Episode 71- The Last Dance Part 3; The Immortal

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(We pick up right where we left off inside the still mostly wrecked command center just as Kimberly and the rest of the team finally put the pieces together and realize who's causing their string of bad luck. Zack, Billy, Robbie and Kim slowly turn their heads toward the back to face their leader Jason; who to this point has done everything he could to secretly tear the group apart from within while deflecting any and all blame off of him. However he can't run for much longer.)

Zack: Dude, say it ain't so.

Jason: It ain't so...

Kimberly: Jason...

Jason: Kim, I...

(He tries to reassuringly rest his hand on her shoulder but she quickly smacks his hand away.)

Kimberly: (harshly) No Jason, you told us you saw Tommy wrecking the command center. You told us he went evil. But then why is Alpha telling us something totally different? Is he lying, or are you?

Jason: Look, there's a reasonable explanation for all of this; you guys just need to...

Robbie (forcefully) We don't need to do anything. You need to start talking. Tell us how Rita managed to get in here. And tell us where Trini is.

Kimberly: ...and Tommy.

Robbie: (barks) Don't change the subject!

Jason: (shrugs) Look, I have no clue what's going on or where Trini is. And you know what; I'm not appreciating these accusations either. As your leader, I say we drop this right now and move on.

(But no one seems to care who he is at this point.)

Robbie: (scoffs) Leader my foot.

Jason: Huh?

Kimberly: You gave her your power coin didn't you?


Jason: Look I...

Kimberly: Didn't you?! Then you framed Tommy and left us to be destroyed by that gang of monsters.

Billy: Hmm. This is all starting to make sense.

(Jason finds himself stumbling for an answer that will stop these harsh accusations. Unfortunately for him though, all he can muster up is an innocent sulk and a shrug. The transparency of which only infuriates Kimberly even more, who is locked on him as the person responsible for everything. And in a blind rage shoves Jason a good five feet back.)

Kimberly: WHAT HAVE YOU DONE YOU COWARD?!

Jason: (surprised) Whoa!

(Everyone gasps)

Kimberly: Answer me!! What did you do to my friends?!

Alpha: (worried) Aye ya yai! Please calm down K-K-Ki-Kimberly.

(Billy and Robbie quickly step in to retrain Kimberly before things get too ugly. And although Jason continues to play dumb putting on a stupefied look on his face, inside his guard is way up. Zack finally steps in to his defense.)

Zack: Kim, Kim, you gotta take it easy.

Kimberly: (sharply) Don't tell me to take it easy; you were real quick to trash my boyfriend when something goes wrong but now you're even quicker to defend yours.


Alpha: Stop it, stop it, stop it right now!!!!!

Kimberly: ...
Zack: ...
Billy: ...
Robbie: ...

Alpha: L-l-look I know we're all having trouble getting along right now and I undersssstand w-why. But our friends are in trouble and the last thing th-they need is to h-h-h-have the very people that can save them too busy going at each other's throats. You guys are forgetting that you're friends too; and you're my friends. So I'm asking you nicely... please stop fighting.

Kimberly: (exhales) Yeah... you're right Alpha. I'm sorry.

Zack: Yes, thank you Alpha and I agree. I know we're all upset and worried for Tommy and Trini, but nobody here saw Jason do anything.

(He turns to Jason, whose expression hasn't changed and still looks like a cornered cat.)

Zack: I'm sure Jase has a reasonable explanation for everything; we just need to get off his case for a second, and let him expl..... AHHHH!!!

(Zack reaches out to pat Jason on the shoulder, but in his blind state of alarm, he grabs and twists his arm; dropping Zack to a knee, screaming in agony.)

Billy: Jason!

Zack: AHH! Jason, what's your deal?!

(Jason answers back in a gruff, demonic voice.)

Jason: I'm sick of hearing all this talk. Nobody move or I pop his arm right off the socket.

Kimberly: (seethes) I knew it...

Jason: Can it sweetheart, you're next.

Billy: Wh-why are you doing this Jason? You're our friend.

Jason: Pfft. Friends are for the weak. Carrying you weaklings for a year has held me back from being the fearless, ruthless leader that I am. Now Rita's given me that opportunity to shine and anybody that gets in my way can join Trini in the dark dimension; or you can join Tommy who's dead in a ditch somewhere.

(Kimberly lets out a horrified gasp.)

Kimberly: ...you monster.

Robbie: (disgusted) Dude, you're no leader; you're just Rita's pawn. You were better off flipping burgers at McDaniel's and teaching old ladies karate. At least then everyone assumed you had some integrity.

Jason: Think I care what you assume of me? Rita sees potential in me. I'm already physically stronger than each and every one of you, and once that old hag coughs up the Ret-conian staff, I'll be unstoppable!

Robbie: So much for Zordon leaving you in charge.

Billy: So Rita does have the staff!

Alpha: Aye ya-ya-yy-y-y-yai!

Zack: (in agony) Get him off of me!!!

(Jason laughs evilly before vanishing into thin air; letting Zack drop hard to the floor. The others rush to his aid without noticing something else hitting the ground and sliding out of view.)

Kimberly: Zack, are you alright?

(Zack clutches his arm tightly, though he doesn't appear too hurt.)

Zack: I'm fine... (Slams fist to ground) man; I can't believe I let him play us for suckers.

Kimberly: It's okay, you didn't know; none of us did.

(Kim rubs his sore shoulder consolingly.)

Zack: Yeah. I guess.

Kimberly: Here, let me help you up.

(As Kim helps him back to his feet, Robbie notices something shining out of his peripherals and turns to find out what it is. He leans over to find Trini's discarded Dino-morpher, becoming grief stricken as a result.)

Billy: To think just yesterday afternoon he helped us destroy the Ugly Duckling.

Kimberly: Yeah well yesterday feels like ages ago right now.

Robbie: Jason's right though; he is a lot stronger than all of us. How are we gonna stop him? Trini obviously couldn't.

Alpha: F-first we need to get Trini back and find Tommy. Jason cl-cl-claimed she was sent to the dark dimension.

Kimberly: And that Tommy was...

(Zack shakes his head)

Zack: Bull. He's probably just making all of that up to get under our skin. After what he's done, I wouldn't put it past him. I don't think I can believe him anymore.

(Meanwhile, in the dark dimension...)

Rita: Star struck are we? What's wrong; never looked the devil in the eye before?

(Rita lets out a wicked cackle that makes Trini's skin crawl. She nervously puts up her hands in a fighting stance, though it only amuses Rita more.)

Rita: HA! You think you're little chops are gonna take me down? I'm an immortal sorceress bent on galactic domination; you're a suit filler. Many non-speaking extras get more focus than you.

Trini: I'd rather be a 'suit filler' than your spineless pawn.

Rita: (Scoffs) Don't flatter yourself honey; I wouldn't waste an ounce of pixie dust on you. Not to mention that the red rangers certainly no green ranger. In fact he's been more trouble than he's worth. But you... I've kidnapped you, because lately you've become a bit of a thorn in my side.

(And with that, Rita tosses her wand into the air, where it stops and stands on its own before shocking the evil witch with a powerful electric current that powers her up. Slowly her eyes turn a bloodshot red and her hair stands up; further unnerving Trini in the process.)

Rita: AND I WILL NOT BE OUTDONE BY YOU.

Trini: (gasps)....oh no...

(Trini fearfully reaches for her communicator in the hopes that someone, anyone can hear her.)

Trini: Guys come in.... I need your help. Billy... Robbie. ...anyone?

(She gets nothing but static, while Rita moves toward her, wasting no time at all. Left with no choice and no placed to run in the caged dungeon she puts her hands back up and dives in bravely. With all her strength, she throws two hard chops Rita's way, but she's able to easily swipe them away. Trini then thrusts her palms into Rita's sternum and makes direct contact, but other than a light wince, Rita doesn't react much. The move does however leave Trini's wrists open for Rita to grab.)

Rita: My turn!

(All of a sudden her Trini's look as if they're screaming very loud. Rita sends a shock of electricity from her hand to down Trini's spine. The yellow ranger quivers violently, but is otherwise paralyzed. Rita takes the opening to land a devastating uppercut, catapulting her backwards and landing hard on her injured back.)

Trini: AHHHH!!

Rita: Hahaha! I can't believe I didn't just do this from the start.

(Trini struggles to get back to her feet but when her back starts throbbing yet again she falls weakly to a knee.)

Rita: Your cool new boyfriend can't help you from here. Don't worry though; he'll be relieved when I tell him you're resting peacefully.

(Trini helplessly gulps as she starts hiding under the thick fog. All she can hear is the sound of Rita's distinct laughter and her own heavy breathing. Clearly overmatched and in too much pain to fight back, she tries to buy time under the fog. She hopes Rita won't find her, and the others are already tracking her down. Unfortunately back on Earth, Zack, Robbie and Kim aren't even at the command center; they're at the Juice Bar in their usual, yet much emptier table. They were instructed to keep an eye out for another attack, but none of them seem very concerned with anything other than the welfare of their friends.)

Robbie: (groans) Why am I even here? Why am I in this stupid place when Trini could be hurt?

Kimberly: I know Robbie, it sucks but it's the best move right now while Billy and Alpha look for Zordon.

Robbie: But am I supposed to just relax? None of these idiots here understand the severity of what's going on and how they can all die by the end of the day. We shouldn't be here.

Kimberly: Well you don't need to be here.

(Robbie doesn't respond; remaining surprisingly quiet. Kimberly feels remorseful though and backtracks.)

Kimberly: I'm sorry I didn't mean to have that sound that way. I know exactly how you're feeling; I want Tommy back safe too and it's killing me that I don't know where he is or if he's okay. I just don't know what else to do right now, so I'm here.

Robbie: Hmm. Sorry.

Zack: (shakes head) I just, I just can't believe that all this time it was Jason. Man, what would make him wanna join Rita? I mean to sell us out like that. I just can't wrap my head around it.

Robbie: Jason is... just another chest thumping jock. I'm not shocked he turned his back on us when the chance for more power came up.

Zack: I mean I know what he's done to this point is awful. But, this just doesn't seem like something he'd do.

Robbie: Are you sure you've never seen him abduct anyone before?

Kimberly: As tempted as I am to side with Robbie on this one... he's under Rita's spell. I've been there and I can vouch. You lose the ability to have an independent thought. You're only thoughts are about completing your mission and destroying your friends. And normally, I'd never wish harm on any of you guys.

Robbie: You're sounding a lot like Trini right now. Wanna date? I hear you're available.

Zack: We'll get to the bottom of things once and for all... once Zordon's back. Just wish Billy would hurry up.

(And just on cue, Billy walks into the Juice Bar covered in oil and sweat. He wipes his brow before plopping himself next to the others.)

Billy: Hey guys... (points at Zack's drink) you gonna have that?

Zack: Take it.

Kimberly: Hey, were just mentioned you. What's the update on Zordon?

(He shrugs while finishing a large gulp of Zack's smoothie.)


Billy: I've done all I could to assist Alpha. He told me he could handle the rest and that I'd be better utilized at this point with you guys. He'll reach us as soon as he finds anything.

Zack: Any time table on his return?

Billy: (shakes head) Negative.

(Robbie groans impatiently.)

Robbie: Man, this is torture....

Billy: I know. Oh and by the way, not to pull away from the main subject, but I'm still kind of shocked about the whole you and Trini thing.

Robbie: Yeah... I'd expect you would feel that way.

Billy: (shakes head) I mean don't get me wrong I like you personally so it's nothing like that. And I'm glad she's with you than some jerk who'll mistreat her. But after knowing the two of you, it just doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me.

(Robbie leans back and takes a long sip of a drink that's long since been warm. He drags out his reply intentionally before eventually beginning.)

Robbie: It's kind of why we didn't want to tell anyone. We didn't want that kind of attention. But it's not really about how much we have in common...

Billy: Absolutely nothing!!!

Robbie: I get it Billy. But she's had my back over the last year more than anyone on this team. More than anyone I know really. And I've been undyingly loyal and protective of her. I-it's a feeling that's really unique to us. That was kind of the rationale behind not telling you guys; we wanted to keep that feeling for ourselves.

(Robbie senses Kimberly gushing with emotions besides him and stops when he hears her sniffling.)

Robbie: No, you see, this is also why I don't wanna talk about it. Get it together Kim.

Kimberly: (rubs eye) I'm sorry, I'm sorry it's just soooo cute. She's my best friend and... I'm so happy for her.

Robbie: Are you also happy that she was abducted less than twenty minutes ago?

Kimberly: No...

Robbie: Is it cute that I feel like I let her down and that I blame myself for allowing her to be taken?

Billy: Actually... I kind of blame myself for that.

Robbie: I blame you too!!

(He stops himself from continuing down that road. He takes a deep breath and shakes it off.)

Robbie: Sorry. That isn't fair. And you meant well too. Plus, Trini still thinks really highly of you so I shouldn't give you a hard time. I'm sure once everything is back to normal you'll make some other dorky chick really happy someday.

Billy: (smiles) Thanks, though seeking a mate is of a secondary priority at the moment. I'm mainly concerned with finding Trini and Tommy... and Zordon.

(Just then their communicators go off; and not a moment too soon.)

Kimberly: Oh thank goodness.

Robbie: That might just be the good news we were looking for.

Zack: Ah... Billy, none of us have cash; you mind covering our tab?

Billy: But I didn't have a drink...

Zack: Let's go guys!

(On Zack's command everyone but Billy clears the table and heads for the hallway. Billy sighs and reaches for his pocket before tossing a few bucks on the table. As he turns toward the doorway, he notices a scuffle going on in the corner of his eyes. He turns toward the counter to see a distressed girl in overalls; being picked on by none other than Bulk and Skull.)

Girl: Give me back my necklace!!

Bulk: Too bad, geek; finders keepers, losers weepers.

Skull: Yeah, finders keepers, losers weepers! Ahahaha!!

(Bulk looks irritably at Skull before continuing.)

Bulk: You don't wanna take me to the prom, then I guess I have a present for the girl that does.

Skull: Unless, that girl... is you of course?

Girl: (defiantly) I'd never commit such an indignity!

Bulk: Commit a what?

Skull: I don't know... sounds like a snack.

Bulk: Hmm, speaking of which, my prom date might like a nice meal to go with her new necklace. Skull?

(Skull reaches over and snatches a paper bag the helpless girl had and gives it to Bulk. He opens it up and sifts through it.)

Bulk: Well now, let's see what we have here? Bologna sandwich, pudding, an apple, grape juice...

Skull: Please tell me this is for a five year old...

Bulk: (shakes head) No, no... there's some quality stuff here. In fact, I might just help myself to some of it right now.

Girl: Don't you dare!!

(Bulk doesn't listen and pulls out her bologna sandwich. And with no remorse, starts scarfing it down right in front of her as Skull restrains her.)

Skull: You should really take the plastic off first.

Girl: NOOO!!!

(Bulk swiftly crams all of it in his mouth, but he seems to have bit off more than he can chew and can't seem to swallow it all and just leaves a half chewed wad in his mouth. That's when Billy wanders over and taps him from behind.)

Billy: Excuse me, but don't you two gentlemen have anything better to do? Leave her alone.

(Bulk becomes angered by his butting in and shoves a finger in his face before making some sort of muffled threat.)

Skull: Yeah, what... wh-what he said.

Billy: You heard me, leave her alone now!

(Bulk becomes furious and balls his hands up into a fist. But before he could cock his arms back, he starts having trouble breathing and eventually, his face turns noticeably blue.)

Billy: A-are you choking?

(Bulk starts to panic and drops both the necklace and the bag to clutch his neck; lacking either the presence of mind, or the willingness to simply spit the sandwich out.)

Skull: B-Bulkie? Answer his question Bulk...

Billy: He's choking Skull!

Skull: Shhhh. Bulk will tell us if he's choking or not; right buddy?

(He pats Bulk on the back, which only makes it worse.)

Billy: No, he can't talk cause he's choking. Quick, do the Heimlich maneuver!

(Skull rushes over and wraps his arms around Bulk. Several wild thrusts later, the lodged sandwich flies out of his mouth high into the air as Bulk gasps for air and collapses backwards on top of his friend.)

Skull: (Wheezing) AHHHHH!!! Told you.... Not to eat... the plastic.

(At that point the slobbery sandwich comes back down and smacks Bulk right in the face, eliciting laughter from both Billy and the girl. Without even bothering to glance at her, Billy kneels over to pick up her necklace.)

Billy: Here you are, don't mind them.

Girl: Thanks, it was my grandmothers.

Billy: Huh, that's strange. This necklace looks familiar.

(Billy gets back up and finally sees the girl eye to eye.)

Billy: Ma-Marge?!

(It took her a while to recognize him also, but when she does, her eyes light up and a huge smile comes across her face. It was indeed Marge, Billy's love interest from earlier in the year. The very same necklace in Billy's hand was stolen by Rita and turned into the monster Madam Woe's gem. Though what became of her and them was unclear as Billy never mentioned her again.)

Marge: Billy?! Oh my goodness hi! This is... this is...

(He smiles.)

Billy: quite serendipitous.

(She awkwardly giggles.)


Marge: Yes... quite.

Billy: You really must get your necklace fixed though.

Marge: I'll get around to it sometime. But... out of pure curiosity I must ask... what happened to you? You never called me back.

Billy: Well, it's a long story really.

Marge: Were you not interested in me? I mean, I gave you my number and all; did you not have fun with me at the dance?

Billy: Of course I did Marge. I just... I left your number in my overalls, which my mom took from my room while I was asleep and washed.

(That wasn't the reason why he didn't call her back. In fact, he still has her number somewhere in his room. However, this doesn't mean he isn't happy to see her.)

Marge: ...bummer.

Billy: Yeah.

Skull: Little help here?

Marge: But there is good news in all of this. I moved to Angel Grove last semester; in fact I live right around the corner.

(Billy's face lights up.)

Billy: That is good news!

Marge: I'm glad you feel that way. Perhaps our paths will cross again then.

Billy: I think they will.

(Billy's communicator lights up again; confounding Marge while he struggles to hide it.)

Margie: My, that is one snazzy looking device. What is that thing?

Billy: It's uh.... Well...

(Zack butts in from out of nowhere and grabs him by the suspenders.)

Zack: It's for his birth control.... Let's go Billy.

Billy: My what?!

Margie: (bemused) Oh...

Billy: N-no it's...

(A humiliated Billy gets yanked out of the Juice Bar as Marge obliviously waves goodbye.)

Marge: Goodbye Billy!! I'll be here if you want to talk sometime.

Billy: B-bye marge. I think I'd like that...

(The two share warm smiles while Zack pulls him into the empty hallway. Billy notices that the others are grinning at him.)

Billy: What?!

Robbie: Aw snap!

Kimberly: Way to go Billy! I totally forgot about your fling with Marge.

Robbie: I totally forgot how cute she was. I mean, she has the name of an eighty year old woman, but she's a total catch.

Kimberly: Yeah, she kinda looks like Charlotte from Sex and the City too; good for you.

Billy: What's Sex and the City?

Kimberly: Only the greatest show that hasn't aired yet.

Zack: Sorry about that Billy, but this is important.

Billy: I... understand.

(Zack reaches for his communicator to reach the command center. Though what they were about to hear was about to further raise their slowly improving moods.)

Zordon: Power rangers!!

Kimberly: (gasp) Zordon!

Zack: You're back!

Billy: Alpha was able to establish a connection! That's fantastic news.

Zordon: Indeed. And I am happy to hear from all of you as well. However we have much to discuss and we need you back at the command center right away.

Zack: You got it.

(The team celebrates their first glimmer of hope all day. Zack looks around to make sure the coast is clear then leads them in teleportation. Meanwhile in a less cheerful environment, Trini's still stuck in the dark dimension and is still hiding underneath the smoke to buy time. Rita cannot see her, but it's only a matter of time before she does.)

Rita: Let's go yellow ranger; you are only delaying the inevitable.

Trini: ....

Rita: You have nowhere to run; I will find you. Just do yourself a favor and show yourself now so that I may end you quicker.

(Rita thrusts her wand forward, unleashing a powerful electrical current that misses Trini by mere inches. Fighting the urge to scream, she bites her tongue and scurries over to the other end.)

Rita: (Groans) Who left the stupid smoke machine on?!

(She turns every which way in the hopes that she'll find her and begins zapping in random directions; many nowhere near Trini. She manages to keep moving while keeping her head down. That plan backfires quickly however, as she herself runs right into Rita without looking. She lets out a horrified gasp while slowly looking up and locking eyes with the empress of evil; who looks ready to devour her prey.)

Rita: Turning yourself in? Glad you came to terms with your impending doom. As I promised, it'll be quickly; though I didn't say anything about it being painless. Hehe...

(She raises her wand which begins lighting up and points it directly at Trini's head who gets desperate as the current of electricity begins forming at the tip of the wand. Without much time to think about it, she sweeps her legs underneath Rita's and manages to knock the wicked witch right off her feet and into the cold, concrete floor. She drops her wand too, which takes a bad hit and damages; noticeably effecting Rita's strength.)

Rita: AHHHHHHHH!!!! You little twerp!!!

(Forced to think on her feet, Trini gets back up and grabs Rita's wand before pointing her own weapon right back at her.)

Rita: What do you think you're doing?!

Trini: Getting rid of an annoying thorn in my side. Say goodnight!

(Trini tries to thrust the wand forward to trigger some electricity, but nothing came out. She kept shaking though, figuring she just did it wrong, but what ends up shocking herself. She drops the wand and falls right back to the floor before Rita gets back up and resumes having the upper hand.)

Rita: You fool! Did you really think that was going to work? The wand was given to me by my lord and only I may harvest its power. But if you need a demo on how to use it, I'd be more than glad to show you.

(A defeated Trini braces herself for the worst as Rita prepares to finally put an end to this cat and mouse game. But just as she interrupted Jason earlier, she gets interrupted from an equally annoying source.)

Baboo: (distressed) My queen, my queen!!!

(She groans)

Baboo: We have an emergency! Red alert, red alert!

Rita: Did Squatt slam his thing in the toilet seat again?

Baboo: No! This is much worse!

Rita: Well what is it then? I'm kind of busy!

Baboo: I-it's the red ranger! He's been discovered. Our plant has been unplanted. Red alert; literally!

(She groans irritably and drops the wand to clutch her head.)

Rita: Uhhhhg, I'm getting a headache. Have they captured him?

Baboo: No, but he's on his way here.

Rita: Does he think I'm gonna welcome him back with open arms after he failed to keep a stupid secret?

Finster: And it gets worse, we have reason to believe that Zordon has returned.

(Trini smiles)

Rita: Oh come on! Can't any of you dimwits do anything right?

(A toilet seat suddenly slams in the background.)

Squatt: AHHHH!!!

Baboo: Uh oh... my queen I....

Rita: I'll be right there. (Turns to Trini) This isn't over yellow ranger; I'll be back.

(And just like that, Rita vanishes in front of her eyes in yet another sudden change of luck for the rangers. Trini breathes a huge sigh of relief before falling on her back to the ground and wiping the sweat off her brow. Back in the command center, the rangers reappear; looking up at the no longer empty tube with hopeful smiles.)

Zordon: Hello rangers.

Kimberly: Zordon, I am so glad to see you back. We really need your help this time.

Zordon: Thank you Kimberly. But the four of you as well as Trini and Tommy have done well on your own.

Zack: Really? Cause we have reason to believe Tommy's dead.


Zordon: The five of you stepped up in a dire situation and held off an onslaught from six of Rita's greatest monsters. Not only that, but you've brought Alpha and myself back and figured out that it was Jason all along who had caused all of this, all without my help; you've handled impossible odds bravely and have overcome most of the obstacles in the way. And now that I'm back; I will make sure you overcome them all.

Zack: (smiles) Yeah, we did alright.

Billy: Certainly; all things considered, we've managed to maintain pretty well.

Kimberly: But Zordon what are we gonna do about Jason?

Robbie: Yeah, he's been wreaking havoc on the team since you left. He's the reason the command center's trashed.

Zordon: That is indeed a very serious concern; however we cannot blame Jason for any of his actions. He was placed under a spell by Rita completely against his will. While I was on Eltar investigating the disturbance, I caught of glimpse of what was happening to him. However before I could get back and warn all of you, Rita had taken Jason's power coin and destroyed the command center; severing our connection.

Kimberly: We figured as much. But what do we do about it?

Zordon: The first step is to retrieve Trini and Tommy. You will not be able to defeat Jason unless you all work together. Trini, as Jason revealed is trapped in the dark dimension.

Kimberly: And what about Tommy?

Zordon: Unfortunately I do not know his current whereabouts. However I do know that what Jason said is not true; Tommy is still alive.

(A huge weight is lifted off of Kimberly's chest.)

Kimberly: Thank God.

Zordon: However, his powers are gone, but he is still currently tied to his own morphin grid. Alpha and I will begin locating his coordinates and the four of you will have to split up to find the two.

Kimberly: I'll look for Tommy.

Zack: (Nods) Me too.

Kimberly: (smiles) Thanks.

Alpha: I guess that l-leaves Robbie and Billy to r-rescue Trini.

Robbie: I wouldn't have it any other way.

Billy: Me neither.

Zordon: Very good. Barring an attack from Rita, we should be able to have them back soon enough.

(But just their luck, the alarms sound.)

Alpha: Aye ya, ya, ya, yai!!

Robbie: (groans) What now?

Zordon: Perhaps I spoke too soon. It seems Rita is on to us and has unleashed the four monsters from earlier in two separate locations. The Catty Cat and Shellshock are attacking the local residents by Angel Grove beach. While the Lizzonator and King Sphinx have grown and are destroying the industrial district as we speak.

Robbie: That's my home town!

Zordon: That would appear to be intentional; she knows the StegaZord is the only standalone Zord at the moment and that it's taken a beating in the last fight.

Alpha: Its power is at less than 50%. I would advise against using it.

Robbie: There's no changing my mind. I'm going out there; no one else can.

Zordon: Do you understand the risk you are taking.

Robbie: I do.

Billy: Well I guess this puts a hold on our search and rescue.

Robbie: (shakes head) No, it doesn't.

Billy: Pardon?

Robbie: Here...

(Robbie turns to Billy and places something in his hand.)

Robbie: Get Trini back here in one piece and give her that. I'll hold off Lizzonator and King Sphinx.

Billy: A-are you sure you trust me?

Robbie: Positive.

(Billy looks down at his hands to see that he was given the Saber-toothed Tiger Dino-morpher. He nods, and then turns to him and smiles.)

Billy: I won't let you down.

Zack: Kim and I can handle the other two goons.

Zordon: Then it's settled. We don't have a second to lose. Good luck power rangers, and may the power protect you.

Zack: It's morphin time!

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