A/N: Before you start crediting me for this…don't. This is Bella Vision's work and idea. I'm just the messenger carrying out the plot she's described before me. As such, I am warning you that this will be VERY, VERY different from Power Ranger canon, especially Dino Thunder.

A/N 2: For instance as you will see, in this story Tommy Oliver was NOT a Dino Thunder Power Ranger as a matter of fact while he lives in the town he doesn't even know who the Rangers are even though he's seen them on TV. Instead, one William Cranston is in his place as the leader of that team. I won't go too much further into this but suffice to say there will be other differences as the story goes along.

A/N 3: I own absolutely, positively NOTHING

Chapter Seven - Deep Freeze Part I

Reefside, California, some time later

"You have gotta be kidding me," Tommy said. "You're saying that Zordon said..."

"Yes, he said it, Tommy," Trini said, her voice filled with sadness. "Either way, if we win this battle we're going to lose in some form or fashion. I don't like it any more than any one of you but..."

"Things happen for a reason," Rocky said. "At least we know if one of us will die, one of us will die for a noble cause. Lord knows I would take it if that's what it took to get Kimberly back. Unfortunately that does not seem to be what's going to do it."

"It's gotta be someone special, it seems," Tommy said. "Trini, did Zordon say that it's possible one of the mentors could die to save Kimberly's life as well?"

"Yes, he did say that," Trini said thoughtfully. "Honestly, I would rather it not come down to that though. If that has to happen, it has to happen, but let's face it we wouldn't be here if it weren't for them."

"I agree, but without ALL of us, we wouldn't be here," Jason said grimly.

Jason was used to making sacrifices though - and not just as a Ranger. Very few people, even within the Ranger circle, except Kimberly herself and Tommy knew how much he'd learned even before he came to Angel Grove and became the leader of the team.

Jason thought back in time - before he came to Angel Grove, he was born on the rough, notorious south side neighborhoods of Chicago, Illinois. He'd learned there what it took to be tough, to be loyal and when sacrifices needed to be made. His experiences as an extremely young boy in Chicago had taught him self-defense, honor and how to defend yourself properly. In short, it had molded him into the champion in life that he had become.

He was, to be frank, as tough as they came. He knew that whatever would be, would be.

Justin then stepped forward. Normally he'd be content to sit in the shadows and let the others do the work, unless he had something important to say.

"Hey guys," Justin said, "does anyone remember that whole thing about another Turbo morpher out there?"

"Yeah," Jason said, "what about it?"

"Well, I've got a bead on its location," Justin said. "From the location I'm getting it's in Eltar's mountains...basically hidden away from any population to try and keep it away from evil."

"Then how come we have the technology to track it down?" Tommy said.

"Billy's work, I'd bet," Trini said.

"Yeah," Hayley agreed. "He's got more technology than he knows what to do with."

"So what are we waiting for?" Jason said. "Let's go after it before Kimberly gets her grubby hands on that as well!"

"No, that's exactly what she'd want us to do," Tommy said. "She'd want us to rush right in there and pick us off...as a matter of fact she's probably been hoping we'd do that. There's got to be another way. I think we're going to be splitting up."

"Honestly, I think we should save our best for this mission," Trini said, "so I agree that Tommy and Jason should go. No one else. We'll need everyone else back here to defend the town against whatever attack might come."

"We should probably leave as soon as possible," Jason said, "and I think we should be fresh for the journey. Heaven knows what Kimberly will try to throw at us and if our minds are not sharp we will be easy targets."

"I think either Billy or I should come with," Justin said. "We've pinpointed the location and I think it would do us well for another Ranger to come with."

"I'll go," Billy said. "Aside from Tommy or Jason I arguably have the most experience out of this group. I think the three of us can handle it."

"I agree," Jason said. "The three of us should get some rest and we'll leave in a few hours."

"I think we should probably pack some food and water too," Tommy said. "Supposedly, from what Billy said this is in a rough part of the planet. I don't want us to be stuck out there with Kimberly watching us with no food and no water. We should at least pack some water and maybe some food as well."

"Yeah, I agree with that too," Jason said. "Billy can you go pack us some food?"

"Yeah I think I can make some sandwiches or something," Billy said. "You guys go get some rest and I'll make the sandwiches. Then when you guys ar ready, we can get started."

"The rest of you, just keep watch," Billy added. "We don't know when Kim is going to strike or where she's going to strike."

A few hours later, parts unknown

Kimberly was doing nothing but taking a nap when all of a sudden, the base she and Mesogog occupied shook. It only happened for a few moments, but it definitely caused Kimberly to awaken from her slumber. Immediately, she rushed to the main part of the base where she, predictably, found Mesogog.

"There better be an explanation for this," Kimberly snapped darkly. "I was just taking a nap!"

"It seems that the Red and Gold Samurai Strike Rangers, as well as the Blue Turbo Ranger, have left Earth," Mesogog hissed. "I am tracking their movements now."

"What the hell could they be up to?" Kimberly snapped. "They couldn't possibly have given up already!"

Mesogog continued to track their movements for a few minutes more and then turned to his young general.

"Their movements are tracking towards Eltar," Mesogog said.

"Eltar, huh?" Kimberly said as she mulled about what they might be looking for on the planet. Then it hit her.

"They are looking for that Purple Turbo morpher!" Kimberly suddenly said. "We don't need them increasing their chances, especially if it means keeping that pathetic former Pink Turbo Ranger alive."

"I believe I have a solution to the problem," Mesogog said

"You'd better," Kimberly hissed. "They are already on Eltar. You better think of something."

Meanwhile, on Eltar

Unfortunately for the three heroes who had arrived on the planet, they had been overtaken by nightfall shortly into the journey so the team chose to stop and rest.

They had brought material to make a campsite wherever they needed to stop, and by this time Billy, Tommy and Jason had pitched their tents and Jason had cracked open the marshmallows, chocolate and crackers for all to enjoy.

An hour later, the fire was still roaring and the three heroes were still reminiscing about the good old days when suddenly a bone chilling wind swept over the three heroes, nearly causing them to freeze on the spot.

"Tommy, you OK?" Jason said. The only response he got was teeth chattering from the rapidly dropping temperatures. Indeed, this was not a regular phenomenon that Eltar was used to - they were not used to elements like snow which the Earthlings were used to.

"I think we'd better morph before we freeze to death!" Jason said. "Gold Samurai Strike Power now!"

"Red Samurai Strike Power now!" Tommy barely called over chattering teeth. Once he was in his armor though things warmed up for him again.

"Shift into Turbo! Mountain Blaster Turbo Power!" Billy said.

It was a good thing they morphed because the temperatures continued to rapidly drop and before long, a rare snowstorm had enveloped the entire planet.

"Can anybody see anything?" Jason said. There's barely any visibility out here even with the makeshift fire!"

"Whoever, you are, come out of hiding, you coward!" Tommy shouted. "Quit hiding behind these trees and come out and fight!"

A dark feminine laughter was heard and suddenly a cold wind blew towards Tommy who wasn't even looking!

"LOOK OUT!" Jason said as he pulled Tommy and Billy out of the wind's path - a wind which would surely have frozen the two Rangers to death. Then another cold wind came on them from above but again the three Rangers dove out of the way just before they were frozen solid.

Angered, the source of the cold weather finally appeared, growling low in distaste at the three Rangers. It was a distinctly female monster who wore a long white and green robe with a crown of icy white crystals on her head. She wore long black boots built for this terrain and black gloves, on one of which she carried a staff which she brandished menacingly.

"Rangers!" she said in a low, menacing voice. "I am the Snow Queen, and on behalf of my Empress Kimberly, I am here to put you three in the deep freeze for good!"

"Yeah, I'd like to see you try!" Jason snapped. "We've beaten a hell of a lot tougher, badder monsters than you so give it your best shot!"

"Gladly!" she snapped as she charged the three Rangers. As the battle began, the Rangers found Snow Queen to be far more difficult than any of them anticipated. She was using cold winds and teleportation to counter every single attack they could muster. Ten minutes later, the three Rangers lay on the cold surface, their suits smoking from a beatdown.

Billy was beyond angry and prepared to charge the monster again, but as he did he found himself surprisingly ambushed by three Tengas and being held back. Snow Queen simply laughed at his predicament. Tommy and Jason tried to come to their friend's rescue but were blown back by another chill blast from Snow Queen.

The vicious snow vixen then drew back as much of a breath as she could and blew another blast at Billy which he had no shot at dodging. Three minutes later, Billy Cranston was covered in ice and snow and completely defenseless.

"Poor Ranger," Snow Queen laughed as Jason and Tommy came to Billy's side, horrified by what they saw. "And now for you two to join him. Say goodbye to your world forever, Rangers."

But right as she blew another chilly blast at Jason and Tommy, the three were suddenly teleported back to Earth, as quickly as they had come.

Snow Queen screamed in horror at her near miss, and disappeared.

TBC...