Chapter Five

Tommy had a lot of time to think on his way to the library and back. His mind revolved around about Kim, the team, and his dream. He had no clue how he even got his research done for his paper. He was worried. What if he did lose his powers again? What would that mean for him? What would not being a Ranger do to his friendships with his teammates? Would he and Kim still talk?

There was just so much. He loved being a Power Ranger. He loved saving the world. He constantly felt the need to be a hero. It was like a hunger deep down that he did not know was there until he became the Green Power Ranger. And with the hunger came the need to never disappoint his friends, not ever lose their faith in him. He cherished his time with his friends and if he lost them, Tommy did not know what he was going to do.

Deep down, Tommy knew that his powers did not make him the person he was. They did not define him. But he just could not believe his own mind. He knew he would not lose his friends. He knew they would be by his side no matter what. They had down been the first time he lost his powers. Now would not be any different. His time with his friends would remain the same. The only difference would be that he would not be able to fight by their side. He also knew that Kim was a loyal friend and would do her best to preserve their friendship.

"They are my friends," Tommy thought. "They'll be there for me no matter what. And so what if I lose my powers, I will still be able to help them. I can fight a horde of putties by myself."

Before the unease could seep back into his thoughts, putties dropped down from the sky prepared to attack. They appearance of the clay troops surprised the young man.

"What, putties?" The Green Ranger said aloud.

This was the last thing he needed. He fought valently against the horde of Z-Putties. Brave, was a behavior Tommy Oliver was familiar with. He had to hang in there and fight for his own life, again.

It only took a few moments for Tommy to defeat the first rush of putties and he was feeling better for the first time that day when another set of goons appeared, grabbed him, and vanished with him.

For the second time in his life, Tommy Oliver had been kidnapped.

END OF CH.5