Summary: (see Chapter 27 as it's summer applies to this six party series)

Authors Note: Yeah, as I said, see 27 for the Chapter Summary. Sorry for slow updates people, I just find it hard to sit down and write :S But I promise, I'll keep updating as long as I have the will to write. I sincerely apologize for this chapter being so short, but it was only meant to get a few things across. Next chapter will be really long, I promise

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Tommy tried to find the words to say something, but nothing came. His body moved on it's own, however, and Tommy wrapped his second father in a hug. The man smiled a broad smile and returned the hug. It had been nearly six years since Zordon had seen Tommy, and minus the spiky hair, he didn't look a day older then when he was a teenager.

"You and Kimberly have found your way back to each other, I see?" Zordon said, pulling Tommy away. "I always knew that you two were meant for each other."

"Zordon…how…you died…" Tommy stuttered, trying to find something to say. "Andros…"

"Yes, I did instruct Andros to destroy my tube, Tommy, and I am indeed dead. This is merely a spiritual connection Tommy. There is no other way I would be able to connect with you unless you reconnected with your Ninja Spirit." Zordon answered, waving his hand to the side. Tommy followed it and saw a massive Falcon perched upon a black-white rock, pecking at its feathers. "Even after losing touch with it for nearly six years Tommy, it's still stronger then ever."

"Why are you here, Zordon?" Tommy questioned, unable to pry his eyes from the beautiful white falcon.

"I am here…because I need to be here." The Wise Sage answered, watching the Falcon as well. "I am here…to tell you that are human."

Tommy looked at Zordon now, confused by his statement. "Of course I'm human, father, what else would I be?"

Zordon shook his head, looking grim. "Tommy, you know you're human, but you believe, and feel you should be more then that. You believe…you should be more then just human; a superhuman."

Tommy looked away to the falcon again and sighed. "If I don't believe I'm more then human, then I fail." Suddenly the scene switched to that of a dieing Conner. Kira lay on the chamber in deep a sleep. The soft beep of the machine echoed through the room as the two spirits looked down upon the fallen ranger. "This is what happens if I don't, Zordon. This is what happens if I fail."

"Tommy." Zordon said forcefully, erasing the image. The Black Dino Ranger looked down into Zordon's black eyes. He could only see pain and seriousness written all over it. "Let me…worry about Conner." Tommy raised a brow. "You have a more complicated mission to worry about…one that involves the Ninja Rangers…and the fate of the universe."

"Vertox, I know." Tommy answered, folding his arms. "But we've c-"

"No, it goes beyond Vertox, Tommy." Zordon interjected, shaking his head. "Tommy, in two days time, you will fail for a final time."

Tommy's eyes narrowed as he gazed down at Zordon. "What do you mean fail a final time?"

"You will die, Tommy. A being possessed by an evil charm will challenge you and you will fall in battle. Afterwards…Vertox will step in as the new rule." Zordon answered, resting a hand on his chest. A sudden wave of emerald energy raced through Tommy's body and he felt new…invigorated. "Tommy…you are only human…if you believe anymore beyond that point…you will constantly fail. You must do only what you can and what you believe is right. Give up the thoughts of being superhuman, Tommy; for Kimberly's sake…as well as the universes."

Tommy shuddered and his eyes flickered open to find himself staring up at Kimberly's tear scared eyes. Was it all a dream? She felt his arms wrap around his neck tightly as sound returned to him. He could hear her painful sobs as she cradled him. He reached up and hugged her close and closed his eyes once more.

"I'm ok, Kimberly." Tommy whispered; but he lied. His head was throbbing like a sumbitch. "I'm ok…"

"Oh Tommy…" Kimberly cried, hugging him tighter. "I-I thought…something happened…I suddenly found you like this and…a-and…I didn't know what to think…"

He sighed and sat up, encompassing her in his arms. He gazed up into the forest, swallowing hard as he tried to slicken his dry throat. It pained to talk.

"It's ok now, Beautiful. I'm ok and I'm conscious now…" Tommy whispered, pulling her back a bit to gaze into her eyes. "L-Lets get home…get some rest…"

Kimberly nodded, brushing away her tears and helped him up. He staggered slightly, but quickly regained his balance.

"H-How long was I out?" He asked, rubbing his aching skull.

"A-about an hour…" She answered, clinging to his arm. "You were running and suddenly…you just fell. You hit your head on a rock when you landed and I thought…I thought…" Tears slid down her pale skin as she cupped her hands at her mouth.

But this time, she didn't look afraid, she looked shocked. Tommy gazed at her for a moment and when he turned to see what she was looking at, his own tears threaten to spill. There, standing just outside of brush was Conner McKnight…