Write a story where the green power ranger loses his power and becomes reptile from mortal kombat

In the heart of Angel Grove, a strange energy began to pulse through the air, tinged with dark magic that twisted the very fabric of reality. Tommy Oliver, the Green Ranger, stood at the epicenter of this anomaly, feeling its pull. He had faced many adversaries, but this sensation was unsettling, a whisper of challenge in his mind. As he approached the source of the energy—an ancient temple hidden deep in the forest—Tommy sensed the urgency to investigate. The temple was rumored to be a site of ancient sorcery, linked to the very origins of the Power Rangers. But what awaited him inside was beyond even his wildest imaginings. Upon entering, he was enveloped in shadows, and a spectral figure materialized before him. The figure introduced itself as Shinok, a warrior displaced from a realm known as Earthrealm—a deadly competition held in a dimension called Mortal Kombat. “You, Green Ranger, wield great power, but you have been chosen as a vessel for my purpose,” Shinok intoned. Before Tommy could react, the mystical force surged towards him, invoking the energy of the Green Ranger’s powers. In that moment, Tommy felt a painful tingling in his body. He clutched his chest as the power he had carried for years began to drain away, replaced by a strange, reptilian essence coursing through his veins. His transformation into a figure resembling Reptile from Mortal Kombat was both horrifying and exhilarating. Scales formed over his skin, his agility enhanced, and a primal desire swelled within him. Tommy’s mind grappled with the change, resisting the dark influence that sought to claim him. He was still the hero, but the instincts of a creature born from sorcery clawed at his consciousness. In the depths of his heart, the memories of fighting alongside his friends—the other Power Rangers—flickered like candlelight in the wind. As he emerged from the temple, now a creature of stealth and agility, an urge for vengeance twisted inside him. The friends who once fought alongside him now felt distant, though their calls for his return still echoed in his mind. With a swift leap, he darted off into the shadows of Angel Grove, searching for a way to regain control. Tommy soon encountered the dimensional rift that connected his world to others—an unstable portal swirling with colors and energy. In that moment, he saw flickers of his old life, images of the Power Rangers, of camaraderie and teamwork. But as Reptile, he knew that power came with a cost. The darkness craved blood; the urge to challenge others in brutal combat was overwhelming. As he prowled through the night, his senses heightened, Tommy stumbled upon a gang of villains plotting against the city. Instinctively, he felt the thrill of combat rise within him. He took a deep breath, centering himself as best as he could amidst the chaos raging within. The reptilian form tensed with anticipation, but Tommy spoke out in defiance. “I am still me!” he growled, albeit in a more beastly tone. With newfound agility and strength, he descended upon them like a shadow, combining Reptile’s deadly martial arts with the strategic mind of the Green Ranger. Each blow was a negotiation between the two halves of himself—the hero he once was and the creature he was becoming. Victory felt bittersweet, for while he had defeated the villains, the darkness within continued to stir. Still, the fight awakened something deep inside him. Tommy’s battles fueled a desire not just for survival, but redemption. He realized he needed to reach out to his friends—to reclaim his humanity and break the curse that bound him. The fight for control over his body had begun. Determined, he set off to find the other Power Rangers. With occasional glimpses of his former self shining through, Tommy wrestled with every impulse that sought to drag him deeper into darkness. As he arrived at the hiding place of his friends, he hesitated in the shadows, afraid that they would not see him as their ally anymore. But when the Rangers sensed his presence, their hearts filled with hope. They believed in Tommy, in the Green Ranger who had once fought by their side. It was that belief, coupled with every piece of his identity, that instigated a surge of energy within him. He stepped into the light, his reptilian features a grim façade that concealed the hero still fighting for dominance inside. “Tommy?” Kimberly whispered, her voice soft yet full of concern. “It’s me… but I need your help,” he replied, his voice a growl but laced with sincerity. Together, they hatched a plan to confront Shinok and to reverse the curse. In a follow-up battle that transcended dimensions, Tommy faced the spectral warrior once more. With the Power Rangers fighting at his side, he felt the bonds of friendship strengthen him, solidifying his resolve. As their combined force clashed with Shinok’s dark sorcery, the struggle became a test of will—light against darkness, hero against monstrosity. Gritting his teeth, Tommy channeled his remaining energies, entwining his essence with that of his friends. With a final, powerful beam of light, they shattered Shinok’s hold over him. In a flash of blinding energy, Tommy expelled the sorcery from his being, watching as it vanished into the rift, taking Reptile’s power with it. Exhausted but free, he collapsed into the arms of his friends, who helped him to his feet. “I’m still here,” Tommy gasped, looking down at his human hands, victorious yet humbled. The world of Angel Grove was safe once more, and as he stood surrounded by his friends, he realized that the ties that bound them were stronger than any darkness he might encounter. The battle was won, but the journey of being both hero and human would continue, side by side with the Power Rangers, forever vigilant against the shadows that lurked in their realm.