Zordon's Power Legacy #3: Humanity & Demons
"5,000 Years Ago...
After I have built my base operation on somewhere in North America, Earth; I've monitored on the Earth and the universe, hoping there will be no signs of danger and troubles. However, as I have feared, a factionof powerful yet demonic creatures called themselves 'Demons' have terrorized the humanity on the land of Mariner Bay, California. They were led by Queen Bansheera, most feared and powerful demon as Dark Specter, and so does her Demon Generals.
And so, I have come and assist the humans to defeat the Demons. In the end, a powerful warlock managed to seal them away inside the coffin, which led them to another realm. And fearing they may able to escape, the humans and I agreed that Queen Bansheera and her minions are to be sent away to the desert land - Egypt. A land, where no man can live and survive it especially they will never be near to the Demons.
However, I feared that one day, they will return. So, I make preparation to fight against them. I have hope that the humans are ready to face and defeat them again. And the responsibility goes to one human, who was the first to discover my existence - Captain William Mitchell."
Zordon the First Mentor and Founder of Power Rangers...
Mariner Bay, 2001
Captain William Mitchell, founder and leader of Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue, was sitting down on the beach chair. He was looking relax and happy. He saw many people at the beach, including the Power Rangers. They were enjoying and having great time for fun and celebration. And he couldn't help but smile and felt proud of it.
And a good reason for him to feel proud and happy that the Demons are all defeated and banished to the Netherworld, including Queen Bansheera. They're all have been locked up and trapped inside the tomb forever. And hopefully, they won't come back again.
"It's worth everything we've been fighting for. Mariner Bay is safe. Demons are gone for good," Captain Mitchel said in relief and proud. He looked up at the sky, "All because of you, Zordon."
Captain Mitchell sighed as he took his Aquabase Diary out. He flipped the pages to the first one. He began reading his diary.
"I'd never forget the very first day we met since the day I've lost my son to the Demons. It was that day I haven't gotten over my grief and shame that I have to let that monster take my son because I needed him to be saved. I was ashamed of myself..."
Angel Grooves, Summer 1989
Young Captain Mitchell drove his car and arrived at the mountain edge. He emerged out from it. He approached and took a seat on the ground. He sighed in shame.
"Ryan... I'm so sorry..." Captain Mitchell said in shame and guilt before shedding tears and sobbed tearfully, "I'm sorry! I'm the most ashamed and stupid father for not saving your life." He groaned before slammed his fist on the ground hard, "Damn it! It should have been me! It should have been me! Why my son?! WHY?! DAMN IT! IT'S NOT FAIR! IT'S NOT FAIR!"
BANG! Captain Mitchell yelped in surprise as he turned to his back. He found a strange robot was rubbing his head while muttered in annoyance after he got hit on the car's bonnet. The robot spotted Captain Mitchell looking at him. The robot screamed and panicked in fear as he quickly ran at once.
"What the-?!" Captain Mitchell asked in shock and surprise. He quickly got up and gave a chase after the strange robot. He then shouted, "Wait! Come back! Come back!"
Running on the mountain's road, Captain Mitchell was chasing after the strange robot. After an hour of chasing, it led him straight to strange yet unusual mountain, that looks like a military base. The appearance has surprise and shock him a lot. He even spotted the strange robot entered the mountain cave's large metallic doors.
Curious of what's really inside, Captain Mitchell quickly entered the entrance. Inside the cave, it was nothing but dark. He used the flashlights in flashing his area while searching for the strange robot. And so far, he found nothing until he came across to a strange yet advanced command base-like.
"What is this place?" Captain Mitchell asked in confusion and shock.
"Who goes there?!" The voice demanded in anger yet calm, which scared and shocked the captain, "Who are you?! Why have you come here?!"
Captain Mitchell gulped, "I'm sorry! I don't mean to intrude here! I was following a strange yet advanced robot. He came here. Do you know what happen to him?"
"Alpha..." The voice sighed in concern, "You'd have to forgive him, human. I hope he didn't cause some troubles to you."
"No. No troubles. I was just curious, that's all. I'd never seen any robot that's so advance. This is unlikely human's tech."
"That's because it isn't, human." The voice said calmly and firmly. Captain Mitchell was surprised and amazed by it. He continued, "But tell me, human, why have you come here? I don't believe that Alpha attracts your attention."
Captain Mitchell hummed before sighed in shame, "I came here to... To lament over my son." The voice remained silent. He continued while shedding tears, "I couldn't save him. I've let that monster take and kidnap him away from me. And now I'd never see him again."
"Monster? What kind of monster he is? What does he want with your son? How did it happen? Can you tell me?"
"A golden evil and monstrous demon with wings and bull's horns and has a red star on his chest. When we got car accident, my children and I were over the mountain's edge. I was holding my daughter in my arms while my son was holding my feet. I could feel him slipping off from me. I thought he's going to die until he came. That monster agreed to help and save him if I allow my son to be taken and raised by them. I didn't have much choice but to let that monster take him. And now he's gone. I don't know why he wants my boy..."
"Diabolico..."
"W-What?"
"The monster you've encountered is Diabolico. If what you say is true, then the seal will break soon. He and his brethren will return to finish what they have started."
"What does that have to do with my son?"
"I don't know. But I do know that Diabolico may have some use of your boy for his master plan. The fate of Mariner Bay is at risk when that time comes...
Captain Mitchell said in shock, "W-What?! No! We can't let this happen! We have to let the government know about this! They need to make preparation against those monsters! I need to get my boy back!"
"You mustn't!" The voice spoke dryly, shock and confuse Captain Mitchell, "Even you did, they won't stand a chance against the Demons. Less chance that they have hard time to believe in your story. In modern days, they no longer believe in magic, superstitious or supernatural tales."
Captain Mitchell hissed in anger while clenched his fists, "Then, what am I suppose to do?! I can't ignore it! There's must be something I can do."
The voice remained silent for the moment before spoke, "Tell me... What do you want to do when that time has come? Will you fight or admit defeat?"
Captain Mitchell was surprise yet calm and firm. He spoke, "I want my son back... No... I don't want Mariner Bay to lose their children like I did. I loved my home. I want to protect it. I am the firefighter. I protect and rescue people and children. I want to do whatever it takes to protect my home and the people. It's what my son would have wanted..."
"That's the bravest and noblest speech you ever made, Captain William Mitchell," The voice spoke as the command base lighted up including the large tube formed an energy being-like. He spoke, "And therefore, I grant you the power to protect your home and save your son when the time has come."
Captain Mitchell was speechless and surprise by the voice's knowing him and willing to help him. He gulped nervously, "W-Who are you?!"
"I am Zordon." Zordon spoke firmly. Alpha 5 came out from the shadows as he brought several of blueprints and strange crystals. He continued, "And I hereby grant you - the powers for Operation: Lightspeed Rescue. With them, you will protect your home and save your son. And remember, Captain Mitchell, choose the worthy beings to accept and use the powers. Are you ready for this?"
Captain Mitchell was stunned and surprised by the latest event especially looking at the gifts Zordon has presented for him. After some thinking, he took a deep breathe and spoke firmly.
"I accept it. And thank you for entrusting it to me, Zordon."
Zordon smiled, "No... Thank you... For showing your bravery and compassion in your heart for your son. Don't lose faith and never surrender to Demons. Protect your home."
Captain Mitchell nodded, "I will..."
"And that's where it begins..."
After his meeting Zordon, Captain Mitchell made his way back to Mariner Bay's government, where he explained about Zordon and Demons. They all were having doubts while some find it annoyance and amusement about it. This disappointed him that no one is taking him serious.
"I returned home and convince the California Government about the threat we might be facing. At first, they don't believe it until aliens from outer space came to our home..."
During 10 years have passed, the news have been spread across the globe about aliens, giant monsters, multicolored superheroes and giant robots battling with each other in their planet. Captain Mitchell's government called him as they have changed their minds and accepted his proposal. This pleased him that he can began his project.
"The United Alliance of Evil's invasion on Earth. After seeing how dangerous and powerful these monsters and aliens are, the California Government called me and decided to accept my proposal. I was happy that I can begin Project: Lightspeed Rescue."
Retired from his old job, he became the captain for Aquabase. The base was still in construction and located under the sea, close to the Mariner Bay. He also recruited some soldiers, securities, scientists and technicians to join his crew and battle against the Demons. They including Ms. Fairweather were making preparation of weapons and arsenals to fight their enemies.
"I quit my firefighter job and become the captain for my newly base operation - Aquabase. I eventually recruit best soldiers, technicians and scientists to help me out, including Ms. Angela Fairweather, who is responsible of creating Lightspeed Morphers, Zords and weapons."
Using his computer and monitor screens, Captain Mitchell searched and scoured across the world as he was looking for few candidates to become the Lightspeed Power Rangers. Now, he has found them including some group he knew of so much.
"At the same time, I've studied and observed closely to find some worthy candidates to become Power Rangers especially three of them are specials to me."
Captain Mitchell smiled as he looked at monitor that Carter was leading the team into a battle against the Demons. And at the same time, he also helped and saved some innocent lives from danger. The captain often checked on, helped and talked with the Red Ranger whenever the latter was taking a break or having doubts about being ranger especially the small incident they were involved of it. Carter was inspired and determined to do his duty and helped his teammates.
"Carter Grayson, the Red Ranger and Leader of the team, is the very same boy I rescue from the fiery building. And I'd never thought that a young boy like him could be inspired and become a firefighter. And to be honest, I couldn't be any happier and proud that my action inspired him. He's indeed a leader material with bravery, caring and 'never give up' attitude until his mission accomplished and people are rescued, though he can impulsive and needed some little timeout when it comes to his duty and fighting till the end. But truthfully, he's a good soldier and leader. I'll be there to guide and teach him about leadership."
Captain Mitchell monitored on Chad Lee, who was practicing his martial art skills, swimming and scuba diving because he has interested in. And during free time or weekends, he hung out with Kelsey, whom he befriended with. And during the battle, he helped his team to fight off the Demons and even rescue his allies especially helping Marina to protect her ocean.
"Chad Lee, the Blue Ranger, was once a performer at the water park. He is very good at swimming, scuba diving and even has good aquatic rescue especially he really loved marine life so much. I chose him to be Carter's Second-in-Command, not because of his aquatic abilities and martial art skills but how mature and dependent to the team. He is one of two candidates for able to use Ms. Fairweather's latest inventions - Mega Battle Armor. And he's the responsible for helping Neptune and his lover - Marina to protect their ocean. He's a good hero as Carter."
Captain Mitchell arrived at the science lab as he wanted to discuss with Ms. Fairweather, but found Joel chatting with her happily about himself. This annoyed him a lot about the cowboy's attempt to win her affection. As tempted as he wanted to kick the cowboy out, the team needed him to protect Mariner Bay. Nevertheless, Joel will do his better to help his team saving the day.
"Joel Rawlings, the Green Ranger and a real joker, is someone I wondered if it's a mistaken or not for me to recruit. And truthfully, he was the rarest candidate to find because he's good and skilled in piloting all kind of planes and ships. As they said, 'they don't call him 'Sky Cowboy' for nothing'. Admittedly, I was tempted to lose temper at that man for trying to be funny with me and defying my order quite sometimes. Nevertheless, he's also dependent ally to the team while mature well during our war with Demons. He also use Ms. Fairweather's latest inventions - Mega Battle Armor. And here's the funny thing, he has crush on Ms. Fairweather, whom often never return affection to him until our final days."
Captain Mitchell looked at monitor, which shown Kelsey skating happily and enjoyable across the town, though she often got into some unnecessary troubles. Nevertheless, she helped some people especially helping her team to save the world from Demons. She also talked and trained with Chad Lee in martial art skills and other things.
"Kelsey Winslow, the Yellow Ranger, is energetic and enthusiastic candidate for being professional in sports and mountain climber especially skating. That was her favorite sport. As free spirit and cheerful girl she can be, she's quite impulsive and hotheaded for making poor decision. But I won't denied her agile ability and helping her team. I'm impressed with her dedication to the team especially to Chad and Dana, whom she's close to. But in my thoughts, I believed she has a crush on that Blue Ranger."
Captain Mitchell often visited and checked on Dana, who was studying and working hard about medic. And whenever she has troubles, he came to her for chatting and encouragement. Deep in his heart, he was happy and proud of her to be a medic and ranger to the team. He also aware that Carter and Dana were chatting, working together and even enjoying their day off. He smiled happily to see it.
"My little girl... My daughter - Dana Mitchell - a Pink Ranger... I'd never thought that one day, she would become part of team. And also, she's a grown up and loved being a nurse or doctor because she loved helping and healing people to get better. No one can be serious, intellectual, caring and level-headed as my little girl. I'm proud of her, and I trusted her with my life and Mariner Bay to protect. I also knew that she has feelings for Carter. When that time comes, they both have my blessings."
Captain Mitchell often called on his Ryan, a son he has lost to Diabolico when he was a boy. He also lamented about the past of what could he have done to help and save his son in time. His son could have become a permanent team as Titanium Ranger. Nevertheless, he was happy and proud that Ryan was saved and is helping them by finding and gathering some more information about defeating the Demons.
"Ryan Mitchell... I don't blame him. I'm not angry or upset with him. I have no one to blame but myself. Have I not been so careless, he wouldn't end up as Diabolico's minion. But I was lucky and proud that I'm able to get my son by my side. He joined the team officially as the Titanium Ranger. I nearly lost him by Cobra Tattoo Curse. But he left the team because Ryan believed that there is a information that can help us defeat the Demons and save the world. I wanted him stay with us, but duty comes first."
Captain Mitchell often visited and checked on Ms. Fairweather about the Power Rangers' battle progress or even any invention or training she has come up with. Her inventions and science projects always put a smile and relief to his mind that the Mariner Bay is safe at hands.
"Ms. Fairweather is the most important member to the team for inventing and building Lightspeed Morphers, weapons and arsenals. It was because of her, we survived it. Though I often asked myself, did she really loved Joel or just do it for his sake because she always agitated and annoyed by him and his recklessness. But I rather not ask question of why and how. I respect their decision. They do look like a lovely couple when it comes to argument especially Joel loses his chance of date."
Captain Mitchell and Ms. Fairweather were watching the monitor screens of Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue were battling against the Demons and their Batlings. Though the battles for few days and months were tough and rough for them, they'd never gave up until they win.
"Demons... Unlike the United Alliance of Evil, they're the monsters come from the underworld or another world. They're all comprised of two royalties, three generals, a servant or magicians and the horde of monsters and minions - Batlings. They desired one thing - destroying our home and rebuilding their palace for the queen, whom I wasn't aware from the start. Ryan does. And those monsters are the responsible of my son's kidnap. I won't let them get what they wanted..."
Diabolico led his monsters and Batlings to fight off the Power Rangers, as well as making some plans to fight and defeat them. He was once defeated and destroyed by Power Rangers' Supertrain Megazord. He eventually got resurrected by Vypra and Loki to lead them to fight against the Power Rangers. After days and months have passed, he lost his Vypra especially Loki, whom he was forced to shoot at. Diabolico turned on his horde and left them.
"Diabolico - the main general of Demon Horde, and also the same monster, who kidnap and turn my son against me and his own home. I'd never understand of what that demon wants with him. But I know I can never trust or forgive him for what he has done to me and my home. He is nothing but cruel, ruthless and manipulative monster, who will do what he can to please his queen. But surprisingly, Rangers told me that he cares for his comrades, and even turn against his own kind to help us. And truthfully, I'm not sure of what I think about him..."
Diabolico and Loki often chatted and talked with each other about their plans and often worked together to fight the Power Rangers off. However, during his final battle with the Rangers, he was betrayed and shot by Diabolico, whom was telepathically controlled by his own queen.
"Loki or Lo-Kai (as they pronounced) - Diabolico's comrade and sworn brother. Loki is very strong as Diabolico and muscle to the team, but not smart. He is very loyal to both comrades and the queen. However, his loyalty was rewarded with betrayal by her. He was killed during his final fight with the Rangers. His death was the responsible of turning Diabolico against the horde. I'm starting to feel sorry for these demons, who wants to honor and please their queen."
Vypra was among the demon generals to discuss and plans of what to do with the Power Rangers. And at the same time, she was studying on humans and their modern days' technology and culture. She couldn't help but be curious and wanted to try it on her own way. At her final moment, Queen Bansheera sacrificed and killed her to make herself a whole new and complete form.
"Vypra - the last general to the horde. And to my surprise, she's the only demon to take human female appearance. How and why she was like that is hard for me to understand. Like Loki, she is close to Diabolico too. And you have to admit one thing, she adapt to the modern days well especially owning and driving her own cart to drive and fight us. But like Loki, she was betrayed and used by the queen to make her complete form. Have we known about the queen, we could have convinced those three to help us."
Whenever Demon Generals turned to Jinxer, the servant helped to create and enlarged their monsters to fight the Power Rangers for months. During the final battle, Jinxer has succeeded in destroying the Aquabase and even complete the ritual's stones when using the Omega Megazord. But thanks to Carter and Ryan, he was destroyed for good.
"Jinxer - the servant and magician to the Demon Horde. Not much of threat and dangerous, but he's one tricky and resourceful demon to deal with. He is also responsible of helping the generals by creating monsters and making them giant to fight us. He is loyal to the royalty, no doubt. And he's the one, who destroyed Aquabase and even nearly complete the ritual. And good thing, he's destroyed for good..."
Power Rangers encountered Prince Olympius after he emerged himself from his cocoon. He fiercely and determinedly fought the Power Rangers through brutal fights and cunning plans, including the Shadow World, where he could have finished. He also temporary evolved into a super demon form as he nearly won the fight until he was defeated by them. In his final days, Prince Olympius turned into a giant dragon-like demon and along with mind-controlled Diabolico as they fought but gotten defeated by Power Rangers.
"Impus, or now called as Prince Olympius is the son and heir to Queen Bansheera. A very dangerous and powerful demon to deal with, but very naive and not used to the battlefield. Even so, he's cold and ruthless that he will do anything to please and win his mother's affection, if only she has a heart for him. She was willing to let him die in Shadow World for failing her too many times. I'm glad that I'd never mistreat my children. And I really pity for him. Truly pity on him a lot..."
Queen Bansheera has returned as the deformed and broken creature before her minions. She ruthlessly and willingly to order and sacrifice her minions and even her own son to fight till the death, whether they have succeeded or failed their mission to her especially using Vypra to complete her true and powerful form. She doesn't care about it as long as she gets what she wanted - destroying the Mariner Bay and rebuilding her palace.
"Queen Bansheera - leader and queen of all Demons. She is the true threat to us all. She would have returned to her true form if not for Ryan stopping the ritual. She did return as deformed creature with her head and half of body without arms and legs. Even if we didn't face her much until the end, she's very dangerous, cruel and ruthless to deal with, especially she's willing to sacrifice her generals and her own son to accomplish her goal. She's a true monster than the other three generals we have faced..."
During a year of battling, Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue worked together as a team of overcoming the odds against the Demons. They eventually defeated all of monsters, minions and even the Demon Generals and Prince themselves. They all were making final preparation to fight off Queen Bansheera...
"Almost half a year, Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue have fought bravely and determinedly against the Demons, and eventually defeating their monsters and generals especially Prince Olympius and Diabolico. It wasn't easy war for us to fight, but worth the effort. And only Queen Bansheera and Jinxer left to deal with. We were prepared for final confrontation but..."
After hearing that Ryan was captured, Carter decided to go to Skull Cavern by himself. Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue needed to make final preparation against their enemies.
"My son was kidnapped by Queen Bansheera because he has the key that will bring all the dead Demons to our world. Carter decided to go there and rescue him by himself."
But at the same time, Aquabase was under attacked by the army of Batlings. Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue and their allied soldiers did their best to stop and defeat them. And at the end, they have lost. All the crew members were able to escape while Captain Mitchell, Ms. Fairweather and four Power Rangers were trapped inside the command center.
"And at the same time, our Aquabase was under attacked by Batlings. They've destroyed everything, and even use the Lifeforce Megazord against us. And now, the Demons have launched full-scale invasion on Marina Bay. I feared Ryan and Carter may failed. For the first time in my life, I know the meaning of losing the base. I was entrusted by Zordon to defend my home and stop Queen Bansheera. I failed. Hope is lost..."
Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue make their last stand to fight back. Captain Mitchell and his team managed to escape the Aquabase, and make it t the surface. They found Carter and Ryan used their Mobile Armor Vehicle to destroy the Omega Megazord from putting the last stone on the ritual circle marks. The team reunited together. The team reunited and headed straight to Skull Cavern, where they have their final confrontation with Queen Bansheera. During the eclipse, she was about to release the dead Demons from the Netherworld.
"But... My team never gives up. And so, we all made the final stand against Queen Bansheera and her Demons once and for all."
While the Power Rangers were dealing with the Batlings, Carter charged and pushed Queen Bansheera into the tomb, but not before she used tendrils to grab and pull him in. The Power Rangers came and tried to get him out, the Demon Queen was determined to bring him down with her. Diabolico has arrived as he fired his weapon at her, dropping to the ground hard. The demons swarmed and attacked her.
Power Rangers quickly get Carter out while Ryan locked the tomb for good. Queen Bansheera and all of her Demons are trapped forever. They have won the war.
"Carter sacrificed himself to stop and push Queen Bansheera into the tomb. If not for Diabolico's help, we would have lost him and so does Mariner Bay. And we managed to seal her and all of the Demons inside the tomb forever. And the fight with them is finally over..."
"Even though our fight with the Demons are over," Captain Mitchell read out loud from his diary, "But that doesn't mean my Rangers are done with their duty. They will fight and protect the lives from danger. They are the Power Rangers, after all."
Captain Mitchell sighed as he closed his book. He put it aside as he found Dana and Ryan called and waved to him to join the fun. He smiled happily as he decided to go and join the celebration. After all, it's worth everything he has fight for...
END...
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