Conner groaned as he watched the girls gawk over a dude sitting at the table. "You know, sometimes I really wonder how people can do that." He said aloud, frowning. "How woman can just swarm some dude they don't even know."
Kira shrugged as she passed by the food court. "He was hot though."
Trent coughed, nearly choking on his drink and shook his head. "F-For once Conner, I have to agree with you." He looked back over his shoulder at the guy and cringed when he seem him making out with a girl. "And what is it with woman in P.D.A?"
He felt a fist nail his shoulder as Kira glared up at him. "Excuse me? I hope you're not talking about me!"
Trent chuckled nervously and waved his hands. "No, no, of course not!" He cried in defense, backing away. "I know you wouldn't do that!"
Kira nodded and turned around to find Conner already talking to some chick passing by. "Argh! Conner, I swear it!" She grabbed his elbow and yanked him away. Conner cried out in shock as he stumbled forward, Ethan and Trent sniggering all the way.
Kojin sighed, standing a few feet back and looked up at Tommy. "Sometimes I wonder why you ever chose them as Power Rangers." He said calmly, one hand clutching Sierra's tightly. Tommy shrugged fractionally, watching the students.
But he had a point. There were some days why he did choose them as Power Rangers and not try to find new. As time had gone by, they began to show the necessary qualities of a Power Ranger; even Conner began to show his leadership abilities. Tommy jumped slightly as Kojin cleared his throat, returning him to reality.
"But if you think about it, they actually do make good rangers." Tommy answered, blinking a few times.
Kojin shrugged, a little irritated by the racket in front of them. "I suppose so, Mr. Legendary."
"Don't start." Tommy hissed and smacked the back of Kojin's head.
Kojin stumbled forward and hissed as he rubbed the stinging sensation on his head. "You need to learn to take a joke." He hissed and clutched Sierra's hand again. Tommy just grinned and nodded, pleased with his actions.
Kira groaned, watching Trent shuffle through the "jock" clothes. If it was one thing she hated more then anything, it was shopping. Trent stood near the door, scanning over the small CD collection they had while Ethan talked to the latest computer geek at the counter. From the corner of her eye, she caught Tommy and the others step into a jewelry store.
"That's unusual." Kira thought aloud, watching as Tommy scanned the cases. Kojin leaned against the counter, having a chat with the owner. "Hey guys." She called out, pulling Conner over to her. "Check that out."
Trent and Ethan peeked their heads out the door to see Tommy fidgeting restlessly as he looked into the one of the cases.
"Whoa! Is Dr. O shopping for jewelry?" Ethan gawked, watching as Tommy sighed in frustration. "Wow, he is shopping for jewelry!"
Conner raised a brow, scratching his head. "Wonder why? Last I knew he doesn't have anyone to give it too…"
Ethan and Trent shrugged, and continued to watch the scene unfold. A lovely lady came over to the counter, startling the half-zoned out Tommy and the teens stifled their laughter as he struggled to say something. Finally, the woman slid the case open and handed to Tommy what looked to be a ring.
"Dr. O is buying a ring?" Conner remarked, his jaw hanging open. "For who? And for what reason?"
"And for how much?" Ethan added but whimpered as Kira punched him hard.
Kojin and Sierra had joined Tommy's side, but both seemed to look displeased with the Black Rangers choice. After a few moments of bickering and suggestions, Tommy wrote out a check and handed it to the woman. Surprised, the Teens turned away as Tommy and the other's came out.
"Dr. O just bought ring?" Ethan reiterated, scratching his head. "What in gods name for?"
Kira growled and moved away from them. "Perhaps he's found a girlfriend and its promise ring?"
Conner coughed. "Why would you buy a promise ring for a grandeur place like that?"
"Excuse me, did Conner just use a technical word?" Ethan peered at Conner in wonder, hoping he heard right.
"Don't start with me, Ethan." Conner growled and folded his arms.
Kira cleared her throat and growled at them all. Conner looked away sheepishly as Ethan sank back. "Hello? Ok, so if Dr. O didn't buy a promise ring, perhaps he's purposing? Maybe he already has someone and we just don't know it!"
"Kira…" Trent frowned, looking at the floor.
"Ok, ok! I don't know then. Your guess is as good as mine then." She threw her hands up in defeat and groaned.
"Ok, I'll take a guess. It's the number 3, isn't it?" The voice said from behind.
The teens gasped and jumped away. They held their breaths but released it when seeing their Mentor standing before them. Kojin and Sierra lingered in the corner of the room, fiddling with some CD's.
"Ok, I know from the looks on your face, it was something serious. Spill the beans guys." Tommy said and folded his arms.
Great, Dr. O's going into Military Mode. "Nothing Dr. O, seriously. We were just making a bet on whether you'd actually by something in the store." Ethan answered, rubbing his head nervously.
Tommy's brow rose as he glanced between the 4 grinning teens. He didn't like this at all. He cleared his throat and narrowed his eyes. "Fess up, you four." He hissed, tapping his foot against the floor.
Trent winced at the sound of his voice and looked away. He was definitely angry and hiding it any longer would only double their homework. "We were discussing on who you were buying the ring before – making bets on whether you had a girl friend or not." Trent answered, avoiding all eye contact.
He winced and groaned as Conner's fist mashed against his arm. "Traitor!"
Tommy rolled his eyes and shook his head. "The ring is a promise ring for a friend." He answered, a slight twinge of annoyance present. "Now if you guys would stop making bets on my love life, we can move on?"
Before the teens could answer, their bracelets chimed. Breath's were held as they chimed again.
"Kojin here, go ahead Haley." Kojin answered, frowning.
"Guys, we've got a serious problem downtown. Tyrannodrones and Putties." Kojin growled as the other Teens looked on perplexed.
"Haley, repeat that would you? Did you say Tyrannodrones and…Putties?" Tommy said, locking eyes with the 4 teens.
"Affirmative, Tommy." Haley answered – they all heard a sigh through the communicators. "Guys, move now. We're out of time."
"You heard her guys." Tommy said and looked around. Thankfully no one was about or heard the transmission. Tommy locked eyes with Kojin and Sierra, frowning. But their eyes spoke nothing but disobedience. "How did it go in the old days?" he brought the dino-morpher before him. "It's morphin' time!"
Tommy raced down the Grand Plaza stairs with Brachio-staff in hand. Conner and Ethan came down from the left and right while Trent and Kira took the back route. Kojin and Sierra followed behind Conner and Ethan, weapons in hand.
"Alright guys, spread out!" Tommy commanded and sliced a Puttie with a quick flick of his staff.
Tommy charged into the fray, slashing and thrusting with the staff several times. He whirled around, slicing low and sent the Puttie flipping and crashing to the floor. His leg shot hard and cracked against the Tyrannodrones jaw. The force sent it flying backwards and into a few of its counter parts.
Conner twisted his staff above his head and let out a mighty cry as he brought down on the head of the silver-gray Puttie. In a single sweeping motion, he unbalanced several Tyrannodrones and second spinning sweep had them crashing to the ground. He whirled around, catching two the Puttie's charging, clayish weapons raised.
"It'll take more then that to defeat the great Conner McKnight!" He cried and brought the staff up to block. A quick reverse sweep caught him across the chest and staggering back. "Ok, that's enough." He coughed and clutched his chest.
Kojin stepped in front of him and slashed his blade twice. The Putties exploded with sparks and flew back against the wall. Two more quickly took their places, but a while blur rushed past, staggering them. It quickly reversed directions and brought its sword in for a long, arching slash and quickly skidded to halt and dashed in the other direction. Kojin and Conner watched the mighty White Ranger move and finally end with two powerful cuts to the chest.
They went down and exploded into a ball of fire, raining putty parts onto the land. Trent turned and faced the rangers, tapping the drago-sword against his shoulder. "That's how you handle these creatures." He gloated, grinning beneath the helmet.
Suddenly, two Tyrannodrones materialized out of thin air and beat both fists into his chest. The force sent Trent flying through the air and through the shop wall. Kojin dropped into stance, but Conner sprang over his shoulder and sent the staff crashing onto the skull of a Tyrannodrone. He whirled around as the unsuspecting drone turned and brought the end of his staff mashing into its mutilated face.
Kojin grinned and nodded approvingly. "Now that's how you take care of an enemy!" He waved the sword and stabbed it deep into the ground, leaning on it slightly. "Nice and brutal."
The battle raged only for a few moments longer and it became clear on who the victors really were. Before Tommy could deliver the final blow to a Puttie, it, and the rest of the army vanished in a white flash. Everyone relaxed and began to scan the area for any more signs of danger, but were obviously confused.
"Rangers!" The menacing voice cried out.
All heads shot to the building rooftops and they saw one, lone figure. All 7 Rangers knew instantly upon seeing the black and red waves radiating from him, their days as Power Rangers was far from over…