Casey, Lily, and Theo fell to the ground, demorphed. Dai Shi laughed evilly as he and his two guards appraoched them.
"Prepare to meet your end, Ranger!"
"Ha!"
Dai Shi jumped back as RJ and Master Finn leaped in.
"Why fight warriors when you can fight Masters?"
Camille rushed over and knelt by the Rangers.
"You guys okay?"
"Yeah."
Dai Shi powered down and sneered at the two Masters.
"Your skills are no match for my power, and you both know it."
Father and son were silent, never lowering their guard.
"Surrender yourself, Wolf Master, and I'll spare your students."
"No, Dai Shi. Take me instead. You of all people know the power and agression of my animal spirit since it nearly destroyed you those years ago," Master Finn said.
RJ looked at his father, his breath catching in his throat as his father lowered his guard.
"Spare RJ and the others, and I'll go without a fight."
"Dad, no."
The Rangers stood up with a little help from Camille.
"David, don't do it."
"Don't, Master Finn," Casey and Lily said.
Only Theo remained silent, for he was stunned by the Shark Master's willingness to surrender himself to save them.
Dai Shi smiled evilly.
"Take Master Finn."
The guards went towards the two Masters, and RJ made a move to try to protect his father.
"No, RJ."
"But, Dad,..."
"This is how it must be," Master Finn said, looking at his son sadly.
RJ sighed and moved out of the way.
The guards grabbed Master Finn and led him towards Dai Shi. They disappeared in a cloud of smoke with Dai Shi's laughter mocking them.