Disclaimer: Power Rangers Dino Thunder and Ninja Storm does not belong to me. Nor does the characters. My character Nevaeh is mine and mine alone.
A/N: I am sooo sorry it's taken me so long to write the 9th chapter. I've been really busy with school and work. And now that my father is home a lot more I don't get to use the computer as much. I am trying though so please keep those reviews coming! And you'll be happy to know that I've already got chapter 10 done! So I'm going to try and have that up here by Friday. Cross your fingers!
Chapter 9: Set Free
"How many times are you going to let the Power Rangers out smart you!" Mesagog wasn't angry, he was furious. "What use is the Pink Ranger if she doesn't have her morpher!"
"I hate to interrupt your ranting but I have a plan to get my morpher back." Nevahe's voice trembled slightly.
"This should be good." Elsa smirked with her arms crossed. Nevaeh shot Elsa a look that could kill.
"This had better be good." Mesagog sat on his 'throne' as Nevaeh walked over to a screen on the wall. "Over a month ago I signed up for some gymnastics. I think we could use the owner of the gym as a bargaining chip."
Nobody said anything until Trent shook his head "And who is the owner of this gym?"
Nevaeh got an evil look on her face "Kimberly Anne Hart."
Mesagog hissed, "That's perfect! I want Elsa to go with you!"
"I'm suppose to be there in three hours."
"Where is this Gym?" Elsa snapped "And do your friends know you were suppose to go?"
"My father is the only one who knows and I'm sure he thinks I won't go now."
"Where is it?" Mesagog rose from his seat.
"In Florida. I figured we could use the invisa portals..."
"You may be useful for something after all."
"So does this mean I'm going?"
"With Elsa, you will bring Kimberly back here. And I will make the exchange." Mesagog got close to Nevaeh "You had better not make any mistakes."
"No my Lord. I promise no mistakes this time."
"Go."
With that Nevaeh made her way to her room to get ready.
"Zeltrax I want you to create a diversion for the Rangers. I do not want them to interfere. Do I make myself clear?"
Zeltrax nodded "Yes Mesagog."
"Oh and take this monster with you." Mesagog looked at a monster to his left and it sprang to life. "He's an experiment gone wrong but I have a feeling he'll come in handy for your diversion."
Cam, Shane, and Dustin walked into Hayley's and it was packed. They made their way to the counter "Hey guys." Hayley greeted the Ninja Rangers "I just wanted to say that I'm really sorry about Mesagog taking Nevaeh again." She said in a low voice.
"At least they didn't get her morpher." Cam said mimicking Hayley's voice.
"We wanna go back to Dr. O's to see if we can do anything to get her back." Shane leaned on the counter as Dustin nodded his head beside him.
"Well I'll be running some errands in about 20 minutes if you guys wanna wait for me I'll drive you over there."
"Great"
The boys went over to the couch and sat down. Dustin turned on the TV and flipped though the stations "Dude there isn't anything on here at Hayley's either."
"That's because she's got the same cable as the hotel." Shane said taking the remote from Dustin's hand.
"Shane, do you know who that is?" Cam asked as he pointed to a blond girl sitting a few tables away. Shane shook his head "No, never seen her before, but she's cute." He smiled at the girl."
"Oh my gosh! He just smiled at me." Cassidy smiled back and started to play with her hair. "Devin, Devin!"
"Huh? Oh! Yeah that's great." Devin wasn't paying attention he went back to the video camera he was working on.
"Devin what are you doing?"
"I'm trying to figure out why this camera won't record anything. It's just all black."
Cassidy rolled her eyes "Give me the Camera, Devin."
Devin slowly handed Cassidy the camera. Once she had it she looked at the front and sighed as she took off the lens cap. "Duh!" With that she got up and started walking over to the Rangers.
"Uhh, Cass? Where are you going?" Devin scratched his head and went back to fiddling with his video camera.
"Hey she's comin' over here." Shane told Dustin and Cam "Act cool." Shane sat back and pretended not to see her coming. Cam shook his head but smiled.
"Hi. I couldn't help but notice that you guys are new in town." Although she was talking to everyone she kept looking at Shane. Dustin's brow creased. "Hey Cam doesn't she look like Marah?"
Cam didn't have time to answer before Shane shushed them. "Yeah, I'm Shane, this is Dustin and Cam." Shane extended his hand.
"Cassidy Cornell, Reefsids resident Power Ranger Hunter."
Shane quickly retracted his hand "Wh-what?" Dustin and Cam were in shock to.
"Oh." Cassidy sat down across from Shane "I hope to uncover the identities of the Power Rangers. I mean I am a reporter so I figured the whole Power Ranger thing can be my big break."
"Dude." Dustin began "Why would you want to do that to the Power Rangers? They fight to protect you and you wanna dis them by unmasking them. That's harsh"
"I have to agree with Dustin wouldn't you, Shane?"
Shane didn't answer Cam for a second "Yeah that is kinda harsh."
Cassidy made a face and stood up from her chair. "You three are hiding something aren't' you? I mean if you weren't then why would you want to protect the Rangers." With that Cassidy walked back over to Devin.
"Wow, she's good."
Shane gave Dustin a look. "What?"
"Well we are hiding something, we're Power Rangers."
Shane punched Dustin's arm. That's when Cam noticed Hayley waving at them to come over to the counter. The three boys got up and went to Hayley. "Kira, Connor, and Ethan need you three at the park Zeltrax is up to something."
"Were on it." Shane looked at his fellow Rangers and they all made their way outside.
"Where are we gonna morph?" Dustin asked in a whisper.
"Around back." Cam answered; they ran around Hayley's. There wasn't anyone there. The boys got into there positions.
"Ninja Storm…"
"Samurai Strom…"
"Ranger from!"
Once morphed the Ninja and Samurai Rangers quickly made their way to the park. As they arrived Zeltrax was on the attack with a monster that was half dog and half Cacti.
"Alright lets do this!" The Red Ninja Ranger yelled the instant they appeared in front of the hurt Dino Rangers.
"Hey Zeltrax think we can play to? The Yellow Ninja Storm Ranger pointed and crossed his arms.
"Great timing!" Called the Black Ranger.
The Navy Thunder Ranger and Blue Wind Ranger stopped bouncing in front of the other Rangers. "Where were you two?" Dustin asked.
"We were at the beach-" The Blue Ninja started explaining but was cut off.
"Tyranidroins!" Yelled Zeltrax and about two dozen appeared.
"You guys take care of the 'Droins." The green Samurai Ranger instructed the Dino Rangers. "I'll take Zeltrax.
"No, Zeltrax is mine, you three take the monster." The black Ranger interrupted Cam
"Ok but be careful."
The Rangers spread out. The Dino Rangers took the 'Droins, the Ninjas took on the Cacti/dog monster and Zeltrax was all Tommy's…
"You wanted to see me, Dad?" Trent asked walking into the lab.
"Yessss."
Before Trent could protest Mesagog's claw shot out and pushed Trent into the lab chair. Clamps came down on his wrists, ankles and waist. "Dad! What are you doing?"
"I know it was you who let Nevaeh go the night before."
"No, I didn't! I swear!"
Mesagog did not answer Trent's yells but moved the 'lab ray' into position "You will be punished!"
"Dad, don't do this!" He struggled against his bonds.
"You betrayed me Trent!"
"I didn't betray you. The chip must have malfunctioned! I swear!"
"Somehow I don't believe you, start telling me the truth!"
"Alright, I did shut her chip off, it's because you don't need her! I can destroy the Rangers by myself. Nevaeh is just getting in the way!"
"I will decided if she is getting in your way or not! With two Dino Rangers on my side I have a better chance of defeating the other Rangers. But I will have to take my chances with just one!" As Mesagog moved the 'ray' he started to change "Ahh!" Mesagog went to hold his head but hit the 'ray' and it fired. The beam bounced off the chair's arm rest, hit the wall, hit the table, and then hit Trent's Dino gem. Trent's body stiffened and pain shot threw his arm.
Mesagog fought with all his might but he couldn't' stop himself from becoming Mercer. Seconds past in silence before Mercer stood up and rushed to his son's side. He looked like he had passed out. "Trent? Trent wake up!" Anton released Trent and he slowly woke up.
"Dad?" Trent shook his head as if to clear invisible cobwebs from his mind.
"Trent, are you alright?" Anton put a hand on Trent's arm.
"Yeah I think so." Trent's demeanor had changed. He didn't look dark. "Dad the Dino Gem! It's not controlling me any more."
"The laser must have neutralized the evil within the gem."
Trent got up from the chair. "So what now?"
"You help the other Power Rangers and warn them about Mesagog's plan."
"But what about you?"
"I want you to promise to keep this a secret. No one can ever know I'm Mesagog. Keep my secret."
"I promise but what if Dr. O can help?"
"No!" Anton Mercer grabbed his head as he started to transform again. "Go! Use your gem for good Trent!" He ducked behind the table and when he came up again he started to look more like Mesagog.
"Dad! Let me help you!"
"No Trent! You have to get out of here and promise! Now go!" Anton yelled one last time as he felt himself slip and he became Mesagog.
Trent backed up to an invisa portal "I promise dad, I'll keep your secret." He took another step into the portal and disappeared.
Zeltrax swung his word at the Black Ranger's chest and sparks flew. With a yell Tommy fell back. While The Black Ranger was on the ground Zeltrax moved to strike again when a blue laser hit him in the hip. He staggered back; Tommy flipped to his feet and turned to see who had helped him. The Blue Ninja Ranger was holstering her blaster. Then waved at him before being attacked by two 'Droins.
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"Uhh! Will they never give up!" Tori yelled as she ducked the punch of the 'Droin then kicked the other.
"Not usually." The Red Dino Ranger said coming up behind her. They were now back to back. "So how do you want to deal with this?" He was staring at three on coming 'Droins.
Tori swallowed as two were coming her way. "Like this!" Once again the Blue Ninja Ranger went for her Blaster.
"My kind of girl!" The Red Dino Ranger went for his own Blaster to and after a few seconds of blasting the 5 'Droins were gone. "Sometimes the easy way out works."
"Are you saying I take the easy way out of things?" The Blue Ninja Ranger put her hands on her hips.
"No, no. I've seen you fight, you're really good."
Tori smiled behind her helmet "You think so?"
"Yeah..."
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"Oh yeah!" Exclaimed the Blue Dino Ranger after he back flipped away from a 'Droin.
"Come on, is that all you got?" The Crimson wind Ranger yelled spin kicking a 'Droin to the ground.
"Do you really need to egg them on?"
Hunter clothes lined a 'Droin that Ethan spun his way. "Why not, we're winning."
"You haven't been fighting these guys as long as I have."
"Hey it looks like Connor and Tori are gonna go help the others with the monster." Hunter knew that if he hadn't noticed Connor and Tori, he would have started an argument with Ethan.
"Lets go." Hunter nodded at Connor and Tori and the two Rangers went to help to.
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"Get off me!" The Yellow Dino Ranger screamed as she was flipped off her feet by two 'Droins. For some reason she couldn't fight them off.
The Navy Ninja Ranger fought of the last 'Droin he was fighting and saw Kira struggling. He ran over and grabbed one of the 'Droins by the shoulders, pulling it off Kira, he kneed it in the gut then sent his elbow down on it's back. Blake was about to go after the other one but saw Kira hook her legs around its head and flip it over. She rolled back to her feet and spun around planting a kick to the 'Droin's face. Thrusting her other leg out behind her she sent her foot into its chest. It flew back, hit the ground and disappeared.
"Wow, I guess you're not a damsel in distress."
"No way. But thanks for the help."
"Looks like that monster is a lot more stronger then we thought."
"Well let's go help."
"Right."
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The three remaining Ninja Rangers were thrown off their feet by the Cacti/dog monster. "Hey you guys look like you could use a little help." Connor said as all the other Rangers assembled behind them.
"Yeah, I think that that shiny spot on his chest is how we can destroy it." The Samurai Ranger said pointing.
"Yean, but dude we can't even hit it, he's just to fast."
As Dustin said this the monster let lose a few lasers at the Rangers. Sparks flew up from the ground sending all the Rangers back a few feet. "I think we need more fire power." Tori said slowly getting up.
"Anyone thinking what we're obviously thinking?" Conner added.
"Yeah, lets bring'em together!" The rest of the Rangers yelled.
In a flash all Dino Thunder Rangers had the Z-Rex Blaster in their hands. The Thunderstorm Canon in the Ninja Rangers hands. "Power Rangers! Fire!" Two separate multi colored beams shout out and hit the monster as it was trying to jump over the Rangers. With an explosion that rocked the area the monster was gone.
"Yes!"
"Alright!"
"We did it!"
The Black Dino Ranger ran up to the other Rangers after Zeltrax was beaten. "Don't think we've won yet, Trent is in the area..."
Trent needed to find the Power Rangers so he could tell them about Mesagog's plan to kidnap Kimberly. As Trent climbed the hill, that would lead him to the other side of the park, he saw the Rangers waiting for him ready for a fight. Trent took a deep breath and raised his hands. "I'm not here to fight!"
"Well that's to bad now isn't it!" Hunter was too angry to care what Trent had to say.
Kira put a gloved hand on Hunter's shoulder "Wait, there's something different about him."
Just as she said those words Zeltrax slowly got up behind Trent. "So you managed to get away from Mesagog. He told me to finish you off if that happened."
Trent spun around and got read for a fight. "If you think you can!"
The other Rangers didn't know if they should help or not so they just stood there and watched.
Zeltrax rushed at Trent his sword over his head. Trent was ready for him and flipped over his head. He kicked Zeltrax from behind. The Cyborg rolled forward and rushed Trent again. He and Trent traded blows, kicks and the occasional attempt at a sword chop. As Trent was weakening Zeltrax seemed to get stronger. Trent was to slow to doge a kick to the gut, then an upper cut. He flew into the air and landed in front of the other Rangers.
"Trent!" Conner stepped forward but Trent waved him back.
"No Connor, I have to do this on my own." Breathing heavy Trent slowly got up.
"Give it up White Ranger you can't defeat me!"
"I've already beaten you once Zeltrax I can make it twice!" Trent raised his hands "Dino Thunder!" His movements were like the other Dino Rangers. "Power Up!" In a flash of white light Trent morphed into the White Dino Thunder Ranger. "Now lets do this Zeltrax!" Trent's voice was no longer deep and menacing but his own. Once again Zeltrax rushed at the White Ranger. Trent raised his sword and rushed at Zeltrax, there was a loud clang and sparks sprayed on the ground as their two swords met. Trent ducked a blow to his head and came up with is sword, slashing Zeltrax's chest he fell back. Trent took that moment to whip his sword threw the air and 12 arrows glowed white and shot out at Zeltrax. Each and every one of them hit their target. Sparks flew everywhere as Zeltrax went flying back. Again Trent rushed Zeltrax, catching him off gard the White Ranger slashed his chest, which sent another shower of sparks to the ground. Zeltrax blocked the second slash and they traded blows again till he caught The White Ranger with another kick to the gut that sent him rolling to the ground.
"This isn't over White Ranger!" With that Zeltrax vanished in a flash of green light.
With a deep breath Trent powered down. He had a few cuts and scraps and was tired but other then that he was ok.
"So your you?" Connor asked. "Well I mean you're not the evil White Ranger any more?"
Trent laughed "No, it's really me this time." He smiled as Kira gave him a hug. "It's good too have you back." Kira couldn't' help but smile behind her helmet.
"Hasn't he done this cone before?" Hunter said with his visor open he had his arms crossed and still wasn't happy. "Pretended to be good but wasn't?"
Before anyone could respond Tommy cut in. "Everyone go back to the lab. That includes you Trent..."
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Back at the lab Trent was sitting in the middle of a circle of confused and angry faces.
"So the beam hit your Dino Bracelet, and made you normal again?" Tommy asked Trent again.
"Yes, look we're wasting time, Nevaeh as a plan to kidnap-"
"How do we know your telling the truth?" Hunter interrupted Trent still not wanting to trust him.
"Hunter what if he is telling the truth. Wasting time isn't helping." Tori looked from Trent to Hunter as she spoke.
"I wasn't to sure about Trent either, but I think he's himself again. If he were still on Mesagog's side he would have called him. And what about Zeltrax I don't think that was an act." Connor stood up for Trent knowing or hoping he was on their side.
"I believe he's on your side or I wouldn't let him into my lab."
"Well if everyone believes he's on our side..." Cam turned to Trent "Where's Mesagog's lair? Where is he keeping my sister? Maybe if he takes us there we could ambush-"
"That's not going to work. With Trent back on our side Mesagog would have thought about that."
"We have to do something."
"Mesagog sent Nevaeh to Florida! He's going to kidnap Kimberly Anne Hart!" Trent stood up and yelled he didn't want to be interrupted again.
Everyone was silent Trent turned to the Black Ranger. "You do remember Kimberly right?" Trent was angry because no one believed him.
"I could never forget her, what do they want with Kim?"
"Bargaining chip. For Nevaeh's morpher." Trent pointed to the Pink Dino Morpher Dr. O had put on the counter near the computer. "More then likely Nevaeh's already there..."
A/N: Before anyone says anything about my fight scenes I'll admit right now that I can't write them very well and I'm sorry about that. :(