Power Rangers: Gundam Rescue

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Episode VI: A Better Way

It did not bode well for Axle Acguy, as the Rangers combined their weapons to form the Gundam Mega-Blaster and ultimately defeat him, "Rraaagh!" He roared as the Rangers fired.

"Gundam Mega-Blaster, FIRE!"

(End Flashback)

Athrun was at home in his bed, thinking about his first day as a Power Ranger. It was when he chose to protect the Earth from some evil galaxy-conquering force, known as ZAFT, and to protect his friends, though, somehow, he began to doubt his decisions.

The next day he paid a visit to Uzumi, who might be able to quell his troubles. "So… you are troubled by the mission of the Rangers?" Uzumi asked, "No, it's just, maybe, there has to be a better way than to fight." Said Athrun, Athrun, although knowing the gravity of the Ranger's duty, he always was troubled by his actions in the past couple of days, "Athrun, I understand that it must be disturbing on your part, but you must realize, the Power Rangers have, for years since the days of Zordon, been the protectors of both your planet and for all the things that stand for what is right." Said Uzumi, "I know and I understand that, but must we really have to retaliate with force all the time?" Said Athrun, "Athrun, perhaps the only reason you are doubting is because you have not opened your eyes to the truth, in this universe there will always be such a thing as good and evil, and although it may seem unlikely, good and evil have always lived in a perfect, undisturbed balance. Should any side, the former or the latter, tip beyond its limitations, then everything would come crashing down." Said Uzumi, "Uzumi, I understand that I must do the right thing, but, I really am not sure of what to think." Said Athrun.

"Very well, I will not extenuate this matter, but I ask only that you try not to do anything foolish, ZAFT will not listen to you and never will." With those words, Uzumi fell silent.

On Axis, Talia and Yzak plan their next assault on the Rangers, "Are you certain this will work?" asked Talia, "Of course, they will never be able to expect what's coming for them by the time we're done." Yzak said, he then motioned for Auel and Sting into the room "As for you two, you will play a significant part in this operation as well." Said Yzak, "We won't goof up, we promise!" Said Sting, "Yeah, we sure won't!" Said Auel, "Good." Said Yzak, chuckling in an evil manner.

Athrun was out patrolling the areas where his friends had done battle with Axle Acguy, Zapper and Red Z'Gok, Grip Gyan and, just recently, Road Gogg. Athrun thought to himself, "Uzumi could be right, they are dangerous, but why not try, at least. Suddenly, Uzumi contacted him, saying that Auel and Sting, along with several GINN-borgs, are attacking the city again, "The other Rangers are already there, Athrun, you must help them!" Said Uzumi, "Right!" Athrun said as he turned to head for the direction of where his friends were.

However, as soon as he turned and was about to go, Yzak was right there in front of him, and shot out a blast that sent him flying off his Gun Cycle. "Ahahaha! I never imagined this would be so easy!" Yzak said in delight, Athrun staggered back up, "Want some more!" shouted Yzak as he prepared for another shot, "Why?" Said Athrun under his breath, "What?" Said Yzak mockingly, "Why must you fight? How would you feel if you were in this position!" Shouted Athrun, Athrun decided that if Uzumi could not tell him why they must fight, then perhaps ZAFT could enlighten him.

"Why? WHY?" Shouted Yzak, "Because that is what it is about, what it has always been about!" Yzak concluded, "But then, why try to be evil? there could have been other ways." Said Athrun, "Oh please, you truly are dense, aren't you? Fine, then perhaps I'll explain it from my own perspective, you know how it is the old saying goes 'good always triumphs over evil'? Well, if I were describe it, that is the most ridiculous concept that has ever been said and has, for centuries, never been true…" Said Yzak, "… The truth is, although good is a force to be reckoned with, evil has been nothing more than its shadow. And as such, we only seek our share of glory, in any way we can." Said Yzak, "But good always triumphs over evil." Said Athrun, "Hah! That couldn't be more far from the truth! Are you referring to 'no matter how great the darkness, there will always be a light shining within'? Well, have you ever heard of 'no matter how bright the light, there is always a deep darkness?'" Said Yzak, "Well, you see, there has always been 'good wins in the end?' well, little man, the truth to that is, there is no end. It has always been a simple shift in the balance of power, and our lives are just part of a never-ending story, one story ends and another begins, one that is of good, the other that is evil, that's all there is to it, satisfied?" Yzak concluded.

Athrun couldn't believe it, although it probably wouldn't have made sense to anyone else, he understood it clearly and knew what to do.

"Are you ready to fight now?" Said Yzak, without saying a word, Athrun summoned his Gunsword and dueled one-on-one against his opponent. This time, it was even harder for Yzak to beat his opponent, even though he was all by himself. As for Athrun, the "answer" that Yzak gave him actually made him more focused than ever before, perhaps this was the answer Uzumi denied him earlier, believing it would distract him, but instead, gave him a renewed fighting spirit.

On the other side of the city, Auel and Sting are badly beaten by the other Rangers, "We gotta retreat! We can't keep this up!" Said Sting, "But…" before Auel could finish, Sting already left, leaving Auel to follow suit.

Back with the battle between Athrun and Yzak, the latter finally felt the bitterness of defeat, and was forced to retreat back to Axis.

Back at the Seed Base, Athrun apologized to Uzumi, "No, I am the one at fault; I should have told you from the beginning, like everyone else." Said Uzumi apologetically, "Think nothing of it, besides, it's in the past now." Said Athrun, "Thank you for understanding, Athrun. May the Power protect you."

A/N: I know, the tone of this episode was slightly darker, wasn't it? And please, do I really have bad Grammar? Did I misspell anything?