Aye aye aye aye aye!" Alpha said over the sound of The Command Center's blaring alarms. "Zordon, Zedd's monster is running wild in the park, if the rangers don't get back soon," he continued waiving his arms frantically.
"Try to calm down, Alpha. My sensors indicate that the rangers have just entered this dimension and will be arriving here shortly. Seconds later six streaks of light landed on the central platform and faded away revealing the six teens. They looked around when they heard the alarms.
"What's going on, Zordon?" Tommy asked.
"Rangers, in your absence, Lord Zedd has created a new monster. Behold the viewing globe," Zordon explained. The six teens turned to face the viewing globe which now showed the image of a black muscular werewolf monster. Its upper body is bare, except for a single pouldron on its left shoulder. It wore camouflage pants and no footwear. In its right hand, it carried a strange-looking weapon that looked like a Gatling gun with a larger central barrel around which the smaller barrels spun when they were fired. "He is called Fenrial. He has a powerful bite and razor-sharp claws, his deadliest weapon however, is his rapid-fire cannon which he can fire with extreme precision and is capable of firing rockets."
"We'll stop him Zordon," Jason said glancing over at Tommy who smiled back at him.
"You got that right," Tommy said. "It's,"
"Tommy wait," Kat said cutting Tommy off. "Are you sure you should go, I mean after what happened."
"I'll be fine Kat, I just over-exerted myself a bit stopping that wall from crushing those soldiers, and I"
"Well, if you're sure," Kat said her concern clear in her tone.
"It's Moprhin' Time! Dragonzord!"
"Mastadon!"
"Pterodactyl!"
"Triceratops!"
"Sabertooth Tiger!"
"Tyrannosaurus!"
The rangers morphed and teleported to an area near The Youth Center, where Fenrial was attacking. Outside of The Youth Center Ernie was ushering those that were outside into the relative safety of the juice bar. Fenrial laughed darkly as it approached. "You're an easy target, Tubby," the monster said in a growly voice. "I was hoping for a challenge, oh well," it continued as it took aim at Ernie. In response, Ernie stood completely still eyes fixed on the monster that was now aiming its ready weapon at him. It was not fear that kept him rooted in place, but defiance.
"I might not be able to do much, but, I will not, I cannot just let that, that thing hurt those kids. Not MY kids," Ernie thought as he clenched his fists. His thoughts turned towards all of the teens that frequented The Youth Center. He cared for each of them and held such high hopes for them. The faces of those closest to him came to mind. Suddenly, just before Fenrial could fire three laser beams struck the monster in its chest in rapid succession. Ernie looked up and smiled hopefully as none other than The Power Rangers flipped over his head and landed near him.
Tommy activated the voice modulator and turned to the kindly man that was something of an adoptive family member to each of them. "Get inside and keep the kids safe," Tommy said his voice sounding much deeper than normal and carrying a slightly robotic quality. "We'll handle Shaggy here," he added nodding his head in Fenrial's direction.
"Thanks, Rangers, you guys are... Look out!" Ernie yelled as the monster began taking aim with his cannon. But before the words had even left his mouth, the green ranger held out his hand and the black cylinder on his belt flew to it, and with a loud snap-hiss, a brightly glowing green blade sprang from it. He moved it with inhuman speed, as he did the pitch of its powerful hum changed with each movement. Each time the blade moved, it not only deflected but reflected the laser shots from the monster's weapon. After several laser bolts struck its chest, the monster fell backward, its chest smoking.
"Wait!" Tommy said as he sensed not only that his team was prepared to charge, but, another attack from Fenrial. The monster rolled to its feet, aimed, and fired a rocket at the rangers and Ernie who still stood behind them, in shock at what he had just seen. As soon as the rocket left the barrel of the Fenrial's cannon it was met with a powerful Force Push from Tommy, sending it back at Fenrial and causing it to explode.
"Whoa," Ernie said quietly.
"Sir, get inside please," Kat said, her own voice distorted.
"Right, right," Ernie said as he turned for the door. As he entered his juice bar, the portly man looked back over his shoulder at the multi-colored heroes. "Imagine being able to do that," he thought as he went inside, and the rangers charged at the monster with their weapon's drawn. The Rangers attacked quickly not giving Fenrial the slightest chance to recover. Zack struck the monster in the stomach with the pommel of the Poer Ax's handle causing Fenrial to stumble backward. Kat drew back her bow, an arrow appearing as if by magic. She fired and struck the monster in the chest once more. Billy and Trini worked together Billy's Lance kept the monster at a distance with broad sweeping strikes. Trine lept in at Fenrial's flank and delivered four quick slashes that again made the monster stumble. Jason lept through the air and brought The Power Sword down hard on Fenrial's shoulder causing sparks to fly. Tommy then lept in with a spinning slash that caught Fenrial in the face.
Fenrial gave a defiant roar of anger as it raised its cannon once again. Tommy re-ignited his lightsaber and cleaved the weapon in two before he had a chance to use it. Fenrial lept back catching one of Zedd's Grow Bombs in mid-air. It pulled the pin and slammed the bomb to the ground. The grenade exploded and Fenrial grew to a massive size.
"Great," Tommy said as he and the other rangers scattered trying to avoid being stepped on.
"We have to lure him away from the center of the city," Billy said as he dove to one side, narrowly avoiding Fenrial's grasp.
"We won't be able to stay ahead of him much longer," Kat said glancing over at Tommy. He moved his right hand across his body and The Dragon Dagger flew from its sheath to Tommy's waiting palm. Seeing their leader's actions, the rest of the rangers raised their right hands to the sky as Tommy raised the dagger to the molded lips of his helmet.
"We need Thunderzord power now!" they yelled together.
"Dragonzord Thunderzord Power! Tommy yelled before playing the summoning tune on his dagger.
"Mastodon Lion Thunderzord Power!"
"Pterodactyl Firebird Thunderzord Power!"
Triceratops Unicorn Thunderzord Power!"
"Sabertooth Tiger Thunderzord Power!"
"Tyrannosourus Red Dragon Thunderzord Power!"
The Dragonzord rose from the ocean, was struck by green lightning, and transformed into a European Dragon as the other Dinozords charged toward the city. Bolts of black, pink, blue, yellow, and red lightning struck The Mastodon, Pterodactyl, Triceratops, Saber Tooth Tiger, and Tyrannosaurus Dinozords and transformed into the far more powerful Thunderzords.
The rangers lept into their cockpits and after a blast of fire from The Dragonzord Thunderzord, the others began forming The Thunder Megazord. While the original five Thunderzords were coming together, Fenrial swatted at its smoldering fur as Tommy commanded his Zord to transform into its warrior mode. Seconds later two giant robots one resembling a Samurai and the other a medieval knight stood side by side, their swords drawn and at the ready. Fenrial growled angrily as the two zords began circling him trying to him. Fenrial turned and fired his lasers at The Thunder Megazord. It scored a few hits but before it could do any serious damage, Tommy charged his zord's sword with green energy and brought it down on the monster's weapon breaking it in the process.
"Now guys!" Jason said seeing the opening that Tommy had created.
"Thunder Saber power up!" the rangers yelled together as lighting struck The Thunder Saber. They slashed it across Fenrial's body and the monster howled in pain as it fell to the ground and exploded, thankfully doing little more than superficial damage to the surrounding buildings.
At his palace on the moon, Zedd slammed his fist down against the balcony banister. "LORD ZEDD WILL HAVE HIS REVENGE POWER RANGERS!" he yelled as his entire body and his throne room began to glow red.
Shortly after the battle, the six teens entered The Youth Center each of them smiling. "Hey guys, would you mind helping me decorate next week if you're not too busy with finals that is?" Ernie asked as they approached the bar.
"Of course Ernie, we'd love to," Kat answered as they took their seats at their usual table. A round table just down the small set of stairs from the bar.
"Thanks, guys, I really appreciate it. The usuals?"
"Don't mention it Ernie, and yeah please," Tommy answered.
"Smoothies coming right up," Ernie said as he grabbed glasses for the teens.
"So, Tommy, I have a favor to ask," Kat said nervously.
"What is it?" Tommy asked with a slight laugh. "Man, that little smirk she does when she's nervous sure is cute," he thought.
"Well, I told my mum and dad you and I are going to Ernie's dance together, and they'd like to meet you."
"Okay," Tommy said with a shrug as the smoothies arrived.
"Alright, we have a blueberry smoothie for Zack, mango and pineapple for Trini, strawberry bananas for Jason, Kat, and Tommy, and a pina colada for Billy," Ernie said as hee set the drinks in front of the teens.
"Thanks, Ernie, put this round on my tab would you?" Billy asked.
"Sure thing Billy."
"So, when should I come and meet your parents?" Tommy asked after taking a long sip of his smoothie.
"Um, would tomorrow after your Karate class be okay? I can bring them here if you like."
"Sure, if you're more comfortable having them meet me here and not at home, that's cool with me."
The next afternoon, Kat led her parents into The Youth Center. Both looked around, impressed by what they saw. "So Kat, where is this young man?" Her mom asked.
"Right over there, Mum," she answered as she pointed to Tommy. She looked over to see a tall young man with long dark hair tied back in a ponytail with a green bandana tied around his head with a short well kept beard dressed in a black gi. A group of kids stood before him watching as he worked directly with two others.
"Ready guys?" he asked looking back and forth between the two.
"Yeah, Tommy," the boy to Tommy's left said.
"Sure thing," said the boy to his right.
"Alright, you go first, then we'll switch," Tommy said as he placed his hand on the boy to his left shoulder. He stepped back and smiled at his students. "Begin," he added with a nod. The two boys slipped into fighting stances.
"AAAIIYAA!" the boy on the right yelled as he threw a punch, however, the boy on the right let out a loud battle cry of his own as he slid to his right and used his hands to knock the strike off wide.
"Very good, now switch," Tommy said smiling at his students. The process was repeated with each student doing the opposite of the time before. When the pair finished Tommy put his hands on their shoulders. "Very good everyone. Remember Karate is a great way to build self-confidence, be more physically and mentally fit, and should only be used for self-defense and as a last resort. Class dismissed," he said before he and his students bowed to one another. Seeing Kat smile and wave at him he made his way over to her and her parents.
"Looks like you had a good class," Kat said when he neared them. "Tommy, this is my dad, Wiliam, and my mum, Heather. Mum Dad this is Tommy Oliver."
"Mister Hillard," he said as they shook hands, "Misses Hillard," he said now shaking Kat's mother's hand, "it's nice to meet you both."
"Likewise Tommy," William said with a smile. This young man had a look about him that the older man liked.
"How long have you been in Karate?" Heather asked.
"Since I was about five."
Meanwhile, in an alternate dimension, Darth Vader stood in his palace on the hellish world of Mustafar looking down at the banks of the lava river below letting his hatred consume him. The spot he looked at with such hatred was the very place where the man once known as Anakin Skywalker ceased to exist. Where he had fought his former friend and Jedi Master, Obi-Wan Kenobi. The place where he had been defeated, was left for dead and suffered the burns that left him imprisoned in his suit. The room darkened as the heavy dura-steel blast shields lowered over the windows. His master, Darth Sidious was making contact. Vader turned and lowered himself to one knee as the oversized holographic image of his aging and disfigured master appeared before him.
"What is thy bidding, My Master?"
"I have a lead that needs investigating, Lord Vader."
"The Jedi from Dantooine?"
"Yes, The DarkSide has shown me where to find him, and how you must get there. I have had The Imperial Applied Sciences working around the clock for the last week. They assure me all is ready for your journey to another dimension."
"'Another dimension?' How is that possible?"
"All that matters is that it is. You will go there immediately."
"Yes, Master. What of the reports of The Rebels assembling a team to steal the plans to The Death Star?"
"All is proceeding as I have foreseen. You only need to concern yourself with this new Jedi. Remember Lord Vader, he joins us, or he dies."
"It will be done, My Master."