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Power Rangers belongs to Haim Saban and Nickelodeon. I only own the subplots.

The Rangers groaned as the Thundermegazord crashed to the ground. The White Ranger loaded a Thunder Bolt and fired it at the Vampirus monster, giving the other zord a chance to rise to its feet. The Vampirus monster cackled.

"You are no match for me," the monster told.

"Yeah, we'll see about that," the White Ranger responded. On the moon, Rita looked through her telescope.

"ZEDDY! I THINK HE'S FINALLY GOING TO DO IT! THOSE POWER BRATS ARE HISTORY!" she excitedly reported. Oh, I love it when a plan comes together, she thought to herself.

"Oh, really?" Zedd queried. "Well, I wouldn't count your chickens before they hatch Darling. After all, its attempts to turn the Rangers into vampires as well backfired on him," he reminded.

"Details, details," Rita replied with a "humph". I can't wait till I can destroy him, she thought to herself as she refocused her attention on the Rangers. Goldar, Finster, Rito, and Scorpina all shared a look. Goldar's red eyes narrowed. Just say the word, Empress and we'll help you destroy him, Goldar thought. Almost as if sensing this, the witch glanced over at him. He gave her a questioning look, and she subtly shook her head. They couldn't tip their hand just yet-especially with the ace in the hole. Back on Earth, the White Tigerzord punched the Vampirus monster, causing the storm to subside. Inside the youth center, everyone cheered as the picture become clear once more. The Tigerzord grabbed the Vampirus monster and held its arms back. Seeing their chance, the Red Ranger made the Thundermegazord rear back an arm. Then, he struck it through the monster's heart.

"NOOOOOOOOO!" Rita shrieked. "NOT AGAIN! I'VE GOT SUCH A HEADACHE! A HEADACHE!" Zedd's eyes blazed and his body radiated with red energy.

"I CAN'T BELIEVE THOSE MEDDLING TEENAGERS BEAT US AGAIN!" he roared. The minions flinched as silver energy beams spewed from his staff. In the youth center, everyone cheered.

"I knew they'd do it!" Dougie stated.

"Way to go guys," Richie said softly. Back in the Command Center, the Rangers chattered excitedly.

"WHOO! Finally, we got rid of that creepy monster," Kimberly said.

"Yeah, I know. It's great, huh?" Rocky agreed.

"I'll say," Tommy and Jason chorused.

"Congratulations Power Rangers on a job well done," Zordon said.

"Thank you Zordon," they all chorused. A few days later, everyone sat outside for a ceremony.

"I'd like to extend a warm welcome to all of the family and friends attending today's graduation ceremony," Lt. Stone stated. "This is an important day for all of us."

"I'm so proud of Bulk, Skull, and Jason," Ernie commented.

"Yeah, I know. I'm just still a bit disoriented by their latest endeavor given the fact that they gave no prior indication of wanting to pursue this line of work," Billy stated.

"I know," Kimberly, Trini, and Adam chorused. Ernie, Tommy, Rocky, Aisha, Zack, Hilary, Justin, Tina, Chris, Zane, Angela, Richie, and Shawna, who had stayed in town for a few extra days, stared at him surprise.

"Huh?"

"He never that they had wanted to become cops," Adam translated.

"Oh," they all responded.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm very proud to introduce to you today the new additions to the Angel Grove Junior Police Patrol," Lt. Stone continued. "They've worked hard for it and they've all earned it. Let the procession begin." With that, everyone turned to watch as the cadets came out and stood up on the stage.

"Yeah, all right, Bulk!"

"Way to go, Skull!"

"Great job, Bro!" The trio looked at each other and grinned when they heard their friends' cries.

"The streets of Angel Grove will be safer thanks to these fine young people."

"Way to go, guys!" Kimberly leaned forward and gave them a thumbs up as Aisha blew a kiss in Bulk's direction.

"Let's give them a hand, shall we?" Lt. Stone suggested. Everyone clapped.

"Yeah! Bulk and Skull!"

"All right, Jase!" Jason grinned. He couldn't believe this was actually happening. It felt right, just like saying 'yes' to Zordon had two years ago. Bulk and Skull shared pleased looks. They really had come a long way from the troublemaking bullies they had been two years ago.

"We've come a long way, buddy," Bulk commented.

"We sure have," Skull agreed.

"All right, Junior Patrollers, about face," Lt. Stone commanded. With that, they all turned to their left. Then, Lt. Stone presented each of them with a badge.

"Let's give them another round of applause." Everyone clapped and cheered again. Then, they all got up and went to meet their friends.

"Way to go, you guys. I'm so proud of you," Kimberly said.

"Thanks," Jason grinned. What no one knew; was that in Australia, Rita was on the roof of a house, spying on the family.

"What do you mean we have to move?" Katherine queried.

"I'm sorry, Katherine. But I received a transfer to Angel Grove," her father, Ryan Hilliard, stated.

"Well, I'm not going! I won't!" Katherine shouted. Will Empress be able to find me if I'm not here? she wondered. She rushed out of the house.

"Katherine!" she heard her mother, Jean Hilliard, call.

"What's the matter, Katherine?" Rita questioned, appearing in front of her.

"Empress, my family is moving to a place called Angel Grove. How can I serve you if you can't find me?" Katherine wondered.

"Have no fear. Your move fits in perfectly with my plans," Rita assured. "Those Power Brats won't even know what hit them." Katherine let an evil smile grace her features and her eyes glowed an orange-ish red.

THE END