Power Rangers Zeo - Venusian Encounters, Heather Ray [online e book reader txt] 📗

After the prom ended, the group of friends went to a club, for some more late night dancing. Then, at about four-thirty, they all went for a quiet stroll on the beach, and watched silently as the Sun rose. The larger group separated into the couples, and they sat within a few yards of each other on beach blankets. Billy had taken his shoes off, and dug his bare feet into the white sand of Angel Grove's shoreline.

"You know, I really missed this," he said to Cestria, "The feeling of sand between my toes, the sound of the ocean from above, the smell of fresh air..."

"If you miss Earth so much, Billy, you really should visit more often," said Cestria, "I would hate you to start resenting me, because I took you away from your home."

"I could never resent you, Cestria," said Billy honestly, taking her hand, "If I didn't love you, I wouldn't have left my home to be with you. You're worth the sacrifice."

"And you never regret leaving your friends, your family, your home?"

"I never regret my decision to move to Aquitar, but I admit I miss them. But, it was a decision I had to make, and once we find an easier way for travel between our two planets, I will definitely visit more often. However, we really ought to get going. I want to pay my father and sister a visit, and start the journey back to Aquitar. The teleport will take several hours."

Billy and Cestria rose to their feet, and moved to say goodbye to their friends. Everyone joined in a circle, and bid goodbye to the couple.

"You're leaving so soon?" asked Katherine, "But you just got here!"

"True," said Billy, "But we have much to do, to prepare for the trip."

"Trip?" asked Emily, "Where are you going?"

"Back home," said Cestria, "Billy moved to Sicily to be with me, and we came for a quick visit. Now, we must get going. Its truly been a pleasure."

Cestria and Billy exchanged hugs with their friends, and then walked up to the street. Eric watched them go, and then turned to his date.

"Don't you think they'll need a ride somewhere, Kat?"

"Billy doesn't live far," said Kat, "Besides, they like to walk."

After watching the sun rise gently over the horizon, the group of teens, other than Billy and Cestria, returned to the limousine, and went to their respective houses. After a chorus of goodbyes, both Tommy and Kimberly where dropped off outside the Oliver household.

"This was the most amazing night of my life," said Kimberly, holding Tommy's hands tightly, "Its a shame it has to end."

"Yeah," he agreed, "but I'm sure you have lots to do back on Venus Island. Thanks for coming, though, Kim. It means alot to me."

Tommy bent down, and kissed Kim gently on the lips. Kim returned the kiss, and they were locked together for a minute. Finally, they released each other, and Kimberly stepped back.

"Tommy," she started, digging inside her purse, "I know this whole 'long distance' relationship has been hard on you. Lord knows its been murder on me. But, its the only way. So, here's something for you, to help you deal with any loneliness you may feel. It works for me on Venus Island all the time, and it kinda reminds you that you're not alone. Here."

Kimberly handed Tommy a small, rectangular box, wrapped in red paper, with a white bow. Tommy accepted the gift, and held Kim's hand, not wanting to let go.

"Take care, Beautiful," he said, kissing her hand, "Keep in touch."

"You know I will," she said, her eyes shining with unshed tears. They kissed again, and then Kim stepped away from the house. She took a quick glance around, to make sure the coast was clear, and then closed her eyes. She vanished in a wash of pink light, laced with silver glitter. Tommy smiled to himself, and then let himself into the house. He remained silent, so as not to awaken his family, and snuck into his room. Once he was inside, he locked the door, and opened the package. Inside was an audio tape, with a pink label. Tommy looked at it curiously, and then played it on low volume. The sweet sound of a ballad filled the room, and Tommy sat on his bed, and just listened to the words.

Somewhere out there
Beneath the pale moonlight.
Someone's thinking of me,
And loving me tonight.

Somewhere out there,
Someone's saying a prayer
That we'll find one another
In that big somewhere out there.

And even though I know how very far apart we are,
It helps to think we might be wishing on the same bright star.
And when the night wind starts to sing its lonesome lullaby
It helps to think we're sleeping underneath the same big sky.

Somewhere out there,
If love can see us through --
Then we'll be together
Somewhere out there,
Out where dreams come true...

And even though I know how very far apart we are,
It helps to think we might be wishing on the same bright star.
And when the night wind starts to sing its lonesome lullaby
It helps to think we're sleeping underneath the same big sky.

Somewhere out there,
If love can see us through--
Then we'll be together
Somewhere out there,
Out where dreams...
Come...
True...

One fateful day, Master Vile used the Orb of Doom to reverse the rotation of Earth and turn back time, reverting the Rangers into powerless children. While the Alien Rangers and a restored Billy defended the Earth, the children went to different points in time to retrieve a piece of the Zeo Crystal, which was shattered and scattered throughout time by the Rangers themselves. Upon their return, the Zeo Crystal was reassembled, and its power was used to restore the planet back to normal.

Their victory did not last long. Rito and Goldar infiltrated the Command Center and stole the Crystal, just before the explosive device they had planted earlier went off, leaving the Command Center in ruins, and the Rangers without a headquarters. While searching through the wreckage, the Rangers found the Zeo Crystal, apparently dropped by the two villains, and then fell into the underground Power Chamber, their new base of operations, where Zordon and Alpha-5 retreated to during the explosion. While celebrating the defeat of the Power Rangers, Zedd's palace is attacked by the Machine Empire, who wants to take over the Earth as well, causing Zedd, Rita, and the rest to evacuate and head for the M-51 galaxy to live with Master Vile. Using the power of the Zeo Crystal, Tommy, Kat, Rocky, Tanya and Adam became the Zeo Rangers, Earth's last hope against the Machine Empire.

Mondo's plan to divide and conquer was working, and for the Rangers to succeed, they needed help from the Gold Ranger, Trey, who travels to planets where evil needs to be defeated. With the Golden Power in danger of being lost, they were given to former Red Ranger Jason, who joined the team as the sixth Zeo Ranger until it was time to return the powers to Trey.

To travel to Muranthias and go up against Divatox and Maligore, the Rangers had to shift into high gear by accepting new Turbo Powers, leaving behind their days as Zeo Rangers.

Tommy - Red Zeo Ranger

Full Name:

Tommy Oliver
Ranger Designation:

Zeo Ranger V - Red
Weapons:

Zeo Pistol, Zeo Blade Sword
Gear:

Wrist Communicator, Zeonier with Zeo Crystal, Red Zeo Jet Cycle
Zords:

Zeo Zord Five, Red Battlezord, Super Zeo Zord Five

To retrieve the Red Zeo sub-crystal, Tommy had to travel to America's past, where a wise old shaman tested Tommy's ability to follow his instincts, and rewarded him with the crystal. Tommy had to choose the right pouch out of three which contained the crystal. Before Tommy returned home, the shaman gave him half of an arrowhead, the other half belonging to his long lost brother, David. The combined arrow was capable of controlling an ancient spirit known as an Autocthon. Tommy eventually upgraded his powers to become the Red Turbo Ranger .

Tommy later passed his Turbo Powers on to a successor, TJ. Tommy returned years later as the Red Zeo Ranger to lead 9 other Red Rangers on a mission to prevent the Machine Empire from using Serpentera to destroy Earth.

Rocky - Blue Zeo Ranger

Full Name:

Rocky DeSantos
Ranger Designation:

Zeo Ranger III - Blue
Weapons:

Zeo Pistol, Zeo Blade, Axes
Gear:

Wrist Communicator, Zeonizer with Zeo Crystal, Blue Zeo Jet Cycle
Zords:

Zeo Zord Three, Super Zeo Zord Three

The Blue Zeo sub-crystal found its way into a volcano in Mexico, endangering the people who lived nearby by making it unstable. Upon his arrival in Mexico, Rocky asked a boy named Pablo DeSantos to lead him to the volcano. Once there, Rocky climbed in and retrieved the Blue crystal, saving the village, and bringing the Zeo Crystal one step closer to completion. After sustaining a back injury, Rocky gave his place on the team to young martial artist Justin, who became the Blue Turbo Ranger.

Adam - Green Zeo Ranger