Summary: The Rangers discover another Dino Egg and unfortunately for them, so has the Gold Ranger. Soon, the situation escalates into an all out war when the new zords are needed. Can the Rangers top Hayden in this giant battle or will they succumb to his power once again?

A/N: Oh, exciting summary isn't it?

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No one really knew what to think now.

The Space Rangers are dead; Cassidy and Devin are dead and their mentor just obliterated by Hayden. Hayden. That one word boiled everyone's blood now. This went beyond Trents problem, or even Tommy's. Hayden had killed out of pleasure; Hayden didn't regret or even care about what he did. Two people were dead; their dreams shattered. A couple who had their entire lives ahead them and now they were gone; stripped away by a single person.

Conner lashed out in anger, throwing the silvery pan across the room and into the wall. It crumbled like an accordion and bounced off, clattering to the ground. He leaned against a support beam, panting heavily as Kira, Ethan and Trent watched him wide-eyed. Hayley and Billy just stared at the floor, not really know what to do or say. Tommy, bruised and battered, lay on the bench, staring at the ceiling. Kimberly held his head in her lap, running her fingers through his hair.

The last several confrontation's with the Golden One had taken a great deal of energy out of the rangers; draining their Dino Gems. The only one's who had any power level left, besides the grounded rangers, were Conner; Trents visibly weakened by the last fight he had.

"I don't…" Hayley said and sighed. "I really don't know how to say this…but you guy's have to cut back on the fighting. The amount of battling and damage you've been taking over the last two days has really dented your Dino Gems. You need to give them time to recharge."

Conner shot her the most vicious glare one could ever muster. She shrank back in fear as he snarled at her and quickly turned away, leaning against the beam again. He let out a frustrated sigh and rubbed his aching eyes. Billy glanced between Hayley and the Red Ranger and stood up.

"Look…why do you guy's take the rest of the day off…and do something? Conner, you like soccer, right? Go destroy some people. Kira? You and Kimberly share an interest in music…and I know both of you are extraordinary musicians. Go play, write some music. I'm pretty sure Tommy's to beat to move; he probably needs some of it." He heard Tommy grunt. "Ethan? Well…we have a preposition for you. We've been working on upgrade to your guys morphers but we need some extra help…"

Ethan nodded his head and pulled his laptop. "What'd you guys have in mind?"

Billy looked at the others. "Go." He said, smiling. Everyone sighed and nodded their heads. Kira, Kimberly and Conner helped Tommy up the stairs and Trent was close behind – his release was art. Glancing back at Ethan, he nodded in satisfaction. "Well, with all the evil you have been taking on, we thought it was time to upgrade in the weapons department." He said and tapped a few keys on the main computer. 6 Weapons appeared on the screen, each in their individual windows.

"Billy, those look just like our regular weapons." Ethan said, raising a brow. "I don't see any difference?"

"Good, I'm glad." He pressed another button as the coding began to run across the screen. "How about now?"

Ethan squinted as he read the coding and then his eyes went wide. "Ah…interesting modification. But you do realize that mineral is hard to acquire, right?"

Hayley nodded and held up a box. "We already have some, however. Billy and I got before you guys went back to work. The problem is, neither of can figure out the last line of the code." She pressed a key, showing him the problem. "It's completely inconsistent with the rest of it. Without that last line, your weapons upgrade won't work."

"Oh I see…" he said, standing up, looking at the weapons. "You want me to help find the last of the coding because of my extensive knowledge of coding? Alright, I'm up for the challenge."

Billy stood up and backed away. "By al means, kick ass." He said and fell back into another chair. "I've tried to get the coding right for the last week and I haven't succeeded at all."

"Stand back and let the master work…"

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Hayden sat back in the chair, staring out into the setting sun. As evil as he was, this was one thing that kept him from losing complete control; from going completely insane. He watched as the sun slowly set, gazing into the powerful, yet vibrant fireball in the sky. The Dino Gem protected his eyes from the rays so he could watch it set in all it's glory.

The painful screams of Devin and Cassidy raced his mind as the images of their deaths flashed before his eyes. He could remember every spine tingling moment as he plunged his blade deep into their chest; their stomach. He half-smiled/half-sneered as he watched the crimson red liquid splashed against the walls and listened as they begged for mercy.

He had silenced them with a slash across throat each. No…that was not enough for his master. His master craved more. So he plunged blade into them over and over, letting his master savor each moment; each second. He looked down at the Dino Gem and sighed before looking to the Sun.

"You have done well…"

He smiled and sank back into the chair, staring at the sun as it inched its way down. "You have been good, doing everything that I wished."

"What will you have me do now, Master?" Hayden asked in an almost submissive tone. He squeezed the armchair in anticipation, desperately waiting for his masters next order. "Is it finally time to destroy the Power Rangers?"

"Not yet. The twilight is not yet upon the Power Rangers, but soon the final battle shall fall. First, we have a few tasks to complete. In the abandoned warehouse, there is a Dino Egg for you. You must retrieve this Egg before the Power Rangers find it. Go, now."

Hayden stood up and flicked his wrist; the morpher appearing. "As you wish, my Master." He said calmly as the golden aura returned to him…

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Ethan mindlessly tapped away at the computer and frowned when an error came up. "This just isn't right. I've tried every known way to get this code to fit…and it won't go…" He growled and tried another code. A moment later, an error. "Hmm…" He went back to scan the code, rubbing his chin all the while.

Suddenly, an alert popped up and the other screen flicked on. "What the…" Hayley said and tapped a few keys. The map zoomed in on the energy. "Billy, go find Tommy. I think we've got a problem on our hands."

Billy slapped the back of the chair and dashed for the stairs. Ethan leaned over, glancing at the screen. "What's up?" He asked, seeing the waves on the screen.

"I think we've found another Dino Egg." She said, working furiously on the keyboard.

"Another one?" Tommy said, leaning on the chair. The other Dino Rangers came rushing down the stairs as well. Ironically enough, none of them had done what Billy asked. "Where is it?"

Hayley glared at the screen as an address popped up. "It's at the abandoned warehouse near the lake."

"I'll get it." Conner said before anyone could speak. "Just stay here and monitor me incase I call for help." He picked up the Locator and dashed through the forest entrance. He left behind seven very bewildered allies…

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Alright, Gold Ranger, you've got to be here somewhere. He thought, scanning the warehouse. It once prospered as a proud shipping warehouse; a place to load and unload Ship Containers. But ever since the frequent attacks here, people quit and moved on. Eventually, no one had wanted to work here and the place to went hell. Conner said and flipped on the Locator.

"If you're having a Conner moment, then the egg is located in the second storage area." Conner turned a slight red and pouted his lips.

"Ok dude that was way uncool." Conner answered with a sigh. "And what do you mean a Conner moment?"

"You so owe me $10, Dr. O' He could hear Ethan's laughter. Conner stood there with his moment open and just shook his head.

Second storage…west wing. He ran into the building, his eyes scanning the shadows and empty containers. With a Ranger that just seemed to pop out of no where, he didn't want to take any chances. He stopped at an "intersection" and scanned the isles before making his way west.

He knew the place like the back of his hand; he'd been in here quite a few times before. His main reason to fight Trent for the Drago-Egg, but he knew how well that turned out. It was like Deja-Vu…Deja-Vu all over again. He stopped suddenly, hearing the metal behind him creak. "Empty warehouse plus creaking metal doesn't go well together." He turned around and glanced at the container. Hayden stood there, staff in hand. "Should have just kept running, Conner. But no, you had to stop and investigate a strange noise THAT'S PROBABLY GOING TO GET YOU KILLED!"

"Your probably is about to become reality." Hayden sneered and jumped down off the canister. Conner gasped and growled, seeing the Dino Egg in his hands. "Prepare to be destroyed, Red Ranger…"

"No. Now is not the time." Hayden stopped his advancement and growled. He clutched his staff tighter and turned away.

"Unfortunately, it seems I am out of time. Perhaps when we meet again, it will finally be your demise." He said as his wings expanded. "So prepare, Dino Thunder…your demise is coming soon…"

He cried out, feeling the saber strike his back several times. He staggered forward, losing grip of the egg and it went flying through the air. He reached out to it, but Conner spun him around and drove home a powerful fist to his stomach. He drew his fist back and side-step swung, smashing the Gold One in the send, sending him face first into the ground. Conner booted the staff away and stagger-stepped back a foot before falling into stance.

"You won't get away that easily, Hayden." Conner growled, squeezing his fists tightly.

Slowly, the Gold One stood up and balled his fists. "You'll pay for your insolence, foolish ranger."

Hayden suddenly lashed out swiftly and powerfully. He threw his fist out, but the red one slapped it away and returned his own. Hayden snatched up his fist and yanked him closer into a powerful elbow. Wrapping his arm around his neck, he kicked Conner's feet out and slammed him hard into the ground. He had no time to react as Conner threw his leg up into Hayden's back, knocking him forward. Kipping-up, Conner pivoted into a high roundhouse, only to catch his foe's forearms. The Gold One pushed his leg away and lashed out with right hook that slipped harmlessly passed the Red Rangers mask.

Conner threw his hands up into an axe-handle, but felt a powerful boot mash against his chin. His head snapped back and he felt claws rake across his chest. He staggered back, clutching his chest as he panted hard, glaring at Hayden beneath his mask. The Gold One simply stood, his chest barely rising. The whole exchanged seemed to do little to wind him.

"We have no time for this, Hayden. Finish him quickly and retrieve the egg. We must hatch it to set stage 2 of our plan into motion."

Hayden glanced at the gem and then to Conner. Simultaneously, both fell into stance and then clashed. Their limbs moved like lightning but as graceful as wind. Each strike so powerful, it made thunder quake; so perfect and swift, the wind howled in fear.

Conner's fist slipped past the mask and cracked hard against the container, denting the whole side. He lashed out again with a uppercut, but felt his hands strike an open palm. Hayden threw a knife-edge into his counterpart's neck and shoved him away. The Red Ranger stumbled back, clutching his neck as he panted hard; almost too hard. Hayden simply strolled past Conner and along the way, scooped up his staff. He advanced on the egg with a sneer and reached out for it.

A red laser slipped past his waist and slammed into the egg. It shattered before his very eyes. The sudden explosion of energy threw Hayden across the room into a nearby wall. He slumped down and clutched his aching head. He could hear footsteps approaching and looked up to see the Red Ranger advancing upon him.

"If I can't egg then neither can you." He scowled and raised the blast.

Suddenly he stopped. The loud roar echoed throughout the entire warehouse and soon the ground began to shake. He clutched the container for support and forced himself to turn. Though, seeing what he did, he wished he hadn't. The creature of the egg, roared angrily at him as it grew, ascending towards the heaven. A massive laser blast exploded from his mouth and crashed into and through the roof. Chunks of white-hot metal went flying in every direction and soon the mighty dragon began to tear the entire place apart.

"Guys…I think now would be a good time for a little back up!" Conner called into his morpher and staggered away.

"The insolent rangers have forced our hand. Hayden, ascend the Dragonzord and prepare for Step 2 of our plan."

Hayden stood effortlessly amongst the rumble and sprang high in the sky. Conner watched as he was absorbed into the zord and a moment later, the ruby-red eyes of the dragon fixated upon him. He took a step back and felt his back press against the cold, metal wall. At this moment, Conner knew that he was doomed once and for all…

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A/N: No, not THAT Dragonzord " Picture Bahamut while in standing position. There, you have a pretty good idea of what the Dragonzord looks like. Anyway, what do you peeps think so far? Comments? Suggestions?