Dedication
Eleven years ago, we lost a wonderful actress: Thuy Trang. Without her we wouldn't have had the awesome yellow Ranger that she had become, Trini Kwan! We all still miss her to this day. Thank you so much for everything you did Thuy!
How can I say this enough? Thank you to everyone that has kept up with all my books! You all are awesome! When I started adapting my fanfiction to these books, I was just doing it in order to introduce the Power Rangers to a new generation and to also help reluctant young readers to find a new love for reading. But I have found out that with each new book there is resounding success! Thank you all so much!
Author's Note
As you are aware, the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers belong to Saban Brands. Just about all the characters you will see in this piece are Saban's. For the record, this fic takes place near the end of 2003. I've worked out a timeline for some major PR events for the sake of this story, so pay attention: the Countdown occurred in the end of 1999 (since it was predicted by the Millennium Message)
, and I heard that PRLG takes off five years afterwards, so I placed it in early 2005. So this fic takes place a little over a year before the space colony has been fully developed. Also, for the sake of my stories, Trini, Zack, and Jason left Angel Grove in November of 1995, yet had they remained, they would've graduated in 1997 with the Turbo team. As for the song, it's Mariah Carey... again.
Chapter One
It had been years
since she last stepped foot in the building. It was very different, with surfing memorabilia and trophies against the walls, and the absence of any sports equipment on the lower level. It was more a restaurant than a hangout, complete with many more tables, a fuller menu, and waiters that circled the entire floor, taking orders and carrying trays.
Still, while the appearance of the restaurant didn't trigger memories, the atmosphere hadn't changed. The vast majority of the clientele seemed to be high school students, conversing excitedly over burgers, chilidogs, and smoothies.
"Hello, and welcome to the Surf Spot," said a teenaged waitress, her high ponytail swinging as she grabbed a menu, "Is it one for lunch?"
"Yes it is," the woman answered, greeting the teen with a warm smile.
"Would you like a table, or a seat at the bar?"
"The bar will be fine."
"Right this way!"
The woman followed the girl between tables, and took a seat on one of the elevated stools stationed next to the aqua-hued bar. She leaned her briefcase against the bar, and adjusted the collar on her cream satin blouse before looking at the menu.
"Someone will be here shortly to take your order," the waitress said cheerfully, before leaving. The woman skimmed over the menu, which was far more diverse than what was served at the Youth Center.
"But they still have the Veggie Pita Platter, and banana shakes," she noted, a grin crossing her lips, "What a stroll down memory lane."
"Can I help you, ma'am?"
"Yes, I'll have the Veggie..."
Her voice caught in her throat when she looked up from the menu, and laid eyes upon the young man behind the bar. He had the deep tawny complexion distinguishable to those of North African descent, which only enhanced the pearly whiteness of his toothy smile. Hazel eyes shone from beneath wavy, mahogany-colored bangs, which seemed to emit a smile of their own.
He looks so much like...
"uh... the Veggie Pita Platter, and a banana shake," she finished, releasing a breath. The young man fixed her with a curious look before turning to hand in her order.
"Excuse me!" she called, an almost urgent tone to her voice, "What's your name?"
The young man turned around, and pointed to his gold nametag. "Paul. Paul Hasada."
"Hasada," she repeated thoughtfully, "You wouldn't be related to a Richard Hasada... would you?"
At the question, the young man's smile returned. "Yeah," he answered, leaning against the counter towards her, "he's my big brother! How do you know him?"
"I went to school with him for a few months," she answered.
"Wow, so you're an Angel Grove High alum?" he inquired with interest, "What class are you?"
"I would've graduated in 1997, but I moved to Geneva for the World Peace Conference. I finished up high school there, as a matter of fact."
Paul's eyes widened at that. "You wouldn't be Trini Kwan, would you?"
Trini almost gasped at his insight. "How'd you know?"
He favored her with a knowing grin as he stepped away from the counter. "Richie talked a lot about you," he answered, "I'll be right back; lemme put in your order, or you'll be here awhile."
Trini kept her dark eyes on Paul's back as he disappeared into the kitchen. After he was out of eyeshot, Trini leaned her elbow on the counter, completely thunderstruck.
Of all the coincidences... Richie had a younger brother that was practically a dead-ringer for him, who just happened to have the same job he did eight years earlier.
She pursed her lips together tightly, as memories filled her mind. She inclined her head to the lower level of the restaurant. Even though it was filled with circular tables brimming with teens, all she saw was the smooth tiles of the gym floor. For the occasion, the gym equipment was cleared away, to make room for small goals at either end.
It was then, at the first broom ball practice, that she saw him. Smiling brightly, he kindly returned the rogue ball to the players.
"Oh, that's Richie,"
Kimberly had related to her, "He's a new kid in school. He's super, super nice!"
"And cute too,"
was her own dreamy response.
While Richie Hasada was certainly not her first crush, it was the first time she was literally slapped in the face with one. It wasn't love at first sight... a sensible woman like Trini didn't believe in such things... still there was an undeniable attraction. An interest that was so strong it was practically unbearable.
She had felt so embarrassed when she stared at him, unsure how much time she stood in awe of the light in his eyes. And now, eight years later, a blush crept on her cheeks just as rosy as the day she met him.
Chapter Two
You look in my eyes
And I get emotional inside
I know it's crazy but
You still can touch my heart.
And after all this time,
You'd think that I,
I wouldn't feel the same
But time melts into nothing
And nothing's changed.
"Nothing's changed," she whispered to herself, sighing inwardly and shaking her head in amazement as she fished through her briefcase. She couldn't believe just the thought of Richie had stirred such powerful feelings within her. He wasn't even there, but just the memory was so intense that it affected her in the here and now.
How pathetic can I possibly be?
she wondered, pulling out her itinerary, I haven't seen the man in eight years, and I'm still fawning over him like a schoolgirl!
She hadn't come to Angel Grove to see Richie. No, she wasn't even here to visit her parents. In fact, her entire family had moved from California while she was in college, in pursuit of a promotion that offered her father more money, as well as a closer proximity to her aging grandparents in Illinois. In fact, she hadn't even visited Angel Grove since she helped her parents move, not long before the Countdown. Thankfully, her parents had left just in time to avoid the climactic alien attack that focused in Angel Grove, and nearly razed the city to the ground.
However, it was that famed Countdown that did indirectly bring her to California again. That event gave birth to NASADA's space colony program, the GSA. With the aid of Earth's new ally KO-35, humans have developed the technology needed for hyper-speed travel, making it possible to visit other planets within a lifetime.
The goal of the GSA was to send a space colony on a mission to find another planet suitable for human life by January of 2005. Ever since 2001, however, NASADA has been preparing for this grand venture, establishing the GSA Academy to provide physically and mentally disciplined candidates with the technical and psychological training they'd need to staff the space colony, tentatively named Terra Venture. Also, the actual ship itself was already complete, and was ready for the first stages of testing.
However, other than the actual staff of Terra Venture, who should be allowed the opportunity to migrate to this New World? There was only enough room on the ship for approximately three hundred civilians, but how would the selection be made?
That was what the New World Conference was to determine. And that was why Trini found herself in Angel Grove.
The conference would span one week, and would include a variety of meetings in both Angel Grove, the home of NASADA, as well as Los Angeles. This week of meetings immediately followed a lengthy conference in Geneva, at the World Peace Conference headquarters, and would conclude in New York, in the United Nations. But now, the delegates were to familiarize themselves with Terra Venture itself, and the challenge ahead for the people selected to join the crew.
Trini had arrived in Angel Grove for the conference, but she couldn't resist a quick lunch stop at the Youth Center... which was now the Surf Spot. But, was it possible that deep down, she was hoping she'd still find Richie wiping down the countertops?
It was truly ludicrous to think so, especially since Zack had heard from his cousin Curtis that Richie was accepted into Georgetown after graduation. It wasn't even likely he still lived in Angel Grove.
Still, since his brother was in Angel Grove, perhaps she'd be able to get a phone number to reach him?
It was only two o'clock after all, and according to her itinerary her day was free until five that evening, for a dinner and discussion panel at the Civic Center. It was totally conceivable she could get Richie's number from Paul, or perhaps even drop by his office if he works in town...
"Dear God," she moaned, grasping her forehead, "I'm not that
desperate!"
"I'm sorry?" Paul said, frowning slightly as he rested the large glass on the counter. Trini's eyes leapt from the itinerary, and her lips pursed with contained embarrassment as she slid the sheet back into her briefcase.
"Just thinking aloud," she confessed, an embarrassed smile peaking out despite her attempt to hide it.
"Your platter'll be out in a sec," Paul said, leaning against the counter casually. He watched Trini take a sip from her milkshake, and shrugged his eyebrows when she glanced up at him.
"It's terrific," she confessed, "Fresh bananas and everything."
Paul grinned proudly. "Richie showed me how it was done after he worked here a few months. But he landed a job in the mailroom at the Angel Grove Gazette during his spring break that year, and worked there through the rest of high school. It ate up a lot of his time, but he did get the chance to actually work on the paper... helping with the layout, running errands for the reporters and stuff."
"That's wonderful," Trini commented with a genuine smile, "So, did he go to Georgetown?"
"Yep, he studied there for five years. Submatriculated, and got his Master's degree in Journalism. All that work at the Gazette really got him into journalism, and newspaper publishing."
"I'm glad he found such a clear goal," Trini stated, a thoughtful expression on her face. She glanced up at Paul timidly, before dropping her gaze back to her shake.
"So," she ventured, playing with the straw idly, "where'd he end up? DC?"
"Nah," Paul muttered, wrinkling his nose slightly, "Richie hated it out there. Too much hustle and bustle. He likes living the slow-paced life."
"He always did like nature," Trini recalled, speaking more to herself than her companion, "He'd go roller-blading, bike riding, or even hiking." She cleared her throat, forcing herself to stop immersing her mind in half-faded memories and anchor herself in the present. "So, where is he now?" she repeated, trying her best not too appear too anxious for the information.
Her nervous, forced smile was met by an amused grin from the teen. "He's in Angel Grove. He's a reporter for the Angel Grove Gazette."
Paul looked up when a portly woman with long braids waved at him from the kitchen. "One second, Adelle!" he called, before leaning again to Trini. "I'll be right back."
Trini bit her lip, absently stirring her milkshake and staring into the whirlpool of thick ice cream. She couldn't believe it... Richie was still in Angel Grove! She could conceivably pay him a visit, if for nothing else than to rekindle a worthwhile friendship. And... who knows? Perhaps she had a second chance to start something that should've begun eight years ago?
Her teeth were still thoughtfully clamped over her bottom lip when Paul placed her meal before her.
"Thanks a lot," she said, reaching for the ketchup.
"By the way, Richie should be in the office all day today," Paul whispered, "The Gazette's on Kennedy Pike, about half a mile from Stone Canyon. I'll see you around, Trini."
Trini smiled, and watched Paul return to the kitchen. She then turned her attention to her lunch, slowly chewing the sandwich as a dozen questions raced through her mind in a panicked flurry.
What if he's married? What are the chances that someone like Richie would be alone for so long? Guys like him don't stay single... that just doesn't make sense. Especially if he's got such a great job, with terrific prospects for the future. Would he even remember her? True, even his younger brother was able to recall her name, but Paul had said that Richie "talked" a lot about her. Past tense. Obviously, she wasn't the foremost thing on his mind.
What did she expect from him? That he would sit and wait for her, as she wandered around the world? And even if he was still single, and even if he still was interested, where could their relationship possibly lead? She still lived and worked in Geneva, and he was in Angel Grove. Things were exactly the same as they were in high school... only their present locations were more permanent.
She knew she couldn't expect him to fall in love with her. She didn't even know what he really felt about her in high school. Still, she couldn't quench that flicker of hope that still warmed her heart, no matter how much cold logic she could try to douse it with. The flicker remained, and she couldn't just ignore it.
Chapter Three
I still believe, someday you and me,
Will find ourselves in love again.
I had a dream, someday you and me,
Will find ourselves in love again.
"I really must be losing my mind," Trini muttered under her breath as she fished through her wallet. She passed the money over the front seat to the driver.
"Thanks, ma'am, and have a nice stay in Angel Grove."
Trini smiled her thanks, and slid out of the yellow cab. She stood still on the sidewalk, both hands tightly grasping her leather suitcase. Her eyes trailed along the silver letters that spelled The Angel Grove Gazette, and then fell to the glass doors sliding open and closed just two yards away from her.
Richie was somewhere in that building, and the very thought made her shiver with a strange mixture of anticipation and anxiety.
I'm going to look so foolish, parading into the building like this,
she realized, as she took a timid step forward. That one step was followed closely by another, and soon she was walking smoothly into the building at a regular pace.
There was no point in shrinking back now. If nothing else, this encounter would put a final answer to the question that had been floating in and out of her mind for eight years.
What if?
It was amazing how thoughts of Richie had impeded her romantic life ever since. They never even had a relationship
, and she only knew him for two weeks or so. Still, every time she had been approached by a man since, she kept wondering... what if she did get another chance with Richie? What if she was only ruining her chances of happiness if she allowed herself to fall in love with someone else?
What if Richie was "the one"
that was her perfect match? She never really put much faith in such romantic fantasies- that was always Daydreamin' Kim's department. But still, what if it were true? Could she risk losing happiness?
These questions, on the nature of romantic love and her feelings for Richie, could be maddening at times. An answer... any
answer was preferable to the void that is her future, in which anything is possible.
If nothing else, she wanted to eliminate a few possibilities.
"Welcome to the Angel Grove Gazette," the elderly receptionist stated, glancing over her desk at Trini, "How can I help you?"
"I'm looking for Richard Hasada, but I'm afraid I don't know his extension."
"And who may I ask is looking for him?"
Trini paused for a moment. "A friend from high school," she decided.
The receptionist smiled instantly at Trini's response. "Richie is such a sweetheart," she commented, pulling her phone off the hook, "He always asks me if I want anything when he goes to lunch..."
Trini waited anxiously as the receptionist made the call, yet a warm smile spread onto her lips at the thought of Richie's innate kindness.
"I'm sorry, but he's away from his desk. Should I leave a message?"
Trini pursed her lips in thought. She knew she wouldn't be able to build up the courage to come back, and she also knew how awkward it would be to just leave him a message.
"Is there any way I can wait for him?" she asked, shuffling her feet slightly with anxiety.
"Is it that important? I could page him-"
"No!" Trini said abruptly, "I mean, it's not that important. But I'm staying in Angel Grove for a short time, and I was hoping I could touch base with him before my schedule gets hectic."
The receptionist nodded with understanding. "Well, I don't think he's at lunch, so he must be around somewhere. You could wait at his desk if you'd like. He's on the eleventh floor, east wing. His name's on the wall of the cubicle."
Trini nodded, her grip once again tightening around her briefcase handle. "Thank you very much," she said, stepping towards the elevator.
After a few seconds, Trini stepped out on the eleventh floor. The room was a virtual maze of cubicles, but each wall was only about four feet high, so the occupants wouldn't feel so caged. Trini slowly perused the names on the side of each cubicle, carefully avoiding the racing reporters that hurried around the newsroom. Finally, at the end of the hallway just feet from the editor's office, was Richie's station.
She smiled when she noted the gold plaque with his name etched on in bold letters. She slowly ran her fingers along the outline of his last name.
Hasada. Trini Hasada. Trini Kwan-Hasada...?
Her smile fell into a bitter frown when she realized what she was doing.
"I'm not in fifth grade," she scolded herself under her breath, as she sharply drew her hand away from the plaque. She drew in a deep breath, shaking her head in amazement at what she was doing. There she was, a twenty-four year old woman, being trained as a diplomat. And suddenly, she had been reduced to a lovesick kid, complete with gastric butterflies.
"Um, excuse me... are you looking for Richie?"
Trini turned around sharply, and locked eyes with a man carrying a large cardboard box. He looked a few years older than her, and he wore large glasses that nearly slid off his nose.
"Yes," she responded after a moment, "Do you know where he is?"
"He's in a meeting with Editorial."
The man noticed Trini's face fall slightly.
"...but, he should be done soon," he added, shifting the box into one arm to free one hand. "I'm Eric, by the way."
"Trini," she answered, shaking his hand. She noticed the man nod, an interested expression on his face.
"Pleased to meet you," he greeted, releasing her hand to catch the box before it fell, "Uh, take a seat in Richie's chair. He shouldn't be more than ten minutes."
"Thank you," Trini said, watching the slender man leave. She vaguely wondered why Eric had reacted that way when he discovered her name, until she sat down in Richie's chair.
It was a comfortable chair, and the flexibility of the cushion gave testament to its frequent use. The desk itself was very large, with a laptop sitting on the top, and numerous stacks of papers. Still, the large load of paperwork was neatly organized.
"He was always neat," she recalled, her eyes falling upon a flash of metal. She slid the large pile out of the way, and lifted the brass picture frame for inspection.
"Now I'm fishing through his stuff," she sighed wearily. Still, she couldn't resist taking a look.
No... no wife in the photo. Just Richie, Paul, and their parents, standing in front of their Angel Grove home.
That was a good sign.
"Only one picture?" she whispered, slightly surprised. She continued looking around the small space, and then noted the frames hanging on the small space of wall above the wide filing cabinet. The first frame was of his college degree. The second was a photo of his college graduation, with his extended family surrounding him.
Trini's mouth slid open in amazement as she noted the third frame.
Within was a news clipping of the Angel Grove Gazette, in the Community column. It was a small article, occupying about two columns of text, with a small photograph in the center.
The headline read "Three Local Students Chosen for Peace Conference."
Trini was so overwhelmed by her discovery, she felt her eyes sting slightly. The photograph was of her, Jason, and Zack, taken during the farewell party Ernie had thrown at the Youth Center, to wish them well.
"He... he kept it," she whispered incredulously, pursing her trembling lips together as she reached out. Her fingertips gently brushed the wooden frame, and her teary eyes skimmed over the contents of the article.
This could only mean one thing: Richie cared about her very much. It was equivalent to having her picture on his desk! That was probably why Eric knew who she was... Richie must've talked about her!
"My God," she whispered in horror, her hand flying to her face. Her skin touched the moisture left by a tear, and she shuddered in disbelief.
"I can't let him see me this way," she muttered, hastily rising to her feet, "It's so... wrong!"
She began taking deep, calming breaths, as she reached for her briefcase and hurried through the maze of cubicles, desperation speeding her step.
Chapter Four
Each day of my life
I'm filled with all the joy I could find.
You know that I am not the desperate type.
If there's one spark of hope left in my grasp
I'll hold it with both hands.
It's worth the risk of burning to have a second chance.
They were tears of joy that she shed. She was so completely overwhelmed by the very idea of Richie caring enough about her to be reminded of her daily, that the dam just burst, and the tears fell.
But at the same time, she couldn't meet Richie after eight years in that state. She couldn't let him see her crying with joy because of the frame. She was so embarrassed by her emotive reaction she couldn't make eye contact with anyone at the Gazette.
She wanted to sink into the wall.
"I can't believe
this is happening to me!" she groaned loudly, exhaling dramatically as she sat on her hotel bed, "I ran away!"
Trini just wasn't good at dealing with the unexpected. She liked to be prepared for everything, or else she had no control over the situation. True, she didn't have a script memorized for her reunion with Richie, but she certainly didn't want it to include tears.
Her muscles were tense with anxiety as she slid her pumps off her feet, and peeled her nylon stockings from her legs. The entire day was overwhelming for her! She was back in Angel Grove, and she was almost certain Richie carried some sort of torch for her.
And then the dinner conference heralded in even more good news.
It was decided that a representative from the Geneva headquarters of the World Peace Conference should oversee the selection process of candidates for Terra Venture. Whoever was appointed to that position would have to live in Angel Grove for the next year, until Terra Venture is ready to depart.
Twelve months in Angel Grove... it was too good to be true! Plenty of time to create some kind of foundation for a relationship, and definitely enough time to plan out what they'd do after they were separated again. Perhaps, the Peace Conference would want a representative to stay with NASADA indefinitely, to work with any future programs dealing with interplanetary relations, or further colonies.
While it is true Trini is a very young member of the Conference, the fact that she is a native of Angel Grove, as well as an accomplished student in diplomacy and organization, would make her an excellent candidate for the position.
"But... how can I bring myself to reach Richie again?" she questioned, lying backward and sinking into the soft mattress, "I can't go back to the Gazette... that'd be too embarrassing!"
Suddenly, the shrill ring of the telephone seized her flighty attention. She wearily raised herself from the bed, and lifted the receiver. "Hello?"
^Trini? Uh... hi.^
Trini froze, her eyes widening at the soft, almost timid voice that had always managed to catch her breath in her throat.
^It's Richie.^
"Hi, Richie," Trini breathed, after she had recovered from her amazement. She slowly sat back on the side of her bed as she searched for the next words to say. "How's it going?"
She rolled her eyes at her own foolishness.
^Everything's great,^
he answered, the uncertainty in his voice giving away his discomfort. That made Trini feel a bit less foolish.
"So, how'd you think to call me?" Trini inquired, her brow furrowing with curiosity. After all, she hadn't even seen him, much less leave him her phone number.
^Well, my brother and my co-worker Eric told me you were in town,^ he answered, ^and the receptionist Dorothy told me that an exotic Asian woman was looking for me. I knew it had to be you, even before I talked to Eric and Paul.^
She felt the heat rise in her cheeks, and she pursed her lips together tightly to prohibit a squeal of delight from escaping.
^So... you had dinner?^
"Actually, I just got back-"
^How about dessert, then?^
he interrupted.
"Sounds terrific," she said honestly, turning to face the mirror on the vanity. She unclipped her flowing ebony hair, and fingered her bangs carefully. "What time's good for you?"
There was a long pause, until she received an answer. ^Actually, I'm... I'm in the lobby.^
Trini blinked in surprise. "You're here?"
^Yeah... but take all the time you need...^
"I'll be down in five minutes," she said, an excited smile creeping onto he lips.
^Terrific. See you soon.^
When the phone clicked on the other end, Trini released the excited squeal she had just managed to hold in. Once she recovered her senses, she raced to her suitcase, rummaging through her work clothes to find something appropriate.
Chapter Five
No, no, no, no, no, no I need you baby.
I still believe that we can be together.
If we believe that true love never has to end,
Then we must know that we will love again.
"Good evening, and welcome to The Beanery. Two?"
"Yes."
"Right this way."
Richie gestured Trini to walk before him, as the pair followed the waiter between the circular wooden tables to the corner table by the window of the homey coffee shop. Once the waiter placed the menus on the table, Richie was quick to step in front of Trini, and pull her seat out. She smiled gratefully as she sat down, and watched Richie remove his blazer, and take a seat.
He hastily picked up his menu, glancing up at her to grin tenderly before he began perusing the restaurant's offerings.
Trini lifted her own menu, but couldn't help but gaze at Richie as inconspicuously as possible. He hadn't changed at all, despite the eight years that had passed since their last encounter. He still had the dancing light in his eyes, heartwarming grin, and gentle mannerisms that made him the perfect gentleman in high school. In addition, his charming timidity hadn't changed much, as was quite evident by how often he stumbled over words.
He was just as adorable as he was the first day they met.
"So," Richie ventured, his gaze still examining the menu, "does anything look good to you?"
Trini blinked, her eyes instantly falling to the menu that she hadn't paid much attention to. "Uh... I've never been to The Beanery before. Do you have any recommendations?"
Richie grinned. "Actually, the s'mores are dynamite, and they've got literally a dozen different kinds of dessert coffees to choose from."
Trini nodded, biting her peach lip before looking back at the menu.
"So," Richie uttered again, lying his menu on the table and gazing at her timidly, "you're in town for the New World Conference?"
She nodded, smiling slightly at his insight. "How'd you know?"
"The Gazette's running a series on the various conferences held on Terra Venture," he answered, nervously loosening his tie, "In fact, I was assigned to cover the Angel Grove conference myself."
Trini's eyes widened. "So you were at the discussion this evening?"
"Part of it. We weren't allowed to actually sit in on the discussion, since we couldn't interview the officials or anything. We saw it televised in the Press Conference room. But there's also a press conference later in the week, after the decision has been made as to who will stay in Angel Grove to preside over the selection process for Terra Venture's population."
She kept her gaze locked with his. "So you know all about that," she realized.
He nodded, biting his lip as he turned away from her gaze. He made eye contact with the waiter, who then moved over to their table.
"Yes, I think we're ready to order," Richie said, "We'll have s'mores for two, please."
"And to drink?"
"Irish coffee," he responded, handing the waiter the menu.
"And I'll have a chai, please?" Trini requested.
"I'll be right back," the waiter said, as he departed.
Richie then turned back to Trini, who was still avidly awaiting him to reprise their conversation.
"Is there... uh..." Richie stuttered, toying with his napkin absently, "any way you could be selected to stay in Angel Grove?"
Trini couldn't resist a smile. "I'm a pretty good candidate, but that decision won't be made until the entire conference is over."
Richie nodded, pursing his lips. Trini leaned forward, planting her elbows on the table. "But, I do hope I'm selected. I'd love to come back to Angel Grove."
Richie perked up at that. "Really?"
"Really."
Richie's smile broadened. "That's terrific!" His face then became more serious, as he rested his clenched hands on the table. "Um... Trini... I think I should apologize, for not keeping in touch-"
Trini smiled gently, reaching across the table and bringing her hand to his in the most tender touch possible. "Richie, it's entirely my
fault we lost contact. Things just got so busy in Geneva, and before I knew it, a month had gone by! And then..." her voice died as she withdrew her hands from his, "I... I felt silly when I tried to call you."
Richie blinked, his brow furrowing slightly with curiosity. "Why?"
She felt the heat rising in her cheeks, but she tried to push passed the onslaught of her building nerves. "We... uh..."
She cringed slightly as her throat closed up.
Richie then smiled gently, and he nodded in understanding. "We never did
get together to study," he commented.
Trini giggled softly at his response. "Exactly."
He shrugged, leaning back in his seat as his eyes glanced toward the window beside them, filled with busy pedestrians on the sidewalk and dozens of cars moving along the busy street. "Why don't we do it this week?"
Trini blinked in confusion. "Do what?"
"Get together and study."
"...study what?" she asked, after a short interim.
He chuckled, a hint of nervousness in his voice. "I'll be honest with you... I didn't really want to study eight years ago. I wanted to invite you to rent a movie. For my English class, our assignment was to examine Lawrence Olivier's film 'Hamlet,' and I figured I'd invite you over." He lifted his gaze, his charming grin widening. "So, we could do that, if you're interested."
Trini repressed another laugh, for fear he would take her humor the wrong way. Instead, she grinned widely, nodding her head. "Sounds good," she decided, "We'll take it one step at a time."
Richie smiled excitedly, leaning forward and locking his gaze with hers. "Starting from right where we left off."
I still believe, someday you and me,
Will find ourselves in love again.
I had a dream... you and me
Will find ourselves
In love again...
Character Thesaurus
Power Rangers
When the threat of Earth being taken over by Rita Repulsa arose after she was freed from her dumpster prison on the Moon, a wise old sage named Zordon, who had established a Command Center in Angel Grove, recruited five teenagers to assume the power of the Morphing Grid to defend the planet as Power Rangers - Jason, Zack, Kimberly, Billy, and Trini. When the battle escalated, they would call on their individual assault vehicles named Zords and destroy the monsters who threatened peace in Angel Grove, all while trying to live normal lives as high school students.
The Rangers have gone through many roster, Zord, and power changes. Rita gave the Dragon Coin to a new student at Angel Grove High- Tommy, who fought against the Rangers as the evil Green Ranger, and later joined the team once the spell over him was broken. Tommy eventually lost his powers as the Green Ranger and gained new powers as the White Ranger.
To defeat Lord Zedd, who arrived to take over Rita's task, the Rangers needed to upgrade their Dinozords into Thunderzords, and later bring back Tommy as the White Ranger. Shortly after, Jason, Zack and Trini left for Switzerland to attend a peace conference, and left their powers to three allies of the Rangers- Rocky, Adam and Aisha, who became the new Red, Yellow, and Black Rangers.
When the team lost their powers after an attack by Rita's brother Rito, the Rangers took a trip to the Temple of Power, where Ninjor gave them new powers and Ninja Zords, which were later joined by the Shogun Zords.
Kimberly's departure to train for the Pan Global Games paved the way for Katherine, who took her place as the Pink Ranger. The Rangers' Power Coins were stolen by Goldar, and destroyed by Rita and Zedd, putting an end to the Power Rangers as we knew them, and setting forth the events that would transform them into Zeo Rangers.
Jason - Red Ranger
Full Name:
Jason Lee Scott
Ranger Designation:
Red Power Ranger
Weapons:
Power Sword, Blade Blaster, Dragon Dagger (post Green Ranger)
Gear:
Wrist Communicator, Power Morpher with Power Coin, Dragon Shield (post Green Ranger)
Zords:
Tyrannosaurus Dinozord, Dragonzord (post Green Ranger)
, Red Dragon Thunderzord
Strong and fearless, Jason is the former Red Ranger and original leader of the Power Rangers. To Jason went the Tyrannosaurus Power Coin, giving him the power of the Tyrannosaurus, and control of the Tyrannosaurus Dinozord. Red Ranger's power weapon is the Power Sword, a powerful weapon with a razor sharp edge. His weapon combined with the others to form the Power Blaster. As Red Ranger, Jason gained enhanced strength, speed, and durability. His tactical knowledge and fighting skill make him the ultimate Ranger. Jason closely follows the rules of Martial Arts, and promotes discipline and making friends out of enemies. It is this attitude that got him chosen to represent Angel Grove at the World Teen Summit, a peace conference in Switzerland he attended, leaving the Rangers.
He returned to Angel Grove years later to take on the powers of an injured alien, becoming the Gold Ranger. After the alien reclaimed his powers, Jason was powerless once again, but was able to return years later as the Red Ranger for a special mission in which 10 Red Rangers joined forces to stop the Machine Empire from destroying Earth with Serpentera.
After Tommy lost his powers as the Green Ranger, he passed on the Dragon Shield to Jason, who wore it on certain occasions. He also received Tommy's Dragon Dagger, which he would use to summon Dragonzord.
Zack - Black Ranger
Full Name:
Zack Taylor
Ranger Designation:
Black Power Ranger
Weapons:
Power Axe, Blade Blaster
Gear:
Wrist Communicator, Power Morpher with Power Coin
Zords:
Mastodon Dinozord, Lion Thunderzord
Quick witted and clever, Zack relies on speed and cunning to win his battles. The former Black Ranger was the jokester of team, loving dancing, magic, and girls, especially Angela. He cares for his friends and always tried to cheer them up when they're feeling down. A good friend with a good heart, Zack always loved a good joke, and loved it when Bulk and Skull embarrassed themselves in public. Zack is currently promoting world peace at a peace conference in Switzerland. To Zack went the Mastodon Power Coin, giving him the power of the Mastodon, and control of the Mastodon Dinozord. Black Ranger's power weapon is the Power Axe, which doubles as a powerful cannon. His weapon combined with the others to form the Power Blaster. As Black Ranger, Zack gained enhanced strength, speed, and durability.
Trini - Yellow Ranger
Full Name:
Trini Kwan
Ranger Designation:
Yellow Power Ranger
Weapons:
Power Daggers, Blade Blaster
Gear:
Wrist Communicator, Power Morpher with Power Coin
Zords:
Sabertooth Tiger Dinozord, Griffin Thunderzord
Trini is a quiet, spiritual, and honourable person. She believes in a fair fight, and has practiced the Mantis style of Kung Fu. Although quiet and reserved, Trini is very strong willed and courageous. The former Yellow Ranger now fights for peace in a different way - at a peace conference in Switzerland. To Trini went the Sabretooth Tiger Power Coin, giving her the power of the Sabretooth Tiger, and control of the Sabretooth Tiger Dinozord. Yellow Ranger's power weapon is the Power Daggers, powerful blades used for defense and for throwing. Her weapons combined with the others to form the Power Blaster. As Yellow Ranger, Trini gained enhanced strength, speed, and durability.
Kimberly - Pink Ranger
Full Name:
Kimberly Ann Hart
Ranger Designation:
Pink Power Ranger, Pink Ninja Ranger
Weapons:
Power Bow, Blade Blaster
Gear:
Wrist Communicator, Power Morpher with Power Coin, Pink Shark Cycle
Zords:
Pterodactyl Dinozord, Firebird Thunderzord, Crane Ninja Zord, White Shogun Zord (shared with White Ranger)
Kimberly was one of the five Rangers originally chosen by Zordon to protect the Earth against Rita Repulsa. She was given the Pterodactyl Power Coin and ability to morph into the Pink Ranger. Once ditzy and materialistic, Kimberly has evolved into a strong, confident, and caring person. A kind and compassionate soul, Kim cares a great deal about her friends, and will not take kindly to anyone messing with them. Kimberly left the Power Rangers to pursue a life as a gymnast by training with Gunthar Schmidt in Florida to compete in the Pan Global Games. To Kimberly went the Pterodactyl Power Coin, giving her the power of the Pterodactyl, and control of the Pterodactyl Dinozord. When Kim lost her powers after Rito Revolto's attack on Angel Grove, she gained new powers with the Crane Power Coin given to her by Ninjor on the Rangers' journey to the Temple of Power. Pink Ranger's power weapon is the Power Bow, which can shoot either normal or energized arrows. Her weapon combined with the others to form the Power Blaster. As Pink Ranger, Kim gained enhanced strength, speed, and durability as well as limited energy projection.
powers. Presumably, all Ninja Rangers have the same powers, although not each one has demonstrated all of them.
When Rita Repulsa's brother, Rito Revolto, came to Earth, he succeeded in destroying the Thunderzords and the Rangers' powers. The six teens had to travel to the Temple of Power, where the legendary warrior Ninjor gave them all the power of Ninja. Using this power, they could all transform into the Ninja Rangers, then morph into Power Rangers and take command of the Ninja Zords. The Pink Ninja Ranger has heightened strength, speed, and durability. She also has the powers of ground swimming, line of sight teleportation, phasing, multiplication, energy projection, hypnotic persuasion, and many other "ninja magic"
Billy - Blue Ranger
Full Name:
Billy Mitchell
Ranger Designation:
Blue Power Ranger, Blue Ninja Ranger
Weapons:
Power Lance, Blade Blaster
Gear:
Wrist Communicator, Power Morpher with Power Coin, Metallic Armor, Blue Shark Cycle
Zords:
Triceratops Dinozord, Unicorn Thunderzord, Wolf Ninja Zord, Blue Shogun Zord
Billy is one of the original five teenagers chosen by Zordon to defend the planet from the forces of Rita Repulsa. As the Blue Ranger, Billy fought well against Putties and Tengas, and saved the Power Rangers on numerous occasions with devices that he created. Billy is the smartest of the Rangers, with a super genius IQ level. Once awkward and shy, Billy has evolved over time into the confident and capable person he is today. During the Rangers' time of crisis when time was reversed by Master Vile, Billy assumed command and proved himself to be a capable leader. After the Rangers obtained their Zeo powers, he stayed on the team as an advisor, communicating with them from the Power Chamber, and creating weapons and Zords for them. To Billy went the Triceratops Power Coin, giving him the power of the Triceratops, and control of the Triceratops Dinozord. When Billy lost his powers after Rito Revolto's attack on Angel Grove, he gained new powers with the Wolf Power Coin given to him by Ninjor on the Rangers' journey to the Temple of Power. The Wolf Power Coin was later destroyed by Zedd and Rita when Master Vile reversed time and reverted the Rangers to children. Blue Ranger's power weapon is the Power Lance, which can separate into two halves. His weapon combined with the others to form the Power Blaster. As Blue Ranger, Billy gained enhanced strength, speed, and durability as well as limited energy projection.
powers. Presumably, all Ninja Rangers have the same powers, although not each one has demonstrated all of them.
When Rita Repulsa's brother, Rito Revolto, came to Earth, he succeeded in destroying the Thunderzords and the Rangers' powers. The six teens had to travel to the Temple of Power, where the legendary warrior Ninjor gave them all the power of Ninja. Using this power, they could all transform into the Ninja Rangers, then morph into Power Rangers and take command of the Ninja Zords. The Blue Ninja Ranger has heightened strength, speed, and durability. He also has the powers of ground swimming, line of sight teleportation, phasing, multiplication, energy projection, hypnotic persuasion, and many other "ninja magic"
Master Vile once used the Orb of Doom to revert the Rangers into powerless children. To restore their ages, and obtain new powers, the children had to each retrieve a Zeo crystal.
Billy, however, restored his age before the others with a device he created. He then sent the kids on their Zeo quests.
Tommy - Green Ranger
Full Name:
Tommy Oliver
Ranger Designation:
Green Power Ranger
Weapons:
Dragon Dagger
Gear:
Dragon Shield, Power Morpher with Power Coin, Wrist Communicator
Zords:
Dragonzord
When Tommy arrived at Angel Grove High, Rita saw him as the perfect person to become her evil Green Ranger. She put him under a spell and gave him the Dragon Power Coin. With it, Tommy morphed into the Green Ranger and fought the Power Rangers, defeating them in a couple of battles. Tommy was given the Sword of Darkness to finish off the Rangers, but Jason defeated Green Ranger in combat and destroyed the Sword of Darkness, releasing the spell over Tommy, making him the newest Power Ranger. Green Ranger's power weapon is the Dragon Dagger, which doubles as a flute and plays music to summon the Dragonzord. As Green Ranger, Tommy gained enhanced strength, speed, and durability as well as limited energy projection. Green Ranger also wore a special shield around his chest which protected him from many attacks. Tommy is a bit forgetful and dim-witted at times, but he more than makes up for it with his nobility and courage. Tommy eventually lost his powers after Rita created a Green Candle that took his powers away as it burned down. After losing their Power Coins, the Rangers called on Tommy to once again become the Green Ranger by using the Dragon Coin and Zordon's energy. The powers were only temporary, and Tommy once again lost his powers as Green Ranger.
Tommy would later be given new powers by Zordon, making him the White Ranger. After losing these powers to Lord Zedd and Rita, he used the Zeo Crystal to become the Red Zeo Ranger. Another power upgrade later made him the Red Turbo Ranger, powers which he eventually passed on to a successor, TJ. Tommy returned years later as the Red Zeo Ranger to lead 9 other Red Rangers on a mission to prevent the Machine Empire from using Serpentera to destroy Earth.
Tommy - White Ranger
Full Name:
Tommy Oliver
Ranger Designation:
White Power Ranger, White Ninja Ranger
Weapons:
Saba
Gear:
White Ranger Shield, Power Morpher with Power Coin, White Shark Cycle, Wrist Communicator
Zords:
Tigerzord, Falconzord, White Shogunzord (shared with Pink Ranger)
After he lost the Green Ranger powers, the Power Rangers team was down to five. To keep up with the increasing intensity of Lord Zedd's attacks, Zordon created new White Ranger Powers and gave them to the only one he felt was worthy of receiving them - Tommy. With the Tiger Power Coin, Tommy rejoined the team and led them into one victory after another. White Ranger's power weapon is Saba, a talking Sabre that also controls the Tigerzord. As White Ranger, Tommy gained enhanced strength, speed, and durability as well as limited energy projection. He wore a special shield around his chest which protected him from many attacks. His powers were greater than those of the other Rangers, making him a nearly invincible opponent. When Tommy lost his powers after Rito Revolto's attack on Angel Grove, he gained new powers with the Falcon Power Coin given to him by Ninjor on the Rangers' journey to the Temple of Power.
The Falcon Power Coin was later destroyed by Zedd and Rita when Master Vile reversed time and reverted the Rangers to children. When the Rangers obtained Zeo Powers, Tommy became the Red Zeo Ranger. Another power upgrade later made him the Red Turbo Ranger, powers which he eventually passed on to a successor, TJ. Tommy returned years later as the Red Zeo Ranger to lead 9 other Red Rangers on a mission to prevent the Machine Empire from using Serpentera to destroy Earth.
powers. Presumably, all Ninja Rangers have the same powers, although not each one has demonstrated all of them.
When Rita Repulsa's brother, Rito Revolto, came to Earth, he succeeded in destroying the Thunderzords and the Rangers' powers. The six teens had to travel to the Temple of Power, where the legendary warrior Ninjor gave them all the power of Ninja. Using this power, they could all transform into the Ninja Rangers, then morph into Power Rangers and take command of the Ninja Zords. The White Ninja Ranger has heightened strength, speed, and durability. Also has the powers of ground swimming, line of sight teleportation, phasing, multiplication, energy projection, hypnotic persuasion, and many other "ninja magic"
Master Vile once used the Orb of Doom to revert the Rangers into powerless children. To restore their ages, and obtain new powers, the children had to each retrieve a Zeo crystal.
Tommy was given his crystal by a wise old shaman, who taught him to see with his heart.
Rocky - Red Ranger
Full Name:
Rocky DeSantos
Ranger Designation:
Red Power Ranger, Red Ninja Ranger
Weapons:
Power Sword, Blade Blaster
Gear:
Wrist Communicator, Power Morpher with Power COin, Metallic Armor, Red Shark Cycle
Zords:
Red Dragon Thunderzord, Ape Ninja Zord, Red Shogun Zord
Rocky is like the class clown of the Rangers. Good natured, spirited, and likes to have fun. He may be low on the IQ points, but Rocky's martial arts prowess and stubbornness make him an excellent fighter and asset to the team. He first met the Rangers on a trip to Angel Grove to compete in the Ninja Competition, and helped them save a baby in danger. Proving himself worthy by assisting the Rangers several times, Rocky was given the power of the Red Ranger by the departing Jason. Jason used the Sword of Light to transfer his powers to Rocky. Red Ranger's power weapon is the Power Sword, a powerful weapon with a razor sharp edge. His weapon combined with the others to form the Power Blaster. As Red Ranger, Rocky gained enhanced strength, speed, durability, and limited energy projection. When Rocky lost his powers after Rito Revolto's attack on Angel Grove, he gained new powers with the Ape Power Coin given to him by Ninjor on the Rangers' journey to the Temple of Power. The Ape Power Coin was later destroyed by Zedd and Rita when Master Vile reversed time and reverted the Rangers to children. Rocky later gained Zeo Powers along with the rest, and became the Blue Zeo Ranger. When Rocky injured his back training for a martial arts competition, he sent Justin to the Power Chamber to take his place in becoming the Blue Turbo Ranger.
powers. Presumably, all Ninja Rangers have the same powers, although not each one has demonstrated all of them.
When Rita Repulsa's brother, Rito Revolto, came to Earth, he succeeded in destroying the Thunderzords and the Rangers' powers. The six teens had to travel to the Temple of Power, where the legendary warrior Ninjor gave them all the power of Ninja. Using this power, they could all transform into the Ninja Rangers, then morph into Power Rangers and take command of the Ninja Zords. The Red Ninja Ranger has heightened strength, speed, and durability. He also has the powers of ground swimming, line of sight teleportation, phasing, multiplication, energy projection, hypnotic persuasion, and many other "ninja magic"
Master Vile once used the Orb of Doom to revert the Rangers into powerless children. To restore their ages, and obtain new powers, the children had to each retrieve a Zeo crystal.
Rocky earned his crystal in Mexico, by bravely saving a village from an unstable volcano.
Adam - Black Ranger
Full Name:
Adam Park
Ranger Designation:
Black Power Ranger, Black Ninja Ranger
Weapons:
Power Axe, Blade Blaster
Gear:
Wrist Communicator, Power Morpher with Power Coin, Metallic Armor, Black Shark Cycle
Zords:
Lion ThuThunderzord, Frog Ninja Zord, Black Shogun Zord
Adam is shy, sensitive and spiritual. His training has made him a disciplined and efficient fighter specializing in Shaolin Kung-Fu. He first met the Rangers while attempting to save a child in danger alongside of them. Originally from Stone Canyon, Adam moved to Angel Grove and transferred to Angel Grove High School. By fighting Zedd's forces with the Power Rangers, Adam proved himself to be a suitable replacement for Zack as the Black Ranger. Zack transferred his powers to Adam using the Sword of Light. Black Ranger's power weapon is the Power Axe, which doubles as a powerful cannon. His weapon combined with the others to form the Power Blaster. As Black Ranger, Adam gained enhanced strength, speed, durability, and limited energy projection. His powers were lost after Goldar and Rito destroyed the Power Coins after Master Vile had turned the Rangers into children. Since then, Adam became the Green Zeo Ranger, and later the Green Turbo Ranger, before giving his place to Carlos. He returned to help his successor as the Black Ranger, using his morpher without a Power Coin, risking his life.
powers. Presumably, all Ninja Rangers have the same powers, although not each one has demonstrated all of them.
When Rita Repulsa's brother, Rito Revolto, came to Earth, he succeeded in destroying the Thunderzords and the Rangers' powers. The six teens had to travel to the Temple of Power, where the legendary warrior Ninjor gave them all the power of Ninja. Using this power, they could all transform into the Ninja Rangers, then morph into Power Rangers and take command of the Ninja Zords. The Black Ninja Ranger has heightened strength, speed, and durability. He also has the powers of ground swimming, line of sight teleportation, phasing, multiplication, energy projection, hypnotic persuasion, and many other "ninja magic"
Master Vile once used the Orb of Doom to revert the Rangers into powerless children. To restore their ages, and obtain new powers, the children had to each retrieve a Zeo crystal.
Adam was sent to Korea to obtain his from a wise old man named Kyogi.
Aisha - Yellow Ranger
Full Name:
Aisha Campbell
Ranger Designation:
Yellow Power Ranger, Yellow Ninja Ranger
Weapons:
Power Daggers, Blade Blaster
Gear:
Wrist Communicator, Power Morpher with Power Coin, Metallic Armor, Yellow Shark Cycle
Zords:
Griffin Thunderzord, Bear Ninja Zord, Yellow Shogun Zord
Spirited and full of energy, Aisha was always up to the challenge as a Power Ranger. She met the Power Rangers on a trip to Angel Grove, where she competed in the Ninja Competition along with Rocky and Adam. Aisha and her friends assisted the Rangers in the rescue of a baby in danger. She continued assisting the Rangers when they needed it, proving herself a formidable replacement for Trini as the Yellow Ranger. Trini left Aisha her powers by transferring them to her with the Sword of Light. Yellow Ranger's power weapons are the Power Daggers, powerful blades used for defense and for throwing. Her weapons combined with the others to form the Power Blaster. As Yellow Ranger, Aisha gained enhanced strength, speed, durability, and limited energy projection. Her Yellow Ranger powers were lost when Master Vile turned the team into children, and Goldar destroyed the Power Coins. Upon retrieving the Yellow Zeo Crystal, she sent Tanya back to the team in her place, and stayed in Africa to help the animals.
powers. Presumably, all Ninja Rangers have the same powers, although not each one has demonstrated all of them.
When Rita Repulsa's brother, Rito Revolto, came to Earth, he succeeded in destroying the Thunderzords and the Rangers' powers. The six teens had to travel to the Temple of Power, where the legendary warrior Ninjor gave them all the power of Ninja. Using this power, they could all transform into the Ninja Rangers, then morph into Power Rangers and take command of the Ninja Zords. The Yellow Ninja Ranger has heightened strength, speed, and durability. She also has the powers of ground swimming, line of sight teleportation, phasing, multiplication, energy projection, hypnotic persuasion, and many other "ninja magic"
Master Vile once used the Orb of Doom to revert the Rangers into powerless children. To restore their ages, and obtain new powers, the children had to each retrieve a Zeo crystal.
Aisha obtained hers from Africa, but instead of returning to the Rangers with it, she sent a young girl named Tanya in her place. Aisha remained to help the dying animals of the land.
Kat - Pink Ranger
Full Name:
Katherine Hillard
Ranger Designation:
Pink Power Ranger, Pink Ninja Ranger
Weapons:
Power Bow, Blade Blaster
Gear:
Wrist Communicator, Power Morpher with Power Coin, Metallic Armor, Pink Shark Cycle
Zords:
Crane Ninja Zord, White Shogun Zord (shared with White Ranger)
Kat is mature and sophisticated beyond her years. She recently came to Angel Grove from Australia, only to be captured by Rita and placed under a spell. Kat befriended the Rangers, and got close enough to steal the Falconzord and Kimberly's Power Coin. Her memories of being good broke the spell, and she became an ally, retrieving Kimberly's coin, which quickly became her own once Kimberly decided to leave for Florida and pass the coin to Kat, so that she would become the new Pink Ranger. Kat maintained a partial telepathic link with Rita, a lingering effect of the spell she was once under. Pink Ranger's power weapon is the Power Bow, which can shoot either normal or energized arrows. Her weapon combined with the others to form the Power Blaster. As Pink Ranger, Kat gained enhanced strength, speed, and durability as well as limited energy projection.
Kat lost her powers when Master Vile turned her and the other Rangers into children and destroyed the Power Coins. Using the Zeo Crystal, she became the Pink Zeo Ranger, and later on upgraded to Turbo Powers, which she eventually passed on to a successor, Cassie.
When Kimberly had to leave the Rangers to train for the Pan Global Games, she left with villain-turned-ally Katherine the power of the Pink Ninja, which she had received from Ninjor on a dangerous journey with her team-mates to the Temple of Power. The Pink Ninja Ranger has heightened strength, speed, and durability. She also has the powers of ground swimming, line of sight teleportation, phasing, multiplication, energy projection, hypnotic persuasion, and many other "ninja magic" powers. Presumably, all Ninja Rangers have the same powers, although not each one has demonstrated all of them.
Master Vile once used the Orb of Doom to revert the Rangers into powerless children. To restore their ages, and obtain new powers, the children had to each retrieve a Zeo crystal.
Kat obtained her crystal in Australia, where she was tested for goodness of heart.
Mentors and Allies to the Power Rangers
Zordon
, Zordon was destroyed, using his energy to wipe out evil forces.
A wise old sage, Zordon used to fight evil around the galaxy, eventually establishing a base of operations on Earth. In a final battle with Rita Repulsa, Zordon was trapped in a time warp, his only window to our reality being a giant tube in the Command Center. During the Power Rangers in Space saga
Alpha 5
.
Alpha 5, a fully sentient automaton, or robot, is the loyal assistant to Zordon in the Power Chamber. He was built on Edenoi by King Lexian, and recruited by Zordon to assist him in establishing a vanguard against evil on Earth. Alpha was last seen leaving Earth with Zordon to help defend Eltare, during Power Rangers Turbo
Bulk and Skull
.
Bulk and Skull are Angel Grove High's resident punks, bullying those smaller than them, and always coming up with schemes to get fame or fortune, like finding out the identities of the Power Rangers. Years later, they were separated when Bulk took off on space station Terra Venture during Power Rangers Lost Galaxy
Ernie
, he left the Youth Center to do emergency volunteer work in South America.
Ernie is the owner of the Angel Grove Youth Center, the most popular hang out spot for the teens of Angel Grove. Ernie is generous and good-natured, often giving out free drinks and food for special occasions, and helping out his customers if they need it. During Power Rangers Turbo
Ms. Appleby
Ms. Appleby is one of Angel Grove's most dedicated and tolerant teachers. She constantly put up with the wacky antics of Bulk and Skull, and seems to have them in every subject she teaches.
Mr. Caplan
Mr. Caplan believes in three things- detention, wearing a toupee, and detention. A strict disciplinarian, Mr. Caplan never hesitates in issuing detention to those who deserve it. He loves seeing the students do things for the community and for the environment and does his best to encourage them all do it.
Masked Rider
Masked Rider is a hero from the planet Edenoi, Alpha 5's home planet. When Alpha found out that Edenoi was under attack by Count Dregon, the Rangers travelled there and helped Masked Rider battle Dregon's forces. Masked Rider's secret identity is Dex, the Prince of Edenoi. When Dregon took off for Earth, Dex followed to continue battling him.
Ninjor
Hot headed and impulsive, Ninjor loves nothing more than a good fight. He is the guardian of the Temple of Power, the source of the Ninja Rangers' powers. When the Rangers came to him in their time of need, he was reluctant at first, but eventually gave them the Power of Ninja and the Ninja Zords.
Ninjor could increase in size and transform into a powered up mode. He used a sword in combat, and shot energy balls.
Ninjor currently resides at the temple, and no longer communicates with any Ranger team.
Villains of the Power Rangers
Rita and her minions were based in a palace on the moon. They were eventually driven out by the Machine Empire. The palace remains on the moon, vacant.
Rita Repulsa
. Later it was revealed she became the empress of all good magic referred to as the Mystic Mother in Power Rangers Mystic Force .
A feared sorceress, Rita attempts to conquer all in sight. After being released from a dumpster in which Zordon imprisoned her in a final battle, she tried to conquer Earth, with her crew. Rita had no luck however, being defeated by the Rangers time and time again. She was finally turned good by Zordon's energy wave in Power Rangers in Space
Goldar
.
Goldar is Rita's top warrior. He frequently accompanies monsters to Angel Grove, and holds his own against the Rangers. His wings were restored by Lord Zedd when he arrived on the moon. Goldar was destroyed by Zordon's energy wave in Power Rangers in Space
Squatt and Baboo
.
Rita's two bumbling henchmen do their best to help their mistress in her war against the Rangers, but usually end up screwing up. Both were destroyed by Zordon's energy wave in Power Rangers in Space
Finster
.
Finster was part magician, part scientist. He created Putties and monsters for Rita, along with the occasional technological device. Finster was very easy going and gentle by nature. He was destroyed by Zordon's energy wave in Power Rangers in Space
Scorpina
is unknown.
Scorpina is a ruthless and cunning femme fatale who served on Rita's side since the time of the evil Green Ranger. She used a sword in combat, which doubled as a boomerang. When she grew in size to battle the Zords, she assumed a monstrous appearance. Scorpina's final fate after Countdown to Destruction
Lord Zedd
. He also received a human form.
Disgusted at Rita's performance at attempting to conquer Earth, Zedd came to the Moon himself to get rid of Rita and do the job right himself, but would also be unsuccessful. Rita found her way back to the Moon, and placed Zedd under a love spell. The two got married, and continued to fail at world domination. Zedd was finally turned good, along with Rita, by Zordon's energy wave in Power Rangers in Space
Rito Revolto
.
Unwelcome by Zedd on the Moon Palace, Rito dropped in unannounced to pay a visit to his sister Rita. A bumbling idiot who couldn't get anything right since he destroyed the Thunderzords and the Rangers' powers, Rito is a constant annoyance to his brother-in-law Zedd, especially by calling him Ed. He brought to Zedd and Rita some Tengas and a Vampirus Monster as a wedding present. Rito was destroyed by Zordon's energy wave in Power Rangers in Space
Master Vile
.
Master Vile is one of the universe's great evils. He paid a visit to his daughter Rita, and brought with him a special food which would enhance the Tengas' powers. He also created Globbor, an energy draining monster who absorbed Ninjor's energy and nearly defeated the Power Rangers. Master Vile also gained possession of the Zeo Crystal, which he lost to the Power Rangers when they raided the location the Zords were being kept after Globbor disabled them. Master Vile was destroyed by Zordon's energy wave in Power Rangers in Space
Putty Patrol
Putties are the expendable warriors made of clay who are sent down to Earth to wear down the Rangers before a monster fight, as well as for sabotage and special missions. Rita's putties would take many different forms, including pumpkin head putties, ball handed putties, and football player putties. Using a powerful clay she found, she created super putties, which were significantly harder to defeat.
Z Putties
When Lord Zedd arrived, he brought with him the Z Putty Patrol, which were more powerful than any previous putties, and had to be hit in the Z spot to be destroyed.
Tenga Warriors
The Tengas are crow-like humanoid creatures sent down to Earth by Zedd and Rita to battle the Power Rangers. Tengas can fly long distances, and they are very strong and stubborn. When Master Vile came to the Moon, he brought a special food with him which was fed to the Tengas to enhance their strength and durability. Only with the metallic armor could these improved Tengas be defeated.
Lokar
The evil sorcerer known as Lokar appears as a giant floating head. He helped Rita a couple of times during her earlier period of attempting to conquer Earth.
Cyclopsis
Cyclopsis was Goldar's own war Zord. It incapacitated and nearly destroyed the Dinozords, but eventually lost, getting destroyed itself.
Serpentera
Lord Zedd's enormous war machine, Serpentera was rarely used, since its gigantic size made it difficult to fuel. It was piloted by Goldar and Lord Zedd.
Serpentera was left buried on the moon, unused for years until remnants of the Machine Empire unearthed it. They equipped it with a neo-plutonium reactor, and plotted to use it to destroy Earth. As Serpentera made its way towards Earth, it was destroyed by Cole, the Red Wild Force Ranger, using the Wild Force Rider.
Hydro Hog
Hydro Hog is the Alien Rangers' arch enemy. Lord Zedd summoned him to Earth to help him defeat the Alien Rangers by draining the Earth's water supply with his power of evaporation. Hydro Hog was destroyed by the Alien Rangers.
About the Author
Heather Ray lives in Logansport, Indiana where she enjoys spending time with family and friends. In her spare time when she isn't reading, writing, going to school at the local college of Ivy Tech Community College or working on various art projects, she enjoys swimming and playing basketball with the Special Olympics, watching movies with her god daughter, Lucy, (who happens to be the reason why Heather decided to transfer the fanfiction that she originally wrote this and other book series' into books!)
, acting with the local theater troupe in her hometown, singing, and working on her voice over work.
Her favorite book series includes The House of Night, Peter and the Starcatchers, Daughters of the Moon, The Nick Chronicles
(among other Dark Hunters books!)
, the Chronicles of Narnia, The Lord of the Rings Book Series, the Harry Potter series, the Sookie Stackhouse series
, and she is also a bit of a comics 'nerd'
with her love for X-Men, Batman, Avengers,
just to name a few of her favorite comics. She also enjoys reading several mangas which include Chobits, Ceres Celestial Legend, Vampire Knight,
and Sailor Moon
!
Not only does she enjoy reading, as is stated above, she also loves watching movies and various TV Shows. Her favorite TV Shows include True Blood, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel
, all the seasons of Power Rangers, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Doctor Who
and Once Upon a Time
. Her favorite movies include all the Star Wars
movies, all the Star Trek
movies, the Lord of the Rings
trilogy (she is really looking forward to see The Hobbit soon!)
, all the Marvel Comics
movies, the Chronicles of Narnia
movies and all the Harry Potter
movies! She also enjoys several animes including Chobits, Ceres Celestial Legend, Rosario Vampire, Vampire Knight,
and her favorite: Sailor Moon
(she is a bit obsessed with Sailor Moon what with not only enjoying the anime but also the live action series from Japan, and the musical series: Sera Myu ! She also cannot wait for the new anime series of Sailor Moon that is due out in a year!)
When she isn't at home writing or spending time with her friends and family, Heather can be found going around her home town (where she picked up a lot of her ideas for these books)
or at her local library, picking up new ideas for her next book!
Impressum
Tag der Veröffentlichung: 13.09.2012
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