- Again, thank you for the positive feed back so far, I appreciate it. Things are going to be getting a little more exciting from here on out!!! Enjoy Ch. 3!
Interior – Somewhere in an African Jungle – Night
Ivan had finally made it to Earth. And although he wasn't exactly sure where he was, it appeared to be somewhere in an African jungle, as he was surrounded by giraffes, birds, and elephants. Ivan immediately began to think of ways to track down Billy or as he knew him as "The Blue Ranger". Ivan thought that finding him was going to be like finding a needle in a haystack until he realized that one of his new powers was that he had an incredible sense. All he needed to know to find anyone in the world was just a mental picture of the person and knowing the sound of their voice. Ivan closed his eyes and thought hard, and then after a moment he was able to see Billy on Aquitar. And thanks to this newly discovered power he was also able to know the coordinates in his mind, despite the fact he had never been there before. Ivan was about to be off, but he then accidently sensed something else. While finding Billy he thought of the other Rangers and he was able to piece together that they were on to him. Ivan however didn't panic. He realized that he just needed to get to Aquitar quickly, so he could get to Billy before he had the chance to leave the planet. So Ivan after scaring some birds away by temporarily deforming his face, Ivan took off at the fastest speed possible on his way to Aquitar…
Interior – Reefside, CA – The Oliver Home - Night
Tommy and Kim were in bed… naked. JC was safely sleeping in his crib and at the moment the both of them just felt so at peace with their lives and each other they couldn't help but just stare and gaze into the other's eyes. All the talk of expanding their family and just all the love they seemed to be feeling on this night made everything magical. Nothing could possibly ruin it,and then the signal came in. Tommy and Kimberly's faces went from joy and happiness to panic and worry.
"What could this be!?" Tommy asked in a state of confusion as he got out of bed and reached into the top drawer of his dresser and pull out the special communicator that he and Andros made for situations such as this. Kim ran to the closet to get her and Tommy some clothes and then ran to JC because he heard the signal and was beginning to cry.
"Tommy this is Andros, come in!" Andros said all the way from the Astro Megaship
"Andros this is Tommy, I read you" Tommy replied as he talked into the communicator. "What's the situation Andros? I'm afraid of what it could be if you sent out the signal" Tommy said with a clear fear in his voice. Kim was at JC's crib trying to get him to stop crying because it was only making the two of them tenser.
"Tommy it's bad" Andros responded, "Real bad".
"Andros what is it dammit!" Tommy said abrasively, fearing what Andros was about to tell him.
"Ivan Ooze is back Tommy" Andros said still in disbelief about it himself.
"WHAT! No, that's not possible!" Tommy responded in denial.
"The megaship detected him a few minutes ago, and I saw him flying myself. I don't know how and I don't know since when, but he's back" Andros said as he rubbed his forehead, still unsure of what to think "And Tommy, his energy level was through the roof".
Tommy almost dropped his communicator he was so shocked, but he knew he was the leader and he needed to stay composed "Alright umm, who have you contacted so far?" Tommy asked as he began to get on the clothes Kim threw him.
"I only sent the signal out to you. I wanted to wait on your orders to see who else we should bring along" said Andros.
"Well the way I see it, this is going to call for experience and explosiveness, and that would be your squad…" Tommy said "And mine" Tommy surprisingly finished "So here is what we will do, get Zhane, Carlos, TJ, Cassie, and Ashley confirmed. And if you haven't already talked to Tej and Cass tell them to tell Zack. I will call Jason and Trini, and if you could, get in contact with Billy because I want to try and get on the move to the Commander Center sight as soon as possible. Does that work for you?" Tommy asked.
"Yea that sounds fine" Andros said flustered and confused "Just one thing Tommy, you guys don't have your powers anymore" Andros continued "What are you going to do?" he concluded.
"Don't worry about that, I'll think of something. And hey Andros" Tommy said.
"Yea Tom?" replied Andros.
"Just stay calm, be the leader I know you are. We'll get through this one way or another, we always do".
Andros smiled a slight smile and at least for the moment was a little less panicked "Thanks Tommy"
"No problem. Let's say we all teleport and meet at the Commander Chamber sight in about 90 minutes" Tommy said.
"Sounds like a plan" replied Andros.
"Alright then bro, talk to you soon – Tommy Out"
"Andros Out"
Tommy, who was now in boxers and a wife beater sat down on the bed and started to shake his head in shock. Kim who was only in a bra and panties finally got JC back to sleep, and walked into the bedroom fearing the worst. She hadn't been able to hear anything of Tommy's conversation with Andros over JC's crying.
"Well lay it on me, where are you going and against who or what?" Kim asked looked very frightened.
"Well first off, it's not me, it's us" Tommy said still while looking down at the ground.
"Wha-" Kimberly began to say but was cut off by Tommy, who then looked up to tell his wife the worst of the news.
"And "it" is Ivan Ooze" Tommy said slowly and morosely. With that, Kim's faced to turned to a symbol of fear…
Interior – The Depths of Space – The Astro-Megaship – Night
"Hey Andros baby, I just got in touch with Carlos and Zhane, they said their in and they will be ready to go in 90 minutes" said Andros' wife Ashley.
Andros and Ashley did for a brief time go to Earth where they continued their relationship. However, after the new millennium dawned, Ashley realized that she was seeking adventure, so when Andros asked to marry her, she accepted, but told Andros that she wanted to travel space. They got married in 2001 and have been protecting galaxies ever since.
"Thanks Ash" Andros said in a hurry while he was at the control panel doing a few things.
"Do you want me to get in contact with Cass and Tej too?" Ashley asked as she made her way closer to Andros.
"No I got that covered" Andros said "Actually do me a favor, get back in touch with Zhane and tell him to NOTget in contact with Karone".
Zhane and Karone had been dating on and off since 2002. At the moment they were broken up, but remained good friends.
"Ok, but why?" asked a puzzled Ashley who was now rubbing Andros' back trying to calm him down.
"She's my little sister and I just don't want her involved with this. She is too daring and out-going and I know that if she catches wind of this she is going to want to come and I can't take the risk of something happening to her" Andros said as he continued to work with the control panel.
Ashley was going to respond but decided against it and just continued to rub his back. Not since the Countdown to Destruction had she seen Andros this flustered. She was also scared but was trying to stay calm and relaxed for him.
Andros finished up with the control panel and immediately got up to contact TJ "So you think you can give Zhane a call now?" asked Andros who had gotten up from his chair at the control panel and was now looking out the window of the Megaship.
"Sure" Ashley said as she nodded her head. She began to walk away but then stopped for a moment and walked back towards him to say something "Hey Andros, it's gonna be alright ok? Don't worry, we are gonna pull through this" she said as she began to rub his shoulder.
"Now you sound like Tommy" he responded with a smirk.
"Well I'll take that as a compliment" she responded. "I just have much better hair" she said jokingly. It seemingly was what Andros needed, even if it was just for that brief moment. She gave him a quick peck on the lips then walked through the ship to go call Zhane, as Andros began to communicate with TJ…
Interior – Angel Grove, CA – The Johnson Home - Night
TJ and Cassie were sharing a quiet moment in their bed room while Zack watched Kellen in his crib. It was getting late and Zack was about to take off, but then the signal's siren was heard.
"No way" TJ said in disbelief as he turned around from Cassie and went into his closet where he kept his communicator.
"What could it be?" asked Cassie, as Zack ran in with Kellen because he heard the siren the communicator let off as well.
"TJ this is Andros, come in".
"Andros this is TJ, I read you. What's going on??" TJ asked.
"Ivan Ooze is back" Andros said realizing he had no time to beat around the bush.
"WHAT!" TJ, Cassie, and Zack said in unison since they couldn't believe what they heard.
"The ship tracked him flying through space, and I actually saw him out of the viewing center on the ship".
"How can that be?" Zack asked from across the room.
"We have no clue yet, but what we do know is that he is stronger than ever. I have never seen energy levels like the ones he was letting off" Andros said, still sounding like he couldn't believe this whole thing was happening.
"Well what do you want us to do?" Cassie asked as she stood next to TJ.
"In about 80 minutes we are all teleporting to the Command Center sight for a meeting. Carlos, Zhane, and Ashley are already in and getting ready to go" Andros said.
"Alright said TJ" as Cassie nodded.
"I'll stay here with Kellen" Zack said re-assuringly.
"That's not possible" Andros said through the communicator.
"Why not?" asked Zack in a confused tone.
"Because all the originals are involved as well" Andros responded.
"What?" Zack said in shock "That makes no sense, we don't even have our powers anymore" Zack finished.
"Tommy said he had something in mind to take care of that. He and Kim have obviously already been informed and they are going to get in contact with Jason and Trini, and I am going to get a hold of Billy right now".
The three of them collectively stood in shock, and Kellen was beginning to cry.
"I hate to brief with you guys Andros said, but time is short and I have a lot more to do. Are you guys in?" he asked.
The three of them collectively looked at each other as Zack cradled Kellen trying to calm him down, and then all in unison said "Yes".
"Great. So Command Center sight in like 80 minutes I'll see you guys there – Andros Out"
"Alright – TJ Out"
With that Andros disconnected and the three of them just stood in silence – all that could be heard was Kellen's tears…
Interior – The Depths of Space – Unknown Galaxies – Night
Ivan Ooze was still making his way to Aquitar at full speed. On his way there, he began to think of the other aspects of his plan that needed to be done. He realized that on top of Zords, an army, and a female accomplice, that he would also need a lair. He had so many devious thoughts going through his head at once he was having trouble keeping track of them all.
"Those Rangers are going to pay for what they did to me!" he thought to himself "They want to take me out of commission for 13 years and think they will get away with it!? Oh boy do they have another thing coming!!!" Ivan continued to think as he made his way through space.
However at the moment he realized that unless he got to Aquitar soon, the first and maybe most important part of his plan would be a failure.
Interior – The Depths of Space – The Astro Megaship - Night
Andros has just finished doing something on the control panel and is getting up to get his communicator and send the distress signal out to Billy. It is however at that very moment when Ashley runs in with her communicator mouthing to Andros that it is Zhane and that he needs to talk to him. Andros realizes that it is probably about banning Karone from the mission, and shrugs off talking to him. However, Ashley mouths that he won't stop and Andros can hear Zhane arguing the decision through the communicator. He finally gives in and takes the communicator from Ashley and begins to talk to him – Thus putting off getting in contact with Billy.
"Zhane, Zhane" Ashley had to say his name twice to get him to stop rambling "I'm gonna put Andros on ok?" she asked nicely.
"Yea put him on so I can give him a piece of my mind!" Zhane said as Ashley handed Andros the phone and walked off into another area of the ship.
"I'm here" Andros said.
"WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM BRO!? The biggest threat we have had in years and you want me to make sure your sister DOESN'T find out about it?
"Yea that was pretty much the plan" Andros said semi-sarcastically in a mono-tone voice.
"Mind if I ask why?" Zhane quickly and sharply responded.
"Well there are a few reasons that come to mind immediately" Andros started "With the main one being that she doesn't have any powers!" he said loudly.
"Powers-smowers" Zhane responded back "You don't know what in the hell we are going to be up against going into this, I personally think that we need as much man, or in this case wo-man power as we can get" Zhane said very proudly.
"Let me ask you something, and you know you're my best friend, but are you smoking something? Cause right now, you're completely out of your friggin' mind!" said Andros forcefully.
"Dude, last time I checked, she still was the former baddest girl on the planet, Astronema - am I right? " Zhane came back, even more proud of himself this time then he was the last time.
Andros was about to respond to that comment, but then stopped for a moment and began to think about what this was probably really about "Well let me ask you another question then, how much of this is about you thinking she can help on the mission, as much as it is about you just trying to get back in my sister's pants?" Andros asked with a slight grin.
"How dare you even accuse me of such an act!? This is the fate of the World we are talking about here, and you are accusing me of using that for my own personal pleasure?" Zhane said in a slight sarcastic tone.
"Yea, basically" Andros said quickly and had now actually broke out a slight smile on his face.
"Alright fine… 51 percent save the World – 49 percent get in your sister's pants" Zhane admitted as Andros chuckled "But that doesn't mean she still couldn't be useful!" he continued in protest, trying to make himself sound good.
"Honestly bro here is the deal. In case you didn't know, Ivan Ooze is the oldest, toughest, and meanest villain you will ever find. I have no idea what we are about to get ourselves into, I don't want to put my kid sister at risk, especially when I feel like she doesn't have the means to protect herself. Do you see where I'm coming from" Andros asked seriously.
Zhane paused for a moment then spoke "Yea I hear ya bro. You're right I was being selfish. You have her best interest at heart… I promise I won't say anything to her" Zhane finally said.
Andros smirked "Thanks man, I appreciate it".
"You got it bro" Zhane responded.
"I'll see you in like 70 minutes – Andros Out"
"Alright man – Zhane Out"
With that Andros sat for and closed his eyes for a moment. In reality all of this business with Ivan had only been going on for 30 or 45 minutes tops, but it already felt like days. He was already exhausted, but his work was only beginning. As he sat the thought to himself that he would call Billy in a minute, not knowing that with Billy, every minute was gonna count!!!
Interior – New York City, NY – The Scott Home - Night
Trini and Jason were in their living room playing with Elisabeth and starting to talk over the particulars of their move to CA. They were as happy as could be –and just like that the siren went off. Jason immediately ran to his bedroom to get the signal out of his cabinet as Trini began to cradle Elisabeth who had began to cry
"Jason this is Tommy, do come in?" Tommy asked through the communicator that Jason was just pulling out of his cabinet drawer.
"Tommy this is Jason, I read you. What's the deal man?" Jason asked curiously.
"Ivan Ooze is alive" Tommy told Jason frankly.
"Not possible bro" Jason said, expecting Tommy to say something to confirm that it wasn't true, but Tommy said nothing and Jason couldn't believe it "How is that even remotely possible?" Jason asked as he sat down on his bed with a stunned look on his face.
"I have no earthly idea, all I know is that we need to stop him from doing whatever it is in the hell he is going to do, and we need to stop it as soon as we possibly can!" Tommy responded in true "Tommy" fashion.
"Agreed" Jason said who tried to get himself poised and composed "Are you going to need me for this one?" Jason asked, even though he already knew the answer.
"Of course bro" Tommy answered quickly.
"Ok, well do you want Trin to fly down there and stay with Kimberly?" Jason then asked.
"No" Tommy responded quickly.
"Ok" Jason said "Mind if I ask why?" he continued.
"Because Trini is a part of the mission too" Tommy answered.
"What? Jason said stunned "News flash to Tommy, she has no powers!" Jason said in a concerned tone.
"Neither does Kim or Zack but they are already on board. And besides, it's not like I haven't been able to pull off morphing miracles before (referencing the Red Ranger Mission on the moon)" Tommy said as he let off a slight smile.
"Are you sure about this bro I mean – "Tommy cut him off mid-sentence.
"Jase, you know I wouldn't make a decision like this if I didn't think that we had a chance going in. I have a plan to get our powers back, and I'm working on a plan to take this bastard down. I understand your concerns, trust me I'm having the same exact feelings about bringing Kim into this, but I just feel like it has to be this way if we want to beat this guy"
Jason thought about it for a moment, and then re-assuringly shook his head; he trusted Tommy and realized that he was right"Alright bro, I trust you. And since I know she wouldn't turn something like this down, I don't even have to ask her - we're in" Jason confirmed.
"Great to know" Tommy said.
"Just one question?" Jason quickly said.
"What's that?" answered Tommy.
"You said you, Kim, and Zack were already in. Well what about Billy?" he asked.
"I have Andros getting into contact with him now; we should know what the deal is with him soon. I have the feeling that we are going to seriously need him for this" Tommy finished.
"No doubt about that" Jason responded.
"But bro, we're meeting at the Commander Chamber sight in about 70 minutes. If you have any questions just contact me alright?" Tommy informed him.
"You know it, I'm not second in command cause I'm a slouch" Jason said, trying to add some light humor to the situation.
"This is true" Tommy said chuckling "I'll see you and Trin in a little bit.
"Yupp-yupp" Jason answered. "And hey Tommy?" Jason added.
"Yea Jase?" he answered.
"Like you said, let's take this bastard down – by any means necessary" Jason said confidently.
"You know it" Tommy said re-assuringly "Be safe – Tommy Out"
"You too bro – Jase Out" Jason said as he walked to the living room to deliver the news to Trini.
Interior – The Depths of Space – The Astro Megaship – Night
Andros had accidently dozed off when he closed his eyes. Ashley has just come into the main port of the Megaship and realizes that Andros is sleeping. She goes over to wake him up and asks him if he has yet to contact Billy. He says no, and tells her that he is going to do it right now. Unfortunately, he is going to be too late.
Interior – Aquitar - Day
Ivan was now in Aquitar, surveying the land. He was able to sense that he had indeed made it in time, and was about to un-load and put the first part of his plan into action. As Ivan elevated above the whole planet he let out another yell with another simple message –
THE OOZE IS IN TOWN!