THE REASON - Part Sixty-Five: Lava-ly Fighting
Summary: A day off from school has Tommy searching the woods for Zeltrax.
Disclaimer: Power Rangers isn't mine.
A/N: Okay, so now that the season is done, and I failed to catch up with it, I must apologize. However, there is still much I need to tie into the series, as opposed to this whole AU-world. Either way, enjoy. This is set prior to "Isn't it Lava-ly?", but has no real tie into it. Read and reply.
"If I had a choice, I'd end all this now. If I have to kill the both of us to do it, I will. I won't let the suffering continue. I can help you." -Eclyptyk Neo
Days passed.
Dr. Oliver made it clear that he'd be gone for the day in search for Zeltrax. He made it clear to Conner and Kira that he didn't want to take any risk with Zeltrax out there seeking revenge on all. He'd inform them if he found anything.
Now, sitting in the lab with much curiosity and worry was Kim as she watched her fiance run through the room grabbing the equipment he needed.
He slipped several things into a gym bag encrusted with the Dino Thunder symbol. Then he turned and headed for the forest entrance.
"Good Luck, Tommy." Kim called out.
Tommy cursed internally and turned back and headed over to his lover. He laid a kiss on her lips and apologized quietly. For the longest time, he could push everything out of his mind to focus on one thing. And at that moment, it was finding Zeltrax. But when he heard her voice, it snapped him back into reality.
She pulled him closer and laid another warm kiss on his lips. "Just be careful, okay?"
"Aren't I always?" he laid a kiss on her forehead.
As he turned away, she pulled him back over to him. "I mean it, Tommy. Zeltrax is different now." she instructed.
Tommy nodded. "I will, okay? I'll be fine." He turned away just as Hayley was coming in. "Keep me informed, Hayley."
"I will, Tommy." she nodded. "But just be careful."
He flashed a peace sign and headed out the door.
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Minutes later.
Tommy pulled the jeep into 'park' deep within the forest. He pulled out the newly modified fossil finder to track down the cyborg's energy force. He walked deeper into the woods using his own unique ninja skills along the way in hopes to find the cyborg faster.
"C'mon, Zeltrax. I know you're out there. You gotta be looking for me."
He continued on for a few more feet, but stopped looking into the shadows. He knew someone was around. He could feel the strange aura in the air. And if wasn't a good or safe feeling either.
He peered over his shoulder and threw himself to the ground as an electrical bolt flew his way.
"Were you looking for me, Dr. Oliver?" a voice growled as a figure emerged from beyond the trees.
Tommy slowly rose to his feet, tossing the fossil finder to the ground. "You know, Zeltrax, I've had about enough of you."
"As I of you, Tommy. But this time you won't win."
"This ends here, Zeltrax." Tommy said cooly.
"You said that before and you didn't destroy me then. What makes you think that you'll have the power to destroy me now?"
"Because last time I wasn't feeling like myself. Step down, Zeltrax. You can't win this fight on your own. And you know more than anyone that good will always triumph over evil."
Zeltrax extended his hand out to launch another electrical bolt toward the legendary ranger. Tommy launched himself over the bolt and came to a landing on the ground with ease. His eyes settled on the cybord, and he was sure that he'd make the first move. He felt the rage surge in him. The anger for seeing the cyborg alive--as of the undead--when he was sure he was dead.
"You will be the first to be destroyed, Tommy." Zeltrax growled.
Zeltrax ran forward toward the legendary ranger. Tommy rolled away and side-swiped the cyborg sending him to the ground. But Zeltrax quickly recovered and launched another electrical bold toward Tommy. Tommy dove to the ground barely missing the blow by a few inches. He jumped to his feet and jumped into the trees disappearing into the shadow.
"Get down here, Black Ranger!" Zeltrax growled.
"C'mon, Zeltrax. You have to come find me first." Tommy replied as he leapt toward another tree limb. He looked down at the cyborg scurrying through the area.
He knew he had to use other tactic against the cyborg, which meant staying under a low profile. He morphed quietly and used the gem to disappear out of sight. He jumped to the ground in silence, peering behind the tree to see the cyborg come his way.
"Come out here, Dr. Oliver, so I can destroy you." Zeltrax demanded.
Tommy threw out a kick sending the cyborg hard to the ground. "Hey, Zeltrax. How can you destroy me if you can't even see me?"
Zeltrax growled as he got to his feet. He swung at open air, hoping to make contact with the Black Dino Thunder Ranger. Tommy took slow steps back to avoid the sword. But there was no real challenge there if Zeltrax couldn't even find him.
"Show yourself, Tommy!" the cyborg demanded.
"I'm right here, Zeltrax." the man emerged from behind the trees no longer hidden by the power of his gem. "But before you destroy me, wanna think twice about what would happen if you did do that?"
The cyborg didn't reply as he jutted toward the black suited man. Tommy moved away and kicked the sword away throwing the cyborg off balance. He pinned him there, fighting to keep him down.
"C'mon, Smitty. Don't do this. Let me help you." Tommy protested.
"No one can help me. The only thing you can do is be destroyed. I will have my revenge, and no one will stop me." The cyborg kicked the black ranger off of him, his hands settled on suited man's neck.
Tommy twisted and squirmed, but the grip tightened. He couldn't move. He felt the shortness of breath, the blur in his eyes. "Smitty..." Tommy breathed, trying to pry the hands off his neck. "We're not the enemy. If you destroy me now, you'll never destroy Mesogog. He created you! But I can help you!"
Zeltrax backed off, growling in pain. "Nooo!"
When Tommy sat up, the cyborg grabbed his head. He growled again and ran off into the distance as he disappeared into a red invisi-portal.
Tommy quickly got to his feet. "Power down." His ranger suit was demolished and he appeared in his normal clothes. He let out a breath and rubbed his neck feeling the air enter his lungs again. "Another time, Zeltrax. Another time."
He turned and walked away, heading back to his jeep. He hoped Zeltrax would see where he was going with helping him out, but there was no guarantee.
Zeltrax turned no one.
Tommy had a lot of work to do.
To be continued.....
A/N: Just another little battle with Zeltrax, and since it isn't anything new, no one really likes him. He just causes way too many problems, but other than that, I'll drop the subject. Until another time, peace out. May the Power Always Protect You.