The day was vibrant, the city of Panorama pulsating with life the heart of the city beating in rhythm with the hustle and bustle of its inhabitants.

Antonio the newest member was at the Shiba House's training ground, practicing with his Barracuda Blade.

His maneuvering with his blade through the air with exact precision.

From behind a nearby tree, Jayden watched, a teasing smile on his face.

"Antonio," Jayden called out, stepping out from his hiding spot. "You're fighting the air pretty fiercely there. If you're looking for a real challenge, you could always ask me to be your sparring partner."

Antonio stopped mid-swing, turning to face Jayden with a smirk. "Oh, is the mighty Red Ranger offering to get beat by the Gold Ranger? "Jay, you wouldn't last five minutes against me. But thanks for offering."

Just as Jayden was about to retort, the Gap Sensor beeped loudly, an alert that a Nighlok had entered their world.

With a shared glance, the two immediately morphed into their Ranger forms, their banter replaced with determined focus.

"Let's go, Antonio. We can finish our conversation later... if you're still standing," Jayden quipped, a hint of sarcasm lacing his voice.

"Sure thing, Jayden. Just try not to slow me down," Antonio shot back, the two friends charging into battle.

Few Moments Later:

Jayden, the Red Ranger, Antonio, the Gold Ranger, along with their fellow Power Rangers, were locked in fierce combat against an ominous Nighlok, an otherworldly beast that had crawled out from the darkest depths of the Netherworld.

"Antonio, cover me!" Jayden's voice echoed through the chaos, his sword clashing against the Nighlok's staff, each strike sending sparks flying into the air.

His voice was filled with a relentless determination that resonated in the hearts of his comrades.

Antonio, a figure of gleaming gold amidst the ruins, nodded and darted forward, his armor reflecting rays of sunlight that pierced through the smoke and debris. His movements were swift and precise, a dance of deadly grace.

However, the tide of battle soon changed. Emerging from the shadows, a second Nighlok appeared.

Before anyone could react, he wove a malicious spell, casting it upon Jayden.

The Red Ranger's eyes widened in shock as his body began to shrink, contorting and transforming into a small, magical entity.

Before Antonio could even reach him, a blinding flash of light erupted, so suddenly Jayden was sucked into his Red Ranger Morpher all couldbe heard was the red ranger's screaming.

The light faded as quickly as it appeared, leaving a battlefield littered with debris and echoing with the fading roars of their monstrous foes.

Antonio's heart pounded in his chest as he frantically searched the rubble, his voice calling out for his friend, "Jayden!"

His pleas echoed through the empty battlefield, a haunting melody of despair.

The Red Ranger was nowhere to be found. Only his morpher remained, lying alone amidst the devastation.

The weight of what had happened started to press down on Antonio.

He felt as though a heavy blanket of sadness had been draped over him, the reality of the situation threatening to crush him.

He had fought side by side with Jayden since childhood, they had faced countless enemies together, but now his friend was... gone?

Kneeling among the ruins, Antonio picked up the Red Ranger's morpher.

His fingers trembled as they closed around the familiar device. His voice, barely a whisper, echoed his disbelief, "No, no, no..."