Chapter 6

Ninja Quest Part 3

"JESS?!" cried Rocky. "Jess where are you?" The seven rangers had gone through the vortex looking for their friend and were now walking through what looked like a Japanese Garden.

"Jess?!" cried Kim. "Jess, come on this isn't funny!"

"Hey guys, take a look over here," said Billy. He had found a set of steps that led up into a cave. The group walked up the steps. Inside the cave, a pair of doors swung open as Jessica looked inside the cave's collections through a metal set of bars.

"Jess!" cried Rocky as he saw her. "There you are!"

"What took you guys so long?" asked Jessica as she hugged Rocky. "You guys, I think I found the temple!"

"You sure?" asked Tommy.

"Yeah, but it's all locked up," said Jessica. Just then a blue light shone throughout the room and the metal gate swung open.

"Not anymore," said Adam with a grin. The group looked at each other and walked inside.

"Wow," said Billy. As Jill entered the temple last, the blue light disappeared and the gate swung shut, causing the rangers to jump and turn around.

"Now what?' asked Kim.

"Who's out there?!" cried a Man's voice. "I want answers!"

"We're looking for Ninjor, keeper of the temple," said Adam.

"Never heard of him," came the voice again. "Go away please."

Billy motioned for Aisha to try and talk to the voice.

"Umm, umm, it's really important!" said Aisha.

"Yeah, only the wise and powerful Ninjor can help us!" said Jessica, understanding Billy's motive. Billy put his ear up to a blue vase.

"Great and wise huh?" asked the voice as Billy looked at the Rangers and pointed to the vase. "Maybe I do know him." Billy tipped the vase towards him.

"Ha ha ha, whoa, hey!" cried the voice as the vase was tipped. They saw a blue man inside.

"Get out I say, and leave me in peace," said the man.

"Why don't you come out of your little hiding spot and tell us where we can find Ninjor," said Jessica, glaring at the little man.

"Why you little sniveling girl, you happen to be looking at him. I AM the great Ninjor!" he cried.

"Pssh, that little twerp is the great Ninjor?" scoffed Jill.

"What a rude little girl you are," said Ninjor. "I guess there will be no getting rid of you til I come out. Stand clear!"

There was a flash of gold light and the group stood back as Ninjor came out of his hiding spots.

"Now, tell me why you're here," said Ninjor. "You have five seconds."

"My father Zordon sent us here on a quest to find new powers and zords," said Jessica. "Lord Zedd destroyed our old ones."

"Father?" asked Ninjor. "Then you and your look-alike over there must be..."

"Jessica and Jill, Royal Princesses of the Planet Eltar, daughters of Zordon and Sarah. King and Queen of Eltar," said Jill, coming up to Jessica.

"And if we don't hurry, the world is in incredible danger," said Adam. Ninjor bowed to Jessica and Jill.

"Forgive me, your majesties," said Ninjor. "But I cannot help you."

"Come on guys, this guy obviously doesn't have a clue about decency and kindness," said Jessica as the group turned.

"Guess the legend of Ninjor really is a myth," said Kim.

"I can't believe he's the one who created the power coins," said Jill. "What are we going to do? The world's going to be destroyed, we don't have any powers to save the world, and Jessica, Kim and I could die because our coins were literally connected to us."

"But we already have the knowledge and power inside us to know what is right and true," said Tommy. "Zedd can't take that away from us."

"You're right Tommy," said Billy. "Guess we're going to have to figure something else out. Come on guys."

"Wait a minute!" cried Ninjor, and the rangers turned back to him.

"Your hearts speak with truth," said Ninjor, "you've convinced me you don't seek this power out of greed. If the power of Ninjor lives within your souls, we really got something here."

Meanwhile Bulk and Skull had arrived at the Angel Grove Police Academy. An officer walked up to their desk as they were filling out registration forms.

"Bulkmeier, Skullovich?" asked the officer. The two turned around.

"Sir, yes sir!" they said.

"I am Lt. Jerome Stone. I'm your new tour guide." There was an evil smile in his face. "Follow me."

Five minutes later he led the two bumbling boys to the police barber shop and ten after that, the two had brand-new fresh buzz cuts for their training.

Back in the temple, Ninjor was preparing the rangers.

"Form a circle around me," said Ninjor, "and join hands, for your journey now begins." The rangers stood around Ninjor and placed their hands against each others in the air, just as they had done at the command center.

"Close your eyes and concentrate," continued Ninjor. "I shall guide you in your quest for knowledge and power!" As the rangers closed their eyes and began to concentrate, the colors of their powers began to circle them as Ninjor continued to speak.

"Older than time itself, Man has always known the calling," said Ninjor. "Light of the light, strength of the soul, ignite its internal power inside of me." At this moment, Ninja outfits had begun to appear on the rangers while Ninjor was still talking. "I am Ninja, I am Pure of Heart, Body, Mind and Spirit. Join with me now as I become one with the true power. Your journey is complete. Open your eyes and claim your destiny."

Everyone opened their eyes and looked at their Ninja outfits. Each ranger was in their respective color, and a gold medal was embroidered in the middle with an animal.

"All right Ninjor, now what?" asked Tommy wonderingly.

"You now posess the power of Ninja," said Ninjor, "deep within your souls. Come now and learn of your new gifts."

As Ninjor led them out to the garden, Jill noticed Adam seemed a bit upset.

"Adam, what's wrong?" asked Jill.

"I'm a frog," whispered Adam, pointing to his medal on his ninja outfit. Jill grinned.

"Of course a frog, like the one you kiss," said Jill, stepping up onto her tiptoes and planting a kiss on his lips. "Means I get a handsome prince." Adam grinned and they followed the others out to the garden hand-in-hand as they all stood in front of Ninjor.

"Behold the power, grace, and beauty of your new Ninjazords," said Ninjor as he turned around and shot a beam of light into the sky. "These zords are driven by the force of the Ninja, and infused with the power of light and strength. They are far superior to the Zords of the Past. Where before your power came from the brute strength of the Dinosaurs, now it comes from the swift, intelligent, cunning, of the Ninja. This is more than a restoration of your Ranger Powers. Your new power coins come with more advanced powers. However, as before, it is important for you to work together as a team. To that end, all the zords have the ability to unite as one, to form as the Ninja Falcon Megazord!"

"They're amazing," said Tommy.

"They will serve you well in your quest to defeat the evil that jeopardize your world ," said Ninjor. "You are truly a remarkable group of young people, worthy of the Ninja Power. Rocky, step forward and claim the power of your new ninjazord."

As Rocky stepped forward, Ninjor charged up his hands as a red light shined down on Rocky.

"Rocky, you will control the Mighty Red Ape Ninjazord. Learn from its wisdom and strength."

"Aisha, you're next," continued Ninjor. "You shall call upon the Fierce Bear Ninjazord. The might and cunning that it possesses are also a part of you."

"Now, Billy, the Silent Wolf Ninjazord will answer to your call. Your stealth and accuracy will be an unbeatable combination."

"Kimberly, behold the Shining Crane Ninjazord. May the beauty, grace, and speed it posesses sine forth into your own being."

"Adam, you shall become one with the Wise Frog Ninjazord. Learn from its silent courage."

"Jillian, you shall command the Graceful Owl Ninjazord. It's brains and beauty are just a couple of your many talents."

"Jessica, you shall command the Selfless Tiger Ninjazord. Intuitive, empathetic and understanding, as well as loving and elegant."

"And finally Tommy, observe the skies. Behold your new ninjazord. The mighty Falconzord. Immerse yourself completely in its quest for justice and strength."

"How do we call on them?" asked Tommy.

"You will know when the time comes," said Ninjor. "Now there's much to do. Even as we speak, Lord Zedd has begun to attack Angel Grove." Everyone looked at him in fear.

"We've got to do something!" said Adam.

"Can we call upon our zords now?" asked Kimberly.

"We have a more immediate danger. The Tenga Warriors are trying to gain access to the temple."

"We got to stop them," said Billy.

"The Tengas are creatures of evil. Their vile spirits must not be allowed to disturb the inner purity of the Temple of Power. You must activate your ninja powers now in order to defeat them."

"But how?" asked Kim.

"Look into your hearts and become one with your animal ninja."

"I am the Ape, mighty and strong! We are one!" cried Rocky.

"I am the Bear, cunning and fierce!"

"I am the Wolf, silent and sure!"

"I am the Crane, agile and graceful!"

"I am the Frog, courageous in spirit!"

"I am the Owl, witty and clever!"

"I am the Tiger, selfless and protectful!"

"I am the Falcon, just and able!"

Several colors of light flashed around the rangers and Ninjor grinned.

"Congratulations, Power Rangers, you have passed through the Portal of Power and Light. Go forth in the Spirit of Ninja!" said Ninjor. Tommy closed his fist at Ninjor to let him know that they were going to do this and the eight rangers ran off to defend the temple.

"There's the entrance to the cave!" cawed one of the Tengas. "We must find a way in!"

"Hey bird-brain listen up!" cried a voice.

The Tengas looked up to see the eight rangers standing on top of the Temple formation in their Ninja gear.

"I hate to be the one to tell you this, but if you want the temple, you gotta go through us," said Rocky.

"Hiyah!" cried the Rangers.

"Oh I'm SOOO scared!" said a Tenga.

"Hiyah! Let's do it guys!" cried Tommy. The eight rangers jumped off the ledge and started to fight the Tengas.

Back at the Command Center, Alpha and Zordon were trying to fix the Viewing Globe.

"That should do it," said Alpha. "I sure hope this works, Zordon."

"So do I, Alpha, so do I," said Alpha. Alpha pointed the laser at the globe's controls and only a flash of light shined through the globe before it went dark again.

"Ai yi yi, I must have crossed the wires!" said Alpha.

"Try again Alpha," said Zordon. "It is imperative that we get the Viewing Globe operational."

Alpha tried it one more time and the Viewing Globe came back online.

"OH good!" said Alpha. "I'm tuning in to the rangers now! Oh I do hope they're okay."

An image of Kim and Jessica fighting the Tengas in their Ninja outfits displayed on the screen.

"Zordon look! The Rangers have their Ninja powers! I guess the temple wasn't a myth after all,"continued Alpha. He saw what Kim and Jessica were fighting. "Oh no, those are Tenga Warriors! What are they doing there?"

"I do not know, Alpha," said Zordon, "but I can only assume that Lord Zedd has found the Rangers in the Desert."

Just then the alarms blared.

"Ai yi yi!" cried Alpha.

"Alpha, scan all channels," said Zordon.

"Zordon, Rito Revolto is launcing an attack on Angel Grove!" cried Alpha.

"I knew it was only a matter of time before he joined forces with his sister," said Zordon.

"But the rangers are so far away in the Desert of Despair," said Alpha. "I hope they get back in time."

Back in the Desert, the fight was still going on.

"These Ninja powers are amazing!" cried Aisha.

"Yeah, it's like being supercharged!" said Jill. "Hiyah!" She flipped herself over a Tenga.

Rocky kicked one Tenga, and then punched another.

"Haha, now that we've got these Ninja Powers down, let's finish these guys off!"

The rangers charged after the Tengas.

"Uh oh, let's get out of here!" cried a Tenga and they flew away.

"What's matter you guys, chicken?" joked Tommy.

"They're just a bunch of turkeys, haha," added Jessica with a smile.

"Whoo! Feels so good to have our powers back!" cried Kim.

"Yeah, I'm feeling loads better already," said Jessica.

"Not only back, better" said Adam.

"I can't wait to go kick Rito's butt!" cried Aisha.

"Let's do it!" cried Rocky as he high-fived Tommy. "The Power Rangers are back!"

"You did a fine job, Power Rangers," said Ninjor.

"Ninjor, we did it!" cried Billy.

"You have proven yourselves worthy to possess the power of Ninja! This is a great responsibility. Use your powers wisely! The road you face won't be easy. The fight between Good and Evil never is, but Zordon chose you well. I could not have done better."

"There's still Angel Grove to deal with," said Jessica. "How do we call the zords?"

"Look within yourselves!" said Ninjor.

"It's Morphin Time!" cried the rangers.

"White Ranger Power!"

"Black Ranger Power!

"Pink Ranger Power!"

"Blue Ranger Power!"

"Yellow Ranger Power!"

"Red Ranger Power!"

"Purple Ranger Power!"

"Orange Ranger Power!"

"Yeah, alright! We did it!" said Tommy as the Rangers appeared morphed. "Next stop, Angel Grove."

"Right!" cried the other rangers.

"Let's do it!" cried Tommy.

"Power Rangers! Power Up!" cried the Rangers as they teleported away.

"Farewell my friends. Remember you possess the power of Ninja within yourselves. Stay true to it, and it will not fail you." Ninjor disappeared with a flash, as the rangers returned back to Angel Grove.

Meanwhile, up on the moon, the Tengas had returned.

"WHAT?!" cried Zedd. "You didn't destroy them?!"

"We were about to plant the Vampirus egg but then the Rangers came out with their new powers!" said one of the Tengas. "The egg's a dud now! It smells so bad!"

"You incompetent fools! At least Rito is still terrorizing Angel Grove! He will take those rangers down for good!"

TBC