Disclaimer: Well, if I have to explain how I don't own the rangers or
anything from the show, then you guys haven't been reading close enough.
But I only own the original characters that you have never heard of before.
AN: Ok, so I finally got a chance to update this story. Don't hurt me please! I have been very busy and just now got the chance to get some more done. By now you should all know that it is centered on Billy and Trini.
NOW WHAT???
"Why are they taking Trini?" Kat watched as Jason leaned against the closed door. "What could they possibly want from her?"
"I don't know Kat, I really don't know." He sat down at the table and put his arms around her. He looked over at Ernie. "Do you know anything that they would want with any of us?"
Ernie shook his head. "No I don't. But I remember talking to Hank about something he had been working on with Billy before he left. Something that would really boost their equipment for NASADA."
Tommy looked at Kim. "Why could they possibly want Trini out there?"
"Because they have cameras in the house. They could have seen how close she was to Billy." Everyone looked towards the voice. Alex shrugged his shoulders. "They probably figured that if they got her out there, Billy might talk."
Zack nodded in agreement. "Trini's the closest we have to being as smart as Billy so she would be the best one to know and understand what they were doing. I can see why they would need her to bargain with." He looked over as the phone began ringing. "Don't answer it Jase!"
Jason reached behind him and picked it up. "Hello?" His face paled slightly as he listened to the voice on the other end. "Alright." He put it back down and glanced at Kim. "They are going to send Trini back in with strict orders. We are to help her get food and drinks for about eight people. Kim and Tommy are to help her take them out."
Cori paled and looked at Kim. "Why would they want the two of you to go out?"
Kim shrugged as she saw the door open. "I don't know but I'm not going to argue with them." She joined Jason, Zack, and Ernie in giving Trini a hug. "Are you okay?"
"I'm a little shaken up but I'm okay. So are Hank and Billy." She turned towards Ernie. "Will you keep an eye on things until we can get things solved and get back here? I am to take Kim and Tommy with me and nobody else."
Ernie nodded. "Any idea why they would want the three of you and not Jason?"
"Because I am a guy and one of the closest to Billy. If we were together, we could easily communicate without words because we can read each other. Kim is Trini's best friend and the closest girl to Billy so she is important like Trini. Tommy is the odd guy out because he is Kim's boyfriend. He could be used to get at Kim, to get at Trini, to get at Billy." Jason helped Ernie pile some food onto trays while Kim helped Trini put some drinks on another tray.
As soon as the three teens had their trays, Kim looked at Jason. "Don't worry, we won't let anything happen to them." She allowed Tommy to walk out first and then followed Trini out. As Jason closed the door behind her, she smiled. "We'll see you when this is over."
Jason watched through the window as they walked out to the garage and were ushered in. "Good luck guys" He turned away and sat back down in his seat. "Now what?"
"Now we wait and find something to do." Maggie left the room and came back with a backpack. "I was going to give these to you guys tomorrow but I figured they might come in handy right now." She gave them each a colored notebook. She then handed one to Ernie, Bulk, and Skull. "Just use it for whatever you want. I learned something in the hospital groups that could easily put to work here."
"Of course! Writing therapy!" Amanda blushed as everyone looked at her. "We were each given notebooks to write down our thoughts and feeling. It let us get them out and into the open without hurting ourselves or others."
Jason opened his red notebook and smiled. "That may actually work. Although I have one question." He looked at Maggie. "They are by our colors aren't they?" She nodded as everyone looked at their notebooks. "Okay, so why clear and orange for Bulk, Skull, and Ernie?"
"Well, I also learned a few things from one of the doctor's there. It is kind of weird but I truly believe in what she studied." She smiled and looked at Ernie. "When we were at the Christmas Party, I noticed that when you stood in front of the light, I could see your aura. So I waited for everyone to pass by me so that they passed in front of the light. Yours was orange."
"So you mean to tell me that you practice the healing and calming methods that involve the spirit and mind?" Adam looked at her in awe as she nodded. "That's great! I have been taking lessons from a doctor outside of Stone Canyon for years."
"Ok, so why clear for Bulk and Skull?" Alex looked back and forth between Adam and Maggie. "How can you see a clear aura?"
"You don't. When someone has a few different auras, you use clear to represent them. Until they are done shaping into their mature selves." She smiled over at the two bullies. "When I noticed Bulk and Skull's auras, they were like a pale orange that seemed to have a somewhat sandy coloration around the edge."
Skull looked at Bulk before turning towards Maggie. "So how do you know when someone has finally reached their true color?"
Adam laughed. "When they can admit to everything and take control of their lives. Only then can they be in harmony with their color and surroundings."
Bulk looked at Maggie. "So you gave us clear notebooks based on what you saw at Christmas?"
"Yeah, but you can easily change the color of those ones. They have a clear plastic coating on them that works like a slipcover. You just add a piece of colored paper to it and it could be your color. And only one or two people could tell you if your color is right."
"And who would that be?" Skull looked around as everyone thought to themselves.
Adam spoke up quietly. "Billy can, and so can Tommy's grandfather. The only other person I know of is Dulcea."
Rocky nodded. "I agree with Adam. The only ones who actually know about that stuff would be Indian Shamans, and the master warriors of the ninjetti." He closed his eyes in thought. "But then Billy would have to..."
Aisha gasped. "Billy would have to be a Master Warrior to know everyone's colors and that they are the ones chosen by the power!" She shook Adam's arm. "Do you get it? That's how he knew about the stones and coins! He knew who to have in the room and who to give the colors to."
Cori smiled. "The stones glowed when Kim and I got there the day Alex came. And Billy immediately told her to give me the green one. He knew then."
Ernie laughed. "He always was the brightest student in the class!"
Jason smiled. "Yeah, but Trini is right behind him on that!" He grinned. "Hey, that gives me an idea! Let's just write down our thoughts about the powers and stuff. Ernie, Bulk, and Skull could write down what they feel about being friends of the rangers and being one of the few who share the secret."
"That's a great idea!" Maggie handed out some pencils and sat back to write in her journal. Everyone found a spot to sit and did the same.
Two hours later, everyone looked up from their snacks as Tommy came in. "Hey, what happened bro?" Jason got up to let him sit down. "Why are you back and not Kim and Trini?"
"Because I came back only to see if there is any paper to write on. They need to write some stuff down." Tommy looked at the pile of notebooks. "What are all those?"
Maggie handed him a few notebooks and smiled. "We each have our own and it is to write down our feelings and thoughts about holding the power, having friends who know our secret and just anything. If they let you, see if you, Trini, Billy, Kim, and Hank can get some stuff written down."
"But what about the bad guys? They wanted some paper to write some stuff on." He took the small stack of notebooks she gave him and headed for the door.
"Just give them some paper out of the notebooks." She saw him nod as he headed out to the garage. "He's got some nerve all right!"
Jason laughed. "Yeah, that's why he made an awesome white ranger. He puts others first, even if they are the bad guys." He turned towards the others. "So, what do we do now?"
"We can play some board games to take our minds off the whole thing." Ernie headed towards the closet to get the games. He came back with an armload of boxes. "Pick your games."
A few minutes later, the teens were spread out all over the kitchen and dining area. They were just getting started when the door opened and Trini walked in followed by Tommy. "Hey guys." Trini was immediately swept up in a hug from Jason and Zack. "You can let me breathe you know!"
Zack laughed. "Yeah but we were worried about you." He saw a piece of paper in their hands. "What are those?"
Ernie took the one from Tommy and paled. "Oh my." He set it down next to the one Trini set down. They were pictures of a mutilated Billy and Kim.
Alex paled and looked at Trini. "Are they for real?" When she shook her head, he let out the breath he had been holding. "Then why did they give you these pictures?"
"To show you what would happen if any of us ever told anyone about what is going on here tonight, as well as if we were to try calling the cops. We could see what their cameras saw but we couldn't hear you. So we will tell you this." She looked at Jason. "Tommy and I are to remain here and they will let the others go as long as we don't try to do anything sneaky like call the police."
Zack looked over at Tommy. "You up for a game of scrabble?" When Tommy nodded, he pulled him over to where Adam and Alex were waiting. "Just go with the flow and before you know it, they will be back safe and sound."
Ernie looked over at Trini and motioned to the spot next to him. "Hey Trini, there is an empty spot over here if you want to play a game of Clue. Miss Peacock is the only one left but you are welcome to it."
Trini nodded and smiled. "Well, if Billy can't be here to kick some butts, I guess I'll have to do it."
Ernie laughed and handed her some cards. "Well then, I look forward to it. Especially since I can never beat Billy."
An hour later, everyone looked up as the door opened. Kim walked in followed by Hank. "Hey guys, we're back." Kim walked over to Tommy and smiled when he gave her a hug.
Hank nodded to Trini before turning to Ernie. "I see you got out the board games. Is she kicking your butt too?"
Ernie smiled. "Just as bad as Billy."
"Speaking of Billy, where is he?" Jason looked up as a noise was heard outside the door. "Never mind!" He laughed as he heard a loud curse from the other side of the door. "I think he hit it again Mr. C."
Kim laughed when Billy walked in rubbing his right wrist. "Billy, haven't you gotten used to it yet?"
Billy glared at her. "Just you wait Kimmie, you'll pay for that." He crossed over to Trini. "You miss me?"
Trini laughed as he winked. "You are way too happy. How much of that soda did you gulp down?"
Billy smiled wickedly. "Not much. I'm just glad to be back in here." He looked down at her game. "Ah, I see you took my character! You better be kicking their butts."
Bulk laughed. "She is really making us drop like flies."
Billy smiled. "That's my girl!" He ducked as Jason tried swatting him. "Watch it Jase, or you will be next!"
"Ha, I was out right before you guys came in." Jason smiled when Billy looked at Trini. "I am starting to think she is better than you! Either that or you've been teaching her your secrets!"
Trini smiled and looked at Billy. "Actually, he taught me all his secrets to all his games." She smiled foolishly. "But there is still one game I have yet to learn about."
"Which game is that?" Skull joined them as everyone forgot their games and focused on the conversation that was taking place.
Billy smiled and backed up towards the door. "I guess that's my cue!" He turned and ran outside.
Zack ran after him. "I've been waiting for this!"
Kim and Jason smiled at Trini and the three of them ran out after Zack. Ernie and Hank looked out the window as Billy and Jason came out of the garage with some paintball guns. "Well, I guess its time we headed upstairs to my study." Hank looked at the other teens. "You might want to go out there unless you don't want to have the time of your life." He and Ernie headed towards the stairs.
Tommy looked out the window and smiled. "Come on, let's go." They all headed outside only to be hit with a pile of jumpsuits in various colors. "Hey!" He grabbed the white one that was on top. "Cool!"
Kim picked out a pink and gave it to Kat before finding a yellow one and giving it to Aisha. "I gotta go help Trini and Zack. The rest of you know can figure out what to do."
As everyone put on their colored jumpsuits, Billy and Jason handed out some helmets. "Put these on and put the face shield down." Billy turned to Zack and Trini. "Give everyone their gun with the right colors. The darker shades go to the Original rangers. The white and green goes to Tommy."
Kim smiled as everyone looked at their guns. "I already put the tarps and canvases over the fence and other stuff so don't be afraid of hitting anything in your path. It's every teen for themselves!"
Kat looked over as everyone put their helmets on and laughed. "We look like an army!"
"Yeah well, it won't feel like it once you get started!" Jason laughed as he ran past and shot at her.
"Hey!" She laughed as he ducked behind a tree. She saw something move out the corner of her eye and turned to shoot Tommy. A pale pink spot appeared on his jumpsuit. "I got him!" She ducked behind a bush as he turned towards her.
Hank and Ernie watched as the teens chased each other around the yard. "You know Ernie, with everything going on around here, those kids are handling it all very well."
"I know. It seems like it was only yesterday when Billy, Jason, and Kim first got together with Trini and Zack for their first New Year's Eve party." Ernie smiled as Billy shot Trini and ducked behind Jason. "They have grown up so fast."
"Yeah, and its hard to imagine what it will be like when they go to college and start on their own lives." He looked down as his son chased after his best friend. "Do you think they will be as close as we all are?"
Ernie followed his glance and smiled. "I have no doubt that they will. They share so many things and they always find time to have fun after fighting to save the world."
Hank smiled as Billy paused and took off his helmet to look up at him. Billy seemed to read his mind and nodded before putting his helmet back on. "Ernie, Where would Billy and I be without you?"
"I don't know. And I don't really don't want to know." He looked over at his friend. "If Annie were still alive, I know things might be a little different but not by much. You knew Annie well enough to raise Billy all by yourself. He turned out just as she wanted him to. He has friends who adore and cherish him, he has teachers and adults who respect his mind, and he has a huge extended family that is always there for him and his friends. He couldn't have turned out better."
Hank laughed. "And not to mention that he has helped so many people without them knowing." He paused as a thought came to him. "Do you think Elizabeth will be back this summer?"
"Yeah, she said she would. She is even bringing her boyfriend." Ernie laughed. "Lizzy says he is a lot like Billy and even has his own company."
"Billy has been itching to meet this guy. I think they would hit it off great. You know how Lizzy admires his ability to read the guys she hangs out with. He has never steered her wrong." Hank looked down as the teens slowed down. "It looks like its time to get the movies out."
"Yeah. I'll get started on the food and drinks. You find out what movies." Ernie followed Hank out into the hall and down the steps.
"There is a video that Zordon wants them to watch. It has to do with secret talents that could possibly come into play later or could be used against them if the others don't know about them. Put both of those tapes in." Hank smiled as he pointed them out to Ernie. "I also have a feeling that Trini may want one of our secret movies."
Ernie laughed. "Go find out then."
OUTSIDE
Billy stopped and sat down. "I'm out of ammo. How are you guys doing?"
Jason walked up to him and took off his jumpsuit. Kat and I are out."
"So are we." Bulk and Skull joined the forming group and took off their jumpsuits.
"I am bushed." Trini took off her jumpsuit and added it to the pile Billy and Jason had started.
"I think we all are out." Zack took his jumpsuit off as the others did the same. He then leaned against the door. "Now what?" He gasped as the door opened and he fell backwards.
Hank laughed. "For starters, you need to put the stuff away. Then you guys can watch some movies."
Billy saw Trini's eyes light up. "Let me guess, you want a certain movie?"
She smiled. "If I can." She looked up at Hank for permission. "What do you say?"
"All right. Which one?" He laughed when Trini got up and whispered in his ear. "You've got it Tiger." He grinned and closed the door before going to retrieve Trini's movie.
Jason looked at Billy. "Do I even want to know what movie you two were talking about?"
Billy laughed as they all picked up the gear and headed into the garage. "You guys will find out when it starts."
The group then made its way into the living room where Hank and Ernie were putting bowls of popcorn, chips, and soda out. "Thanks Ernie." Billy took the remote from his dad and smiled. "Thanks dad. Is Trini's first?"
Hank nodded. "Yep. I put that in the first slot and the other two are ones you haven't seen in either a long time or just never seen." He and Ernie headed back towards the stairs. "You know where to find us if you need anything."
Kat sighed as Billy sat down on the couch while the other guys all grabbed a seat. "Okay, who's sitting where?" She laughed when the guys just stared at her. "What? I only see guys sitting down."
Trini smiled. "I don't know about you but Kim and I found a spot." She sat down next to Billy while Kim sat between her and Tommy.
Jason smiled. "There's room over here between me and Rocky."
Maggie looked over at Kat before both girls rushed over for the spot. "Ha, I win!"
Jason laughed as Kat frowned. "I have an idea." He grabbed her arm and pulled her onto his lap. "There, now you have a spot too."
Aisha laughed as she sat down next to Adam and leaned back against the side of the end table they were sitting in front of. "Hey AJ, You and Zack could fit over there in front of the other end table!"
Zack smiled and pulled Amanda down next to him. "Thanks for the tip Aisha." He smiled as Amanda laughed.
Bulk looked over and laughed as Alex pulled Cori down next to him in the chair next to Tommy. "You guys are a riot." He sat down in the chair next to Adam and Aisha.
Skull looked around and sat down against the side of Bulk's chair. "Okay, let's get this movie started."
Billy smiled and started the movie. "If you say so!"
Kat gasped as the title appeared on teh screen. "I've always wanted to see this movie!"
Kim looked at Trini. "Since when did you get this movie?"
Trini looked at Billy and saw him blush. "It's not mine."
"You mean to tell me its Billy's?" Kim saw his red face. "Since when?"
Billy smiled. "I've had it ever since it came out. We used to watch it all the time."
Kim nodded. "I see." She shook her head. "The things you men hide!"
Billy laughed. "I knew you'd understand. Besides, the only person who knows where it is, other than dad and I, won't tell."
Alex looked over at Jason. "It isn't me, and I'm sure it isn't you." He looked around the room. "But who?"
"I think I know who." He looked at Billy. "I also know if it is who I think it is, then he isn't telling."
Kim sighed. "Well it doesn't really matter if you ask me." She smiled when the others nodded. Twenty minutes later, she gasped. "Oh my gosh!"
"What?" Amanda looked over as Kim looked around the room. "What are you looking for?"
"I just noticed something." Kim smiled and motioned to the TV. "Do any of you notice anything familiar about the characters?"
Tommy looked at everyone before looking back to the screen. He then noticed a picture of the first five rangers. "I see what you mean Kim."
Billy stopped the movie as the credits began. "What is it Tommy?" He watched as Tommy got up and walked over to the TV.
Tommy picked up the picture of the five rangers and turned around. "When was this taken?" The picture showed the five teens gathered around a table with Ernie.
"I remember that!" Skull looked at Jason. "That was taken after that one earthquake. You know, the day Rita arrived."
"But what does that have to do with the movie?" Zack looked at Jason in confusion.
Billy laughed. "It has everything to do with it!" He looked at Trini and smiled. "Think about the main characters. What did the one say in the essay?"
Trini smiled. "I get it now." She turned to the others. "In the movie, there were five different types of people. There was the jock, the princess, the brain, the criminal, and the quiet loner."
Amanda laughed. "Almost like the five of you!" When everyone looked at her in confusion, she smiled. "Well, think about it."
Bulk laughed. "I see!" He nodded to the picture Tommy put back next to the TV. "Billy's the brain, Kim's the princess, Jason's the jock, but I'm not sure which is the loner and which is the criminal."
Zack looked at Trini before sharing a look with Billy. "Trini's the quiet loner and I am the criminal."
Jason caught the look and knew immediately why. "So that's who did it!"
Billy looked at the others. "Don't ask. It was something that happened when he first moved here. It's in the past."
Adam nodded. "Now that that is settled, what other movies did your dad put in?"
Billy shrugged. "I have no idea." He looked up as the second movie started. His eyes widened as Kim gasped. "Oh no! No way!" He grabbed the remote and stopped the tape.
"What's wrong Billy?" Amanda looked over as Kim and Jason laughed.
Jason took a breath and smiled. "It's not the superman you guys are thinking of." He glanced at Kim. "This one has Wonder Woman and Captain America."
Alex laughed. "I remember that!" As Billy turned red, Kim laughed. "Besides, you forgot about Batman."
Zack looked at Jason in confusion. "Okay, so who was who? I can figure out this is a home movie and that Kim was Wonder Woman."
Kim sighed. "Well, Billy was Superman, Alex was Batman, and Jason was Captain America." She glanced over to see Jason turning red.
Kat looked down at Jason. You were the guy with the shield?" When he nodded, she laughed. "Now I HAVE to see it!"
Trini grabbed the remote from Billy and hit play. As he got up to go stop it, she pulled him back down. "Don't even think of stopping it William!" Everyone laughed as the four kids on the screen ran around the yard pretending to fight their bad fathers and protect their mothers.
Thirty minutes later, Trini wiped her eyes as everyone calmed down. "I don't think I've ever laughed so hard in my whole life!"
Tommy smiled. "I don't think any of us have." He looked over at Billy. "Any idea what the third movie might be?"
Billy shook his head and took the remote from Trini. "After that last one, I have no clue." He raised the remote to start the next movie when their communicators went off. He looked at the others and tapped his communicator. "What's up Zordon?"
"Rangers, I asked Hank to make sure you watched the tape Billy brought home with him. You are all on it, including Bulk and Skull. I want you to know that in order for you to work together and deal with anything our enemies throw at you, all of you must learn and know everything about the others."
Billy looked around and saw everyone nod. "Thank you Zordon. We will watch it now." He heard Alpha cut the link. "You heard him." He started the video.
As the picture appeared, Jason gasped. "Oh no!" He made a move to grab the remote from Billy, only to have him move it out of his reach. "Come on Billy!"
He smiled. "No way! I think everyone will find this interesting. Besides, Zordon said we are all on this and we must all watch." Jason buried his face in his hands.
Kim glared at Billy. "You are mean Cranston!" She glared at everyone. "And I don't want to hear any smart remarks about this from any of you!" She turned to Tommy. "Cover your eyes."
Tommy laughed. "And miss you and Jason performing in a ballet? No way!"
Jason peeked through his fingers. "Is it over yet?"
Kat raised an eyebrow at Jason. "I never figured you to be someone who does that!" She glanced at Kim. "Why do I have a feeling something is about to happen?"
Billy smiled as everyone's jaw dropped. "I told you it would be interesting!" He laughed as Jason and Kim each threw a pillow at him. "Just wait, I'm sure mine is next. That is, if I know Zordon, I will be."
AN: Well, as I have said before, if you want me to keep writing, then you need to review! To those of you who so faithfully send in your reviews, I thank you. As for the rest of you...Don't make me have Billy get out his wolf blades and chase you down! LOL ok, now that I have that out of my system! PLEASE REVIEW!!!!
AN: Ok, so I finally got a chance to update this story. Don't hurt me please! I have been very busy and just now got the chance to get some more done. By now you should all know that it is centered on Billy and Trini.
NOW WHAT???
"Why are they taking Trini?" Kat watched as Jason leaned against the closed door. "What could they possibly want from her?"
"I don't know Kat, I really don't know." He sat down at the table and put his arms around her. He looked over at Ernie. "Do you know anything that they would want with any of us?"
Ernie shook his head. "No I don't. But I remember talking to Hank about something he had been working on with Billy before he left. Something that would really boost their equipment for NASADA."
Tommy looked at Kim. "Why could they possibly want Trini out there?"
"Because they have cameras in the house. They could have seen how close she was to Billy." Everyone looked towards the voice. Alex shrugged his shoulders. "They probably figured that if they got her out there, Billy might talk."
Zack nodded in agreement. "Trini's the closest we have to being as smart as Billy so she would be the best one to know and understand what they were doing. I can see why they would need her to bargain with." He looked over as the phone began ringing. "Don't answer it Jase!"
Jason reached behind him and picked it up. "Hello?" His face paled slightly as he listened to the voice on the other end. "Alright." He put it back down and glanced at Kim. "They are going to send Trini back in with strict orders. We are to help her get food and drinks for about eight people. Kim and Tommy are to help her take them out."
Cori paled and looked at Kim. "Why would they want the two of you to go out?"
Kim shrugged as she saw the door open. "I don't know but I'm not going to argue with them." She joined Jason, Zack, and Ernie in giving Trini a hug. "Are you okay?"
"I'm a little shaken up but I'm okay. So are Hank and Billy." She turned towards Ernie. "Will you keep an eye on things until we can get things solved and get back here? I am to take Kim and Tommy with me and nobody else."
Ernie nodded. "Any idea why they would want the three of you and not Jason?"
"Because I am a guy and one of the closest to Billy. If we were together, we could easily communicate without words because we can read each other. Kim is Trini's best friend and the closest girl to Billy so she is important like Trini. Tommy is the odd guy out because he is Kim's boyfriend. He could be used to get at Kim, to get at Trini, to get at Billy." Jason helped Ernie pile some food onto trays while Kim helped Trini put some drinks on another tray.
As soon as the three teens had their trays, Kim looked at Jason. "Don't worry, we won't let anything happen to them." She allowed Tommy to walk out first and then followed Trini out. As Jason closed the door behind her, she smiled. "We'll see you when this is over."
Jason watched through the window as they walked out to the garage and were ushered in. "Good luck guys" He turned away and sat back down in his seat. "Now what?"
"Now we wait and find something to do." Maggie left the room and came back with a backpack. "I was going to give these to you guys tomorrow but I figured they might come in handy right now." She gave them each a colored notebook. She then handed one to Ernie, Bulk, and Skull. "Just use it for whatever you want. I learned something in the hospital groups that could easily put to work here."
"Of course! Writing therapy!" Amanda blushed as everyone looked at her. "We were each given notebooks to write down our thoughts and feeling. It let us get them out and into the open without hurting ourselves or others."
Jason opened his red notebook and smiled. "That may actually work. Although I have one question." He looked at Maggie. "They are by our colors aren't they?" She nodded as everyone looked at their notebooks. "Okay, so why clear and orange for Bulk, Skull, and Ernie?"
"Well, I also learned a few things from one of the doctor's there. It is kind of weird but I truly believe in what she studied." She smiled and looked at Ernie. "When we were at the Christmas Party, I noticed that when you stood in front of the light, I could see your aura. So I waited for everyone to pass by me so that they passed in front of the light. Yours was orange."
"So you mean to tell me that you practice the healing and calming methods that involve the spirit and mind?" Adam looked at her in awe as she nodded. "That's great! I have been taking lessons from a doctor outside of Stone Canyon for years."
"Ok, so why clear for Bulk and Skull?" Alex looked back and forth between Adam and Maggie. "How can you see a clear aura?"
"You don't. When someone has a few different auras, you use clear to represent them. Until they are done shaping into their mature selves." She smiled over at the two bullies. "When I noticed Bulk and Skull's auras, they were like a pale orange that seemed to have a somewhat sandy coloration around the edge."
Skull looked at Bulk before turning towards Maggie. "So how do you know when someone has finally reached their true color?"
Adam laughed. "When they can admit to everything and take control of their lives. Only then can they be in harmony with their color and surroundings."
Bulk looked at Maggie. "So you gave us clear notebooks based on what you saw at Christmas?"
"Yeah, but you can easily change the color of those ones. They have a clear plastic coating on them that works like a slipcover. You just add a piece of colored paper to it and it could be your color. And only one or two people could tell you if your color is right."
"And who would that be?" Skull looked around as everyone thought to themselves.
Adam spoke up quietly. "Billy can, and so can Tommy's grandfather. The only other person I know of is Dulcea."
Rocky nodded. "I agree with Adam. The only ones who actually know about that stuff would be Indian Shamans, and the master warriors of the ninjetti." He closed his eyes in thought. "But then Billy would have to..."
Aisha gasped. "Billy would have to be a Master Warrior to know everyone's colors and that they are the ones chosen by the power!" She shook Adam's arm. "Do you get it? That's how he knew about the stones and coins! He knew who to have in the room and who to give the colors to."
Cori smiled. "The stones glowed when Kim and I got there the day Alex came. And Billy immediately told her to give me the green one. He knew then."
Ernie laughed. "He always was the brightest student in the class!"
Jason smiled. "Yeah, but Trini is right behind him on that!" He grinned. "Hey, that gives me an idea! Let's just write down our thoughts about the powers and stuff. Ernie, Bulk, and Skull could write down what they feel about being friends of the rangers and being one of the few who share the secret."
"That's a great idea!" Maggie handed out some pencils and sat back to write in her journal. Everyone found a spot to sit and did the same.
Two hours later, everyone looked up from their snacks as Tommy came in. "Hey, what happened bro?" Jason got up to let him sit down. "Why are you back and not Kim and Trini?"
"Because I came back only to see if there is any paper to write on. They need to write some stuff down." Tommy looked at the pile of notebooks. "What are all those?"
Maggie handed him a few notebooks and smiled. "We each have our own and it is to write down our feelings and thoughts about holding the power, having friends who know our secret and just anything. If they let you, see if you, Trini, Billy, Kim, and Hank can get some stuff written down."
"But what about the bad guys? They wanted some paper to write some stuff on." He took the small stack of notebooks she gave him and headed for the door.
"Just give them some paper out of the notebooks." She saw him nod as he headed out to the garage. "He's got some nerve all right!"
Jason laughed. "Yeah, that's why he made an awesome white ranger. He puts others first, even if they are the bad guys." He turned towards the others. "So, what do we do now?"
"We can play some board games to take our minds off the whole thing." Ernie headed towards the closet to get the games. He came back with an armload of boxes. "Pick your games."
A few minutes later, the teens were spread out all over the kitchen and dining area. They were just getting started when the door opened and Trini walked in followed by Tommy. "Hey guys." Trini was immediately swept up in a hug from Jason and Zack. "You can let me breathe you know!"
Zack laughed. "Yeah but we were worried about you." He saw a piece of paper in their hands. "What are those?"
Ernie took the one from Tommy and paled. "Oh my." He set it down next to the one Trini set down. They were pictures of a mutilated Billy and Kim.
Alex paled and looked at Trini. "Are they for real?" When she shook her head, he let out the breath he had been holding. "Then why did they give you these pictures?"
"To show you what would happen if any of us ever told anyone about what is going on here tonight, as well as if we were to try calling the cops. We could see what their cameras saw but we couldn't hear you. So we will tell you this." She looked at Jason. "Tommy and I are to remain here and they will let the others go as long as we don't try to do anything sneaky like call the police."
Zack looked over at Tommy. "You up for a game of scrabble?" When Tommy nodded, he pulled him over to where Adam and Alex were waiting. "Just go with the flow and before you know it, they will be back safe and sound."
Ernie looked over at Trini and motioned to the spot next to him. "Hey Trini, there is an empty spot over here if you want to play a game of Clue. Miss Peacock is the only one left but you are welcome to it."
Trini nodded and smiled. "Well, if Billy can't be here to kick some butts, I guess I'll have to do it."
Ernie laughed and handed her some cards. "Well then, I look forward to it. Especially since I can never beat Billy."
An hour later, everyone looked up as the door opened. Kim walked in followed by Hank. "Hey guys, we're back." Kim walked over to Tommy and smiled when he gave her a hug.
Hank nodded to Trini before turning to Ernie. "I see you got out the board games. Is she kicking your butt too?"
Ernie smiled. "Just as bad as Billy."
"Speaking of Billy, where is he?" Jason looked up as a noise was heard outside the door. "Never mind!" He laughed as he heard a loud curse from the other side of the door. "I think he hit it again Mr. C."
Kim laughed when Billy walked in rubbing his right wrist. "Billy, haven't you gotten used to it yet?"
Billy glared at her. "Just you wait Kimmie, you'll pay for that." He crossed over to Trini. "You miss me?"
Trini laughed as he winked. "You are way too happy. How much of that soda did you gulp down?"
Billy smiled wickedly. "Not much. I'm just glad to be back in here." He looked down at her game. "Ah, I see you took my character! You better be kicking their butts."
Bulk laughed. "She is really making us drop like flies."
Billy smiled. "That's my girl!" He ducked as Jason tried swatting him. "Watch it Jase, or you will be next!"
"Ha, I was out right before you guys came in." Jason smiled when Billy looked at Trini. "I am starting to think she is better than you! Either that or you've been teaching her your secrets!"
Trini smiled and looked at Billy. "Actually, he taught me all his secrets to all his games." She smiled foolishly. "But there is still one game I have yet to learn about."
"Which game is that?" Skull joined them as everyone forgot their games and focused on the conversation that was taking place.
Billy smiled and backed up towards the door. "I guess that's my cue!" He turned and ran outside.
Zack ran after him. "I've been waiting for this!"
Kim and Jason smiled at Trini and the three of them ran out after Zack. Ernie and Hank looked out the window as Billy and Jason came out of the garage with some paintball guns. "Well, I guess its time we headed upstairs to my study." Hank looked at the other teens. "You might want to go out there unless you don't want to have the time of your life." He and Ernie headed towards the stairs.
Tommy looked out the window and smiled. "Come on, let's go." They all headed outside only to be hit with a pile of jumpsuits in various colors. "Hey!" He grabbed the white one that was on top. "Cool!"
Kim picked out a pink and gave it to Kat before finding a yellow one and giving it to Aisha. "I gotta go help Trini and Zack. The rest of you know can figure out what to do."
As everyone put on their colored jumpsuits, Billy and Jason handed out some helmets. "Put these on and put the face shield down." Billy turned to Zack and Trini. "Give everyone their gun with the right colors. The darker shades go to the Original rangers. The white and green goes to Tommy."
Kim smiled as everyone looked at their guns. "I already put the tarps and canvases over the fence and other stuff so don't be afraid of hitting anything in your path. It's every teen for themselves!"
Kat looked over as everyone put their helmets on and laughed. "We look like an army!"
"Yeah well, it won't feel like it once you get started!" Jason laughed as he ran past and shot at her.
"Hey!" She laughed as he ducked behind a tree. She saw something move out the corner of her eye and turned to shoot Tommy. A pale pink spot appeared on his jumpsuit. "I got him!" She ducked behind a bush as he turned towards her.
Hank and Ernie watched as the teens chased each other around the yard. "You know Ernie, with everything going on around here, those kids are handling it all very well."
"I know. It seems like it was only yesterday when Billy, Jason, and Kim first got together with Trini and Zack for their first New Year's Eve party." Ernie smiled as Billy shot Trini and ducked behind Jason. "They have grown up so fast."
"Yeah, and its hard to imagine what it will be like when they go to college and start on their own lives." He looked down as his son chased after his best friend. "Do you think they will be as close as we all are?"
Ernie followed his glance and smiled. "I have no doubt that they will. They share so many things and they always find time to have fun after fighting to save the world."
Hank smiled as Billy paused and took off his helmet to look up at him. Billy seemed to read his mind and nodded before putting his helmet back on. "Ernie, Where would Billy and I be without you?"
"I don't know. And I don't really don't want to know." He looked over at his friend. "If Annie were still alive, I know things might be a little different but not by much. You knew Annie well enough to raise Billy all by yourself. He turned out just as she wanted him to. He has friends who adore and cherish him, he has teachers and adults who respect his mind, and he has a huge extended family that is always there for him and his friends. He couldn't have turned out better."
Hank laughed. "And not to mention that he has helped so many people without them knowing." He paused as a thought came to him. "Do you think Elizabeth will be back this summer?"
"Yeah, she said she would. She is even bringing her boyfriend." Ernie laughed. "Lizzy says he is a lot like Billy and even has his own company."
"Billy has been itching to meet this guy. I think they would hit it off great. You know how Lizzy admires his ability to read the guys she hangs out with. He has never steered her wrong." Hank looked down as the teens slowed down. "It looks like its time to get the movies out."
"Yeah. I'll get started on the food and drinks. You find out what movies." Ernie followed Hank out into the hall and down the steps.
"There is a video that Zordon wants them to watch. It has to do with secret talents that could possibly come into play later or could be used against them if the others don't know about them. Put both of those tapes in." Hank smiled as he pointed them out to Ernie. "I also have a feeling that Trini may want one of our secret movies."
Ernie laughed. "Go find out then."
OUTSIDE
Billy stopped and sat down. "I'm out of ammo. How are you guys doing?"
Jason walked up to him and took off his jumpsuit. Kat and I are out."
"So are we." Bulk and Skull joined the forming group and took off their jumpsuits.
"I am bushed." Trini took off her jumpsuit and added it to the pile Billy and Jason had started.
"I think we all are out." Zack took his jumpsuit off as the others did the same. He then leaned against the door. "Now what?" He gasped as the door opened and he fell backwards.
Hank laughed. "For starters, you need to put the stuff away. Then you guys can watch some movies."
Billy saw Trini's eyes light up. "Let me guess, you want a certain movie?"
She smiled. "If I can." She looked up at Hank for permission. "What do you say?"
"All right. Which one?" He laughed when Trini got up and whispered in his ear. "You've got it Tiger." He grinned and closed the door before going to retrieve Trini's movie.
Jason looked at Billy. "Do I even want to know what movie you two were talking about?"
Billy laughed as they all picked up the gear and headed into the garage. "You guys will find out when it starts."
The group then made its way into the living room where Hank and Ernie were putting bowls of popcorn, chips, and soda out. "Thanks Ernie." Billy took the remote from his dad and smiled. "Thanks dad. Is Trini's first?"
Hank nodded. "Yep. I put that in the first slot and the other two are ones you haven't seen in either a long time or just never seen." He and Ernie headed back towards the stairs. "You know where to find us if you need anything."
Kat sighed as Billy sat down on the couch while the other guys all grabbed a seat. "Okay, who's sitting where?" She laughed when the guys just stared at her. "What? I only see guys sitting down."
Trini smiled. "I don't know about you but Kim and I found a spot." She sat down next to Billy while Kim sat between her and Tommy.
Jason smiled. "There's room over here between me and Rocky."
Maggie looked over at Kat before both girls rushed over for the spot. "Ha, I win!"
Jason laughed as Kat frowned. "I have an idea." He grabbed her arm and pulled her onto his lap. "There, now you have a spot too."
Aisha laughed as she sat down next to Adam and leaned back against the side of the end table they were sitting in front of. "Hey AJ, You and Zack could fit over there in front of the other end table!"
Zack smiled and pulled Amanda down next to him. "Thanks for the tip Aisha." He smiled as Amanda laughed.
Bulk looked over and laughed as Alex pulled Cori down next to him in the chair next to Tommy. "You guys are a riot." He sat down in the chair next to Adam and Aisha.
Skull looked around and sat down against the side of Bulk's chair. "Okay, let's get this movie started."
Billy smiled and started the movie. "If you say so!"
Kat gasped as the title appeared on teh screen. "I've always wanted to see this movie!"
Kim looked at Trini. "Since when did you get this movie?"
Trini looked at Billy and saw him blush. "It's not mine."
"You mean to tell me its Billy's?" Kim saw his red face. "Since when?"
Billy smiled. "I've had it ever since it came out. We used to watch it all the time."
Kim nodded. "I see." She shook her head. "The things you men hide!"
Billy laughed. "I knew you'd understand. Besides, the only person who knows where it is, other than dad and I, won't tell."
Alex looked over at Jason. "It isn't me, and I'm sure it isn't you." He looked around the room. "But who?"
"I think I know who." He looked at Billy. "I also know if it is who I think it is, then he isn't telling."
Kim sighed. "Well it doesn't really matter if you ask me." She smiled when the others nodded. Twenty minutes later, she gasped. "Oh my gosh!"
"What?" Amanda looked over as Kim looked around the room. "What are you looking for?"
"I just noticed something." Kim smiled and motioned to the TV. "Do any of you notice anything familiar about the characters?"
Tommy looked at everyone before looking back to the screen. He then noticed a picture of the first five rangers. "I see what you mean Kim."
Billy stopped the movie as the credits began. "What is it Tommy?" He watched as Tommy got up and walked over to the TV.
Tommy picked up the picture of the five rangers and turned around. "When was this taken?" The picture showed the five teens gathered around a table with Ernie.
"I remember that!" Skull looked at Jason. "That was taken after that one earthquake. You know, the day Rita arrived."
"But what does that have to do with the movie?" Zack looked at Jason in confusion.
Billy laughed. "It has everything to do with it!" He looked at Trini and smiled. "Think about the main characters. What did the one say in the essay?"
Trini smiled. "I get it now." She turned to the others. "In the movie, there were five different types of people. There was the jock, the princess, the brain, the criminal, and the quiet loner."
Amanda laughed. "Almost like the five of you!" When everyone looked at her in confusion, she smiled. "Well, think about it."
Bulk laughed. "I see!" He nodded to the picture Tommy put back next to the TV. "Billy's the brain, Kim's the princess, Jason's the jock, but I'm not sure which is the loner and which is the criminal."
Zack looked at Trini before sharing a look with Billy. "Trini's the quiet loner and I am the criminal."
Jason caught the look and knew immediately why. "So that's who did it!"
Billy looked at the others. "Don't ask. It was something that happened when he first moved here. It's in the past."
Adam nodded. "Now that that is settled, what other movies did your dad put in?"
Billy shrugged. "I have no idea." He looked up as the second movie started. His eyes widened as Kim gasped. "Oh no! No way!" He grabbed the remote and stopped the tape.
"What's wrong Billy?" Amanda looked over as Kim and Jason laughed.
Jason took a breath and smiled. "It's not the superman you guys are thinking of." He glanced at Kim. "This one has Wonder Woman and Captain America."
Alex laughed. "I remember that!" As Billy turned red, Kim laughed. "Besides, you forgot about Batman."
Zack looked at Jason in confusion. "Okay, so who was who? I can figure out this is a home movie and that Kim was Wonder Woman."
Kim sighed. "Well, Billy was Superman, Alex was Batman, and Jason was Captain America." She glanced over to see Jason turning red.
Kat looked down at Jason. You were the guy with the shield?" When he nodded, she laughed. "Now I HAVE to see it!"
Trini grabbed the remote from Billy and hit play. As he got up to go stop it, she pulled him back down. "Don't even think of stopping it William!" Everyone laughed as the four kids on the screen ran around the yard pretending to fight their bad fathers and protect their mothers.
Thirty minutes later, Trini wiped her eyes as everyone calmed down. "I don't think I've ever laughed so hard in my whole life!"
Tommy smiled. "I don't think any of us have." He looked over at Billy. "Any idea what the third movie might be?"
Billy shook his head and took the remote from Trini. "After that last one, I have no clue." He raised the remote to start the next movie when their communicators went off. He looked at the others and tapped his communicator. "What's up Zordon?"
"Rangers, I asked Hank to make sure you watched the tape Billy brought home with him. You are all on it, including Bulk and Skull. I want you to know that in order for you to work together and deal with anything our enemies throw at you, all of you must learn and know everything about the others."
Billy looked around and saw everyone nod. "Thank you Zordon. We will watch it now." He heard Alpha cut the link. "You heard him." He started the video.
As the picture appeared, Jason gasped. "Oh no!" He made a move to grab the remote from Billy, only to have him move it out of his reach. "Come on Billy!"
He smiled. "No way! I think everyone will find this interesting. Besides, Zordon said we are all on this and we must all watch." Jason buried his face in his hands.
Kim glared at Billy. "You are mean Cranston!" She glared at everyone. "And I don't want to hear any smart remarks about this from any of you!" She turned to Tommy. "Cover your eyes."
Tommy laughed. "And miss you and Jason performing in a ballet? No way!"
Jason peeked through his fingers. "Is it over yet?"
Kat raised an eyebrow at Jason. "I never figured you to be someone who does that!" She glanced at Kim. "Why do I have a feeling something is about to happen?"
Billy smiled as everyone's jaw dropped. "I told you it would be interesting!" He laughed as Jason and Kim each threw a pillow at him. "Just wait, I'm sure mine is next. That is, if I know Zordon, I will be."
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