Disclaimer: Yeah, Saban owns the Power Rangers. We know, we know...
Authors Note: Alright, so that was chapter four, and gee! This is chapter five! I'd like to let you all know that they were both written in the same day, too! With only a cereal and newspaper comics break in between! I guess that's what happens when I'm home alone with nothing else to do. Sure, summer school H.w. is important, but who wants to do homework when I can expand my story? Heh. So now that this is posted and ready to read, I'm gonna go play some Animal Crossing! (*Sigh* Such is the life of this 17 yr. Old girl who has no money or car for the day.) And a lillte f.y.i to Nicole (pinkK.whiteT), the main reason I like the MMPR as much as I do is because of Kim and Tommy. I can promise you that any fics I have in the future will have something to do with them, or they'll be together and all of that good stuff. Right. Now, I have a little something to share with you all, for no imparticular reason. I just thought it would be funny. (For those who watch Spongebob, you may recall this) I was watching the episode where Barnacle Boy decided to go evil, and I thought it was funny 'cuz he and the other bad guys called themselves E.V.I.L, which stood for Every Villian Is Lemons. Yeah. It was funny! And look! It's in my...title... (*Ahem*) So okay! On with the story!
A Sense of Evil
Alpha five, assistant droid to Zordon, shuffled around the Power Chamber, dusting anything and everything. He whistled while he worked, enjoying the calm atmosphere of the day. He stopped momentarily to share his joy with Zordon. Looking up to the head in his hyperlock chamber, the robot spoke. "Oh, Zordon. It's been so nice and quiet lately. I'm glad the rangers get to enjoy some peace on the day Katherine leaves for Australia."
Zordon had been quiet for a good amount of the morning, but suddenly sensing something was amiss, he spoke to the robot as if Alpha hadn't said anything. "ALPHA, PLEASE ACTIVATE THE DIMENSIONAL SCANNER. I AM NOT SENSING ANY EVIL WAVELENGTHS FROM ZEDD OR RITA, AND IT HAS COME TO A DISTURBING POINT." His voice boomed with a slight echo all throughout the chamber, and Alpha did as commanded.
"Aye yi yi, Zordon! What do you suppose those two are cooking up?" He punched a number of flashing buttons on a console.
"I DO NOT KNOW, ALPHA. BUT THIS IS NOT WHAT CONCERNS ME. MY SENSORS INDICATE THAT A STRONG AURA WAS PRESENT IN THE MOON PALACE DURING THE LAST 24 HOURS, AND IT IS NOW MAKING ITS WAY TO EARTH."
Alpha panicked. "Oh, no! Who could it be, Zordon?"
The interdimensional being floated silently for a breif time, and then responded to his assistant. "I CAN ONLY RECOGNISE THE AURA AS THAT WHICH BELONGS TO NONE OTHER THAN LORD DAMIEN, DARK SORCEROR OF THE GALEXY. MY CONCLUSION IS THAT HE HAS SOMEHOW RID HIMSELF OF RITA AND ZEDD SO THAT THEY DON'T FOIL IN HIS PLANS."
If Alpha was capable of perspiration, he would be drenched in sweat. His knees clanked together as they shivered from the news. "His...his plans, Zordon?"
"YES. MY CONCLUSION IS THAT LORD DAMIEN IS TRAVELING TO EARTH FOR ONLY ONE PURPOSE. IN ORDER TO GAIN ENOUGH POWER TO TAKE HOLD OF THE UNIVERSE, HE SEEKS THE WHITE ZEO CRYSTAL. IF IT SHOULD FALL INTO THE WRONG HANDS SUCH AS DAMIENS, HE IS CAPABLE OF USING HIS MAGIC TO EMPOWER HIM WITH THE CRYSTALS IMMENSE STRENGTH, AND HE WOULD HAVE NO TROUBLE IN REIGNING THE UNIVERSE." Zordons facial expression was one of great concern. "IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE WARN THE RANGERS AS SOON AS DAMIEN HAS ARRIVED ON EARTH, OR THE UNIVERSE WILL BE IN GRAVE DANGER."
Still shaking, Alpha questioned the mentor. "But Zordon! I thought the crystal was a myth! How does Lord Damien know to find it?"
"YOUR THOUGHTS WERE NO DIFFERENT THAN MY OWN, ALPHA, BUT DAMIEN'S PRESENCE PROVES THAT THE CRYSTAL DOES IN FACT EXIST. HE MUST BE USING HIS STAFF TO LOCATE THE CRYSTALS WHEREABOUTS. HIS STAFF IS THE KEY TO HIS POWER, AND LIKE OUR OWN VIEWING GLOBE, IT CAN PERJECT AN IMAGE OF ANYTHING HE CHOOSES. WE MUST SOMEHOW FIND THE CRYSTAL BEFORE HE DOES, OR THERE IS NO TELLING WHAT ACTION HE WILL TAKE FIRST."
Alpha grabbed hold of his head and shook it in worry.
* * *
The cave was surrounded by a barren wasteland, much like the one that homed the Power Chamber. Inside, Damien and Baku had apparated within the purple mist that loitered just above the dusty cave floor.
Pacing slowly while admiring this new setting, Damien called to his minion. "Right. We will remain here for the time it takes until I have found my crystal. But before I make an appearance anywhere, I think I shall rest up. First impressions are always the most important, you know." with this said, Damien removed his hood and revealed a stunningly handsome face to the rats and other rodents that festered within the cave walls. He could easily be mistaken for a human teenager, although he was well over three hundred years in age. His lips were tight and shaded a light pink. His nose appeared flawless, and brought out the muscular cheekbones on either side of it. His hair was short and colored a sandy blonde, with black highlights that neatly wove through the strands. But the most becoming of his charming features was his eyes. The purple swirl of the iris could catch anyone by surprise. If he was willing, he could look someone straight in the eyes, and have full control of them within a matter of seconds. They were a most mesmerizing weapon, capable of bringing down anyone who made contact. The only drawback to this was that it used a lot of Damiens power. Magical hypnotism was no easy task for him, and had rendured him weak in past experiences. This is why he seldomly performed the trick.
Using his most favorite feature, he gazed into the orb that now hovered above the tip of the twisted staff. Inside, The Earth could be seen, spinning lazily on its axis surrounded by millions upon millions of stars. "I've always hated this view," he murmured. Wiggling his fingers in front of the glass, he enhanced the image to the city of Angel Grove, where his cave dwelling could be seen just on the outskirts. "Baku, I want you to search the city for the crystal while I am sleeping. Follow the scenes in the crystal, and if my purple dust begins to form a cloud around it, you will have seen the hiding place." Damien pushed the staff into the ground so that Baku could look without having to touch.
"Yes, master. Baku will obey, master! Rest peacefully, my Lord Damien." Baku scampered up to the staff, and gazed at the orb with delight. "The crystal is most precious to master! Baku must find it!" Suddenly turning to face the voice of his master in the hall, Baku began to grin.
"And Baku, if you find youself running out of luck, send out some Leeches to help in the search. They always did seem to entertain you." Damiens voice trailed off into the pit of the tunnel he had chosen to rest in.
Baku rubbed hus stubby hands together. "If Baku is with bad luck, send out the Leeches he will!"
Authors Note: Alright, so that was chapter four, and gee! This is chapter five! I'd like to let you all know that they were both written in the same day, too! With only a cereal and newspaper comics break in between! I guess that's what happens when I'm home alone with nothing else to do. Sure, summer school H.w. is important, but who wants to do homework when I can expand my story? Heh. So now that this is posted and ready to read, I'm gonna go play some Animal Crossing! (*Sigh* Such is the life of this 17 yr. Old girl who has no money or car for the day.) And a lillte f.y.i to Nicole (pinkK.whiteT), the main reason I like the MMPR as much as I do is because of Kim and Tommy. I can promise you that any fics I have in the future will have something to do with them, or they'll be together and all of that good stuff. Right. Now, I have a little something to share with you all, for no imparticular reason. I just thought it would be funny. (For those who watch Spongebob, you may recall this) I was watching the episode where Barnacle Boy decided to go evil, and I thought it was funny 'cuz he and the other bad guys called themselves E.V.I.L, which stood for Every Villian Is Lemons. Yeah. It was funny! And look! It's in my...title... (*Ahem*) So okay! On with the story!
A Sense of Evil
Alpha five, assistant droid to Zordon, shuffled around the Power Chamber, dusting anything and everything. He whistled while he worked, enjoying the calm atmosphere of the day. He stopped momentarily to share his joy with Zordon. Looking up to the head in his hyperlock chamber, the robot spoke. "Oh, Zordon. It's been so nice and quiet lately. I'm glad the rangers get to enjoy some peace on the day Katherine leaves for Australia."
Zordon had been quiet for a good amount of the morning, but suddenly sensing something was amiss, he spoke to the robot as if Alpha hadn't said anything. "ALPHA, PLEASE ACTIVATE THE DIMENSIONAL SCANNER. I AM NOT SENSING ANY EVIL WAVELENGTHS FROM ZEDD OR RITA, AND IT HAS COME TO A DISTURBING POINT." His voice boomed with a slight echo all throughout the chamber, and Alpha did as commanded.
"Aye yi yi, Zordon! What do you suppose those two are cooking up?" He punched a number of flashing buttons on a console.
"I DO NOT KNOW, ALPHA. BUT THIS IS NOT WHAT CONCERNS ME. MY SENSORS INDICATE THAT A STRONG AURA WAS PRESENT IN THE MOON PALACE DURING THE LAST 24 HOURS, AND IT IS NOW MAKING ITS WAY TO EARTH."
Alpha panicked. "Oh, no! Who could it be, Zordon?"
The interdimensional being floated silently for a breif time, and then responded to his assistant. "I CAN ONLY RECOGNISE THE AURA AS THAT WHICH BELONGS TO NONE OTHER THAN LORD DAMIEN, DARK SORCEROR OF THE GALEXY. MY CONCLUSION IS THAT HE HAS SOMEHOW RID HIMSELF OF RITA AND ZEDD SO THAT THEY DON'T FOIL IN HIS PLANS."
If Alpha was capable of perspiration, he would be drenched in sweat. His knees clanked together as they shivered from the news. "His...his plans, Zordon?"
"YES. MY CONCLUSION IS THAT LORD DAMIEN IS TRAVELING TO EARTH FOR ONLY ONE PURPOSE. IN ORDER TO GAIN ENOUGH POWER TO TAKE HOLD OF THE UNIVERSE, HE SEEKS THE WHITE ZEO CRYSTAL. IF IT SHOULD FALL INTO THE WRONG HANDS SUCH AS DAMIENS, HE IS CAPABLE OF USING HIS MAGIC TO EMPOWER HIM WITH THE CRYSTALS IMMENSE STRENGTH, AND HE WOULD HAVE NO TROUBLE IN REIGNING THE UNIVERSE." Zordons facial expression was one of great concern. "IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE WARN THE RANGERS AS SOON AS DAMIEN HAS ARRIVED ON EARTH, OR THE UNIVERSE WILL BE IN GRAVE DANGER."
Still shaking, Alpha questioned the mentor. "But Zordon! I thought the crystal was a myth! How does Lord Damien know to find it?"
"YOUR THOUGHTS WERE NO DIFFERENT THAN MY OWN, ALPHA, BUT DAMIEN'S PRESENCE PROVES THAT THE CRYSTAL DOES IN FACT EXIST. HE MUST BE USING HIS STAFF TO LOCATE THE CRYSTALS WHEREABOUTS. HIS STAFF IS THE KEY TO HIS POWER, AND LIKE OUR OWN VIEWING GLOBE, IT CAN PERJECT AN IMAGE OF ANYTHING HE CHOOSES. WE MUST SOMEHOW FIND THE CRYSTAL BEFORE HE DOES, OR THERE IS NO TELLING WHAT ACTION HE WILL TAKE FIRST."
Alpha grabbed hold of his head and shook it in worry.
* * *
The cave was surrounded by a barren wasteland, much like the one that homed the Power Chamber. Inside, Damien and Baku had apparated within the purple mist that loitered just above the dusty cave floor.
Pacing slowly while admiring this new setting, Damien called to his minion. "Right. We will remain here for the time it takes until I have found my crystal. But before I make an appearance anywhere, I think I shall rest up. First impressions are always the most important, you know." with this said, Damien removed his hood and revealed a stunningly handsome face to the rats and other rodents that festered within the cave walls. He could easily be mistaken for a human teenager, although he was well over three hundred years in age. His lips were tight and shaded a light pink. His nose appeared flawless, and brought out the muscular cheekbones on either side of it. His hair was short and colored a sandy blonde, with black highlights that neatly wove through the strands. But the most becoming of his charming features was his eyes. The purple swirl of the iris could catch anyone by surprise. If he was willing, he could look someone straight in the eyes, and have full control of them within a matter of seconds. They were a most mesmerizing weapon, capable of bringing down anyone who made contact. The only drawback to this was that it used a lot of Damiens power. Magical hypnotism was no easy task for him, and had rendured him weak in past experiences. This is why he seldomly performed the trick.
Using his most favorite feature, he gazed into the orb that now hovered above the tip of the twisted staff. Inside, The Earth could be seen, spinning lazily on its axis surrounded by millions upon millions of stars. "I've always hated this view," he murmured. Wiggling his fingers in front of the glass, he enhanced the image to the city of Angel Grove, where his cave dwelling could be seen just on the outskirts. "Baku, I want you to search the city for the crystal while I am sleeping. Follow the scenes in the crystal, and if my purple dust begins to form a cloud around it, you will have seen the hiding place." Damien pushed the staff into the ground so that Baku could look without having to touch.
"Yes, master. Baku will obey, master! Rest peacefully, my Lord Damien." Baku scampered up to the staff, and gazed at the orb with delight. "The crystal is most precious to master! Baku must find it!" Suddenly turning to face the voice of his master in the hall, Baku began to grin.
"And Baku, if you find youself running out of luck, send out some Leeches to help in the search. They always did seem to entertain you." Damiens voice trailed off into the pit of the tunnel he had chosen to rest in.
Baku rubbed hus stubby hands together. "If Baku is with bad luck, send out the Leeches he will!"