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
Purple: Joshua Young
Orange: Roxanne Dennis

-AWAKENTHEBEAST-

During class everyone in the class knew something was up. It was a few days ago when the last monster attack, and when Diana Dennis was hospitalized. The rangers were quite worried about her, she grew withdrawn and a bit upset. Zack knew she and her mom went back and forth, more fighting than love but she did love her mom. Zack glanced from his desk to his girlfriend while they were in Spanish class. She was daydreaming out the window, she was not listening to the lesson over how to purchase something while speaking in Spanish. The Spanish teacher, Mr. Gomez, came by Zack's desk. He slapped a ruler on the desk, which gained his attention as did the rest of the class which did include Roxanne.

"This is a classroom, not your bedroom. I'd really like it if you'd pay attention, Mr. Calvin." Mr. Gomez said.

Zack nods, "Yes sir."

Though he didn't. He couldn't. His mind just wondered and worried about Roxanne, that when the bell rang he almost didn't notice it. It took Joshua nudging him to get his attention, Zack snapped out of his daydream and followed his friend out of the classroom. Roxanne stood outside of the classroom waiting for Zack and Joshua, they had study hall next period and they always walk together.

"You okay?" Roxanne asks.

Zack nods, "Just sleepy is all."

Joshua smirks, "Same. Luna and I hung out all weekend together, even drove up to Unity Lakes for a while."

The three began to head down the hallway to the library, "Sounds like you had fun." Roxanne said.

Joshua nods, "It was amazing. We saw a movie and everything, however I brought her home a few minutes late and Jason was not happy about it."

Zack heard Roxanne force a laugh out, "He isn't a man I'd want to be on his bad side." She said.

Zack nods, "I'll say."

Zack held the door open and let his girlfriend and good friend enter the library. As they entered toward their usual spot, they see everyone is already there. Zack scanned and found who he wanted to talk to, Jacob. Jacob was in the middle of working on an essay for his advance English class, an essay that was worth half his grade. Zack went over to his table and dragged the Blue Ranger away without saying why, which got everyone's attention including a very confused Sean.

Protesting Jacob says, "Zack. Where are we going?"

Zack stops walking and faced his friend, "Look. I'm worried."

Jacob sighs, "It'll get easier."

Zack shakes his head, "But it hasn't. It's been a few days." He said.

Jacob glanced back and then turned to Zack, "How else do you want her to act? Her mom has cancer, and you want everything to go back to normal. Well, that's kinda unlikely." Jacob said.

Zack nods, "I know but- there is one person that helps Roxxy open up." Zack said.

Jacob made a face, "All the way in Meadowedge. He isn't coming back." He said.

Zack shrugs, "Maybe he would. Hearing what's wrong."

Jacob scratched the back of his neck, "Zack, I understand your worry but do you think maybe Roxxy just wants to be left alone."

Zack frowns, "I've given her all the space she needed or wanted, but she keeps pushing me away." He said.

Jacob looks from the floor to Zack, "I see."

"What if it were Sean, wouldn't you want her to be happy and well for the most part normal?" He asks.

Jacob nods, "Yeah man."

"So you'll help me?" Zack asks.

Jacob smirks, "I'll cover you. Go." Jacob says.

Zack grins, "Thanks man."

And like it was an old habit, Zack sneaked out of the library from a small bathroom that was installed when the school was first built. There was a window above the toilet that was easily movable, which some students have sneaked out that way. Zack entered the bathroom, climbed up and out of the window. Then jumped in the grass, he pulled out his keys for his car and unlocked his car. He had a smirk on his face. It was going to be a long ride.

-AWAKENTHEBEAST-

Zack pulled in the city of Meadowedge, it was a lot smaller than he expected. He pulled his car up to a 24/7 hour parking lot, he climbed out of his car and looked around. He began to walk down the street looking around, he pulled out his cell phone and dialed Zane's number again. Nothing. Sighing, Zack continued to walk until he somehow ended up at the high school. He decided since he saw students outside eating for lunch, he could blend in and find Zara. Sneaking off school was a bit hard, sneaking onto a school was a different kind of stupid or insane level. Zack walked up to the court yard tables and looked around, he did stand out and for the most part people were staring at him. That was until he felt a hand grab his shoulder violently.

"Who are you?" A bully asks.

Zack grunts as he shoves the bully off of him, "Get your hands off of me!"

The bully smirks, "Oh and what are you gonna do about it?"

Zack glares, "Wanna find out?"

The bully takes a few steps forward then hears, "Logan! Knock this shit off!"

Appearing from behind Zack was none other than Zara. She held her backpack on one strap, with a bored look on her face. Next to Zara was Zane's little sister, Sarah. Sarah seemed shocked that her friend was shouting at who was likely the school bully. The bully, named Logan, shoved Zack and stepped over to Zara. Zara held a glare on her face, and before Logan could say a thing he felt a sharp pain which was from Zara kicking him in his manhood. Logan knelt down and groans in pain. Zack formed a grin at that, but it faded when Zara grabbed a hold of Zack's shirt and began to drag him off.

"Zara-!" Sarah yells.

"Be right back!" Zara yells.

Zara dragged Zack to one side of the school and slammed him up against the wall, by this point Sarah had ran over standing a bit away. Zara crossed her arms on her chest giving Zack a pissed off look. Zack seemed a bit shocked by this behavior for Zara, sure she was rough on the edges but this whole act was new to him. Maybe it was because he was in her town.

"What are you doing here?" Zara asks, "Why did you leave Roxxy alone during a time like this?"

Zack was shocked. She wasn't a cold hearted bitch just to be a bitch, she was angry that Zack left his girlfriend while he ditched school. Which was exactly what he wasn't doing, he was planning on getting Zane to comfort her like he would.

"I am here for a reason." Zack said.

Zara nods, "Uh huh. Does your team even know, heck does Anya even know?" She asks.

Zack shrugs, "Jake knows."

Zara laughs partly, "Jake knows. Of course, you would go all selfish when your girlfriend needs you most."

Sarah steps forward, "Zara-?"

Zack had enough, "I came here for Zane. He is the only guy who can comfort Roxxy, he is like a brother- heck a father figure for her. I came for her." Zack said.

Zara backed off, "Oh."

Zack nods, "Yeah."

Zara smirks, "I guess I look pretty stupid then." She said.

Zack shakes his head, "No you were worried."

Zara and Zack grin until they hear, "Zane? Zane Daniels, my brother?" It was Sarah.

Zara and Zack had no idea Sarah had been standing there this whole time. Zara and Zack turned their heads to look at Sarah, she was a bit confused but hurt that Zara was keeping something from her. Zara watched at her best friend walked over and then slapped her across the face. Zara took it and was a bit confused.

"What the heck is going on, Zara?" Sarah demanded.

Zara held her hand where she was slapped at, "Ranger business."

Zack's eyes moved from Sarah to Zara, "She a- ranger?" He asks.

Sarah crossed her arms on her chest, "No. But my brother was- or still is one." She said.

Zara nods, "She found out during our last battle. All of the rangers' families found out, which made them more proud of their kids. It helped most of them reconnect." Zara said.

Zack nods, "So there could be a chance that- my moms could find out the truth." He said.

Zara nods.

Sarah then rudely steps in the middle, "So what the heck is going on?"

Zack turns to her, "Your brother came to Norland for a while. He trained my team of rangers, he was our mentor until roughly a month ago. I need his help for something." Zack said.

Sarah glares, "For what?"

"My girlfriend- her mom is ill and he- Zane, he connected with her in a level that is like a brotherly bond. Her family is broken, with her drunk dad and selfish mom. Zane tried to be that person to talk to and listen." Zack said.

Sarah nods, "That's Zane."

Zack looks at Sarah, "Huh?"

Sarah forms a smile, "My brother is- the kindest soul that has ever landed here. He just lives to make others happy and will do anything to do such, he'll go far to get himself hurt in order to cheer someone up. And with what happened recently it doesn't surprise me that he was able to connect with your girlfriend." Sarah said.

Zack nods, "I see." He said.

Sarah glanced at Zack, "Look, I may give my brother a hard time for him leaving all the time- but I only do that because I miss him around. Without dad its hard, so him leaving was hard."

Zara placed a hand on her shoulder, "We know."

Zack nods, "He doesn't need to stay for good. Just for a while- so Roxxy can be herself again." Zack said.

Sarah froze, "Roxxy? He's mentioned her before to me, said there was a girl who I'd get along with well. Apparently we're both a bit rebellious and like the same type of music." She said.

Zack smiles, "She is quite a rebel."

Zara looks from her friend to Zack, "That she is."

Sarah smiles, "Here. This is his apartment address." Sarah said as she pulled a pen out to write on Zack's hand.

-AWAKENTHEBEAST-

Zack reached an apartment complex to find the address that Sarah had given him, he climbed up the stairs and stood outside the door. Finding the door with 497, Zack knocked on it. The sound of a TV turning off was the first thing he heard, the foot steps coming to the door. Appearing from behind the door was Zane, he looked at Zack a bit shocked and then paused while he was trying to understand what Zack was doing at his place in Meadowedge at twelve o'clock in the afternoon.

"Zack-?" Zane spoke.

"We need to talk," Zack said.

Zack didn't give Zane much of a choice and just entered his apartment. Zane watched as the Red Ranger sat on his couch, Zane felt a bit embarrassed that his apartment was a little messy and was given a look from his former student. Zane sighs and shuts the door, scratching the back of his head while shaking his head, he meets up with Zack with sitting in the sofa next to the couch. Zack kept his eyes locked on Zane.

"So what can I do for you?" Zane asks.

"Come back to Norland." Zack spoke.

Zane shot up, "What?"

"We need you!" Zack says.

Zane shakes his head, "No you don't."

Zack nods, "Yes we do!" And stood up.

Zane shakes his head and stands, "No you don't!"

"Do you hate us or something!" Zack yells.

Zane shakes his head, "No of course not!" He shouts back.

"Then what the hell is it?" Zack screams.

Zane didn't know what came over him, "I'm afraid to let you down!" He yelled.

There was a pause. Zane looked down and sat down on the sofa, Zack was even calmed. Zack's anger left and what remain was worry for his friend. Zack walked over and sat on the coffee table by the sofa.

"Zane?" Zack asks.

Zane sighs, "It's been hard. All of it."

Zack looks down, "I didn't realize it." He said.

-AWAKENTHEBEAST-

The two remained where they were. Zane on the sofa, and Zack on the coffee table. Neither speaking since Zack last spoke. Their heads hung low and then Zane exhaled, which got Zack to look up. Zane noticed this and lifted his head up to look at his former student.

"It was a little after Lucas returned. I knew it the moment he entered the HQ, that my place was no longer needed." Zane said.

"But- Zane," Zack spoke.

Zane shakes his head, "No. My job was to train you until your father was to return, I didn't expect to be there that long but I did. My life before being your mentor was just- just depression. I dropped out of college after three months of being there, I couldn't put up with it. So I applied at odd jobs. Working from fast food to bartenders, whatever got me a good paycheck. I was lucky enough to get this paid internship at a local news station a few weeks after my dad past away. It involved moving around, I was sent to Norland to cover a story over some company's stock hold or whatever it was. That's when I saw you, Nate, and Jake fighting for the first time. I felt young again, younger actually. Just seeing you three fight brought this spark back in my life, a sudden happiness. I- I had to morph, to help even though I promise to give up that part of me." Zane said.

Zack felt speechless, "Zane-."

Zane shakes his head again, "Zack, I had my chance as a superhero. It's over and now it's time for me to move on." Zane said.

Zack frowns, "But you seem most happy being a teacher. Helping us."

Zane looks at him, "I know but- I have this job at a tech shop, thanks to Jay for getting me the interview."

Zack then had enough of it, "You know what! I am getting annoyed with you, you are suppose to be the wise guy. Full of wisdom to help guide us when we need it. You know I ditched school today for Roxxy." He said.

"Roxxy, what's wrong with her?" Zane asks looking worried.

Zack crossed his arms on his chest, "Her mom has cancer and not doing well. I thought you coming to talk to her would help her but clearly you have your own issues to deal with." Zack said.

Zack stood up and left, but not before he slammed the door rather loudly. Zack exhales deeply and placed his hands on his face.

-AWAKENTHEBEAST-

Zack was able to return back home by the time school ended, so he was not late for training. Entering the HQ, the rangers were shocked to not find Anya and Lucas in the cave. Instead standing there was their former mentor and good friend, Zane. He had a smile and the rangers were full of glee, which included Roxanne. Each ranger ran up to hug him, first being Terra and the last being Rory.
Zack stood there a bit angry but shoved his feelings away.

"What are you doing here, mate?" Rory asks.

Zane glanced at Zack then to the others, "Some business in town. I thought I'd- visit for a while." He says.

Ally smiles, "Wonderful!"

Appearing over was Lucas and Anya, the two did not seem shocked so likely was that he called the siblings to confirm him coming from Meadowedge. Lucas clapped his hands to gain the attention of the rangers.

"Okay kids, time for training." Lucas said.

Terra crossed her arms on her chest, "Oh boy training, maybe this will get our beast spirits to unlock." She said being a smart ass.

Nathaniel chuckled, "Aren't you a joker."

Terra punched his shoulder, "Shut it."

Terra, Ally, and Sean head over to the punching bag, Jacob and Joshua head over to the weights, Nathaniel nudged Rory and Zack over to the mats to spar with them. While Zane motioned Roxanne to follow him, Roxanne glanced at her team then followed the mentor of their team. Zane sat down on the other side and she sat next to him. She exhaled and then looked at him a bit confused on why she was told to come over.

"How are you?" He asks.

"Fine," She said.

"Heard about your mom. It's a shame." He said.

Roxanne frowns, "Oh."

He forms a smile, "I know its hard. I know from personal experiences believe me." He said.

Roxanne turns to him, "You do?"

He nods, "Yeah. My grandpa had cancer."

Roxanne pulled her knees to her chest, "Did he die?" She asks.

Zane shakes his head, "The doctors were able to stop it in time. He made a full recovery." He said.

Roxanne looks up, "So there is- a chance my mom will be alright?" She asks.

He nods, "Her health and her age, she should be fine. With you supporting her and being there, it'll make her want to fight more." He said.

Roxanne nods, "It's just- so unreal that this is happening."

Zane exhales, "I understand completely. Like your mom having cancer my dad passed away from liver cancer, it didn't help the fact he was an active smoker. He was told he had cancer after my graduation before I was about to start college and my sister was about to be a freshmen. We all pretended nothing was wrong, but it didn't make the nerves go away. My mom was a mess, wondering if she was gonna get a phone call from the doctors saying the cancer was done. Though, because of his age and his health being against him- he wasn't so lucky. He was told he had four months to live. Ha, that didn't stop that stubborn man. He told me when life gets rough don't walk away from it, he told me because I was on the outside because of me being bipolar to always fight onward." Zane said.

Roxanne shifted a little, "You're bipolar? I- I don't know."

Zane smirks, "It's apart of my life I don't usually brag about. But don't worry I'm medicated and everything."

Roxanne looks down, "I guess I'm just scared." She said.

Zane turns to her, "Roxxy, its normal to be afraid. It's normal completely. The fear shows you care, and even though its something you don't want to feel it's gonna happen. Now, you need to allow yourself to deal with this than keeping it to yourself. Trust me, if you do what I did you'll end up ditching your hometown and avoid all socializing from former friends and family members." Zane said.

Roxanne glanced from him to her team, "Really."

Zane nods, "They're all worried about you." He said.

Roxanne spotted Zack, "I know." She forms a smile.

Zane placed a hand on her shoulder, "I think you know what you need to do, kid."

Roxanne hugs Zane, "Thanks, Zane. For the talk, for everything." She says.

Zane hugs back, "No problem, Roxxy." He says.

Zane watched Roxanne get up and run over to her team. The others stopped what they were doing, turning their attention to the Orange Ranger. Roxanne threw herself on Zack, hugging him tightly. Zack was a bit shocked but held onto her tightly. Rory and Ally exchange faint smiles, Jacob felt Sean hold his hand, Nathaniel and Joshua exchanged smiles, and Terra put her hands behind her head while also smiling. After Roxanne let go of Zack, the others came over and gave her a big group hug.

From where Zack was, he saw Zane stand up. Zane was approached by Anya and Lucas, Zane formed a faint smile and then glanced at the teens. Zack and Zane met each other's gaze. Zack saw the look that was in his eyes, it was a little sadder this time than the last time he left. Zack wasn't sure what was up but it seemed like this time was for good, like Zane wasn't planning on returning at all. This made the Red Ranger a bit angry. Zack pushed passed the White Ranger, Nathaniel turned at Zack after being nudged. This got the twin's attention, the Sean's attention as well as Ally. Which then got the rest of them; Rory, Terra, and Roxanne, to look at their leader. Zack walked over as Lucas and Zane were shaking hands only to be interrupted by Zack.

"What is going on?" Zack asks.

Zane turns to him, "I'm saying my goodbyes."

Lucas nods, "Remember Zane lives in Meadowedge and needs to return to his normal life." He said.

Zack saw the hurt in Zane, returning back home had so many memories. Some good and some bad, but the man's home was no longer Meadowedge as much as he doesn't want to admit it.

"No!" Zack yells.

"Zack," Anya said.

The others began to walk over, "Zack?" "Dude?" The twins said.

"He is our mentor and he should stay." Zack said.

Zane grins, "Zack remember what I said back in my apartment?" He asks.

Zack nods.

"My job is done but it doesn't mean I won't come back to help. I need to find myself. I've spent most of my life after high school, after being a ranger, just- avoiding adult choices. I need to find who I am, just like all of you will do someday. For now, I am reapplying at Meadowedge University and getting a degree in education to become a teacher." Zane said.

Anya smiles, "Rena would be happy." She said.

Terra looks at Zane, "So you'll be back?"

He nods.

"You promise?" Ally asks.

"I promise," Zane said.

Zack and Zane had a firm handshake before Zane said his final goodbyes, then exit the cave. Lucas clapped his hands again to get the rangers attention back to training, so they all went back to training. Roxanne kissed Zack on the cheek and followed Sean to the sparring mat. Zack grins as he watched his slightly happier girlfriend walk with Sean, Ally, and Terra. Zack felt a hand on his shoulder, it was Nathaniel. Behind him was Jacob, Joshua, and Rory. The four guys shoved Zack forward as they returned to their training.

Author Note: Sorry I've been absent so long! The 12th was my birthday so I spent the day with my family, then with my sister and friends doing some fun stuff. Also I was dealing with work. I went to Wizard World Columbus Ohio Comic Con, where I met Jason David Frank. It was cool. I also, got a new job as Cracker Barrel which is gonna be new and interesting. I do apologize for taking so long to update, so I hope this chapter can make up for it. Sorry it's a filler but next chapter there will be action! -ICrzy

NEXT TIME: The rangers need to find the power from within.

In the next chapter: Finding The Power Part 7