This chapter almost didn't happen. I received very few reviews on the last chapter. I need to write more for this chapter but I have to cut this off someplace. You know got to keep you reading.

Also a scene really pushing the teen rating limit will probably be next chapter. Seriously, I might have to make this story a mature rating.

Also for those who think Tommy could not have been beaten, in the search for the Zeo crystal when Zedd fights Tommy he is more than a match for the ranger. The fight only ends in a stalemate when Tommy gets in a lucky shot and breaks Zedd's staff.

***************************Kim and Billy's room**********************************

Kimberly looked at the foot tall, maybe foot and a half tall doll. It was dressed in a little black leather jacket and spiked collar. It was oddly kind of cute with its oversized head on a small body. What was the word?…Chibi, that's it, this toy was Chibi. It was certainly no kind of toy she would have to play with but it had its own life like charm. As Kim was about to put the little doll down on her bed to go back to sorting her clothes, it's bulbous round eyes rolled once in their sockets and then looked at her. "Hiya toots!" it greeted.

Kimberly screamed…and dropped the puppet like it was a hot coal onto her bed. It bounced a little on the mattress and moved to stand. Kimberly blinked and began to back away from this living marionette. This was weird even by ranger standards.

"Hey watch it!" Shouted a gruff voice from beside her; Kimberly's eyes went wide and she looked down quickly, there was another one! Much more round in body compared to its skinny counterpart. And it was right next to her leg! With a yelp of fright Kimberly quickly changed directions, tumbling over the forgotten laundry basket she fell to the floor letting out a small cry of pain as she hit and bumped the back of her head slightly. Thankfully some of the laundry had padded her fall.

Kim let out a soft moan; her head was spinning. "Oh geez, Bulk, do you think she's okay?" One voice said. Kimberly blinked at the name struggling to get out of the mess of fabric on the floor…Bulk?

She was slightly disoriented, when she heard the door to her room open.

"My sweet little pet. Whatever is the matter?" Zedd smiled as he spoke, his voice was so sweet it was sickening. Kimberly froze in place on the floor, on her knees before Zedd, her head hung low, her eyes on the ground. Zedd strolled right to her. "I heard my pretty firebird cry out in fright. I don't want you to be afraid, unless it's of me. Hahaha" Zedd reached down and lifted Kim's chin gently to look at her. Kim felt tears slip from the corner of her eyes. "What scared you?" Zedd asked, something about the way he said it. Something in his tone was very wrong. Kimberly did a quick glance; Zedd was in royal robes again, this robe had jewels sew into it, so many jewels and looked like the plushest velvet she had ever seen.

Kimberly swallowed hard before speaking. "I…I'm such a clumsy fool. I was so…wrapped up in my day dreams I…tripped over the laundry. I shouted because I fell and hit my head." Kimberly lied.

Zedd ran his long fingers through her hair and cradled the back of her head touching and poking gently. "You must be more careful." He purred at her. "Do you need me to send for Finster?"

Kimberly shook her head no, not trusting her voice. She was trembling from head to toe with fight. Zedd withdrew his hand from her. He loved every second of her fear and submission towards him. If he didn't have business to attend to, he would have her polish him right now. "You're long hair is so pretty Kimberly. You should do something with it." She nodded, not looking up and with a wave of his silver staff, Kimberly found her long hair combed and tied into a french braid; held in place with beautiful pink ribbons. She looked like a princess, in fact that gave him an idea. Zedd smirked and waved his staff again. A small diamond tiara appeared on Kimberly's head. She felt it there but was unsure what it was. "There! A crown fit for a princess…oh Kimberly, having you in my castle pleases me greatly. Such a beautiful flower. I will keep you here forever. Oh yes, my dear pink firebird. Forever and ever, you belong to me. Every hair, every thought, every day dream and every song, is mine."

"My Lord, they are arriving." A voice spoke softly from the door. It was Goldar. Kimberly blinked at him. Goldar was in full armor but it looked more decorative than functional. The helmet was larger as was the breast plate, still golden but with very intricate swirls and patterns. His wings appeared almost fluffed and his teeth were polished bright. He noticed her looking and winked.

She let out a small gasp but Zedd had already stood and moved away from Kimberly to the doors. "Very well, I so hate the in-laws…"

With that Zedd was gone. Her door shut once more. Kimberly was shaking too hard to stand, so she curled up on the floor and cried.

******************************Rita's private chambers*******************************

The vile queen of mean had not left her chamber all day. Zedd was just too cruel. Her new toys, her perfect marionettes, they were gone and she didn't even have a chance to play with them. They few toys she had left, she had brought into her bed chamber. They had been playing all day for her amusement but it wasn't enough. If this kept up she would have to allow, ugh…humans into her chambers to amuse her. Not every slave would make a good toy. Toys could only be made from very special beings.

Suddenly her perfect solitude was ruined by a knock at the door. "Go away!" Rita screamed halfheartedly from where she laid on her satin bed sheets.

"Awww but I've come such a long way to see my big sister." Came a familiar voice through the doorway.

Rita sat up with a start, sending her toys instantly back to their silent hiding spaces with a wave of her beautiful hands. She hadn't heard that voice in over ten thousand years. Getting to her feet she fixed the wrinkles on her dress and straightened her collar before, with a wave of her staff, she opened her chamber doors wide.

"Rito!" She exclaimed lovingly at the skeleton that stood before her.

"Rita! Sister! It's so good to see you." Rito smiled and stepped into her chambers. "You're looking evil."

Rita smiled, "You should have told me you were coming. I'll ring for some bat wing tea..." Rita started to pull a bell chain when Rito stopped her.

"Actually, I'm not alone. Dad's here and...He's not pleased with your marriage." Rito looked uncomfortable.

Rita frowned slightly. "Well I couldn't expect him to be. I'm surprise it took news of our wedding so long to reach him. Will you both be staying for a few days? I'll have rooms made ready."

Rito looked at his sister. Normally he would ask for a few playthings and servants during his stay but... Something was very off in Rita's eyes but he would have to be sneaky to find out anything.

Rito nodded, "We're here till Dad decides you made a good choice...or not."

Rita simply nodded. Maybe things would turn out in her favor after all. Maybe she could get revenge on Zedd for all he has done to her precious toys.

But she would have to be careful.

**********************Planet Phadeos*****************************

Tommy reached his destination. A great temple covered in vines and plant life. There was a deep, cold river close by and Tommy took a moment to drink and refresh himself. This was it. The end of his journey. The power to save his friends was so close. He felt dwarfed by the carved stone walls and the ground on which he stood had a distinctively sacred feel.

This was like no other place he has ever been.

Tommy walked carefully around the place twice before deciding the door had to be just behind the horrible carved knight. Going up to it he studied the strange carving. Sort of looked like a bi-pedal rhino in armor or maybe a llama.

"This is strange." Tommy reached out and touched the carving. Nothing happened for a moment but then it moved, it changed and began to live. Tommy did a flip back as it pulled itself from the stone wall and produced a great double bladed weapon.

"I'm in trouble." Tommy mumbled from the bottom of the stairs as the monster once stone guard approached him. Tommy flexed his hands, now came his need for Dulcea's powers. "Ninjettei! The Falcon!" Tommy called into the sky, the power in his clothing surging forward into full ninjetti morph.

"Alright ugly. Let's dance."

The monster didn't need the encouragement as it jumped at Tommy. Tommy dodges to the left and swings around with several kicks to the armored torso. Nothing happened. "You're made of rock, great just my luck." Tommy dodge again as the great blade came down. Tommy continued to dodge and punch as he could but the beast was driving him up a narrow cliff edge. Tommy came to the end of the narrow path. He looked behind him as small pebbles fell into the raging waters far below. He wouldn't survive a dive off of here, not with those rapids. The creature closed in, the blades wanting blood, his blood. Tommy thought quickly and gave a desperate leap into the air. He truly was the falcon now. He felt it resonate deep in his soul. The sunlight struck him from behind. Shining brightly off the white and gold ninjetti suit. The warrior advancing on Tommy shielded his eyes as Tommy landed on his shoulders, did a quick flip to the ground and kicked him from behind.

The monster roared as it tumbled forward and over the cliff to the raging waters below, no doubt smashing into pieces. Tommy took a moment to look over the edge; just to be sure his foe was in fact gone before hurrying back down the path to the temple.

He had powers to find…

***************************Bathing room*********************************

Rocky hated to admit it, but being clean, really clean, felt so very good. He, Aisha and Adam were currently sitting on the benches next to each other. Towels of course wrapped around the more private areas.

"Do you think they'll give us more clothes?" Aisha asked almost in a whisper. Their voices seemed to echo in this room and she didn't care for it. It was too easy to be over heard.

Adam sighed, "I hope so. Or at least, you know, get you a dress or something Aisha. "Adam blushed slightly. At least he and Rocky still had pants; they were currently wet but drying over on another bench. Aisha quietly nodded. Yes, she very much would like some clothing.

The trio fell silent for half an hour before Aisha looked up at Rocky and Adam. "Who do you think is going to the harem?" She asked softly. There was fear was in her voice, a rare thing for Aisha, she was usually so guarded. They all knew what happened in the harem but it was more than that fear that shook her now. She didn't want to be separated.

Rocky sighed and stood. He moved over so he was in front of Aisha and Adam and kneeled down. God, his friends looked so vulnerable right now. "No matter what happens we need to be strong and believe that somehow we will see each other again. If not this life, then the next." Rocky knew it wasn't what she wanted to hear as tears began to slip from her eyes. Adam sniffed loudly and wrapped his arm over Aisha's shoulder drawling her towards his chest for comfort. He was crying too.

Rocky stood and turned away. He didn't want his family to see him cry.

The door suddenly creaked and a gust of cold air entered the room. Rocky quickly wiped at his face, it would do no good to let his weakness be seen. Goldar, two monsters and six putties entered the room. Although Rocky had never seen them before, the new monsters where Baboo and Squatt if the fireside descriptions in the slave caves were accurate at all.

"So who goes where?" Squatt asked approaching the frightened little group.

"I don't know all humans look the same to me. Goldar who would Zedd prefer?" Baboo asked looking from the now standing trio to the amour lion-ape.

Goldar looked at each of them in turn. "Remove your towels." They hesitated. Goldar growled. "Remove your towels or I will have the putties remove them for you."

Rocky was the first to act, dropping his red towel to the floor. Standing naked for Goldar's close examination. Adam and Aisha quickly followed suit. Goldar walked the little row once then twice. "Turn around." He commanded and they obeyed. They were nothing but cattle now. Fresh meat for Zedd's appetite.

Goldar touched his chin thinking. The female of course would be going. Goldar had just wanted to see her assets and they were very nice assets too. Perfectly smooth skin, with large breasts, a round bottom, thick thighs but with a tiny little waist. Zedd was going to love her.

Both males were in excellent physical form. Obviously trained for many years to achieve such muscles and firmness of the body. Goldar bent down to study their mating appendages closely. He smirked; one set was more defined and larger than the other males. He would have been an alpha male for sure.

Goldar stood and turned to the putties. Pointing back at the humans he spoke. "Those two go to the harem. Baboo, Squatt take that male to the kitchen."

"No! Please don't separate us! Please!" Adam's sudden outburst shook the room. His pleads echoing of the tile walls.

Goldar glanced back at him. "Putties…" was all he said as the trio fell beset upon by a mass of living clay. Naked, shouting and fighting they were torn away from each other and forced down separate hallways.

Into the unknown…

********************************Zedd's Throne Room********************************

"Master Vile. How good have you to come visit." Zedd said from his throne.

"Visit isn't the word I would use. Ugh…this place is a dump. I can't believe my perfect Rita married you. You must have tricked her." Master Vile ran his hand over the railing and looked at it before frowning in disgust. "Filthy. Don't you have any decent servants to clean this place?"

Zedd growled slightly but tried to keep his anger in check. "Rita will join us soon. Then you can see how happy she is. Empress of the moon and of earth. Just my latest conquest." Zedd boasted, however the reaction he received was not expected.

"Only one planet? And it's a tiny ugly little blue ball to be sure. I can't believe it. The stories of your evil seem exaggerated. " Master Vile sighed.

Zedd glowed red. "Now just a minute you pompous old…"

"DADDY!" Rita's scream of joy stopped Zedd in his rant and gave him a moment to regroup as Rita lovingly greeted her father. Rito right behind her, Zedd didn't think much of Rito. He seemed so much like Goldar it was scary. Zedd did his best to ignore their chattering. Dinner would be ready soon, than hopefully he would be able to retire to his harem for a few hours to work out this stress. The group stood and moved to go to the great dining hall. Zedd sighed; it was going to be a long night.

********************************Billy and Kim's Room****************************

"Is he gone?" Skull whispered.

"I think so. Cool of Kimberly to cover for us like that." Bulk said as he tossed the laundry basket they had hidden under off of him. Funny he still seemed to have all his strength from when he was human.

As soon as the basket was gone the Skull puppet hurried to Kimberly's side. She was still sobbing. "Kim? Kimberly? It's me Skull….I…I'm sorry I scared you before. That witch did something bad to me and…"

Bulk interrupted him. "She can't hear you dummy! She's in shock. Help me get this blanket." Bulk ordered tugging on the edge of her comforter that hung over the bed.

Kim blinked. She wasn't in shock just really scared. B…bulk? Skull?" She whispered slightly, looking at them with innocent eyes.

"Yeah it's us. You okay Kim?" Bulk asked trying not to look or act as worried as he was. Truth was he was happy to see her. He was happy to see anyone who survived angel grove.

Kim wiped at her eyes and stood up. "Yeah, I'm good but how did you get here? What happened? And…?"

Bulk sighed, but didn't lose his temper at her questioning, he really had grown up. "Listen, we'll tell you our story if you tell us yours."

And so they shared stories. Dinner came making the toys hide again. Bulk and Skull turned down Kim's offer to share. They weren't hungry and doubted they would ever be again being "not alive" anymore. But they enjoyed watching her eat and talking. It felt for a moment almost normal again, even though they never really we friends with Kim and her friends. When Billy got back a few minutes later he was in for a shock.

"W…what?" Billy stammered in disbelief as Kim explained all that had happened. "I don't believe it. Rita takes people and makes them into toys?"

"Well believe it nerd." Bulk replied adding the insult out of habit.

Billy frowned and stood up straighter. "Who you calling nerd? You oversized play thing."

"Boys please. We shouldn't fight. We…really shouldn't." Kim said from her place sitting on the bed. "You still need to eat dinner Billy."

Billy joined Kim on her bed to eat his sandwich and finish the fries she had left for him. Though she still grabbed one or two here and there. Billy smiled at her and the room took on a strange yet acceptable silence.

Skull sat near Kim, his little wooden hands in his lap. He might as well ask now. "Kim?" He spoke and she turned to give him her attention. "Zedd he…he called you firebird twice. Isn't...isn't that one of the power rangers?"

Billy and Kimberly exchanged wide eyed looks, she looked towards Billy hoping he could think of an explanation fast but he was too slow and Bulk jumped to his little wooden feet.

"You mean to tell me all this time!? You dorks were the power rangers!" Bulk accused and for once in his life he knew without a doubt he had gotten it right.

***************************Temple of Ninjor*****************************

Walking through the doorway of golden light Tommy found himself in a dark hall. It was so beautiful in here. The walls a dark swirl of blues with tiny holes for light like stars. Tommy wondered how far this hallway went.

Meanwhile at the center of the temple. Ninjor finished polishing his armor. Someone had finally passed his test and there were truly a great warrior to do so.

Zordon sat quietly on a pillow towards the back of the center chamber. All hope was gone now. The champion had the right to claim all the powers if they desired, not just one. He would never free his last surviving ranger now.

"Hello?" a voice called in the dark. "Is anyone there?"

"Ah there he is, come young warrior and accept your well-earned power." Ninjor called into the dark as a form approached.

Zordon was on his feet at the voice. He knew that voice but no, it couldn't be. The figure stepped into the light and for a moment shielded their eyes from the glow.

"Tommy!" Zordon exclaimed, tears forming in the old sage's eyes.

Tommy blinked adjusting his eyes but he broke into a huge grin. "Zordon!" Tommy's voice was full of relief and tears were in his eyes as he embraced his mentor.

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