MMPR:NG

Down in the Reds pt 2

Josh was lifitng weights with Vega at the Youth Center, and kept repeating what he had discovered in his head; Officer Scott Lee had been the previous Red Ranger, and so had Mr. DeSantos. He felt honored that he had the opprotunity to wear the same suit they did, but no matter what, he still felt like a failure.

"Earth to Josh! I finished my entire workout, and you barely did a set of it. What is the problem here?" Vega said loudly to Josh. After telling them he had been Red Ranger, Rocky had given the team a work out program he had used during his time.

"Um, what?" Josh asked.

"Dude, what's wrong?" Vega asked him. By this time Rocky had come out, noticing Josh's lack of work.

"Josh, that work out too much? Should I have started you lower?" Rocky asked concerned.

"No it's not that. It's just.." Josh began. He finally felt like he couldn't keep it in any longer. "I feel like a crappy Red Ranger. I had the Green ranger powers taken from me, and now we can't form the Ultrazord." he blurted out.

Vega and Rocky looked at each other, and then Josh. Josh sat there and waited, wondering what they were going to say.

Finally Vega spoke up. "You were attacked from behind. There really was nothing you could have done." he said.

"I've seen you in battle Josh. You are a better Red Ranger than I ever was. Just keep your head up. Things will work out." Rocky told him. Then an idea struck him. "You know what? Talk to Jason. He's better at this stuff than I am."

"I think I will. Thanks Rocky!" Josh said. He then rushed out of the Juice Bar. Rocky just stood there.

"I could have called him you know. There is a magical invention called a cell phone." he muttered.

Karina and Bryn walked into the dance studio so they could talk to Dance Master Zack, and Miss katherine about being Rangers, and Bryn wanted to know what was going on with Mitchell.

Once they walked into the door, they heard shouting. "Mitchell, what the hell is wrong with you? How dare you treat your girlfriend like that and show her that great amount of disrespect?" Zack yelled at his son.

"It's none of your business Dad! What goes on between us is our own business!" Mitchell shouted back.

"What, so you walk into the Juice Bar and start yelling at her? You know how embarrassed she must have felt? How embarressed Rocky was? You're lucky that Jason didn't arrest you, or that that Vega kid didn't knock you head off!" Zack said sternly.

"I could have taken them all on! I'm not scared of a stupid cop or that loser Vega! Bryn is my girlfriend, I will treat her as I see fit!" Mitchell stated.

Bryn had had enough. Swent around the wall, and cleared her throat. Zack and Mitchell looked up at her. "What do you want bitch?" Mitchell asked her.

"Don't call me bitch you half pint low life scumbag." Bryn boldly said. Mitchell cocked an eyebrow.

"How dare you talk to me like that?" he asked.

"How dare you treat me like crap? Go find another girlfriend! I'm done with you!" she shouted.

"You aren't breaking up with me!" Mitchell said. He then went after her as fast as he could. Unfortunately, he didn't know that Bryn's older brothers taught her how to defend herself. He grabbed her arm, and recieved a swift kick to the stomach. He slammed into the wall, and gasped for air.

"Mitchell, get your ass out of this studio, and get the hell home! I will deal with you there!" Zack roared, enraged by his son's behavior. He picked him up, dragged him to the door, and once he was out, slammed the door shut. Taking a deep breath, Zack turned around to the girls, and forced a smile. "Sorry about that Bryn. What's up Karina?" he asked.

"We know you were the Black power Ranger. Jason, Rocky, and Adam, and also Ninjor told us." Karina blurted out, excited to find out if he was or not.

Zack smiled. 'Yes i was. And I know you are the Blue Ranger. Boy will Billy love to hear this." he said.

"That's why you were fine with me missing the recital." Karina put together.

"Yep, and I take it Bryn is a Power Ranger too?" Zack wisely asked.

"Um, yeah. I'm the Black ranger." Bryn replied.

"So my son could have gotten his ass kicked by a Power Ranger." Zack said. "But yeah. Just know we will be more lienant with your dancing. You have a responsibility the other girls don't have, a very big responsibility, and honestly, I couldn't be more prouder of one of my dancers. You are an excellent Ranger. You both are."

The girls smiled, and thanked him for his time, and walked out of the Dance Studio. Mitchell wasn't hanging around, but a group of Putties, and TurbanShell was.

"What do you want Turbanshell?" Bryn asked.

"Simple my dear, you two are coming with me!" Turbanshell replied. Before the girls could react, Putties grabbed them, and teleported off.

Maralynn was walking down the road, when she saw a group of Putties chasing after a couple. "Hey clay brains!" she shouted. The Putties looked at her. Suddenly, King Sphinx appeared behind her, and grabbed her.

"Let's take a trip Pink Ranger." he said. They then teleported off.

Vega and Tess were sitting in the park talking when Goldar and a group of Putties appeared. The two were instantly on their feet. "What the hell are you doing here Goldar?" Vega snapped.

"You two are to be guests of Thrax, and witness the start of your demise." Goldar said gleefully.

"I don't think so." Tess said.

"It's Morphin Time!" vega shouted.

"WHITE RANGER POWER!"

"YELLOW RANGER POWER!"

The two morphed and began their fight agaisnt Goldar and the Putties; Tess taking on the Putties, and vega going head to head with Goldar as usual. Unfortuantely, Tess was getting over powered by Putties. Three of them grabbed her.

"Vega!" Tess cried. Vega looked over and started to run to help her, but was grabbed by Goldar.

"Time to meet your demise Rangers!" Goldar said before they teleported away.

Josh walked over to Jason's house, and knocked on the door. After a moment, Jason opened it up, and smiled

"Hey Josh, what's going on." Jason asked.

"Can i talk to you for a minute?" Josh asked.

"Sure thing. Come in." Jason led him into the house, and into the living room where another man sat. "Josh, this is Tommy Oliver. Former Green Ranger, White Ranger, red Zeo Ranger, the first Red Turbo Ranger, and Black Dino Thunder Power Ranger. Tommy this is Josh Hender, current Red Mighty Morphin Power Ranger."

"Nice to meet you Josh." Tommy said, getting up and shaking his hand. "Good to know Angel Grove has new protectors."

"Thanks. I don't know if I'm that good of a protector." Josh said sadly.

Jason smiled. "Rocky already called me and told me what was going on. I have to tell you that Vega is right, you were attacked from behind. Nothing you could have done." Jason told him.

"I know, but still I let my team down. We can't form the Ultrazord now.

"Josh, I've seen you fight. You are a GREAT Red Ranger. As a Ranger, we take risks. I've lost my Powers three or four times, and passed on Powers. You can't let this stuff get to you. As a leader, it's up to you to lead your team in and out of battle. Letting the loss of a Power bother won't allow you to reach your teams full potential." Tommy told him

Jason motioned for him to sit. "When I was the Red Ranger, and Tommy was the Green Ranger, he was captured, and his Green ranger powers were drained by a magic candle. I went in to save him, but ultimately had to leave, and he ultimately lost his Powers, and to this day, I still haven't forgiven myself for it. He assured me it wasn't my fault, and is to this day still my best friend."

Josh felt this spirits rise. "Thanks guys. I really appreciate this." he said.

"Josh, this is Ninjor. The others have been captured, and are about to have their Powers drained. You must help them!" Ninjor said.

"I'm on my way. It's Morphin Time!" Josh said.

"RED RANGER POWER!"

He morphed, and teleported to where the other Rangers were being held.

The others were in a cage near a cave in the mountains. Vega tried as hard as they could to break the lock, but was to no avail.

"Ugh, I hate your father Tess." Vega muttered. Tess shot him a small glare. A machine was set next to them, and ocassionally they had some power sucked from them.

Josh then teleported next to them. "Guys! you OK?" he asked.

"Yeah! Get us out of here!" Maralynn cried. Josh destroyed the machine, and then broke the lock on the cage.

"Can you all still morph?" Josh asked.

"Its Morphin Time!"

" WHITE RANGER POWER!"

"BLACK RANGER POWER!"

"PINK RANGER POWER!"

"BLUE RANGER POWER!"

"YELLOW RANGER POWER!"

The five morphed, and were releaved that they still could.

"Alright, now let's get out of here." Karina said.

"Not so fast!" a voice said from in the cave. Green energy shot out from the cave, striking the Rangers. As they hit the ground, they looked up to see the Green Ranger walk out of the cave.

"Who are you!" Bryn asked.

"The Ranger who will destroy you all." the Green Ranger replied. And without warning, he charged the Rangers.

So the rangers now have a Green ranger to deal with, and Josh is out of his slump. Can the rangers defeat him?

Now I posted a question in the last chapter about what other story is in this story. The answer is War. These two co-exist in the same time. Which is why I haven't finished War yet. I am undecided on if MMPR: NG will make an apperance in it or not.

Also, I don't know if anyone was at Morphicon, but the cast of the newest Power rangers series; Power Rangers Megaforce has been announced, and were shown in their suits at Morphicon (that photo is now my computers background pic). I, for one, cannot wait until it premieres.

Next time on MMPR:NG- The Rangers fight the Green Ranger, and get beaten badlt. Can Josh unlokc the Power of his Thunderzord, or is this the end of the Power rangers?

Find out next time on MMPR:NG