EPISODE 2: He Blasted Me With Science
School
As much as Jake loved being a Ranger he didn´t forget his duties as a student, well, is not like he didn´t forget, is that he had a long list of family members that would kick his ass if he failed his classes and that made Noah laugh when Jake told him that morning while they were walking towards their lockers.
-So… Professor Park never gives you a tip? –asked Noah.
-I wish but we agreed that he was going to treat me as another student-said, Jake, groaning-. Now he just laughs when he sees me struggling with his projects.
-Come on, you are not that bad I think you could be top of the class with me and Gia if you took five minutes away from looking at Gia or from soccer-said Noah.
-Well, you know what I feel for her and about soccer… Noah is soccer.
Noah rolled his eyes, closing his locker and both boys turned to leave towards their next class when they saw Troy. The Red Rangers looked troubled and Jake pat Noah on the back, signaling him to go to class while Jake walked towards Troy and made sure the other boy saw him.
-Hey, are you ok? –asked Jake-. You look like you should have a nap.
-Uhm? Oh yes, I´m fine. -said Troy, looking down.
Jake knew it was a lie, it was written all on Troy´s face so he remained by the Red Ranger´s side while Troy tried to clear his head. His dreams didn´t let him sleep at all last night and he was struggling to stay awake today.
Jake saw that and decided he had enough.
-Ok, you are coming with me to see someone who can help you-said Jake.
-But Jake, we have class… -said, Troy.
-Not you and don´t worry. We are going to see Professor Park. He is… well, he has experience-said Jake.
-You mean…? –started Troy.
-Yes, come on. I´ll go with you and then I´ll go to class you two can chat in private-said Jake with a smile.
Troy nodded, thankful and both guys walked towards Professor Park´s office, once they got there, Jake knocked on the door and walked in, seeing Adam Park reading the newspaper. Adam raised his head and smiled when he saw Jake and Troy.
-Jake… and this is Burrows? –asked Adam-. Come in, please.
-Sorry for coming without warning, Uncle Adam but Troy is having issues-said, Jake-. I thought you could help him since we share some extracurricular experiences.
-Of course-said Adam-. Please, sit down, Troy, and you, Jake, go back to class. I will make sure Troy is fine.
-That´s what I thought, thanks, Uncle Adam. -said Jake then, he looked at Troy-. Don´t worry, Adam has a lot of experience with struggles, you can tell him anything and he won´t judge but if you need extra help, just send me a text and I will find a way to come back.
-You better get to class before I call Kim and Kat-said Adam, smiling with the phone in his hand.
-Please, don´t-begged Jake.
Before Troy had a chance to say goodbye or thank you, Jake was gone, leaving him with Adam who invited him to sit down while he did the same.
-So, Troy, right? I hear you just moved here? –asked Adam.
-Yes, I came here a week before I became a Ranger-said Troy, looking down-. The truth is that I have been having weird dreams about a war with Rangers and monsters and have trouble sleeping.
-I see… well, you know this by now but I was the second Black Ranger and the Green Zeo and Turbo Ranger a long time ago-said Adam-. I remember having trouble sleeping after a complicated mission, as you know is hard to face danger every day.
-But I had those dreams before I became Red Ranger-said Troy.
-Maybe it was some sort of premonition-said Adam, interested-. There´s something with you all, Reds. You seem to see the dangers even before it happens, that´s what makes you all such incredible leaders in time of need.
-Reds?
-Yes but regardless of what kind of power you may have that brings you those dreams you have to remember you will always have your team behind you-said Adam, putting a hand on Troy´s shoulder-. And you have even a bigger family of Rangers behind you all.
-Jake always said that but only now I´m starting to see the truth to his words. -said, Troy-. Thank you, Adam, you are right. I should focus more on reality.
-No problem, experience comes in handy in times like these-said Adam, getting up. I was going to get something to eat, care to join me? If we come across someone I just tell them you are helping me with a project.
-Oh… of course, thank you-said Troy.
Adam nodded and he and Troy got out of the office, walking towards the cafeteria with Troy´s nightmares forgotten inside the office for now.
-Megaforce-
Class/Rooftop
After class and knowing Troy was fine, Jake decided not to go looking for him and started to look for Noah but after not finding him, Jake knew Noah was probably at the lab, doing research. He grabbed his back, getting out of class to go to the lab to see his best friend when someone grabbed his arm and Jake felt himself being pulled towards the rooftop of the school. Jake barely had time to see more than black boots and blonde hair until they finally arrive at the rooftop and he sees Gia Moran looking at him with her arms crossed.
Well, now he was curious and making an internal dance because he got to spend a few minutes alone with her.
-Gia, what can I do for you? –asked Jake, smiling.
-I wanted to ask you something-said, Gia-. But I couldn´t do it in the middle of class or Ernie´s, school is full of rumors and I don´t need them or Emma right now.
Jake nodded, slowly. This seemed to be serious and he understood Gia´s point, if someone saw them here, they would think they were something they were, not for the lack of trying on his part, and he didn´t want her to feel uncomfortable around him.
-Ok…-said Jake, playing with his soccer ball to calm his nerves-. What do you want to know?
-When you gave us these powers, you gave Troy the Red and me the yellow-said Gia-. I have been thinking about it but I can´t understand why you gave powers that are so close and important to you, your parent's legacies, to people you barely know.
Oh… Jake realized now what Gia´s question was. She was bothered because she didn´t understand why he was so cool with them having his parent's powers and as much as she thought about it, she couldn't find an answer and Gia Moran hated not to find answers.
Jake got serious, looking at his soccer ball.
-Jake?
-My father… he never wanted me to become Red Ranger-admitted Jake-. He was terrified that was my destiny because of my lineage and he knew as the first Red Ranger that sometimes, the choices Red has to make can destroy his sanity.
-But your family…
-Gia, he knew I wasn´t a leader. A leader has to be able to give up everything, even his family and friends for the sake of the mission-said Jake, serious-. I would never do that, not even if Earth were facing its last moments.
There was a moment of silence between them and Jake took the chance to take a step toward Gia, leaving his soccer ball on the ground to look at her, sincerely.
-I´m not a leader, Gia and you can´t tell me you see me as one-said Jake.
She looked away and he smiled, of course, she couldn´t see him that way because his attitude didn´t match the Red Ranger and he was fine with that. He was happy with his color and his life. He touched Gia´s face to make her look at him and shows her his best smile.
-Don´t feel bad. I´m fine with the choice Gosei and I made as a Red Ranger-said Jake-. Besides, Black is cooler; we get a free pass because we are super fun.
Gia smiled at that and pushed Jake´s hand away, playfully. He was happy he managed to turn things around but there was still part of the story he wanted to tell her because, after all, she was holding the power now and he knew his mother would be happy with his choice.
He could feel it.
-Everything I said about your powers is true, Gia-said Jake-. My mother was the original Yellow Ranger, as you know and she fought alongside my dad, Uncle Tommy, Uncle Zack, Uncle Billy, and Aunt Kimberly. They always told me she was amazing.
-She…-said Gia, unable to say what she was thinking.
-She died in a car accident when I was young but I remember small moments with her, playing with me, singing to me…-said Jake, smiling gently at the memory-. I will miss her forever but her powers… she is with you now and to be honest, my dad was quite proud of my choice of Yellow Ranger. He saw some qualities of my mom in you.
-Really?
Gia was impressed, not only Jake was able to open up to her about his mother but he also told her his dad was proud of Jake´s choice of Yellow Ranger. It was a big responsibility to carry Trini´s color but it overwhelmed her with emotion that both her husband and her son saw her as worthy of it.
-Besides, I know you more than you know, Gia Moran. You have a soft side, like my mom, which is reflected in your eyes-said Jake, looking directly at her eyes-. Mom was scary too, from what I was told, especially if someone went after her friends. She was very protective of Aunt Kim and Uncle Billy like you are with Emma… I guess that may be part of the yellow DNA, even if you don´t know where the power is going next.
-What about you? I mean… with your family… you knew about becoming a Ranger, right? –asked Gia.
Gia was curious, of course, but part of her wanted to end this emotional conversation or change the subject. Jake was getting too close for her and her walls were getting down too quick. She needed to put them back up.
-The truth is that…
Before he could say anything else, they heard a sound and a few minutes later they saw a ship, flying through the sky. From the ship, loogies fell to the ground, surrounding humans and kidnapping them while Jake grabbed his soccer ball and his bag and left it hidden, getting his morpher.
Before he could leave, Gia stopped him.
-We have to call the others-said Gia, grabbing his arm.
-We can do that later, now we have to save these people-said Jake.
Gia wanted to stop him but Jake ran away from her and she was left with no choice but to follow him towards the battlefield, seeing him morph. She did the same and before they knew what was happening, they were surrounded by loogies and in the middle of another battlefield.
-Megaforce-
School
Noah sighed looking for his teacher. He had an assignment to turn in and the teacher was nowhere to be seen. Noah was too distracted that he didn´t see someone coming his way and he stumbled against someone, falling to the ground.
-Oh, Noah! I´m so sorry!
Noah blinked a couple of times and looked up, finding no other than Jake´s stepmother, Katherine Hillard, looking at him worried. She quickly helped him to get up and make sure he hasn´t hurt while Noah looked at her, dumbly.
-Ma'am, is ok… I´m fine -said Noah.
-Are you sure? Because Noah Craver and distracted, don´t usually get together. That´s my son´s department -said Kat, smiling gently at the boy.
-I´m sure. I was looking for Mr. Buckley to give him the assignment but he is nowhere to be seen-said Noah, frustrated.
-Oh, well, I was looking for Adam and I was told he was in the cafeteria and Jake isn´t here either. -said Kat, looking around.
-He would be anywhere near Gia Moran-said Noah, amused.
-My boy hasn´t given up. I see…-said Kat with a chuckle-. He had his dad´s persistence.
Noah looked at her. She didn´t look Ranger material. She was too good and nurturing but at the same time, Emma was like that too and she was Pink and Jake said Pinks were the hearts of the team, besides, she was Jason´s girlfriend and has known Jake all his life.
And she always wears something pink.
-Noah… are you sure you are ok? –asked Kat.
-Yes, forget about the assignment, is done anyways I´ll just turn it in, tomorrow-said Noah-. Do you have a minute? There is something I want to talk to you about, if you have time, of course-said Noah.
-For you? I have all the time in the world-said Kat.
Noah smiled and he and Kat walked out of school. Maybe he can get some answers to his questions about the past Rangers and discuss a few theories with her, the woman who has raised Jake for a long time.
-Megaforce-
Beach
At the beach, Black and Yellow fight loogies back and forth with no progress, whatever they want to do with those humans they are not letting go of them easily and both Rangers are starting to get exhausted.
Thanks to his extended training, Black was holding it better but even he was tired and Yellow has to be living hell right now. Black crushed himself. The last thing he wanted was to put her… any of them in danger and that´s what he did because he didn´t about a better plan.
He just saw people in danger and ran to save them.
-We need reinforcements! -said, Black.
-I was doing that before you came running by yourself! –screamed Yellow.
Black deserved that. He made a bad call and they were paying the price but he was determined not to let anything hurt her or the humans. He use his ax to hit a loogie and looked at Yellow, using the morpher to call her friends when he saw a monster, aiming at Yellow while she was distracted calling for help.
He didn´t think about the consequences. He ran towards the monster and jumped in front of Yellow, using his ax as a shield. The weapon covered some damage when the monster fired at them and the suit took another part of the damage but some of it hit Black and he screamed in pain.
It burned and Black was forced to fall to his knees, using the ax for support.
-Black!
Yellow was beside him in a second, protecting him from the loogies and using her claw to push them away when Red and Pink lasers hit the loogies and monsters and the Red and Pink Ranger appeared beside their friends. Black took a deep breath and with Yellow´s help, he stood up again, feeling dizzy but happy to see he hasn´t demorph.
-I´m fine…-said Black, looking at Yellow-. The suit and the ax took most of it.
-Are you stupid!? You could have been killed! –screamed Yellow.
-We are a team… -said Black, looking towards Pink and Red-. Thank you.
Pink and Red nodded but quickly, the four of them found themselves surrounded. They attacked loogies and tried to hit the monster but found that the monster was protected and their lasers were doing nothing to them.
Tired of the game, the monsters attacked the Rangers, sending them to the ground with one fire of his lasers then, he walked towards the fallen Rangers and saw Black as the weaker due to his previous injury, the monster grabbed him by the throat, lifting him.
-You will be the one to make an example-said the monster.
-I don´t think so…snake ax!
Black claimed his weapon, knowing that by flying towards them, the weapon would hit the monster and they would fall to the water but at least, he would be saving his friends and that´s all that mattered.
-Black! –screamed Pink.
Yellow didn´t think it twice and was ready to jump when she saw Black and the monster fall into the water but she was stopped by Red, who was trying to think of a way to save his friend. Red couldn´t fail Black, not after what he did for him.
Red looked around, for a way to help when he saw Blue coming with a blonde woman wearing pink.
-Guys, everybody ok? –asked Blue when they reunited with the team.
-No! Black is underwater with the monster! –said Yellow-. We have to bring him to the surface.
-My son? The Black Ranger? –asked Kat.
The other Rangers looked at her, confused when Blue stood beside her and put a hand on her shoulder, to calm her down.
-This is Katherine Hillard, Jake´s stepmother and Jason´s girlfriend. She is also a Power Ranger, the second Pink and the Zeo and Turbo Pink Ranger-explained Blue.
-I get now why Jason wanted me here as soon as possible-said Kat, looking at the water-. Maybe I still have it in me.
-What are you talking about? –asked the Pink Megaforce Ranger.
Kat looked at Blue and took a step away from him. She closed her eyes as images of Jake as a little boy plagued her mind, giving her strength to do this one more time, for the boy she considered her son.
-It´s morphing time! – screamed Katherine-. Zeo Ranger I, Pink!
The Megaforce Rangers felt their jaws hit the ground when they saw Kat transform into the Pink Zeo Ranger in front of them. She looked powerful and they knew there was nothing more intimidating than a Ranger protecting someone she or he loves.
-Blue! Give a hand! –screamed the Pink Zeo Ranger.
-Of… course! –screamed Blue.
Both Rangers jumped into the water and located Black and the monster fighting. It seemed Black was losing but he was still holding onto the monster, trying to keep him away from humans and the other Rangers. The Pink Zeo Ranger looked at the Blue Megaforce Rangers and signaled him to distract the monster while she grabbed Black.
Black looked at her, surprised to see his stepmother there but she ignored him, grabbing him, and pulling him to the surface at the same time Blue used his weapon to hit the monster, throwing him out of the water and getting to the surface right after it, reuniting with his friends, the Pink Zeo Ranger and Black.
-Mother? –asked Black.
-I swear between you and your father are making my hair go white before time-whispered the Pink Zeo Ranger-. Didn´t he give you a lesson on how to be careful in these situations?
-I had to stop him-said Black.
-Next time don´t get almost killed-said the Pink Zeo Ranger, putting a hand on her son´s shoulder-. Wait until I tell the others, then you will be careful.
Black groaned but got up with the Pink Zeo Ranger´s help then, she stepped to the side so the Megaforce Rangers could combine their weapons and fire at the monster, which was destroyed, falling to the ground.
It was the end or that´s what they thought when they saw something like bats fly around the monster and suddenly, the monster got bigger.
The Pink Zeo Ranger rolled her eyes behind the helmet; of course, they still were doing this.
-Rangers… you need your zords-said Gosei in their morphers.
- Our what? - asked the Megaforce Pink.
-Zords. They assist you when the monsters get that big-said the Pink Zeo Ranger-. Bring that monster down with them, Rangers.
Red nodded and, after sharing a look with his team, he and the others used their cards, calling the zords. The robotic animals roared, flying, or moving toward them and the Rangers looked, impressed before they jumped inside the zords, appearing inside, with the control of the robotic animals in front of them.
-Attach the morphers to the zords to control them-said Gosei.
-Alright! Let´s do it! –said Red.
One by one, the Rangers connected the morphers to the zords and took control of them. Red grabbed his controls, flying through the sky with his Dragon and attacking the small UFOs appearing in front of him with Pink flying by his side with her Phoenix.
On the ground, Black and Yellow were having some found, by grabbing UFOs and throwing it at each other so the other could destroy them and Blue was under the water, taking care of the UFOs hidden underwater with his shark.
-This is awesome! –said, Black.
-These zords are out of this world! –said Blue-. I never thought I would be piloting a shark!
-Rangers! These zords can form the Grand Megazord Gosei! Combine your zords into a powerful warrior that will help you defeat the monster! –said Gosei-. Use the cards to command the zords to unite!
-Ok, Rangers! You heard Gosei! –said Red.
The Rangers nodded, using their cards to command the zords to unite into the Megazord while on the ground, Kat returned to her civilian status and helped humans to get free while she waited for one of her friends to come and assist her. It didn´t take long for Kat to see him and she smiled as he looked up in surprise.
-Is that what it is?
-A Megazord, Billy, it's called Megazord- said Kat, laughing as the original Blue Ranger looked at the Megazord-. Jake is there with the new Rangers.
-Jake!? Oh… wait a minute I knew about this-said Billy, getting worried-. Tell me he is not Red.
-No, he is Black-said Kat-. Zack is going to be over the moon.
-Zack is winning between Adam, Tommy, and now Jake-said Billy-. Do you think they can do it?
Kat looked up. She wondered the same but something inside her told her to trust them, that they could do it and they wouldn´t be alone, she and the others will be with them, to assist them in everything they may need to win this war.
Besides, has been too long since she had family time and she was interested in a certain rumor about her son and a certain yellow Ranger.
-So… who is Blue? Is he cool? –asked Billy.
-Oh, Billy, you are going to love this-said Kat, patting his back-. Noah Craver is the Blue Ranger.
Kat laughed when she saw Billy jump in happiness and they looked up as the Megazord was formed and ready to fight. The fate of the world lies in their hands and now, as veterans, all Kat and Billy could do is make sure to stand by their side.
-Megaforce-
With the Megazord finally formed, the Rangers were fighting the monster, blocking his attacks, and hitting him with the sword, unfortunately, the Megazord was hard to control and the team had trouble synchronizing with each other to move the zord as one.
-We may need some experience assistance, Black-said Red.
Black looked at his controls, from all of them, he was the only one with some knowledge of the situation, it was a weird feeling knowing he was the smart one for once but he knew what to do and he knew the other would follow his lead in this situation.
-What I know is that we need to connect with our zord on a spiritual level so we can become one with the zord and with each other-said Black.
-And how do we do that? –asked Blue.
-Close your eyes-said Black.
-What!?
-Black, we don´t have time for a test run-said Pink.
-Is not a test run. My Uncle Billy studied zords for years, he knows the only way to control the zords is to connect with them, and for that to happen we need to call for them, in our minds and let them into our souls, in other words, bond with your zord and they will give you all their power.
No one said anything and Black decided to prove it to them by closing his eyes, when he opened them again, he was demorphed and in a dark place, illuminated only by the light coming from his body. Jake looked in front of him, curious when he saw a snake looking at him, annoyed.
-You are my zord? –asked Jake.
-Apparently… your spirit is strong, master but our destiny won´t be easy-said the snake-. Lose your nerves and your doubts and let me be one with you until the fire of hell burns our souls.
Jake hoped that was not literal. He still wanted to know more about this world, get to know Gia, and see Noah with a Nobel Prize.
-You are scared of dying, boy? –asked the snake-. What if I told you is the only choice you have? What if I tell you the future holds more than one mystery?
-What do you mean? –asked Jake, confused.
-That´s not for you to know now, Jacob-said the snake-. If you decide to become one with me your path will be decided? Or you can go back home and hide under the bed if you want…
Jake looked at his hands and then at the snake, the words will haunt him later, when he has time to think about them but now he wanted the power to save his friends from these monsters and Jake knew, deep down, that would always be his choice.
They will always come first.
-Take what you need from me, snake-said Jake-. Give me the power to protect the ones I love.
-Very well, Jacob-said the snake-. Your trust will not be forgotten.
Jake nodded when the snake jumped to his throat, biting him as a black aura surrounded them both; giving Jake the wisdom he never thought he would have.
-Megaforce-
-Black! Wake up!
Yellow was trying to wake him up but there was no way to do it and the zord was unable to move one leg, making the others work twice as hard to keep some balance in the battle as the monster attacked them.
The monster hit the zord in the torso and raised his hands, to hit them again when suddenly, a kick pushed the monster away and the Rangers saw Black controlling his zord without problem as the snake leg of the zord lowered, giving them some hope.
-Do what I said! Trust your zords and they will let you control them! –screamed Black.
Black moved his hands, as his zord kick the monster away again and the others watched, for a moment before they followed his lead.
If it worked for him, it may work for them too.
-Megaforce-
Emma opened her eyes, finding in front of her a Phoenix, elegant and strong, waiting for her. As soon as Emma took a step toward the animal, the Phoenix´s eyes opened and looked right into her soul.
-You are holding back your power, Emma.-said the Phoenix.
-No… I…
-Can´t? You always say that but is it the truth? –said the Phoenix-. Being scared is normal, Emma, no one is ready for these situations.
-But I can´t! I´m a Ranger now! –said, Emma.
The Phoenix flew towards Emma and landed in front of her, looking at her with gentle eyes.
-A Ranger is mortal, Emma, someday, you will learn that, and is ok for you to be scared to feel that loss-said the Phoenix-. This is why I offer you my power, so the fear you are feeling can turn someday into hope for others.
-I don´t understand…-said, Emma.
-As a Phoenix, I die and come back every day-said the Phoenix-. I live between life and death and with you, I can reach humanity, the part of this universe I never quite understood that´s why I ask you, Pink Ranger, please, unite with me.
Emma walked towards the Phoenix and put her hand on the head of the animal, feeling the power run through her. They could learn from each other and each other, and they will reach their final form.
-Let´s do this, Phoenix… together-said Emma as the pink light engulfed her.
-Megaforce-
Noah fell into the water and before he could feel like he was drowning, he found something looking at him. Noah got scared but didn´t move as the shark came closer to him.
-You are letting our prey win-said the Shark-. Why?
-I can´t control you…
-Excuses! –screamed the Shark-. Are you going to do the same when is too late!? Are you letting it happen because you are too scared to show your true shelf!? Where is your desire to be free!?
Noah looked at the distressed shark and wondered if all that bothered him is Noah´s lack of control over him but everything was forgotten when the shark moved towards him and put his head on Noah´s hand, looking at him with determination.
-Do you see, master? You are stronger than you think-said the Shark-. Believe it and believe in me.
Noah looked at the shark, remembering Jake´s words about being more than a brain. His shark was giving him the chance to be what Jake always thought he could be and Noah didn´t want to leave them down.
-I believe in you, shark-said Noah, closing his eyes-. I believe in myself.
A warm blue light engulfed him as finally, Noah saw his truth.
-Megaforce-
Gia barely had time to dodge the attack from the furious tiger that she was supposed to control. It was complicated to control such a creature when she was so determined to end her life.
-Coward! –screamed the Tiger.
-What the hell do you mean!? –asked Gia, frustrated.
-You hide behind you a wall, not letting others reach you-said Tiger. -Time is running out and you are losing the chance to grow because you do nothing but push people away.
-You know nothing about me! –accused Gia.
-I´m a part of you! –said the Tiger, roaring each word-. We are cautious but this is stupid. You only show care for Phoenix. What about Shark and Dragon? What about Snake? Do they mean something to you!?
Gia makes a mental note, remembering the other zord, they must be the tiger´s friends like she was friends with the other Rangers. She crossed her arms, frustrated with the whole situation.
Of course, she cared. She wouldn´t be here if she didn´t.
-Then why are you hiding…-growled Tiger.
-You can read my mind? –asked Gia, surprised.
-I am part of you, Gia-said Tiger, moving towards her-. Answer!
-I´m scared! –said Gia, finally-. Boys and girls always look at me with envy or like a piece of meat and I´m not like that! I´m more than that!
The Tiger finally relaxed, sitting in front of Gia. When the Tiger looked to the ground, images of a young Troy training with his father and a young Noah studying appeared in front of them. They grew up to be different. They grew up to be good men.
-They are your friends, Gia. Loyalty is the most important thing for them-said Tiger-. They work in your favor, not against you.
There was one more image, this time of a young Jake, surrounded by other women, all of them past Rangers who teach him the values of life and love. They showed him how to treat people and how to overcome obstacles.
-He lost his mother but her legacy lives through him and you-said Tiger-. The other Rangers made sure of that, teaching him important life lessons that he will carry in his heart, forever. What he feels for you is real but you can´t see it yet and that´s fine. He is fine with it… stop hiding, Gia, you are not cold. Allow them to see the real you and I promise they will catch you when you fall.
Gia looked at the Tiger, unshed tears in her eyes as she touched her animal´s fur. The Tiger purred, happy and Gia smiled, scratching the back of the Tiger´s ears when she saw an image, not far away from them. It was a distant memory she forgot, from happier times.
There was Emma as a kid and Gia too, looking at butterflies, not far from them, a kid that just came for the summer was playing with the other two kids. It was the younger version of Troy, Jake, and Noah. Suddenly a soccer ball fell close to them and Jake came running, grabbing the ball, and looking at them with the biggest silly smile she has ever seen.
Young Gia smiled back, unable to feel cold towards the boy.
-You have a pretty smile-said, Jake-. Wanna play with us?
-Me? –asked Gia, surprised.
-All of us! –said, Emma-. But don´t think it will be easy to win because we are girls!
-Of course not, believe me, I know how strong a girl can be-said Jake, sincerely.
Emma laughed and ran towards the boy while Jake waited for her. Gia smiled and nodded and the two of them ran towards the rest of the group to spend the rest of the day playing. The Tiger looked up at Gia and saw she was crying, this time. The walls came down and Tiger smiled.
-You see it now? –asked Tiger.
-Yes, I´m sorry – said, Gia-. I promise I won´t let you down again.
The Tiger nodded and slowly, it disappeared while Gia hugged it, engulfing her in yellow light.
-Megaforce-
Troy looked at his Dragon while the animal studied him. He didn´t know what to think of the animal and the animal seemed to be in the same predicament but he was waiting, patiently, for Troy to make a move.
-Challenges await you, Red Ranger… the dreams you have are the future but like everything, this can change. -said the Dragon, surprising Troy.
-You mean my dreams about a war? –asked Troy-. What do you know about that?
-I know you will lose a very important part of your soul, Ranger. There will be allies and enemies but only one will fall at the end of this war-said the Dragon, looking sadly at the Ranger-. You must have the will to lead your team even if those moments when everything will seem lost so you can reach the ultimate victory.
-What? Who is going to fall? –asked Troy, now worried.
The Dragon said nothing but in his eyes, Troy could feel the sadness and the frustration. The Dragon closed his eyes and for a moment, there was nothing else to be said, until the Dragon opened his eyes again.
-The color of Legends-said The Dragon.
-Megaforce-
Megazord
Black could see his teammates finally moving and he smiled. He could feel the zords in peace and that means they must have gained their control like Black knew they would do. He moved quickly when the monster tried to hit them and used Blue´s zord to block the punch while he returned the attack with Pink´s zord.
It was strange to control the other zord but Black imagined his snake had something to do with it, in any case, he was happy the other zords trusted him enough to let him control them until their owners came back to their senses.
-About you, all wake up; it is getting a little complicated to run all these zords by myself-said Black-. Is everyone ok?
-Yes… thank you, Black. -said Red, grabbing his control-. Now is the time for payback.
This time when they used the zord, they did it in sync. The Rangers didn´t have to talk to each other as everyone seemed to know what to do and when to do it when they heard Gosei´s voice through the morphers.
-Use your cards to attack with the heads of the zord, Rangers, it will create the ultimate attack.
-Got it, Gosei! –said Red-. Let´s do it, Rangers!
The Rangers used their cards and once they connected them to the zord, they combined the heads of the zords into a powerful weapon and attacked the monster with three powerful hits that send the monster to the ground, effectively destroying him for the second time that dies and saving Earth from his terror.
-Megaforce-
In Space
Admiral Malkor hit the nearest console while Vrak and Creepox looked at him in silence. The Admiral was furious for a good reason, all his plans were changed the moment those Rangers appeared in the scene and now he has to stop the conquest of Earth to destroy them.
-We have to eliminate them-said Vrak.
-We will-said the Admiral-. I will do it myself, if necessary.
Vrak nodded and left the room followed by Creepox while Admiral Malkor looked at the Rangers celebrating their recent victory but what they didn´t know is that this was far from over and in the end, he will come out with the victory.
-You just wait, Rangers…
-Megaforce-
When the Rangers came back to the Command Center, Jake finally had the chance to hug his stepmother properly and he also hugged his Uncle Billy after introducing them to the team, there, they reunited with his Uncle Tommy and Aunt Kimberly while his dad hugged his mom from behind and smiled at the young generation of Rangers.
-Thanks for the save in the water, mom-said Jake.
-You have to promise to be more careful, Jacob, being a Ranger is dangerous and I have enough with your father running away from time to time to a Red Ranger trip-said Kat then, she looked at Jason-. And talking about that, you have some explaining to do.
-Me!? He is the Ranger-said Jason, pointing at Jake.
-Yes, but you took two days before calling me-said Kat, crossing her arms.
-Someone is sleeping in the dog house, tonight-said Tommy.
Kim hit him in the ribs, making Tommy wince in pain while Billy walked towards Noah and hugged the new Blue Ranger with a big smile.
-I´m so happy to know you are the new Blue Ranger, Noah. -said, Billy.
-It's an honor, Mister Carson. -said Noah, blushing-. I hope I can be worthy of the importance of this suit and I promise I will do my best to not let your legacy down.
-I know you won´t –said Billy, with his arm around Noah´s shoulders-. But rest assured, I will be around to assist you with anything you may need.
Noah smiled and continued talking while, not far from them Gia walked towards Jake and put a hand on his arm, getting his attention. He smiled at her and stopped petting Tenshou to give her his attention like he has been doing since he meet her.
-Hey, you were pretty brave today-said Jake-. Thanks for putting up with me and I´m sorry, I put you in danger.
-Is ok but next time, think about the plan before running into danger-said Gia-. Humans can´t be saved if you fall before saving them.
-You are right-said Jake and his smile fell a little.
Gia nodded and remembered her time with her Tiger. She knew she could trust Jake. He was sweet and always makes sure she was safe and comfortable. He also did this for Emma and even for Troy and Noah and that made her care for him in a certain way she truly didn´t understand yet.
But for now, if he can put up with her, maybe she will find the answer she is looking for in time.
Gia smiled, opening up to someone was hard but she had to try so she chuckle, demorphing while she looked at Jake. The room fell silent, watching the interaction but the Yellow and the Black Ranger ignored them, only focused on each other.
-But… if you can apologize properly you can do it with an ice cream-said, Gia, looking away-. If you can catch me before I get to Ernie´s.
Gia laughed and ran away, leaving Jake there, completely shocked for a few seconds before his mind started working again and he followed Gia, with all the intention to spend more time with her while everybody looked at them leave, surprised.
Emma´s eyes shone with hope as she looked at Troy.
-Troy, that wasn´t a dream, right? –asked Emma.
-No… I saw it too-said Troy, confused.
-He did it-said Noah, shocked-. He did it.
Not far from them, the veteran Rangers were looking at the scene slightly surprised but already recognizing the pattern.
-Young love…-said, Jason
-It seems we will have to talk to her soon-said Kim, looking at Kat.
-Well… for now we can talk to her friend-said Kat, looking at Emma-. She is the Pink Ranger, right?
Kim nodded and both women walked towards Emma while Billy gave Tommy $20 and Jason looked at them, confused before the Black Dino Ranger smiled at him.
-I told him over the phone Jake was going to fall in love with Gia. It was so evident…-said Tommy.
-Oh, but of course, he knew. He is not only the one with the Epic Love Story but he also predicted most of the romances in this Ranger business-said Billy, looking at Tommy.
Tommy rolled his eyes but smiled when he saw the teams talk to each other after this victory, it felt like home, and once again he was reminded why he loved this world more than anything.