Mystic Nights

Disclaimer: I do not own Power Rangers. But I do have a room that strangely is all the colors Tommy ever was. And I swear it was NOT planned. I just happen to like the colors green, white, red, and black together.

A/n: I am sorry. Just so everyone knows. But I do have a life and it tends to take me away from fun. So I just graduated in June and now I'm off to college. This past year has been one of the most stressful I've ever had, and the most fun, so unfortunately writing for pleasure was put on the backburner. Which was really sad for me. Anyway I have a whole lot of free time this summer cause finding a job has been impossible. And I just moved back to my favorite place in the world so it's all about adjusting. Well I think the rant went on longer then I wanted or anyone else wanted. So I am sorry. And I hope you all enjoy this!

Chapter 3: The Assistant's Introduction

All four teens plus their troblin friend stood on shaky legs when they finally appeared above ground again. Trying to gather their equilibrium and wits back, the travelers did not notice their surroundings at first. Claire was the first comment.

"It's beautiful," marveled the young cook.

Together her and the others stood in awe at the scene before them. The spell seal had taken them to a high balcony jutting out from the side of a glistening marble palace. The palace itself was carved out of snow white marble with gold trimmin the windows, arches, ceilings, and floors. Small rectangle and high arched windows were perfectly cut out of the palace walls. There were three major towers that rose high into the Arabian sky. Then a half a dozen smaller towers were attached to create the rooms of the palace. But it was the balcony which the five friends now stood that held their breaths. It overlooked the entire city, the city that was shining magnificently in the desert sun.

"It's amazing!" Vida said. Leelee and Phineas nodded their heads in agreement.

"Wow, Uncle Daggeron. This place is magnificent," Madison told the genie.

"It is indeed." Daggeron smiled. "And now this is your home."

"I am definitely goin to like it here," Vida said, causing everyone to laugh.

"I agree with Vida," giggled Leelee. "This is going to be so much fun!"

"Come now. I believe it's time for a tour of the palace. I will tell you what has happened since the years we have been away. Maddie and Vida, I will tell you about your parents. Let us get started," Daggeron whisked the five into the palace.

The friends soon discovered that the balcony was attatched to the throne room as they made it inside. It had two large, elaborate, wooden chairs at one end of the extremely long room. Leading up to the throne was an intricately embroidered carpet. Magical symbols created a stunning pattern all the way down the carpet. Opposite the throne was a wide doorway leading to the rest of the palace. A second, smaller door sat next to the throne.

"This is where the king and his wife ruled from. They would meet their subjects in this room and together the two would solve problems that came up in the kingdom. They also gathered with their advisors and assistants here," Daggeron explained.

"But Uncle Daggeron what...happened to them?" Madison asked timidly. The genie's face became saddened.

"There was a disease, my young ones. The diease traveled throughout the kingdom. Many were affected. You two would have been seven at the time when the king and queen caught the disease. They became so sick that even magic could not help them. I came back for one last visit before they passed. I told them of how beautiful you two were and how much you had grown. They were so proud; they just wished they could have been with their lovely daughters one last time."

"Oh Maddie, V. I'm so sorry," Claire whispered.

Vida was silent, a small frown the only sign that she was hurting. Maddie was not as skilled at hiding her emotions as her sister seemed so capable of doing. Tears welled up in the long-haired twin's eyes. She ran into the open arms of Vida's comforting hug. Madison's shoulders shook as she quietly sobbed into her sister's dress. Daggeron pulled both the girls into his own embrace. Off to the side Phineas had an arm around Leelee's shoulder and Claire wiped a stray tear from her eye.

"We'll finish the tour later," Daggeron promised. "Tomorrow we will have your formal introduction and coronation before the kingdom. Tonight, for now, we will rest. But first I want you all to meet the one who the king entrusted to take care of the kingdom. Do you think you are up for it? Madison? Vida?"

Daggeron stared down into the caramel eyes of the shy twin. She gently wiped her tears from her wet cheeks and gave the genie a small smile. Both her and Vida released their hug, backing up slightly.

"Let's meet him," Maddie said softly.

"Alright then," said Daggeron. "He should be around...here...somewhere..."

Daggeron led the group over towards the door beside the throne. He reached out to clasp the ornate handle but before he was able, the door swung open without warning. The group stumbled backwards. Out of the doorway appeared an older male with wild, curly, brown hair and hazel eyes. His gaze swept over the genie, princesses, and their friends.

"Oh," he said. "You're here...I mean you're here! I wasn't quite expecting the company. I mean I was! It is your eighteenth birthdays and of course you would come back, but...well I thought I'd have more time to prepare...and..."

"Toby!" Daggeron laughed. "It's fine. I am glad to see you old friend."

"Yes! It's good to see you too!" The two smiled and quickly clasped hands and hugged.

"It has been too long," commented Daggeron as the pulled out of their hug. He gently turned Toby to face the teens. "These two," he pointed to the twins, "are the princesses, Madison and Vida. They have finally returned home."

Madison smiled while her sister stared the strange man up and down. She held out her hand.

"I'm Madison and this is my sister Vida. Are you our father's assistant?"

Toby scratched the back of his head and gave the girls a goofy grin. He took Maddie's hand to give it an enthusiastic shake.

"I'm Toby," he introduced himself. "I've been watching over the kingdom while your girls were away."

Vida looked sceptical since the man appeared to be in such disaray but she shook his hand anyway.

"I'm Vida," she said.

"Toby was a good friend of the king and queen. He may look a little strange but I could think of no one better to take care of things here. He has a good and kind heart," Daggeron explained in his friend's defense. "Toby these are the girls' friends from the desert. Claire, Leelee, and Phineas. Claire is a great cook while Leelee creates magnificent clothes. Phineas is actually a troblin who has helped out the caravan many times."

"It's nice to meet you all," Toby said as the names were thrown out. "You'll love it here at the palace."

"Yes, well Toby we have all had quite the day and I believe Vida and Maddie should rest before their coronation tomorrow."

"Oh yes! Sorry, sorry. I should have...thought...I'll show you to your rooms."

Toby led the group out through the large doorway and down the halls. They walked for quite a bit before Toby finally pointed out rooms. Claire and Leelee were to share one room while Phineas was in the room across from them. Vida and Madison shared a large suite next to Claire and Leelee's room with Daggeron in the room on the other side of the twins. Toby was in the room across from Daggeron.

"I suggest we all get some sleep. Maddie, Vida, good night," Daggeron said, then retired to his room.

Vida walked into her room, waving night to her friends. Maddison was right behind her.

"Night everyone," she yawned out.

And then four doors shut simualtaneously as all retired for the night.

TBC...

A/n: Well I hope everyone likes it. I gotta head home so I'll stop here for now. I hope to work on some other fics and the next chapter tomorrow. Please review! I love everybody!

Seeing you on the other side of the rain-

ROMS

P.S. I don't have any editing software, like spell-check, so if there are misspellings I'm sorry. I tried to get everything out but I don't always catch my mistakes.