Saban and Disney owns the power rangers and I do not. However, I do own everything that is created by myself~ heh heh (Doesn't make sense, rite? ^^)

(Doyles-always) - First of all, thanks for the two reviews. They have encouraged me a lot and I'm glad you enjoyed it, more to come soon. Keep supporting me, luv ya! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------

Two weeks had passed since the academy was destroyed and everyone in it killed, except me that was. From the moment I morphed into the Hurricane Ranger, I knew that I had taken up a responsibilty, one that would be able to change the fate of the entire universe.

Everyday, I headed over to one of the hidden mountains straight after school. There, I trained. One hour, two hours, three hours, I didn't care how long it took, or how tiring it was. I had to make myself stronger, to become more powerful. Only then would I be able to destroy the Insectrons, and avenge the deaths of sensei and Jeff.

'Derek, are you ok?'

I shook out of my daze as my classmate YK nudged me on the side. 'What? I'm fine. What's the matter?'

YK narrowed his eyes at me and shook his head. 'Nothing, just that you seem to be thinking about something. Anything I could help?'

I gave him a small smile. 'I'm fine. Thanks for caring though, I really appreciate it buddy.' I took a quick glance at my watch, time was running out, I had to continue my training again. 'Well, I gotta go. See you tomorrow!'

I left the school and started to walk over to the nearby hill. Not many people knew of that place, so hopefully I wouldn't be seen. The rush hour had started as many people rushed back home, so it was hard to keep walking at a fast pace.

Suddenly, screams erupted a few blocks away. Sensing something wrong, I immediately ran over to the source to see what happened. Carefully revealing my ninja outfit and placing on my mask to hide my identity, I skittered across the many buildings and looked down.

'Oh my god!' I gasped! I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Injured pedestrians littered the streets, their painful cries filling my ears. Over them, stood what appeared to be a gigantic tick with long fangs on each side of its face. Slowly, it headed over to a man who laid on the floor. Without further hesitation, it raised the sword above it's head and prepared to drive it down.

Right away, I jumped down from the roof and sent it down onto the floor. 'Back off, slimeball!' I roared as my feet touched ground. 'I'm giving you a chance to leave this place right now, or else don't blame me.'

The creature flipped itself back up and roared in fury. 'Insectoids, attack!' Instantly, dozens of those fly monsters I defeated earlier seeped out of the ground and started towards me. I tried my best to hold them off, but there were too many of them. I got the wind knocked out of me as one of them kicked me in the stomach and sent me down on my knees.

'That's it!' I said angrily as I brushed myself off. 'Time to take this to a higher level. Tornado Storm, Ranger Form!' In a flash, armor covered my entire body as I merged with the power suit. 'Protector of Peace, Strong as a hurricane, I am the Black Hurricane Ranger!' I announced as I took my stance.

'And you're gonna be my dinner as well!' the Tick added as the Insectoids continued to close in once again.

'Ninja Sword!' I yelled as I removed the long sword and started to block and chop at the disgusting creatures. 'Ninja Shadow Battle!' In no time at all, all of them disappeared into a pile of gunk.

'Now it's your turn!' I cried as I pointed my finger at the tick. With a running start, I ran towards it as I prepared to slice it into two. Suddenly, it ducked with amazing speed and swept me down with a low kick that sent me off my feet once again.

Wasting no time, it plowed itself right into me as I cried out in pain. Before I knew it, I was thrown through a wall as the creature picked me out.

'Damn, this guy's so strong.' I thought as I lay face down on the cold rubble. 'How am I s'pose to defeat it?'

'Derek,' a voice whispered in my mind, sensei! 'Trust your powers, they will show you the way. Remember what I taught you, A ninja should always have confidence in himeself.'

'You're right!' I thought as I pulled myself up again. Concentrating hard, I walked towards the humanoid tick as I searched for its weakspot. Almost immediately, I found what seemed to be a small hole located right on its forehead.

'Haha, you are so pathetic!' It laughed as it saw me walk towards it again. 'Now it's time to end your miserable life!' With that, it ran full speed at me with its sword raised high.

As it was about to knock me down, I flipped across its head and swept it down onto the ground. Seeing my chance, I immediatelt thrusted my sword into the hole as green ooze spurted out in every possible direction.

Luckily I had my helmet on, for the cry it let out was simply deafining. Half blinded by pain, the monster got into a frenzy as it attacked in rage. Now that it was weakened, blocking and dodging its attacks were a piece of cake. Carefully aiming my attacks, I saw my chance come when it reered its disgusting head back and let out another roar.

Quickly, I dashed forward and jumped high above it as I delivered my final strike. 'Hurricane Hack!' I yelled as my sword charged up with energy. With one tremendous slash, the blade sliced the humanoid tick in two as it exploded into balls of flame.

'Whew!' I whistled as my feet touched solid ground. 'Close one!' I sighed as the pain from the battle started to shoot up and down my body. At least I could rest now, that was what mattered.

No sooner were the words out of my mouth as some sort of small worm-like insect crawled towards the remains of the burnt tick and somehow melted into it. Before I could respond, the ground shook. I looked up in shock as the monster grew to an enormous size, even taller than the surrounding buildings.

'You think this was over? Actually it's just the beginning!' it laughed as a gigantic foot started to stomp on me. I frantically rolled away as it missed me only by inches.

'Damn! How am I going to destroy it now? I don't have any weapons that would be useful!' I thought furiously as I escaped another foot attack. Unless there was a bigger and more powerful weapon, to demolish this rampaging tick was impossible.

'This is just great!' I grumbled as I frantically dodged a third attack. 'Being a ranger and I'm already gonna be killed on my second mission.'

'Have I taught you nothing?' The voice of sensei emerged again, deeply annoyed. 'Have faith in yourself.'

'But is faith ever going to help me beat this gigantic bug?' I cried, 'It's impossible.'

'Don't be so sure.' Sensei soothed, 'Your morpher has another button which will enable you be call upon your Panther Zord. Try it.'

I quickly glanced down at my morpher, sure enough there was another button with a small panther symbol on it. 'Hurricane Panther Zord, awaken!' I yelled as I pressed it.

Soon enough, the ground started to shake again as I saw my panther run into battle. There was no other word to describe it: cool! Immediately I jumped high into the cockpit located on its head as I manned the controls.

'You're going to use an overgrown kitten to try to destroy me? Pathetic!' The tick taunted as it ran forward to attack.

'Watch your words you digusting slimeball!' I yelled, 'Panther Slash!' The zord quickly ducked to the right as it avoided the attack and instantly pounced as sparks flew out from its body, causing it to fall back.

Not giving it a chance to stand up, I continued to attack it expertly. In no time at all, fumes started to rise from the tick's body as it strained to regain balance.

I reered the zord back as it prepared for the final attack. 'Destructor Move, Panther FURY!' the zord charged full speed as it changed into a hurricane and blew right through the tick. With one final cry, it blew up once again, this time for good!

'What a day!' I sighed as I relaxed inside the cockpit. 'Well, as long as I've got you with me, I don't think we'll have a problem defating these oversized bugs!' I said to my zord. I thought I heard a soft roar after that, a roar from the panther. A roar that meant only one thing to me: VICTORY!

Sorry for taking so long people, but my exams are coming up and I need to study. Anyway, I want Derek to have a "Lone Ranger" image, like Merrick from Wild Force. Does anybody have any good opinions for me to do this? Thanks a lot, keep watching!!!