AN: OK... This is the start of the second part of this story. Before this chapter begins, a little bit of background is needed.

Warning, Temp Switching of ranger powers in this chapter... i have to do it. It will throw the rest of the story out of whack if i don't.

Prologue to Chapter 7: The Androgynous Incident

After a couple months, Sugimori and his adoptive mother, who will be named in this chapter, moved away. Life went on for the rangers, but Tommy was at least a little bit bummed.

As Sugimori left the Youth center, however, he told Tommy something that made his brother smile:

"Don't worry," Sugimori said, a grin on his face, "I'll be back."

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It is now the Era of the ThunderZords, and Tommy is back as the White Ranger. Kim has received a letter from an old friend of the Rangers, and it seems Sugimori is coming back.

Chapter 7: The Androgynous Incident.

Tommy!" Kimberly said, hugging her boyfriend, "I got a letter from Kev!"

"Cool," Tommy said, a smile across his face, "What it say?"

"Who's Kevin?" Rocky said, "An old friend?"

"Probably," Adam replied, "Come on, who is it?"

"Only his one and only brother," A young man about the height of Tommy with long black hair said, "Sup Bro."

Tommy hugged his brother, "Kev, you look well, the past year has been good to you."

"Of course, "Sugimori said, pulling out a small data device, "Tommy, i need to talk to Zordon."

"Why?"

"I have been following your fights against Zedd, I think i might have found a trump card."

"Let's go."

Before Adam, Rocky, and Aisha could stop them, Billy, Tommy, Kim, and Sugimori had already gotten to the teleport spot and teleported to the Command Center.

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When all of the rangers and Sugimori made it to the Command Center, Sugimori started talking about a mystical sword.

"According to legend," Sugimori said, "The Androgynous can be found in the Temple of the Unknown Warrior... It's a temple in Southwest India. However, Not just anyone can go in and grab the blade. Only a person of pure heart and mind can obtain the sword and not be corrupted by it's dark inhabitants

"So... a person of Pure heart is the only one who can obtain this Androgynous... Who should go?"

"That's up to you... but i would recommend against bringing your morpher. According to legends, the sword will drain the power of any relics of Power on the person of the one who obtains the sword," Sugimori said, reading the excerpt out of a book, "Well, who's going?"

"I will," Tommy said, taking his morpher off and handing it to Sugimori, "Zordon, While i'm gone, i want my brother to take my place. Just in case the sword does corrupt me."

"It will be done, Tommy," Zordon said, "Kevin, you are familiar with the rules of the ranger, right?"

"Lemme see...," Sugimori said, "Can't use powers for personal gain. No usage for evil acts, keep identity secret, wear the color of my ranger armor... is that all?"

Zordon laughed, "Yes, you are correct."

"Cool," Sugimori said, "Tommy, be careful."

"You got it bro."

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Three Days Later.

Sugimori fell face first into his bed.

The rangers hadn't heard from tommy in the last three days. Normally, that wouldn't trouble the interim White Ranger, but Tommy should have been able to get the sword already.

Not to mention that Lord Zedd hadn't been making it easy for the Rangers.

Yeah, the Ranger Suit was cool, and Saba was fun to work with. But Sugimori knew that Zedd was serious, and it would take the power of the Androgynous to stop him.

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Temple of The Unknown Warrior

India

Tommy sighed as he explored the temple. He had already survived an acid pool trap, and had just pulled a Kim, having to balance precariously over a spike pit. Kevin was gonna love hearing about this.

As Tommy got through to the last room, he noticed some depressions in the floor. He ran and dove forward, narrowly dodging a huge metal block that had fallen from the ceiling.

Then he saw the sword. It was an O-Dachi, a very long Oriental Sword. But the design was overwhelmingly beautiful. As he gripped the handle of the sword and looked at the blade, he felt an enormous power flow into his body. HE was the owner of this sword... he had the power.

Tommy sliced the block that barred his path, and found his way outside the Temple. But he was no longer in India. He had been transported to the Outskirts of Angel Grove, where some tourists were checking out the beauty of the area.

He unsheathed his blade, walking towards the unwary tourists.

"Good, my sword is hungry," Tommy said, his eyes a blood red.

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The rangers teleported to the command center and were surprised at what they saw on the viewing globe.

"The Sword has corrupted him," Sugimori said, "The only way to save him is to best him in battle and take the sword from him."

"That's impossible...," Rocky said, "He's almost like a god with that sword."

"I have a reputation with beating the odds, i'll beat him." Sugimori said, grinning, "It's Morphin Time!"

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Tommy wiped the blood off of the sword as a familiar sound signaled the arrival of the White Ranger. As he looked at the Ranger, he grinned.

"Heh, Like the Power will save you...," Tommy said, "I have the ultimate power!"

"If that's the ultimate power," Sugimori said, arming Saba, "Then I'm Noah and I have my Ark parked near the River."

"I take it you want a burial by sea, then," Tommy said, "Fine, i will give you that one wish."

Sugimori barely parried the attack from the powerful sword, but he felt good about the circumstances.

"Hmph," Sugimori said, "You are too weak."

Sugimori tripped his unmorphed brother and brought Saba to his neck, only to be flipped over, the Androgynous to HIS neck.

"Are you ready to Die?" Tommy Asked, "I have won."

"No," Sugimori said, shaking his head and kicking his brother in the groin area, "I win."

Sugimori flipped his brother over and grabbed the Androgynous. As he did. The sheath appeared on his White ranger armor.

"Power Down!" Sugimori said.

"You Cheated...," Tommy said, somewhat in control, "You don't go below the belt."

"You cheated," Sugimori said, sheathing the Androgynous, "You flipped me over. Spandex ain't that forgiving."

The younger Brother helped his older brother up, and both transported to the Command Center.

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"Did you have to kick me there?" Tommy asked, still walking with a bit of a limp, "That hurt."

"Payback for the sucker punch to the nose," Sugimori said, handing the Morpher back to Tommy, "It's your morpher, I'll be back up with the sword."

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AN: Wow... long chapter. Thanks to all who read. I may have another chapter by tomorrow, but i do not know.

We will see.

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When a duplicate white ranger morpher is found, Tommy and Sugimori are sent into a realm where they are both White Rangers, and they are the only ones able to save the world. Can they make it back to their realm in time?

Next Chapter: Chapter 8: What are White Rangers Made Of?