Tommy and Xantara stood high on a mountain, almost looking as if they could touch the very sky. The clouds were rumbling thunder began to BOOM loudly. Tommy felt uneasy, shaken with fear. Xantara walked up to him patting him on the shoulder kindly. Tommy turned his head looking right at her, for a moment her felt safe. "Do not be afraid Tommy, you have nothing to fear," said Xantara in a voice full of wisdom.
"But fear itself," said Tommy softly. Xantara smiled lightly knowing this was hard for Tommy. Tommy stared up to the sky seeing the darkness become more violent looking. "Will it hurt….?" He asked. Xantara took a deep breath in.
"I am afraid you will feel a surge of energy being pulled from you. It will fill no more different, and then the time you had to get a crystal from Lord Zedds chambers," Tommy sighed heavily remembering that time, only one pure of heart could get it. At first the crystal had rejected Tommy, but then soon realized he was pure of hear. "But, I do know a way to over come the pain," she smiles kindly. "Think of happy times Tommy, you will see your life flash before your eyes and then some," said Xantara. Tommy nodded his head lightly, it was better then nothing. Xantara then closed her eyes and raised her hands up to the sky. "I call upon the power of the light crystal, come to me so that I may give you to the chosen one. For the universe in is direr need of your power," she called out.
Tommy waited nothing seemed to happen, then bam a bright light flashed and one it cleared in Xantara hands was a crystal. It didn't look to be any bigger then a small puppy. How could something so small have so much power? Xantara raised out her hands to Tommy. Tommy slowly put out his hands taking the crystal from her. The crystal seemed to glow in his hands. "What now?" asked Tommy looking into her eyes for answers.
"Now it is up to you Tommy. When and only when you are ready raise up the crystal and call upon the words of which the crystal will tell you," said Xantara. Tommy licked his lips lightly, it seemed so easy.
"You can't stay with me can you?" asked Tommy already knowing the answers. Xantara put her head down.
"No I am sorry I cannot. The future of the universe lies in your hands Tommy Oliver greatest of all power rangers. You have over come evil countless times allowing good to always prevail, but search your heart you will not really be alone," said Xantara kindly the coldness Tommy once saw seemed to change.
"So I guess this is it then," Tommy put his head down his heart ached with pain for his friends, Kimberly, his unborn child. He would never watch his kid grow up, never be able to tell his kid how much he loves them.
"Yes you will die Tommy, but that does not mean it's the end. Someday you will see you family and friends again. I promise you they will all be okay, but only if you follow your destiny," Xantara began to back away. Tommy looked at her once more, he gave a light smile. "But do remember Tommy, time is running out. Do not wait too long," she sighed knowing how hard this was for him, he was giving it all up to save everyone. "I am sorry for everything," said Xantara kindly, she disappeared leaving Tommy alone on the mountain.
Mr. Collins along with a number of other people was trapped underground with no way out. The only light that could be seen was a few of the flashlight that had survived the blast. No one seemed to be hurt too badly a few cuts here and there, but otherwise alright. The only main problem they seemed to have been the lack of air. Everyone remained silent conserving the air they had left, but they were all scared for their lives. Mr. Collins looked around seeing the many people hang close together holding on to loved one. Collins sighed, he had no one to cling to his son Wes was gone, Eric could be trapped some where and Jen had taken off. When all hope seemed to be lost.
A few rocks began to drop where one of the entrances. Everyone looked around someone or something from the other side was pushing the rocks again. "Hello anyone there?" said a voice. Mr. Collins got up and made his way over. The small space wasn't that big but it was big enough to tell who it was.
"Yes, were in here," said Mr. Collins looking though the hole to see who it was. A face popped up it was Cole.
"Mr. Collins, its good to see you is everyone else okay?" asked Cole looking in the hole, past Mr. Collins. Mr. Collins nodded his head and began to smile.
"Yes, yes were fine. Do you know if the other are okay?" asked Mr. Collins.
"I'm not sure about Taylor, Eric and their group but the rest of us seem to be okay. Katie and some of the guardians are working on the main entrance right now to get us all out, hopefully we should all get out of here soon," said Cole smiling. Mr. Collins gave a smile of relief but he was still concerned about Eric, he was like a second son to him. Merrick then showed his face up.
"Cole we need to finish moving these rocks so Mr. Collins and the others can get up," Merrick looks at Collins giving a reassuring smile. "Will have you out of there soon sir, I just need you to step back," said Merrick. Mr. Collins nodded his head and stepped back away.
Cole, Merrick and Danny began to move the rocks and rubble away. They were working as fast as they could. Way in the front, Katie, the guardians, along with Max and Alyssa worked quickly at getting the opening open. Katie move five or more rocks at a time while the others could only move one or two at a time.
"Must be great having super strength," said Max as he moved one of the rocks aside. Katie turned as she set down her rocks.
"Yeah it comes in handy when something like this happens," said Katie. A look of concern was on Alyssa's face. She was concerned about Taylor, the two were really good friends and she didn't know what she would do if something happened to her.
"Guys do you think that Taylor is okay," asked Alyssa. The guardians continued to work knowing the longer it took the less chance they had at surviving. Katie turned giving a breath smile to her.
"I sure she's okay, she was with Eric when the explosion hit, maybe they were able to make it out," said Katie, as she went back to work. Alyssa nodded her head, for now it would have to be enough just to hope her friend was okay.
Kim and Aisha watched on the screen as their friends battled the CellBorgs. Kim could no longer watch it she turned her back, tears falling down her cheeks. It hurt so much to even breathe. Aisha walked over to her and put her arms around her friend. "It's going to be okay Kim," said Aisha softly. She wished she knew something better to say. But what could she say?
"No, it won't be okay. Any time now, Tommy will be gone forever," she cried. Aisha began to cry to, she bit her lips knowing she had to be strong.
"Remember what Tommy said?" asked Aisha looking at her friend. Kim wiped her eyes.
"That he would always be here," said Kim softly. Aisha looked at Kim smiling.
"And he always will be, he will always be right here," said Aisha as she pointed at Kim heart. Kim smiled back at her friend, she was right Tommy would always be in her heart. No one could ever take that away from her or anyone.
Wes and Jen were fighting Sy-Kee one of the most powerful CellBorgs ever. He copied all of Frax's knowledge which made him more dangerous. Blast and explosions were going all over the place. Both Wes and Jen called fourth their weapons and began power them up. Each blast they through in at Sy-Kee was reflected or block, nothing seemed to be working. The two were growing tired and Wes's energy slowed him down. Sy-Kee began to laugh darkly. "It looks like this is the end rangers," he hissed. Wes took a deep breath he was tired and his leg was killing him he knew it would only be a matter of time until his ranger suite would be unable to protect him. He turned to Jen; she seemed to be doing fine. He looked back over a Sy-Kee who was just walking around laughing, mocking them.
I have to do something; I can't let anything happen to Jen. He told himself, it was his job to protect her. Wes nodded his head it was now or never. "Red battle armor!" he called out. Jen watched unable to stop him from calling fourth his red battle armor. Wes was powering up.
"Wes don't you don't have enough energy to handle that power," she told him. Wes didn't respond he had to do this he need to protect her, even if. Wes went charging right at Sy-Kee. Jen watched in horror as Sy-Kee grabbed a hold of Wes, taking him down. The memory of when Ransick took Wes down came into memory.
A huge explosion hit. There was no sound something. Jen's heart was racing as she waited. Then she heard an all too familiar laugh. "Nooo" she cried. Sy-Kee was standing over Wes's body, he was unmorphed.
"Ahh," Wes cried out in pain that attack had taken a number on him.
"Foolish ranger did you really think you could stop me," said Sy-Kee laughing. He then kicked Wes in the side, tossing his body landing in front of Jen. Jen knelt down by Wes, his cloths were torn. Cut were all over his body, he was in bad shape.
"Wes……" Jen looked up at Sy-Kee rage and anger ran through her body. "I will make you pay, for what you did to him. Even if I go down with you," yelled Jen in rage, she went running at Sy-Kee.
Tommy took a deep breath; he looked down at the crystal. He closed his eyes and images of those dieing came into mind. He could feel Aquatar withering away; he could see life slowly giving out in Andros, T.J., Cassie, Ashley, Carlos, and Zhane. Now he could feel Wes slowly dieing. He could see the other rangers his friends, those he has never even meant battle and take several falls. The sensation he was feeling was unbearable. He knew if he didn't do what he had to do, it would all be gone. Tommy then looked at his wedding ring on his finger; a tear began to fall from his cheek. "Goodbye Kimberly I will always, always love you," Tommy then looked up at the sky seeing the darkness form and the lighting strike. "It's time…I'm ready. Tell me what I have to do….." said Tommy.