MMPR:NG

Down in the Reds pt 3

The Green Ranger charged the six, and sent them all flying into the dirt. "You Rangers are no match for me." he told them. Vega stood up.

"Want to make a bet on that?" he asked the Green Ranger. Vega picked up Saba and began a duel with the Green Ranger. Josh picked up his Power Sword, and also charged the Green Ranger.

"I've got your back Vega!" Josh called to his best friend. The two did everything they could against the Green Ranger, but it wasn't enough, and the green Ranger knocked them both away.

"Child s play." he muttered. He turned around to get hit with attacks from Maralynn's Power Bow, and Bryn's Power Axe.

"Back off Green boy." Maralynn warned him. The Green Ranger cocked his head.

"So you two think a few puny blasts can stop me? Try it again." he told the two. The girls fired again, and the Green Rangers Dragon Shield absorbed the attacks, and shot them back at the two girls. Maralynn and Bryn both flew next to Vega and Josh. The green Ranger turned and saw Tess charging him.

"Leave them alone!" Tess yelled.

"You are my Master's daughter, I will not fight you." the Green Ranger told her. He played a note on his Dragon Dagger, and green energy shot out, and wrapped around Tess, binding her. She fell to the ground, unable to attack. An attack struck the Green Ranger from the back. He staggered forward and turned to see Karina standing with her Power Lance.

"You have attitude problems, you know that?" she asked him. The Green Ranger said nothing. He then charged Karina, grabbed her neck, and rammed her into the side of the cave.

"You were lucky to have gotten an attack in on me Blue Ranger, however, you will not do so again." he told her. He dropped Karina to the ground, and raised his Dragon Dagger. "Say goodbye!" he roared. He then began to thrust his Dagger forward. Karina closed her eyes, wondering if this was the end. She then heard a sound of metal hitting metal, and opened her eyes to Josh blocking the Green Rangers attack.

"This fight is now between you and me Green Ranger. And you will be destroyed." Josh said in a dangerous tone.

"Bring it on Red Ranger." The Green Ranger said. The two then began fighting each other. Josh fought with more than he thought he could. This was his team, these were his friends, and this Earth was his home. He was the leader, and he would not fail.

"You are a formidable foe Red Ranger. I give you that much. However, you will fall, and my master will rule the world." the Green Ranger told Josh.

"I highly doubt that." Josh replied. Josh then kicked the Green Ranger in the gut, and sent him to the ground. The others then join him; Tess having been released from her binds; and stood in front of the Green Ranger. "Alright guys, lets form the Power Blaster." Josh commanded.

"Right!" chorused the others. They then formed the Power Blaster, and pointed it at the Green Ranger.

"Sorry we have to do this, but you must be stopped." Josh said.

"Bring it on boy." The Green Ranger laughed.

Fire! the Rangers called out. They then fired the Power Blaster. They all then gasped as the Green Rangers Dragon Shield glowed, and absorbed the blast. He then fired it back on them. The blast struck them hard, and they were knocked into the cave wall, demorphing instantly.

"Childs play." The green Ranger muttered before teleporting away. The Rangers struggled to get to their feet.

"Dude, that guy just kicked every single one of our asses without breaking a sweat." Vega yelled angrily.

"And he's working for Thrax." Karina reminded them.

"We should go talk to Ninjor about this." Bryn said to the Rangers. They nodded, and teleported off. Josh remained behind. He walked up to the side of the cave, and kicked it with his foot as hard as he could.

"Why can I not lead this team? Why can't I just become a Purple Ranger or something? Why do I have to be the Red Ranger?" he asked out loud.

"You can lead us." a voice said behind him. He turned and saw Maralynn behind him. He shook his head.

"Thought you weren't talking to me." he snapped. That hurt, and Maralynn felt the sting of the words. However, she brushed them aside.

"Josh, you need to understand. My mother, the one woman that I felt closest to my entire life, even after she went to jail, passed away. I don't want to lose anyone else that I care for, or love. You being one of the people I love." she said. This made Josh feel a bit better.

"Well I can't lead a team worth shit. I can't be a good Red Ranger. Maybe Ninjor has a Purple Stegosaurus Ranger power I can use." Josh said.

"Why? You're a great Red Ranger. You've led us to victory time, and time again. We will get through this with you leading us." Maralynn told him. She then walked up to him, and threw her arms around him, and kissed him on the cheek. "And I'm sorry about everything Josh. I do like you, and want us to be a couple. I just need time." she said. She then teleported away.

Josh stood by himself for a few moments, until his Power Watch went off. "This is Josh." he said into the watch.

"Yeah I know who you are. Are you coming to the Temple, or are you going to wait for a written invitation? Get you're ass over here." Tess said into the Power Watch. Josh laughed.

"I'm on my way." he said. He then teleported to the Temple.

At the Moon Palace, the Green Ranger knelt before Thrax, and Master Vile. "The Rangers weren't a match for me, or my Power my Masters. They were nothing but child's play." he told the two villains.

"Good. Let the downfall of the Rangers continue." Master Vile laughed.

"Green Ranger, you will have control of the Dragonzord, the Chimera Thunderzord, and the Scorpion Ninja Zord. You will earn the two when the time is right. Now go down, and use the Dragonzord to destroy Angel Grove!" Thrax commanded.

"It will be done my Master." the Green Ranger said. He then teleported to Earth.

At the Temple, Ninjor was briefing the Rangers on the new Green Ranger. "It looks like he is a Martial Arts expert, and a good one at that." Ninjor stated.

Tess rolled her eyes. "Tell us something we don't know. He handed us our asses on a silver platter." she snapped. A screen then popped up, and it revealed the Dragonzord attacking Angel Grove.

"Guys we have to get back there now!" Bryn said. They all turned to Josh, who nodded.

"Back to action!" he called. The six put on their helmets and teleported back to Angel Grove. "We need Dino Zord power now!" Josh cried. The Dino Zords came appeared, and formed the Megazord.

"Now let's give this guy what's coming to him." Karina said boldly. The Megazord faced the Dragonzord, and the two began fighting. With it's long tail, the Dragonzord quickly got the upper hand in the battle, throwing the Megazord around like a rag doll.

"Vega, you think you can bring Titanus around anytime soon?" Josh asked into the Megazord's communication system.

"One step ahead of you." was Vega's reply. A few blasts hit the Dragonzord, and the Rangers looked to see Titanus rolling in. Titanus fired a few more blasts, which knocked the Dragonzord down. However, it quickly regained its footing, and fired missiles from its fingers, striking Titanus hard. The Megazord then grabbed ahold of Dragonzords tail, in an attempt to stop it. Dragozord quickly got loose, and struck the Megazord hard. The Rangers were ejected from the Megazord, and hit the ground, demorphing, except for Josh. He quickly ran over to his team.

"Are you all alright?" he asked in a worried tone.

"I'm fine." Karina said weakly.

"Never better." Bryn said.

"As good as I can be." replied Maralynn.

"Can we install parachutes for when we get thrown out of the Megazord?" Tess grumbled. Vega ran over to the others.

"That Dragonzord is one tough zord." he said as he helped up Tess. Josh got angry.

"I have had enough of this guy. It's time to take him down." Josh stated.

"What can we do though? He is too strong." Maraylnn said sadly. Josh then got an idea.

"Tyrannosaurus Red Dragon Thunderzord Power!" he cried. The other watched as the Tyrannosaurus Dino Zord turned into a long dragon like Zord.

"Wow that's cool." Vega said. Josh then jumped up on the Zord, and it fired fire at the Dragonzord. The Dragonzord fell to the ground.

"Alright. Warrior mode time!" Josh called. The Red Dragon Thunderzord then turned into a humanoid Zord, and held a staff. The Red Dragonzord then struck the Dragonzord, sending it flying into the harbor. Josh hopped out of his new Zord, and on to the ground where the others greeted him, their faces full of cheer.

"Dude, that Zord is awesome." Vega said.

"Good job Josh." Karina said, giving him a hug, while Bryn smacked him on the back.

"Awesome Josh." Tess said. Maralynn didn't say anything, but gave Josh a smile as the others teleported back to the Temple.

"So do you think that you still shouldn't be our leader?" Maralynn finally asked him.

"Kind of." Josh said.

"Well you proved yourself today. You did an amazing job in beating the Dragonzord, and in fighting the Green Ranger. You are a good Ranger, and leader Josh." Maralynn said.

"I guess you're right." Josh said. Maralynn smiled and then teleported to the Temple, leaving Josh alone to his thoughts. However, watching him from a distance was the Green Ranger.

"You had me this time Red Ranger, but next time you won't be so lucky." he said.

Next time on MMPR:NG- With Tess depressed about her father, and a new Green ranger showing up, Vega's anger gets the best of him in a battle. Can a former Ranger show him how to control his anger in battle?