War of Time Episode 9: New Power

Act 1
Scene 1
Setting: A remote area. The only thing around besides some trees is a crumbling stone building. The Time Jets slowly approach and land at the site. The Rangers exit the Jets.

Max: This must be it.

Victor: I hope so. It's the only thing out here.

Kara: You would think there would at least be someone here to gaurd the place if it's so important.

Joe: Everyone probably just thinks it's an old legend by now.

Tai: At least they have a legend of power. We never even knew about our coins until we found had to find them.

Karen: Let's just get in there and find this power. This place gives me the creeps.

Max: I guess I'll lead.

Max starts into the temple. The other Rangers follow behind him.

Scene 2
Setting: Inside the temple. The Rangers are standing in the middle of a large room. There is a surprising amount of light inside with no visible source.

Tai: This place is weired.

Max: I don't see anything in here.

Suddenly the glow in the room gets brighter. A figure of light appeares near the Rangers. It speaks to them.

Figure: Who dares enter the temple of Lithium Power?

Victor: We are the Eastern Rangers from Earth. We seek the Gold Lithium power to save this planet and our own.

Figure: Then you must die!

Kara: What!

The figure turns solid. Standing in the center of the room is the Promethium Ranger. His suit is all black. It has a chestplate much like the Gold Zeo Ranger's except it is black. The helmet has no distiguishing features.

Victor: IT'S MORPHIN TIME!

(Time Fire Morphing Sequence)
(Time Lightning Morphing Sequence)
(Time Diamond Morphing Sequence)
(Time Amethyst Morphing Sequence)
(Time Onyx Morphing Sequence)

Max: I'm helping out on this one.

The Promethium Ranger heads straight into the group and begins fighting. It's all they can do to block his attacks.

Act 2
Scene 1
Setting: Inside the temple. The Rangers are fighting Promethium Ranger.

Joe: This guy is too fast!

Kara: All 6 of us are no match for him.

Max: You think it's bad, try it unmorphed!

Promethium Ranger strikes Joe and Tai in the head. It knocks them down.

Karen: Are you two ok?

Joe: I'll be fine.

Tai: Oh now I'm mad!

Tai gets up as fast as he can and punches Promethium Ranger. He catches Tai's fist.

Promethium Ranger: Nice try.

He squeezes Tai's hand. Tai screems in pain. Before anyone can do anything about it Promethium Ranger throws him to the other side of the room.

Victor: TAI!

Tai (faintly): I think he's got this round.

Promethium Ranger puts Victor, Kara, and Karen down so fast they never even see him. Only Max is left standing.

Promethium Ranger: It's just you and me now.

Max: The Lithium Power will be mine.

Promethium Ranger: I died trying to stop that goodie good. At my death I vowed to never let anyone else gain the powers of Lithium. I intend to keep my promise.

Max: I've got two worlds to save. If you think I'm letting an angry ghost stop me you're wrong.

Promethium Ranger: I sense that your friends are much stronger than you.

He looks over at the fallen Rangers.

Promethium Ranger: And you see how well they fared.

Max: Let's go!

Max charges at Promethium Ranger. He manages to match the evil ghost move for move. As his rage subsides he is unable to maintain equal power with him. Promethium Ranger finnaly smacks him in the back, causing him to fall as well.

Max: The power....

Promethium Ranger: Well met for that first part. Come back and fight me when your rage returns.

The lighting in the room dies back down and the figure vanishes. The Rangers demorph and slowly get back up.

Victor: That did not go well.

Max: We need to figure out a way to deal with that guy.

The others all nod in agreement.

Scene 2
Setting: Inside the Rebel Headquarters. The commander is listening to a transmission from the troops he scrambled.

Voice: The Rangers are inside. We think they've been beaten badly by the ghost of the Promethium Ranger.

Commander: Excellent. Keep me posted on their progress. If they get too close take them out. Got it.

Voice: Yes sir!

Scene 3
Setting: In the temple. The Rangers are trying to figure out what to do.

Joe: So what's the plan?

Tai: I think we need to find someone who knows more about the Promethium Ranger.

Victor: I agree. Let's go back to Tigris City. Nathan might know what his weakness is. Until we know that we don't stand a chance.

Karen: I just hope he has a weakness.

The Rangers walk out of the room.

Scene 4
Setting: Nathan's home in Tigris City. The Rangers walk in. Nathan is surprised to see them.

Nathan: You've secured the power much faster than I expected.

Max: We didn't get it.

Nathan: What happened?

Victor: We ran into the Promethium Ranger. His ghost is gaurding the temple.

Nathan: I never thought that part of the legend was true.

Kara: I bet it's why no one else has ever got the power.

Karen: No doubt. We couldn't even beat him with our powers.

Joe: Maybe we should just give up guys. I'm sure Time Force can come up with something to replace the Gold Powers.

Victor: No way! We're not just doing this for us.

Karen: We have to help the people of this world before we go back.

Max: Besides, the Lithium Power is the only way we know of to get home.

Joe: I guess you're right.

Kara: Nathan, do you know anything about the Promethium Ranger that could help us beat him?

Nathan: The details about both Rangers are very sketchy. There was never any mention of a weakness.

Tai: Well we need to do something. Even if Max could morph we still wouldn't be able to stop him. He's just way to fast and strong for us.

Nathan: Hmm. I may not know anything about the Promethium Ranger, but I do know someone who might be able to help you increase your existing powers.

Victor: Anything would help. What do you guys think?

The other Rangers all nod in agreement.

Nathan: I'll take you to him.

The Rangers and Nathan leave Nathan's home.

Scene 5
Setting: A lab in Tigris City. A team of scientists are working on various projects. The door opens. Nathan and the Rangers enter. One of the scientists walks over to them.

Nathan: Hello Dr. West.

Dr. West: Good to see you Nathan.

Nathan: I'd like you to meet my collegues.

He points at the Rangers.

Nathan: This is Victor. That's Tai, Kara, Karen, and Joe. The last one there is Max.

The Rangers all say hello.

Dr. West: So what can I do for you today?

Nathan: These youngsters are the ones who fought off that monster the other day.

Dr West: Wow. The whole city is in your debt.

Victor: Nathan told us you might be able to help us. We're after the Lithium Power, but the Promethium Ranger's ghost is gaurding the temple. Even with our powers he is too strong and fast.

Dr. West: Hmm. I'm not sure what I can do. I know very little about the legend.

Nathan: Victor, show him the source of your powers.

Victor: Ok.

He pulls out his morpher and hands it to Dr. West.

Dr. West: Nice.

He looks it over a little more.

Dr. West: I think I can work with this.

He checks it again.

Dr. West: You all have one of these?

Joe: Yes we do.

Dr. West: I'll need them all. I can insert a chip in them that will allow you to access a level of power you've never even imagined before.

Tai: That sounds great.

Victor: How long will it take?

Dr. West: Only a few hours.

Joe: Great.

Nathan: We'll come back in 3 hours to get them.

Dr. West: I'll be ready.

The Rangers thank Dr. West and follow Nathan out.

Act 3
Scene 1
Setting: The streets of Tigris City. The Rangers are walking down the street and talking.

Kara: This is great. Soon we'll be back at full strength.

Tai: Then we'll whip those rebels and go home.

Max: I'll just be glad to be back on the team.

Karen: I bet things will be even easier than ever when you get the Lithium Ranger's zord.

Max: Then I'll really show them.

Victor stops suddenly. The others look back.

Joe: What's up?

Victor: We've been overlooking a major problem.

Kara: What problem?

Victor: When Max gets this new power he will have a new zord. That means he won't be using the Gold Time Jet.

Max: I never thought of that. I could always just call my new zord after we form the Time Jet Megazord.

Joe: I don't think that'll work. If anything goes wrong we would need all 6 of us inside the cockpit to take care of it.

Karen: This is going to cause a problem.

Nathan: Rangers. May I suggest you wait and worry about this when the time comes. You have yet to defeat the Promethium Ranger. If you can't do that, then you need not worry about zords.

Victor: He's right.

He looks down at his watch.

Victor: The morphers should be done. We should head back.

Everyone heads back to towards the lab.

Scene 2
Setting: Inside the lab. The Rangers are standing in front of Dr. West.

Dr. West: I have finished modifying your devices. I beleive you will be pleased with the results.

Victor: Thank you Dr. West.

Tai: We should be able to kick that ghost's butt now.

Kara: If not, I can always kick yours.

Joe: Calm down.

Karen: We should get going.

Max: Yeah. The sooner I'm back in action the better.

Nathan: Good luck Rangers. I'll be at my apartment if you need anything more.

Victor: Bye.

The Rangers leave the lab.

Scene 3
Setting: Inside the temple. The Rangers slowly enter the room where they fought Promethium Ranger earlier.

Max: I have an idea guys.

Tai: What is it?

Max: I think I saw a door appear on the other end of this room when Promethium Ranger was here. When he vanished, so did it.

Kara: That means we can't destroy him or we destroy our only chance to get the Lithium Power.

Max: If those new powers help you as much as Dr. West thinks they will you should have no problem keeping Promethium Ranger busy. While you fight him I'll sneak through and go get the power.

Victor: That sounds like a good plan. I think we should morph now before he appears.

Victor, Tai, Kara, Karen, Joe: IT'S MORPHIN TIME!

(Time Fire Morphing Sequence)
(Time Lightning Morphing Sequence)
(Time Diamond Morphing Sequence)
(Time Amethyst Morphing Sequence)
(Time Onyx Morphing Sequence)

The morphed Rangers continue to the center of the room. Max stays behind and attempts to hide. As the Rangers get to the center the room lights up again and the ghost Ranger appears.

Promethium Ranger: So you weaklings have returned to face me again.

Victor: We'd never back down from the likes of you.

Promethium Ranger: Your powers are weak, but you have much courage. A rare trait these days. It will be a pitty to destroy you.

Tai: We'll be the ones doing the destroying this time.

Joe: We have a little surprise for you.

Promethium Ranger: I'm so scared. I'll give you 1 minute to prepair before I obliterate you!

Victor: Let's do it.

Victor, Tai, Kara, Karen, Joe: WE NEED ULTIMATE POWER, NOW!

(Ultimate Fire Transformation)
The Time Fire Ranger is standing on an orange pillar. The background is black. The pillar vanishes. A green mist surrounds him. The mist clears. His suit looks the same, except now it is green.

(Ultimate Lightning Transformation)
The Time Lightning Ranger is standing on a blue pillar. The background is black. The pillar vanishes. A green mist surrounds him. The mist clears. His suit looks the same, except now it is green.

(Ultimate Diamond Transformation)
The Time Diamond Ranger is standing on a white pillar. The background is black. The pillar vanishes. A green mist surrounds her. The mist clears. Her suit looks the same, except now it is green.

(Ultimate Amethyst Transformation)
The Time Amethyst Ranger is standing on a purple pillar. The background is black. The pillar vanishes. A green mist surrounds her. The mist clears. Her suit looks the same, except now it is green.

(Ultimate Onyx Transformation)
The Time Onyx Ranger is standing on a black pillar. The background is black. The pillar vanishes. A green mist surrounds him. The mist clears. His suit looks the same, except now it is green.

The Rangers are all standing there in their new armor.

Victor: This is awsome.

Tai: I can feel the power.

Kara: Um....we're all wearing the same color.

Karen: I like it. New color for new powers.

Joe: Let's show this guy what we can do.

Victor, Tai, Kara, Karen, Joe: Ultimate Rangers, power up!

Max looks on from his hidding spot.

Max: Incredible.

Promethium Ranger: You've changed your looks, but I bet you are still the same weaklings that I beat up last time!

He charges at the Ultimate Rangers.

Tai: We'll see about that.

Promethium Ranger strikes at the Rangers, but they all manage to dodge his attacks.

Joe: We're faster than he is now.

Karen: Let's find out if we're stronger.

She and Joe both punch Promthium Ranger. He barley dodges it. Before he can react again Tai sweeps his legs out from under him. While he is down Victor jump kicks him in the stomach. He grabs his stomach and rolls onto his side.

Promethium Ranger: It seems I've greatly underestimated you, Rangers.

Kara: This is your last chace. Leave now or we'll destroy you.

Promethium Ranger: Like you, I do not run from my enemies.

He jumps back up to his feet.

Promethium Ranger: The more you fight me, the stronger I'll get.

Victor: We'll have to be careful guys. If that's true this could get ugly.

Joe: Then let's beat him before he gets any stronger.

Victor: Not yet. We have to stick to the plan.

Max is still watching the fight.

Max: I think it's time I bolt.

He quickly and quietly sneeks to the other end of the room, near the door. Promethium Ranger senses something is wrong and turns to look. Max ducks from sight just before he would have been spoted.

Promethium Ranger: Something isn't right here.

Tai: What's wrong. We're not interesting enough for you.

He runs over and starts attacking Promethium Ranger to distract him. The others follow suit.

Max: Good job guys. Thanks.

He slips out the door and into the next room.

Promethium Ranger: No! Someone has entered the resting place of the Lithium Powers. I can feel it!

Kara: Too bad you're stuck here fighting us.

Promethium Ranger: You will pay for this Rangers.

Scene 4
Setting: A rebel ship near the temple. A man runs out of the temple and to the ship. He activates the craft's communication device.

Man: Commander, do you read me?

The commander's voice comes over the radio.

Commander: I read you? What's going on?

Man: It seems that one of those kids got past Promethium Ranger. He's inside the resting place.

Commander: I see. How are the others doing against Promethium Ranger?

Man: Unfortunatley very well. They have some kind of new power. They seem capable of matching him move for move.

Commander: Given the situation I'd say our only option is to wait. If they do get the Lithium Power maybe we could give Promethium Ranger a hand. Until then we take no action.

Man: Understood. Unit 1, out.

He shuts down the communication device.

Scene 5
Setting: Inside the temple. Max is exploring the room.

Max: This is the last room in the temple. It must be in here somewhere.

He looks around some more. Near one of the corners he finds a bunch of spider webs. He brushes them out of the way.

Max: No way!

In front of him is a panel with the same symbol as his power coin. At the bottom of the panel is a slot the size of the coin.

Max: I'd say it was meant for me.

He pulls out his Chrono Morpher and removes his power coin from it.

Max: Here goes nothing.

He sticks the now powerless coin into the slot. The coins glows gold, as does the panel. He hears a voice.

Voice: Chosen warrior, why do you seek the Lithium powers?

Max: I need it to fight the evil that threatens the world. Without this power my friends will lose the fight.

Voice: By accepting this power you will be able to defeat the evil that threatens your world.

Max: I accept.

Voice: However, you will also lead a new threat to your world. One which will put you all to the test. Do you still accept the power?

Max: I......I have no choice. I accept.

Voice: The Lithium power is now yours.

The voice stops. Max's power coin glows brighter than ever. It floats out of the slot and lands in the morpher.

Max: I'm comming guys.

He runs towards the exit of the room.

Act 4
Scene 1
Setting: The room where the Rangers are fighting the Promethium Rangers. Promethium Ranger knocks the other Rangers back.

Tai: He's is getting stronger.

Karen: We won't be able to hold him for long.

Victor: I think it's time see what these new powers will do for the Eastern Blaster.

Joe: Sounds good. Let's do it.

Victor: Fire Staff, power up!

Tai: Lightning Strikers, power up!

Kara: Diamond Cutter, power up!

Karen: Amethyst Blaster, power up!

Joe: Onyx Chargers, power up!

Promethium Ranger: So you wanna use weapons, huh. Allow me.

He waves his hand. A large sword appears.

Victor: Eastern Blaster, Ultimate Power!

Victor throws the Fire Staff into the air. It stays suspened horizontaly. Tai throws up the Lightning Strikers. They land sideways on top of the Fire Staff. Kara tosses the Diamond Cutter. It sets on top of the Strikers. Karen throws the Amethyst Blaster. It lands on top of the Cutter with it's handle forming the handle of the Eastern Blaster. Finaly Joe tosses the Onyx Chargers and they hook onto the bottom of the Strikers. The Eastern Blaster falls into Victors hands. The other Rangers stand to his sides. The Blaster turns the same color green as the Ranger's suits.

All Rangers: FIRE!

A green beam leaves the Blaster and strikes Promethium Ranger. He tries to block it but the blast hits him with full force. There is a massive explosion.

Tai: We got him!

Max runs over to the others.

Victor: Did you get it?

Max: Yep. I'm back in business.

Suddenly the rebel spy runs into the room.

Spy: This isn't over yet Rangers.

He throws a bottle at the Promethium Ranger. He turns to stone. His body shatters and a cloud of dust shaped like it expands into a giant. As he grows the room begins to collapse. He then solidifies.

Victor: Let's get out of here!

The Rangers run out of the temple. They make it out just as the whole thing collapses.

Promethium Ranger: Now I'll just step on you and get it over with!

The Rangers narrowly dodge his foot.

Max: I think it's time to see what these new powers can do. IT'S MORPHIN TIME!

(Gold Lithium Morphing Sequence)
Max is standing on a gold pillar. The background is black. The pillar vanishes. A green mist surrounds him. The mist clears. His suit looks the same as the Gold Thunder suit, except the suit is now black with gold stripes. The Thunder symbol on the helmet is now gold.

Max: How to you like the new look?

Victor: Nice. Let's see what the zord looks like!

Max: I think I have the solution to our little Time Jet problem.

Karen: And what would that be?

Max: THUNDER SPLIT!

A gold glow surrounds the Lithium Ranger. His body appears to move to the side. There are now two bodies standing there. The glow vanishes and both the Thunder Ranger and Lithium Ranger are standing there. The other Rangers are shocked.

Tai: Dude! Which one is Max?

Lithium Ranger: We both are.

Thunder Ranger: The Lithium power fused with my coin. A side effect of this fusion gives me the ability to temporarily split into both Rangers.

Lithium Ranger: It won't last long.

Thunder Ranger: Just long enough to call the zords and finish this guy.

Victor: Then let's do this.

Victor, Tai, Kara, Karen, Joe, Thunder Ranger: TIME JETS, ONLINE!

The Time Jets take off from the field the Rangers hid them in. They teleport to their cockpits.

Lithium Ranger: Lithium Warrior Zord!

A gold beam leaves the Lithium Ranger's morpher. The sky turns black. Three gold lightning bolts strike the morpher. Where Lithium Ranger was standing his zord now stands. It is black with gold trim. Other than the color it looks just like the Thunder Battlezord.

Joe: All right! His zord looks awsome!

Thunder Ranger: That brings back memories.

Victor: TIME JET MEGAZORD!

The Orange Time Jet starts to fly in a formation. The Blue and Black Jets fly on it's left and right with the wings almost touching. The White and Purple Jets turn and fly backwards, lining up with the tail section of the Orange Jet. The Gold Jet flys a few dozen feet above the Orange Jet. The Orange Jet transforms it's wings and tail fins into slots to hook arms and legs. The White and Purple jets fold their wings up and attach to the Orange Jet. Blue and Black do the same. The Blue and Black jets bend to form arms. The White and Purple Jets bend to form feet. The Gold Jet lands on top of the Orange Jet to finish forming the body. The Orange cockpit swings down revealing a head. The Megazord turns upright and lands.

Promethium Ranger: Those are some nice toys Rangers, but that's all they are.

Thunder Ranger: We'll show you what these toys can do.

Lithium Ranger: Let's get him.

The Time Jet Megazord moves towards Promethium Ranger. Promethium Ranger swings at it. Time Jet Megazord catches his punch and holds onto his arm. He struggles to get away while Lithium Warrior Zord moves in and kicks him. He turns as much as he can to kick back. As he does Time Jet Megazord gets a hold of his other arm. He is now turned with his back to the Time Jet Megazord.

Promethium Ranger: Let me go.

Tai: Sorry, but you didn't say please.

Lithium Ranger: Warrior Strike!

The Lithium Warrior Zord pulls back both it's fists. They charge up. It pushes them forward like a punch. The energy from the fists fly out and strike Promethium Ranger. The Time Jet Megazord let's go of his arms. He falls to the ground.

Thunder Ranger: Now to finish the job. Mega Missle!

The Megazord lifts it arms. They charge up and fire a blast that looks like 2 missles. They hit. There is an explosion and Promethium Ranger begins to vanish.

Promethium Ranger: I....never....expected to be beaten like this.......

He vanishes.

Act 5
Scene 1
Setting: Outside the remains of the temple. The zords have been shut down. The Rangers are still morphed.

Tai: We won!

Karen: And not only are we back at full strenght, we're stronger than ever.

Joe: Nothing is gonna stop us.

Thunder Ranger: I have to power down now. I can't maintain this split any longer.

Lithium Ranger and Thunder Ranger: Power down!

There is a gold flash. The flash vanishes and Max is back to normal.

Victor: Power down.

The other Rangers all power down.

Tai: That's one cool trick Max.

Karen: It shoud give us a real edge.

Max: I know. I can do it anytime I'm morphed. The only problem is if time runs out before we'd need the zords I'll have to chose which one to call.

Victor: At any rate, it's good to have you back on the team.

Max: It's good to be back.

Scene 2
Setting: Nathan's appartment. The Rangers are standing there talking with Nathan.

Nathan: I'm glad to see you made it back ok.

Joe: We thank you for all of your help.

Karen: Yeah. We couldn't have done it without you.

Nathan: Rebel activity has cesed since you beat Promethium Ranger.

Victor: About that....

Max: We feel it's time we go back to our own world. They really need us there.

Nathan: I see. When are you planning on leaving?

Kara: Tomorow morning.

Nathan: Then you should get some rest.

Victor: See you in the morning.

The Rangers exit the main room and go to their bedrooms.

Nathan(quietly): Your world is lucky to have heros like you.

He also exits the room.

The End

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