Chapter Seven:
Power Rangers Reinstated
"Lord Doom!" interrupts Tybolt, "it appears that the humans have not given up after all, the Demonites have detected some activity in the morphing grid. It appears a new power is being harnessed. We also detected a reactivation of communication and teleportation of certain former warriors, the only thing we can conclude is with the return of Zordon…"
"Zordon!" Exclaims Lord Doom, "No one instructed me that Zordon of Eltar has returned. Do you know the severity of this? With his return and the new power that is detected, it can only mean that he is forming another team of his so called Power Rangers and if we are detecting contact with former warriors than he must be reenlisting the best of the best. This can not be good! Argggghhhhhh!" With his scream of anger, Lord Doom's eyes begin to glow again, crimson lighting bolts shoot from his eyes, blasting everything in sight as his red skinned spy cowers in fear, shielding his face from the horror before him.
Back at the Power Chamber, Astral One is finishing entering cordnents on the control panels, as the room is filled with a triple hued rainbow, the little robot turns to greet her new visitors, "Greetings former Power Rangers of Earth!"
"Alpha is that you?" questions Tommy with a puzzled look on his face.
"Alpha? Oh no, I'm Astral One I'm next line of artificial intelligence, I replaced the former Alpha Ten model." Proudly brags the little robot lady.
"Well, it's good to meet you Astral One, where's Zordon?" questions Kat as her and Jason see the empty tube.
Astral One looking at the tube drawing attention from the three former Zeo Rangers, "Oh he is not the tube, he's been freed from the interdimensional time warp"."
"Then where is Zordon?" questions Jason with a raised highbrow and the little robots points behind them.
All three of them turn and witness 2 steel doors open and through the smoke and haze walks out Zordon, he is dressed in full Eltarean ceremonial robes, a white, grayish colored material with silver strands woven throughout. He also is wearing a silver head ornament that makes a point in the center of his brow, his eyes show he that he's very worried, but on his face a smile is displayed by seeing his former rangers and current friends, "Rangers, it is good to see you again, I do however wish it wasn't over such grave circumstances."
"It good to see you again too Zordon," gushes Kat as she walks up to him and they both embrace in a very affectionate hug, very much like a father/daughter moment.
"It's good to see you again too Katherine, as well as it is to see the others" replies Zordon as he pats the former Zeo Ranger I's back, smiling at the other two rangers.
Jason looks around and notices that there aren't any other rangers there "Zordon? I don't see the others? If this threat is so strong shouldn't we need a full team of rangers?"
Zordon, exchanges a worried glace with Astral One as he lets go of Kat and makes a small sigh.
"Zordon, is everything ok?" interjects Tommy.
Astral One immediately jumps in "Zordon I have not yet been able to make contact with other rangers"
"Please continue to try Astral One, I really would prefer to send in a full team of rangers for this one" commands Zordon.
"Right" responds the little android and she franticly moves her little hands across the control panels.
"Zordon, we've seen most of the battle on the news" explains Tommy, "where are the Aliens Rangers, Ninjor, and Trey?"
"Well, Delphine was injured intensively during the battle and her and the other Alien Rangers had to go back to Aquitar for rehydration therapy, Ninjor is in the Power Chambers Med Bay recovering from battle damage as well, it does not look good for our friend, and Trey is with Professor Elledan in the Zord Holding Bay working on the final touches for your new zords, if you choose to be reinstated as Power Rangers." Zordon looks extremely worried as he rubs his hands together.
"If we choose to?" questions Tommy as he walks over and puts his arms around his lovely wife, Kat, they look in each other eyes adoringly. "There's no question about our answer, Zordon"
"Yeah, we're in right Tommy?" replies Kat.
"Totally." Responds Tommy.
"Yeah, Bro count me in too" adds in Jason with a smile and his usual buddy hand move with Tommy, like in their days at Angel Grove High.
A look of relief covers Zordon face, "Great rangers! The world is very lucky to have you and so am I."
Suddenly Astral One interrupts "Zordon! Zordon! I've done it, I've made contact with another ranger, he's agreed and is teleporting in now!"
Jason and the others look at each other with puzzlement, wondering who the next ranger is chosen to be reactivated.
Suddenly a blast of green power lights up the room and standing in front of them is the former Zeo Ranger IV, Adam.
"Hey guys! I'm back!" laughs Adam.
Tommy and the others go up welcoming their old partner as Kat gives her friend another hug, the emotion is a little much for her as she wipes off a tear or two, she's comforted by Tommy's hand on her shoulder.
"But Zordon I still can't make contact with the former Yellow Ranger!" exclaims Astral One as she continues working her magic on the Power Chambers control panels, "Oh no! Look at the viewing globe!" she exclaims.
Zordon the former rangers gather at the viewing globe to witness the return of Lumitor and General Demona along with an army of Demonites attacking Angel Grove's industrial district.
"Rangers we must act swiftly," commands Zordon, "this is the one threat that could prove fatal for Earth."
The four former rangers look at each worriedly as Tommy and Kat clutch each other's hand tightly and Zordon continues, "We don't have much time, so I will give you a brief explanation of what has transpired. It was believed that when Andros destroyed my containment tube it would vanquish all evil as well as destroy myself. However, it did free this galaxy of evil, but did not reach past the outer rim and therefore not affecting Lord Doom or his evil army. I was also not destroyed, but thrown into another region of the interdimenisional time warp. When Lord Doom's army destroyed my home planet of Eltar, Astral One and Professor Elledan were the only ones to escape and when doing so they were drawn into a black hole, leading them to me, with the help of Astral One we were able find an exit from the time warp and make our way to Earth, knowing this would be the next target Lord Doom would set his sights on."
Looking a bit overwhelmed the rangers look at he other, Jason and Tommy both with fear in their eyes. Jason puts his hand on Tommy's shoulder giving him that boost of "We're in this together, bro" confidence Tommy needed to feel at this moment as Zordon further explains, "With the help of Ninjor and his newly forged Power Coins, I've created new Power Morphers for a new team of Power Rangers, but with a threat of this level, it would be impossible to expect a new group of inexperienced members to face them. The Alien Rangers were nothing against Lord Doom's Lumitor monster, so I've looked to reinstate this team as Power Rangers."
"Zordon! Lumitor has just destroyed the Angel Grove refinery plant!" screams Astral One.
"Rangers, what little time we had is now gone, quickly come before me," instructs Zordon as he waves his hand, appearing on each ranger's waist is their new Power Morpher, which look very similar to the original Morphers. They are silver enclosed in the same black buckle base, adorned with their golden Power Coin in the center, surround by the Power Ranger logo in red and white.
Jason looks down and touches his Morpher, feeling very sentimental "Man, Bro" as he looks at Tommy "it's just like old times!" Tommy just smiles back at his high school best friend.
"Rangers you've been empowered by the dinosaurs, ninjetti animals, the Zeo crystal, and even the power of turbo technology. But now you will embody the full force of nature and earth's power wildlife," explains Zordon as he walks up to Adam and says "Adam, you are powerful, more so than you realize you now will be the Blue Ranger and draw your energy from the mighty Rhinoceros" Adam's Morpher glows a bright royal blue hue and the energy bolts circle his body and the power infuses itself with him.
"Katherine, you fought valiantly as the Pink Ranger and I plan for you to continue the legacy, you are graceful and determined you will resume your role as the Pink Ranger and draw your power from the graceful Dolphin." Kat glows pink as her the dolphin power and her become one as well.
"Tommy, you are the original Green Ranger, once evil and you were able to break yourself from Rita's spell and join the team. Out of all the rangers you have changed the most and played an important role with Earth's safety from Green Ranger, to the White Ranger, then becoming the Red Ranger, and from what I read in the database then the Black Ranger. Tommy you are brave and fierce, so I'm returning you to your roots as the Green Ranger and you will embody the power of the mighty Bison." Tommy glows green as he becomes one with his power like the other two rangers.
"Finally you Jason, you were the first leader of the Power Rangers and I think it would be a wise choice for you to resume that role. You showed extreme courage when you took on the Gold Ranger power and I felt a great loss in the team's power when you, Zack, and Trini left the team. I am returning you to your legacy as well, you are bold and powerful, a true leader and protector, you will be the Red Ranger drawing your powers from the noble Eagle, and you will be the leader of the Power Rangers once more. The red light of the eagle power glows through out the Power Chamber as it unites with Jason.
"Wow, Zordon, I don't know what to say?" emotionally responds Jason, as Tommy comforts his buddy with a squeeze on the shoulders, "Come on, Bro? You're definitely the best choice as leader. Besides I did for years, it's your turn again!" they both let out a pretty good laugh.
"Guys, not to cut the party short but it look like we need to get down there now!" exclaims Adam as he and Kat watch Lumitor fire lighting bolts at a group of plants along the shore of Angel Grove.
"Rangers, there are more weapons and power available to you, in time it will all be revealed to you. But for now it is time to morph into battle and defend Earth once more, May the power protect you!" commands Zordon
"Good luck rangers," adds in Astral One.
"Thanks, Zordon, Astral, for everything" responds Jason as he turns to the others, "Alright guys, It's Morphin Time!"
The four rangers hold out their new Power Morphers calling out their new source of power…..
Tommy calls out, " Green Bison Power!"
Next is Kat, "Pink Dolphin Power!"
Adam follows "Blue Rhinoceros Power!"
Finally Jason finishes "Red Eagle Power!" and just like the first day when he and the others transformed into Power Rangers for the first time, Jason and the other rangers are teleported to the battle.
Adam responds during the teleportation "Wow, I forgot what it was like to be teleported again"
"I know, Adam, I'm nervous but this is gigs of fun, I'm loving being a Power Ranger again" excitingly adds Kat.
"Yeah, Kat I hope we still got it!" responds Tommy.
"You know we do bro," Jason says, "come on guys, let's go and save the world!"
All four rangers land in the middle of the destruction in ground zero and come face to face with General Demona and her army of Demonites, as she responds to the rangers "Well, Well, Well, it does look like Zordon has reactivated the Power Rangers, but I only see four of you? Hmmm, maybe he's loosing his touch, pity. Well, he is an OLD man!" laughs the evil general.
"Laugh, while you can" responds Kat, "because you and Lord Doom are going get it!"
"You tell her Kat" laughs Jason, "Alright guys, let's do it!"
Together in unison they strike their battle pose and call out "Power Rangers!"