AN: I'm sorry that it has taken me so long to update. A lot of problems and not enough solutions. I wasn't connected to the Internet for awhile, and I had a slight case of writer's block. Besides the recent snow storm wouldn't let me on the Internet. I'm back now.
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters. Be happy and don't sue.
CHAPTER 3
The Prophecy
Jason, Max, and Dylan walked in to see Kim sitting up in bed. Trance was checking her over one last time. They were talking to Liz and Billy. Kim was laughing at the way Liz, Billy, and Trance were getting along. Even Jason, Max, and Dylan had to laugh. Those three were acting like they all shared one mind. They were finishing each others sentences and handing each other the equipment that they needed. Kim sat there shaking her head when Jason went over to give her a hug. Jason quickly introduced Max and Dylan to her and then helped her out of bed. That seemed to get the other three's attention.
"Hey Jase. When did you guys get here?"
"About five minutes ago Billy. You three were a little busy to notice. In case you haven't noticed Kim is perfectly fine, so we're going to discuss this prophecy before Michael and Tommy go for each others throats again. Are you three going to joining us?"
Trance, Liz, and Billy all looked at each other and nodded. They followed Jason, Max, Dylan, and Kim out of medical. They walked to the conference room. Dylan and Max were leading the group. Jason and Kim were whispering to each other as they followed Dylan and Max. Trance, Billy, and Liz brought up the rear. They entered the conference room to find Tommy being restrained by Kat and Tyr. Becca and Harper with Tyr on one side of them and Romi on the other. Michael was in between Romi and Isabel. Maria sat next to Isabel. There were seven empty seats all around the table. Trance headed toward the vacant seat between Becca and Tyr. Liz and Max went for the two seat directly to the left of Maria. Billy sat with Kat on the left side and Kim on his right. Jason sat next to Kim, and Dylan took the seat at the head of the table between Max and Jason.
"If you all want to hear this, I suggest you all stop glaring at each other and listen to what I have to say." Kim had gotten everyone's attention. They all stared at her. Jason leaned over to Kim and whispered in her ear. Kim nodded.
"As you all know, we're here because of a prophecy," Jason began. "Only two people in this room know about this prophecy. Kim and myself. Our mentor told us right after we had been injured in a battle with our enemy at the time. We were told to keep the prophecy a secret until the time came for us to explain it. That time has finally come after all these years."
"How long have the two of you known about this prophecy?" Dylan seemed the most interested at the moment.
"Ever since we were fourteen years old. So we've known about it for about eleven years," Kim said.
"Eleven years! Why didn't the two of you say anything to us?"
"Sit down Tommy, and we'll explain." Tommy sat down and stared at Jason and Kim.
"Kim and I didn't say anything, because we didn't know which of you guys were going to be with us when the time came. For all we knew, it could have been any of our friends, and there were several to choose from. Think about it Tommy. We have 41 friends who have the abilities that are needed, and only three were needed. Zordon never told us who would be chosen to come with us, and we never asked."
"Do you want to explain how 41 people could have helped you?" Michael sounded skeptical over what Jason had just said. Jason laughed at the confused looks he was getting from everyone around the table except Kim, Billy, Tommy, and Kat. Kim slapped Jason on the arm and looked at Michael. Kim decided to explain Jason's comment first.
"I take it none of you have heard of The Power Rangers." Kim nodded at everyone's nod. "The Power Rangers have been fighting to protect the universe from evil for over ten thousand years. You have to understand that was from our point in time. Jason, Billy, and I were three of the first ones to be chosen to become Power Rangers. Jason held the red power. He was our leader. Billy held the blue power. He was our knowledge. I held the pink power. I was the heart of the team. Everyone thought that it was Jason's leadership and Billy's intelligence that held the team together, but it was actually me."
"Why you?" Kim shook her head at Michael's question, that's where Jason picked up the explanation.
"Because she was the heart of the team. Leadership and wisdom are nothing without heart. You can have wisdom and you can lead, but without the heart, you can become as cold as an ice cube. Kim kept us from becoming what we were fighting against. Tommy and Kat were both brought back from evil spells because of Kim. I may have broken the spell on Tommy and Tommy may have broken the spell on Kat, but it was Kim's ability to look past everything that they had been made to do that actually brought them on to the team. That's the reason they were brought with us now. Kim's ability to trust them that proved that they were trust worthy enough to come with us."
"So why are we here guys? You two seem to be the only two who know," Kat asked.
"You still haven't told us why 41 people could have been chosen," Michael was getting impatient.
"We were getting to that. Over the years others joined the ranks of the Power Rangers. As I said before Jason, Billy, and I were among the first set. Two others were with us. Our friends Trini and Zack. Tommy joined the team about six months later. When his first set of powers were stolen from him, he was given a new set. He has held the powers of green, white, and red. While he wore the green, he followed Jason, but when he switched to white and red, he became the leader. Now when Jason, Trini, and Zack left to join a peace conference in Geneva, Switzerland, Rocky, Aisha, and Adam took their places. I was the next to leave. That was when Kat acquired the power. Aisha left shortly after I did. She gave her powers to Tanya. Rocky was injured not long after that. Justin took his place. Tommy, Kat, Adam, and Tanya then turned their powers over to T.J., Cassie, Carlos, and Ashley. They left earth after losing their powers. That's when the met Andros and Zhane. Andros gave them the powers of blue, pink, black, and yellow. Andros carried the red and Zhane carried the silver.
"After they all brought us peace for a short time, came Leo, Kendrix, Kai, Maya, Damon, and Mike. They wore red, pink, blue, yellow, green, and Mike was the Magna Defender. Kendrix was forced to give up the powers of pink to Karone, Andros' sister for a short time. After them came Carter, Dana, Chad, Kelsey, Joel, and Ryan. They were red, pink, blue, yellow, green, and titanium. Then their was Wes-red, Jen-pink, Lucas-blue, Katie-yellow, Trip-green, and Eric-quantum. Finally there were Cole-red, Alyssa-white/pink, Danny-black, Taylor-yellow, Max-blue, and Merrick-who was known as the howling wolf. He wore blue, white, and gold. And that's how there was a choice among 41 people. All 41 of them held the power at one time or another but only 7 of us held the power of the ninjetti as well. Myself, Billy, Tommy, Kat, Aisha, Rocky, and Adam. I had a feeling that it would be three of those six, because their the only ones who can call upon their animal guides when needed."
"And this is helpful because," this time it was Tyr who spoke up.
"Because the powers that we carry are one of the keys to the prophecy." Jason told them.
"The prophecy speaks of three families coming together as one to save the universe. The first family consists of Jason, Billy, Tommy, Kat, and myself. The second family consists of the captain and his crew. The third family consists of Max and the rest of you. In order to survive we must combine forces. That means no secrets and no fighting."
"And who are you to tell us what to do?" Kim looked over at Michael and Tyr.
"She's your only hope of survival. Without Kim none of us will survive the next year," Jason told everyone.
"You all know about Kim's DNA changing." At their nods Billy continued, "it's a lot more than just that. Kim's DNA has changed so drastically that she seems to be stronger, faster, and her ability to heal is astronomical. In all instances, Kim has become the perfect human being."
"And according to the prophecy, only one person can even match me. My soul mate is the only one who can keep up and beat me in a fair fight."
"Do you know who that is," Dylan asked.
"No. If I knew than it would be easier, but since his changes will take a little longer than mine, I won't know for awhile. If I could tell you more, than I would. The only thing I know is that it's not Jason, Billy, or Tommy. Other than that, I don't know who it is."
"So it's either Michael or myself, Dylan, Tyr, or Harper." Kim nodded at what Max said.
"That only leaves five people who it could be. Well at least that narrows it down a little," Becca said.
"That should be easy enough to figure out," Romi said.
"Don't bet on it." Everyone looked at Jason. "Even though there are only five people who it could be, the prophecy says that there is only one way to find out, and that's for Kim to fight the five people in one year. By that time, Kim should have found the one on her own. The fight is only to prove it to everyone else. The prophecy says that Kim will marry the one who beats her in the fight the day after. That gives one year to plan the wedding. So the five of you have one year to get to know Kim, as well as improving your fighting skill. I'll warn you of one thing though, if anyone cheats to win, you'll be fighting me, and you won't win."
"You haven't fought a Nichien before," Tyr said.
"I don't need to. When Kim's DNA changed, so did mine."
"What are you talking about Jason?" This time it was Kat who asked the question.
"I was destined to be Kim's protector. When her DNA changed, mine changed to be able to protect her from anyone who wasn't destined to be with her. I will take it personally if anyone tries to win what they aren't suppose to." Jason and Kim stood up and left. They left a lot of confused people in the room. Billy, Tommy, and Kat were the next ones to leave. Dylan dismissed the rest of them and headed to the bridge. They only knew part of the prophecy, but it was more than any of them knew before.
