In the Command Centre – Billy was working furiously trying to track down Adam's whereabouts. So far there had been no sign – and the others – including Zordon were beginning to get concerned.
"He was injured…" Kat commented, siding up to her boyfriend. "We need to find him… he could have broken ribs or a concussion…"
"Billy is doing the best he can Katherine…" Zordon reminded the Pink Ranger. "He is trying to locate Adam's morphing signature. He has a strong and powerful one as he has held many different powers, so finding him might take a few hours, but find him we will."
Billy nodded, pressing a few more keys, as Rocky and Tommy paced worriedly behind him. It was clear they were both deeply upset by their friend's absence.
Zordon to – reflected that whenever a Power Ranger went missing – it was painful, and he knew that all the Rangers would be hurt by Adam's disappearance.
Katherine would have lost a friend and advice giver. Whenever she needed advice or information – she would turn to Adam… now he was gone…
Tanya had always had feelings for Adam… and cared about him dearly. She had always been too scared to tell Adam how she felt, in fear of being turned down – or ruining the friendship the pair had. However, now that he was missing, she regretted never telling him.
'As soon as we get him back… I am going to tell him…" she mused to herself, a determined expression on her face. 'I will tell him how I feel.'
Rocky and Adam… had been best friends since they were ten…since Rocky had found Adam sitting in the corner of the playground, alone and without friends. They had quickly made friends, and soon became like brothers to one another, Rocky becoming the sibling that Adam had always wanted – and Adam becoming the brother Rocky had always wanted.
'As soon as Adam gets back… I need to tell him how much I appreciate him as a friend, how much I care about him.' Rocky mused to himself, looking at the floor of the command centre. 'How much I respect him…'
Tommy… he was missing his sparring partner. There was nothing the pair enjoyed more then spending time together on the beach, practising martial arts – Tommy teaching Adam different marital arts moves – and Adam teaching Tommy to fight with weaponry. They could spend hours together discussing the art forms.
Billy… Billy was missing his 'study buddy' – Adam was just as intelligent as Billy – and both of them could hold long conversations about everything under the sun, from how a certain building was made – to a rare and endangered plant life. Adam's different upbringing and Korean background meant that he knew a lot about the healing properties of plants.
"Rangers…"Zordon began. "I know that you are worried about Adam… but I insist that you return to your day to day lives… once King Mondo hears that Adam has vanished, he will attack earth to make the most of his absence."
With a sigh and a nod – the four Power Rangers nodded, and teleported out of the Command Centre in streams of Red, Pink, Yellow and Blue.
Adam yawned and gracefully got out of the bed he had been given for the time he was in Rivendell, stretching his lean muscles. Although the broken bone and bruises still pained him – they were healing quickly - thanks the Elven blood that now ran through his bloodstream.
The Elven blood had not only given him heightened senses – but also – enhanced speed and agility– Adam had discovered it, his marital arts had become more dangerous. – Fast paced moves becoming as fast as lightning. His gymnastic abilities had vastly improved as well.
It had been two long months since he had arrived in Middle Earth. Legolas, Gandalf and Elrond had taught him as much as they could – languages and history… Glorfindel had handled weaponry and war craft… Adam had learnt all he had to – from how to launch an arrow with deadly accuracy to how to shoot whilst riding a horse. Of course his years of being a Power Ranger were serving him well… as he had easily picked up on the art of sword play and axe play – much to Glorfindel and Legolas's surprise – and to Gimli's delight.
"Finally an elf with a bit of sense." the Dwarf had commented as the pair had sparred with their axes. "Safe in the knowledge that an axe is a decent and deadly weapon."
Adam was drawn from his musing when the person outside his door knocked again, this time with a little more force.
"Yeah, yeah…" Adam muttered, reaching for the clothing he had laid out on the wooden desk chair the night before. "Hold your horses already, I'm coming!"
Adam quickly pulled his tunic on – and crossed the room to let the person in – It was Legolas. He was dressed in simple clothing, as was Adam. Aragon was standing behind him – anticipation on his face.
"Come on Adam… the Council is about to begin! Everyone one will be waiting for us to arrive." Legolas commented. "Lord Elrond, and the other members of the Council are ready to begin."
Adam nodded, and quickly ran a comb through his hair, trying to make the wayward curls more presentable. He then, left the room closing the door behind him, and followed the blonde elf and brown haired man down the corridor.
It was three hours later that Adam emerged from the Great Hall – deep in thought about what he had heard – and what he had just agreed to do…
Frodo – a Hobbit – had agreed to carry the Ring to Mordor… his friend Samwise agreeing to go with him.
Gandalf had been the second to agree, followed by Aragon and Legolas – who was quickly followed by Gimli.
Adam had been the sixth to offer his services – agreeing to travel with them – and he had been followed by a man named Boromir.
The ninth and tenth members of the Fellowship – had been two other hobbits – Merry and Pippin.
The Fellowship had been born… four Hobbits – Two Humans – Two Elves – a Wizard and a –Dwarf would journey to Mordor to destroy The Ring…
As Adam sat in the beautiful gardens, he wondered why he had agreed to go on the journey… why he had agreed to risk his life for a world he didn't come from… the answer came to him easily.
He was a Power Ranger… he had sworn an oath the day he had become one, to protect the innocent, and fight against evil, he had sworn that he would he could not turn his back on that promise…
Billy spun around when he heard the crackle of teleportation energy. He spun around in time to see a pink stream of light touch down – vanishing to reveal Katherine Hilliard – who was dressed in only her nightgown and slippers, with a soft bunny tucked under one arm.
"I couldn't sleep." she whispered. "Not when Adam could be hurt, cold and alone somewhere." she paused. "Have you had any luck in locating Adam? He's been gone for two months!"
"I have been tracking his morphing signature, and I think I might be able to bring up a visual on the viewing globe, although we cannot communicate with him... but at least we'll know what condition he's in…" Billy paused. "The fact that we can receive signal from his morphing signature is good, it means that he is still alive."
Katherine nodded, as a stream of blue light appeared behind her – revealing Rocky. He was dressed in a pair of shorts, and a blue tank top. His dark brown hair was sticking up all over the place.
"Couldn't sleep either?" he asked the Pink Ranger.
Katherine shook her head, and then smiled.
"Billy thinks he might be able to bring up a visual of Adam's location on the Viewing Globe." she explained. "We won't be able to communicate with him but we'll know what his status is, whether he's injured or not."
Rocky smiled, and reached for his communicator, punching a button. There was the sound of crackling on the other end, before he received an answer.
"Wha?" Tommy muttered. "What's going on?"
"Tommy, its Rocky… Billy thinks he can bring up a visual of Adam's location… and that he should be able to bring it up in the next few minutes. I thought that you'd want to be around for this."
There was the sound of rustling, as if Tommy had just thrown the blankets off the bed as he sat up. His reply, sounded as if he was fully awake now.
"I'm on my way."
Rocky let go of the button, and looked towards Katherine who was just finishing contacting Tanya. Several second later, two streams of light – one red and one yellow appeared, as both Tommy and Tanya teleported into the command centre. Tanya was wearing a yellow flannel dressing gown, and yellow flip flops, whilst Tommy was dressed in an old basket ball uniform. On his feet he wore old sneakers.
"I have a lock…" Billy commented suddenly. "I can bring Adam's location up on the viewing globe. We can see where and how he is."
The viewing globe flashed a few times, and a crackling, unclear picture was found – slowly it cleared revealing a group of people – dressed in travelling clothes – armed with weapons and armour – preparing to leave on a journey.
A tall, slim man with raven black hair was speaking – although they could not hear what he was saying. Ten figures stood, listening intently – five of them short – one more so then the other four – but he had a large dark brown beard. The four other who had the height of children – two of them seemed excited; the other two seemed worried,
There were three humans, all with beards – one dressed in Grey robes, the others dressed in simple travelling clothes.
The final to members, had pointed ears – although their heads were bowed so their faces could not be seen. When they lifted them however – everyone in the Power Chamber let out a startled gasp.
Standing with the travellers was a man with a pair of knives hanging in sheaths on from a belt, a beautifully crafted and carved bow hanging across his shoulders, and a quiver full of arrows strapped to his back was Adam!
It was at that moment, audio came into existence.
"Now my friends please remember that the fate of Middle Earth rests in the Fellowship, if it is broken then Middle Earth is doomed. I once again thank you all for your bravery as this journey will not be without danger" he paused for a moment before continuing. "Most of you are skilled warriors and those of you who are not are in good hands I trust that Aragon, Legolas, Gandalf, Boromir, Gimli, and Adam, that you will take care of them and protect them."
The ten figures nodded, showing their understanding, before they all turned, and began walking down a path, heading towards the gates of the city – and towards a dark forest.
"…We will journey to the Misty Mountains." the man dressed in Gray commented, as he lead the group. "And travel across to the Golden Woods from there."
The shortest member of the group snorted.
"To the home of the Witch of the Woods?" he asked, grunting in displeasure.
"Lady Galadriel is not a Witch Gimli…" the golden haired man told the short figure. "Now don't be putting crazy ideas into Adam's head… he's only been an elf for two and a half moons…" he leant towards Adam, adding in a whisper. "Dwarves are stubborn… you'd better get used to it my friend…"
Adam had given him a smirk in return.
"I noticed…" he commented.
"A dangerous quest?" Tommy quoted. "Did you see those weapons? Adam could be killed!"
"We need to find a way to get him home…" Tanya agreed. "He didn't once mention us… and he… he's made friends with them… and he's not even human any more!"
Katherine looked worried.
"We need to get him back here… he could be killed… he could die in some godforsaken place… and left by that lot…"
Zordon frowned.
"Adam has been gone for ten weeks… we cannot expect him to sit around and wait for us to bring him back, he made friends with them, because he had to…to understand where he is… and the dangers in the place… Of course you are right we must find a way to bring him back here… " he paused. "Alpha and I will begin preparations. Billy – Rangers… please return to your homes…"
