Ranma closed his eyes and tried to think about the options before him. It was hard to do so because his usual course of action was to just jump right into something. However, there was something in Zordon and Helios' words that forced him to stop and think. He could take the power they were offering and become a Power Ranger. But, that would mean that he'd have to swear allegiance to someone known as Endymion that he'd never met. He could not take the power that was being offered to him. However, that meant that he'd be right back where he had been trying to find a way to fight the youma. Servitude or helplessness, not exactly an easy choice either way.
After several tense minutes Ranma opened his eyes, looked Zordon in the eye, and firmly said, "I'll do it. I'll become a Power Ranger."
Zordon looked into Ranma's eyes searching for any sign of doubt or regret in his chosen warrior's eyes. Finding none, the great sage nodded his head and replied, "Very well Ranma Saotome. As a Power Ranger, you must abide by the Code of the Ranger. It is a simple code, but as Helios said, the code is absolute. Before you receive your Zeo Ranger Powers you must swear to uphold the Code of the Ranger. The Code is as follows:
1. You must protect Earth and the people of the planet. Never let a person come to harm if it is within your power to prevent the harm.
2. To the Royal Family of Earth you pledge your life, strength, and loyalty. All orders given by the King or acting regent will be obeyed unless they conflict with the first law of the code.
3. Never you your powers for personal gain. The Power is for the protection of the Earth only.
These three simple rules are Code of the Ranger. Do you Ranma Saotome swear to Protect the Earth, Serve your King, and to wisely use the power that you are about to receive?"
Ranma couldn't help feeling like an old Samurai giving his oath to his Daimyo. The memories of the tales Genma used to tell Ranma moved the normally rugged young man to get down on his knees, bow his towards Zordon, and give his oath. "I, Ranma Saotome, do pledge that I'll Protect the Earth, Serve my lord Endymion, and that I won't abuse the power I'm about to get. I swear this on my honor as a martial artist."
Well not as elegant as other ranger initiation pledges, both Helios and Zordon couldn't helped being moved by Ranma's pledge. It came from the heart and anyone could see that Ranma was planing on keeping that oath until death. Zordon then spoke, "Rise Lord Ranma and receive that which is now yours." A Zeonizer appeared on Ranma's wrists soon as he stood up. Zordon then continued before Ranma could speak, "You now have the power of the Red Zeo Crystal allowing you to become Zeo Ranger 5: Red. As the fifth Zeo Ranger, you will be second in command of the Rangers under Endymion. The ability to transform is now within your mind. Now Lord Ranma, transform and finish becoming who you now are."
Ranma nodded his head, placed the zeonizers on his wrists together and called out, "It's morphing time! Zeo Ranger 5: Red!" A red flash of light filled the Command Center as the first transformation in 10,000 years happened. Ranma felt like every cell in his body had been struck by lighting. The power filling him now was such a rush that it was almost overwhelming. After what seemed like an eternity, even though it was only a second, the power calmed down to a low buzz in the background leaving the newly transformed Red Ranger standing in the Command Center.
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