This Episode (A.K.A. The next three chapters) might be a bit confusing, due to the evil Tommy being the evil Green Ranger. It'll get cleared up eventually. I just hope you enjoy reading this story as I do writing it!
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Kaleb's PoV
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The trip to Australia, besides the wedding incident, was actually really uneventful. We went to a bunch of museums, which I can't stand. Personally, I just hate museums. Not because they are boring, when they aren't, I just don't like walking some place where I could easily get the same information from a book. Anyway, turns out, we did end up going to a zoo, much to Rocky's displeasure. Apparently, he thought it meant his present lost its value, but I assured him that it was still very nice of him.
He soon forgot about it when an open Emu exhibit allowed an Emu to reach it's neck over and squawk right in his ear. I swear, there should be people trying to fix the hole in the ceiling of how high he jumped. I ended up with an actual Koala on my shoulder, and they were just as soft as I thought they would be. But, no offense to them, Rocky II was a lot more comfortable.
The event, from what I understand, went well too. Angel Grove High did a great job representing the United States, speaking to the other kids from around the world.
Those were really the only notable things that happened. Oh, and Adam, since we shared a room, decided to never drop the subject of me and Rocky's 'kiss'. He hasn't stopped teasing me about it, but I just roll my eyes and try to ignore it.
The vacation went well after our little problem, so we didn't get interrupted again. I was glad when it was time to go though. I missed my family a bit, so home was a welcome thing.
School however, went right back to normal. In fact, Mrs. Appleby decided that as soon as we got back, to give us a big project for a three day weekend. That's where we were now, stuck in a classroom for another five minutes, listening to our teacher conclude her drawn-out explanation of this project to us. "Which period in history would you have liked to have lived in?" She asked, underlining that exact question on the board, before turning to us, "These are the subjects for your assignment."
The bell rang earlier than expected, making me sigh in relief. It's not that I didn't like school or , it's just that I wanted to go back to hanging with my friends in Angel Grove. Whether it being in the park, Ernie's & even at the tables behind the school, as long as I'm with my best buddies. Speaking of tables being behind the school, I think that's where we all were going.
I was just walking, looking at my books that I got from the school library. I wasn't going to be wasting time on this project just messing around. None of us were. We were all serious about school, but we had fun with it. I sat down next to Billy and I heard Rocky talking with Tommy, "I think I'd like to go back to Viking Times. I always loved those books."
I rolled my eyes, looking back at him, "Wow, you read? Gee, you learn something new everyday." I sneered at him. He just glared playfully at me, before sitting down on my left side with a hand on my shoulder. Everyone gave each other a glance, making me raise an eyebrow, but that's it. Tommy, still standing laughed, "I think I'd like to live in the days of King Arthur." He then pretended to swing a sword around.
I wonder, did they ever have Power Rangers that far back? Maybe….
Kim mentioned something about Medieval times, because she wanted to be a princess, classic Kimberly. Aisha told us about going to the times of Ancient Egypt. Billy and I hadn't said anything, neither did Adam, but he was lost in his thoughts. Me and Billy were just looking at our books, trying to get a little head start. Rocky nudged me in my side with my elbow, "How about you two? Any time you'd want to go to?" He asked.
I rolled my eyes, before smiling, "I'd like to go to the Old West. I'd be the best gunslinger around." I bragged, crossing my arms. Everyone laughed, while Billy answered.
"Probably back when Einstein was around. I think I'd be his assistant."
Oh Billy, you would be even smarter than Einstein. You know more about science than he did! You fix Alpha's circuit board all the time, and he's not even from Earth.
Adam snapped out of his thoughts when Aisha nudged him. He scratched his arm, "Man, this is a tough one for me." He paused, obviously thinking. "Maybe back to the Renaissance Time. Everything seemed so…romantic." He told us.
I rolled my eyes, while everyone else just cooed and teased him. So what if Adam was a romance geek at heart. We all had hidden secrets that we felt the need to hide. I already shared mine, with being gay, so Adam's not that different.
We talked a little longer together, before the group split up into three. Rocky, Billy, Adam and I stayed at the table, ready to discuss our project. Kim and Tommy left together, talking about something, probably date and mushy stuff. Aisha had to go to her house, before she met Kim at the mall. I would've gone, but I wanted to spend some time with the guys.
It was maybe five minutes after the three left that a woman talking with another woman passed by. I picked up a bit of their conversation. "Did you hear the news?" The first woman said.
The other one shook her head, "What?"
The other lady giggled, "Ryan Hart finally started seeing someone!" She exclaimed. Hart? That was Kim's last name. That must've been her dad. Good for him, finding someone to see after his first wife passed.
"Really? Who?"
The first lady smiled, "I heard it was Cynthia Rodrigues." She said. The four of us snapped our heads in the direction of the women. That was my mother.
Billy turned to me, "Kaleb, your mother is seeing Kim's dad?" He asked.
I shrugged, looking very confused, "I don't know. I haven't seen him around." But it would explain why my mother was suddenly very happy. Maybe she was seeing Kim's dad. If that's true, then good for her. I just hope she is ready to face another relationship after Dad.
Adam shook his head, "I wouldn't think anything of it K. It was just a rumor." He said. That was true, it was a rumor. Plus, it wasn't my business. If my mom wants to date Kim's dad, that's fine. As long as she is happy. She deserves it after what happened with Dad. I still can't believe that he just left. I don't know what happened, but it still hurt. I remember that day when he never came back.
Flashback (Seven Years Ago)
I sat on the porch with a soccer ball in my lap. It was around five in the evening, about the time my dad came home from work. He promised that he'd help me practice my soccer kicks after he got home, so I was excited. I would've practiced with my friend, Kitty, but she wasn't available at the time.
I patiently waited as I looked both ways on my street, seeing what way he'd come from. I was a very patient kid. With four other siblings, you had to be. I always wished that I had a twin or a sibling closer to my age. That way I could always have someone to play with. My older sister, Rosa, was busy with her boyfriend. Ugh, that's disgusting. My oldest sibling, my brother Antonio, or Ant as we called him, was with his girlfriend, but I could stand them.
She always gave me presents, so I liked her. My little brother and sister were only three years old at the time, so they couldn't kick the ball properly. My mom didn't like soccer so much, so my dad was the only one in my family that I could play with.
So, I waited on the porch. I waited for hours. It went from five to six, from six to eight. Finally, at nine at night, I fell asleep on one of the porch couches we had with a blanket over me. When woke up, I was excited because my dad should've gotten home.
I went inside and looked in my parents room, only to see my mother pacing, worried. She looked at me and gave me a small smile. It was three days later that we got some kind of sign. The police were searching all over for him, but there wasn't any luck.
We were all trying to eat dinner, when a police officer opened the door. In a plastic bag was my dad's glasses, as we both needed them. They were filthy and there was grass and dirty in the bag as well.
My mother started crying, along with Rosa. Ant tried comforting the twins, because they were getting upset too. I was just sitting there, still not knowing what was going on. My brother explained it to me a few days later, when everyone calmed down.
It didn't bring tears to my eyes, but it did break my heart. My dad broke a promise and he made my mom cry.
My mother ended up scheduling a funeral, even though we didn't know if he was actually dead or not, and that was really the last I can stand remembering about my dad's disappearance.
End Flashback
That flashback just made me wonder how my older brother was doing. You see, the ages in my family go, Ant was the oldest, being 24. He was seventeen when Dad disappeared. Rosa is next, being four years behind at 20. I was the middle, being 17 and Skylar and Tyler were almost 10. Ant lives in California, like us, only he lives by Los Angeles. He is actually engaged to be married with his fiance Maya. Maya was the girlfriend that gave me all types of presents. They had a daughter too, Sofia. She was so sweet! She was only three. Maya and Ant had her before they got engaged, and I think she sealed the deal. I was happy for them, waiting for the invite to the wedding.
"Kaleb? Are you okay?" Rocky asked, looking to me. I looked up, "Huh?" I responded quickly, not knowing what he asked.
"Are you okay?" He asked again. The three of them, being Billy, Adam and Rocky, all looked concerned. I nodded, "Yeah, I'm fine. I think I'm just trying to cope with a bunch of stuff." I said.
That seemed to satisfy them. Adam turned back to our books, "Well, this isn't a bad assignment, but I can think of a lot more fun things to do on a three day weekend." He commented.
I laughed and nodded. "Yeah, like fighting Putties." I said, jokingly. We all laughed at that, before our communicators went off. Okay, now that's just scary how timed that was.
Billy answered, "Alpha, what's going on?"
The robot blared over the speaker, "Teleport to the park, Tommy's in trouble!" He panicked.
We all shared a look, before Adam pressed his communicator, "What about Kimberly and Aisha?" He asked.
"I'll contact them, just hurry!" Alpha told us. We sighed, grabbing our bags. Rocky gave us a serious look, "Alright guys, lets move."
We ran off, trying to find a place where no one would see us teleport. I looked around, seeing a corner that was in the shade, with no one around. I pointed it out to the others and they nodded. We quickly made our way over, dropped our stuff and pressed our teleportation buttons.
When we landed, Kim and Aisha were infact with us. Some Putties jumped over a log towards us, making me turn to Adam, "You wanted excitement!" I said, holding a fist out.
We immediately got into the action. The group split up and I ran to the side, watching as four Putties tried cornering me. I just laughed, before tsking them, and moved my finger from side to side, "Uh-uh, nice try." I teased, before flipping onto my hands and spun around, with my feet spread out to a perfect split. I hit all four in the face, but only three stayed down.
I just sighed, getting up. I walked up to the one that got up, pointing at his chest, "Hey, what's that?" I asked, hoping he fell for it. Since it was just a dumb Putty, he looked. I just rolled my eyes, before closing my hand and punching up. The Putty fell back, not getting up. I laughed, before rejoining the others as we searched for Tommy.
I heard Kim yell out, so we came running. When we got there, I saw Tommy laying on his back, like he was passed out or something. Adam and Billy ran to his side, as the rest of us ran over. Billy suggested we contact Zordon. Rocky agreed, "Yeah, maybe he can tell us who that lizard guy is!"
What lizard guy? I didn't see anyone. I was too busy trying out the new move Rocky had taught me at the last lesson he gave me. I'd say it was a success.
Kim seemed to be on the same page as Rocky, "Yeah, and why he seems to be after Tommy." She said, concerned for her 'taking too long to be officially called' boyfriend.
Billy walked off, so he could talk with Zordon, so I just sat down, humming to myself. It was just a tick I had when I was bored. I always hummed when there was no noise. I don't know what it was, but I always needed some constant noise. There's a fan in my room, not because it's hot, but because the rotation makes that buzzing noise.
I looked around, still humming. Kim was tapping her foot, impatiently waiting, with Aisha playing with her hands. Adam and Rocky were sitting down, back to back, playing with the grass while Tommy was rubbing his neck and head.
Billy came running back, "You guys, according to Zordon the Wizard has the ability to create an illusion that then becomes reality." Okay, I totally lost, what wizard? I don't understand.
"Like a nightmare that becomes true?" Aisha asked, looking confused. Oh don't even try me sista! Okay, no more coffee for me.
Billy nodded, "Exactly!"
Kim sighed, before looking over to Tommy. She looked very concerned. "Tommy, you okay?"
The White Ranger nodded slightly, groaning, "Yeah, I just have a headache." He told us, running a hand through his now very messed up hair.
Rocky stood up from where he was sitting, "Look, about this wizard, I think if we all stay alert, we can beat him." He noted. WHAT WIZARD?! Nobody tells me anything!
Aisha sighed, "I hope you're right." She said, doubting him. I would know if I doubted him or not if I knew what this wizard was and what was he doing?
Adam looked around, concerned, "So, what's our next move?"
Billy, with hands on his hips, just shrugged, "Zordon said there's nothing more we can really do right now, so I say we just go on with our day." He told us. We all agreed, and Tommy started walking off, "Keep an eye on your communicators, just incase something happens."
He pat Kim's arm, "I think I'll skip out on the mall today. I need to go treat this headache at home." He said.
I pat his back, "Yeah, go relax big guy. We'll handle everything." I reassured him. He gave me a small smile, but it meant a lot to me. You see, I always felt, even though he's told me otherwise, that Tommy never really trusted me as Ranger yet. I don't know why, but it's just a strange vibe.
We all decided, after Tommy left, to stay with each other, just incase we needed to be called in a hurry. We walked out of the park, and into the city. Kim and Aisha were discussing Tommy's well-being while Adam, Rocky and I were just walking quietly along. Billy was constantly watching his communicator, like he was expecting something to happen at any sec-
The little beep of our communicators sounded, making me just roll my eyes. Figures, this is the one day that when someone has a bad feeling, they have to be right. Billy held his communicator up, listening. It was Tommy. "Rangers, come in, this is Tommy."
Billy turned to us before answering. We quickly gathered around him, hoping to hear what he had to say. "We read you Tommy, what's up?"
"Listen, somethings come up. Meet me at the Angel Grove city limit sign on the outskirts of town, right away. See you there." He told us. He was the leader, but he didn't seem too concerned about whatever it was that was happening.
We, however, diligently followed orders and ran as fast we could to the sign. Tommy was already there, but something was different about him. He had a different aura around him, plus he had on a green bandana on his head. Hmm, maybe he could hand that over at some point. I'd love to wear that. Gah, moving back to my horrible feeling. I didn't like this at all. Something big was going to happen.
When we asked him what was happening, he told us that Zordon sent him here. I narrowed my gaze at him. Why would Zordon only contact Tommy? He usually tells all of us at the same time. Things got even more suspicious when Billy tried to contact Zordon, but Tommy stopped him, looking desperate, like if we asked Zordon, we'd find out he was lying.
Of course, Adam, being the ever so good boy who never sees the bad in any of his friends, agrees with Tommy. There was a loud laugh from the tree, and we all looked up. It was some creepy guy with a fiery face and a lizard mask on. He was in a black cloak and he had black hair. This must've been that wizard. Finally, I can say I know who it is!
"You fools are so easily deceived!" He cackled.
I glared, before grabbing my morpher, "Quick, let's morph!"
I felt a hand grab mine, keeping me from grabbing it. I looked up to see Tommy, giving me a sly smirk, "No! You don't deserve the title of Green Ranger." He spat at me. I gave him a nasty look, while the others questioned him.
"Tommy, what's going on?" Billy asked. Tommy just laughed, "You're way too late."
Kim kept looking from the wizard, who was laughing his face off, to Tommy, "Tommy, no!" She went to grab his arm, "What's going on?"
Rocky grabbed me, holding my shoulder, "He's turning on us that's what!" He spat, glaring.
The Wizard pulled out a staff and growled, "It doesn't matter now!" The world got all wavey all of a sudden. I got very dizzy and grabbed onto Rocky. He was holding onto my shoulder, while Adam fell on the ground, holding my leg, to stabilize himself. We all grabbed onto the sign, and closed our eyes.
When we opened them, we heard a bunch of screaming and footsteps moving really fast. We looked around, to see a bunch of people in colonial clothing, running and screaming away from us. I let go of Rocky to move forward, away from the group, "What's going on?" I asked.
I didn't get an answer, because before they had a chance to, someone grabbed me from my shoulder, "James, get away from these witches!" A gruff man's voice sounded. I turned around to face him and he pulled me away, "Come along James."
I glared at him, before swinging my foot around to kick his hand away. "Let go!"
He did, and I ran back to my friends. The man glared at me, "Listen to me young man, you will listen to your father." He yelled. I just stuck my tongue out at him, "You're not my dad! And my name is Kaleb!" I yelled back.
The man just widened his eyes, before running off, "He looks like my son! The witch has taken the form as my son!"
I smirked, "Hmph, that's what I thought." I said, accomplished, before turning to them, "Why is he calling me and you guys witches?"
Again, I didn't get an answer. We were just looking around, when we saw some soldiers running off a boat. Oh boy, that's not good!
Billy read my mind, "Let's jam guys!" He suggested, before running off. I was already ahead of him, taking off a second before he did. We ran throughout the small colonial town, with Billy and Adam in the lead, as they were the fastest runners. Kids were being forced to get inside of buildings and people were doing their best not to be in our path. I looked behind us and the soldiers were running after us.
We turned a corner and ran behind a large building. When we got to the back, we had to hop over a wooden post where you'd tie a horse up. A girl and boy came running with us, telling us to follow them inside said large building.
The girl opened the large wooden door wide enough for us all to get in within seconds and then closed and locked the door with a wooden plank. We stayed very quiet, listening as the soldiers started mumbling, asking where we went and saying that we were witches, so we could disappear if we wanted to. They remained outside, with me watching through a crack in the wood.
Ugh, this is just the worst!
So, the gang, minus Tommy, is back in time, in Colonial Angel Grove, trapped in a barn with two strangers that decided to help them, a girl and boy. What happens now? What about Tommy and the Evil Tommy?
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