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DISCLAIMER
Concept inspired by "The Coins" by KSuzie who allowed me to run with it. Power Rangers belongs to Haim Saban and Nickelodeon. I only own the plot and characters you don't recognize. One line taken from "The Return Of An Old Friend Pt 2".
As the Putties entered, Rocky let out a yell and kicked one of the clay creatures. Inspired, some of the other kids began to do the same. A Putty let out a swing at Rocky's head, but he ducked and let out a side kick. Man, what do these things want? Rocky wondered. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw other classmates fighting as well. He bent down and did a leg sweep, knocking one of the Putties to the ground. There was a whooshing sound and everyone gasped as Rocky was knocked to the ground. When he looked up, he saw a boy with a red skin tone that was mixed with black, colors that matched the evil glint in his eye.
"So…hanging with the posers, huh?" he asked, hauling him to his feet. "I'll enjoy destroying you." Then, he moved to put his hands around Rocky's throat, but the move was blocked and he kicked the boy back. Who the heck is this guy? He wondered. The boy came at him again and he blocked the attack. The boy's eyes darkened and he summoned a wave of energy with his hand. Then, he shot the power at Rocky who flew back. On the battle field, the White Ranger's communicator beeped.
"Tommy, Angel Grove High is under attack. Some of you must go protect it," Zordon told him.
"Right," the White Ranger agreed. "Jason, Zack, go to Angel Grove High-hurry!" The Red and Black Rangers teleported to the school where they saw the situation and instantly jumped into action. The Red Ranger looked around. Where's Rocky? He wondered. Hearing an agonized scream, he froze.
"GO! I'VE GOT THIS!" the Black Ranger told him. The Red Ranger darted off. Then, he skidded to a stop when he saw the scene: Jaytron had Rocky in some kind of magnetic hold.
"HEY! COME AND GET ME, YOU SECOND RATE RANGER!" At the accusation, Jaytron turned around.
"Second rate?" he growled. Who does this punk think he is? he wondered. He had successfully led the team for two years before Tommy had betrayed him.
"You heard me. Come and get me…if you're Ranger enough," the Red Ranger taunted. With a growl, Jaytron let Rocky go and lunged at the Red Ranger, who just jumped out of the way.
"Too slow," he mocked. "Must be getting old." Jaytron's eyes flashed. "You want me? Come and get me." The Red Ranger darted off, and Jaytron followed him. I'll show him second rate, he thought angrily. He was nothing but a clone. He could defeat him easily. The Red Ranger panted as he ran off. Man! I hope this works, he thought. It had been weird saying all that stuff to another version of himself. But at least he wasn't trying to kill Rocky anymore. He felt a blast behind him and he quickly somersaulted forward. Meanwhile, Rocky had caught his breath enough that he had resumed fighting. At the other battle, the Eelster wrapped a tentacle around the Blue and Yellow Rangers. They screamed in pain as sparks flew from their suits. The other Rangers went to come to their aid, but Goldar jumped through the air and brought his sword crashing down on each of them. They pulled out their Power Weapons and charged at him, getting in a few blows, but ultimately being knocked back. Eelster sent another shockwave to the Blue and Yellow Rangers, which caused them to de-morph. Then, he disappeared, taking his captives with him. Goldar cackled and also disappeared.
"BILLY! TRINI!" the White Ranger cried. On the moon, Zedd turned to the minions who had just appeared.
"What do you think you're doing?" he demanded.
"My lord, by capturing the Yellow and Blue Rangers, Eelster has given us a great advantage. We can force the Rangers to surrender to you or we'll have Jaytron destroy them," Goldar quickly interjected.
"Say…that's not a bad idea, Goldar. Good to know you actually have a brain in there," Zedd stated. He turned to the Eelster.
"Put them in the dungeon," he ordered.
"Right away, Lord Zedd," Eelster responded and then did so. The two grunted as they landed on the floor.
"Trini, are you injured?" Billy queried, painfully rising to his knees and checking her over.
"I'm all right. Are you okay?" Trini answered, doing the same.
"I'm relatively uninjured, though I must say our new accommodations definitely leave something to be desired," Billy answered. She let out a wry chuckle. Back on Earth, the Rangers had been made aware of the situation. Jaytron laughed darkly as he heard the summons.
"So, what's it gonna be, loser?" he sneered. The Red Ranger's eyes flashed from underneath the helmet. Still laughing, he summoned a ball of energy and prepared to throw it. Seizing his chance, the Red Ranger grabbed Jaytron's arm and twisted it until he heard a snap. With lightning speed, he grabbed the communicator and empty Morpher. Then, he teleported away. Jaytron groaned and cradled his arm. Though he had been infused with Zedd's energy, he was still human. Jaytron, return to the palace at once. We have what we need, he heard Zedd say. But-he started to protest. NOW! Zedd's voice thundered. He lowered his head submissively. Yes, Master, he agreed and then teleported back to the moon. Rocky panted as he watched the Putties disappear. Meanwhile, the other Rangers had returned to the Command Center.
"Hey, that was nice work with the communicator and Morpher, man," Zack stated.
"Thanks," Jason answered. "But what about Billy and Trini?"
"Yeah. I can't believe that thing got them," Tommy sighed.
"Zordon, where were they taken?" Jason questioned.
"No doubt the monster took them to Lord Zedd's dungeon on the moon," Zordon answered.
"Man!" Zack yelled.
"We've gotta get 'em out of there!" Tommy exclaimed at the same time.
Alpha was in the Command Center, running an analysis on the vortex while the other Rangers crowded around him anxiously. There had to be a way to get Jason out of there. He pressed some buttons on the console and there was a printing noise.
"I did it! Hooray!" Alpha cheered.
"What's it say?" Tommy queried.
"The data shows that the portal and any other dimension or reality that it opens can be accessed via a power surge from the Morphing Grid. All it takes is something that's been touched the Grid itself," Alpha told them.
"You mean like our Power Coins?" Kimberly asked.
"Precisely, Kimberly," Alpha replied.
"Let's do it," Kimberly stated.
"Yeah, let's bring him home," Tommy agreed. The Rangers took their coins and held them together.
"We call on the powers of all those combined!" Kimberly exclaimed.
"Tigerzord!" Tommy hailed.
"Mastodon!" Zack cried.
"Pterodactyl!" Kimberly summoned.
"Triceratops!" Billy yelled.
"Saber-toothed Tiger!" Trini finished. The coins shone and then the energy flew into the computer. Oh, please let this work. Hold on Jase, Kimberly thought to herself. Hold on, buddy. We're coming, Tommy thought. The portal opened just as the viewing globe flickered to life.
"Jason!" Kimberly cried in relief.
Tommy blew out a breath and ran his fingers through his hair.
"Jase, I-I don't know what to do here, Bro. I don't know Zedd's palace like I knew Rita's and-" he trailed off when a crackling noise filled the air.
"What's that?" Kimberly wondered. She and Zack moved closer to Jason and Tommy. Some kind of portal opened up.
"Watch it!" Jason exclaimed as he and Tommy pushed Kimberly and Zack back.
"There's something on the viewing globe," Alpha stated at the same time.
"Jason!" he heard Kimberly cry in relief. Jason's throat caught as his friends came into view.
"Hi, guys," he greeted thickly.
