"So what do we do now?", the Tiger Master answered with anger and defeat ringing deeply within his tone. Casey never really liked abandoning teammates for the scrap pile, yet after seeing the strength of whatever was attacking, perhaps it was better? No because now Theo, Dom and Lily were taken, suffering Morph knows what!
"First we calm down Ranger Red, examine the facts and try to piece together a plan", the smart young genius spoke while still trying to bring Kendall and Camille to their senses. Just what kind of blow was that anyway? And despite the depressing feel of the entire scene, one man was completely heartbroken. Sobbing and brooding in a side corner of the Jungle Pride control room. Muttering on and on about 'having only two months of payment' and 'now who's gonna sell the Karma Krusty Pizza?'. It broke Casey's heart to see RJ like this. Someone had to pay for this. And that someone was going to be that monster who had fought with them back in the Pizzeria. But before that: "We're gonna need more Rangers. And I think I might know of a team. I just hope they're up for it
"And so was it that a Zord of massive proportions set course for Harwood County. Where there lay a mall with smoothie bar. Home to the one team that defended Earth from Invasion. Casey knew because he had given advice to two of them. A long time ago. So time was wasting! Time to rally the Mega Rangers.
With the city rebuilt after the big invasion force from earlier, it was a wonder the smoothie bar was still so damaged. And while there was a few there to enjoy, not seeing Orion work here hurt some of the Mega Rangers. one of which was Troy who sighed at the end of an era. Especially after that choice to part ways with Silver Mega Force as that boy had wanted to rebuild Andresia, said something about asking a certain Aquitar man for help. A true genius of technology. Either way, it was lonely here and on the end of the entire year of fighting, Red Megaforce had grown into a big team player. Having placed trust in both Noa and Jake. While Emma and Gia were worthy fighters as well. But then at least it was over. Sipping his strawberry smoothie, Troy noticed the arrival of a familiar face. "Jayden?"Smiling warmly, the Samurai Ranger had dropped by for a time to see and guide the next gen of Rangers on the path to retirement. After all, when Xandred, drunk on medicine and Sansu River water, had been beaten: all the other Samurai had ventured into the world to achieve their own dreams and plans. But, given that the life as a samurai was everything until the Shiba sealing symbol had ended it all, finding a new purpose was hard. And Ji always taught him to trust his instincts and those were screaming that Troy would have issues picking up were life left off. So that's why he's here. "Rangers forever Troy. How are you?"
"It's slow and boring. Never thought I'd say this, but I miss the Ranger days", the brooding teen lifted a hand to ask for a waiter, who had a very twig like build and was always chewing gum, "The same for my friend here, thanks"
"So, any other plans? Outside from brooding and drinking smoothies?", Jayden joked while ordering with Spike, another familiar face from back home.
"Not really. I was thinking of finishing my school. get a PHD perhaps", not realizing the irony in that statement, Troy payed the tab and took his drink. Time for a walk.
Not a lot happened, the both talked about passed days of glory and what their teammates have been up to. From comparing sports, Kevin had reached regional finals in record time, to music and other stuff. Not until they reached the outskirts of town did a crash landing opt for something more interesting. More so cause the conversation was just about to die down anyway. Jayden just stated that 'it was good peace and quiet had returned to this region', as Jungle Pride landed before their noses. As the two former Red Rangers looked at each other, a familiar face appeared. "Sorry to do this guys, but we need help!"
"Casey? The legendary Ranger Casey?", Troy still had bummed out a lot that only Jake and Emma got the bragging rights with being students of Jungle Fury Red. Maybe this could be his turn!"Well, three Red Rangers in the same locations. That has been from the return of Machine Empire days. And no, the Super Mega War doesn't count..What's wrong Casey?", a true Ronin always ready to brawl for a good cause.
"That's a long story. And we'd best go out and gather the other members of your respective teams. Given that this is greater then even the fighting from before. This could be the end of Power Rangers as we know it", Casey let them into the Zord and began making preparations for take off."Sounds like something very bad is going down", they both said in sync. To which doctor K replied a solid: "that's not even the half of it"
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Perfect! The caught girls had been broken and turned into fellow members. This means that is was time for a new hunt! And it was clear that the menu was reading Samurai and Megaforce. So with that, a new army of Rangers set out for new prey! Time for them to prove their worth. And while that happened, it was also time for Drakkon to introduce himself into another backwater team. This one shouldn't be that powerful in fighting back, since their powers had left. Easy pickings that could be re-equiped with other morphers or special gear that could prove handy. Some had gotten away, the Grid would be closed off. This game had started now. The opening moves done, now was time for the most difficult aspects. If these actions would reach up out into space, then the danger could start. Perhaps Drakkon should cease the hunt for Wild and return to pre-emptive strikes. Aquitar could serve, or alert the original ones that trouble was afoot. Speaking of feet, Lily and the Mystic Sisters had suited up. "Alright girls, bring me back the Samurai or Megaforce. And you'll be rewarded handsomely!"
"Yes Black Maiden, Thy wish is our command", both sisters replied as some kind of brain dead zombies, while Chilman replied on a more humane level: "sure, be as fast as a Cheetah"Oh yes, these three would at least bring back some of the girls and then with Lord's attempts, the Wild Force Rangers would also be brought in! Interesting and perfect set up. With that done, it's back into the opponent's camp. As the three females left via portal to hunt prey, this turn was over. Your move Rangers.
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"We gotta find the others! Bring this bucket around so the Megaforce can be helped!", understandably for someone who is considered responsible for the other's safety. It was the same sensation that Jayden felt after all the things were told and it was painfully clear that the others were in trouble. It was just that maybe Lauren could protect the other Samurai. Maybe even Antonio. But there was a good to fair chance that this was just wishful thinking. So at the moment it would be smarter to follow Troy and Casey: "Agreed, we're already here so we should track them down", the Samurai suggested.
"that all matters little if there's no way for us to gather more help. And even if I have to take on this Maiden alone, I will help my friends!", K was fierce. Understandably so. Kendall and Camille nodded. Finally waking up from the blows, yet they each had different internal reasons. One was only interested in saving the love of her life while the other wanted to identify just exactly what kind of power was able to sway the minds of so many different individuals. This was more then just some mind control. It was almost like a hive mind. And that had to be researched!
"Sure but in order to find our fellow friends, fate foresees few frantic frictions", Rj spoke in a riddle mixed with enigmas that drowned in mystery. All the people there, especially K, were wondering just what the Morph he had said. Thankfully Jungle Red was fluent in RJ: "he means that there's no sure way to find them though"
"That's not entirely true, all I need is a computer and access to the bio energy grid", K added in a tone that could seem arrogant. But wasn't in the least. And Troy knew just where to go: "this way, Noah used these all the time"
It took them a little maneuvering, given that they all were heading for a school and none of them were supposed to be there. Troy had graduated last year, doctor K was not in the slightest required to be here as the equation of Venjix programming is a conundrum in it's self where as the ones into Alphabet Soup were all kids who's IQ was way to high. It's simple, did any of these kids know how a self assembling nano fiber could be made by tapping into a bio energetic field that holds unlimited powers. So why was she here other then to look for others. And while Jayden never went to school, all things the young boy needed to know was taught to him by Mentor. So this was also no place for him. But that is besides the point. Eventually the three found entry in the computer room. At which K found instant access and began working on four different typing pads instantly. Both Red Rangers were flabbergasted at this speed and agreed that standing watch outside was the smartest thing to do. Except that it wasn't entirely simple either. Standing there, wondering how long it would take before the doctor had done the task at hand, five other Red Rangers appeared. RPM Red, Mystic Force Red, Koragg, Overdrive Red and Dino Charge. Who approached as hunting animals do with weaker creatures that are about to be eaten. Staring at each other, the two 'good' Red Rangers nodded. "Ready!"
"Gogo Samurai!", Jayden yelled as the red marker of his phone activated and the Kanji symbol of Fire was drawn into mid air, calligraphy always helped as the Symbol Power could be handy in all times of life.
"Gogo Megaforce!", Troy placed a card in the Gosei Morpher, brought it up and closed the card spot. Instantly it's energy was released and the teen found himself once more dressed in that familiar Red that had carried the day and led on the Legendary War on the front!There they were, two Red Rangers of good squaring off against the other five. Unknowing that the fighting had begun.
The fight that ensued was a very horrendous cluster crap of idiocy. While the other brainwashed Red Rangers rushed in, Troy and Jayden had to keep their power in check because there was people in the building and there was issues of keeping the others safe and protecting K in the computer room. So for doing that, Samurai Red decided to use his Spin Sword and stood watch at the door. Megaforce Red would be the more mobile fighter. Instantly, that worked. As Overdrive and Mystic Force with Koragg rushed in with fists ablaze, the Gosei Ranger pulled a fast one to trip them up. While Samurai Ranger's quick blade work got a few sparks as the three others fell to their knees and were tagged out by RPM and Dino Charge. As that time, Troy had to take a few with him as he dove into a nearby empty room as Jaden stayed back. Spin Sword vs Koraggs sword and shield as well as Scott's RPM Nitro Sword. Nick also returned with a sword in hand. As Troy's own blade had to clash with the Dino Charger and Overdrive weapons. Though that lead to the first of many horrible battle puns: "Overdrive? More like over cooked!", in before the Megaforce Red fired a shot to distract Overdrive and then slam hard into the weapon so the other one was forced to drop or lose it. Plus, with the Dino Charge coming in red hot! Troy's leg rotated up and outwards to hit the runaway Ranger head first.
"Don't charge into a solid boot, it's not very energizing!", it's good that Jayden didn't hear that because else it would have grown into a full blown pun war. Given that his blazing blade was running red hot with the swift dancing that was happening.
Hearing the commotion outside, K hammed up the typing to eleven and seemed inhuman. Typing and coding while scanning for more. As the shattering of glass was heard, a red helmet with a phoenix for visor, slammed through the door and was pulled back. Then Jayden showed up, peeking through the opening. "Any time now doctor!", who replied with an annoyed 'when I'm ready you'll know', before resuming at triple speeds. And so it lasted. The typing of female fingers while occasionally one of the Red Rangers popped up to ask how long. And the least annoying was Jayden for that one was to busy facing of three enemies at once. With both his blade and something called fire smasher, a huge blade that doubled as shield for blows to powerful to parry. Troy by contrast was battling it out on fist and pistol. Occasionally shooting perfectly dead on with sparking blows. They all know that they could damage the ones inside those suits, but there was a difference in fighting back just enough to stay alive and hurting them. Samurai's sword for instance could strike in ways that it hindered an opponent without inflicting pain. And Troy's physical strength was enough to throw and topple the others over. And when the liberating cry of 'I FOUND THEM' echoed inside the room, the two Rangers rushed over to escort K out of there. Who had to dodge swords, blaster fire and the occasional grabbing hand. Mentally noting that the pockets of fights were all but horrible. There were so many engaged in the fight just outside the building. For instance, once outside, the Jungle Pride was battling it out with the Mystic Force Megazord. Thankfully, Casey could take it easily. Outside on the streets it was less simple. Purple Wolf Ranger had barely any fight left as the entire Overdrive team was being knocked aside by him. Elbows to chests and knees to legs that caused the team of archaeological hunters for the Corona Aurora be rendered totally useless. Yet there was more.
"Where are the chameleon and Purple?", Troy asked when he ran over and knocked the sixth Overdrive ranger totally out. The cartoony hit sound was enough to stagger the others back. Until their leader returned and Troy had to back RJ up with even more underwhelming Rangers. How did these Overdorks ever lasted against any threat? Wolf Ranger however disagreed, succumbing to fatigue as the Ranger form powered down in protection of the man's body. To much would strain against muscles and cause harm. Yet this meant that Troy and Jayden were alone now as the former pizzeria man was aided back into safety by K. Exhausted by it all the man replied: "Camille went looking for Gia while Kendall went after Emma"
"Wolf attack!", Koragg's voice echoed as the blow zoomed through the air and almost hit straight on. By mere mental will, Wolf Fury returned once more. Springing forth to catch the blow that would undoubtedly harm K. Yet it wasn't needed. From the sky a shape of Gold leapt forwards and sliced the attack in half. Defending the two with a flair of golden personality. "Now that was not very honorable. Time for you to learn that Samurai never strike downed opponents! Barracuda blade!", Jayden smiled behind his helmet as the swords around him clashed and flung all over the place. You can always count on Antonio to save the day with his gold power!
"Jay, sorry I was late. Had trouble getting here. What are you doing all the way over here?", the Gold Ranger asked while slashing and dashing with speeds rivaling the power of other Legendary Rangers. Troy would know, he saw the speed of some of them. Even Orion had speed but not like this! Perhaps it was time to reach out to Orion and return the team to full. At the time, Megaforce Red rushed over to provide protection for Rj and K. Watching as the two Samurai fought on with the power of desperation and surprisingly fought off these Rangers in their lonesome. It was awe inspiring. Such grace and power!
"Heads UP!", Emma and Kendall returned to the fight to back up the others. Megaforce pink rushed in to provide back up with Troy for the two that were out of the fight, as Kendall charged her blaster and took position as support for the Samurai. Blades and bolts danced all around as the obvious question was popped. "What is going on?"
Meanwhile in another part of the city, Noah and Jake were trying their best to hold out, but had finally fallen before the temptation as the Mystic Force Blue and Pink surrounded Camille and Gia stood back to back. With the tough girl not wanting to give much details, the obvious 'how do I know I can trust you' was posed before Chameleon proved exactly why as a shot came in blazing hot that nearly took out the Yellow Ranger who then stood back to back. "Does that answer it? Long story but the basics is all Rangers have to unite", when that was said, Gia's leg was pulled at as the Mystic Blue had conjured a water based tentacle that grabbed her mellow yellow boot and pulled hard. Toppling the girl over as winds took Camille and started spinning her heavily. In pure reflex the woman lashed out with a long and cunning tongue to grab hold of something. And without lack of a better thing, it was Gia's other boot. Poor girl, tangled and on the floor while Mermaid Blue was trying to subdue her. Using magic spells to pull off the one boot and revealing a very well taken care off foot. Somewhat mushy because days in boots was one thing, though weekly pedis are naturally good for the skin. Yet Gia couldn't be prepared for what comes next. Mystic Blue smiled deviously behind her mask as a spell was casted and the boot returned. Faking getting smashed by Camille. So Yellow Mega could put that piece of attire back on. Only realizing then the trap she was in.
A very devious one! Cause left inside, was a little shapeless blob of solid water that as soon as the foot inside made contact, instantly sprang into action. Soaking the socks that Gia wore at first, before devouring those and keeping the list skin in pristine condition for the torment that would fall now! Because as soon as that boot hit the ground, with Camille slamming on the floor as if doing the flop, the water blob came into action. Slithering and encompassing the foot completely in a soft membrane of fresh water that began extracting the sweat and dirt particles from inside the Power Ranger Yellow gear. Yet the extraction was very familiar and yet ten times more effective. As a pumice stone made of pure silky fingers, started to dance all over the foot. Causing the Yellow Ranger to bend over and grabbing her belly as the first sensation of tickles hit her as a brick wall. With that happening, the Mystic Rangers decide to leave her festering. That one blob would soon take over each part of the suit and trap Gia in a living suit of tickles! But for the time it was just the girl that stood stomping her foot while the tickles slowly sinked in as big poisonous nausea that paralyzed her. Trying so bad not to be defeated by something so trivial and stupid as tickling! Why would these even consider tickling her? It was not even funny! Completely waste of time and energy yet here she stood trying desperately to keep herself from laughing. Gia? more like Gigglia, the boys would never let her live this down. Then again, neither would she! So that was it! Biting down hard and stepping hard into the boot, Megaforce Yellow returned to the fight just as Camille worked tirelessly to stay relevant by absorbing the attacks, hoping to reflect. These two females were relentless, but not packing a lot of hits. So this should be easy! Why was it not so then?
Damn! No anything but this trivial and childish thing! How stupid! No, there was no chance that she was going to lose to something like this. It was bad enough that the pedicure lady would occasionally tickle her 'by accident' in order to cheer up Gia, now other legendary Rangers were using this cruel trick on a fellow member of their Morphing line up! The irony almost wrecked the will that Gia used not to burst in laughter. But then again, almost isn't fully. And there was no chance that there would be a diminished in that aspect! Her will was exactly what made Gia be chosen among the others as Ranger! Gosei said so himself. No way that a measly tickle would stop that from being a given fact! Heck, it is the very key about Gia that makes her Gia. So with the feeling of a wet pumice stone and dripping fingers that massaged the sensitive flesh of her peds without stopping, the blade tough girl was in trouble. The kind of trouble that leads to worse trouble. For as bad as one foot being harassed and tickled, horror story right there, once the wet sensation spread to her other foot, how and why were a question beyond her understanding, things got hairy! From sensitive and soft massage tickles on the left foot that became increasingly more and more receptive to it, the other foot now to began feeling like some drops of water had entered the boot. Soaking her sock and moisturizing the arch as well. No! Don't let this be true. The feeling of tickly water dipped fingers caressing her left foot was bad enough. So once that moved over, she'd be done! Gia was completely taken out of the fight. Struggling for control over this blob that slowly spread all over the suit that she had donned so often before. On the side line Mystic Blue snickered. Yes resist and make it stronger, little girl.
And so it was that the soft massagey tickles danced from the sensitive tootsies all the way over to the knees and upwards. Slowly, like sinking into a hot bath after a long day work, the sensation of tickling monstrosities worked over the strong willed Gia. Tiptoeing now into a strange tickle dance that was perfect eye candy for the audience of Mystic Sisters and the now tied up Camille. Taken by force as the two were to much to handle ans so no chance for a simple but cunning girl that had faced other Rangers without real success. With her limbs restrained in manifested magic rope, conjured from cellphone wands once passed down from Udonna, the woman irked and accepted the defeat. Not because it was over, but because a cunning warrior knows when to fight and when to accept it for later. In other words, while Gia was struggling hard and wasting energy to act proud atop some kind of personal crusade against the childish weapon. While standing there hopping and hipping from one leg to another as the muffled resistant snickering escaped beneath her helmet, then leave her be. Camille would escape from the dungeon and break Jarrod free! And the other people. Like, a distant second but sure! So it was the text book showing of a different mindset. With one girl accepting the ties that bind in order to escape later as some apex heroine, the other was still struggling so very hard with giggly butterflies making sure to just light up her body. Just how much longer would it take? The sisters would giggle evilly and make bets on how long it might take before that little tiger was about to break. Such exotic wild prey that could not stand being in the hunted position! So then it's good that many more tickles would be coming, because the Mistress was invoked with them! And now, so were the other Rangers. Gia was no Tiger, she was a dish served up for hungry humans! And the Chameleon was an appetizer! "Say sis, I think we should get in on the action before Maiden takes all the fun for herself!", Blue whispered.
"I gotta say Maddie, you are a clever girl", Vida answered as the boots were once more slipped off and the sisters began playing with kitty's paws.