Saga of the White Ranger

Author's Note: This fic was written early in season two, with just the picture of the White Ranger toy in the Sears WishBook as inspiration.  I didn't know about the "peace conference," Rocky, Adam, and Aisha, or what-have-you from season three.  The prologue was written after White Light aired, to make this a touch more "in continuity."  After A Friend in Need and Ninja Quest (I think?), we relegated Rocky, Adam and Aisha to "alternate Rangers," with new Zords and reversed outfits (white Lycra, colored diamonds).

    Nearly a year had passed with Tommy as White Ranger when Zordon called, interrupting an ultimate Frisbee game on Angel Grove Beach. "Rangers, you must come to the command center immediately. I'm afraid I have some bad news." The six Rangers looked at each other, then teleported to the command center. 
    Kimberly glanced at Tommy, who was rubbing his wrist, and reached over to link his fingers with hers.  His eyes traveled from her hand to her face, and she gave him a small, reassuring smile.  Jason kept shifting his weight from side to side as Billy touched the buttons on his communicator, left, right, top, bottom.  Zack's gaze kept flitting from Zordon, to an unusually still Alpha 5, to Tommy, and back again.  Only Trini stood perfectly calm, awaiting Zordon's announcement.
    Finally, Zordon broke the tense silence. "Tommy, when we gave you your White Ranger powers, apparently we were unsuccessful in cleansing you of all Green Ranger residue. The Green Ranger energy in your body has rejected the White Ranger energy. In three days, you will no longer be the White Ranger."
    "What? That's not fair!" Kimberly cried.  "It's like we just got him back, and now you're telling us he has to leave again?"
    "It'll be okay, Kim." Tommy said, looking up at their mentor, a small worry line appearing on his young forehead.  "Even if I'm not a Ranger anymore, I'll still be here for you."
    "I do have some good news, however, Kimberly. Tommy's interaction with the White Ranger powers has restored the Green Ranger powers for the time. While in three days you will no longer be the White Ranger, you will once again be the Green Ranger," Zordon told him. 
    "Tommy's power loss is not our only problem. We will soon have a morpher and a Zord without an owner. The longer they sit without a host, the more dangerous they become. If they are idle for too long, they could destroy the morphing grid. Return to Angel Grove for now, Rangers. I will find a solution to both problems." The Rangers transported back to Angel Grove.

Two Weeks Later
    In Billy's garage, the Rangers were talking. "I don't want you to leave again," Kimberly told Tommy.
    "Kim, I've already become the Green Ranger again, and I can feel the power leaving me again. I'm already at half-strength, and it's only been a week."
    "I'm sure Zordon will find a way to keep you with us, Tommy," Jason said, putting a hand on Tommy's shoulder.
    "I hope so."
    "Well, school tomorrow. Maybe that'll take your mind off your problems."
    "Again, I hope so.”