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Chapter 4 - Explanations and Gears

Zayne sat still on the edge of the bed, the screen hovering silently before him like a divine presence waiting to be acknowledged. A low hum resonated in the room, barely audible, yet it carried weight. His expression remained neutral, but his mind churned.

This wasn't a simulation. Not a dream. He was seeing it — whatever it was.

The screen glowed brighter.

[Shall I begin the explanation, Master?]

Zayne exhaled slowly, hands on his knees. "Go on."

[Acknowledged. Welcome to the fusion world — a reality woven from the strands of both your Marvel and Ranger universes. The result of a multiversal convergence event.]

Zayne's eyes narrowed. "Multiversal convergence?"

[Correct. This world is stabilized, but volatile. Within it, Rangers operate alongside Avengers. Super Soldiers walk the same streets as Power Rangers, and threats from both sides bleed into one another.]

The Grid paused before continuing.

[You were chosen not by chance, but because your soul resonated with the original core of the Omniversal Grid — the true source beyond the Morphin Grid itself.]

Zayne stood and walked toward the window, looking out into the bustling New York cityscape. "And no one else can access this?"

[No one. You are the only living being attuned to the Omniversal Grid. A perfect match. Even the greatest Rangers and the strongest Marvel heroes cannot touch it.]

He turned, folding his arms. "So, what does that mean, practically speaking?"

[It means you are the Omni-Ranger — the first and only. Capable of using the power of every Ranger form ever conceived, and those yet to be created.]

That finally drew a flicker of reaction from Zayne. His jaw flexed slightly.

" Damn that sounds like a lot of responsibility," he said after a moment. "Alright since I was chosen, what exactly am I up against in this chaotic universe?"

The screen shimmered, shifting to an image — a tall, white-armored figure with jagged crimson patterns and a cracked helmet. The eyes burned with power.

[Lord Drakkon. A corrupted version of Tommy Oliver, who defied fate and devoured multiple Ranger powers across timelines. In this world, he has grown beyond the limits of Ranger universes. He has begun siphoning power from Marvel entities. Dormammu, Ultron Prime, and even fragments of Celestials.]

Zayne's brows furrowed. "How? That shouldn't be possible."

[It shouldn't. But this is no longer a normal universe. Drakkon learned to exploit the weak points created during the fusion. He now aims to dominate all morphin-based and enhanced power sources — and if he finds you, he will also want yours.]

A silence settled in the room.

"Shit," Zayne ran a hand through his hair, grounding himself. Calm down Zayne, you can handle this much pressure

"So, what do I do first?"

[It is time for you to begin a new era of Ranger legacy and succeed where your predecessors failed. Accept the Welcome Package. It contains everything needed to begin your journey as the Omni-Ranger.]

The screen pulsed, and a small digital chest materialized before him in a flash of light. It opened slowly with a hiss of steam, revealing sleek armor pieces, weapons, and an interface band.

Zayne knelt, studying it all.

[This is your base suit — D-Rank Omni-Ranger suit. Fully customizable. Lightweight adaptive weave. Configurable systems. It grows with you.]

[Grid description: The omni-Ranger suit is a high-performance, elite-tier armor system designed for agility, authority, and close-quarters combat efficiency. The primary color scheme consists of deep crimson and matte black, accented with gold trim and armor plating to signify rank and command presence. The helmet features a sharp, angular design with black, horn-like projections and a red-tinted visor, providing advanced visual filtering and intimidation factor. Chest and shoulder armor are reinforced with gold pauldrons and a V-shaped chest plate, enhancing protection while allowing flexible movement. A red and gold half-cape is attached at the shoulder, functioning both as a visual distinction and a kinetic dampener for mid-air spins. The gauntlets and boots are reinforced with lightweight golden plating, while embedded gold diamond-shaped guards protect the knees and shins. The utility belt features a central buckle that houses the Morph Core and connects to the short blade sheathed at the waist, optimized for precision strikes. This suit is engineered for high mobility, symbolic leadership, and frontline engagement.]

Zayne touched the interface.

[This console allows you to design variations of your suit, weapons, vehicles, and more. As you complete quests and grow stronger, the suit will evolve through C, B, A, S, SS, SSS, and eventually EX-tier configurations for now.]

Alongside the suit were high-tech guns: dual blasters called Omni-Bursts, a wrist-mounted compact energy launcher dubbed the Nova Spark, and a sleek silver lance known as the Omni-Lance and an extremely sharp looking Saber known as the Omni-Saber. All crafted with modular tech and Grid energy.

There was also a sleek morphing device — the Omni Driver — shaped like a hybrid gauntlet and buckle with a core slot for future enhancements. And near the base of the chest, a folded red-and-silver Ranger Cycle sat tightly compressed, ready to deploy on command.

At the back of the chest, something larger glowed faintly.

[Your current Megazord: The Shark omni-zord. A feral Zord crafted to hold the power of the omni grid. It has — speed, stealth, and raw force. It will suffice until more are unlocked.]

Zayne's eyes scanned each component, committing them to memory.

"Alright," he said. "I assume I have some kind of interface to manage all this?"

[Correct. You now also possess a Status Interface, accessible through your morph band. Would you like to view it?]

"Show me."

A transparent screen expanded from the morph band, shimmering with power and detail:

 

[OMNIVERSAL RANGER SYSTEM]

Name: Zayne Callahan

Designation: Omni-Ranger (D-Rank)

Age: 18

Level: 1

XP: 0/100

Title: Grid's Chosen, Transmigrant

ATTRIBUTES

Strength: 20 (10 for a strong adult)

Agility: 25

Intelligence: 30

Combat Aptitude: 50

Morphin Sync: 100

Energy Core Output: 100

SYSTEM FUNCTIONS

Inventory

Missions

Arsenal

Ranger Forms

Megazord Bay

Morph Lab (Suit/Weapon Customization) (Locked)

Multiversal Navigation & Travel (Locked)

Shop (Ranger + Marvel Items)]

 [The Status Interface will track your progress and give real-time updates on mission parameters and power development. The Shop contains items from both the Ranger and Marvel universes, accessible based on clearance, credits, or achievements.]

Zayne took a long breath. "Everything's here…"

"I think I'm ready"

[Spoken like a true Ranger.]

He gave a slow nod, eyes fixed on the screen. "Guess I am a ranger now. Well, I always wanted to be one."

He turned toward the mirror; he almost saw a reflection of him in his ranger suit (the full silhouette of the Omni-Ranger) staring back at him.

"Dad, are you watching your son? He's a Power Ranger now" He spoke with sadness in his tone.

He took a deep breath and turned away from the mirror. He got up and got ready for school. As he gazed upon the streets and skyscrapers. He knew this wasn't just another universe. It was a warzone, an opportunity, a test. And he was goddamn ready.

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Next time on Power Rangers x Marvel 

"What the hell are they doing at Midtown High?"

"Good morning, everyone. I'm Dr. Tommy Oliver — your new biology teacher."

GO GO POWER RANGERS!!!

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