."
"Get them!" Robogoat exclaimed.
The Putties dashed towards Red and SPD Red. Red ran forward and leapt into the air and sliced through three Putties back to back before he ducked the swing of a Putty's sword and sliced through them from head to toe.
SPD Red leapt up and delivered a roundhouse kick to two Putties before he fired his Delta-Blasters at three more, each one exploding upon impact, before he turned around and landed a knee strike to the head of a Putty that had tried to sneak up on him.
Red blocked two sword strikes from two Putties before he pushed them forward and sliced through the right Putty's torso diagonally then followed up by slicing the head off the Putty on the left before he pulled out his Blade Blaster and fired a shot at a third Putty that was charging at him.
SPD Red rolled forward then leapt up to delivered a kick to the chest of two Putties before he landed on his back then flipped back to his feet and leaned back to avoid a roundhouse kick from two Putties then placed the barrels of his Delta-Blasters against their chest and fired three times, causing their bodies to explode.
Red cleaved through the final Putty on his end before Robogoat let out a roar and launched himself forward and landed three strikes against Red's chest, causing sparks to fly from his chest. Red stumbled backwards and blocked three lunging strikes from the monster's staff before he smacked the pole arm away from him and struck Robogoat's chest but to his surprise, there was no sparks.
"You'll have to hit me harder," Robogoat exclaimed before he struck Red in the chest with his right fist twice, which caused Red to skid backwards into SPD Red, who stumbled forward into a sword strike from two Putties, causing sparks to fly from his body.
SPD Red turned around to see Robogoat coming and quickly turned his body in front of Red's and fired his Delta-Blaster at the oncoming monster while Red repeatedly blocked the sword strikes from the last two Putties before he sliced the heads off both of them.
Robogoat dashed forward, the energy blasts from the Delta-Blasters bouncing off the golden armor on his chest, and launched his staff at SPD Red. Seeing this, Red kicked SPD Red in the side to move him before blocking the staff with his sword before he forced it into the air.
"Find the others!" Red ordered to SPD Red just as Robogoat crashed into Red's body, sending the pair crashing through three walls before Robogoat skidded to a stop, which sent Red flying backwards towards the edge of the platform, just inches from falling into the water.
Red got to his feet and held his chest in pain, red electricity streaking up his body.
"The Mighty Red Ranger will fall on this day," Robogoat stated with a victorious tone.
Red gritted his teeth and stood up on shaky legs and summoned his Power Sword into his hand once again. "Not in this or any lifetime," Red said but he then saw his vision begin to blur before he fell to one knee.
The monster laughed. "Well consider this that lifetime!" Robogoat yelled as he charged forward but without warning, a sword crashed into the ground, causing Robogoat to skid to his tracks. Red blinked in confusion.
What was going on?
"Unfortunately, I will not allow that to happen," A familiar voice said, which caused Red's eyes to widen in shock.
Angel Grove (Southside) – The Docks
Ashley Hammond
Landing on the ground before her sword, Ashley stood up in front of Red, her torn cloak flowing in the wind along, causing her hood to blow off to reveal her short hair. She turned her head to glance at the ranger.
"Who are you?" Robogoat questioned.
"It really is you…" Red whispered.
"Rest Red Ranger because I'm about to put on a show," Ashley said as she reached into her cloak and pulled out her morpher then calmly added "It's Morphin Time."
Morphing Grid
Ashley Hammond
(Theme of Ashley Hammond - Dark Hero (Female ver). - Astral Chain OST)
With orange aura flowing around her, Ashley fell down the black void as her power coin, held within a gold orb soared downward ahead of her, going past two orange rings and a black ring in the middle.
Ashley flew through the first orange ring, which closed in on her immediately and then exploded, caused her ranger suit to appear on her body. She then flew through the black ring, which enclosed around her and exploded, revealing her black cloak, gloves and boots.
She then flew through the second orange ring where it enclosed around her head and formed to her helmet. She then reached out and grabbed the gold orb and crushed it within her hand, causing a explosion of gold energy.
When the gold energy slide off of her body, there was gold diamonds around her boots and gloves, gold outlining her jagged "V" shaped visor and mouth-guard, gold armored bands around the thighs and upper arms and the golden armor on her chest.
Angel Grove (Southside) – The Docks
Ashley Hammond
"Another ranger?!" Robogoat exclaimed.
"Ash…" Red breathed out.
"I am the World's Final Hope," Ashley began as she reached behind her and plucked her blade from the ground. "Mighty Morphin…" Ashley pointed her blade into the air as the image of her personal Zord appeared behind her and roared in victory, the claw mark on her armor shining brightly. "Dawnbreaker!"
The blade she held in the air shined a bright light as the hilt opened up to reveal a circular orb the shined with bright white-orange light.
She then pointed the blade at the monster before her and said "And I will bring light back this world. No matter the cost."
*Outro*
(Theme of Outro: Sayonara Moon Town)
(Gentle Moonlight illuminates the pathway up ahead…) Goldar is seen standing on a roof with a red cape flowing gently against the breeze, his eyes gazing upon the moon. (If we follow right along, here will be we lead?)
(Gentle moonlight rippling upon a nearby lake) The scene changed to Rita sitting beside a lake with the reflection of the earth within it, a look of sadness on her face.
(Come on and show us what's in store in out unknown fate!) Rita then looked away from the lake and up at the planet Earth.
(Afraid of losing everything-) The scene shows Goldar being sealed away while reaching for Rita, who was being held against the wall by energy made from Zordon.
(-cause who knows just what the future brings) The scene shows Rita reaching out to Goldar as he walks towards the Power Rangers, all of their weapons bloodied from the many monsters they had slain previously.
(We've been living shutting our whole lives away-) The scene changes to Goldar kneeling before Rita as she walked out of a large cage while an ominous red visor glows in the shadows behind her.
(-but we'll meet up anyway!) before the scene changed to Goldar and Rita sitting together, her head on his shoulder with a content smile as Scorpina trains in front of them with a grin to the pair.
(So now that you're inside my heart-) The scene changes to Rita glancing at Earth as she clutches the spot above her heart, a worried look on her face.
(-If our fate wants us to pull apart…) The scene changes to Goldar facing off with the six rangers standing across from him, Goldar looking bloodied and weary.
(Even if it means that the world will end,) Goldar then smirks and looks up defiantly (I'll fight for my best friend!) he then grips his hilt tighter before he takes a step forward.
(I know this short lived dream of mine is not to be!) Goldar then yells as he charges towards the rangers, his blade glowing bright gold.
The scene then changes to show Rita saying ("But I wish to have you next to me,") with a tear falling from her right eye.
(Even if it means feeling loss and learning pain!) The scene shows Goldar blocking a sword strike from Red's Power Sword as black blood fell from his left eye, his teeth barred as Red's visible glowing red eyes narrow in fury, the bodies of the other rangers behind him.
The scene then changes to Rita in Goldar's arms, her arms wrapped around him while saying ("The feeling for longing for you remain.")
The scene changes to Goldar looking at the moon as Rita's smiling face appear superimposed in front of it. (Goodbye my friend!)
(Goodbye my friend!) The scene changes to Rita looking at earth as Goldar's confident smile appears superimposed in front of it.
(We'll overcome it in the end) The scene changes to Goldar resting his head on Rita's lap while she looks up at the Earth with a content smile on her face, his cape flowing around her.
(ah!)
Rain: And that is the end of this chapter. So a lot happened this chapter. SPD Omega and Morgana are starting their battle with some complex feelings involved and the Future Ashley has finally revealed herself fully. What will happen next? Only one way to find out!
Dawnbreaker:….
