Disclaimers: I do not own Power Rangers. However the characters that exist as their children are my creation.
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Their Children
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Chapter 21: A City At War
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"Man! There has to be a way around this!" Jason voiced frustratingly. Zack was beside him, leaning against the invisible wall.
"Um guys, that's not the worst of it." Tommy said holding up Aisha's phone. "I think it's about to-" The phone cut off and they were bathed in darkness. He sighed, "… die."
Aisha felt Tommy place the phone in her hand. She pocketed it. "Now what?"
"Please don't say we head in the other direction." Rocky pleaded.
Tommy sighed, "We head in the other direction. Sorry Rock."
"Well, we better get started- ahh!" Zack yelled, jumping away from the invisible wall.
"What happened?" Aisha asked him.
Zack turned back to where he knew the wall was. "It… it burned me." He stated in disbelief.
"What did?" Asked Jason.
"The wall, it's," Zack reached out to touch the now warm wall, "it's heating up?"
They all reached out until they could touch the wall. "This doesn't make any sense." Rocky stated.
"When dealing with morphenomenal things, does it ever?" Tommy mumbled.
They all quickly moved away from the surface at the same time. "Is it… is it… moving?" Aisha asked.
"Okay, this is new." Tommy admitted.
Zack chuckled, "Oh and I suppose an invisible hot wall is what, average?"
Tommy narrowed his eyes, even though he couldn't see Zack and Zack couldn't see him. "You know what I mean." He then raised his wrist to his mouth. "Billy come in." Static. "Billy come in… guys… do you read me? Anyone?" Nothing but static.
Rocky sighed deeply, "Okay, this isn't good."
"Maybe we should head back. I mean," Aisha started, "what exactly can we do just standing here in the dark," she raised on her hand to the wall, "next to a moving, heating," she leaned against it, "invisible wa-aaahhh!" She screamed as she fell through the barrier.
Rocky reached for where his wife's voice came from, "Aish?" He only grasped air. "Aisha?" The others started reaching around them, but no one felt or heard her. "Where is my wife?" Rocky yelled, nearly losing it.
"Rocky you need to calm down." Jason suggested.
"Calm down." He said eerily calm, "My wife just disappeared. How can I be calm?" He finished in a yell. He walked up to the wall and pressed against its warm surface. "Help me. She must have gotten through this somehow."
Tommy was right beside him, followed by Jason and Zack. They continued to feel through the grooves of the moving wall, but nothing would give.
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Kat and Kim were double teaming against a group of Goons. Trini was nearby, but closer to the table helping to guard the equipment. Adam was helping her as best as he could from the other side of the table.
Billy, however, was at the table trying his best to contact Tommy and the others. "Tommy, do you read me?" Static. He disconnected it. "It's no use. They are not responding. The device started beeping. 'No.' Billy turned to it to study its readings. 'It's nearly closed.' He stared dumbfounded at them. He looked up to see his friends fighting for their lives.
Trini blocked a punch and kicked the Goon in the chest. She glanced at Billy, noticing him rising from his seat. "Billy?" She began to question him, but was immediately pushed down.
Billy was pulled out of his reverie at the sight of his spouse getting tackled. He came to her rescue and helped her defeat three of the five. He was slightly out of breath. "Are you alright?"
Trini looked at him and spoke in between hits. "I'm… fine… what's your… deal?" She kicked a fierce blow to the goon's head. He was out cold.
Billy however, did not answer right away. He just continued to fight. Before long, the four ex-rangers were standing against only six Goons. The Goons moved forward, but then without explanation, they disappeared. And immediately following their departure, their fallen comrades disappeared as well.
"Well that was weird." Kim commented.
"Yea," Kat agreed, "They must have realized who they were dealing with."
Adam moved closer to the group, having been the furthest out. He was slightly limping, "Couldn't they have figured that out a lot sooner?"
"Adam!" The girls shouted as they rushed over to assist him.
After they had a moment to catch their breaths, Billy ran over to the table. Trini recalled his expression earlier. "Billy, what's wrong?"
Billy looked over the readings and slumped down into his seat. "The portal," this grabbed all of their attention, "it's gone."
All was silent.
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The room was massive, dark, and… surprisingly warm; considering its natural climate. There was but one figure present there. He sat on his sinister throne, with his right hand under his chin. He could see the beautiful view of Earth through the large window across from him. Looking on ominously, he continued to contemplate his next course of action.
The large double doors to his left opened, and in walked a short, dumpy looking orange creature. "Lord Xian. The attacks have gone as planned. Raptor and Maura are now dealing with those in Ecuador."
Xian smirked, "Excellent." He was pleased with this update. "I'm sure the Rangers will soon make their presence known; inferior children the lot of them." His eyes then narrowed. "The pink ranger, however, there's something different… there…" He trailed lost in thought.
After he was quiet for a short time, the orange creature grew curious. "Master?"
Xian shook himself out of his reverie. "It matters not." He stated, rising from his seat and moving to the window. "I've been far too lax these last few years. I show leniency to these pathetic humans, and this is the gratitude I get, insubordination!" He shouts; the creature jumps in alarm. "It's been awhile, but I suppose it is high time I taught these worthless beings a lesson as to who is master and who is subject." He finishes with a scowl. "And if the Rangers get in my way, I'll end them like the others."
He presses his hand on the window and it immediately starts to zoom in on the planet. He sees his army being led by Raptor and Maura. His thoughts turn to the rangers. "Bottom line Rangers or no, this planet is MINE."
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Flashes of white, yellow, blue, and green streaked across the sky, landing a few miles from the base of a large mountain. They were positioned between Mt. Chimborazo and the two opposing armies. "Okay, here's the deal guys." Tommy started looking at his sister and Olivia. "You two distract Raptor and Maura as best as you can. Let the government handle the Goons, they aren't the real threat. We will assist you as soon as we are done speaking to the world's leaders."
"Assuming that they are even up there." Olivia stated, nodding her head towards the mountain.
"If they aren't, we'll make the decision for them." Connor replied.
Sami smirked, "That sounded a little macho. I'm sure Alex would be proud." At that comment, they all let out a little chuckled.
"Alright guys." Tommy said to get everyone's mind back on the mission. "Sami, Livvy, be careful. No unnecessary risks." He ordered firmly.
Sami nodded her head. "Same to you baby bro." She and Tommy hugged. When she pulled back, she looked at Connor. "Keep an eye on him." She said partly in jest and partly serious. Connor gave her a nod, telling her that he would.
Tommy looked out in the distance. They could hear the cries of battle. He clenched his fist and looked around. Noticing that they were completely alone, he looked at his friends then yelled, "It's Morphin Time! WHITE HAWK!"
"BLUE STALLION!"
"YELLOW SHARK!"
"GREEN OWL!"
They were all now clad in their power armor. Yellow pulled on Green's arm, signaling it was time to go. "Good luck you two." She told White and Blue. Green turned to her and they both ran towards the battle field.
"You too!" White called after them. He turned to Blue. "Ready?" At a nod from Blue, they were on their way to the mountain.
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There was a flash of black light. Once it was gone, a teenager was in its place. Marcus stood on the very top of the Empire State building. "Woah," He commented on the view, "now this is what I'm talking about." He smiled; he always did like the Big Apple. "Whoo hoo!" He shouted, pleased to hear his echo.
Realizing he didn't have much space to stand, he sighed. "Really Omega?" Watching his step, he looked around the area. "Now how am I going to get down from here?" Scratching the back of his head, he contemplated the situation before grinning. "I guess it's… morphin time." He calmly stated aloud, before leaping off of the building and shouting. "BLACK TIGER!"
He landed on the 86TH floor balcony, fully clad in his black armor. Surprisingly, he heard a few gasps from behind him. It turned to the sounds and was surprised to find a few people on said balcony. 'What are they doing here? Last I checked there was still a curfew.' Putting his thoughts aside, he raised a hand. "Do not fear citizens, I am here to help." He said in his most 'hero' voice.
The people stood around not knowing what to say. Could they dare to hope that help had finally arrived? They kept silent as they witnessed the black ranger jump over the railing in a free fall to the city below.
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It was foggy. More foggy than was typically known for this town. 'Where is all of the smoke coming from?' Tiffany thought to herself. In the distance, she could see 'Big Ben'. It was eerily quiet. At least in this part of London. "Hello?" She called out. Silence. 'I hope I'm not too late.' She thought to herself.
BOOM!
Tiffany was startled out of her thoughts. "What was that?" She asked out loud to no one in particular. She narrowed her eyes as they began to glow pink. She looked out into the distance. It was clearer now, but she was too far. "Something isn't right." She stepped into that direction; however, another BOOM caused her to halt for a moment. "I think it's time to morph… PINK FOX!" She called out and was bathed in a wave of pink.
Once in her armor, she called on her fans. Gripping the weapons, she thought to herself. 'Better safe than sorry.' She took off; hoping against all that there was still a city left to save.
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As soon as his feet met cobblestone, Alex could hear the screams of fighting. At the moment, he stood right outside of the Roman Colosseum. It was dark, but the sky was so clear he could see the stars easily. He could also see smoke in the distance. "The Goons are close. And obviously making trouble." He could feel his hands heating up at his anger. "Trouble, I'll give them trouble."
Forcing himself to calm down, to prevent flames from rising in his palms, he started running towards the smoke. The closer he got, the more he could hear. There was a lot of screaming, and feet running. 'They won't get away with this.' He vowed and increased his speed.
Once he was in the fray of it all, Alex assessed the situation. 'I'm gonna need to morph now.' He ran into a dark alley, making sure no one was around. He called on his power, "RED BULL!" His change was quick and efficient. He ran out of the alley and right up to the first Goon he saw. "Hello sweetheart, have you met my fist?" He asked before slamming said fist into the goon's face.
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Zordon stood in the C-Deck watching the viewing wall. It was split into five smaller screens to show all of his rangers. Reidyn came up beside him and placed her hand on his shoulder. He smiled up at her kindly, "Is it time already?"
She nodded to him, and then walked away and out the doors leading to the white room. He smiled after her. "Phaedra, I leave it to you and Omega. Notify me of any… complications." He said, and then followed Reidyn.
"Yes Zordon." Phaedra told him, before he was out of sight. She turned to Omega, "Bring up their vitals." She watched as the vitals showed up on the wall. So far, everyone was in good condition both physically and mentally. "Very good. Switch back to the shots of the rangers, but keep me posted on Tiffany's mental vitals."
"Yes Phaedra." Omega replied in a sing-song voice. Then he quickly raised his hands to his head. "Aye, yi, yi!"
"What is it?" She asked.
"We have intruders." He told her. "Something or someone has just penetrated through the hidden wall!"
Phaedra eyes narrowed. "The barrier? Impossible. Pull up the visual on the wall." She ordered.
"Aye, yi, yi!"
The viewing wall showed a short black woman dressed in yellow, shouting at an open space, which happened to be the other side of the barrier. 'Who is she shouting to?' Phaedra wondered.
"What should we do Phaedra?" Omega asked.
"Nothing. If the barrier allowed her through, then she is no threat to us. If we want answers, then we will need to lead her to us." Was her reply.
"Should we get Zordon?"
"No." Was her immediate response. "He cannot be disturbed during his… treatment." She changed the view to the occupants on the other side. Though it was dark to them, she could see them quite clearly. "If they find their way to us, then we will deal with them." She pressed a button on the console. "In the meantime, our concern is our rangers." The wall went back to the brave seven risking their lives for their people, their planet, their home.
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"Rocky! … Tommy! … Please someone answer me… Zack!" The woman screamed, while feeling through the grooves of the wall. 'How did I fall through this?' "Jason!" She let out a frustrated cry. "I can't believe this." She said, and then turned around to check out the place she landed in.
Yea, she was still in a corridor. This time well lit and with real walls, floor, and ceiling. She started to get excited. "I bet this is where I kids came." She began to walk forward, but hesitated. "I will wait a little longer for the others to get through. Otherwise, I'll have to go forward alone." She said down on the ground cross-legged. She looked at her bare wrist. "If only I had a communicator."
"Ow, you are on my foot!"
Aisha's head snapped up at the voice. "Jason?"
"Really? I hadn't noticed, what with your elbow in my back!"
She glanced at the wall. "Zack?"
"Would you two quit it? Our top concern is my wife!"
She let out a soft smile. "Rocky…"
"Everyone just calm down. Don't worry Rocky, we'll find her."
She shook her head, her smile bigger now. "And Tommy." She jumped up to her feet. "Guys!" She moved towards the wall, and then stopped to stare at it. "Guys?" The wall was bulging and bubbling. Before she knew it, four grown men burst through the barrier and landed on her feet. She held in a laugh. "Glad you could make it."
They all rolled onto their backs moaning. But the only one Aisha noticed was her Rocky as he stared back at her with a silly, but relieved grin on his face. "Well, aren't you a sight for sore eyes." He stated, before she bent down and gave him a thorough kiss.
Jason got an eye full of this. "Oh God!" He moaned. "Get a room!"
Unfortunately for him, the couple did not hear him.
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AN: And yet another chapter! Yaaaayyyy! Classes start Sept 1st, so hopefully this fic will be completed before then. There's only about 8 or so chapters left so… now that I think about that number, this may not be done by next month. I'm still gonna try!
On another note, how do you guys feel about this story. Is it worth another installment? I already have plans to write one, but if you aren't that interested I may just put it on the back burner for awhile. I'm also considering doing a few one-shots on how the parents met or ended up together.
If I do continue it, there will of course be new characters, considering right now it's summer and fall semester will be starting soon for the Rangers. Also, there may be a new person joining the group of rangers, not as a ranger per se…. you'd have to read about it, if it indeed happens.
I know that my rangers haven't been given a name/title, like Mighty Morphin, Dino Thunder, Ninjetti, Zeo, Turbo, etc., you get my drift. Well, I left that out on purpose. You, as well as they, will find that out at the end of this fic. :-D
Okay, that's enough gab from me. I'm sorry for all the pauses in this fic and the waiting you all had to endure. Hopefully me speeding up these updates to end it makes you all forgive me.
Well… a girl can only hope. Thanks for reading.
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