New Angel Grove - Bistro La Salle

"Come on Inside," Kenji invited the others into his Restaurant. The others followed him in observing his small store.

As soon as they get in, James immediately collapse onto a chair, and sits still. The others look at him, all feeling the same exhaustion from everything that had happened. Kenji shakes his head and walks into the kitchen. Vayne and Navi finds a seat for themselves and settles in.

"So whats the plan?" Chris is the first to speak up, "Have we truly decided to surrender?"

Amelia, grabbing a chair for her to sit on, responds, "I don't believe the Rangers attacked without a reason. I believe that we should not surrender."

James opens his eyes and nods in agreement, "I believe the same." He grasps his chair tightly, "I don't want to fight, but I don't believe we should give up either."

Chris turns to Sandy, "And you?"

Sandy crosses her arms, "I don't know what to believe. I don't want to surrender Earth, but at the same time, if we can truly avoid a large scale war, Imagine the amount of lives that would be spared." She leans against a wall and slides to the ground, "The decision comes down to, who do we think is telling the truth?"

"What if they both are?" Chris responds. "Dregon told us that the Power Rangers attacked them first, Billy confirmed this to be true. So we can agree that at the very least, they both are telling the Truth in regards to who attacked who."

"That doesn't tell us who is Good and who is Evil," Vayne spoke up, "They are both telling the truth, but for what reasons?"

Amelia looks at Vayne strangely, "What do you mean?"

"I mean, why tell us the truth?" Vayne explains, "Dregon told you the truth to turn you on the Power Rangers. He is using the truth to manipulate you."

"And Billy told the truth because he didn't have a choice," Sandy responds grimly.

"But he did," Vayne continues, "My dad could have lied, told us that it was just Dregon trying to deceive us. Had he done so, would any of us had questioned them?"

Everyone remains quiet. They knew he had a valid point. Billy was a Power Ranger, a Defender of Justice. Had he just lied, there would be nothing to discuss, they would have believed him and fought against The Armada.

"So then why did he tell us," Chris asked, turning to Vayne "If Dregon told us the truth to deceive us, why did Billy tell the truth?"

The room once again fell into silence. They all turned to Vayne, but he shook his head, because he didn't have an answer either.

"Does it matter?" Kenji's voice breaks through the silence, as he exits the kitchen with plates of food, and places 6 plates onto a round table. "First thing first, lets eat."

The other look at the food, but no one moves. Kenji ignores the rest of them and sits down, preparing to eat.

"I guess it doesn't matter to you," Chris speaks up, and moves to a seat at the table, sitting in front of a plate, but stares directly at Kenji.

Sandy is the next one to move, taking a seat, "Seems like you are already ready to give in to Dregon's Demands."

Kenji doesn't respond, but looks to the other 3. They walk over to the table and takes a seat as well. Once everyone was seated, Kenji finally spoke up, "Let's eat."

Everyone looked at each other confusingly, awaiting a response, but slowly begins to eat. All but James, James lifts his head lightly and stares up at Kenji. "What did you mean by it doesn't matter?"

Kenji stops halfway, his spoon almost to his mouth, "Our decision is not based on whether they are telling the truth. Our decision is our own. Now eat." He motions for James to pick up his spoon.

"So what is your decision, Red Ranger" Vayne asked, his mouth full of food.

Kenji stops his spoon again and sighs. "Is it not pretty obvious?" He states bluntly, and looks to the people around him.

Everyone lowers their heads. Of course it was pretty obvious. Kenji questioned everything about Billy and the Megaforce Rangers responses. He didn't trust the Veteran Rangers.

"We fight the Armada," Kenji responds, finally taking a bite of his food.

The Rangers look up, surprised.

"Are you serious?" James responds first, visibly shaken by Kenji's words, "Didn't you oppose all of Billy's answers?"

Kenji lets out a small chuckle, "That was a show I was putting on for Dregon." His chuckle becomes louder, "Making him believe that we are agreeing to his demands."

Vayne gives Kenji a confused look, "How would Dregon even know?" The others all nod in agreement. Even if Kenji was putting on a show, how would Dregon know or see what was happening.

Kenji straightens himself out, regaining his composure from his own laughter, and answers back, "I didn't, but if you think about it, it would only make sense that Dregon has somehow gotten visibility on the Command Center." His face finally turns a little serious, "Dregon knew when we would all be gathered, and knew that we were the new Power Rangers. We have only gained out powers for less then a day, and the only people who knew were the Megaforce Rangers, Gosei, Tensou, Billy and you two," he motions to Vayne and Navi. "Since Dregon didn't kidnap us until after we've reconvened at the Command Center, it would only make sense that Dregon only has eyes on the Command Center."

Everyone else in the room eyes lit up, as they understood what Kenji was getting at.

"Since I had my suspicions, I decided to oppose the Rangers," Kenji continued as the others listened. "I figured, if I trick the Rangers I can trick Dregon."

"So Dregon won't see it coming when we reject his offer!" Amelia joyfully adds. "Thank goodness."

"Do you plan on telling the my father and the others?" Vayne asks.

Kenji shakes his head, "No, the less people that knows, the Better. We don't know where else Dregon may have eyes."

"So you already have everything planned out then," Sandy asked, "From as soon as we got back you already had a plan in place."

Kenji shrugs his shoulder, "Some what, I know that we can't give Earth up to Dregon." He motions his spoon to Chris, "You were correct when you said Dregon told us the truth to Manipulate us. Plus, by letting us go when he had us on his ship, he shows us that he is a considerate person. But he made two Major mistake."

Kenji stands up from his seat and raises a finger, "First Mistake, He waited until he was sure that we received the Approval of the Rangers, before he took us. He wanted to make sure we were a threat first, before convincing us." Kenji raises a second finger, "Second Mistake, and the more important Mistake, Dregon asked us to surrender Earth."

"But he said the reason for that was because we are the Power Rangers." James answered, unsure of what Kenji was getting at, "Since we are Earth's Defender, if we don't fight, it would mean Earth will easily be the Armada."

"Exactly," Kenji responds, "If they truly wished for peace, they would have engaged the UN, or World Leaders; but instead of that, they asked us, the Power Rangers," He lowers his voice as he lets out the last part, "He asked Soldiers."

James stands up, as he understood, "He asked soldiers to give up, because he was planning to fight for the Earth no matter what. So if he manages to have us Surrender, Earth will have no Defenders."

"Correct," Kenji agrees. "So since that was the case, it was pretty obvious that his plans were never peace."

Chris finishes his plates and rises as well, "So we all agree, We do not surrender the Earth."

"Obviously," Sandy responds as she too gets up, "I never trusted that Gold Mask."

Amelia stands up as well, "I don't want to give up as well."

"Good," Vayne finally speaks, "I'm glad that you guys haven't given up." He gets up and begins walking out the door, with Navi following him, "I won't tell the others yet. I'll be heading back to the ship, if you need me, you can use your Morphers to Call me."

As Vayne Exits, the others get ready to leave as well.

"I'll be going back to SPD's Base," Chris adds as he leaves, " I need to report back in. But I'll be back here before we head back to the Command Center."

Sandy and Amelia follows, "Thank you for the Meal, we will be back." Sandy speaks to Kenji as they head out the door

James also begins to leave, "See you later." He meekly lets out, as he exits.

Kenji is left in his restaurant alone, "Go ahead and come out." He speaks out to the apparent emptiness, the figure that was in Dregon's ship appears from the shadow.

Animarium - Inner Temple

"So he is the new Red Ranger," Jason, the Red Mighty Morphin Ranger, states, as they look at the Projected Image of Kenji, "She would be proud. So how is he?"

Around Jason are several generations of Red Rangers, and Billy's Projection from Aquitar, all looking to Troy, to whom the question was directed too.

Troy shakes his head, "He is Strong Headed, an amazing fighter and he is true to his heart." He sighs, "But that is also what makes me worried, I can't tell what he is thinking. He looks like he may give up on the Fight and surrender to Dregon."

"I don't think so," Tommy, the Red Zeo Ranger, adds his own opinion, "The Morphing Grid doesn't make a mistake. I am living example. Rita wanted to use me for her own Intentions, but everything worked out well."

Andros, the Red Space Ranger, stands and puts his hands on Tommy's shoulder, "I agree, since they have been chosen, we can only choose to believe in them."

"What do you and Gosei plan on doing," Aurico, the Red Alien Ranger, asks Billy, "Other than the Megaforce Keys, the other Ranger keys are not yet powered up. How does he plan to Power the Keys?"

"I can answer that," Everyone turns to the Wes, the Timeforce Red Ranger, "Timeforce's Pink and Green Ranger have been in contact with a Liaison to the Morphing Master, together they have created Space Rifts to various Time Dimensions. Using the Time Dimension, they can temporarily travel to the Previous Generations of Rangers Dimension."

Billy nods and continues for Wes, "Once in that Dimension, all they need to do is wait, and let the Keys Charge. After it is charged, they will be automatically sent back to this timeline."

"Nice and easy," Cole, the Red WildForce Ranger exclaims, "After they charge the keys, we can give them the Ranger Legacies, and everything will return to normal."

Jayden, the Red Samurai Ranger, shakes his head, "No," he exclaims, "Previously, when we thought the Legacy Keys were going to choose Veteran Rangers, it would have been okay for us to just give them the Legacies. But these new Rangers," He turns to Tommy, "Even if the Morphing Grid has chosen them, we have to make sure they are worthy of the Legacy first."

Aurico nods, "I agree, we cannot just give the powers to them, merely based on the fact that they are Rangers."

"I also agree to this," Carter, Red Lightspeed, spoke up, "As long as they gain the approval of my team or myself, I will grant them the Lightspeed Legacy."

The other Red Rangers look at each other and nod in agreement. Saving the Earth is one thing, but the Morphing Grid is shared by more than just Earth, therefore their decision would affect the Universe, not just their Powers.

"Sounds like a plan," Shane, the Red Ninja Storm Ranger begins, "I'll let my Team know," He gets up and readies to leave, "Anything else?"

"Just one thing," Billy speaks up, as he too stands up, "I will be returning to Earth soon," Tommy and Jason's eyes lit up, they haven't seen their old friend since the Original Invasion, "Before I return, I need Three of the Power Legacies, to create one more thing." He turns to Jason, "I plan on using the Mighty Morphing Legacy, as long as you agree."

Jason nods, "I trust your decision, if you need the Legacy to Power something, I give you full permission to use it."

Billy smiles, "Thank you," He turns to Conner McKnight, "I will also need the Power of the Dino Thunder Legacy, if you agree."

"Of course," Conner responds immediately, "You have done more than enough to restore the Grid, I trust you and I grant you the Power of the Dino Thunder Legacy."

Billy nods in thanks to Conner, and turns to Wes. "It's yours," Wes answers before Billy can ask. "Since it will go back to protecting the World, it doesn't matter if it goes to you or the Legacy Rangers."

"Thanks guys," Billy responds, "I promise, I won't let you down." He turns to his two oldest friends, "I'll see you guys soon."

New Angel Grove - Bistro La Salle - Three Days Later

"Are you guys ready to go?" Vayne asks as he exits the Legacy Galleon. Looking at the Legacy Rangers all gathered outside of Kenji's restaurant.

Kenji exits with a basket of food, "Yep, just made some food for the trip."

The others look at him excitedly, they have only eaten his cooking once, but it was one of the most amazing thing they have eaten. "Let's go," Kenji orders as he enters the Galleon. The others smiles at each other and follow him in.

Once inside the main hall, Kenji begins setting up the food, "Navi, set a course for the Command Center!" Vayne instructs as he sits down at the table, joined by the other Rangers.

"Sure," Navi responds as he types into the computer with his mechanical feet, "Course set for the Megaforce Command Center."

The Rangers all gather at the table as Kenji sets up 5 plates, "Go ahead and dig in," he instructs, "I already ate before you all arrived, so I'll keep an eye on outside."

The others all grin and sits down and began digging in. Kenji walks outside to the deck of the ship and his smile disappears, "I'm Sorry."

Command Center(Megaforce)

"Where are the others?" Tensou asked as he wheels around Kenji, who entered the building alone.

"On the ship, they are asleep, please make sure they are safe." Kenji responds softly, walking up to Gosei, "I will go alone."

Tensou stops moving, "Oh my." He wheels to the Legacy Galleon after looking temporarily at Gosei.

"So what is your decision?" Gosei asked, "Have you decided to fight or surrender?"

Kenji smiles lightly, as he takes out his Morpher, "Shouldn't it be obvious?" He inserts his Red Legacy into the Legacy Morpher, "Legacy Change!" A light of Red embraces Kenji as he transforms into the Red Legacy Ranger. "Go ahead Dregon, It's only me this time, the others aren't coming."

Gosei looks at Kenji worryingly as Kenji disappears in a flash of light

Armada Ship: Dooku

A flash of encompasses Dregon's ship as Kenji appears. "Where are your friends?" Dregon asks coldly, his chair turned away from Kenji.

Kenji looks to Dregon, "We don't need five people to give an answer do we?"

Dregon grips his sword down at his side and turns towards Kenji, "I guess not. So what is your answer?" He asks as he approaches Kenji.

"Power Down!" Kenji yells out as he lets down the only defense he has. Dregon stops advancing towards Kenji. "The others are a little unsure about surrendering, but I have made my decision."

Dregon grips his sword even tighter, "And what is your decision?"

Kenji walks towards where Dregon was sitting, as Dregon continues to keep Kenji in his sight. Kenji grabs a bottle, and pours himself a drink, "I agree to your terms," he pours another cup and throws it to Dregon, who catches it, "I will not defend Earth, and in return, when it is conquered, I live like a King." He raises the cup he just poured in salute to Dregon.

Dregon does not return the gesture, "What I wanted was your whole Team to agree. You alone are worth nothing!"

Kenji lowers the cup, "Well that is not completely true. I am their leader, without me, they are nothing."

Kenji puts the cup down, as he falls onto Dregon's Chair. Dregon raises his sword and points it at Kenji. "Get off of my Chair," he orders, "I guess you are right about one thing, without their leader, it will be a lot easier to conquer this Planet."

"You did a 180 real quickly," Kenji states, as he spins around in Dregon's chair, "I guess this means diplomacy is our of the question eh?"

"Hpmh," Dregon snorts, "Guess so." He swings his blade towards Kenji, who is still seated on the chair.

"Nope, Not today!" Kenji retorts as he presses a button on Dregon's chair, immediately teleporting Dregon away.

He sighs in relief, "Looks like he wasn't lying." Kenji whispers to himself as he thinks back to a few days ago.

After the Legacy Rangers left his restaurant, a stranger came in...

Three Days Ago - Bistro La Salle

"Go ahead and come out!" A hooded figure appears from the shadow.

Kenji begins clearing the plates from the table where they just ate, "If you want food, you'll have to come back tomorrow. We are closed."

The figure stares at Kenji, observing him. "My name is Basco ta Jolokia. I am here to help you."

"I've been hearing that a lot lately," Kenji responds, "And yet every single time, I am let down."

Basco scoffs, "When you face Dregon, he will most likely kill you, no matter what your answer is. I am here to help you get rid of him." Basco takes a little device out of his clothes, "This is a Tracer Device, if you place this on Dregon's chair, it will redirect his Teleporter."

Kenji looks at Basco, "So I can't trust Dregon, I can't trust the Power Rangers, but I am to trust you?"

Basco places the device on the table, "I don't care if you believe me or not, the decision is yours to make. If you use this, Dregon will be teleported to me, and you will be safe. The Armada will not bring their full force to Earth, they will be spending their time looking for their Prime Minister. Dregon falls into my hands and Earth is a little safer, everyone wins." He walks towards the door, "Afterwards, leave it connected to the chair, and it will wipe the ships logs. Your Command Center would be safe again."

Kenji picks up the device and looks at it, "If it destroys the ship logs, how would I get back?" Kenji asks.

Basco stops halfway out, he grabs another item from his clothes and tosses it to Kenji, "This is a Returner, if used within 15 minutes of your initial Jump. It will send you back to where you came from."

"And Dregon?" Kenji continues, "What will happen to him?"

Basco continues to walk out the door, but responds, "Nothing you need to worry about it."