Pinkie's Note: Hi everypony, it's still Pinkie Pie here! The author came back and wrote the chapter below which is the last part of Tremors, which he had to shorten cause I accidentally let slip that this would be another long story and he's glaring at me or amazed that I can talk for so long without having to breathe. Anyway, Power Rangers and My Little Pony still aren't his, which he is kinda sad with cause he would be rich and he's glaring at me and his eye is twitching. OK, I'd better stop now before he turns me into dog food. Enjoy, everypony!

Part 5: Thundering Hooves

The grey and silver shuttle touched down on the landing pad as Dimitria watched. Slowly, the main hatch opened with a hiss and a man stepped out. He looked about forty and had brown hair that was streaked with grey. He moved like a warrior and his eyes darted everywhere – as if looking for an enemy only he could see. As his eyes focused on the Inquirian in front of him, his features softened and a tired smile broke out on his face. His voice was weary from his long trip.

"Dimitria, I came almost as soon as I heard. Has there been any change in the situation?"

Dimitria looked at the man warmly. If she hadn't known who he was previously, she would have never guessed that he was the purified Lord Zedd. Truly, Zordon had seen some form of goodness in his heart and had spared him the oblivion of non-existence. Though, if the energy signature was any indication…

"The spell is the Gagandro'Yed. It's been confirmed by energy comparison. We also know what dimension is being targeted, but we will speak of that later. How are you, Edward?"

Edward Steel ran a hand through his hair and sighed. Since the Z Wave (as it was now being called), the years had been kind to him…almost too kind. He remembered the dance with his wife on Triforia as Trey watched in amazement. He remembered the joy and surprise he felt at seeing Finster alive and well, albeit transformed into an elderly British gentleman. And he remembered the shame, surprise and astonishment as the former White Ranger finally forgave him for stripping him of the Green Ranger powers. Tommy hadn't totally forgiven Rita for making him her Green Ranger, but he had told her that he was slowly warming up to the idea; something that had made his wife cry with joy. Coming face to face with Dimitria, he saw that she already knew what he was going to say and smirked tiredly. She smiled at him and leant in close.

"I believe you know Billy Cranston is here. I was able to contact him a week ago on Earth."

Edward's face betrayed the shock and surprise he felt. If any of his friends knew of his location, they didn't tell him about it. Of course, that could have been due to his and Rita's former status, but seeing as Rita was now the Mystic Mother…

"He didn't want the others to know his whereabouts. I don't know if he will want to – "

Whatever Dimitria might have said next was cut off by the appearance of the so-called "man of the minute". To Edward's eyes, Billy looked almost the same. He knew the man had been cured of his rapid aging on Aquitar and had suffered a grave loss on the final day of the Countdown. The anger and rage that he could see simmering in Billy's eyes unnerved him. The former Blue Ranger held a lot of anger and resentment at the former overlord and Ed braced himself for the coming storm.

For his part, Billy looked at the former Zedd with equal parts anger and curiosity. This was the first face to face meeting with the former lord and he of all people knew what it was like living with a great sorrow. Closing his eyes and drawing in a deep breath, he looked the former Lord of Evil in the eyes and spoke.

"What happened in the past is just that – past. We can either choose to dwell on it and become bitter or we can learn from it and move forward."

Billy swallowed hard. He very much wanted to punch and pummel the man in front of him until he was bloody, but something inside him held him back. If he gave in to his urge, he would be no better than the creature Edward had once been. Part of him was glad that Rita didn't come but he admonished himself for thinking that. The Wave had purified the evil beings that still had goodness in their hearts…but after what had happened on Aquitar…

"I was the one who pinpointed where the energy is heading to. I also did some checks and there is a 99.95 percent certainty that the dark energy belongs, or belonged, to Lord Zedd."

Edward paled and squeezed his eyes shut. He knew this was coming ever since the Z Wave had slammed into him. Taking in a deep breath, he responded in a shaky voice.

"I've always hoped that the evil of Zedd was eliminated. I guess it was too good to be true. To tell the truth, the evil inside me sometimes felt like a separate being. If it indeed is a separate being…"

Edward's knees gave out and he sank to the ground. Tears sprang from his eyes as he reflected on everything he had done…every kill, every conquest and every spell. To think that it would soon be unleashed on an unsuspecting world...but there was one glimmer of hope. He looked up at the two above him and spoke in a whisper quiet voice.

"There may be one chance to stop him. If the power signature can be read so easily, he must be on the verge of casting the final component. This lasts roughly thirteen months…though the travel time will be instantaneous."

As he grew more excited, his voice rose in pitch. Billy looked around for onlookers, but saw none.

"We must warn the target dimension and ask them to create Rangers. What is the target?"

Billy groaned internally as he helped the strangely excited former Zedd up. Sharing a wry look with Dimitria, he shook his head and exhaled slowly. He knew both where the target dimension was and how the conversation would end. To his mind, it made perfect sense.

"The target dimension is a world called Equestria."

Edward blinked hard, Equestria…but that would mean a world populated by horses. He was unaware he had spoken out loud until he saw the grave mirth in Billy's eyes.

"Yes, Equestria is a world populated by equines, mostly ponies. And unicorns and pegasi, as well as dragons, griffons, hydras and everything mythological. The technology of the inhabitants greatly varies, but for the most part they do not have access to modern electronics. Someone who knows Ranger mechanics will have to go."

He expected shock, surprise and Edward to say that he should stay in his own dimension and not worry about the happenings of other dimensions. He had replies and arguments on his tongue, ready to deploy them at a moment's notice…but he let those responses go as he saw the looks on their faces. Looks of acceptance, understanding and the slightest amount of jealousy on Edward's face. He sighed and hung his head in mock defeat, only looking up at Dimitria's voice.

"I will prepare a cross-dimensional communications spell so I can inform the Ruler of the land what is to come. He or she must know about the threat looming."

Both Billy and Edward nodded and looked at each other. Before the day was over, they had begun designing and constructing a shuttle that could easily penetrate dimensional barriers…although the armour and shielding was only good for only one two-way trip. As they worked, they could dimly hear Dimitria complete her spell and start talking to the winged unicorn called Celestia.

"Greetings. My name is Dimitria of Inquiris and I will tell you about the danger that it to come"

To be continued in Rangers of Equestria…