Taking a swift turn in the desert she growls in confusion. As she continued to spin the red convertible stirred up a whirlwind of dust. In the seat beside her sat a silver buckle golden claw coin in its core. Releasing the wheel the cruiser started to move of its accord. The cherry-red vehicle eased to a rhythmic pace as it drove through the wasteland.

"You know Lighting who does he think he is? Sending his daughter some random buckle with a simple "Maybe you can bring him up for air" What am supposed to do with that?"

Without warning, Lightning Cruiser turned. Thrown around by various bumps she watched as they came to a cliffside. With a jolt, Lightning Cruiser stopped just before the cliff's ledge. As it opened its door its radio blared to life. It wasn't music that played but the voice of Tommy Oliver.

"If you're hearing then you got your present, you always wanted to be like me you know what to do, Alice."

Slowly she picked up the buckle stepping out. Strolling to the cliff's edge she pushed her golden hair back taking the stance. With a determined look set on the distant waves, she called from deep within her heart.

"Dragonzord!"

As she morphed a green light erupted from the buckle. The light shot out like a beam over the waves. As the light faded she was in the green ranger suit. The suit had more feminine details but stayed mostly unchanged. On instinct, her hand moved to the Dragon Dagger. Turning it in her hand she smiled under her helmet.

"I can see why they had me take flute now."

On impulse, she placed the dagger to her lips. As if she'd done it thousands of times she played its song. From the waves, the legendary zord rose. As its head surfaced it gave a mighty roar. Slowly he approached her as if a puppy seeing a long-lost owner. When he reached the cliff she stopped playing looking up at him.

"So you're the one my old man was talking about. I can see how you use to be a tough guy."

The zord roared with pride leaning down to her. Removing her helmet she placed her forehead against the mechanical beast's. This dragon missed freedom she could feel it. The sound of a gun clicking caught her attention.

"Step away from the unregistered Zord."

Replacing her helmet she spun in place. She found herself helmet to helmet with The Quantum Ranger. Quantum Defender held in pistol mode he aimed ready to strike her down. Placing a hand on the Dragonzord's forehead she closed her eyes. In an emerald streak, she moved to strike the ranger.

"Register this officer."

Without flinching, he blocked her attack. With ease, he flipped her with a sweep kick. Hitting the ground hard she was swiftly restrained with her hands behind her back. As he spoke again she noticed something off in his voice.

"If I release you are going to attack me again?"

Letting herself demorph she looked up at him smirking. Jumping off her he moved to lean on Lighting Cruiser. Sitting up she dusted the dirt from herself. Waving she motioned to him in anticipation.

"I should you mine now you show me yours."

In a crimson flash, he demorph into a black outfit. The outfit was various shades of black and gray have for one detail. A golden eagle design on the back of his black jacket. A top of his short dark blonde hair sat a red beret. The hat was marked with a golden hexagonal logo with a familiar lightning bolt logo.

"So you revived an ancient Zord how do you feel?"

Her smirk became a grin as she glanced at the dormant dragon. She had no words for how amused she was at this moment. Letting out a childish laugh she rocked back in place.

"I feel damn good right now. I spent years hearing what I thought was just a fairy tale of this mystical zord. Now look here he is a stone's throw away."

The Quantum Ranger slowly smiled. Slowly he pulled something from his jacket pocket. He held a hexagonal badge like the one on his beret. Resting it in his palm he offered it to her. Look between her and the badge a questioning look came to her face.

"Hexagon's captain originally sent to invite to join us."

Reaching for the badge her eyes moved to the Dragonzord. As if she could sense its approval she carefully snatched the badge. Dusting off her jeans and jacket she clipped the badge to her hip. Spinning on her heels she summoned the Dragon Dagger. Frowning she sent played for the Dragonzord. As it retreated to the sea she heard the Quantum Ranger whisper.

"It will see the sun again I promise you that."

Once the Zord was out of sight her playing stopped. With a sigh, she turned to Lightning Cruiser. As she did she found the Quantum Ranger in her passenger seat. Still holding the dagger she pointed it at his neck.

"You have some nerve getting in this car."

He chuckling he used a finger to push the dagger away. As he pushed it away she allowed the dagger to vanish. With a huff, she tapped her head against the stirring wheel. Taking the sign to drive Lightning Cruiser turned back toward the city. As they traveled she couldn't help but glance at their passenger. As she did questions raced through her mind.

Author's Note

It's never confirmed that the Dragonzord and Lightning cruiser were destroyed. Also, this has nothing to do with Soul of the Dragon.