Zordon's Power Legacy #7: The Return of Dino Power

"Power Rangers from my time...

If you are reading this, then that means I have sacrificed my good energy life force to protect and save the universe from the forces of evil. Evil redeemed and turned to good. However, I must remind you again that there are some forces have yet to deal with. So, you must be alert and be prepare to face a greater danger or greater evil.

Not only that, you must also passed on your teachings and morality you have learned from me and the experience as Power Rangers. Choose the worthy ones to become your successors and new Power Rangers to their own homeland. Be their mentors and guide, they will follow your examples.

Tommy, I'm entrusting you a special task that only you must protect it at all cost. Protect the Dino Gem, another yet unpredictable power source that connects to dinosaurs and even gained a powerful and advanced evolved forms. And should the time of danger comes, let the Dino Gem chose the worthy ones as Power Coins did with you and your team. I placed my faith in you because you are more than just leaders, but worthy mentors as I was, just like Jason.

I could entrust Jason to work with you, however, he has his own responsibility to be mediator for the world's peace conference. And I feared he cannot protect it. I wish you luck, Tommy.

Once a Ranger, Always a Ranger..."

Zordon, the First Mentor and Founder of Power Rangers...

Reefside City, 2005,

Inside the Dino Thunder Cave; Tommy Oliver, one of the legendary hero and Power Rangers, was typing down on his computer. After finishing his report, he then looked at the camera. He sighed as he wondered of what he's going to say to it. He's good at fighting the monsters and villains and even giving some advice and wisdom to his teammates and students, but not right at the camera. He can't tell them about his experience and feeling for being Power Ranger.

A familiar lady emerged from the lift. She approached to Tommy as she gave him a hug. He smiled as he touched and held her hand. They both gave each other a kiss.

"Hey, Kat." Tommy greeted happily before rubbing gently on Katherine's stomach, "How's our little baby?"

Kat smiled, "He's fine, Tommy. How's life at Reefside?"

"Not like Angel Grooves. But it's peace and quiet now."

"Yeah, until you have to fight the monsters and new villain here. Honestly, wouldn't it kill you to call some backup from us?"

"Hey, come on, Kat. I didn't wanna ruin your peace and quiet life and moment. You all deserve it."

"Just admit it, Tommy. You missed being Power Ranger especially if you're Green, White or Red. And now, you're Black. You really gone through lots of fashion colors code."

"Hey, come on. I follow its code. That's what we did in our old days."

Kat giggled, "It sure is. So, what you're working on, honey?"

"Making a journal about last year event," Tommy answered before sighed, "Problem is that I don't know where to start."

Kat smile before giving Tommy a kiss by cheek, "How about you start the day you've begin your work for Anton Mercer before encountered Mesogog? That's a good way to tell the future Power Rangers."

Tommy hummed thoughtfully before smiled, "Good thinking, Kat. I've already recorded my past events as Mighty Morphin Power Ranger as Green and White, and Red Zeo Ranger. Now, I'm now Black Dino Ranger. Time to get started."

"Alright, let's see what you've gotta say to the camera," Kat remarked calmly.

Tommy turned and looked at the camera. He pressed its red button. The camera blinked in red as it began recording him and his talk.

After Zordon's funeral, Tommy and his friends parted and went their separate ways for their own lives and career. Tommy returned to college for finishing his studies. And at the same time, they all also making some preparation and even trained themselves for the future, should the forces of evil rise and challenged them again.

"Alright. Hey, Rangers, I'm Tommy Oliver. I've already told you about my past events for being one of the first and original Power Rangers Team," Tommy narrated calmly and firmly, "After Zordon's passing, we went separate ways and did our best part to pass our teachings and training to new generations of Power Rangers including me."

After his college, he met the CEO of Anton Mercer Industries - Anton Mercer. The employer recruited and hired him to be employee and worker. Tommy did various projects and science for him. Tommy was happy and relief that everything is fine and peaceful.

"After my college for both science and paleontology, I went to work for Anton Mercer; my employer, my boss from Anton Mercer Industries and a friend. He recruited me because I have the knowledge behind the dinosaurs and science works. He also knows my secret and promised that he won't tell anyone especially the Dino Gem I possessed. And so, I helped and worked with him on bringing dinosaurs back to live. It was peaceful and good life until recently..."

Tommy became suspicious and concern about Anton, who has been showing up or talking to him. As he was investigating on his employer, he was attacked by mysterious humanoid lizard-like raptor attacked. Tommy forced himself way out by fighting against the monster's minions and escaped the exploding island. Eventually, he headed to Reefside Town for settling down as science teacher while protecting the Dino Gems.

"Anton hasn't been active lately or even approached me for help. I was worried and suspicious about it. But I was attacked by mysterious creature called Mesogog. I don't know what happen to Mercer. And I suspect that the monster killed him. I made my way to fight and escape the explosion island. I thought Mesogog is gone for good. And I settled down on Reefside for peace and quiet, as well as making sure that Dino Gem won't fall into wrong hands. But I guess fate has different ideas."

Tommy eventually discovered Anton Mercer survived and escaped the exploding island, found three students bonded with the Dino Gem, and Mesogog has launched the assault on Reefside Town. Tommy eventually made himself and students to become the Power Rangers. They charged and battled against the enemies with everything they've got.

"I learned that Anton Mercer was alive and back for the company. Three teenagers stumbled upon my lair and bonded with the gems. And also, Mesogog is back and got two new henchmen to work for him. Now, I have to recruit and made my three students to become Power Rangers and fight them now. Eventually, I became the Dino Thunder Black Ranger and the mentor to the team. My Dino Power is invisibility. I promised that I won't let Mesogog to destroy humanity."

Tommy was leading his four students and an old friend for camping trip. After settling down, Tommy settled down while writing down on his report. He looked at his students, who were chatting and having fun with the activities. His friend also helped and taught them about fun and teamwork. He couldn't help but smile at the event. It reminded him a lot of his friends and time from Angel Groove. He missed his old friends and old home a lot.

Tommy watched Conner taught his friends about soccer ball. Though bored and annoyed about it, they're still willing to support him and helped him to master and get some good moves about his soccer ball skills. The Power Ranger Veteran couldn't help but smiled at Conner and also being reminded so much of his best friend - Jason.

"Conner McKnight - a soccer player, Red Dino Thunder Ranger and the leader. After bonding with red Dino Gem, his power is speed. Often described as self-centered and arrogant jock, but in my point-of-view, he is more than that. I've seen him and his action especially helping many people and his teammates. Other than his bravery, headstrong and determination attitude; he is well-meaning and honest person, and even willing to fix up his mistakes. He's indeed a good and inspired ranger for everyone to follow, other than me and Jason. Speaking of which, whenever I looked at Conner, he reminded me of my best friend. Jason... He was more than just best friend. He's like a brother to me. The best one I ever had."

Ethan was typing and working on his computer and even making a movie projector for his friends to watch the movie. They all got their barbecued and cooked foods for them to eat. Tommy laughed happily of seeing Ethan as the reminder of Zack and Billy in him.

"Ethan James - the computer wizard and nerd, a hacker, video game champion, and also Blue Dino Thunder Ranger. Bonded with blue Dino Gem, his is scaled shield. Ethan shared some similarity as one of my old comrades - Billy Cranston - being smart and good at computer. Plus, they both liked blue colors and Triceratops especially when they're Zords. But Ethan doesn't back down and not afraid of what he has to do especially dealing with the bully and helping out his friends. His attitude reminds me of Zack, who smooth talk and made some groove dance to stand up for himself and his friends. I wonder if he does that."

After writing down creativity song, Kira began playing her guitar while singing gently and calmly, which surprised and impressed her team and friends. They all enjoyed her song very much. Her attitude reminded Tommy a lot of both Trini and Kim.

"Kira Ford - the singer, the musician and Yellow Dino Thunder Ranger. Her ability is Ptera Scream. Unlikely typical teenage girls; she's definitely a bit tomboy but still has femininity side. But one thing I know about her, she loved guitar, music and singing. It's her pride and passion. She's more than just a tough girl, she has sensitive and caring side for her friends and family as she will do whatever it takes to help and support them especially one of her friend became diva and turned her to be nice and gentle girl. She kinda reminds me of both Kim and Trini. Those girls are the best."

Conner, Ethan and Kira make their super-heroic posses before Trent, who was sketching and designing his portraits of his friends being superheroes. After that, he shown his artwork to his friends. They were impressed and amazed by his sketch.

"Trent Mercer - the artist, comic book fan and White Dino Thunder Ranger. His ability have both camouflage and super speed. He's actually Anton Mercer's adopted son when his real family died. He reminds me of myself when he was turned to evil and also redeeming himself for his mistakes and do the right thing. I know that too well. For his case, his is not brainwashed evil type of bad guy, but being turned and possessed by evil gem. It wasn't very easy for us to fight and defeat him when he's evil and psychopathic. But deep down; he's actually a good, humble and honest student. All he wants is his father's approval and proud of him to take the artworks."

Hayley chatted and discussed with Power Rangers about their daily struggles and the inventions she has come up with for the team to use. They all looked amazed and impressed by her works as they all can't wait to try it.

"Hayley Ziktor - a colleague and college mate from college we've studied together. She also founded and owned a Cyberspace Cafe at Reefside. And not only that, she's a great helper and a friend too for building Morphers, Zords and even our lair. Whenever I'm not around, Hayley takes over as the mentor and assist the Rangers with their problems. And to be honest, she would have been made a good Ranger if we have met her earlier."

Cassidy and Devin were spying and recording their cameras on Tommy and his friends while hiding behind the bushes. Tommy noticed them, which annoyed him a lot.

"Cassidy and Devin - the reporter and cameraman. All they ever want is to get a good report of Power Rangers and their true identities. And sometimes, they can be pain to our butts and even nuisance to other students and even us. Unfortunately for them, they also get unsuccessful days and results for not getting good scope. They're kinda remind me of Bulk and Skull. Those old days..."

Five Power Rangers rode their motorcycle rides as they arrived at the Reefside, where they found Mesogog is leading his experimented monsters and black spiky humanoid dinosaurs-like minions called Tyrannodrones attacking and terrorizing the city and its people. The Power Rangers Thunder Dino charged and engaged their enemies fiercely and determinedly.

"When there's Power Rangers, there's always villains and monsters to deal with. And our biggest and deadliest foe we ever faced is Mesogog and his army of experimented and mutated monsters and dinosaurs-like minions called Tyrannodrones. Unlike Rita Repulsa's, Lord Zedd's or Machine Empire, Mesogog doesn't just want world domination, but also revert the earth to the age of dinosaurs and turn the human race into reptilian creatures like himself. And there's no way we're gonna let him do what he wants! But one thing for certain, these guys got bigger secrets as we are."

While watching the monitor and studying his enemies, Mesogog hummed calmly and thoughtfully as he gave some thoughts and thinking of how he could accomplish his ambition and defeating his enemies. Whenever his generals failed him, he used his mental powers to torture and gave them some bad headaches. Despite disappointed and angered at their failures, he remained calm and firm as he will think a new plan.

"Mesogog - an enemy to me and Power Rangers Dino Thunder, and also the dark side of Anton Mercer. Before I even learned the truth about him or his true self, the reptile mutated monster is one of a few true evil as Lord Zedd, Rita Repulsa, Dark Specter and a few I barely know of. A calm yet sadistic, sinister and cold-hearted monster will use his own generals and do whatever it takes to achieve his ambition especially if he must sacrifice them to accomplish it. What I didn't know about him is that he is actually Anton Mercer, my boss who was experimenting himself for scientific breakthrough during an experiment involving dinosaur DNA."

As Elsa, she fought the Power Rangers Dino Thunder especially leading Tyrannodrones and using her experimented monsters to fight them off. But as Principal Randall, she tormented and scared some students, so none dare to challenge her authority. And at the same time, she was spying on Tommy and his team's planning and training, so she can steal the information or reported to her master about them.

"Elsa or Principal Randall - a human woman, who loved insulting and tormenting her enemies and even the students for her amusement and fun. One thing I know about her, she is loyal to Mesogog but also feared him if she failed him. Either be a principal or bad guy, both public and students feared her the most because of her fierce temper. But to me, I've dealt the worst. One thing I feared the most is her loving me. Oh god..."

Zeltrax, angered and fierce, challenged and fought against Tommy during their battlefield. The black armored knight wants nothing more than his revenge on Tommy. Eventually after his failures to his master, Zektrax mutinied and escaped his master. He disappeared from radar for a while...

"Zeltrax - my archenemy and rival - was also formerly Terrance Smith or Smitty. I didn't know what happen to him after Anton Mercer chose me for his job. I was told that he was killed in accident. But I'd never thought that he became Mesogog's Frankenstein Monster-like - Zeltrax. He hated me the most because I took the job and we've destroyed his 'son' - Goldenrod. He blamed me for ruining his life. And I'd tell you - that guy really got anger issues. But now he mutinied against his master and disappeared from our sights after he gained his newly Super Mode."

Throughout many months have passed, Power Rangers Dino Thunder struggled fighting against Mesogog and his army. Despite the odds and struggles they have faced, they all have united together and overcome them especially gained more Zords, Super Modes, Weapons and even Conner transformed into Triassic Ranger. They have won the battles, which frustrated and angered Mesogog a lot.

"Throughout my years and experience for being Power Rangers, fighting villains and monsters is enevr been easy. But thanks to more Dino Thunder Zords, gained our own Super Mode, Conner turned into a Triassic Ranger and best of all we grown stronger and powerful; and so together, we have overcome the odds and defeat our enemies. Good conquer the evil. Everyone and even the kids knows that. We won't let Mesogog win."

Power Rangers Dino Thunder found that Anton Mercer transformed into Mesogog at the school. They were angered and furious with Trent's withholding the truth, however, they forgave him because he loved his father. They eventually learned that Mesogog used his chemical vial to split himself from Anton Mercer and even betrayed Elsa.

"But one recent event involved of Ethan's stolen card turned into monster, we learned the darkest secret behind Anton Mercer - he was Mesogog. Trent knew it and withheld the truth because his father told him not to. I wish Mercer could have come to me. I could have helped him. Nevertheless, we have to fight and defeat Mesogog while finding a way to separate Mercer from his evil being. But Mesogog has already succeeded it, and even drained and abandoned Elsa."

Trent gave the box of Dino Gems to Mesogog, who quickly used them for his cannon to complete his master plan. However, Trent managed to open the portal that allowed his team to come in and destroyed the base while rescuing Anton Mercer. They all quickly escaped before Mesogog's fortress exploded while he disappeared in flames.

"To save Mercer, we have to gambit against the odds. Trent deliver the box of our Dino Gems to Mesogog while getting us into his hidden base. It was success. We stopped him and his ambition for good, and even rescued Mercer in time. And we escaped the fortress before it exploded. It was over until..."

Zeltrax destroyed Dino Thunder Base before using his powerful Zord to attack and destroy the Reefside City. Power Rangers Dino Thunder use their Dino Thunder Zords and Megazords to fight and battle against Zeltrax and his Zords. They were succeeded but to do so, they have to sacrificed their Zords to defeat him. Reefside is safe from danger.

"Zeltrax made his move. He attacked and destroyed our base. He now used his latest powerful weapon of destruction to destroy Reefside. So, we used everything we have to stop and defeat Zeltrax for good. We succeeded it but we made a great sacrifice to stop - letting our Megazords to be destroyed with it. Deep in my heart, I could have turned and reformed him into a good human. But I guess he doesn't wanted."

Power Rangers Dino Thunder found Mesogog alive and transformed into his new monstrous form. They fought and battled against him, with everything they have. Eventually, they used and unleashed their full power of Dino Gems. They indeed defeat and destroy Mesogog, but also its power as well. But either way, they have won the war and save their home.

"But Mesogog was alive and came to us. He evolved into his deadly and dangerous monstrous form for one final showdown. We fought hard against him. He was strong and powerful for us to stop and defeat. And so, we used full power of our Dino Gem to defeat and destroy Mesogog for good. We were succeeded but our Dino Gems lose its powers now. But even so, we've won. And that's what counts."

Present...

Tommy smiled as he was finishing his record, "And after the battle, my students got graduated and went for their future careers. But for me, I remained at Reefside for peace and quiet as science teacher. Plus, I've brought Kat here because she's my wife."

Kat giggled before giving Tommy a kiss, "Aw. That's sweet of you."

"Thanks, Kat. So, what's next?"

"What's next? Really, Tommy?"

"Just kidding. Let's meet up with others. I heard they're coming back for reunion," Tommy said happily as he got up from his seat, "And boy, they're gonna be surprise about meeting you."

Kat smiled, "I can't wait. C'mon. Let's go now."

Tommy shut down his computer before getting up from his seat. He and Kat headed towards the lift. They're heading back to the school for having their reunion with Dino Thunder Rangers.

END...

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Casts:
Jason David Frank: Tommy Oliver
Catherine Sutherland: Katherine 'Kat' Hillard
Bryan Cranston: Zordon