Authors Note: A lot goes down in this chapter! I hope you like it and as always please leave me a review

Jason Lee Scott The Tale of The Golden Eagle
Chapter 4: The Power is No More.

Note: Sorry it took so long to get this updated I just have alot going on.

A eerie silence dominated the room. The rangers were unsure of what to make of theirs mentors words. A lump resided deep in all their throats and butterflies fluttered around in their abdomens. Sarah and Jason's held hands tightly, each of their knuckles turning white from the force of one and another's grip.

Jason had never seen Zordon afraid, even during the darkest hours the rangers relied on Zordon's fearlessness. When all seemed impossible Zordon's mere presence let the rangers know it was possible.

"It's nothing we can't handle," Jason confidently stated. He looked into the eyes of his team members assuring them of his confidence.

"Ranger's I believe in you, I have more faith in you then most men do to the gods they pray to. But you have never faced a being like Ivan Ooze. He is an evil beyond comprehension."

"What do we do?" Adam asked his question reflecting the insecurity and fear that everyone was plagued with.

With a pause Jason answered his fellow rangers question, "We fight this thing and send it back to whatever prison it escaped from."

"Jason's right, their has to be a way to defeat this thing," Katherine said.

"Nothing is unbeatable," Sarah promised.

Everyone looked to Zordon whom had his eyes closed in the midst of pondering what to say next. "I beg you to be careful rangers. Jason is right we have no choice but to fight. Time is of the essence according to my readings Ivan has not fully risen from his prison."

"Rocky picked the wrong time to be out of commission. Guys you know I would help you if I could, I'll do my best here in the command center," Billy felt useless being unable to fight.

"It's okay Billy, we'll just have to fight twice as hard without Rocky," Adam asserted.

Whispering quietly into Jason's ear Sarah admitted, "Jason, I'm afraid."

Looking deeply into her eyes he truthfully confided solely and only to her, "So am I."

"Guys," Billy began looking into one of the many highly advanced consoles, "Ivan is at the construction site where the new apartment complex is being built. It's by Whale Beach, the south side. Tell me when you're ready to be teleported."

All eyes were on Jason, the team relied on their leader to be decisive. He was their rock. The rangers bore responsibility of the universe on their human shoulders but it weighed down more forcefully on Jason's than the rest.

He was the one whom had to make the decisions. He was the one with the responsibility, when their was a failure to him it was solely his fault. All relied on the young warrior. It was his job to lead. Being the leader of the rangers not only meant on the combat field but on a personal level to. Jason spent countless long night hours on the phone listening to the troubled hearts of his fellow team members. His shoulder was the one that was cried upon. He had to be strong. Always strong.

Always.

"Let's do this," He commanded.

A body of energy covered the rangers and in a colorful blaze the five teleported to the construction site. The group landed gently on the dusty ground. The Earth that surrounded them was mostly dug up making room for new pipes or cords, and repairing the old ones. The usual noise of digging shovels and smashing hammers was retired for the night. All the construction workers had long returned to their homes.

"All right guys keep an eye out for anything strange," Informed Jason.

"Over there!" Kimberly shouted pointing in the direction of a large purple egg blocked off by bright yellow caution tape.

"Were to late!" Adam obviously verbalized.

Ducking under the caution tape the rangers got a close look at the giant claw covered egg. Purple ooze ran down the sides of the empty shell.

"Where is he?" Sarah asked scanning the area.

"Jason what should we do?" Katherine asked.

"Just stay alert guys lets go check -"

His sentence was interrupted as Kimberly let out a loud shriek. A cold finger unexpectedly tapped her on the shoulder.

"Looking for me?" A menacing voice asked as the rangers jumped back each assuming a fighting stance. A large purple figure with a wide grin chuckled at their reaction.

"Ew…gross!" Was Kimberly's reply.

"You must be Ivan Ooze. Well enjoy your stay because your not going to be here for long!" Adam warned.

"A teenager with a big mouth. I see not much has changed in 10,000 years," Ivan Ooze mocked.

"You have no idea what your up against. Were the power rangers!" Threatened Jason.

"The power rangers," Ivan mumbled, "More like the power punks. I see Zordon still has a bunch of kids running around doing his dirty work, still hasn't grown the balls to face me himself I see."

"Don't talk about Zordon like that!" Sarah's defended her alien mentor.

"What…a feisty… and I must admit rather attractive woman. As fun as this encounter is. I have business to attend to. I regret I have to go, got to catch up with an old buddy of mine."

"Your not going anywhere!" Jason proclaimed boldly taking a step forward.

His legs slightly wobbly Adam did the same, "Unless it back in that egg!"

"Children I have no time to play with a bunch of kids. Speaking of kids," Ivan threw his hands in the air and bolts of purple energy flew from his finger tips formalizing into humanoid purple beasts. "Meet my kids!" And with that the most feared force in the universe vanished.

Grunting the band of approximately fifty foot soldiers approached the rangers ready to cause bodily harm. Unsure of what to do next the rangers meshed in a tight huddle backing up until they were braced on the edge of a steep drop.

"You guys get down there to safety!" Jason shouted lunging himself forward jumping in the air performing a spinning kick which dropped two of the purple beings . After receiving and delivering several blows he flipped off the ledge joining his comrades. "Lets take these things!" He commanded the group splitting up.

Forcing a shovel out of the ground Jason armed himself dangerously spinning the weapon ready to defend against his attackers. Paying no head to his warning the creatures attacked. He smacked one on top of the head then kicked it in the solar plexus with a strong front kick.

Striking the abdomen of another he then hooked the creature in the face with the but end off the shovel. Jason ducked a punch thrown by a third creature to be caught by another strike. Stumbling back due to the force of the blow he retaliated by jumping in the air forcefully kneeing the purple monster in the chin then with his weapon sweeping it finishing with a deadly leg stomp. He cursed as all three of the being rose to their feet unharmed.

He flew back as a fourth one unexpectedly side kicked him in the abs. Lying in the dirt one by one his fellow rangers fell on top of him, none fairing better than he against Ivan's foot soldiers.

"These things feel no pain! Its like hitting rock!" Sarah exclaimed.

"Tell me about it," Adam complained rubbing his swollen cheek.

"Are you okay?" Sarah asked the green zeo ranger.

"I'll be fine."

"We have to do something. Quick!" Kat shouted as the snarling monsters approached.

"IT'S MORPHING TIME!" Jason shouted reaching behind to reveal a titanium morpher, in the center of the device there was a coin with the symbol of claws. "DRAGON ZORD!"

With the flick of their wrist Adam's, Kat's, Kimberly's, and Sarah's Zeonizer appeared.

"ZEO RANGER GREEN"

"ZEO RANGERS YELLOW"

"ZEO RANGER PINK"

"ZEO RANGER RED"

All five enveloped in their rightful colors and transformed into the elite fighting team known to all as the Power Rangers.

"LETS DO THIS!" Jason shouted.

With a loud war cry the five charged into the hoard of purple beings fearlessly fighting in the name of human kind. Removing the dragon dagger from its holster Jason waged war releasing deadly flurries of punches and kicks at his enemies. Sarah stood against his back brandishing her sword slashing wildly at her foes.

Adam forcefully elbowed one of the beast in the head and round house kicked another. Jumping in the air he finished them both with a split kick. Katherine being a less skilled fighter armed herself with her Zeo Blaster firing away at the assailants which exploded into a purple mess upon the laser's impact.

Despite their efforts the creatures continued to pursue relentlessly in their assault. Adam found himself pinned to the ground while being stomped violently on, Katherine's blaster was knocked out of her hand and she was overcome by a hoard of purple foot soldiers. Jason was defending himself against ten attackers and was fairing quite well until Sarah called his name she to overcome by the beast. Attempting to save her Jason was pinned to the ground; multiple creatures striking him in the face.

He struggled to rise to his feet but his attempts failed. He was simply overpowered, and so was his teammates who needed his help! The blows were starting to take affect on Jason and conciseness began to slip away. His attackers ceased their physical assault and a hand grasped Jason's raising the Dragon Ranger to his feet. Jason looked at his rescuer before asking -

"Rocky?"

"Hey guy's I'm the new blue ranger! Is that cool or what?"

The voice behind the helmet was familiar. Jason instantly recognized it for he had heard it before he left the party to go walk with Sarah.

"Yo Bro, you never told me about this!"

"Tommy it's good to have you back. The other rangers are in trouble well talk later!"

"Back? What?" Tommy scratched his helmet.

Jason shook m his head but the reunion was cut short as Sarah cried out for help again.

"I'll save Sarah you rescue Adam and Kat!" The green ranger said slapping the hand of his lovers brother.

Two of the purple monsters relented in their attack against the Red Zeo Rangers to address the oncoming threat of the fast approaching Green Dragon Ranger. When within striking distance Jason shoved his knee into the abdomen of one of the creatures literally piercing its flesh. Dropping the monster to the ground with a devastating elbow. The second aimed a right hook towards Jason's helmet which was easily ducked and countered with a jaw breaking punch of his own. A loud crack echoed in the silence as the second being was knocked out from a devastating roundhouse kick.

Three more of Ivan's foot soldiers were on top of Sarah attacking with out hesitation. With a roar Jason jumped into the air stomping down on two of them. The third he grabbed by the neck and flung off the female ranger.

Jason extended his gloved hand and lifted Sarah to her feet.

"Are you okay?" He asked.

"Fine these things - Jason watch out!" Sarah warned as two of the beast rose to their feet and charged at the teenage warrior. With ease and grace Jason grasped his dragon dagger and with a few swift movements ended the existence of the purple foot soldiers. Sarah final attacker was trying to regain his balance after being flung by Jason but Sarah ran up and with a spin kicked the creature in the jaw dropping it.

Jason was tired. His adrenaline still pumped in his veins but he could feel his muscles screaming for rest. These foot soldiers that Ivan produced were tough, most monsters didn't give the rangers the trouble that these minions did. Slowly his visor scanned the battle field victory was theirs, and everyone luckily came out unhurt. Well for the most part Adam walked with a slight limp, and Jason was sure everyone had their fair shares of bruises. Along with Tommy and Katherine he hobbled over.

"Adam, are you okay?" Sarah asked.

"I'm fine, nothing an ice pack can't fix."

"Rocky?" Sarah asked as she stared at the Zeo Ranger that stood before her.

"Hey sis," Was the Blue Rangers reply.

"Tommy…! What are you doing here? How'd you become a power…I can explain," Sarah stammered full of question and surprise.

"Guys we'll discuss this on the way to the command center. Lets power down," And at Jason's words the rangers suits glimmering colorful energy as they slowly vanished.

"I didn't power down yet!" Katherine stammered staring down looking at her regular street clothes.

"Neither did I," Adam added shocked.

"Awww man!" Tommy nervously said.

"This isn't good," Said Jason lifting his communicator to his mouth and pressing the communication button, " Alpha…Zordon…Can anyone hear me?" After a short pause he cursed, "Damn't, I'm getting no signal and it looks like teleportation isn't working either. This isn't good at all."

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A loud alarm echoed through the rangers base of operations. Billy Cranston and Alpha 5 rushed to one of the many computers.

"Zordon!" Billy proclaimed, "The systems detect Ivan energy - He's here!"

"Nothing to worry he can not enter this domain," Zordon assured.

"Don't be silly Billy no one can enter the command center with out a power coin," Alpha said.

The former blue ranger's eyes widened staring at the command centers sealed entrance. Through the metal doors ooze poured forming in a puddle by the entrance, the purple goo formalized from a purple mess to the sinister being Ivan Ooze.

"Well…almost no one," Alpha gulped.

Billy's muscles tensed under his shirt. He could feel the evil coming off Ivan and it literally sickened him. A lump resided in his throat; he was afraid. Instinctively his hand traveled to his back pocket searching for the morpher that was not there. He wished he could morph into the Triceratops Dino Ranger power. But he transferred his powers long ago over to Rocky. It was not a decision he made easily but being a ranger morally conflicted him. Billy hated violence, of any kind. He was a believer in Gandhi's preaching's of non- violent resistance. Being a ranger and killing thousands of clay soldiers went against his beliefs.

For a long time he rationalized his choice to remain a ranger telling himself he was sacrificing his personal principles for the greater good. But when Adam and Rocky came along Billy realized he could help the world his own way passing the blue ranger powers to Rocky while he remained apart of the team working in the command center.

"Zordon how times have changed -"

"Ivan and how little you have you still are the vile vermin that you once were!" Zordon mocked.

"Put a sock into it, you big blue head! I didn't come here for one of your lectures. Do you know what it's like to be locked in a prison for 10,000 years! It's boring, not to mention I've had a charley horse since the renaissance ," Ivan complained loudly cracking his back.

Ivan Ooze burped rudely as Alpha's robotic hand karate chopped into his solar plexus. In return Ivan electrocuted the droid destroying his inner workings.

Gandhi's message of peace was lost to Billy as he gave into his emotion. Snarling he launched himself in the air snapping his leg forward hitting the neck of the purple titan. Ivan stumbled back surprised by the teens attack.

"Now that hurt!" He growled grabbing the young Cranaston by the neck raising him above the ground. Looking into the eyes of the blond haired warrior Ivan warned, "Be ready for a new chapter in history." And after his threat of a prophecy he flung Billy into Zordon's protective glass tube which shattered upon impact. With a cruel laughter the Purple monster continued his destruction energy flowing from his hand shattering everything in his sight.

Billy violently gasped for the air that the impact had taken out of him. Bleeding and bruised he struggled to stand up but could not find the will. His body trembled as Ivan Ooze approached him.

"Your mentor is gone, the power is lost. This world is mine. You have no hope" He grinned before he vanished in a purple blast of energy.

Billy yelled calling out Zordon's name before realizing he lay in the shattered remains of his dimensional time warp. He broke down crying as he realized Zordon's connection with Earth was permanently terminated. Zordon was gone.

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Jason and Sarah were in the front seat of Tommy's pick up truck, the rest of the team riding in the bed of the truck.

"Why didn't you guys tell me?" Tommy asked, "My best friend, my girlfriend, and my sister were power rangers and I never even had the slightest clue."

"Tommy, I wanted to tell you and mom and dad, but I couldn't. We have three rules the last one is we can't reveal our identity… not even to our families."

"Tommy why did you drive your car here? You're a ranger now you could have just teleported." Jason pondered.

"I was skeptical at first. I felt like I was in an episode of star trek. It was just to much to take in at once. But I had to find out myself so I drove to where that Zordon guy told me you guys were. I still can't believe I'm a power ranger!"

"Were lucky you didn't believe at first, It would have been a lot harder to reach the command center without you truck. Tommy and don't feel bad for being skeptical when we first got our powers we just laughed and walked out of the command center," Jason related neglecting to tell Tommy that it was the rangers from another dimension. Tommy already had to much to mentally digest.

After what seemed hours the six arrived at the command center. Jumping out of the red pick up truck they ran towards the alien building. The six of them ran along side the tan walls of the tower looking for the entrance. Mostly they just teleported inside the building almost never was the door used...if it ever was.

Kimberly was the one who found the entrance and it took all six of them to open the doorway. A gasp was released from all their mouths as they entered their base of operations.

Everything was destroyed. The computer consoles were demolished sparks emitting from what was left of the panels. The floor was littered with computer parts and glass, their eyes grew in size as they saw what was remained of their mentors dimensional tube.

The rangers could no longer hold their tears as Billy announced, "Zordon is gone!" even Jason himself had to choke back the tears that threatened to trickle from his eyes.

Kimberly rested her head against Tommy's shoulder and her yells were muffled by his shirt. Adam held Katherine with a loving but friendly embrace. Jason gently stroked Sarah's hair as he whispered into her ear. For what seemed an eternity all that could be heard was the sound of tears trickling and throats swelling, and stomachs turning.

Jason stood up, no one was taking action everyone was lost in their misery. They didn't have time for this, "Guys. Zordon's gone, and we no longer have the power. But were still power rangers and the world…the universe is still depending on us. We don't have time to just sit here and cry as Ivan makes his plans to destroy everything that matters to us. He already took Zordon, what's stopping him from taking everything else?"

"What is," Billy laughed unable to find hope.

"Like you said were powerless and Zordons gone,"

"Billy's right but what is there to stop Ivan?" Adam asked.

"Us," Jason replied. "Adam, Billy, and Kat you clean the place up and try to get the systems operating again including Alpha. Tommy and Kim Zordon built an emergency living quarters make sure everything is set up and call everyone's parents we'll play the sleep over game. And look through the command center's history records they should be in the basement find everything you can about Ivan."

"We'll get right on it," Jason's confidence reenergizing the team.

"Me and Sarah we'll be back, I have something I need to handle."

"Like what?" Tommy questioned.

"You'll find out when I get back. Tommy can I borrow the car keys?" Jason asked catching the keys which Tommy tossed to him. Hand in hand the red ranger left with the former gold ranger.

Jason had left late in the night and it was a day later late in the evening and their leader still had not returned. The rangers had been relentlessly working at restoring the command center and their efforts were apparent. Though not restored fully to its former glory the command center was once again functional through an interesting system of wiring. Alpha 5 paced around helping in the repairs. He was back to normal besides the fact a lot of his parts had to be replaced with scrap metal giving him a very junk yard invention look.

They were all surprised to see that Zordon built such an elaborate living facility. It was similar to a futuristic hotel accommodated with all the things one could need. Each of the rangers had their own room fully supplied from futuristic televisions to the ranger colored tooth brushes. It even had several guest rooms.

Billy just finished fixing the viewing globe, the picture was a little fuzzy but it worked. When a familiar face entered their base of operations.

"Billy I see that your still the same main brain!" Zack laughed as he dropped his duffel bag on the floor, "Wow Jase was right that Ivan guy totaled this place."

Followed by him Jason and Sarah entered, Jason wheeling Rocky in on his wheel chair.

"Guess who's back," Rocky smiled.

"Zack!" Kimberly laughed as she through his arms around her former teammate, "What are you doing here?"

"Jason called me and told me what was going on. It seems like your going to need all the help you can get. So me and Trini got the first ride out of Europe. Plus this Ivan Ooze needs to pay for what he did to Zordon."

"Where is Trini?" Billy asked and at his words the beautiful Asian entered the room.

"Billy is the medical bed still functioning?" Jason asked as he wheeled in Rocky, "Like Zack said were going to need all the help we can get."

After a short reunion occurred Jason revealed that former rangers weren't the only thing that he had brought back with him. He placed ten large black duffle bags on the blue marble floor.

"We may not have our powers anymore. But we can still fight," Opening up one of the duffle bags he began to pull out equipment such as a bullet proof vests, face masks, military pants, binoculars, rope and harness, and various other military and police gear. "There's more," He smiled pulling out a electrical police baton, a military combat knife, throwing stars, and several guns. "I know we've never fought like this before, but we can learn. There's a duffle bag of this stuff for each of you."

"Jason this is pretty hardcore," Zack murmured.

"Guns?" Trini stated skeptically.

"Jase, were not dealing with civilians here. Were fighting powerful monsters, are you sure this stuff can do the job?" Katherine asked.

"I mean the army couldn't stop Rita when she first appeared," Adam recalled.

"Your right. We can't fight them with regular guns. They need to be modified," Sarah informed.

Picking up one of the duffle bags Billy offered, "I'll get right on it, it'll take some time but if I have your guys cooperation I'm sure I could adapt most of this stuff within two days."

"Relax Billy. We will start on it tomorrow. We've had a long two days. Were all tired, emotional, and over worked let get some sleep." And with that they all retired to their respected rooms.

It was late into the night and Jason lay awake. He couldn't sleep. He jumped at the sound of someone knocking on his door. Hopping out of his bed he opened the door to find Sarah dressed in her red pajamas.

"I can't sleep," She pouted, "Can I stay with you?"

With a pause he responded, "Sure."

Together innocently under the covers the two cuddled staring into one an another's eyes. She tried to prevent it from happening but failed as tears slowly trickled down the side of her face.

Wiping one away Jason softly asked, "What's wrong," What's not going wrong he asked himself in the back of his mind.

"I can't believe he is gone…Zordon I mean. He was like our father. He wasn't like, for me he was. I wish he was here."

"I know what you mean. He's not dead though he's out there…somewhere."

"I wish it was here. The Earth needs him, we need him."

"Sarah, he's gone and I'm sure he's trying just as hard to get back here as hard as we are looking for him. Zordon had faith in us so should we."

"It's different. Rita and Zedd weren't even on the same level of evil as this guy. Both in power and mentally. The first thing he does is destroy or base and take Zordon from us. We don't even have our powers"

He reached for her hand and when he found it with a strong grip raised it to his lips and kissed it, "But I have you."

"I love you," She whispered engaging in a kiss. "Listen to me, whining like a baby."

"But I love to hear you whine," Jason's smirk was returned with a playfully dirty look.

"How are you dealing with this. I know it isn't easy for you, you have a lot more pressure than the rest of us. Especially with the way you deal with things, Jason don't lie to me I know this is hitting you hard."

"I'm fine. Really, almost cheery," He quipped.

"Liar, the rest can't see it but I can."

The youthful couple continued to converse for sometime about the occurring events and the issues that accompanied it. Sarah released the door opening her heart to her lover confiding in him all of her fears and concerns of the…their future. With understanding and love his words calmed her down and chased away her tears.

Though he gave her the strength she needed, he didn't lie to her. He didn't tell her everything would be all right, he didn't pretend the drama they were going through didn't exists. He didn't pet her dark hair and look deep into her big eyes and promise (lie to) her that everything was all right, and even worse tell her not to worry about it. He was honest with her. She loved him for that.

As Sarah drifted through the world of dreams Jason's eyes lingered on her beauty. If she only knew that he needed her as much as she needed him, probably more so. Sarah was his rock. With out her he would be lost. She gave him the strength to carry on and push himself. To most it appeared that Sarah was codependent on Jason but he knew it was exactly the opposite.

Because of her he was still here. Because of her while all that surrounded him was destruction and negative energy he remained positive. Because of her he remained strong, the rock. Because of her he had been the only one to yet not shed a single tear. Even Tommy the newest of the group broke down. But not Jason, he couldn't he had to be strong for the rest of team. They relied on him. He couldn't fail. He couldn't.

He had to stay strong.

And without the strong independent woman that lay asleep next to him that would be impossible.