DISCLAIMER

They are not----ah, you know the drill. I mean, hello? If they were owned by me instead of Haim Saban, Fox Kids, and Disney, Kimberly and Tommy would've never broken up, Jason, Zack, and Trini, never would've left, and this fanfic site wouldn't be necessary.

"Come on. Let's go," Tommy said.

"We'll follow you in the Turbo Zords," T.J. stated.

"Fine," Tommy agreed.

"What are we going to use?" Kimberly asked.

"Ship," Tommy replied.

"Great. I'm stuck on this thing," Kimberly said bitterly.

"You know what? I don't want to hear any more complaints. All right?" Tommy snapped. He sighed at her hurt expression.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to snap," he apologized.

"It's okay," she replied. "I mean, hey. We're all on edge," she continued with a shrug. Everyone fell silent and the ship rolled on. Finally, the ship ceased to move.

"This is our stop," Rocky announced needlessly.

"Come on, let's go!" Kira enthused.

"Yeah, anything to get off the water," Conner added. Ethan and Trent laughed.

"Oh, yeah. That's right. I forgot. You can't swim," Ethan teased.

"Shut up," Conner growled. Everyone else chuckled. Then, they disembarked. Almost unconsciously, Kimberly moved closer to Tommy. Katherine noticed this and had to fight back a smile. Even after all this time, she sees him as the comforter. The protector, she thought to herself. Why had she broken up with him? Obviously, something had happened with that guy in Florida, but the girl wasn't talking. Once they reached the entrance of Maligore's temple, Kimberly tensed and stopped.

"Kim?" Jason queried.

"Evil is as evil does," Kimberly hissed.

"Kim?" Jason prodded.

"I---I can't!" Kimberly stammered. "I---I thought I could---I was trying to be strong---but I can't!" she exclaimed.

"What's wrong with you?" Ashley asked.

"The evil---I---" Kimberly trailed off and began to run. However, Tommy restrained her.

"Take it easy, Kim. It's okay," he told her.

"All that evil," Kimberly whispered.

"I know," Tommy told her. "You think---why me? Why did it happen to me? How can anyone trust me ever again?" he continued. The first Pink Ranger looked at her ex-boyfriend and managed a small smile.

"Thank you," she whispered. Then, turned around and lead the way.

"Good thinking, bro," Jason murmured.

"I knew Rita's spell had to be good for something," Tommy joked softly. Jason bit back a smile. As soon as they walked in, Kimberly gasped. Everyone followed her gaze to see Lerigot in chains above Maligore's pit.

"Lerigot!" she shrieked.

"No!" Justin cried. Hearing the voices, Gragon, Goldar, and Mesogog turned around.

"Crangons! Tyrannodrones! Get them!" Gragon roared. Instantly, the lower-class minions did as they were told.

"Whoa! We're surrounded!" Ashley cried.

"Guys! It's Morphin Time!" Jason instructed.

"Mastodon!" Zack began.

"Pterodactyl!" Kimberly continued.

"Triceratops!" Billy added.

"Saber-toothed Tiger!" Trini chimed in.

"Tyrannosaurus!" Jason finished.

"Black Ranger Power!" Adam cried.

"Pink Ranger Power!" Katherine yelled.

"Yellow Ranger Power!" Aiesha exclaimed.

"Red Ranger Power!" Rocky exclaimed.

"Zeo Ranger 2, Yellow!" Tanya called.

"Shift into Turbo!" T.J. ordered.

"Mountain Blaster Turbo Power!" Justin yelled.
"Desert Thunder Turbo Power!" Carlos cried.

"Dune Star Turbo Power!" Ashley hailed.

"Wind Chaser Turbo Power!" Cassie summoned.

"Red Lightning Turbo Power!" T.J. stated.

"Let's Rocket!" Andros called. He and Zhane punched in their codes.

"Go! Galatic!" Karone shouted.

"Dino Thunder! Power up! Ha!" Tommy, Conner, Ethan, and Trent hailed.

"White Ranger, Dino Power!" Trent added. Immediately, the Rangers were covered in their respective suits.

"Okay. Let's get it together," the Pink Ranger stated.

"Right," agreed the Pink Ninja Ranger.

"Morphin," the Black Dino Ranger approved. The Red, White, Blue, and Yellow Dino Rangers looked at each other. However, the onslaught of Tyrannodrones and Crangons left them no time to ask questions. Suddenly, they heard a scream.

"Lerigot!" the Blue Turbo Ranger cried.

"I'll get him!" the Pink Ninja Ranger exclaimed. She flipped through the air and landed on top of the pit's edge.

"What's she doing?" the Yellow Dino Ranger asked. Lerigot cooed worriedly.

"It's all right, Lerigot. You're going to be okay," the Pink Ninja Ranger assured.

"Lower them into the fire!" Gragon roared. Various Tyrannodrones began to do so.

"No!" the other Rangers protested.

"Kat!" the Pink Ranger screamed.

"Kim! I have an idea! But I need you to cut the rope!" the Pink Ninja Ranger called.

"Oooh, I don't know," the Pink Ranger said.

"Kim, please trust me," pleaded the Pink Ninja Ranger.

"All right," the Pink Ranger said. "Power Bow!" she called. Instantaneously, the weapon appeared in her hands. Then, she fired. The Pink Ninja Ranger and Lerigot fell.

"No!" the Yellow Turbo Ranger cried. Suddenly, two flashes of light appeared at the bottom of the pit.

"What? Were you worried about us?" the Pink Ninja Ranger quipped.

"No! They never fell in!" Gragon roared.

"How is this possible?" Mesogog hissed.

"Ninja Powers," the Pink Ninja Ranger answered. "Gotta love 'em," she continued, as she used her powers to appear beside her fellow Rangers.

"Lerigot, you okay?" the Blue Turbo Ranger asked anxiously.

"Good. Am unharmed," was the response.

"Thank goodness," the Yellow Zeo Ranger sighed.

"Yes. I am so glad you're all right," the Pink Ninja Ranger added.

"I have to admit, my heart was in my throat," the Black Dino Ranger stated.

"Get them," Mesogog hissed. Elsa and the Tyrannodrones began an advance. Suddenly, the island began to shake.

"Uh-oh," the Pink Ranger said.

"Retreat!" Goldar yelled.

"I can't believe I'm actually saying this, but I'm with Goldar!" the Black Dino Ranger exclaimed. As one, heroes and villains rushed from the island as debris fell. Suddenly, the Pink Ranger tripped over a slab of rock.

"Oh!" she grunted softly.

"Get up!" Goldar urged, pulling her to her feet. Almost tentatively, the Pink Ranger put her foot down. However, the suit had protected her. She was unharmed.

"Go! Go! Go!" the Red Ranger called. As soon as they were out of the temple, Goldar thrust the Pink Ranger towards her friends.

"This is the last time I'll help you, Power Geek!" he growled.

"Let's just get out of here," the Pink Ranger said. With that, everyone teleported. Minutes later, the Rangers were back in Tommy's lab.

"Power down!" was the command. With that, they all returned to their civilian status.

"Well, I'm glad that's over with," Tanya sighed.

"Me too," agreed Justin. Kimberly remained quiet and Lerigot walked up to her.

"You have pain," he noted.

"What? You're hurt?" Tommy asked in concern.

"No. I'm fine. I wasn't hurt, Lerigot," Kimberly assured.

"Old pain. You pushed friends away," Lerigot insisted. Kimberly tensed.

"It's okay, Kim. It's okay," Trini comforted, putting her arm around her friend's shoulders.

"Kim, what's he talking about?" Rocky questioned.

"Nothing. Just leave it alone," Kim answered sharply. Everyone looked at each other. What was up with Kimberly?

AUTHOR'S NOTE

Oh, I'm evil aren't I? Well, you guys aren't going to find out what happened with Kim and that other guy for quite some time. Kind of a subplot type thing. And when the others finally find out, Tommy and Kim are going to start off slow, like they originally did. Oh, and I'm sorry if Kimberly sounds too weak, but I was kind of going for the idea that Kimberly was more shaken up from the ordeal with Maligore's fire than she let on and it finally came out. I also have a question: should I bring back Putties?