Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie by Heather Ray (free books to read TXT) 📕

Meanwhile, the class of 1997 was seated in two rows, with Mr Caplan standing upon the podium, delivering his speech.

"...and over the past four years, I've watched you all grow and learn. And it has given me hope that the future of this great hantion is secure. I'm proud of you, and you should be proud of yourselves."

As the principal continues to speak, Adam looks back at the audience worriedly. He then turned around, and tapped Tanya on the shoulder.

"Hey," he whispered, "have you seen Justin?"

"No," she said, "It's weird, huh?"

"Yeah," Adam sighed, standing up, "I'll be right back."

Adam walked past Tanya and Katherine as casually as possible, and hid behind a tree not far from the ceremony. He pulled back the sleeve of his purple graduation gown, and activated his communicator.

"Zordon, this is Adam. Do you read me?"

^YES. WHAT IS THE MATTER, ADAM?^

"I'm a little worried about Justin. Is he still with you?"

^NO. HE WENT TO THE ANGEL GROVE NUCLEAR POWER PLANT TO CHECK ON A STRANGE SIGNAL WE WERE RECEIVING. HE HAS NOT CONTACTED ME SINCE HE LEFT.^

"Someone should check it out, but we're in the middle of the ceremony! Kat has to give a speech in a few minutes."

^VERY WELL. I SHALL CONTACT TOMMY TO INVESTIGATE. TELEPORT TO THE POWER PLANT AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.^

"Got it. Once Kat finishes her speech, we can slip out and meet up with them at the power plant. Adam out."

At the race track, a red and white stock car flies on the pavement. Jeff and Artie watch as the car passes the finish line, and Jeff stops his stop watch and shakes his head in disbelief.

"He's absolutely amazing," Jeff said incredulously, "Absolutely amazing."

Jeff and Artie run over to Tommy, who had just climbed out of the stock car. He took off his helmet and pressed his fingers to his forehead.

"Great run, Kid," said Artie, slapping Tommy on the back, "You broke your old record by eleven seconds!"

"Yeah," Tommy said with a wane smile, "Great."

"Are you okay, Tommy?" asked Jeff, "You look a little pale."

"Nah, I'm just...tired is all."

"Well, why don't you get yourself something to drink and take a break?" Jeff recommended, "When you feel up to it, stop by my office. We have to talk."

"Okay, Uncle Jeff," said Tommy, waving. He walked towards the refreshment table, and took a long sip of water. Suddenly, his wrist communicator sounded. He frowned, and put down his paper cup.

"Tommy here," he said quietly.

^TOMMY, JUSTIN MAY BE IN DANGER. PLEASE MORPH AND TELEPORT TO THE NUCLEAR POWER PLANT IMMEDIATELY.^

"I'm on my way." Tommy looks around, to make sure no one could see him. "Shift into Turbo! Red Lightning Turbo Power!!

"

Tommy transformed into the Red Turbo Ranger, and teleported to the power plant. When he arrived, he saw Justin lying unmorphed and unconscious on the cold concrete. He ran over to his young friend, and immediately checked his pulse.

"He's alive," Tommy sighed with relief, "but he's really hurt. Justin, can you hear me?"

Justin's eyes fluttered, and he looked up at Tommy sleepily.

"Justin! What happened to you?"

Justin opened his mouth, but he couldn't form the words. He passed out again. Tommy sighed and lay Justin back down on the ground. He then lifted his wrist to his mouth.

"Zordon, its Tommy. I found Justin."

^IS HE ALRIGHT?^

"No, he's been banged up pretty bad. As far as I can tell, he's got some bruises, cuts, and he's unconscious. He's been in a fight."

^I SHALL TELEPORT HIM HERE IMMEDIATELY,^

said Zordon, as Justin vanished from beside the Red Ranger. As Tommy stood up, he heard a deep, villainous laughter echo through the empty room.

"Who's there?" he called, turning full circle.

"You know, Tommy, your little friend has spunk,"

a chillingly familiar female voice said, "but he thought he was invincible. For some reason, he figured being morphed would save him from me. But it didn't take long before the Junior Power Ranger deflated like a balloon."

Tommy shuddered when he saw a form step out of the shadows. She was wearing a short leather dress, black leather boots with five inch spiked heels, and arm bands. Her hair cascaded around her shoulders in soft curls, and her eyes, once an endearing shade of golden brown, now glowed with eerie red energy. Tommy gasped.

"Kimberly...?"

Tommy Oliver, the Red Turbo Ranger, is inside the Nuclear Power Plant of Angel Grove. But he is not alone. Standing only a few yards away is the woman he's been mourning for three weeks, since she vanished during the battle on Muiranthias. But although she is physically so close, Tommy knew he was far from actually having her back, and he could tell from her cold expression that their reunion wasn't going to be pleasant. For him, at least.

"Kim?" he asked, gazing at her in shock, "Is that you?"

"Well, you do

remember me,"

she said in mock surprise, circling the Red Ranger like a lion would its prey, "I'm shocked!"

"Kim, I know you don't mean that," Tommy said, watching her carefully, "I've been worried sick about you! Where have you been? What happened to you?"

"Not like its any of your business, but I've been...away. Divatox and her crew just returned. You know I just couldn't miss your graduation, Tommy."

"Kim, listen to me," Tommy pleaded, "I can help you. I don't understand why that spell is still affecting you --"

"For once, Tommy, why don't you stop whining?!"

she barked, startling the Red Ranger, "Ever since I've known you, all you did was complain about how horrible your life is. I'm tired of being a shoulder for you to cry on! I practically carried you through your career as the Green and White Rangers, feeding your ego at every turn! And as soon as I turn my back, you replace me for the next woman who happens to show the slightest interest in you. I can't believe I trusted Katherine with my Power Coin. And I can't believe I trusted you with my heart!!"

With that, Kimberly leapt at Tommy fiercely. He moved out of the way, allowing her room to land gracefully on her feet. She let loose with a powerful roundhouse kick, which Tommy blocked. She continued a ferocious series of kicks and punches, which Tommy just barely managed to block and dodge. But he never retaliated. Finally, Kimberly let her guard down just long enough for Tommy to catch her arms and pin them to her sides. She struggled against his grip, but he held on for dear life.

"Kim!" he said, his voice strained, "You've gotta listen to me! We were tricked! I never, ever did anything to hurt you!"

"Don't feed me any more of your lies

!"

Kimberly growled, discreetly releasing her small silver dagger from its secret compartment in her armband into her hand.

"I'm not lying! Kim, look into your heart, and I know you'll believe me! I didn't get together with Kat until months after I --"

Tommy yelped when he felt a sharp pain in his thigh. He dropped Kim, who did a series of hand-springs to create some space between them. He cradled his wound, and gently pulled the small silver dagger from his flesh.

"That metal was specially designed to break through the magical encasing of Power Ranger armor,"

Kimberly explained, watching him pull the reddened dagger out of his flesh, "Next time, I'll be sure to aim a little higher."

After Katherine gave her Valedictorian speech, the class of 1997 rose from their seats, and lined up to receive their diplomas. Kat, Adam, and Tanya all managed to discreetly leave the ceremony during the reorganization, and hid among some trees in the botanical gardens.

"Let's go to the Power Chamber to find out what's going on," Katherine suggested. The others nodded, and in seconds, they materialized inside the Power Chamber. Alpha was working at the medical table that Lerigot occupied only weeks ago, when he was slowly dying from the sun's rays. Tanya gasped loudly when she saw what Alpha was doing.

"Oh my God!" she cried, running over to the table beside Alpha, "What happened to Justin?!"

"Aye yi yi!" Alpha muttered, "He was attacked when he went to the Nuclear Power Plant!"

"How bad is he?" asked Adam.

"He has a concussion, as well as two broken fingers and a fracture in his left femur. Other than that, he has some bruises and a broken nose. Also, there may be some neural damage, but we can't tell yet."

"How did this happen?" asked Kat.

"WE DO NOT KNOW,"

said Zordon, "TOMMY WENT TO INVESTIGATE, AND HE FOUND JUSTIN IN THIS CONDITION. HOWEVER, HE DID NOT FIND JUSTIN'S ASSAILANT."

"Where is Tommy now?" Kat asked, crossing her arms worriedly.

"HE DID NOT CONTACT US AGAIN, AND THE MILD RADIATION IN THE CORE OF THE