A/N – Chapter Two's here already! Massive spoilers for all of the Ultra Rangers arc. PR's not mine. I wish it were, but it's not.

Timeline – After PRDT

Chapter Two – Potential

Pain. Darkness and pain were all he knew. Of course, he knew other things, but those two things were on the forefront of his mind. Flashes of…something at the edges of his vision. A fight…new creatures…and the light. A voice at the edge of his mind caught his attention.

All right, you're up. Open those eyes, they're worried.

They…who were they? Groaning, Weihan opened his eyes, grunting in pain as the light assaulted them. For some reason, he was flat on his back in what remained of Room G.4.20. pulling himself upright to a crouching position, he could see that the classroom was in ruins – tables splintered, the TV all but destroyed and gaping holes in the walls. He knew that he would have a hell of a time explaining what the fight was all about. Suddenly, he was almost knocked over by a red blur. Two strong arms encased his crouching body into a tight hug and at the edge of his vision he saw blonde hair and green eyes. He hugged her back, not caring that only a short while ago, they barely knew each other, and let her help him up. Upon reaching his feet his vision swam for a second causing him to shake his head to clear it. He looked around the room and saw everyone else who was still in the room in shock. Over in the corner, he saw Matt talking to an Indonesian kid – Jeffrey, his name was – and shaking his head, looking outside.

He turned and saw Dani looking at him, unshed tears in her eyes. When she spoke, her voice was low, but full of sorrow.

"Wei, I don't know what just happened. We were attacked, on the first day, you were hit hard, blacked out and that's the last thing that I remember."

He looked at her and at the destroyed classroom. Finally, he shook his head in despair.

"Dani, I won't lie to you. Just then was most possibly the scariest thing that's ever happened to me. All the chaos, the screams and the fighting in an enclosed area. I don't know what happened either, but something went down here."

She nodded then, with her help, led Weihan outside the classroom, in the fairly untouched corridor to where most of the class was trying to overcome what they had seen. Upon seeing that Weihan was conscious again, they walked toward them, smiles on their faces. He looked at all of them, Diana E., Diana N., Dona, Lidija, Monica, Betty, Charlen, Ngan, Kenneth, Chantel, Matthew, John, Linda, Nisha, Nicky and the teacher Bob Tuckerman – all those who were in the class. They were all sporting bruises and cuts – some still bleeding. He remembered seeing them fight bravely, some protecting others with tables and chairs – others beating the crap out of the soldiers as they swarmed around them. He opened his mouth to speak – taking into account that noone knew his identity.

"I'm fine. I don't know what happened or what those things were. I don't even know why they attacked us, but it was probably a ploy to draw out the Ultra Rangers. So much for a first day, eh?"

A few chuckles issued forth and Dani even smirked. He grinned, then motioned to the classroom, Jeffrey having vacated it only moments ago. He nodded to the small Indonesian before reluctantly lifting Dani's arm off his shoulders. He hobbled into the room and promptly sat down in one of the rare intact chairs. He was aware of Dani, Cat, Matt, Taz, Robert and Brett enter the room and stand, sit or crouch near him. He sighed and stretched out his telepathic links.

Guys, I might have a small problem here...

What is it now?

It was the Dual Dino Sentinel – Bree Mera. They had met when Xonix had sent down the Internal Sucker to drain their inner Spirits and extinguish their Powers. Despite having no training in martial arts, Bree was learning at a surprisingly fast speed – almost surpassing Tommy in skill. Even Weihan had yet to do that. He mentally smirked and went on.

Well, since you so kindly asked, I have potentials here.

You're kidding me, right?

That was from Emma Chow, the Emerald Dragon Crystal Ranger. She had always been wary of him, right from the start of his tenure at William Blue, but she had somewhat calmed. He knew there would be a bit of opposition from her, but he had to press on regardless.

No. I'm going to tell them. If they don't fry me, that's good.

All right, Weihan. Call us if you need us.

From the "great" Tommy Oliver. Man, that guy had a serious ego problem. He had taken the credit in Weihan's first fight against the Ogre all those years ago, and he did it again after finding out how to defeat Mesogog. He sent back a message, full of sarcasm.

Don't I always?

Yeah right.

Ah well, he could call on backup if he needed to, but this would be much easier than the first few rounds. He gathered up his strength, stood and spoke five words that would change the group's lives forever.

"You all are Power Rangers."

TBC...

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