Chapter Eleven
James and Twyla were relieved that the airport the Ronins and Guardians were at was not too far from Ocean Bluff. Right after they reunite, James can aide the Ronin Warriors and Lady Ronin Guardians in helping the Power Rangers take on this threat of the Dark Elite.
They saw the Holiday Inn where they would be staying and made their way to the lobby.
"Can I help you, sir?" the receptionist asked.
"I believe there was a party of ten that had just come here," James answered, "Ryo Sanada, Rekino Sanada, Mia Sanada, Rowen Hashiba, Hana Marie Utano, Sage Date, Cye Mouri, Amaya Blanchet, Kento Rei Fuan and Josephine Rei Fuan."
"Oh yes," the receptionist politely replied, "are you friends with them?"
"Yes," James nodded, "in fact, they're family."
"Mia is my sister," Twyla added, "and Ryo is my brother in law."
"Hold on," the receptionist replied, "someone will let them know you have arrived."
James and Twyla proceeded to wait at the lobby.
"I wonder how the rangers are holding," Twyla stated.
"I'm sure they'll be fine," James assured his wife, "just as long as they do what they can to stay alive and RJ keeps himself out of action until he's back to full strength."
"With how RJ is, from what the others told us," Twyla chided, "he will probably be stubborn about it."
"There's no surprise there."
"James Ferino!" a familiar voice called out. James and Twyla stood up from their seats and saw the Ronins and the Guardians arriving at the lobby, with their luggage in tow. The group shared a quick reunion with one another.
Things went fine until James accidentally bumped into Rekino.
"Watch where you're going!" Rekino exclaimed.
"Sorry, you're small to where I can't see you," James glanced over at Rekino.
"Excuse me, tall guy?!" Rekino exclaimed in annoyance, "I'm not small, I'm fun sized!"
"Keep going the route you're going," James retorted, "and you'll make yourself even smaller!"
"Why you?!" Rekino exclaimed in anger. Ryo and Hana managed to separate the fight before it could escalate.
"We sure aren't getting to a good start, are we?" Hana asked.
"We don't have much time to goof around!" Ryo told his team and the Guardians, "we are needed in Ocean Bluff."
"Right," James stepped back, "my apologizes."
"So," Josephine asked, "there are Power Rangers in Ocean Bluff?"
"And they are needing our help against this Dark Elite threat they are facing?" Rowen added.
"That's the gist of it," Twyla answered.
"We should be getting over there ASAP," Ryo suggested, "there's no telling if these rangers will have to deal with this threat again before we make it to Ocean Bluff."
"One thing," Kento asked, "where will the ten of us stay?"
"That's no problem," James answered, "I have a house next door to the one I'm living in that I was able to have for rent in case of a situation like this. The house is big enough for all of you to live in and has two bathrooms."
"That works for us," Hana replied.
-Through-Dangerous-Times-
At JKP, Casey, Lily, Theo and Dominic were at the main room sitting at one of the tables. Casey seemed to be the most troubled seeing his former mentor, and best friend in the state that he was in.
"We're up against some real tough challenge against the Dark Elite this time," said Casey, "and we thought it was bad enough when we lost Master Phant during the first battle, now we almost lost RJ."
"They want human energy," Theo added, "but their methods are appearing to make them stronger."
"Especially with the Pink Ranger serving the Dark Elite," Lily sighed.
"Do you guys think she's being brainwashed?" Dominic asked.
Casey answered, "That would be obvious but we don't know who this pink ranger is yet."
"I only asked." Dominic rolled his eyes.
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Nearby, Jillian appeared in pink mist and she was spying on the four talking about the recent events that have happened. She decided to walk over to them and see if she could get to RJ to possibly destroy him and give the energy he had to Kartras.
"I never said that was a bad theory. I mean, that sounds like a great one," the Red Ranger assured the Rhino Ranger, "RJ was almost killed by the Dragon Warrior, not he's still weakened and he can't fight until he has his full potential strength back."
"I hope he gets his strength back before the Dark Elite destroys all of us." Theo replied. Lily nodded in agreement.
"Hey guys," Jillian smiled as she walked into the room. The four looked to see her approaching them.
"Jillian," Casey appeared startled as well as everyone else, "Sorry. We're about to close the restaurant."
"It's alright. I was just looking for RJ. Have you seen him?"
"He's not available for visitors today," Theo answered, "he...he's sick."
"Oh. I hope he gets feeling better," Jillian replied.
"We'll tell him that you checked up on them," Casey said.
"Thanks. I appreciate that very much," Jillian smiled and nodded before walking away from the four, who looked at her very oddly for a split second.
Secretly staring at them, her eyes glowed pink before she left JKP.
As Jillian was outside her apartment, about to open the door, she looked up as her eyes glowed pink, "My Mistress needs me. She has thought of a new plan."
In a flash of pink energy, the pink ranger vanished from the scene.
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Kimberly looked on in shock upon opening the door. She saw Jillian disappear using dark pink energy. Before that, she overheard something about her mistress. She tried to ask her daughter what was going on, but she didn't reach her in time.
This was indeed deja vu all over again. Except for a lover being a ranger under evil's control, it was her daughter! She quickly got her phone out of her pocket and made her call, "Tommy? It's me. I am experiencing deja vu. Yeap, ranger wise, and it is my daughter. Keep watch of her? Of course. I'll keep you updated."
Kimberly sighed with relief, knowing her lover would be on her way soon but in the meantime, she had to keep her eye on Jillian as she was now an evil pink ranger.
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Kartras glared at her two minions Nathan, Geneva and Keith as Jillian appeared in a mist of pink energy.
"So you thought of a new plan to destroy those Power Rangers?" Geneva asked.
"Yes," Kartras answered, "I figured with the Wolf Ranger weakened and the others buckled with what we're bringing them, I will create an eclipse which will cause not only a power outage through out the town, but when the rangers use their megazords in battle, the animal spirits they all obtain will obtained by the Dark Elite."
"How will we lure the rangers into battle?" Keith asked.
"Especially the Wolf Ranger." Geneva added.
"Yeah," Jillian said, "The Dragon Warrior almost destroyed him. It's any wonder that he is alive in the state that he is in."
"Well Miss Jillian," Kartras replied, "I noticed that the Wolf Ranger cares about you a lot. He would come down if he saw you not in ranger form to save you from us and once he comes to save you, he will be the first to go before the other four."
"So I do not morph this time?" Jillian asked.
"Precisely." Kartras grinned evilly.
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RJ found himself in a dark room as he saw his fellow rangers, James, Flit, Fran and the masters as they surrounded a casket with expressions of sorrow on their faces. He looked in confusion as he wondered what was going on.
The next thing the wolf ranger knew the others were gone and only him and the closed casket remained. Slowly, he walked over to the casket as he wondered who was inside. RJ appeared to have a tense look as he saw purple roses on top of the casket. He swallowed hard before slowly opening the casket. Once RJ opened the casket all the way, his eyes widened in surprise as he saw himself lying inside the casket, dressed in his Pai Zhua Uniform and appearing as if he was asleep, when in actuality he was lying dead in that casket.
RJ woke up gasping in cold sweat, finding himself back at the loft at JKP. He felt hands touch his arms, and looked to see Master Finn as he appeared concerned, "RJ, are you alright?"
"I think so," RJ answered, "I just had a scary dream, that's all. I'll be okay."
"Are you sure?" Fran asked as she was also concerned. RJ only nodded in response.
Casey, Lily, Theo and Dominic met up with the others.
"How's RJ?" Casey immediately asked.
"I just woke up." RJ spoke up, "but I'm okay."
Before anyone else could speak up, the alarm sounded off once again.
"Flit," Casey asked, "what's going on?"
"The Dark Elite is at it again!" Flit declared, "this time they are attacking a young girl."
RJ quickly got up before Master Finn could stop him. The wolf ranger stumbled a couple of times before reaching the computer screen. He looked at the computer screen to see Rinshi cornering Jillian and appearing as if they were about to attack her.
"It's Jillian!" RJ exclaimed.
"Jillian?" Casey appeared surprised.
"What?" Lily gasped.
"Jillian's in trouble!" Theo exclaimed.
"We have to get over there pronto!" RJ told the other rangers.
"Casey and the others will do that," Master Finn objected, "you still haven't recovered completely from the mass energy drainage."
"Sorry RJ," Casey said, "your dad's right. You're grounded."
RJ sighed roughly as Casey, Lily, Theo and Dominic each grabbed a vine and left the JKP Loft.
"Finn is right, RJ." Master Swoop added, "the Dynasty has something huge planned and are probably using her to lure you out among the other rangers. You must let them deal with this. If they succeed with draining your powers and energy it could possibly destroy you."
RJ looked up as he didn't know what to do.