A/N: We're heading to the end of this fic. More cameos in this chapter. Please tell me if I'm blowing this fic up with having a lot of them.

Chapter 7: His Evil Clone

Trent Fernandez was becoming desperate. The Cyber Café was at its full capacity and he was doing it all by himself. He was forced to ask his friends for help. Hayley had been gone for hours now, even though she promised him she'd be back at least in an hour tops. Conner, Kira, Ethan and Devin were attending to the tables while he was in charge of the cash register.

"Hello, welcome to Hayley's Cyber Café." Trent said to a strange man who just came to the bar.

"Hi and thank you." The man said with a strong voice. "I think I'll return at a better time."

"Better time? Haha." Trent told the man between laughs. "The only better time is when we're closed and for that it's still too early."

"Well, then I'm going to sit over there." He replied as he pointed to the back right corner table, which was still free. "Send someone over for me to order."

"You can order here."

"I need some time to think about it."

"I was talking to Zedd"

"He's alive?" Tommy asked, not knowing if there was still some truth in his believes.

"Yes, he is. And he wants to see you too."

Tommy wanted to see Lord Zedd too but he wasn't sure if today was the right time. His head was already spinning around with everything that had been happening in the couple of hours since he returned from school.

"I want to talk to him too." Tommy declared.

"He'd be overjoyed to hear that."

"Hi, I'm Devin. What do you like to order?"

"A soda, please."

"Coming right away."

Zedd waved his right hand in front of Devin's face. The teenager lost his balance for a split second. The rest of the Café's attendance, even the rangers, didn't notice at all. Devin sat down, not caring about the other tables left unattended.

"Devin, I've been wondering what's going on in this place"

"Well, this is common here. Though today is uncontrolled chaos."

"Why is that?"

"Because Hayley, the manager and owner, is out. She's probably having a romantic date with my Science teacher."

"But you and the other employees are doing a great job."

"Thanks, but you're mistaken. Only the guy in white is the true employee. My friends and I are just helping Trent to run the place until Hayley returns."

"And that scaffold? Does it have karaoke?"

"No, I think we haven't used it for karaoke yet. It's mostly for Kira's use."

"Kira?"

"Yeah, the one in yellow. She has a band of her own and has some good songs. She even got a contract to record a cd."

"Wow, that's impressive. And does it sell well?"

"Actually, I think she didn't record it. I don't know all the details but I heard that she was not happy with her new imposed look."

"I'd love to know more about the rest of your friends. Would you mind..?"

"Well, where should I start?"

"Why not start with Trent?"

"He's the adopted son of billionaire Anton Mercer. He and Kira are a couple. Don't you think they look great together?"

"Yes, they do. They also remind me of a couple I used to know. To be honest, I don't understand why she left her boyfriend."

"What were their names?"

"Kimberly Hart and Tommy Oliver."

"Dr. O had a girlfriend? That's really impossible to imagine."

"Why?"

"Because it's Dr. O we're talking about. He arrives late to classes. Notices things that really 'matter' to him right away…"

"He didn't change a lot then."

"Really? He was like that when you knew him?"

"Yes, he was. But why don't we change subjects? What can you tell me about the boy in Red?"

"Conner, he's mostly a knucklehead when talking about studies though he's smarter than his brother. At least that's what he says. He's a lady's man. Well, I think that now he has an official girlfriend. And he plays soccer."

"Is he any good?"

"He's our Diego Maradona. Finally, Ethan is the geek prankster of the group. He has already played several on the Principal."

"That's an interesting group."

"Yeah, they're fun to hang out."

"I'm curious." Hayley began, "Why did you marry him?"

"To be honest, I married him in order to destroy him. But along the way, I fell in love with him."

"I bet he's also had a change of heart, Tommy." Hayley assured her best friend as she looked over at him.

"I'm sure about that." He replied, "I mean, I have Rita here in front of me and she hasn't tried to brainwash me." Tommy Oliver was very anxious now. They had reached a topic he wanted to know more about for a long time, especially since the White Ranger Clone appeared.

"So, I wanted to ask you this since we met again today." Thomas started. "Why did you and Zedd keep targeting me back then?"

"Because you were quick thinking, strong and wise but I'm sure you know all of that already."

"Is that the reason behind Tom?"

"Tom?"

"The Green Ranger that appeared when I was the White Ranger."

"Oh, your clone." Rita responded as Tommy nodded. "Actually that was The Lord of Darkness's idea, my advisor back then. It gave me the suggestion to use the Wizard of Deception."

"And it was your idea of sending everyone to the past?"

"No, that was actually the Wizard's doing. I only asked him to get rid of them once and for all."

"You knew they wouldn't suspect anything I ask them."

"Actually, I was surprised when they didn't see through it."

"Yeah, so was I." Tommy interjected, "They didn't say anything about it."

"You didn't bring it up?" Rita asked, "There's no excuses for that."

"They didn't think about it." Tommy replied irritably, "They were in the moment and there was too much going on for them to notice."

"Still…"

"I know your game, Rita"

"Tommy!" Hayley spoke aloud.

"What game? I'm not playing any game." She calmly reassured.

"You're trying to upset me. It's your first move."

"That's not my intention."

The Café was almost empty. The only ones remaining were Trent, Kira, Conner, Ethan, Devin and the strange man. The teenagers were chitchatting about Hayley's sudden leave. The incognito man, former Emperor of Evil Lord Zedd, was currently watching the scene with interest.

"Okay, so tell me again, why did Hayley have to go to Dr. O's?" Conner asked for the 100th time.

"Because he's Dr. O" Kira answered.

"I think he asked her out and she wanted to be sure he was not fooling around." Trent mused.

"What Power Rangers villain would you like to meet if it was possible?" Devin shot.

"What's with that sudden question?" Trent retorted. The four teenagers were visibly taken aback.

"Nothing, it's just a question. I'd love to meet one of the legendary ones, like their first villain." Devin answered quietly.

"Astronema for me." Kira started. "I find her story fascinating."

"I'd go for Ransik." Ethan continued. "A villain from the future. I bet he could disclose everything about us in the future."

"Excuse me, I couldn't help but overhear your conversation." Zedd began. "If I may add…I would tell Devin to think that one over again. Rita Repulsa was too permissive. Lord Zedd on the other hand…"

"Was a whinny brat." Devin completed the sentence. The Rangers burst into laughter.

"Who was daring enough to tell that to you, boy?" Zedd asked angrily.

"Our Science teacher, Dr. Tommy Oliver."

So, he thinks I was a whinny brat? Zedd thought to himself. That boy will listen to me when I have the chance to talk to him. Whinny brat, ha! I won't have any reserve, I won't care he's my stepson. Gosh, why wasn't I quicker? He's the son every parent would like to have.

"Why don't you tell Zedd that it's alright for him to come over here now?" Hayley asked Rita.

"Now?" Tommy asked surprised. He didn't expect that. But to be perfectly honest, he hadn't expected any of the events in this past week.

"Yeah, now." Hayley answered hopefully. "And you should tell him to bring the rest of the team while you're at it."

"No, not the team." Tommy jumped in.

"The team, yes. There's nothing wrong with having them meet. It could even help to close some open wounds; yours are not the only ones that matter right now." Hayley argued.

"Oh…I see" Rita agreed.

Zedd was having some problems with trying to make his wife look like the lame villain she was, though the five teenagers were frustrating him, making it more difficult to portray that image.

"What?.. Now?.. Really?.. That's awesome. Oh…and that'd be…So, they have kept the code?..I see…Well, I need some time…Why?..Ok, ok. I'm going to get done with something I'm working on right now…I'm here with The five teenagers…Oh, shut up woman. I'll be there in a minute."

"What was all of that?" Devin asked.

"I was having a conversation with my wife telepathically aloud. Sorry about that. I got excited about going to my son's new house." Zedd declared.

"Telepathically?" Conner questioned.

"Yes, I'm a wizard."

"Wow, I never imagine I'd meet someone like that." Kira stated.

"Yeah, sure…" Ethan whispered to Kira. She punched him to the gut.

"Do you know Mystic Mother? Devin asked again.

"Yes, I do. She's my wife."

Everyone was awed. The rangers heard about that mysterious woman from Devin right after Dr. O's interrogation.

"Hey, I have an idea. Why don't you accompany me?"

"Really?" Trent inquired, slightly surprised.

"It'd be an honor." Ethan said.

"I'd like to see her again." Devin jumped in.

"Well, that's set. Make a row alongside me, everyone hold hands and let me concentrate on it."

Tommy, Rita and Hayley were left with their mouths open when they saw Connor, Ethan, Kira, Trent, Devin and Zedd appear in front of them.

"Hello, my darling." Zedd began with open arms.

Tommy wanted to puke. He never thought Zedd and Rita would treat each other so lovely. He was used to their habit of treating each other with insults. He preferred that, it was more like their old selves. The ones he learned to distrust and hate.

Rita just wanted to kill Zedd. She was glad he came over with the team but that other boy would become a problem to their plans.

"Hello, my darling? How can you greet me like that in this situation?" Rita snarled.

"What's wrong with this situation?" Zedd asked. "We have the Dino Thunder team, Tommy and I assume the famous Hayley."

"Wait, what did you just say?" Rita and Devin asked in unison.

"Don't make me repeat myself, woman."

"This happened because you didn't allow me to say the names of the teenagers."

"You said they kept the code."

"Yes, but I also said to bring the remaining of the team."

"Remaining? That's the part I didn't understand."

Rita grabbed Devin and sat him on the sofa.

Zedd didn't think she'd use one of his old plans with the boy.

Tommy knew what's going to happen, all of it, and wasn't too keen on it.

Rita closed her left fist and instantly Devin was knocked out.

"Why did you have to do that, Rita?" Zedd opened her left fist as Devin regained consciousness.

"Because Devin is not a member of the Dino Thunder team." Rita put Devin to sleep again.

"What do you mean he's not a Power Ranger?" Zedd woke the teenager up.

"Exactly that. This team is composed of mixed ages." Rita repeated her decision.

"Mixed ages? I get it, but that doesn't change the fact they're all teenagers." Zedd repeated his.

"No, you silly. The team is composed of teenagers and an adult." Rita again repeating hers.

Zedd repeated his, "Do not joke with me, woman. It's unthinkable that possibility."

Hayley, Tommy and the teenagers were speechless. It was like the couple have forgotten they were in the same room as them.

"The Dino Thunder team is Tommy, Kira, Ethan, Conner and Trent." Rita acknowledged, forgetting for a second Devin was awake.

Devin was surprised by this turn of events. Hayley and the Rangers were all shocked their identities were revealed.

Rita and Zedd kept going back and forth using Devin as a magical toy.

Tommy had it enough. "Stop it already, you zombies."

Rita and Zedd looked at him sharply, Devin being awake now.

"Rita, Zedd, please erase Devin's short memory." Hayley begged.

"Anton will come to pick Devin up." Tommy said.

"Are you trying to order out what we should do?" Zedd asked.

"I'm just suggesting you pull a Scatterbrain on Devin as soon as possible because Anton will arrive at any moment now." Tommy instructed.

"And when did you exactly call this Anton guy, Thomas?" Zedd asked.

"I made the call when you were into your old selves," Tommy announced.

While Rita and Zedd were playing magick tricks using Devin as their property, Tommy was on for a salvation plan.

"Hello?" Anton answered the phone call.

"Hey, Anton, would you mind to come over my house. I'm going to kill someone soon." Tommy admitted.

"Wait, what are you talking about? Explain it in detail please." Anton indicated.

"I have the very persons who made me who I am now in my living room playing 'Who's right?' with Devin as the jackpot prize." Tommy claimed.

"Come again?" Mercer pleaded.

"Come over here and I'll explain it. Better, I'd show you." Dr. Oliver expressed.

"I'll be there in 15." Dr. Mercer assured.

"This Anton guy's last name is Mercer." Sentenced the newcomer.

Tommy grabbed Devin, taking advantage that he was still awake and gave him to Anton Mercer.

"Can you please take Devin home? It's been a long day for him." Thomas claimed.

"Ok, no problem. Though I still don't know what's going on over here." Anton pointed out.

"It's nothing out of the ordinary, Anton." The Black Ranger stated.

"Wait, don't go away yet." Rita came close to Devin.

Tommy situated in front of the boy. "Did you already pull the Scatterbrain move?"

"No need for it." Zedd restated.

"Do you swear by the Power which protects the Power Rangers to never reveal their identities?"

"I swear." Devin vowed

"And you, Mr. Mercer." Zedd requested.

"I swear." Anton Mercer vowed too.

"Good." Zedd expressed.

"Good? What does this mean?" Tommy objected.

"I think it's an awesome opportunity to have a talk with Trent and Anton about their past actions." Zedd revealed.

"Couldn't agree more." Rita approved.