Don't Run Away
By SparklyTree3876

Rating: PG-13/R

Genre: Romance/Adventure

Pairings: Tommy/Kim, Jason/Trini, Rocky/Aisha, and Billy/Kat

Author's Notes: Hi, readers. I'd like to present a new Mighty Morphin Power Rangers fic. It is AU set during part two of "Green With Evil." The idea for this fic came to mind when I wondered what would happen if Tommy started to feel guilty over the way he treated Kim after he became the evil Green Ranger and apologized to her in which he confessed everything to her and began having secret meetings with her that led them to start a passionate affair. As a result, this fic was born. It will contain many elements from "Green With Evil." It starts at the very beginning of part two and goes from there. I have it established that Zordon did not know that Tommy was the Green Ranger, but because he knew Rita had the Green Power Coin, he realized that the Ranger was under her control. Tommy will be on the side of evil much longer than he was on the show. The Sword of Darkness does not exist in this AU. I want to warn everyone ahead of time that this fic will have sexual content. Some of it will be intense. If you are uncomfortable with that, then I suggest you not read the chapters that contain it. Otherwise, you may read at your own risk. I hope you enjoy this fic. Constructive criticism is welcome.

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Chapter 1: Dangerous Time

Clouds covered half the late afternoon sky above the desert in late September. Light wind blew some sand around. A roadrunner raced across it. It passed the Command Center while flapping its wings to take flight. It squawked while gaining altitude. Another roadrunner joined it. They cawed to each other. They disappeared beyond the horizon. Their caws echoed on the wind, which began to pick up a little bit.

An hour had passed since the Power Rangers were attacked by the Green Ranger in the Megazord and suffered a brutal defeat at his hands. Alpha was unable to tell them who wrecked the Command Center when they pressed him for questions due to the virus in his system. He ended up shutting down. Billy got to work on repairing him with an anti-virus tool that had two diagonal ends sticking out of the top of it and emitted sparks. Trini decided to assist him.

Jason walked around the main room while looking at the wrecked consoles. Zack and Kim were checking out other parts of it. Billy was still working on Alpha's circuitry. He focused his attention on the middle part of the robot's back. He wore safety goggles. Trini stood near him, ready to give him whatever he needed. Jason came to a stop near the Viewing Globe. Anger showed in his eyes, and he balled his hands into fists.

"Damn," Jason growled and gritted his teeth. "I wish I could get my hands on that Green Ranger dude."

Zack and Kim came on either side of the Red Ranger. Grim expressions could be seen on their faces.

"We can't get a fix on Zordon," Kim said seriously.

"Without Zordon, we have no clue who that green guy was that attacked us," Zack added, throwing his hands upward. "I can't believe this happened. You'd think no one would be able to break in here."

"I know," Jason agreed. "It feels like a nightmare, and we'll wake up any minute."

"Unfortunately, it's real. It is possible it will get worse," Kim murmured and laid her hands on the console.

"I don't want to think about that right now," Zack commented, snorting softly.

The trio looked around the room. They returned their attention to Billy, Trini, and Alpha. Kim emitted a heavy sigh and shook her head in disbelief. Zack placed his hands on his sides.

"Look at this place. Whoever broke in knew exactly what to do," Kim muttered tensely. She saw Jason pick up a wire and hit it against his hand. "They totally trashed it."

"No shit," Zack admitted.

"It looks like a tornado went through this place," Jason commented and scoffed to himself. "California rarely gets tornadoes."

"Thank God," Zack whispered, his voice showing relief.

"Unfortunately, we have to deal with earthquakes here," Jason said matter-of-factly.

"The intruder gave Alpha a virus as well," Kim added and gestured toward Alpha.

Billy moved the tool to the robot's upper back. He looked around the latter, as did Trini. He narrowed his eyes at the circuits before moving the tool away. She looked quite worried. So did the others.

"Oh, poor Alpha," Trini muttered sadly.

"Are you making any progress, Billy?" Jason wondered and moved his hand over the wire.

Billy took off his goggles and looked at his leader. He expressed uncertainty. "I am doing the best I can, but I'm unfamiliar with this circuitry."

Billy moved the tool back toward Alpha. He gazed at Trini, who felt her body shake quite a bit.

"Try the subatomic manipulator," Billy said, putting his goggles back on. He turned back to the robot and focused on the middle of his back again.

"Let's be careful not to hurt him, Billy," Trini replied and did what he told her.

"Trust me, Trini. He can't feel a thing," Billy assured and moved the tool to Alpha's lower back.

"I just want him to be okay," Trini commented.

"All of us do. This is hard work," Billy grumbled annoyingly. "Even if we get him working again, there is no telling what shape his memory will be in."

Suddenly, Alpha jerked his head upward and started to move a little bit. Billy took off his goggles and showed excitement.

"Hey, he's starting up!" Billy blurted out joyfully.

"Come on, Alpha," Trini whispered hopefully and clasped her hands together. "Come on."

Alpha turned in a half-circle while gibbering quietly. He moved his body and arms from side to side. The Rangers waited anxiously for any words to come from him.

"Circuitry now operational. Circuitry now operational," Alpha said and looked at Billy. "Dude." He turned to Trini. "Dudette."

Trini laughed in delight and hugged Alpha tightly. "Alpha, you're back!"

"Yes, I am! Ay-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi!" Alpha yelled happily and gave his friend a bigger hug.

"Good job, Billy," Kim said.

"All right, Alpha," Zack added and pumped a fist.

Jason frowned. "Alpha will be okay, but we still have to find a way to get Zordon back and figure out the mystery of the Green Ranger."

Jason put the wire down and walked away. He mumbled inaudible words as Zack went to Kim's side and hugged her. The entire team hoped the Command Center could quickly be repaired, so they could begin locating Zordon and find out what he knew about the Green Ranger.

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On the Lunar Palace's balcony ten minutes later, Rita looked at Earth through her Repulsascope. She adjusted it a bit. She could see the Rangers gathered in the Command Center. Goldar stood nearby her. Squatt and Baboo were in the middle of the throne room, as was Finster. She pulled away with a sinister smile and gazed at Goldar, who gripped his sword tightly.

"It is wonderful to see the Rangers helpless without Zordon," Rita said and laughed gleefully.

"You were brilliant giving Tommy the Green Power Coin," Goldar growled with a cackle. He curled his hand into a fist. "He pummeled those Power Twerps."

"He sure did. He did a number on Jason, who was arrogant enough to think he could take him on by himself!" Rita said, holding up her hand. "That wounded his pride, and he didn't like that."

Goldar smirked. "That is bound to make him frustrated. When he is frustrated, he doesn't focus very well!"

"That doesn't mean he and the other Rangers won't keep their guard up," Baboo pointed out in uncertainty.

"That's right!" Squatt agreed.

Rita faced the dimwits, appearing annoyed. "Of course not, you dolts. I don't ever forget something as important as that."

"If I were you, I'd keep my mouth shut," Goldar warned as he came to her side. He pointed his sword at Squatt and Baboo. "Is that clear?"

Squatt and Baboo nodded rapidly. They whimpered before cowering a bit. Goldar showed satisfaction. He and Rita came down the stairs. They approached the trio. Suddenly, he got an idea. He looked at her.

"I think we should up the stakes a bit. How about you give Tommy the Dragon Dagger to control the Dragonzord?" Goldar suggested.

"That's an excellent idea, Goldar!" Rita yelled, laughing in glee. "He needs a zord of his own to do battle with Megazord."

"Are you sure about that, Rita? The Dragonzord has been underwater for ten thousand years," Baboo said, seriousness lining his voice.

"There's no telling how well it will operate after being asleep for so long," Squatt babbled.

"I don't give a damn what you two think," Rita hissed in annoyance. "I'm giving Tommy the Dragon Dagger." She clenched her teeth. "I will do it later, though."

"How about a monster to make things even more difficult for the Power Rangers?" Goldar wondered.

"Another excellent idea, Goldar," Rita said, happiness radiating from her face. She shifted her attention toward Finster. "Finster, I want you to make me a monster that can be a great partner for our Green Ranger."

"Oh, I just finished a new monster, my queen. He is a very aggressive one," Finster answered softly.

"Great," Rita said, laughing in great glee. "Let me see him."

Finster nodded at Rita and headed into his lab. She was right behind him, as were Goldar, Squatt, and Baboo. They gathered around a gray sculpture on the table. It resembled a dragon. It contained a pointy beak and had wings and spikes on its arms and tail. Its entire body was covered in plated armor, save for its chest and stomach.

"His name is Dragontor. He has the ability to breathe ice and fire. He can shoot his arm and tail spikes," Finster explained gently.

"He's perfect. Let's get him made," Rita commanded.

Finster picked up the sculpture and took it to the Monster-Matic's conveyor belt. He laid it there and turned the wheel. He closed the doors once it was inside. He pulled back the handle and pushed it forward. The machine came on a second later. It blew its horn loudly. Finster, Rita, Goldar, Squatt, and Baboo headed over to the tube.

Suddenly, a puff of smoke burst out of the tube. It cleared quickly, revealing Dragontor. The monster was very tall and dark brown all over. The exception was his underbelly, which was light brown. His eyes were dark red. He swung his tail from side to side. He emitted a determined growl and extended his arm spikes. He curled his hands into fists.

"Dragontor is here reporting for duty!" Dragontor announced with much pride. He punched at the air.

"Oh, he's so cute!" Squatt said with a laugh.

"Cute? Cute is for girls!" Dragontor hissed in irritation.

Squatt looked a little guilty. "Oops. Sorry."

"How may I serve you, my queen?" Dragontor asked, bowing to Rita respectfully.

"I finally found a wielder for the Green Power Coin. His name is Tommy Oliver. You will assist him in bringing terror to Angel Grove in your first outing," Rita explained.

"Oh, that sounds good. Let's go bring terror!" Dragontor blurted out and pumped his fists.

"Patience, my monster," Rita commented, holding up her hand. "It will happen soon enough."

Dragontor became disappointed and kicked at the floor. "Oh, man. I was ready to go."

"Don't worry. The Rangers are helpless without Zordon. In fact, he doesn't even know the identity of the Green Ranger. All he knows is I found someone to wield the Power Coin," Rita assured calmly yet firmly.

"That's a relief," Dragontor said with a chuckle. "Still, I can't wait to go into battle. I live for it."

"I do too, Dragontor. The Rangers are going down once and for all!" Goldar added fiercely.

Rita cackled. "That's right!"

Goldar and Dragontor joined in on the cackling. In fact, they and Rita were so loud that they sent an echo throughout the palace. Squatt and Baboo cowered while covering their faces with their hands.

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A brown rat made its way through the alleyway thirty minutes later. It swung its tail from side to side. It stopped in the middle and stood on its hindquarters. It sniffed at the air before twitching its whiskers. It caught a scent and headed toward a dumpster that had a stack of boxes lying next to it. It came to the side to place its front paws on it. It began climbing up the boxes, excited squeaks leaving its mouth.

Suddenly, a flash of green-and-yellow fire appeared out of nowhere. The rat saw it and stopped climbing. It became very frightened. It jumped off the second to last box and ran away. It emitted a series of fearful squeaks. It disappeared behind a group of boxes. The fire vanished, revealing Tommy. He looked around, hoping no one saw him.

"Green Ranger!" a female voice shouted.

Tommy looked toward Rita, who stood on top of a building. She gripped her wand tightly as she stared him down.

"You will remain on Earth until further notice," she commanded in a calm yet firm voice.

"Whatever pleases my empress," he responded softly.

"Remember. You must keep your identity as the Green Ranger a secret," Rita said sternly. "No one can ever know the truth!"

"As you wish, my empress," Tommy said.

"Yes," Rita squealed delightfully and let out an evil laugh.

Tommy watched the witch vanish from sight. He looked down at the Power Coin in his hand. He saw green energy flash from it. It flashed in his eyes. Unbeknownst to him, Bulk and Skull were coming around the corner. They caught sight of him and stopped in their tracks.

"Look at what we have here, Skull," Bulk said as Tommy looked toward him and his sidekick.

"Yeah," Skull said, walking three paces forward along with his best friend. "It's the new kid who made you look bad in school!"

Bulk jerked his head in Tommy's direction. "Come on. He needs to be taught a lesson."

Skull snickered. "Yeah. Let's do it."

Bulk and Skull approached the boy. They walked a circle around him in which he mimicked their movements. They didn't keep their eyes off each other, even when they stopped.

"Hey, nobody insults Bulk," Bulk commented firmly and motioned toward himself.

"Yeah, nobody!" Skull agreed and pointed his finger in Tommy's face. He placed his hand at his side.

"I believe you owe me an apology," Bulk demanded.

"Yeah. You better give it to him or else!" Skull added and laughed raucously.

Tommy moved his head slightly, his eyes flashing green. Skull grew quiet very quickly. He and Bulk started to become nervous. They saw his eyes flash green again and backed away from him. They turned and ran as sparks came out of them and hit their feet upon reaching the dumpster. They flipped forward, landing on their backs in it. Trash fell on top of them.

Tommy smirked sinisterly and flipped the Power Coin as if he were playing Heads or Tails. He caught it easily and started heading out of the alleyway. Bulk and Skull got to their knees. They threw the trash off them, feeling quite disgusted. They peered over the dumpster's edge. They turned to each other, swallowing hard.

"What is with that guy?" Skull wondered.

"I don't know, but he should have his eyes checked," Bulk answered and grimaced badly.

Tommy looked over his shoulder at the bullies. He gave them a menacing glare. They ducked as he turned away. He went around the corner once he reached the end of the alleyway. They came back up. They gazed at each other, their bodies shaking somewhat.

"Come on. We better get out of this garbage," Skull said with much seriousness. "We'll start smelling like it."

"You're right," Bulk agreed.

The bullies climbed out of the dumpster and went in the other direction. They brushed flecks of trash off them. They hoped they wouldn't run into Tommy for the rest of the day.