Lost With White

Part 5

The four other dino rangers were at Tommy's lab that night, wondering what just happened. Did they actually think that Trent turned on them by choice? Or by force? Either way, it meant only one thing: bad news. Each of them had their share of bruises from the White Ranger's attacks. Not more so than Conner, though. He was leaning against the wall, while Ethan and Kira took seats near the computer. Tommy was busy pacing the room, while Hayley was typing in some codes, standing up.

"That was brutal." Ethan commented rubbing his arm in pain.

"Noted." Kira agreed holding her own arm.

"I don't get it. Why would Trent just turn on us like that?" Conner asked his voice filled with both anger and confusion. Mostly confusion.

"I'm not sure." Tommy answered. "Did you guys say anything to him?"

"No, of course not!" Kira replied in Trent's defense.

"Ok, you guys." Tommy said looking at each of the rangers. "Go home and get some rest. Hayley and I will stay here for a bit, and try to figure out what's up."

"Ok, night." Conner said, as he, Ethan, and Kira walked back up from the basement, and to their homes.

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Hayley was kept busy all night typing in several lines of code, and trying to find a solution to the current problem. So far, she had no success in doing so. Tommy came up behind her, and placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Hayley?" Tommy asked.

The tech expert jumped up with a little surprise, and turned to see the Black Ranger smiling down at her.

"You scared me, Tommy." Hayley commented. "You trying to give me a heart attack?"

"Sure, go ahead." Tommy teased in a normal tone.

Hayley sighed, and hit Tommy in the gut playfully. "Very funny, old man." she teased back. "What do you want?"

"I want you to get some rest." Tommy answered a little concerned. "Or at least take a break. You've been at this all night."

"This is a serious mission. I gotta work." Hayley answered looking back at the computer. Tommy sighed, and went infront of the computer, blocking Hayley's view of it.

"Work is important. Even I agree with it." The Black Ranger agreed. "But so is taking a break. Overwork can be unhealthy."

"Tell you what, Tom," Hayley said standing up, and putting her hands on his shoulders. "Just one more line of code, and I'm done for the day. I promise."

"Okay. See you in the AM." Tommy said as he went upstairs, leaving Hayley alone.

"That was easy enough." She said to herself with a smile. She then sat back down, and continued typing.

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"Well, Mesogog, it seems as though we have the upper hand." Trent said. He was at Mesogog's lab, in his civilian form. Screw dad, he thought to himself. He didn't dare say it out loud, as Mesogog was standing right infront of him!

"Yes, White Ranger. I believe so..." Mesogog hissed. "Very well done."

"Thanks, but I'm thinking of something...more." Trent insisted.

"More, eh?" Mesogog repeated turning to the White Ranger. "What more?"

"You see, Dr. Oliver-" Trent started, but Mesogog quickly put a hand up, wanting him to stop.

"Don't speak that name here!" Mesogog exclaimed.

"I mean, the Black Ranger..." Trent changed. "Is the mentor. Without him, I believe it's obvious the others will fall."

"I see." Mesogog agreed. "But one question. How do you expect we get to him?"

Trent thought about that question for a moment. How was he going to get Tommy? With some thought put in, a wicked smile formed on the White Ranger's lips. He looked at the computer, which showed Hayley hard at work.

"If anyone can lure Tommy in, she can." Trent answered.

Mesogog looked at the computer. "Ah...very resourceful, Trent." he commented. "Now, go and send the Tyranndrones and a new monster to keep the rangers busy..."

"And then I'll go in for the kill." Trent finished. He let out a small chuckle, and materialized through a wall.