Chapter Two
The Rangers went back to the Mansion. They were beaten badly. Jayden had a cut in his shoulder, Kevin still had the wind knocked out of him. Mike had a cut lip, Emily had a scrape on her forehead, and Mia had a bloody nose. Despite the massive amount of power and force Apekana's attack had, their suits had protected them a great deal.
Once inside the Mansion, they sat in their seats, and waited for Mentor's briefing. He came in, with a book in his hand, and a concerned look on his face.
"How do you all feel?" he asked them gently.
"Like I got hit by a truck." Mike said irritably. Mentor's face was filled with sadness.
"I'm sure you all do. That was no ordinary blade that Nighlok was fighting with. That blade was Sumasa, the twin sword of Deker's blade Uramasa." Mentor told them. The Rangers looked shocked. Only Jayden didn't.
"I remember that legend all to well." he said sadly. Mentor nodded, and began.
"The legend of the twin blades, Uramasa, and Sumasa goes like this. Centuries ago, theose two blades were forged in the depths of the Sanzu River by an evil blacksmith. He created these blades for Master Xandred himself, but they were stolen. Apekana was the one who stole Sumasa, while Uramasa chose Deker to wield it. For centuries, these two blades defeated any opponent who stood in their way. I believe you all seem to know that." Mentor finished.
The Rangers were in shock. Two evil blades? They had thought Deker and Uramasa was bad, but now this? It was then Jayden spoke up.
"Isn't there another legend? About blades that could beat these swords?" he asked. Mentor's face was then quickly filled with pain.
"Yes, but the very idea of you all knowing it is dangerous! I know you all will follow through with what I tell you about them, and I cannot allow you to do so!" he said.
Mia looked at him. "But Mentor, if these swords can beat Apekana's sword, and Deker's sword, couldn't we at least hear the legend?" she asked. Mentor sighed. He knew all too well they wouldn't give up.
"Fine. The legend of the Five Legendary Blades. After the two evil blades were created, an elder, and former Samurai Ranger created five blades based off the power of Fire, Water, Air, Forest, and Earth. These blades were used by the ninth generation of Samurai Rangers, and they managed to temporarily defeat Deker, and Apekana. However, they became very attached to these blades due to their vast power. Once they gave up their Samuraizer's, they refused to hand over the blades. Ultimately, upon their eventual deaths, the blades were scattered, but the spirits of the ninth generation of Samurai haunt the ground these blades are on. Many have tried, and all have failed since then. The last person to have tried to find one of the blades was found dead near it's location." Mentor told them.
Emily raised her hand. "Where are these blades Mentor?" she asked timidly. Mentor shook his head.
"No one knows." he said miserably. The Rangers considered this for a few minutes. Kevin then spoke up.
"What would one have to do in order to use these blades?" he asked.
"One would have to face their past, their fears, or a horrible truth." Mentor told them. Each of the Ranger shifted uncomfortably in their seats. They all had something they feared, or didn't want to face.
Jayden stood up. "That is a chance I am willing to take. Currently equipped, we can't even phase him. We need those blades." he said confidently. They all nodded in agreement.
Mentor stood up quickly. "I will not allow it. There is no one to take over for you if you don't come back. Especially you two, Jayden and Emily! There is no other person in the Shiba family, and your sister is way too sick! The rest of you have sibling who are too young." Mentor told them, desperate for them to listen to reason.
They however, wouldn't. Mia put her arm on Mentor's shoulder, in an attempt to calm him down.
"We will be fine Mentor. Please don't worry." she said softly. Mentor watched in frustration as they stood against him. He then sighed.
"Alright, if you all are so determined to find these blades, I will find the map. Meet back here in one hour." Mentor told them grudgingly. The Rangers went off to their rooms to pack supplies. Once they left the room, Mentor began feel an utmost sadness. He loved this team, as if they were his own children. He prayed they came back alive.