A special thanks to zackattack1, TimmyIsAwesome, Gadget, bammybell, StarWriter0303, CrazyTimesAMillion, Thewhatzupwriter26, decode9, and anyone else who has created characters or villains for this series!
SUMMARY: Everything in the nature lived together in harmony, until it and the world was threaten by an evil force. Now teenagers are recruited with the power of the legendary beast will team up with there new powers to save the world.
Rangers:
Red: Zack Calvin
Blue: Jacob Young
Pink: Allison/Ally Verde
Black: Rory O'Callahan
White: Nathaniel/Nathan/Nate Winchester
Gold: Sean Verde
Yellow: Terra Sloane
-AWAKENTHEBEAST-
Joshua and Jacob were walking into school, eating their small breakfast to go like usual. Joshua was complaining about a botany test he had, while Jacob seemed a bit tired but he didn't want his brother to notice. However, Joshua did indeed notice his brother being tired and knew it wasn't from football.
"Hey bro, can I ask you something?" Joshua asked.
Jacob rubs his eyes, "Shoot." He then yawned.
Joshua looks at his brother, "How is Sean treating you?"
Jacob made a grin, "She's fine. Why do you ask?"
Joshua shrugs his shoulders, "Does she call you up every second to spend time with all the time?"
Jacob shakes his head, "No Joshy."
Joshua sighs, "Why do you ditch me?" He asks.
Jacob looks at his brother more seriously, "I don't ditch you."
Joshua snorted, "Why are you with these guys all the time? Don't I count?" Joshua asked.
Jacob knew when Joshua would get jealous over his friends, and right now Jacob is assuming its one of those times. Joshua and Jacob had always had the same friends growing up so the other twin did not feel out of place.
"You do, bro." Jacob said.
Joshua looks at his brother seriously, "Tell me your secret!"
Jacob and Joshua stopped at the school, Jacob noticed the rangers gathered at the door awaiting for him to come over. Jacob glanced back at his brother, he hated fighting him and better yet lying to him. He wished he could tell him, tell him everything.
"I can't." Jacob said.
Joshua glares, "Whatever then. Go, and live your life. Do whatever." Joshua says.
Joshua's shoulder hit Jacob's shoulder as he forcefully passed his brother. Jacob stumbled slightly and turned to watch his brother enter the building. Zack noticed the tension between the twins, when he went to go say something to Joshua he was ignored by Joshua. Sean had a worried expression on her face when she turned to see Jacob's facial expression, his expression was full of shock and a little confusion.
The bell rang symbolizing that it was time to get to class, "Come on. We can't be late." Terra said.
Zack nods, "Go with him, Sean. I'll see what's up with Joshua, come on Nate." Zack said.
Sean walks over to Jacob, she held onto his hand and walked to the building. Ally and Rory looked worried, and Terra seemed a bit understanding with her issues with her brothers. Jacob kept his head low and avoided eye contact. Zack watched his best friend looking hurt and couldn't help but feel terrible.
-AWAKENTHEBEAST-
Zane got off his cell phone and walked over to Dr. Anya. She was taking a small break with her personal search and also monitoring the city. Zane sat down in a seat next to her with a small smile, he hands her a can of soda with a straw in it like how she likes it.
"Thanks," She mumbles.
Zane nods, "Welcome."
She looks at him, "So was that Rena?"
He nods, "Yeah. She mentioned sparring with some kid named Kai. Tim stole the phone for a bit mentioning that I should stop by for a visit." He says.
Dr. Anya took a drink from her straw, "Well are you?" She asked wit the straw in her mouth.
Zane shrugs his shoulders, "I don't know. I mean, I want to be with her but- it seems being a ranger isn't going to go away."
Dr. Anya nods, "Think about Tommy. He's been a ranger since 1993, he finally was able to give it up after he and the other Dino Thunder Ranger won their final battle." She says.
Zane nods, "Yeah. I just- miss what a normal life is like." He says.
"You should be living one, you aren't technically a ranger anymore." She says.
Zane looks at her, "What about you? I thought you were suppose to be one of these rangers? Why are you their tech girl?" He asks.
She bit her lip, "I had to stop dreaming Zane. I was never meant to be a ranger anyways, besides Zack is and that's all I care about." She says.
Zane nods, "Do you think he knows about your past? Or better yet his father?" He asks.
She shook her head, "He doesn't. He's mentioned it around the cave how he lives with his two moms and the only thing he knows is that his father was a football star." She says.
Zane chuckles after he took a drink of his soda, "Football star? He was not a star, I remember when his school came to mine for play offs. My school beat Indian Creek High."
Dr. Anya rubs the bridge of her nose, "You know your team only won by a touch down."
Zane chuckles, "A one your so called football star gave to us by fumbling with the ball."
Dr. Anya lightly shoves him, "And it was at that game where we met."
Zane grins, "Yeah. I was there to cheer my school on and you were there for other reasons."
She smiles softly, "I had a job as a sister to support her brother."
-AWAKENTHEBEAST-
Zack was finishing his vocabulary for his English class, when he decided to turn to talk to Joshua. Joshua was talking to a few other guys, but when Zack made an appearance Joshua got quiet. The other guys smiled and said "hi" to their quarterback.
"Can I speak to Josh for a second?" He asks.
The guys nod and left the desk at which Joshua was sitting at. Joshua had a frown on his face, which was a surprise for Zack. Zack leaned against on the desk in front of Joshua's desk, as Joshua remained in the seat since he entered it for class.
"What?" Joshua asks.
"What happened between you and Jake?" Zack asked.
Joshua had a smug look, "You spend every hour with him. You tell me."
Zack looks confused, "What are you talking about?"
Joshua had a frown, "You and him. Those other teens. What do you see me as, a fool? I know he'd rather be with you all than his own brother." Joshua said.
Zack shakes his head, "No that's a lie."
Joshua chuckles, "A lie. That's what he and I have been doing all our lives."
Zack looked confused, "What- what are you talking about?" He asked.
Joshua looks at Zack, "Oh yeah he wouldn't have told you. He told me to never tell." He says.
"Tell me what?" Zack asks.
Joshua hears the bell ring and then with a grin turns to Zack, "Why don't you ask your friend. I'm sure he'd tell you practically everything." Joshua said and left the classroom.
Zack watched Joshua as he exited the classroom, Joshua caught up with the guys he was talking to earlier. Zack turned around seeing the kids enter the hallway, he seemed so distraught that was until Sean came up from behind.
"You okay?" She asks.
"What class is your boyfriend in now?" He asks.
"Study hall just like us," Sean then noticed Zack's expression, "Wait what's wrong?"
Zack shrugs, "Not sure."
-AWAKENTHEBEAST-
Jacob was reading a book at his table in the library, it was a Syfy novel. He was so into the book, he didn't notice his friends coming over until he heard Sean tapping on the table. He lifts his head and forms a small smile on his face.
"Hey guys," He says.
Zack sits down as well as the others, "Jake I need you to be honest with me."
Jacob looked puzzled, "I'm always honest with you."
Zack shakes his head, "Stop it. I am serious."
Jacob glances around at the table, "What- is going on?"
Nathaniel sighs, "It seems you and your brother have been keeping some kind of secret and your brother mentioned it to Zack."
Jacob's expression changed to more tensed, "What did he say?"
"Nothing but to ask you." Zack said.
Terra crosses her arms on her chest, "So he wasn't lying?"
Jacob closed his book, "It's nothing guys."
Rory nudges him, "Come on mate. They have the right to know." Rory said.
Ally looks at Rory, "You know?"
Rory nods, "He told me a couple of days ago. He was helping me about my situation with my dad."
Zack looks at Jacob, "Are we not friends?"
Jacob felt a bit overwhelmed, "We are." He says.
"Then why keep a secret?" Zack asks.
Jacob stands up, "Because its personal. Okay."
Sean looks at him, "But- we won't judge."
Jacob shakes his head, "No you will. They always do."
Sean stands up, "Who do you take us for? You think we're shallow?"
He shakes his head again, "It's just- something I feel embarrassed about."
Rory looks at him, "You shouldn't mate. You should feel proud, like you told me. I feel proud of my roots, the same goes for you."
Terra got annoyed, "Okay could someone spill this secret already?"
Nathaniel leans forward on the table, "Come on man." He says.
Jacob felt all the eyes on him and just as he was about to speak, their morphers were beeping. The rangers exchanged looks, Zack had a serious look at Jacob but looked at the others and nodded. He and the other rangers took off running, Jacob shakes his head and follows. Joshua pokes his head out and looked around before he followed the teenagers out of the library.
-AWAKENTHEBEAST-
The rangers stepped outside to see a mutated rat holding a sword with Rageir surrounding them outside near the park. The rangers exchanged looks and then nodded, Zack stepped forward holding out his morpher and then nodded with his team.
"Power Rangers! Awaken The Beast!" They all shouted.
As the others handled the Rageir, Zack went for the main target the rat monster. This rat monster stopped Zack's blade from slicing him with his own. The rat grinned and threw the ranger back with his might. Zack flipped in the air but stood back up solid.
"Who are you?" Zack demanded.
"Why rangers, how rude am I. Allow myself to introduce myself, my name is Ruko the Rat." Ruko said.
Zack held his sword forward, "Well we are going to defeat you." Zack said.
As the others destroyed the Rageir and stood with their leader, Ruko grinned and then began to chuckle which set them off.
Terra stepped forward, "What's so funny you overgrown rat!"
"You think you can defeat me?" Ruko asked.
Nathaniel points at it, "Heck ya we are."
Ruko grins, "Let's see if you can."
Ruko slashed his blade causing a firey blast at the rangers, they all dodged it to avoid it and hit the ground hard. Jacob stands and looks at their enemy, he was going to aim his attack at Zack. Zack was still trying to get up, and wasn't prepared for the hit. Ruko slashed again and Jacob ran in, he stood in front of the blast that was meant for Zack.
"Jacob-!" Sean screamed.
Zack's eyes widen, "Jake-!"
Jacob fell to his knees, he powered down and then collapsed onto the ground completely passed out. Sean bolted over and began shaking him with so much worry, she had tears sliding down her face in her helmet. Ruko began to chuckle and then didn't expect Zack charging in with his sword pointing at the rat.
"Zack-!" Nathaniel shouted.
Terra looks at the others, "We need to back him up."
They nod and follow after him. Sean, however, powered down and knelt next to Jacob. She held onto his hand and tried to swallow back her tears. She glanced up to watch her team fall mercy to this Ruko. Zack was thrown back and sparks flew off of him. Terra and Nathaniel went in to take Ruko down but the same affect happened, thrown back. Ally and Rory went in like a sort of tag team but the same conclusion as the others. The rangers all fell onto the ground and powered down.
"Now to finish you," Ruko said.
Then a fire ball hit the back of Ruko, "Not if I have anything to say about it."
Ruko turned, "Another- Red Ranger?"
Zane held his katana, "I'm the Legendary Element Ranger. You probably haven't heard about me because all the enemy I've faced were destroyed." Zane said.
Ruko held his blade at him and then stepped back and noticed Zack's face out of the suit, "You're- impossible."
Zack looks at him, "What are you looking at?"
Ruko grins, "Seems like the humanoid has a son."
"Humanoid, what are you talking about?" Zack asked stumbling to stand.
Zane stood in front of Zack, "Stop. Just leave, before I destroy you." Zane threaten.
Ruko grins, "Keeping the boy in the dark. He'll eventually learn, learn the secrets." With that Ruko disappeared.
Zack stands and grabs a hold of Zane's civilian shirt after Zane powered down, "What the heck was he talking about?"
"I'm not at liberty to say." Zane said.
"Then what can you say?" Zack asked.
Zane sighs, "It has something to do with your father."
Zack stumbles backwards, "My- father?"
Nathaniel placed a hand on his friend's back, "Zack."
"Jakey?" A voice from behind asked.
The rangers turned to see Joshua, he looked worried and overly concerned to see his twin laying on the ground unconscious from the blow he took instead of Zack. Zack looked the most shocked and he took a few steps forward to Joshua.
"How much did you see?" Zack asked.
"I- saw all of it." Joshua said.
"What?" Ally asked.
Joshua looks at his brother, "Is he gonna be okay?"
Zane nods, "Come. We need to take him to HQ."
Rory points to Joshua, "What about Josh?"
Zane looks at Joshua, "Bring him. He is Jacob's brother, and he should know the truth." Zane said the last part at Zack.
-AWAKENTHEBEAST-
Dr. Anya had patched Jacob up, but he remained unconscious on the sickbay bed. Joshua was sitting with him as the others were outside the room. Dr. Anya did not seem to upset with Joshua finding out the truth but she knew that she had to deal with Zack's wrath.
"I know you know about my father, so spill." Zack said.
Dr. Anya nods, "It seems I can't keep you from it much longer. I knew this day would come, but I'd hope I would have all the facts by now."
"What facts?" Terra asked.
Dr. Anya walks over and grabs a picture frame then hands it to Zack, "That's your father."
Zack looks at it. The people in the photo were only two kids. One with blonde hair and green eyes, that one was the boy. He wore swimming trunks and held a fishing pole with a small fish on it. Next to this boy was a girl with red hair and green eyes, she wore a swim suit as well. She was giggling and pointing at the small fish.
"Is that you, Dr. B?" Zack asked.
She nods, "Your father- is my brother." She says.
"What!" They all shout.
Dr. Anya exhales, "Your father Lucas Burrows went missing after he went on a research trip with his crew. It was around that time when I discovered the beast gems, I knew it was a sign. Lucas mentioned about the gems and their power. He told me how to find the rangers and what to do, but in reality most of all of this is his work."
"You're my aunt?" Zack spoke in shock.
Dr. Anya nods, "I am sorry for keeping this from you. I needed time, time to find my brother- I wanted to find him and need to find him."
"How long has he been missing, Dr. B?" Ally asks.
"About five years," Dr. Anya said, "He said after this research trip he was going to come back and meet his son."
Zack stared at Dr. Anya, "Meet me?"
She nods, "That was his biggest regret. Not knowing you, Zack. I kept nagging at him to go find you, but he declined saying you wouldn't want him and how you already have a family." She says.
"Wait, Ruko mentioned a humanoid looking like Zack." Rory said.
"Humanoid?" Dr. Anya repeated and went into thought.
Zack took a step forward, "Do you think its possible that my father is with them- whether its by will or not?"
Dr. Anya nods, "It could be possible." She says.
Sean looks at Dr. Anya, "How- are we going to deal with Joshua knowing?" Getting to another serious topic.
Dr. Anya turns to the room, "Joshua seems like a good kid. He values his brother safety and seems to feel a little better knowing what Jacob has been keeping a secret from him, maybe I can have him around for an assistant." She says.
Zane nudges Dr. Anya, "I thought that was me?"
She rolls her eyes, "No. You are their mentor for the time being."
"Wait, what happened to Tommy?" Terra asked.
"He had to return to Reefside, he does have a life too." Dr. Anya said.
Zane grins, "Great I get to train them. Maybe I can phone Jay and teach you the way I learned."
The rangers exchanged looks and then heard Zane begin to laugh. However, Zack glanced to the room. He was feeling bad and sneaked off into the room where his two friends were in.
-AWAKENTHEBEAST-
"I'm sorry for being rude." Joshua says to Zack.
Zack enters the room fully, "How did you know it was me?"
Joshua turns, "I know you."
Zack nods, "Good point."
Joshua stands up and faces Zack, "I was out of place."
Zack nods, "Me too mostly to Jacob."
Joshua looks at Zack, "Since secrets have been kept. I should tell you our secret."
"Josh, you don't have to." Zack said.
"I do." He says.
Zack nods.
"Jake and I aren't like you. Your live a comfortable life in your home with your moms who make so much money you can travel for vacation. Jake and I, our parents are barely able to pay bills. That's why we avoid having friends over and the times we'd crash over at your places on school nights." Joshua said.
"Why didn't you tell me?" Zack asked.
Joshua shrugs, "Jacob just didn't want any hand outs. He wanted us to be treated the same, and you know how the kids treat each other at school. He didn't want us bullied, so he made me swear never to tell." Joshua said.
Zack nods, "But why not me?" He asks.
Joshua looks at him, "Jacob felt nervous about it. Besides, you know my brother he rather take care of people than let other care for him."
Zack grins looking at the sleeping Jacob, "Yeah."
Joshua looks at his friend, "So you guys like superheroes?"
Zack grins, "Yeah sorta."
Joshua nods, "I won't tell. I promise." He says.
Zack placed his hand on Joshua's shoulder, "I know you won't."
Ninth chapter! Yeah I am updating kinda fast but its because I'm on Spring Break and I want to get caught up before I fall behind. By the way, I just really want to see the reaction to everything about the"him" person. Nevertheless, this is just the beginning. The peak of the iceberg if I may, ha ha.
NEXT TIME: "I want to know. Please tell me." "Fine, you should know."
In the next chapter: Zack Wants To Know