What's up Peeps and Peepettes Haru here just letting you know i incorporated elements from Diva in Distress in this episode and the narrative is almost entirely different from the original since A) Tommy doesnt have his powers yet in the series and B) I wanted to take a different approach in the Trent/Anton relationship so you'll see a lot of changes in this particular chapter as always reviews are encouraged and feedback is greatly appreciated
Golden Boy
AU: Mesogog's Lair
After a successful battle against another one of Mesogog's monsters, the rangers celebrated their victory, however unbeknownst to them Zeltrax and Elsa were vigilant over them via the lair's monitors.
"Ugh" Elsa cursed. "Should I inform the master this time or will you do it?" the sword wielding woman questioned sarcastically.
Zeltax punched the counter clearly angered. "We shouldn't have to bear our master such regretful news. He's been a father to me, he should receive better results!" The armored knight exclaimed as he turned towards the geno randomizer chamber.
Elsa attempted to stop him from doing so, however Zeltrax simply shoved her aside.
"Activate project Z" Zeltrax commanded as the computer began inputting a code and activated the geno randomizer
"Now what are you trying to pull off?" Elsa asked skeptical of her comrade's plans.
"We've encountered defeat constantly because we have been relying on inferior creatures but with a far superior resource such as me-" Zeltrax began explaining only to be cut off by Elsa.
"You're a superior resource don't make me laugh" Elsa exclaimed as she began laughing
Zeltrax ignored the comment as the randomizer began spewing gases on him.
The armored knight emerged from the chamber after he was engulfed in the gases laughing gleefully
"So?" Elsa asked startled only to have Zeltrax's laughter die down
"I feel the same" Zeltrax said disappointed
Suddenly a laugh was heard from the chamber behind the armored knight forcing the two to get in combat stances
"But I feel alive" A gold armored knight emerges from the chamber and kneels before Zeltrax
"I live to serve you father" Goldenrod exclaimed proudly
"Father?" Zeltrax asked perplexed
Elsa stares at the two and sighs in annoyance "Great now there's two of them"
AU: Conference Room
Anton Mercer and several other business executives were sitting down on a conference room as they finalized their talks for the day.
"Excellent proposal Anton, we will be sure to have our boss to take a look at it, once more so very sorry he couldn't make it. Something about working double time since his son is away on his honeymoon" one of the executives said as he shook Anton's hand
"No worries Mr. Phillips as they say Family always comes first" Anton said causing the other executives to laugh and clap at the remark.
"Precisely Anton! Say how's your son doing? You grooming him to take over the business once you retire?" another executive said as he patted Anton's back
"In his own way I suppose, he got himself his first job to get into the working mindset" Anton replied
"Ah and due tell where is he working at?" the executive asked Anton
"Well he's working at a local Cyber café getting to know the people of the town" Anton commented causing the whole meeting room to erupt in laughter
"Good one Anton the son of a business executive working in a lousy café that's hilarious" The executives replied as they left the room laughing leaving Anton by himself looking at his documents.
AU: Cyberspace
The café is overly busy in this particular day. Haley and Trent are running up and down the place handing orders left and right.
The young teen rushes over to the counter to grab another drink only to be stopped by Ethan.
"Hey dude breathe" The blue ranger starts causing Trent to do as told. "Good now think you can spare a few minutes to plan our Government project?"
Trent sighed. "Sorry man we are swamped right now give me like 10 minutes and I should have time to-" *Snap* Trent explained only to be cut off by Cassidy sitting in a table loudly snapping her fingers demanding water.
Trent excused himself as he went to her table to hand her a glass of water which she proceeded to accept without thanking him.
"Thanks for the help Trent" Devin said to the stressed teen
"Oh man your smoothie! I'll get it right to you Dev I'm so sorry" Trent apologized as he rushed to the counter to grab the mentioned smoothie
As Trent continues to power through the many orders from the many customers, Ethan decided to have some fun of his own.
As he spotted Cassidy frantically typing away in her computer, the blue clad teen decided to program a pop up to appear in her computer in there a very audible horror scream is heard startling the young lady and several customers around her forcing her to promptly close out her laptop.
"Having fun?" Haley questioned with a tray full of empty dishes
"I am" Ethan said as he felt proud of himself only to have an apron thrown at him.
"Good now help us out we are getting slaughtered here" Haley commanded. Ethan sighed and agreed.
As the three frantically worked to keep in pace, Anton arrived to cybercafé.
Trent spotted his father and approached him.
"Dad? What are you doing here?" Trent asked as he looked at his watch
"I came to give you a ride back home. It seems though as I came at a bad time" Anton said
"Yeah I don't think I can leave right now we are totally swamped" Trent explained as he grabbed another tray and then returned to his father's side
"I understand son, though don't you think that perhaps you would be more well suited to run this place rather than serving? Serving doesn't particularly scream Mercer you know?" Anton asked rather absentmindedly.
"Is everything alright dad? You never have really cared for that kind of thing before" Trent asked worried
"Oh yes everything's fine son don't worry just make sure to be home before it gets dark alright" Anton said as he made his way out of the café
Trent simply looked at his dad leave and proceeded to return to working on serving the several tables left.
AU: Mesogog's Lair
"Father" Goldenrod called. "I am ready for action. How can I serve you?"
"Any clue why he calls you father?" Elsa asked annoyed with the new minion
"Perhaps because he was created out of my DNA which would technically make him my clone not my son, but perhaps we can use him" Zeltrax explained feeling annoyed as well.
"oh yeah how?" Elsa questioned
"Son!" Zeltrax commanded. "Its time for you to fulfill your life mission"
Goldenrod rushed to his father's side. "I am ready father"
"Good now head over to Reefside and dispose of Tommy Oliver and his group of Power Rangers" Zeltrax ordered which Goldenrod nodded in response and headed out towards the city.
AU: 2 hours later highway
"Thank you for the ride back Dr. O" Trent thanked as he and Tommy rode back to the Mercer mansion.
"Don't worry about it, though there's something I wanted to ask you" Tommy replied
"Sure thing"
"I knew your father for many years, but he never mentioned anything about a son"
Trent looked down sadly. "Well like he said, he adopted me. He and my biological parents worked on a dig a couple years ago. There was a cave in and they never got out"
"I'm sorry to hear that" Tommy said sounding apologetic
"No wont worry about it, you didn't know and besides my dad has been great. He took me in and has given me everything almost no one would've done that" Trent finished a sad smile on his face as he thought of his life.
Tommy nodded smiling at the praise his friend was getting from his son.
"What the-"Trent said as he looked at the rearview mirror
"Do you also see a-" Tommy began asking just to be cut off by Trent
"A freaky looking Golden guy running at what seems like 50 mph?" Trent finished the question
Tommy stomps the brake on his car causing the car to stop however Goldenrod was not expecting this and rammed against the car's back side falling backwards.
"Oh man my insurance is not going to believe this one" Tommy said as Goldenrod stood up and proceeded to lunge at the two
The monster fought Tommy who put an admirable effort, however with no powers he was little to no match for Goldenrod who threw him around like a rag doll.
Trent ran towards the monster attempting to tackle it down, but his efforts proved fruitless as the monster ignored him and tossed him towards his mentor.
(Better call for backup) Tommy taught as he pressed a button in his watch.
"Come on Trent stand up" Tommy said as he helped his student stand
"What is this thing?" Trent asked as he tried catching his breath
Goldenrod approached the two and continued to pummel the two. Tommy thought fast and hopped in his Jeep and let the ignition roar taking the monster down the road with it.
"Come on run" Tommy commanded as he and Trent walked as fast as they could away clearly both hurt
Suddenly, an explosion was heard down and the two were startled as the black door of Tommy's jeep flew in front of the two
"Alright now that they wont believe" Tommy said as he sighed at the sight of his destroyed jeep.
"No more tricks Oliver prepare to die" Goldenrod exclaimed as he charged to attack once more
"Raptor Riders Z Rex Blaster Fire!" The three dino rangers exclaimed together as they fired their combined weapons at Goldenrod sending it flying
Ethan and Conner got back on their feet and helped Tommy up while Kira assisted Trent.
"Trent are you okay?" Kira asked startling Trent
"How do you know my name?" Trent asked confused
"We are the Power Rangers we know everybody" Ethan said trying to fake a deep voice
"Take the riders and get out of here we'll deal with Goldilocks" Conner said as he helped Tommy up on his Red Raptor Rider while Kira helped Trent on hers
"Take them where they tell you " Ethan commanded as the two beasts roared and began running to the shock of Trent
Goldenrod ran towards the rangers. "Noooo" The warrior exclaimed. "Father I've failed you, but this aint over rangers. Next time you and Tommy Oliver shall be destroyed by my hands" Goldenrod exclaimed as he opened an invisiportal and retreated towards it.
AU: Mesogog's Lair
"Goldenrod to the chamber now!" Zeltrax commanded as he began inputting codes into the computer
"Making him stronger" Elsa asked
Zeltrax nodded as Goldenrod was showered with green gases
"Alright then just don't come crying when the rangers destroy it" Elsa remarks
Zeltrax let out a loud howl at her direction and continues his work.
AU: Dino Thunder HQ
"How's Dr. O?" Ethan asked as he Conner and Kira arrived at the HQ
Tommy was laying in a bed as Carlos and Haley bandaged him up
"He'll be fine after a night or two of rest. Fortunately tomorrow is Saturday so he will be able to recover during the weekend" Haley explained
"Missing the powers yet Tommy?" Carlos joked causing Tommy to groan
"Still have the powers remember at least my ninjetti ones I just couldn't summon them with Trent present" Tommy explained
Haley's phone began ringing "Excuse me I need to take this call"
"So we may need an upgrade Dr. O. That last monster tanked the Z rex blaster and left like it was nothing" Ethan explained
"Yeah I was thinking about that. Remember what you said about how you beat that monster in the virtual world? Your weapons have attacks you can use that almost double the weapons power I think you outta give those a try in your next fight" Tommy explained as he lied down in bed
"It's worth a shot" Conner said to which Kira and Ethan nodded
A few moments passed and Haley came back and reunited with the team.
"Weirdest call ever" Haley said
"Everything alright?" Tommy asked
"I have a lunch meeting with Anton Mercer tomorrow" Haley said confusing everybody on the room
AU: Next Day Restaurant (AN: don't worry not pairing these two up)
Anton Mercer was sitting down in a table at a local café when Haley arrived and greeted him
"Ah Ms. Ziktor a pleasure to finally meet you" Anton greeted
"Please Mr. Mercer call me Haley" Haley replied
Anton laughed at this and commented "Well in that case call me Anton"
The two chatted for a little bit until Haley asked "So to what do I owe the honor of having lunch with the Anton Mercer?"
"Well, I had a request to ask of you" Anton said politely
"Sure thing if I can help with anything?" Haley replied
"I was hoping you could help me out with Trent" Anton said confusing Haley. "He's doing fine, but I'm afraid he's not taking the correct steps if he wants to take over the company. He's being very laidback about it and I was hoping if perhaps he had more responsibilities at his job he might become more serious about it" he finished explaining
Haley looked at Anton perplexed. "Are you sure that he wants to take over your company Anton?" Haley asked
"To be fully honest, I don't know, but I would like to keep the option open should he want it in the future" Anton replied
"Well I can give him a few more things to do in the cyberspace but I think perhaps you should talk to him too" Haley said as she stood from her chair. "Thank you for the lunch it was lovely Anton but I have to head to open the Cyberspace" Haley thanked the business magnate as she took her leave.
Shortly after Anton's phone began ringing. "Yes?" Anton replied on his phone. "Absolutely sir I can meet you right away yes thank you sir"
AU: 30 minutes later City
Goldenrod appeared with a group of ready to cause ruckus.
Ethan happened to be walking nearby as he witnessed the scene and called Conner and Kira for backup
"No time like now I guess. Dino Thunder Power Up Ha!" Ethan called as he morphed into his suit.
"Thundermax Saber!" Ethan called out his saber as he began fighting off the
"Blue Ranger?! Where's Tommy Oliver I must destroy him for father!" Goldenrod demanded as he rushed to strike down Ethan
Ethan was unable to see the attack coming and the monster sent the blue ranger flying towards the ground
"Thundermax Saber!" two distinct cries are heard from the distance as Conner and Kira descend and strike down Goldenrod and helping Ethan up
"thanks for the backup guys" Ethan said as the three got in fighting stances and rushed to attack the monster
AU: Meeting room
"Apologies for the delay sir, traffic is a nightmare these days with all these monster attacks" Anton apologized to the man in the room
"No need to do so Anton, I myself had my fair share of attacks back in Silver Hills, however nothing our own Silver Guardians cant handle" the man replied
"Oh yes congratulations on your son's wedding. Mr. Phillips told me about it yesterday" Anton congratulated
"Well yes it was quite the celebration and I couldn't be prouder of my boy" The man said with a smile on his face turning to see Anton who looked very much worried
"Troubles with your son Anton?"
"What? No nothing of the sort Mr. Collins" Anton said
"Call me Ed, Anton and I know that look. I used to wear it on my face too" Mr. Collins said as he laughed. "Let me guess trying to get your kid to take over your company but he shows no interest in doing so?"
Mr. Collins got from Anton's expression that he had hit the nail on the head.
"Let me tell you a story Anton, around 3 years ago I was all about business paid little mind to anything that wasn't money and I wanted Wesley to follow my same steps, however something remarkable happened" Mr. Collins began narrating
"What was that?" Anton questioned seeing the similarities between Mr. Collins and Wesley and him and Trent.
"He didn't and believe me that made me very much upset, however as time passed I came to understand and even support the road he ended up in and now look at him now he's the happiest I've ever seen him married my lovely daughter-in-law Jen and now the two can forge a new Journey together. None of that would've been possible if I had forced him to follow in my footsteps. Sons aren't meant to walk our steps you have to let them follow their hearts and see where life takes them all we can do is be there for them when they need us Anton" Mr. Collins finished his tale leaving Anton with much to think
A few moments passed and the two began laughing
"Apologies Ed I'm just not used to getting parenting advice from a business partner" Anton said as he laughed at the situation at hand
"Well, they say life is full of surprises. Now how about we get to business?" Mr. Collins replied as he presented Anton with some documents.
Anton smiled at his business partner as the two began discussing future projects
AU: City
Ethan Conner and Kira struggled to keep Goldenrod at bay as the monster powered through their blasters
"Alright time to kick this to high gear you guys ready?" Conner asked as Kira and Ethan nodded
"Tyranno Staff" "Tricera Shield" "Ptera Grips" The three rangers summoned their weapons and began attacking the monster.
"Not strong enough rangers" Golden said as he stopped the three rangers from attacking
"Conner Ethan I'll go first!" Kira said as she launched herself on the air and glided with her Ptera Grips towards the enemies
"Woah she can fly? Awesome" Ethan exclaimed as he and Conner rushed towards Golden Rod
"Get ready to soar Goldenrod! Ptera Assault" Kira exclaimed as she began rapidly striking Goldenrod while gliding through the air
Goldenrod was sent flying from the multiple strikes sending sparks flying
"Alright I'm up Tricera Horn Strike" Ethan yelled as he charged forward at full force the horn on his shield extended as it impaled Goldenrod's chest further damaging the monster.
"Nice move time to finish this up. Tyranno Staff!" Conner exclaimed as he formed an orb of energy with his weapon "Energy Sphere. Fire!" The red ranger launched the energy sphere towards Golden Rod sending sparks flying everywhere
"Lets put them together" Ethan exclaimed as they formed the Z Rex Blaster
"Alright lets do this Fire!" Kira yelled as she pulled the trigger of the cannon vaporizing Goldenrod
AU: Mesogog's Lair (After Zord Battle)
"Nooooo" Zeltrax exclaimed "He was the closest thing I had to a family I vow that Tommy Oliver and his Power Rangers shall pay" the armored knight roared as he vowed vengeance banging the counter causing it to fume and send a large sparking into the Knight's face
"I told you it would blow up in your face" Elsa laughed as she left the room
AU: Cyberspace
A large crowd was gathering at a table when Conner, Ethan and Kira entered the café
"I wonder what that's all about?" Ethan questioned as he Conner and Kira approached the table in question just to encounter Trent sitting on the table drawing people some of his sketchbooks resting on the table for people to browse
"Woah dude did you draw these?" Conner asked checking some of the sketch book drawings out.
Trent nodded in response as he was focused on drawing the person in front of him.
"Woah is this me?" Kira asked as she stopped Conner in a drawing depicting her as a super hero.
"Yeah I think you are kind of like a superhero because of how brave you are when you are in the stage you know?" Trent replied to which Kira smiled
"Hey look its me" Conner exclaimed as he saw another drawing this time of him sinking a football all the way down the net of a goal net
"If you like them so much I'm selling them 10$ for each trying to save up to afford a scooter cant rely so much on dad giving me rides everywhere" Trent explained as he finished drawing the girl in front of him taking the money she gave him for the sketch and thanking her for her business.
"Yeah sure I'll take mine" Kira said as she pulled out a 10$ bill and handed it to Trent.
Conner scanned through the rest of the sketchbook until stopping in another picture and smiling upon seeing it.
"Mind if I take two?" Conner said as he passed Trent a 20$ to which the team happily nodded.
"Sure thing bro" Trent replied
"What's the other one?" Ethan asked as he took a seat in front of Trent and gave him a 10$ bill so that he could get a sketch.
"Alright now don't move" Trent commanded
"Oh look at the time gotta go. Hey Kira need a ride back?" Conner asked as he made his way out of the room Kira following him.
"Yeah sure thing my Moped is at the shop until tomorrow" Kira said as the two made their way out.
As the two rangers left, a familiar man in a suit and tie made his way to the Cybercafe where he spotted Trent drawing Ethan and a considerable number of people waiting get drawn.
Anton approached his son's table.
"Dad?" Trent asked as he tried focusing on the drawing he was doing
"Yes Trent I was around the area and I thought I would check on you" Anton said as he looked at his surroundings and smiled. "though I can see you are doing very well here son"
"Thanks dad and yeah I think I like it here" Trent replied smiling as he focused
"Think I can have a turn after your friend. I would love to see your craft at work" Anton said as he pulled a chair next to his son
Trent was shocked by the statement but recovered quickly and nodded excitedly "Sure thing dad, as long as you pay"
"Business is business" Both Trent and Anton said simultaneously resulting in the laughing