A/N: Hey, guys! Guess what! I'm not dead!

I would highly implore you guys read "Top of the World" first, as it will have some clues to that story in here, and this is basically a sequel to that story. But, I suppose you could read this by itself.

Disclaimer: I do not own Power Rangers. Mr. Saban does and always will.

Those of you, who have followed along since Top of the World, thank you for reading and following me! It is highly appreciated. And those of you just joining us, welcome! We hope you enjoy your stay.

Ages: Jayden Shiba ~ 21, Kevin Hamasaki ~ 22, Mia Watanabe ~ 20, Mike Hayashi ~ 20, Emily Suzuki ~ 19

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"2015…one year later, and it would be a year that no one would ever forget. Secrets and secret feelings are revealed, and the most deadly Nighlock are out to avenge their fallen Master."

Power Rangers: Samurai Legends

Top of the World ~ Sequel: Comebacks and Intermissions

Chapter 1: The Great Comeback

January 14, 2015

Panorama City, Supermarket

His friends may have gone back home after they got off the bus last August, or out wherever they chose to stay, but Jayden Shiba, age 21, felt like he was, not happy per say, but a very content person.

Mentor Jii, his Godfather, the one who had raised him, gently pushed the cart down the aisle in the Supermarket. "Cody, what do you think of this one?" He pointed to a box labeled 'peanut butter chip brownie mix'.

Cody Akiyama, the apprentice to Mentor Jii, like a little brother to Jayden, answered with, "Are you sure no one is allergic to peanuts?"

Jii thought about it. "I suppose. How about we get the double fudge instead?"

Cody's eyes lit up, knowing that he really was getting wiser and more immature with each passing day. "Yeah, that would be better."

Jayden glanced out of the store window, just in time to see a little head of blonde pass by. His world, in that instant, just seemed to slow down.

He managed to snap out of whatever spell he was in, and he turned back to Jii and Cody, "I'm going outside for some fresh air, okay?"

"Are you okay?" Cody asked. "You're not sick, are you?"

Jayden shook his head as he walked to the front doors.

"No, I thought I just saw a familiar face…"

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Pizza Parlor/Arcade

Mike Hayashi, age 20, was uncharacteristically shy for once. She was a childhood friend of his, and she was the same as he was, creative, sassy, but also kind.

She was Angela Hunter, just turned 20 last week, the one he told his friends about, the one he had a crush on.

"Say, Mike," she said, and he turned to her, "are you feeling okay? You're unnaturally quiet. Why? Cat got your tongue or something?"

Mike nervously laughed. "No, no, I'm fine. It's just…"

Could he tell her now?

"It's just that this doesn't really feel like a play date to me."

"It feels more like an actual date, doesn't it?" She asked. He nodded, and she smiled at him. "I feel the same. But I don't care. As long as I'm with you, Mike."

She was always acting like herself, and maybe that's what made her so damn beautiful…

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Middleton Swimming Pool

Mia Watanabe, age 20, watched as Kevin's old swim team surrounded him after their final swim meet. She watched as they gave him the trophy, stating their rank as champions, and cheered him on.

And she smiled.

There was a hint of sadness in there air, though. You see, this was Kevin's final swim meet, not just for the season, but for his entire life.

Kevin Hamasaki, age 22, saw her in the stands and waved at her. She waved back, mouthing 'good job'. His smile grew and he turned back to his teammates.

After everyone had gone home, Kevin went up in the stands towards Mia and sat down next to her. "Hey, Mia."

"Congratulations, Olympic Swimmer. But I'm sorry you won't reach that goal anymore."

He waved it off. "It's fine. I'm mean, I do mind, but at least I have friends who can understand my position and help me through it."

"All I got from your father's message was that you were retiring from swimming. He didn't tell me why."

"Oh, he didn't tell you because he didn't want you to worry. I was forced to quit due to a health concern. It's minor and it can heal over time, but it would have grown had I continued to keep swimming. I wouldn't really be of much use as a Samurai had I chosen to continue my career."

Mia mentally sighed in relief. "Well, I'm glad you'll be okay." She set a plastic bag of brownies in his lap. "I've been practicing my cooking like crazy over the time we've been separated, and I think I've improved. However, as much proof I've gotten from Terry, who is a terrible liar by the way, I need a second opinion."

He opened the bag quite reluctantly, memories of her horrible cooking from the past years invading and haunting his mind. He took one out, cautiously, and took one small bite.

And that small bite sent him to Heaven. Not Hell as he originally expected, but real heaven.

She saw him smile, and she then knew that she really had improved.

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Panorama City, City Plaza

Jayden jogged to catch up the blonde-haired person. Many other people there also had blonde hair, but he kept his eyes on the one he saw. Once he caught up with them, he grabbed their shoulder, and gently turned the around.

"Emily…" he breathed.

Indeed it was. Emily Suzuki, age 19, had gotten even more beautiful than the last time he saw her, if that was even possible. Her hair had gotten a bit longer, but the flower hairclip he had given her was still there. And her smile…

Her smile had stayed the same.

And it appeared on her face as soon as she laid eyes on him. "Jayden!"

The hug she gave him was returned immediately, and they stayed like that for quite a while. "I knew it was you," he muttered. "God, I missed you so much."

Not to mention, she had also gotten taller.

He could feel her smile against his neck. "I missed you too."

Now they were walking side by side, back to the Supermarket where Jii and Cody were. "Good news, Serena's cured completely. She'll never be able to fight again, but she can now live her life as a normal person. All the best, though. She doesn't quite know what being a Samurai means…"

And that meant, to Jayden, that as such, she had returned for good.

The only reason she went back home was to help Serena recover, after all.

And she had promised to come back to him once Serena healed completely.

But Emily was still willing and humble enough to lay burdens on her own shoulders. She didn't want to expose Serena, her older sister to the dangers that came with being a Samurai.

Emily really hadn't changed at all. And that was good to know.

A scream, and then another one, snapped the two back to reality. People were running away, in the opposite direction they were facing.

Moogers…

The two got in their fighting positions. It had been a while since they had fought these guys. The last time was when they had teamed up with Megaforce.

"Moogers…" Emily whispered. "What are they doing here?"

"Well, Vrandex did say the Nighlock would rise again. I didn't think he actually meant it, though…"

"Whether he meant it or not, we still have to fight them off," Emily pointed out.

"True," Jayden replied, then he whispered to her. "Don't morph yet. There are still people around."

She nodded, showing her understanding. Putting her shoulder bag down under the bench seat nearby, she and Jayden charged forward to meet them, missing the Nighlock on the rooftop above them, watching their every move, observing their weak points.

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Pizza Parlor/Arcade

As soon as Mike caught sight of those Moogers, he knew he had to do something. He turned to Angela, who also looked where he looked.

"Mike, are those…?" She couldn't finish her sentence, not while there were other people around. She may have known the truth, but they didn't.

"Yeah," he replied, not taking his eyes off his enemies. "Angela, stay here and watch over these guys in here. Make sure no one leaves until it's safe."

"What you are going to do?" A little kid asked, overhearing his request to Angela.

"I'm going to fight them," Mike answered, his reason for fighting the Nighlock right here in front of him.

It was so that little kids like this one could grow up and live out their dreams.

It was so that couples like him and Angela could have a chance to grow up together.

And Mike walked out the doors, heading straight on into the fight, later joined by Kevin and Mia.

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City Plaza

Emily jump-kicked a Mooger before taking observations of her and Jayden's surroundings. No citizen in sight. No window where they could peak out of. Kevin, Mia, and Mike also fighting off Moogers nearby. Good.

Wait a minute!

"Kevin, Mike, Mia! Over here!" She called. They turned to her and she waved them over. Jayden and Emily watched as the other three ran over to them.

"Great to see you guys again," Mike said. "The Moogers seem to be focusing over here."

They now stood in the usual formation.

"Samuraizers! Go, Go, Samurai!"

And in their Legendary Samurai modes, the five managed to finish them off like they were nothing.

The Nighlock above, called Hauntim, slipped back through a Gap when he saw that the Moogers were all gone.

His work here was done.

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Shiba House

The five Rangers were back at the Shiba House now, gathered around the Gap Sensor map table. Jii and Cody had returned with them.

"It appears that the Nighlock have indeed risen again. Look at these spots. These spots are where the Sanzu River is rising. It's not in our world yet, but it still threatens to rise," Jii surmised.

"Perhaps, they've come back for revenge," Cody brought up a good point.

"Perhaps," Jii replied.

Jayden felt himself slip back into leader mode. "No matter what they're after, though, we all need to be on guard. We need to be ready for the next attack, until we know for certain that the Nighlock are gone for good."

The other four nodded in agreement.

Until then, the Samurai Rangers were back.

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A/N: Well? What do you think? Tell me how I did! Review! How do you like the Jemily twist I gave it? Here's a little preview for the next Chapter:

Chapter 2: Haunted

"Emily keeps sensing a presence that no one else can. The Rangers meet someone special to Mike, and they finally understand all the pain and guilt Emily still goes through."