THE REASON - Part Sixty-Seven: The White Battle

Summary: It is clear that the morphing grid with the White Ranger is being disrupted with two being present. Now, the battle begins between Trent and his evil clone. And who will be the victor in the battle?

Disclaimer: Power Rangers is not mine.

A/N: I must apologize, I have hit a rather creative low, so some of these chapters may seem redundant to the series. I am sorry, but I have to balance out my entire life along with this story. But it is cool, I like to get responds on it.

"There can only be one. I remember the day it happened for me. You have no other choice but to destroy your other half." -Eclyptyk Neo

Days later.

Trent finally had the day off to spend some time with his dad. Yet, it was hard to say much when he couldn't get enough answers. He entered the greenhouse located in the back of their house to see his father among the plants.

"Hey, dad." Trent greeted as he met his father in one of the stations.

Anton looked up, pushing open a smile. "Trent. What are you doing here?"

"Well, I heard you got a Green Leaf Award for your latest research." Trent commented. "I just came by to congratulate you." He said as he embraced his father in a hug.

Anton breathed as he wrapped his arms around his son briefly to return the gesture. "Um...thanks, son. I only wish I was that successful with all my experiments."

"Still no way of finding a way to beat Mesogog?" Trent asked as he followed his father through the greenhouse.

Anton looked at his son, picked up a plant and shook his head. "No."

"Dad, let me tell the other rangers. They could help you." Trent encouraged.

Anton let out a breath, shaking his head again. "No, Trent. I can do this. I just need some more time to figure this out."

"Time may be something we don't have anymore of, dad." Trent said sadly.

Anton was about to say more, but was interrupted by the cheerful voice of a female. Cassidy Cornell. She was doing a report on his latest research, and Anton made clear of it. Hoping that his experiments will prove a success in feeding all. Yet, it was short lived when Trent noticed the dazed look in his father's eyes. He pushed Devin and Cassidy toward the door, hoping they wouldn't find out what was going on with his father.

Trent could only hope his father would find answers soon. The evil was creeping up quicker on Anton, and he was at the brink of loss of complete control. Trent just hoped it would never come down to that. He'd hate to lose his father to such a menace as Mesogog.

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The evil cloned white dino ranger had just disappeared, leaving the four dino rangers lost in confusion. And as they reported back to the lab to see the status of the fight, they found out that the white dino gem couldn't afford the distribution of power among two people. It could only be one. And they all voted it go to Trent. But with hopes to contact him about the news, they were disrupted by the source of a huge jaded soldier in their mist.

Tommy forced out a breath, dropping his head. "Like that is anything new. C'mon, guys." He turned to Hayley. "Get ahold of Trent and inform him of the news. We'll go take care of that jaded monster."

"I'm all over it." Hayley nodded firmly as she turned back to the computer console.

"Good Luck, guys. Come back safe." Kim announced from her place at the computer.

"Don't we always?" Conner couldn't help but smile.

The team morphed and retreated out of the forest entrance.

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Meanwhile, Trent was leaving the greenhouse after seeing the effects and damage that could only mean one thing. Mesogog had taken control of his father's mind for the time being. It sparked up some anger in him, but he pushed it aside as he headed back to the house.

But his dino communicator went off as he pulled it up to his face. "What's up, Hayley?"

"Trent, are you feeling okay?" She asked with some concern.

"I'm okay. But my dino gem isn't acting right."

"You'd better come to the lab. I need to inform you about something."

"Yeah, you're probably right."

He turned around to see his evil clone standing there, arms crossed.

"I'm tired of living in your shadow. This ends now." the evil clone replied darkly.

Trent twisted his wrist to reveal his dino morpher. "Hey, I got no problem with that. White Ranger! Dino Power!"

A white light encased the teen as he was transformed out of his civilian form into his dino thunder ranger form.

The evil clone didn't hesitate to power up to his highest level of power. He transformed into his own Super Dino Mode, and moved toward Trent. Trent was there to move away and guide his kick to register into the side of his aggressor. The evil clone growled as he swung his arms to make contact with his enemy. Trent took the beating as he stumbled to the ground from the blow. But as each exchanged a set of attacks, Trent noticed the signs of fatigue that followed with each attack.

He'd be lucky if he got out of this, especially if he lost this battle. This was one of them he couldn't afford to screw up on.

Time passed.

The battle raged on. As each got an attack in, both were growing more tired. The evil clone continued to trade insult with his enemy in hopes to make him lose concentration, but it wasn't enough. They charged at each other for one final blow, the evil clone used his spike from his wrist, Trent using his Drago sword to make the blow. Sparks flew and each attack was lit brightly.

Each turned to the other letting out an exhausted breath, looking intently at the other.

"I guess you wanted it more." The evil white ranger concluded with a growl.

"I guess so." Trent let out a breath.

"Good-bye, White Ranger." The evil clone said as he fell forward to his knees.

The area was erupted with an explosion and the evil White Ranger was gone for good. Trent watched the white light escape into the air and find its place in his morpher, energizing him and giving him back his full powers as a ranger.

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Hours passed.

The Dino Stegazord was now back in its rightful place on the ranger team. The team also managed to put an end to the gruesome jaded soldier using the combined powers of all the dinozords. An incredible aspect considering, it was the first time the entire team was in one zord at a time. It was the introduction of the Dino Rage Megazord, and when that came into formation, no monster could ever stand a chance against them. Let alone, if they decide to go into Super Dino Mode, it would be one victory with a thousand words and memories.

The teens had retired to the cyber café to go about their school life, leaving Tommy and Kim alone.

Tommy collapsed on the couch beside Kim in the early hours of the evening.

Kim was flipping channels, obviously not satisfied to find anything on. She sat up and laid a kiss on Tommy's lips. "Hey, Handsome. Rough day in the superhero office?"

"Like that's anything new." he dropped his head. "I'm getting far too old for this job."

"Discouraged already? I'm surprised. Something like that coming from the legendary ranger himself?" she laughed as she found a place in his arms.

"I guess after all that's already happened in this past year. And all that's happened within the very existence of us rangers, I'm about ready to hang up the suit right about now."

"Don't let it discourage you, Tommy. I'm sure you'll find a way out of this with another victory."

"I don't know." he sighed. "I mean, I guess I'm glad that the evil white ranger is gone and all. It's one less problem we need to worry about, but our biggest battle is yet to come."

"I don't like how you put that." she protested looking at him with a panic.

"I just hope the teens won't be discouraged if that final battle destroys their powers for good. I mean, no one likes to deal with the fact of losing something like that."

"It hasn't happened yet, Tommy. And you shouldn't assume something like that would happen." she instructed.

He nodded, agreeing with her. "I know. I know. I mean, you're right, but...."

She put a finger to his lips, stopping him. "Let it go. Don't even think about it. No matter what anyone says about the future or fate, you always have the power to change it."

He forced out a breath, looking down. Kim cuddled closer to him, pulling him into a hug. He wrapped his arms around her protectively and laid a kiss on her forehead. "Thanks, Beautiful."

"No problem. I'm always here." she replied.

They snuggled up on the couch and watched TV until they fell asleep.

To be continued....

A/N: See ya next chapter.