Disclaimer: Haim Saban owns the concept but we own the Characters. This story has a lot of planning behind it. Some aspects were taken from Sailor which is owned by to Naoko Takeuchi. The Quasar Fighters were designed using a Klingon Bird of Prey and a Romulan Warbird both of which are in the end owned by Viacom (Parent Company of Paramount Pictures) and 20^th Century Fox owns the movie Mitsu was watching at the beginning of the story. This story was at one time laid out by my former co-author Unicron.

Guardian Down
By Robert Gutheim

"Ah a nice quiet day. Not too many of those around," Mitsu purred while watching an old movie on the viewscreen in the lounge while laying across one of the three seated couches. Her utilities were slightly wrinkled. She suddenly saw a pink flash come racing through. A Green and Blue blur followed the pink flash around the lounge.

"Those three at it again," Mitsu suspected. "You almost wouldn’t know they were on the same side the way they are horsing around all the time.

She had to restrain herself to keep from extending her claws. Her face had a killer look to it.

Things were a lot quieter on Fuller Street in Colonial Heights.

"So what is on the game plan?" Michelle asked.

"Well Roxanne and I have to work at the Dojo, this afternoon. Otherwise nothing too much," Vanessa happily announced to her older friend and leader.

"I really should explore the Colony. There is a lot out there," Andrea told them what was on her agenda. "I’m not really used to the Colony yet."

"Give it time Andrea," Vanessa advised. She knew from experience you couldn't know everything about the colony in one day. It took her and Roxanne a couple days to get use to Capsilon.

"One thing is for sure we get attacked quite often," Michelle added, joining the conversation.

"Makes me think of what Tommy had to put up with during his days. After all at Various points He had Rita, Lord Zedd, Both Rita and Zedd, The Machine Empire, The Machine Empire along with Rita and Zedd, and then Divatox. He served for a long time. OF the Original six he if anything he served the longest. First Green when they had their Dinozords, then he remained green but weak when they first got the Thunderzords then HE became White and the leader. By this time Lord Zedd was the chief troublemaker. Next thing you know Rita is back and she marries Zedd. Then they lost their Thunderzords thanks to Rita’s brother Rito. A little help from Ninjor and they gain new powers and thus new zords. HE is still the White Ranger at this point. Next thing he knew his girlfriend Kimberly who was the Pink Ranger left for Florida. Shortly after that Rita and Rito’s father Master Vile showed up and caused a couple problems including turning the ranger’s into kids. Billy the Blue Ranger was the only one able to restore himself. The others had to quest for the Zeo Crystal. IT was after this quest with a rookie ranger to boot named Tanya Sloan that they became Zeo Rangers and Tommy went from White to Red. During that series of battles Kim sent a real rotten letter breaking up with Tommy. It was during this time that King Trey of Triforia left his powers in the custody of the Rangers on Earth. By the time they get all that taken care of Divatox is causing problems and Tommy received his last set of powers the Turbo Powers," Andrea said.

"Neither of us ever had to worry about problems like those. That is not to say everything was peaceful. You always had to watch out for the gang factions. Each would do their best to provoke you to fight." Vanessa frowned as she told them this.

"Boy, we had many confrontations. Of course the reason was always to challenge our martial arts skills! Everyday another member of the factions challenged us. The two of us lost count of the number of the encounters. Only none had enough skills to defeat Van and myself. We may have survived the battle of the day, not to say it didn't hurt like Hell!" Roxanne took over the conversation. Her face seemed to beam with joy.

"The faction which probably gave us the most trouble was the Raider Girls. It really got under your skin about all the people they harmed." Vanessa reminded her twin.

"Yeah, most likely the reason they kept taking us on was because everytime they attacked we appeared and ruin their plans. Aphrille could never get over each defeat we dealt to her clan." A wicked grin appeared on Roxanne’s face. "She was the Raider Girls’ leader."

"I’m glad we trained eight of the best warriors before we left. If we didn’t find suitable replacements the gangs would probably control Winnipeg by now." Vanessa positively smiled. She knew their students were not giving any ground to any of the factions, back in Winnipeg.

"In a way you formed a new faction," Andrea said. "A faction dedicated to Preventing gang rule."

"Kind of like the Rangers," Michelle said.

Fran meanwhile was entertaining a select group of friends on the rear deck of her House in settlement 5. In attendance were Kim Coltran, Kelly Brennan, Andrew and Janet Hammond, Sam Hayes, Jake McCann, Tyra Johnson, and Candi Matthewson.

"Let’s face it Captain Griff keeps everyone busy," Andrew said.

"Couldn’t be keeping you busy too much if you have time to take your old zord out for a spin," Kelly teased.

"It was just the one time Kelly. The Zordonian Rangers needed my help rescuing their leader. Besides it was kind of fun working with their team," Andrew said. The way he explainned his teaming up with current Rangers spoke volumes.

"Yeah you worked with them in battle while Jake and I were stuck with Guard Duty," Sam in mock anger toward Andrew. In truth, they all wish to be part of the defense force.

"Take into consideration, of any of the officers with IGPF you two were the most qualified," Andrew answered seriously.

"In what way?" Jake asked a hint of his Australian accent remaining although his time on Eltare and Capsilon IX had diluted it a fair amount.

"One thing is for sure if anything I have it rougher with two kids to worry about," Tyra said.

"You manage though Tyra," Candi mentioned.

While everything was going on in Deepspace Somewhere near Capsilon II. A Spiral shaped Starfighter known as the Midnight was being chased by some very sinister jetfighters which were firing on her. It had twin wings which formed an upside-down V. They were painted in a golden sheen and shined brightly. Her cockpit was shaped into a cat's head. Double jet engines stuck out from the rear, throwing off incredible heat. Twelve mini missiles were armed on both sides of the wings, there were forty eight in total. Plasma cannons were mounted on either sides of the cockpit. Four machine gun like laser were stored on the underbelly. The Midnight was smaller by three percent compared to its pursuers. Her size made her faster then the enemy fighters.

"This is not good. Those guys aren’t making my trip easy," She said noting how her pursuers were staying right on her Tail.

By this time they had traveled enough Miles that they were over the Atmosphere of Capsilon IX. The Guardian was noting how She was about to crash into some Mountains Ten Miles East of Settlement 14. The Mountains were Eight miles from the Command Bunker of the Zordonian Rangers.

"I better send out a distress signal," the Guardian said.

Back at the Bunker Mitsu was talking to Aphrealle a Guardian Angel who helped out the Rangers.

"Certainly is quiet today," Aphrealle said right before she sensed something. She then started to feel pain.

"Aphrealle, you all right," Mitsu asked.

"Yeah I’m fine Mitsu. Just a little pain," Aphrealle said.

"Didn’t look like a little pain to me," Mitsu replied unconvinced and it showed on her expression.

A couple minutes later Aphrealle collapsed.

"Medical Emergency Snack Bar," Mitsu called out.

Amelia and Professor Damon ran in immediately from the War Room.

"What exactly happened?" He asked.

"IF she was human I would think a Heart Attack," Mitsu said.

"We better get her to the Medical Chamber," Prof. Damon directed.

They had a hard time carrying her since a stretcher wasn’t available. But they soon had her there. Alpha was monitoring her vitals.

"It’s not a Heart Attack. I think something overloaded her brain," Alpha reported after checking the sensors.

"Almost like a stroke," Amelia said.

"Not exactly," Alpha said.

The other Rangers were arriving right then. It was a little cramped in the small chamber with the whole team there. An hour later Aphrealle recovered.

"Mother, what exactly happened?" Amelia inquired.

"Trouble. A Minosian Guardian is currently on the planet and in Terrible Danger. She crashed not to far from here," the guardian angel reported to her daughter and her teammates.

"What on Earth is a Minosian Guardian?" Andrea asked.

The other rangers were also completely confused.

"I have an idea of what is going on," Professor Damon said. "But the Guardian can tell you more."

Alpha meanwhile was searching for the location of the Crash site. He eventually found it.

"We better get going. Let’s hit the Cycles," Michelle said heading for the Garage.

The Rangers then headed off. Amelia had downloaded the coordinates to her Palm RAT and had set it in a slot she happened to have on her Cycle. About halfway into the Mountains near Mount Kendrix they located the ship. When the Rangers found Sereia it seems she was unconscious. Suddenly Damox teleported to the area and confronted the Rangers. Dark priestly like hoods covered their faces. In the place which arms should be, were varying weapons of different varieties. All, but the ones which seemed to be the leaders wore gray robes. The ones in charge charcoal black robes. On first inspection they looked human, only closely observing them showed they were not what they appeared to be.

"Xenonites these are not," Greg commented. "Where is my joybuzzer when I need it?"

"Greg, don’t even consider it another second," Michelle scolded her teammate. "Your whip should be good enough if we have to Morph."

"You all better hand over the Lunar Guardian," the Leading Damox said. A metallic tone behind its voice.

"Up your $#%," Mitsu swore. "We will never hand a friend over to the Likes of you."

The Damox then attack.

"Shadow Guardian Power," Michelle Barked. "Red" Michelle stood with her Legs spread shoulder width apart the Raven flying into her as Red Light poured over her before solidifying into her Red Ninja Suit.

"Pink" Amelia stood similar to Michelle as the Jaguar ran into her before she was washed in Pink Light.

"Blue" Bobby was trying to keep his feet together as the Owl came barreling into him. The Blue Light flowing over him turning into his Ninja Suit.

"Green" Greg stood firm as a Hyena entered his body. The Green Light Flowed over him solidifying without much hesitation into his Green ninja suit.

"Yellow" Marsha Spread Eagled in Front of the Rattlesnake which was entering her body as the Yellow Light slithered over her. She was surprised when it solidified into her suit.

"White" Roxanne was ready as the Mink climbed aboard and the White Light went over her solidifying into her suit

"Purple" Vanessa Quickly Jumped as the Horse Galloped in while the Purple Light caught her and quickly solidified into a purple Ninja Suit.

"Orange" Mitsu looked ready to extend her claws as the Cheetah zoomed into her. Orange Light appeared and swept over her turning into her Orange Ninja Suit.

"Teal" Andrea held back as the Dragon merged with her and Teal Light enveloped her at which then it became a Teal Ninja Suit.

The Rangers then started to attack the Enemy only their attacks are ineffective.

"Gang, if we use third morph we will be able to defeat them," Vanessa barked. She knew it would work because she had somehow read the Damox's minds.

"In that case Let’s do it," Michelle said. "Ranger Power Eclipsed. Red Zordonian Power." A Red Light Covered Michelle before forming into a Red Cybernetic Armor which was Forty Percent Stronger then the basic armor and was also shinier. Her Helmet Resembled a Raven. There wasn’t a Color Difference in her gloves and boots.

"Pink Zordonian Power" Amelia was bathed in Pink light before it formed her cybernetically enhanced armor. Like Michelle her gloves and boots had stayed the same color as her basic morph. Her helmet though resembled a Jaguar.

"Blue Zordonian Power" The Blue Light flowed over Bobby and when it went off His Helmet resembled an Owl and everything else was the same except for the basic color.

"Green Zordonian Power" Greg held back the shock as the Green Light encompassed him. HE was pleased when the Hyena appeared on his helmet and was glad he still had his silver gloves and boots.

"Yellow Zordonian Power" Marsha felt the Yellow Light bath her in glory as her Rattlesnake helmet appeared and then her Yellow cybernetic armor flowed down ending with her silver boots.

"White Zordonian Power" Roxanne was bathed in White Light with a Minx on her helmet and the same basic color to her boots and gloves.

"Purple Zordonian Power" Vanessa relaxed as she was bathed in Purple Light. The Horse appearing on her helmet and her purple cybernetically enhanced armor flowing down to turn into purple boots and her gloves white.

"Orange Zordonian Power" Mitsu held on as Orange Light bathed her as it formed her cybernetically enhanced armor and her helmet took on the appearance of a cheetah.

"Teal Zordonian Power" Andrea felt the rush as the Light Encircled her from Head to toe. Her Teal helmet resembling her ancestor’s green helmet. The Cybernetic Rush of her enhanced armor felt refreshing.

Marsha got hit hard by one and summoned her Boomerangs and to her amazement it destroyed her opponent

"Bobby get Sereia to safety," Michelle ordered.

"Right," the Blue Ranger acknowledged.

The Rangers soon using their weapons, which is Greg’s case meant a duo attack since he had his joybuzzer out against Michelle’s orders in addition to his Shock Whip had defeated all but six cowardly Damox that had retreated. They then Took the Cycles back to base luckily Bobby had returned so he was able to take his cycle back.

"Professor, how is Sereia doing?" Michelle asked, concern for the guardian's condition.

"I have better info. I managed to heal all of her physical and Mental wounds but it will take time for her to fully heal. How much time I don’t know," Aphrealle volunteered, since she started treating Sereia's wounds.

I/Oca meanwhile was prepping for the After Action review

"I analyzed the enemy and here is what I found," he started. "It seems conventional military weaponry will not harm them. They are able to become intangible to normal humans. Two things makes these creatures deadly, arms can transmutate into powerful weapons. The second being oxygen is not necessary for survival. Also just six could evolve into a huge monster. The good news is your Eclipse Morph allows you to handle them. Overdrives can easily destroy them. Since your personal weapons are magical in nature they are very effective against these creatures."

"Why didn’t Ninja Morph work against the Damox?" a puzzled Amelia inquired.

"Easy my daughter, The Damox are protected against the level of powers that the Ninja Morph utilizes," Aphrealle said.

The next day Bobby in the Cafeteria of the High school heading for a Round table near the center of the Room where Sarah was sitting.

"Mind if I join you?" He asked.

"Get lost creep," she hostilly answered with a look of anger on her face.

"Whoa what’s gotten into you?" he inquired. Not comprehending what he had done wrong.

"You should know," was her only response.

"Unfortunately I don’t," Bobby replied.

"Maybe ask her," Sarah said indicating Mitsu who was sitting at a square table about Twenty feet away.

Meanwhile in a different part of the Colony specifically Colonial Heights High School Amelia and Vanessa were doing some gymnastics. Amelia had her issue one piece full chested swimsuit on. Mr. Witmorre was explaining the routine only Amelia was having trouble paying attention.

"Cummings, your first," He called out.

Amelia managed to start out ok but about three quarters of the way through her concentration was lost and she did a half baked finish. Vanessa could tell that her friend was distracted.

"If I was judging you on your routine you would perhaps may have gotten a 4 out of ten," spoke up Vanessa.

"That bad," she inquired, sounding as bad as she looked.

"Yeah, I’d almost think you were worried about how Sereia was doing," Vanessa remarked conversationally.

"I was actually," Amelia admitted. "Think about it she has info we might need for our battle and she is laying half conscious in the Medical Chamber of the Bunker."

Mr. Witmorre had been watching them while a couple other students had been doing with one ear aimed at the two Rangers.

"OK everyone do a few stretches for a couple minutes," He said while walking toward Amelia and Vanessa.

"IF you two want to go check on your patient go right ahead," their instructor offered them.

The two girls then headed for a door on the far side that lead into the locker Room. They then unlocked their lockers and Changed out of their Gym clothes/Physical Training Uniforms and into the Utilities they had placed in there during Class. Soon as they were finished they teleported to the Bunker appearing in the Medical Chamber.

"Amelia, Vanessa, I thought you two had class," Aphrealle said while checking some of the monitors

"WE do but we wanted to check on Sereia," Vanessa said. "Amelia was allowing her concern get in the way of her concentration. Thankfully Mr. Witmorre let us out of class to check on her."

"Her condition is improving but she isn’t out of the woods yet," Aphrealle reported Sereia's status.

"How much longer do you think she will be that way?" Amelia asked. She wanted to hear something positive.

"There is no way of knowing," the angel answered.

Soon as Gym Class was finished they teleported up so they wouldn’t miss more classes.

That afternoon Sarah was looking down the railing of a Stairwell when she saw Mitsu going down the lower portion Bobby wasn’t immediately around so she decided to give Mitsu a little boost. She climbed over the top of the railing and hung on to the bottom and launched herself right at Mitsu’s rear sending her flying down the stairs where Sarah soon landed herself.

"What did I ever do to you?" Mitsu asked. Frustrated that the girl had kept harassing her.

"Where should I start?" Sarah inquired.

Mitsu’s patience had just thinned enough that she allowed the wrist claws on her left hand to extend and she placed them about three inches from Sarah’s chin.

"I have no idea what your problem is but Bobby is a nice guy and you had better apologize to him since I think of him as a friend," Mitsu said as Mr. Kaplan came walking over.

"OK you two break it up," He said. "Miss Miyajima, in the student handbook it specifically states that weapons of any kind are not allowed in school."

Mitsu then retracted the claws.

"Well there isn’t much I can do about it. The only reason I had extended them is because she kicked me down the stairs. Also she was a little rude to Bobby Zhang in the cafeteria earlier," Mitsu explainned the other girl's actions.

"I had my reasons. One reason being that Bobby spends a lot of time with her. In fact look at her she is even part of that special battalion. Have I one of his oldest and closest friends even gotten invited to any battalion get-togethers NO," She snickered, allowing her frustration to show.

"I only hope that three weeks from now when you two return to school from the suspensions you just earned that you will get along better," Mr. Kaplan sharply responded. He didn't look to pleased with either girl, but it seemed he was more disappointed with Sarah's conduct.

Mitsu then headed for the parking lot where her bike was parked and headed for the Bunker. Bobby had already left by then heading for his house. Aphrealle could tell that something was wrong since she had peeked out into the hallway from the Medical chamber.

"Whoa, you are obviously not in a good mood," she stated, taking only a look at Mitsu's face.

She then informed the guardian angel on the details of her suspension.

"This is not good. Suspensions are fairly serious business. The best way of looking at it is Sarah did start it," Aphrealle said. "Soon as Dr. Cummings arrived I’ll try to straighten things out."

Ten minutes later Dr. Cummings arrived and took over at the monitors. Aphrealle then took a couple minutes to change into street clothes and headed into the City in a car that had been conveniently donated to the Battalion by a local car dealer. Fifteen minutes later she pulled up to a Lightish Blue ranch style house. She then headed for the front door.

"Afternoon Ma’am. I’m April Warren; I’m sort of an investigator for the school district. I’m here to talk to Sarah," she informed the Dark haired woman that had answered the door using a cover story that they had come up with.

"She is down the hall this way last door on the left," Mrs. Rimyard said.

Aphrealle then headed for the room. IT was nicely decorated in a kind of grayish white. Sarah was laying stomach down on her queen sized bed.

"Hi," she said.

Aphrealle then introduced herself using her cover name. They spent a good half hour discussing the problem.

"I’ll discuss the situation with my boss and see if we can fix things up," Aphrealle said in order to close things up.

"In a way I’m kind of glad someone came to discuss the situation. What do you think might happen?" Sarah asked.

"I have no idea," was her answer.

Aphrealle then left and returned to the Command Bunker, Things were in complete Chaos as she left the Garage since the Alarms were blaring very loud.

"Rangers, we have trouble," Prof. Damon said.

"What exactly is the problem?" Michelle asked. Soon as her mentor mentioned something was wrong.

"The Xeno Empire has sent a company of Super Xenonites to attack the Capi Mountains. For all we know their next stop might be the Bunker," Prof. Damon addressed the question and gave them the worst case scenario.

"Where exactly are the Capi Mountains?" Andrea asked. Wondering the significant of the location.

"That’s where we found Sereia," Michelle inform the rest of the group.

"We better get to Work," Michelle said. "Showtime."

"Red Zordonian Power." A towering inferno covered Michelle, from head to toe. When the flame slid apart she was the Red Ranger.

"Pink Zordonian Power." High above appeared a pink cloud. It showered Amelia in a dust storm. When she could be seen again she was the Pink Ranger.

"Blue Zordonian Power." A whirlpool erupted from the ground and hid Bobby from view. As the water became vapor in the air, he was the Blue Ranger.

"Green Zordonian Power." Jolts of electrical energy flared throughout his whole body. As the energy subsided Greg was the Green Ranger.

"Yellow Zordonian Power." the surroundings became pitch black. The shadow dome burst open, revealing Marsha as the Yellow Ranger.

"White Zordonian Power." Pure intense white light surged around herself. None could look in her direction because the light was too harsh on the eyes. As soon as it became tolerable again Roxanne was the White Ranger.

"Purple Zordonian Power." A purple bubble incased her. None were able to see within the bubble. Popping open Vanessa was the Purple Ranger.

"Orange Zordonian Power." Rays of Sun shot through the Wall and shaded her from view. When the heat dispersed Mitsu was the Orange Ranger.

"Teal Zordonian Power." Lightning, Ice, and Smoke surrounded her. When the air cleared Andrea was the Teal Ranger.

The Ranger’s then headed off.

"I can tell they will need help," Prof. Damon surmised. He decided to get reinforcement when they really needed it. For now, they could handle it.

"Those alarms are sure loud," Dr. Cummings said coming into the War Room.

"Sometimes they have to be," Prof. Damon informed her.

"Amelia and the others have probably already left to go into action didn’t they," she commented.

"That they did," Aphrealle responded.

Dr. Cummings then returned to the Medical Chamber so she could continue to monitor Sereia’s condition.

The Ranger’s were up to their Ears in trouble.

"Man, Nightshade must of changed their batteries from what ever she used to the Pink Bunny," Greg joked while Whipping the Xenonites around.

"I only hope we don’t run into more trouble," Amelia said as a Portal opened and another two companies of Super Xenonites came pouring out.

"Houston, we have a problem," Greg quipped.

"Something tells me someone spiked his milk this morning with some silly sauce," Andrea whispered to her Purple clad teammate.

"I hope he keeps the jokes at a minimum," Mitsu growled as her wrist claws came out while she was trying to punch two enemies at once and ended with a couple shish kabobed Xenonites.

Meanwhile Aphrealle was helping Prof. Damon monitor the situation.

"If only I/Oca hadn’t left for Rangero to visit Teri after doing his analysis of the Damox," she intoned.

"They will need help and soon," Prof. Damon said.

"I think the time has come," Aphrealle said. "We better get her here quickly."

"If her mom will even let her out of the house," Prof. Damon said.

"It was my plan when the time became right for her to become the Platinum Ranger. I’ll let you handle the preliminary Contact," Aphrealle said.

"Teleport me right into her Bedroom making sure she is properly dressed," he said as he grabbed a grayish white box about 3375 cubic centimeters in size. HE was then teleported into the candidates residence.

"Whoa, you scared me," She was shocked, not expecting someone to materialize out of nowhere.

"I’m Prof. Damon," he said.

"Oh you’re the guy who commands that special battalion that my so called best friend is a part of," she bitterly commented.

"How would you like to be a part of the battalion?" Prof. Damon asked. "It’s obvious you’re a good fighter."

"Well Mitsu kind of intimidates me with her claws," She said.

"So it might help patch up the rift between you and your friend," Prof. Damon pointed out. "Also it would allow you to get to know Mitsu," Prof. Damon suggested. He knew perfectly well it would help get her to lose her jealousy.

"You are a good negotiator. Well what do I do?" she asked. Suspecting there wasn't much time.

"To begin with strap the contents of this box on your wrists," Prof. Damon directed the newest member of the Rangers.

She did so. The next part seemed almost automatic.

"Showtime," She howled. "Platinum Zordonian Power." Without warning lava rose from the ground she stood on. It covered her from sight. Her hands and arms were super heated. Her feet and legs were sculled by the searing temperature. Finally the burning liquid surrounded her chest, down to her waist. When the lava dissolved Sarah was clad in form fitting armor which a platinum color. The design of a volcano was in her chest coin, designating her mistress of the Earth. A Hint of a Volcano was also seen along her smoky brown faceplate.

When the Platinum Ranger came out of Teleport she was aboard an A-7 Corsair.

"Whoa cool," Platinum Ranger exclaimed.

"Greetings Platinum Ranger," the AI unit said in an Australian Accent.

"What the," she was surprised to hear a voice which she couldn't see the who owner of it was.

"Don’t be scared. I’m not trying to harm you in Fact I’m here to help you," the unit reassured.

"Who or what are you?" she asked looking around for a mysterious person.

"As for Who I haven’t been named yet. AS far as the what goes I am your zord."

"My Zord, whoa. I didn’t know Zords could talk," Platinum Ranger said.

"WE can since we have Artificial Intelligence built in," the AI Units accent seemed to change to almost sound Egyptian.

"Something wrong with your Vocal Circuits. Your voice changed," she pointed out.

"Just a little adjustment needed," the AI Unit said. By this time they were over the Mountains.

"Looks like trouble down below, we have any decent weapons?" Platinum Ranger asked.

"Yes we do," was her response.

"Then let’s try a strafing run," Platinum Ranger thought out loud.

The Ranger’s on the ground noticed the Plane arriving.

"Is the Deathzord back or something?" Vanessa asked, since not recognizing the Zord.

"I don’t think so since the Pilot is aiming for the Super Xenonites," Mitsu responded.

Meanwhile at the Bunker things were going from bad to worse.

"We have more trouble Professor. Some Damox are attacking of all places Settlement 1," Aphrealle alerted absolute amazement in her voice.

"We better send a few rangers to intercept," The Professor said.

"Send Roxanne, Vanessa, Mitsu, Andrea, and the rookie with Roxanne in Charge, they are to take their zords along," Aphrealle advised. Figuring the ones she picked could handle the situation.

"Good idea," Prof. Damon agreed, glad for the suggestion. "Ranger’s we have another battle to fight. Settlement 1 is under attack. I’m diverting Vanessa, Roxanne, Mitsu, Andrea, and your new teammate in Zords to keep the Damox occupied.

"On our way," Vanessa answered. "Robin Hood Maximum Burn."

"Freedom, Maximum Burn."

"Cleopatra, Maximum Burn."

"Electra, Maximum Burn."

Soon the Four zords had arrived and their Ranger’s were aboard.

"OK Gang, form up," Roxanne called out.

"I may let you four mainly handle things," Platinum Ranger broadcasted. "After all I am new at this."

"True but you did spend about four platoons of Xenonites packing in Short order. That’s not too bad for a rookie," Mitsu said, encouragingly to make her new teammate feel welcomed.

"Thanks," Platinum Ranger said.

The Ranger’s soon arrived in the Capital district of Capsilon IX. Once they arrived the Ranger’s split up and attacked most of the Damox from the ground. Once they were mostly defeated Vanessa signaled that they should head for the ground.

"We better Eclipse," Vanessa said. "Ranger Eclipsed, Purple Zordonian Power." Vanessa relaxed as she was bathed in Purple Light. The Horse appearing on her helmet and her purple cybernetically enhanced armor flowing down to turn into purple boots and her gloves white.

"White Zordonian Power." Roxanne was bathed in White Light with a Minx on her helmet and the same basic color to her boots and gloves.

"Orange Zordonian Power" Mitsu held on as Orange Light bathed her as it formed her cybernetically enhanced armor and her helmet took on the appearance of a cheetah.

"Teal Zordonian Power" Andrea felt the rush as the Light Encircled her from Head to toe. Her Teal helmet resembling her ancestor’s green helmet. The Cybernetic Rush of her enhanced armor felt refreshing.

"Platinum Zordonian Power."

When the Sequence was complete Platinum Ranger was a little annoyed that her armor hadn’t changed.

"Why didn’t my armor change?" she growled, confusion written in her voice.

"You must not be ready for that morph. To use 2^nd or 3^rd morph you need to be in tune with your spirit animal," Vanessa said.

Platinum Ranger compensated by grabbing her weapon a Long Curved Blade with handles in the center. She was lucky and managed to swing it in the proper motions. In fact she personally sent a good number of the Damox packing. Platinum Ranger’s next move was to position herself on a Tree Branch above one of the Damox and swing down kicking it in the rear and sending it flying into Ten more of his friends.

"Strike," Platinum Ranger yelled.

"I think I know who our friend is," supplied a surprised Mitsu. Now she won't be so angry with me, well at least I hope.

An hour later they had everything cleaned up and Roxanne was about to give the command so they could demorph when the Professor called.

"Ranger’s both subteams, A Fleet of Quasarfighters is attacking GSA Headquarters," Prof. Damon called out since the Super Xenonites were mopped up as well.

"Subteam 2 is on it’s way," Roxanne called out.

"Subteam 1 ditto," Michelle responded.

"I only hope Uncle Frank is all right," Amelia said after boarding Athena.

"I’m sure he is," reassured their new member.

The Ranger’s formed up over Settlement 14 for the ride to Settlement 10.

"This should prove interesting," Michelle said.

"I agree," the Platinum Ranger excited to confront another batch of enemies.

As they arrived near GSA Headquarters they could see several Heliships trying to load up with troops. The Quasarfighters were making it difficult. The Ships were somewhat long and Sleek with the engines at the end of a pair of wings coming off the top. A Second smaller pair of wings was along the bottom of the engine area. The Cockpit was attached to the End of a Long Shaft from the Engine/Wing area. Because the joint holding the cockpit to the Shaft wasn’t real strong a six foot thick stabilizing bar went from the bottom of the cockpit to the lower wings. The actual cockpit when viewed from above looked like a very narrow Rhombus except it had a notch taken out of the front. A Crew of Eight generally flew it.

"OK Rangers on my command break formation and fire on as many as you can," Michelle giving her orders. "Break formation in twenty seconds."

Fifteen seconds later.

"Five, four, three, two, one Now," Michelle hollered.

The Ranger’s immediately broke formation and began a good old fashioned Dog Fight.

"This is like shooting Monkey’s in a barrel," Bobby called out.

"That’s good enough for me," Greg said.

The Battle proved to be a hard one since the fighters weren’t easy to shoot down.

"Gang, I have an idea I kind of got it from the movie I was watching in the lounge yesterday. The good guys which was almost everyone had these ships to destroy and in the end they had to fire on the primary weapon," Mitsu sounded ready to perform something she always wanted to do.

"Man I think I remember that movie, wasn’t it like made in 1996 or something. That is a long time ago," Platinum Ranger said.

"So it was a good movie. Some of my favorite movies were made in that time period," Mitsu said.

"Let’s give it a try Rangers," Red Ranger agreeable to almost anything. She knew the tactic wasn't part of regulations, but anything seemed better then becoming Fried Rangers.

"According to Rayden, their Primary weapon is the main gun," Greg broadcasted.

The Ranger’s then started sending weapon charges at the main guns on the Quasar Fighters. As they started shooting them down the GSA troops took charge of any survivors. Finally the last of the Quasar Fighters bugged out.

The Ranger’s then returned to base. Arriving in the War Room.

"You all did good," Prof. Damon congratulated his pupils. Impressed they managed to come through the odds stacked against them.

"Thanks, Professor," Michelle spoke for everyone assembled.

The Ranger’s then took the time to demorph. Bobby’s eyes almost bugged out when he saw who their mysterious companion was.

"Hi Sarah," was all Bobby could say, since he was still in shock.

Vanessa could tell that Mitsu was about to extend her wrist claws so she clamped her hands over the area where they popped out from. The simple gesture allowed the tense Orange Ranger to relax enough that Vanessa pulled her hands away.

"So long as she doesn’t continue to antagonize me I’ll be nice to her," Mitsu said the hint of a smile on her face. "Besides I had a feeling it was her."

"How’s that Mitsu?"

"Your trick with the tree. IT seemed like what you had done to me shortly before Mr. Kaplan suspended us," Mitsu said.

The other rangers not having heard this story were standing with their mouths wide open.

Meanwhile Dr. Cummings was watching the monitors when Sereia’s eyes fluttered open.

"Whoa, this must be the medical chamber at the Ranger’s base," Sereia cried, not knowing where the knowledge came from, only since it happened so often she was used to it.

"Aphrealle, could you join me in Medical," Dr. Cummings called out.

Aphrealle walked over right then.

"AS I see our patient is awake," she commented.

"Yes I am. Man I have a lot to tell you," Sereia said. "It can wait until you can alert the rangers though."

"They are in the War Room undergoing an After Action Review," Aphrealle said.

Aphrealle then returned to the War Room.

"Sereia is awake," She gladly reported to the Rangers.

An hour later Sereia was able to stand up in front of the Viewer in the Snack Bar.

"OK here is the reason I came here looking for you ten," Sereia started. The Guardian still looked pale, from her ordeal. Only desperation allowed her the strength to give a rundown of the situation.

To Be Continued.