Power Rangers Unity Force
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN POWER RANGERS, PERIOD.
Chapter 13: Burnout Mike, A Spiritus Gift
At the dark castle, Queen Omitrix is puzzled by the recent events. She is sitting on her throne as Diamanda is walking towards her. "Mother, you seem troubled". Diamanda said to Queen Omitrix.
Queen Omitrix looks at Diamanda. "In that battle, Darcel did capture Avalon, but when she used her energy draining from the red and white rangers, they resisted it. The last time I checked, the white ranger is not an Uniatlantican royal that the red ranger is". Queen Omitrix said to Diamanda.
Diamanda is also stumped by this as well. "There must be something special about the white ranger that makes it possible, mother". Diamanda said to Queen Omitrix. Queen Omitrix nods to Diamanda. "Your right darling, Dr. Quintox, I need you". Queen Omitrix said as she summons Dr. Quintox.
Dr. Quintox walks in the throne room as he is carrying a clip board. "You summon me, my Queen". Dr. Quintox said to Queen Omitrix.
Queen Omitrix looks at Dr. Quintox. "The white ranger was able to resist Darcel's energy draining like the red ranger also resisted it. How is this possible"? Queen Omitrix asks Dr. Quintox.
Dr. Quintox is stumped and yet intrigued by the problem. "It is possible that a human has a lot of will power to resist the energy drain my Queen. If the white ranger is weaken or too exhausted, he will not have the willpower to resist the energy drain". Dr. Quintox said to Queen Omitrix.
Queen Omitrix has an intrigued look on her face. "The more exhausted a human is, the easier it will be to steal his energy". Queen Omitrix said to Dr. Quintox.
Dr. Quintox nods to Queen Omitrix. "That's the idea, my Queen", Dr. Quintox said to Queen Omitrix. Queen Omitrix nods as she has a plan. "Darcel, I summon you". Queen Omitrix said as she summons Darcel.
Darcel walks in the throne room. "You summon me, my Queen". Darcel said to Queen Omitrix. Queen Omitrix looks at Darcel. "I want you to spy on the white ranger while in human form. Let me know when he is getting too exhausted to do much of anything". Queen Omitrix said to Darcel.
Darcel nods to Queen Omitrix. "I will be done my Queen". Darcel said to Queen Omitrix as she leaves the dark castle.
Diamanda looks at them. "It will not be long until the white ranger is too tired to defend his friends.
It has been one week since the arrival of the evil black ranger. The rangers are on guard, and Avalon is back at the Unity Castle.
The teens are at school as they notice something off about Mike. Mike looks disheveled as he arrives to school with his cousin Maddie. "Mike, I know that finals is not for a couple of months, but you need to wake up". Maddie said to Mike.
Mike looks at Maddie as he notices the concern look on his cousin's face. "I am fine Maddie". Mike said to Maddie. Maddie does not buy it. "Come on Mike, I know that's not true". Maddie said to Mike.
Mike rolls his eyes has he has the to go cup of coffee in his hands. "I will see you later". Mike said to Maddie as he walks to his class. Maddie sighs as she is getting really concerned for Mike.
In literature class, Mike sits at his desk as he has his head resting in his hands. Stella notices Mike siting there. "Hey Mike, are you feeling ok"? Stella asks Mike.
Mike looks at Stella as he is really exhausted. "I am fine, Stella". Mike said to Stella. Stella's eyes change to a dark orange color. "That's a lie Mike, you know it". Stella said to Mike.
Mike sighs as he nods to Stella. "I have not been get enough sleep these days". Mike said to Stella. Stella's eye went to a lighter orange color as Mike is telling him the truth. "How long this has been going on"? Stella asks Mike.
Mike looks at Stella. "About a week now, class is starting". Mike said to Stella. Stella knows that Mike is telling the truth as her eyes is still light orange. She changed it back to blue like she normally has it. She is concerned about it.
As class got started, Mike is already has his eyes closed. Stella sighs as she nudges him. "Mike, wake up", Stella said to Mike. Mike opens his eyes. "I am fine, Stella". Mike said to Stella.
Espella has a cunning grin on her face as she sees how tired and exhausted Mike is. 'This is interesting'. Espella thought to herself as she sees that Mike is not his usual self.
Later on at lunch time, the teens are sitting at a table. Fry notices that Mike is not at the table yet. "Is it just me or is there something going on with him"? Fry asks them.
Dove looks at them. "Something is defiantly up with him. Every morning this week, he always came in to school with a to go cup of coffee". Dove said to them.
Justin looks at Dove. "That's nothing, he was sleeping through chemistry class today, but Ms. Lewis has a loud and booming voice. Most people would fall asleep in class if a teacher has a monotone voice". Justin point it out to them.
Eliza nods to them. "Justin does make an excellent point. It is practically next to impossible to fall asleep in Ms. Lewis's class". Eliza said to them.
The teens notice Mike with a tray of food in his hands. All the sudden, Mike accidentally slipped on a banana peel. He flings the food of the lunch tray. As the food is flying in the air, it lands on the head cheerleaders and Espella.
The head cheerleaders and Espella are shocked and horrified that school lunch food has landed on them. "Alright who did that"? One of the cheerleaders asks the students. The entire lunchroom is shocked that this happened. "Yeah these outfits are designer originals". The other head cheerleader said to the students.
Mike looks at them as he is in for it. "I am really sorry". Mike said to them. Espella looks at Mike. "Sorry, you say that you are sorry for ruining our outfits". Espella said to Mike as she is getting angry.
Dove went to Mike as she helps him. "Hey, it is a complete accident, and Mike already apologized for it". Dove said to them. The head cheerleaders and Espella scoffs at them as they left the lunchroom.
The other teens went to Mike as they help him up. "Ok dude, what's going on with you"? Justin asks Mike. Mike looks at them. "I should have noticed that banana peel on the floor". Mike said to them. The teens are getting really concerned for Mike especially Stella.
In gym class, Jason sees that there is a huge change in Mike. 'First he is a bit slow and sluggish, then he gets a major migraine during training the other day, and now he is sleeping in his classes'. Jason thought to himself as he had one of the other teachers keeps an eye on his class.
He went to the classroom to contact Avalon. "Avalon, this is Jason". Jason said to Avalon.
At the Unity Castle, Avalon sees the call from Jason. "Avalon here, what's wrong Jason"? Avalon asks Jason. "I think something is seriously wrong with Mike. Remember the other day when he got the migraine during training"? Jason asks Avalon.
Avalon remembers the training session. "Yes, he head was throbbing. He said he was fine. What's wrong"? Avalon asks Jason.
Jason responds to Avalon. "He has been sleeping in his classes and he caused an accident involving a banana peel. His tray of food end up on a few cheerleaders". Jason said to Avalon.
Avalon has a concerning look on her face. "This is not good. If the evil black ranger does attack anytime soon, he could get himself or the other rangers injured". Avalon said to Jason.
Jason nods in agreement. "I know, and there must be a cause for his lack of sleep". Jason said to Avalon. Avalon nods as she responds to him. "I will investigate it". Avalon said to Jason. "Ok, I will keep my eye on Mike. I am sure that the other rangers will do the same". Jason said to Avalon. "Please do", Avalon said to Jason as communication ends.
At the Unity Castle, Avalon has a concerning look on her face. Harmonia went to Avalon. "Avalon what's wrong"? Harmonia asks Avalon. Avalon looks at Harmonia. "Mike, for some reason he has been sluggish and exhausted lately. Sleeping in class at school and that migraine during training the other day". Avalon said to Harmonia.
Harmonia is puzzled by this as she may figure it out. "Avalon, describe Reliable of Steel for me, and how is he normally"? Harmonia asks Avalon.
Avalon looks at Harmonia. "He is a humble, caring, dependable and reliable human being". Avalon said to Harmonia. Harmonia nods as she remembers the same qualities of someone that they both knew very well. "Avalon, it might be possible that Mike has your father's gift of having visions of the future and past". Harmonia said to Avalon.
Avalon has a shocked look on her face. "It is possible. You did look into my father's heart when he was born on Uniatlantica"? Avalon asks Harmonia.
Harmonia nods to Avalon. "Yes, when I did look into his heart, I did find something I could not explain to his parents. I did see a young man that resembles our Reliable of Steel with an eagle and a griffen standing by him. The only explanation I have is that your father's spirit must have gave Mike his ability". Harmonia said to Avalon.
Avalon nods to Harmonia as her investigation is complete. "If that's true, he must be really be exhausted and tired. Plus if the evil black ranger does attack, he could get himself or the other rangers injured". Avalon said to Harmonia.
After school, Stella and Mike are heading towards the Unity Castle. "Mike, you are really worrying me. Why haven't you gotten enough sleep these days"? Stella said to Mike as she shows her green eyes.
Mike is about to answer Stella. All the sudden, Darcel and a swarm of Slimcos shows up. "I am sorry. Did I ruin the moment"? Darcel ask them.
Stella and Mike glare at Darcel. "You again", Stella said to Darcel. Darcel looks at them like she does not care. "Yes it is me", Darcel said to them as a swarm of Slimcos appears with the evil black ranger.
Stella and Mike look at each other as they nod. "Unity Force Unite the Power", Mike and Stella said in unison. Stella grabs her morphor and calls the others. "Guys, our evil fiend is back". Stella said to them. "We are on the way". Justin said to Stella.
The battle begins as Mike is beyond exhausted as he is fighting Darcel. It is not long that the other rangers arrive at the scene as well. "Did you call for back up"? Justin asks them as he sends a torrent of water from his sea trident at the Slimcos.
Fry notices Darcel taking an aim of her energy drain attack at Mike. "Mike look out", Fry said to Mike. Mike's reaction was not quick like it not normally and he got hit. Mike tries to resist but it was useless.
Darcel got the nessacray amount of energy from Mike in a jar. "It's a pleasure doing business with you". Darcel said to the rangers as she releases Mike.
Mike demorphs as he lands on the ground. Darcel teleports away as the Slimcos disappears as well.
The rangers went to Mike as Justin and Fry help him up. Mike is in pain as he is alert. Stella looks at them. "We better get him to the castle". Stella said to them. The rangers nod as they teleport to the Unity Castle.
At the Unity Castle, Jason, Avalon, and Harmonia sees the rangers arriving with an injured Mike. "Take him to the healing chamber", Avalon stated to them.
They rush to the healing chamber as Justin and Fry puts Mike on a white bed. Avalon recognizes the signs of being energy drained. "Eliza and Justin, I need your assistant please". Avalon said to Justin and Eliza.
Justin and Eliza nods to Avalon as they used their healing powers on Mike. Mike easily fell asleep as the healing powers are taking effect on him. Avalon looks at the rangers. "He needs to sleep now". Avalon said to the teens.
Stella looks at Avalon. "I am going to stay with him". Stella said to Avalon. Avalon nods as she and the others rangers left the healing chamber.
In the command room, they are concerned about Mike. "Does anyone know why Mike has not been sleeping well lately? He got his energy taken from him because of his lack of sleep". Eliza said to them.
Fry looks at them. "Look, I do not pry into someone's personal life and their secrets. Plus I do not invest time into it unless they want me too". Fry said to them.
Justin looks at Fry. "Come on dude, you must be concerned about this. Our teammate is laying in the healing chamber who has not been getting enough sleep at night. What if Mike is hiding something from us"? Justin said to Fry as he is getting mad at him.
Dove looks at them as she is also getting mad. "That's enough guys, this will not help either Stella or Mike right now. Look what ever is going on with Mike needs to be discovered. We will learn it together, and we will be supportive". Dove said to the guys.
Stella walks in the command room. "Avalon, Mike is tossing and turning in his sleep". Stella said to Avalon and the others. They look at each other as they rush to the healing chamber.
In the healing chamber, Mike is tossing and turning as he having another vision. Avalon went to Mike as she puts her hand on Mike's forehead. She closes her eyes as she is seeing the vision as well.
Vision Sequence
Stella is held captive at the castle as she is being experimented on by Dr. Quintox and Tir. "I have been waiting for eons to get my revenge. Your eyes will tell me everything". Tir said to Stella.
Stella screams as her necklace is shining brightly as a red beacon of light shines through the building to the sky.
End vision
Mike is more at ease as Avalon sighs in relief. The rangers and Jason are wondering what just happened. "What just happened"? Fry asks Avalon.
Avalon looks at them. "It will be easier for me to explain about this than Mike. Most Uniatlanticans beings has some sort of psychic power. In my family in particular, we get psychic visions of the future or the past or even both. The Guardian of the Unity Crystals before me was my father named Arlando. His visions were so accurate that it's was scary. When my father died, his spirit must have chosen Mike to have his ability. Avalon explains it to them.
Fry looks at Avalon. "It all makes sense now. The visions must have coming in one after another ruining his sleep and that massive migraine during training". Fry said to them.
Eliza has a concern look on her face. "So he should be resting easier now right". Eliza said to Avalon. Avalon looks at Eliza. "I am not sure, Eliza. He could get another vision, and I need to be here just in case". Avalon said to them.
Stella looks at Avalon. "I am going to be here". Stella said to Avalon. The others nod in agreement. Avalon nods to them as they gather around Mike.
About three hours later, Mike slowly comes around as he breaks the healing bubble. He notices the others gathering around him. "Hey guys", Mike said to them. "Your awake dude", Justin said to Mike.
Mike looks at them. "Yeah", Mike said to them. Avalon looks at them. "Rangers, I need to talk to Mike, alone". Avalon said to them. Jason and the rangers leaves the healing chamber.
Avalon looks at Mike as he has a guilty look on his face. "You know about my special ability don't you". Mike said to Avalon. Avalon nods to Mike. "Yes Mike, you see I also have that ability as well except that I get future visions while you get both future and past visions". Avalon said to Mike.
Mike nods to Avalon. "Yeah but who gave me to have ability"? Mike asks Avalon. Avalon looks at Mike. "The truth is, Mike. The spirit of my father gave you his ability". Avalon said to Mike.
Mike has a stunned look on his face. "Who was your father"? Mike asks Avalon. Avalon has a simple smile on her face. "His name was Arlando Spiritus, and he was the Guardian of the Unity Crystals before me. His visions were very accurate as well. Mike why haven't you told the others about it. They should know, Mike". Avalon asks Mike.
Mike sighs as he looks at Avalon. He nods in agreement. Avalon let's Jason and the rangers in the healing room. Stella looks at Mike. "Avalon already explained to us about your ability, but why didn't you tell us your reasons"? Stella asks Mike.
Mike looks at them as he takes a deep breath. "I wanted to protect the others, and I didn't want to look like a freak. I remember the first time I gotten a vision. It was a vision of my parents car accident that killed them. I remember the day before begging them not to go to their business dinner. The police came and told me and my baby sitter what happened. I hated my birthday ever since because it was on my birthday when it happened. After my parents died, I got sent to my relatives. I am currently living with my aunt, uncle, and cousin Maddie". Mike said as he is crying.
Avalon has a compassionate look on her face. The rangers sigh as they know about Mike's living situation. "Do you guys see me as a freak with this ability"? Mike asks them.
Stella's eyes change to light orange as Dove looks at Mike. "The ability what makes you who you are Mike. Arlando would be proud to see you fighting Queen Omitrix's forces". Dove said to Mike.
Fry looks at Mike. "I agree with Dove, Mike. Plus Avalon explained it to us good and well. Plus I get that you are the only child in your family". Fry said to Mike.
Justin looks at Mike. "Dude, you had all of us worried. The next time you get a vision tell us and get Avalon. Plus I have one younger sister. Between you and Fry, we can become the brothers of the team". Justin said to Mike.
Eliza looks at Mike. "I agree with Justin and Dove. We all have something special, and it makes us different. I have one older brother and one older sister as well. Plus my cousin also lives with my family". Eliza said to Mike.
Stella knows that her team mates are telling the truth. She looks at Mike. "I always knew that you are different, Mike. I have never treated you differently, and what makes you think I am going to start now". Stella said to Mike.
Mike has a light smile on his face. "Thanks guys", Mike said to them. Jason and Avalon smiles as the team gotten closer through this.
Back at the dark castle, Darcel went to Dr. Quintox with a jar of white energy. Dr. Quintox looks at Darcel. "Oh good, you brought it, Darcel". Dr. Quintox said to Darcel. Darcel hands the jar of energy to Dr. Quintox. "It was easier to steal it from the white ranger this time". Darcel said to Dr. Quintox.
Dr. Quintox nods as he puts the jar in a cabinet. "It will not be as easy to get it out from the red ranger, Darcel". Dr. Quintox said to Darcel. Darcel nods to Dr. Quintox as she left the lab.
Meanwhile in the mysterious cave, a mysterious being is reawakening. He opened his eyes as he stretches his arms. "An Uniatlantican royal on Earth, it is time for my revenge". The being said to itself as he changes into a mutant bird creature.
End chapter
I decided to pull the double upload. Cool right