East Hazel Crest- Year 2047
A group of resistance soldiers made their way through the ruined city. Three soldiers took position in the back, two in the middle and one was in the front. All of them were tired and warry from fighting the seemingly ongoing and endless war that had been raging on for twenty-nine years. Many had died battling the evil regime that had conquered their planet. Their leader was the last of the Trident Force Rangers, who were the last line of Power Rangers in Earth's history.
The group was about three blocks away from their destination when the leader raised their fist making the rest of soldiers stop in their tracks. The leader looked around then motioned for the others to continue onwards. They all moved past and had made it about five feet away when something hit the ground near them sending them flying, killing them instantly. The leader ran forward only to stop when The Dark Ranger appeared in front of them. The leader recognized the figure instantly and started firing but the Dark Ranger deflected each blast with his blade.
"Why do you still continue to fight?" Dark Ranger asked annoyed.
"Because it's the right thing to do" the leader replied before raising their blaster but before they could fire it off, Dark Ranger shot forward and slashed the blaster in half with his blade.
The leader went for a punch, but Dark Ranger blocked it and kicked the Leader in the stomach making them stumble backwards. The leader held their stomach in pain but then reached into the pack on their hip and pulled an object out.
"Recognize this?" The leader asked showing Dark Ranger the object.
"Impossible, I destroyed all the morphers" Dark Ranger growled.
"Mister Oliver was able to send it to me before you killed him" The leader replied. "It's Morphin Time, Zeo Ranger Five Red" The leader shouted.
A flash of red blinds Dark Ranger for a moment and when it disappeared the leader now stood before him as the Red Zeo Ranger. The leader summoned their power sword then shot forward swinging the sword at Dark Ranger who quickly parried the attack with his own. Dark Ranger brought his blade down and the leader brought their own blade up to block it. The two struggled to get an advantage over the other. Dark Ranger pressed hard making the leader slide backwards, but they were able to keep the hold on their blade.
"Why do you continue to prolong the inevitable?" Dark Ranger asked with increased annoyance.
"Because like I said all those years ago, I won't give up until I make things right" The leader replied with more determination.
"Foolish" Dark Ranger growled then quickly broke the stalemate and kicked the leader in the stomach making them stumble backwards.
Dark Ranger shot forward and slashed the leader across the stomach then landed another slash across their chest sending the leader to the ground. When the leader tried to get up they were pushed back down. Dark Ranger put his foot down on the leader's chest.
"Today the Resistance dies." Dark Ranger growled as he raised his blade into the air.
Present Day
Mikayla slowly and quietly made her way through the cave that would lead into Zeltu's lair. The ranger from the future knew exactly how to save Kendrick. She had remember reading about what Zeltu had put Kendrick through when turning him into the Green Ranger, she also knew the exact location where Zeltu was holding Kendrick's good essence. The only thing she didn't know was how many guards she would have to avoid during her little trip. Mikayla neared the end of the hall only to stop when she heard footsteps coming from around the corner. She quickly hid just as three Kringlars rounded the corner. When she knew they were gone she stepped out from her hiding spot and started backing up into the corner.
"Well hello little intruder" came a voice from behind her making her spin around and come face to face with CopyKat who was looking at her with a smile on her face.
CopyKat swiped at Mikayla who ducked and rolled out of the way going behind CopyKat. She quickly got to her feet and took off running with the feline monster right on her tail. Mikayla kept going until she finally reached the room where she hoped Zeltu kept all of his treasures.
"Ah so that's why you're here" CopyKat said.
Mikayla spun around again to come face to face with CopyKat.
"So, tell me Pink Ranger, how did you find Master Zeltu's lair?" CopyKat said.
"You wouldn't believe me if I told you" Mikayla replied.
"Try me Pinky" CopyKat said.
"Whatever you say Grandma" Mikayla responded staring straight at CopyKat.
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Kendrick came at Abby hard and fast. He brought his dagger down upon her.
"Abby catch" Corey shouted as he tossed his saber over to her. She caught it and quickly brought it up to block Kendrick's attack.
Abby brought the Trident Saber up just as Kendrick came at her with another attack. Abby pushed hard against Kendrick's attack, neither of them budging an inch locking themselves into stalemate.
"Why do you continue to prolong the inevitable?" Kendrick asked with increased annoyance.
"Because I won't give up until I make things right" Abby replied with more determination.
"Foolish" Kendrick growled then quickly broke the stalemate and kicked Abby in the stomach making her stumble backwards.
The Green Ranger shot forward and slashed Abby across the stomach then landed another slash across her chest sending Abby to the ground. When Abby tried to get up she was pushed back down. Kendrick put his foot down on Abby's chest.
"Today the Trident Force Rangers die." Kendrick growled as he raised his blade into the air.
"Zeo Laser Pistol" Future Abby shouts then pulls out her pistol and fires at Kendrick making the evil ranger stumble backwards. Abby gets to her feet then fires off a few more blasts at Kendrick who barely dodges the blasts, but this was only a distraction as Abby shoots forward and slashes Dark Ranger sending the evil ranger to the ground.
Abby ran forward and leapt into the air. She brought the trident saber up and down going for the finishing blow, but Kendrick rolls out of the way. He brings his dagger up then slashes the air and sends the attack at Abby who rolled out of the way making his attack hit the ground behind her. Abby quickly got to her feet then rushed at Kendrick who rushed at her as well.
The two rivals met in the middle and their blades clanged against each other forcing both rangers to go backwards. Abby leapt into the air and went for a spin kick, but Kendrick jumped up and kiced her with a spin kick of his own sending her flying to the ground hard enough forcing her to de-morph. Kendrick landed on the ground then started making his way towards her.
"Stay down, if I wanted it, you would be dead already Benson" Kendrick growls.
Abby doesn't listen as she gets back to her feet and raises the Master Morpher once more.
"Dino Thunder, Power Up HA!" Abby shouts, morphing into the Black Dino Ranger, she summons the Brachio Staff then runs at Kenrick once more.
Corey watched the battle take place before him. He held his stomach as he slowly got to his feet, he turned sideways when he heard someone running towards him. His eyes widened in shock when he realized that it was his sister CeCe running towards him. Before he could say anything CeCe threw her arms around him pulling him into a hug, which caught him off guard even more than he already was due to the current situation. Marcus and Sasha appeared next to them only to stop when they saw the battle unfolding in front of them.
"How long have they been going at it?" Sasha asked.
"For a while now and I don't think they're going to stop until one destroys the other" Corey replied.
Sasha looked around when she noticed something.
"Wait… where's Mikayla?" she asked.
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"What did you call me girlie?" CopyKat growled as she took a swipe at Mikayla who quickly rolled out of the way dodging the attack.
"I told you that you weren't going to believe me" Mikayla responded as she went to dodge another attack but CopyKat caught her and slammed her up again the wall.
"I am from the year 2047 and where I'm from, your master revived his master only for his master to turn on him by turning the Green Ranger into the dark ranger and make him destroy not only Zeltu but you as well before sending him on a path of destruction ending with the death of the Power Rangers who were the last line of defense" Mikayla said.
"Why should I trust anything you say Pink Ranger" CopyKat growled.
"Because I know how you raised him as your own child. You act like you don't care about Kendrick's actions, but deep down you do because you see him as your own son and also because Kendrick happens to be my father" Mikayla says as CopyKat grip around her throat tightened.
CopyKat's grip loosened slightly at the revelation. She stepped back away from Mikayla who held her throat.
"And…. And your mother?" CopyKat asked.
"I think you already know" Mikayla replied. "And if you don't step aside right now, my parents are going to destroy each other" she added stepping forward. CopyKat put her hand out stopping the Pink Trident Force Ranger from entering the room.
"No, go and stop your parents, I'll do what is right" CopyKat responded.
Mikayla went to say something but held back. She realized CopyKat was going to do the right thing, so she nodded her head and took off running out of Zeltu's lair. CopyKat turned around and opened the vault. She stepped inside and made her way towards the glass case housing Kendrick's good essence. She placed her hand on glass case then started circling the case finally coming to a stop in front of the case once again. She stepped back away from the case and flicked her wrist popping out her claws. She sent an energy slash at the case destroying it completely. Then she stepped aside as the essence whooshes past her out of the vault and out of the lair completely.
"Forgive me my son" she whispers.
(!)
Kendrick kicked Abby with a side kick sending the Red Trident Force Ranger flying to the ground forcing her to de-morph. He walked over and grabbed her by her neck lifting her up, so she was on her knees. The other Rangers took a step to ready to make a move but stopped when Kendrick raised his dagger to her neck.
"Not another move, or Abby will meet her end" Kendrick declared with glee in his voice.
"Sting Ray blaster…. Full power!" she shouted then fired off a large blast that struck Kendrick in the shoulder making him stumble backwards.
The Rangers turned just as Mikayla ran over to join them.
"Nice of you to join us Pink" Sasha said annoyed.
Kendrick stepped forward but he was suddenly hit from behind by white energy sending him falling to his knees. No one moved as they watched in shock and confusion at what was going on in front of them. Kendrick placed his hands on the ground and let out a loud scream as he de-morphed. He fell to the ground unconscious. The rangers ran over to where Kendrick was lying. Abby got to him first.
"We have to get him back to the cave" Abby said worriedly to the others.
"You guys go, I have to get my sister home" Corey said then the two started walking away while the other four teleported away with Kendrick back to the cave.
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The four rangers entered the cave carrying Kendrick over to the med bay. They placed him on the same table that Marcus had occupied during his recovery. Abby was about to shout for Feroa, but their mentor appeared in the doorway before she could even open her mouth. Feroa walked over and placed her hands on each side of Kendrick's head and started chanting in her native tongue. The Rangers stepped out of the room allowing their mentor to work.
"What was that back there?" Marcus asked.
"When Zeltu took Kendrick, he extracted Kendrick's good essence and replaced it with double the evil essence which made him stronger and harder to beat" Mikayla replied.
"You knew… this entire time that Kendrick would be taken by Zeltu and turned against us" Abby said putting the pieces together after hearing the Pink Ranger's explanation.
"And that's why you didn't show up until the very end of Abby's fight with him because you knew how to save him" Marcus said showing displeasure in his voice.
"What else haven't you told us" Sasha said putting her guard up.
"I…" Mikayla started to say only to stop when Feroa walked out of the room with a weakened Kendrick right beside her.
Abby ran over and threw her arms around Kendrick nearly knocking him off his feet, but he was able to steady them both.
"I'm…. I'm glad you're okay" she said to him with relief in her voice.
"I knew you guys would figure it out" he replied weakly but then stepped back and removed his morpher from his wrist putting it in Abby's hand. "But I also know that after everything I did to you guys I don't deserve to be a ranger and hopefully you'll find a more qualified person to be a part of the team" he said then started making his way towards the exit.
Kendrick stepped out of the portal and back into the park. He took a deep breath of fresh air then started walking away.
"Chambers wait up."
Kendrick turned around to see Abby stepping out of the portal, he was about to say something only for Abby to grab his wrist and place his morpher back in his hand.
"No one is going to replace you. Go and do what you need to do and when you're ready, you'll come back and help us stop Zeltu once and for all" she said with intense emotion swelling up in her throat. She then leaned over and kissed him on the cheek before going back through the portal.
Kendrick looked down at the morpher in his hand. He knew that he didn't deserve to be a ranger but if he was going to be forced to keep it then he knew there was one thing had had to do before leaving.
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Zeltu entered his throne room fuming. He had lost his only warrior that had the ability to destroy the rangers and it was all because someone knew about what he had done to the Chambers boy. There were only two possible suspects, but he didn't know which one it could be. The one who had been loyal to him for years or the one he was putting up with to revive their master. He entered his monster making room only to stop in his tracks when he instantly realized that something was missing. He stormed over to the table that had the case with the vials he had stolen from Mercer Labs, but the case was missing.
"Chambers" he growled then let out a deep fierce roar of anger and rage.
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Reefside- Mercer Industries
Kendrick walked up to the large building with the case in his hand. He had to wait only a few moments before Mister Mercer stepped outside, and he started making his way over to the billionaire.
"Um excuse me Mister Mercer" Kendrick asked.
"Yes?" Anton said not looking at the man talking to him. When he looked at the man his eyes widened when he saw what was in Kendrick's hands.
"I believe this belongs to you" Kendrick said as he handed over the case to the billionaire who gladly accepted his missing case.
Kendrick didn't wait for a thank you as he turned and started walking away. He stopped when a dark portal opened up in front of him and a dark figure carrying a sword stepped out in front of him.
"Kendrick Chambers of Earth-616" the figure asked.
"Yeah, who the hell are you and what do you want?" Kendrick asked back thrown off a bit but on guard by the figure's sudden appearance.
"My name is The Arbiter and I am here because you have been deemed unworthy."
Thanks for reading, now the ending of this chapter will not be picked up in Episode 12 but will pick up in the spin-off Story called Power Rangers: The Worthy or something along those lines, to be honest I don't have a title for it just yet so if anyone has suggesetions then please let me know. The next five chapters will be Ranger focused chapters starting with either Marcus or Sasha.