Chapter Four

Jayden had his bag packed and ready to go within an hour. He took one last look at his room. He had spent his childhood here after his parents died. Memories came flooding back to him. The memories of him and Ji training days at a time. Fishing in the small creek near the mansion when he was frustrated. He also had memories of the other Rangers. Mia's attempts at cooking, Mike's laid back personality, and Kevin's hard work hit him hard. Most of all, Emily's beauty, innocence, and lack of city knowledge made him become more determined to come back.

He walked out of his room and into the living room area where the others were. Mia had tears streaming down her face, Mike was playing cards with Kevin, and Ji was cooking. They all stopped and looked up at Jayden. "Guys, I will make it back alive, and with Emily. I promise." he told them. This prompted Mia to start crying, with Kevin trying to console her. Mike walked up to Jayden and held out his hand. "Dude, you are one of the bravest people I know. Good luck, and throw a strike in on Xandred for me would ya?" he asked. Jayden smiled and shook Mike's hand. "Of course. One for all of you." he said.

Ji walked up to him. "The closest way to the Sanzu River is by the harbor. There should be a portal somewhere around there. I just wanted you to know this. You are like a son to me. I wish you the best of luck on your journey. You truly are worthy of the title as Red Ranger. You're father would be very proud." Ji told him. For the first time in years, tears came down Jayden's face. "Thank you Ji." he said. He then proceeded to hug Ji. It soon became a group hug. After a few minutes, Jayden walked outside the mansion. This mission would be a success, he would bring Emily back safe and sound.

Emily began wondering what was going to happen to her. She had been Xandred's captive for over a day, and still did not see anything that had to do with a wedding. In fact, she only saw Xandred when he came to ensure she was still there, or to see if her shackles had unlocked from all her struggling. She also felt the need to freshen up. The clothes she had worn on her date with Jayden were covered in dirt. Xandred then came out with a ring. "Hello again my dear. I have something for you." he said. He grabbed her left ring finger and forced the ring on her, which glowed and shrunk until it was tighly secured on. "There we go, you are now officially my bride. The wedding will be tomorrow."

Xandred then proceeded to pull off Emily's gag. "Have you anything to say my dear?" he asked her. Tears began to run down her face. "Why couldn't you have picked Dayu for your Queen? Why me? I'm just a country girl who filled in for her ill sister. Would you have picked her if I wasn't the Yellow Ranger?" he asked. Xandred laughed. "You didn't hear me the first time girl. You will be the help in the fall of the Power Rangers! By kidnapping you, the pride of the Red Ranger has been shattered. You were just too useful to keep on the other side." he told her, laughing. Emily made a movement to kick him, but momentarily forgot her ankles were chained up. Xandred then walked away. "At least he didn't gag me again." Emily told herself.

Jayden had finally made it to the harbor. Automatically he began looking for the portal to the Sanzu River. He had been twenty minutes in to the search when Moogers, along with a new Nighlok had popped out of the ground. "Hello Red Ranger, you all by your lonesome?" asked the Nighlok. He had a goat like appearance. " I don't have time for your mischief today Nighlok." Jayden yelled at him. The Nighlok laughed. "Too bad, you will never escape the wrath of the Hornstriker." The Nighlok yelled back at Jayden. "Samurizer!" Jayden yelled. His Samuraizer appeared in his hand. "Go Go Samurai!" he yelled, writing his Fire kanji in midair, He was surrounded by red light and was fully morphed into his Red Ranger form.

"Samurai Ranger Ready!" he yelled, taking out his Spin Sword. Soon the Moogers were defeated, and Jayden took on Hornstriker. The battle lasted about ten minutes before Hornstriker had been defeated. Still morphed Jayden walked over to the spot where the monsters had come out of. "This must be it. Emily, here I come." he said to himself as he prepared to enter the portal.

Somehow, Hornstriker managed to appear back in the Sanzu River, and reported to Xandred. "Master Xandred, I have bad news. The Red Ranger is preparing to enter the portal to the Sanzu River!" he told Xandred. Emily's hopes rose after hearing this. "Ha! You lose Xandred! I knew he would come for me!" she triumphantly told Xandred. Xandred slammed his fist on the table. "I will not allow him to interfere with my plans! Moogers! Unlock my bride and get her ready to take to a different location. Hornstriker, you will stay and destroy the Red Ranger or be destroyed!" he ordered Hornstriker.

The Moogers unchained Emily and shackled her hands behind her back. Then, they, and Dayu, and Octoroo disappeared to a location on Earth. Xandred followed suit, but not before adding a small trap for Jayden. "I hope you enjoy this Red Ranger!" he said out loud before disappearing.