Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie - Heather Ray (read me like a book txt) 📗

watching as Jason put his free hand on Egeon's arm, and crashed the tip of Goldar's mammoth sword into the ground. A flare of golden cloud-like energy swirled from the focal point, cloaking the two in magic before carrying them to safety.

Tommy took a deep, steadying breath, and jammed his key into the red Turbo morpher. As the crimson light enveloped him, he offered a silent prayer that he would be able to keep his bold promise.
Chapter One Hundred Thirteen

Jason knew enough of the protective shields guarding the old Command Center to know forces of evil could not enter the Rangers' sanctum. He wasn't quite sure how they worked, what happened when a villain tried to do so, or even if the same shields protected the Turbo Chamber…but he wasn't about to learn by trial and error.

Instead, he commanded Goldar's sword to send him to the one place he could think of that would be empty of onlookers, yet unprotected by magic or technology.

He chose his old homeroom at Angel Grove High.

The dark gold energy coalesced into two forms right between the teacher's desk and the rows of student chairs.

"Phew," Jason sighed, chewing his lip. "Glad we didn't materialize in a wall or something."

"That rarely happens with teleport spells, son," Egeon wisely informed him. "It is only a significant risk when teleporting without confirmed coordinates with a mechanical device."

Jason nodded, but chose not to allow the brief exchange to turn into a conversation. He found he couldn't keep his eyes on the man beside him. That vapid gaze and eternal smile was unnerving… to say the least.

"Now that we're back on Earth, this should work," Jason told his passenger, activating his wrist communicator. "Jason to Command Center. Anyone there?"

^Jason!^

Alpha sang, his enthusiasm obvious in his voice. ^Does this mean we won?^

"Not yet; the others are still in Zedd's palace. There was too much interference for the teleporter or communicators to work, so I had to use Goldar's sword to get back to Earth."

^WERE YOU ABLE TO FIND TOMMY?^

"Yeah, and I gave him his morpher back. We all thought it was too dangerous for unpowered humans to be running around up there, so I came back…and I brought a guest with me. He must've been Zedd's prisoner or something."

^ALPHA, CONDUCT A SCAN TO DETERMINE IF THIS INDIVIDUAL POSES ANY THREAT.^

Jason continued listening, waiting for the prognosis.

^Hmm…I'm picking up heavy doses of dark magic in him. Only, it's influential.^

"What's that mean?" Jason wondered.

^It means the spell doesn't empower him in any way. Instead, it just affects his mind.^

Jason took another look at the Karovan. "I'm pretty sure he's not hostile, Zordon."

^HE REGISTERS AS A NORMAL HUMAN BEING, SO WE WILL TAKE THE CHANCE. PREPARE TO TELEPORT.^

Moments later, a wash of pure white light carried both Jason and Egeon into the hidden Turbo Chamber. As soon as they materialized completely, Alpha V hurried to Egeon with a handheld scanner.

"I've never seen a spell like this before," Alpha admitted. "It has the taste of Lord Zedd to it, but that's all I can tell right now."

"Then maybe you should run some more scans," Jason suggested. He then strode to the Viewing Globe, folding his arms as he made himself comfortable on the nearest console. "There's nothing else to do until all that interference on the moon fades."

Zordon nodded solemnly. "UNFORTUNATELY, THE INTERFERENCE WILL ONLY FADE WHEN THE VAST POWERS FLOODING THE PALACE CEASE."

The first leader of the Power Rangers grimaced. "Fat lot of good we can do then."

Chapter One Hundred Fourteen

The Emperor of Evil, Sovereign of Phlegethon and a thousand systems beside, grit his teeth in determination. It was his willpower alone that made him able to stand against such a battering power, given his own weakened state. Even he had to accept the truth: he had sparing little power left. The wheels in his brilliant mind began spinning, puzzling together a new scheme to survive the conflict with the strength he'd need to destroy the Turbo Rangers. He had begun re-channeling his power, preparing to attempt a surprise strike…

…until the tables turned yet again.

Kimberly released a sudden howl of pain, more profound and bloodcurdling than ever before. Lord Zedd watched smugly as her powers rapidly dwindled, the white aura winking out like a candle caught in a draft.

She collapsed to the ground, her legs folding beneath her, head leaning forward. She fell further still, her elbows against the floor as she cradled her swaying head.

Her screams had slowly tapered into whimpers, soft and pathetic like a frightened puppy…or a young girl who finally realized she was in way over her head.

Lord Zedd let his power coalesce along his arms, and released a long, indulgent laugh.

"I believe, my dear, you have just tasted the bitter result of pushing past your limit!"

Chapter One Hundred Fifteen

Tanya and Adam stood outside the impenetrable white-hot doorway, feverishly chipping away at the surprisingly sturdy stone wall that separated the dark Lord's mysterious private chamber from the rest of the palace.

However, without warning, the wall of fire simply blinked out of existence.

Adam looked up, jaw hanging open, at the astonishing sight. Lord Zedd stood hovering over Kimberly, laughing heartily as she hugged her knees to her chest on the ground. She swayed weakly, soft whimpers just barely audible between Zedd's gloating laughter.

Apparently, Zedd didn't notice the fire had been extinguished. Which just proves he didn't put it up to begin with,

Adam reasoned, fist tightening on his Turbo Blade. He nodded briefly to Tanya, and immediately burst into top speed, hoping to take advantage of the Emperor's distraction.

Yellow and Green moved as one, dashing right up to the Emperor of Evil. Without even breaking stride, both plowed their weapons into his chest and back simultaneously, digging through surprisingly tender flesh and exoskeleton.

Lord Zedd roared furiously, tossing a heavy-handed blow toward Adam. He managed to make contact, knocking the Green Ranger off his feet. Only, it didn't protect him from Tanya's follow up assault.

Her lips tight, she raised the Star Chargers directly at her target. The searing yellow power crashed into Zedd's abdomen, sending him reeling into one corner of the triangular room.

"Adam?" she called urgently. She refused to take her eyes of Lord Zedd, and kept her Star Chargers ready to fire.

"I'm okay," he groaned, shaking off the dizziness. "He only nicked me."

The Green Ranger then hurried to Kimberly, who was still trapped in such a whirl of suffering, she was oblivious to her surroundings. He gently lifted her head from the ground, brushing sweaty golden brown tendrils from her face. "Kim? Can you hear me?"

The sobbing subsided just a little, encouraging Adam to try harder. "Kim! It's me, Adam! We're here to rescue you!"

The next thing Adam heard was a startled shriek. He whirled his head, watching in horror as the Star Chargers clattered to the ground not far from him.

Tanya was outside the room once again, lying in a crumbled heap in the far wall of the hallway. Only this time… she didn't move.

"TANYA!"

he screamed, agonized. His entire body trembling, he moved to sweep Kimberly off the floor and make his escape.

However, he failed to notice Lord Zedd creep behind him.

The Emperor thrust his silver-tipped hand out, and snatched the sub-commander by the neck. Adam gagged as suddenly, thunderbolts shot into his system, lighting his insides on fire.

"I am actually insulted you thought two puny Rangers could even hope to steal my prize from me," Zedd growled. He tossed the limp Green Ranger into the hallway too, like so much refuse. "Your deaths will come in due time, children. But Kimberly is first on my list, and then your obnoxious leader. Wait your turn."

Adam and Tanya were in no position to object.

Chapter One Hundred Sixteen

"Kim? Can you hear me?"

Yes, she could hear. The urgent, anxious voice managed to pierce the wall of agony that wrapped her mind and senses.

She could hear, but she could not answer.

Adam…please go away…Zedd will kill you… no more death…not for me…

"Kim! It's me, Adam! We're here to rescue you!"

I know that!! That's why I forced you out! Must keep you…safe…

Safe from Zedd…safe from me

…

She also heard the agonized screams, Zedd's biting words, and the sickening sound of flesh crashing against unyielding concrete.

She cried within.

No..no..NO

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