Jerry
07-15-2008, 12:29 AM
This is something I wrote. Nothing much. More for therapeutic reasons than anything.
Backstory – Shawn was a normal guy who lived on the coast of Mississippi. He had been studying Kung Fu for years, more for fun and fitness than anything else. One day while practicing with his favorite lance, two devices suddenly appeared, one on each wrist. At first he didn’t know what they were, but a power seemed to surge through him, revealing to him what they were, and what they were to be used for.
It was then that he knew he was a Power Ranger. He couldn’t figure out why, though. The Power Rangers, from what he knew of them, were always based in California. He didn’t really pay much attention to them. He didn’t think anyone outside of California did, since monster attacks seemed to be concentrated there. For two months, Shawn had his Battle Claws, but he never did anything with them.
On one occasion, Shawn felt he should help the Rangers. He didn’t know exactly where they were, or how he knew they were in trouble, but he morphed for the first time and was teleported into battle. The Rangers were extremely shocked to see him. Shawn helped out with the battle and quickly teleported away. The Rangers have been trying to track him down, to find out what his story is, but they could only get a faint morpher signature. The only thing they could do with it was communication, and it was extremely limited. RJ didn’t want to use it unless it was an emergency, since he didn’t want to chance losing the connection.
The Rangers aren’t the only ones who have been busy trying to find this new Ranger. Dai Shi has plans for him, and he has finally located him.
On to the story
“Come on Peter, it’s just across the highway,” Shawn said, his stomach growling.
“I guess. I don’t have any money though,” Peter said.
“So I’ll buy you something. No big deal. I haven’t eaten for a while though, and I need to get something in my system,” Shawn explained.
Peter reluctantly got into Shawn’s car and they drove across the highway. Shawn got a burger meal for the both of them, and they ate, mostly silent. After they finished, Shawn drove them back to the mall across the highway. Shawn knew he would definitely want to go back there, and not only because his car was there.
Shawn followed Peter around a bit more, and they pretty much just caught up from when they last saw each other. They didn’t get to see each other often, so Shawn liked to talk about everything that was going on, and liked to hear how Peter was doing. Shawn didn’t usually get to get in a lot of talking, since Peter liked to do most of it.
Shawn wasn’t paying much attention when they went into a clothing store. He would have waited outside had he realized. Shawn took out his phone and pretended to text message someone for the couple of minutes that Peter talked. Shawn didn’t care for who he was talking to. He tried to keep his anger in check.
Dai Shi had to stand up from his throne. The pure and seething hatred he sensed was enough to make him question whether he was actually feeling it. A screen was brought up mid-room. He was locating the source of the hatred. When he found it, he was floored. He knew from his spies that the person on the screen was none other than the Scorpion Ranger.
Dai Shi concentrated his energies on finding out what the source of the Ranger’s hatred was. The screen changed from the Ranger toying with his cell phone to another young man just feet away. Dai Shi guessed him to be a couple of years older, though. Suddenly, a smile crept onto Dai Shi’s face as Camille entered the room. She looked at the screen, unsure of what was so amusing to Dai Shi.
“Camille, tell me, what is the best way to cultivate the evil inside a Ranger?” Dai Shi asked.
“I…don’t know,” Camille answered. Dai Shi smiled again.
“You give him what he wants. Find me a monster that can keep the Rangers busy. We have something we need to do.”
Camille bowed and ran off. She returned an hour later with a hippopotamus type monster.
“Dai Shi, this is Hipponator. He’ll be more than enough to keep the Rangers busy for you,” Camille said, a smile on her face.
“Go, and do not fail,” Dai Shi snarled. Hipponator jumped up and disappeared. Dai Shi looked at Camille. “Let’s go,” Dai Shi growled.
Shawn told Peter to have a good night, got in his car, and started heading home. He saw Peter going back to that same store. Shawn couldn’t believe he even went in there while he was hanging out with him. On the other hand, he somewhat understood. Peter seemed oblivious that anything was going on between his boyfriend Alex and Shawn. Shawn tried not to think about it and continued on his way home.
Alex and Peter were talking. A customer came up, so Peter stepped back so Alex could do his job. He started to text one of his friends. When he looked up, he was shocked at what he saw. Two people were coming in the door, and the guy looked like a fashion nightmare. Peter just couldn’t see a guy who dressed like that in a store like this.
The two made their way to the counter. They looked at Alex oddly, and before Peter even knew what was going on, the guy had his hand around Alex’s throat. Peter started to move to try to do something, but the two suddenly changed into monsters. He thought he had seen them on the news at one point. The enemies of the Power Rangers. He couldn’t help but wonder why they would want Alex.
Peter couldn’t move. He was terrified. He helplessly watched as Dai Shi gripped Peter’s neck so hard it started to bleed. Dai Shi then threw Alex through the window at the front of the store. Dai Shi and Camille both jumped out the window. Dai Shi picked Alex up and looked at him. He was bleeding from the glass he had been thrown through. Fear was obvious on his face.
Shawn was getting out of his car when his Battle Claws suddenly formed on his arms.
“Look, I know you don’t like associating with us, but we really need your help.”
“Who is this?” Shawn asked, slightly perturbed.
“The name’s RJ. The Rangers are here in Ocean Bluff fighting a monster…”
”I fail to see how that is my problem,” Shawn said sharply, cutting RJ off.
“The problem is I’m showing Dai Shi and Camille at a mall near you. I don’t know what they want, but at the moment you’re the only one who can fight them.”
Shawn thought about it for a moment. Peter was at the mall. If he didn’t go, there was a chance he could be hurt.
“This one time,” Shawn said as he closed communication. He pressed his right Battle Claw like he was cracking his knuckles, and shouted “Jungle Beast, Spirit Unleash!” His Ranger costume formed to his body.
His costume was similar to the other Rangers. His costume was black with dark blue highlights. His helmet was modeled after a scorpion, of course. He teleported to the mall. He looked around, and heard screams coming from the next group of stores. He ran as fast as he could, scared that Peter may be hurt. Shawn caught sight of Dai Shi. Shawn’s Scorpion Lance formed in his hand. He jumped and slashed Dai Shi’s back. Dai Shi dropped Alex.
Shawn looked to see who it was Dai Shi was after. When he saw, he dropped his Lance. Alex got up and tried to run, but his legs wouldn’t move.
“Don’t interfere with this, Ranger,” Dai Shi said.
“Why…” Shawn found it hard to speak. “Why do you want him?”
“Does it matter? I want him dead.” Dai Shi jerked Alex violently, almost snapping his neck. “And I know you do too. Just don’t interfere, and I’ll do all the hard work.”
Shawn looked down. The offer seemed tempting. He wanted to refuse, but then he thought of how Alex had made him feel. The anger was suddenly back. Shawn turned around, willing to overlook Alex’s murder at the hands of Dai Shi. Dai Shi’s hand started to glow purple. He was charging an attack that would kill Alex instantly.
Shawn looked around to make sure no other civilians would be hurt. It was then that he saw Peter looking from behind a display in the store Alex worked in. He looked frightened. Shawn also thought he looked a bit disappointed, even afraid, that a Ranger would let a monster murder someone in cold blood. Shawn looked back. Dai Shi was about to attack.
Shawn unleashed his animal spirit. The scorpion pierced Dai Shi with its tail and threw him 40 feet away. Shawn grabbed Alex and teleported away. Camille rushed to Dai Shi’s side.
“Dai Shi, are you alright?” she asked, concern filling her voice.
“Boy, that could have gone better,” Flit said. Dai Shi used his attack on Flit, who instantly disappeared. Dai Shi vanished, going back to his lair, followed by Camille. Peter emerged from the store, somewhat unsure of what just happened.
Shawn appeared with Alex in what seemed to be a warehouse. It was somewhat dark, and Alex had a hard time seeing the Ranger that seemed to have rescued him.
“Stay here, and don’t go anywhere. I’ll come back for you when I’m done,” Shawn said, trying to mask his voice.
“Thank you,” Alex said. “If there’s ever anything you need…” Shawn’s anger started boiling up again. He summoned his Lance and pushed Alex against a wall, putting the blade on the end of the Lance to Alex’s throat.
“Make no mistake, the only reason you are still alive is because you make Peter happy,” Shawn said. “Otherwise, I would have let him kill you. I would have enjoyed it.”
“Do…do I know you?” Alex asked, unsure of the voice.
Shawn threw Alex down and ordered him to stay there until he got back. Shawn then teleported to Ocean Bluff, California. When he reached the city, he saw a giant robot fighting what looked to him like a hippopotamus monster.
“Man, are you right on time or what?” RJ asked inside Shawn’s helmet. “The Rangers are having a bit of trouble with this guy. Would you mind helping out?”
Shawn thought about it for a moment. He then looked deep within himself and summoned his Spirit Zord. Shawn went into the Scorpion Zord’s cockpit. The Scorpion Zord quickly crawled to an area near Hipponator. The Scorpion struck with its tail. Hipponator wasn’t all that happy. The Scorpion jumped and clenched onto Hipponator’s enormous nose. It continued striking with its tail before detaching and quickly getting out of range of Hipponator.
“That’s awesome!” Casey yelled out.
“Why not combine with us?” Lily asked.
“Can we do that?” Shawn inquired.
“It’s worth a shot!” Theo said.
Shawn concentrated on combining. The Jungle Pride Megazord stuck its hands out, and the Scorpion Zord started to come apart. The tail and pincers detached, leaving only the main body. The pincers attached at the top of the Megazord, forming shoulder mounted cannons. The legs folded up into the body, forming a shield. The tail straightened to form a Megazord-sized Scorpion Lance. When it was finished, Shawn appeared in the cockpit.
“Let’s get this over with.”
The pincers opened up, revealing large barrels. They shot large energy blasts directly at Hipponator, who fell to the ground. He started to get up, but the Jungle Pride started doing it’s spin attack, which repeatedly hit Hipponator with the shield and lance. His body held up as long as it could, but shattered from the onslaught.
Shawn’s Scorpion Zord disappeared right after the battle, and Shawn jumped out of the Megazord. The other Rangers followed, telling him that he should join, and that they had never seen that kind of power. Shawn cut them off, and told them not to expect him again. With that, he teleported back to the warehouse.
“I thought you weren’t going to come back,” Alex said.
”Don’t tempt me,” Shawn said, the spite in his voice all too obvious.
Shawn grabbed Alex and they teleported back to the mall store. Peter was still there, and he ran up and hugged Alex. He insisted he go to the hospital, but Alex refused. Peter walked over to Shawn, still in Ranger form, and thanked him for saving Alex. Shawn looked away and vanished, going back to his own home. He didn’t feel like dealing with this right now.
Backstory – Shawn was a normal guy who lived on the coast of Mississippi. He had been studying Kung Fu for years, more for fun and fitness than anything else. One day while practicing with his favorite lance, two devices suddenly appeared, one on each wrist. At first he didn’t know what they were, but a power seemed to surge through him, revealing to him what they were, and what they were to be used for.
It was then that he knew he was a Power Ranger. He couldn’t figure out why, though. The Power Rangers, from what he knew of them, were always based in California. He didn’t really pay much attention to them. He didn’t think anyone outside of California did, since monster attacks seemed to be concentrated there. For two months, Shawn had his Battle Claws, but he never did anything with them.
On one occasion, Shawn felt he should help the Rangers. He didn’t know exactly where they were, or how he knew they were in trouble, but he morphed for the first time and was teleported into battle. The Rangers were extremely shocked to see him. Shawn helped out with the battle and quickly teleported away. The Rangers have been trying to track him down, to find out what his story is, but they could only get a faint morpher signature. The only thing they could do with it was communication, and it was extremely limited. RJ didn’t want to use it unless it was an emergency, since he didn’t want to chance losing the connection.
The Rangers aren’t the only ones who have been busy trying to find this new Ranger. Dai Shi has plans for him, and he has finally located him.
On to the story
“Come on Peter, it’s just across the highway,” Shawn said, his stomach growling.
“I guess. I don’t have any money though,” Peter said.
“So I’ll buy you something. No big deal. I haven’t eaten for a while though, and I need to get something in my system,” Shawn explained.
Peter reluctantly got into Shawn’s car and they drove across the highway. Shawn got a burger meal for the both of them, and they ate, mostly silent. After they finished, Shawn drove them back to the mall across the highway. Shawn knew he would definitely want to go back there, and not only because his car was there.
Shawn followed Peter around a bit more, and they pretty much just caught up from when they last saw each other. They didn’t get to see each other often, so Shawn liked to talk about everything that was going on, and liked to hear how Peter was doing. Shawn didn’t usually get to get in a lot of talking, since Peter liked to do most of it.
Shawn wasn’t paying much attention when they went into a clothing store. He would have waited outside had he realized. Shawn took out his phone and pretended to text message someone for the couple of minutes that Peter talked. Shawn didn’t care for who he was talking to. He tried to keep his anger in check.
Dai Shi had to stand up from his throne. The pure and seething hatred he sensed was enough to make him question whether he was actually feeling it. A screen was brought up mid-room. He was locating the source of the hatred. When he found it, he was floored. He knew from his spies that the person on the screen was none other than the Scorpion Ranger.
Dai Shi concentrated his energies on finding out what the source of the Ranger’s hatred was. The screen changed from the Ranger toying with his cell phone to another young man just feet away. Dai Shi guessed him to be a couple of years older, though. Suddenly, a smile crept onto Dai Shi’s face as Camille entered the room. She looked at the screen, unsure of what was so amusing to Dai Shi.
“Camille, tell me, what is the best way to cultivate the evil inside a Ranger?” Dai Shi asked.
“I…don’t know,” Camille answered. Dai Shi smiled again.
“You give him what he wants. Find me a monster that can keep the Rangers busy. We have something we need to do.”
Camille bowed and ran off. She returned an hour later with a hippopotamus type monster.
“Dai Shi, this is Hipponator. He’ll be more than enough to keep the Rangers busy for you,” Camille said, a smile on her face.
“Go, and do not fail,” Dai Shi snarled. Hipponator jumped up and disappeared. Dai Shi looked at Camille. “Let’s go,” Dai Shi growled.
Shawn told Peter to have a good night, got in his car, and started heading home. He saw Peter going back to that same store. Shawn couldn’t believe he even went in there while he was hanging out with him. On the other hand, he somewhat understood. Peter seemed oblivious that anything was going on between his boyfriend Alex and Shawn. Shawn tried not to think about it and continued on his way home.
Alex and Peter were talking. A customer came up, so Peter stepped back so Alex could do his job. He started to text one of his friends. When he looked up, he was shocked at what he saw. Two people were coming in the door, and the guy looked like a fashion nightmare. Peter just couldn’t see a guy who dressed like that in a store like this.
The two made their way to the counter. They looked at Alex oddly, and before Peter even knew what was going on, the guy had his hand around Alex’s throat. Peter started to move to try to do something, but the two suddenly changed into monsters. He thought he had seen them on the news at one point. The enemies of the Power Rangers. He couldn’t help but wonder why they would want Alex.
Peter couldn’t move. He was terrified. He helplessly watched as Dai Shi gripped Peter’s neck so hard it started to bleed. Dai Shi then threw Alex through the window at the front of the store. Dai Shi and Camille both jumped out the window. Dai Shi picked Alex up and looked at him. He was bleeding from the glass he had been thrown through. Fear was obvious on his face.
Shawn was getting out of his car when his Battle Claws suddenly formed on his arms.
“Look, I know you don’t like associating with us, but we really need your help.”
“Who is this?” Shawn asked, slightly perturbed.
“The name’s RJ. The Rangers are here in Ocean Bluff fighting a monster…”
”I fail to see how that is my problem,” Shawn said sharply, cutting RJ off.
“The problem is I’m showing Dai Shi and Camille at a mall near you. I don’t know what they want, but at the moment you’re the only one who can fight them.”
Shawn thought about it for a moment. Peter was at the mall. If he didn’t go, there was a chance he could be hurt.
“This one time,” Shawn said as he closed communication. He pressed his right Battle Claw like he was cracking his knuckles, and shouted “Jungle Beast, Spirit Unleash!” His Ranger costume formed to his body.
His costume was similar to the other Rangers. His costume was black with dark blue highlights. His helmet was modeled after a scorpion, of course. He teleported to the mall. He looked around, and heard screams coming from the next group of stores. He ran as fast as he could, scared that Peter may be hurt. Shawn caught sight of Dai Shi. Shawn’s Scorpion Lance formed in his hand. He jumped and slashed Dai Shi’s back. Dai Shi dropped Alex.
Shawn looked to see who it was Dai Shi was after. When he saw, he dropped his Lance. Alex got up and tried to run, but his legs wouldn’t move.
“Don’t interfere with this, Ranger,” Dai Shi said.
“Why…” Shawn found it hard to speak. “Why do you want him?”
“Does it matter? I want him dead.” Dai Shi jerked Alex violently, almost snapping his neck. “And I know you do too. Just don’t interfere, and I’ll do all the hard work.”
Shawn looked down. The offer seemed tempting. He wanted to refuse, but then he thought of how Alex had made him feel. The anger was suddenly back. Shawn turned around, willing to overlook Alex’s murder at the hands of Dai Shi. Dai Shi’s hand started to glow purple. He was charging an attack that would kill Alex instantly.
Shawn looked around to make sure no other civilians would be hurt. It was then that he saw Peter looking from behind a display in the store Alex worked in. He looked frightened. Shawn also thought he looked a bit disappointed, even afraid, that a Ranger would let a monster murder someone in cold blood. Shawn looked back. Dai Shi was about to attack.
Shawn unleashed his animal spirit. The scorpion pierced Dai Shi with its tail and threw him 40 feet away. Shawn grabbed Alex and teleported away. Camille rushed to Dai Shi’s side.
“Dai Shi, are you alright?” she asked, concern filling her voice.
“Boy, that could have gone better,” Flit said. Dai Shi used his attack on Flit, who instantly disappeared. Dai Shi vanished, going back to his lair, followed by Camille. Peter emerged from the store, somewhat unsure of what just happened.
Shawn appeared with Alex in what seemed to be a warehouse. It was somewhat dark, and Alex had a hard time seeing the Ranger that seemed to have rescued him.
“Stay here, and don’t go anywhere. I’ll come back for you when I’m done,” Shawn said, trying to mask his voice.
“Thank you,” Alex said. “If there’s ever anything you need…” Shawn’s anger started boiling up again. He summoned his Lance and pushed Alex against a wall, putting the blade on the end of the Lance to Alex’s throat.
“Make no mistake, the only reason you are still alive is because you make Peter happy,” Shawn said. “Otherwise, I would have let him kill you. I would have enjoyed it.”
“Do…do I know you?” Alex asked, unsure of the voice.
Shawn threw Alex down and ordered him to stay there until he got back. Shawn then teleported to Ocean Bluff, California. When he reached the city, he saw a giant robot fighting what looked to him like a hippopotamus monster.
“Man, are you right on time or what?” RJ asked inside Shawn’s helmet. “The Rangers are having a bit of trouble with this guy. Would you mind helping out?”
Shawn thought about it for a moment. He then looked deep within himself and summoned his Spirit Zord. Shawn went into the Scorpion Zord’s cockpit. The Scorpion Zord quickly crawled to an area near Hipponator. The Scorpion struck with its tail. Hipponator wasn’t all that happy. The Scorpion jumped and clenched onto Hipponator’s enormous nose. It continued striking with its tail before detaching and quickly getting out of range of Hipponator.
“That’s awesome!” Casey yelled out.
“Why not combine with us?” Lily asked.
“Can we do that?” Shawn inquired.
“It’s worth a shot!” Theo said.
Shawn concentrated on combining. The Jungle Pride Megazord stuck its hands out, and the Scorpion Zord started to come apart. The tail and pincers detached, leaving only the main body. The pincers attached at the top of the Megazord, forming shoulder mounted cannons. The legs folded up into the body, forming a shield. The tail straightened to form a Megazord-sized Scorpion Lance. When it was finished, Shawn appeared in the cockpit.
“Let’s get this over with.”
The pincers opened up, revealing large barrels. They shot large energy blasts directly at Hipponator, who fell to the ground. He started to get up, but the Jungle Pride started doing it’s spin attack, which repeatedly hit Hipponator with the shield and lance. His body held up as long as it could, but shattered from the onslaught.
Shawn’s Scorpion Zord disappeared right after the battle, and Shawn jumped out of the Megazord. The other Rangers followed, telling him that he should join, and that they had never seen that kind of power. Shawn cut them off, and told them not to expect him again. With that, he teleported back to the warehouse.
“I thought you weren’t going to come back,” Alex said.
”Don’t tempt me,” Shawn said, the spite in his voice all too obvious.
Shawn grabbed Alex and they teleported back to the mall store. Peter was still there, and he ran up and hugged Alex. He insisted he go to the hospital, but Alex refused. Peter walked over to Shawn, still in Ranger form, and thanked him for saving Alex. Shawn looked away and vanished, going back to his own home. He didn’t feel like dealing with this right now.