Return of an Old Evil
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A/N: I hope everyone enjoys this chapter. Many thanks to those who reviewed! The reviews mean a lot to me so please keep them coming!
Chapter 7
"So does everyone understand the plan and what they're supposed to do?" Andros asked A little over three hours later. After throwing what seemed like umpteen ideas around, they had finally decided on a plan and Andros wanted to make absolutely sure everyone knew their parts.
"Yeah, but are you sure this is going to work?" Zack asked.
"It'll work, trust me," Tommy replied. "He won't be able to resist Rocky and I as bait."
"Maybe not, but you honestly think we will be able to destroy him?" Tanya asked uncertainly.
"Yes, can destroy him. But it'll take all of us to do it," Tommy told her firmly.
"Hold on a minute," Rocky broke in. "This whole plan requires Billy and we haven't got a hold of him yet."
"Trini's trying to do that now, but with him being on Aquitar, it may take a little time," Adam replied. "But in the meantime, we better get started."
"Wait, if Trini hasn't got in touch with Billy yet, how do we know he'll be here in time? Or that'll he'll even be able and willing to come, for that matter?" Zhane interjected pointedly.
"Zhane's got a point. Should we even be going ahead with a plan when we haven't even been able to contact one of the main players yet? I mean, I don't doubt Billy's reliability or anything, but still, is this the right thing to do?" TJ wondered.
Tanya tried to reassure him. "There's no way we'll ever be a hundred percent sure of that, but it's the best we can do at the moment."
"Tanya's right," Jason put in. "We have a very short supply of time in which to work with, and I know Billy will come through. In all the years I've known him, he's never let me or any one of his others friend's down." This statement was met with vigorous nod from all the former rangers.
Andros looked around, making eye contact with everyone in the room, and then he nodded. "Let's do it, rangers," he said firmly.
"Right," Tommy replied. "Trini, call us the minute you get a hold of Billy. Everyone else, come on, we have an evil being to stop." With that they all headed out to put their plan in motion.
A few minutes later, Tommy and Rocky were ready to head out to the predetermined spot to put their plan in motion. Kim wrapped her arms around Tommy in a tight hug. "Please be careful, Tommy," she begged him.
Tommy stroked her hair and kissed her gently. "I promise I will, Beautiful," he replied softly.
Kim just snuggled closer to him in response. "It was like a gift from God when I got a second chance with you. I don't want to lose you again," she said as tears welled up in her eyes.
Tommy gently dried her eyes with his thumb. "You're never going to lose me again, Kim. My heart belongs only to you, now and forever." His voice was very tender and loving.
"And my heart belongs to you, for all time," Kim replied, her voice filled with love. She looked deep into his eyes. "I love you, Tommy."
"I love you too, Kim," he responded and kissed her deeply. Kim responded by kissing him back just as deep. One kiss quickly became two, then three, and moments later, the two of them were in a passionate embrace.
Rocky really hated to stop them, but he knew he didn't have a choice. "Hey guys, I'm really sorry to interrupt, but Tommy, we really have to go," His voice was filled with regret.
The couple slowly pulled back from each other. "I know, Rocky. I'm coming." Giving Kim one last kiss and telling her that he loved her once again, he walked over to Rocky. "Let's go." A second later, the two of them vanished in streaks of red and blue light.
Ivan Ooze was very pleased. His machines were getting built ahead of schedule, which meant that his he could proceed with his plans that much sooner. And that meant less time for the rangers to interfere or be around at all, for that matter. "Hey, you!" He yelled to one man that was working a little to slow for his tastes. "Pick up the pace before I pick you up and throw you out the airlock! These machines must get finished! I am eager to crush those idiotic rangers and rule their pathetic worlds!"
"Yes, master," the man responded in a monotone and proceeded to work faster. The other captives picked up their paces as well after hearing Ivan's threat to their comrade.
Ivan liked what he saw. "Good, I like workers who show initiative," he told them. He was about to speak again when something on one of the many monitors in the room caught his eye, and he strode briskly over to it.
It showed Tommy and Rocky sparring in the middle of a grassy meadow just outside of Angel Grove. They appeared to be alone, with no one else even remotely close to the meadow. "Perfect," he murmured. It's time for those two to meet their doom." With that, he teleported away.
"Do you think Trini's reached Billy yet?" Rocky asked Tommy after dodging a jump kick, then countering with a wheel kick that caught Tommy off guard, sending him to the ground.
"I sure hope so," Tommy replied, reaching out with his foot and sweeping Rocky's legs out from under him. Rocky tumbled to the ground next to him. "Our whole plan depends on it."
"Why don't we call her and find out?" Rocky asked, panting little.
"Because it would tie up the lines when we need them clear," Tommy told him, getting to his feet. Beside him, Rocky got to his feet as well.
Rocky was about to speak but was cut off by a flash of purple light several feet away. In an instant, the flash disappeared and in its place stood Ivan Ooze.
"Hello rangers! It's so good to see you again, given that I've got some surprises for you!" He said in a mocking voice.
"Too bad we don't feel the same way!" Rocky shouted back. Then his curiosity got the better of him. "And how the hell did you survive the comet anyway?"
"That's for me to know and you to find out," Ivan replied, smirking.
"The hell it is!" Rocky shot back. "You're going down once and for all, and when you do, all the oozy pieces of you will be scattered from here to kingdom come!"
Ivan laughed loudly at Rocky's proclamation. "It's a pity you didn't become a clown instead of a ranger. You'd make a perfect one," he snickered.
"Screw you, Ivan!" Rocky screamed. He was now completely pissed off. "You're gonna---," he was cut off by Tommy grabbing his arm.
"Rocky, stop this. This is what he wants. Control yourself. Don't let his stupid remarks get to you," he hissed sharply.
Rocky knew Tommy was right. He was acting like a moron. He nodded and took a deep breath and looked at Tommy. "Is it time?" He began.
"It sure is," Tommy replied. "Hey ugly," he called to Ivan. "We have something new to show you. It's Morphin' time!
"Zeo Ranger Three, Blue!" Rocky yelled.
"Zeo Ranger Five, Red!" Tommy shouted. In a flashed they had become Zeo rangers again for the first time in over two years.
"What do you think of us now?" Rocky asked smugly.
"That's impressive, but it won't be nearly enough to stop me," he told them. "I'd like you say hello to some old friends." He spit a purple goober a few feet away. It began to grow and several moments later, a dozen Tengu warriors rose up out of it, screeching loudly. "And now for an encore!" He raised his hands and fired purple energy into the ground and an instant later, a dozen Oozemen appeared. "What do you think now?" His voice was smug.
"They're not going to be much of a threat because we brought some friends too," Tommy replied and tapped his communicator twice. Seconds later, the remaining Zeo rangers and the six Astro rangers teleported behind them from the previously cloaked Astro Megaship two hundred feet away.
"Hello guys," Rocky said. "It's very nice to see you." His words and tone seemed to light for the situation, but it was all part of their plan.
"What do you say, Andros?" Tommy asked the leader of the Astro Rangers. "Are you ready to party?"
Andros smiled inside his helmet. "I'm ready, willing, and able. Let's get the party started!"
Seconds later, the fight was raging.
A/N: I know this chapter's a little on the short side, but I wanted to get an update out before Thanksgiving and I haven't had a lot of time to write in the last two days. I know at least some of you are wondering what powers I should give Kim and the others, but I haven't decided yet. The Zeo rangers still having their power is completely reallistic since it comes from the Zeo Crystal and Zordon said that it could never be destroyed but I'm open to suggestions about the others. Please review and tell me what you think I should do. If it's good and I like it, I just may use it.