Disclaimer: I do NOT own Power Rangers. Most characters you know belong to Saban and Fox Kids. The idea of Scorpina as Sabrina of Eltar, as well as her being Zordon's daughter also are not mine…those belong to Ibonekoen and charm3power respectively. I own but one character…Rita's grandmother, Lady Chaos.

A/N: This fanfic starts somewhere between Hawaii Zeo and when Rita and Zedd defeat the Machine Empire…my guess is it's somewhere in the spring of 1997. This is a Tommy/Kimberly fic, and by this time, the letter has come and gone. Anyways, away we go.

Thirst for Revenge

Chapter 1: Storm Clouds Brewing

Saturday, March 29

12:00 p.m.

Angel Grove Juice Bar

Angel Grove, CA

They'd just defeated two of the Machine Empire's top generals, Prince Gasket and Princess Archerina, in a deadly Zord battle just 24 hours before. And it had been one of their most satisfying victories in a long time…not since the first battles with Goldar had two best friends felt so wonderful after a victory.

The only two leaders of the Power Rangers, Tommy Oliver and Jason Scott, who happened to be best friends, wondered what happened to Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd's top battle general. Tommy hadn't seen his winged monkey archrival since his White Ranger days, and the last time Jason had come face-to-face with him was even further back. But ever since the Machine Empire's arrival, there had not been a trace of the golden-plated warrior.

Yet, as Tommy and Jason continued sparring on the mats, a nauseating feeling was growing in the pit of both boys' stomachs…almost like something was missing.

Presently, Tommy finished a spinning kick which knocked his best friend to the mats, at which the Gold Ranger simply shook his head.

"Bro, is it possible for you to get any better than you already are?" Jason asked his best friend.

"There's always room for improvement…and that's what drives me. Besides, you are one of the few who understand how harrowing the last few months have been for me," Tommy said, and only his best friend really knew how right he was.

The letter which had severed the relationship between himself and the gymnast whom he thought would be his lifelong partner had set forth a chain of events in which the Red Ranger had become worn down, including the search for his brother David, the brainwashing by Gasket, and culminating with the previous day's 'date' with Kimberly's Pink replacement, Katherine Hillard. And even though he'd had that date, he still had never stopped loving her pink predecessor; simply because he knew that it wasn't like Kimberly to do such a thing.

"Look, Jason, maybe my mind is playing tricks with me, but I can't help but think that something is amiss," Tommy presently said.

"Tommy, look, she WROTE that letter! It's in her darned handwriting! No one knows Kimberly better than I do, not even you, and I know THAT is her handwriting!" Jason nearly yelled.

"Chill out, man. I'm not saying you're wrong. But think about it. Would someone like Kimberly write a letter just out of the blue like that?" Tommy said.

"Good point there. You're right about that, as I've known Kim since we were in diapers…Kimberly typically wouldn't write something like that," Jason said.

"Now that brings me to my next questions…is this enough of a serious situation where we should go to the Power Chamber and talk to Zordon about this? And if Kimberly wouldn't write the letter, who would?" asked Tommy.

"First question…yes, I think this is serious enough. Secondly…I don't know. Your guess is as good as mine."

"It's settled then. Let's have lunch, we'll grab the letter and then we'll go to the Power Chamber."

1:00 p.m.

The Power Chamber

Alpha 5, assistant to Zordon and native of Edenoi, was working at the Power Chamber's consoles when all of a sudden, two familiar figures teleported in with streaks of red and gold light.

"Jason! Tommy! What are you two doing here?" said Alpha.

"Alpha, we both believe that there may be a problem with Kimberly that we don't know about," said Jason. "Tommy told me earlier that it's not like her to write a letter out of the blue like that, and he's right. Could you scan for any irregularities in this note?"

"Of course, Jason," said Alpha. He then took one of his scanners and panned through the note. After a few moments, he proceeded with news that depressed the two.

"There are no irregularities…not even in the type of paper. The letter was written on Earth," Alpha said.

"I AM SORRY, RANGERS, BUT I DO HAVE REASON TO SUSPECT THAT KIMBERLY HSERSELF WAS THE ONE WHO WROTE THIS LETTER," said Zordon, the Rangers floating head mentor.

"Thank you for your assistance anyways, Alpha," said Jason as the two teleported out.

"Aye-yi-yi-yi-yi, Zordon. I wish there was something we could do to calm Tommy," said Alpha.

"GIVE HIM TIME, ALPHA. THE LAST FEW MONTHS HAVE TAKEN A TOLL ON THE RED RANGER. HE WILL SETTLE DOWN EVENTUALLY," replied the Eltarian Wizard.

3:00 PM

Pan-Globals Gymnastics Complex

Tampa Bay, FL

Meanwhile, across the continent in Florida, a petite brunette sat in her room on a rare day off from practice, wondering what had become of her life since her move.

She had once been a defender of Earth as the Pink Ranger before her departure, and she was now chasing a dream that she'd wanted to achieve her whole life…to make it to international competition as a gymnast.

She'd also made a lot of friends while she'd been in Florida, in particular her floor and balance beam mates and her roommate, Christine.

But nothing could fill the hole in her heart.

Despite believing that what the White Falcon had done was treason, she still loved him with all her heart, and never stopped.

She remembered his protection he'd provided her while they both were teammates, and how he'd pulled her out of tight situations more often that not.

In short, he'd been a green and white hero to her, and while she felt what Tommy did was wrong, she never forgot what he'd done previously.

But she had no idea what was in store for her.

Time Unknown

M51 Galaxy

The M51 Galaxy was a galaxy that had been inhabited by evil for thousands of years.

Here in this galaxy sat the palace of the feared Master Vile, daughter of Rita Repulsa and Rito Revolto, who had countless times tried to destroy their archrivals from Angel Grove.

Rita and Lord Zedd took refuge in Vile's domain shortly after the Machines came and took over the Lunar Palace, and had later gone back to the moon to try to overthrow the Machines, only to be unsuccessful. They had been rejoined by Rito and Goldar on the moon, and all were now in Vile's throne room with the evil being himself.

Presently, Rita had been watching Kimberly on her telescope, and was thoroughly disgusted.

"Ugh! We've got to ruin that international competition. I can't stand to see that Pink Pest win any more medals…that parasite has given me heartaches already!" screamed Rita.

"Easy there now, my love potion. We have to overthrow the Machines first, and what plans do we have to ruin them that haven't been tried already…and we don't even have your general Scorpina," said Zedd.

"You need help. I agree that the Pink Pest is getting on my nerves. Actually, someone I and you both know, daughter, has been working on a plan that might not necessarily be the end of her, but would be the end of those Power Brats once and for all. Behold!" Vile said, and just as he said it, a flash of silver light appeared, followed by a woman warrior dressed in silver from head to toe, holding a sword, wand and shield.

"Vile, which sorry member of your family is this now?" Zedd demanded.

"Sorry? Are you calling Lady Chaos sorry?" the figure demanded. At this Rita's eyes widened.

"Grandmother?" said Rita in shock and surprise.

"Yes, it's me, my evil grandchild. How wonderfully bad it is to see you again," said the evil woman warrior.

"I feel the same way. I just have to know, what is the chaotic plan you're cooking up, my evil grandmother?" said Rita.

"It involves something you never tried enough, my granddaughter," said Chaos.

"Whatever do you mean? I tried everything against them!" said Rita.

"Not everything. You see, the best way to beat them isn't physically. That's why your monster attacks never worked because those stupid teenagers are too team oriented. The better chance to beat them is psychologically."

"The first step has already been completed. You see, I've been on Earth where the Rangers don't know about me, and I've used my magic to shield myself from that old, ancient bubblehead Zordon," said Chaos gleefully. "The first part of the plan was to split Tommy and Kimberly because they are the very heart of the Ranger team. That's why you were able to beat them so easily, my son. They were already growing apart when you faced them. The splitting has already been accomplished. The best part was that it was done on Earth, and I was able to use my magic to forge the letter in Kimberly's handwriting,"

"That's very interesting. What's the next step?" said Rita.

"We must next isolate her from the rest of the world. We do that by putting that blasted coach under my spell, and turning her and those athletes against Kimberly," Chaos said

"I like it…so that her dreams will slowly fall apart! What next?" Rita asked.

"Then, we have their coach kick her out of Pan Globals, no matter how good she is, or force her to quit. I prefer the first one, but the second one is OK too. Once she leaves, since she has no friends, she'll be ripe for the picking! We then use her against the Rangers and their blasted leader Tommy, and bring out the anger in Kimberly, and we destroy those Power Brats once and for all!" Chaos gleefully yelled.

"It's a good plan, as I don't think Tommy would ever fight Kimberly," said Zedd. "But I sense another reason you want her."

"Yes. She has a terrific amount of power potential, and potential to become a great sorceress. With my help, she'll become the most feared sorceress in this galaxy!" said Chaos.

"I love the plan, grandmother, but what about the Machines? We still have to deal with them," said Rita.

"That rustbucket Mondo? Oh, don't worry, he'll get a real bang out of what I have planned for those tin cans," said Chaos.

"I love it! Let's continue!" said Zedd.

"I agree! I can't wait to see Tommy's dead body, lying in a pool of blood, all at the hands of his beloved princess!" rasped Goldar.

"Good. We start Phase 2 tomorrow morning," said Chaos.

4:30 p.m.

Lakeland, FL

Meanwhile, back in Florida, near where Kimberly was training, another woman sat watching the conference on M51, and her blood was boiling.

This woman was a former archenemy of the Rangers, who later had taken up residence in Florida after she broke her spell so she could keep an eye on Kimberly.

She was Sabrina of Eltar, Zordon's eldest daughter and formerly known as Scorpina before she fled the forces of evil. She'd also built the largest amount of Morphing Grid technology in the known universe for the purpose of keeping an eye on her former bosses so she could stop them.

At the present time, she was growing angrier by the second.

"Lady Chaos…drat it, I should have known she'd do something as low as send a breakup letter to Tommy in Kimberly's name," Sabrina growled.

"Chaos, Vile, Rita, wherever you all are, be warned about this. After what you did to me 10,000 years ago, I am never going to allow you to take a dump on a planet, or anyone else's life, again."

She continued to growl as she paced up and down the floor, beginning to make plans.

"Kimberly," she thought, "we may once have been rivals, but I will see to it that you and Tommy get reunited." She continued to growl as she remembered that the union of the Falcon and Crane was prophesized, and was to be everlasting. "By the honor of the Ninja and Ninjetti, I swear it."

She went to her consoles, and pressing some familiar buttons, she began to contact someone she was very familiar with. Soon, the familiar voice of her blue Ninja friend came over the line.

"Ninjor here. How may I be of service?"

"Ninjor, surely you remember me…" Sabrina started as Ninjor gasped in shock.

"Sabrina of Eltar? By the Powers, it is you! I thought I'd never see you come back to your roots again! Are you well?" said Ninjor.

"Kind of. Listen, we don't have time for talk. The Pink Crane, the Earth, and the Zeo Power Rangers are in great danger, and none of them even know it yet, not even my father. I need to speak with you immediately," said Sabrina.

"Why don't I bring you to the temple for the night? I have private quarters, the temple is blocked off from evil scanners, and we can talk over dinner," said Ninjor.

"Sounds good. I'll be ready in 30 minutes," said Sabrina.

"30 minutes it is. And don't worry…remember that evil shall never triumph. Good will always prevail," said Sabrina's blue friend

"Indeed, Ninjor. May the Power protect you."