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Ch. 4-Ninja Reinforcements
Tuesday, April 1, 1997
4:00 p.m.
The Power Chamber
Angel Grove, CA
It was April Fools Day in Angel Grove, and while all was quiet, no one amongst the Power Rangers was laughing now.
30 minutes after Angel Grove High School had let out, the Rangers had teleported themselves to the Power Chamber for, as they called it, a "council of war." Zordon had told them on Monday about Adam's run in with his former nemesis, and it had shocked them all, particularly Tommy, Tanya and Rocky, as they were the ones on the team who knew Adam best. Tanya in particular, while indifferent to the new arrival as she had never faced Scorpina before, was very upset with Adam's recent behavior and his lack of attention the last two days in Ms. Appleby's class as well as study hall.
Presently, the five Rangers stood before their mentor, with looks of concern and anguish. Sabrina was resting in her private chambers at the moment.
"Zordon, what are we going to do? Is there any way we are going to be able to defeat our newest opponent without Adam's assistance?" said Tommy.
"IT IS POSSIBLE, BUT UNLIKELY, TOMMY. LADY CHAOS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CREATURE, AND WITH LORD ZEDD, RITA REPULSA, RITO AND GOLDAR WORKING FOR HER, THAT MAKES IT AN EVEN LESS LIKELY PROPOSITION," said the Eltarian Wizard gravely. "I AM DIEEPLY DISAPPOINTED IN ADAM'S RECENT BEHAVIOR. I REALIZE THAT HIS ONLY ENCOUNTER WITH SCORPINA WAS NOT PLEASANT. HOWEVER, THE EPITOME OF BEING A POWER RANGER IS BEING ABLE TO FORGIVE AND FORGET, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO MY DAUGHTER THAT I HAVE NOT SEEN FOR 10,000 YEARS. IT'S OBVIOUS THAT WHAT HAPPENED BETWEEN THE TWO HAS LEFT SUCH A DEEP SCAR WITHIN HIM THAT IT MAY NEVER BE CURED, AND THUS, WE ARE DOWN A RANGER."
"I agree, Zordon," said Jason. "It's also obvious that Adam hasn't heard about what Tommy did as Rita's Green Ranger. I'd have thought that encounter Tommy told me about with his clone would have educated Adam, Rocky and Aisha with Tommy's history."
"The others were pulled back in time, Jase," said Tommy. "They didn't see the Green Ranger and the Dragonzord until the very end when we broke his spell."
"I don't know about you, but I think it's time some veterans get in here and straighten things out. Things look awfully grim right now," said Rocky.
"Like maybe me?" said a familiar voice coming from the Viewing Globe. It was a voice the Rangers thought they'd never hear again. They turned their heads and three of them gasped in shock.
"NINJOR!" exclaimed Tommy. "Am I EVER glad to hear your voice right now."
"Hello, Tommy. I have missed you, too. I see we have a few 'unfamiliar' faces, too, and I see one particular face missing from your group."
"Zordon, who is that masked man?" said Jason.
"HE IS NINJOR, ALLY TO THE POWER RANGERS, AND CREATOR OF THE ORIGINAL POWER COINS."
"Gold and Yellow Rangers, I would like me to tell you your names," said Ninjor.
"Tanya Sloan, Aisha's replacement, at your service," said Tanya.
"Wow. Nice voice you have there. And you, young man?"
"Jason Scott, first Red Ranger and leader."
"Talk about a powerful voice. I hope I never go up against you in battle. What is your situation, Rangers? And where's Adam?" said Ninjor.
"UNFORTUNATELY, NINJOR, ADAM HAS QUIT THE TEAM," said Zordon.
"No way! It can't be!" exclaimed Ninjor in surprise. "Was Sabrina's arrival too much for him?"
"YES. HE THREATENED TO ATTACK HER HAD I NOT STOPPED HIM, AND REFUSED TO BELIEVE THAT SHE WAS MY DAUGHTER."
"This is VERY unfortunate. Rangers, you cannot defeat your newest enemy at any less than full strength. I'm warning you, she's even worse than Master Vile. There's no telling what she'll do now," said Ninjor.
"SO IT APPEARS ROCKY IS RIGHT. WE NEED REINFORCEMENTS. DO YOU HAVE ANYONE IN MIND, NINJOR?"
"All former Rangers, past and present, will be required to stop this plot," said Ninjor.
"BUT NINJOR, THE PAST RANGERS ARE ALL GOING ON WITH THEIR LIVES, WE CANNOT POSSIBLY ASK THEM TO TAKE UP THE MANTLE OF SERVICE AGAIN."
Just then, Dulcea interrupted.
"Zordon, usually I agree with you with regards to going on from being Rangers, but this is not the time to play games. We don't know what Lady Chaos is planning. There is no other choice. We must call them back home."
"I agree with Dulcea. Besides, a heart-to-heart between Adam and a past Ranger might just be what Adam needs," said Tommy.
"I'm in," said Rocky.
"You know I am. Adam needs to get his head straight, and I've know Kim forever," said Jason.
"Same," said Tanya.
"Kim's too important to me. I'm in," said Kat.
"THEN IT'S SETTLED. IT'S TIME TO BRING THE FORMER RANGERS BACK HOME," said Zordon.
"Rangers, you put in a channel to your former Rangers Trini and Zack. I shall contact Billy on Aquitar and Aisha in Africa," said Ninjor. "May the Power protect you."
Time Unknown
Aquitar
While all this was going on within Earth, on Aquitar, former Blue Ranger Billy Cranston was having the time of his life.
He'd had to come to this planet to get treatment for a problem with his aging process, and in the process, he'd met Cestria.
Since then, his life had never been the same.
Cestria had been looking for someone to love as well, and Billy had become 'her man.'
Both had told stories of their lives to each other…Cestria had told of her life on Aquitar, and Billy had responded with his life as an aspiring scientist and later as the genius behind the Morphin and Zeo teams.
They had returned recently from being out amongst the other Aquitians throughout their day, and Billy was working on some technical adjustments while Cestria was relaxing on the couch. Then, suddenly, Delphine, the leader of the Alien Rangers, came running into their living quarters, out of breath. Cestria noticed this, and stood to attention.
"What is it, Delphine?" said Cestria.
"I must speak to Billy…immediately. He's received a call to our command base from a being who calls himself Ninjor."
"I'll take you to him," said Cestria.
When they found where Billy was working, Cestria said, "Um, Billy…"
"Cestria, I'm sorry, I'm working on some important things right now…."
"Billy, I need to speak to you NOW," said Delphine.
"Make it quick, Delphine," said Billy.
"You have a call in our command base from a being who calls himself Ninjor," said Delphine.
"Ninjor? Did you just say Ninjor?" said Billy. Delphine nodded.
"I need to take that call immediately. Cestria, guard my things until I get back," said Billy. He then walked out of his living compartment with Delphine, and 20 minutes later they were at the Alien Rangers command base. There, he found Cestro and Aurico waiting for him. Billy then approached both.
"Cestro, did I just receive a call from someone called Ninjor?" said Billy.
"You did indeed. I'm pulling up the communications frequency now."
A moment later, the screen flickered to reveal the Ninja Master standing in what looked like a room surrounded by machinery.
"Aquitar to Earth, come in, this is Billy," said the former Blue Ranger.
"Billy! Can you hear my voice well enough?" asked his former Ninja mentor.
"I sure can, Ninjor. What brings you to send a message here? And who does that machinery belong to…did you build it?" said Billy as he gazed in shock at all the gadgets that surrounded the Ninja Master. His first thought was…it would make even the Machine Empire shiver!
"One thing at a time, young Wolf, one thing at a time. The machinery does not belong to me…but rather, to Zordon's daughter, Sabrina," said Ninjor.
"You remember her as she who was Scorpina," came another voice that Billy thought he'd never hear again. Billy's eyes gasped wide with shock.
"Um…Dulcea, I thought you could never leave Phaedos. What are you doing on Earth? And how in the world could Scorpina have been Zordon's daughter?" said Billy.
"It's a long story, and one we don't have time to explain. We have more pressing issues right now. Kimberly is in grave danger as is Tommy, and the Zeo Rangers are now one member short. We need you to come back to Earth to hold off the forces of evil once again," said Ninjor. "Would you be willing to do this?"
"Cestro, would I be aging again if I entered Earth's atmosphere?" said Billy.
"No, Billy. You are completely healed now. You may come and go as you please."
"I shall come back and aid you, Dulcea and Ninjor. But can I first tell Cestria goodbye?" said Billy.
"Of course. I shall transmit the ship you will be leaving on to land at this house, and we will greet you here," said Dulcea.
"I'll see you soon then," said Billy.
"We look forward to it. May the Power grant you a safe trip," said the Ninja Master.
Wednesday, April 2, 1997
12:30 p.m. local time
Somewhere in Africa
Aisha Campbell, former Yellow Ranger, could finally step back and enjoy a day off.
Since coming to Africa, she had established herself as one of the best animal caretakers within the continent.
It was no surprise considering that she'd worked at an animal shelter in Angel Grove before coming to Africa.
Presently, as she was doing some paperwork, she heard a faint noise coming from somewhere in her room.
'Is that just me or am I hearing things? I better check,' she thought to herself.
As she wandered around the room looking for the source of the noise, she decided to check over by her papers. The noise became louder.
'I definitely heard it that time,' she thought.
She found the drawer, and finally found the source of the noise…her old communicator!
"Oh my gosh…someone's trying to call me over the communicator!" she nearly squealed. She stepped back outside the room, and she pressed a button.
"Um, this is Aisha," she said.
"Aisha! Thank goodness we finally reached you!" came a high pitched voice that stunned her for a moment.
"Um…Ninjor?" she said.
"Yes, Aisha, it's me. I'm sorry to inform you, but you should leave Africa at once. The Rangers are short a member and we need your help here."
"Um, I thought I told you guys I was going to stay here…"
"What if we told you Kimberly is in great danger?" came another voice that she never thought she'd hear again.
"Um…Dulcea…aren't you supposed to be on Phaedos? And did you just say that Kimberly is in great danger?"
"It's a long story, Yellow Bear. And yes, Kimberly is the latest target of the Rangers newest enemy."
"Kimberly must be protected at ALL costs. Besides, I have an off day today, so I want to hear what's going on. Where are you two?"
"As it turns out, we're near Kimberly's training complex, in a town called Lakeland," said Ninjor.
"Don't move a muscle and teleport me over there. Rita and Zedd never learn. I guess we'll have to come back and teach them a lesson."
"Billy is already here, and he, you and us will remain here for however many days is necessary. Teleporting you now," said Ninjor, and Aisha disappeared in a flash of white light.
7:30 a.m. local time
Sabrina's Residence
Lakeland, FL
As Aisha walked around through the house, she gasped in awe.
That's because she'd never seen a more beautiful place of residence since her former house in Angel Grove.
Presently, she wandered into the control room, and her eyes widened.
This was more complex machinery than she'd ever seen…obviously it hadn't come from any normal person.
Presently, she was walking along, not looking where she was going…until something, or rather, someone, bumped into her from the side and caused her to go toppling to the floor. Fortunately for everyone involved, she wasn't near important controls, so no harm was done.
"Um, I'm…" she started as she struggled to her feet, and then she realized whom she'd bumped into.
"NINJOR!" she exclaimed. "By George, it is you!"
"Ah yes, hello Aisha. It's been far too long," he said as the two exchanged hugs.
"Ah, so Aisha is here," said a familiar voice from behind her.
"BILLY!" she said. Presently, Dulcea joined him.
"Hello again, Yellow Bear," said the Master Warrior softly. "I'm glad you went off to your dream, and now have heeded the call for help when needed."
"Hey, once a Ranger, always a Ranger, right?" said the former Yellow Ranger. "So, what exactly is going on, and who does all this machinery belong to?" she asked.
"First, observe our viewing screen, and behold our latest enemy," the Master Warrior said.
The person Aisha had turned to face was dressed in silver from head to toe, topped off by a helmet that exposed her face, and she carried a shield, sword and wand.
"Wow. Wouldn't want to run into her in an alley. She looks fierce," said Aisha. "Who is she?"
"She calls herself Lady Chaos, and she is Rita's grandmother," said Ninjor. At this, Aisha shook her head. "And, she's created a fiendish plot. She wants Kimberly."
"As Adam once said…nice family tree. What's next?" said Aisha.
"Personally, I think it would be rather unwise to know," said Billy.
"If she wants Kimberly, then we have to help her," said Aisha.
"Not so fast, Aisha. We have more pressing concerns right now. First, to answer a previous question: This machinery was given as a gift to Zordon's daughter, Sabrina. You remember her as Scorpina," said Dulcea. At this, Aisha's eyes widened. She recalled her only previous encounter with the former scorpion-witch, and it was not a pleasant one. For her to be told that she was Zordon's own flesh and blood was shocking to her to say the least.
"Where is she now?" asked Aisha.
"She's in Angel Grove, with Zordon and the other Rangers. The problem we have now is that their team is one Ranger short," said Ninjor.
"Let me guess…Adam. He couldn't handle her," said Aisha. "Did he quit or was he kicked out?" she asked, hoping she wouldn't hear the answer she was about to hear.
"He quit," said Dulcea. At this, Aisha and Billy's eyes widened.
"No one has ever voluntarily quit being a Ranger out of spite for another person," said Billy. "I realize Scorpina was bad, but Tommy as the Green Ranger was much, MUCH worse, and we were able to forgive him. Remind me to tell you about the time that we had to fight Tommy, Aisha," said Billy.
"I agree. How do you quit on one of Zordon's very own?" said Aisha. "I admire her already for sniffing out this plot. Now it's just a matter of getting Adam back and saving Kimberly. I do have one question. I heard about the letter…is there any chance that this new enemy wrote it and not Kimberly?"
"There is a 100 chance, because that is exactly what happened," said Ninjor grimly. At this, Aisha's eyes flashed, and she suddenly boiled with anger.
Unknown Time
Lunar Palace
Earth's Moon
Unbeknownst to them all, their newest enemy was watching the conversation from above.
"Ah, so Sabrina has accessories herself, and that stupid Ninjor managed to find two of the novelty Rangers," scowled Chaos. "Well, if he thinks former Rangers are going to foil my plans, he's got another thing coming," she said. She wanted to attack the newest base, but Ninjor had put a forcefield around it the minute he'd arrived so that only those on the side of good could access it.
"In fact, why don't we give them a little message about what's to come, without tipping them too much?" said Goldar.
"I like that plan, Goldar. I can see why you became Rita and Lord Zedd's top general," Chaos said. "In fact, I think I'll send them a little message right now."
Lakeland, FL
"That scoundrel shall pay," said Aisha as her eyes blazed with anger. "Don't these idiots ever learn?"
"Learn what?" came a sweet voice behind them, and they realized they were staring at the feared Lady Chaos herself.
"Lady Chaos, you might as well surrender yourself now. You've just declared war on the Power Rangers, and trust me, that is NOT a wise thing to do," snapped Aisha.
"Trust me, little Yellow Ranger, the beings you have faced before are NOTHING like me. You can figure out all of my plans that your hearts desire, Rangers, but that will NOT stop me from getting what I want," she said sinsterly. "And what I want will turn out to be your worst nightmare. You haven't seen anything yet, sweetheart."
"I wouldn't be so sure about that," said Billy. "The ones you are working with NEVER beat us. How can you expect to?"
"Just trust me, sugar. I've got my ways about me. Trust me, Power Brats, your lives are about to get a whole lot worse. Oh, and your friend Adam. How nice of Rita's ex-henchwoman to run him off, again. But don't worry, you'll be seeing him again REAL soon, trust me. Ta-ta, sugars!" said Lady Chaos, and her image disappeared.
"That does it," said Billy. "She's officially declared war on us, as Aisha said. Now what do we do?"
"We hope that Zordon is successful in bringing back Trini and Zack, and then we can come up with a plan," said Dulcea. "In the meantime, you two should go to Kimberly. She should be aware of the situation."
TBC…