Disclaimer: I don't own the Power Rangers.

Outline: What does Zedd have in store for the Black Ranger?

Chapter 8 Along the Way

Billy clapped his hands together.

"All right, it's done," he happily said.

Everyone sighed and smiled.

"Great," Tommy said.

"Now let's hope we can find Adam," Aisha replied with a sigh.

Tommy could hear the concern in the Yellow Ranger's voice.

"We'll find him," he promised.

"I can't take this," Kim blurted out.

She turned around and crossed her arms.

"You okay?" Trini asked, putting a hand on her shoulder.

"That's their plan… to take us out one by one. Just like Billy said," Kim cried.

"Please, calm down," Trini said.

"Calm down! Trini, Billy was almost killed. Tommy and I were also almost killed in our minds. Now, we don't even know where Adam is. What is Zedd doing to him?" Kim asked.

The panicky Pink Ranger sat on the couch and buried her head in her hands.

"I think we all just need to rest," Zack said.

"Good idea," Jason nodded.

"We'll find Adam," Rocky said. "We're all just under a lot of stress right now."

Everyone walked away with heads down.

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Adam was struggling to break free from his chains.

"Let me out," he yelled.

"No can do, Black Ranger," Zedd said.

Adam looked down in horror. He never dreamed that he would ever be face to face with Lord Zedd.

"Don't you ever learn that this kind of thing never works? You should know that by now," he said.

Adam began struggling more, trying to break the chain, which seemed impossible.

"Shut your mouth," Zedd yelled.

"They're not going to stop looking for me, and you know it. They'll get me out of here," Adam said.

"That may be so, but I'll be ready," Zedd laughed.

"You'll never win," Adam yelled.

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"I'll wake up Tommy and Kim," Aisha offered.

Zack quickly got up. He was not about to let her find them in bed together. The questions would never stop.

"Um, let me. I'm done eating anyway," the Aqua Ranger said.

Before she could answer him, Zack was already heading towards Tommy's room.

"If you say so," Aisha said.

Aisha looked over at Rocky, who just shrugged his shoulders.

"Don't look at me," he said.

Zack knocked on Tommy's door.

"Yeah," he yawned.

"Is it safe to come in?" Zack asked.

"Sure," Tommy said.

When Zack opened the door, Kim was still lying in bed, half asleep.

"You owe me big time, girl," he laughed.

"Huh? Why?" Kim asked, yawning.

"Aisha was heading towards your room. Who knows what would have happened if she found you not in your room," Zack said.

"All right, all right," Tommy cut in. "Let's just go and eat."

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"Great news, guys," Billy said.

The Blue Ranger turned around with a big smile on his face.

"What is it, Billy?" Jason asked.

"Well, if I'm right, Adam should be in this cave on the map," he pointed out.

"How do you figure it's him?" Trini asked.

"I'm getting strong energy waves from there," Billy replied.

She nodded in approval. Trini seemed to be the only one that could understand the brain, even though this was not complicated to comprehend.

"What if it's a trick?" Rocky asked.

"Zedd wouldn't know anything about this. If he does, it's a risk we have to take," Billy said.

"Very cool," Kim smiled.

Her mood had done a 180 overnight. Gee, I wonder what/who could have done that.

"Right on, Billy," Zack said.

"What are we waiting for? Let's get Adam," Tommy said, moving to the middle of the room. "Teleport out!"

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"You will never win, Zedd," Adam yelled.

He had not been able to sleep. The putties were guarding him like crazy that he did not want them beating him up in the night.

"What's this? I believe your friends are on their way here as we speak," Zedd said.

Adam stayed silent. His eyes were seeing the same thing Zedd was. The Rangers were getting closer.

"I think I'll send some greeters," Zedd said.

"No," Adam yelled.

"Do I sense fear in you, Black Ranger?" Zedd asked.

"What do you want with me anyway?" Adam wondered.

"You're just here for fun," Zedd laughed.

"Fun?" Adam asked.

Adam was confused. He did not like the sound of that.

"You see, when the putties destroy your friends, I'll have no need for you. Unless…" Zedd began.

"Unless what?" Adam asked.

"You join the side of evil," Zedd said.

Adam had to think fast on his feet.

"If I do… will you leave them alone?" he asked.

"I give you my word, Adam," Zedd said.

"All right. I'll do it to save them," he sighed.

Zedd was amused of how easily Adam gave in.

"It's good to see that you are corroborating with me," he said.

"Just get it over with, okay," Adam snapped.

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"I knew something like this would happen," the Red Ranger said.

Rocky jumped into his fighting stand.

"Let's show these putties some manners," Trini said.

"It's morphin' time," Tommy yelled.

Summary to the next chapter: The Rangers go looking for Adam.