Dino Thunder: Abby Strikes Back

5.The Dimetro Ranger

"...Technically speaking" Tommy added as he walked alongside Abby through the forest surrounding Reefside, they were meeting Connor, Kira and Ethan in half and hour for their first practice with both the Raptor Riders and Martial Arts training. He and the Snow Ninja were discussing the Gem that the latter had found at the Snow Academy the previous day, Hayley has stopped by before her work shift started at the Cybercafe and tested the Gem to find out which Dinosaur it belonged too "the Dimetrodon is not a Dinosaur" he explained "but it is infact a pelycosaur"

Abby frowned "Pely-what?" she asked

The black ranger chuckled "Pelycosaur, it means basin lizards" he explained "just know that they were Dinosaurs; they were around after Dinosaurs"

"Oh" the teen nodded "Okay. Cool"

"You didn't follow any of that did you?" he asked

She shook her head "Not a word" she looked up at him and smiled

The sound of two engines cut through the silence that fell as the Black ranger and Snow Ninja reached the clearing, turning in the direction of the sound Abby spotted red and yellow blurs and seconds later Connor and Kira skidded to a halt in front of their two teachers. De-morphing the two rangers jumped off their bikes as Abby surveyed then and frowned, where was Ethan?

"So, where's Ethan?" Tommy asked, speaking Abby's thoughts

"We should have grabbed him from the Cybercafe" Kira spoke "Sorry Dr. O"

Abby shook her head, yes, she wasn't exactly known for her punctuality but she never missed an important lesson if she could help it

"Look, what's the big deal anyway?" Connor asked "I mean; it is just practice"

"Training is just as important as the real deal" Abby answered this time "You never know when you might be attacked - Oh I hope I didn't jinx -" she was cut off as something collided with her back and sent her hurtling forwards into Kira "I had to say it, didn't I?" she complained

Tommy smiled sympathetically at her "You couldn't have called that better" he told her

"Easy for you to say" the teen frowned; before turning back to the armour-plated foot soldier who was surrounded by Tyrannodrones, falling into a defensive position, Abby, Connor, Kira and Tommy jumped forward taking on their own group of creatures. While the three teens dealt with the Tyrannodrones, Tommy dealt with Zeltrax until the general rendered the black ranger to his feet. Gasping the Snow Ninja bounced forward, jumping and flipped over Zeltrax "I don't think im supposed to let you do that!" she stated as she landed in front of Tommy

Zeltrax growled "Who are you?" he demanded

"Well my friends call me Abby" she responded "but I guess you could call me...Whoa!" she exclaimed, as her feet swiped out from underneath her with his sword "Dude! That was rude!" she stated as she landed in her back before rolling to her feet. Gritting her teeth, she ran at him once more and re-started her assault with a spin kick, aiming a kick for his stomach. Zeltrax blocked with his sword trying for another sweep. Abby flipped over backwards and punched out. Zeltrax avoided the punch and threw out his sword as a blast of green energy spiralled towards the Snow Ninja who disappeared with a slight 'pop'

Zeltrax growled "Where'd she go?" he asked

"How do you feel about a ride in the country?" Kira questioned, also noticing Abby had disappeared

Connor nodded "Perfect day for it!" he responded

Looking across at his students Tommy nodded "Dino Thunder! Power Up!" the three rangers morphed and the fight commenced. As the fight between Zeltrax and Tommy continued, Abby reappeared with a 'pop' as the black ranger was kicked backwards and despite not being morphed the Snow Ninja put up a fight, she blocked a punch from Zeltrax and ducked under his next attack; he kicked up aiming for her side but the Ninja flipped over to avoid the attack once more. Aiming a high kick at his head, he ducked to avoid, before proceeding to punching her in the stomach