Chapter Twenty-Three

Back in the otherworld, Turbanshell was furious. He wanted the Green Ranger destroyed. He was through playing games. He was about to attack blindly, when Goldar suddenly appeared in the wheat field.

"Stand aside underling. I shall finish this." the giant monkey ordered the monster.

Turbanshell argued with him. He really was angry about Tommy hiding from him.

"Obey, my order worm," Goldar demanded. "Lest I'll feed you to the birds. Our master has other plans for you. Go."

Turbanshell, knowing the Goldar was his superior and left.

Pleased that the monster was now gone, Goldar faced Tommy.

"Greetings, Green Ranger or should I just say call you Tommy?" He laughed. "How does it feel to be stripped of your powers forever?"

Goldar laughed.

"Are you green with envy?' he said with another laugh. "And your humiliation is far from over you."

Goldar paused as a device appeared in his hand.

"Will soon pledge your allegiance to me," he finished.

"No way, Goldar," Tommy said. "No way."

He didn't want to give Goldar the satisfaction of a victory, but he also knew that his will power was waning. The months of fearing of losing his powers made the Green Ranger doubt himself.

"We shall soon see," Goldar said as he pointed the device out and orange flames shot out. "Behold."

Images of Tommy's previous battles as the Green Ranger.

"Do you recognize yourself, Tommy?" Goldar taunted. "Do you see what a gallant hero you used to be, Green Ranger? Always willing to sacrifice weren't you? Always ready? Always there…"

Tommy fell to his knees in awe. He was a great hero. Noble and brave. He would do anything for his friends.

"…when the others needed you. You must've saved your friends a hundred times and think of all of Rita's monsters you destroyed. You and your powerful Dragonzord." Goldar finished with a laugh.

The images and Goldar's words were starting to affect Tommy, but not in the way Goldar had hoped. Tommy's confidence in himself was being restored. He saw himself fight Rita's and Zedd's monsters. He saw himself fighting the putties on his own, before and during his time as the Green Ranger. Most importantly, Tommy saw himself helping his friends, being there for them when they needed him the most. Tommy saw himself as a courageous fighter and a great friend.

"Witness the greatness you once were, Tommy, because it's all over now." Goldar laughed.

END OF CH. 23