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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
Purple: Joshua Young
Orange: Roxanne Dennis
-AWAKENTHEBEAST-
Zack woke up early that morning before school. He sat in his car in the school parking lot and pulled out his cell phone, he dialed in a number and pressed the "video chat" button on his screen. The phone rang and rang, then suddenly appearing on the screen in his phone was none other than Stella Scott, the Red Ranger to the Unity Force Rangers.
"How did you get my number?" Stella first said.
From her background she was still at home, likely getting ready for school. Zack rubbed the back of his neck as he then leaned back in his seat in his car.
"There aren't too many Jason Scott's in the phone book, not to mention I kinda got your number from Jason in case of emergencies regarding ranger business." Zack said.
Stella nods, "So is this some kind of ranger emergency?" Stella asked sounding a bit bored.
Zack shakes his head, "No."
Stella nods to Zack, "Very well, Zack. You seem very troubled, and judging by your facial expression you did something really stupid. Most of your teammates and mentors are either upset, sadden, mad, disappointed in you, and furiously mad at you. Do not even lie to me because my eyes can pick up on it". She says.
Zack sighs as there no sense of arguing with her, "I wanted to rescue my dad and I went alone on it. I end up getting my second in command, Jacob, really hurt. I didn't tell my teammates and my mentors where I was going. I didn't ask Terra about her time being there because I didn't want her to remember about being held captive. I am hoping that you can give me advice about rescue missions". Zack said as he admits it to Stella.
Stella nods as she listens. "Okay there are four important things about rescue missions. It has to be well planned, well executed, well together as a team, and be prepared for an unexpected bumps along the way". Stella said to Zack.
Zack nods as he gets it most of it, "I get the well planned and the well executed part. The well together as a team is what I failed to do, but what about unexpected bumps along the way"? Zack asks Stella.
Stella nods to Zack, "You see when my team went to rescue Avalon. This was before Tir and before Terra came to help us when I was trapped in the Black Diamond Cell. We gotten Avalon out from her cell, but we did not count on Darcel blocking the way. We had our teammates get Avalon out while I hold off Darcel as long as I could. However at the time, Darcel had a lot of power and tried to steal my ranger energy. I was able to resist it, but my dad had to step in to ruin her plans. We got out safely".
Zack nods as he understands now, "So if something happens, I send the rescued to my team mate to get out first, and fight who ever is blocking my way". Zack said to Stella.
Stella nods to Zack, "Now you are getting it. That way you are buying them more time to get the trapped out. I would highly suggest to split into two groups when you plan your rescue mission. One group will go to where the trapped is while the other group will be distracting the foot soldiers. Plus I would suggest on who to have in the group that will be getting the trapped out. You will want someone that has been to the hideout before with you that way you will not get lost. You will also want your second in command with you. Plus you want someone that is really quick runner as well". Stella said to Zack.
Zack sighs as he realizes that he will need Terra in his group, "I honestly would put Terra in the other group to distract the Ragiers. I do not want her to remember her time there". Zack said to Stella.
Stella sighs as he wants to be the big brother in the case, "Zack, on the scale of one to ten, how bad do you think Terra's time being held at Dr. Zingerot's hideout was"? Stella asks Zack.
Zack thinks about it, "I say an 8.5 where are you going with this"? Zack asks Stella.
Stella sighs through his phone screen, "8.5 out of 10, I would say about 4 out of ten. From my understanding, Terra was put in a force field chamber with force field set on to 8. She was not subjected to horrible experiments, being tortured to get information from her, putting through things where most rangers would cringe and wince, and she was not put in a cruel and twisted cell. Tell me, did she become more withdrawn, afraid of the evil being that did the horrible things to her, refusing to talk about what happened to her, and having trouble sleeping at night"? Stella asks Zack.
Zack is in deep thought, "No, she is still the same tough freshman. She did tell us what they did to her. The only painful thing was being put in that cocoon thing that your dad was in. I only said it was 8.5 out of ten because she the youngest on the team and she is everyone's little sister on the team". Zack said to Stella.
Stella nods as she figured as much, "I figured as much. You see Zack when I was taken, they did a lot of horrible things to me. Plus once I was freed and purified from the Black Diamond Cell, I wanted to protect my team from knowing what happened to me. In doing so, I became a shadow of my true self. When I finally admitted it to Terra and Zane, I slowly returned to my true self. When I faced my fear of Tir and showed my true courage, I activated my special quality. Do you understand now"? Stella said to Zack.
Zack nods to Stella, "Yeah I should have asked Terra about her time being held captive. I do not like how they kept her captive, but her information maybe useful to me for the rescue mission". Zack said to Stella.
Stella nods to Zack, "Good, now become the leader that you really are and go save your dad". Stella said to Zack.
Zack nods to Stella, "Thanks Stella."
Zack hung up with the other Red Ranger, and he exhaled deeply. Today was going to be interesting, he needed to be forgiven. He needed his friends and his girlfriend. He needed to be the leader he needed to be. After a few moments lost in thought Zack decided to get out. He climbed out of his car and slugged his backpack on his shoulder, he winced a little still feeling some sharp pain from his last encounter with Ruko. The ranger walked in the direction of the high school, only to see some of his friends entering the building together. All expect the Young twins. Zack was a bit shocked to this, he was expecting Joshua and Jacob to be just as mad or upset with him as the others.
"Morning, Zachariah." Jacob grins.
Zack shoots a small glare, "Shut up."
Jacob chuckles, "What? I always thought "Zack" was short for "Zachary". This is kinda funny." Jacob said.
Zack shakes his head, "Why are you talking to me?" He asks.
Jacob's expression fell, "What do you mean?"
"You got hurt, it was my fault and you should be angry." Zack said.
Jacob grins, "I am not mad. I mean, I cannot say for Josh but I am not angry. A little disappointed, but not angry." Jacob said.
Zack shifts his gaze to the other twin, "Josh?"
Joshua shakes his head, "I'm not too happy with you right now." He says and enters the school.
Zack sighs and shakes his head, "It's official. I am the worst leader in the history of leaders." He says.
Jacob placed a hand on his friend's shoulder, "Not worst leader. There are been worse but your not that bad."
Zack glanced at him, "You sure?" He asks.
Jacob grins, "Positive, bro." Jacob said.
-AWAKENTHEBEAST-
Roxanne stood by her locker with Ally and Sean. The three girls were talking, as the guys and Terra walked over. They were all engaging each other, rather normally, until Roxanne spotted her boyfriend and Jacob entering the school. Her expression shifted from smiles to a frown, this got the other's attention. They all turned to see their leader walking in with Jacob, who was smiling and talking to Zack as if nothing had happened. Nathaniel crossed his arms on his chest and shook his head, Rory glanced at Ally and shrugs his shoulders, Sean sighs while shaking her head, Terra just pouts, and Joshua holds his current frown.
"I can't believe him," Nathaniel says, "He lied to us and even got Jacob injured."
"But, Jacob is acting totally normal." Ally said.
Rory nods, "He didn't seem so upset or angry when he was leaving yesterday." Rory said.
Joshua still frowned, "He wasn't." He says.
Terra glares, "If I was him I would. Zack has some nerves." She said.
Roxanne glanced at her friends and then to her boyfriend. The bell rang, causing her to jump slightly.
"Roxxy, you coming?" Sean asks.
Roxanne turns to Sean and nods, "Yeah. Coming." She says.
-AWAKENTHEBEAST-
In chemistry class, Sean glanced at her boyfriend. Jacob was working on his homework that was due tomorrow, the class got to work on their homework for the last bit of the class. Sean leaned over toward her boyfriend and nudged him, he glanced up at her and looked a bit confused. She gave him a look, while he just still looked a bit confused. Nathaniel and Ally, who were also in that class, were sitting behind both Sean and Jacob. The two looked up when Sean started to begin to talk to Jacob.
"Why are you so friendly towards Zack?" Sean asks.
Jacob put down his pencil, "Because we're friends." He says.
"But he lied to us and got your hurt." Sean said.
"So?" Jacob asks.
"So? Just so?" Sean spoke.
"Dude, that's kinda weak." Nathaniel said.
Jacob sighs, "Listen I don't expect you to understand what goes on in my head." He said.
Ally leaned forward, "Try us." She says.
"Fine, listen then. Zack grew up without a father, he only got to see that person once in his entire life and then was ripped away from him. Sure, it doesn't excuse him lying to us or him endangering not only himself but the rest of us, but I understand. That's why I'm not hard on him." Jacob said.
"You serious?" Nathaniel asks.
Jacob nods, "Yeah. I totally know he's sorry. And you guys should forgive him." Jacob said.
Nathaniel shrugs, "Yeah maybe."
Ally leans back in her seat and glanced at her step sister, both her and Sean exchanged looks before they noticed Jacob getting up once the bell rang.
-AWAKENTHEBEAST-
Anya entered HQ a little later that morning. She spots Zane sitting at her usual seat, he was drinking a cup of coffee and in utter silence. Anya frowns and walks over to her friend, she placed a hand on his shoulder only to cause him to jump slightly which set him off. He turned to her and calmed down realizing it was only Anya, he turned back to the monitors and so Anya pulled up another chair to sit next to him.
"Everything okay, Zane?" She asks.
"No," He says.
"What's wrong?" She asks.
"I feel like I've failed as a mentor." Zane said.
Anya felt bad, "Don't say that." She says.
Zane turns to her, "But its true. Zack, he- doesn't know how to lead. He relays too much on me and not enough on his team." Zane said.
Anya sighs, "I know my nephew isn't the most brilliant of children but he has charm. He doesn't quite understand this world yet, but he is willing to learn." Anya said.
Zane remained silent.
"Zack is too much like my brother for his own good, maybe that's why he longs for him. It makes sense for Zack to want to save his father and even exclude his team, he deeply wanted to protect as many people as he could even if it wasn't a brilliant idea." Anya said.
Zane glanced at her, "You're not mad?" He asks.
Anya looks at him, "Are you kidding? I am angry, I am upset, I am heartbroken, but I am also happy." She says.
"Happy?" He asks.
"Happy he is okay. Zack is stubborn, and that may be his biggest flaw." Anya said.
Zane grins, "That kid and I share a lot in common. I just hoped maybe I could drill it into his head quicker than it was with me. Being a leader is serious and I don't know if I trained that enough in him." Zane said.
Anya nudges him, "You don't have to blame yourself. I blame my brother's genes, his stubborn genes." Anya said with a smile.
Zane grins and then just shakes his head, "You have those genes too you know."
Anya punches his shoulder, "Shut up." She says.
-AWAKENTHEBEAST-
In study hall, Zack noticed all the rangers were at their table. So Zack knew this would be the most perfect moment to sneak over and ask for forgiveness from his friends and apologize again. Zack fast walked over and quickly sat down, Rory was the first one to look up which was quickly followed by a glaring Terra. Zack awkwardly smiled as the others looked up from their work, a few began to grab their things only for Zack to wave his hands as a way to ask them to stop what they were doing.
"Just a second," Zack pleaded, "Please."
Roxanne nods, "Okay. Start talking." She says.
"Guys, what I did was foolish. I know that now. If I came to you guys first about my plan it probably would have ended differently, heck we could have saved my old man but we'd never know. Terra, I am sorry for not coming to you. Sometimes I keep forgetting you are a lot stronger than you look, and I only went to Zane because I want to protect but I know I can't do that forever. I am deeply sorry guys, I don't expect you to completely forgive me because I was being selfish and completely stupid, but please at least thing about it." Zack said.
Terra crosses her arms on her chest, "You really worry about me?"
Zack looks at her and suddenly blushed, "Uh yeah. As a little sister to a big brother kind of worry." He said.
Terra smirks, "That's sweet, Zack."
"Does this mean you forgive me?" Zack asks.
"Yes, but I am still mad at you being an idiot." Terra said.
Zack nods, "Fair enough."
Ally looks at Zack, "You really mean you're sorry." She asks.
Zack nods, "Yes."
Ally smiles softly, "Then I forgive you." She says.
Rory nods while agreeing with his girlfriend, "I forgive you mate." He says.
Zack nods, "Thanks guys." Zack said.
Jacob thumbs up at Zack, "You know my answer. I totally forgive you, man." Jacob said.
Zack nods.
Joshua placed a hand on Zack's shoulder with a serious look, "I forgive you only if you promise never to go behind our backs again." He said.
Zack nods, "I promise, Josh." He said.
Joshua nods, "You're forgiven."
Sean sighs, "Even though you got my boyfriend hurt and you completely went behind my back- I might as well give you a second chance." She said.
Zack seemed shocked, "Really?" He asks.
Sean nods, "Of course."
Nathaniel nods, "Count me in too bud." He said.
Zack smiles, "Thanks."
Suddenly all eyes shifted to Roxanne and Zack. She kept her gaze on him, he slowly turned his attention to her. He saw the hidden pain and sorrow in her eyes and he totally felt bad for distrusting her belief in him. Zack noticed Nathaniel moved himself from his seat next to her, so Zack could sit next to Roxanne. Zack got up and switched seats, Roxanne watched this and brushed some of her hair behind her ear.
"Roxxy," He started, "I am so sorry." He says.
Roxanne holds onto his hands, "You know my family issues but why didn't you let me in on yours? I can help, you know." She says.
Zack nods, "I know and I am a fool. You are the only person who truly understands having the kind of daddy issues I have, and I should have let you and the others in. I guess, I felt like I needed to do it alone. I should have been like you when you ask me and Zane to come with you to visit you dad, I should have brought my team to help me." He said.
Roxanne nods, "You know something, Zack?"
"What?" He asks.
Roxanne smiles, "I forgive you only if you promise to be honest with me."
"I promise." He says.
Roxanne kisses him on the cheek, "Then you're forgiven."
Zack smiles, "Thanks. Thanks everyone."
Terra then leans forward, "So what's next?"
"What do you mean?" Rory asks.
"Zack's dad, Mr. Burrows, are we gonna save him or not?" Terra asks.
All eyes shift to Zack, "Well?" Jacob asks.
Zack holds a confident smirk, "Guys its time we come up with the perfect plan to recuse my father."
The teens cheered quietly enough that they wouldn't be kicked out of the library or even in trouble. Jacob held onto Sean's hand, the two smile. Joshua and Nathaniel grin at each other before looking at their leader. Ally and Rory held hands, smiling widely. Terra smirked while glancing from the others. Roxanne looked at Zack, and she held onto his hand. He looked at her and smiled just as wide as Roxanne was.
'Don't worry, dad. We're coming.' Zack thought.
Chapter thirty-three everyone! This is the first part to the recuse arc! I wanted a chapter completely focused on Zack realizing his mistakes and going to Stella for advice, also going to his team asking for forgiveness *hence the title*.
A/N: I have to tell you that chapters may be delayed. I recently got a job which means I am going to be working more. My schedule is crazy right now, I am working morning shifts and one night shift this week. I am off tomorrow *Monday* and Tuesday, which means I'll be updating my Jurassic Squad series. So please be patient because chapters will be coming when I am not busy.
NEXT TIME: It's time. It's time they take a stand and take back what doesn't belong to the enemy.
In the next chapter: The Rescue Part 2