A/N: The evil Ranger part of the story continues. This is the beginning of the low point for Conner, and this is the biggest part of why the rating was changed, but it will get better although it will have an impact for some time afterwards. Later on in another chapter he will also find some information which will be critical in this fight. That little piece of this arc is referenced during a flashback in this chapter.

A/N 2: I own nothing. Power Rangers once belonged to Saban, then they went to Disney, now they belong to Saban again.

Chapter 23 – Red With Evil III

Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004

7:15 p.m. PDT

1492 Valencia Drive

Reefside, CA

It was 30 minutes after the last fight where the Rangers had lost Conner, very likely to the side of evil for an indefinite amount of time, as well as the Zords, and no one had said a word yet.

Everyone was somber. They had had the confidence knocked the hell out of them, that's for sure. The good feelings that had surrounded the last three months since the reunification of the Winged Lord and Lady of the Skies had given way to trepidation, angst, and to some extent, fear.

It wasn't like they hadn't faced tough situations before; losing their powers to Ivan and nearly losing Zordon, and then Rito trashing the Thunderzords had both been devastating defeats. But rarely had they been so thoroughly trounced as they were today.

"Well, that fucking sucked," Rocky said, which was putting the situation pretty bluntly. "Dischordia was tough the first time but I don't think she was nearly THAT tough as she was today."

"Yeah and now she's got a daughter, too," Adam said. "And I didn't think that galaxy could get any more creepy than it already is."

"I'm concerned about Kira more than anything," Kim said.

"I am too. The knowledge that she's probably going to have to fight Conner in the state he's likely going to be in is going to do her a great deal of harm," Tommy said. "Has anyone seen her?"

Suddenly, the door to the base opened, and in walked Kira; the evidence of tears streaming down her pretty face had been evident. But one look at her, and it was plain to see that the determination and resolve that had made her a Yellow Ranger was still evident.

"I guess...you want to say something?" Zordon said as he looked at Kira. 'What she's going to say is going to be most interesting.'

"Yes, Zordon. First thing's first, anyone who doesn't think we're going to get Conner back, turn in your morpher and leave this cave right now. I mean it," Kira said, determination and venom lacing her voice. The venom caused a slight jump in the room.

"Oh, I take it I've got your attention? Good," Kira said. "You ask, how can I be so confident we will get him back? How can I be so sure I'm going to get my man back when Selena couldn't get out of her spell for thousands of years? How can I be so confident I'm going to punk this woman who separated Dr. Oliver and Ms. Hart for eight years? It's simple really."

"And that reason is?" Jason said.

"Because I talked to Jock telepathically before Adrianna began her spell on him. If she thinks she's going to get a permanent grip on my man she has another guess coming," Kira said. "Her hold on him's not going to be as strong as she thinks it will be."

Kira then pulled out Conner's gem and morpher and then kept talking.

"You see those two singing freaks were too absorbed in their victory to realize that Conner sees the big picture. He gave me these right before they took him and he did it for a reason," Kira said, as she recalled the conversation she'd had with him telepathically.

Flashback

Hot tears streamed down her cheeks. To this point, this had gone from just another day to the worst day of her life.

The Zords, gone and trashed. Probably wouldn't be operable for another several days.

Her jock boyfriend, gone to the side of evil and without his powers walking into the lion's den. Worse, he'd voluntarily given them up. What was he THINKING?

And then she heard a voice in her head.

'Kira, I love you, always and forever.'

She reached out in her mind and what she found surprised her more than anything.

She could talk to Conner, really, without saying anything at all. What the hell was this?

'Jock, I'm so glad I found you. Where are you?'

'In the lion's den, needless to say, Tied up pretty good in some creepy bedroom. Freaky snake lady's looking at me like a piece of meat. Candles and everything. Listen, I need to say something and I don't think I'll have much time.'

'Does it involve how all of a sudden I can talk to you without speaking?'

'Yeah, partly. We are soulmates for life, Rockstar, and our connection has developed enough to where we have a telepathic link. The Ninjetti have it too but on a much higher level, especially Dr. O and Ms. Hart.'

'The other part of it is, I gave you my gem and morpher because I see the big picture even though you may not understand. I meant what I said when I said that gem cannot fall under evil hands.'

'What do you mean?'

'I had a talk with Zedd sometime during the summer and he has a theory. He feels he fell to the side of darkness because Adrianna seduced him to the dark by using him as a play toy, then combining his Ranger energies with her powers to make him into that monster. Then, he was able to recruit Rita and Selena for Adrianna and Master Vile.'

'Rita tried to do that to Dr. O but she couldn't do it completely because a small part of her was still good and thus a small part of the Green Morphin coin she possessed would always be resistant to evil.'

'So, get to the point, Jock.'

'If Zedd's theory is correct, none of what Adrianna tries will matter; she can't use the Morphin Grid as a conduit to bond me to the side of evil as well as she had other people. That's why I gave up the Gem. You need to talk to Hayley about controlling the Tyranno Zord by remote though.'

'Hayley can get that done, but that freak is going to fuck the living crap out of you though, Jock. You're going to be made to lose your virginity to that monster. That makes me so sad.'

'I know but there's also one other thing I almost forgot. The Tyranno was calling out to me almost telling me to be captured. I think there's something up here he wants me to see, if you guys can free me sometime.'

'I feel sad too, but we're going to be fine. I'm going to be back and we're going to be better than ever. Listen, she's about to hypnotize me and do things I don't want to think about. I can't last much longer. Take care of the others for me. Good luck, Kira.'

'Conner, I love you. Be careful in the lion's den.'

'I love you too, Rockstar.'

The connection suddenly ended, and Kira's face formed a more determined look than ever.

"So you see, she can have some playtime with my man, even though I don't like it, but as long as Hayley can build a remote to control not only his Zord but all our Zords we are going to be fine. Can you do it Hayley?"

"Piece of cake, Kira," Hayley said. "No issue at all."

"All of us should be proud of Mr. McKnight today," Zordon said. "I haven't been around him that long, but a true leader always sees the big picture. Even at his low point, he's doing all he can to try to help us. The Power will always be with him and will always protect him."

And they had no idea how right Zordon's words were going to be in the long run.

Adrianna Repulsa's Bedroom

M-51 Galaxy

Though his heart screamed no, what was good in his heart had been suppressed greatly by Adrianna's hypnosis. As Adrianna climbed on him and stroked his throbbing erection gently, Conner laid his head against her chest and began caressing the nape of her neck with his mouth.

"That's it, Kid," she muttered softly as she massaged his throbbing erection gently and she squealed slightly when she felt his mouth flick over her left nipple, then her right.

"OK, that felt pretty good," she giggled. "How many times have you done this, Kid?"

"My first time," Conner deadpanned. "And I couldn't be happier."

"For a first timer you're good at this," Adrianna said.

"Unhinge me and you'll see what I can really do, my Lady," Conner said in a low voice.

"Oh, stupid me," Adrianna said, nearly facepalming herself. "Hold still."

She summoned her wand and touched it to Conner's restraints, freeing him instantly.

"Rules of the game, my lady?" Conner asked.

"Rules, who needs stinking rules, you belong to me now," Adrianna said seductively. "Anything goes."

That was all Conner needed as he quickly flipped her over so that he was on top now. As soon as he had her where he wanted her, he wrapped his strong arms around her waist and began giving her shoulders and upper back a massage.

Adrianna had to admit, a lot of her sexual encounters with Vile were awesome, but nothing felt quite like this. The boy was good for a guy who was about to lose his virginity, and seemed extremely gentle. She also knew without doubt that she would have to change her plans; she was planning on using the kid as a toy then destroying him when his use had run out, but she knew that wasn't going to be an option if this kept up.

The only regret she had was that the blonde bitch who was Conner's girlfriend wasn't there to see this, although she had no doubt the word would get out.

"Kid, this is so much fun," she said. "My turn."

That said, she guided his throbbing erection inside her, and they slowly began rocking back and forth as Conner hit Adrianna's hot spots consistently, causing her to gasp in pleasure.

"I'm heading to oblivion, Conner..." she gasped as she was close to going over the edge.

"I am too so let's make it be good," he breathed out. Faster and faster they went and they were near breaking point.

Finally, Conner came first and yelled hysterically as he exploded inside her, with some of his ejaculation coming back and spraying on her chest.

Not a few moments later, she felt his hands in the perfect spot on her clit and that did it.

"YES!" she shrieked in pleasure and exploded herself, Conner's body feeling the effects.

"I've been alive thousands of years and I've had some great freak in the sheets moments. Nothing ever felt like that," Adrianna whispered as she pulled him into a deep, passionate kiss. She knew now there was no way she could use him as a toy then throw him out...he was just too good.

"I'm glad I did well, my Lady," Conner whispered. "Anything that makes you happy makes me happy."

She then glanced at his wrist and mock frowned; he wasn't wearing his Morpher or his gem and she noted that immediately. She groaned a bit inwardly; it was going to be a lot harder to control him than it would have been if he had just kept his Morpher and his gem. The good side of Conner had thwarted a lot of what she could do even though she had him under his power now.

Her frown quickly disappeared and was replaced by a wide grin as Conner placed his hands on her breasts and caressed them lightly.

"Oh? You want round two?" she giggled.

"Of course, if it were me I wouldn't move for a while, my Lady," he said.

She readily agreed; she didn't know how long this would last so she was going to enjoy every moment as her body lit on fire again.

7:30 p.m.

1492 Valencia Drive

Reefside, CA

It really shouldn't have mattered, the Rangers knew they could overcome any situation they came across, but Conner's capture had really hit Kimberly Hart hard as she sat, alone, in a chair in Tommy's basement and Kim knew why.

She hadn't known Tommy's prized Red Ranger long, but she liked the kid. The red gem had chosen him for a reason, and though he still had airhead jock characteristics, all Reds seemed to possess that quality at times. It was truly amazing how far he had come in such a short time and to see his life and his relationship with Kira get disrupted like that...

And speaking of Kira, there was no question Kimberly felt the worst for her. The two shared quite a bit in common, from both being the holders of the Pterodactyl to sharing a great interest in music. Even worse, Kira was the only female member of her team and now, she was without her heart and soul.

Adrianna had done it again, she thought. Though it seemed like she had targeted Conner and Kira, she had definitely struck Kim a blow too which Kim believed no doubt was her intent.

Why must this happen to the two of them, Kim thought as the tears flowed. As great as the last few months had been, to her it felt like everything was back at square one.

While Kira had given a spirited pep talk (and she had no idea how that happened, there was no way in her mind Kira wasn't devastated right now, regardless of whether they got him back), to Kim it really hadn't resonated. All she could think about was the relationship Conner and Kira had built...and then to think Conner would be forced to lose his virginity to that freak grossed her out completely.

Not to mention the fact that even without powers they were going to have to fight him at some point. At least they'd still have a chance to get him back, but fighting him wasn't going to be easy. The red gem had chosen him for a reason.

Then, she heard that voice. That voice that could cheer her up in an instant.

"Why the long face, Beautiful?"

In the next moment, she felt Tommy's embrace wrap around her lovingly and for just a moment, though her heart was broken, it was as if the hurt had gone away for just a moment.

"Why them, Tommy, why must it happen to them?" Kim said in a broken voice.

"Fate happens, Kim, and you and I know that better than anyone. Zordon did warn us this was a fixed event that was going to happen regardless," Tommy said. "Is this a cheap way to get to us, yeah it is, but it's just another thing we have to overcome."

"Besides, if Kira herself believes love can overcome anything, why shouldn't we?"

"She's putting on a tough façade but you and I both know she's breaking, Tommy," Kim said. "She's going to need our help, they both will."

"And we're going to give it to them; we're going to get him back so that he and Kira can have a chance to live again just like my team gave us a chance again," Tommy said. "Let's go upstairs before certain friends of ours get worried."

When they got upstairs, they found that a lot of the older Rangers and Ethan had gone home; the only ones left were the first Ninjetti, past and present, Zordon, Hayley and Kira.

The second the two young Pterodactyl holders saw each other, they shared a warm embrace as any group of spirit sisters would. Though there was a significant age difference between the two, the similarities were palpable.

"Are you OK, Ms. Hart?" Kira said.

"I wish I could say I was, but I guess I'm not. Perhaps I should be asking you the same question," Kim said.

"Does it leave a gigantic hole in my heart, yes, does it hurt like crazy, yes and am I probably going to sob myself to sleep, yes but I wasn't kidding when I said I know we can get him back," Kira said. "The worst part about this is I know they wanted to get to me, to get to you."

"Yep, it's just another method they are trying to use to get to Tommy and I," Kim said.

"How in the world do you two deal with this crap, much less for 10 years?" Kira said. "It already hurts to be without my Jock now."

"It wasn't easy, Kira," Kim said. "Besides Rita making Tommy play for the wrong team right off the bat, go ask the guy in green about what he tried to do to me right before Dr. Oliver got the White powers. He tried to make me his queen. It still grosses me out today even though he's batting for the right team now."

"Oh yuck," Kira said. "You...and Zedd? No, just no."

"I know, but it's almost what happened," Kim said. "Fortunately my link to the good Doctor here was so strong Zedd couldn't get to me. It makes me so sad that you and Conner haven't had the same luck...so far."

"I know, but Conner also said there's something up there the Tyranno wants him to take a look at. Otherwise there is no way he would have allowed himself to be captured that easily. He gave himself up, he thinks so that we may have a better chance to win," Kira said. "Am I crushed, yes, but he knows what he's doing. I have to believe that."

"The only huge issue now is that when everyone doesn't see Conner, they're going to get suspicious," Kira finished.

"Zordon said he already took care of that," Tommy said. "You need to go back to school but everyone's going to assume Conner had a family emergency, thanks to one of Zordon's spells. You will be safe."

"Thanks Dr. O, I need to go, I have a buttload of homework to do, as if this day couldn't get worse," Kira said.

"Good luck, Kira," Tommy said as she teleported out.

Now all the Rangers could do was sit...and wait.

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