Warning: I don't own them, Saban does… I do however take credit for the monster…
A/N: Thanks H for helping me come up with the monster! And thank you for the good reviews! Keep them coming!
Kim heard herself scream before she actually realized that she had done it. Putty Patrol, of course, that only meant one thing… "Great a monster." She mumbled as people stumbled away, trying to get away from the patrol. She yelled to get their attention, and they began coming after her, their incoherent babble filling the air as she began fighting them. She took two down easily, and used another as a springboard for her attack on a fellow putty. Then one caught her arm. She tried flipping him but it was no use, another caught her other arm. She flailed about helplessly and let out another scream, hoping someone would hear her. "Let her go you idiotic pieces of clay!" She heard someone yell from behind. The putties turned around, and flung Kim to the side. She hit the ground and groaned. They began babbling all at once and she heard a voice that was clearly Aisha. "Oh shut up and lets fight!" She cradled her arm with the other and moved away slowly, not wanting to be seen. She finally found her strength and got up then fled in the opposite direction in which the fight was starting.
Tommy glanced over to see the girl fleeing from the scene, then turned his attention back to the putty who was trying to hit him. He finished him off and went to help the others. Again, Rocky and Adam double teamed to take out a few, while Aisha and Billy used their knowledge with gymnastics to take out the others. Once the putties were gone, Tommy looked at the others. "You all ok?" he asked them. In return they all gave a short nod. "That was way too easy, you think something else will come up?" Rocky asked, looking around through the helmet's dark visor. "Well if it isn't the Power brats here to save the day." An overly sarcastic tone of voice heard from behind them. They all turned to face the newest monster. "That's Power Rangers, and yes we are here to save the day!" Aisha stated. The monster, who had a computer screen for a face and the rest of him looked like a computer tower laughed. "Well then, if you're here to save the day, let me help!" He shot out a stream of floppy disks and the group parted, flipping and using their weapons to dodge the stray disks. "His power source is the disk drive, if we mess that up, we can destroy it." Billy said as he did a back flip and landed near Tommy. Tommy gave nod and stood up. "Hey monitor head!" the monster turned and looked at Tommy. "Yeah I'm talking to you."
"What do you want? Pesky White Ranger?" the computer animated voice asked. Tommy took a stance. "I want you to meet someone," he paused and raised his sword. "Saba, get to work!" He threw Saba, which sailed into the floppy drive, sending a shower of sparks all over the place. "Finish him off Red!" Tommy called out. Rocky nodded and pulled out his weapon. "Power Sword!" he yelled as he stabbed into the back of the computer. "You've just been disconnected!" Rocky shouted as the monster fell to his knees.
**Meanwhile**
"Zeddy! Do something about that!" Rita yelled at her husband who growled from his position watching the fight. "Anything to shut you up my wife, Make my monster grow!" He snarled and pointed his staff in the direction of the monster.
They watched as the monster grew. "We need Ninja zord power now!" Tommy called, bringing all their zords out of their spots. Once formed, the rangers were in and facing the monster. "Thought you disconnected me Red Ranger, well I'm so sorry to disappoint you." The monster said facing them.
"Lets finish this hunk of scrap metal now!" Kat said from her position. Tommy gave a nod from the center. "Ninja Megazord, online, lets finish this!"
"Right!" they all answered.
"Ninja Megazord Power Punch!" They called out together as the megazord sent out two earth shattering blows into the computer. "There's our instant message to you!" Rocky yelled out as the monster fell, and exploded. "Guess Rita and Zedd should've switched to cable." Adam laughed.
"WELL DONE RANGERS, THE WORLD IS GLAD TO HAVE YOU, AND SO AM I." Zordon's voice boomed. Tommy let out a chuckle and looked around at his fellow teammates and friends. "He's right, good work guys, lets power down and head to the command center." The others agreed and soon were on their way.
"Ay-yi-yi Rangers, that was excellent!" Alpha 5 greeted the rangers as the teleported into the command center. They all took off their helmets and smiled brightly. "Thanks Alpha." Kat said brightly. All six teenagers turned to face their mentor, who was looking down upon them, his expression that of pride. "AS ALPHA SAID, WELL DONE RANGERS. IT SEEMS THAT YET AGAIN, YOU HAVE SAVED THE DAY."
"Thanks again Zordon." Adam smiled up at him. Tommy looked around at them all and smiled. "I say we head over to the Youth Center, how does that sound?"
"You know I'm always up for food." Rocky smiled and they all laughed. They powered down completely and teleported out and to the Youth Center. Ernie smiled as the six of them walked to the table they usually occupied. "Hey all." Ernie greeted as he walked up to their table. "Let me guess usual orders?" They all gave a nod except Tommy. Kat looked over at him and put her hand on his arm. "Tommy? Are you alright?" She asked him. He looked at her and smiled. "Yeah, fine. Yeah I'll have the usual." He nodded to Ernie who gave the group one last smile and walked off. The others began talking while Kat kept her stare on her boyfriend. "Tommy, can I talk to you?" She asked in a hushed tone. He looked over at her and smiled. "Yeah sure Kat." She stood up and walked over to one of the windows, and looked out, he got up and followed her. "What is wrong with you?" she asked after he had leaned against the wall. He looked up at her with a questioning glance. "I mean, you're distant, jumpy, you're late…"
"Kat I'm always late." He interjected. She nodded in agreement but kept on with what she was saying. "And I'm not the only one who is noticing, everyone has." She sighed and looked at him. "Tell me what's wrong." She gave him a pleading look. He looked at her then looked down. "Listen, I just haven't been sleeping all that well lately."
"Is there something wrong? Maybe Zordon…"
"It's not Ranger related." He said in his defense. "I don't need any help, I just need time."
"Time for what?" she questioned. He sighed and looked over to his side. This was pointless, and it was pissing him off in the process. "Kat, I'm sorry if I've been snappy, or anything, but really I need my space right now." He said softly before he pushed himself off the wall and walked back to the table. "Hey guys." He said, interrupting the others and their conversation. "I'm going to head out, will someone make sure Kat gets home ok?" They all gave a nod at their leader's request. He gave a smile and took a few steps back. "Alright, see you guys tomorrow, sparring."
"Be on time!" Aisha giggled as she watched his retreating back, and the other four got back to talking as the now very glum faced pink ranger joined them.
Kim walked down the streets of downtown Angel Grove and smiled. This is what she missed. Being with people, and having her space, not constantly being surrounded by a bunch of gymnasts. She saw an ice cream shop not too far away and smiled brightly. She walked in and ordered and leaned back against the counter. She had been there a few times with friends, and with Tommy. Her eyes fell onto a couple in one of the booths smiling and sharing their ice cream, and in an instant she remembered when her and Tommy were doing the same thing. She couldn't help but let out a tiny sigh. "Kim? Is that you? Omigosh it is!" She heard someone's voice call her name. She gingerly turned around and plastered on a smile. "Danielle!" she cried as the tall, rail thin girl wrapped Kim in a hug. "It's been so long Kim, how are you?" Danielle asked. Kim pulled away and smiled. "Yeah I know, it has been, I've been great, better than ever." She lied. Danielle didn't seem to notice the bold-faced lie and kept grinning. "Well I've to get going, a bunch of us are going to Rei's house to like, oh I don't know, do stuff!" she laughed. Kim gave another smile and a nod. 'I used to hang out with these girls?' she thought to herself as Dani went on in her bubbly tone. "It was so great to see you Kim, and don't be a stranger, call me!" Danielle gave her one last smile then flounced off. Kim turned off the smile she had on and took the ice cream she had ordered for the man's outstretched hand. She finished it off while walking down the streets. It had suddenly become really dark, as she rounded the corner and walked towards the bay.
Tommy kept driving, he didn't know where he was heading, he just drove. He kept his eyes on the road but his mind kept wandering to other things. Too many occurrences, there were just too many. All these memories coming back to him, the coincidence with the drinks, hearing her scream. It seemed crazy but he knew even what her scream sounded like. After being there for her so many times in the past, how could he not? He turned down a street and parked. He needed to walk around, to clear his mind. Cutting the engine he got out and shoved his hands into his pockets and began walking. He came up to the bay and sighed. It had suddenly gotten quite dark. He knew that meant it was going to rain. "Good, something to match my mood." He mumbled as he walked. Then he had it again, the strange eerie feeling that she was around, very close in fact.
Kim sat on one of the benches, having finished the ice cream not too long before. The air was heavy with precipitation and she sighed. She didn't feel like moving, it was peaceful just sitting here, not moving, just remembering. She closed her eyes and lost herself in one of the many memories she had been having lately, not hearing the footsteps behind her. "When were you planning to tell us you were here?" she heard someone say from behind her. She jumped in fright and turned. Her doe eyes focused on the person saying that and she began to shake slightly. "I…I…" she stammered as she stood up. It was a bad idea; she realized, as her legs were shaking, barely able to support then all of sudden, all around things became strangely dark.
**Ok, how was that for suspense? ((Eerie music in the background)) Ok, hope you like it so far, the monster was lame yes I know, but hey! I was upset at my computer at the time! Thanks for liking the story, I have to go think of more cliffhangers now…**evil grin**