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Wonder Woman II, Batman II, Pink Zeo/a/k/a Kat II, Firebird Ranger, a/k/a
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etc. Ok? And now ...
THE FINE ART OF DREAMING
by C.A. TURNER
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA:
''The clue was the 'Birthplace of the American Dream.' This has to be it! The original Philadelphia Court House!'' Trini Kwan stated.
"Of course! Where the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th 1776! It all makes sense now! Let's find that Dream Machine, and trash it!'' Tommy Oliver told everyone.
''Hal, scan the grounds, even the Paul Revere statue. Let's make sure we don't get any unwanted suprises." Batman cautioned
"You got it. Scanning now. So far, scan says all clear.'' Hal Jordan told everyone.
"So there's nothing to stop us from finding this thing, and getting in touch with the other teams?'' Zack Taylor asked.
"I still have this feeling we'd better keep our guard up. Minion struck me as the type who didn't leave anything to chance, and since he stole these items from Dr. Destiny for his own use ... Wonder Woman started.
In other words, stay alert, and ... '' Kimberly Hart-Oliver started, when a pair of iron hands, and a series of razor-sharp spikes came flying out at them. She then said "I think the other shoe just dropped.''
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA:
The items in question that Minion had stolen from the dream master of evil, Dr. Destiny, were six Dream Machines, and a special jewel that could manipulate dreams, the Materioptikon, all of which Minion was going to use to destroy the Earth, after he destroyed Zordon and the Rangers.
After causing Minion's death, and rescuing this realm's team of Zeo Rangers, the heroes had split into seven smaller teams to retrieve, then trash the machines. In Hollywood, the Zeo Rangers and the Titans Nightwing, Troia, and GL Kyle Rayner, were scouring the film capital.
"Man, I don't believe this, We've been to every TV and Movie studio, theatre, arena, and even Planet Hollywood. Nothing!'' a frustrated Adam Park grumbled.
"Minion really covered his tracks here. If anyone had found it, they'd think it was some kind of special effects device, or some other kind of prop. David Truehart added.
"SOME PROP! Can you imagine an entire city unable to dream? In a place that is supposed to depend on dreams, that would be a disaster waiting to happen. We need to find that thing now!" Troia said.
Kyle shouted ''Ring just picked it up. And we thought it would have been too obvious! Hollywood Hills, people!''
Soon, in the hills, they were in front of the most famous sight in Hollywood-the HOLLYWOOD sign. "Subtle, this Minion wasn't. There it is, right at the base of the Y.'' Tanya Sloan revealed.
"And guess what's waiting for us! There are some monstrous guards, in the worst of Hollywood's 102 year history." Kat Hilliard added.
The heroes were facing large fiendish versions of ...King Kong, the mummy, Barney, Chucky, Roseanne, Jerry Springer, Seinfeld, and the Brady Bunch. ''With this town, it
would figure that we get attacked with crap TV'' Nightwing snarled.
Rocky DeSantos grumbled ''Yeah. All we need is for Freddy Kruger to make an appearance to add to this mess."
As if on cue, another monster appeared-as Freddy. Glaring at Rocky, Jamie Zedden snarled ''You just had to say that, didn't you, you turkey?"
DAYTON, OHIO:
Wright Cycle Co.. Orville and Wilbur's original occupation, and where they began to work out the basics of modern aviation! Billy Cranston stated.
"Of course! 'The Birthplace of Modern Flight!'' Samantha Dean shouted. This city was the Birthplace of the Wright Brothers, so in a sense, the idea of modern man-made flight was born here! Now, let's start looking for that machine.
However, the minute they touched down in front of the museum, they were soon attacked ... from above. ''Winged Monkeys. Lovely. As if one Goldar wasn't bad enough!'' Jason Lee Scott frowned.
"Nice. Flash, have you found that Dream Machine yet? Isis asked.
"Got it, but I've got a few of those lovely monkeys giving me grief. Time to punch the clock.'' Flash finished.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA:
"Lovely. Minion certainly picked a good place to hide this thing. I mean, amid all this tacky neon & glitter, and all the new, family friendly tacky neon glitter, who'd notice?'' Green Lantern II Griped.
"I guess he wanted to nail as many visitors to 'Sin City' as he could, using their dreams to do just that ... what a weirdo. But, making such a thing ... this 'Dr. Destiny must be even sicker than Minion was.'' Spider Ranger said rather plainly
White Tiger Ranger bellowed ''Saba's got a lock on the Dream Machine! It's at the MGM/ Grand Hotel & Casino!" Green Lantern II quickly confirmed that fact.
The team arrived in time to see patrons fleeing in terror from monsters in the image of '20's & 30's gangsters, hoods, and mobsters.
Brief, and to the point, Batman II shouted ''The mobsters come from the machine, feeding on the customers' fears. Fan out, and find that machine!''
''It's close. Now, all we have to do is get past them." Spider Ranger snapped. The Mobsters had grown to Skyscraper size, and were now equipped with machine guns.
''I need a new day job. '' White Tiger Ranger grumbled.
BROADWAY, NEW YORK:
''They say the neon lights are fine on Broadway ..." Isis II sang out loud.
Griffin Ranger groaned ''Don't give up your day job. You wouldn't make Karaoke night! I never realized just how big the Great White Way is. Lord Zedd could hide Serpenterra here, and no one could find it for days."
Firebird Ranger focused everyone back onto the task at hand by asking ''Am I going mad, people, or are there 60 ft. Rockettes standing guard over at Radio City Music Hall?''
"Well, ask, and ye shall find. But, just what can a group of oversized dancing girls do to us?'' Pegasus Ranger frowned.
"Oh, squash us like bugs, for example.'' Griffin Ranger stated.
Look in the lobby, next to the ticket area ... you see what I see?'' Wonder Woman II spoke. Right there was the 5th Dream Machine.
"We still have to get past them. We've only got 15 minutes. and it's flying by fast!'' Firebird Ranger yelled.
WASHINGTON, D.C. :
"It is a lot to go on. Are you sure this is the right place?'' Green Lion Ranger spoke.
"Think about it, David. The clue was 'I Have A Dream. ' The reference to Dr. Martin Luther King's legendary sermon right here on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. This has to be the place." Unicorn Ranger told him.
Red Dragon Ranger asked Doesn't sound like something that Minion would have come up with on his own, anyway. Why use dreams ... or nightmares ... as a weapon?''
"Minion struck me as the type who really didn't care about the how, just so long as the results were in his favor. As for the why, a nightmare to racial harmony would be it's destruction. So, what better place than here?'' Flash II spoke up.
In front of the memorial, near the reflecting pool, Monsters resembling the KKK, stood guard over the machine. ''Figures.'' Unicorn Ranger grumbled. ''10 minutes left, guys, let's get to work!" Flash II shouted.
KRONBORG CASTLE; HELSINGOR, DENMARK:
The TARDIS materialized on the grounds of the Castle. Superman looked over at the Doctor and asked ''Literature an interest of yours, too?''
"Yes, along with Terran history. Kronborg Castle was , of course, the basis for Castle Elsinor, from Hamlet.
Red Zeo added ''It was here, acording to Shakespeare, Hamlet, the debating prince, considered 'the long sleep'." He then quoted:
"...to die, to sleep no more; and by a sleep to say we end the heartache and the thousand natural shocks that flesh is heir to. 'Tis a consumation devoutly to be wish'd ..."
You're right. This has to be the place where the Materioptikon is hidden. We'd better find it, and trash it. We've only got 11 minutes.'' Pink Zeo frowned.
Like clockwork, however, gargoyles, demons, and ghouls began to attack the heroes. '"If anyone had any doubts about this, they just went right out the window.'' Green Zeo yelped.
Yellow Zeo leaped over to the Doctor. ''It's a good thing you had Nyssa, Tegan, and Adric stay behind in the Power Chamber. Are you staying with us, or looking for the Materioptikon?''
"One of the Supermen can handle that. We need to cover for him.''
"I've got a lot of ground to cover. I'd better go, then." Superman II yelled.
Gold Zeo bellowed "I'll go with you. We'll get twice as much done that way.
"Well, then, let's get to work!'' Purple Zeo shouted, swinging her sword at a monstrous demon.''
"Get going!'' was all Blue Zeo shouted. He and the other Zeo Rangers, along with the Doctor and one of the Supermen were busy fighting the creatures. Superman II and Gold Zeo charged the Castle, and found a large red ruby as soon as they entered. "The Materioptikon! We found it! Let's get in touch with the others!'' Superman II yelled, when a large gargoyle composed of a fi.ne green kryptonite mist, attacked the Man of Steel, knocking him out.
POWER CHAMBER: - ''ZORDON! We've only got 9 minutes left! If they don't find the Dream Machines, all is lost!'' Alpha 5 panicked.
As Zordon amd Adric tried to calm the android down, 2 TARDISes
materialized. One carried the 4th Doctor, Leela, Xena, and Gabrielle, having successfully found and destroyed the infamous Lin Kuei Crystal, and aiding the restoration on Gallifrey.
The other contained the 8th Doctor, Samantha Jones, and the VR Troopers, who captured the Queen of the Crown, Golobulus, and Grimlord, along with saving Crossworld City.
"Alpha, you'll fry your circuits if you don't calm down.'' the 4th Doctor told him.
''He is correct. We must have faith that they will find them.'' Zordon stated, although his voice was slightly tinged with worry.
11:51pm, PHILADELPHIA COURT HOUSE, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA:
"GOOD MORNING VIETNAM! What does it take to put these things down
anyway?" Zack yelled, using his Power Axe at the iron spikes coming at him. " I don't know, but I wish someone would tell me! My ring isn't doing any better!" Green Lantern shouted.
Kimberly took aim with her Power Bow, just as Wonder Woman began to twirl her lasso, when both of them hit upon the same idea. Tommy & Batman also got wind of this, and yelled "EVERYONE, STOP FIGHTING!'' Zack, Trini, and Hal all quickly followed suit, and the monstrous items quickly disappeared.
"Of course, they're illusions! We don't believe they exist, they simply fade away! Let's get to that machine!'' Trini yelled.
11:51:22pm, HOLLYWOOD SIGN, HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA;
"I just fulfilled one of my childhood fantasies: To pop Marcia Brady right in the puss! Still, we can't keep doing this!'' Kat yelled.
While Tanya & Jamie slammed the Brady monsters into each other, Troia knocked a Barney monster down the Hollywood Hills, while Nightwing, Kyle, Adam, and David confronted more Tv inspired monsters. Adam got a hurried transmission from Trini. "STOP FIGHTING!" he yelled.
Once the fighting stopped, the monsters quickly faded, and Rocky got to the machine.
"We'd better hurry!''
11:51:38 pm, WRIGHT CYCLE SHOP MUSEUM; DAYTON, OHIO:
"Winged Gargoyles! Time to ground these Goldar copies!" Billy yelled, firing a couple of ring blasts at the creatures.
Using her slings, Samantha fired off a couple of concussive blasts, Jason used his sword to play slice-and-dice with several of the monsters, and the Flash tried to bring them down to earth with a man-made twister.
Isis got a message from Wonder Woman, and yelled ''They' re not real! Everybody STOP!'' The monsters faded, and the Dream Machine was quickly located.
'Everyone exit the Hotel in an orderly fashion! '' Batman II said, getting the people out to safety, while the other heroes fought the monster mobsters.
Green Lantern II struck double paydirt, ''Team 1 says the monsters come from the machine, and I've found it, near the Blackjack tables and the Roulette wheel!'' Spider Ranger quickly joined him. ''Hurry, time is almost up!''
11:53:04 pm, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, BROADWAY, NEW YORK:
The message reached the Firebird, Griffin, and Pegasus Rangers as they zigzagged past the giant Rockettes, and Isis II kept them off balance.
As the monsters faded away, Wonder Woman II entered the Hall and reached the Dream Machine. ''Time to contact the others.''
11:53:18 pm, LINCOLN MEMORIAL, WASHINGTON, D.C.:
The Red Dragon and Green Lion Rangers didn't even lift a finger against the Klan monsters, who quickly dissipitated. Flash II and Unicorn Ranger shot up the stairs to the statue of Abraham Lincoln, and found the Dream Machine at the base.
11:54:29 pm, KRONBORG CASTLE, HELSINGOR, DENMARK:
"TIME FOR A GOLD RUSH! '' Gold Zeo shouted, finishing off the Kryptonite monster for Superman II to recover. The others raced in as soon as the monsters vanished
11:57:58 pm:
A1pha 5 was still losing it, when the various teams made contact, saying they found the devices, last one clocking in at 11:58:59 pm
"You're cutting it awfully close!'' Nyssa shouted.
11:59:22 pm:
Trini shouted into her comm unit ''Team 1, ready!''
11 :59: 29 pm:
Kyle spoke up ''Team 2, ready when you are!''
11:59: 34 pm:
Jason yelled ''Team 3, rarin to go!"
11:59:38 pm:
Green Lantern II shouted ''Team 4, waiting."
11:59:42 pm:
Wonder Woman II spoke ''Team 5 on target. over.''
Top of Form 11:59:46 pm:
Unicorn Ranger spoke up ''Team 6 reporting in. We're cutting it awfully close.'' 11:59:54 pm:
Purple Zeo shouted ''We've got it. Let's do it!''
11:59:59 pm, all seven locations: ''
"GO!"
As one, deadly blasts ripped from blade blasters, power rings, and Zeo pistols, destroying all 6 Dream Machines, along with the Materioptikon.
12;18 am, POWER CHAMBER:
Everyone gathered there found out that the Shadow Grid was restored with the restoration of Gallifrey, which itself is almost stabilized.
The 6 hero teams returned with the remnants of the Dream Machines
nd the Materioptikon, Leela, the 4th Doctor, Xena, and Gabrielle brought the remaining shards of the Lin Kuei Crystal, and the 8th Doctor, Samantha Jones, and the VR Troopers had Zitkor's Virtual Prism, taking away his abilities as Grimlord. Nyssa had good news: Masked Rider and the Beetleborgs were recovering nicely, a new team of Rangers in Turtle Cove kept that city safe during this, and all seemed to be quiet in Mariner Bay.
The 3rd and 7th Doctors, along with Jo, and Melanie, were able to assist behind the scenes, and the 1st and 2nd Doctors have recovered the Key to Time. Only the 6th Doctor hasn't been heard from. Tegan stated.
"Tomorrow, we destroy these remnants of evil. Then everyone must return to their own dimensions and places in the timestream, because the longer everyone stays here, the dimensions and timelines will converge, and alter.'' Zordon finished.
"Can we table this discussion until 5:30 am? I need some shut eye now. I say we all get some much needed rest.'' Hal Jordan spoke.
Everyone agreed, and went into various rooms and collapsed.
6:00 am:
Everyone was wide awake when Zordon spoke ''Doctor, I am receiving a message from Gallifrey, from President Flavia. She wishes to speak to you.
"Which one?'' Billy asked.
"I imagine the 5th Doctor, our Doctor.'' Nyssa told him.
Standing before the restored Viewing Globe, the 5th Doctor spoke ''Ah, Lady Flavia! I trust it that Gallifrey has now stabilized and restored?''
"Yes, Doctor, thanks to you, your companions, your incarnations, past and future, and your new Earthly allies. The Universe is once again in your debt. Zordon, I see the Morphin Masters of Eltare chose wisely & well when they chose you. Your Rangers here, and from another dimension, have been instrumental in ssisting the Doctor, and in Minion's downfall, as well as a few other heroes who have aided you.
"My thanks, Lady Flavia. I assume that the Key to Time, and other items have been restored to their proper places in the timestream?"
"Yes, all is in order, however, regrettably, the 6th Doctor is still trapped in the vortex. Do not worry, he will soon be freed." Flavia spoke.
"No rush.'' Wonder Woman spoke. Although she thought for the most part that the Doctor was an honorable man, and she really liked the 4th and 5th doctors, she and the 6th Doctor could not stand each other at all. And she liked his companion, Peri, even less. "At least the Master wasn't involved. What of the Dark One? He is still in the replica of Tanya." Nyssa asked.
"We have transported the replica here to Galifrey, and are currently dealing with the situation now as we speak, as well as Lord Helms. It seems that he has some explaining to do concerning certain events. The Castellan is investigating now, and will have a report soon.''
"I'm sure the old goat won't abide by that.'' The 4th Doctor said.
"As far as I'm concerned, it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy." Leela added.
Kimberly came in. ''We're ready to begin.
"Begin?'' Lady Flavia asked.
"A symbolic cleansing fire. We're destroying these devices that were used for evil deeds, or rather those remnants left of them. There is still the possibility if someone using that junk.'' Kimberly stated. "I see. Very reasonable and logical. Thank you once again, Doctor, Zordon, heroes of Earth, and Rangers of Earth. Flavia out.''
7:00 am, OUTSIDE OF THE POWER CHAMBER: The remnants of the 6 Dream Machines, the Materioptikon, the Sword of Darkness, the Lin Kuei Crystal, the Virtual Prism, the VR sword, and the armor of the Psycho Rangers were gathered into a pile. In a circle stood Zack Taylor, Batman, Kimberly Hart-Oliver, Wonder Woman, Tommy Oliver, Green Lantern Hal Jordan,
Trini Kwan, Isis, Jason Lee Scott, Flash, Samantha Dean, Superman, Billy Cranston, Nightwing, Kat Hilliard, Troia, Tanya Sloan, GL Kyle Rayner, Rocky DeSantos, the 4th Doctor, Adam Park, Leela, David Truehart, Xena, Jamie Zedden, Gabrielle, Trey, Batman II, Pegasus Ranger, Wonder Woman II, Firebird Ranger, Flash II,
Unicorn Ranger, Isis II, Griffin Ranger, Green Lantern II, White Tiger Ranger, Superman II, Spider Ranger, Adric, Green Lion Ranger, Pink Zeo, Nyssa, Yellow Zeo, Red Dragon Ranger, Blue Zeo, Tegan, Green Zeo, the 5th Doctor, Red Zeo, Alpha 5, Purple Zeo, Gold Zeo, and the 8th Doctor, with Samantha Jones.
All stood ready as Zordon began the ceremony.
Zordon then spoke ''We, the representatives of the light, disavow and eliminate these devices of the dark. These items will never be recreated for use by anyone. In the name of all that is just and good,and in the interest and preservation of all humanity, we now destroy these devices of evil, and may they nevermore be used in the name of the dark.''
With that, the 4 Green Lanterns aimed their rings at the pile,
and with everyone adding their willpower, set the pile ablaze.
While the fire was still blazing, everyone left.
10:15, Power Chamber, Zord Bay:
Amid the heroes, a discussion was being held ''As all of you know by now, I'm hardly what you would call a 'team player', but, I have to admit there was a lumbering sort of grace to what we achieved together. I wouldn't want to be caught up in it too often, but." Batman II started.
White Tiger Ranger spoke ''We really do work well together well. We complement each other's strengths, ideals, and personalities. And there will probably be those cases that we can't handle alone."
''Agreed. Whether they be reviled or worshipped, there will always be a need for true heroes.'' Isis II spoke.
''And a team of heroes. This proves that very point in spades." Green Lantern II frowned.
Pegasus Ranger ''I gotta admit, we do make one hell of a team." Pegasus Ranger grinned.
''Yeah, our counterparts have this on their world, we should have something like that here.'' Firebird Ranger stated.
Griffin Ranger then said ''There were times that I felt that if we stayed together, we can accomplish just about anything.
Flash II added ''People will learn to trust all of us. Think of all the good we could do!''
Green Lion Ranger frowned '''The good we could do'? You've read a lot of comic books in the past, haven't you?''
''He does make a good point. We really should stick together.
Spider Ranger smiled.
"I'm in.'' Red Dragon Ranger said plainly.
''Count me in. Definitely. '' Unicorn Ranger said with pride.
''There was a spark to our teamwork. As the White Tiger Ranger said, we played to one another's strengths almost instinctively, and, as a warrior, I can tell you that there's a certain ... chemistry to that. And we really could learn a lot from each
other.'' Wonder Woman II declared.
''Our other dimensional counterparts may have provided the spark, but our world proves we're needed together, taking on menaces too great for any one of us to beat alone. Divided, we may fall, but united, we can stand, now and forever, as the Justice League of America.'' Superman II finished.
9:00 am:
"Well, Time for everyone to go home. Leela, are you ready?" the 4th Doctor asked.
"Actually, I'd rather stay with you a while longer. I know I have to go back to Gallifrey, but..I miss the adventure."
"Take care, then. So long Zordon, Rangers." The 4th Doctor took a look at his successor and stated "Nice to know my looks improve. Not much, but they do improve. Nice to finally meet you face to face. Goodbye, and watch out for stray Daleks." He said before he and Leela entered their TARDIS, which faded from view.
"Well, it looks like we'd better go home too. Looks like a Justice League will be forming here too. Goodbye, Zordon. Rangers, keep an eye out for each other, and take care of this planet, and yourselves." Isis said to everyone.
After all the heroes and their counterparts bade each other goodbye, Rocky shouted "Can we go now? 2 interdimensional adventures takes a lot out of me, and I wanna crash!"
After a round of laughter, and another round of goodbyes, the TARDIS doors closed, and faded from the Power Chamber.
.to the Watchtower. "Home. Finally! Now, I'm gonna go to bed, and I'm leaving a wake up call for after Christmas! Later!" Zack grinned.
All the other Justice Leaguers and Titans did the same thing, soon leaving only Jason & Superman. Both were staring out of the observation window, deep in thought.
"Boy, I'm glad that's over. But it worries me. What if it happens here?"
Superman looked at his fellow Leaguer and said "We'll take on the challenge and triumph. We're the Justice League. The impossible is our speciality."
"Still, what if we finally do lose?"
"I try not to think about things like that. Those types of thoughts tend to depress me." Both returned to the view of the Earth.
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THE FINE ART OF DREAMING
by C.A. TURNER
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA:
''The clue was the 'Birthplace of the American Dream.' This has to be it! The original Philadelphia Court House!'' Trini Kwan stated.
"Of course! Where the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th 1776! It all makes sense now! Let's find that Dream Machine, and trash it!'' Tommy Oliver told everyone.
''Hal, scan the grounds, even the Paul Revere statue. Let's make sure we don't get any unwanted suprises." Batman cautioned
"You got it. Scanning now. So far, scan says all clear.'' Hal Jordan told everyone.
"So there's nothing to stop us from finding this thing, and getting in touch with the other teams?'' Zack Taylor asked.
"I still have this feeling we'd better keep our guard up. Minion struck me as the type who didn't leave anything to chance, and since he stole these items from Dr. Destiny for his own use ... Wonder Woman started.
In other words, stay alert, and ... '' Kimberly Hart-Oliver started, when a pair of iron hands, and a series of razor-sharp spikes came flying out at them. She then said "I think the other shoe just dropped.''
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA:
The items in question that Minion had stolen from the dream master of evil, Dr. Destiny, were six Dream Machines, and a special jewel that could manipulate dreams, the Materioptikon, all of which Minion was going to use to destroy the Earth, after he destroyed Zordon and the Rangers.
After causing Minion's death, and rescuing this realm's team of Zeo Rangers, the heroes had split into seven smaller teams to retrieve, then trash the machines. In Hollywood, the Zeo Rangers and the Titans Nightwing, Troia, and GL Kyle Rayner, were scouring the film capital.
"Man, I don't believe this, We've been to every TV and Movie studio, theatre, arena, and even Planet Hollywood. Nothing!'' a frustrated Adam Park grumbled.
"Minion really covered his tracks here. If anyone had found it, they'd think it was some kind of special effects device, or some other kind of prop. David Truehart added.
"SOME PROP! Can you imagine an entire city unable to dream? In a place that is supposed to depend on dreams, that would be a disaster waiting to happen. We need to find that thing now!" Troia said.
Kyle shouted ''Ring just picked it up. And we thought it would have been too obvious! Hollywood Hills, people!''
Soon, in the hills, they were in front of the most famous sight in Hollywood-the HOLLYWOOD sign. "Subtle, this Minion wasn't. There it is, right at the base of the Y.'' Tanya Sloan revealed.
"And guess what's waiting for us! There are some monstrous guards, in the worst of Hollywood's 102 year history." Kat Hilliard added.
The heroes were facing large fiendish versions of ...King Kong, the mummy, Barney, Chucky, Roseanne, Jerry Springer, Seinfeld, and the Brady Bunch. ''With this town, it
would figure that we get attacked with crap TV'' Nightwing snarled.
Rocky DeSantos grumbled ''Yeah. All we need is for Freddy Kruger to make an appearance to add to this mess."
As if on cue, another monster appeared-as Freddy. Glaring at Rocky, Jamie Zedden snarled ''You just had to say that, didn't you, you turkey?"
DAYTON, OHIO:
Wright Cycle Co.. Orville and Wilbur's original occupation, and where they began to work out the basics of modern aviation! Billy Cranston stated.
"Of course! 'The Birthplace of Modern Flight!'' Samantha Dean shouted. This city was the Birthplace of the Wright Brothers, so in a sense, the idea of modern man-made flight was born here! Now, let's start looking for that machine.
However, the minute they touched down in front of the museum, they were soon attacked ... from above. ''Winged Monkeys. Lovely. As if one Goldar wasn't bad enough!'' Jason Lee Scott frowned.
"Nice. Flash, have you found that Dream Machine yet? Isis asked.
"Got it, but I've got a few of those lovely monkeys giving me grief. Time to punch the clock.'' Flash finished.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA:
"Lovely. Minion certainly picked a good place to hide this thing. I mean, amid all this tacky neon & glitter, and all the new, family friendly tacky neon glitter, who'd notice?'' Green Lantern II Griped.
"I guess he wanted to nail as many visitors to 'Sin City' as he could, using their dreams to do just that ... what a weirdo. But, making such a thing ... this 'Dr. Destiny must be even sicker than Minion was.'' Spider Ranger said rather plainly
White Tiger Ranger bellowed ''Saba's got a lock on the Dream Machine! It's at the MGM/ Grand Hotel & Casino!" Green Lantern II quickly confirmed that fact.
The team arrived in time to see patrons fleeing in terror from monsters in the image of '20's & 30's gangsters, hoods, and mobsters.
Brief, and to the point, Batman II shouted ''The mobsters come from the machine, feeding on the customers' fears. Fan out, and find that machine!''
''It's close. Now, all we have to do is get past them." Spider Ranger snapped. The Mobsters had grown to Skyscraper size, and were now equipped with machine guns.
''I need a new day job. '' White Tiger Ranger grumbled.
BROADWAY, NEW YORK:
''They say the neon lights are fine on Broadway ..." Isis II sang out loud.
Griffin Ranger groaned ''Don't give up your day job. You wouldn't make Karaoke night! I never realized just how big the Great White Way is. Lord Zedd could hide Serpenterra here, and no one could find it for days."
Firebird Ranger focused everyone back onto the task at hand by asking ''Am I going mad, people, or are there 60 ft. Rockettes standing guard over at Radio City Music Hall?''
"Well, ask, and ye shall find. But, just what can a group of oversized dancing girls do to us?'' Pegasus Ranger frowned.
"Oh, squash us like bugs, for example.'' Griffin Ranger stated.
Look in the lobby, next to the ticket area ... you see what I see?'' Wonder Woman II spoke. Right there was the 5th Dream Machine.
"We still have to get past them. We've only got 15 minutes. and it's flying by fast!'' Firebird Ranger yelled.
WASHINGTON, D.C. :
"It is a lot to go on. Are you sure this is the right place?'' Green Lion Ranger spoke.
"Think about it, David. The clue was 'I Have A Dream. ' The reference to Dr. Martin Luther King's legendary sermon right here on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. This has to be the place." Unicorn Ranger told him.
Red Dragon Ranger asked Doesn't sound like something that Minion would have come up with on his own, anyway. Why use dreams ... or nightmares ... as a weapon?''
"Minion struck me as the type who really didn't care about the how, just so long as the results were in his favor. As for the why, a nightmare to racial harmony would be it's destruction. So, what better place than here?'' Flash II spoke up.
In front of the memorial, near the reflecting pool, Monsters resembling the KKK, stood guard over the machine. ''Figures.'' Unicorn Ranger grumbled. ''10 minutes left, guys, let's get to work!" Flash II shouted.
KRONBORG CASTLE; HELSINGOR, DENMARK:
The TARDIS materialized on the grounds of the Castle. Superman looked over at the Doctor and asked ''Literature an interest of yours, too?''
"Yes, along with Terran history. Kronborg Castle was , of course, the basis for Castle Elsinor, from Hamlet.
Red Zeo added ''It was here, acording to Shakespeare, Hamlet, the debating prince, considered 'the long sleep'." He then quoted:
"...to die, to sleep no more; and by a sleep to say we end the heartache and the thousand natural shocks that flesh is heir to. 'Tis a consumation devoutly to be wish'd ..."
You're right. This has to be the place where the Materioptikon is hidden. We'd better find it, and trash it. We've only got 11 minutes.'' Pink Zeo frowned.
Like clockwork, however, gargoyles, demons, and ghouls began to attack the heroes. '"If anyone had any doubts about this, they just went right out the window.'' Green Zeo yelped.
Yellow Zeo leaped over to the Doctor. ''It's a good thing you had Nyssa, Tegan, and Adric stay behind in the Power Chamber. Are you staying with us, or looking for the Materioptikon?''
"One of the Supermen can handle that. We need to cover for him.''
"I've got a lot of ground to cover. I'd better go, then." Superman II yelled.
Gold Zeo bellowed "I'll go with you. We'll get twice as much done that way.
"Well, then, let's get to work!'' Purple Zeo shouted, swinging her sword at a monstrous demon.''
"Get going!'' was all Blue Zeo shouted. He and the other Zeo Rangers, along with the Doctor and one of the Supermen were busy fighting the creatures. Superman II and Gold Zeo charged the Castle, and found a large red ruby as soon as they entered. "The Materioptikon! We found it! Let's get in touch with the others!'' Superman II yelled, when a large gargoyle composed of a fi.ne green kryptonite mist, attacked the Man of Steel, knocking him out.
POWER CHAMBER: - ''ZORDON! We've only got 9 minutes left! If they don't find the Dream Machines, all is lost!'' Alpha 5 panicked.
As Zordon amd Adric tried to calm the android down, 2 TARDISes
materialized. One carried the 4th Doctor, Leela, Xena, and Gabrielle, having successfully found and destroyed the infamous Lin Kuei Crystal, and aiding the restoration on Gallifrey.
The other contained the 8th Doctor, Samantha Jones, and the VR Troopers, who captured the Queen of the Crown, Golobulus, and Grimlord, along with saving Crossworld City.
"Alpha, you'll fry your circuits if you don't calm down.'' the 4th Doctor told him.
''He is correct. We must have faith that they will find them.'' Zordon stated, although his voice was slightly tinged with worry.
11:51pm, PHILADELPHIA COURT HOUSE, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA:
"GOOD MORNING VIETNAM! What does it take to put these things down
anyway?" Zack yelled, using his Power Axe at the iron spikes coming at him. " I don't know, but I wish someone would tell me! My ring isn't doing any better!" Green Lantern shouted.
Kimberly took aim with her Power Bow, just as Wonder Woman began to twirl her lasso, when both of them hit upon the same idea. Tommy & Batman also got wind of this, and yelled "EVERYONE, STOP FIGHTING!'' Zack, Trini, and Hal all quickly followed suit, and the monstrous items quickly disappeared.
"Of course, they're illusions! We don't believe they exist, they simply fade away! Let's get to that machine!'' Trini yelled.
11:51:22pm, HOLLYWOOD SIGN, HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA;
"I just fulfilled one of my childhood fantasies: To pop Marcia Brady right in the puss! Still, we can't keep doing this!'' Kat yelled.
While Tanya & Jamie slammed the Brady monsters into each other, Troia knocked a Barney monster down the Hollywood Hills, while Nightwing, Kyle, Adam, and David confronted more Tv inspired monsters. Adam got a hurried transmission from Trini. "STOP FIGHTING!" he yelled.
Once the fighting stopped, the monsters quickly faded, and Rocky got to the machine.
"We'd better hurry!''
11:51:38 pm, WRIGHT CYCLE SHOP MUSEUM; DAYTON, OHIO:
"Winged Gargoyles! Time to ground these Goldar copies!" Billy yelled, firing a couple of ring blasts at the creatures.
Using her slings, Samantha fired off a couple of concussive blasts, Jason used his sword to play slice-and-dice with several of the monsters, and the Flash tried to bring them down to earth with a man-made twister.
Isis got a message from Wonder Woman, and yelled ''They' re not real! Everybody STOP!'' The monsters faded, and the Dream Machine was quickly located.
'Everyone exit the Hotel in an orderly fashion! '' Batman II said, getting the people out to safety, while the other heroes fought the monster mobsters.
Green Lantern II struck double paydirt, ''Team 1 says the monsters come from the machine, and I've found it, near the Blackjack tables and the Roulette wheel!'' Spider Ranger quickly joined him. ''Hurry, time is almost up!''
11:53:04 pm, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, BROADWAY, NEW YORK:
The message reached the Firebird, Griffin, and Pegasus Rangers as they zigzagged past the giant Rockettes, and Isis II kept them off balance.
As the monsters faded away, Wonder Woman II entered the Hall and reached the Dream Machine. ''Time to contact the others.''
11:53:18 pm, LINCOLN MEMORIAL, WASHINGTON, D.C.:
The Red Dragon and Green Lion Rangers didn't even lift a finger against the Klan monsters, who quickly dissipitated. Flash II and Unicorn Ranger shot up the stairs to the statue of Abraham Lincoln, and found the Dream Machine at the base.
11:54:29 pm, KRONBORG CASTLE, HELSINGOR, DENMARK:
"TIME FOR A GOLD RUSH! '' Gold Zeo shouted, finishing off the Kryptonite monster for Superman II to recover. The others raced in as soon as the monsters vanished
11:57:58 pm:
A1pha 5 was still losing it, when the various teams made contact, saying they found the devices, last one clocking in at 11:58:59 pm
"You're cutting it awfully close!'' Nyssa shouted.
11:59:22 pm:
Trini shouted into her comm unit ''Team 1, ready!''
11 :59: 29 pm:
Kyle spoke up ''Team 2, ready when you are!''
11:59: 34 pm:
Jason yelled ''Team 3, rarin to go!"
11:59:38 pm:
Green Lantern II shouted ''Team 4, waiting."
11:59:42 pm:
Wonder Woman II spoke ''Team 5 on target. over.''
Top of Form 11:59:46 pm:
Unicorn Ranger spoke up ''Team 6 reporting in. We're cutting it awfully close.'' 11:59:54 pm:
Purple Zeo shouted ''We've got it. Let's do it!''
11:59:59 pm, all seven locations: ''
"GO!"
As one, deadly blasts ripped from blade blasters, power rings, and Zeo pistols, destroying all 6 Dream Machines, along with the Materioptikon.
12;18 am, POWER CHAMBER:
Everyone gathered there found out that the Shadow Grid was restored with the restoration of Gallifrey, which itself is almost stabilized.
The 6 hero teams returned with the remnants of the Dream Machines
nd the Materioptikon, Leela, the 4th Doctor, Xena, and Gabrielle brought the remaining shards of the Lin Kuei Crystal, and the 8th Doctor, Samantha Jones, and the VR Troopers had Zitkor's Virtual Prism, taking away his abilities as Grimlord. Nyssa had good news: Masked Rider and the Beetleborgs were recovering nicely, a new team of Rangers in Turtle Cove kept that city safe during this, and all seemed to be quiet in Mariner Bay.
The 3rd and 7th Doctors, along with Jo, and Melanie, were able to assist behind the scenes, and the 1st and 2nd Doctors have recovered the Key to Time. Only the 6th Doctor hasn't been heard from. Tegan stated.
"Tomorrow, we destroy these remnants of evil. Then everyone must return to their own dimensions and places in the timestream, because the longer everyone stays here, the dimensions and timelines will converge, and alter.'' Zordon finished.
"Can we table this discussion until 5:30 am? I need some shut eye now. I say we all get some much needed rest.'' Hal Jordan spoke.
Everyone agreed, and went into various rooms and collapsed.
6:00 am:
Everyone was wide awake when Zordon spoke ''Doctor, I am receiving a message from Gallifrey, from President Flavia. She wishes to speak to you.
"Which one?'' Billy asked.
"I imagine the 5th Doctor, our Doctor.'' Nyssa told him.
Standing before the restored Viewing Globe, the 5th Doctor spoke ''Ah, Lady Flavia! I trust it that Gallifrey has now stabilized and restored?''
"Yes, Doctor, thanks to you, your companions, your incarnations, past and future, and your new Earthly allies. The Universe is once again in your debt. Zordon, I see the Morphin Masters of Eltare chose wisely & well when they chose you. Your Rangers here, and from another dimension, have been instrumental in ssisting the Doctor, and in Minion's downfall, as well as a few other heroes who have aided you.
"My thanks, Lady Flavia. I assume that the Key to Time, and other items have been restored to their proper places in the timestream?"
"Yes, all is in order, however, regrettably, the 6th Doctor is still trapped in the vortex. Do not worry, he will soon be freed." Flavia spoke.
"No rush.'' Wonder Woman spoke. Although she thought for the most part that the Doctor was an honorable man, and she really liked the 4th and 5th doctors, she and the 6th Doctor could not stand each other at all. And she liked his companion, Peri, even less. "At least the Master wasn't involved. What of the Dark One? He is still in the replica of Tanya." Nyssa asked.
"We have transported the replica here to Galifrey, and are currently dealing with the situation now as we speak, as well as Lord Helms. It seems that he has some explaining to do concerning certain events. The Castellan is investigating now, and will have a report soon.''
"I'm sure the old goat won't abide by that.'' The 4th Doctor said.
"As far as I'm concerned, it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy." Leela added.
Kimberly came in. ''We're ready to begin.
"Begin?'' Lady Flavia asked.
"A symbolic cleansing fire. We're destroying these devices that were used for evil deeds, or rather those remnants left of them. There is still the possibility if someone using that junk.'' Kimberly stated. "I see. Very reasonable and logical. Thank you once again, Doctor, Zordon, heroes of Earth, and Rangers of Earth. Flavia out.''
7:00 am, OUTSIDE OF THE POWER CHAMBER: The remnants of the 6 Dream Machines, the Materioptikon, the Sword of Darkness, the Lin Kuei Crystal, the Virtual Prism, the VR sword, and the armor of the Psycho Rangers were gathered into a pile. In a circle stood Zack Taylor, Batman, Kimberly Hart-Oliver, Wonder Woman, Tommy Oliver, Green Lantern Hal Jordan,
Trini Kwan, Isis, Jason Lee Scott, Flash, Samantha Dean, Superman, Billy Cranston, Nightwing, Kat Hilliard, Troia, Tanya Sloan, GL Kyle Rayner, Rocky DeSantos, the 4th Doctor, Adam Park, Leela, David Truehart, Xena, Jamie Zedden, Gabrielle, Trey, Batman II, Pegasus Ranger, Wonder Woman II, Firebird Ranger, Flash II,
Unicorn Ranger, Isis II, Griffin Ranger, Green Lantern II, White Tiger Ranger, Superman II, Spider Ranger, Adric, Green Lion Ranger, Pink Zeo, Nyssa, Yellow Zeo, Red Dragon Ranger, Blue Zeo, Tegan, Green Zeo, the 5th Doctor, Red Zeo, Alpha 5, Purple Zeo, Gold Zeo, and the 8th Doctor, with Samantha Jones.
All stood ready as Zordon began the ceremony.
Zordon then spoke ''We, the representatives of the light, disavow and eliminate these devices of the dark. These items will never be recreated for use by anyone. In the name of all that is just and good,and in the interest and preservation of all humanity, we now destroy these devices of evil, and may they nevermore be used in the name of the dark.''
With that, the 4 Green Lanterns aimed their rings at the pile,
and with everyone adding their willpower, set the pile ablaze.
While the fire was still blazing, everyone left.
10:15, Power Chamber, Zord Bay:
Amid the heroes, a discussion was being held ''As all of you know by now, I'm hardly what you would call a 'team player', but, I have to admit there was a lumbering sort of grace to what we achieved together. I wouldn't want to be caught up in it too often, but." Batman II started.
White Tiger Ranger spoke ''We really do work well together well. We complement each other's strengths, ideals, and personalities. And there will probably be those cases that we can't handle alone."
''Agreed. Whether they be reviled or worshipped, there will always be a need for true heroes.'' Isis II spoke.
''And a team of heroes. This proves that very point in spades." Green Lantern II frowned.
Pegasus Ranger ''I gotta admit, we do make one hell of a team." Pegasus Ranger grinned.
''Yeah, our counterparts have this on their world, we should have something like that here.'' Firebird Ranger stated.
Griffin Ranger then said ''There were times that I felt that if we stayed together, we can accomplish just about anything.
Flash II added ''People will learn to trust all of us. Think of all the good we could do!''
Green Lion Ranger frowned '''The good we could do'? You've read a lot of comic books in the past, haven't you?''
''He does make a good point. We really should stick together.
Spider Ranger smiled.
"I'm in.'' Red Dragon Ranger said plainly.
''Count me in. Definitely. '' Unicorn Ranger said with pride.
''There was a spark to our teamwork. As the White Tiger Ranger said, we played to one another's strengths almost instinctively, and, as a warrior, I can tell you that there's a certain ... chemistry to that. And we really could learn a lot from each
other.'' Wonder Woman II declared.
''Our other dimensional counterparts may have provided the spark, but our world proves we're needed together, taking on menaces too great for any one of us to beat alone. Divided, we may fall, but united, we can stand, now and forever, as the Justice League of America.'' Superman II finished.
9:00 am:
"Well, Time for everyone to go home. Leela, are you ready?" the 4th Doctor asked.
"Actually, I'd rather stay with you a while longer. I know I have to go back to Gallifrey, but..I miss the adventure."
"Take care, then. So long Zordon, Rangers." The 4th Doctor took a look at his successor and stated "Nice to know my looks improve. Not much, but they do improve. Nice to finally meet you face to face. Goodbye, and watch out for stray Daleks." He said before he and Leela entered their TARDIS, which faded from view.
"Well, it looks like we'd better go home too. Looks like a Justice League will be forming here too. Goodbye, Zordon. Rangers, keep an eye out for each other, and take care of this planet, and yourselves." Isis said to everyone.
After all the heroes and their counterparts bade each other goodbye, Rocky shouted "Can we go now? 2 interdimensional adventures takes a lot out of me, and I wanna crash!"
After a round of laughter, and another round of goodbyes, the TARDIS doors closed, and faded from the Power Chamber.
.to the Watchtower. "Home. Finally! Now, I'm gonna go to bed, and I'm leaving a wake up call for after Christmas! Later!" Zack grinned.
All the other Justice Leaguers and Titans did the same thing, soon leaving only Jason & Superman. Both were staring out of the observation window, deep in thought.
"Boy, I'm glad that's over. But it worries me. What if it happens here?"
Superman looked at his fellow Leaguer and said "We'll take on the challenge and triumph. We're the Justice League. The impossible is our speciality."
"Still, what if we finally do lose?"
"I try not to think about things like that. Those types of thoughts tend to depress me." Both returned to the view of the Earth.
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