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First off, I have to apologize. In the beginning of chapter eight, I stated that Kimberly healed at the same pace as a regular human because she was no longer a Ranger, and then in chapter nine, I contradicted myself by saying that wounds took longer to heal, though she still had some of the Power's enhanced healing properties. For the purpose of the fic, there is some residual fast healing, but not as strong as it was when they were active Rangers. Power Rangers belongs to Haim Saban and Nickelodeon. Flashpoint belongs to ABC and whoever else is affiliated with it. I only own the plot. Telepathic speak is bold.

What none of them knew, was that Zedd had seen everything that had transpired through a hotel mirror.

"NOOOOOO!" he summoned his staff and scorched the walls. "I DON'T BELIEVE THIS! THERE WAS NO WAY SHE COULD'VE SURVIVED! SHE HAD NO POWERS!" He couldn't believe the former Pink Ranger was still breathing air. He growled. She must've gotten help from my traitorous ex-wife, he realized. He blew out a displeased breath. He still couldn't believe that she had taken to being good. Well, that was no matter. He could conquer Earth without her. Then he'd show them all. The best part of his plan was that there were no active Power Rangers in the area, and the current team didn't have the luxury of teleportation. Oh, yes! To be ruler of the universe! And then I'll make those ex-Power Brats suffer! he thought to himself, letting out another burst of evil laughter. Oh, he could hardly wait. The look on the faces of those puny Power Pests would be priceless! He turned his attention to the window that faced the outside. What could he use to destroy the city? His gaze centered in on a bird and his features curved into a cruel smile. Yes, I'll use that, he decided. He summoned his staff, pointed it at the creature, which elongated into a terrible monster and Zedd used some of his own energy to further rearrange the animal.

"GO AND DESTROY!"

"Right away, Lord Zedd." The bird squawked and flapped its wings. Zedd cackled as it shot fire from its beak and huge winds were created with every flap of its wings. The Power Rangers were doomed. Meanwhile, the team had each returned to their homes. Ed sighed and looked around the house. He wish Sophie would come back home, but he didn't want to stress her while she was pregnant. He blew out a breath and got himself a glass of water. At his place, Greg was looking over some paperwork. Meanwhile, Sam hadn't gone home like the others had. He instead had chosen to drown his sorrows in a beer.

"So, what's the matter with you?" a voice asked. He turned in his seat to see a woman with brownish red hair and brown eyes.

"No offense, but it's none of your business," he told her.

"Oh, come on. I'm a good listener," she coaxed.

"Look lady, I'm not in the mood to share my life story," he snapped.

"All right, all right, I'm sorry," she apologized. Sheesh, humans, she thought as she sipped her own drink. She discreetly made a face. Yuck! How can they stand this stuff? Give me a cold soda any day, she thought. However, she hadn't wanted to draw attention to herself by ordering something that wasn't the norm for a place like this. She sighed as the hurt emotions from the human rolled off of him like waves. You didn't have to be an expert sorceress to realize that his feelings had been hurt. But who had caused the hurt feelings? Sam continued to drink his beer, subtly eying the woman next to him. Why was she so interested in him? And there was something…odd…about her. She didn't feel dangerous, but something told him that she could be if she wanted to. Just then, she gasped and doubled up.

"Hey, are you okay?" he asked in concern.

"Ooooh! Using his powers when he knows there's no active team here! Well, he won't get away with this!" she seethed, not seeming to hear him.

"Huh?" Sam asked in confusion. To his surprise, the woman paid for her drink and then hurried out. Curious, despite himself, Sam did the same, and then began to follow her. Hopefully, she wouldn't be driving. True, he hadn't had that much to drink, but drinking and driving was drinking and driving. To his relief, she didn't seem to have a car. However, she seemed to be in a hurry, and the swat member could barely keep up with her. Where is she going? he wondered. It didn't make sense. His surprise mounted when she stopped at an abandoned warehouse and then went in. What could she want here? he asked himself as he stealthily approached the building. He looked through one of the windows to see her waving her arms around methodically. What is she doing? he wondered, as he peered through the window. Something crackled and he jumped. This is really weird, he thought. Then, to his surprise, flashes of red, two different shades of pink, green, and white appeared in the air.

"What the-" The woman waved her hands once more, and the colors disappeared. In Kimberly's apartment, Kimberly, Tommy, Katherine, and Jason were still talking when they each felt a burst of power flow through them.

"What in the name of Zordon was that?" Katherine wondered and the others shrugged. Rangers, hear me! a voice boomed. Tommy and Katherine winced. It was Rita. She was in their heads again. Jason and Kimberly grabbed their friend's hands reassuringly. Zedd has created a terrible bird creature and has let it loose on the city! I have temporarily restored your powers, and I'll see what I can do about your zords. But you must go, now! The four looked at each other and nodded. They could sense Rita's distress. She was telling the truth.

"It's morphin' time!" Jason called.

"Dragonzord!" As he called on the Green Ranger Powers, Tommy felt his white Ranger Powers become dormant as the rush of the former power enveloped him.

"Pterodactyl!" Kimberly grinned as a wave of her Pink Ranger Powers surrounded her.

"Ninja Ranger Power Now!" Katherine heard the Crane call out and fill her being.

"Tyrannosaurus!" A sense of satisfaction filled Jason as he once again felt the Tyrannosaurus connect with him. Then, they teleported to the location that they had received from Rita. They brought out their weapons and charged. Sensing the surge of Power, Zedd frowned.

"What has Rita done now?" he wondered. He focused his attention on the city and his eyes blazed. "SHE BROUGHT BACK THEIR POWERS! I'LL SHOW HER!" With that, he sent down one of his bombs, and the monster roared as it rose to new heights.

"Oh, man. I think we're in major trouble here," the Red Ranger stated grimly.