Disclaimer: Amy, Amber, Cora and the Wizard are mine. Alexis Darling is Rachael's and used with her permission. The rest of the Power Rangers do not belong to me, nor anything affiliated from the Power Ranger's shows made by Saban.

"The way I see it," Andros said as he looked around those assembled on the bridge of the Megaship. "Is that Darkconda will come after you guys once he hears about your battle with the Dark Dragon." Tommy and Jason each nodded in agreement, having been leaders of a group of Rangers at one time or another. "Once they do, we need to figure out a way to extract the astral powers from him before we destroy him." Zack said. "How do we do that?" Kimberly asked Alpha. "I'm not really sure." Alpha admitted as he turned from a console to look at the Space and Essence Rangers. "I'm not even sure how he absorbed them in the first place." TJ leaned back in his chair, giving this question some thought. "Maybe we can create a device which will absorb the powers back, after we defeat Darkconda." Amber nodded. "Sure, that makes sense. But what do we make?" "We astral rangers can't be down there, or else we could get hurt. Seeing as how we don't have powers." She said. "What about putting some sort of small device on the end of my baton?" Cora suggested. "I have to be down there with the rest of the Essence Rangers, and it's my natural weapon. No one will ever suspect that is also holds the key to taking back your powers." Carlos smiled. "Yeah, that might work." He agreed. "As long as you can hold onto the baton." "How long would creating a device take? And how would it work?" Kat asked. Alpha answered now. "About thirty minutes. We can use the Megaship's sensors to find the power's bandwidth and implant those into the device we attach to Cora's baton." "Like a magnet." Rocky supplemented. "Right." Alpha confirmed. "Let's get to work then." Andros said. "We have no idea when Darkconda will strike and we can't give him too much leeway."

Although Darkconda did not directly listen to the Wizard, he had made sure that the evil creature had enough senses implanted in him to do as the Wizard wished him to do. He had given him the impression that there was a new group of Rangers out there, and knew Darkconda would take the initiative from there. But he also had his doubt that he would succeed. When he resurrected Darkconda he had no idea about how powerful the magical impact would be. Which could admittedly mean he could turn on the Wizard, or even decide to leave Earth and he couldn't do a thing about it. Which is why he needed to plan the next step. He had summoned the aid of the Teller, an empathic chameleon like creature that would be able to read any fears within the Power Rangers so the Wizard could later exploit them. When Darkconda battled the Essence Rangers, the Teller would be there to watch the fight and read their minds, hopefully giving him something to use against them should the Darkconda fail to destroy the Power Rangers.

Amy was impressed how easily Cora had thought of that idea, or how easily she had brought it up, given her lack of experience in being a Ranger. Amy remembered how hard it had been for her to do such a thing at the beginning of her Ranger career. Through most of her Ranger career, in fact. She also remembered Amber telling her they that she didn't need to be so shy, especially around the other Rangers. It was a habit she had not been able to entirely break. The irony of being the White Ranger didn't escape her either. Since Zordon had created the White Ranger, Tommy had been the only holder of the powers, and the leader of the group. Prior to it had been Jason who had lead the Rangers. Now leadership had not been discussed among them, as she had assumed Jason and Tommy would discuss it among themselves. It never occurred to her that being the White Ranger meant she might be leading this new group. Further more, she wasn't sure she would be up to the task. But she kept these thoughts to herself as the Rangers did what they could to perfect the small microchip they would attach to the end of Cora's baton. Tommy and Jason also worked with Amber and Andros to plan a strategy against Darkconda. The alarms sounded, and DECA said, "Darkconda is now in Angel Grove and has begun his attack." "We still need more time." Carlos told Andros as he turned away from assisting Alpha with the microchip. Cora also sat by Alpha, holding her baton steady while the robot took some reading to help in his construction. When Andros looked at the two guys Tommy said, "We can go down, minus Cora, and keep Darkconda busy while you finish your modifications." "But if he absorbs all of your powers, then that's more we have to take back from him." TJ reminded them. He had also been the leader of the rangers until they lost the Turbo powers. "What about if you and the original rangers go down, while Amy and I stay here with Cora until Alpha completes the enhancement on her baton." Alexis suggested. "Sounds good." Jason and Andros said in unison. Tommy, Zack, Kat, Rocky, Kimberly, and Jason pulled out their morphers to morph. "Green Ranger Power!" "Black Ranger Power!" "Pink Ranger Power!" "Blue Ranger Power" "Yellow Ranger Power!!" "Red Ranger Power!"

The six rangers arrived just as Darkconda turned to face them. "So there are new Rangers. I had thought that you're kind of powers had been destroyed a few years back." Darkconda commented. "Guess again, creep." Zack shot back. "It makes no difference to me." Darkconda replied and shot out at the Rangers. They all managed to avoid his shots. "We need to try to distract him." Jason called out. "No problem." Rocky acknowledged, summoning his Power Lance. Zack summoned his Power Axe and they both leapt to attack Darkconda. But he seemed to zoom quickly to the right, causing them both to miss. He then proceeded to shoot at the two rangers, slashing across their chests and causing them to fall to the ground. "I don't know much about this creature. But I do know we better be careful." Kimberly said. Kat nodded. "I agree. Let's try a long distance shot." She then pulled out her Power Bow and shot an arrow at Darkconda. He just stood there and caught the arrow, which had been mere millimeters away from what would have been his heart. He broke it into two. "That is not a good sign." Jason said. Darkconda shot a huge energy bolt at Kat, but Tommy intercepted it. He hit the ground hard as Kat called out, "Tommy!" and ran to his side. Kimberly fought the urge to check on Tommy too and instead stepped beside Jason. He had drawn his Power Sword. Kimberly followed suit with her Power Daggers. "You're going to regret that." Jason said as he rushed to meet Darkconda. He actually smiled. "A fellow swordsman, eh? Fine then. You and I." He said as he formed a sword into his hands and used it to intercept Jason's first strike. Seeing Jason fighting Darkconda and Kat helping Tommy to his feet, Kimberly went to Rocky and Zack, who were slowly recovering. "Are you alright?" she asked them. Zack nodded. "Man, that guy sure hits hard." He commented. "I'll say." Rocky agreed. Kimberly looked back to see Kat and Tommy heading toward the three rangers. She then turned to see Jason barely keeping Darkconda at bay. "I hope Alpha's almost ready." She commented to no one in particular.

Amy turned to Alpha and asked, "How much longer?" "Only another few minutes." He answered. "How do we know this idea will actually work?" Zhane questioned. The Space Rangers and the remaining Essence Rangers exchanged glances before Alexis finally admitted, "We don't." "Great." Zhane commented. "How long can Jason hold Darkconda off?" Cora asked the two girls who knew him. "If he fought honorably, probably long enough for Alpha to finish his work. But I doubt that Darkconda will fight honorably." Alexis replied. "He won't. I'm almost sure of it." Andros added. "I'll morph and go help them." Amy said. "Good luck." Amber said "White Ranger Power"

Rocky and Zack were able to stand by the time Kat and Tommy had reached the two guys and Kimberly. They now watched as Jason fought Darkconda, waiting for him to cheat so they could intervene. Sure enough, Darkconda stepped back. "You do well, Red Ranger. Let's see how you handle this." He said, then duplicated into what seemed to be two forms. They both swung at Jason now, he dodged the first one and clashed with the second one. "I knew it!" Zack exclaimed. "Let's do it, guys!" Tommy said, and was about to rush in to help his friend when at third Darkconda stepped in and struck Tommy with his sword. He fell back, to be helped up by the girls. "You didn't think I 'd let you interfere, did you?" he asked rhetorically as he stepped toward the five rangers. Jason did his best to keep his eyes on the two Darkconda's but he soon found himself outmatched. The final proof came when the second slashed him across the chest after he blocked the first one's attack. Both of them laughed and then said, "I knew you couldn't handle the two of us." Now the first one made his way to him and added, "I'll destroy you first, then your friends." "I don't think so." Said a voice, and Amy the White Ranger kicked the first one away, and raised Saba to block the second one as he charged to attack her. By that time Jason had gotten up and kicked the second Darkconda back, crashing into the first one. "Nice timing." Jason said. "Thanks." Amy acknowledged before adding, "Alexis and Cora should be joining us shortly." They turned in enough time to see Kimberly use her Power Daggers to hit the third Darkconda, followed by Rocky kicking him into the other two Darkcondas. Then the five rangers joined Jason and Amy. "We need to try to distract them for another few minutes." Amy told them. Tommy nodded. "Jason, why don't you guys form the Power Blaster?" "Good idea." Jason said and then turned to the other four. "Let's do it." The Rangers each drew their weapons and combined them to form the power blaster. Jason stood in the middle, with Kat and Rocky to his right, Kimberly and Zack to his left. "Alright, guys. Ready, aim, and fire." The Power Blaster shot out, and while the first and third Darkconda's avoided the blast entirely the second one was hit and blew up. "I hope that didn't cause us to lose a power." Kat commented. "I hope not too." Zack said.

"Did that cause a power loss?" TJ asked. Cassie made a quick scan. "No, it didn't. I'd say the only way we'd lose our powers is if they had succeeded in destroying all three of the Darkconda's." She informed. "It's done." Alpha said. Cora stood up, holding her baton and now went to stand by Alexis. "We better get going." Alexis said as the two girls pulled out their morphers. "Good luck. Let the power protect you." Andros said. "Orange Ranger Power!" "Purple Ranger Power!"

Darkconda formed into one being, but only for an instant before forming into seven beings, which surrounded the Rangers. "Be careful guys." Jason said. "This is the same move that Darkconda used to drain the Space Rangers." "Caution will do you no good. Prepare to be powerless." Darkconda warned as the red energy began to form behind their eyes. Alexis leapt from out of nowhere, smashing her fists into two of the Darkconda's. She then kicked two more. Both moves broke the energy build up that would have robbed the Essence Rangers of their powers. Kimberly saw Cora standing there helping Zack up before turning to look at her and Jason. "It's ready." "How do we destroy seven Darkconda's" Amy asked. "What about the Supreme Bomb attack?" Alexis said. "Against seven of them?" Jason asked incredulously. "Not to mention the fact it could kill you." "Now that we have nine rangers to power it, it might work. The Power Cannon and the Power Blaster aren't going to be able to do it. If I wear the Metallic Armor that will give me a better chance of surviving it." Alexis replied. "Eight." Tommy said. "Cora can't infuse her powers with you, we might run the risk of her not being able to use her baton to absorb the astral powers. "It's the only chance we have." Alexis repeated. Jason considered it only a moment before reluctantly nodding. "Alright, let's do it." "I infuse you with the power of the White Tiger!" "I infuse you with the power of the Dragonzord!" "I infuse you with the power of the Mastodon!" "I infuse you with the power of the Pterodactyl!" "I infuse you with the power of the Triceratops!" "I infuse you with the power of the Saber Tooth Tiger!"

"I infuse you with the power of the Tyrannosaurus!" Alexis leapt off of a tree and into the air, ensuring that she would strike all seven of the Darkconda's. Sure enough she did, and all of them exploded with a pyrotechnically impressive explosion. She landed hard on the ground. Cora barely noticed the six streams of light, each representing the six colors of the Space Rangers, get sucked up into her wand. All she noticed was Alexis's hard landing and the fact she was breathing. As she came to Alexis and landed on her knees to take Alexis's head in her lap, she heard the pounding of the other Rangers catching up to her. "She's breathing. I think her strategy worked. But we should get her to the medical bay on the Megaship." She said. Tommy touched the communicator on his wrist and told Alpha. "We're ready to come back." They all teleported away a moment later. So they didn't see the chameleon figure shimmer, then vanish in a quick flash of light.

"I need your Astral Morphers to put the power back into them." Alpha told them all, as he followed them all to the medical bay. Without a word they handed their morphers to him and entered the medical bay. They saw Kimberly doing her best to treat Alexis with Cora at her side. Kat and the guys stood by eagerly. "Will she be okay?" TJ asked as he stood by Tommy and Rocky. "She's breathing fine." Cora said as she saw Cassie go to assist Kimberly with the treatments. "With some rest, she should be as good as new." Kimberly added. "Alpha is working to restore our powers, we should have them back soon." Ashley said. "That's a relief." Zack said. "It's good to be a ranger again, but that battle showed us we need all the help we can get." "At least we defeated Darkconda once and for all." Kimberly added. "Don't bet on it." Andros said, and they all turned to look at him. "Originally, Darkconda had nine lives. Unless those clones of his counted as lives, we may have to deal with him again."

Will the Rangers see Darkconda again? Did the Teller get anything about the Rangers that could be used against them? What will the Wizard do now that the Space Rangers are back? Stay tuned.