Chapter Seven
At the Youth Center, Kimberly, Jason, Zack, Trini, and Billy had all just finished their homework, oblivious to what had happened to Tommy, they were on their way to the park to play basketball. It was one of their favorite past times other than their individual interests and after school activities.
"You ready to play?" Jason asked as they all began leaving the juice bar.
Before the Power Rangers could leave the building, they heard the familiar chime of their communicators go off. They look around suspiciously and found a secluded alcove away from prying eyes and ears. Jason brought his left wrist close to his mouth.
"We read you, Zordon," the Red Ranger said into his communicator.
"Lord Zedd has created a powerful new monster called Robogoat," the Ranger's mentor's voice boomed out. "Prepare to teleport to the Command Center for a briefing."
The Rangers all brought their left wrists up to chest level to press the button that would teleport them to the Command Center when Tommy approach them.
"What's up guys?" he asked behaving as if nothing was wrong with him.
"Hi," Kim said.
"Hey man," Zack greeted. "You're just in time. Zedd's at it again."
"We're teleporting," Jason ordered.
None of them had a single clue, even when he stared darkly at his friends, that Tommy was under an evil spell, the Rangers teleport to their headquarters.
Inside the coolly colored Command Center, the six different color beams appeared. Red for Jason, yellow for Trini, blue for Billy, black for Zack, pink for Kimberly, and green for Tommy. The colors transformed into the teenagers. They were standing with the viewing globe in front of them.
"Guys, look," Trini exclaimed as she saw the image in the globe.
Kimberly frowned at the orb. The creature that the orb displayed disgusted her. Well, most of the creatures the Rangers fought she thought were disgusting. There was no surprise there. She could have guessed she had seen grosser in the past, but still…
"What is that thing?" she grossed.
"His name is Robogoat and he draws his various strengths from mystical and mechanical sources," Zordon explained to his team. "You must stop him before he reaches Angel Grove."
Tommy studied the image. He had just seen the creature in one of the mythology books he had checked out from the library. He admired the monster. It looked almost powerful enough to destroy the Power Rangers Lord Zedd did well with this one. He almost smiled wickedly. He just knew this monster would give the good Rangers trouble, but instinctively he knew, the monster would not be able to complete his purpose. The Green Ranger sneered inwardly so the others could not see. The Rangers were too strong of a team. Only he knew their weaknesses and how to split them up, only he would succeed in destroying the Rangers.
Kim smiled in her mind. The monster was out of the city. That was always good. Less lives were put into danger and no buildings could be destroyed. Her thoughts were interrupted by Tommy."
"Count me in," he volunteered.
"No way, Tommy," Kim exclaimed concerned for Tommy's health and limited powers. "You have to conserve your powers."
"We may need to rely on you for a bigger battle later on," Jason reasoned.
"Yeah," the Pink Ranger agreed interrupting her crush's thoughts.
Tommy nearly rolled his eyes. The Rangers could be annoying, especially a Pink Ranger who said dumb things and asked dumb questions. All she ever did was repeat what was already said seconds before. Lucky for her she was so hot or he would want to kill her with the rest.
"Wait a minute," he said remembering his mission. "Zordon, what if we summon the Sword of Power. Maybe that will give me an extra boost of power to sustain me through the fight."
"It just might work," Billy said.
Zordon agreed and the Rangers summoned the Sword of Power. Immediately, Tommy took the sword in his hands and laughed maniacally.
"Hey, man," Zack said feeling betrayed.
The other Ranger's shared his sentiment. They all stood back as they watched the sixth Ranger in disbelief.
"You fools," the Green Ranger gloated with a wicked laugh. "Your hours are numbered, Power Rangers."
Leaving the Rangers confused, he vanished in a ball of red light.
Kimberly and the others stood in shock for a couple of minutes. All they did was stare at the spot Tommy once stood. None of them believed what just happened.
"I don't believe it," Zack said in a near outrage.
Kim was in a half daze. Her mind was going over the events of the day.
"I can't believe this is happening again," she said in a near whisper.
END OF CH.7