Author's Notes: Hi, readers. Here's chapter three of "Running From Here." This chapter introduces the villains. I decided to have Scorpina appear in this fic. She disappeared after Lord Zedd came and took over in 'The Mutiny.' Then she reappeared in 'Goldar's Vice Versa.' After that, she was never seen again when Sabrina Lu could not return to play her a second time and that another actress was not found in time. She was an important part of MMPR as she dealt deadly blows to the Power Rangers when she fought them. She was a total badass. The fandoms will meet in the next chapter. Stay tuned for chapter four.
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Chapter 3: In the Lunar Palace
Clouds rolled over the Lunar Palace at noon. Thick fog rose from the throne room's floor. Lord Zedd tapped his fingers on the arm of his chair while looking up at the ceiling. He moved his hand up his staff, stopping midway. Goldar was engaged in an arm-wrestling match with Scorpina as they sat on the stairs. Squatt stood next to the former while Baboo was next to the latter.
"Come on, Goldar! You can beat her!" Squatt shouted.
"Slam his hand down, Scorpina!" Baboo yelled.
Scorpina grunted loudly while moving Goldar's hand toward the floor. He resisted in which he brought their hands back to the center. They stared each other down.
"I'm going to beat you, Goldar," Scorpina said, growling fiercely.
"I am not so sure about that, Scorpina," Goldar said as he narrowed his eyes at her. "No, no, no."
Goldar pushed Scorpina's hand downward, only for her to pull their hands back upward. They grunted loudly without moving at all. He became quite determined. He slammed her hand on the floor. Scorpina clapped very excitedly.
"All right, Goldar! That's second time you've won against Scorpina!" Squatt yelled cheerfully.
Goldar winked at the dimwit and looked toward Scorpina, who emitted a loud exhale. She rubbed her hands together while running her tongue all over her teeth.
"I want a rematch, Goldar," Scorpina said in fierceness.
"Let's do it, Scorpina," Goldar said and placed his elbow on the floor.
She smiled. "Yes. Let's."
Scorpina grasped Goldar's hand and placed her elbow on the floor. They took slow yet even breaths as they stared at each other. Baboo walked over to grasp their hands.
"One, two, three, go!" Baboo shouted and let go of the golden warrior and scorpion-woman's hands.
Goldar and Scorpina grunted against each other's grips as Baboo returned to the latter's side. They did not get anywhere. He growled and pushed her hand toward the floor. She snorted in determination and resisted to bring their hands back to the center.
"Come on, Goldar! Get her!" Squatt yelled.
"Don't let him beat you, Scorpina!" Scorpina shouted.
Scorpina started to move her and Goldar's hands, only for them to come back to the center. They let out soft growls.
"I'm going to get you this time, Goldar! Mark my words!" Scorpina declared.
"I wouldn't get too confident if I were you," Goldar replied.
She raised her eyebrows. "Oh, yeah?"
Goldar moved Scorpina's hand downward. She grunted and went back upward. She pushed his hand toward the floor. She came very close to placing it there. However, he began to resist. He emitted a determined growl. He moved their hands past the center and slammed her hand on the floor. Squatt pumped his fist with a laugh.
"Yes, you did it again, Goldar! You're still the best arm wrestler in the whole palace!" Squatt yelled.
"Thanks, Squatt," Goldar said, smiling at him.
"You did great, Goldar," Scorpina said while offering her hand.
"Thanks, Scorpina," Goldar said, taking it and shaking it. He released his hold on it. "You still nearly won against me twice."
"I remember when we played Go Fish with Lord Zedd. He quit because he kept losing," Baboo whispered, snickering under his breath.
"He was such a sore loser," Squatt added.
"I heard that, Squatt, Baboo!" Zedd snarled while standing up. The quartet looked at him. "Maybe you two should try playing a game against a computer. Then we could see who the real losers are!"
Zedd tightened his grip on his staff as he headed up the stairs. He went to the railing and grabbed it. He squeezed it so hard that it seemed he was ready to break it off and throw it into space. Squatt, Baboo, Goldar, and Scorpina huddled together.
"If there is one place I have always wanted to visit, it is Isla Nublar," Baboo said while holding up a finger.
"Oh, yes. Who could forget the Jurassic Park incident?" Squatt said as he clasped his hands together.
"John Hammond wanted to show dinosaurs to the world, but Dennis Nedry had to fuck everything up. It nearly got him, his friends, and his grandchildren killed," Goldar said, shaking his head in disbelief. "Then again, he never really had full control of the place."
Scorpina rubbed her nose. "Now, the dinosaurs have established an ecosystem on the island."
"It'd be cool to trap the Power Rangers there and watch the dinosaurs try to kill them," Squatt said with a chuckle.
"Squatt, if I didn't know better, I'd say you came up with the perfect plan!" Zedd said, turning toward the group.
Squatt perked up. "I did?"
"Yes! We will kidnap the Jurassic Park survivors and use them as bait to draw the Power Rangers there! Then I will encase Isla Nublar in a force field that will prevent them from teleporting out or contacting Zordon. Their zords won't be able to help them either," Zedd explained, an evil cackle coming from him.
"That is the perfect plan, my lord!" Goldar blurted out and stood up along with the others.
"That is not all of it. I will unleash a monster on Angel Grove as the group tries to survive the island. You and Scorpina will assist it in its rampage," Zedd added.
"I am down for a fight!" Scorpina shouted in great joy.
Zedd cleared his throat. "I need to see what is happening with Alan, Ellie, Ian, John, Lex, and Tim first. Then I will check on the Power Rangers."
Zedd turned toward Earth and shot a beam toward it. He could see Alan, Ellie, Ian, John, Lex, and Tim waiting in the first of three lines at a concession stand to get food. The children glanced toward the second line. Tommy, Kim, Jason, Trini, Zack, and Billy happened to be there. Zedd tried not to chuckle, but he could not help himself.
"Well, well, both groups are in the same vicinity," Zedd said as he turned his beam off. "Isn't that a surprise?"
"That is really good, my liege," Goldar responded.
"Now, I need to find a creature that will make a great monster," Zedd said and moved his neck from side to side. "I want it to be ferocious."
Zedd shot his beam a bit further east. He spotted a tiger walking through a forest in India. It growled while swinging its tail from side to side. It curled its lips into a snarl. He emitted an evil laugh.
"That tiger will make the perfect monster," Zedd said while turning his beam off. He balled his hand into a fist before gripping his staff even more tightly. "It is time to arise, Tigton!"
Zedd aimed his staff at Earth and shot lightning from it. The lightning engulfed the tiger in which it disappeared and left a scorching mark in its spot. It returned to the palace and struck the center of the throne room, causing it to become bright. Squatt and Baboo covered their faces with their hands as Zedd, Goldar, and Scorpina turned around.
Just then, Tigton appeared while growling fiercely. He resembled a two-legged tiger. He was tall and rather muscular. His body was orange all over with the exception of his chest, stomach, hands, and feet. Stripes covered every inch of it. Claws protruded from his fingers. His eyes happened to be red. He stepped forward, another fierce growl leaving his mouth. Zedd, Goldar, Scorpina, Squatt, and Baboo went to him.
"Tigton is at your service," Tigton said and bowed respectfully.
"Good. Here is our plan. You, Goldar, Scorpina, and a gang of Putties will attack the Angel Grove Zoo. You are to kidnap the Jurassic Park survivors and take them to Isla Nublar. When the Power Rangers come to rescue them, I will encase the island in a force field that will keep them from teleporting or contacting Zordon," Zedd explained.
"Great! Let's go!" Tigton yelled eagerly.
"Patience. I want the two groups to meet and mingle with each other first. That will allow for the Rangers to let their guard down. Then we will strike hard," Zedd pointed out.
"Oh, man. I was hoping we would cause chaos right away," Tigton grumbled impatiently.
"Trust Lord Zedd, Tigton. He knows what he is doing," Goldar assured. He proceeded to talk about what he would do to his enemies.
