A/N: Okay, chapter 5- Let's do this! (I know, what a short author's note- amazing huh?)

A side note for this chapter: I realised after I wrote this that Sky's transformation is very reminiscent of Yugi's in Yugioh. But then I really didn't want to change the plot and it does fit Sky's predicament so please don't get mad at me for it! *Hides and looks pleading*

Also, a big thank you to my new friend, BellaVision, for reviewing and for being an awesome friend This chapter is for you.

Disclaimer: Do I really need to say it? *Looks at Saban/BVE/Disney* *They nod* Ugh, fine! I don't own Power Rangers and I never will! I don't make any profit either, just so we're clear.

The next morning, Sky awoke blearily. She groaned and threw the covers over her head. She waited. And she waited longer. When nothing happened, Sky sat up slowly and looked around.

"Morning sleepy." A cheery voice greeted her. She yelped and spun around. The room was still dark and, by glancing around, it was clear she was the only one awake. She was bewildered for a few moments until events rushed back to her. "Welcome back to the land of the living." Destiny greeted her. Just then, someone snored loudly.

"More like the land of the living dead." Sky muttered. She heard laughter in her head and moaned.

"Sorry, I guess you're not completely used to me yet, huh?" Destiny noted sheepishly. Sky smiled a little.

"Not quite. Although I don't think many people have an ancient guide who lives in a pendant talking to them inside their mind." Sky reasoned. "Now, time for breakfast." She mumbled. Throwing the thin blanket back, she stood up, wincing as pain shot through her multiple injuries. Stretching, Sky padded over to the kitchen and looked around. It was filthy. The dishwasher had obviously not been enough last night as- whilst there was a stack of clean plates on the worktop- dirty plates and glasses cluttered up the remaining work surfaces. From what she could tell it was a simple but decent kitchen. There were cupboards on most of the walls with some work surfaces around the walls too. There was a microwave, toaster and a good cooker as well. But, as she looked through everything, Sky saw that it was all wasted. The cupboards were bare and the fridge barely stocked. Shaking her head, she scavenged a clean bowl and poured some cereal. She rummaged around for a clean spoon and ate quickly. She didn't bother with a drink as most of the glasses were piled up by the sink. "Honestly, I think pigs live in cleaner places." She mumbled to herself and Destiny.

"Well, we can always show them how humans actually live." Destiny proposed. Nodding, Sky looked around the unfamiliar Clock Tower until she spotted what she was looking for. Grabbing the little apron she tied it around her waist before clapping her hands together.

"Let's do this." She announced loudly, then winced at the volume and checked on the others. Sky rolled her eyes when she realised that they were all still fast asleep. "If Ransik knew about this, he'd just need to pop round during the night to finish these guys off." She grumbled, turning on the water in the sink and putting the plug in.

"Well let's not give him ideas." Destiny chimed in. Inclining her head in understanding, Sky instead set about working, enjoying silent conversation with her constant companion. Together, they began to tackle the disaster zone that was the kitchen.

Later on that day Jen awoke earlier than the others, as was normal for them. She showered and dressed quickly, making a mental note to fix the dodgy lock on the bathroom door, and went downstairs. She was confused at first when she spotted that the teenager was absent from her spot on the couch. Then she heard music coming from the radio and spotted shadows moving in the kitchen. She wandered towards it and her eyes went wide as Jen spotted Sky wandering around putting dishes away whilst also singing along to a song on the radio. Jen watched as she dried the final plates and put them away before pulling out a sheet of paper and rummaging through their cupboards, scribbling random things on the paper as she went. Eventually, she stuck the paper to the fridge door with a magnet and untied the apron. As she started to fold the apron up, Jen decided to make her presence known.

"Seems like you've kept yourself busy." She noted. Sky yelped and leapt around, a hand over her heart. She blew out a shaky breath when she saw who it was.

"Jeez, don't do that!" She exclaimed. "For a moment I thought, well, it doesn't matter." She mumbled. Jen raised an eyebrow.

"You thought I was who?" She asked.

"Does it matter?" Sky retorted coldly, shutting off again. "The point is that surprise may be good on the battlefield, but not everyone likes it when you sneak up on them." She snapped, pushing past Jen.

"Wait, where are you going?" Jen called out.

"I'm going for a run. Don't follow me; I can outrun you any day of the week." She promised. Then Sky walked away, shutting the door silently as she left. Jen leant against the counter and sighed. She glanced around at the work Sky had done. Whilst they'd all slept it seemed the teen had worked hard to clean up their mess. All the pots were put away and cleaned along with the work surfaces. Going over to the fridge, Jen bent down and spotted a shopping list that the girl must have written out. It had a list of food and drinks on it with a note at the bottom:

If I actually stay long enough, I'll do some proper cooking and show you what real food tastes like- not that fast food garbage you guys are eating!

Jen shook her head. She just couldn't understand that kid. One moment she would be helping them out, the next she'd be turning everyone away. It was hard not to get whiplash from her sudden changes in mood. Jen paused a moment, then decided to ignore Sky's warning and (after scribbling a hasty note) left as well. As she ran around the corner, Jen skidded to a halt when she saw Sky leant up against a wall, a knowing smirk plastered across her face.

"I had a feeling you'd follow." She said, turning. "Come on, let's walk. It's too early for my morning run and I want to explore Silver Hills." Sky offered. Jen jogged to catch up and they started walking along the streets.

"So...why were you up so early?" Jen asked, deciding to start out with light conversation. Sky shrugged, staring out absently across the city as dawn crept over the large skyscrapers and buildings, early morning sunlight reflecting off the shining windows high above.

"I always get up early. I'm trained in martial arts and use this time for practice- after all, one of the things I learnt was discipline." She explained. She laughed a little. "I remember how I'd annoy my family at first. I was training at 4am when I roundhouse kicked a vase. It wasn't expensive, but my parents weren't happy when the crash woke them up." She told Jen, a ghost of a smile crossing her face for a fleeting second. Jen let out a low chuckle.

"I can imagine." She murmured. They continued walking in silence for a while until Sky paused. "What is it?" Jen asked. Sky held up a hand for quiet.

"Shh!" She ordered. They froze for a moment and Jen finally heard the familiar and unwelcome laughter of Nadira. Jen's fists tightened. Her anger was so palpable that she didn't notice Sky move into the shadows of a building, hiding from view as Jen burst around the corner.

"Hold it right there Nadira!" Jen commanded. Sky rolled her eyes from her hiding spot.

"What an idiot." She muttered, shaking her head in exasperation. Looking up, Sky noticed that, unlike the skyscrapers, the building she was stood next to didn't have walls that were polished. Instead, it had walls which were made of brick and had indentations in them. Smiling, Sky grabbed at a window ledge and pulled herself up onto it. Peering in, she saw some shocked faces. Unsure of what to do, she waved cheerily and climbed past the window.

Nadira meanwhile let out a scream of frustration. She and Jen were stood in a face off as she was about to enter a bank and steal the money for herself. Ransik had promised that she could as long as his darling daughter promised to help him with his plan so she had naturally agreed. But this wasn't in the plan. She growled.

"Cyclobots- get her!" She screamed. The army with her did as was told, obediently going in and attacking the lone Time Force officer. Nadira nodded, satisfied, as she turned to the mutant with her. His name was Deviacon and he was a master safe cracker- put away for numerous bank robberies. "You, open this door, now!" She screeched at him. The mutant did as commanded, crouching down over the lock. But, as he worked, Nadira spotted Jen approaching. "Stop!" She yelled. The mutant turned to her.

"What now?" Deviacon snapped angrily.

"Time Force- you're under arrest Deviacon." Jen declared, pulling her badge out. Deviacon growled angrily and launched himself at Jen. She also threw herself forward and the two began to exchange blows. Deviacon tried to punch Jen in the stomach but she dodged, sending a swift roundhouse kick to his side. However, Deviacon grabbed Jen's leg and threw her into the side of a building. She groaned and collapsed in a heap. Before Jen even had time to think the mutant safe-cracker was upon her. He grabbed her by the jacket and threw Jen up into the air. Then he followed that up with a drop kick, sending the Pink Time Force Ranger crumbling to the floor. Jen tried valiantly to struggle to her feet, but it was to no avail. Her legs were just too weak; they collapsed as soon as she attempted to stand.

"Wherever you are Sky, I hope you've warned the others. Because, from the looks of this, it doesn't seem like I'll be around much longer to tell them." Jen thought anxiously. Just as Deviacon made to strike a final deadly blow, a loud confident voice called out to them all:

"Hey, ugly, why don't you pick on someone your own size?" A familiar voice taunted from high above. Jen's heart leapt into her throat. Nadira looked around confused. "What's the matter- doesn't your prissy pink haired mistress want you to fight an honourable battle?" The voice mocked. Nadira stamped her foot angrily, turning around trying to spot the elusive person.

"Hey!" She yelled. "Who are you calling prissy?" she demanded in her high voice. The stranger laughed.

"Try looking in a mirror for your answer." The disembodied voice snapped. "Now, Deviacon, will you face me honourably, or hide behind your tricks and shadows like normal?" The voice called out, delivering an ultimatum with confidence. The mutant snarled.

"You talk of shadows and tricks, yet you're the one cowering in the dark. Show yourself and I'll face you in an honourable match." The mutant shouted.

"Very well, you asked for it." The voice replied. Then a dark figure stepped out from the edge of one of the rooftops, silhouetted against the rising sun. Jen recognised it at once and smiled slightly, glad and afraid for her friend.

"Who's that?" Nadira asked, wrinkling her nose.

"Your worst nightmare." The stranger replied. She stood there striking an impressive figure, hair blowing in the wind and the silver pendant glinting in the morning light. Suddenly, the stranger leapt off the roof and was engulfed in a flash of silver light before landing elegantly. The anonymous figure straightened. "My name is Sky Jackson. And I'm the one to take you down Deviacon." She promised. The mutant crouched, a feral smile on his face.

"We will see, little girl. Prepare to be annihilated." It warned. Sky smirked.

"Oh taunt me all you like; I know your little game and let me tell you it won't work on me." She replied coolly. Jen stared.

"This isn't the Sky I've seen." She thought from her position on the floor. She could tell straight away that flash of light had changed Sky. She was taller and her eyes seemed different, a bright silver shining through and giving her an ethereal appearance. Her build was slimmer and her expression darker, face half hidden in shadows. The thing Jen found the eeriest was the fact that, although the air was still, Sky's hair swirled around her face as if caught in a fierce wind. "Something's happened. Something big." She decided silently. "But whatever, or whoever, she is now, I sure hope she's on our side." She mused. The mutant blanched slightly.

"What do you mean?" Deviacon asked.

"I can see your ways, mutant. You're so successful because you hide in the shadows and put your power in illusions and fear of the unknown. All of the fear about you is simply your tricks making them afraid. Well it ends here!" Sky declared, still upright and relaxed.

"Y-You can't beat me!" Deviacon cried out, laughing nervously.

"Can't I?" She retorted. "You've hidden in the shadows for too long, Deviacon. But what happens when I shed some light on the situation?" She asked him. Jen watched as Sky raised her hands into the air. "Dragon Warrior, Solar Screen!" She cried out. At once the sun behind her shot out blinding rays of light, illuminating everything. Jen cried out and shielded her eyes. Nadira decided to leave and teleported away. Deviacon was blinded momentarily, then straightened and laughed.

"Is that the best you can do? A little sunlight won't stop me." He promised. Sky laughed chillingly.

"No, but sunlight and fire is my greatest ally. Now you get to see my true power!" She declared. Jen watched in astonishment as flames wrapped around Sky's body. The girl's eyes flashed gold. "Tell me, how confident are you now Deviacon?" She challenged.

"That's not possible!" He replied, stumbling away.

"Isn't it? You forgot Deviacon; if you play with fire, you get your fingers burnt." She reprimanded. "Now, let's fight." She commanded. She looked at him through her swirling brown locks. "Or are you too afraid?" She taunted. This riled the mutant and Jen could only watch as it drew a large and dangerous sabre, running straight at the unmoving Sky with a savage war cry.

"Sky, watch out!" She cried. But she needn't have feared as, at the last possible second, Sky moved to the side as Deviacon embedded the sword in the brick work of the building behind her. After that move, Sky turned and kicked Deviacon hard in the side, repeatedly hitting him and eventually separating him from his weapon. She smiled and clicked her fingers. The sabre burst into silver flames.

"Those flames render your weapon useless, unless you dare to take it from them." She informed the mutant. "Now, let's end this in single combat. No tricks allowed." She told him. Deviacon nodded and, as one, they both lunged at each other. It was obvious the mutant was a strong opponent as he parried and attacked well, driving Sky back numerous times. But Sky was equally ferocious, and had the advantage. For whilst the sunlight filling the surrounding area would blind Deviacon she appeared unaffected.

"You told me no tricks!" He cried as the brilliant light once again blinded him.

"But I'm not playing any tricks. The Solar Screen was in effect long before I promised you no tricks. I have kept my end of the deal." She explained. Then Sky lunged suddenly and drop kicked the criminal in the stomach. But the mutant blasted her as she was sent flying through the air. Landing on her feet, Sky turned to him. "Fine, let's play with the big guns." She told him. Shaking her sleeve back, she revealed her silver morpher.

"What?" He cried out, stepping back in alarm.

"A morpher..." Jen breathed. She could barely comprehend the possibilities. Sky was powerful before, but as a Ranger...Jen shuddered at what could happen to the mutant.

"Dragon Ranger, engage!" Sky cried. After pressing the button on the morpher, the Sun seemed to rise high in the air and sent a rippling column of flames to surround her. When they cleared, Sky wore her Ranger uniform. It was mainly silver but she had black accents running across it. One colour that really stood out was a gold symbol on the back of the suit-surprisingly not the same as her pendant, but instead a five pointed star with a circle around it. She had a skirt along with spandex covering her legs as well. The helmet was intricate. The base colour was silver but it had the same symbol as on the back of her uniform, a star cut-out on the main visor. The black accents across the suit gave her a darker feel, and she seemed threatening. Whereas on the Time Force uniforms they had white, the black accents spanned across Sky's chest, her forearms and the tops of her boots. Her morpher lay atop the black accents, visible as striking silver against the black. Instead of black stripes across the armour on her forearms and a black belt however, Sky had gold instead. The visor was the same however, a standard black. "Noble Dragon!" She cried, posing.

"Impossible!" Deviacon cried out.

"No." She disagreed. "Now, let's end this." She said. At once, the flames surrounding his sword disappeared and it flew from the wall back into Deviacon's hand. He stared at it.

"You fool! I have my sword now, and you cannot defeat me!" He boasted.

"True, but what if I have a weapon of my own?" She countered. Seemingly from nowhere, Sky pulled out a sabre of her own. It was also in silver and black. Growling, the mutant rushed at her and tried to strike. She parried the blow and also attacked. Jen had staggered to her feet by this point but was in no position to go anywhere. Instead, she activated her chronomorpher.

"Guys, get down and round the corner, at the back entrance to the bank. You won't believe what's happening." She instructed, watching as Sky back flipped and swiped her sword across Deviacon's middle, sending sparks flying. The mutant then got in a strike and sparks also flew from Sky's spandex, but she swiped the mutant's feet from underneath him and flipped over him, striking him in the back. Jen watched as the teenager gained the upper hand, slashing and striking blow after blow against the mutant. Eventually she paused and Deviacon staggered away.

"What are you?" He gasped out.

"I am the Dragon Warrior. And your time is up." She declared emotionlessly. Then Sky ran her gloved fingers across the blade, making it light up with a powerful silver glow. She pulled it apart in the centre into two smaller sabres, both still glowing, as she leapt into the air. "Fire Sabre, Blazing Strike!" She shouted, slashing the two swords downwards diagonally. The blows struck the mutant directly in the chest and he exploded. As the explosion went off, Sky turned around, Fire sabres in hand. Finally, Sky walked over to the stunned Jen, still garbed in Ranger attire. With a snap of her fingers, the blinding sunlight disappeared, leaving the place unusually dark after the encounter.

"Sky..."

"Are you alright?" She checked. Her voice was different too, now Jen could listen properly. It had a confident and dark air to it, as if she could turn on anyone at any given moment. Jen just nodded. "Good, now let's go before any press show up."

"Too late." Jen muttered, nodding behind Sky. Turning, Sky was then blinded by flashbulbs and bombarded with questions.

"Who are you?" One plucky reporter asked.

"How did you defeat that mutant?" Another chimed in.

"Who do you work for?" A third asked.

"Are you with the Silver Guardians?" Another also questioned. Cameras still clicked away.

"What's your name?"

"Where did you come from?" A female reporter eagerly asked, pushing her way to the front. Sky took a deep breath.

"I am the Dragon Warrior and I come from nowhere and everywhere. But rest assured that I am no enemy and I will always be here to help those in need." She told the reporters. "Now, if you'll excuse me..." She trailed off and, grabbing Jen's arm, leapt over the reporters and ran off. They all followed and ran after the pair, missing them as they ducked into a dark alley. Once positive everyone was gone, the two stepped out.

"Thanks," Jen told Sky. "You really saved me today." She acknowledged. Sky didn't seem to respond.

"Oh, one second." She apologised. Then Sky pressed her fingers to her morpher. "Power down!" She commanded. "Now, what did you want to say to me?" She asked again.

"What the hell did we just see?" A voice interjected. Whirling round, Sky spotted Wes, Trip, Katie and Lucas all stood behind her with stunned looks on their faces. Sky looked to the heavens.

"Oh boy." She thought. "I'm in deep trouble now."

Well, there you are! I hope you liked it!

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As a sneak preview, next chapter we'll go back to Sky's dimension and see that not everything's okay over there!

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